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Welcome to the website of the
Navan & District Historical Society (N&DHS)
Founded in 2007 our main aim is to foster an interest in the local history of our area.
(you can see a more formal declaration of our aims in our Constitution under the "About Us " tab.)
We hold meetings and excursions throughout the year, keeping them as informative and informal as we can, and urging our members to participate and enjoy themselves.
If you wish to learn more about us, why don't you apply to join us and enjoy meeting with others who share your interest.
Flower Hill Navan c. mid 20th century
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Due to unforseen circumstances, we have had to defer
Jimmy Maher's talk on the Railways to a future date
(to be arranged)
Memories of the Railways in Meath
by Jimmy Maher
Columbanus House Canon Row Navan
Full year's programme of events may be viewed here.
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Our first Journal "Navan - its People and its Past" (above left) was launched just before Christmas, and to our delight it sold out in a couple of weeks. A limited reprint has just been issued, and can be purchased in some shops and at our meeings.
Our website navanhistory.ie was launched in Navan Library on 16th February 2012. The site was launched by the Mayor of Navan Cllr. Anton McCabe pictured above right.
John O'Grady the Webmaster, said that the website was aimed at the old natives of Navan and its newer citizens alike, and to this end, it contains a vast amount of information on the rich and varied history of the town.
This was followed by an illustrated talk by James Carney on "Photography and Local History". Those present were enthralled by the photographs shown, - images which ranged from the digging of the foundations of Navan's Shopping Centre to a Trimgate St. with thatched roofs.
The meeting ended with a display of photographs, created by Vincent Mulvany, of the old St. Pats. (St Finian's Study Hall)
Those present were dismayed to see how the holes in the roof have exposed the interior to the elements. The N&DHS' Chairman Richard Farrelly made a special plea to those Councillors present to work towards preventing further deterioration of the building, pointing out that this neglected building has a unique potential as a location for a County Museum, a resource sadly lacking in Co. Meath.
Launch of "Navan - its People and its Past" in Navan Library Dec. 2011
Back Row L-R Richard Farrelly, Ciarán Mangan (Co. Librarian), Vincent Mulvany, Tom French (Navan Library Local Studies) Norman Dungan, Peter Connell, Seán Condon, Mairéad Crinion.
Front Row L-R John O'Grady, Joe Reilly (Deputy Mayor of Navan), Ethna Cantwell, Bernadette Murray.
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April 2012
Recent additions to our website
When you are visiting areas of historical interest around Navan have a look at the surrounding landscape. This landscape was formed at the end of the last ice age 10,000 years ago.
Slane to Ardmulchan
Hill of Tara.
Navan to Athboy
Navan, Garlow Cross, Skyrne,Kentstown, Navan
Nobber to Navan
Navan to Bective
Between 2009 to 2011 excavations were carried out at Bective Abbey.
For a full description go to: www.bective.wordpress.com/2010/07/