GENEALOGY: The Genealogical Society of Ireland meets at 8pm on Tuesday, May 13, in Dun Laoghaire College for Further Education, Cumberland Street. Patricia Boyd will speak on 'The Registry of Deeds' - all welcome - contribution $3.

MUSEUM: On Wednesday, May 14, between 3pm and 4pm as part of the Bealtaine Festival there will be an 'Ancient Civilisations Tour' in the Museum of Archaeology and History, Kildare Street, D2 - places limited to 25.

KNOCKLYON: The Knocklyon History Society meets at 7.45pm on Wednesday, May 14, in the Iona Centre, Knocklyon. Fr Joe McMahon will present his lecture 'The Franciscans' - all welcome, admission $4.

KILLINEY: The Ballybrack-Killiney Historical Society meets at 8pm on Wednesday, May 14, in the Parochial Hall of SS Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack - cars enter from Killiney Hill Road. Erica Devine will present her lecture 'Conservation of Antiques ' - all welcome, admission $2.

BARRACKS: On Thursday, May 15, Dr Ole Crumlin-Pedersen will present his lecture on 'The History of Nordic Longships' in the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street. On Saturday, May 17, the Adult Gallery Talk between 12 Noon and 12.30pm will be 'The History of the 1916 Proclamation' by Sandra McElroy. On Sunday, May 18, 3pm-4pm the My Museum Family programme will be 'My Story' - places limited to 20. On Saturday, May 24, from noon to 12.30pm the Adult Gallery Talk will be 'Why the Museum Collects ' by Jessee Wilson.

BRAY: The Bray Cualann Historical Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, May 15, in Bray Chamber of Commerce House, 10 Prince of Wales Terrace, Quinsboro Road, Bray, at which there will be a Symposium 'The Changing Face of Bray over the past 50 Years ' with a panel of speakers. All welcome - admission $3.

FOXROCK: The Foxrock Local History Club meets at 8pm on Tuesday, May 20, in Foxrock Community Centre, rere Foxrock RC Church. Aodh Cannain will present a short talk on 'Reverend Canon Coslett Quin, local writer and Gaelic scholar, 1907 - 1995 ' while Jacqui Donnelly will present the main talk on 'The Architecture of Foxrock.' All welcome - admission $3.

BORO: Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society meets at 8pm on Wednesday, May 21, in the Kingston Hotel, Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire. Liam Clare will present his lecture 'From Manor Farm to Lidl Store – 1,000 years of Deans Grange and Kill of the Grange' - all welcome.

MEDIEVAL: On Saturday, May 24, the Friends of Mediaeval Dublin will hold their '10th Annual Medieval Dublin Symposium 2008' in the Robert Emmet Theatre (Room 2037), Arts Building, Trinity College. Admission is free - all welcome. Further information from 8961801, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

LIFE STORY: For those who are considering recording their own life story for future generations (or even for the fun of it), Dublin City Council is providing two workshop, led by Douglas S Appleyard. Workshops will take place in the Dublin City Library and Archive [Gilbert Library], 138-144 Pearse Street, D2 at 2.30pm on Wednesday, May 21, Thursday, May 22, Wednesday May 28, and Thursday, May 29, booking through 674 4873.

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.

PARTY: A Downs Syndrome Ice Cream party will be held at Scoil Uí Chonaill GAA Club, 95 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3, (opposite old swimming baths) on Saturday, May 17, from 5pm until 8pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please support this good cause.

DRAMA: St Andrew's Players present ‘Confusions’, a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, at Scoil Iosa Community School, Malahide, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 15, 16 and 17, at 8pm. Tickets cost $15/$12 and are available by phoning 8404547 or at the door.

MUSICAL: The Transition Year students of St Mary's Secondary School, Baldoyle, are presenting the musical Oliver, in association with the third class boys of St Peter and Paul National School and the third class girls of St Mary's Primary School on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 14, 15 and 16, at 8pm nightly. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for students and children. There is also a family ticket for two adults and two children for $35.  Tickets are on sale now, phone 8325591.

LECTURE: Howth Peninsula Heritage Society is holding its monthly lecture on Tuesday, May 27, at 8pm in Howth Sea Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth. This month’s lecture is ‘Cork - The Beautiful Republic’. All are welcome. The cost to non members is $3.  

BLESSING: A special blessing for expectant mothers will take place on Thursday, May 22, in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Brookwood Avenue, Artane, at 8pm. For further information, contact Kathleen on 8310917 or May on 8312126.

QUIZ: A table quiz in aid of a Programme for Early School Leavers, The Life Centre, Pearse Square, will take place at St Paul’s Football Clubhouse, Artane, on Thursday, May 15, at 8.30pm. A table of four costs $20. Raffle prizes to be won.

