Coaching

16.05.13

Meath U17 Development Squad

A Chara,

Below is the list of players who have made the Meath U17 Development Squad.

On behalf of the Under 17 Management team we would like to thank all clubs who sent players to trial and wish all the very best in the future.

Congratulations to all.

All players must be in St. Patricks Classical School Navan for 1.45pm on Saturday 18th of May.

Players must bring football boots, runners and water. Entrance to the school is via the Kells Road entrance.

Any queries please contact Eoin Carroll 0864031294

Andrew Glynn - Na Fianna	James Cullen - Trim
Cathal McConnell - Bective	John Morley – Skryne
Chris O’Neill – Simonstown	Jonathon Lynch - Moynalty
Cian O'Rourke - Don/Ash	Martin Healy - Ballivor
Ciaran Brangan – St Vincents	Niall Donnelly - Ratoath
Colm Honan - O'Mahonys	Paddy Doherty - Skryne
Corey Leddy – O’Mahonys	Patrick Farrelly - Moynalty
Dan Ormsby – Dunshaughlin	Patrick Leahy - O'Mahonys
Dara Boylan - Dunboyne	Philip Darcy - Dunboyne
Dara MaGuire - Bective	Ronan Geraghty - Dunshaughlin
Darren Heaney – Duleek	Ronan Maguire - Oldcastle
Davey McLoughlin - Jenkinstown	Rory McGrath - Trim
Declan McGuiness – O’Mahonys	Ryan Montague - Dunsany
Dylan Brady – Don/Ash	Sean Meade - Nobber
Eamonn McDonnell - Summerhill	Sean Noonan – Seneschalstown
Evan Hendrick - Na Fianna	Sean O'Hanrahan - Curragha
Evan Sheridan - Gaeil Colmcille	Sean Power - St Cuthberts
Jack Giles - Don/Ash	Shane Kavanagh - Summerhill
Jack Reid - Killary Emmets	Stephen Crosbie - Rathkenny
	Stephen Duffy – Dunshaughlin

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14.05.13

U14 Football Development Squad Training

A chara,

Please be advised of following information. Please contact David Harford dh.harford@gmail.com and 0868244421 with any issues or queries.

Please be advised of the following schedule for training for Meath U14
regional. Can all clubs ensure that this is communicated to all
players and that they attend at the times listed below.

After this session the panel will be reduced so its important that all
players that previously attended training attends on Saturday.

Players are to bring gum shield and water.

Central Saturday 18th May at 1pm sharp in Dunganny
St. Cuthbert's, Dunshaughlin, Dunsany Blackhall Gaels, Dunderry, Wolfe Tones,
Bective/Cannistown, Simonstown Gaels, Navan O’Mahony's, Walterstown,
and Seneschalstown.

East Saturday 18th May at 2:15pm sharp in Dunganny
St. Patricks, St. Colmcilles, Duleek/Bellewstown, St. Vincents,
Donaghmore/Ashbourne, Ratoath, Kilbride, Slane, St. Marys, Skryne,
Curraha and St Peters/St Pauls

North Saturday 18th May at 3:30pm sharp in Dunganny
Gaeil Colmcille, Round Towers, Inny Gaels, Ballinlough, Oldcastle,
Carnaross, Moynalty, Nobber, St. Michaels, Kilmainhamwood,
Drumconrath/Meath Hill, Rathkenny, Castletown, and Syddan

South Saturday 18th May at 4:45pm sharp in Dunganny
Moynalvey, Summerhill, Ballivor, Longwood, Trim,
Clonard, Ballinabrackey, Boardsmill, Na Fianna, Clann na nGael

Thanks David Harford.

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09.05.13

A Chara,

Please note we have an upcoming Dual Foundation Course taking place in Dunderry GAA Club at 7pm each evening.

Theory - Thursday 16th May (All to attend)
Football Practical - Monday 20th May

Hurling Practical - Tuesday 21st May

Participants must attend theory along with either practical or may attend all 3 sessions to be certified for both football and hurling coaching.

There will be a Football Foundation Course also in Clonard starting Wednesday 15th at 7pm, more details to follow.

Also if anyone has missed either session during the year they should use this opportunity to get certified. Courses cost €10 per person and will be certified through Coaching Ireland.

For clubs looking for idea's and help.

Yours in Sport,

Jenny Rispin

Meath Games Development Administrator

email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

phone: 0877811215

address: Pairc Tailteann

Brew's Hill

Navan,

Co. Meath

09.05.13

MEATH U14 FOOTBALL TRAINING

South Thursday 9th May in Na Fianna pitch Enfield at 7pm sharp
Moynalvey, Summerhill, Ballivor, Longwood, Trim,
Clonard, Ballinabrackey, Boardsmill, Na Fianna, Clan Na Gael

Central Thursday 9th May in Dunganny at 7pm sharp
St. Cuthberts, Dunshaughlin, Dunsany Blackhall Gaels, Dunderry, Wolfe Tones,
Bective/Cannistown, Simonstown Gaels, Navan O’Mahony's, Walterstown,
and Seneschalstown.

East Thursday 9th May in Skyrne at 7pm sharp
St. Patricks, St. Colmcilles, Duleek/Bellewstown, St. Vincents,
Donaghmore/Ashbourne, Ratoath, Kilbride, Slane, St. Marys, Skryne,
Curraha and St Peters/St Pauls

North Sun 12th May in Dunganny at 10am sharp
Gaeil Colmcille, Round Towers, Inny Gaels, Ballinlough, Oldcastle,
Carnaross, Moynalty, Nobber, St. Michaels, Kilmainhamwood,
Drumconrath/Meath Hill, Rathkenny, Castletown, and Syddan.

Also I would like if all players attending trials/training also attends the meet & greet this Friday evening in Tayto Park...

Regards David Harford
Meath U14 manager

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15.04.13

Clubs are advised that trials for the Meath under 14 development
squad will take place this Thurs 18th , Fri 19th , Sat 20th and Sun
21st of April in Dunganny. Can each club on their nominated day below
send in 3 players that would have shown that they are capable of
playing at this level.

Players are also requested to bring their own water and only gaelic
tops are to be worn.

Also can each player attending complete the attached player profile
form and return it on the day.

Thursday 18th April at 5:45pm in Dunganny
North
Gaeil Colmcille, Round Towers, Inny Gaels, Ballinlough, Oldcastle,
Carnaross, Moynalty, Nobber, St. Michaels, Kilmainhamwood,
Drumconrath/Meath Hill, Rathkenny, Castletown, and Syddan.

Friday 19th April at 5:45pm in Dunganny
South
Moynalvey, Summerhill, Ballivor, Longwood, Trim, St. Peters/St. Pauls,
Blackhall Gaels, Clonard, Ballinabrackey, Boardsmill, Na Fianna,
Dunshaughlin, and Dunsany.

Saturday 20th of April at 9:30am in Dunganny
Central
St. Cuthberts, Clann na nGael, Dunderry, Wolfe Tones,
Bective/Cannistown, Simonstown Gaels, Navan O’Mahony's, Walterstown,
and Seneschalstown.

Sunday 21st of April at 9:30pm in Dunganny
East
St. Patricks, St. Colmcilles, Duleek/Bellewstown, St. Vincents,
Donaghmore/Ashbourne, Ratoath, Kilbride, Slane, St. Marys, Skryne, and
Curraha.

Should you have any question you can email me on Dh.harford@gmail.com

Data Form

Thanks & Regards
David Harford Meath U14 Development Manager.

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09.04.13

Leinster GAA Child Club Support Coaching Programme

13.03.13

Meath Coaching & Games Development - Youth & Adult Coaching Forum

“Games Based approach to Coaching” Forum with Pat Daly GAA Director of Coaching & Games Development, on Wednesday 20th March at 8pm sharp in Aras Tailteann Navan. All Club Coaching officers, Club Coaches (Juvenile, Adult, Club/School link) are invited to attend this coaching forum.

“It is generally accepted that players should let the game be their master". Coaches need to adopt a games based approach to training and development. This approach involves the use of drills at one extreme and a full sided game at the other. If you are interested in developing a fuller understanding – and becoming a more effective coach don’t miss this opportunity and come along to Aras Tailteann on Wednesday 20th March at 8pm.

All club Coaching officers to attend with two club coaches (1 underage and 1 adult).

For more information and booking contact Eamon Barry Meath GAA Coaching officer 0872341396.

Places limited to 100 so book in advance – Free of charge.

04.03.13 (updated 11.03.13)

Hurling Workshops

Striking Off Left and Right Side –

George O'Connor

George O'Connor played for Wexford from 1979 to 1996, and won the first of two GAA All Stars two years into his career with the county, in 1981. Incredibly, his last game for Wexford was 15 years later in the 1996 All-Ireland hurling final, when he won his one and only All-Ireland medal.

Aimed at: Under 12 to Minor coaches

Venue: Navan O'Mahonys GAA Club

Date: Friday 8th March

Time: 7pm

Gaining Possession with a Focus on Catching - PJ Ryan

PJ Ryan won seven All-Ireland titles as a goalkeeper with Brian Cody's Kilkenny side and his list of honours also includes nine Leinster SHC titles, five National Leagues and an All-Star award from 2009.

Aimed at: Under 12 to Minor Coaches

Venue: Trim GAA Club

Date: Friday 22nd March

Time: 7pm

Football Workshops

Developing Physical Fitness For Gaelic Games – Colm Brady

Colm Brady is a Leinster and All-Ireland winner with the Meath senior team in 1996 as a player. He has since been involved with the Meath management team as selector and is currently team fitness trainer. Colm is also running a successful fitness business.

Aimed at: Under 16 to Adult Coaches

Venue: Simonstown GAA Club

Date: Friday 15th March

Time: 7pm

Combined Workshop

Beneficial Training for Goalkeepers –

Brendan Murphy

Brendan Murphy is a former professional Irish soccer player who played for the Republic of Ireland U21 and B national teams and Gaelic football for Meath. He has a minor All-Ireland title and a Leinster Senior Championship medal with Meath.

Setting up the Attack - Game Situations –

Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly is a former Meath footballer & has been heavily involved in coaching for a number of years. He guided Navan O'Mahonys to a SFC title in 2008 and has coached successful minor and U21 teams with Meath. He is currently a coach/selector with the Meath senior team.

Aimed at: Under 14 to Adult Coaches

Venue: Simonstown GAA Club

Date: Friday 29th March

Time: 7pm

Workshops cost €10 and places must be booked in advance. If you wish to book a place on any of these workshops contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or emailjenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

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20.02.13

GAA Workshops

A Chara,

Meath Coaching and Games are hosting a number of workshops in March for hurling and football coaches throughout the county. The workshops are designed to provide coaches and mentors with current information, views, skills and the sharing of experiences, which relate to improving practice in Football & Hurling in Meath. Please circulate information to everyone in your club that may be interested.

Hurling Workshops

Striking Off Left and Right Side - George O'Connor

Aimed at: Under 12 to Minor coaches

Venue: Navan O'Mahonys GAA Club

Date: Friday 8th March

Time: 7pm

Cost: €10

Gaining Possession with a focus on Catching - PJ Ryan

Aimed at: Under 12 to Minor Coaches

Venue: Trim GAA Club

Date: Friday 22nd March

Time: 7pm

Cost: €10

Football Workshops

Developing Physical Fitness For Gaelic Games

Further details to follow

Aimed at: Under 16 to Adult Coaches

Venue: TBC

Date: Friday 15th March

Time: 7pm

Cost: €10

Beneficial Training for Goalkeepers - Brendan Murphy

Setting up the Attack - Practicing Game Situations

Further details to follow

Aimed at: Under 14 to Adult Coaches

Venue: TBC

Date: Friday 29th March

Time: 7pm

Cost: €10

- CANCELLED -

Reminder our Award One Hurling course starts next Wednesday 27th February in Aras Tailteann and continues on March 2nd, 6th, 9th and 13th covering a range of topics. All dates must be attended and costs €80pp.

If you wish to book a place on any of these courses or workshops contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

Yours in Sport,

Jenny Rispin

Meath Games Development Administrator

email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

phone: 0877811215

address: Pairc Tailteann

Brew's Hill

Navan,

Co. Meath

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07.02.13 (updated)

GAA Courses Spring 2013

A Chara,

please pass this information on to relevant people in your club/school.

We would like to remind clubs that all coaches involved with teams must have their foundation award completed and in 2013 we are particularly targeting under 12 coaches. Please inform all old and new mentors of these courses as there may not be any more until the Autumn.

*We will also be running a number of specialized workshops in March for hurling and football so keep an eye out for these also.

