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BARRACKS: On Saturday, May 3, between noon and 12.30pm the Adult Gallery Talk in the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, D7, will be 'The 19th Century Royal Barracks and Dublin 7' by Siobhan Pierce. On Sunday, May 4, between 3pm and 4pm the My Museum Family Programme will be '1798 Battle of the Pikemen' - places limited to 20 and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. TALK: The Mount Merrion Historical Society meets at 8.15pm on Thursday, May 1, in the Mount Merrion community Centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin. Gerry O’Donnell will present his illustrated lecture 'In Praise of Dublin.' All welcome - admission $4. LECTURE: The Kilmacanogue History Society meets at 8.30pm on Tuesday, May 6, in the Glencormac Inn, Kilmacanogue Village, Co. Wicklow. Seamus O’Brien will present his lecture 'The History of Kilmacurragh Arbortetum and Estate' - all welcome, admission $2. MUSEUM: On Sunday, May 11, between 3pm and 4pm the My Museum Family Programme in the Museum of Archaeology and History, Kildare Street, D2, will be 'Don't Learn Ogham Alone!' with Justin Wade - places limited to 30 and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. On Wednesday, May 14, between 3pm and 4pm as part of the Bealtaine Festival there will be an 'Ancient Civilisations Tour' - places limited to 25 and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. RSAI: The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland meets at 7.30pm on Monday May 12 in the Helen Roe Theatre, 63 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2. Tara Kelly will present her talk on 'Marketing Irish Identity: The Metalwork Facsimiles of Edmund Johnson.' FAIR: There will be bargains galore at the Dom Marmion Society’s May Fair in Dom Marmion House, County Council Car Park, Sandyford Road, Dundrum on Saturday, May 3 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Books, groceries, cakes, gifts, cards, toys, bric-a-brac etc. Admission $2. CAR BOOT SALE: St Kevin’s NS Pearse Street, Sallynoggin will be holding a car boot sale on the first Sunday of every month and bingo will be on every Friday night from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. TALENT COMPETITION: Templeogue United is hosting a singers and musicians competition with the prize of a day’s recording session worth $750 in Apollo Recording Studios (The Button Factory) between Friday, May 9 and Friday, June 6. Entry fee $10 per singer/band. Contact Brian on 0872472326. SALES: Car boot sales will be held in the grounds of the Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum (just off the M50 beside Wesley College) from 9am to 2 pm on Saturdays June 14, July 12 and August 9. Gates open 7.30am. Refreshments available. Details from David on 4931673 or Fraser on 4934650. VOLUNTEERS: Barnardos shop in Dun Laoghaire is currently seeking volunteers for its retail and bridal service. Flexible times available. Volunteers will be fully trained and supported. For more information contact Sinéad Hardiman at Barnardos on 4530355 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it SOCIAL: ‘Gaining Ground’ is for people with experience of mental health difficulties that meets in a social setting - no counselling, therapy or questions in a friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere. The group organise events, activities and outings. New people very welcome. At present, the group meet weekly in various venues but are based in Brookfield Enterprise Centre in Tallaght. For further information contact Rose on 4623222. CAKE SALE: A bric a brac and cake sale will take place in St Columbanus Hall, Main Street. Howth, on Saturday, May 17, from 10am to 1pm. All are welcome. TALK: An illustrated slide show and talk will take place in Donaghmede House, Newbrook Avenue, on Thursday, May 1, at 8pm. The lecture is titled ‘The Sligo and Leitrim Railway’ and is being given by William F Cooper. Visitors are very welcome and admission is $2 for non-members. CRAFT FAIR: A craft fair will be held this Sunday, May 4, at the Parochial Hall, Donabate. Crafts, plants, paintings and designed handknits included. Free parking all day. BRIDGE: Beaumont Bridge Club is holding a charity bridge night on Wednesday, April 30, at the Donnycarney Social Services Centre, Malahide Road, at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Secure parking provided. For further information, phone Louise on 087-9984419. TOASTMASTERS: Clontarf-Marino Toastmasters invites you to join them for a free night. They meet on alternate Wednesdays at 8pm upstairs in the Yacht Pub, Clontarf Road. Learn how to speak in front of a supportive audience, develop leadership skills, gain confidence and make new friends. Toastmasters is a no-for-profit organisation. Phone Colm on 086-6071898 for further information. CEILI: Swords Ceili Club holds classes for all levels on Wednesdays from 8.30pm to 10pm at Scoil an Duininnigh, Kinsealy, Swords. Beginners are welcome. There are also classes for children from three-years-of-age at Colmcille’s GAA Club on Wednesdays and Fridays. Phone Grace on 087-9549066 for further information. MEETING: An open meeting titled ‘The Lisbon Reform Treaty - your questions answered’ will be held in the Regency Hotel, Swords Road, on Wednesday, April 30 at 7.45pm. The speakers are Tom Clonan, Defence Analyst, Writer, Broadcaster and Patricia Callan, Director of Small Firms’ Association and Eoin Ryan MEP. It will be co-chaired by Ministers of State Noel Ahern and Pat Carey. All are welcome. For more information, phone Sean Holt on 087-6719076 or ermail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it FESTIVAL: The following Bealtaine Festival events are taking place at Coolock Library: Tuesday, May 6, 3pm, Find out about volunteering opportunities; Thursday, May 8, 3pm, Dublin Tenement Life – with Michael Moylan from ‘Irish History Live’; and Saturday, May 10, 2.30pm, Writing Your Own Life Story – a memory seminar with Douglas Appleyard. All are welcome but places are limited so booking is essential. To book, contact the library on 8477781 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it FREE YOGA: Find out what Yoga is all about. Learn some of the basics of Hatha Yoga, including breathing techniques, yoga postures and stretches, and meditation techniques, for use in your daily life. All ages are welcome. You will learn how to improve flexibility, increase