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CAR BOOT SALE:
A car boot sale takes place in St Canice's Boys School, Glasanaon Road, Finglas East, on Sunday May 31 from 9am-3pm. Cars e15, vans e20. Money raised will go towards the St Canice's Summer Project. Contact 086-4013376.
WIDOWS:
The Dublin branch of the Widows Association of Ireland would like to invite widows to come to meetings at Wynns Hotel, Abbey Street. Next meeting will be held on Monday, June 8 between 2pm and 4pm. All widows welcome.
NORDIC WALKING:
A new Nordic Walking group is holding walks in the Phoenix Park every Saturday and Tuesday evening. Originating from summer training for cross-country skiers, Nordic Walking works the upper and lower body at the same time, strengthening back, legs and arms, and reducing neck and shoulder tension. Exercise intensity is determined by upper body effort so people of differing fitness levels can walk and talk together, while working to their own level. Full training available. For further information contact Kathleen on 086-0427989 or email
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MASS:
A mass celebrating the 28th anniversary of the apparitions at Medjugorje at will be held at the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road, Dublin 7 on Thursday June 25 at 7.30PM. Rosary, Mass, Adoration and Benediction. Celebrants: Fr John Chisholm CSST and Fr Joe Jones MHM. Choir: Ann Carroll and Friends. Buses: 37, 38, 39, 70 and 122.
SINGERS WANTED:
Dublin City Council Choir are a mixed choir drawn from all over the city. They rehearse from 5.30pm-7.30pm every Thursday evening in Civic Offices, Wood Quay, and would welcome those who enjoy raising their voices (especially tenors) in song and meeting like-minded people.
VOLUNTEERS:
An Irish development agency is looking for participants from Dublin to join a fundraising field trip to the heart of Africa this autumn. Self Help has been organising field visits for its supporters to Africa for the past decade. The trips require participants to fundraise to support the charity’s work, and enables them to see at first hand the work that is taking place, and the lasting impact that it has on the lives of Africa’s rural poor. To find out more about this year’s trips to Uganda, visit www.selfhelpafrica.com
INDEPENDENT LIVING:
Blanchardstown Centre for Independent Living (BCIL) provides support for people with disabilities to live and work in the community. It provides a forum for people with disabilities to realise their human, civil, social political and economic rights. Its aim is to empower and enable disabled people to achieve independent living choice and control over their lives and achieve full and active participation as equal citizens. If anybody you know is interested in issues around disability and wish to become a member of BCIL, phone 8270609 or email
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: A fundraising quiz will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 8.30pm in Peacock’s, Rivervalley, Swords, to raise much needed funds for the Rainbows group based in the Holy Family Schools in Rivervalley. Rainbows is a support group for children suffering loss or bereavement. Table of four costs e10.
FILM: Dublin in the Rare Oul' Times Part 1 takes place at Raheny Library on Wednesday, May 20, at 6.45pm. Part 2 will take place on the following Wednesday, May 27. Booking is essential. Phone 8315521. Also, the annual Bealtaine art exhibition is taking place at the library throughout May.
AQUATHLON: 3D Triathlon club is organising a Super Aquathlon (swim and run) in aid of the Skerries RNLI. The event will be held on August 22 at 1pm on the South Beach in Skerries. There are two races on the day, a sprint distance race made up of a 750 metre swim and 4km run and a 1500 metre swim and an 8km run. All proceeds go to the RNLI. Entry is now open online at www.aquathlon.3dtri.com
TALK: Jim Kilroy will speak on ‘Remembering the Great Northern Railway (GNR) Tram: 50 Years On’. The talk will take place in Howth Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth at 8pm on Tuesday, May 26, and is open to all at a charge of e3. It is planned to have a few of the surviving tram workers present also.
ST DOULAGH’S: St Doulagh’s Church, Balgriffin, Malahide Road, invites you to an open air Service of Praise, community singing event in St Doulagh’s field on Sunday, May 24, at 3.30pm.
ART GROUP: Portmarnock Art Group is holding its annual outdoor exhibition from May 30 to June 1 at the Malahide Lawn Tennis club railings from 10am to 6pm each day. Forty artists will be exhibiting.
GARDENING Gardening in the 21st Century with Eugene Higgins takes place at Raheny Lbrary on Tuesday, May 26, at 11.30am. Booking is essential. Phone 8315521.