Meath Coaching and Games Courses Spring 2013

Foundation Award

Code	Venue	Dates	Time	Cost
Hurling	Athboy Community School(Old) - CANCELLED Anyone that wishes to complete their hurling foundation this year should attend our course in Drumree on the 5th & 6th March.	Tuesday 12th Feb & Saturday 16th Feb	7pm & 9.30am	€10

Football	St. Michaels GAA Club	Monday 18th Feb & Wednesday 20th Feb	7pm	€10
Football	St. Patricks Stamullen GAA Club	Monday 25th Feb & Wednesday 27th Feb	7pm	€10
Hurling	Drumree GAA Club	Tuesday 5th March & Wednesday 6th March	7pm	€10
Football	Summerhill Community Centre	Monday 11th March & Wednesday 13th March	7pm	€10
Football	Simonstown GAA Club	Friday 12th April & Saturday 13th April	7pm & 10am	€10

27.09.12 (updated 16.11.12)

**GAA Courses**

* Please pass information on to relevant people in your club/school

A Chara,

Please note upcoming courses from Meath Coaching and Games.

Football Foundation Award

Drumree GAA Club - 8th & 11th October @ 7pm. - CANCELLED.

Walterstown GAA Club - 15th & 16th October @ 7pm

St. Michaels GAA Club - 6th & 8th November @ 7pm

Kildalkey Community Hall - 20th & 24th (GAA Pitch) November @ 7pm - CANCELLED.

Hurling Foundation Award

Kilmessan GAA Club - 12th & 13th November @ 7pm

Foundation courses cost €10 to attend and must be paid on the day. Involve practical work so appropriate gear should be worn.

Fundamentals/Nursery Workshop

Aras Tailteann, Navan - 18th October @ 7pm

Sports First Aid & AED Training

Aras Tailteann, Navan - 17th November 10am-4pm CANCELLED.

First Aid course costs €60pp, deposit of €20 must be paid in by 9th November.

Note to all clubs, can you please ensure that each coach involved with your under 8's up to under 12's has a foundation award certificate and should attend this revamped course if not. Any other coaches in the club need to have their foundation award before they attend the Award One course so should also attend these if needed.

To book a place on any of the courses listed please contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie as places are limited.

Yours in Sport,

Jenny Rispin
Meath Games Development Administrator
email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie
phone: 0877811215
address: Pairc Tailteann
Brew's Hill
Navan,
Co. Meath

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21.08.12

U-8 & U-10 Go Games Hurling & Football

A chara,

Below are host clubs for next rounds of Go Games Hurling & Football.Can all host clubs please confirm start times and dates of blitz days.If there has been a change in host club (due to swap or any other reason) please let clubs in your group know. Any clubs affected by days cancelled can contact another host club to participate (if room).lso can any clubs that hosted blitz days over last few weeks please send in date, clubs that attended and approximate number of U8 & U10 teams. If clubs need contact numbers etc - please send email and I will forward them to you.

Football blitz days on August 25th to be hosted by:

Duleek/Bellewstown
Trim
Seneschalstown
Simonstown
Moylough
Moynalty
Syddan
Round Towers
Blackhall Gaels
Dunsany
Moynalvey
Na Fianna

Hurling Blitz days on Septmeber 2nd to be hosted by:

Moylough/Kilskyre
Longwood
Drumree
Dunboyne

Again many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work.Can host clubs pass on the following information:

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days. Remember that is is a 3 week cycle week 1 football, week 2 hurling, week 3 free - we ask that clubs cater for dual players and local clubs and not to put games/blitz days on the same weekend.

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know as we will be out to monitor and get feedback.We are always keen to improve and invite any feedback you may have on Go Games.Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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27.07.12

Go Games Blitz days (U8 & U10 Hurling & Football)

A chara,

Next Round of Go Games blitz days.Can all host clubs please confirm start times and dates of blitz days.

Football blitz days on August 4th to be hosted by:

St. Colmcilles
Dunsaughlin
Walterstown
St. Pat's Stamullen
Carnaross
St. Michael's
Kilmainhamwood
Rathkenny
Kilbride
Dunderry
Longwood
Summerhill

Hurling Blitz days on August 12th to be hosted by:

Clann na Gael
Killyon
Kiltale
Wolfetones

Again many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work.Can host clubs pass on the following information:

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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25.06.12

A chara,

Below are times of clubs confirmed for this Saturday.Can all host clubs please confirm start times and dates of blitz days before 1pm tomorrow.Any clubs affected by days cancelled can contact another host club to participate (if room) this weekend.

Football blitz days on June 30th to be hosted by:

O'Mahony's
Ratoath
Skryne - 10am start
Slane - on July 14th
Ballinlough - cancelled until later date
St. Brigid's
Castletown - 10am start
Meathill/Druncondrath
St. Vincent's
Bective Cannistown
Ballinabrackey
Boardsmill

Hurling Blitz days on July 8th to be hosted by:

Killyon
Na Fianna
Gael Colmcille
Drumree

All clubs are asked to send in the day and start time of their host blitzes as we will be out to visit blitzes in regions.

Again many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work.Can host clubs pass on the following information:

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

There have been some amendments to the club contacts - the documents are attached please ensure you discard the older document.

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18.06.12

Go Games and development of underage

Hurling & Football in Meath

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.

Meeting in Trim Clubhouse on Thursday coming June 21st @ 8.15pm to discuss Go Games and development of underage Hurling & Football in Meath. All clubs fielding U8, U10 & U12 teams must be represented by at least one mentor from each age group to be recognised for future underage structures.

Guest speaker on the night is George O'Connor. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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01.06.12

A chara,

Meath Coaching & Games would like to thank all the clubs that hosted Go Games blitz days to date. Can clubs that have not yet sent in details re blitz days please send in the following for reports:

Clubs that attended
No of U8 teams that participated
No of U10 teams that participated
No of Young whistlers that helped on the day and their names as we would like to acknowledge them and get them certified

With regards to next round of club blitz days please see below for more details:
Football blitz days on June 9th to be hosted by:

Duleek/Bellewstown
St. Michaels
Gael Colmcilles
Bective
Slane
Carnaross
Clann na Gael
Seneschalstown
Clonard
Dunboyne
Summerhill

Hurling Blitz days on June 17th to be hosted by:

Dunderry
Boardsmill
O'Mahony's
Don/Ash

Please ensure all host clubs send in the day and start time of their host blitzes as Meath Coaching would like to attend and are unable unless information is sent in.

Again many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work.Can host clubs pass on the following information:

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them, a league format for host clubs, rules that must be adhered to (clubs, mentors and players are not insured if these rules are not applied), and a sample code of conduct for each blitz day.
If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days. Remember that is is a 3 week cycle week 1 football, week 2 hurling, week 3 free - we ask that clubs cater for dual players and local clubs and not to put games/blitz days on the same weekend.

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know as we will be out to monitor and get feedback.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

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Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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02.05.12

A Chara,

Please pass this information to the relevant people in your club or anyone that may be interested.

Meath Coaching and Games are running the following course and workshop:

Fundamentals/Nursery Workshop on Wednesday 9th May in Castletown GAA Club at 7pm.

Football Foundation Course on Monday 21st and Wednesday 23rd of May in Simonstown GAA Club at 8pm.

Cost is €10 per person.

Places are limited so book in advance. To book a place contact Jenny on 0877811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie.

Yours in Sport,

Jenny Rispin

Meath Games Development Administrator

email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

phone: 0877811215

address: Pairc Tailteann

Brew's Hill

Navan,

Co. Meath

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24.04.12

A chara,

Meath Coaching & Games would like to thank all the clubs that hosted Go Games blitz days to date. Can clubs that have not yet sent in details re blitz days please send in the following for reports:

Clubs that attended
No of U8 teams that participated
No of U10 teams that participated
No of Young whistlers that helped on the day and their names as we would like to acknowledge them and get them certified

With regards to next round of club blitz days please see below for more details:
Football blitz days on April 28th to be hosted by:

Curraha
St. Colmcilles Blue
Kilmainhamwood
Oldcastle
St. Cuthbert's
Rathkenny
Ballinlough
Ballivor
Dunsany
Blackhall Gaels
Summerhill

Hurling Blitz days on May 6th to be hosted by:

Kildalkey
Kilmessan
Kiltale
St. Colmcilles

Please ensure all host clubs send in the day and start time of their host blitzes as Meath Coaching would like to attend and are unable unless information is sent in.

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08.03.12

Leinster GAA Coaching Conference

All,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.

The Leinster GAA Coaching Conference will take place on Saturday the 31st of March in Carlow IT.

The attached document details the conference and we would be grateful if you could circulate this to the relevant people in your club. The conference is targeted at youth and adult coaches.

Ticket sales:-
Tickets are €20 each and must be booked in advance by contacting Dudley Farrell via email or phone.
Tickets are limited to 10 per County so book early to avoid disappointment.

O'Neills Leinster GAA Coaching Conference

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks

Dudley Farrell
Games Manager
Coiste Na Mi.
Work 087-9033789.
Mobile 087-2844166.

27.02.12

Meath U-15 Trials

A Chara,

Meath U15 development squad trials will be held in Dunganny this Saturday March 3rd . The following clubs at asked to send their nominated players at the indicated time and please advise all players to bring their own water. Clubs involved in the leinster U16 football and hurling leagues will be invited to send players to a trial at a later date. Also could any club who has not yet sent in a list of players and preferred positions please do so.

Group A 11:15am
BECTIVE, DUNDERRY, CLONARD, BALLINABRACKEY, NAVAN O MAHONY'S, OLDCASTLE, SLANE, SENCHALSTOWN, RATHKENNY, BALLINLOUGH, DULEEK/BELLEWSTOWN, CLANN A GAEL, ROUNDTOWERS, CARNAROSS, ST.MICHAELS, NOBBER, MOYNALVEY.

Group B 1.30pm
BLACKHALL GAELS, LONGWOOD, ST.MARY'S, BOARDSMILL, TRIM, SIMONSTOWN, GAEL COLMCILLE, SKYRNE, WALTERSTOWN, NA FIANNA, BALLIVOR, ST.PATS, INNY GAELS, ST.VINCENT'S, DUNSANY, CURRAHA, WOLFE TONES.

Denis O Shea
Mgr U-15 Football Dev Squad

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PAUDIE BUTLER VISITING ST COLMCILLES

FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 8.30PM

Paudie Butler , probably the GAA’s most eminent speaker on working with young persons a nd maximising participation n Gaelic Games will visit St Colmcilles on Friday 2nd march in Piltown at 8.30pm . Paudie is the former National Hurling Co-ordinator but in recent times has specialised in the area of working with young people. H e is one of the most energetic, engaging and inspirational speakers in our Association and is playing a central role in the future development of our games .

Paudie will speak on the topic of

“ Working with Young People – maximising participation, retaining young players and creating a platform for life time participation in our games ”

St Colmcilles are extending an invitation to all clubs to come along on the night and hear the advice and wisdom from Paudie .

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Code of Best Practice Courses

(Child Protection Awareness Course)

A chara,

Please note that Meath Coaching and Games Development are presenting a series of Code of Best Practice courses (Child Protection Awareness Course) over the coming weeks. These one-evening courses are a must for all club persons (including NB Childrens Officers) involved with children up to the age of 18 years. The course is also suitable as a refresher for those who have done Code of Ethics courses in previous years.

Dates as follows;

Kilmainhamwood (Day Care Centre)*** -February 29th

Aras Tailteann - March 7th

St. Colmcilles GAA Club - March 14th
*** This one needs more numbers or it may have to be cancelled

*Courses start at 7pm and cost €10

Please contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie to book a place on any of these courses.

Further courses may be scheduled if demand requires.

Mise,le meas

Joe Larkin--Seosamh O LorcainOifigeach Paisti

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16.02.12

A chara,

Please ensure all clubs look at attached groups, fixtures etc - as ther have been some changes to original documents.

For clubs hosting on the 7th of April please be aware that it is Easter weekend - if there are any problems please change the host date to alternative week and let clubs in your group know.

Can all clubs confirm the following are correct in the attached document of contacts for clubs:

How many U8's
How many U10's
Contact for U8 mentor
Contact for U10 mentor

See below for further details:Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.Attached are details of Go Games programme for 2012 for Football and Hurling.Please note the details below and the rules of participation.

The start date for football is 24th March in Dunganny - please confirm your participation by March 9th via responding to this email.

The start date for hurling is 1st April in Dunganny - please confirm your participation by March 9th via responding to this email.

There are 11 blitz days for Hurling and 11 blitz days for Football. It is a 3 week cycle:

Week 1 = football
Week 2 = Hurling
Week 3 = off (to allow training time and for weather allowances)

Every club will host a minimum of 2 blitz days and maximum of 4 (which is only applicable to dual clubs the rest will host max 3).

Clubs are allowed to organise challenges and alternative leagues - however they must be played under Go Games rules and as with Adult football permission must be sought. This can be done by contacting Dudley Farrell via email only: dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie minimum 24hrs before the game commences. These games can only be organised on the weeks that there are no Go Games Blitz days organised for the club or dual players.