energy levels, reduce stress, control blood pressure, and how to maintain a positive attitude. Free session take place on Tuesdays from 7.30 to 8.30pm, at Raheny Community and Residents’ Association (CARA) Hall. Phone Aideen on 086-3160465 for more information. CARERS: Support for carers in North Dublin. Do you care for a child with special needs, a relative with disabilities, a person with chronic illness or a frail older person? Crosscare Carer Support Programme offers a variety of services for family carers. Contact Clare, Mary or Nora on 8360011 for details. DANCING: Old-Time Sequence Dancing takes place every Tuesday from 8.30 to 10.30pm in St John Vianney Hall, Ardlea Road, Artane. Admission is $6 and includes break for tea and cakes. It also takes place every Wednesday from 8-10.30pm in 54 Parnell Square West. Admission is $7. Phone 085-1263993 for further information. TOASTMASTERS: Learn how to improve your communication and leadership skills. Iarnród Eireann Toastmasters Club meets every second Tuesday in the Ripley Court Hotel, Talbot Street, at 6.30pm. The next meeting is on Tuesday, April 29. New members wanted. Visitors free. For more details, phone Peter on 087-2468203 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it KNITTING: Knitting classes are available in Donnycarney Community Centre, on Thursdays from 2 to 4pm. For details contact the centre on 8329676. Beginners and knitters 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 Man United Roy Keane 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 great chance to buy some great quality merchandise at a good price. No entry fee. Come early for the best buys. 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, Special Needs assistants and teachers are all welcome. For further information, phone 8512289. 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). 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 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. 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. 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. EXHIBITION: Following an extended sojourn in the wilds of Norway, Irish artist Katherine Michael (aka Papillon) has produced her most extraordinary exhibition to date. The Moon Water collection is notable for it unabashed use of acid warm colours and surprising mixed-media. It runs until May 2 on the 3rd floor, Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, Expose Yourself Gallery. For more details tel 0863945417. ART: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council presents ‘Concourse Offsite’ – a site specific installation art exhibition in Blackrock Park by Aoife Desmond, Mark Garry and Alan Phelan from May 1 – June 1. Admission free. For more information tel 2719531. TOURS: Deansgrange Cemetery Tours: Easter 1916 - visiting the graves of volunteers, soldiers and civilians – takes place once a month until September. Tours take in the notable graves of Flann O'Brien, Frank O'Connor, Sean Lemass, John A Costello, Kathleen Lynn, Ernest Walton, John McCormack and many others on Sundays May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24 and September 28. All tours start at 2.15 at the funeral gate. Tour guide is Ray Bateson. For further information contact 086 8104359. 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. 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. SOCIAL: A Southside social group for unattached adults seeks additional members. Ballinteer based. Contact Carol 0851643818 or Steve on 0868873644. 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. HISTORY: Living History re-enactments at Ashtown Castle beside the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre take place on Sunday, May 4 from 11am to 5pm. All welcome and admission free. Tel 6770095 for further details. CUBA: The Cuba Support Group is hosting a Questions & Answers Session on Saturday, May 3 in Setanta GAA Club in Ballymun on the issue of 'Cuba: After Castro'. Anyone wishing to attend session should come along at 2.30pm. Confirm attendance at the event by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or text 0861983622. 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. 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. 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. 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 YOUTH DRAMA: Tallaght Youth Theatre is currently open to new members aged 13 – 17 years. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel Tallaght Youth Service on 4516322 for details about upcoming auditions. HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS: Children in Hospital Ireland is appealing for volunteers for PlayWell, our hospital play service. PlayWell volunteers are needed to organise play activities for the sick children in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and Children’s Hospital, Temple Street. Volunteers should be over 18 years of age, enthusiastic, caring and reliable, and have two/three hours, either morning or afternoon, once a week (Monday to Friday) to spare. An information meeting will be held at the hospitals and will provide Introductory training and ongoing support for all new volunteers. For details of the dates and times of the meeting tel 1890252682 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it WALK: The Cystic Fibrosis Annual International Walk will take place from September 27 to October 8 this year. Participants will travel to Kerala on the south east coast of India for an enjoyable experience that will raise much needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis Research. Contact Bernie on 0872353319 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. SENIORS: The Dublin 12 seniors’ support and information helpline offers support and information to anyone who may be lonely or isolated in the community. Tel 456 3119 or 4563259 on week days from 10am until 2pm. UNATTACHED: The Wednesday Club is a select social group for the unattached based in South County that hosts visits to art galleries, theatre evenings, card games, dining out, golf and short holiday breaks. New members welcome. Tel 2884426. CITIZENS: Dundrum Citizens Information Centre is now located on the 5th floor in the Dundrum Town Centre. Tel 2960713 from Monday to Friday 10-4pm. Access is via the lift at the car park end of the centre. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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