July Edition 2018
Bite Size News
Bite Size News
Bringing you up to date on what's happening locally in brief highlights.
What's On
What's On
Check out our Events Page which is frequently updated and tell us what's happening locally.
Check out our Events Page which is frequently updated and tell us what's happening locally.
Competitions
Competitions
Great to see Old Johnstown Village coming into flower ready for the 2018 Pride of Place Competition.
Great to see Old Johnstown Village coming into flower ready for the 2018 Pride of Place Competition.
Do you remember this Photo Competition from last year? Perhaps we should do it again so during July capture a Johnstown Moment and we'll host a 'Johnstown Summer' competition in August.
Do you remember this Photo Competition from last year? Perhaps we should do it again so during July capture a Johnstown Moment and we'll host a 'Johnstown Summer' competition in August.
Community
Community
Young Resident entrepreneurs Megan and Ciara hosted a 'Pop-Up' jewelry and treats sale in the Priory Estate raising €132 for Navan Soup Kitchen.
Young Resident entrepreneurs Megan and Ciara hosted a 'Pop-Up' jewelry and treats sale in the Priory Estate raising €132 for Navan Soup Kitchen.
Last month we compiled a summary of the Johnstown Tidy Towns 2018 Entry and they're working their way through the list.
Last month we compiled a summary of the Johnstown Tidy Towns 2018 Entry and they're working their way through the list.
See if there's anything to interest you.
See if there's anything to interest you.
We follow up on last month's article where Residents of one Johnstown Estate got help from the 'big guns' to cut their Long Grass.
We follow up on last month's article where Residents of one Johnstown Estate got help from the 'big guns' to cut their Long Grass.
We finally have another GP Surgery for Johnstown so we called in for a pre opening check up.
We finally have another GP Surgery for Johnstown so we called in for a pre opening check up.
A fantastic Dog Day Event was held in the Johnstown Peoples Park.
A fantastic Dog Day Event was held in the Johnstown Peoples Park.
Work began on transforming the former Petrol Station's barren verge. It proved to be incredibly hard work but it's beginning to show signs of life after a decade.
Work began on transforming the former Petrol Station's barren verge. It proved to be incredibly hard work but it's beginning to show signs of life after a decade.
We continue to explore free family friendly venues and this month we visited Blackwater Park.
We continue to explore free family friendly venues and this month we visited Blackwater Park.
They're now installing the fibre cable into the pipes they laid recently so connection to the seriously Fast SIRO Internet looks like it'll happen this year. Read April Article
They're now installing the fibre cable into the pipes they laid recently so connection to the seriously Fast SIRO Internet looks like it'll happen this year. Read April Article
Homes
Homes
We hear from Alicia and her Mum Sinead about the recent 'Rainbow's End' Postcard Garden entry in Bloom 2018.
We hear from Alicia and her Mum Sinead about the recent 'Rainbow's End' Postcard Garden entry in Bloom 2018.
Have you recently bought a garden hose? The shops are selling out fast but where are you getting the water from?
Have you recently bought a garden hose? The shops are selling out fast but where are you getting the water from?
This dry weather is perfect for dealing with weeds but don't reach for the Weed Killer, it's expensive and might not solve the problem.
This dry weather is perfect for dealing with weeds but don't reach for the Weed Killer, it's expensive and might not solve the problem.
Having watched 5 tons of grass cuttings be taken away we look at what you can do with your own grass cuttings.
Having watched 5 tons of grass cuttings be taken away we look at what you can do with your own grass cuttings.
The Final Appeal against the Planning Permission granted for the New Apartment Block on Metges Road has been delayed to August 20th.
The Final Appeal against the Planning Permission granted for the New Apartment Block on Metges Road has been delayed to August 20th.
Transport
Transport
We fully expected it and now we've got traffic for the summer. The Kentstown Road bridge is now fully closed until August to create Navan's first dedicated new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the River Boyne.
We fully expected it and now we've got traffic for the summer. The Kentstown Road bridge is now fully closed until August to create Navan's first dedicated new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the River Boyne.
Johnstown Tidy Towns, with the assistance of Meath County Council, Navan Garden Centre and Clear Window Repairs have followed up the bridge clean with new Flower Baskets.
Johnstown Tidy Towns, with the assistance of Meath County Council, Navan Garden Centre and Clear Window Repairs have followed up the bridge clean with new Flower Baskets.
Education
Education
Who doesn't appreciate fresh fruit and veg but who's willing to grow their own. We discovered Meadow Sweet Organic Farm, only 10min drive away.
Who doesn't appreciate fresh fruit and veg but who's willing to grow their own. We discovered Meadow Sweet Organic Farm, only 10min drive away.
Have you got 'Pre Loved' School Uniforms to Sell or want to Buy?
Have you got 'Pre Loved' School Uniforms to Sell or want to Buy?
Last month we started to list some Summer Camps but are there any more?
Last month we started to list some Summer Camps but are there any more?
Sport & Fitness
Sport & Fitness
Another opportunity for our younger residents to try new Multi Sport Activities here in Johnstown on Saturday July 14th.
Another opportunity for our younger residents to try new Multi Sport Activities here in Johnstown on Saturday July 14th.
Park Fitness Johnstown have restarted their classes on the Bailis Downs Green. Keep an eye on both the weather and their Facebook page for the new schedule.
Park Fitness Johnstown have restarted their classes on the Bailis Downs Green. Keep an eye on both the weather and their Facebook page for the new schedule.
Athlumney Football Club are hoping for acceptance into the MDL and looking for players.
Athlumney Football Club are hoping for acceptance into the MDL and looking for players.
Help us to identify the 'Sporting' activity clubs in the local area.
Help us to identify the 'Sporting' activity clubs in the local area.