LOCAL HISTORY:
A new local history society entitled Fingal South Heritage Society has been set up in Blanchardstown Library. It runs on Saturdays from 2pm to 3.30pm. Anyone interested in may enquire to Aingeal on 086-8438812.

POKER:
A poker classic takes place at Fr Maloney Hall, Drapier Road, behind Ballygall Church off Ballymun road on Saturdays from 9pm. All welcome. Entry fee e12.

WORSHIP:
Gospel Hope Gospel Ministries have an exciting worship and praise meeting every Sunday at 6.30pm in the meeting room at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown. Everybody welcome. Phone 086-3207192 for details.

BOOKS:
Ballymun Book Exchange runs on the first Thursday of every month in Ballymun Civic Centre between 9.30am and 1.30pm. Next meeting is on Thursday, November 5. The idea is to bring a book and exchange it for another, free of charge. The aim is to help and encourage more people to read. Since February, Book Exchange has just grown bigger and better, and the extensive collection of adult and children’s books makes finding a book easy. For more information, or to make book donations, contact the Education Section of Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership on 8423612 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

HEALING
 St Joseph’s Church, Balcurris Road, Ballymun, will hold a night of healing with Eddie Stone on October 23 at 7pm. All welcome.

PHOTOGRAPHY:
St Brigid’s Photography Group meet every Wednesday in Blanchardstown Library at 7pm. New members welcome.

LANGUAGES:
An Irish Conversation group meets at Blanchardstown Library every Saturday at 12 noon and an English Conversation Group meets on Wednesdays at 7pm. These are informal gatherings for those who wish to practice English or Irish. All are welcome.

REUNION:
All past pupils of Finglas Parochial National School are invited to a reunion and celebration of the school’s 50th Anniversary, on November 27. Memories, stories and old photos would be greatly appreciated and welcomed. If interested please email fpns This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Sam on 087-2027548, Colette at 086-8970355 or Sarah on 087-4111220.

CAMERA FOUND:
A digital camera was found on Dollymount Beach during the summer. Its memory card contains many photographs which may help confirm ownership. Phone 8325599 or 087-6780889.

SPECIAL NEEDS CLUB:
The Rainbow Junior Arch Club offers fun and friendship for children under 12 with special needs, and their siblings. The club is run by parents, and is based at Scoil Chiaran, St Canice’s Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. It takes place on term time Saturdays from 3-5pm. Ring 085-1289342 for more details, or check out www.rainbowjuniorarchclub.
com.

FOOD PROBLEMS:
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 visit www.oa.org.

TALKING:
Castleknock Toastmasters Club meets upstairs in Myo's pub in Castleknock on the first and third Thursday of each month. It’s a lively and active club providing an opportunity for overcoming shyness in speaking to an audience and improving existing skills in a comfortable and stimulating environment. Members are welcoming, friendly and sociable. Anyone over 18 is invited to come along to a meeting and observe before deciding to join. For further information ring Jenny O'Halloran on 087-7605422.

SPECS WANTED
 Old spectacles or sunglasses that can help those less fortunate than ourselves see better are needed in the developing world. Please post or drop in your unwanted spectacles or sunglasses to Supersavers Opticians in Talbot Street (corner of Talbot Street and Gardiner Street) or in Raheny Shopping Centre.

SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETICS: North City Striders Special Olympics Athletics Club is inviting anybody with special needs to train with them. The club currently trains one evening a week. Volunteers are also needed, particularly anybody with experience in athletics, but enthusiasm and patience are the main requirements. For further information contact Kieran on 086-4059142.

YOGA:
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

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

FAIR: Arts, crafts, homebaked goods and festive wreaths are available at the St David's School in Greystones Annual Christmas Fair during the first weekend of December. To find out more or procure a stall email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel 0872917519.

LECTURES: the Irish Family History Society will hold two lectures on Saturday, November 7 at the Dublin City Library and Archive, Pearse Street. Registration is at 10am. ‘The remarkable Dr James Drumm’ by James Scannell will be at 10.30am and ‘Glasnevin Cemetery Records’ by Mervyn Colville is at 11.30am. All welcome, no booking necessary.

GARDENS: AN illustrated lecture entitled 'Crevice Gardening, Cultivation and Care' is to be given by George Sevastopulo in Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 on Wednesday, October 28 at 8pm. All are welcome and admission for non-members is e7. Further details are on 2353912 or at www.rhsi.ie

CINEMA: There will be a showing of ‘The Shining’ as part of the festivities of Halloween on October 30 in the Ormond Cinema, Stillorgan at 8pm. Tickets e10 are available at www.ormondecinemas.ie or tel 7074100.
MUSICAL: The Newbridge Musical Society presents ‘Shows in a Showroom’ on Friday, October 23 at 8pm and on Saturday, October 24 at 8pm featuring four Greenhills Variety Group members - Valerie Andrews, Tracy Armstrong, Liz Cass and John Conroy – in Finlays Ford Garage, Newbridge. Tickets are e20 adults and e12 for children, students and senior citizens.