Any club that does not adhere to the rules and regulations - please be aware that the children are not insured if permission has not been given and/or the Go Games rules are not in place on the field and that the club may be held liable for any issues or injury that may happen.

Clubs have brought to our attention that blitz days are too long. Please be informed that the Blitz day does not have to see all clubs play each other. Clubs are asked to play a minimum of 2 small-sided (U8 = 7-a-side and U10 = 9-a-side) games at 10mins/half which is 20mins game. All the formalities will be sent out to clubs in due course.

Finally can all clubs please forward names of any male/female aged 13+ that are interested in completing and registering on Go Games Young Whistlers course for refereeing U8 & U10 only - time, date and venue will be confirmed early next week.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

First Touch Football Rules

First Touch Hurling Rules

Quick Touch Football Rules

Quick Touch Hurling Rules

Groups for Hurling Go GAmes Blitzs 2012

Groups for Football Go Games Blitzs 2012

Go Games Bitz Contacts 2012

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08.02.12

Sports First Aid and Defibrillator Training

A Chara,

Please pass information on to relevant people in your club. There will be Sports First Aid and Defibrillator Training taking place in Walterstown GAA Club on Saturday March 3rd from 10am to 4pm.

It costs €60 per person. Places are limited so please contact me with your details and a deposit of €20 if you wish to hold a place. Both first timers & people refreshing their skills would enjoy the day.

Yours in Sport

Jenny RispinMeath Games Development Administrator

email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

phone: 0877811215

address: Pairc Tailteann, Brew's Hill, Navan, Co. Meath

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20.01.12

A Chara,

Please pass information on to relevant people in the club.

Louth/Meath Coaching and Games Hurling Courses

Award One Child
February 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th

Award One Youth & Adult
April 27th & 28th, May 4th & 5th

All dates must be attended and costs €80.

Please contact Jenny 0877811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie for more information or if you wish to book a place.

Thanks,
Jenny

Jenny Rispin
Meath Coaching and Games
Pairc Tailteann,
Navan,
Co. Meath
0877811215

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12.01.12

A Chara,

Please forward the following information on courses to the relevant people in your club/school.

This year Croke Park asks specifically that all U8, U10 and U12 coaches by the end of 2012 will have completed the foundation award. Subject to availability of places, anyone else interested in completing their foundation award may do so. These courses will be the only ones until later in the year so please avail of these now. Please ensure to book in advance of the course as places are limited.

Meath Coaching and Games Courses Spring 2012

Award One Youth & Adult Coaching Course

Football
Walterstown GAA Club

February 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th & 29th

*All nights must be attended & participants must have completed foundation course

Cost €80

Hurling
Information to follow

Foundation Award Courses

Dual Football & Hurling

Trim GAA Club
February 3rd & 4th- TBC

Football
Nobber GAA Club
February 20th & 22nd

Football
St. Colmcilles GAA Club
February 21st & 23rd

Hurling
Drumree GAA Club
March 6th & 8th

Football
Moynalvey GAA Club
March 12th & 14th

*Courses start at 7.30pm sharp & cost €10

Code of Best Practice (Child Protection Awareness Course)

Kilmainhamwood (Day Care Centre)
February 29th

Aras Tailteann
March 7th

St. Colmcilles GAA Club
March 14th

*Courses start at 7pm and cost €10

If any individual or club is interested in the following courses please let us know as the running of these courses will be subject to interest.

- Sports First Aid
- AED/Defibrillator Training
- First Aid Refresher Training

Please contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie to book a place on any of these courses.

Yours in sport,
Jenny Rispin

28.01.13

U8 & U10 Go Games

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.

U8 & U10 Go Games will commence for 2013 as follows:

Meeting 19th February in Aras Tailteann @ 7.30pm - all clubs to attend for final discussions.
Application for Tournaments and any challenge games to be sent in via email to maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie or jamie.queeney.gda.meath@gaa.ie by March 8th and will be passed only by Meath Coaching & Games.
Master Fixtures for all U8 & U10 Hurling and Football will be sent to clubs by March 15th.
Go Games (U8/U10) referee courses will be ran:
- Aras Tailteann March 23rd

- St. Colmcilles March (date TBC)

All clubs to send in minimum 3 participants - parents/mentors/players (age 13+ are eligible)

Games will be played on 3 week cycle, with week 3 for additional approved games only.
Games to start Football March 31st, Hurling 6th April in Dunganny.
Groups for blitz days/games are as last year - if clubs feel need to change groups please send in details but please note it will involve more travel to venues.
Clubs that do not adhere to the rules put in place and that do not take part in Go Games will not be granted permission to participate at this age group.

Please confirm your clubs attendees for meeting on February 19th via email to maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie or jamie.queeney.gda.meath@gaa.ie

Please note that U12 Football and Hurling is under Coiste na Fe 14 - for further details please contact Paul Mooney or Ciaran Flynn.

Thank you for taking time to read this.
--
Yours in sport,
Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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23.01.13

Leinster U16 Hurling Club League

A Chara,

Any club interested in entering the Leinster U16 Hurling Club League (taking place in March & April) please fill out the application form which can be found on the link below. Please note forms must be in by February 1st. For further information please contact Peter Durnin at

peter.durnin.gda.meath@gaa.ie http://www.leinstergaa.ie/news/leinster-u-16-club-leagues-2013.4287.html

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17.01.13

APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD MANAGERS 2013 (HURLING AND FOOTBALL)

A chara,

Meath Coaching & Games are now accepting applications for the positions of U14, U15, U16 & U17 Football Development Squad Managers and U14, U16 Hurling Development Squad Managers.

Applicants must have at least Level 1 Coaching Qualifications.

Closing date February 1st 2013. Send application letter via email to dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie or post C/O Dudley Farrell, Pairc Tailteann, Brews Hill, Navan, Co. Meath.

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14.01.13

GAA Courses Spring 2013

A Chara,

please pass this information on to relevant people in your club/school.

*We will also be running a number of specialized workshops in March for hurling and football so keep an eye out for these also.

Meath Coaching and Games Courses Spring 2013

Foundation Award

Code	Venue	Dates	Time	Cost
Hurling	Athboy Community School(Old)	Tuesday 12th Feb & Saturday 16th Feb	7pm & 9.30am	€10
Football	St. Michaels GAA Club	Monday 18th Feb & Wednesday 20th Feb	7pm	€10
Football	St. Patricks Stamullen GAA Club	Monday 25th Feb & Wednesday 27th Feb	7pm	€10
Hurling	Drumree GAA Club	Tuesday 5th March & Wednesday 6th March	7pm	€10
Football	Summerhill Community Centre	Monday 11th March & Wednesday 13th March	7pm	€10
Football	Simonstown GAA Club	Friday 12th April & Saturday 13th April	7pm & 10am	€10

27.09.12 (updated 16.11.12)

**GAA Courses**

* Please pass information on to relevant people in your club/school

A Chara,

Please note upcoming courses from Meath Coaching and Games.

Football Foundation Award

Drumree GAA Club - 8th & 11th October @ 7pm. - CANCELLED.

Walterstown GAA Club - 15th & 16th October @ 7pm

St. Michaels GAA Club - 6th & 8th November @ 7pm

Kildalkey Community Hall - 20th & 24th (GAA Pitch) November @ 7pm - CANCELLED.

Hurling Foundation Award

Kilmessan GAA Club - 12th & 13th November @ 7pm

Foundation courses cost €10 to attend and must be paid on the day. Involve practical work so appropriate gear should be worn.

Fundamentals/Nursery Workshop

Aras Tailteann, Navan - 18th October @ 7pm

Sports First Aid & AED Training

Aras Tailteann, Navan - 17th November 10am-4pm CANCELLED.

First Aid course costs €60pp, deposit of €20 must be paid in by 9th November.

To book a place on any of the courses listed please contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie as places are limited.

Yours in Sport,

Jenny Rispin
Meath Games Development Administrator
email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie
phone: 0877811215
address: Pairc Tailteann
Brew's Hill
Navan,
Co. Meath

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21.08.12

U-8 & U-10 Go Games Hurling & Football

A chara,

Football blitz days on August 25th to be hosted by:

Duleek/Bellewstown
Trim
Seneschalstown
Simonstown
Moylough
Moynalty
Syddan
Round Towers
Blackhall Gaels
Dunsany
Moynalvey
Na Fianna

Hurling Blitz days on Septmeber 2nd to be hosted by:

Moylough/Kilskyre
Longwood
Drumree
Dunboyne

Again many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work.Can host clubs pass on the following information:

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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27.07.12

Go Games Blitz days (U8 & U10 Hurling & Football)

A chara,

Next Round of Go Games blitz days.Can all host clubs please confirm start times and dates of blitz days.

Football blitz days on August 4th to be hosted by:

St. Colmcilles
Dunsaughlin
Walterstown
St. Pat's Stamullen
Carnaross
St. Michael's
Kilmainhamwood
Rathkenny
Kilbride
Dunderry
Longwood
Summerhill

Hurling Blitz days on August 12th to be hosted by:

Clann na Gael
Killyon
Kiltale
Wolfetones

Again many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work.Can host clubs pass on the following information:

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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25.06.12

A chara,

Football blitz days on June 30th to be hosted by:

O'Mahony's
Ratoath
Skryne - 10am start
Slane - on July 14th
Ballinlough - cancelled until later date
St. Brigid's
Castletown - 10am start
Meathill/Druncondrath
St. Vincent's
Bective Cannistown
Ballinabrackey
Boardsmill

Hurling Blitz days on July 8th to be hosted by:

Killyon
Na Fianna
Gael Colmcille
Drumree

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

There have been some amendments to the club contacts - the documents are attached please ensure you discard the older document.

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18.06.12

Go Games and development of underage

Hurling & Football in Meath

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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01.06.12

A chara,

Meath Coaching & Games would like to thank all the clubs that hosted Go Games blitz days to date. Can clubs that have not yet sent in details re blitz days please send in the following for reports:

Clubs that attended
No of U8 teams that participated
No of U10 teams that participated
No of Young whistlers that helped on the day and their names as we would like to acknowledge them and get them certified

With regards to next round of club blitz days please see below for more details:
Football blitz days on June 9th to be hosted by:

Duleek/Bellewstown
St. Michaels
Gael Colmcilles
Bective
Slane
Carnaross
Clann na Gael
Seneschalstown
Clonard
Dunboyne
Summerhill

Hurling Blitz days on June 17th to be hosted by:

Dunderry
Boardsmill
O'Mahony's
Don/Ash

Clubs that will participate
Teams per club
Young whistlers if any
Any issues in preparation or on the day

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know as we will be out to monitor and get feedback.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

--
Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

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02.05.12

A Chara,

Please pass this information to the relevant people in your club or anyone that may be interested.

Meath Coaching and Games are running the following course and workshop:

Fundamentals/Nursery Workshop on Wednesday 9th May in Castletown GAA Club at 7pm.

Football Foundation Course on Monday 21st and Wednesday 23rd of May in Simonstown GAA Club at 8pm.

Cost is €10 per person.

Places are limited so book in advance. To book a place contact Jenny on 0877811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie.

Yours in Sport,

Jenny Rispin

Meath Games Development Administrator

email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

phone: 0877811215

address: Pairc Tailteann

Brew's Hill

Navan,

Co. Meath

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24.04.12

A chara,

Meath Coaching & Games would like to thank all the clubs that hosted Go Games blitz days to date. Can clubs that have not yet sent in details re blitz days please send in the following for reports:

Clubs that attended
No of U8 teams that participated
No of U10 teams that participated
No of Young whistlers that helped on the day and their names as we would like to acknowledge them and get them certified

With regards to next round of club blitz days please see below for more details:
Football blitz days on April 28th to be hosted by:

Curraha
St. Colmcilles Blue
Kilmainhamwood
Oldcastle
St. Cuthbert's
Rathkenny
Ballinlough
Ballivor
Dunsany
Blackhall Gaels
Summerhill

Hurling Blitz days on May 6th to be hosted by:

Kildalkey
Kilmessan
Kiltale
St. Colmcilles

Please ensure all host clubs send in the day and start time of their host blitzes as Meath Coaching would like to attend and are unable unless information is sent in.

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08.03.12

Leinster GAA Coaching Conference

All,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.

The Leinster GAA Coaching Conference will take place on Saturday the 31st of March in Carlow IT.

The attached document details the conference and we would be grateful if you could circulate this to the relevant people in your club. The conference is targeted at youth and adult coaches.

Ticket sales:-
Tickets are €20 each and must be booked in advance by contacting Dudley Farrell via email or phone.
Tickets are limited to 10 per County so book early to avoid disappointment.

O'Neills Leinster GAA Coaching Conference

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks

Dudley Farrell
Games Manager
Coiste Na Mi.
Work 087-9033789.
Mobile 087-2844166.

27.02.12

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PAUDIE BUTLER VISITING ST COLMCILLES

FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 8.30PM

St Colmcilles are extending an invitation to all clubs to come along on the night and hear the advice and wisdom from Paudie .

