CLONTARF CRAFT FAIR: A craft fair will take place at St Anthony’s Hall, Clontarf, on Sunday, April 11, from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Items will include   jewellery, paintings, jams, knitting, patchwork, glassware, cards, homebaking, woodturning and much more.

BOOK SALE: KARE book sale in aid of Meals on Wheels will be held on April 10 and 11 at 2 Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, from 10am to 4pm. For more details, phone 8058574.

RUGBY LEAGUE: North Dublin Eagles, Dublin's premier rugby league football club, have started pre-season training at St Paul’s, Raheny. If you are interested in joining the club contact Conan Uphill, head coach, on 085-4163084 for further details.

HORTICULTURE: The Dublin Five Horticultural Society is holding its Spring Show on Saturday, April 10, in Chanel College, Coolock Village. It opens at 2pm, staging from 11am to 1pm. All entries welcome. For details phone 087-2423020.

CLONTARF TALK: Clontarf Historical Society is hosting a talk, ‘Shipwrecks in North Dublin’, by Eddie Bourke, on Monday, April 12, at 8.15pm in the Parish Resource Centre, beside St John the Baptist Church, Clontarf Road. Admission is e4 per talk. For enquiries, phone 8338711.

CEILI: Craobh Brugha CCE is holding a Ceili on Monday, April 12, from 9pm till midnight at Gael Scoil Mide, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack. Music is by Emerald Trio Ceili Band. Admission is e10. All are welcome. Meanwhile, there are vacancies in the tin whistle class. Contact 087-9177220.

DONNYCARNEY MASS: All are welcome to attend an inter/multicultural mass on April 25 at 12 noon in our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney. All native costumes welcome.

HISTORY LECTURES The Irish Family History Society is holding two afternoon lectures on Saturday, April 10, in the Dublin City Library and Archive, Pearse Street, Dublin - 19th century death and burial customs by Sean O Duill and Genealogy sources at the Royal Irish Academy by Siobhan Fitzpatrick. Registration is at 2pm. Open to all, no booking. The lectures will be preceeded by an AGM at 11am, which is for members only.

BADMINTON: A badminton beginners and improvers course for adults begins on Tuesday, April 20, at the Baldoyle Badminton Centre from 7-8pm and runs for 10 weeks. For more information, contact   8393355/8383074.

PHOENIX PARK EVENT: The Pieta House ‘Darkness into Light 5k Event’ will take place on Saturday, May 8, in the Phoenix Park. Participants will be invited to walk or run the 5k route, starting while it is still dark and completing the circuit as dawn is breaking. This will be a symbolic event to give hope to those affected by suicide and self-harm. Online registration is available at www.pieta.ie. Postal registration will also be available. For enquiries contact Marie Freeman on 6010000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
PORTMARNOCK SHOW: Portmarnock Musical and Dramatic Society will stage ‘All Shook Up’ from April 6-10 at 8pm nightly at Portmarnock Community School. ‘All Shook Up’ is a musical based on the songs of Elvis Presley and tells the story of a young man who rides into a 1950s American midwest town on his motorbike, one girl’s dream and a town discovers the magic of romance and the power of rock ’n’ roll. Tickets cost e15 and concessions are available. Phone Gerry on 087-6278379 for bookings.

SOCIAL GROUP: A social group for mature people, based in north county Dublin, is open to new members. The Northside Social Network group is for those in their 30s or 40s who want to meet new people for dining, cinema, nights out and maybe even daytrips or weekends away. The group meets regularly for social nights at various venues on the Northside, where the setting up of other events is discussed. There is no charge to join. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/NSN35/

ART EXHIBITION: Friends of the Meridian Art Group are holding an Art Exhibition at the Courthouse, Howth, on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, from 10am to 7pm. A raffle will be held in aid of St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Admission is free.

CONCERT: The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) at Donahies Community School is hosting an Evening with Paul Harrington on Thursday, April 15, at 8.30pm in the Hilton Hotel, Malahide Road. All proceeds will go to the school. This concert would be a great occasion for former pupils of Donahies CS to meet up again. Tickets cost e20 for adults and e15 for students/children.  

OKLAHOMA: Baldoyle Musical Society’s production of the musical ‘Oklahoma’ will be held from Tuesday to Saturday, April 20-24, at 8pm in St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle. The show features great singing and dancing, with all of your favourite songs and much loved characters from this most classic of musicals. Tickets are priced at e15 (e12 for children and OAPs). There is a special rate of e10 per ticket for groups of 10 and over on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20 and 21. To book tickets, visit www.ticketoffice.ie (booking fee applies) or call 085-1378329 (no booking fee).

