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BARRACKS: On Tuesday, January 22, there will be a screening of documentary films 'Irish Soldiers on Screen' between 6pm and 8pm in the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, D7 - places allocated on a first-come first-served basis. On Sunday, January 27, there will be a 'Family Tour' at 2.30pm - places limited to 20. On Tuesday, January 29 there will be a screening of documentary films 'Irish Soldiers on Screen' between 6pm and 8pm - places allocated on a first-come first-served basis. IRRS: The Irish Railway Record Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, January 24, in their Dublin Heuston station premises at which the AGM of the society will take place - members only. MUSEUM: Between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday, January 27, the My Museum Family Programme in the Museum of Archaeology and History, Kildare Street, D2, will be 'Keeping the past Alive' with Paula Geraghty - places limited to 30. PUBLICATION: Hot off the presses is the latest work from local historian Liam Clare is 'The Bray and Enniskerry Railway' in which he looks at the various schemes advanced to connect Bray and Enniskerry by railway or tramway which were promoted between 1840 and 1910. This is an essential book for those interested in both local history and Irish transport. Illustrator Ray O’Donnell provides the very striking cover. Published by Nonsuch, it costs €14.99. 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. HORTICULTURE: Dublin Five Horticultural Society resumes its fortnightly gardening talks with Dermot O'Neill on his garden favourites on Thursday, January 31, at 8pm at the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road. Admission is €5. Phone 087-2423020 for further information. TODDLERS: Fun For Toddlers (things to do for children over two) takes places in Coolock Library every Thursday from 10.15am to 11.15am. This is a facility for mother and toddler to meet in the library. Books and toys for children aged 3-5 will be provided. Phone 8477781 for further information. FOOD ADDICTS: Having problems with overeating, constant dieting, binging or purging? Food Addicts Anonymous can help. Meetings take place every Wednesday at 8pm at the Central Mission on 9C Lower Abbey Street. This is a 12-step meeting and there is no charge. QUIZ: Holy Faith Secondary School Parents’ Association is hosting a Fun Quiz Night at Clontarf Castle on Thursday, January 31, at 8pm. A table of six costs €60. Phone 087-7708803 for further information. VOLUNTEERS: Info Centre for Immigrants, a voluntary group, currently runs a homework group at Mourne View Community Centre, Skerries, which is being sponsored by the AIB Better Ireland Programme for primary school pupils in the community. The group is expanding its extra curricular activities, which includes teaching kids how to play musical instruments. Volunteers are needed to teach kids how to play the keyboard, guitar and drum sets. Contact Ruth on 086-3663683 or Adessola on 085-7329472 for further information. WIDOWS: The National Association of Widows in Ireland is welcoming past, present and new members to its meeting in Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street on Monday, January 28, at 8pm. All are welcome. Phone 4564978 for further details. TOASTMASTERS: Need to improve your communication skills? Fingal Toastmasters Club will help you. Why not come along to the Marine Hotel, Sutton, on Monday, January 21, at 8.15pm or alternate Mondays subsequently. For further information contact Ted on 087-2563604 or visit fingal.freetoasthost.info AGM The Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre (ABFRC) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 27, at 8.30pm in the Piano Room of the ABFRC. Nominations for election to the committee and motions for adoption at the AGM must reach the centre no later than Sunday, February 17. For further information phone 8483911. YOUTH: Are you aged over 18? Are you living in the Clontarf area? Would you like to give something back to the community? Would you like to work in partnership with young people and help them to learn new skills and organise activities? If you are this person and you can spare an hour on Thursday evenings, then please contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer, on 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it SCOIL AINE: Details of the 50-year anniversary celebrations at Scoil Aine, Raheny, have been announced. At 7pm on Tuesday, February 5, there will be a Special Mass in Raheny Church for all the school community, including past pupils, past staff, past members of the board of management and members of the local community who have an interest and involvement in the school. Following the Mass there will be light refreshments in the school hall and an opportunity for those who are interested in going down memory lane to have a look around the school until about 9.30pm. SOCIAL CLUB: New Beginnings Social Club for widowed, divorced and separated people continues to meet on the first Tuesday of each month upstairs in Smyth’s of Fairview at 9pm. Phone 087-9603833 for