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Wednesday, 09 April 2008

CEILI: Craobh Brugha CCE Ceili will take place at its new venue, Gael Scoil Mide, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, on Monday, April 14, from 9pm till midnight. The Sean Og Ceili Band will provide the music. Admission is €10.

HORTICULTURE: Dublin Five Horticultural Society continues its fortnightly gardening talks on Thursday, April 10, at 8pm in the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre (ABFRC), Kilmore Road. Frank Keoghan will give a talk on ‘Cacti and Succulents’. Admission is €3. All are welcome. Tea/biscuits and raffle prizes. Phone 087-2423020 for further information.

TALK: Clontarf Historical Society is hosting a talk, ‘Irish County Names and Nicknames Explained’, by John Kavanagh on Monday, April 12, at 8.15pm in the Parish Resource Centre beside St John the Baptist Church, Clontarf Road, at 8.15pm. Admission is €4. For further information, phone 8338711.

CHARITY DANCE: The 7th annual dance for St Vincent de Paul, Holy Trinity Conference, Donaghmede, will be held at Trinity Sports and Leisure Centre (back lounge) on Friday, April 25, from 9.15pm till late. Music by Paddy Hayes and Jason Doyle, Country and Sixties night. Admission by ticket is €5. Good raffle on the night. All enquiries to Vincent Ryan, PRO, and Paddy Hayes, secretary (phone 085-8220886).

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. For tickets contact Elaine on 8572892.

CLIFF WALK: Howth Cliff Walk in aid the Chernobyl Children’s Trust will take place on Sunday, May 11. This will be a round trip to and from the Marine Hotel, Sutton. Registration will commence at 9.30am with the walk beginning at 10am. Sponsor cards are available from Eoin Fisher (087- 2832059); Frank Relf (087-2747088); and Berni Manning (087-7465614).

PSORIASIS: National Psoriasis Information Week, in conjunction with the Psoriasis Association of Ireland, will take place from Monday to Friday, April 7-11. The aim of the campaign is to create public understanding about psoriasis and to encourage patients to visit their doctor or dermatologist for treatments rather than suffer in silence. For information about psoriasis visit www.psoriasisireland.ie

BULL ISLAND EXHIBITION: Margo Banks will hold her fourth solo show, in Film Base opposite the Temple Bar Music Centre on Tuesday, April 8, and it will subsequently move to Blue Leaf Gallery in Fairview on April 9 where it will run until April 23. The exhibition is based on Bull Island, which has been a haven for Margo and many other Northsiders over the years.

PARKINSON’S: The Parkinson's Association of Ireland invites you to a Parkinson's Patient Information Update on Sunday, April 20, from 11am to 3pm at Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport. Phone 1800 359 359 for further information.

BADMINTON: Malahide Badminton Club is looking for experienced badminton players, ladies and gents. The club is located behind St Andrew's National School on Church Road with club nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8pm. Whether you have played competitive badminton recently or not for a while, the club would be delighted for you to come down and try them out. Contact Richard Case on 087-2266669 for more details.

DESERT CHALLENGE: Women’s Aid is looking for people to take part in its Sinai Desert Challenge from October 18 to 25. The sponsorship amount that needs to be raised is €2,950. Women’s Aid is a voluntary organisation that supports women who are physically, sexually and mentally abused in their own homes. Take part in the fundraising challenge and raise much-needed funds to enable them to continue their work. For more information on this amazing trip, please contact Ger Ennis now on 8684721 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

EXHIBITION: The Ross Art annual exhibition and sale of paintings takes place in Pobalscoil Rosmini on Gracepark Road, Drumcondra, on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27. As usual, there will be a large range of oil and watercolour paintings, as well as works in other media including pastels and acrylics. On display will be a variety of different styles covering such subjects as landscapes, seascapes, still life, animals, floral studies to the pure abstracts.

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.

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.

GENEALOGY: The Genealogical Society of Ireland meets at 8pm on Tuesday, April 8, in Dun Laoghaire College for Further Education, Cumberland Street, Dun Laoghaire. Frank Pelly will speak on 'Records of the Commissioners for Irish Lights,' - all welcome, contribution €3.

