August 2019
August 2019
Bite Sized News
Bite Sized News
A SINGLE monthly email to alert you of our FREE Online Community Magazine and Local News.
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August News in Brief
August News in Brief
Saying Goodbye
Saying Goodbye
Whilst still deeply saddened and in shock the Youth of the Johnstown Community gathered in their hundreds to pay their last respects to their friend Michael Leddy, 15, who passed away after a tragic accident on holidays in Lanzarote.
Whilst still deeply saddened and in shock the Youth of the Johnstown Community gathered in their hundreds to pay their last respects to their friend Michael Leddy, 15, who passed away after a tragic accident on holidays in Lanzarote.
An Opportunity
An Opportunity
All 38 Football Clubs in County Meath received a visit during July as the FAI met for their AGM. It was fantastic to see both Balrath FC and Bohermeen Celtic FC create and open new football pitches.
All 38 Football Clubs in County Meath received a visit during July as the FAI met for their AGM. It was fantastic to see both Balrath FC and Bohermeen Celtic FC create and open new football pitches.
There are still no plans locally for Johnstown FC to have a pitch.
There are still no plans locally for Johnstown FC to have a pitch.
Perhaps, as a fitting tribute to Mickey, the Youth of Johnstown could help maintain the soccer pitch area in the Johnstown People's Park and encourage its informal use for sports,
Perhaps, as a fitting tribute to Mickey, the Youth of Johnstown could help maintain the soccer pitch area in the Johnstown People's Park and encourage its informal use for sports,
Metges Rd Apartments
Metges Rd Apartments
Two public protests in July gained the support of Navan Councillors and many residents but the August 8th deadline has now passed for submissions objecting to the high density landmark apartment block development on Metges Rd.
Two public protests in July gained the support of Navan Councillors and many residents but the August 8th deadline has now passed for submissions objecting to the high density landmark apartment block development on Metges Rd.
Having successfully won appeals to prevent all the previous development plans for this site objectors now await a decision from An Bord Pleanála to see if the future shape of Johnstown will dramatically change.
Having successfully won appeals to prevent all the previous development plans for this site objectors now await a decision from An Bord Pleanála to see if the future shape of Johnstown will dramatically change.
Latest Update from the opposition group.
Latest Update from the opposition group.
Playground
Playground
Navan Councillors unanimously rejected the proposed playground site outside the School Campus in Johnstown Wood at their Meeting on 15th July.
Navan Councillors unanimously rejected the proposed playground site outside the School Campus in Johnstown Wood at their Meeting on 15th July.
We await future proposals but suspect that only a change in land designation will gain the public's support.
We await future proposals but suspect that only a change in land designation will gain the public's support.
We've created a map to illustrate all the Public Playgrounds within reasonable distance around Meath.
We've created a map to illustrate all the Public Playgrounds within reasonable distance around Meath.
Ace the Exams
Ace the Exams
Joe McCormac previously featured a series with us on how to ACE the Exams and starting this September he launches his ACE Maths tuition classes in the Navan Education Centre.
Joe McCormac previously featured a series with us on how to ACE the Exams and starting this September he launches his ACE Maths tuition classes in the Navan Education Centre.
Find out more in his website.
Find out more in his website.
School Information
School Information
Before students start, return or even move school it's important for parents to arm themselves with information and to link to every available resource.
Before students start, return or even move school it's important for parents to arm themselves with information and to link to every available resource.
It's surprising how many local schools cater to the Navan student population. We've mapped them together with their online links but we need your help to uncover more.
It's surprising how many local schools cater to the Navan student population. We've mapped them together with their online links but we need your help to uncover more.
It is disappointing to see the need for more portacabins instead of constructing the planned classrooms at Colaiste na Mi. However we believe that work will start in the coming weeks.
It is disappointing to see the need for more portacabins instead of constructing the planned classrooms at Colaiste na Mi. However we believe that work will start in the coming weeks.
Even more disappointing is that the new building for St Mary's Special Needs School doesn't have a start date after 5 years of waiting.
Even more disappointing is that the new building for St Mary's Special Needs School doesn't have a start date after 5 years of waiting.
Support These
Support These
Haven Pilates Studio, Feel Fit Gym and recently CrossFit Meath each recently opened venues. Find out now what is available within walking distance.
Haven Pilates Studio, Feel Fit Gym and recently CrossFit Meath each recently opened venues. Find out now what is available within walking distance.
In order to improve our Navan Club listing we're developing a map to illustrate where those listed can be located.
In order to improve our Navan Club listing we're developing a map to illustrate where those listed can be located.
