October News
What's Happening Locally in brief.
Clocks Go Back
Less hours of daylight as the clocks go back 2am Sunday 31st October. Don't forget the central heating timer.
Monster Rally
Save Navan Hospital Campaign host a public protest gathering 1pm Saturday Oct 30th at Meath Enterprise Centre, Trim Road.
More Details on their Facebook Page Save Navan Hospital.
Navan Children's Halloween Parade
Féile na bPáistí a festival for Children & Family begins with a Fancy Dress Parade through Navan on Saturday 30th Oct starts from the Solstice at 5pm.
Spooky storytelling, arts and crafts stalls, music, and more.
Halloween Camp
Walterstown GFC host a mid-term Halloween Camp with fun and games for all by Qualified coaches:
Wednesday Oct 27th to Friday Oct 29th inclusive.
for children aged 5 to 12.
10am to 2pm each day at the club.
The cost is €30 per child and €25 per subsequent child/children.
Book here https://walterstown.com/walterstown-halloween-camp/
Clothing Collection
Bag and drop your clothing donations to Walterstown GFC Clubhouse between 7pm & 9pm on Monday 25th Oct to Thursday 28th Oct.
Púca Festival
Events at Trim, Athboy, Drogheda and Slane Castle.
Find Out More https://www.pucafestival.com/
Not As Clean As We'd Like
Navan has improved its ranking in the latest litter survey by Irish Business Against Litter.
We've moved up from 34th place to 29th this year out of the 40 places surveyed. We're still however classed as being 'Moderately Littered'.
The Johnstown area reflects the same general report comments with food wrappers, drink bottles, and PPE waste making up the majority of the litter.
Read the reports www.ibal.ie
Plans To Close Navan A&E Temporarily Paused
The HSE has been instructed by Minister Stephen Donnelly to pause all plans for the closure of the A&E at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan.
A pause is however not a guarantee that the plans will not be re-engaged.
More in the Meath Chronicle's article.
SOLD OUT
Dates in October are SOLD OUT for Halloween Pumpkin Fun at Navan Adventure Centre October 16th to 30th.
10 trips for €10
Use the TFI Go app on the Navan Town Bus Service and get 10 journeys for €10.
More information https://www.transportforireland.ie/tfi-go-app/
Campaign Update
Save Navan Hospital Campaign host a Zoom Meeting Thursday the 14th of Oct at 8pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81561555963...
Meeting ID: 815 6155 5963
Passcode: 413281
Slimming World with Alison Bids Farewell to Navan.
Having hosted Thursday sessions at Navan RFC for over 4 years new commitments takes Alison away. Her sessions in Trim GAA each Saturday morning continue.
We wish Alison all the very best
Beginners GAA
MLSP Programme in St. Stephens NS delivered by Walterstown GAA club coaches.
FREE
St Stephens NS, Navan
Thursday 7th October - Thursday 18th November
4-5pm (6-9 yr olds) & 5-6pm (9-13 yr olds)
To book: Contact Paul at cshfacilitatornavan@gmail.com
0 to 2km Teenagers
New 0-2k programme specifically aimed at teenagers (12-17yrs) starts Wednesday 6th October at 6-7pm in Coláiste Na Mí campus grounds! This programme is in collaboration with Navan AC.
This programme is suitable for all teenagers regardless of fitness levels and previous running experience. Suited for beginners or those returning to sport and also students who want to meet up and train together.
This 6-week running programme is a great way to keep fit while providing an active social scene for young people.
Open to all teens (12-18yrs) - Cost is €5 for six weeks - Places are limited
This programme is ideally suited for complete beginners or those returning to sport after an absence. Cost is €5 per person.
To book see https://eventmaster.ie/event/O54vupmH0Z or contact Lisa at lodowd@meathcoco.ie for more detail!
JPP AGM
AGM for Johnstown People’s Park will take place via Zoom on Monday 4th October 2021 at 8pm.
Registration Details via Johnstown Peoples' Park
Student Enrollment
Local Secondary Schools have opened applications for next year's student enrollment. For more online information visit our Local Schools Guide.
Click here for each school's enrollment links
Beaufort College
https://beaufortcollege.ie/enrolment-2022-2023-available-soon
Colaiste Na Mi
https://www.colaistenami.ie/index.php/latest-news/279-cnm-school-admissions-policy-2
Rathcairn Community College
https://cprathcairn.ie/eolas/tuismitheoiri/
Loreto
https://loretonavan.ie/page/Admissions/53621/Index.html
Mercy
https://www.mercynavan.ie/index.php/1st-year-2022-applications-open-october-4th/
St Pats
https://www.stpatscs.com/admissions/
For more online information visit our Local Schools Guide https://www.johnstowntimes.com/our-local-guides/schools-guide
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