SALE OF WORK: A sale of work in aid of St Vincent's Basketball Club will take place on April 17 and 18 from 12noon till 5pm in St Vincent's Gymnasium, Glasnevin. Fun and games will be provided for all the family. Come along and test your skills.

SUPPORT GROUP: Addison's Disease Support Group is holding a meeting on Saturday, April 17, at 1.30pm at the Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2. If you require more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
LEEDS: A members’ club for Leeds United supporters is open for new recruits from Dublin. Lanyon Whites organise regular trips to home and away matches and have regular meet-ups for televised games. Members also benefit from exclusive events and offers. To join, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NEW YOUTH CLUB: A new Foróige youth club has opened at Santry Community Resource Centre. The club, which is for all second level students aged 12 and over, meets every Friday from 7.30pm-9pm. Members will have the opportunity to get involved in many activities and participate in interclub events with other clubs from the area. Further information from Bryan Gavin at 086-8519639 or email
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AGM: The Donabate Portrane Community Council is holding its annual general meeting on Monday, April 26, at 8.15pm at Donabate Portrane Community Centre. All are welcome. There are currently a number of vacancies to be filled on the council and nominations are welcome from a diverse cross section of the community from Donabate and Portrane. Prospective members must be willing to attend monthly meetings of the Community Council and take on additional voluntary duties as required. For further information email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

TOASTMASTERS:  If you’re worried about speaking at a wedding or making a presentation at work, East Coast Toastmasters can help. They meet at the Hawthorn Hotel, Swords, on alternate Tuesdays at 8.15pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 30. For further information phone Maura on 8433943.

NORDIC WALKING: Have Fun, meet new friends and get fit in 2010. A new Nordic Walking Club meet and walk in the Phoenix Park every Saturday morning throughout the year and every Tuesday evening during the summer months. Training will be arranged for anyone interested in joining the club. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 086-0427989 for more information. You can also visit www.nordicwalkers.ie

CHILDMINDING: Are you childminding or thinking about becoming a childminder? The Childcare Bureau is one of Dublin City Childcare Committee’s local childcare resource centres providing support and training to childminders and parents. If you are interested in availing of 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 This is a community based resource centre that provides support, advice and training for free.
 
TOASTMASTERS Iarnrod Eireann Toastmasters invites you to develop better speaking and presentation skills. Learn to think quickly and clearly on your feet. Build strong leadership abilities. Improve your listening skills. Meet every second Tuesday at Ripley Court Hotel, Talbot Street, Dublin 1, at 6.45pm.

VOLUNTEERS: The Caring and Sharing Association (CASA), which has two youth groups based in the Swords area, is recruiting volunteers. If you have one Sunday afternoon a month free, and can make a minimum commitment of six months then CASA would like to hear from you. No experience is necessary but enthusiasm and dedication is required. CASA offers friendship, respite care and social activities on a one-to-one basis for people with both physical and intellectual disabilities. Phone Rebecca on 087-1260975 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
  
NEW MEMBERS: Scoil Uí Chonaill GAA club welcomes new members. The club caters for every age from nursery boys and girls to adult ladies and men. For more details contact PRO Niamh Crowe on 8333599.

TOASTMASTERS: Malahide Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 8pm in the Grand Hotel Malahide. All are welcome. Contact Liam on 087-2696260 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are required to establish a Foróige youth club in the Santry area. If you are aged 18 or over and would have an hour to spare once a week, the club needs you. The club is for young people aged 12 and over from the local area. For further information phone Bryan Gavin on 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

TRADITIONAL MUSIC: The Craobh Seán Treacy branch of Comhaltas Ceolteori Éireann host a traditional music, song and dance session every Tuesday night at Clasac, Alfie Byrne Road, Clontarf. Musicians of all ages welcome. Contact 8393093 or 8363059 for further details.

EMPLOYMENT: North Dublin Supported Employment. Do you have a disability/impairment? Would you like support in finding employment? If you have training, work experience or previous work history, we can support you. Please contact Work4U on 8442700 for further information.      

BEREAVEMENT: Are you interested in supporting those who have been bereaved? If you would like to become a member of St Colmcille’s Parish Swords Bethany Bereavement Support Group, would like further details about Bethany volunteers and training or would like to avail of this free, confidential service, phone 8403243 or 8402652. Also, visit www.bethany.ie

MEALS ON WHEELS: Volunteer drivers are 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.

COUNSELLING: TARGET in Donaghmede offers a one-to-one non-directive counselling service on Monday to Friday from 9.30am-1.30pm and Monday to Thursday from 7pm-9pm. For an appointment, phone 8670279. Childcare services are available for morning appointments by arrangement with receptionist.

