March Edition 2019
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We're Fixed.
We're Fixed.
After 24 editions and 100's of articles our magazine website unexpectedly crashed on Sun 3rd March.
After 24 editions and 100's of articles our magazine website unexpectedly crashed on Sun 3rd March.
We're now back together albeit spread out over 2 websites to host the +1000 pages.
We're now back together albeit spread out over 2 websites to host the +1000 pages.
Scroll through to discover 'What's Been Happening'.
Scroll through to discover 'What's Been Happening'.
Use the Top Screen Menu to jump to individual items.
Use the Top Screen Menu to jump to individual items.
This time last Year !
This time last Year !
We've had a brief flurry but nothing compared to last year but if we do get some snow then send us your photos and perhaps we'll have another competition.
We've had a brief flurry but nothing compared to last year but if we do get some snow then send us your photos and perhaps we'll have another competition.
Active Kids
Active Kids
Image Source: CSHN Facebook Page
Community Sports Hub Navan are back for 6 weeks at St Stephen's National School every Thursday evening with 2 classes for our younger children.
Community Sports Hub Navan are back for 6 weeks at St Stephen's National School every Thursday evening with 2 classes for our younger children.
Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gym
Image Source: MLSP Facebook Page
Blackwater park is having an outdoor gym funded by an initiative from Meath County Council and Meath LSP.
Blackwater park is having an outdoor gym funded by an initiative from Meath County Council and Meath LSP.
Perhaps this is something which could be dotted around Navan South as a fitness trail?
Perhaps this is something which could be dotted around Navan South as a fitness trail?
River Safety
River Safety
The River Boyne is almost a hidden local feature. Recently Meath River Rescue were called to assist an individual in the water and when we took this 360 photo several weeks ago the life ring was missing.
The River Boyne is almost a hidden local feature. Recently Meath River Rescue were called to assist an individual in the water and when we took this 360 photo several weeks ago the life ring was missing.
We urge anyone who passes over any bridge to check it's there and if needed contact Meath River Rescue for it to be found and replaced.
We urge anyone who passes over any bridge to check it's there and if needed contact Meath River Rescue for it to be found and replaced.
A missing ring could result in a lost life.
A missing ring could result in a lost life.
Sparkle & Colour
Sparkle & Colour
Ideas Wanted
Ideas Wanted
Tidy Towns are looking for your ideas for this year's local improvement projects.
Tidy Towns are looking for your ideas for this year's local improvement projects.
Competition entry forms aren't submitted until May but planning goes on throughout the year.
Competition entry forms aren't submitted until May but planning goes on throughout the year.
If you have an idea or suggestion send them in.
If you have an idea or suggestion send them in.
Walterstown Oscarz
Walterstown Oscarz
Congratulations to everyone involved for all the hard work that goes into making a movie and Fundraising.
Congratulations to everyone involved for all the hard work that goes into making a movie and Fundraising.
Winner results from the night can be viewed on their Facebook Page.
Winner results from the night can be viewed on their Facebook Page.
Super Award
Super Award
Dennis Smith with the trophy.
Our local Smith's SuperValu in the Johnstown Shopping Centre has won the coveted 2019 award for Ireland's "SuperValu Store of the Year".
Our local Smith's SuperValu in the Johnstown Shopping Centre has won the coveted 2019 award for Ireland's "SuperValu Store of the Year".
We think this is so well deserved.
We think this is so well deserved.
It's just over a year since the store had its makeover to create a great shopping experience. Whilst other supermarkets are considering removing service counters in favour of plastic tray fridges we think the Butcher, Baker and Deli counters add so much character, personality and provide a great service.
It's just over a year since the store had its makeover to create a great shopping experience. Whilst other supermarkets are considering removing service counters in favour of plastic tray fridges we think the Butcher, Baker and Deli counters add so much character, personality and provide a great service.
We're also delighted at their recyclable fruit and veg bags, promotion of reusable coffee cups and all round reduction in waste.
