Meath County Council in conjunction with the Meath GAA County Board and GAA Green Clubs held an information evening in Buvinda House on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The Green Clubs Programme will help clubs identify and implement simple measures to protect our natural heritage and secure a sustainable future for our local community.

Speakers on the night included Director of Services Barry Lynch, Meath County Board Secretary Ciaran Flynn, Chairperson of Climate Action Forum Cllr. David Gilroy, and Padraig Fallon, who is the Chairperson of GAA Green Clubs.

There were also presentations from GAA Green Clubs Sustainability Adviser Míde Ní Shúilleabháin, the Meath Sustainable Energy Community Mentor Jim Kenehan, the Biodiversity Officer at Meath County Council Ben Malone and Community Climate Action Officer at Meath County Council Angela Loughran.

In addition to this, Blackhall Gaels and Bective GFC who were recognised for their achievement of the Phase 2 Green Clubs presented on the positive sustainability projects that they have achieved in their clubs.

St. Vincent’s GFC who were successful in the Community Climate Action Programme provided details on their project which included LED upgrades, a bike shed and installation of a water refill station.

Speaking after the event, Director of Services at Meath County Council Barry Lynch said: “It was a real pleasure to see so many clubs represented and a fantastic opportunity to showcase and build on all the work that has been done by and with clubs in the county. There was great positive feedback from all the people who attended.”

In the image above: Back Row L-R: Shéa Reynolds -Walterstown GFC, Cllr Michael Gallagher, Kate Daly - Blackhall Gaels, Paddy McConnell - Bective GFC, Cllr. David Gilroy, Padraig Fallon - National Green Club Chairperson, Barry Lynch -Director Of Services MCC, Jason Plunkett  - Chair Meath GAA County Board , Ben Malone - Biodiversity Officer MCC, Míde Ní Shúilleabháin - Sustainability Adviser, GAA Green Club Programme

Front Row L-R: Ciarán Flynn - Secretary Meath GAA County Board, Philip McCormack - Blackhall Gaels, Angela Loughran - Community Climate Action Officer MCC, Maria Travers and John Sheridan - St. Vincents GFC, Jim Kenehan – Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Mentor Meath