DUBLIN: The Old Dublin Society meets at 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 9, in the lecture room of the Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, D2. The society will hold its annual 'Exhibition Night' - admission free, all welcome.

MARITIME: The Ballybrack-Killiney Historical Society meets at 8pm on Wednesday, April 9, in the Parochial Hall of SS Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack - cars enter from Killiney Hill Road. Patrick Sweeney will present his lecture 'Irish Maritime History' - all welcome, admission €2.

LECTURE: The Knocklyon History Society meets at 7.45pm on Wednesday, April 9, in the Iona Centre, Knocklyon, D16. Annie Ryan will present her lecture '1916, Local Involvement' - all welcome, admission €4.

PLUNKETT: The Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount Historical Society meets at 7.30pm on Thursday, April 10th, in St. Mary's National School, Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook, D4 - parking available. Honor O'Brochlain will present her lecture 'From Bootmaking to Building - a look at how Patrick Plunkett and Patrick Cranny became Dublin 4 and 6 developers' - all welcome, admission €3.

KILMACUD: The Kilmacud-Stillorgan Local History Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, April 10, in St. Laurence's School, Kilmacud. Brian White will present his lecture 'Enniskerry and its Neighbourhood' - all welcome. Admission €3.

TALK: The Enniskerry History Society meets at 8.30pm on Thursday, April 10, in the A.O.H. Hall, Church Hill, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. James Scannell will present his lecture on 'An Avoidable Accident - The Loss of the MV Princess Victoria 1953.' All welcome - admission €3.

MILITARY: The Military History Society of Ireland meets at 8pm on Friday, April 11, in Griffith College, South Circular Road, D8. Professor John Childs will present his lecture 'English and Scottish officers in Ireland, 1688-91.' All welcome.

BARRACKS: On Saturday, April 12, there will be a Adult Gallery Talk by Michael Kenny on 'Reading Religious Silver - Silver as Historical Documents' in the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, D7. At 2.30pm on Sunday, April 13, there is a themed 'Family Tour' - places limited to 20, while at the same time on Wednesday April 16th there is a 'Tour of the Conservation Studios' - places limited to 10 and advance booking required.

MUSEUM: On Sunday, April 13, the My Museum Family Programme in the History Museum, Kildare Street, between 3pm and 4pm will be 'Old bones and gold' with Marie Plisnier - places limited to 30.

HENRY V: The Dundrum and District Historical Society meets at 8pm on Monday, April 14, in Dom Marmion House, Sandyford Road car park, Dundrum. James Scannell will present his illustrated talk 'The Making of the film Henry V at Powerscourt in 1943.' All welcome - admission €2.

COUNTY NAMES: The Clontarf Historical Society meets at 8.15pm on Monday, April 14, in the Resource Centre, St. John the Baptist Church, Clontarf Road, Clontarf, D3. John Kavanagh will present his lecture on 'Irish County Names and Nicknames Explained.' All welcome.

BOROUGH: The Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society meets at 8pm on Wednesday, April 16, in the Kingston Hotel, Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire. The AGM of the Society will take place and all members are requested to attend. The evening will conclude with a talk and slide show of 'Offbeat Press Photographs.'

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.

CAR BOOT SALE: A car boot sale takes place at St Mary’s Secondary School, Old Finglas Road, Glasnevin, from 9am-3pm on Sunday April 13. Gates open for traders at 8.30am. Traders rates are €15 for cars and €20 for vans. Further information on 086-1627444.

ART: The Ross Art annual exhibition and sale of paintings takes place in Pobalscoil Rosmini on Gracepark Road, Drumcondra, on Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27.

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.

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.

RECOVERY: Recovery Inc is a group for people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD, stress etc. Meetings take place at Blanchardstown Library, Assembly Room, First Floor 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.

SVP: The St Vincent de Paul Hospital Visitation Conference is seeking new members. They meet every Sunday at Bru Chaoimhin, Cork Street and help hospital patients who are without visitors and are lonely, worried, or without funds. If you can spare the time tel Elizabeth on 4610671 (evenings) or Eddie on 2885935 (evenings).