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Code of Best Practice Courses

(Child Protection Awareness Course)

A chara,

Dates as follows;

Kilmainhamwood (Day Care Centre)*** -February 29th

Aras Tailteann - March 7th

St. Colmcilles GAA Club - March 14th
*** This one needs more numbers or it may have to be cancelled

*Courses start at 7pm and cost €10

Please contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie to book a place on any of these courses.

Further courses may be scheduled if demand requires.

Mise,le meas

Joe Larkin--Seosamh O LorcainOifigeach Paisti

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16.02.12

A chara,

Please ensure all clubs look at attached groups, fixtures etc - as ther have been some changes to original documents.

For clubs hosting on the 7th of April please be aware that it is Easter weekend - if there are any problems please change the host date to alternative week and let clubs in your group know.

Can all clubs confirm the following are correct in the attached document of contacts for clubs:

How many U8's
How many U10's
Contact for U8 mentor
Contact for U10 mentor

The start date for football is 24th March in Dunganny - please confirm your participation by March 9th via responding to this email.

The start date for hurling is 1st April in Dunganny - please confirm your participation by March 9th via responding to this email.

There are 11 blitz days for Hurling and 11 blitz days for Football. It is a 3 week cycle:

Week 1 = football
Week 2 = Hurling
Week 3 = off (to allow training time and for weather allowances)

Every club will host a minimum of 2 blitz days and maximum of 4 (which is only applicable to dual clubs the rest will host max 3).

Clubs are allowed to organise challenges and alternative leagues - however they must be played under Go Games rules and as with Adult football permission must be sought. This can be done by contacting Dudley Farrell via email only: dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie minimum 24hrs before the game commences. These games can only be organised on the weeks that there are no Go Games Blitz days organised for the club or dual players.

Any club that does not adhere to the rules and regulations - please be aware that the children are not insured if permission has not been given and/or the Go Games rules are not in place on the field and that the club may be held liable for any issues or injury that may happen.

Clubs have brought to our attention that blitz days are too long. Please be informed that the Blitz day does not have to see all clubs play each other. Clubs are asked to play a minimum of 2 small-sided (U8 = 7-a-side and U10 = 9-a-side) games at 10mins/half which is 20mins game. All the formalities will be sent out to clubs in due course.

Finally can all clubs please forward names of any male/female aged 13+ that are interested in completing and registering on Go Games Young Whistlers course for refereeing U8 & U10 only - time, date and venue will be confirmed early next week.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy

Games Development Administrator

0876223051

First Touch Football Rules

First Touch Hurling Rules

Quick Touch Football Rules

Quick Touch Hurling Rules

Groups for Hurling Go GAmes Blitzs 2012

Groups for Football Go Games Blitzs 2012

Go Games Bitz Contacts 2012

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08.02.12

Sports First Aid and Defibrillator Training

A Chara,

Please pass information on to relevant people in your club. There will be Sports First Aid and Defibrillator Training taking place in Walterstown GAA Club on Saturday March 3rd from 10am to 4pm.

Jenny RispinMeath Games Development Administrator

email: jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

phone: 0877811215

address: Pairc Tailteann, Brew's Hill, Navan, Co. Meath

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20.01.12

A Chara,

Please pass information on to relevant people in the club.

Louth/Meath Coaching and Games Hurling Courses

Award One Child
February 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th

Award One Youth & Adult
April 27th & 28th, May 4th & 5th

All dates must be attended and costs €80.

Please contact Jenny 0877811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie for more information or if you wish to book a place.

Thanks,
Jenny

Jenny Rispin
Meath Coaching and Games
Pairc Tailteann,
Navan,
Co. Meath
0877811215

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12.01.12

A Chara,

Please forward the following information on courses to the relevant people in your club/school.

This year Croke Park asks specifically that all U8, U10 and U12 coaches by the end of 2012 will have completed the foundation award. Subject to availability of places, anyone else interested in completing their foundation award may do so. These courses will be the only ones until later in the year so please avail of these now. Please ensure to book in advance of the course as places are limited.

Meath Coaching and Games Courses Spring 2012

Award One Youth & Adult Coaching Course

Football
Walterstown GAA Club

February 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th & 29th

*All nights must be attended & participants must have completed foundation course

Cost €80

Hurling
Information to follow

Foundation Award Courses

Dual Football & Hurling

Trim GAA Club
February 3rd & 4th- TBC

Football
Nobber GAA Club
February 20th & 22nd

Football
St. Colmcilles GAA Club
February 21st & 23rd

Hurling
Drumree GAA Club
March 6th & 8th

Football
Moynalvey GAA Club
March 12th & 14th

*Courses start at 7.30pm sharp & cost €10

Code of Best Practice (Child Protection Awareness Course)

Kilmainhamwood (Day Care Centre)
February 29th

Aras Tailteann
March 7th

St. Colmcilles GAA Club
March 14th

*Courses start at 7pm and cost €10

If any individual or club is interested in the following courses please let us know as the running of these courses will be subject to interest.

- Sports First Aid
- AED/Defibrillator Training
- First Aid Refresher Training

Please contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie to book a place on any of these courses.

Yours in sport,
Jenny Rispin

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03.10.11

Please note the upcoming coaching courses from Meath Coaching and Games and pass on to relevant people in the club/school.

FOUNDATION AWARD COACHING COURSE

Venue, Date, Code, Booking Contact
St. Pats Stamullen - 5th & 6th October - Football

Maria Kealy 087-6223051 or maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie

Longwood GAA Club - 11th & 12th October - Football

Debbie Walsh 086-2681978 or debbie.walsh.gda.meath@gaa.ie

Trim GAA Club - 7th & 9th November - Hurling

Christine O' Brien 087-6601267 or christine.obrien.gda.meath@gaa.ie

Simonstown GAA Club - 23rd & 25th November - Football

Jenny Rispin 087-7811215 or jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

AWARD ONE CHILD (for coaching u13 & below) COACHING COURSE - FOOTBALL

Walterstown GAA Club - Mon 17th, Wed 19th, Mon 24th, Wed 26th of October,
Wed 2nd, Fri 4th, Mon 7th of November.

Course starts 7.30 each night and costs €80. Participants must have their foundation award completed.

To book a place contact Jenny 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

FUNDAMENTALS COACHING WORKSHOP

St. Olivers Primary School, Navan - Thursday 13th October 3pm - 4.30pm

To book a place contact Jenny 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

For all courses there are limited places so book in advance. Any other queries contact Jenny 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

Any club that needs a Code of Best Practice course in their club please contact Dudley Farrell on 087-9033789 from the 10th of October.

Yours in sport,
Jenny Rispin
Meath Coaching and Games
Pairc Tailteann,
Navan,
Co. Meath
0877811215

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14.09.11

A Chara,

Below are the clubs due to host the last football Go Games blitz days. Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them.

Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend.

Football Saturday 17th September

*Trim
*Don/Ash
*Slane
*Seneschalstown
*Moynalty
*Moylough
*Round Towers
*Syddan
*Dunsany
*Blackhall Gaels
*Na Fianna
*Moynalvey

Please note that blitz days are for U8 & U10 age groups. If clubs are unable to host this weekend we ask that it is rescheduled for next weekend.

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.
Can host clubs pass on the following information:

*Clubs that participated
*Teams per club
*Young whistlers if any
*Any issues on the day

Thank you for taking time to read this.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Go Games Blitz Contacts 2011

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25.08.11

Go Games blitz day in

Dunganny on Saturday coming August 27th

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club regarding the final football Go Games blitz day in Dunganny on Saturday coming August 27th.

*Each club has been allocated times to attend as can be seen on attached files.

*Each team is allocated a pitch they will be playing on - no fixtures are being sent out to avoid confusion - the supervisor of each pitch will have these on the morning.

*All clubs are asked to arrive at Dunganny approximately half hour before playing time to ensure the day runs smoothly.

*To avoid traffic congestion we ask that clubs limit amount of vehicles that will be coming to the venue. This will also avoid disappointing children as due to time schedule a delay due to traffic will lead to fewer games There will be helpers directing traffic into car park - please make sure they are adhered to. Each car will be asked to pay €1 (the money will be used for incentives for referees and First aid).

*All games will start and finish at the same time using a hooter system - for this reason we ask all clubs to be ready to start on time - otherwise playing time will be shortened.

*Each team will play two 20 minute games (8 minutes each half with 2 minute half time) and a short break will be given to all teams at the same time. After the break each team will play two more 20 minute games.

*Go games rules apply as usual. Any club that requires a set please come to the information area.

*Can any clubs with young whistlers interested in refereeing on the day please forward the names to me tomorrow.

*Please ensure that all players come togged out - as dressing rooms will not be available unless necessary. Also due to the weather - we ask that changes of gear and jackets are brought by everyone.

*All players are asked to bring refreshments - if needed. There will be refreshments available to purchase - we ask that Dunganny is kept clean and use bins provided.

*First aid, toilets, refreshments, information area will all be located at the dressing rooms.

For any more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff.

Looking forward to the day.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Details of Pitches Slot 1

Details of Pitches Slot 2

Details of Pitches Slot 3

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23.08.11

Go Games Dunganny 27th August details

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club regarding the final football Go Games blitz day in Dunganny on Saturday coming August 27th.

Each club has been allocated times to attend as can be seen on attached file.
Can all clubs please confirm participation and attendance via email or text to maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie 0876223051.

All clubs are asked to arrive at Dunganny approximately half hour before playing time to ensure the day runs smoothly. To avoid traffic congestion we ask that clubs limit amount of vehicles that will be coming to the venue.

Each team is allocated a pitch they will be playing on - these details will be confirmed when clubs confirm information is correct in attached file.

A supervisor will organise fixtures on each pitch. These fixtures and further details will be sent out on Thursday.

All games will start and finish at the same time using a hooter system - for this reason we ask all clubs to be ready to start on time - otherwise playing time will be shortened.

Each team will play two 20 minute games (8 minutes each half with 2 minute half time) and a short break will be given to all teams at the same time. After the break each team will play two more 20 minute games.
Go games rules apply as usual.
Can any clubs with young whistlers interested in refereeing on the day please forward the names to me tomorrow.

For any more information please do not hesitate to contact me - more details will be sent out Thursday.

Looking forward to the day.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

August 27 Groups and Times

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22.07.11

HURLING GO GAMES DATES

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant mentors in your club.
Many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work last weekend.
Can host clubs pass on the following information:

1. Clubs that participated
2. Teams per club
3. Young whistlers if any
4. Any issues on the day

Below are the clubs due to host next blitz days. Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them.
Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend.

Hurling Sunday 24th July

Moylough/Kilskyre
Rathmolyon
Na Fianna
Curraha - to be held at later date

I have no confirmation from clubs regarding start times. Please forward details.

Below are the list of clubs that have no games at present. If clubs can cater for any please contact the club or myself.

Alternatively if any clubs listed below wish to play a blitz day on their grounds please forward details.

Wolfetones
Clann na Gael
Drumree
Curraha
Kildalkey
St. Comcilles

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days.

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Go Games Blitz Contacts

Groups for Go Games Football and Hurling

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13.07.11

A chara,

Below are the clubs due to host next blitz days. Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them.

Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend.

Football Saturday 16th July
Dunboyne
Dunshaughlin
Walterstown
St. Pat's Stamullen
Carnaross
St. Michael's - to be at later date
Kilmainhamwood
St. Mary's Donore
Kilbride
Blackhall Gaels
Longwood
Summerhill

Hurling Sunday 23rd July

Rathmolyon
Curraha
Na Fianna
Moylough/Kilskyre

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days. Please note that blitz days are for U8 & U10 age groups.

Any clubs that are hosting please confirm start times via email or text.
If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.

Can host clubs pass on the following information:

1. Clubs that participated
2. Teams per club
3. Young whistlers if any
4. Any issues on the day

Thank you for taking time to read this.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Go Games Blitz Contacts 2011

Groups for Go Games Football and Hurling Blitzes Changed

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28.06.11

U-15 FOOTBALL SUMMER CAMP

A chara,

Please pass the following information to U15 mentors in your club.
Meath Coaching & Games wish to inform your club re U15 Football Super Camp.

This initiative proved a major success last year and we hope clubs will avail of the opportunity again this Summer.

The camp will be ran in Gormanstown college for three days July 19th - July 21st. €50 per participant includes:

*Transport - via bus pick up and drop off points throughout the county.
*Lunch and dinner each day
*Specialised coaching sessions by past and present county players including Brendan Murphy, Seamus Kenny, Brian Farrell and more...
*Additional workshops based on Nutrition, stretching, strength and conditioning and much more
*Use of swimming pool
*Matches via other county
*Possibility of becoming part of the U15 development squad

The camp is open to 15 year old boys. There are limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment.
All clubs have received notification via post and detailed information was included.

Please see attached document for more details.

