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FAMILY: The Irish Family History Society will hold an All Day Seminar on Saturday, October 5 from 10am-5pm, in Dublin City Library and Archive (Gilbert Library), 138/144 Pearse Street. Admission free. (Lunch at own expense). No booking required. GALLERY: At 10.30am on Tuesday, September 30, Dr Angela Griffith will present her lecture 'A Broadside - Jack B Yeats and Cuala' in the lecture theatre of the National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, while at 10.30am on Tuesday, October 7, Janet McLean will present her lecture 'Lavery and the Aesthetic Experience'. RATHMICHAEL: The Rathmichael Historical Society meets at 8pm on Wednesday, October 1, at 8pm in Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road (Dublin Road end ), Shankill, Co Dublin. Brian McMahon will present his lecture 'The Sandes Homes.' All welcome. RAHENY: The Raheny Heritage Society meets at 7pm on Wednesday, October 1, in Raheny Public Library. Brian White will present his lecture ' Some Victorian Inventors in Ireland ' - all welcome. STILLORGAN: The Kilmacud-Stillorgan History Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, October 2, in the Function Room, Glenalbyn, Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan. Tim Carey will present his lecture 'In Honour and Memory - Memorials of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown.' All welcome - admission e3. MERRION: The Mount Merrion Historical Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, October 2, in the Mount Merrion Community Centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion. Maire McSwiney Brugha will present her lecture 'History’s Daughter' - all welcome, admission e4. RSAI: The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland meets at 7.30pm on Monday, October 6, in the Roe Theatre, 63 Merrion Square South. Brian Clarke will present his talk 'Unlocking the Secrets of the Ribbon Torc: A Research Report.' KILMACANOGUE The Kilmacanogue History Society meets at 8.30pm on Tuesday, October 7, in the Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue Village, Co Wicklow. John Lennon will present his lecture 'A Postal History of Ireland' - all welcome. DUBLIN: The Old Dublin Society meets at 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 8, at 7.30pm in the Conference Room of the Dublin City Library and Archive (Gilbert Library), 138-144 Pearse Street, D2, at which the Society's 'Opening Night and Presentation of Awards' will take place. Members only. FLOWERS: Dundrum Flower Club has started their autumn flower arranging programme. The next event is on Tuesday, October 14 when Sandra Finnegan will demonstrate ‘My Way with Flowers’ in Gort Muire, Ballinteer Road at 7.45pm. There is plenty of parking and all are welcome. BRIDGE: Absolute beginners classes are starting shortly in Terenure, Kimmage and Crumlin. Learn to play Bridge in a friendly relaxed environment. For further details tel John or Ellen on 0872701441. PANTO: Sleeping Beauty runs from November 26 to January 4 at the Helix featuring stage veterans such as Michael Grennell, Martin Phillips, Louise Barry, Tom McLeod, Deirdre Monaghan and Joe McCaul. Tickets are available from www.thehelix.ie SONG: The Johnstown Gospel Choir is hosting an evening of joyous and uplifting song to celebrate World Mental Health Day in Monkstown Parish Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, October 11. Admission is free. Contact Michael Noble on 0868385584 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Choir: ‘I l Coro Italiano’ has resumed rehearsals on Saturday mornings from 10.30am to 12.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Centre, Haddington Road. Repertoire consists of Italian music, operatic, sacred and folk. New members welcome. Tel Donal on 2882987 or Clare on 0873146607 or email cborza@net 1.ie POKER: A poker classic will take place on Friday, October 10 at 9pm in Leopardstown Park Hospital, Foxrock, Dublin 18. Cash prizes. Tickets e20. HOCKEY: Guinness Ladies Hockey Club welcomes new members (over 16). Training times are on Monday 7-8pm and on Wednesday from 8-9.30pm in the Iveagh Grounds, Crumlin. Tel Jane Comerford on 0868853587 for more details or go to www. guinnessladieshockey.com HORICULTURE: The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland is presenting 'An Evening with John Cushnie' in Wesley House, Leeson Park, on Wednesday, October 15 at 8pm. All are welcome. Admission for non-members is e10. Further details on 2353912 or visit www.rhsi.ie BRIDGE LESSONS: Brian’s Bridge School at Inchicore’s College of Further Education is held every Monday at 1pm. Located five minutes from the Suir Road Luas Stop. Tel 4501541 to enrol. Open to senior citizens and semi-retired. DRAMA: 'Only Fools N' Drama' hosted by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Community Youth Theatre meets every Saturday from 11am-2pm. It is open to young people aged from 15 to 18 and is based in the Old Nurses