November News
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Parents' Assoc. AGM
Coláiste na Mí's Parents’ Association will hold its AGM at 7pm in the school. The agenda for the AGM can be found on the school website: https://www.colaistenami.ie/
45km Cycle
Undeterred by the cold weather Navan Road Club and their Junior Riders were accompanied by Imogen Cotter, the Irish National Road Champion on a 45 Km cycle followed by a talk in Colaiste Na Mi.
More photos https://www.facebook.com/NavanRoadClub/posts/7323105617714583
Trees Go Up
Tonight's RTE Late Late Toy Show is the traditional date to erect the Christmas Tree and put up the Lights.
Johnstown doesn't have a central tree to decorate so we're looking to Johnstown Tidy Towns to come up with some 'Winter Lights' in the coming days.
If you have suggestions of where then drop them a line JohnstownTidyTowns@Gmail.com
Moving on to the Semi Finals
Coláiste Na Mí senior footballers are on route to the semi finals of the Leinster GAA North Leinster Schools Championship after their quarter final win against the Castlepollard C.C in Walterstown today.
JTT Volunteer of The Year
Johnstown Tidy Towns Volunteer of the Year 2021 is Robin Marshall
Myself as Chairman of Johnstown Tidy Towns and on behalf of our other two committee members Dave and Peter and all our Volunteers. Would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations to Robin on his well deserved award sponsored by Smiths SuperValu as our volunteer of the year 2021.
This was our most successful year to date winning four awards and Robin was the main driving force behind our entries into the Pride of Place competition and the Tidy Towns itself.
Congratulations again.
Alan Lawes.Chairman of Johnstown Tidy Towns.
Walk On Wednesday's
This year St Stephens are working towards the fourth Green Schools flag, the travel flag.
The School has asked every child who can to take part in our W.O.W. days (Walk on Wednesdays). The great news is they can walk, cycle or scoot to school.
Wednesday the 24th of November will be the official launch of the school‘s very first W.O.W day. Throughout the year they want every Wednesday to be a W.O.W. day.
The children are working together to make the school a greener school.
Travel Safely!
The Green School Committee
Johnstown Education Campus to move to the next stage
It's been on the cards for such a long time that it's really good news to hear progress is being made and that completion could be within the next 2 years.
The Meath Chronicle reports that 'Contractors on the long-awaited second phase of the Johnstown Education campus in Navan are expected to be officially appointed in the coming weeks '
Read the Meath Chronicle Article
New Plans for the Athlumney Centre
2 takeaways and a community room appear alongside 2 apartment blocks in the recently submitted planning application for the redevelopment of the Athlumney Centre site on Metges Road.
View the planning application files on the MCC Planning portal
Tidy Towns AGM
Having won 4 awards recently, at both Pride of Place and in the National Tidy Towns Competition, the volunteers report on their year so far.
Toy Clear Out
Meath County Council host Free Drop off days for Old/Broken/Unwanted Toys at Navan, recycling centre from Monday, 29th November until Saturday, 4th December 2021.
Queries can be emailed to environment@meathcoco.ie
Musicians Return
Navan Silver Band return 8pm, Dec 3rd with their first performance in 2 years to be held at St Mary's Church of Ireland.
Tickets available from all band members.
Weed Killer Free Clean
The maintenance crew from Meath County Council follow the JTT weedkiller free initiative to pressure wash and clear the weeds and debris from the drainage gullies on St Martha's Bridge.
Ardboyne Hotel Makeover
Our Local Hotel announce that their rooms have recently undergone transformations and updates,
We've compiled a listing of local Christmas Craft Markets
Student Places
Results of student offers to attend 1st Year at our local secondary schools are being received by mail.
Essential online information to all local schools can be found in our Schools Guide.
Good Things Happen
Rarely do positive things happen without people getting involved from the outset. The Johnstown Tidy Towns host their AGM 8pm Monday 22nd November via Zoom. The meeting is an open invitation for the community to contribute ideas to improve the community.
Make time to support Johnstown and Email the group for your invitation JohnstownTidyTowns@Gmail.com
Meath All Stars Visit Walterstown GFC
All Ireland champions and Meath LGFA stars Sarah Powderly, Orlaith Duff and Aoife Farrell took the Brendan Martin Cup to Walterstown. Signing autographs, posing for pictures, and even presenting the U11's with their end of year medals, certs and goodie bags!