For any further information do not hesitate to contact Kit Henry on 0868359960 or alternatively email kitt.henry.gpo.meath@gaa.ie or maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie.
Thank you for taking time to read this.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

U-15 Football Super Camp

23.06.11

GO GAMES NEXT DATES

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.
Many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work.
Below are the clubs due to host next blitz days. Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them.

Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend.
Can host clubs also pass on the following information:

1. Clubs participating
2. Teams per club
3. Young whistlers if any
4. Any issues on the day

Football Saturday 25th June
Dunboyne
Simonstown
Wolfetones
Gael Colmcille
Oldcastle
Rathkenny
Nobber
St. Cuthbert's
Curraha
Ballivor
Clonard

Hurling Sunday 3rd July
Kiltale
Drumree
Dunboyne
Killyon

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days.
Any clubs that are hosting please confirm start times via email or text.
If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.

It has been brought to our attention that clubs have been playing more than the required/standard 11-a-side.

Any clubs that participate in any games or blitz days outside of the Go Games schedule (home or away) must inform Dudley Farrell Meath Games Development Manager for clearance and insurance purposes. You can contact him on 0879033789 or alternatively via email dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie

Thank you for taking time to read this.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

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08.06.11

A chara,

Many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work last weekend.
Can host clubs pass on the following information:

1. Clubs that participated
2. Teams per club
3. Young whistlers if any
4. Any issues on the day

Below are the clubs due to host next blitz days. Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them.

Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend.

Hurling Sunday 12th June

*Dunderry
*Clann na Gael - will be held at later date due
*Kilmessan
*Don/Ash

Any football clubs hosting this weekend instead of last please forward start times via email or text.

Football Saturday 25th June

*Dunboyne
*Simonstown
*Wolfe Tones
*Gael Colmcille
*Oldcastle
*Clann na nGael
*Rathkenny
*Nobber
*St. Cuthbert's
*Curraha
*Ballivor
*Clonard

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days.
Host clubs are asked to please confirm start times via email or text.

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Go Games Blitz Contacts 2011

Groups for Go Games Football and Hurling Blitzes Changed

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30.05.11

A Chara,

Many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work last weekend. Can host clubs pass on the following information:

1. Clubs that participated

2. Teams per club
3. Young whistlers if any
4. Any issues on the day

Below are the clubs due to host next blitz days. Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them.

Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend.

Football Saturday 4th June

*O'Mahonys
*Ratoath
*Skryne
*Duleek/Bellewstown
*Ballinlough
*St. Brigid's
*Meath hill/Drumcondrath
*Castletown
*St. Vincent's
*Bective/Cannistown
*Ballinabrackey
*Boardsmill

Hurling Sunday 12th June

*Dunderry
*Clann na Gael
*Kilmessan
*Don/Ash

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days.

Any clubs that are hosting please confirm start times via email or text.

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Go Games Blitz Contacts for 2011

Groups for Go Games Football and Hurling Blitzes Changed

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23.05.11

A Chara,

Many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work last weekend.
Can host clubs pass on the following information:

1. Clubs that participated
2. Teams per club
3. Young whistlers if any
4. Any issues on the day

Below are the clubs due to host next blitz days. Attached are the groups and blitz contacts if clubs have not already got them. Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend.

Hurling Sunday 29th May

*Moylough/Kilskyre
*Longwood
*Drumree
*Dunboyne

Football Saturday 4th June

*O'Mahonys
*Ratoath
*Skryne
*Duleek/Bellewstown
*Ballinlough
*St. Brigid's
*Meath hill/Drumcondrath
*Castletown
*St. Vincent's
*Bective/Cannistown
*Ballinabrackey
*Boardsmill

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively reschedule for a weekend that is free between blitz days.

Any clubs that are hosting Saturday 28th or Sunday 29th please confirm start times via email or text.

If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Go Games Blitz Contacts 2011

Groups for Go Games Football and Hurling Blitzes Changed

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16.05.11

A chara,

Many thanks to all clubs and helpers for continued hard work last weekend.
Can host clubs pass on the following information:

1. Clubs that participated
2. Teams per club
3. Young whistlers if any
4. Any issues on the day

Below are the clubs due to host this weekend. Can all clubs confirm their start time and list of clubs that will attend by Thursday 4pm.

Football Saturday 21st

*St. Colmcilles
*Dunshaughlin
*Walterstown
*St. Pat's Stamullen
*Carnaross
*Summerhill
*St. Michaels
*Kilmainhamwood
*Rathkenny
*Kilbride
*Dunderry
*Longwood

Hurling Sunday 22nd

*Moylough/Kilskyre
*Longwood
*Drumree
*Dunboyne

If clubs have any problems with host day - please try to swap with a club in the group or alternatively the following weekend Saturday 28th is free for football clubs and Sunday 5th June is free for hurling clubs . If any changes are made please let a member of staff know.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

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09.05.11

Go Games Blitz Contacts 2011

Group for Go Games Football and Hurling Blitz

A Chara,

Just a quick note to say thanks a million to all clubs that hosted on Saturday and to all hurling clubs for helping make MDL day a huge success.

Please forward on the following details if not done so already:

1. Numbers and names of clubs that attended
2. Numbers of teams that attended
3. How many young whistlers used
4. Any issues encountered

The following clubs are due to host FOOTBALL blitz days on Saturday coming May14th:

*Don/Ash
*Dunboyne
*Gael Colmcille
*Wolfetones
*Clann na Gael
*Oldcastle
*Nobber
*St. Mary's Donore
*Curraha
*St. Cuthbert's
*Clonard
*Ballivor

The following clubs are due to host HURLING blitz days on Sunday coming May 15th:

1. Dunderry
2. Kildalkey
3. O'Mahony's
4. Ratoath

See attached documents for club contacts, and groups for blitz days.
Can host clubs confirm via text or email the intended start time of blitz and approximate numbers/teams that will be attending.

If clubs have any problems with host dates we ask that other clubs are contacted to swap host dates.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.
Thanks again for all the hard work.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

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29.04.11

GO GAMES U-8 AND U-10 HURLING/FOOTBALL

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club. The next blitz days for U8 and U10 Football are to be hosted by the following:

O'Mahony's
Ratoath
Skryne
Slane
Ballinlough
St. Brigid's
Meathill/Drumcondrath
Castletown
St. Vincent's
Bective/Cannistown
Ballinabrackey
Boardsmill

Can host clubs forward on the following information as soon as possible:

1. Clubs that attended
2. Approximate number of Teams U8
3. Approximate number of Teams U10
4. Any issues

Also to avoid confusion and continuous amendments of fixtures for host clubs we ask attending clubs to confirm with the host club the number of teams for U8 and U10 that will attend the day.

Details for the Hurling Blitz day to be held in MDL on Sunday 8th will be sent out next week as soon as all clubs have confirmed. Clubs listed below have confirmed:

Longwood
KIldalkey
Kilmessan
Kiltale

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

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19.04.11

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club regarding Go Games (U8 and U10) for football and hurling in Meath.

Football
Many clubs are unable to attend Dunganny on the 30th April for football blitz day due to the bank holiday weekend - for this reason we are cancelling the day and will run an additional day at the end of August to cater for clubs interested.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused. If clubs wish to host an additional small blitz day on the weekend of the 30th please let a member of staff know.

Hurling
Meath Coaching & Games would like to thank all host clubs for the time and effort taken to make last Sundays Hurling blitz days a major success.
Unfortunately not all clubs participated but we expect all to part take in future days. Can host clubs forward on the following information as soon as possible:

Clubs that attended:
Approximate number of Teams U8
Approximate number of Teams U10
Any issues

The next blitz date for Hurling is May 8th in the MDL can all clubs please confirm if you are interested in participating on the day and forward the following information:
How many U8 teams
How many U10 teams
Please be as specific as possible so accurate fixtures and times can be allocated to clubs.

Yours in sport,
Maria Kealy

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19.04.11

FOUNDATION COURSE

A Foundation Coaching Course taking place in Trim GAA on Wednesday 20th and Tuesday 26th from 7pm to 9pm. For the practical session on the 26th there is choice of either football or hurling.

Let me know if interested as this will be the last chance to complete the course before the summer.

Contact Jenny on 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie.

Yours in sport
Jenny Rispin

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Jenny Rispin
Meath Coaching and Games
Pairc Tailteann,
Navan,
Co. Meath
0877811215

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14.04.11

4th Class Healthy Eating Competition

Meath Coaching and Games would like to congratulate the schools that took part in our 4th Class Healthy Eating Competition. All schools must be commended for their effort and imagination with the projects. The standard was very high. However there could only be one winner and we are pleased to announce that the winner for their excellently put-together project is

Ballinlough N.S.

They receive a prize of passes for the Croke Park Museum and Stadium Tour. Congratulations!

Again well done to all the schools for taking part and Meath Coaching and Games look forward to working with you again in the future.

Yours in sport,
Jenny Rispin

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Jenny Rispin
Meath Coaching and Games
Pairc Tailteann,
Navan,
Co. Meath
0877811215

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05.04.11

"Fundamentals Workshop"

A Chara,

Please note that we have our final "Fundamentals Workshop" on Monday next April 11th in Trim GAA Centre from 6pm-7.30pm.

Any coaches or parents who wish to attend are most welcome. Please reply to this email if you have any names you wish to book in. Course is free to all mentors.

Christine O Brien
Meath Games Development Administrator
Email: christine.obrien.gda.meath@gaa.ie
Mobile: 087 6601267

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07.02.11

A chara,

Due to weather conditions and feedback from clubs there have been changes to the Go Games format. Many clubs will not return to training until March for this reason we have pushed the launch days and Spring programme out - please see attached file for new dates.

Can you please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.
Attached are finalised blitz dates and venues for 2011.
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions based on the fixtures.

All clubs will be invited to participate in launch days for:

1) Gaelic Football Saturday 26th March in Dunganny running from 12.30pm - 4.30pm
2) Hurling Sunday 3rd April in MDL running from 10am - 2pm.

Also clubs will be invited into theses venues on:
August 14th Hurling in MDL
August 27th Football in Dunganny

We would like to stress the importance of clubs participating in this initiative and ask that you confirm the following information by MONDAY 28TH FEB:

Confirmation club will be taking part in the launch blitz day (please state if hurling/football).
Approximate numbers of how many U8's
Approximate numbers of how many U10's
Contact information for U8 mentor (mobile and email if available)
Contact information for U10 mentor (mobile and email if available)

Contact information, fixtures for launch days and rules etc. will be sent to clubs after Tuesday when clubs confirm participation.

Also we ask that clubs look at dates they are asked to host and ensure that this will be possible.
There will be 11 football blitz days allowing children take part in approximately 44 games.
There will be 11 hurling blitz days allowing children take part in approximately 44 games.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

Groups for Go Games (Amended)

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07.02.11

Top Class Football Coaching Forum.

Donaghmore /Ashbourne in conjunction with Meath games & coaching development invites coaches and mentors to a coaching forum.

All sessions are practical and field based using our current crop of minors, who will be put through their paces to carry out drills, demos on the day.

The program is as follows:

Trevor Giles (Former Meath player)

Strength and conditioning, games, warm ups with a view to injury prevention.

Sean Kelly (Former Meath player, training coach to Meath senior team)

Decision making in Gaelic football.

Paddy Christy (Former Dublin player)

Tackling, defensive play.

Brendan Murphy (Current Meath goalkeeper)

Goalkeeping games, drills and warm ups.

Forum will be held in Donaghmore / Ashbourne clubhouse on
Saturday SATURDAY, 5TH MARCH (NOTE DATE CHANGE) 1000hrs – 1300hrs
Places must be booked as follows.
Call club administrator

Jackie 01-8499140 donashadmin@eircom.net
Dudley Farrell 087-9033789 mailto:dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie

Cost of forum €15.00 payable on day. Please book early to secure place.

Tea and sandwiches during break.

Please be available on day from 0930hrs for registration.

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24.01.11

A Chara

Another reminder that a "Fundamentals Workshop" will be held in St Pats Classical School Navan on Wednesday February 9th from 7.30-9.30pm. This course is free.

We would ask you to forward this information to the relevant coaches in your club. Remember the Nursery is for children age 4-7yrs . Clubs who have a Nursery in place may wish to send additional coaches who have joined their programme this year and clubs who are only establishing their new programme should have plenty of new faces to attend.

It will be a "fun" evening to encourage new parents and coaches to assist with "Nursery Programmes" in their club and will highlight the fact that it is an opportunity for parents and children to play.

Secondly we have a "Code Of Best Practice " Course on Monday 7th February in Teach an Teamhrach, Navan from 7-10pm. This course is €10 per person.

Please forward names to me as soon as possible of those who wish to attend either course by reply to this email or contact me on 087 6601267 (Mon-Fri).

Finally my apologies for all emails going to you, the secretary, but we do not have our new Coaching Officer contact list completed yet.

