MEALS ON WHEELS: Volunteer drivers are urgently needed for the delivery of meals in the Swords area around midday. This should take no more than an hour of your time and can be done on a fortnightly basis. It is an invaluable service in the community. Please call Joan on 087-6963813 for more information.

EXHIBITION: Clontarf Community and Historical Exhibition will take place at St Anthony’s Old Church Hall, Clontarf Road, from Friday to Sunday, November 6-8, from 10am to 5pm. Groups and clubs in the Clontarf area will portray their history, ongoing work and role in the community. This is an opportunity to meet the people who are providing services in all aspects of community life in Clontarf.
All members of the public, schools and groups are welcome to attend. A walk in the footsteps of Bram Stoker, author of ‘Dracula’, starts from St Anthony’s Old Church Hall from 11am on Saturday, November 7, and will take approximately one hour. For further information, phone Kay on 8338711 or Denis on 086-2364829.

COMEDY: Estuary Players, the current All-Ireland 3-Act Drama Champions, will present Neil Simon's hilarious comedy, ‘The Odd Couple’, in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club, Blackwood Lane, on Wednesday and Thursday, November 4 and 5, at 8pm. Tickets costing e12 (e10 concession) are available by ringing 086-1005511.

WINTER FAIR: Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church are holding their annual Winter Fair on Saturday, November 7, from 11am to 2.30pm at Howth Road School (opposite Westwood Fitness/ Barcode in Fairview) in aid of the organ fund.
There will be lots of stalls, including crafts, gifts, cakes and homemade produce, books, plants and children’s fun area.  Please come, bring your friends and do some Christmas bargain shopping. Admission, including refreshments, is e2.50 per individual or e6 per family.

MS EVENT: The North Dublin branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding a social event on Tuesday, October 27, at 8pm at the Irish Wheelchair Association’s headquarters in Clontarf. A film entitled ‘Room To Manoeuvre’ will be shown on the night. It is about a man who has MS and his wife and how they very successfully adapted their home to take account of the limitations on his mobility.

SALE OF WORK: The Little Sisters of the Poor, Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, is holding its annual fundraising sale of work on Saturday, November 7. Doors open at 9.30am. Admission is e2.  

ANNUAL MASS: The National Graves’ Association’s annual mass for all those who died in the cause of Irish Freedom will take place on Sunday, November 1, at 11.30am in the Capuchin Church, Church Street, Dublin. All are welcome to attend.
 
STORYTELLING: Coolock Library and NEAR FM presents Tir Na nOg, an afternoon of Traditional Irish Storytelling - magical tales and fun for children of all ages, at Coolock Library on Saturday, November 7, from 2-4pm. All are welcome, fancy dress optional. For further information contact the library on 8477781.

TALK: ‘The Beauty of Species Fuchsias’, a talk by Christine O’Flynn, will take place on Thursday, November 12, at 8pm in St Brigid’s Resource Centre, Howth Road, Killester. Admission is e3. 

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

TALK: The Howth Peninsula Heritage Society is hosting ‘The Emergence of Social Security’, a talk by Barry Desmond, at the Howth Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth, on Tuesday, October 27, at 8pm. The cost to non-members is e3. For more details, phone 8325555.
 
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, 7pm-9pm. For an appointment, phone 8670279. Childcare services are available for morning appointments by arrangement with receptionist.

TOASTMASTERS: Clontarf/Marino Toastmasters Club is a non-profit club affiliated to Toastmasters International. This club is a very supportive, fun, friendly environment to overcome your fear of or to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. Upcoming meetings will take place at the Regency Hotel, Swords Road, on October 28, and November 11 and 25. Guests are always welcome with the first night free. Contact Patricia Murphy on 085-1165571 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you require further details.
  
BADMINTON: A badminton club (mixed), based at 1 Commons Street, International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), is recruiting new members for Fridays from 8.30pm to 11pm. Three-court facility. For more information, phone Catherine on 086-2730399.
 
TOASTMASTERS: Fingal Toastmasters Club meets at the Marine Hotel, Sutton, on alternate Mondays at 8.15pm. Develop your communication skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Upcoming meetings take place on November 2 and 16.

