TALK: Howth Peninsula Heritage Society is hosting a talk entitled ‘Line Fishing in Howth’, by Kevin Rickard, at Howth Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth, on Tuesday, June 23, at 8pm. All are welcome. The cost for non-members is e3. Phone
8325555 for further details.

QUIZ: Age Action is organising a quiz night on Wednesday, July 1, from 7.30-9.30pm in Irish Life on Lower Abbey Street. To register, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 4756989. Teams of four cost e15 per person. It promises to be a great night with loads of prizes. All proceeds will go towards Age Action’s advocacy work with older people in Ireland.

WALK: A 10km walk in aid of young homeless people will take place on Sunday, June 21, in the Phoenix Park. Historian Pat Liddy will guide walkers through the historical features of the park. The Midsummer Walk is being organised by Welcome Home, a charity supporting the Fr Peter McVerry Trust, which helps young homeless people in Dublin. It will start at the Papal Cross at 10am. To register, contact David Cowhey at 086-8597232 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Online registration can be done at www.welcomehome.ie

SALE: A bric a brac and cake sale will take place in St Columbanus Hall, Main Street, Howth, on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 1pm. All are welcome.  

TALK: Raheny Heritage Society: Tracing WWI ancestors, a talk by Sean Connolly, Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association, will take place in Raheny Library on Wednesday, June 17, at 6.45pm.
Admission is free and all are welcome. For more details, phone 8316269.

ART EXHIBITION: The Moses Art Group is holding its annual art exhibition at Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, from June 15-30. Admission is free.

CRAFT FAIR: Fingal’s biggest quarterly craft fair will be held on Sunday, June 21, at the St Maurs GAA complex, Rush, from 11am to 5pm. It will host between 40 and 50 stalls with different crafts such as woodwork, glass art, patchwork, designer knitwear, jewellery, baking, jams, flowers, candles, toys, paintings, photography and much more. All are welcome. All profits from stall rental will go to the Hospice and the Jack & Jill Foundation. For tables or more information phone Irene on 8490176, Maud on 8417833 or Hella on 8430855. 

WOMEN’S GROUP: Are you a woman living in Swords or Fingal? Do you want to meet other women from different nationalities, avail of vocational training, make friends, get to know the community you are living in and contribute positively, and socialise and learn about other cultures? A new intercultural women’s group is being established in the Swords area, which will initially meet on a monthly basis. The group is open to women from all backgrounds. If you would like further information on the group or would like to become a member, contact Atinuke Diya on 085-7065797 or Sara McIntyre, Fingal LEADER Partnership on 8951070/0861718002 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

VOLUNTEERING: Are you interested in helping your community to improve services and opportunities? Lá go Bhrí is a community childcare service based in the Mourne View Estate, Skerries. The management committee is seeking new members to become involved in the running of the service. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Helen on 802 0484 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

SCHOOL REUNION: St Patrick’s National School, Cloghran (opposite Kealy’s Pub), is celebrating its Centenary Reunion on June 26 with a dinner/dance in the Carlton Hotel, Dardistown. Tickets cost e20 each and are on sale at the Cloghran Historical Society, phone 086-1734342. Also, the society is looking for old school photos to include in a centenary booklet that it is putting together to commemorate the night.
PLAYERS REQUIRED: Killester Basketball Club seeks boys and girls born between 1999 and 2002 to play on its youngest teams. For more information phone Mark on 086-0314465, email newrecruits@killester .com or visit www.killester.com

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

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.

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.

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 at the Civic Offices, Wood Quay, and would welcome people who enjoy raising their voices in song and meeting likeminded people.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Advice and training is provided free of charge.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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.

WRITERS: Trinity Writers’ Group is currently looking for new members. The group has been in existence since 1991 and have produced several collections of poetry and short stories. It is a friendly group where members meet and chat, read poetry, short stories or a section of a novel they may be working on. It’s optional to read or not. The group is currently working on its latest collection of poetry and short stories and would love to give a voice to some new talent. The group meets at 6.30pm on the first Thursday of the month in the back room of Donaghmede Library.

