ANNUAL MASS: An Annual Mass for Lives Lost at Sea will take place on Saturday, November 28, in the Sea Angling Club, West Pier, Howth, at 3pm. All are welcome.

SERVICE: An Interdenominational Memorial Service will be held in The Chapel, Beaumont Hospital, on Monday, November 2, at 8pm. This is an annual event held for the relatives and friends of people who have passed away in the care of the hospital and its staff.

TALK: The Dublin Five Horticultural Society continues its season of fortnightly talks with ‘Trees and Shrubs’, by Christopher Heavey, on Thursday, November 5, at 8pm in the Artane/Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road (opposite Artaine Castle Shopping Centre). Admission is e4. Tea/biscuits served and a raffle. All are welcome. Phone 087-2423020 for further details.

LECTURE: A lecture will take place at Donaghmede House, Newbrook Road, on Thursday, November 5, at 8pm. The talk is entitled ‘Horrible History, Mystery and Imagination’, and is being given by Ken Finlay. Visitors are very welcome and admission is e3 for non-members.

CEILI: Craobh Brugha CCE Ceili will take place on Monday, November 9, from 9pm till midnight at Gael Scoil Mide, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack. Music by Tara Ceili Band. Admission is e10. All are welcome.

CELEBRATION LUNCH: The Laois Association in Dublin is celebrating its 60th anniversary year in the Ashe Suite, Croke Park, on Friday, November 20, at 11.30am. The association was originally founded to support the Laois team in the 1949 Hurling Final. Don’t miss what promises to be a memorable occasion. Tickets cost e50. All enquiries to chairman Mary Doyle on 4977068 or secretary Michael Butler on 2984185.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: The Culwick Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah in aid of ARC Cancer Support on Wednesday and Thursday, December 2 and 3, at 8pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral. Tickets are available from ARC, phone Grainne on 8307333 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MEALS ON WHEELS: Volunteer drivers are urgently needed to deliver 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. 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 is holding its 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.

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.  

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.

CRAFT FAIR: A craft fair will take place at St Anthony’s Old Church Hall in Clontarf on Sunday, November 8, from 10.30am to 4.30pm.  Jewellery, candles, wood turning, paintings, glassware, cards, handbags, knitting, jams, Aloe Vera, home baking and Christmas gifts available.

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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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.

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.

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.

n 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.

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.

FLOWERS: Dundrum Flower Club is having a Christmas flower arranging demo on Tuesday, November 10 in Gort Muire, Ballinteer Road at 7.45pm entitled  'Festive Flourish' by Sandra Finnegan. There is plenty of parking and all welcome.

LECTURE: On Wednesday, November 11 Charles Richards will present his lecture 'Dublin Outsiders - The Mendicity Institution' to the Old Dublin Society at 7.30pm in the Conference Room of the Dublin City and Library Archive, 138 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. All welcome - admission free.

TALK: On Wednesday, November 4 Antonia McManus will present her lecture ‘The Irish Hedge School’ at 8pm to the Rathmichael Historical Society in Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road (Dublin Road end), Shankill, County Dublin. All are welcome to attend and those wishing to join the society can do so at this meeting.

CHRISTMAS FAIR: On Sunday, November 15 from 2 - 5pm in Zion Parish Hall, Bushy Park Road, Rathgar. This is a fundraiser for Cuidiú, the Irish Childbirth Trust. For more details tel 0872872790 or 0864086579. Admission for adults is e2, children free. Free tea and coffee.

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.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE: Will take place in Holy Family residence, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14 on Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 4pm.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 & 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.

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 by logging on the website www.sueryderfoundation.ie

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

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

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: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 0871208085 (after school hours) on any day.

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 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7pm – 8pm. Tel 4558796.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 8217007.

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 $12.

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 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.

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

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