Home, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire. They work with professionals in all areas of theatre and drama. There is a minimal charge but no experience necessary, just enthusiasm and commitment. New members welcome. Contact Lorraine O'Brien on 2806147 or pick up an information leaflet in Dun Laoghaire Youth Service, 62 Mulgrave Street. CHURCH: South City Church (www.southcitychurch.org) meets on Sundays at 11am in Glenalbyn Sports Club, Stillorgan. This includes a 'Kidz Church' for 4-11 year olds, dynamic preaching and worship, healing ministry and home groups. Tel 4949177. PHOTOGRAPHY: A new photography club for South Dublin - OffShoot Photography Society – is hosting meetings on Monday nights from 8pm in Dalkey United's Club House, Hyde Park, Dalkey. Photographers of all levels are welcome. For more information contact Darragh on 0871204654 or visit the website www.offshoot.ie BRIDGE: Enjoy a sociable game of bridge very Thursday morning at 10am at 52 Grosvenor Road, Rathgar. New members are welcome and there are classes for beginners commencing on October 2. Tel 2984321 for more information. SPEEDATING: Men and women aged from 45 to 55 are invited to take part in a speedating event on Friday, October 3. Limited numbers so tel 0879344486 after 7pm to book. WIDOWS: The National Association of Widows in Ireland meet every Monday afternoon at 2pm in Wynn’s Hotel, Lower Abbey Street. Past, present and new members all welcome. Tel 4564978. BRIDGE: Lessons for people interested in learning Bridge take place at 72 Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8 on Wednesday, October 1 at 7.30pm. Tel 4750083 for more details. PARENTLINE: Can you spare three hours per week for Parentline’s parent support helpline? Training will be provided and the next training course starts in October. Tel Parentline on 1890 927277 or 8787230 for more details. COUNSELLING: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2 provides counselling services to help victims (both men and women) recover from the trauma of sexual abuse or rape. For appointment, information or support phone 1800-778888 (24-hour helpline). HERITAGE: Raheny Heritage Society is hosting a talk on Wednesday, October 1 at 7.30pm in Raheny Library entitled ‘Irish Victorian Inventors’. The speaker is the historian and author Brian White. All welcome and admission is free. JOMAC SHOW: Jomac Productions will present the Jomac Show at the auditorium of the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, on Sunday, October 5, at 7.30pm. This is a fundraiser for the Little Sisters’ new home in Waterford. Admission is e15, which includes light refreshments. Phone 8332308 for further details. ANIMAL FOUNDATION: Catherine Woods and Friends are holding a Psychic Fair/Alternate Therapy fundraising event in aid of the Animal Foundation on Sunday, October 12, at the North Star Hotel, Amiens Street, from 1pm to 5pm. For further details phone Catherine on 8552799. YOUTH CLUB: Clontarf Foróige Youth Club urgently needs adult volunteers to help out. If you are aged 18 or over, and would like to give something back to the community, then the club needs you. It caters for young people aged 12 and over. Members get involved in fun activities and games that they are interested in. This is a great opportunity to engage with and meet new people. If you have an hour to spare and would be interested, please contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer on 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BRIDGE NIGHT: St Anthony’s Bridge Club, Clontarf, is hosting a charity bridge night on Tuesday, October 7, at 7pm. Admission is e10 and will include refreshments and raffle. Proceeds will go to Cara Malawi, East Africa, to help finance solar power so that electricity can be brought into the medical clinic and eventually into the mills. All are welcome. ART EXHIBITION: Pleasure Painters’ art exhibition will take place on Saturday, October 11 (10.30am to 8pm) and Sunday, October 12 (10.30am to 5pm) at the residence of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Sybil Hill, Raheny. Admission is free. Senator Feargal Quinn will officially open the exhibition on Friday, October 10 at 8pm. READING AND WRITING: Life can be hard when you have a problem with reading and writing. Can you spare two hours a week, morning or evening, to help someone improve their skills? Training will commence in October. Phone Marie Casey on 8171990 for more information. CARERS: Are you a family carer? Caring for a child with special needs, a family member with a long-term illness or a frail older person? The Crosscare Carer-Support Programme offers a variety of services in North Dublin. To find out what’s happening in your area, contact Nora or Rosemary at Crosscare Carer-Support Programme on 8360011. CRAFT FAIR: Clontarf Craft Fair takes place from 10am-5pm on the second Sunday of every month at St Anthony’s Hall, Clontarf. Numerous items available from cakes to jewellery, etc. New craft workers are welcome, phone 8321978 after 6pm. RACE