Please note a number of development workshops open to all coaches in the county. We have coaches from the top level with a vast amount of experience coming in to share their knowledge on coaching hurling and football and it’s an opportunity not to be missed!
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: Navan areaTBC
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: Navan Area TBC
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 email jenny.rispin.gda.meath@gaa.ie