CHOIR: Would you like to join a mixed choir? Seafield Singers always welcomes good singers, particularly men. 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.

EXHIBITION: Pat Carey is holding an exhibition in Coolock Library until the end of October. Pat is a member of St Benedict’s Photography Group based in Kilbarrack.
BRIDGE: A class specifically for 20-30-year-olds in north county Dublin to learn how to play the game of Bridge is starting soon. This is ideal for those looking for a new pastime that will be a challenge, rewarding and good fun at this time of year. The course starts on Friday, November 6, at Malahide Regional Bridge Club from 8pm to 9.30pm/10pm. Contact Margaret Kelly on 8433159 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS: The ABACAS School in Kilbarrack is looking for volunteers to drive the school minibus for school activities like swimming and horse riding during school hours. Volunteers will have to have a clean D1 driving licence, be willing to fill out a Garda Vetting form and must have at least two references. Please call Mandy Daly on 8396705 from 9am to 3pm or email
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SOCIAL BADMINTON: A badminton club is looking for ladies to play the sport. They play at Portmarnock Community School every Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. For more information, phone Eileen at 8461474.

SINGERS: The Dublin Airport Singers are looking for new members. First sopranos, tenors and basses are especially needed, but all voices are very welcome. The choir’s musical director is Paul Deegan. Weekly practice takes place at St Vincent de Paul Primary School, Griffith Avenue, every Tuesday at 8pm. For more information, phone Kathryn on 087-9592703. 

BIBLE TALKS: A series of talks from the Bible are being given at Balbriggan Combined Clubs Community Centre Dublin Street, Balbriggan, on Tuesdays from 8-9pm. These talks are free.
CHESS: Portmarnock Chess Club is seeking new members (juniors 7.30pm and adults 8.30pm) for their meetings every Thursday. The club caters for all types of players from casual and social to highly competitive, and competes in Dublin Community Games and the Leinster Chess Leagues. For further details, contact Denis Kelleher on 085-1690101.

TOASTMASTERS: Malahide Toastmasters meet at the Grand Hotel, Malahide, at 8pm, on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Phone Liam on 087-2696260 for more details.

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

PLAYERS WANTED: Drumcondra Football Club is looking for players for its Under 12 schoolboys’ /girls’ team, born year ending 1997. Training takes place every Monday and Thursday at 7pm at Clonturk Park, Richmond Road. Contact Alan on 085-1148729 for more information.

WANTED: Collector seeks Irish picture postcards, old and not so old, used or unused. Also, Irish aviation picture postcards and Aer Lingus memorabilia. Please contact John on 8378898.

MUSICAL SOCIETY: Are you looking for a fun pastime with a great social life? New members are invited to join Baldoyle Musical Society. They stage a pantomime and musical production annually and have openings for male and female chorus members over 16-years-of-age. Don't fancy going on stage? You might be interested in joining the back stage staff or helping out 'front of house'. Rehearsals for the pantomime 'Beauty and the Beast', to be held in January 2010, have commenced. Contact Karl on 086-8146531 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.


WANTED: Old spectacles or sunglasses to help those less fortunate than ourselves in the developing countries to see better. Please post or drop in your unwanted spectacles or sunglasses to Supersavers Opticians in Talbot Street (8363051) or Raheny Shopping Centre (8187918).
 
BRIDGE: Afternoon Bridge in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Sybil Hill, Raheny, takes place every Monday from 2pm to 4.30pm. All grades welcome. Novice and Improvers’ section is separate. For more information, phone Peter on 8339797 or 087-9344795.

WEBSITE: Struggling to find out where kids’ classes are on or to think of things to do with the kids at the weekend in North Dublin? Visit www.mykidstime.ie for more information.

WOMEN’S GROUP: 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. For further information, contact Atinuke Diya on 085-7065797 or Sara McIntyre, Fingal LEADER Partnership on 8951070/086-1718002 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 8020484 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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

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.

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.
 
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.

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.

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 meets at 6.30pm on the first Thursday of the month in the back room of Donaghmede Library.

