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December 2017
December 2017
Be Winter Ready
Be Winter Ready
After the November power outage in Johnstown it's worth checking out this site.
Don't Crash
Don't Crash
Usually this is the advice you get far too late and it was an eye opener when it happened to me.
Waiting for your Health
Waiting for your Health
Don't stand back and watch while someone waits in pain and distress on Public Hospital Waiting Lists.
Shop for Others
Shop for Others
Meath Food Bank was set up to provide emergency food hampers to families going without.
Community Sports
Community Sports
+70 children participated in the Meath Local Sports Partneship Multi Sport Events in Johnstown.
KM Therapy Aroma's
KM Therapy Aroma's
With evenings becoming darker earlier it's a chance to light the fires and add fragrances to the home.
Decoupage
Decoupage
Finding unique gift ideas for Christmas is a challenge so why not create your own and personalize it.
Facebook News Feed
Facebook News Feed
Have you noticed how few of your friends postings you actually get to see?
Want to know why?
Facebook for Advertising
Facebook for Advertising
If you have a Facebook Page for a Business, an Activity or an Interest then you've probably acquired many followers.
Want to know why you are not reaching them?
November 2017
November 2017
Spooky Moment
Spooky Moment
Did your family go 'Trick or Treating' and will you send us a picture to enter our competition to show us you pumpkins, displays and....... scary costumes.
Navan Christmas Market
Navan Christmas Market
Discover 'one of a kind', high quality and lovingly hand made gifts at one of our local markets.
Ivy Party Food
Ivy Party Food
With Christmas parties on the horizon the Ivy Cafe is preparing to receive many orders for office and home platters in the next few weeks.
Park Avenue
Park Avenue
The newest outlet to open in the Johnstown Shopping Centre we discover a little more about the owners and their Giftware.
Fueling Fires
Fueling Fires
Winter is Coming! Are you sparking up your fireplaces and do you want to know what the best fuel is?
Community Sports Dec
Community Sports Dec
+70 children participated in the Meath Local Sports Partneship Multi Sport Events in Johnstown.
Fun Run
Fun Run
You might have seen the students of Colaiste na Mi take to the roads recently but where were they heading and why?
Slimming World with Carmel
Slimming World with Carmel
With over a dozen Navan active clubs Slimming World involves hundreds of local residents and so we caught up with Carmel.
Effective Facebook
Effective Facebook
Most of us make postings on Facebook but are we reaching the right audience to get results when we complain?
Find out how to become more effective.
Inclusive Rugby
Inclusive Rugby
Sport is for everyone of all ages and abilities. In October Navan RFC formed a new team for those with Special Needs and Intellectual Disabilities.
G4M
G4M
Nearing the end of the season we return to find out about Ireland's recent gathering of over 2,000 Mothers N Others!
October 2017
October 2017
Spooky Moment
Spooky Moment
Did your family go 'Trick or Treating' and will you send us a picture to enter our competition to show us you pumpkins, displays and....... scary costumes.
Addressing the Mayor
Addressing the Mayor
We catch up with a local resident who took a long list of neighbourhood concerns directly to the Mayor.
Safer Meath Follow Up
Safer Meath Follow Up
Fed up with the neighbourhood 'Goings On' ?
The community residents are getting organised to make a difference.
Objections to More Homes
Objections to More Homes
With more development comes more needed homes but with it comes more people and traffic.
Do you object?
Exterior Insulation
Exterior Insulation
Put a coat around your home and follow our monthly series discovering what your neighbours have done to stay warm over winter.
Baked by Niamh
Baked by Niamh
I have such a sweet tooth and these not only look and taste amazing but they're made locally by Niamh
Want some to try some?
Photo Moments
Photo Moments
At the heart of every great event is a photographer and we've got a resident professional.
Make Up Artist Revisited
Make Up Artist Revisited
We catch up and find out what's kept Aoife busy recently and we discover one of her Top Tips 'Baking'.
Want her to make you over?
Slimming World with Alison
Slimming World with Alison
You could 'have your cake and eat it' but you'll need Alison's support to discover how.
GFC U14s On Tour
GFC U14s On Tour
Lots of sporting teams go on Tour but who would have thought you could take Gaelic on tour abroad.
Find out where they've been to.
Meath Taekwon-Do
Meath Taekwon-Do
Self defence and a Sport combined.
If you're looking for an indoor activity that instills confidence, respect and fitness then try it out.
Coaching Course
Coaching Course
Want to improve your sporting skills and perhaps turn them into a job?
Meath Local Sports Partnership have a course for you.
Active Johnstown Oct
Active Johnstown Oct
The opportunity is coming to have local healthy activities.
Would YOU be Interested ?
September 2017
September 2017
Johnstown Tidy Towns
Johnstown Tidy Towns
Did you know that Johnstown has an entry in Tidy Towns this year and it's not just about Litter picking.
