2020 Articles

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# December

Local News

Updated daily with local news in bite sized chunks.

December News

# November

Local News

Updated daily with local news in bite sized chunks.

November News

# October

October 2020

Latest News

Updated daily with local news in bite sized chunks.

Latest News

October 2020

Stay Local

We highlight a dozen things to see and do within 5km of Johnstown.

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October 2020

Johnstown Set To Bloom with Colour

A plan to inject colour through planting by Johnstown Tidy Towns.

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October 2020

Halloween at Home

The annual event will soon be upon us.

We share our Top 10 ideas on how to safely enjoy it.

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# September

September 2020

Latest News

Updated daily with local news in bite sized chunks.

Latest News

September 2020

August Highlights

A quick review of the notable highlights from last Month

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September 2020

Maths Help

Mathematics is everywhere so we asked Joe McCormac for some Maths advice for parents.

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September 2020

Cycle Route Guide

Great work by Navan Cycling Initiative to create a Cycle Lane and Route Map for the Navan Area. It's come just in time for Students to avoid the school peak time traffic.

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September 2020

What Colour is Johnstown?

Spring is not the only season to be busy planting and we have suggestions to colour Johnstown.

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September 2020

Wildflower Calendar

We were attempting to record the local seasonal wildflowers in the Johnstown area but it's clear that others know far more about the subject.

See our guide page where we'll add more resource links.

Wildflower Calendar

# August

Catch up on local news

Our news is now daily but if you missed any you can catch up in bite sized chunks.

Latest News

July Highlights

A quick review of the notable highlights from last Month

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Save and Slim

It's time to make some healthier changes and conscious that cash flow is an issue we take advice to make a significant difference to our waistline and bank balance.

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Sensory Friendly Shopping

The challenge of teaching children with autism the independent life skill of grocery shopping gets local support and offers a calmer experience for those with sensory issues.

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Conkers In Decline

Under threat across Ireland and Europe a local family made a hopeful gesture to save Horse Chestnut trees.

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Reduce Bills

We've amassed quite a few articles where we explore several means to reduce your household bills.

Explore them here

# July

Catch up on local news

Our news is now daily but if you missed any you can catch up in bite sized chunks.

June News

Latest News

Fresh Air

We've been inside too long. It can be safe to return outdoors for exercise and we provide a glimpse of what you could be doing.

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Garden Bird Guide

If you've been offering them food your garden should be vibrant with colour and activity.

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NEDOC Returns

Great news for local families and those seeking 'Out of Hours' health care.

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Find a Dentist

To assist new residents find essential local services we've created an information listing.

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Find a Doctor

We've updated our local guide to include more service providers.

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# June

June 2020

News

Catch up with what's been happening locally.

May Recap

June News

June 2020

Where to Go?

From Mon 8th June Phase 2 easing of Covid restrictions allows us to travel much further than expected.

We think there are plenty of attractions close to home.

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June 2020

Shop Locally

As businesses begin to reopen it's vital that we support them but what's here?

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June 2020

Donate by Mobile

Charities and Groups now need every cent they can and we've found an easy way to donate small amounts.

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June 2020

Love Our Trees

We're very lucky to have a wealth around us but what exactly have we got?


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June 2020

Bees on the Move

It's the season where bees go house hunting.

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# May

Breaking News

Bite Sized News published as it happens.


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Mental Health Support

In times like these we may need to seek support.

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Food Aid

The lockdown has resulted in income loss and more families calling for food aid.

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Local Puzzles

Pass some time and solve some puzzles with your local knowledge.

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Our Wild Side

The lockdown has resulted in some unexpected benefits.

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Updated May

Isolation Ideas

Boosting your mental health with imaginative distractions will help us through the isolation


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# April

Breaking News

March was incredibly busy with news, ironically we really hope April is quiet and Healthy.

Bite Sized News published as it happens.


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Updated Coronavirus Information

Everyone should be maintaining their Social Distance, Keep Washing your Hands regularly and DO Stay At Home.

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Essential Supplies

Brief Guide to Local essential retailers in Navan South with delivery or collection.


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Covid19 Support Groups

Sign up to support those who will become isolated within our community and need help getting supplies.


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What's Online?

Without public gatherings our Events Page is empty so we've taken a look at what's now available online.


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Isolation Ideas

Boosting your mental health with imaginative distractions will help us through the isolation


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Government Departments

Until now we never knew we needed to find these.


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Online TV

Take full advantage to binge on online box sets or to learn something new.


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GYO

You've probably started working in the garden but wait and discover if you should grow some food too.


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Charity Vote Result

A possible life buoy given to the three Registered Charities as voted by the Public.


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# March

Coronavirus Information

Every individual should now be on high alert taking precautions to protect themselves, their families and also the wider community from ill health.


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Latest News

Bite Sized News now published as it happens condensed into headlines & pictures.


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Charity Fund Vote

Nominations are in so who will you vote for to receive Cllr Alan Lawe's Discretionary Fund?


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Registered Charities Guide

The recent nominations led to this guide for local Registered Charities in the Navan Neighbourhood.


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Navan Rail

Is it actually ever going to happen?

We think so.


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Easter Camps

Among our Sports and Social Guides will be Easter School Holiday camps in the neighbourhood.


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Garden Suppliers

Spring is coming and we're preparing to rediscover our gardens. Here's a Guide to local suppliers.


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# February

February News

Daily Updates and Monthly News Review in brief.


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€15K Donation

Seeking Registered Charities to receive Councillor Alan Lawe's Discretionary Fund.


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Vote 2020

General Election Saturday Feb 8th.

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Climate Workshop

Climate Change is high on the agenda and it was very apt timing to have a workshop locally.

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Brexit Impact

It finally happened but what does it mean to our everyday lives?

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More Recipes

We've 4 New Winter Warming Soups this month.

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# January

January News

Our Monthly News condensed into a headlines & pictures.

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Visual Review

A look back at 2019 in pictures.

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Slimmer 2020

After the Christmas indulgence you're quite likely to be thinking of managing your weight.


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Recipes Guide

We've compiled a few and may build up some locally suggested recipes.

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