June 2019
June 2019
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The Local Headlines
The Local Headlines
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Neighbourhood ALARM
Neighbourhood ALARM
Recent reports via Social Media of burglaries and vehicles, cyclists & people on foot behaving suspiciously in the local area quite rightly raises alarm bells and spreads concern.
Recent reports via Social Media of burglaries and vehicles, cyclists & people on foot behaving suspiciously in the local area quite rightly raises alarm bells and spreads concern.
We'd like to see more Neighbourhood Watch Schemes operating to cover the entire Navan Area and beyond.
We'd like to see more Neighbourhood Watch Schemes operating to cover the entire Navan Area and beyond.
NW groups tend to use text messaging or private chat groups to cascade verified information instantly to those immediately affected.
NW groups tend to use text messaging or private chat groups to cascade verified information instantly to those immediately affected.
The best 'eyes & ears' on our streets are Residents who will report suspicious activity to the Garda & then to NW Groups.
The best 'eyes & ears' on our streets are Residents who will report suspicious activity to the Garda & then to NW Groups.
Contact your Residents Group, join their Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and if there isn't an existing group consider forming one.
Contact your Residents Group, join their Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and if there isn't an existing group consider forming one.
Playground or Not
Playground or Not
Image Source: Drone Services Ireland 2017
10am, Monday July 17th could be the first opportunity for the Navan Councillors to discuss the proposed playground at the entrance to the Johnstown School Campus.
10am, Monday July 17th could be the first opportunity for the Navan Councillors to discuss the proposed playground at the entrance to the Johnstown School Campus.
A healthy discussion has been raised by residents on the NSCU Facebook Page and IF the planning proposal is rejected then the Kentstown Road junction appears to be an alternative location.
A healthy discussion has been raised by residents on the NSCU Facebook Page and IF the planning proposal is rejected then the Kentstown Road junction appears to be an alternative location.
An Event Invitation to attend the Council Meeting has been posted by the group who are opposed to the Johnstown Wood Playground.
An Event Invitation to attend the Council Meeting has been posted by the group who are opposed to the Johnstown Wood Playground.
NOTE: The Council Meeting is open to the Public but space is limited and we suspect that you will need to notify the Council in advance of your planned attendance.
Metges Road Gym
Metges Road Gym
It really is looking so much better after a lick of paint and we're delighted that is finally has a tenant. We'll have to wait until July for it's opening as the new Feel Fit Gym.
It really is looking so much better after a lick of paint and we're delighted that is finally has a tenant. We'll have to wait until July for it's opening as the new Feel Fit Gym.
Pilates Studio Opens
Pilates Studio Opens
Congratulations to Haven Studios who have opened their new Pilates Studio and provide another facility in Old Johnstown Village.
Congratulations to Haven Studios who have opened their new Pilates Studio and provide another facility in Old Johnstown Village.
Bookings are being taken via their website.
Bookings are being taken via their website.
'Bloom'ing Great
'Bloom'ing Great
Images courtesy of The Bloom Girls
The Bloom Girls
The Bloom Girls
2 Local ladies created a Blog to show us more about the Bloom Festival. They show amazing garden and flower displays and check out the local entry interviews with St Joseph's Mercy College and Navan Garden Centre.
2 Local ladies created a Blog to show us more about the Bloom Festival. They show amazing garden and flower displays and check out the local entry interviews with St Joseph's Mercy College and Navan Garden Centre.
Saving Trees
Saving Trees
Image Source: Sharon McCarthy
The developer Glenveagh Homes of the Cois Glaisin Estate recently met with local residents and Cllr Alan Lawes to provide assurances that trees and shrubs were only being removed where they prevent the safe construction of the remaining homes.
The developer Glenveagh Homes of the Cois Glaisin Estate recently met with local residents and Cllr Alan Lawes to provide assurances that trees and shrubs were only being removed where they prevent the safe construction of the remaining homes.