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

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 want 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 surrounding areas? You are invited to join a new 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.

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.

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.

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 six 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.

TODDLERS: Fun For Toddlers (things to do for children over two) takes places in Coolock Library every Thursday from 10.15am to 11.15am. This is a facility for mother and toddler to meet in the library. Books and toys for children aged 3-5 will be provided. Phone 8477781 for further information.

FOOD ADDICTS: Having problems with overeating, constant dieting, binging or purging? Food Addicts Anonymous can help. Meetings take place every Wednesday at 8pm at the Central Mission on 9C Lower Abbey Street. This is a 12-step meeting and there is no charge. 

YOUTH: Are you aged over 18? Are you living in the Clontarf area? Would you like to give something back to the community? Would you like to work in partnership with young people and help them to learn new skills and organise activities? If you are this person and you can spare an hour on Thursday evenings, then please contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer, on 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SOCIAL CLUB: New Beginnings Social Club for widowed, divorced and separated people continues to meet on the first Tuesday of each month upstairs in Smyth’s of Fairview at 9pm. Phone 087-9603833 for further information. 

URGENT APPEAL: KARE Social Services delivers meals to hundreds of people in their homes each week. There is a growing demand for this service and to ensure that everyone who needs a meal receives one, an urgent appeal is being made for more volunteer drivers. If you can spare approximately one hour a week between 12 and 1pm either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or are interested in finding out more, phone Sheila or Mary at KARE, 2 Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, phone 8058574 or 8058433.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Do you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol? The Killester Group Social Services Care Centre on Sybil Hill holds an open public meeting on the last Monday of every month, except bank holidays. 

GUIDES: The Coolock Girl Guide Unit - Cygnets (5 and 6 years of age), Brigine (7-10), Guides (10–14) and Rangers (15-18) have recommenced meetings. New members are welcome in all sections. Visit St Brendan's Parish Centre, Coolock Village, any Friday between 7 and 10pm or contact Mairead Quinn, unit leader, on 087-2479820 for further information.

SMOKING: Do you want to stop smoking? A nicotine anonymous meeting takes place in the Rutland Centre every Sunday at 8pm.

BOOK CLUB: Are you aged between eight and 12 and enjoy reading? Why not join the Coolock Library Book Club? The club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 3.30-4.30pm. For further information, phone Coolock Library on 8477781.

VOLUNTEERS: Portmarnock Foróige Youth Club urgently needs adult volunteers to help supervise the club, which is involved in various activities and events. The club meets on Mondays from 8 to 9.30pm in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre. If you are aged over 18 and would be interested in giving something back to the community, contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer, at 086 8519639/6301560 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BRIDGE: Bridge mornings will take place every Friday from 10am to 12.30pm at Sybil Hill Nursing Home, Raheny (opposite St Paul’s College). All grades of players are accepted and there will be a special section for beginners and novices. For further information contact Peter at 8339797.

BOWLS: Raheny Active Retirement Association has bowling in Killester College on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4pm, and art in Raheny Court (behind library) on Tuesdays from 2.30-4pm. Bridge and card playing to start soon. For further information, contact Brian on 8312523 or Mary on 8329408.

CHOIR: Would you like to join a mixed choir? Seafield Singers always welcome good singers and there are vacancies in all parts. Sight-reading is not a priority. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 7.30-9.30pm in Clontarf. If you are interested, please contact Alison Young on 4904226.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Do you have a drink problem? Help is available. Saoirse AA group meet at the BASE centre, Brackenstown Road, Swords, every Wednesday at 8pm. Phone 087-6206788 for further information or visit www.saoirse.ie

BOXING: Training for Baldoyle Boxing Club takes place at Baldoyle Community Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm-8.30pm and Sundays from 11am to 12.30pm. New members are welcome. Phone 8391132 for further information.

STROKE: North Dublin Volunteer Stroke Club requires volunteer drivers to bring members to a social club in Coolock and then home again on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.30pm. If available, please contact Patricia on 8351592.

