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Monday, 24 March 2008

RSAI: The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland meets at 7.30pm on Thursday, March 27, in the Helen Roe Theatre, 63 Merrion Square South, D2. John Sheehan will present his lecture 'Excavations at Caherlehillan, County Kerry: A Peacock's Tale.'

BRAY CUALANN: The Bray Cualann Historical Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, March 27, in Bray Chamber of Commerce House, 10 Prince of Wales Terrace, Quinsboro Road, Bray. James O’Brien will present his illustrated talk 'Postcards as an informative source for local and social historians.' All welcome.

FAMILY: On Saturday, March 29, the Dublin City Library and Archives (Gilbert Library) will host a Family History Day which will have the following programme 9.30am registration - 10am 'New Genealogical Resources at Dublin City Libraries: databases of Dublin Parish Registers, City Councillors and Memorial Plaques' Bernadette Galloghly; 10.45am 'Serving the State in the 18th century: The experiences of a Skerries family' Maighread Ní Mhurchadha; 11.30am break; Noon 'Undiscovered Repositories for tracing Roscommon Ancestors ' - John Hamrock; 12.45pm lunch; 2pm 'Marriage Settlements in the Registry of Deeds' Mary Belgan; 2.45pm 'Eneclann, Online Resources for Irish Genealogy' Brian Donovan. Booking is essential at Dublin City Library and Archives, 138-144 Pearse Street, D2. Telephone 6744873 or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MEDAL: Readers interested in joining the Medal Society of Ireland can obtain further information on the Society and its activities by post from Membership Secretary Patrick Casey, 1 The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. SAE with inquiries appreciated.

TRACTION: The new Irish Traction Group Membership Secretary is Mark Charnley, 4 Alma Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 0EX - E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

RAILWAY: Membership application forms to join the Irish Railway Record Society can be obtained from Kevin Walker, 55 Sweetmount Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. SAE with inquiries appreciated.

DUBLIN: Membership Application forms to join the Old Dublin Society can be obtained by post from James Scannell, 'Wren's Rest', 19 Hazelwood, Shankill, D18.

BREAST CANCER: A Bric-a-Brac and Cake Sale in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will be held at St Anne’s Parish Centre, Portmarnock, on Sunday, March 30, from 9.30am to 1.30pm. All co-operation will be greatly appreciated. For more information, phone Sarah on 8462088.

AGM: Dublin Five Horticultural Society is holding its AGM, followed by a talk entitled ‘The Japanese Experience’, by Christine O'Flynn, on Thursday, March 27 at 8pm in the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre on Kilmore Road. Admission is €3. Phone 087-2423020 for further information.

DAFFODIL THANKS: Danny Newman would like to thank everyone that contributed to the recent Coffee Morning, held on Daffodil Day, at the Darndale Belcamp Village Centre. Special thanks are also due to the management and staff of the Bell Building. A total of over €2,000 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society.

QUIZ: A quiz will take place on Monday, March 31 at 8.15pm in the Cedars Lounge, Foxfield, Raheny. The event is being held in aid of Killester Basketball Club’s under 14 girls who are going on a trip to the Amsterdam International Basketball Tournament. The price is €10 or €40 per table. There will be excellent prizes and spot prizes. All are welcome.

ZOO: Junior Readers’ Day at Dublin Zoo will take place on Friday, March 28, from 9am to 12.30pm for children aged 8-13, with authors Anne Fine, Robert Muchamore, Marita Conlon-McKenna and Don Conroy. Junior Readers’ Day is aimed at encouraging children to start their own book clubs where they can chat with their friends about books.
Dublin City Libraries will help them choose books and advise on how to run a book club. Booking is essential, phone 6744840 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

QUIZ NIGHT: St Paul’s Parents’ Association is hosting a fun quiz night in The Beachcomber Pub, Killester, on Thursday, April 10, at 8pm. A table of six costs €60.