Check out the guide and help us add to it with your Sport.
Check out the guide and help us add to it with your Sport.
2 Thinner Fat Boy's Retire
2 Thinner Fat Boy's Retire
Mark and Peter handed over the reins at the end of July having led the O'Briens Fat Boys & Ladybirds group for over 3½ years.
Mark and Peter handed over the reins at the end of July having led the O'Briens Fat Boys & Ladybirds group for over 3½ years.
They've helped members loose weight, get fitter and raising close to €18,000 for local charities.
They've helped members loose weight, get fitter and raising close to €18,000 for local charities.
We look forward to discovering who's going to follow in their footsteps and continue the great work.
We look forward to discovering who's going to follow in their footsteps and continue the great work.
Calling all stall holders
Calling all stall holders
Navan is hosting regular markets promoting local food producers, makers, growers etc
Navan is hosting regular markets promoting local food producers, makers, growers etc
If you want to host a stall please fill out the form.
If you want to host a stall please fill out the form.
Coffee Cup Crisis
Coffee Cup Crisis
With several outlets serving takeout coffee were helping to promote the campaign to encourage consumers to switch to reusable takeaway cups.
With several outlets serving takeout coffee were helping to promote the campaign to encourage consumers to switch to reusable takeaway cups.
New Cafe Opens
New Cafe Opens
Feel Fit Gyms opened their new Easy B&C Cafe for an early preview on Saturday Aug 10th.
Feel Fit Gyms opened their new Easy B&C Cafe for an early preview on Saturday Aug 10th.
This is apt timing to encourage visitors to take their own reusable takeaway cups.
This is apt timing to encourage visitors to take their own reusable takeaway cups.
Portable Rainwater
Portable Rainwater
The recent heavy rains don't water flower baskets well and news of the Tidy Towns new portable rainwater buggy has traveled across Ireland.
The recent heavy rains don't water flower baskets well and news of the Tidy Towns new portable rainwater buggy has traveled across Ireland.
Simple and effective it means they can reach places without a nearby tap, without using cars and more importantly use harvested rainwater.
Simple and effective it means they can reach places without a nearby tap, without using cars and more importantly use harvested rainwater.
Flower Updates
Flower Updates
Wildflowers are growing slowly at the former Petrol Station verge but some need frost and won't appear until next year.
Wildflowers are growing slowly at the former Petrol Station verge but some need frost and won't appear until next year.
The soil is of dreadful quality but that's what wildflowers prefer since it gives them a fighting chance to outshine the weeds and grass.
The soil is of dreadful quality but that's what wildflowers prefer since it gives them a fighting chance to outshine the weeds and grass.
The fence line climbers have also flowered.
The fence line climbers have also flowered.
More work is planned for autumn to provide flowers in Spring.
More work is planned for autumn to provide flowers in Spring.
Well done to the creator of this beautiful display in Old Johnstown Village.
Well done to the creator of this beautiful display in Old Johnstown Village.
Local Activities
Local Activities
2 new Google Calendars show What's On for both Regular and Special activities for the foreseeable future.
2 new Google Calendars show What's On for both Regular and Special activities for the foreseeable future.
If you recommend an event coming up we'll help promote it to others and our aim is not just to read about things but for you to go, do, participate and enjoy them!
If you recommend an event coming up we'll help promote it to others and our aim is not just to read about things but for you to go, do, participate and enjoy them!
This is an annual opportunity and a chance to explore our local highlights so take advantage of talks, walks and activities.
This is an annual opportunity and a chance to explore our local highlights so take advantage of talks, walks and activities.
So many events and too many to fit in our listing so here's the direct link to the National Heritage Website where you can search all over Ireland for events and activities.
So many events and too many to fit in our listing so here's the direct link to the National Heritage Website where you can search all over Ireland for events and activities.
Our neighbouring County is going to attract thousands to celebrate Irish Culture and Music between Aug 11th and 18th.
Our neighbouring County is going to attract thousands to celebrate Irish Culture and Music between Aug 11th and 18th.
If you've ever found yourself stuck for somewhere new to visit with the kids, with visitors or just to see more of our neighbourhood then read on to explore some possibilities.
If you've ever found yourself stuck for somewhere new to visit with the kids, with visitors or just to see more of our neighbourhood then read on to explore some possibilities.
You can check out some of our reviews too.
You can check out some of our reviews too.
Venue Reviews
There's a wealth of online local information so check out the links in our help section.
There's a wealth of online local information so check out the links in our help section.
If you have News to share then get in touch.
If you have News to share then get in touch.
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