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Wednesday, 16 April 2008

BARBECUE: Start the summer with a sizzle. A Barbecue and Summer Foods cookery demonstration will take place on Thursday, April 24, in Skerries Sailing Club at 8pm with Billie O’Shea of the Fairyhouse Food and Wine School. St Patrick’s Senior School Parents’ Association is hosting the event, which aims to raise funds to purchase an interactive white board for the school. Tickets are on sale from Parachute Café or contact Aoife on 085 7178673 or Susan on 087-1261911.

ARTHRITIS: Arthritis Ireland is holding a free public lecture in the Regency Hotel, Swords Road, on
Tuesday, April 22, at 8pm. Dr Maurice Barry, Consultant Rheumatologist at Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, will speak about the latest information on arthritis. A question and answer session will follow the lecture. All are welcome.

PUB QUIZ: A pub quiz in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Trust will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 8pm in Break for the Border. A table of four costs €40. The night also includes a raffle, spot prizes, DJ and an auction for a framed and autographed Roy Keane Man United jersey. To book a table, contact Sharon Mahon on 087-2371070.

SALE: Cuidiú Dublin North East branch is holding its Spring/Summer Sale of good quality second-hand children's clothes, toys, children's books and nursery equipment on Sunday, May 11, from 1-3pm at St Brigid's Boys’ National School, Howth Road, Killester (opposite St Brigid's Church). The sale will provide a chance to buy some fine quality merchandise at good prices. No entry fee.

ADHD: Dublin North East ADHD is a Northside awareness group that meets every three to four weeks in Northside Partnership, Bunratty Drive, Coolock. Parents/guardians, SNAs and teachers are all welcome. The next meeting will take place on April 23. For further information, phone 8512289.

LECTURE: Howth Peninsula Heritage Society presents ‘Michael Collins – A Life in Pictures’ by Chrissy Osborne, on April 22 at 8pm in the Sea Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth. All are welcome and admission to non-members is €3.

WALK: As part of Dublin City Council's 'Let's Walk and Talk' initiative, leading historian Pat Liddy is giving a tour of the Drumcondra area on Thursday, April 17. Meet at 2pm at the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI), Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, at 2pm. This walk will also cater for some of those who have a visual impairment. A visit to the training centre and facilities at NBCI will take place following the 90-minute tour. All are welcome.

THANKS: On behalf of the Irish Cancer Society thanks are offered to those who supported the coffee morning in Ciao Restaurant, Malahide. The total raised was €2,600.

PHYSIC FAIR: A Physic Fair/Alternative Therapy Day with Catherine Woods and friends will take place on Sunday, April 20, at North Star Hotel, Amien Street, from 1-5pm. Tarot reading, angels reading, spiritual healing, Amatsu massage therapy, reflexology, head massage, foot massage and hand massage. This event is being held in aid of the Animal Foundation. Any two therapies cost €50. For more information phone Catherine on 8552799.

TALK: The Irish Fuchsia Society is holding a talk entitled ‘Geraniums to brighten up summer’, by Wilfie Fisher, at St Peter’s Senior College, Collins Avenue, Killester, on Thursday, April 17, at 8pm sharp.

CHARITY DANCE: The seventh 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).

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

TALK: Clontarf Historical Society is hosting a talk, ‘Irish County Names and Nicknames Explained’, by John Kavanagh on Monday, April 14, 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.

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).

BULL ISLAND: Margo Banks’ exhibition based on Bull Island will take place at Blue Leaf Gallery, Fairview, on April 23.

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.

TALK: The Foxrock Local History Club meets at 8pm on Tuesday, April 15, in Foxrock Community Centre, rere Foxrock RC Church. Padraig Laffan will give the short talk on 'The 'Flu Epidemic of 1918' followed by John Lennon who will present the main talk 'Dundrum before the Shopping Centre.' All welcome - admission €3.