HORTICULTURE: Dublin Five Horticultural Society's annual plant sale takes place on Thursday, May 21, at 8pm in the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road. Admission is e3. Plants available at bargain prices and free advice on all gardening problems. Phone 087-2423020 for further information.
PLANT SALE: L'arche Dublin annual plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 23, at 10am at Seolta Warrenhouse Road, Baldoyle. Items available will include plants, baskets, containers, bric a brac and raffle. Refreshments will be supplied to all customers. Donations for raffle/plant sale gratefully received, phone 8394356.
GARDENING: Clontarf Gardening Society will hold its May meeting in the community centre to the rear of St John the Baptist Church, Seafield Road, on Thursday, May 28. Nick Egan will present a practical talk entitled 'Fabulous Fuchsias' at 8pm. Admission is e3 and includes refreshments. All are welcome.
COMPUTERS: Edenmore Community Development Project is seeking participants for its e-Cert Computer & Internet Classes – a 10-week introductory course for people with little or no experience of computer and internet use. The project is also running a Beginners Guide to Your Digital Camera and Image Editing. Places are limited so call early to avoid disappointment. Phone Richard/Amanda on 8771957.
ARTHRITIS: The North Dublin Voluntary Branch of Arthritis Ireland would like to thank shoppers at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords, who contributed so generously to its recent information and collection days. The funds will help arthritics across North Dublin. The Arthritis Ireland helpline number is: locall 1890 252 846.
MASS: A mass to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the apparitions at Medjugorje will take place at the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road, Dublin 7, on Thursday, June 25, at 7.30pm. The celebrants are Fr John Chisholm CSST and Fr Joe Jones MHM.
WIDOWS: The Dublin branch of the Widows’ Association of Ireland would like to invite widows to come to its meetings at Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street on Monday, June 8, between 2pm and 4pm.
CHILDMINDING: Thinking about becoming a childminder or are already childminding? Are you a grandparent or relative minding children? The Childcare Bureau is holding an information evening on Thursday, June 4, dealing with all aspects of Childminding. If you’re interested in coming along or just looking for information on childminding, please contact Alison on 8675244 or email
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DRAMA: Rush Dramatic Society presents ‘The Drawer Boy’, by Michael Healey, at the Millbank Theatre Rush until May 23 (Wednesday to Saturday) at 8.30pm. Admission is e12/e9. Phone 8437475 for booking information.
DRAMA: Trinity Drama Group presents ‘Kevin’s Bed’, by Bernard Farrell, from May 27-30 (inclusive), at St Brigid’s Senior National School, Killester. Tickets cost e12 and e10 senior citizens and students. Tickets available at the door. For group bookings, phone 8483093.
NEW GROUP: A new group for mature single people has been formed in north county Dublin. The group is for people in their 30s or 40s who wants to meet new people for dining, cinema, nights out and maybe even daytrips or weekends away. You must be single/divorced/separated, with or without kids. The group meets once a month for drinks on a Saturday night at various venues on the Northside where the setting up of other events is discussed. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/NSSN35/
SPORTS INVITATION: Girls who want to have fun should join Scoil Uí Chonaill GAA Club, 95 Clontarf Road (opposite the old baths). There are teams for every age from nursery to ladies, and girls are particularly required for Under 11 and 14 teams. It’s a great way to make new friends and develop a new skill. Boys and men are also catered for in hurling and football and new members are very welcome. For further information contact PRO Niamh Crowe at 8333599.
COMPUTERS: Northside Centre for the Unemployed (NCU) is offering a number of FREE computer courses to adults in the community. These courses are very basic and are suitable for people who have absolutely no experience of using computers. The courses are taught in a very relaxed environment. Phone Mary on 8479463 to book your place.
CHILDCARE: The Childcare Bureau is a local Childcare Resource Centre providing support and training to childcare workers, childminders, parent and toddler groups and parents. If you are interested in availing of childcare training or require support and information, please contact Alison on 8675244 or email
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Advice and training is provide free of charge.
DONNYCARNEY REUNION: A reunion of the girls' class of 1961/62 from Our Lady of Consolation School, Donnycarney, is planned for Friday, June 12, at the Beachcomber, Howth Road, Killester. For further information contact Deirdre Conroy on 087-7423972 or Betty Murphy on 086-1699265.