This should come as a relief to homeowners in Spire View who feared a temporary fence erected around some of the local trees marked their removal.
This should come as a relief to homeowners in Spire View who feared a temporary fence erected around some of the local trees marked their removal.
More illegal dumping
More illegal dumping
It staggers belief that local people might be the source of illegal dumping. If you see discover household waste please report it to the Council.
It staggers belief that local people might be the source of illegal dumping. If you see discover household waste please report it to the Council.
Do not tamper with the evidence since it will allow the Council to go through the bags to see if there's a name or address to prosecute the owner.
Do not tamper with the evidence since it will allow the Council to go through the bags to see if there's a name or address to prosecute the owner.
Big Belly Bins
Big Belly Bins
#LoveNavan reported that the Town Centre gained some new street furniture and anything which prevents the spread of litter is a good thing.
#LoveNavan reported that the Town Centre gained some new street furniture and anything which prevents the spread of litter is a good thing.
Will they be well used by the weekend revellers?
Will they be well used by the weekend revellers?
It was previously suggested that Johnstown Village would get these too.
It was previously suggested that Johnstown Village would get these too.
Slane Rocked
Slane Rocked
Nothing Else Mattered on Sat 8th with Metallica playing for over 2 hours.
Nothing Else Mattered on Sat 8th with Metallica playing for over 2 hours.
Check out Navan in the clip's opening scenes.
Check out Navan in the clip's opening scenes.
HOWEVER the ban on bringing any food or drinks into the grounds made 75,000 visitors 100% relient on the choices made by the event organisers.
HOWEVER the ban on bringing any food or drinks into the grounds made 75,000 visitors 100% relient on the choices made by the event organisers.
They did not choose well.
They did not choose well.
At events like this, with annual attendance in the millions worldwide, they could easily make a significant difference.
At events like this, with annual attendance in the millions worldwide, they could easily make a significant difference.
BAN SINGLE USE PLASTICS AT ALL PUBLIC EVENTS
BAN SINGLE USE PLASTICS AT ALL PUBLIC EVENTS
Road Changes
Road Changes
Last year we saw work to add to the Navan 'New Bridge' cause local summer traffic disruption but this year we'll see major traffic flow changes starting with Railway Street.
Last year we saw work to add to the Navan 'New Bridge' cause local summer traffic disruption but this year we'll see major traffic flow changes starting with Railway Street.
Awards & Achievements
Awards & Achievements
POLITICS
POLITICS
Congratulations to Johnstown Resident Alan Lawes who was recently elected as Navan Councillor without using any Plastic Election Posters.
Congratulations to Johnstown Resident Alan Lawes who was recently elected as Navan Councillor without using any Plastic Election Posters.
Image Source: Alan Lawes
Many will also know Alan as Chairperson of Johnstown Tidy Towns and their successful request to have Johnstown as a Plastic Free Election Poster Area.
Many will also know Alan as Chairperson of Johnstown Tidy Towns and their successful request to have Johnstown as a Plastic Free Election Poster Area.
Tommy Reilly Fianna Fáil
Tommy Reilly Fianna Fáil
Emer Tóibín Aontu
Emer Tóibín Aontu
Francis Deane Non-Party
Francis Deane Non-Party
Edward Fennessy Sinn Féin
Edward Fennessy Sinn Féin
Padraig Fitzsimons Fianna Fáil
Padraig Fitzsimons Fianna Fáil
Alan Lawes Non-Party
Alan Lawes Non-Party
Yemi Adenuga Fine Gael
Yemi Adenuga Fine Gael
SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL NEWS
Loreto Principal Retires
Loreto Principal Retires
After 40 years service to education Miriam Marsh retires as Principal of Loreto Secondary School, Navan.
After 40 years service to education Miriam Marsh retires as Principal of Loreto Secondary School, Navan.
School Uniforms
School Uniforms
As the School Year comes to an end students rejoice and parents start to panic about school books and uniforms. But you can Swap, Buy & Sell.
