Johnstown Tidy Towns
TidyTowns is not just about litter picking, it's about engaging and involving the Community to improve and maintain our quality of life and environment.
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Get involved and HELP Improve YOUR Community
Get involved and HELP Improve YOUR Community
These are the categories that the Tidy Towns Competition adjudicators will score our competition entry.
- Community - Planning and Involvement
- Streetscape & Public Places
- Green Spaces and Landscaping
- Nature and Biodiversity in your locality
- Sustainability - Doing more with less
- Residential Streets & Housing Areas
Dozens of the articles relate to our Johnstown Tidy Towns Competition Entry.
Dozens of the articles relate to our Johnstown Tidy Towns Competition Entry.
June 2019
June 2019
The 2019 competition entry form has been submitted and we check out what the plan is.
We're all becoming more environmentally conscious about household waste but where can we recycle when our bins overflow?
We're not expecting a repeat of last year's weather but Water Conservation is something to do now.
We don't accept scrawls to be art and a Graffiti Survey is in place to have any removed.
Keep an eye out for the new Flower Display this month. It should host a few surprises for pedestrians.
A beautiful jewel in both Johnstown's and Navan's Crown. Lets take steps to ensure we do the right thing, the right way.
Johnstown is very green but we think we could improve the lawns, roundabouts and troubled spots.
May 2019
May 2019
Take a trip along the Athlumney Riverside Trail with us and see what's being suggested.
April 2019
April 2019
Blackwater Park has the latest version of a playground but are we any closer to having one closer to Navan South?
Is it time we employed help for the children to navigate the school congestion?
March 2019
March 2019
Not to be confused with those angry wasps we'd like you to support the dwindling Bee population.
Are you an animal lover or are you one of the few inconsiderate dog walkers who are putting every one of us at serious risk?
Not everyone however is thrilled with the proposal and lengthy debates will follow but let's look at what we know so far.
October 2018
October 2018
September 2018
September 2018
4 months on and we review the local changes in the Navan South Area.
Summer might be ending but there's plenty of time to enjoy our gardens.
If you're looking to reduce your home energy bills research the available government grants.
It's not often that something that can save you lots of money is offered for FREE.
We discovered that it's TRUE.
August 2018
August 2018
One week with so many local events you'll need our guide to help plan your days.
July 2018
July 2018
The Event brought together pets, their owners and 5 local services to create the largest gathering of Dogs ever seen in Johnstown.
Following on from the seasonal displays in Navan we now have them for Johnstown
The 'big guns' came out recently to tackle and level the Johnstown Wood 'forest' of grass and weeds.
The weather was hot and the ground baked hard but there is new life growing first time in a decade.
Anything which grows where we don't want it is considered to be a weed but is Weed Killer your friend or foe?
Why does Johnstown bear signs of graffiti acceptance and shall we do something about it?
Ireland is green for good reasons. With a relatively wet climate and mild temperatures throughout the year why would we bother to conserve or reduce our use of water?
June 2018
June 2018
Bringing you up to date on what's happening locally since our last edition.
The Entry form has gone in and the projects are underway. Read what the group are doing and lend a hand since they need residents to help.
We finally have some landmark signage to announce Johnstown is more than a map location.
They're treated as members of the family but we wouldn't dream of leaving dirty nappies out in public so why do some pet owners treat dogs any differently?
The media has gone quiet but we're expecting a NEW bill in the months to come.
You can't have missed the long grass covering one Estate's lawn.
Find out why.
Nesting behind trees and hidden from the road we missed this one from last months construction sites update.
Traffic Congestion through Johnstown but improvements for pedestrian and cyclist safety.
May 2018
May 2018
Don't just plant flowers instead plant flowers that produce food for your summer BBQ.
April 2018
April 2018
Plastic Protest
Plastic Protest
The Media has been promoting a proactive consumer reaction to the amount of plastics we purchase. What's the BIG issue?
Grass Root Issues.
Grass Root Issues.
