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Thursday, 27 November 2008

DINNER DANCE: A Christmas dinner dance will take place in Perrystown/Manor Estate Community Centre (off Limeklin Lane) on Friday, December 12. Dinner served at 8.30pm sharp. Dancing until 1am. Music and carols by The Good Times. Admission e35 by ticket only. Booking on 4562373 or 4552761 or 4515527. BRIDGE: Beginners and improvers bridge classes are taking place at Sundrive Road, Kimmage, Dublin 12. For details contact Ellen or John on 087-2701441. WALK: A Sponsored walk in aid of PAWS animal shelter is taking place in Glendalough on Sunday November 30 at 12 noon.  Due to PAWS policy of not putting a healthy animal down, it has very high vet and food bills.  Further information on PAWS can be found at www.paws.ie. Anyone interested in attending the walk should email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or ring Treasa at 086-6069201 for details and sponsorship cards. CRAFT FAIR: Drimnagh Castle Christmas Craft Fair takes place at Drimnagh Castle, behind CBS School, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12 on Saturday and Sunday November 28 & 29 from 10am-4pm. Fabulous crafts, jewellery, greeting cards, beauty products, Christmas decorations, textiles, wood crafts and lots more. No cover charge. CHRISTMAS MARKET: An indoor Christmas market will take place in Perrystown/Manor Estate Community Centre, Limekiln Lane (off St Peters Road) Dublin 12 on Saturday December 6 from 11am till 3pm. Santa will be there. Sellers must pre-book stalls. Cost e20. Call or text 087-2239870 to book. CAR BOOT SALE: A car boot sale will take place in St Joseph’s, Tivoli Road, Dun Laoghaire on Sunday, November 30. 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 RATHMINES: The Rathmines, Ranelagh and Rathgar Historical Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, November 27, in Rathmines Town Hall, Rathmines Road, D6. Dr Rory O'Dwyer will present his lecture 'Royal Visits to Ireland'. Admission e2. BALLSBRIDGE: The Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society meets on Thursday, November 27, at 7.30pm in St Mary's National School, Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook, D4 - car parking available. James Scannell will present his illustrated lecture 'From Horsedrawn Trams to Luas' - all welcome, admission e4. RSAI: The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland meets at 7.30pm on Monday, December 1, in the Helen Roe Theatre, 63 Merrion Square West, D2. Kelly Fitzgerald will present a talk on 'John Windele as a Collector of Folklore in the 19th Century.' KILMACANOGUE: The Kilmacanogue History Society meets at 8.30pm on Tuesday, December 2, in the Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue Village, Co Wicklow. Michael McGinley will present his lecture 'The La Touche Family of Bellvue and Beyond'. All welcome. RATHMICHAEL: The Rathmichael Historical Society meets on Wednesday, December 3, at 8pm in Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road (Dublin Road end), Shankill, Co Dublin. Rob Goodbody will present his lecture 'Milestones.' James Scannell will give a short talk 'St Anne's Church, Shankill, 1933 to 2008.' All welcome. MILITARY: The Military History Society of Ireland meets at 8pm on Friday, December 5, in Griffith College, South Circular Road, D8. Professor Risteard Mulcahy will present his lecture on 'Mulcahy and Collins: a fortuitous leadership' - all welcome. MEDITATION: Sahaja Yoga and meditation takes place on Mondays at 7pm at Blanchardstown Library. Sahaja Yoga is a simple method of finding inner peace, it’s easy to learn and always Free. For more information phone 086-2520765 or visit www.sahajayoga.ie UNMARRIED PARENTS: The Un-married and Separated Parents of Ireland have recently launched a new web site at www.uspi.ie. The website provides information that may be of benefit to unmarried and separated adults with children. KILIMANJARO: Meningitis Research Foundation is looking for thrill seekers to take on the challenge of a lifetime – climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. The 12-day trek departs in February 2009. To receive an info pack, call 8196931, BADMINTON: A badminton group meets on Saturdays 10am-12pm in St Declan’s School, Cabra.  There are some vacancies for new members. Adults of all standards are welcome. Come along any Saturday or for more details phone 087-9249561 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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. AMNESTY: Amnesty International Ireland, Dublin West Group, meet on the third Monday of every month in Laurel Lodge Community Centre, Castleknock at 8pm. If you are interested in supporting Human Rights, do come along.  Next meeting 17th November COELIACS: The Dublin 15 Coeliac Support Group meets in the Lounge of the Bell Pub, (Davey & Phelans), Blanchardstown, on the first Tuesday of every month from 8pm. This is a very informal get-together for coeliacs from the locality to meet other coeliacs in a friendly environment and give each other practical support and advice. For further information contact Liz Ward at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or The Coeliac Society of Ireland 8721471 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it HORSE:  A horse and pony club is due to start up in Dublin West. Riding and driving for all types of events ages 7 to 70 years. All family members welcome to participate in all outdoor events. Volunteers and Committee members needed. Phone or text Mary on 085-7084627 for further information. CHOIR:  Dublin City Council Choir is looking for new members. Choir meets at 5.30-7.30pm each Thursday evening in the Civic Offices on Wood Quay. 