DREAMS: Dreams have long been a source of fascination. What are dreams and what is their purpose? These are just some of the questions that will be discussed at a Dream Discussion Group (non-profit making). If you are interested in dreams or would like more information, contact Declan on 087-9957277 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

TOASTMASTERS: Clontarf/Marino Toastmasters Club is a non-profit club affiliated to Toastmasters International. The club holds regular meetings.  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.
 
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.

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

BADMINTON: A badminton club is looking for ladies to play the sport at Portmarnock Community School every Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. For more information phone Eileen on 8461474.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
SALE:
A sale of work in aid of St Vincent's Basketball Club will be held on April 17 and 18 from 12pm to 5pm in St Vincent's Gymnasium, Glasnevin. Fun and Games for all the family.

WALK: Aware, the national depression support organisation, is asking Northsiders to give four hours of their time this summer to help organise or participate in a Walk4Aware event in their local area on Sunday May 9. Organisers will get support from the Aware fundraising team and all funds raised through sponsorship will go towards the maintenance and development of Aware’s support, information and education services. To find out more contact Oliver Smith on 661-7211 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

YOUTH CLUB: A new Foróige youth club has opened in Santry Community Resource Centre. The club is for all second level students aged 12 and over and meets every Friday from 7.30-9pm. Members will have the opportunity to get involved in many activities and participate in interclub events with other clubs from the area. Further information from Bryan Gavin at 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

QUIZ: A pub quiz and raffle will be held in The Roselawn Inn, Blanchardstown on Thursday April 15 at 8.30pm with all proceeds going to the Make a Wish Ireland foundation. With questions from music to general knowledge, film, sports, and much more it promises to be a great night’s entertainment for all ages. Cost is e10 per person. Contact Fiona on 0872613968 for more information

LEEDS: A members club for Leeds United supporters is open for new recruits from Dublin. Lanyon Whites organise regular trips to home and away matches and have regular meet-ups for televised games. Members also benefit from exclusive events and offers. To join email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

YOGA: Sahaja Yoga and meditation takes place on Mondays at 7pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown Centre. 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

BADMINTON: Badminton sessions take place in St Declan’s Boys’ School, Nephin Road, Cabra, on Saturday mornings from 10am-12midday. All grades welcome. For more information phone 087-9249561.

VOLUNTEERS: Friends of the Elderly, the charity that visits the elderly who live alone is looking for volunteers in the Dublin 7 area. The charity would like to hear from people who enjoy the company of the elderly and can spare an hour a week to visit them. Friends of the Elderly is a registered Irish charity with 240 volunteers in the Dublin area. For more information contact Friends of the Elderly at 8731855 or visit www.friendsoftheelderly.ie

RECOVERY: Recovery Inc is a group for people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD, stress etc. Meetings take place at Blanchardstown Community Centre on Saturdays from 2.30-4.30pm and Fridays from 8-10pm at the Community Centre in Blanchardstown. For more information, please phone 626-0775. All welcome.

EXHIBITION: 'Coast' by Padraig McCaul and Grainne Watts is on at the Gallery in the Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre from Wednesday, April 14 to Sunday 18. Tel 2858366. Admission free.

JAZZ: The Maritime Institute of Ireland is hosting a Jazz Night on Friday, April 9 in the Kingston Hotel, Dun Laoghaire from 8.30pm. Tickets (e10) are available from 8476118.

ART: Loughlinstown Art Class is currently looking for new adult members (beginners, improvers and advanced) every Wednesday night from 8pm to 10. For further details tel Patricia on 2808158.

FASHION: A fashion show in aid of the Sion Hill Past Pupil Benevolent Fund will take place on Friday, April 16 in Sion Hill College, Cross Avenue, Blackrock. For tickets (e15) tel 2887672/2842592.

FOOTBALL: A five-a-side football competition in aid of the Cardiac Unit of Our Lady's Children Hospital, Crumlin takes place in Wesley Collage on Saturday, April 10 from 2pm. Trophy and medals on the day and it is e20 to play. All are welcome to play or watch, donations or sponsorship greatly appreciated. Contact Jimmy Culligan on 087 2119442.

COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning will be held in the Knox Hall, Monkstown, on Saturday, April 17 from 10.30am to 12.30pm in support of literacy and development and also emergency relief overseas. Admission (including tea or coffee and biscuits) is e3.

LECTURE: At 8pm on Wednesday, April 7 John Lennon will present his lecture ‘St Naithi’s Church, Dundrum’ to the Rathmichael Historical Society in Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill. All welcome.

HISTORY: Irish Family History Society is holding two afternoon lectures on Saturday, April 10 in the Dublin City Library & Archive on Pearse Street entitled ‘Dublin - 19th century death & burial customs’ by Sean O Duill and ‘Genealogy sources at the Royal Irish Academy’ by Siobhan Fitzpatrick. Registration at 2pm. Open to all, no booking.

