November Edition 2018
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Groups Who Help
Groups Who Help
O'Briens Fat Boys & Ladybirds start their latest 6 week weight reduction program 'Shape up for Santa' on Nov 9th. See Event Details
O'Briens Fat Boys & Ladybirds start their latest 6 week weight reduction program 'Shape up for Santa' on Nov 9th. See Event Details
Movember is seeing a growth of moustaches in Old Johnstown Village to raise funds for St Mary's Special Needs School. Read More
Movember is seeing a growth of moustaches in Old Johnstown Village to raise funds for St Mary's Special Needs School. Read More
The Students of C Na Mi Secondary School took to the streets for their 2nd annual fundraiser for Crumlin Street Children's Hospital. Read More
The Students of C Na Mi Secondary School took to the streets for their 2nd annual fundraiser for Crumlin Street Children's Hospital. Read More
Johnstown Tidy Towns raised funds via the Smiths SuperValu Bag Pack.
Johnstown Tidy Towns raised funds via the Smiths SuperValu Bag Pack.
Meath Christmas Shoe Box Appeal for Disadvantaged Children is asking you to put together parcels before Dec 10th.
Meath Christmas Shoe Box Appeal for Disadvantaged Children is asking you to put together parcels before Dec 10th.
Navan Christmas Market opens its doors Nov 11th so make a note of the date. Over 50 stalls last year attracted 1,546 visitors. This year's charity is Meath Food Bank. Read last months article
Navan Christmas Market opens its doors Nov 11th so make a note of the date. Over 50 stalls last year attracted 1,546 visitors. This year's charity is Meath Food Bank. Read last months article
On this month's cover page we remind you of eight local groups who we've previously reported on and who support Our Community.
On this month's cover page we remind you of eight local groups who we've previously reported on and who support Our Community.
In the run up to Christmas and the New Year they will be looking for volunteers and financial support.
In the run up to Christmas and the New Year they will be looking for volunteers and financial support.
House and Home
House and Home
SIRO had they first batch of high speed internet customers in the past few weeks.
SIRO had they first batch of high speed internet customers in the past few weeks.
The majority have discovered the WiFi is incredibly fast although the speed test results are not as fast as they expected. Read More
The majority have discovered the WiFi is incredibly fast although the speed test results are not as fast as they expected. Read More
Do you struggle to wake up in a Good Mood? Perhaps we can shed some light on what you can do to improve your mornings. Read Article.
Do you struggle to wake up in a Good Mood? Perhaps we can shed some light on what you can do to improve your mornings. Read Article.
Halloween recently had a parade of Costumed Characters 'Trick or Treating' throughout the neighbourhood.
Halloween recently had a parade of Costumed Characters 'Trick or Treating' throughout the neighbourhood.
Did they gather enough candy to last till Christmas? Read More
Did they gather enough candy to last till Christmas? Read More
The Drink Drive Limit was reduced last August and now recently a zero tolerance has been applied resulting in a minimum 3 month immediate ban if you're over the limit.
The Drink Drive Limit was reduced last August and now recently a zero tolerance has been applied resulting in a minimum 3 month immediate ban if you're over the limit.
Are you unsure what the new alcohol limits really mean for drivers on the night and if you can drive the next morning?
Are you unsure what the new alcohol limits really mean for drivers on the night and if you can drive the next morning?
We continue our energy (and money) saving articles focusing on a very cold room in your house.
We continue our energy (and money) saving articles focusing on a very cold room in your house.
As the weather turns frosty it's a good time to check over your car and be prepared for worsening road conditions.
As the weather turns frosty it's a good time to check over your car and be prepared for worsening road conditions.
If you've recently been for the car NCT then you might have seen 3 words added.
If you've recently been for the car NCT then you might have seen 3 words added.
Local Changes
Local Changes
The weeks before Halloween saw brief flurry of horizontal fireworks and antisocial behaviour at the Johnstown Roundabout.
The weeks before Halloween saw brief flurry of horizontal fireworks and antisocial behaviour at the Johnstown Roundabout.