Traffic Returns
Traffic Returns
Summer holidays over and will we see an increase in the rush hour traffic congestion?
Upstylefunk Hair Revisited
Upstylefunk Hair Revisited
Mag's has some new styles to show you and she now supplies the Melmarie Weave for that instant length for styling.
Jen's Nails Revisited
Jen's Nails Revisited
Jen's been busy this summer so we created a brief photo gallery to give you some new ideas.
Bennett Optical Eye Test
Bennett Optical Eye Test
How much do you value your eyesight?
Enough to have them tested every 2 years?
Condensation & Black Mold.
Condensation & Black Mold.
It's the season for the returning damp and then mold.
Here's some advice on how to deal with it.
Grow Spuds
Grow Spuds
Wouldn't it be great to get Christmas or New Years Day dinner straight from the garden? You've time to get spuds if you're quick.
Rugby Coach
Rugby Coach
Rugby can be a sport for every ability, every body shape and size too.
We delve deeper into what it takes to be a coach.
August 2017
August 2017
Claremont Stadium
Claremont Stadium
Breaking news that the Stadium is for sale putting several clubs at risk and a Petition to save it.
Safer Meath
Safer Meath
Public Group forming to put pressure on Government and Local Council to take steps to counter the rising tide of anti-social behaviour and crime.
No Car Space
No Car Space
With more homes having more cars there's no extra room on the road so what can you do?
Can't DIY ?
Can't DIY ?
Having come to the assistance of our Community to remove the recent graffiti we discovered a local firm with so many 'Around the Home' services.
Candy Cart
Candy Cart
Did you want to have your own sweet shop as a child?
Hire a Candy Cart and you can treat yourself and your guests.
Secure Home
Secure Home
We take a stroll through our basic home security with a resident tradesman to get an idea of what we can do to prevent intruders and repair their damage.
Coarse Fishing
Coarse Fishing
Navan Coarse Angling Club is a suitable for all age groups and can be found at the Ramparts canal.
Fit Food
Fit Food
Who at some point hasn't asked questioned "What to eat.... When to eat..... and..... How much to eat" ?
Park Fitness Johnstown came up with an explanation.
Boxercise
Boxercise
Hosting classes twice a week on the Bailis Downs Green Instructor Paul is now looking to add some variety to the class.
July 2017
July 2017
Neighbourhood Alarm
Neighbourhood Alarm
We See and We Hear but up until now we've been rubbish at Speaking up and communicating quickly with the entire community.
Anti Social Behaviour
Anti Social Behaviour
We take a look at one of the options that is available to the Gardai when incidents turn serious and minors loose respect for others
Summer Camps
Summer Camps
Are you're struggling to find positive distractions for the children now that school holidays have begun?
Navan Tennis Club
Navan Tennis Club
If you're watching it on the TV then why not see if you and all your family can enjoy this sport at one of the best facilities in Meath
Cycling
Cycling
With cycle paths and reasonably quiet estates you'd think that there'd be more people using them. We find out more about where the cyclists are heading.
Mobile Phone Safety
Mobile Phone Safety
If you're going away on holidays, or even to the local shops, there's some basic things you really should do to your mobile phone right now.
Techwizard Mobile Repairs
Techwizard Mobile Repairs
We can't live without them and when they break we feel lost. We look into what can be done to repair our phones
Secure Holiday
Secure Holiday
Some advice on making your home secure before you leave and also taking a look at securing your possessions in your Holiday Home
Bennett Optical Sun Vision
Bennett Optical Sun Vision
We're hoping that the great big ball of fire returns to our skies but we do need protection for our eyes. Bennett Optical have the answer with fashionable sunglasses .
Cocktails at Taylor's Johnstown
Cocktails at Taylor's Johnstown
When the sun shines we imagine ourselves at the poolside with an iced cocktail in hand.
On a warm summer evening you'll find them busy making these in Taylors.
The Ivy Cafe Picnics
The Ivy Cafe Picnics
When the summer sunshine appears we love to eat outside and the Ivy Cafe has the perfect healthy take out 'alfresco' meals.
Picnic without Pests
Picnic without Pests
It happens too often, your fun picnic gets interrupted by wasps and bees! For solutions and remedies read on
June 2017
June 2017
Johnstown Moment
Johnstown Moment
Inspired by the photograph of the Old Bridge we hosted a photo contest for a local picture. See the follow up and what pictures came in.
Traffic Chaos
Traffic Chaos
Concerned for the safety of our children we continue our investigation into Johnstown's traffic chaos.
Exam Season
Exam Season
As summer approaches the students are starting the exam season. It's a tough few weeks so we look at what we should be doing to lower the stress levels.
School Uniforms
School Uniforms
Why didn't we do this sooner? We take a look at our newest Community Facebook Page that should enable so many parents to get more value for money from the buying and selling of pre loved school uniforms.
