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Discover what we know about our neighbourhood - there's plenty to do here if you know where to look.

May 2021

Plans Grow for a Johnstown Sunflower Trail

Discover where the trail is heading, who's involved, and the underlying reason why a Sunflower Trail is so important to Johnstown Tidy Towns.

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May 2021

Places To Visit To Be Amongst The Trees

As we seek out new places to visit for exercise, fresh air, and headspace, we highlight woodland walks suitable for families.

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Essential Supplies

Brief Guide to Local essential retailers in Navan South with delivery or collection.

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Isolation Ideas

Boosting your mental health with imaginative distractions will help us through the isolation

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Covid19 Support Groups

Sign up to support those who will become isolated within our community and need help getting supplies.

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Find a Playground

Since we still don't have plans for a local Johnstown playground we mapped those in Meath.

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Local Sports Guide

For anyone who thought there was little to do in the Navan Neighbourhood we uncover activities.

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Go Out & Explore

If you've ever found yourself stuck for somewhere new to visit with the kids, with visitors or just to see more of our neighbourhood then read on to explore some possibilities.

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Schools Guide

We've provide information links for each school.

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Get Active Locally

As a stepping stone towards a Navan Activity Guide we've started by promoting those groups and clubs active locally.

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Recycling Points

We're all becoming more environmentally conscious about household waste but where can we recycle when our bins overflow?

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Playground Update

Blackwater Park has the latest version of a playground but are we any closer to having one closer to Navan South?

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#LoveNavan

Who and What is this new group?

We went along to their first public meeting to discover more ... we were pleasantly surprised.

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Johnstown Playground

First mentioned last December we now have sight of a plan indicating where within Johnstown we could possibly have a Children's Playground.

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Enraged

Horizontal Fireworks don't impress the Community

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Fun Run

The 2nd C na Mi Secondary School had students pounding the pavements to raise funds for a worthy cause.

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Dog Day Review

The Event brought together pets, their owners and 5 local services to create the largest gathering of Dogs ever seen in Johnstown.

Graffiti Review

Why does Johnstown bear signs of graffiti acceptance and shall we do something about it?

Waste Costs

The media has gone quiet but we're expecting a NEW bill in the months to come.

Balrath Woods

Continuing our series on Family Friendly Free venues this one comes highly recommended.

Into the Light

Did you get up for the sunrise event?

Dalgan Park

A family friendly walk through the woods and countryside.

Transformed

After Completing 8 weeks of Operation Transformation we discover if the Taylor's Chubby Chappies and Pink Ladies got results.

The Ramparts

Go and explore one of our favourite places to walk.

Health Drive

Another group inspired by Operation Transformation gets locals pacing the streets in a bid to get healthier.

Evening Walks

Our latest group is getting residents out walking in the evenings.

Facilities

Fundamentally we are missing an indoor space to act as a focal point for our community that's within walking distance.

Claremont Stadium

Breaking news that the Stadium is for sale putting several clubs at risk and a Petition to save it.

Community Sports Dec

+70 children participated in the Meath Local Sports Partneship Multi Sport Events in Johnstown.

Fun Run

You might have seen the students of Colaiste na Mi take to the roads recently but where were they heading and why?

Neighbourhood Watch District AGM

Meath Groups met to discuss Neighbourhood Watch Issues.

Glass Recycling Bank

Vandalism and fly tipping has meant that our nearest glass recycling bins have now gone. Find out why we need them and where our nearest recycling places are.

Park Fitness Johnstown

Continuing our search for Community Spaces we have many green lawns and we might have found one new use for them. This group is finding out what's possible and who's got some energy for Park Fitness.