Development
Development
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER REPORT
Introduction & Overview
• Introduction
• Coach Education
• Goalkeeper Academy
• Advanced Summer Camps
• Post Primary schools
• Player Development Programme
• Meath Ladies Female Leadership Academy
• Meath Local Sports Partnership
• National Programmes
This year has been full of new programmes, new courses, and the pleasure of meeting new faces
throughout the county. It has been inspiring to see the enthusiasm, commitment, and community
spirit that continues to grow across Meath LGFA.
As we reflect on another exceptional year for Meath Ladies Gaelic Football, I am proud to share my
Report. This report highlights the outstanding progress achieved through collaboration, dedication
and passion across our clubs, coaches and communities.
Over the past year, we have strengthened the foundations of coach education, expanded our player
development pathways, and continued to build opportunities for female leadership within Meath
LGFA. From our Advanced Camps and Goalkeeper Academy to the Female Leadership Coaching
Academy, each programme has helped nurture growth, inclusion, and excellence both on and off
the field.
Working closely with Meath Local Sports Partnership and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association we
have continued to grow the game, promote lifelong participation, and ensure that every player and
coach has the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
A sincere thank you to all our club volunteers, coordinators, and parents for their ongoing support.
Your commitment is the heartbeat of Meath LGFA, and your efforts make a lasting impact on the
future of our sport.
Together, we are empowering the next generation of players and leaders in Meath.
Coach Education
The focus was to set up more Coach Education opportunities for coaches in Meath LGFA supporting
their progress and their coaching journey. Creating better coaches for clubs all around Meath. This year
we provided 12 more course opportunities for coach Education. We also had to cancel 5 course
opportunities as we did not have enough numbers. But overall, we saw a massive jump for coach
Education this year which is a massive positive.
1. Introduction to Gaelic Games Course: 16 attendees
2. 3 x Level 1 Courses: 57 attendees
3. 4 x Safeguarding Courses: 76 attendees
4. 1 x Coaching Teenage Girls Course: 25 attendees
5. 1 x Level 2 Course: 4 attendees
6. 2 x Fun Games Workshops: 38 attendees
7. 2 x Key 2 Coaching Workshops: 35 attendees
8. 2 x Coach the Tackle Workshop: 43 participants
9. 1 x F3 Youth Development course: 12 participants
10. 1 x F2 Goalkeeper Workshop: 16 participants
Goalkeeper Academy
This Academy was designed to provide a programme for Goalkeepers. Providing them with specialised,
fun and confidence-building coaching for the goalkeeper position. We had amazing Goalkeeper
Coaches/Meath Ladies Players to help coach our players this year, All Star winner 2025 Robyn Murray,
Aoibheann Corcoran and Emily Hevey.
1. 3 x Goalkeeper Academy (1-day workshop)
• 1-day Goalkeeper Academy Workshop.
• Venue: Navan O'Mahonys
• 9 Girls attended (Aged 13-16)
• 8 different Clubs in attendance
• 2.5 hours of coaching
2. 2 x Goalkeeper Academy Easter (2-day Camp)
• 2-day Goalkeeper Academy Camp
• Venue 1: Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels
• Venue 2: Summerhill GFC
• 20 Girls attended (Aged 13-16)
• 12 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching
3. 3 x Goalkeeper Academy Summer (2-day Camp)
• 2-day Goalkeeper Academy Camp
• Week 1/ Venue1: Bective GFC
• Week 2/ Venue 2: Moynalty GFC
• Week 3/ Venue 3: St Colmcilles GFC
• 16 Girls attended (Aged 13-16)
• 12 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching
Meath Ladies Advanced Camps
This programme is designed to give girls of the age of 12-15 years of age another opportunity to play
football and be coached by Meath Ladies County players in a fun environment encouraging this age
group to stay playing in the LGFA. We had over 13 inter-county players coaching our camps this year.
We are very lucky to have these coaches and 2025 All Star Niamh Gallogly coaching at our camps,
inspiring the next generation. Last year we had 4 camps - this year we had 9 camps adding new camps:
1 new mid-term camp; 2 new Easter Camps; 2 new Summer Camps.
1.Advanced Mid-Term camp (2-days)
• 2-day Advanced camps
• Week 1: Ratoath GFC
• 60 Girls attended (Aged 13-15)
• 11 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching per week.
2. Advanced Easter camp (2-days)
• 2-day Advanced camps
• Week 1: Summerhill GFC
• Week 2: Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels
• 101 Girls attended (Aged 13-15)
• 13 different Clubs in attendance
• 10 hours of coaching.
