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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.
Community Awards
Community Awards
Congratulations to everyone involved in the Johnstown 'Endeavour Award 2018' for gaining the highest score improvement in County Meath. Continue Reading
Congratulations to everyone involved in the Johnstown 'Endeavour Award 2018' for gaining the highest score improvement in County Meath. Continue Reading
Awards too for Johnstown Estates at this months Pride of Place Competition with Cllr Jim Holloway Mayor Navan Municipal District presenting awards to Johnstown Village, Athlumney Hall and Athlumney Abbey and all gaining award recognition in their entry class.
Awards too for Johnstown Estates at this months Pride of Place Competition with Cllr Jim Holloway Mayor Navan Municipal District presenting awards to Johnstown Village, Athlumney Hall and Athlumney Abbey and all gaining award recognition in their entry class.
Community Fundraising
Community Fundraising
We're delighted to hear about local people Fundraising for charity.
We're delighted to hear about local people Fundraising for charity.
If you're raising, or have recently gathered some funds, for a Registered Charity then tell us and we'll help promote your great work.
If you're raising, or have recently gathered some funds, for a Registered Charity then tell us and we'll help promote your great work.
Volunteer Soup Runs
Volunteer Soup Runs
Congratulations to Alan & Dee Lawes and Ruth Moran who's Oct 2nd Coffee Morning raised over €200 for the Homeless in partnership with the Meath Food Bank who are organising a walk from Trim to Dublin also in aid of the volunteer soup runs.
Congratulations to Alan & Dee Lawes and Ruth Moran who's Oct 2nd Coffee Morning raised over €200 for the Homeless in partnership with the Meath Food Bank who are organising a walk from Trim to Dublin also in aid of the volunteer soup runs.
SOSAD
SOSAD
Congratulations to Liz Masterson who reached her target and made the leap to raise funds for SOSAD Navan.
Congratulations to Liz Masterson who reached her target and made the leap to raise funds for SOSAD Navan.
Down Syndrome Ireland
Down Syndrome Ireland
Congratulations to the team members of Walterstown G4W who completed Hell & Back challenge on Sept 29th to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland.
Congratulations to the team members of Walterstown G4W who completed Hell & Back challenge on Sept 29th to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland.
Irish Cancer Society
Irish Cancer Society
Congratulations to Alison Doyle for organising and participating in a fun run to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society.
Congratulations to Alison Doyle for organising and participating in a fun run to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society.
House and Homes
House and Homes
Johnstown now has a second cashpoint machine inside Mace, Old Johnstown Village.
Johnstown now has a second cashpoint machine inside Mace, Old Johnstown Village.
Johnstown Tidy Towns via Darren from Outdoor Restore has started to remove the Graffitti from our survey. Read previous Graffiti Article
Johnstown Tidy Towns via Darren from Outdoor Restore has started to remove the Graffitti from our survey. Read previous Graffiti Article
Last Months energy articles were popular so we thought we'd get back to real basics with the quickest, but least exciting, money saving option that every home should do. Continue Reading
Last Months energy articles were popular so we thought we'd get back to real basics with the quickest, but least exciting, money saving option that every home should do. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Gardens at the bottom of the Bailis Village Apartments can continue to enjoy the sunshine and wildlife can remain in the woodland area for the time being after the planning permission for apartments on Metges Road was overruled and rejected by An Bord Pleanala. Continue Reading
Gardens at the bottom of the Bailis Village Apartments can continue to enjoy the sunshine and wildlife can remain in the woodland area for the time being after the planning permission for apartments on Metges Road was overruled and rejected by An Bord Pleanala. Continue Reading
A question about Saorview and SIRO internet prompted this month's 'Internet TV' article and a potential saving of at least €160 a year if you make a significant change. Continue Reading
A question about Saorview and SIRO internet prompted this month's 'Internet TV' article and a potential saving of at least €160 a year if you make a significant change. Continue Reading
On the Roads
On the Roads
Quick communication of Neighbourhood Watch and social media directed Garda to seize the car which collided with the toucan crossing post. The same car had previously been involved with losing it's wheel on Metges Road some days earlier.
Quick communication of Neighbourhood Watch and social media directed Garda to seize the car which collided with the toucan crossing post. The same car had previously been involved with losing it's wheel on Metges Road some days earlier.
Old Johnstown Village has a 'stop go' system in place whilst Cois Glaisin estate has a retaining wall built.
Old Johnstown Village has a 'stop go' system in place whilst Cois Glaisin estate has a retaining wall built.
Expansion is planned for the Navan Cycle Path to include the area between Loretto School and Athlumney Castle together with the Trim Road connecting to the Dublin Road via the Fair Green area. Council Info Link
Expansion is planned for the Navan Cycle Path to include the area between Loretto School and Athlumney Castle together with the Trim Road connecting to the Dublin Road via the Fair Green area. Council Info Link
The displayed on the St Martha's (Ardboyne) Bridge will start to perish shortly and will be removed. We hope to see double the number for next Spring.
The displayed on the St Martha's (Ardboyne) Bridge will start to perish shortly and will be removed. We hope to see double the number for next Spring.
Some trees came down in storm Ali but 'You don't know what you've got till it's gone' is an apt line to express the disappointment at losing the avenue on Metges Road. Continue Reading
Some trees came down in storm Ali but 'You don't know what you've got till it's gone' is an apt line to express the disappointment at losing the avenue on Metges Road. Continue Reading
We'll revisit the construction works to the Newbridge when it more resembles the finished article. In the meantime sites affecting Navan South Area were all reviewed last month.
We'll revisit the construction works to the Newbridge when it more resembles the finished article. In the meantime sites affecting Navan South Area were all reviewed last month.
Education
Education
We've enroled the help of Dog Behaviourist and Trainer Julie Homes who captivated many at the Tidy Towns Dog Day Event. A series of helpful articles starting off with one for those considering a pet. Continue Reading
We've enroled the help of Dog Behaviourist and Trainer Julie Homes who captivated many at the Tidy Towns Dog Day Event. A series of helpful articles starting off with one for those considering a pet. Continue Reading
The recent antisocial behaviour prompted us to review Fireworks and the Law. Continue Reading
The recent antisocial behaviour prompted us to review Fireworks and the Law. Continue Reading
Sport & Fitness
Sport & Fitness
Boxing, Fitness Class, Irish Dancing, Cheer Dance, Athletics, Fuzball, walking and running and all taking place INSIDE Johnstown !!!! Continue Reading
Boxing, Fitness Class, Irish Dancing, Cheer Dance, Athletics, Fuzball, walking and running and all taking place INSIDE Johnstown !!!! 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 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 Continue Reading
If the colder weather has you searching for indoor sporting activities perhaps we have it listed.
If the colder weather has you searching for indoor sporting activities perhaps we have it listed.
Take a look at our Sports Topic Page to see what's locally available.
Take a look at our Sports Topic Page to see what's locally available.
If you have News to share then get in touch.
If you have News to share then get in touch.
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