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 TOASTMASTERS: Castleknock Toastmasters Club has kicked off for a new season and is looking for new members. Adults who wish to gain confidence and improve their skills when speaking in public are most welcome to what is a lively club. Great encouragement is offered and even the most reluctant speakers have blossomed in Castleknock Toastmasters. Meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 8pm, upstairs in Myo's pub, Castleknock. For further information call 087-7605422. CAKE SALE: A cake sale and coffee morning will take place on Wednesday, December 3, at 11am, in St Mary's Youth Club, Strangford Road, East Wall. All proceeds go to St Joseph's Playschool. All are welcome. POETRY: As part of its 21st birthday celebrations, Beaumont Hospital would like to invite staff, patients, family and friends to join them for an early morning coffee and poetry reading with Paula Meehan, an internationally renowned writer and poet with deep roots in the local community. The reading will take place on Wednesday, November 26, from 9.15am to 10am in the Lecture Theatre Foyer. For more information please contact Ann on 7974750 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it SANTA: On Saturday, November 29, the parishioners of St Andrew's Malahide and St Doulagh's Balgriffin will be holding their annual Christmas Market in the Parish Centre, Church Road, Malahide, from 10am to 3pm. There will be super stalls selling all kinds of goods from cakes and deli to Christmas gifts and kids’ corner, and much more. Santa will also be making an appearance at the market to meet all the boys and girls. FUNDRAISER: Sutton Castle Club Night Reunion. Are you old enough to remember DJs Shay Hannon and Dave Cerasi playing all the 80s? It’s all happening on behalf of the Niall Mellon Township Trust building homes for the deprived people in the shanty towns of South Africa. Your help is really needed to raise funds for this good cause. Please buy a ticket (cost e20) and lend your support. The event is taking place at the Summit Inn Nightclub on Friday, December 5. CONCERT: A magical evening of Christmas carols, some old favourites and some new is promised by the Dolce Choir at 8pm on Thursday, December 11, at St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra. Tickets cost e15 euros (e12 concession price for OAPs, unemployed, students). Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Fran on 087-2425513. REUNION: A Christmas reunion for past and present employees of Cadbury’s will take place in Ayrfield Community Centre on Friday, November 28, from 8pm to 1am. Finger food and late bar. Tickets cost e15. 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.  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. HORTICULTURE: Dublin Five Horticultural Society's Christmas ‘Festive Floral Arrangements’ will be demonstrated by Margaret Quinn on Thursday, December 4, at 8pm in the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road. Tea/biscuits will be served. All Margaret's creations will be raffled on the night. Admission is e5. Phone 087-2423020 for further information.   AGM: The Balrothery Community Council AGM will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 8pm in the Heritage Centre (Old Church). SALE: A car boot sale in aid of Swords Educate Together National School will be held on November 30 from 10am to 4pm. The cost is e15 per car. Many bargains to be had and many items to cost e1. A wide range of clothes, toys, household and electrical goods, books, antiques, jewellery and collectables will feature in the sale. Enjoy some refreshments and win a prize in the big raffle. If you would like to sell your second hand goods, the cost of a car is e15. Set up time 9am. CHURCH: United Churches of Malahide and Portmarnock invite you to join them on Tuesday, November 25, at 8pm in St Marnock's Chapel, St Andrew's Church, Church Road, Malahide, for the following as it prepares for the coming season of Advent: Time to Prepare, an ecumenical gathering for Silence, Prayer, Reflection, and Fellowship. All are welcome. WAR LECTURE: On Tuesday November 25, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, Dr Edward Madigan of TCD will speak on Ireland and the Great War. The lecture takes place in the Howth Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth, at 8pm. Admission for non-members is e3. The lecture will be preceded by the society's AGM at 7.15pm sharp, and will be followed by a wine and finger-food reception. CHRISTMAS REMINISCENCES: Swords Historical Society invites you to come along and enjoy recalling past Christmas times. If you have a tale to tell, so much the better. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 3, at the Hawthorn Hotel, Main Street, Swords, at 8pm. Phone 8400080 for further information. PARTY: The Thai Ireland association will hold a Christmas/New Year party on December 26, at ALSAA Sport Complex near Dublin Airport. Thai dancing, Thai food, raffles etc. Doors open at 5pm. All are welcome. Contact 087-9676627 for more details.      EXTRAVAGANZA: Clontarf Gardening Society will host a Christmas extravaganza in the new community centre to the rear of St John the Baptist Church, Seafield Road, on Thursday, November 27, at 8pm. Christopher White will present a practical talk and demonstration of festive flower arranging. Admission is e10 and includes refreshments. EXPECTANT MOTHERS: A special blessing for expectant mothers will take place on Thursday, December 4, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Artane, at 8pm. If you need further information, contact Kathleen on 8310917 or Eileen on 8319617. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwards. MASS: The annual mass for Lives Lost at Sea will take place on Saturday, November 29, in the Sea Angling Club, West Pier, Howth, at 3pm. All are welcome. DRAMA: Riverside Drama Circle will stage two one-act plays, 'Alas poor Geoffrey’ by Alistair Faulkner, and ‘Loose Ends’ by Denis Byrne, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 24, 25 and 26, in Naomh Barrog GAA Club on the Kilbarrack Road (opposite Denis Mahony Motors). For tickets contact the group on 8478353 or 087-2972104. COMEDY: Jarlath Regan (regular face on RTE’s ‘The Panel’), with guests Colm O’Regan and MC Brendan Burke will appear at Gibney’s Pub, New Street, Malahide, on Thursday, November 27, at 9pm. Admission is e12 at the door. CHALLENGE: Fundraisers are being asked to sign up to a week long Slovenia Adventure Challenge for blind children. Approximately 90 children from across Ireland are registered with St Joseph’s Pre-School and Early Intervention Service on Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin. The service relies almost entirely on fundraising and private donations. The walking/cycling challenge is scheduled to take place next June 2009. People from 18 years of age upwards can take part. The fundraising target is e3,000, which covers all flights and transfers, insurance, service charges and taxes. For more information, phone 087-2975135 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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. 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. 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. 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 809 3740 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it GOLF: Elphin Ladies’ Golfing Society, Baldoyle, is presently open to new members for the 2009 season. All standards are welcome. Phone Susan on 087-2809173 for more information.   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. 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.   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