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.

TOASTMASTERS: Fingal Toastmasters Club meets at the Marine Hotel Sutton on alternate Mondays at 8.15pm. For more details, phone 8451840.

MEN WANTED: A vibrant Northside choir seeks men. An ability to read music is not essential and immediate commitment is not necessary. The choir practices every Thursday from 8-10pm in the Dominican School on Griffith Avenue. Why not give it a try? Phone 086-8776503 for further information.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.al-anon-ireland.org

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/

HISTORY: Are you interested in the history of Coolock and the surrounding areas? You are invited to join a local history group in Coolock Library. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm in the library. No particular skills are needed and all are welcome. For further details phone 8477781 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 meet 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 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.

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.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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.

CHESS: Rory Delaney of the Leinster Chess Union will offer lessons for beginners to learn the basics of the game or to improve your game in Inchicore Library on Wednesday, July 8 at 3pm. Admission free but booking essential.
CAR BOOT: A car boot sale takes place on Saturday, June 20 in the grounds of Kill O’The Grange Church of Ireland, Deansgrange, from 9.30am to 2pm.

FESTIVAL: The Bray Garden Walkabout and Flower Festival takes place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June in St Andrew’s Church, Quinsborough Road. See www.braygardenwalkabout.ie

DISPLAY: A series of 29 contemporary prints from the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland are on display at the Pearse Museum in Rathfarnham until July 31. The museum is open seven days a week, from 9.30am to 5.30pm (10am weekends and bank holidays). Admission is free.

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.

SOCIAL CLUB: The Wednesday Club is a long established social club which caters for persons in the 50s and 60s age group who are widowed or unattached. They wish to attract new male members in order to improve the gender balance. The club is based in the Stillorgan area and engages in normal social activities including club meetings, theatre, dining, walking, golf, bridge, holidays etc. Phone 2804281 for more information.

CAR BOOT SALES: Car boot sales will be held at the Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, (just off M50 - beside Wesley College), 9am–2pm on Saturdays July 11 and August 8. Gates open 7.30am. Refreshments available. Prices for sellers is e12 per car. No vans. Details from David on 4931673 or Fraser on 4934650.

SINGERS WANTED: Dublin City Council Choir is 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 in song (especially tenors) and meeting like-minded people.

GOSPEL CHOIR: If you are aged 25-30 or over, able to sing and have a keen interest in gospel music, Our Lady of Good Counsel Gospel Choir (Johnstown/ Killiney) is looking for new members for all parts - sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. Please phone Maureen on 0872037576 for full details.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Do you have a disability or impairment? Would you like support in finding employment? If you have training, work experience or previous work history, support is available. Contact Work4U on 8442700 for further information.

PREGNANCY YOGA: Pregnancy Yoga Classes are available in Rathcoole, near Citywest, Monday evenings (8-9.30pm). A chance to relax and meet other mums to be and focus on your baby, practice breathing for labour and enjoy relaxation. For more info contact Kathy on 0879590043.
 
BOOT SALE: A car boot sale takes place at St Joseph’s, Tivoli Road Dun Laoghaire, on the last Sunday of each month until October 25.

OVEREATING: 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? Call Overeaters Anonymous on 2788106 or log on to www.oa.org

SOCIAL GROUP: A Southside social group for unattached adults is looking for additional members. Ballinteer based. Please contact Deirdre on 0863698931 or Steve on 0868873644.

ALCOHOL: Ballinteer Alcoholics Anonymous are having an open meeting at Ballinteer Health Centre, Ballinteer Avenue, Dublin 16 on Monday, June 22 at 8.30pm.  This meeting is open to anyone -  alcoholics, non-alcoholics, and to anyone interesting in solving a personal drinking problem. It is also useful for people who are closely associated with someone who has a drinking problem. If you have any queries tel 086 0794050.