Early Blooms Preschool
Early Blooms Preschool
Time flies by so quickly and children learn so very fast. A preschool can provide confidence and social skills in preparation for the school years to come
Parent & Toddler Group
Parent & Toddler Group
A weekly chat, coffee and biscuit with other parents with very young children can make such a difference. To check in, compare notes or relax for a moment whilst your child engages in play can help you catch your breath.
O'Briens Fat Boys & Ladybirds
O'Briens Fat Boys & Ladybirds
With an unusual name we discover O'Briens Fat Boys & Ladybirds has helped many within our community and fundraised for several organisations raising over €12,000
Street Feast
Street Feast
The National Street Feast initiative has been going for a number of years but has it caught on in Johnstown?
Park Fitness Johnstown
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.
O'Briens Golf Society
O'Briens Golf Society
For those with a set of clubs there are several high class venues within easy reach. The gang at O'Briens have found perhaps another use for our community green spaces?
Drone Services Ireland
Drone Services Ireland
Being able to see from places we couldn't reach certainly has it's benefits. Together with aerial images Drones can measure heat loss and create 3D landscape maps.
Outdoor Restore
Outdoor Restore
Some jobs need industrial strength tools. Our recommended man with a white van is both registered, insured and legit so employ him not the unlicensed rogues when you want windows, gutters and driveway cleans.
Glass Recycling Bank
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.
May 2017
May 2017
Navan South Communities Unite
Navan South Communities Unite
We look at the past few weeks and talk to the founder about why everyone should join this page?
Community Facilities Update
Community Facilities Update
What's the latest developments and 'What do we Need'? Help is coming.
FUNdraising
FUNdraising
Times have changed and big events are now becoming very popular, check out what's been going on for your next BIG fundraiser.
SuperValu Tidy Towns
SuperValu Tidy Towns
With many goals to the competition we hear of some of the things we're hoping to have your cooperation.
What to do with Grass
What to do with Grass
No playgrounds but the Johnstown Community has 20 soccer pitches worth of open lawn.
Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch
With more new groups forming we ask what Neighbourhood Watch is all about and why we should all join.
Navan 1st Responders
Navan 1st Responders
I've not needed them but if I did I hope they'd be there for me. Find out if this could be YOU.
Babysitting Course
Babysitting Course
If you've got young babies, toddlers or teens then this scheme creates Safe, Responsible Baby Sitters.
Irish Dancing
Irish Dancing
Well established within our Community the School is producing outstanding dancers.
Costume Creator
Costume Creator
Our Resident freelance fashion designer has had her clothing creations seen by millions and probably including you too!
MakeUp Artist
MakeUp Artist
A self confessed Beauty Addict and 24/7 Freelance makeup artist for all occasions
Upstylefunk Hair
Upstylefunk Hair
A Creative Hairstylist, passionate about fashion is ready 24/7 to take the stress & hassle out of your special day
Jen's Nails
Jen's Nails
Our Resident Creative Nails Technician can complete your look for that special day
The Ivy Cafe
The Ivy Cafe
At the heart of our Community The Ivy Cafe is thriving. We go inside to see if the food tastes as good as it smells.
April 2017
April 2017
Where is Johnstown?
Where is Johnstown?
I thought I lived in Johnstown but look it up and it might not be exactly where you think.
Community United
Community United
Our Estates are coming together in a number of different ways to the benefit of all our Residents.
We Need Facilities
We Need Facilities
Did we all sign the petition? What's the latest developments and will we ever have.
Pedestrian Links
Pedestrian Links
What were they thinking to propose the alley ways to connect up our estates and what did they decide?
Traffic Calming
Traffic Calming
Residents are concerned that outside rush hour there's an accident waiting to happen.
Asking Questions
Asking Questions
What's on the agenda at Council meetings and what are we asking of our representatives?
The Order Of Malta Ambulance Corps
The Order Of Malta Ambulance Corps
Members attend many events and it's one of the largest voluntary groups in Ireland.
Make Wine with Fizz
Make Wine with Fizz
It's now easier than ever to make your own wine, but nobody ever tells you about the best use for a Soda Stream.
Hot Air Balloons
Hot Air Balloons
What would it be like to be able to see all around, outside in the wide open space? An opportunity of a lifetime.
Value My House
Value My House
If you're curious to find out what our homes are worth then here you can find out
Wall Repairs
Wall Repairs
Many of us are now finding that the bricks are coming loose on the driveway and garden wall.
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Ireland is naturally green and with the amount of rainfall we receive it's lush green for good reason but is yours.
Taylors of Johnstown
Taylors of Johnstown
Taylors has refreshed many of us and now with food served daily it is thriving.
The Jones Band
The Jones Band
As a nation we've got music in our blood so with a local venue we caught up with one of our local bands.
More Edition Years
More Edition Years
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