We ask any club who have their AGM completed to forward the names and contact details of Club Coaching Officer & School Liason Officer to us in the Coaching & Games Office by reply to this email.

Yours in Sport

Christine O Brien
Meath Games Development Administrator
Email: christine.obrien.gda.meath@gaa.ie
Mobile: 087 6601267

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19.01.11

MEETING CANCELLED

New Club Nursery

A Chara

We would like to invite Clubs who are interested in implementing a New Club Nursery Programme for 2011, to a meeting in Teach an Teamhrach on Wednesday 2nd February at 7.30pm.

On our Club Audit from 2010 we have 24 clubs with a Nursery Programme established for children from 4- 7 yrs of age. These clubs have over 1300 children being coached on the Fundamentals of Football & Hurling.

We are now asking those clubs, who do not currently have this programme running, to attend this meeting so we can give you the information required to implement the Nursery.

If the Club Coaching Officer could attend and any other interested members are also very welcome.

Also could clubs please forward the names of their Club Coaching Officer and School Liason Officer, for 2011, to me as soon as possible as we are organising a Meeting for same in February. I will confirm date with you next week.

Yours in Sport,

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Christine O Brien
Meath Games Development Administrator
Email: christine.obrien.gda.meath@gaa.ie
Mobile: 087 6601267

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14.01.11

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club.
Young Whistlers 2011 programme is taking place in Navan O' Mahonys on Saturday 29th January from 10am until 12pm.

This is aimed at 13-17 year olds who wish to referee Go Games matches, both hurling and football.

Names of those wishing to participate should be forwarded to Jenny 0877811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
Games Development Administrator
0876223051

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11.01.11

Meath GAA Courses

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club/school.
Note below Foundation Coaching Awards available for you to attend.
We are targeting U10, U12 and U14 mentors specifically but mentors involved with teams of all ages are also welcome to attend.

Foundation Award Courses

Details
Walterstown - 17th & 19th January - Football
Ratoath - 24th & 26th January - Football
Athboy - 1st & 4th February - Hurling
Castletown - 9th & 10th February - Football
Summerhill - 16th & 18th Febuary - Football
St. Cuthberts - 21st & 23rd February - Football
Kilmessan - 28th Febraury & 1st March - Hurling
Moylagh - 7th & 9th March - Football

All courses run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm each night and costs €10 per person. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Both nights must be attended to be certified.

Award One Youth & Adult

We are running an Award One Youth and Adult Coaching Course aimed at those coaching youth or adult teams. It is ran over 8 nights on Mondays and Wednesdays, in St. Patricks Classical School Navan. It starts Wednesday the 16th February from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. All sessions must be attended to be certified. This course has limited places and costs €80 per person.

Bookings or any other queries to Jenny 087-7811215 or email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie.

Yours in sport,
Jenny Rispin

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06.12.10

A Chara,

Please note that the Fundamentals Workshop planned for tomorrow Tuesday 7th December, in Walterstown, has been Cancelled due to the bad weather.

We will reschedule for the new year. Sorry about this late notice.

I will contact you all again when date has been finalised.

Yours in Sport

Christine O Brien
Meath Games Development Administrator
Email: christine.obrien.gda.meath@gaa.ie
Mobile: 087 6601267

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29.11.10

A Chara

Croke Park has developed two online Coaching Audit Sites recently,
For Clubs at: https://sites.google.com/a/gaa.ie/gaa-coaching-audit/
For Schools at: https://sites.google.com/a/gaa.ie/gaa-schools-coaching-audit.

We have been asked to circulate this Audit to all Clubs and Schools within the county. When you access the site you can view information regarding the audit, detailed by Croke Park.

All you need to do is the following steps:
Access the relevant site above. (Club/School)
Fill in information for each coach (one at a time) and press "Submit".

Those clubs/schools who submit audit will be entered into a draw.
Essential that all coaches have their data entered so that all are included on National Database.

Yours in Sport
Christine O Brien
Meath Games Development Administrator
Email: christine.obrien.gda.meath@gaa.ie
Mobile: 087 6601267

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17.09.10

Please complete audit by 28th Janruary 2011.

Upcoming courses Meath Coaching & Games

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant people in your club/school.

The following are upcoming courses Meath Coaching & Games will be administering for the autumn.

Course
Foundation Award (Football)
St. Michaels GAA Club
Theory - Tues 5th Practical - Wed 6th October €10 pp

Foundation Award (Hurling)
Kiltale GAA Club
Theory - Tues 12th Practical - Wed 13th October €10 pp

Foundation Award (Football)
Trim GAA Club
Theory - Tues 19th Practical - Wed 20th October €10 pp

Foundation Award (Football)
Oldcastle GAA Club (Town pitch)
Theory - Tues 26th Practical - Wed 27th October €10 pp

Award One Hurling

Trim GAA Club
Wednesdays & Fridays 3rd – 26th November €80 pp

Code of Best Practice
Simonstown GAA Club Mon 1st November €10 pp

Foundation Award courses:
All coaches training underage teams must have foundation award certificate.
Everyone must attend practical and theory session to complete certificate.
Please wear suitable clothing for practical sessions and bring pen & paper for theory.

Code of Best Practice:
This course is compulsory when coaching Gaelic Games teams.
The course is all theory and completed in one evening.

Award 1 Hurling Youth & Adult:
This course is the next step from the Foundation Award and will be ran over 8 evenings. Cost of €80 must be paid in advance.

For all the above courses please book in advance to avoid disappointment as there are limited places on all courses.

Book via email or text with name, club and contact number to Jenny Rispin on 0877811215 or jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie to book place.

Course payment can be cash or cheque (make payable to 'Meath County Board').
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff.with any questions or if any club/school is interested in any other courses

Yours in sport,
Jenny Rispin

Jenny Rispin
Meath Coaching and Games
Pairc Tailteann
Brew's Hill,
Navan,
Co. Meath.

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02.06.10

RE: Young Referees Course

Meath Coaching and Games are running a Young Referees Course for any 13-18 year olds that would like to referee underage games or Go Games Blitz's.

The course will take place in Teach an Teamhrach (The Old Balreask Arms) on Saturday 12th June from 10am to 1.30.

Please book in by contacting the Coaching and Games staff (Contacts given below).

Jenny Rispin 087-7811215

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26.04.10

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant person(s) in your club. Meath Coaching & Games are making preparations for Summer Go Games Blitz days. This initiative is not the Play & Stay for U8's - it is for both U8 & U10 and is ran separately.

Can any club interested in taking part in please reply to this email address with the following information:

1. Name of club
2. Contact details for each age group participating (email/phone)
3. Preference of sport (football/hurling)
4. Age group (U8/U10 or both)
5. Approximate numbers of participants/teams based on 7-a side teams.
6. If the club would like to host a day.

There will be a minimum of five blitz days for football and five blitz days for hurling throughout the county.

Provisional dates are as follows:

Football:
Sat May 22nd
Sat June 19th
Sat July 10th
Sat August 14th
Sat Sept 4th

Hurling:
Sun May 23rd
Sun June 20th
Sun July 11th
Sun August 15th
Sun Sept 5th

The dates will be finalised and details will be sent to clubs when all is confirmed. We ask that clubs confirm their interest by Thursday April 27th 2010 which is this day week.

There will be 14 Host Clubs to cater for all other clubs interested in playing games.

Blitz day runs from approximately 10 - 2 depending on number of teams attending.

Footballs/sliotars will be incentives for the day, not refreshments as in previous years due to lack of funding.

Also can a member of your club please contact Dudley regarding summer camp applications if you have already not done so. (0879033789)

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.
Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy
0876223051

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06.04.10

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant people in your club/school.

The following are upcoming and final Foundation Football and Fundamentals workshops in Meath until October.

Foundation Award courses are as follows (€10 per person):
This course is compulsory when coaching.
All participants must complete a theory and practical session to be certified.
Please wear suitable clothing for practical sessions and bring pen & paper for theory.
Book via email or text a member of staff.

O'Mahony's (Football)
Friday April 16th - Theory....7.30 - 9.30pm
Friday April 30th - Practical....8 - 10pm

Please book via text or email with name, contact number and club/school.

Fundamentals Workshops

This is an introduction to Nursery & Fundamentals Coaching for both boys & girls hurling & football.

There will be Workshops in:
O'Mahonys G.A.A Club on Friday April 30th from 6.45pm - 8pm sharp

Please book via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

For all the above courses please book in advance to avoid disappointment as there are limited places on all courses. Book via email or text to member of staff.

Course payment can be cash or cheque (make payable to Meath County Board).

Garda Vetting is compulsory for any person coaching within the Gaa - it must be done through Meath Coaching & Games so please contact member of staff for the relevant forms and details.
Any clubs that have already received clearance of garda vetting for coaches are asked to send names and contact numbers in via email or post.

Also we ask that all Clubs appoint people to the relevant positions regarding youths in your Club @ the next meeting.
We emphasis the necessity of ACTIVE:
Club Coaching Officer and Club- School liaison officer
It is essential that these positions are filled and a list of all club officers are sent either via email or post to below details.

Meath Coaching & Games
Pairc Tailteann
Brews Hill
Navan
Meath.

This is to improve Coaching & Games contacts details with clubs enabling more effective and efficient development in the county.
It is essential that these positions are filled and a list of all club officers are sent either via email or post to below details.
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Clubs that have already or are interested in setting up Club/School link or Fundamentals/Nursery are asked to contact a member of staff to avail of additional help/incentives.
Again if any Club/School is interested in any other courses please do not hesitate to contact member of staff.

Yours in sport,

Dudley Farrell
0879033789

dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie

maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie

jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

debbie.walsh.gda.meath@gaa.ie

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01.04.10

A chara,

Please note the following:

Clubs that have a club/school link or Nursery up and running please send details of time, dates, venue, number of participants and number of helpers to this email address.

If any club wishes to set up either of above (club/school link , Nursery) please inform a member of staff.

Any club that has not already sent in contact details of club coaching officers or liaison officers please do so asap.

It is esssential that clubs send in information as we are more than willing to help in any way possible to existing or new club structures.

Please contact a member of staff for more details or if there are any questions.

Clubs will receive promotional posters for VHI Cul camps (dates and venues) and Gaa Forum (Getting Meath G.A.A back on track). We ask that clubs promote these initiatives and put posters in community areas.

Yours in sport,

Dudley Farrell

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24.02.10

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant people in your club/school.
The following are upcoming courses.

Fundamentals Workshops
This is an introduction to Nursery & Fundamentals Coaching for both boys & girls hurling & football.

There will be Workshops in:

Don/Ash G.A.A Club on Thursday March 4th. Paudi Butler will be giving this workshop running from 4.30 - 6pm.
Rathoath G.A.A. Club on Thursday March 4th. Paudi Butler will be giving this workshop running from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Castletown G.F.C on Monday 15th March. 7pm - 9pm.

Please book via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

Foundation Award courses are as follows (€10 per person):

This course is compulsory when coaching.
All participants must complete a theory and practical session to be certified.
Please wear suitable clothing for practical sessions and bring pen & paper for theory.
Book via email or text a member of staff.

Dunboyne (Hurling)
March 1st - Theory....7.30 - 9.30pm
March 3rd - Practical....7.30 - 9.30pm

Trim (Football)
Saturday March 6th - Theory & Practical 11-4pm.

St. Colmcilles (Hurling)
April 12th - Theory ....7.30 - 9.30pm
April 15th - Practical ....7.30 - 9.30pm

Please book by via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

Code of Best Practice (€10 per person to be confirmed):
Monday March 8th in Curraha 7pm sharp
Monday March 29th in St. Mary's Donore 7pm sharp
Monday April 26th in St. Colmcille's 7pm sharp
This course is compulsory when coaching Gaelic Games.
The course is completely theory and completed in one evening.
Please book via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

For all the above courses please book in advance to avoid disappointment as there are limited places on all courses.
Book via email or text to the following: maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie
0876223051

Course payment can be cash or cheque (make payable to Meath County Board).

Garda Vetting is compulsory for any person coaching within the Gaa - it must be done through Meath Coaching & Games so please contact member of staff for the relevant forms and details.

Any clubs that have already received clearance of garda vetting for coaches are asked to send names and contact numbers in via email or post.

Also we ask that all Clubs appoint people to the relevant positions regarding youths in your Club @ the next meeting.

We emphasis the necessity of ACTIVE:
Club Coaching Officer and Club- School liaison officer to avail of funding from Croke Park.
It is essential that these positions are filled and a list of all club officers are sent either via email or post to below details.

Meath Coaching & Games
Pairc Tailteann
Brews Hill
Navan
Meath.

maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie

This is to improve Coaching & Games contacts details with clubs enabling more effective and efficient development in the county.

It is essential that these positions are filled and a list of all club officers are sent either via email or post to below details.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Clubs that have already or are interested in setting up Club/School link or Fundamentals/Nursery are asked to contact a member of staff to avail of additional help/incentives.