NIGHT: THE Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) is organising a Race Night for Friday, December 12. Bring all your friends, family and workmates to Shelbourne Park and hold a Christmas party with a difference. A tasty four-course meal with easy access to the tote, great atmosphere and craic – all for just e100pp and you don’t have to organise a thing. Or your admission fee, one free drink, one bet on the tote and finger food – for the bargain price of e20pp. Race and dog sponsorship is also available. If interested, please phone Derbhla or Gemma at IMNDA on 1800-403403 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it CHOIR: The Cantible Choir is now recruiting new members. The choir meets every Tuesday at 8pm in a city centre venue. If you would like to join a choir and are in good voice, please contact Phyl on 2854674 or Phil on 087-2161182. MENINGITIS: National charity Meningitis Research Foundation is inviting all thrill seekers to set themselves a challenge and sign up for a 10,000ft sponsored skydive. The events are taking place at venues across the country and everyone is catered for, regardless of experience and ability. So, if you want the experience of a lifetime, together with the chance to really make a difference, then contact Meningitis Research Foundation on 8196931 for more information and details of how to book. COUNSELLING: TARGET in Donaghmede offers a one-to-one non-directive counselling service on Monday to Friday, 9.30am-1.30pm and Monday to Thursday, 7.30pm-9.30pm. For an appointment, phone 8670279. Childcare services are available for morning appointments by arrangement with receptionist. TUITION: An adult reading and writing service is available to all persons who have difficulty with basic reading and writing, spelling and sums, and who left school before Leaving Cert. The service is free and is available to all persons on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30am to 1pm, and Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Brenda on 8671967 (mornings) or 087-9047230 (afternoons and evenings) for further information. LONE PARENTS: Doras Bui, a parents alone resource centre based in Coolock, offers lone parents accurate information on their rights and entitlements, support with family life, supports for teen parents, courses on health, parenting, art activities and other topics identified by lone parents themselves. A staff member is available to talk to you by phone or in person from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Fridays. For further information phone 8484811/8481872 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Also, you can visit www.dorasbui.org for more information. TOURS: St Doulagh's Church, Malahide Road, Balgriffin, reputed to be Ireland's oldest stone roofed church still in continuous use, is open for guided tours on Sunday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm, and also for tours by schools, clubs and heritage societies. Contact Buagh O'Duibh on 087-6711547 for more information. Admission is free. However, donations towards the Restoration Fund will always be welcome. BREASTFEEDING: A Breastfeeding Support Group meets at the Community Mothers’ Room in the Coolock Development Centre, Bunratty Drive, every Thursday from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Come along and meet other breastfeeding mothers. Phone Marie on 8482956 for more information. BADMINTON: A badminton club (mixed), based at 1 Commons Street, IFSC, Dublin 1, is recommencing on August 5 from 8.30pm to 11pm. The club plays on Tuesdays and Fridays and is recruiting players for Levels 4 and 5. The cost is e4 per night. Phone 086-2730399 or 086-8111982 for further information. NEW WEBSITE: Unmarried and Separated Parents of Ireland (USPI) have launched their new website. Information provided on weekly meetings and assisting parents who are experiencing marriage/relationship difficulties. Visit www.uspi.ie SANTRY ART: Santry Art School Painting & Drawing takes place at Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry. Introduction to painting and advanced painting in all mediums. For further information, phone 086-3653431 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it POKER: A poker classic takes place every Thursday and Sunday in Cara Hall (opposite Raheny Garda Station) at 9pm sharp. All are welcome. BRIDGE: Baldoyle Bridge Club plays every Monday at 7.30pm in the local badminton centre in Baldoyle Industrial Estate. Now open to non-members for the summer. All are welcome. MENINGITIS: Meningitis Research Foundation would like to invite you to take part in its Giving Together Collection. Giving Together is easy and not time consuming. All you have to do is to distribute envelopes to your family, friends, work colleagues or neighbours and then collect the envelopes, hopefully with a donation inside, at a time convenient to you. If you wish to take part in this event, please call Alex on 8196931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it MEETING: Sutton/Baldoyle U3A is calling all over 55-year-olds. U3A is an educational self-help organisation drawing on the wealth of knowledge and experience of its members to set up study groups, common interest groups, and to organise recreational activities and trips. