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October 31st

Clocks Go Back

Less hours of daylight as the clocks go back 2am Sunday 31st October. Don't forget the central heating timer.

1pm October 30th

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.

October 30th

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.

📷Navan, Féile na bPáistí
October 27th -29th

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/

October 25th - 27th

Clothing Collection

Bag and drop your clothing donations to Walterstown GFC Clubhouse between 7pm & 9pm on Monday 25th Oct to Thursday 28th Oct.

📷 Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others
23rd – 31st October

Púca Festival

Events at Trim, Athboy, Drogheda and Slane Castle.

Find Out More https://www.pucafestival.com/

October 21st

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

October 20th

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.

October 19th

SOLD OUT

Dates in October are SOLD OUT for Halloween Pumpkin Fun at Navan Adventure Centre October 16th to 30th.

October 16th

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/

October 13th

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

October 7th

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

October 7th

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

October 6th

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!

October 4th

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

October 4th

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

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