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Family Day Out Fundraiser
The Ardboyne Hotel host a Family Day to raise funds in aid of Warrior Nahyan Sunday August 1st 2.00pm.
We have something for everyone on the day from Bouncy Castles Popcorn Machine / Kid's entertainment, Finger Food Amazing Spot prizes
Help Nahyan fight Cancer and all tickets purchased on the day will be donated to Warrior Nahyan to help him get America for his treatment
Slane 5Km Run
Slane Castle hosts a 5k trail run & kids races in their stunning grounds on August 15th.
9am Adults 5km and children's 300 m/900m
10am Family entries
11am Trail Walks
Registration via https://www.myrunresults.com/events/slane_castle_5k_trail__kids_race/4160/details
HER Outdoors
To celebrate HER Outdoors Week, August 9th to 15th, Meath Local Sports Partnership are hosting 11 outdoor events to introduce and reintroduce women of all ages, abilities and fitness levels to outdoor sports.
View their latest program https://www.facebook.com/meathsportspartnership/photos/pcb.4727212173972873/4727208583973232
Bohermeen 5Km Run
Registration opens today for a fast road race on 29th August with 2 waves of 200 runners.
Registration via https://www.myrunresults.com/events/bohermeen_ac_5_mile/4159/details
What a Character
Ray Sherlock, one of Ireland’s top caricaturists, admires his work now on display on the walls of The Old Bridge Inn.
Youth Choir
Music Generation Meath is seeking expressions of interest to form a Meath Children's Choir located in Navan and aimed at children from 2nd to 5th class.
For more information and to register your interest, complete the form here:
Give It A Try
The ever-popular sessions return to Navan RFC.
Lots of fun is guaranteed for girls aged 8 to 16 years old to have a go at rugby. No previous rugby experience is needed, just register, give it a go, and see how you like it.
€10pp 7pm Mondays for 8 weeks
Contact
Edwina 0863105921
John 0868217149
Outdoor Games for Life
Meath LSP are holding outdoor games activities 11am - 12:30 on Wednesday 28th July in Blackwater Park.
These activity mornings will consist of 3 Go for Life games including:
Boccia
Cornhole
Flisk
To register, please contact Luke @ luke.condie@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067337.
11am - 12:30 on Wednesday 28th July in Blackwater Park.
Ladies Social Tag Rugby
Meath LSP and Navan RFC are collaborating to bring you a Ladies Social Tag Rugby programme!
👉 Suitable for women (18+) and all fitness levels! This programme is ideal for complete beginners and those with previous rugby experience.
➡It's non- competitive, relaxed and fun!! This new programme is a great way to gain fitness and learn a new skill without the rough and tumble of regular rugby!
If you have always wanted to give Tag Rugby a go, come and join us for this 6 week programme! 😀
▪ Starting Monday 26th July at 7.30pm in Navan RFC! Cost is €10 for 6 weeks.
ℹRegister at: https://eventmaster.ie/event/O5ebcpmH0Z
Record Breaker
The nearest station on the Weather Underground App records 31 degrees in North Navan.
Dawn to Dusk
SOSAD Navan announce the registration is now open for their annual walk 'Dawn to Dusk' to be held Sunday 12th September.
All registrations can be done online at https://buff.ly/3reCOjO with 27 venues across Louth, Monaghan, Meath and Cavan where you can collect your registration T shirt, route suggestions and light refreshments.
Whether you want to challenge yourself, take part in the event as a family, or have a few friends together, your support and participation in our Dawn to Dusk event will help us to keep delivering our life saving service to our community.
School Terms
Schools start to publish next terms calendars. Acces the school online links in our local guide.
Thirsty Plants
If you use plastic drinks bottles then the Tidy Towns group will show you how to use them to water your garden plants more quickly and efficiently.
Flowers for Johnstown
Beechmount Garden Centre donated 100's of Geraniums and Lobelia plants to the Tidy Towns group and all are used within the day by residents groups.