VOLUNTEERS: Are you aged over 18 and living in the Balbriggan area? Would you like to give something back to the community? If so, Balbriggan Foróige Youth Club urgently needs your help. Foróige is currently trying to establish a youth club for young people aged 12 and over in the Balbriggan area. This cannot be achieved without adult support. If you can spare one hour a week and would like to work in partnership with young people, then please contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer, on 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

ART GROUP: New members are welcome to the Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre Art Group on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. For more information, phone 8329676.
 
MOBILES: Got a new funky mobile phone? Don’t know what to do with the old ones lying around your house? The answer is simple. Just send them to: Meningitis Research Foundation, 63 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1. The Foundation will make sure they are turned into cash and put to use in the fight against meningitis and septicaemia. To obtain a freepost envelope or for further information please contact Anne on 8196931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BARNARDOS: Are you interested in helping Barnardos, Ireland’s leading children’s charity? Supporters are required to set up or join a Barnardos Helper Group. The groups help to raise funds for Barnardos, and support and promote its work in their local area. For full details contact Angela Walsh or Orla Tighe on 4530355 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BINGO: Bingo takes place every Wednesday at 8.30pm in St Monica’s Youth Centre, Tonlegee Road, Edenmore. Great cash prizes, raffle, fast track and jackpots. Books are e4.

MOTHERS: Volunteer mothers are required to visit first and second time mothers in their own homes. The Community Mothers’ Programme is a Parent Support Programme in which friendly local women, known as community mothers, carry out monthly visits. Training and support is given to volunteers. Phone Marie on 8482956 for further information.

CLUB: Club 4 U is an exciting new club that has been set up for youths between 15 and 18 to provide an alternative to alcohol and drugs. Activities include interclub discos, variety shows, fun and games, national events and special projects. The latest club is in Killester. They meet every Monday from 8-10pm at Killester Parish Centre (beside St Brigid’s Church). For more information please contact Danielle on 087-9344784 or Amy on 085-1632911.

BINGO: Bingo takes place every Tuesday at the Foxhound Inn, Kilbarrack, at 8.30pm in aid of St Francis Hospice. For further information, phone Paul on 8391732.

CHOIR: The Phoenix Singers are looking to expand their long established choir. There are places available in all voices. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings. If interested, phone Ciaran on 4921359 or Monica on 2950572 for further details.    

HEART: The Irish Heart Foundation Helpline at 1890 432 787 is now available full-time following strong demand from the public. A second Helpline nurse has been recruited to the service and it is now available from 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

OVEREATERS: Is food ruling your life? If you suffer, or have suffered, with any of the following symptoms, Overeaters Anonymous could have the answer for you: fear of eating too much and trying not to eat at all, obsession with weight and size, starving, abuse of laxatives, bingeing, throwing up and excessive exercise. For details of a meeting in your area, phone 2788106. 

ART: Ballygall Art Studio is holding its annual art exhibition in aid of Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital on Friday, November 13 at 7.30pm in The Auditorium, Cappagh Hospital. The exhibition will be opened by meteorologist and RTE weather presenter Evelyn Cusack and it will continue on Saturday, November 14 from 11am-8pm and Sunday, November 15 from 11am-5pm. A raffle will take place at 5pm on Sunday, the first prize being an original oil painting by one of the exhibiting artists. Proceeds go to Cappagh Hospital Funds.

TALKING: Castleknock Toastmasters Club is hosting a special night at 8pm on Thursday November 5 upstairs in Myo's Pub, Castleknock, for new people to come along to see a Toastmasters meeting in action. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Thursday. For more information ring Jenny 087-7605422.

YOUTHREACH: Youthreach at Blanchardstown, Brace Centre, Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 is having an open day on Wednesday November 11 from 10.30am-12.30pm. On the open day visitors can see what Youthreach provides for students and society. More information on email at yropenday @gmail.com or phone 8217007.

MEETING: Humanist Association of Ireland meets on the first Sunday of every month at Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street Dublin 2. Next meeting on Sunday, November 1 from 4-6pm when Kevin Annett will give a talk on ‘Cleansing the Temple: Holding the Church Accountable for its Crimes’. The meeting is for Humanists, atheists, agnostics and freethinkers. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , phone 087-9817861 or visit www.humanism .ie

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

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 fpnsparents@gmail .com or contact Sam on 087-2027548, Colette at 086-8970355 or Sarah on 087-4111220.

