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Medieval Navan
Navan History announced the launch of their latest Heritage Guide and at €5 and delivered free it's well worth discovering.
https://wordwellbooks.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2011&search=Navan+
Preparations For Demolition
Builders begin to wrap fencing around the Athlumney Centre as they prepare to create new apartments and facilities for 2 takeaways - perhaps Mario's and The Dragaon Inn will return?
SuperValu Bees
Pop into Smith's SuperValu who are encouraging us to collect Save The Bees Cards as part of the group's campaign and to give our local primary school a chance of sharing €50,000
Find out more https://supervalu.ie/real-people/save-the-bees
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
Ukraine Truck Departs
The truck containing 33 pallets of aide to Ukraine departed from Johnstown Today.
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...
walterstown_clubscene_official
Navan RFC Easter Camp
Applications via https://navanrfc.clubzap.com/products/7098/purchases/new
Ukraine Appeal
Volunteers gathered to pack over 7 tonnes of donations into the Ukraine delivery vehicle.
New Reminder Signs
They should not be needed but these are appearing around Johnstown to remind owners to clean up after their pets.
Ukraine Appeal
Fantastic to see the donations coming in for the people of Ukraine from our Community. If you have items to donate then bring them to the trolleys outside Smith's SuperValu before Monday 28th of March
Athlumney Centre Closures
Mario's at the Athlumney Centre on Metges Road recently closed and Johnstown ABC Boxing Club vacated at the beginning of March. This only leaves the Dragon Inn which is also due to close soon.
The building will be demolished (date unknown) to make way for the development of 42 new apartments, 2 takeaway/fast food outlets and a community room.
Planning Reference NA191200
Ladybirds Are Great For Your Garden
Three '7 Spot' Ladybirds warm themselves in today's sunshine. You're in luck If you find them in your garden since they have a ferocious appetite for plant pests such as aphids, scales, mealy bugs, leafhoppers, mites, and white flys.
You can help by recording sightings of Ladybirds and other wildlife https://records.biodiversityireland.ie/start-recording
Co. Meath St. Patrick's Day Parades
No parade in Navan this year but Meath County Library provide a useful listing of 'When, Where & What time!'
For more info please see: http://ow.ly/CReO50IkMbE
Where will you be in 10 or 20yrs time?
If you commute from Navan to Dublin there's a good chance you'll be waiting for the Dublin train. But don't start queueing for it just yet. According to the article by the Meath Chronicle it will be arriving sometime between 2031 and 2042
https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2022/03/11/ryan-reaffirms-navan-rail-line-commitment/
Donations Start To Arrive
The Johnstown Navan Ukraine Appeal has started receiving hundreds of donations 33 more pallets of products arriving in the coming days.
Volunteers can offer their time by filling in the time sheet https://forms.gle/L7vmgWDviV8t5TxV7
Energy Bills Set To Soar
Bord Gais announce customer bills will increase from April stating that the average electricity bill will go up by 27% and the average gas bill will go up by 39%.
Perhaps it's time to revisit our Reducing Bills Articles
Appeal to Clean Space
Temporary space has been provided at the space below FeelFit Gym, Johnstown to help Volunteers collect humanitarian aide for Ukraine. The Johnstown Navan Ukraine Appeal calls for volunteers to meet Tuesday 15th at 3:30pm with brushes to make it useable.
Adventure Cycling
Navan Cycling Initiative organise Adventure Cycling for all ages at Blackwater Park!
Taking place Sunday March 20th from 10am-12, this is a free event suitable for kids and grown ups making use of the thrilling cyclocross track in the park.
Bees Are Coming Back
Bubble Bees are emerging from their winter rest. JTT are asking everyone to give dandelions and clover a chance to flower in lawns to provide much needed food for hungry bees.
Don't Mow Grow
Petrol Price
Unleaded Plus Petrol at the Maxol Garage on the Dublin Road reached €199.9 whilst standard unleaded reached €195.9
Jobs Fair
Hosted at The Newgrange Hotel, Navan 10am - 1pm, 23rd March.
Women Change-Makers.
The Irish Examiner has listed Navan County Councillor Yemi Adenuga as one of Ireland's 100 women change-makers, powerbrokers and champions of humankind who are changing the world in 2022.
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Pre-Season Tournament
Several soccer clubs met at the MDL grounds for Johnstown FC's inaugural pre-season tournament.
Gate collection raised over €500 for the Ukraine.
Navan RFC Supports Ukraine
Supporters donated €1100 at the gate for Ukraine at their match Vs Roscrea RFC.
Ukraine Appeal Collection
Justyna Boland has been pivotal in collecting donations for Ukraine from the Navan Community. Working with Meath Civil Defence donations are being sorted, packed, and labelled for transportation in the coming days.
Meath Lights Up in Unity
Meath County Council shines the Ukraine colours over Buvinda House, and other sites, in an act of solidarity with the Ukrainian community in Ireland.
Longer Walks Along The River Boyne
Hopefully we've all discovered the local Athlumney Riverside Trail but wouldn't it be great if it went a bit further. We've mentioned this several times in the past but now Cllr Padraig Fitzsimons has put forward a motion calling for a walkway along the River Boyne between Poolbeg Bridge and Kilcarn Bridge.
Ukraine Appeal
Beechmount Garden Centre offer a collection point:
We have box in the Garden Centre for anyone wishing to donate items to Ukraine. The box will be sent to Ukraine on Saturday the 5th of March. Please donate from the list what you can and give the post a share. Thanks #aidtoukraine
Metges Road Tree-Lined Avenue
During February Johnstown Tidy Towns volunteers planted more than 60 tree saplings to increase biodiversity and create habitat corridors for wildlife and pollinators in Johnstown.
Silver Birch, Guelder Rose, Rowan, Wild Cherry, and Holly trees were planted along Metges Road and were provided by MCC as part of the Green Kilometre Initiative.
We hope these will grow to screen the Johnstown Wood, Bailis Downs, and the Boyne estates from the increasing levels of road traffic.
Local Events
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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...
walterstown_clubscene_official
Navan RFC Easter Camp
Applications via https://navanrfc.clubzap.com/products/7098/purchases/new
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