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Baldoyle Library from 2.30pm to 4.15pm. Phone Ann Neville on 4756989 for more information. TOASTMASTERS: Clontarf-Marino Toastmasters invites you to join them for a free night. They meet on alternate Wednesdays at 8pm upstairs in the Yacht Pub, Clontarf Road. Learn how to speak in front of a supportive audience, develop leadership skills, gain confidence and make new friends. Toastmasters is a not-for-profit organisation. Phone Colm on 086-6071898 for further information. CEILI: Swords Ceili Club holds classes for all levels on Wednesdays from 8.30pm to 10pm at Scoil an Duinnigh, Kinsealy, Swords. Beginners are welcome. There are also classes for children from three-years-of-age at Colmcille’s GAA Club on Wednesdays and Fridays. Phone Grace on 087-9549066 for further information. FREE YOGA: Find out what Yoga is all about. Learn some of the basics of Hatha Yoga, including breathing techniques, yoga postures and stretches, and meditation techniques, for use in your daily life. All ages are welcome. You will learn how to improve flexibility, increase energy levels, reduce stress, control blood pressure, and how to maintain a positive attitude. Free session take place on Tuesdays from 7.30 to 8.30pm at Raheny Community and Residents’ Association (CARA) Hall. Phone Aideen on 086-3160465 for more information. DANCING: Old-Time Sequence Dancing takes place every Tuesday from 8.30 to 10.30pm at St John Vianney Hall, Ardlea Road, Artane. Admission is e6 and includes break for tea and cakes. It also takes place every Wednesday from 8pm-10.30pm at 54 Parnell Square West. Admission is e7. Phone 085-1263993 for further information. KNITTING: Knitting classes are available at Donnycarney Community Centre, on Thursdays from 2 to 4pm. For details contact the centre on 8329676. Beginners and knitters are welcome. ADHD: Dublin North East ADHD is a Northside awareness group that meets every three to four weeks at Northside Partnership, Bunratty Drive, Coolock. Parents/guardians, special needs assistants and teachers are all welcome. For further information, phone 8512289. DESERT CHALLENGE: Women’s Aid is looking for people to take part in its Sinai Desert Challenge from October 18 to 25. The sponsorship amount that needs to be raised is e2,950. Women’s Aid is a voluntary organisation that supports women who are physically, sexually and mentally abused in their own homes. Take part in the fundraising challenge and raise much-needed funds to enable them to continue their work. For more information on this amazing trip, please contact Ger Ennis now on 8684721 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BOXING: Bay City Boxing Club training takes place at Kilbarrack Community Hall, Greendale Road, every Sunday from 11am-12.30pm and Wednesday from 6.30pm-8pm. New members are welcome. For further information contact Pat on 8471863. PARENTS: Are you expecting a child? Preparing for Life would like to hear from you. Preparing for Life invites all parents expecting a baby in the communities of Darndale, Belcamp, Moatview, Traveller communities and Newtown Court to join the programme. Drop into the Preparing for Life office in the Darndale/Belcamp Village Centre (Bell Building) or phone 8771509. ART ALLEY: Local artists exhibit every Sunday from 12 to 6pm in St Sylvester's GAA Hall, Malahide, and permanently in Cafe Province. Paintings changed fortnightly. Admission free. Visit www.irish-art.com/artalley PAINTING: A Drawing and Painting Group in Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre is welcoming new participants on Mondays from 10am to 12noon. All are welcome. A nominal fee of e3 per session is charged. Phone 8329676 for further details. BROWNIES: Info Centre for Immigrants is currently building up a team of Brownies, aged 6 and a half to 11 years in Skerries and its environs under the Irish Girl Guides and are looking for volunteers to help as leaders. All training and supports for the programme will be provided. Names for new Brownie members are also being taken. Phone Areola on 085-7329472 or Ruth on 086-3663683 for further information. WALKING: Those who enjoy a stroll and a chat are invited to join a group every Wednesday at 2pm outside Raheny DART Station for a walk through St Anne’s Park to Dollymount Strand or surrounding areas. The walks are free and last approximately 90 minutes. Contact Ronan at Dublin City Council on 2223726 for further information. CIRCUIT TRAINING: Circuit training takes place at the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre (ABFRC) on Kilmore Road on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. Contact Glen on 086-1238520 for further information. PITCH & PUTT: St Mary’s Ladies’ Pitch and Putt Club play at Inisfails