FETE: St Mary’s Church Howth is holding its Summer Fete this Saturday, May 17, from 12 noon to 4pm. The fete is being held in the church grounds beside the gates of Howth Castle. All the usual stalls will be included with books, CDs, cakes and plants to name but a few. St George’s Brass Band will provide musical entertainment. This is the largest single fundraiser that the parish runs annually.

CLEAN-UP: Now that the good weather has arrived, organisers of the regular Dollymount Beach Clean-up need your help more than ever. Give a hand to keep this lovely amenity tidy. The group meets this Saturday, May 17, at 11am at the entry to the Strand from Bull Wall.

MEETING: Sutton/Baldoyle U3A is calling all over 55-year-olds. U3A is university of the third age. It’s 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 can be a time of creative activity and fulfilment. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month and the next meeting is on May 20 at Baldoyle Library from 2.30pm to 4.15pm. Phone Ann Neville on 4756989 for more information.

EXHIBITION: Portmarnock Art Group is holding its annual art exhibition at the Malahide Tennis Club railings from May 31 to June 2 (11am to 6pm weather permitting). Approximately 50 artists from Fingal area will be participating in this event.

FUSCHIA: The Irish Fuchsia Society is holding a talk, ‘Trendy Plants – What’s New for This Year’, by Maeve Sheehan, at St Peter’s Senior College, Collins Avenue, Killester, on Thursday, May 15, at 8pm. All are welcome.

PSORIASIS: A free Psoriasis Information Day will take place on Monday, May 12, at Davis Pharmacy, 34, Fairview Strand, between 9am and 1pm. Dermatology nurse Siobhan Quinn will be in attendance to meet patients and advise them on management of their condition and compliance with treatments. Psoriasis is an incurable skin disease and affects people physically and psychologically. For an appointment, phone 8363577. For further information about psoriasis visit www.psoriasisireland.ie

JOMAC: Jomac Productions will bring its 2007/08 season to a close with a public performance of ‘The Jomac Show’ in the auditorium of the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, on Sunday, May 18, at 3pm. This is an all-family variety show that always sells out. Phone 8333759 to order tickets, priced at $12.

TALK: Clontarf Historical Society is holding a talk titled ‘The History of the Phoenix Park’, by Aoife O’Tierney, on Monday, May 12, at 8.15pm in the Parish Resource Centre (beside St John the Baptist Church), Clontarf Road. Admission is $4.

MUSIC: Fingal Chamber Choir, directed by David Maxwell, presents ‘Music for a Summer's Evening’ with Helen Smith (soprano), David Bremner (organ) and Fingal String quartet on Friday, May 23, at 8pm in St Columba's Church (Church of Ireland), Church Road, Swords. Admission is $15 (concessions $10). Tickets are available from 087-2909536 or at the door on the night. The programme will include music by Mozart, Fauré, Bach, Haydn (Little Organ Mass), Nystedt and much more.

VARIETY SHOW: Maryfield Ladies’ Variety Group will stage its annual variety show on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13 and 14, in Our Lady of Consolation Girls' School, Donnycarney, at 8pm. Tickets cost $10 and are available on the door.

ICA: The Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) Dublin Federation Howth Guild will host an arts and crafts exhibition on Saturday, May 24, at St Mary’s Church Hall at 2.30pm. The entrance is at Deer Park Howth. Admission is $2 and all are welcome. Meanwhile, members are also welcome for the new Children’s section, which is part-funded by Fingal County Council’s cultural and sports department. For more information, contact Kitty on 8324426.

MATCH TICKETS: Shelbourne FC have tickets on sale at Tolka Park from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm for the Republic of Ireland versus Serbia friendly match at Croke Park on Saturday, May 24 (7.30pm). For further information phone 8375754 or 8375536.

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.

TOASTMASTERS: People looking to improve their speaking, listening and thinking skills are being invited to join Phoenix-Tara Toastmasters. The organisation is currently recruiting new members and are inviting adults to come along to one of their regular meetings.  Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7.45 pm in Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne. For more information visit www.phoenix-tara-toastmasters.com.

MASS: Ven Edel Quinn Legion of Mary envoy will hold its 64th anniversary Mass at 3pm  on Saturday May 17, in St Saviour's Church, Dominick Street, Dublin 1. Principal celebrant and Homilist is Fr Bede McGregor. Rosary and Legion prayers will be recited at 2.45 pm.

