ART EXHIBITION: Gerard O'Grady and students present an exhibition and sale of paintings on Friday, May 7 from 7-9 pm and on Saturday, May 8 from 11-5pm at 3, Brookside Terrace, Dundrum, Dublin 14.

HISTORY: The topic for the 8.30pm meeting on Tuesday, May 4 of the Kilmacanogue History Society in the Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow will be 'The IRA and Nazi Germany - The Wicklow Connection'. It will be presented by Dr David O' Donoghue. All welcome - admission e3.

FLOWERS: The Dundrum Flower Club is having a flower arranging demonstration on Tuesday, May 11 in Gort Muire, Ballinteer Road at 7.45pm. The demonstration will be given by Adrienne Thompson and her title is ‘Spring into Summer’. Plenty of parking. All welcome.

BIBLE: Studies will resume in Bethany Church, 16 Whitehall Close, (off Whitehall Road), Terenure, for five Sunday evenings from 7pm to 8pm on May 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 13.  The studies are based on Hebrews. All are welcome. For more information tel Colin on 455 8796 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SALE: A sale of cakes, gifts, plants, electrical goods, books, sweaters and jumpers will take place in St Andrew’s Church, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock on Saturday, May 8 from 10.30am – 12.30 pm. Tea and coffee available. Admission is e2.

AGM: The Sion Hill PPU Union Day and AGM will take place at Sion Hill College on Sunday, May 9. There will be a mass for all deceased past pupils, Sisters and teachers followed by afternoon tea. For information contact Helen on 2805198.

BOOT SALE: A car boot sale will take place in Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14 (just off M50 - beside Wesley College) from 9am – 2pm on Saturday, May 8. Refreshments available. Prices for sellers are cars –e15 euro, no vans. Details from David on 4931673.

EXHIBITION: The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers host an exhibition of their work in the Gallery, Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, from Thursday, May 6 to Sunday 9. Tel 2858366. Admission free.

DRAMA: Rialto Variety Group presents ‘Drama At Inish - Is life worth living?’ by Lennox Robinson in St Andrews Community Centre from May 12 to 15 at 8pm. Admission e10. Further information tel May on 4542470.

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

CHOIR: The Ballinteer Male Voice Choir is hosting the 2nd Ballinteer International Male Voice Choir Festival on Friday, May 14 and Saturday 15 in the Farmers’ Market area at Marley Park, and later at a Gala Concert in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer Avenue. Tickets for the Gala Concert are e15 each. Tel 4994203 (mornings only) or log on to www.bmvc.ie

RUGBY: Tallaght Tigers Rugby League Club is looking for new players, both beginners and experienced, to form a panel for the upcoming season. They are based in Markievizc Park, Ballyfermot and training takes place every Wednesday between 7 and 9pm. For further details tel Paul on 0879760339 or visit the website www.tallaghtrugbyleague.org

GENEALOGY: A lecture on web-based sources of Irish genealogy will be given by professional genealogist Mary Beglan in the Dún Laoghaire College of Further Education, Cumberland Street on Tuesday, May 11 at 8pm. Hosted by the Genealogical Society of Ireland, the event is open to all with a contribution of e3.

BADMINTON: Sandyford Badminton Club is currently looking for new social members (male and female) to play in Naomh Olaf GAA Club, Sandyford Business Park, every Wednesday night from 9 to 11pm. For further details contact Trish Farrelly (086-8740478) or Barbara O’Rourke (0876617585).

FOOTBALL: Broadford Rovers FC have all weather pitches at Ballinteer available for special summer rates. They are also available for kids’ parties. Tel 0872897208.

YOUTH CHOIR: The Knocklyon Youth Gospel Choir performs on Thursday, May 18 at 8pm in   St Columcille’s Church, Knocklyon. Adults e10/students/OAPs e6 at the door. Proceeds go to Knocklyon's twin parish in Rusape, Zimbabwe. For further information tel Anne Farrelly on 0872394090.

COMEDY: PJ Gallagher headlines the Bray Comedy Club on May 5 and 6 in Bray with support by John Lynn. Tickets from 0863309061.

MUSICAL: A Garda Band charity musical evening takes place on Thursday, May 13 at 8pm in aid of the Laura Lynn Hospice for Children and the Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre, Drimnagh in Perrystown/Manor Estate Community Centre. Tickets e10 at the door.

MAY PROCESSION: On Sunday, May 9 at 3pm a May Procession departs from the junction of Ardee Road and Williams Park (behind the new swimming pool in Rathmines). Proceeds go to St Mary's Holy Ghost College Chapel for Benediction. All welcome. Tel 4971502.

BOULES: Bushy Park Boule Club (Petanque) meets every Wednesday at 6.30pm. New players welcome and all ages catered for. The club is free to join. Details on www.dublinpetanque.com or tel 0868677454.