GAA Club, Balgriffin, every Saturday at 10am. New members are welcome. TODDLERS: Fun For Toddlers (things to do for children over two) takes places in Coolock Library every Thursday from 10.15am to 11.15am. This is a facility for mother and toddler to meet in the library. Books and toys for children aged 3-5 will be provided. Phone 8477781 for further information. FOOD ADDICTS: Having problems with overeating, constant dieting, binging or purging? Food Addicts Anonymous can help. Meetings take place every Wednesday at 8pm at the Central Mission on 9C Lower Abbey Street. This is a 12-step meeting and there is no charge. YOUTH: Are you aged over 18? Are you living in the Clontarf area? Would you like to give something back to the community? Would you like to work in partnership with young people and help them to learn new skills and organise activities? If you are this person and you can spare an hour on Thursday evenings, then please contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer, on 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it SOCIAL CLUB: New Beginnings Social Club for widowed, divorced and separated people continues to meet on the first Tuesday of each month upstairs in Smyth’s of Fairview at 9pm. Phone 087-9603833 for further information. URGENT APPEAL: KARE Social Services delivers meals to hundreds of people in their homes each week. There is a growing demand for this service and to ensure that everyone who needs a meal receives one, an urgent appeal is being made for more volunteer drivers. If you can spare approximately one hour a week between 12 and 1pm either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or are interested in finding out more, phone Sheila or Mary at KARE, 2 Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, phone 8058574 or 8058433. TREK: In association with ACARA, Chernobyl Children's Appeal has been offered an excellent opportunity to raise much-needed funds. The Brazilian Trek is an adventure of a lifetime and a great way to support the appeal. If you are interested in participating, details can be found on the website www.chernobylappeal.ie or phone 8452177. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Do you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol? The Killester Group Social Services Care Centre on Sybil Hill holds an open public meeting on the last Monday of every month, except bank holidays. GUIDES: The Coolock Girl Guide Unit - Cygnets (5 and 6 years of age), Brigine (7-10), Guides (10–14) and Rangers (15-18) have recommenced meetings. New members are welcome in all sections. Visit St Brendan's Parish Centre, Coolock Village, any Friday between 7 and 10pm or contact Mairead Quinn, unit leader, on 087-2479820 for further information. SMOKING: Do you want to stop smoking? A nicotine anonymous meeting takes place in the Rutland Centre every Sunday at 8pm. BOOK CLUB: Are you aged between eight and 12 and enjoy reading? Why not join the Coolock Library Book Club? The club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 3.30-4.30pm. For further information, phone Coolock Library on 8477781. VOLUNTEERS: Portmarnock Foróige Youth Club urgently needs adult volunteers to help supervise the club, which is involved in various activities and events. The club meets on Mondays from 8 to 9.30pm in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre. If you are aged over 18 and would be interested in giving something back to the community, contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer, at 086 8519639/6301560 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BRIDGE: Bridge mornings will take place every Friday from 10am to 12.30pm at Sybil Hill Nursing Home, Raheny (opposite St Paul’s College). All grades of players are accepted and there will be a special section for beginners and novices. For further information contact Peter at 8339797. BOWLS: Raheny Active Retirement Association has bowling in Killester College on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4pm, and art in Raheny Court (behind library) on Tuesdays from 2.30-4pm. Bridge and card playing to start soon. For further information, contact Brian on 8312523 or Mary on 8329408. CHOIR: Would you like to join a mixed choir? Seafield Singers always welcome good singers and there are vacancies in all parts. Sight-reading is not a priority. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 7.30-9.30pm in Clontarf. If you are interested, please contact Alison Young on 4904226. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a drink problem? Help is available. Saoirse AA group meet at the BASE centre, Brackenstown Road, Swords, every Wednesday at 8pm. Phone 087-6206788 for further information or visit www.saoirse.ie BOXING: Training for Baldoyle Boxing Club takes place at Baldoyle Community Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm-8.30pm and Sundays from 11am to 12.30pm. New members are welcome. Phone 8391132 for further information. |
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