As the School Year comes to an end students rejoice and parents start to panic about school books and uniforms. But you can Swap, Buy & Sell.
Exams are over soon enough.
Exams are over soon enough.
This made us smile.
This made us smile.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
There's been a number of athletics races lately so if you've the running shoes you should join in.
There's been a number of athletics races lately so if you've the running shoes you should join in.
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
We imagine that the Irish Dancing Group are by now familiar with performing on stage .... but to an audience of 4,000 at the RDS !!!!
We imagine that the Irish Dancing Group are by now familiar with performing on stage .... but to an audience of 4,000 at the RDS !!!!
GAELIC
GAELIC
Walterstown
Walterstown
Congratulations to the u10's Girls winning all their games at the McGlone Tournament.
Congratulations to the u10's Girls winning all their games at the McGlone Tournament.
Gaelscoil Eanna
Gaelscoil Eanna
The Girls team ruled the pitch on Wed 12th with an impressive display to win the Meath Area Spring League Trophy.
The Girls team ruled the pitch on Wed 12th with an impressive display to win the Meath Area Spring League Trophy.
SOCCER
SOCCER
Torro United
Torro United
Great coverage from Meath Daily TV at their June Bank Holiday' Soccer Stars Underage Tournament 2019'
Great coverage from Meath Daily TV at their June Bank Holiday' Soccer Stars Underage Tournament 2019'
MARTIAL ARTS
MARTIAL ARTS
KENPO KARATE
KENPO KARATE
Well done to all who attended Claremont Stadium Navan on Saturday 8th for the I.K.K.U. Nationals.
Well done to all who attended Claremont Stadium Navan on Saturday 8th for the I.K.K.U. Nationals.
We noticed Navan Kenpo Karate Club gain several medals and a great performance too from Johnstown kenpo karate club at their very first time out.
We noticed Navan Kenpo Karate Club gain several medals and a great performance too from Johnstown kenpo karate club at their very first time out.
TAEKWON-DO
TAEKWON-DO
Congratulations to Keith Mathews on gaining his 5th Degree Black Belt.
Congratulations to Keith Mathews on gaining his 5th Degree Black Belt.
We visited Meath TKD in 2017 and are delighted the group is going strong.
We visited Meath TKD in 2017 and are delighted the group is going strong.
RUGBY
RUGBY
Navan U9s get to see a stunning new venue, get on TV and also discover if Leo can play.
Navan U9s get to see a stunning new venue, get on TV and also discover if Leo can play.
Improve Johnstown
Improve Johnstown
We dedicate this months articles to the 2019 entry for Johnstown Tidy Towns.
We dedicate this months articles to the 2019 entry for Johnstown Tidy Towns.
Check out what we can expect to help create.
Check out what we can expect to help create.
Engaging May
Engaging May
Here's our Top 3 most engaging Facebook news postings during the May Edition
Here's our Top 3 most engaging Facebook news postings during the May Edition
No.1
No.1
Reached 2.4k and 929 Engaged
Here's a fun way to keep fit Mon, Tues & Wed with Strictly Fantastic. in Navan.
No.2
No.2
Reached 4.3k and 767 Engaged
The weather has not been helping with the last 2 walks cancelled but with 2 more trips left we're hoping to be out again with Gaelscoil Eanna for a morning walk.
No.3
No.3
Reached 1.3k and 726 Engaged
Local Activities
Local Activities
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!
If you've got children you'll be considering Summer Camps to entertain them during the holidays.
If you've got children you'll be considering Summer Camps to entertain them during the holidays.
Let us know if we've missed one.
Let us know if we've missed one.
There's a wealth of online information about the local area so check out the links we've provided.
There's a wealth of online information about the local area so check out the links we've provided.
If you have News to share then get in touch.
If you have News to share then get in touch.
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Next Edition July 7th
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June 2019 Articles
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