RETIREMENT: Rathmines Active Retirement Ireland is seeking new members over 55, female or male. Activities include social get togethers including board games and refreshments every Tuesday from 2 to 4.30pm in St Mary's Community Centre, Richmond Hill, Rathmines. Various tours and short breaks organised and visits to shows, musicals etc. Small annual fee. Contact Monica on 4923994 or Maureen on 4922724 for further information.

ART: The Kilmainham Arts Club Group hosts a once monthly free event. The Arts Club for May is full for submissions but there is still space in June for paintings, photos, art film, dance, poetry, performance art and music. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

TEA DANCE: Ballyfermot Community Centre Civic Centre hosts a monthly Tea Dance on the first Thursday of every month beginning on May 6. It takes place in the café on the second floor from 6pm-8pm. Entry is just e3. All are welcome, with fun for everyone. For more information contact 6207192.

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.

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 For further info email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel 0851410823.

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

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. 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.

CRICKET: Terenure Cricket Club is looking for new players (adult and schoolboy) 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.

FISH SHOW: The Irish Tropical Society’s Irish Open Fish Show will take place at St Aengus Community Centre, Tymon North, Tallaght, on Sunday, May 23, from 1pm to 6pm. There will be a wonderful display of tropical and coldwater fish, family fun, great prizes, raffles, competition and information.  This year, there will be a special category for Under 12s. Enter any fish (includes goldfish), tropical or coldwater. The cost is e2.50 per entry – four or more fish e10. Entry forms available in all local fish shops or phone 086-1737853 or visit www.irishfishkeepers.com Entry fee must accompany entry form.

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.
 
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.

HISTORY TALK: Clontarf Historical Society is housing a talk by Colm Moriarty, ‘Excavations at Portmarnock – Early medieval enclosures to medieval village’, on Monday, May 10, at 8.15pm at the Parish Resource Centre (beside St John the Baptist Church), Clontarf Road. Admission per talk is e4. Enquiries 8338711.

FUCHSIAS: A talk on fuchsias by Nick Egan will take place at the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, on Thursday, May 6, at 8pm. Admission is e4. All are welcome. Tea/biscuits served and a raffle of gardening items. Phone 087-2423020 for further details.

TABLE QUIZ: Help send a cancer patient to Lourdes. A table quiz will take place at St Paul’s Football Club, Gracefield Avenue, Artane, on Friday, May 7, at 8.30pm. A table of four costs e20.

CUIDIU: Cuidiu Dublin Northeast branch is holding a sale of children’s toys, books and equipment on Sunday, May 16, from 1pm to 3pm at St Brigid’s Boys’ National School, Howth Road, Killester.

PARISH SALE: St Columba’s Parish Sale will be held on Saturday, May 8, from 11am to 3pm in the Old Borough National School, Church Road, Swords. Stalls will include cakes, plants, books, toys, games and bric-a-brac. There will also be a bottle stall, a raffle, games and activities for kids and refreshments.

CRAFT FAIR: A craft fair will take place at St Anthony’s Hall, Clontarf, on Sunday, May 9, from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Jewellery, paintings, jams, knitting, patchwork, glassware, cards, homebaking, woodturning, and much more will be available.

CEILI: Craobh Brugha CCE is holding a Ceili on Monday, May 10, from 9pm till midnight at Gael Scoil Mide, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack. Music by Brian Boru Ceili Band. Admission is e10. All are welcome

TRINITY DRAMA: Trinity Drama presents ‘The Year of the Hiker’, by John B Keane, at Sean O’Casey Community Centre, East Wall, from Tuesday to Friday, May 4-7, at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets cost e12, concessions e10. For more information, phone Michael Daughren on 086-8349756.

ALZHEIMER CLUB: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is hosting a new social club at Rivervalley Community Centre, Swords, every Monday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The social club provides an informal, flexible and fun opportunity for people with dementia and their carer to meet with other carers in a supported environment. There is no charge to attend and tea and coffee are available. For more information, contact 8022200.

FISH SHOW: The Irish Tropical Society’s Irish Open Fish Show will take place at St Aengus Community Centre, Tymon North, Tallaght, on Sunday, May 23, from 1pm to 6pm. There will be a wonderful display of tropical and coldwater fish, family fun, great prizes, raffles, competition and information.  This year, there will be a special category for Under 12s. Enter any fish (includes goldfish), tropical or coldwater. The cost is e2.50 per entry – four or more fish e10. Entry forms available in all local fish shops or phone 086-1737853 or visit www.irishfishkeepers.com Entry fee must accompany entry form.