HEALTH OUTLOOK: Sutton/Baldoyle U3A is calling all people over 55. It is an educational self help organisation drawing on the wealth of knowledge and experience of its members to set up study groups, common interest groups and to organise recreational activities and trips. It is a great place to meet likeminded people, enjoy good company and creative activity. The nearest Northside branch meets at Baldoyle Library (near church) on the third Tuesday of every month from 2.30pm to 4.14pm. For further information, phone Ann Neville at Age Action Ireland on 4756989.

BRIDGE: St Gabriel’s Bridge Club, Clontarf, is opening a novice section and there are some places still available for players with less than two years’ experience. Phone Rita on 8373106 for further information.

BOOK FAIR: A book, records and collectables fair in aid of the Society of St Vincent De Paul will be held in the Vincent’s shop, 91-92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1, on Wednesday, April 9, from 6-8pm, Thursday and Friday, April 10 and 11, from 9.30am-5pm, and Saturday, April 12, from 10am-4pm. All are welcome.

NATURE: Discover Nature in the Phoenix Park with ecologist Dale Treadwell. Learn about the environment and meet creepy crawlies, lizards, frogs and much more. Meet at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Sunday, April 6, at 3.30pm Admission is free but booking is essential. Phone 6770095 for further information.

LADIES’ SOCCER: Shelbourne Ladies are looking for players for their underage and senior teams. Anyone interested is advised to contact Keith on 086-3035016. Training takes place on Wednesdays in the AUL Complex, Clonshaugh.

BOXING: Bay City Boxing Club training takes place at Kilbarrack Community Hall, Greendale Road, every Sunday from 11am-12.30pm and Wednesday from 6.30pm-8pm. New members are welcome. For further information contact Pat on 8471863.

FREE WALKS: ‘Lets Walk and Talk – In the Footprints of 1916’ with Pat Liddy. ‘Defeat, Captivity and Execution’ on Tuesday, March 25 at 2pm. Meet outside the Barge Pub, Charlemont Street, Dublin 2; ‘The Howth Gun Running’ on Wednesday, March 26 at 2.30pm. Meet outside Howth DART Station; ‘The Battle of Mount Street and District’ on Thursday, March 27 at 2pm. Meet outside Grand Canal Dock DART Station; ‘Battleground GPO and District’ on Saturday, March 29 at 2pm. Meet at the Spire, O’Connell Street; and ‘British Army: Command, Muster and Burial’ on Sunday, March 30 at 2pm. Meet at the Parkgate Street entrance to the Phoenix Park. All walks are free and last approximately 90 minutes. Contact Ronan at Dublin City Council on 2223726 for further information.

PARENTS: Are you expecting a child? Preparing for Life would like to hear from you. Preparing for Life invites all parents expecting a baby in the communities of Darndale, Belcamp, Moatview, Traveller communities and Newtown Court to join the programme. Drop into the Preparing for Life office in the Darndale/Belcamp Village Centre (Bell Building) or phone 8771509.

LIFEBOATS: The Lifeboat Shop at 178 Phibsborough Road is holding an Easter raffle. They are also looking for donations of bric a brac, CDs, plants etc to sell in the shop. All monies raised from the raffle and donations go to RNLI Lifeboats. Raffle tickets are available at the Lifeboat Shop, Tuesday to Friday from 11am-4pm.

CHALLENGE: St Joseph’s School for the Visually Impaired, Drumcondra, invites you to join them for their Slovenia Adventure Challenge, which takes place from August 27 till September 3. Be a part of the charity’s first overseas fundraiser. Spend a week walking, cycling and enjoying the beautiful Slovenian countryside. Participants will be making a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted children. Call the Adventure Hotline on 087-2975135 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

DRAMA: Riverside Drama Circle will stage 'Women on the Verge of HRT', by Marie Jones, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 24, 25 and 26, in St John of God Secondary School, Kilmore Road, Artane.

BADMINTON: Learn how to play the fastest racquet sport in the world. Beginners and Improvers classes start at Baldoyle Badminton Centre on Tuesday, April 1, from 7-8pm. Contact 8393355/8393074 for further details.