CONCERT: Friend’s of St. Mary’s Hospital have organised a concert with Dublin Orchestral Players led by Marion Kelly on Saturday, May 17 at 8pm at St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park. Admission $20. Cheese and wine after concert in Lecture Hall. Public parking nearby.

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.

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

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).

BEREAVEMENT: Tehe Rathmines Bethany Bereavement Support Group presents ‘The Journey Through     Loss To Hope’ BY Fr Myles O’Reilly on Thursday, May 15 at 8pm IN Cuisle, St Louis High School,
Charleville Road, RathmineS. Admission Free. All welcome. Contact: Anne ON 0872050514

LECTURE: The next lecture in the Aware Monthly Lecture Series takes place on Wednesday, May 14 in the Swift Centre, St Patrick's Hospital, James Street, Dublin 8 at 7.30pm. The speaker, Jim Cosgrove, music therapist, will look at music therapy as a therapeutic option for depression.


SOCIAL CLUB: The Wednesday Club is a select social group for unattached men and women based in South County Dublin that hosts visits to art galleries, theatre evenings, card games, dining out, golf and short holiday breaks. They are looking to increase their male membership at present and mature, refined and unattached gentlemen are invited to telephone 2884426.

AGM: Park House Resource Centre will hold their AGM on Wednesday, May 21 in Park House on Library Road, Dun Laoghaire at 8pm. All welcome. Details on 2302934.

CAR BOOT SALE: A car boot sale will take place in St Joseph’s, Tivoli Road, Dun Laoghaire on Sunday, May 25.

GARDEN: A garden open day and plant sale will take place at 16A Oakdown Road, Churchtown on Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 4pm in aid of a free planting project in Kenya. Admission $5 including refreshments. Further information from Jackie on 2984537.

SUMMER CONCERT: The Dun Laoghaire Choral Society will present A Summer Concert at Monkstown Parish Church, Monkstown, on May 18 at 8pm.

TEA DAY: CARA - Cabinteely Active Retirement Association - is holding their Annual Alzheimer Tea Day & Fair in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland at St Brigid's Church, Cabinteely on Sunday, 18 May from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

BOWLING: Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club at Moran Park, Dun Laoghaire, beside the Pavilion Car Park, is hosting ‘Coaching Sundays’ on Sunday, May18 and 25 for newcomers to the sport. Over the years this club has proven successful in many leagues and tournaments. Come along on either Sunday from 11am until 12.30pm (weather permitting).  Wear flat soled shoes or runners.

PARISH FETE: Rathfarnham Parish Fête is on Saturday, May 17 in the High School, Rathgar from 11am to 3pm. A large selection of stalls and games, from plants and books to bouncy castle and candyfloss is on offer.

CYCLING: Planning for Pedals: A talk by Dr John Parkin will take place in the Emmet Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College on Thursday, May 15 at 8pm. The talk will cover policies to promote cycling and factors affecting bicycle use, based on a UK study for commuting. The talk will be introduced by the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey. This is organised by the Dublin Cycling Campaign, a voluntary body working to make Dublin a bicycle friendly city (www.dublincycling.ie). All welcome. Free of charge.

CÉILÍ: Club Chualann will be holding a céilí in the Holy Family Resource Centre, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire (beside Baker's) on Saturday, May 17 from 8pm to 11pm. All ages welcome.

TABLE QUIZ: A table quiz will be held on Thursday, May 22 in the Leinster Cricket Club, Observatory Lane, Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 in aid of the Irish heart foundation's trek to Sumatra. Table $40. 8pm start.

GUIDES: The Catholic Guides of Ireland 4th Annual Buion Mhuire Reunion will take place on Sunday, May 25 at Harrington Street between 3pm – 5pm. All past Buion Mhuire members are welcome to attend, including those that did not go through Buion Mhuire leader training. Refreshments will be served. There will also be a small fundraiser for the maintenance of Harrington Street.  For queries email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or telephone Yvonne Nulty on 0879565339.

ART: ‘Above & Below’ - a solo show of works by David Begley will take place at the Cherrylane Gallery, Killincarrig, Delgany, Co Wicklow until June 4. Tel 2875565. cherrylanefinearts.com

FLOWERS:  Dundrum Flower Club is having a flower night called ‘Unusual Displays for Summer Containers’ by Jaqui Matthews on Tuesday, May 13 at 8pm sharp. The venue is Gort Muire, Ballinteer Road. Plenty of parking and non members welcome.

IRISH GUIDE DOGS: The Annual Sponsored Dog Walks for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind takes place in Cabinteely Park and in Tymon Park at 3.30pm on May 18. Sponsorship cards are available from the Dublin office on 7978741 or join in on the day.

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) until 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.