OLIVER: O’Connell’s Musical Society presents ‘Oliver’ at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Malahide Road, from Tuesday to Saturday, May 11-15, at 8pm nightly – Saturday matinee at 3pm.  The cost for adults is e15, children e10. For bookings, phone 087-9720272/8316433.

EXHIBITION: Shelley Corcoran is holding an exhibition, titled ‘Displacement’, at the The Joinery, 6 Rosemount Terrace, Arbour Hill, from May 5-11. It opens from 11am to 6pm daily.

GAA: Scoil Uí Chonaill welcomes all members past and present to Lá na g-club on Sunday, May 9, from 2pm until 7pm. This promises to be a fun day and the ideal opportunity to get in touch with friends old and new. The entry is e20 per car or e5 per individual and the price includes a hamburger. Later on at 8.30pm there will be a race night for adults, admittance e10.

RUSH PLAY: Bernard Farrell’s hilarious comedy ‘All In Favour Said No’, takes place on Wednesday to Saturday until May 15 at the Millbank Theatre, Rush (8.30pm nightly). The play is set in the office of a Donnycarney Metalworks where a motley crew of characters have a tense relationship with management, leading to industrial action in the form of a staff sit-in on the premises. Admission is e12 (concessions for students/senior citizens). Bookings can me made on 8437475. Visit www.millbanktheatre.com for more information.

LECTURE: A lecture will take place at Donaghmede House, Newbrook Road, Donaghmede, on Thursday, May 6, at 8pm. The talk, to be given by Liam Clare, is entitled ‘Some Dublin street, road and name places’. Visitors are very welcome. Admission is e3 for non-members.

DCU CONFERENCE: DCU is holding a conference on Thursday, May 6, from 9am to 4.30pm which will showcase past and current work from the perspective of older learners, DCU student volunteers and the academic community, as well as provide workshops on three themes central to the project: health/wellbeing and the older learner, integrating senior learners in third-level education, and uses and benefits of ICT and social media for older learners. Participants will be drawn from current and prospective learners, DCU students, academics and interested stakeholders. For more information, phone David Doyle on 7008037.

NAOMH MEARNOG GAA: The Naomh Mearnog GAA Club Mini Leagues will take place on June 14, 16, 21, 23 and 26. For further information contact Paddy Gorey on 087-3110735.

TEA DAYS: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is looking for people to host Tea Days in their own home or local community. All monies raised will stay within their community to provide services to people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Phone 8022200 for further information.
 
ART ALLEY: Art Alley Malahide takes place every Sunday from noon. Original paintings from local group in St Sylvester’s GAA Hall. Limited membership is available. Contact Padraig O'Brien on 8451367 or visit www.irish-art.com/artalley

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

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/

GROVE REUNION: The Grove Reunion - Summer '10 with special guest Cecil Nolan, will take place at The Good Bits, Store Street, Dublin 1, on Sunday, June 6, at 9pm. Admission is e15 from www.tickets.ie

NEW MEMBERS: The Killester Active Retirement Association welcomes new members. The club holds all its activities, which include bowls, snooker, bridge and scrabble, at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny (opposite St Paul’s College). For more details, drop in or contact Jean on 8312589. 

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.

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
 
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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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. For further information phone Maura on 8433943.

CHOIR: Fingal Chamber Choir rehearses on Monday nights at St George's National School, Naul Road, Balbriggan, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Its repertoire ranges from Bach to The Beatles, but mainly on the sacred classical side. The choir is looking for people who are interested in, and committed to choral music, who have some sight singing/reading ability and who have had some previous choral experience. For more information, visit www.fingalchamberchoir.org

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.

WRITERS: Swords Writers’ Group is open for membership. The group comprises poets, novelists, short story writers, screenwriters and journalists who use the peer support of the group to learn about and develop their craft. The friendly group meets at the Hawthorn Hotel, Main Street Swords, every second Wednesday in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The group is open to new members all year round. For further information, visit www.swordswriters.ie

CANCER SUPPORT: A Cancer Support Group is looking for people who would be interested in setting up a group in the Swords area. Contact Valerie on 087-6683973 for further information.

RED CROSS: Are you interested in learning First Aid training or enhancing your First Aid skills? Skerries Red Cross hold meetings at Skerries Educate Together National School, Kelly’s Bay, Skerries, on Mondays from 7pm. For further information email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MALE SINGERS: Dolce Choir needs male singers now. Dolce is a northside mixed based, four-part harmony choir which rehearses every Thursday from 7.30pm to 10pm. The choir embraces all ages, is fun, welcoming and challenging. You need to be able to sing but an ability to read music is not essential. Auditions will be taking place immediately. Musical director is Deirdre Ni Chaomhanaigh. Text or call 087-2425513 if you’re interested.

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.

