The fabric of the community is maintained by many voluntary groups who provide care, advice and support to many in the parish. Some of these are listed below:
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| Alcoholics Anonymous |
Meet at various venues in Navan. Church notice boards carry details.
Contact: 01-8420700.
eMail gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
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| Al-Anon |
National Information is available from 01-8732699 |
| Anew Able & New Women |
Support group for women recovering from alcohol dependency meet every Monday at 8:00pm in St Michael's Loreto Convent.
Contact: 086-1024743 |
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| Apostolic Society |
Devote their time and energy to promoting mission awareness. 046-9028425 |
| Bingo |
A very popular and successful parish bingo is held on Monday nights at 8:45 in the Community Centre |
| Choirs |
A selection of music groups provide music at parish liturgies |
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St Mary's Church Choir at 11:00am Mass in St. Marys Church
Navan Male Voices & Childrens Choir alternate at 12 noon masses in St. Olivers Church
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| Dowdstown House |
The diocesan pastoral centre provides a counselling service, bereavement support groups and parenting skills programmes. Contact the secretary at 046-9021451 |
| Day Care for Elderly |
The Loreto Day Care Centre is based in Athlumney, Navan.
Open: Monday - Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm
Transport Runs available.
Contact: 046-9029203
eMail geraldine.taafe@mail.hse.ie
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| Finance & Fabric |
The committee is constituted for a three year period and is responsible with the Administrator for overseeing the finances of the parish, the renovations, upkeep and development of property. the committee prepares an annual statement which is presented to parishioners on a designated Sunday. |
| GAA - Bective |
The Promotion of Gaelic Sports in Bective, Navan.
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| Kempo Karate Club Navan |
Catering for students from 6 years upwards. Classes are on Wednesday and Friday in St. Joseph’s Primary School Hall, Railway Street. Junior classes are at 6:30PM and 7:15PM and Seniors 8:30PM. We cover self defence, fitness and competitions both national and international.
Open all year round. Member of IKKU & IMAC.
Contact: Ronan Collins on 0872258333 |
| Legion of Mary Navan |
There are 4 presidia in Navan and meetings are held for and hour and a quarter on:
Monday 6:30 PM at Resource Centre
Tuesday 8:15 PM Community Centre
Wednesday 9:45 AM St. Oliver’s Church
Thursday 7:30 PM Resource Centre
The aims are for self sanctification of each member and the performance of some allocated apostolic work.
Contact: Seamus Richard, Mens for Men, Trimgate Street or Marcella – 9071863 |
| Navan Active Retirement Association |
The association was formed in 2005 and provides a focal point for active people, of both sexes, who are retired,
to meet and engage in educational, cultural, and sporting activities. To promote the spirit of self-help and independence and to encourage members to use their energy, talents, skills, knowledge and experience to benefit each other and the community. To encourage a positive attitude to ageing and retirement. The association meet every Thursday morning from 10.30 a.m. in St. Mary's Community Centre, Trimgate St., Navan. Membership is open to active retired people.
Address St. Mary's
Community Centre, Trimgate St., Navan.
Telephone 046-9028624
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| Navan O'Mahonys GAA Club |
The Promotion of Gaelic Sports in Navan.
web http://community.meath.ie/omahonysgaa/index.php
Address Brews Hill, Navan.
Telephone 046-9023743
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| Navan Red Cross Friendship Club |
The Navan Red Cross Friendship Club has been running for over 50 years in Navan and provides a regular monthly meeting point for the over 60's.
Throughout the year the club arrange various visits to and from other over 60's groups around the country and also arrange various day trips here in ireland and also on ocasion trips abroad.
The Navan Red Cross Friendship Clup is free to join and is open to new members.
Monthly meetings are advertised in the bulleten and also further information can be obtained through the any of the following.
web http://www.navanredcross.ie
eMail nrcfriendshipclub@navanredcross.ie
eMail info@navanredcross.ie
phone Tom Fitzsimons 046-9027272
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| Probus Club Navan |
The purpose of the club is to provide a regular meeting point for retired and semi retired people, particularly for those who would appreciate and value in their retirement increased social contacts and the opportunity for meetng others in similar circumstances.
Probus meet on second and fourth Thursday of each month except July and August at 11:00 AM in Columbanus House, Cannon Row, Navan
Contact Navan Probus Club, The Mill House, Rathnally, Trim
Tel : 086-3241086
WEB : www.community.meath.ie/probus |
| Rugby Football Club |
Non Profit making voluntary sports club with officials appointed annually, whose aim is the playing of rugby football in Greater Navan.
Contact : Balreask Old, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel : 046-9021495
E-mail : nrfc@iol.ie
WEB: www.navanrfc.com |
| Simonstown GAA Club |
Promotion of Gaelic Sports in Navan.
Contact : Club Secretary - Mr. Shane O'Brien
Tel : 046-9022494
E-mail : info@simonstowngfc.com
WEB: www.simonstowngfc.com |
| Society of St. Vincent De Paul |
A Voluntary organisation working with poor disadvantage. Promoting self sufficiency and working for social justice.
Contact: H.Q. at Brews Hill or Drogheda regional office on 041-9873331 |
| St. Joseph’s Young Priests |
This is a lay organisation approved by the Irish Bishop Conference whose aim is to promote vocations to priesthood and religious life
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| Youth Prayer |
Couples for christ, foundation for family life.
Contact: 087 9435652.
Webpage: : www.cfcffleurope.org
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