Again if any Club/School is interested in any other courses please do not hesitate to contact member of staff.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy.

dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie

jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie

debbie.walsh.gda.meath@gaa.ie

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01.02.10

A Chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant people in your club/school. The following are upcoming courses Meath Coaching & Games will be administering for the spring.

Foundation Award courses are as follows (€10 per person):
Everyone must attend practical and theory session to complete certificate.
Courses start at 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Please wear suitable clothing for practical sessions and bring pen & paper for theory.
Book via email or text a member of staff.

Ballinabrackey (Football)
February 17th - Theory
February 18th - Practical

Drumconrath/Meathhill (Football)
Monday February 22nd - Theory
Wednesday February 24th - Practical

Please book by via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

Code of Best Practice (€10 per person to be confirmed ):
Wednesday February 3rd in Seneschalstown 7pm
Monday February 8th in Syddan 7pm
Wednesday February 10th in Ballinbrackey 7pm
Monday February 15th St. Cuthberts 7pm
Thursday February 25th Na Fianna 7pm

This course is compulsory when coaching Gaelic Games.
The course is completely theory and completed in one evening.

Please book via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

Award 1 Youth & Adult.

Football will be beginning Feb 22nd wth other dates to follow.
Hurling will begin Oct 4th with other dates to follow.
Cost: €80 (must be paid in advance)
Venue: TBC
Time: TBC

This course is the next step from the Foundation Award and will be ran over 7 evenings.
There are 20 places only on the course so applicants are asked to contact Dudley Farrell on:
087-9033789 or email dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie to confirm place.

For all the above courses please book in advance to avoid disappointment as there are limited places on all courses.
Book via email or text to the following: maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie 0876223051

Course payment can be cash or cheque (make payable to Meath County Board).

Garda Vetting is compulsory for any person coaching within the Gaa - it must be done through Meath Coaching & Games so please contact member of staff for the relevant forms and details.
Any clubs that have already received clearance of garda vetting for coaches are asked to send names and contact numbers in via email or post.

Also we ask that all Clubs appoint people to the relevant positions regarding youths in your Club @ the next meeting.
We emphasis the necessity of ACTIVE:
Club Coaching Officer and Club- School liaison officer to avail of funding from Croke Park.
It is essential that these positions are filled and a list of all club officers are sent either via email or post to below details.

Meath Coaching & Games
Pairc Tailteann
Brews Hill
Navan
Meath.

maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie

This is to improve Coaching & Games contacts details with clubs enabling more effective and efficient development in the county.
It is essential that these positions are filled and a list of all club officers are sent either via email or post to below details.
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Clubs that have already or are interested in setting up Club/School link or Fundamentals/Nursery are asked to contact a member of staff to avail of additional help/incentives.
Again if any Club/School is interested in any other courses please do not hesitate to contact member of staff.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy.

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11.01.10

There will be two separate Workshops in Trim G.A.A. Club on Thursday 21st January.
First workshop will be on 4.30 - 6pm
Second from 6.45pm - 8pm.
Please book by Tuesday 19th January via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

Foundation Award courses are as follows (€10 per person)

• Everyone must attend practical and theory session to complete

certificate.
• Courses start at 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
• Please wear suitable clothing for practical sessions and bring pen & paper

for theory.
• Book via email or text a member of staff by Wednesday January 20th.

Seneschalstown (Football)
Thursday January 14th - Theory
Friday January 15th - Practical

Ratoath (Football & Hurling)
Monday January 18th - Theory
Wednesday January 20th - Practical

Ballinabrackey (Football)
Wednesday February 17th - Theory
Friday February 18th - Practical

Please book by via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

Code of Best Practice (€10 per person to be confirmed ):

• Wednesday January 13th in Dunderry from 7 - 10pm.
• Thursday January 28th in Trim from 7 - 10pm.

This course is compulsory when coaching Gaelic Games.
The course is completely theory and completed in one evening.

Please book via text or email with name contact number and club/school.

Award 1 Youth & Adult.

Football will be beginning Feb 22nd wth other dates to follow.
Hurling will begin Oct 4th with other dates to follow.
Cost: €80 (must be paid in advance)
Venue: TBC
Time: TBC
This course is the next step from the Foundation Award and will be ran over 7 evenings.
There are 20 places only on the course so applicants are asked to contact Dudley Farrell on:
087-9033789 or email dudley.farrell.gamesmanager.meath@gaa.ie to confirm place.

For all the above courses please book in advance to avoid disappointment as there are limited places on all courses.
Book via email or text to the following: maria.kealy.gda.meath@gaa.ie
0876223051

Course payment can be cash or cheque (make payable to Meath County Board).

Garda Vetting is compulsory for any person coaching within the Gaa - it must be done through Meath Coaching & Games so please contact member of staff for the relevant forms and details.

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22.10.09

A Chara,

Meath Coaching & Games wish to invite your club to apply for any of the following courses to be held in your Club grounds.

These courses will be ran in the new year and times, dates etc. will be allocated by Meath Coaching & Games.

Please reply by November 1st to apply for any of the below courses to enable us confirm our plans for 2010:

Fundamentals Nursery
Code of best practice
Foundation Course (Hurling or Football)
Award 1 (football adult)
Refereeing Course (Hurling/Football)
Club/School link workshops
Any other courses of interest to your club/school.

Note there are courses in these areas on in October, November and December - so we encourage as many people as possible to attend these courses.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

dudley.farrell@games.gaa.ie 0879033789

mariakealy33@hotmail.com 0876223051

jennyrispin@hotmail.com 0877811215

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19.10.09

A chara,

Please pass the following information to the relevant people. There have been many people inquiring about Level 1 - we hope that all clubs will ensure this message is passed around.
There is a pilot Award 1 course due to take place in Nass G.A.A grounds. (This is the new Level 1 course.)

The course will start on 9th November and take place every Monday and Wednesday for 7 nights finishing on Monday November 30th.

Anyone interested in this course please email or txt details to Dudley Farrell before Friday.

There are only 8 places available so it is advisable to book asap. The course runs from 7.30pm - approximately 10pm.
There will be a Level 1 course in Meath in the New year, however places will be limited and applications will be necessary.

Do not hesitate to contact a member of staff with any questions.

Yours in sport,

Maria Kealy.

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22.09.09

Meath Coaching and Games have finalised dates for the following courses:

First Aid & Defibrillator Course:

1 day course
Saturday November 7th
Simonstown G.A.A Club
10am - 4.30pm
Sports specific first aid in morning and defibrillator training in afternoon.
€100 per person
Refreshments provided
Limited places (20) so book places by Friday 9th October
Places will not be held unless paid for.

Referees Course (Ladies & Boys underage).

Held over four evenings - Monday November 23rd, Wednesday November 25th, Monday November 30th & Wednesday December 2nd
Simonstown G.A.A Club
7.30pm each evening
€20 per person. (U18 €10)
Must complete all evenings to be certified
Limited places so book places by Friday November 13th
Places will niot be held unless paid for.

Book via email or txt to the following:

mariakealy33@hotmail.com 087-6223051

jennyrispin@hotmail.com 087-7811215

debanne83@hotmail.com

Money can be sent or dropped in to:

Pairc Tailteann,
Brews Hill,
Navan,
Meath.
Any cheques to be made payable to: Meath County Board.

Again if any Club/School is interested in any other courses please do not hesitate to contact member of staff.

Please do not hesitate to contact member of staff with any questions.

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17.09.09

Club/School Link

The Club/School Link has been a successful initiative in the county for the last number of years. It is an excellent way of progressing gaelic games in Meath schools with the added benefit of recruiting more potential players for your club and potential coaches. This initiative involves club members and parents allocating some time to coach in local school. Any club/school that has it up and running or wishes to do so, please contact member of staff (details given below). There are incentives for schools and clubs for this initiative.

Courses/Workshops.

Anyone interested from club or school in completing any of the

following courses please contact member of staff (details given below).

Fundamentals workshop - to be two dates in november (1 - club specific, 1 - school specific).

This course is an introduction to basic Fundamental motor skills coaching through a variety of fun games. It is essential for Nursery programmes in clubs and has great ideas for teachers @ P.E. time.

First Aid and Defibrillator course - will be in Nov/Dec
This course is a one day sports specific course certified by the Irish Heart Foundation. It is approx. €100 per person.

Code of best practice - to be ran in Nov/Dec
This is an evening course and certified by the Irish Sports Council and The G.a.a. and is compulsory when dealing with children.

Also any clubs looking for Foundation Courses please apply via email. Courses will be ran January of next year as the course has been changed.

There will be limited places and courses so book early to be guaranteed place.

Also we ask that any club that has not yet completed club audit form to do so asap.

Clubs interested in taking part in U8/ U10 Winter Hurling Programme please forward details.

For any information or assistance please contact member of staff.

Yours in Sport,

Maria Kealy.

Dudley Farrell: 087-2844166
Maria Kealy: 087-6223051
Jenny Rispin: 087- 7811215

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22.05.09

A chara,

Please pass information onto relevant people in your club.

Go Games Summer Blitzes for U8 and U10 are to take place as follows:

Football - Saturday 27th June and Saturday 25th July
Hurling - Saturday 4th July and Saturday 8th August
There is the possibility for additional blitz days if clubs are interested.

Please reply if your club is interested in taking part in Blitz days. (Include age group and approximate number of teams)

Any club interested in Hosting Go Games Summer Blitz Days for U8 and U10 Hurling or Football should reply to member of staff by June 5th.

There will be 14 Host Clubs to cater for all other clubs interested in playing games.
Blitz day runs from approximately 10 - 2 depending on number of teams attending.
Footballs/sliotars will be incentives for the day, not refreshments as in previous years due to lack of funding.

Also can a member of your club please contact Dudley regarding summer camp applications if you have already not done so.
Please do not hesitate to contact member of staff for any queries.
dudley.farrell@games.gaa.ie - 087-6033789
mariakealy33@hotmail.com - 087-6223051

Yours in Sport,

Maria Kealy.

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18.05.09

Meath Coaching & Games wish to inform all clubs of up-coming courses:

First Aid

Duration: 2day course
Venue: Simonstown
Time: 9:30 - 5 pm
Dates: Saturday, 20th June & 27th June
Cost: TBC

There are limited spaces so please book by June 5th to avoid disappointment.

Can clubs please specify any courses they would like to avail of in during the Summer period.

Also can any clubs that have club/school link in there area please contact a member of staff via email or mobile 087-6033789 or 087-6223051 by Friday May 26th as Meath Coaching wish to give assistance.

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23.04.09

Meath Coaching & Games will be running a foundation course in O'Mahony's Saturday May 16th from 12 - 4pm.

Course will be subject to minimum 30 applicants.

This will be the final course for 2009.

Please pre book by emailing or calling a member of staff on details given below, as places are limited.

We ask that you book before May 10th @ 4pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any other queries.

dudley.farrell@games.gaa.ie - 087-9033789
mariakealy33@hotmail.com - 087-6223051

Yours in sport,
Maria Kealy.

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21/01/09

To whom it may concern,

Please find attached details of upcoming Football Foundation Courses. (€10 per person)
To book places Please contact:

Christine - 087-7811215
Dudley - 087-9033789
Maria - 087-6223051

Also there will be a Fundamentals practical workshop on,
Tuesday February 24th in Trim G.F.C. at 7.30pm finishing at 9pm. (Free of charge)

Please forward the information to all interested in your club or school.
Do not hesitiate to contact us with any queries.

A chara,

The Coaching & Games Committee wishes to inform your club about the upcoming FOOTBALL FOUNDATION COACHING COURSES to be held within the County for all people interested. It will be a basic foundation certified course to enable coaches prepare for the task of coaching underage players.

The next course which will be held in:

• St. Cuthbert’s GAA Club on Monday 16 th February at 7.30pm finishing at approximately 10pm Gaelic Football Theory.

This will be followed by a practical session on Wednesday 18 th February running from 7.30pm – 10pm.

• Slane GAA Club on Monday 23 rd February at 7.30pm finishing at approximately 10pm Gaelic Football Theory.

This will be followed by a practical session on Wednesday 25 th February running from 7.30pm – 10pm.

** Please note that a theory & practical night must be completed to complete course.

It is essential to pre-book by contacting as there are limited places.

Please do not hesitate to contact with any queries.

Yours in Sport,

Maria Kealy

Meath Coaching & Games Development Officer

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14.01.09

A chara,

A reminder to all Juvenile Clubs that a meeting for those clubs who wish to start a Club Nursery Programme in 2009, will take place in Walterstown G.F.C. on Monday, January the 26th at 7.30pm.

A presentation of what the programme involves and what methods a club may follow to achieve a successful “Nursery Programme” will be given by the Games Development Administrator.

