January News
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Team Work works!
Johnstown Tidy Towns teamed up Rochfort Property Maintenance and Navan RFC to make St Martha's Bridge sparkle once again.
Many thanks to all our volunteers for their ongoing support in our community projects.
GAA Nursery Returning
Save the date. March 4, 2022 at 6pm on our astro turf pitches. All children aged 4 and 5 welcome to join in on the fun.
Your child can expect a warm welcome, oodles of fun and a welcome pack full of goodies. All they need is a pair of runners and they are good to go!
Spread the word, bring a friend; you won't regret it. To book your child's spot contact Alicia on 086-1650461 or Donal on 087-8373705.
Sowing for Success
Keen to get a head start on Spring growth Coláiste Na Mí students of the TY Horticulture class sow vegetable and herb seeds in their new Polytunnel.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Johnstown Tidy Towns continue to deliver Food Hampers to local families in need each weekend.
You can help by getting in touch with Alan Lawes 0851757216
Just in time for Spring
The Grow Shop have donated 60 bags of compost to Johnstown Tidy Towns who plan to share these with the 'growing' community.
Book Collection
Coláiste Na Mí have a Book Drive organised by the Student Council to stock the shelves of their new student library. You can donate books at reception from Monday 17th until Friday 21st.
Suspicious Activity
Residents in Bailis Downs estate reported an individual checking out cars in the estate at 3AM. No reports of damage or theft but we are reminding everyone to report such incidents to Navan Garda Station, or 999 if no answer.
Making Paths Safer
From February 1st 2022 the fine for parking a vehicle on a footpath, cycle lane or bus lane is set to double from €40 to €80.
NOTE: This includes the Johnstown Shopping Centre delivery drivers.
New Youth Programmes
Involve Youth Project Meath have an exciting programmes coming up in January and February every Thursday and Friday in Navan.
Contact our youth work team to find out more information.
Discover more groups in our Social Clubs Guide
Buyer Beware - Controversial Site For Sale
Land approved for housing next to the Bailis Village Apartments, Metges Road is for sale via daft.ie
Each development proposal has been vigorously appealed and protested by the community due to the over sized scale of each proposals, the destruction of a large biodiversity habitat, the loss of a significant neighbourhood feature, and the additional strain placed on local infrastructure and facilities (or lack of).
104 apartments were approved in 2019 but with restrictive conditions for car space numbers. View our 2019 Article for details.
It is inevitable that another developer will try again.
Attempted Break-ins.
Johnstown Wood residents report that Navan Gardai recorded 4 phone calls Monday morning during the 'school run'. A man wearing ski mask and dark clothing is ireported to have been attempting to gain entry via the back garden door.
Contact Navan Gardai, or 999, to report any suspicious activity.
Kennedy Plaza Petition
Redesigned in 2008 as a Civic Space in the heart of Navan the plaza continues to be used as a 'Pay and Display' carpark.
A new petition aims to correct this www.change.org/p/meath-county-council-kennedy-plaza-return-to-the-people-of-navan
Seeking Community Support
Volunteers with Johnstown Tidy Towns made their first 2022 delivery of food hampers to disadvantaged families in County Meath.
They are seeking donations of non perishable food throughout the year via 085 1757216 or drop off at 15 Boyne View Johnstown Navan .
Park Avenue Opening Hours
Park Avenue, Johnstown Shopping Centre, will be closed for the next three Sundays - January 9th, 16th and 23rd.
Website offers shopping 24/7 for those who prefer to shop from the comfort of the couch!
Operation Transformation National Walk Day.
Meath LSP are holding walks for all ages & abilities on Sunday 16th January commencing between 10am and 11am in Blackwater Park, Navan!
Tree Recycling
Christmas Trees are accepted at all Recycling Centres (usual gate fee applies) until Friday 14th January 2022.
What about trying rugby as a new year’s resolution?
Our u14 girls are welcoming any girls born in 2008/2009 who would like to give rugby a go.
They don’t need to have played rugby before.
At Navan RFC we are very passionate about girls rugby and any girl wanting to give rugby a go will be welcome and can try for free for a few weeks.
If interested, please give Ollie a call on 087 766 5657
New Class
Haven Studios, Old Johnstown Village, introduce a new in studio class 'Postnatal with Baby'.
More information and to Book Now visit www.havenstudios.ie
New Home Mortgage Scheme
The newly enhanced Local Authority Home Loan aims to make it easier for people to avail of a State backed mortgage for a new, 2nd hand or self-build home.
Interested in Making Music?
Music Generation Meath announce that 'Abbey Road Sounds' programme will take place weekly on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm at their Studio on Abbey Road, Navan, starting on January 22nd.
Offered to post primary students, FREE of charge, it’s open to solo musicians, bands, or to anyone who is interested in music/music tech. You will have access to our fully equipped tech studio and musical instruments and be guided by our experienced professional musician educators
More Information and to register for a place.
Opening Hours Change
The Old Bridge Inn , Willows, announce that they are closed every Tuesday for the month of January.
Useful Site
It's worth noting the website to check up on local Power Outages https://powercheck.esbnetworks.ie/
Night Sky Sparkles
There were certainly lots of fireworks erupting over Johnstown as we saw in the New Year.
View the video on Meath Photography instagram Page
Local Events
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Operation Transformation National Walk Day.
Meath LSP are holding walks for all ages & abilities on Sunday 16th January commencing between 10am and 11am in Blackwater Park, Navan!
Tree Recycling
Christmas Trees are accepted at all Recycling Centres (usual gate fee applies) until Friday 14th January 2022.
Interested in Making Music?
Music Generation Meath announce that 'Abbey Road Sounds' programme will take place weekly on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm at their Studio on Abbey Road, Navan, starting on January 22nd.
Offered to post primary students, FREE of charge, It’s open to solo musicians, bands, or to anyone who is interested in music/music tech. You will have access to our fully equipped tech studio and musical instruments and be guided by our experienced professional musician educators
More Information and to register for a place.
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