Get Active Locally
Get Active Locally
Johnstown has not had any new buildings for community facilities but now we do now have more venues for exercise than ever before. We need to support them if they are to thrive.
Johnstown has not had any new buildings for community facilities but now we do now have more venues for exercise than ever before. We need to support them if they are to thrive.
Here we promote those Clubs and Venues which are within walking distance as a stepping stone to completing a Navan Area Map to enhance our Sports Listing with over a hundred groups.
Here we promote those Clubs and Venues which are within walking distance as a stepping stone to completing a Navan Area Map to enhance our Sports Listing with over a hundred groups.
Here's an extract of our forthcoming Navan Sporting Facilities and Clubs Mapping just highlighting those local to Johnstown Venues.
Here's an extract of our forthcoming Navan Sporting Facilities and Clubs Mapping just highlighting those local to Johnstown Venues.
With over 100 activities already processed the Navan Mapping will be published shortly.
With over 100 activities already processed the Navan Mapping will be published shortly.
Links below for Johnstown Area Clubs by Venue.
Links below for Johnstown Area Clubs by Venue.
If there's something missing let us know.
INDOOR
INDOOR
Albeit across the River Boyne the Navan RFC clubhouse hosts Irish Kenpo Karate Club and the Encore Stage School.
Albeit across the River Boyne the Navan RFC clubhouse hosts Irish Kenpo Karate Club and the Encore Stage School.
After their epic struggle to find a local base Johnstown ABC Boxing Club was the first to open a new venue in March 2017
After their epic struggle to find a local base Johnstown ABC Boxing Club was the first to open a new venue in March 2017
St Stephen's National School
St Stephen's National School
Doors to the Hall opened and now regularly hosts Bennetts School of Irish Dancing, Complete Body Fitness, Johnstown Kenpo Karate, Community Sports Hub and Walterstown GFC.
Doors to the Hall opened and now regularly hosts Bennetts School of Irish Dancing, Complete Body Fitness, Johnstown Kenpo Karate, Community Sports Hub and Walterstown GFC.
Opened a dedicated Studio in July 2019 within Johnstown Village.
Opened a dedicated Studio in July 2019 within Johnstown Village.
July 2019 the new Navan Gym occupied part of the Metges Rd building.
July 2019 the new Navan Gym occupied part of the Metges Rd building.
On August 4th 2019 CrossFit Meath opened their second Navan venue on the Kentstown Rd.
On August 4th 2019 CrossFit Meath opened their second Navan venue on the Kentstown Rd.
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE
Adjacent to the Navan Rugby Club are 5 all weather floodlit tennis courts.
Adjacent to the Navan Rugby Club are 5 all weather floodlit tennis courts.
Together with indoor activities within St Stephen's we hope to have their support to host introduction outdoor activities to encourage our youth to participate in local groups.
Together with indoor activities within St Stephen's we hope to have their support to host introduction outdoor activities to encourage our youth to participate in local groups.
Regular walkers are often seen following the pavements and a few more have been exploring the Athlumney Riverside Walk. Every January sees Operation Transformation Groups form.
Regular walkers are often seen following the pavements and a few more have been exploring the Athlumney Riverside Walk. Every January sees Operation Transformation Groups form.
A new running group has formed meeting at the Johnstown People's Park every Friday 7:30pm.
A new running group has formed meeting at the Johnstown People's Park every Friday 7:30pm.
Johnstown People's Park
Johnstown People's Park
Johnstown tidy towns tested the interest by mowing a football pitch within the JPP. It doesn't look like the basketball hoops will ever go back up, after last year's accident, but if given some line markings the tarmac has potential for a variety of games.
Johnstown tidy towns tested the interest by mowing a football pitch within the JPP. It doesn't look like the basketball hoops will ever go back up, after last year's accident, but if given some line markings the tarmac has potential for a variety of games.
Our Hopes
Our Hopes
All these venues and groups need local support to thrive..
All these venues and groups need local support to thrive..
What's still evidently missing is a the social spaces for community groups and of course a children's playground.
What's still evidently missing is a the social spaces for community groups and of course a children's playground.
August 2019 Edition
August 2019 Edition