3. Advanced Summer camps (3-days)
• 3-day Advanced camps
• Week 1: Bective GFC
• Week 2: Moynalty GFC
• Week 3: St Colmcilles GFC
• Week 4: Na Fianna GFC
• Week 5: Simonstown GFC
• 301 Girls attended (Aged 13-15)
• 22 different Clubs in attendance
• 37.5 hours of coaching.
4. 1 Advanced Halloween camp (2-day)
• 2-day Goalkeeper Academy Camp
• Venue: Gaeil Colmcille Grangegodden
• 64 Girls attended (Aged 12-15)
• 19 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching
Post Primary Schools
Transition Year Students
• 1 Event Management TY Future Leaders Course with 26 students and 2 teachers.
• 1 All Ireland Loreto School blitz day in Dunganny 8 different schools from around Ireland.
Player Development Programme
• 8-week programme
• U13s 147 girls attended
• U15s 148 girls attended
• U17s 79 girls attended
• 6 Coordinators 3 Female/ 3 Male
• 58 Coaches/FLOs/Helpers 30 Male/ 28 Females
Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy 2025/2026
The Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy is a comprehensive programme designed to
empower and develop female coaches at all levels within the Meath LGFA.
It offers a structured pathway to enhance coaching skills, build leadership capabilities, and provide
practical experience to support the growth of female participation in Meath LGFA.
This Year our Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy Coaches were very busy.
Coaches attended different courses like the Introduction to Gaelic Games course, Level 1 Course, Level
2 Course, How to coach the tackle Workshop, They Key To Coaching Course, Fun Games Workshops, F2
athletic Development course, Goalkeeping Workshops and coaching in the Player Development
Programme.
They gained great coaching experience from working with other coaches from all over the county. We
even had one of our PDP Coaches promoted to coaching in the Minor Meath Ladies Team for 2026. Just
amazing!
We will have more on the progress of the Female Leadership academy soon as we are meeting up to
discuss how their year went.
2026 Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy
• 48 Meath LGFA Clubs Contacted 2026
• 32 Females filled in the Interest form for 2026
• 12 different clubs filled in interest form 2026
• 25 had coached before
• 7 had never Coached before
This Year we have also seen a rise in Female Participation right across the board!
Meath Local Sports Partnership
Lisa O Dowd:
Collaborating with Lisa with the Coaching Teenage girls coaching course for our Meath Ladies Female
Leadership Coaching academy and Women in Sports week.
Una Pearson:
Collaborating with Una on the Multi-sport Mid-Term, Easter, Summer and Halloween Camps.
Claremount Stadium & Blackwater Park. Coaching disadvantaged children aged 5-12. Also. After
Schools Programme and Gaelic on the greens.
Meath Local Sports Partnership/Meath Partnership/LGFA/Donaghmore Ashbourne LGFA:
Collaborating with Collaborating with Emma Insley and Donaghmore Ashbourne LGFA these above
partnerships helping Females from different ethnic backgrounds to integrate into the Meath
community by introducing them to the Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others Programme and the Céad Míle
Fáilte Programme.
National Programmes:
Three new national initiatives were developed and launched in 2026:
• Nursery Workshop - available to all clubs and coaches across Meath LGFA.
• Gaelic Time - a new primary school programme and resource promoting Gaelic Games for
children and teachers, launching in September 2026
• F2 Goalkeeper Workshop - national rollout now underway, with new video resources
available for coaches.
As we close out the 2025 season, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all who have
contributed to another successful year for Meath LGFA.
To the County Executive, Meath Local Sports Partnership, and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association,
thank you for your unwavering support, collaboration, and investment in the development of our
players, coaches, and communities. Your shared commitment continues to drive growth and excellence
throughout the county.
To our Meath LGFA clubs, volunteers, and coaches - your hard work, energy, and willingness to engage
with our programmes are the cornerstone of everything we achieve. From facilitating venues and
assisting at camps to promoting opportunities and supporting participants, your dedication ensures the
ongoing success of Meath Ladies Football.
The achievements of this past year - from expanded coaching education and advanced camps to the
evolution of our Female Leadership Academy - demonstrate what is possible when we work together.
Looking ahead to 2026, we remain committed to delivering high-quality programmes, building stronger
pathways for our female athletes, and expanding opportunities for participation and leadership across
all levels of the game.
Thank you once again for your continued support and belief in the vision of Meath LGFA. Together, we
are shaping a bright and inclusive future for Ladies Gaelic Football in our county.