Wild Colours
Near the southern entrance of the Johnstown People's Park, Metges Road, the wildflowers planted by the Tidy Towns group has now erupted in colour and is attracting pollinators.
Healthy Age Friendly Homes
Launched today
'The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme is an initiative, funded by Sláintecare, that aims to enable older people to continue living in their homes or in a home more suited to their needs, live with a sense of independence and autonomy, be and feel part of their community, and support the avoidance of early or premature admission to long term residential care.'
Keeping People Safe
"As our communities open back up, it is important we remain vigilant and keep our guard up to fight the spread of the virus within our community.
To help with this, Smiths SuperValu are donating cases of sanitisers to Johnstown Tidy Towns who will distribute these to those who need it in our community.
Stay Safe. "
Opening Monday 19th
We're delighted that the derelict building on Metges Road will soon host a new store breathing life into the former swimming pool space.
10 Locations
One-third of the Sunflower Trail locations are now growing 80 plants as part of Johnstown Tidy Towns Summer SunflowerTrail.
Walk-In Covid Test Centre
Concerns that approx 75% of cases in Meath are being reported in the under 40 age group, mostly unvaccinated, have prompted a walk-in Covid 19 test centre to open for 3 days at County Hall on Railway Street, C15 AW81.
Thursday 8th, 1pm to 7pm
Friday 9th, 9.30am to 7pm
Saturday10th, 9.30am to 6pm
Information on all Covid test centres can be found on the HSE website.
New Road Traffic
The new Farganstown access road comes into use today for vehicles exiting the old Athlumney Road.
Initially, it's only ONE WAY southbound traffic from the new roundabout to the Kentstown /Metges Road junction.
60th Sunflower Planted
Volunteers at Athlumeny Hall planted the 60th sunflower within the Johnstown Tidy Towns Summer Trail.
Helping Our Homeless
Local Navan Cllr Alan Lawes has been struggling to engage Meath County Council with services to support the homeless. Today he took individual messages to Buvinda House when his requests for emergency assistance as an elected representative went unanswered.
Navan NCT Opens
2 lane inspection centre opened this morning in Navan to the relief of local motorists. You no longer need to travel to Kells (which is closed until Thursday, July 8th for refurbishment), Drogheda or Dublin test centres.
Located in the Mullaghboy Industrial Estate it's squeaky clean, has a decent waiting room, and even has customer toilets.
Bookings Via www.ncts.ie
Location Google Maps
See what Reformer Pilates is all about
Suitable for absolute beginners, Haven Studios host an introductory single class.
Saturday 10th July
10.45am - 11.45am
€22.50
Walk to Jog
A new 4-week program for 0-3k and 3-5k starts next week in collaboration with Navan athletic club @ Claremont Stadium
Suitable for Men & Women over 18 years of age, registration €15 for 4 weeks via https://www.meathsports.ie/wom…/0-3km-walk-to-jog-programme/
Social Basketball for Women
MLSP commences at 7pm Thursday 8th July in St. Stephen’s NS, Johnstown!
Charity Sea Swim
Get your swimsuit ready to take a mid-day dip at Bettystown and raise funds for Sosad Ireland on July 11th.
More Information
Recycle Your Paint
Meath County Council announces their new initiative to recycle your old paint.
You can take it to the Navan Recycling Centre ( €2 entry gate fee plus €1 per paint can) and in collaboration with the Rediscovery Centre they will reblend paint to sell online and offer to voluntary groups at a discount.
Enquiries to environment@meathcoco.ie
Cllr Calls For Better Support.
Fair play to Navan Councillor Alan Lawes for standing up and supporting vulnerable people in desperate circumstances.
Just watch his video clip.
Wild Cycle Trail
Navan Cycling Initiative teamed up with Wild About Navan to create a new self-guided Living Heritage Audio Tour.
Discover more HERE
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