We had 13 clubs involved in 2008 with this initiative. Many of these clubs started up completely new projects with our assistance, while a number of other clubs had a Club Nursery Programme already in existence but came on board with the Coaching and Games Scheme to develop their own system.

Please make contact with one of the full time staff if you wish your club to be included in this programme for 2009.

We would ask that at least 2 representatives of the club would attend the above meeting. Ideally they need to be directly involved in the Juvenile section of the Club and willing to drive the the project internally.

Yours in Sport,

Christine O’Brien.

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02.12.08

CLUB NURSERY INITIATIVE

We are once again undertaking Club Nursery initiative involving Fundamentals Coaching. It is aimed towards 4 – 8 year olds. It incorporates basic skills needed in sport: Agility, Balance, Coordination, Running, Throwing, Jumping and basic ball skills of cathing, kicking, stricking.

As part of this programme in 2007 we worked closely with thirteen clubs in setting up a Club Nursery. It was a huge success and got many parents involved in the club. We would like to offer your club the chance to avail of this opportunity this year.

Please ring to confirm if your Club is interested.

The dates are as follows:

• Monday Januray 26 th 2008 Club Nursery Seminar available to all clubs

• Fundamentals Woksop will take place in February the date is still to be decided.

Yours in Sport,

Meath Coaching & Games Committe.

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10.11.08

A Chara,

The Coaching & Games Committee wishes to inform your club about the upcoming Foundation Coaching Courses, to be held within the County for all people interested. It will be a basic foundation certified course to enable coaches

prepare for the task of coaching underage players.

Please note the following courses details:

A) Meath Hill/Drumcondrath GFC Monday November 17th at 7.30pm finishing at approximately 10pm Gaelic Football Theory only.

This will be followed by a practical session on Wednesday November 19th .

B) Trim GFC on Tuesday November 25th @ 7.30pm finishing at approximately 10pm Hurling/Camogie Theory only.

This will be followed by a practical session on Thursday November 27th

** Please note that a theory & practical night must be completed to complete course.

It is essential to pre-book by contacting a memeber of the committe by Thursday 13 th November as there are limited places.

Christine O'Brien: 087-7811215
Dudley Farrell: 087-9033789
Maria Kealy: 087-6223051

We hope your Club will avail of this offer to help promote the GAA Games in our County.

Please do not hesitate to contact with any queries.

Yours in Sport,

Maria Kealy

Meath Coaching & Games Promotion Officer

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29/10/08

A Chara,

The Coaching & Games Committee wishes to inform your club about the upcoming Foundation Coaching Course to be held within the County for all people interested. It will be a basic foundation certified course to enable coaches prepare for the task of coaching underage players.

The next course which will be held in:

• Blackhall Gaels GAA Club on Monday 3 rd November at 7.30pm finishing at approximately 10pm Gaelic Football Theory.

This will be followed by a practical session on Wednesday 5th November running from 7.30pm – 10pm.

** Please note that a theory & practical night must be completed to complete course.

It is essential to pre-book by contacting as there are limited places.

Please do not hesitate to contact with any queries.

Yours in Sport,

Maria Kealy

Meath Coaching & Games Development Officer

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17.10.08

A Chara,

The Coaching & Games Committee wishes to inform your club that applications are being taken for Foundation Coaching Courses to be held within the County for all people interested.

The course will be a basic foundation certified course to enable coaches prepare for the task of coaching underage players.
Please conact us by Wednesday 17th October if your Club is interested in holding a course.

Yours in Sport,
Maria Kealy.

Christine O’Brien
087-7811215
Christine.obrien@games.gaa.ie

Maria Kealy
087-6223051

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06.10.08

A Chara

Please note the following details re: “Fundamentals Workshop”.

Meath Coaching & Games have organized a workshop for those interested in coaching children from 4 – 7 yrs of age.

This is the 2nd year that this particular workshop has been available to clubs and will be suitable for new parents who wish to start coaching within the club structure or those who require new ideas for working with this young age group.

Course: Fundamentals Workshop
Date: Tuesday 14th October 2008
Venue: Walterstown GFC
Time: 7.30 – 9pm.
Mentors: Christine, Maria & Dudley.

Any club who wishes to come on board with the Meath Coaching & Games Nursery Programme should ensure that parents and coaches attend this workshop so that you will qualify to attend the “Club Nursery Workshop” on December 2nd 2008 (Venue TBC).

The following clubs all participated successfully on the “Club Nursery Programme in 2008 and we intend to run the same incentive in 2009 for any interested clubs. A club can have an existing programme in place or can apply to start a new programme.

Nursery Clubs 2008

Summerhill

Ratoath

St Martins Drumree

Castletown

Moynalty

Ballivor

Trim

Donaghmore/Ashbourne

St Peters Dunboyne

Simonstown

Navan O Mahonys

A number of Hurling Clubs would have also run this programme through Declan Power Meath/Kildare HDA . Clubs who have already taken part in the Club Nursery programme may send in new parents/coaches to this course. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Please contact us by phone or email to book in numbers from your club to attend this workshop.

Christine 087 7811215
Maria 087 6223051
Dudley 087 9033789

A list of Foundation Course Venues and Dates will be forwarded to all clubs by Friday 10th October.

Christine O Brien

Meath Games Development Administrator

Pairc Tailteann

Brews Hill

Navan

Co. Meath

Ph: 086 2439290

087 7811215

Email: christine.obrien@games.gaa.ie

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10.09.08

LEVEL ONE FOOTBALL COURSE

Click here for details

Level One Football Course

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LESS PINTS MORE POINTS

The HSE (Health Service Executive) are promoting this initiative as a follow on to the work they have done with some clubs to date re: evaluating players’ health and social habits. They are inviting coaches/mentors of all teams, Juvenile and Adult, from each club to attend this seminar which will have valuable information for all present. Also Chairpersons, secretarys and any other interested parties may attend.

The Coaching & Games Development Committee are 100% behind this initiative and we would encourage as many coaches/mentors as possible to attend one of the meetings that have been organized around the county. Below please find the schedule of meetings. I would ask each club secretary to forward this information onto all coaches within their club and then to contact me by text message or email re: Numbers from Club who will be in attendance.

Friday April 4 th – St Peters Dunboyne G.A.A. Club @ 8pm-9.30pm

Friday April 11 th – Navan O Mahonys G.A.A. Club @ 8pm-9.30pm

Monday April 14 th – Gaeil Colmcille G.A.A. Club @ 8pm-9.30pm

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UPCOMING FOUNDATION COURSE

Please date note changes:-

The Coaching & Games Committee wishes to inform your club about the upcoming Foundation Coaching Courses to be held within the County for all people interested. It will be a basic foundation certified course to enable coaches prepare for the task of coaching underage players.

There are only three centralized courses which will be held in:

1.   Ashbourne (Hurling & Football Combined) –

     Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd (Hurling Practical)      & Tuesday 29th January (Football practical)

2.   Nobber – Wednesday 30th & Friday February 1st

      TBC.

3.   St. Bridgid’s, Balinacree – February 18th & 25th

4.   Kiltale (Hurling & Football Combined) – February

      4th , 7 th (Football Practical) & 11 th   (Hurling

      Practical)

** Please note that a theory & practical night must be completed to complete course.

It is essential to pre-book by contacting as there are limited places.

Please do not hesitate to contact with any queries.

Dudley Farrell

Mobile: 087-9033789

Email: Dudley.Farrell@games.gaa.ie

Christine O’Brien

Mobile: 087-7811215

Email: Christine.obrien@games.gaa .ie

Maria Kealy

Mobile: 087-6223051

Email: Maria.kealy@games.gaa.ie

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2008 Coaching Conference
Meath GAA Coaching &

Games Committee

10 Core GAA Topics delivered by some of the best speakers in Sport

Venue: Simonstown GFC

Date: 8th & 9th February 2008

Entry Fee—€150 per Club/School, Individual—€50
Lunch & Refreshments included

Friday, 8th February 2008

Time

Speaker

Topic

6.30pm

Registration

7.00pm

Brian Carberry

Coaching Officer

Opening Address

7.15pm

Dr. Gerry McEntee

All-Ireland Medal Winner & Surgeon

Player Burn-Out

8.00pm

Mickey Harte

Tyrone Senior

Manager

The Road From

Juvenile to Senior

8.45pm

Dr. Paul Keelin

Consultant

Cardiologist

Sudden Death

Syndrome

9.30pm

Danny Murphy

Academy

Physiotherapist with Spurs Football Club

Injury Prevention &

Rehabilitation

10.00pm

Closing Address, Tea & Finger Food

Saturday, 9 th February 2008

Time

Speaker

Topic

10.00am

Paul Copeland

Instructor

Fit Frame

Demonstration

10.30am

John Morrison

Former Derry/Mayo Coach

Games for Better Play

11.15am

Philip Kerr

Derry Coach

The Art of Teaching a Skill

12.15pm

Lunch—Included

1.00pm

James Lovett

GAA Coach

Building a Session around Tackling and Evasion

2.00pm

Brian Talty

Dublin Selector &

Former County Player

Fitness with the Ball

3.00pm

Kevin O’Brien

DCU

Hand/Eye

Coordination Skills—Indoor

4.00pm

Conclusion & Wrap Up

The Meath GAA Coaching & Games Committee
Target Audience: Adult Coaches—Men & Ladies Clubs & schools

Booking Information:

Fee: €150 per Club/School, Individual €50

To book a place contact:- Dudley Farrell, GPO
Telephone: 087– 9033789

Directions:- Start out at Navan on the N3 from Dublin Route, at traffic signals turn right onto unnamed road -signposted Drogheda, continue forward up unnamed road, at roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the R162 (signposted Kingscourt), continue forward onto the R163 for approx 1.5 miles. Simonstown GFC located on left had side after lay-by. There is a sign posted indicating Simonstown GFC into entrance with white gates.

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Defibrillator Course

The Coaching and Games Committee wish to inform everyone interested about upcoming Defibrillator course. It will be held in Simonstown G.F.C on Friday January 18th 2008.

It will start promptly at 7pm finishing at approximately 10.30pm. If anyone is interested in a refresher course it can be held on the same evening an will take approximately 20 minutes.

It is essential that anyone interested pre-book for the Workshop and specify if it is for refresh or main course.

Please confirm your booking via email, text message, or phone call a Coaching & Games Committee members.(details are given) Places are limited therefore we suggest booking places no later that January 9th 2008.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Coaching & Games
Promotion Officer

Dudley Farrell
Nobber,
Co Meath
Phone 046-9052694
Mobile 087-9033789.
E-Mail - Dudley.Farrell@games.gaa.ie

Christine O’Brien
Brannockstown
Rathmolyon
087-7811215
Christine.obrien@games.gaa.

Maria Kealy
087 6223051
Maria.kealy@games.gaa.ie

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FUN DO

Fun Do Launch Invitation

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Dunganny next tuesday 28th at 6.50pm for the Meath Under 12 Development Squad training.

Meath Under 12 Panel

Jack Regan Kiltale
Conor Sherrin Kiltale
Fergal MC Cabe Kiltale
Eamon Walsh Kiltale
Ruairri O Coileain Kilmessan
Sean Doyle Kilmessan
Fergal Cleary Kilmessan
Cathal Burke Kilmessan
James Foley Trim
Robert Bourke Trim
Jack Fagan Rathmoylan
Tom eiffe Rathoath
Patrick Dowd Rathoath
Conor Ward Rathoath
Stefan Clarke Dunderry
Rory Hennessy ST. Colmcilles
David Reilly ST. Martins
David Moore ST. Martins
Killian Gavin St.Martins
Sean Quigley Dunboyne
Sean Hayes Dunboyne
Sean Mc Grath Dunboyne
Jamie Gilmartin Dunboyne
Paul Kelly Blackhall Gaels
Shane Mc Guinness Blackhall Gaels
Ryan Moore Longwood

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“Go Games Football Summer Blitzes”

I wish to congratulate all of the clubs who participated in our “Go Games Football Summer Blitzes” on June 16 th last. By all accounts it was a very successful day with 76 Under 8 teams and 64 Under 10 teams participating on the day. The host clubs catered for over 1,100 children.

A special word of thanks to our “9 Host clubs” who did a fantastic job on the day. We were very pleased by the general attitude towards “Go Games” on our visits to the venues and hope this will continue over the summer.

Once again please take note of the attachments which include the following:

Application Form for July 7 th and August 25 th Blitz.

Club Groupings List (As Before)

Host Clubs for July 7 th and their Responsibilities.

Reccomendations.

Club Contacts List.

Please ensure that those involved with “Go Games” in your club receive this information immediately, as we need details returned by Tuesday 3 rd July AT THE VERY LATEST. As we begin summercamps on Monday next 2 nd July we will not be in the office to make alterations to fixtures. These fixtures will be sent to all clubs on Wednesday 4 th July.

Summer Blitzes Details

Host Club Responsibilities

Recommendations

Go Games Football Application Form

Go Games Club Contacts 2007