OLD DUBLIN: On Wednesday October 21, James Scannell will present his lecture 'Dublin in 1934' at 7.30pm to the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of the Dublin City Library and Archive, 139 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.  All welcome - admission free.
 
BIRDS: The South County Dublin Cage Bird Society is holding their annual show on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 of October in Scoil Muire, Rathsallagh, Shankill. For further details contact 0872353208.

ROSES: 'Roses and Clematis in the Mixed Border' is the title of an illustrated lecture that the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland is presenting in Wesley House, Leeson Park, on Wednesday, October 21 at 8pm. All are welcome. Admission for non-members is e7. Further details on tel 2353912 or at www.rhsi.ie

REUNION: Sion Hill Past Pupils Union will hold their annual dinner at 8pm on Friday, November 13 at Elm Park Golf Club. Tickets are still available. Tel Bernie on 2884665.

SUE RYDER: The Sue Ryder Shop is Blackrock's only charity shop and they are looking for donations, particularly of used or unwanted bridal, communion and debs wear. The shop is now open six days a week from Monday to Saturday from 10-5pm. It is located a few doors from Tonic pub and stocks clothes, books and bric-a-brac which raise funds to help maintain shelters for those in need. If you would like to volunteer some time, or make a donation contact Mandy on 0864001814 or find out more at www.sueryderfoundation.ie

CAR BOOT SALE: The Glasthule Car Boot Sale (formerly Pres Car Boot Sale) will take place on the first and third Sunday of every month. A hall will be available for indoor stalls. Tea, coffee, refreshments and lunches served. No food vans. Contact Liz on 0876308072 for further details.

EXHIBITION: The Ceramics Ireland Exhibition takes place at the Gallery, Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre until Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 4.30pm. Tel 2858366.

MODEL RAILWAY: The South Dublin Model Railway Club’s Model Railway & Hobbies Exhibition takes place in St Benildus College, Upper Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October from 11am to 5pm daily. Admission is for e20 for families, e8 for adults and e6 for children/OAPs. Details on 0868126112 and www.sdmrc.hobbysites.net
 
SCHOOL REUNION: St Louis High School, Rathmines class of 1979 is holding a reunion in mid November. It's the 30th anniversary and the organisers are looking for students and teachers to attend. More information is available from the school or on gerconroy62 @gmail.com

FAIR: An Autumn Fair for the Old Folks committee of Evergreen Hall will take place in the hall on Terenure Road North on Saturday, November 7 from 10am to 1pm.

CLUB: A Bridge club meets at Leopardstown Park Hospital on Thursday nights from 7.30pm. A and B grade players welcome. Tel 2896496.

BRIDGE: Absolute beginners are welcome to join new classes for Bridge in Inchicore and Kilnamanagh. Expert tutoring available. Tel Brian or Liz on 4501541.

CANCER SUPPORT: Yoga and relaxation classes are held in St Laurence Community Centre, Kilmacud, Stillorgan from 1.30 to 2.30pm each Thursday. Tel 2885725.

BADMINTON: A friendly game of badminton is held in St Laurence Community Centre every Thursday from 10 to 11am.

FIRST AID: The St John Ambulance hosts a First Aid course at Brigade HQ, 29 Upper Leeson Street. Tel 6688077 for further details.
 
OVEREATING: Do you obsess about food and weight all the time? Do you try to control food and weight constantly? Do you throw up, starve yourself, binge on a regular basis? Do you feel isolated, scared and think no one else acts and feels around food the way you do? If so tel 2891599/mob 087 2390595 or go to www.obsessiveeatersanonymous.org

HALLOWEEN: A fancy dress party will take place in Newpark Sports Centre on Friday, October 30 from 7 to 9pm with all proceeds going to Temple Street Hospital. Tickets can be purchased at the reception.
 
BARBERSHOP: A new barbershop choir has started in St Tiernan’s Community School, Parkvale, Balally, Dundrum. Membership is open to those aged 14 and upwards (adults particularly welcome) and no previous experience is needed - just a love of singing. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm in the school library. For more information, contact Paula at: paula
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THEATRE: The Boolabus Youth Theatre and Film Group meets every Saturday in Dun Laoghaire from 11am-2pm. Age group is from 15 to 20. New members welcome. Phone Lorraine on 2806147 or 0879401189.

BIBLE STUDIES: On the Book of Hebrews takes place in the Bethany Church, 16 Whitehall Close, (off Whitehall Road), Terenure on Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7pm – 8pm. Tel 4558796.

CHOIR: A new (mixed voice) choir is being formed in the Templeogue/Rathfarnham/Greenhills area. Repertoire will include popular, standards, gospel. Auditions will be held in October with a view to starting rehearsals immediately. If you are interested in auditioning contact Maria on 4909751 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it