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OLD DUBLIN: The Old Dublin Society meets at 7.30pm on Wednesday, November 12, in the Conference Room of the Dublin City Library and Archive (Gilbert Library), 138-144 Pearse Street, D2. Peter Walsh will present his lecture 'Dublin as first seen through the camera - Some Calotype images of Dublin in the 1840s - all welcome, admission free. KILMACUD: The Killmacud-Stillorgan group meets at 8pm on Thursday, November 13, in the function room, Glenalbyn, Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan. Patrick Hugh Lynch will present his lecture 'Dublin's War Memorial Gardens 1919-2008.' All welcome - admission €3. ENNISKERRY: The Enniskerry History Society meets at 8.30pm on Thursday, November 13, in the AOH Hall, Church Hill, Enniskerry Village. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Heritage Officer Tim Carey will present his lecture 'Mountjoy Gaol' - all welcome, admission €3. MILITARY HISTORY: The Military History Society of Ireland meets at 8pm on Friday, November 14, in Griffith College, South Circular Road, D8. Dr. Sylvie Kleinman will present a lecture on 'The French service record of Theobald Wolfe Tone' - all welcome. LECTURE: The Old Dublin Society meets at 7.30pm on Wednesday, November 19, in the Conference Room of the Dublin City Library and Archive (Gilbert Library), 138-144 Pearse Street, D2. Brendan Twoomey will present his lecture 'The State of Ireland - Brooking's Map and the Dublin of 1728' - all welcome, admission free. MEDAL: Readers interested in joining the Medal Society of Ireland can obtain further information on the Society and its activities by post from Membership Secretary Patrick Casey, 1 The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. SAE with inquiries appreciated. TRACTION: The new Irish Traction Group Membership Secretary is Mark Charnley, 4 Alma Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 0EX - E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it RAILWAY: Membership application forms to join the Irish Railway Record Society can be obtained from Kevin Walker, 55 Sweetmount Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. SAE with inquiries appreciated. DUBLIN: Membership Application forms to join the Old Dublin Society can be obtained by post from James Scannell, 'Wren's Rest', 19 Hazelwood, Shankill, D18. KILLINEY SALE: Holy Trinity Church, Killiney, will hold its annual sale on Saturday, November 29, 11am-1pm, in the Carry Hall (opposite Fitzpatrick’s Castle). Admission e2; children free. Bus 59 from Dun Laoghaire will leave you right outside the door. CURA: Unexpected pregnancy is hard to face. If you need help or support, contact CURA. All services are free and confidential. Phone 1850 622626 or 6710598 or go to the website on www.cura.ie REMEMBRANCE: The Rotunda Hospital is holding a service of remembrance for people who have lost a baby in 2008 through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death. It will be held in the Pro-Cathedral on Sunday, November 30, at 3pm. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Details from the hospital chaplain on 8171759. FUN QUIZ: The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland is holding a Fun Quiz for teams of three people with gardening and general knowledge questions. It will take place in Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin 6, on Wednesday November 26 at 8pm (registration at 7.30pm). All are welcome. Festive food will be provided. Admission is e5 per person. Further details can be had from 2353912 or at www.rhsi.ie INCHICORE BRIDGE: Lean to play bridge. Free course for senior citizens and semi-retired, every Monday at 1pm at Inchicore College of Further Education. Five minutes from Luas (Suir Road stop). All enquiries welcome. Phone Brian’s Bridge School on 4501541. MIGRAINE: The Migraine Association of Ireland’s final information seminar of 2008 is taking place in Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas, on Sunday, November 16th from 2-5pm. Speakers will include a medical migraine specialist, a complementary therapist and a migraineur who will relay her own personal experience to the audience. Attendees will also have the chance to quiz the panel in a Q&A session. Members of the MAI are offered a reduced rate of €7 (with partners and children entering for free). Non-members are also welcome at an admission cost of €10. Those interested in attending should book with the MAI on 1850 200 378. However, payment can be made on the day. For further information on migraine or the above event please call or visit the website at www.migraine.ie CHOIR: The Culwick Choral Society is currently seeking tenors to join their large amateur choir singing great choral works in great venues. Ability to sight-read music helpful but not essential. Rehearsals Thursday evenings in Rathgar. Interested? Send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , telephone 6608489, or visit website www.culwick.org RIALTO: New members are required for bridge lessons starting on Tuesday nights in Rialto Parish Centre, South Circular Road, Dublin 8. Tel 4533700. BADMINTON: The St Laurence Parish Centre, Kilmacud (behind the Millhouse Pub) hosts badminton every Thursday from 10am to 11am. SACRAMENT: A Day of Renewal with an opportunity to avail of the Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place in Blackrock College