Can we rest in peace now and have they used up their illegal rocket supplies?
Can we rest in peace now and have they used up their illegal rocket supplies?
The JTT flower basket display on the St Martha's (Ardboyne) Bridge has now been removed for the winter. If they gathered enough funds during their 'bag pack' at Smiths SuperValu then perhaps they'll double the size of the display next Spring.
The JTT flower basket display on the St Martha's (Ardboyne) Bridge has now been removed for the winter. If they gathered enough funds during their 'bag pack' at Smiths SuperValu then perhaps they'll double the size of the display next Spring.
Bailis Downs Estate
Bailis Downs Estate
Has been going through the completion phase of 'Being Taken In Charge' by Meath County Council.
Has been going through the completion phase of 'Being Taken In Charge' by Meath County Council.
Pavements, walls, curbs, road signage and drains have been inspected, installed or repaired where necessary.
Pavements, walls, curbs, road signage and drains have been inspected, installed or repaired where necessary.
The 'jury is out' about the style and how confusing the house number street signs are.
The 'jury is out' about the style and how confusing the house number street signs are.
Old Johnstown Village
Old Johnstown Village
Cois Glaisin estate has a new retaining wall, footpath and cycle path and we wonder if the intention for it to connect to Old Johnstown Village?
Cois Glaisin estate has a new retaining wall, footpath and cycle path and we wonder if the intention for it to connect to Old Johnstown Village?
Athlumney Centre
Athlumney Centre
ESB having been re routing the electric cables under the road which now looks to be complete. We're wondering if the overhead cables will be removed?
ESB having been re routing the electric cables under the road which now looks to be complete. We're wondering if the overhead cables will be removed?
The recent work on the Newbridge pedestrian and cycle path tested the patience of commuters whilst the lights were adjusted and a 'stop go' in place.
The recent work on the Newbridge pedestrian and cycle path tested the patience of commuters whilst the lights were adjusted and a 'stop go' in place.
Johnstown Tidy Towns via Darren from Outdoor Restore has removed over a dozen scrawls following the Graffitti survey. Read previous Graffiti Article
Johnstown Tidy Towns via Darren from Outdoor Restore has removed over a dozen scrawls following the Graffitti survey. Read previous Graffiti Article
Pet Care
Pet Care
We've now got enough to make a new Topic Section
We've now got enough to make a new Topic Section
Do you have a new puppy or very young dog?
Do you have a new puppy or very young dog?
Julie Homes provides help on that tricky matter of toilet training.
Julie Homes provides help on that tricky matter of toilet training.
If you've not thrown out your pumpkin you could always feed the wild birds or squirrels. It's time to put out more in the bird feeder too. Read Article
If you've not thrown out your pumpkin you could always feed the wild birds or squirrels. It's time to put out more in the bird feeder too. Read Article
Sport & Fitness
Sport & Fitness
The recent 6 week program of activities hosted at St Stephens National School with assistance from Meath Local Sports Partnership was a huge success. View Oct Article. Will we see more?
The recent 6 week program of activities hosted at St Stephens National School with assistance from Meath Local Sports Partnership was a huge success. View Oct Article. Will we see more?
Darragh Creamer, our Local Personal Trainer, continues his quest to help us to change our lifestyles and regain our more youthful fitness levels and 'Live Longer' Continue Reading.
Darragh Creamer, our Local Personal Trainer, continues his quest to help us to change our lifestyles and regain our more youthful fitness levels and 'Live Longer' Continue Reading.
Students from Coláiste Na Mí Secondary School participating in Meath Local Sports Partnerships 'Blazing Saddles' programme
Students from Coláiste Na Mí Secondary School participating in Meath Local Sports Partnerships 'Blazing Saddles' programme
Congratulations to the Johnstown FC Under 15's who won the Ladies N.E.C.L.S. shield beating Ardee Celtic 5-0 to end the season
Congratulations to the Johnstown FC Under 15's who won the Ladies N.E.C.L.S. shield beating Ardee Celtic 5-0 to end the season
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