Noreen Sheridan, Sports Development Officer
Development
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER REPORT
Introduction & Overview
• Introduction
• Coach Education
• Goalkeeper Academy
• Advanced Summer Camps
• Post Primary schools
• Player Development Programme
• Meath Ladies Female Leadership Academy
• Meath Local Sports Partnership
• National Programmes
This year has been full of new programmes, new courses, and the pleasure of meeting new faces
throughout the county. It has been inspiring to see the enthusiasm, commitment, and community
spirit that continues to grow across Meath LGFA.
As we reflect on another exceptional year for Meath Ladies Gaelic Football, I am proud to share my
Report. This report highlights the outstanding progress achieved through collaboration, dedication
and passion across our clubs, coaches and communities.
Over the past year, we have strengthened the foundations of coach education, expanded our player
development pathways, and continued to build opportunities for female leadership within Meath
LGFA. From our Advanced Camps and Goalkeeper Academy to the Female Leadership Coaching
Academy, each programme has helped nurture growth, inclusion, and excellence both on and off
the field.
Working closely with Meath Local Sports Partnership and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association we
have continued to grow the game, promote lifelong participation, and ensure that every player and
coach has the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
A sincere thank you to all our club volunteers, coordinators, and parents for their ongoing support.
Your commitment is the heartbeat of Meath LGFA, and your efforts make a lasting impact on the
future of our sport.
Together, we are empowering the next generation of players and leaders in Meath.
Coach Education
The focus was to set up more Coach Education opportunities for coaches in Meath LGFA supporting
their progress and their coaching journey. Creating better coaches for clubs all around Meath. This year
we provided 12 more course opportunities for coach Education. We also had to cancel 5 course
opportunities as we did not have enough numbers. But overall, we saw a massive jump for coach
Education this year which is a massive positive.
1. Introduction to Gaelic Games Course: 16 attendees
2. 3 x Level 1 Courses: 57 attendees
3. 4 x Safeguarding Courses: 76 attendees
4. 1 x Coaching Teenage Girls Course: 25 attendees
5. 1 x Level 2 Course: 4 attendees
6. 2 x Fun Games Workshops: 38 attendees
7. 2 x Key 2 Coaching Workshops: 35 attendees
8. 2 x Coach the Tackle Workshop: 43 participants
9. 1 x F3 Youth Development course: 12 participants
10. 1 x F2 Goalkeeper Workshop: 16 participants
Goalkeeper Academy
This Academy was designed to provide a programme for Goalkeepers. Providing them with specialised,
fun and confidence-building coaching for the goalkeeper position. We had amazing Goalkeeper
Coaches/Meath Ladies Players to help coach our players this year, All Star winner 2025 Robyn Murray,
Aoibheann Corcoran and Emily Hevey.
1. 3 x Goalkeeper Academy (1-day workshop)
• 1-day Goalkeeper Academy Workshop.
• Venue: Navan O'Mahonys
• 9 Girls attended (Aged 13-16)
• 8 different Clubs in attendance
• 2.5 hours of coaching
2. 2 x Goalkeeper Academy Easter (2-day Camp)
• 2-day Goalkeeper Academy Camp
• Venue 1: Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels
• Venue 2: Summerhill GFC
• 20 Girls attended (Aged 13-16)
• 12 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching
3. 3 x Goalkeeper Academy Summer (2-day Camp)
• 2-day Goalkeeper Academy Camp
• Week 1/ Venue1: Bective GFC
• Week 2/ Venue 2: Moynalty GFC
• Week 3/ Venue 3: St Colmcilles GFC
• 16 Girls attended (Aged 13-16)
• 12 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching
Meath Ladies Advanced Camps
This programme is designed to give girls of the age of 12-15 years of age another opportunity to play
football and be coached by Meath Ladies County players in a fun environment encouraging this age
group to stay playing in the LGFA. We had over 13 inter-county players coaching our camps this year.
We are very lucky to have these coaches and 2025 All Star Niamh Gallogly coaching at our camps,
inspiring the next generation. Last year we had 4 camps - this year we had 9 camps adding new camps:
1 new mid-term camp; 2 new Easter Camps; 2 new Summer Camps.
1.Advanced Mid-Term camp (2-days)
• 2-day Advanced camps
• Week 1: Ratoath GFC
• 60 Girls attended (Aged 13-15)
• 11 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching per week.
2. Advanced Easter camp (2-days)
• 2-day Advanced camps
• Week 1: Summerhill GFC
• Week 2: Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels
• 101 Girls attended (Aged 13-15)
• 13 different Clubs in attendance
• 10 hours of coaching.