on Sunday, November 23, from 11am to 5pm. Donation of e10. SALE: Monkstown Church of Ireland will hold their annual sale in aid of world needs on Saturday, November 15, 10.30am-2pm, in the Knox Hall, Monkstown. There will be a wide variety of stalls including books, cakes, and household goods along with morning coffee and lunches. Admission e2. All queries to 2147714. POKER: A poker classic will take place on Friday, November 14 at 9pm in Leopardstown Park Hospital. There will be refreshments and cash prizes. Tickets e20. PAINTING: An established painting group based in Monkstown has a few vacancies for beginners or near beginners. Meetings are held on Tuesday nights. Tel 2803453 for details. CHRISTMAS SWIM: A Christmas Day swim will be held in the Grand Canal opposite Kelly's Pub (Blackhorse Inn) in Inchicore on December 25 from 11.30am. All welcome. Tel John Horan on 0872797392. COLLECTION: Dublin Central Mission street collections are taking place over weekends in November at different locations throughout Dublin. All collectors are volunteers. Generous donations welcome to help care for older people (in sheltered housing & day care/nursing home facilities) as well as the further development of city centre work and with those living on the streets. SUNDRIVE BRIDGE: Beginners and improvers’ classes in Sundrive Road, Kimmage, Dublin 12. For further details phone John or Ellen on 087-2701441. OPEN DAYS: Kilbogget House in Shrewsbury Wood, Cabinteely, will be open to the public from January 1-30 (Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm) and from May 1-31 (9am-1pm). KIDS’ GROUP: The Dublin 7/11 Jigsaw Club caters for children with special needs (including those with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s, pre or post diagnosed or undiagnosed) their friends, family and siblings. on Tuesday morning from 10am-12pm in the Holy Family Parish Centre, Prussia Street. Tel Orlagh on 0877804705. CHRISTMAS FAIR: A Bumper Christmas craft fair will take place on Sunday, November 30, at the GAA Complex, St Maur’s, Rush, from 11am to 5pm. Stalls will include cakes and puddings, wrought iron, woodwork, designer knitwear, glassware, jams, candles, jewellery, toys, paintings, photography and much more. All are welcome. Profits will go to the Hospice and the Jack & Jill Foundation. For more information phone Irene on 8490176, Maude on 8417833 or Hella on 8430855. MASS: The annual mass for deceased members of staff of Dublin Bus, Clontarf Garage, will take place on Sunday, November 16, at 11.30am in Clontarf Garage canteen. All are welcome. GALA SHOW: The Portmarnock Integrated Arch Club is holding its second Gala Fashion Show at the Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links on Friday, November 14, at 8pm. This will be preceded by a wine and cheese reception at 7.30pm. Tickets cost e20 each and can be purchased from Clare on 086-3867592 or Sheila on 8463173. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Funds raised will go towards the running of the centre, which provides facilities for children and young adults with special needs. EXHIBITION: An art exhibition by members of L’Arche Baldoyle will take place at Baldoyle Library from Monday to Friday, November 17 to 21. All are welcome. FAIR: A Christmas fair will be held at Coláiste Choilm, Swords, on Sunday, November 30, from 2-6pm. Book stalls, bottle stalls, games and toy stalls, wheel of fortune, Christmas hamper raffle and much more. ART: Charleville Mall Library Art Group, in association with Dublin City Public Libraries, presents its second annual art exhibition in Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, from Thursday, November 20, until Saturday, November 22. The group invites you to see the talent of local artists. FAIR: A Christmas card and gift fair will be held at the Methodist Church Hall, Sutton, on Friday, November 14 and, Friday, November 21, from 10am to 1pm. Morning coffee and tea, homemade tray-bakes and biscuits served. Cakes and gift stalls, and crafts from the Third World included. The nominated charity is the Niall Mellon Township Trust. COUNSELLING: Baldoyle Family Resource Services provides confidential counselling for anyone experiencing difficulties in life. Counselling is offered in marital/relationship difficulties, adolescent/child counselling, bereavement and other general issues. For more information/ appointment, phone Lilian on 8326115. REMEMBRANCE: The Rotunda Hospital is holding a service of remembrance for people who have lost a baby in 2008 through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death. It will be held in the Pro-Cathedral on Sunday, November 30, at 3pm. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. For more details contact the hospital chaplain on 8171759. VOLUNTEERS: Healthy adult volunteers are needed to take part as control participants in a study of cognitive abilities (such as memory, attention) in individuals with a genetic disorder. The research is taking place at the Smurfit Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital. Participation involves taking tests of memory, attention and other mental faculties. If interested, please contact Sarah Howley on 8093740 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BOOK SALE: A bric a brac and book sale will take place at the Old Courthouse, Howth, on Sunday, November 16, from 10am to 6pm. TALK: ‘Colour in the Garden all year round’, a talk by Bob Brooks, will take place on Thursday, November 13, at 8pm in St Brigid’s Resource Centre, Howth Road, Killester (new venue). Admission is e2 for members and e3 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. EXHIBITION: On Tuesday, November 18, at 6.30pm, Dublin City Public Libraries, in association with Sphere 17 (regional youth service), will launch an art and poetry exhibition called ‘This Life ’in Coolock Library. All are welcome to attend the launch or to visit the library to see the exhibition, which will run from November 18 till December 13. For more information contact Coolock Library on 8477781 or Sphere 17 on 8674348. ECUMENICAL SERVICE: The Irish Cancer Society is holding its annual Ecumenical Service in Christ Church Cathedral, at 3.30pm on Sunday, November 16. This Service will be a celebration of volunteerism, professionalism, remembrance and living led by the Very Reverend DPM Dunne, Dean and is open to all. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Dublin Civic Offices, Wood Quay. For further information, contact the Irish Cancer Society on 2310533. MEETING: Fine Gael Dublin North East is holding an open meeting at Grainger's Pub, Baldoyle, on Tuesday, November 18, at 8pm. New members are very welcome to the Baldoyle branch. TINNITUS: The Irish Tinnitus Association’s annual general meeting will take place on Saturday, November 22, at the Royal Dublin Hotel, O’Connell Street. Registration is at 9.45am, commencing at 10.30am. RACE NIGHT: A Race Night will be held in Radio City on Thursday, November 13 in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation on behalf of Michelle and Philip Linton’s 11-week-old baby, Evan, who passed away on August 15. The organisers are delighted to have performances from Dublin–based band Angel Pier at midnight, tipped by Hot Press to be ‘Ireland’s next breakout success’ and are billed as ‘classic indie pop’ by NME. They are hoping companies will donate spot prizes or sponsor a race for the event. Contact Sonia on 086-3373714 for more information or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BEREAVEMENT: A Bereavement Support Group meets in the Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre on Thursdays from 8pm to 9.30pm. This counsellor facilitated group is suitable for individuals who are affected by the death of a family member, friend or companion. The service is free of charge. For further information phone Tina on 8187180. WRITERS: The Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre Monday Writers’ Group welcomes new members. Sessions take place from 10.30am to 1pm. Free of charge. For further information phone Liz on 8314494. BALDOYLE: Baldoyle Badminton Centre is now open every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-11pm. Try out the fastest sport in the world. To hire a court, phone 8393355/8393074. CHOIR: Dublin City Council Choir is looking for new members. They meet from 5.30pm to 7.30pm every Thursday at the Civic Offices on Wood Quay and welcome people who wish to sing with them. LADIES: Ladies’ Club meet at St Laurence O’Toole’s GAA Club on Blunden Drive, Ayrfield, every second Tuesday. All are welcome. Phone 087-7820583. EGM: Artane/Beaumont Family Recreation Centre would like to give notice to all its members of a forthcoming Emergency General Meeting to be held in the Piano Room of the centre on Wednesday, November 12, at 8.30pm. CHOIR: Men of all ages are invited to join 'Dolce', a vibrant Northside choir that practices in Dominican School, Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, on Thursday evenings. Ability to read music not required. All are welcome to come and give it a try. No immediate commitment required. For more information phone Bernie on 086-8776503. CHESS: Portmarnock Chess Club’s new season has commenced. New members are welcome on Thursdays, juniors (7.30pm) and adults (8.30pm. The club, which has been in existence since 1971, caters for all types of players, from casual to highly competitive. They compete in the Dublin Community Games, Irish and Leinster tournaments, Leinster Chess Union leagues and weekend tournaments. Phone Denis Kelleher, club president, on 085-1690101 for further information. 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 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 403 403 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. 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. BRIDGE: Beaumont Bridge Club is organising an introductory course to bridge that is designed for beginners. The 12-week course starts in September. For more information contact Anne Marie on 8313568 or Brendan on 8310351. UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY: Unplanned pregnancy is hard to face. If you need help or support, contact CURA in confidence on 1850 622 626 or 6710598. All services are free and confidential. Visit www.cura.ie 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 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 takes 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. 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. PITCH & PUTT: St Mary’s Ladies’ Pitch and Putt Club play at Inisfails GAA Club, Balgriffin, every Saturday at 10am. New members are welcome. CYSTIC FIBROSIS: The Cystic Fibrosis Annual International Walk will take place from September 27 to October 8. We are looking for willing participants to join us. We will travel to Kerala, which is on the south east coast of India. This promises to be an enjoyable experience and will raise much-needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis Research. Please contact Bernie on 087-2353319 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. 