LECTURES: Howth Peninsula Heritage Society presents the following lectures: March 25 - ‘The Irish Language and Identity’ by Sean De Freine; April 27 - ‘Michael Collins – A Life In Pictures’ by Chrissy Osborne; May 27 - ‘Cork – The Beautiful Republic’ by Theo Dorgan; and June 24 - ‘Goodbye Dublin: British Military Evacuation 1922-1924 by Tony Kinsella at the Sea Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth, at 8pm sharp. All are welcome and admission to non-members is €3.

BOOK FAIR: A book, records and collectables fair in aid of the Society of St Vincent De Paul will be held in the Vincent’s shop, 91-92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1, on Wednesday, April 9 (6-8pm), Thursday and Friday, April 10/11 (9.30am-5pm) and Saturday, April 12 (10am-4pm). All welcome.

RAFFLE: The Lifeboat Shop, 178 Phibsborough Road, is having an Easter Raffle. Tickets are available in store. They are also looking for donations of bric-a-brac, CDs, plants etc to sell in the shop, All monies raised from the raffle and donations go to RNLI Lifeboats. The shop is open Tuesday to Friday, 11am-4pm.

COELIACS: The Dublin 15 Coeliac Support Group meets in the Lounge of the Bell Pub, (Davey & Phelans), Blanchardstown on the first Tuesday of every month from 8pm. This is a very informal get-together for coeliacs from the locality to meet other coeliacs in a friendly environment and give each other practical support and advice. For further information contact Liz Ward at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or The Coeliac Society of Ireland 8721471 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BIBLE STUDY: A series of simple studies of the Bible are being held in DIT Bolton Street on Tuesdays from 8-9pm. Studies are free and without obligation. Phone 2882384 or 086-8468566 for further information.

PATRICIAN COLLEGE: Attention past pupils of Patrician College, Finglas. The school is in existence over the past 40 years and some past pupils want to mark this occasion. In order to gauge the interest in such an event past pupils are being asked to email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it so interest in an event can be monitored.

MEDITATION: 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.

RUNNERS: The Carers Association in Blanchardstown Dublin 15 is looking for ladies (or gents) to volunteer to run or walk this year’s Women’s Mini Marathon to help them raise badly needed funding. The marathon takes place on June 2 and you can enter online at www.florawomensminimarathon.ie. Closing date for entries is April 22. If you can help, call Michele or Jacqueline on 8119555 or 8119564 for a sponsorship card.

INDIA WALK: The Cystic Fibrosis Annual International Walk will take place from September 27 to October 8 this year. Willing participants are needed. Walkers will travel to Kerala, which is on the south east coast of India. This promises to be an enjoyable experience and will raise much needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis Research. Please contact Bernie on 087-2353319 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

BADMINTON: Are you interested in playing social badminton with a friendly group of adults on Sunday evenings? Phone Paddy on 087-6509370 for more information.

HOSPITAL PLAY: Play Well is looking for volunteers for their hospital play services. The volunteers provide play activities for children in hospitals around the city. If you can give two or three hours once a week (either morning or afternoon - Monday to Friday) you can make a difference to ill children. Volunteers must be 18 years or over. Training and on-going support is provided. Volunteers also needed for JUSTASK Hospital Help Desk. For more information call 1890-252682 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

INDONESIA WALK: The Irish Heart Foundation is challenging eager adventurers to sign up for their 2008 Overseas Sponsored Walk to the stunning Indonesian island of Sumatra. The walk, which takes place from October 10 to 23, promises to be a trip of a lifetime. Money raised is used to fund vital research, heart health programmes, CPR training, a national patient helpline and support advocacy for better patient services. For more information contact the Irish Heart Foundation on 6685001 or log on to www.irishheart.ie.