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

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.

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.

PITCH AND PUTT: Our Lady of Victories Pitch and Putt Club have an opening for new members, male and female. For further information contact Pat on 086-8882853.

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 kathleenb@ eircom.net.

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

SALE: The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver will hold their annual Sale of Work at St Joseph’s Parish Hall, Terenure on November 8 from 10.30am-4.30pm. Tel 4909360.

CONCERT: Liam Lawton will perform ‘Healing Song’ in St Paul’s Church, Glenageary, on Monday, December 7 at 8pm in aid of Suzanne House that is run by the Order of St John of God for children who have a terminal illness and are medically fragile. Tickets e25 each can be obtained from Martha on 086 8801421/2771495 or Grace at Harvey Motors, Glasthule.

GLASSES: Supersavers Opticians are appealing for old, unwanted spectacles or sunglasses to help those in the developing countries. Post all donations or drop them into Supersavers Opticians on Talbot Street at the (corner of Talbot Street and Gardiner Street (beside O’Shea’s Hotel) or into the branch in Raheny Shopping Centre.

MUSICAL: A Musical Miscellany will take place on Friday, November 6 at 8pm in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village. The Garda Siochana Male Voice Choir, Anne-Marie O’Farrell and Cormac de Barra, Harp all feature. Admission e10.

CHOIR: The Skiens Mannss­angforening Male Voice Choir (Norway) will take part in a joint concert with Celtic Choristers Male Voice Choir in St Philip and St James’s Church, Cross Avenue, Blackrock on Saturday, October 31 at 8pm. Proceeds go to Dublin Viking Rotary Club's Alzheimer’s and Parkinson Disease charities. Tickets e20 from Chris (086-8298477) or Tom (087-9195660).

TOYS: A toy fair for collectors/enthusiasts takes place on Sunday, November 1 from 10.30am to 3.30pm in Bray Wheeler’s Clubhouse, School’s Road. Tel 0876303878.

CAR BOOT SALE: A sale will take place in Kill O’The Grange Church of Ireland, Deansgrange on November 14 from 10am to 2pm. Cost is e13 per car with all proceeds going to the refurbishment of the local church.

ART: The Dublin Art Society is holding their 47th annual exhibition of paintings in aid of The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation at Foxrock Parish Centre, [beside Foxrock Church] on Saturday, November 7 from 10.30am-7.30pm and on Sunday, November 8 from10.30am-5pm. Teas and coffees and raffle available.

LECTURE: Dr Peter Harbison will present his lecture 'Berenger's Views of Dublin' to the Old Dublin Society at 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 28 in the Conference Room of the Dublin City Library and Archives, 138 - 144  Pearse Street, Dublin 2. All welcome - admission free.

ARTHRITIS: The world renowned rheumatologist, Professor Joachim Sieper, will speak of the search for a cure for arthritis at the Arthritis Ireland and Ankylosing Spondylitis annual public lecture ‘Within Our Reach’ on Thursday, October 29 at 7pm in the Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin. Attendance is free but registration is essential by contacting Arthritis Ireland on 6618188 or by email info@ arthritisireland.ie.
 
HUMANISTS: The Humanist Association of Ireland first Sunday of the month meeting will take place on November 1. ‘Cleansing the Temple: Holding the Church Accountable for its Crimes’ will the title of a talk by Kevin Annett from 4-6pm in Buswell’s Hotel, Molesworth Street Dublin 1. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel 0879817861.
 
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 in December. To find out more or procure a stall email askay@ shoestringbiza.ie or tel 087 2917519.

LECTURES: the Irish Family History Society will hold two lectures on Saturday, November 7 at the Dublin City Library & 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

ARTHRITIS TALK: Dr Anne Barbara Mongey of St Vincent's University Hospital will give a talk entitled ‘Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid and other forms of Inflammatory Arthritis, and Questions and Answers’ on Wednesday, November 18 at 8pm in the Montrose Hotel, Stillorgan Road. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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.
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