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Going The Extra Mile.
How amazing is this?
The Bailis Downs estate grass contractor is praised by Johnstown Tidy Towns for taking unusual care to work around this delicate cowslip that was just in flower during the 1st grass cut of the year.
Would you be willing to see more of these lawn flowers during #NoMowMay?
Foggy Morning
Meath Photography captured some unusual views of the River Boyne in morning fog.
Sky Dive
We all know Emma-Jane and if you don't, you will after reading this post! So here's the story ...
Emma-Jane is going to throw herself out of a plane very soon! She's a mad yoke! But it's for an absolutely amazing cause. She will jump in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland - YSPI
She is doing it with her friend Carol, and her son Keith, who tragically lost their 16-year-old son and brother Evan to suicide in 2019. Evan, a student at Coláiste Na Mí, was a neighbour to Emma-Jane and a dear friend of her boys who all play their football with us here in Walterstown.
Between them they have to raise €2,800 in order to complete the jump and they need your help. Will you sponsor Emma, Carol and Keith here https://skydive.yspi.ie/emmajanecampbell5 and help them make their target for this wonderful cause?
A sea of dandelions fills the lawns along north Metges Road.
Johnstown Tidy Towns is encouraging those who manage estate lawns to refrain from having them cut until late April. This encourages lawn flowers such as dandelions, daisies, and cowslip, to flourish and provide food for pollinators at a time when they need it the most.
Do your part and join in #NoMowMay next month to encourage biodiversity.
Dalgan Park Reopens
Closed throughout the pandemic the park reopens to the Public.
See more venues to explore in our Woodland Walks Guide.
Sunny Start
This year's Johnstown Sunflower Trail got off to a great start.
This lovely card was waiting for Tidy Towns volunteers from students of St Mary's Special School as they took delivery today of sunflower seeds.
The 4 local schools which also include Ard Ri CNS, St Stephen's NS, and Colaiste na Mi secondary school, will be helping to produce over a thousand sunflowers for the Johnstown Sunflower Trail 2022.
High Pressure Car Wash
Firefighters at Navan Fire Station are offering to wash your car to help the Ukraine Aid effort.
9am to 5pm Saturday 9th April.
Don't Mow Let It Grow.
The Easter school holidays are fast approaching and the temptation might be there to get the lawnmower out. Perhaps you'll consider the wildlife who value areas of longer grass, especially the flowering daisies and dandelions.
The date for Easter changes every year but Mother Nature has her own dates and it's too soon to cut the lawns.
Reduce your grass cutting to benefit biodiversity. More information on www.Pollinators.ie
Darkness Into Light 2022 Registration
Sign up and join thousands supporting Darkness Into Light Navan Walk/Run in aid of Pieta House taking place this at 7th May 2022 @ 04.15AM at Navan Rugby Club
Ukraine Needs Food!
Video footage sent back by Gillian Doonan this morning from Poznan, Poland shows the Johnstown Ukraine Appeal truck being unloaded at a Caratas Charity Hub.
The video clips make for heart-wrenching viewing.
The priority is very clear. People are DESPERATELY in need of FOOD aide.
Our 5th Anniversary
April 2017 saw the first edition of our community online magazine. Read our very first opening article 'Where is Johnstown' to see if anything has changed.
Busy Rugby Weekend
Navan RFC is host to the 2 provincial semi-final play-off games, Saturday April 2nd, so expect lots of traffic in the neighbourhood. The winners will go on to meet to win promotion to the AIL
1pm Connemara V's Bective Rangers
3pm Istonians V's Newcastle West
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Busy Rugby Weekend
Navan RFC is host to the 2 provincial semi-final play-off games, Saturday April 2nd, so expect lots of traffic in the neighbourhood. The winners will go on to meet to win promotion to the AIL
2pm Connemara V's Bective Rangers
3pm Istonians V's Newcastle West
Coffee & Bake Sale Fundraiser
Spread the word folks! This Saturday, in association with the Irish Red Cross, we will host a coffee morning and bake sale in support of the humanitarian response in Ukraine. The event will take place from 10am until 1pm in the bar and lobby of the clubhouse. A huge thank you in advance to our friends in Maguires Hill of Tara and McGranes Milk Barn for their generous support of the event.
We would really appreciate it if our members and members of our community in Johnstown and Walterstown would row in behind the event and get baking Friday evening. You can drop off the goodies at the clubhouse on Saturday morning.
So if you're in the club on Saturday morning for training or for Meath GAA or Meath LGFA fixtures, please bring a few bob and pop in to support the event.
Looking forward to seeing you all there
Walterstown Easter Camp
We are delighted to announce we will be hosting a fun-filled football Easter Camp from Monday, April 11 to Thursday, April 14 from 10am until 2pm each day. No experience is necessary and good fun is guaranteed! The cost is €30 per child and €25 for subsequent children. Places are, however, limited, so book now here https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp... to avoid disappointment
Road Race
Navan Athletic Club is hosting the Simon Cumbers and Paddy Hyland Memorial – Navan 6K Road Race and Fun Run Friday 13 May 2022 at 8.00 p.m. Claremont Stadium, Commons Road, Navan
Chip Timing/Cash Prizes in all Categories
Children's races in memory of Alanna Russell will be held on the track in Claremont at 7pm.
Easter Sports Camp
Details of the upcoming Multi-Sport Easter Camps for children aged 6-12 in Blackwater Park and Claremont Stadium, Navan.
Please see details below of times, dates and how to book a place.
Please note: Pre-registration is mandatory on all programmes.
Places are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Camp 1:
Venue: Blackwater Park
Dates: Tues 12th - Thurs 14th April
Time: 10am-12pm
Registration: Register at this link
https://eventmaster.ie/event/Z9yjHMWcZY
Camp 2:
Venue: Claremont Stadium Hall
Dates: Tues 19th - Thurs 21st April
Time: 10am-12pm
Registration: Register at this link
Children's Disco
WE ARE BACK..WITH NOT ONE, BUT 2 EVENTS THIS EASTER!!!
Tickets will go on sale online at 7pm on Wednesday.
Please note: These events are strictly for those aged 12-14.
Proof of age will be required on the night of the event. Anyone who can not prove their age will be refused entry.
Tickets are nonrefundable.
Check out our Instagram page for a chance to win one of 5 free tickets...
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Navan RFC Easter Camp
Applications via https://navanrfc.clubzap.com/products/7098/purchases/new
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