CHOIR: The Dublin City Council Choir is a mixed choir drawn from all over the city. They rehearse from 5.30pm to 7.30pm every Thursday in the Civic Offices, Wood Quay, and would welcome people who enjoy raising their voices in song and meeting likeminded people.
DRAMA: A drama group is looking for actors for its next production. Must be over 18. For more details and to arrange an audition, phone 087-6139880.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Phone Overeaters Anonymous on 2788106 or visit
www.oa.org
UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY: Unexpected Pregnancy is hard to face. If you need help or support, contact CURA. Phone in confidence. All services are free.
Phone 1850 622 626 or 6710598 or visit www.cura.ie for more information.
ARTISTS: Original art from local artists is on show at St Sylvester’s GAA Hall, Malahide, every Sunday, from 12 noon to 6pm and in Café Provence. For more information, visit www.irish-art.com/artalley
STROKE SCHEME: The Volunteer Stroke Scheme Northside is appealing for volunteer drivers and helpers for their stroke clubs held in Kilbarron Court every Monday and Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Please send your applications to: The Volunteer Stroke Scheme 249, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12, or email
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Phone 4559036.
READING GROUP: Coolock Readers’ Group meet on the third Wednesday of each month in Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road at 6.45pm. Discuss books and make new friends.
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.
AL-ANON: If you are troubled by someone else's drinking, there are weekly meetings taking place throughout Dublin, including Abbey Street, Gardiner Street, Stanhope Street, Ballymun, Blakestown, Cabra, Coolock, Finglas, Killester, Malahide, Raheny, Sutton and Swords. For details of the meeting nearest you, contact Al-Anon Family Groups Information Centre, 5 Capel Street, Dublin, on 8732699. Alternatively, email
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or visit www.al-anon-ireland.org
TODDLERS: A Parent & Toddler Group meets at St Gabriel's Parish Centre, Clontarf, every Monday from 10.30am to 12 noon except during school holidays. Open to pre school children. Parents and childminders are welcome. Enquiries to 087-9383772.
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.
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: New members are welcome to Portmarnock Chess Club 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
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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.
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
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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.
WEBSITE: Unmarried and Separated Parents of Ireland (USPI) provides information on weekly meetings and assists 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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
SONGS: Southside singer Anne Bushnell will be performing her amazing tribute to Edith Piaf at the Mill Theatre, Dundrum on Friday, June 5 at 8pm. Tickets (e18) are available on tel 2969340.
HORTICULTURAL: The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland is presenting an illustrated gardening lecture entitled 'Avoca and Gardening' by Donald Pratt. It will take place in Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 on Wednesday 27 May at 8pm. All are welcome. Admission for non-members is €7. Further details can be had from 2353912 or at www.rhsi.ie
MASS: An anniversary mass celebrating the 28th anniversary of the apparitions at Medjugorje will be held at the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road, Dublin 7 on Thursday, June 25 at 7.30pm.
WIDOWS: The Dublin branch of the Widows Association of Ireland is inviting widows to come to a meeting at Wynns Hotel, Abbey Street on Monday, June 8 between 2pm and 4pm. All welcome.
BOWLING: Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club situated at Moran Park - beside the Pavilion Car Park in Dun Laoghaire is hosting ‘Coaching Sundays’ again in May for newcomers to the sport. Over the years Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club has proven successful in many leagues, tournaments and competitions at all levels, both Ladies and Mens. If you have never played before and would like to learn or give it a go, we will be running open mornings from 11am to 12.30pm on Sunday, May 17. Please wear flat-soled shoes or runners.
FAIR: Griffith Barracks MDS, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, is having its summer fair on Sunday, June 7.
MAY FAIR: St Brigid's Annual May Fair on Saturday, May 23 features plants, cakes and deli, bottle stall, clothes, hats and accessories, books, CDs, bric-a-brac and much more. It takes place at St Brigid’s Church Road, Stillorgan. Tel 2881091.
GARDEN PARTY: Simpson’s Hospital, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum host their Annual Garden Party on Sunday, May 24 from 2pm -5pm. The Garda Band will be one of the highlights. Further details are on 2984322.
SALE OF WORK: The missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver will hold their annual sale of work in aid of the missions at St Joseph's Parish Hall, Terenure on May 24 from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Tel 4909360
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