3. Advanced Summer camps (3-days)
• 3-day Advanced camps
• Week 1: Bective GFC
• Week 2: Moynalty GFC
• Week 3: St Colmcilles GFC
• Week 4: Na Fianna GFC
• Week 5: Simonstown GFC
• 301 Girls attended (Aged 13-15)
• 22 different Clubs in attendance
• 37.5 hours of coaching.
4. 1 Advanced Halloween camp (2-day)
• 2-day Goalkeeper Academy Camp
• Venue: Gaeil Colmcille Grangegodden
• 64 Girls attended (Aged 12-15)
• 19 different Clubs in attendance
• 5 hours of coaching
Post Primary Schools
Transition Year Students
• 1 Event Management TY Future Leaders Course with 26 students and 2 teachers.
• 1 All Ireland Loreto School blitz day in Dunganny 8 different schools from around Ireland.
Player Development Programme
• 8-week programme
• U13s 147 girls attended
• U15s 148 girls attended
• U17s 79 girls attended
• 6 Coordinators 3 Female/ 3 Male
• 58 Coaches/FLOs/Helpers 30 Male/ 28 Females
Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy 2025/2026
The Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy is a comprehensive programme designed to
empower and develop female coaches at all levels within the Meath LGFA.
It offers a structured pathway to enhance coaching skills, build leadership capabilities, and provide
practical experience to support the growth of female participation in Meath LGFA.
This Year our Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy Coaches were very busy.
Coaches attended different courses like the Introduction to Gaelic Games course, Level 1 Course, Level
2 Course, How to coach the tackle Workshop, They Key To Coaching Course, Fun Games Workshops, F2
athletic Development course, Goalkeeping Workshops and coaching in the Player Development
Programme.
They gained great coaching experience from working with other coaches from all over the county. We
even had one of our PDP Coaches promoted to coaching in the Minor Meath Ladies Team for 2026. Just
amazing!
We will have more on the progress of the Female Leadership academy soon as we are meeting up to
discuss how their year went.
2026 Meath Ladies Female Leadership Coaching Academy
• 48 Meath LGFA Clubs Contacted 2026
• 32 Females filled in the Interest form for 2026
• 12 different clubs filled in interest form 2026
• 25 had coached before
• 7 had never Coached before
This Year we have also seen a rise in Female Participation right across the board!
Meath Local Sports Partnership
Lisa O Dowd:
Collaborating with Lisa with the Coaching Teenage girls coaching course for our Meath Ladies Female
Leadership Coaching academy and Women in Sports week.
Una Pearson:
Collaborating with Una on the Multi-sport Mid-Term, Easter, Summer and Halloween Camps.
Claremount Stadium & Blackwater Park. Coaching disadvantaged children aged 5-12. Also. After
Schools Programme and Gaelic on the greens.
Meath Local Sports Partnership/Meath Partnership/LGFA/Donaghmore Ashbourne LGFA:
Collaborating with Collaborating with Emma Insley and Donaghmore Ashbourne LGFA these above
partnerships helping Females from different ethnic backgrounds to integrate into the Meath
community by introducing them to the Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others Programme and the Céad Míle
Fáilte Programme.
National Programmes:
Three new national initiatives were developed and launched in 2026:
• Nursery Workshop - available to all clubs and coaches across Meath LGFA.
• Gaelic Time - a new primary school programme and resource promoting Gaelic Games for
children and teachers, launching in September 2026
• F2 Goalkeeper Workshop - national rollout now underway, with new video resources
available for coaches.
As we close out the 2025 season, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all who have
contributed to another successful year for Meath LGFA.
To the County Executive, Meath Local Sports Partnership, and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association,
thank you for your unwavering support, collaboration, and investment in the development of our
players, coaches, and communities. Your shared commitment continues to drive growth and excellence
throughout the county.
To our Meath LGFA clubs, volunteers, and coaches - your hard work, energy, and willingness to engage
with our programmes are the cornerstone of everything we achieve. From facilitating venues and
assisting at camps to promoting opportunities and supporting participants, your dedication ensures the
ongoing success of Meath Ladies Football.
The achievements of this past year - from expanded coaching education and advanced camps to the
evolution of our Female Leadership Academy - demonstrate what is possible when we work together.
Looking ahead to 2026, we remain committed to delivering high-quality programmes, building stronger
pathways for our female athletes, and expanding opportunities for participation and leadership across
all levels of the game.
Thank you once again for your continued support and belief in the vision of Meath LGFA. Together, we
are shaping a bright and inclusive future for Ladies Gaelic Football in our county.
Noreen Sheridan, Sports Development Officer