PLAYERS WANTED: Killester Basketball Club is seeking boys aged 8-10 for their Under 11 team. The club is also looking for boys born in 1994/95, 6ft 2ins plus (no basketball experience required) for its Under 15/16 teams. Phone Conor on 086-3938010 for further information.

PITCH & PUTT: St Mary’s Pitch and Putt Club is seeking new lady members. The club plays at Inisfails GAA Club in Balgriffin on Saturdays at 10am from February to December. For more details contact Pat on 086-3505384.

WANTED: Old spectacles or sunglasses to help those less fortunate in the developing countries to see better. Please post or drop in your unwanted spectacles or sunglasses to Supersavers Opticians in Talbot Street (phone 8363051) or Raheny Opticians, Raheny Shopping Centre (phone 8187918).

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.

ADDICTION: Are you affected by a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol? Do you need advice, support or some time out? The Finglas Addiction Support Team (FAST) offers one-to-one support, family support groups, complimentary therapies and a drop-in service. All services are free and confidential. Call 8110595 or visit 2a Wellmount Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

LGBT: Fingal LEADER Partnership is currently seeking to set up a working group to consider the needs of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community in Fingal.  Funding was secured through the HSE to develop a working leaflet highlighting both the additional challenges presented to this community and also detailing the services available for support. Members of the LGBT community in Fingal are invited to get involved and advise on what services they have found useful and discuss what they would like to see in place. This is with a view to working towards developing a support group in a format that suits potential participants. The aim would be to create a safe, supportive space for people to meet new people and have an informal chat. For more information please send an email to fingall This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for a confidential enquiry without any commitment. Alternatively text Helen on 086-1718101. Complete confidentiality and discretion will be assured in relation to this group.

PITCH AND PUTT: Our Lady of Victories Pitch and Putt Club is open for new members, male and female. For more information, contact Pat on 086-8882853.

FISH SHOW: The Irish Tropical Society’s Irish Open Fish Show will take place at St Aengus Community Centre, Tymon North, Tallaght, on Sunday, May 23, from 1pm to 6pm. There will be a wonderful display of tropical and coldwater fish, family fun, great prizes, raffles, competition and information.  This year, there will be a special category for Under 12s. Enter any fish (includes goldfish), tropical or coldwater. The cost is e2.50 per entry – four or more fish e10. Entry forms available in all local fish shops or phone 086-1737853 or visit www.irishfishkeepers.com Entry fee must accompany entry form.

FUN DAY: The Parents Association of Scoil Bhride Girls School, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 are doing a fundraising Fun Day at the school to raise some much needed funds on May 30 from 12.30-4.30pm. Events taking place include a variety of fun games, bouncy castle, cake sale, book sale, henna tattoo, lucky dip, wheel of fortune, raffles, and ethnic foods, popcorn and candy floss. Family tickets available from the school at e2 each or pay at the gate on the day.

CHARITY RUN: Pieta House, Centre for prevention of Self-harm or Suicide, will be holding its very first Darkness into Light 5k event’ in the Phoenix Park on May 8. This charity event will be open to all participants who are invited to walk or run the 5k route, starting while it is still dark and completing the circuit as dawn is breaking. The Darkness into Light’ theme was chosen to symbolise a transition from hopelessness to hope, thus highlighting the vital work carried out by Pieta House. Registration fee: individual e20, family e30. For further information contact Marie Freeman on 6010000 or visit www.pieta.ie to register.

HERITAGE: The South-West Fingal Heritage Society (Cumann Oidhreachta Fhine Gall Thiar-Theas) meets once a month on the last Saturday of each month at Blanchardstown Library from 2-3.30pm. Enquiries to Aingeal on 086-8438812.

LANGUAGE: New conversation groups in Spanish and French have been set up in Blanchardstown Library. The Spanish conversation group meets each Monday at 7pm and the French conversation group meets each Tuesday at 7pm. The Irish conversation group still meets every Saturday at 12 noon and the English Conversation group meet on Wednesdays at 7 pm. All are welcome to practice their language skills.

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

TODDLER: A parent and toddler group meets at Blanchardstown Library each Tuesday from 11am to 12 noon and each Wednesday from 11am to 12 noon. Also, the Irish Multiple Births Association meet at the library each Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon as a venue for twins, triplets and other multiples.

RADIO:  The Blanchardstown Library Show is broadcast every Friday evening at 7.30pm on Phoenix 92.5 FM, with a new edition on the last Friday of every month.

MENTAL HEALTH: Are you feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, panicky or just fed up? GROW, the mental health movement in Ireland, may be able to help. The group meets every Wednesday in Blanchardstown Library at 11am. All are welcome. For more information phone 8734029 or 087-2291718 or log on to www.grow.ie.

ART: An exhibition of new paintings from Bob Ó Cathail titled ‘As I Roved Out’ will be on display at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre until May 15.

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

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

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