More Pictures on Facebook Page
Tidy Towns Award
Our Johnstown Volunteers gained recognition at today's National Tidy Towns Awards. This is the groups second time to win an 'Endeavour Award' for the County Meath group gaining the largest leap in points. Congratulations to the volunteers on their 5.88% increase which was hard earned during these unprecedented times.
Entertainment at Walterstown GFC
'Hugh Spotten is the local Handyman. He is about to receive an award for his contribution to the community, but all is not what it seems in a small town, falling in on itself. Seamus O’Rourke explores friendship, relationships and how best to get noticed on your last day. The Handyman is hilariously funny, yet a poignant poetic look at small-town life in rural Ireland.
Seamus O'Rourke is taking his amazing new show to Walterstown on Saturday, November 20 and you don't want to miss it. This show is selling out fast so contact Mary on 087-2230174 or drop us a PM to book your tickets. Tickets only €15 each.
Please note that we will be following all Covid guidelines at this event and vaccination passports/recovery passports will be required to attend.'
It's Not a Sofa!
Nestling besides the main pitch this isn't a comfy winter seat for spectators.
Walterstown GFC play host to the compost pile for Johnstown Tidy Towns. This is a pilot project to recycle turf cuttings and leaf collection for use back in the community next year. The soil beneath the sheet will be used for planting areas planned for Metges Road whilst the leaves, decomposing in black bags, will make a good medium for sowing wildflowers and to place around trees to reduce the need for weedkiller use.
Pride Of Place 2021
Meath County Council hosted the annual awards at Buvinda House recognising the great work being undertaken by individuals and groups within the Navan Municipal District.
Congratulations to everyone who makes the extra effort to enhance our community and environment.
View the winners for the Navan Municipal District https://www.meath.ie/council/news/pride-of-place-navan-municipal-district-awards-night-2021
Hedge Trim
To make it safer for pedestrians Johnstown Tidy Towns removed the thorny branches along Metges Road outside the Boyne View Estate.
If there are any other obstacles / low branches to be removed in the neighbourhood message them on Facebook.
Planning Appeal
Local objections to 95 homes granted planning permission in the new Farganstown area has been appealed to An Bord Pleanala.
The site is on the left of the new access road as far as the roundabout.
View planning application here http://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2121/0
Dalgan Park
The long awaited reopening for walkers is still awaiting completion of trail path repairs.
Perhaps it will be in time for Christmas?
More woodland walks in our guide.
'Support Local' Competition
Support Local - Student Video Competition
Meath County Council in partnership with County Meath Chamber of Commerce & Retail have invited Transition Year students in County Meath to participate in its “Support Local” Student Video Competition.
Secondary schools in Co. Meath are invited to create a short 1 minute video promoting what we offer.
2021 Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Cllr Alan Lawes makes a public appeal for donations of presents to ensure families in difficult circumstances can experience Christmas with presents.
Donations can be made to 15 Boyne View, Johnstown.
Watch appeal video https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnstownTimes/posts/4143080019132083
Lights Go Up
Christmas Street Lights go up this evening in Navan Town Centre.
More Scams
We've all probably had the bigus phone calls, texts, and emails but now they're targeting sellers using well know online sites.
Meath Crime Prevention warn of bogus payment notices requesting too many bank details.
More Information https://www.facebook.com/MeathCrimePrevention/posts/4564270500326872
Car Theft
Renault Clio, 12-G reg plate, black tinted windows taken from Asian Kitchen, Old Johnstown Village around 10:30pm, Nov 1st.
See Meath Crime Prevention Posting: https://www.facebook.com/MeathCrimePrevention/posts/4560884703998785
Resurfacing
Night time roadworks to Bothar Sion will see a new surface laid over the coming nights.
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Toy Clear Out
Meath County Council host Free Drop off days for Old/Broken/Unwanted Toys at Navan, recycling centre from Monday, 29th November until Saturday, 4th December 2021.
Queries can be emailed to environment@meathcoco.ie
Musicians Return
Navan Silver Band return 8pm, Dec 3rd with their first performance in 2 years to be held at St Mary's Church of Ireland.
Tickets available from all band members.
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