It's the season to start cutting grass but could we could save a fortune and enhance the area if we simply had less of it.
March 2018
March 2018
Snow Moment
Snow Moment
March began with snow and lots of it. It's gone but it left memories.
See how we enjoyed it and who Won our Competition?
Expect Traffic
Expect Traffic
When it should be quiet we're now expecting 2 weeks of Easter road jams throughout Navan South.
Transformed
Transformed
After Completing 8 weeks of Operation Transformation we discover if the Taylor's Chubby Chappies and Pink Ladies got results.
Lost & Found
Lost & Found
Having your Pet microchip'd is quick & painless. If your lost pet is then found you can be notified.
Why then are so many not chipped?
Wild Life
Wild Life
Bring some vibrance, colour and excitement to your garden by feeding the wild birds.
February 2018
February 2018
Facilities
Facilities
Fundamentally we are missing an indoor space to act as a focal point for our community that's within walking distance.
Go Slow
Go Slow
Many Residents Groups have called upon the council to erect ‘Slow Down Children at Play’ signs and many now have speed restrictions.
Road Link
Road Link
A Public Consultation was held to introduce a proposal for a new road to link North and West Navan.
Funding
Funding
Has our roundabout been sponsored? With our current traffic flow adverts will be noticed.
Health Drive
Health Drive
Another group inspired by Operation Transformation gets locals pacing the streets in a bid to get healthier.
December 2017
December 2017
Winter Ready
Winter Ready
After the November power outage in Johnstown it's worth checking out this site.
Active Johnstown
Active Johnstown
+70 children participated in the Meath Local Sports Partneship Multi Sport Events in Johnstown.
November 2017
November 2017
Fuelling Fires
Fuelling Fires
Winter is Coming! Are you sparking up your fireplaces and do you want to know what the best fuel is?
Active Johnstown
Active Johnstown
+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?
October 2017
October 2017
Talk with the Mayor
Talk with the Mayor
We catch up with a local resident who took a long list of neighbourhood concerns directly to the Mayor.
Safer Meath
Safer Meath
Fed up with the neighbourhood 'Goings On' ?
The community residents are getting organised to make a difference.
Objections
Objections
With more development comes more needed homes but with it comes more people and traffic.
Do you object?
External Insulation
External Insulation
Put a coat around your home and follow our monthly series discovering what your neighbours have done to stay warm over winter.
Active
Active
The opportunity is coming to have local healthy activities.
Would YOU be Interested ?
September 2017
September 2017
Tidy Towns
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?
Wet Windows & Mold
Wet Windows & 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.
August 2017
August 2017
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?
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.
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
Alarm
Alarm
We See and We Hear but up until now we've been rubbish at Speaking up and communicating quickly with the entire community.
ASBO's
ASBO's
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
On Your Bike
On Your Bike
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.
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
Picnic without Pests
Picnic without Pests
It happens too often, you're 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.
Uniforms
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.
Street Party
Street Party
The National Street Feast initiative has been going for a number of years but has it caught on in Johnstown?
Park Fit
Park Fit
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.
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.
Recycle Glass
Recycle Glass
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
Notice Board
Notice Board
We look at the past few weeks and talk to the founder about why everyone should join this page?
Tidy Towns
Tidy Towns
With many goals to the competition we hear of some of the things we're hoping to have your cooperation.
Too Much Grass
Too Much Grass
No playgrounds but the Johnstown Community has 20 soccer pitches worth of open lawn.
Watch Out
Watch Out
With more new groups forming we ask what Neighbourhood Watch is all about and why we should all join.
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?
Congestion
Congestion
Where's it all coming from that it creates over a km traffic jam in rush hour?
Traffic Calming
Traffic Calming
Residents are concerned that outside rush hour there's an accident waiting to happen.
Wall Repairs
Wall Repairs
Many of us are now finding that the bricks are coming loose on the driveway and garden wall.
Cutting Grass
Cutting Grass
Ireland is naturally green and with the amount of rainfall we receive it's lush green for good reason but is your.
Contact
Contact
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