BARRACKS: On Wednesday, April 16, there is a 'Tour of the Conservation Studios' at 2.30pm in the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, D7 - limited to 10 places, advance booking required. On Thursday, April 17, at 6.30pm Soren Nielsen will present a lecture 'Reconstructing the Skuldelev 2 - Building the Sea Stallion' in the Viking Ship Archaeology Lecture Series. On Sunday, April 20, between 3pm and 4pm the My Museum family Programme will be 'Viking Longships' with Seamus O’Neill - places limited to 20.

BORO: 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 on 'Offbeat Press Photographs.'

BRAY: The Bray Cualann Historical Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, April 17, in Bray Chamber of Commerce House, 10 Prince of Wales Terrace, Quinsboro Road, Bray, Co Wicklow. The AGM of the society will take place and all members are requested to attend. The evening will conclude with a presentation from Brian White 'The Inventors and Pioneers of County Wicklow.'

DUBLIN Z00: On Saturday, April 19, Dublin Zoo is holding a Native Species Weekend in partnership with the Natural History Museum and wide variety of other organisations at which there will be variety of information stands and presentations. Normal zoo admission rates apply - no booking required.

GENEALOGY: The Genealogical Society of Ireland will hold a 'Morning Open Meeting' between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, April 23, in Weirs of Dun Laoghaire, Lower George's Street, Dun Laoghaire - tea and coffee - all welcome - contribution €3.

RSAI: The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland meets at 7.30pm on Thursday, April 24, in the Helen Roe Theatre, 63 Merrion Square South, D2. Dr Michael O’Neill will present his lecture 'Franciscan Friary Architecture in Late Medieval Ireland.'

FAMILY: On Saturday, April 26, Dublin City Public Libraries will hold its 4th Local History Day in the Conference Room of the Dublin City Library and Archive (Gilbert Library), 138-144 Pearse Street, with the following programme – 9.30am Registration; 9.50am Introduction; 10am ‘The Monica Roberts Collection of letters from the Front 1914-1918’ with Bryan MacMahon, Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society; 10.40am ‘Some Victorian Inventors’ - Brian White, Bray Cualann Historical Society; 11.10am break for coffee; 11.40am ‘From Kingstown to Dalkey by Air - The Atmospheric Railway 1844-1854’ - James Scannell, The Old Dublin Society; 12.10pm ‘The Cabra History Website’ with Martin Coffey, Cabra History and Folklore Group; 12.40pm ‘Catherine Tynan’s Cobbler - The Story of Patrick Gogarty’ with Joe Williams, Clondalkin Historical Society. All welcome – admission free.

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.

PLAY: Dalkey Players stage Sharon's Grave at the
Pavilion from April 16 – 19 at 8pm and 3pm for a Saturday matinee. Tickets €18/€15. Tel 2312929.

GARDA BAND: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre presents the Garda Band on May 22 at 6.30pm. Admission is free. It will take place as part of an open day that will offer the people of Ballyfermot an opportunity to find out more about the Civic Centre and its services, while enjoying a great evening of entertainment. For more information tel Karen Lawler on 6207192.

FETE: The Whitechurch National School and parish fete will take place on Whitechurch Road, (behind Marlay Park) on Saturday, May 10 from 1-4pm. Plenty of fun and games, stalls, and bbq for all the family.

GARDENING: The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland is presenting a gardening talk entitled 'New Garden-Worthy Plants' by renowned plantsman Bob Brown of Cotswold Garden Flowers in St Brigid's Parish Centre, Stillorgan on Wednesday, April 23 at 8pm. All are welcome. Admission for non-members is €7.

SALE: a sale of cakes, gifts, plants, electrical goods and books will take aplkce in St Andrew’s Church, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock on Satruday, April 19 from 10.30 am – 12.30pm. Tea and coffee available and admission is €2.

DANCING: Old-Time Sequence Dancing takes place every Tuesday from 8.30 to 10.30pm in St John Vianney Hall, Ardlee Road, Artane. Admission of €6 includes break for tea and cakes. It also takes place every Wednesday from 8-10.30pm in 54 Parnell Square west. Admission €7. Tel 0851263993.

MUSICAL: Glencullen Musical and Dramatical Society return to the Mill Theatre with the story of ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ until Saturday, April 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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