COMEDY: The Craicpack Improv Troupe is back for another night of comedy improv mayhem on Saturday, April 24 from 9pm in Suttonians RFC in Sutton. May’s line up is equally exciting with Gordon Rochford, Jon Brennan, Fred Cooke (Cafe Chef) and Andrew Stanley (RTE 'I Dare Ye') headlining the gig ahead of their Kilkenny and Edinburgh Festival shows. Tickets are e8 for students and e10 regular bookings on 0861725210. Check out the website: www.comedyheadwreckers.com

LADIES CRICKET: Pembroke Cricket Club Ladies Section is now recruiting for the 2010 season. No experience is needed as coaching is provided at all levels. They share the same grounds as Monkstown Rugby Club on Park Avenue, Sandymount. Visit  www.pembrokecricket.com or come along to one of the introductory sessions on Monday, April 19. For further info email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel 0851410823.

SCHOOLBOYS CRICKET: Terenure Cricket Club (home of the Terenure Titans) is holding a Schoolboy Registration night on Friday, April 16 for ages nine to 17. Training is at 6pm with registration at 8pm. For further details contact Gerry Hoey on 0872572182.

LEEDS: A members club for Leeds United supporters is open for new recruits from Dublin. Lanyon Whites organise regular trips to home and away matches and have regular meet-ups for televised games. Members also benefit from exclusive events and offers. To join email jamesnoelrice @gmail.com.

REUNION: The former members of the Central Telegraph Office (CTO) are planning a reunion in the Trinity Suite of the Gresham Hotel on Saturday, April 17 at 8pm. For more information tel Ben O’Reilly on 085755 3658 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MUSIC RECITAL: Soprano Elva MacGowan will be performing music by Schubert, Mozart and Irish and Brazilian ballads accompanied by Grainne Foster on Friday, April 9 in the Gallery, Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire at 1.10pm. Tickets e7.50 adults/e5 concession. Tel the box office on 2312929.

WALKING: Nordic Walking Classes in Killruddery Estate are now being held during the week as well as at weekends.  These classes are on Thursdays at 10.30am, meeting at the front gate to Kilruddery at 10.20am.  Classes will also be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7pm, starting on Tuesday, April 6. Classes take place in the fields and woods of Killruddery Estate and are suitable for all levels of fitness. For further details and to book, contact Dairine on 0861936861.

PLAY: Oscar Wilde’s ‘An Ideal Husband’ will be performed by Straight Makeup drama group in Dalkey Town Hall from Wednesday, April 21 to Saturday 24 at 8pm. Tickets e12/e9 concession are available on 086 8722871.

SALE: A car boot sale will take place on Sunday, April 11 and April 18 in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium from 8am to 3pm. Cars e15/vans e20. Contact Damian on 086 8371573. Money raised goes to the Greyhound Stadium.

CRICKET: Terenure Cricket Club is looking for new players (adult and schoolboy). Adult indoor training has already started and schoolboy registration is taking place on April 9 at 7.30pm at 54 Terenure Road North. For further details email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Ken Brennan on 0872287927.

ART: As part of the Bealtaine Festival, Simpson’s Hospital Nursing Home, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum is hosting an exhibition of residents’ art and tea dance on Friday, May 14 from 2pm. The event is open to the public. For further information contact Emmet on 2984322.
 
SUPPORT: The Addison's Disease Support Group meets on Saturday, April 17 at 1pm in the Central Hotel, Exchequer Street. Tel 0874125542.
 
BRIDGE: Bridge classes and bridge club for beginners and improvers take place every Thursday at 7.15pm in St Conleth's College, Clyde Road, Ballsbridge. Tel Thomas MacCormack on 0863859953 for details.

BADMINTON: Sandyford Badminton Club is currently looking for new members (male and female) to play in Naomh Olaf GAA Club in Sandyford Business Park every Wednesday night from 9 to 11pm. For further details contact Trish Farrelly (0868740478) or Barbara O’Rourke (0876617585).

PHOTOGRAPHY: ‘Those that were found’ is the title of a new exhibition of photography by Hazel Fitzpatrick in the Dundrum Mill Theatre until April 29.

TALENT SHOW: Greenhills Variety Group hosts ‘You Got Talent 2010’ with a top prize of e1,000 in the Submarine Bar, Crumlin from Sunday, April 25. The final takes place on Sunday, May 30. For an entry form and more information contact Claire Mulhall on 0857572698 or email greenhillsvg@ gmail.com

BRIDGE: Is played on Sunday nights in the Parish Centre, Churchtown (at the rear of the Good Shepherd Church) from 7.30pm. All welcome.

DANCING: A set dancing class for fun and fitness takes place in Stackstown off Kellystown Road each Wednesday at 8.15pm.