We're also delighted at their recyclable fruit and veg bags, promotion of reusable coffee cups and all round reduction in waste.
Well done to all the staff.
Well done to all the staff.
Navan Parade
Navan Parade
Who's going to the Navan St Patrick's Day parade this year?
Who's going to the Navan St Patrick's Day parade this year?
Perhaps you're taking part?
Perhaps you're taking part?
Happy Mums
Happy Mums
Mother's Day is at the month's end and we'd like to ask all the children to make Mum even Happier by shopping locally to keep her friends, family and neighbours in jobs.
Mother's Day is at the month's end and we'd like to ask all the children to make Mum even Happier by shopping locally to keep her friends, family and neighbours in jobs.
Walking Group
Walking Group
A huge number of you are taking part in Taylor's walking group and will compete the 8 week operation Transformation program mid month. You're very welcome to join them 7pm weekdays outside Taylors Johnstown.
A huge number of you are taking part in Taylor's walking group and will compete the 8 week operation Transformation program mid month. You're very welcome to join them 7pm weekdays outside Taylors Johnstown.
We're looking forward to hearing their results at the awards Saturday 30th at Taylors Johnstown.
We're looking forward to hearing their results at the awards Saturday 30th at Taylors Johnstown.
Soccer Updates
Soccer Updates
Local football club fans will know to bookmark the NECSL page to discover the latest fixtures and results.
Local football club fans will know to bookmark the NECSL page to discover the latest fixtures and results.
Some of the local junior clubs have sent us their training times if your children want to be involved. Quite a few are now in our Regular events listing
Some of the local junior clubs have sent us their training times if your children want to be involved. Quite a few are now in our Regular events listing
Regular Weekly Activities
Navan Rugby
Navan Rugby
Navan RFC recently had a good article in the national paper.
Navan RFC recently had a good article in the national paper.
More Silver Screen
More Silver Screen
Silver Screen Event
Silver Screen Event
The OsKaRs Fundraiser hosted by Navan Cosmos FC @ The Newgrange Hotel with lots of pictures and results appearing on their Facebook Page
The OsKaRs Fundraiser hosted by Navan Cosmos FC @ The Newgrange Hotel with lots of pictures and results appearing on their Facebook Page
Extra Tidy Navan
Extra Tidy Navan
Navan Tidy Towns
Navan Tidy Towns
Fantastic to have Navan represented by 2 Tidy Town groups forming within as many weeks. We think they're going to merge and double their potential.
Fantastic to have Navan represented by 2 Tidy Town groups forming within as many weeks. We think they're going to merge and double their potential.
Johnstown Tidy Towns falls within Navan but with all entries a boundary line needs to be identified to represent the community involved.
Johnstown Tidy Towns falls within Navan but with all entries a boundary line needs to be identified to represent the community involved.
Honey Lover
Honey Lover
Bee more friendly
Bee more friendly
We should shortly begin to see more Bees in our gardens and it's vital we mind them better.
We should shortly begin to see more Bees in our gardens and it's vital we mind them better.
Antisocial Owners
Antisocial Owners
Toxic Waste
Toxic Waste
It's time we sorted out the increasing mess left behind by careless dog walkers who are putting our health at risk.
It's time we sorted out the increasing mess left behind by careless dog walkers who are putting our health at risk.
We're looking to support Tidy Towns and encourage everyone to clean up, take responsibility and stop the spread of disease.
We're looking to support Tidy Towns and encourage everyone to clean up, take responsibility and stop the spread of disease.
Share the Love
Share the Love
Do You Love Navan
Do You Love Navan
Intrigued we recently went along to the first public meeting of #lovenavan at St Mary's Community Centre, Navan.
Intrigued we recently went along to the first public meeting of #lovenavan at St Mary's Community Centre, Navan.
Let them Play ?
Let them Play ?
What's On ?
What's On ?
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, 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, participate and enjoy them!
The listing is growing with things and activities your participating in daily. See what's on in a wide range of activities.
The listing is growing with things and activities your participating in daily. See what's on in a wide range of activities.
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