FAMILY LAW: AIM Family Services is a long established family law Information service with premises in D’Olier Street, Dublin 2. They operate a free drop-in and telephone service Monday to Friday. AIM is currently looking for volunteers to commit to one morning a week from 10am to 1pm. Experience in a related field would be desirable but not essential. Training given. Contact Ann on 6708363.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Finglas Domestic Violence Working Group in partnership with Aoibhneas Refuge offers a confidential one to one support service for women who experience domestic violence. Remember you are not on your own – support is available. You can call Outreach worker on 086 8239550 or 8670701 (24 hour helpline).

MUSICAL: Glencullen Musical and Dramatical Society return to the Mill Theatre with the story of ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ from Tuesday, April 15 to Saturday, 19 at 8pm. Tickets - €18/€15 - at the theatre on 2969340.

YOUTH CLUB: Adult volunteers, parents and young people aged between 12 – 18 years are invited to an information night regarding the establishment of a Foróige youth club in the Killiney/Ballybrack/Loughlinstown area that will take place on Thursday, April 10 at 8pm in Loughlinstown Community Rooms, Loughlinstown Drive, Loughlinstown
Contact Ruth Power, Regional Youth Officer South Dublin for further information on 0868519543.

TOYS: A toy fair for collectors/enthusiasts takes place on Sunday, April 13 from 11am to 4pm in the Sandyford Community Centre, Lamb’s Cross. Tel 2959149.

CLASSICAL MUSIC: The prestigious Hewitt School Chamber Choir of New York City will be giving a concert of classical and modern choral music at St Stephen’s (Peppercanister) Church, Mount Street Crescent on Wednesday, April 16 at 7.30pm. Admission (in aid of church restoration) at the door: €10 (seniors and children €5). Details on 6681958.

CONFERENCE: The Raynaud’s & Scleroderma Society’s annual conference will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10am – 4.15pm in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan Road. Health Minister Mary Harney will open the conference. All welcome and entrance is free. Pre-booking is essential on 2020184. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CRAFT FAIR: A craft fair will be held on Sunday, April 20 from 2.30 to 5pm in the Zion Parish Hall, Bushy Park Road, Rathgar. A wide selection of crafts including home made cakes and biscuits, jams and marmalade are available. Tea and coffee on offer and it is free admission.

SOCIAL: A Southside social group for unattached adults seeks additional members. Ballinteer based. Contact Carol 0851643818 or Steve on 0868873644.

CHOIR: The first Ballinteer International Male Voice Choir Festival takes place in Ballinteer over the weekend of Friday 18 and Saturday, April 19 in the St John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer. Tickets are €15 each with further information from Joe on 0879153083.

FLOWERS: Dundrum Flower Club is having a flower arranging demo called ‘Flowers For Your Home’ by Rachel Hayes on Tuesday, April 8 at 8pm sharp in Gort Muire, Balinteer Road. Plenty of parking and all are welcome.

GIG: A benefit gig is taking place in the Noggin Inn on Friday, April 11 from 8 -12 pm. It has been put together by up and coming band The Juice and also performing are the Razoos and Billy Dalton. Proceeds in aid of Outreach Moldova (www.outreachmoldova.org). Admission is €10.

SINGING: St Cecilia Singers will perform in the All Saints Church, Carysfort, Blackrock on Friday, April 11 at 8pm. Tickets €15 (concession €10). Tel Cherry Thompson on 2888890 or Bruce Weldon on 2802340. All proceeds in aid of the Heritage Windows Restoration Fund and Blackrock Hospice.

AUCTION: The Dun Laoghaire Lions Club is holding a charity auction night on April 10 in the Grange Pub, Deansgrange, at 8pm to raise funds to help local people in the community. For further details regarding the night, contact Veronica on 086 8247448 or Joe on 0872759142.

COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning will be held in the Knox Hall, Monkstown, on Saturday, April 19 from 10.30am to 12.30pm in support of good causes at home and abroad. Admission (including tea or coffee and biscuits) is €2.

PLAY: The Purple Heart Theatre Company presents the Irish premiere of ‘On An Average Day’ by John Kolvenbach in the Mill Theatre, Dundrum Town Centre until Saturday, April 12 at 8pm. Tickets €18/€15 (concession). Booking on 2969340 or www.milltheatre.com
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.

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.

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