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. 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. STROKE: North Dublin Volunteer Stroke Club requires volunteer drivers to bring members to a social club in Coolock and then home again on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.30pm. If available, please contact Patricia on 8351592. VOLUNTEERS: Are you aged over 18 and living in the Balbriggan area? Would you like to give something back to the community? If so, Balbriggan Foróige Youth Club urgently needs your help. Foróige is currently trying to establish a youth club for young people aged 12 and over in the Balbriggan area. This cannot be achieved without adult support. If you can spare one hour a week and would like to work in partnership with young people, 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 ART GROUP: New members are welcome to the Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre Art Group on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. For more information, phone 8329676. MOBILES: Got a new funky mobile phone? Don’t know what to do with the old ones lying around your house? The answer is simple. Just send them to: Meningitis Research Foundation, 63 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1. The Foundation will make sure they are turned into cash and put to use in the fight against meningitis and septicaemia. To obtain a freepost envelope or for further information please contact Anne on 8196931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BARNARDOS: Are you interested in helping Barnardos, Ireland’s leading children’s charity? Supporters are required to set up or join a Barnardos Helper Group. The groups help to raise funds for Barnardos, and support and promote its work in their local area. For full details contact Angela Walsh or Orla Tighe on 4530355 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BINGO: Bingo takes place every Wednesday at 8.30pm in St Monica’s Youth Centre, Tonlegee Road, Edenmore. Great cash prizes, raffle, fast track and jackpots. Books are e4. MOTHERS: Volunteer mothers are required to visit first and second time mothers in their own homes. The Community Mothers’ Programme is a Parent Support Programme in which friendly local women, known as community mothers, carry out monthly visits. Training and support is given to volunteers. Phone Marie on 8482956 for further information. CLUB: Club 4 U is an exciting new club that has been set up for youths between 15 and 18 to provide an alternative to alcohol and drugs. Activities include interclub discos, variety shows, fun and games, national events and special projects. The latest club is in Killester. They meet every Monday from 8-10pm at Killester Parish Centre (beside St Brigid’s Church). For more information please contact Danielle on 087-9344784 or Amy on 085-1632911. BINGO: Bingo takes place every Tuesday at the Foxhound Inn, Kilbarrack, at 8.30pm in aid of St Francis Hospice. For further information, phone Paul on 8391732. CHOIR: The Phoenix Singers are looking to expand their long established choir. There are places available in all voices. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings. If interested, phone Ciaran on 4921359 or Monica on 2950572 for further details. HEART: The Irish Heart Foundation Helpline at 1890 432 787 is now available full-time following strong demand from the public. A second Helpline nurse has been recruited to the service and it is now available from 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday. OVEREATERS: Is food ruling your life? If you suffer, or have suffered, with any of the following symptoms, Overeaters Anonymous could have the answer for you: fear of eating too much and trying not to eat at all, obsession with weight and size, starving, abuse of laxatives, bingeing, throwing up and excessive exercise. For details of a meeting in your area, phone 2788106. TODDLERS: A parent and toddler group meets every Monday during term time, from 10am to 12 noon, in Cara Hall, All Saints Drive, Raheny Village. The cost is e3. GIRL GUIDES: The Raheny Girl Guides are inviting new members, from 10-years-of-age to join them. The guides meet at 7.30pm every Wednesday in the Scoil Aine school hall. If your daughter is interested, drop down any night to join. Activities include hiking, camping, canoeing, games and much more. For further information, please phone 086-2072219 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it BOOKS: Are you aged between eight and 12 years and enjoy reading? Why not join the Coolock Library Book Club. The club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 3.30 to 4.30pm. For further information, contact the library on 8477781. TODDLERS: ‘Fun for Toddlers’ (things to do for the over twos) is a facility for mother and toddler to meet at Coolock Library on Barryscourt Road. Books and toys for children age 3-5 will be provided. The meetings take place every Thursday from 10.15am to 11.15am. For further information, phone 8477781. |
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