MEMORIES: Seapoint Rugby Club members who enjoy fond memories of Lunneys, The Pierre Hotel or The Shangri-La Hotel will enjoy a sitting of the senate that will be held in Seapoint Rugby Club on Friday, March 28 from 8pm. Refreshments provided. www.seapointrugbyclub.com

LECTURE: The Religious Society of Friends in Ireland is hosting a public lecture on Friday, March 28 at 7.30pm in the High School, Zion Road, Rathgar entitled ‘Serving Palestine: A spiritual and Personal Journey of Hope’ by Joyce Ajlouny, the director of Ramallah friends school in Palestine. The lecture will focus on her spiritual journey as expressed through her involvement with the school in Ramallah. Admission is free, all welcome.

FIRST AID: St John Ambulance will commence an evening first aid course on Tuesday, April 1 at 29 Upper Leeson Street. The course will be conducted by a medical doctor and trained demonstrators. For further details see www.sjab.ie or tel 6688077.

BOOK FAIR: A book, records and collectables fair in aid of the Society of St Vincent De Paul will be held in the Vincent’s shop, 91-92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1, on Wednesday April 9 (6-8pm), Thursday and Friday, April 10/11 (9.30am-5pm) and Saturday, April 12 (10am-4pm). All welcome.

PLAY: Stillorgan Players Dramatic Society is performing ‘Deadly Nightcap’ by Francis Durbridge from Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 March, nightly at 8pm in St Brigid's Parish Centre, St Brigid's Church Road, Stillorgan. Tel booking office on 2882115 for tickets (€12, concessions €10).

BIBLE: A series of simple studies of the Bible are being held in DIT Bolton Street on Tuesdays from 8-9pm. Studies are free and without obligation. Phone 2882384 or 086-8468566 for further information.

CAR BOOT SALE: St Kevin’s National School, Pearse Street, Sallynoggin will be holding a car boot sale on Sunday, April 6 from 8am to 12.30pm. Bingo will be starting in St Kevin’s on April 4 from 8.30 to 10pm.

CITIZENS: The Dundrum Citizens Information Centre, Dundrum Town Centre (tel 2960713) will re-open at 10am on Tuesday, March 25. The AGM will be held on Monday, March 31 at 7.30pm.

BRIDGE: New members are welcome to the Congress Bridge Club in Monkstown Grove, Monkstown Avenue Community Centre, every Thursday at 7.15pm. Take the 46A/4A bus route.

ANIMALS: Catherine Woods and Friends are hosting a psychic/alternative therapy event in aid of the Animal Foundation on Sunday, April 20 at the North Star Hotel, Amiens Street from 1 to 5pm. Al proceed go to the Animal Foundation in Kildare Town. Tel 8552799 for more details.

OVEREATING: If food is ruling your life through obsession with size/starving or through the use of laxatives etc, Overeaters Anonymous may be able to help. Tel 2788106 for more details.

SINATRA: The Sinatra Society is holding monthly meetings in the Montrose Hotel, Stillorgan Road on the second Monday of every month at 8pm. Tel 2350608 for more details.

YOUTH: Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Youth Theatre meet every Wednesday evening for drama workshops in the Playcentre Building, Library Road from 7 to 9pm. It is open to young people from age 15 to 18 and provides an opportunity to work with experienced and professional people in the area of theatre and drama. For more details phone Lorraine on 2806147 or 0879401189.

WALKING: Drimnagh walkers invite those who wish to get out and meet people to their regular walk every Tuesday at 9.30am outside the Marble Arch pub on Davitt Road, Drimnagh for a 50 minute walk along the canal, around Lansdowne Valley park and back to the Marble Arch. It is open to all levels of fitness. Contact Pauline This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BALLAD: A ballad session will be held on Saturday, March 29 in the 79'r Pub on Ballyfermot Road. The music will be supplied by the fantastic Paddy Sweeney (former 'Barleycorn') and friends. Admission is €5 per person. A raffle will be held on the night and two framed 1916 Proclamations will be amongst the items on offer as prizes. Doors open at 8pm and all welcome.

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