December News
What's Happening Locally in brief.
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Views From Santa's Sleigh
Check out aerial drone footage of festive Johnstown at night. See Meath_Photography video clips on Instagram.
Merry Christmas
Upcycled Lights
We're delighted to see the Coláiste Na Mí Christmas Tree light up the school entrance. A fantastic use of upcycled materials.
N1 and N2 Bus Stops Completed.
Meath County Council announce that 53 new wheelchair-accessible bus stops and refurbishment work to 13 existing bus stops within the town has also been completed.
Help Lines
A useful guide to services available to anyone in need of help.
Birds Eye View
Rafal Wojcicki photography captured a birds eye view ofthe JTT winter lighting installation with his drone.
You can visit and see it for yourself, Google maps link:
Opening Hours
Navan, Trim and Kells Recycling Centre - Christmas Opening Hours
Santaboxes Delivered
100's of presents collected by the Meath Christmas Shoe Box Appeal For Disadvantaged Children were delivered by local volunteers over the weekend.
OPW announces Live Streaming of Winter Solstice at Newgrange
This phenomenal event can be viewed live each morning from the 20th to 22nd December on gov.ie/opw and heritageireland.ie
Car Clamping
Cars seeking parking spaces should be warned that the car clamping company operating in the Johnstown Shopping Centre is active.
Local PCR Test Centre Opens
Navan Rugby Club has opened for pre-booked PCR appointments, this may be a 'pop up' clinic and temporary.
HSE Self Referral Clinic booking link:
https://covid19test.healthservice.ie/hse-self-referral/facilities/
In Memory Candles
Sosad Ireland invite the lighting of candles for loved ones lost to suicide at 7pm, 21st December at Trim GAA grounds.
Shoebox Appeal
Presents continue to be received for the Meath Christmas Shoe Box Appeal For Disadvantaged Children.
You can still donate via Cllr Alan Lawes 085 175 7216
Metges Road Sparkles
Santa arrives to view the switching on of Johnstown Tidy Towns Winter Lighting feature on the Bailis Downs Green.
Aviva Experience
A fantastic experience for Navan RFC u12B team who played at the Aviva Stadium during half time of the Leinster vs Bath game.
More photo's on Navan RFC Facebook Page
Christmas Hamper Deliveries
Volunteers with Johnstown Tidy Towns delivered 40 Food Hampers within the Navan Area to families in food poverty.
Pieta House Fundraiser
Haven Studios, Old Johnstown Village, host Christmas Cracker classes in Aid of Pieta House on Monday Dec 20th.
More Details on their Facebook Page
Old Johnstown Calendar 2022
Photos of Old Johnstown Village through the years with all funds raised going towards keeping the village looking it's best.
€5 each via Loretta 0863716719 or Frances 0862610871
Johnstown Sunset
Meath Photography captured this stunning sunset. See their Facebook page for many more familiar sights.
€100 Off First Electricity Bill Of 2022
The government will give every home in the country €100 credit to help reduce the impact of rising electricity bills.
Storm Barra
Schools close as Meath is placed under Orange Wind Weather Warning, and set to turn to the highest Red level between 8am and 1pm.
Batten down the hatches.
Village Decorations
Old Johnstown Village Community Group make the village festive.
Free Drive Through Winter Lighting
The lighting display hosted at the Ardboyne Hotel proved to be so popular that many reportedly queued for 2 hours. Ultimately causing traffic issues many resorted to visiting on foot.
Be Seen At Nights
To encourage cyclists to be seen during these dark evenings Navan Cycling Initiative distribute free bicycle lights and other goodies 4pm today at the Navan Christmas Tree.
New Trees
Meath County Council distributed hundreds of tree saplings to local Community Groups. Johnstown Tidy Towns were amongst them and intend to plant up to 50 new trees in Johnstown over the coming days.
Frozen Windows
How many of us defrost the car windscreen with a kettle of hot water, chemical spray, ice scraper or even worse do you leave the car running unattended hoping the heater will work fast?
There's a quick alternative.
We've compiled a listing of local Christmas Craft Markets
New Players
Navan RFC is always recruiting new players from all ages, girls and boys as well as our Inclusive Rugby team.
There is no waiting list
There is no need to have played rugby before
It doesn’t matter where you live
If your child or a child you know wants to give rugby a try he/she is welcome to Navan RFC.
Rugby is a game for everyone, Navan RFC is a club for everyone.
If you’re unsure and have questions just reach out to us, we may look scary on a rugby pitch but we’re lovely people off it!
Contact Navan RFC on Facebook or via website www.navanrfc.ie
Local Events
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Opening Hours
Navan, Trim and Kells Recycling Centre - Christmas Opening Hours
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