further information. CHALLENGE: Garden Route, South Africa - Walking Challenge in aid of Beaumont Hospital Foundation will take place from March 13-24, 2008. If you would like advice and tips on fundraising and some more information please contact Noreen Mulvey or Laura Johnson on 8092161. CLUB: Tarfers Foróige Youth Club meets on Thursdays from 8-9.30pm in St Anthony’s Old Church Hall. The club provides a safe place for young people to socialise, do activities, play games and arrange events. If you are aged over 12 and would like to join the club then feel free to come along any Thursday. If you would like to find out more then please contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer, on 086-8519639 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it OVEREATING: Having problems with overeating, constant dieting, binging or purging? Food Addicts Anonymous may be able to help. Meetings every Wednesday 8pm at the Central Mission on 9C Lower Abbey Street. This is a twelve step meeting and there’s no charge. COELIACS: The Dublin 15 Coeliac Support Group meets in the Lounge of the Bell Pub, (Davey & Phelans), on the first Tuesday of every month. Next Meeting is on February 5 when the theme will be Gluten-Free Shopping. The main focus will be on sharing information about where to buy gluten-free products (with an emphasis on local resources) and how to check which food items are gluten-free. 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 SINGING: Do you have a child who loves to sing? RTÉ Cór na nÓg is starting its audition process now with closing date for applications on February 8. Log on to www.rte.ie/performinggroups/cornanog/ or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Children need to be between 10 and 13 in September 2008. HOSPITAL VISITING: Connolly Hospital is asking for visitors to keep to the official visiting hours to allow medical staff to care for patients. The visiting hours are 2-4pm and 6-8pm daily. Further information in relation to Connolly Hospital can be accessed at www.connollyhospital.ie. WIDOWS: The National Association of Widows in Ireland is welcoming past, present and new members to their meeting in Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street on Monday, January 28 at 8pm. All welcome. Tel 4564978 for further details. CHESS: Would you like to play chess? A friendly chess club is running on Wednesdays at 6pm in Huntstown Community Centre Dublin 15. Coaching by Tom Fitzpatrick. Beginners Welcome. Contact 8220847 for more information. RUNNERS: Meningitis Research Foundation is asking for help from anybody taking part in the Great Ireland Run on Sunday, April 6. Money raised will help fund research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates. Fore more information on how to register, please contact Meningitis Research Foundation at 8196931 and ask for Monika, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it CARING: Family Carers Support Group in Blanchardstown hold a meeting on the third Tuesday of every month from 11am-12.30pm at Blanchardstown Carers Resource Centre Main Street, Blanchardstown. For further information contact Jacqueline or Michelle at 8119564 or 8119555. SUPPORT: A support group called Jigsaw for parents of children with or without a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, Autism etc has been established. For further information phone Jacinta 087-09904602 any Friday between 10am.-1pm. BADMINTON: Badminton for adults of all standards takes place every Saturday morning in St Declan’s at Nephin Road, Dublin 7. Come along any Saturday morning or call 087-9249561 for details. HILLWALKERS: The Young Hillwalkers Club is looking for new members. Club members go snow walking, on forest walks, ridge climbs and rock scrambling. Introductory walks on the mountains for young walkers aged 14-18 takes place at weekends. The club is organised by An Oige. Further information from Frank at 087-2446027 or Marie on 8822560 or register your interest by e-mailing 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. PARENTLINE: Parentline is currently recruiting volunteers to man the Parent Support Helpline. If you can spare three hours a week just to lend a sympathetic ear and support stressed parents call 8787230. Full training provided. TOASTMASTERS: Phoenix Tara Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Monday of every month in Dunboyne Castle from 7.45pm - 10pm. Toastmasters can help to improve communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change. Small charge at the door, visitors are free and very welcome. For more information tel Aoife Gaffney on 087-8072540. CHARITY WALK: A charity walking challenge along the beautiful garden route of South Africa takes place from March 13-24 2008 in aid of Beaumont Hospital Foundation. More details on www.bhf.ie. Contact Laura or Noreen on 8092161. BADMINTON: Experienced badminton players (level 5+) are required for a club based at the IFSC. The club is two minutes from Jury’s and has a three court facility. Players meet on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8.30pm. Parking available. For more information call 8552799. SCRABBLE: A Scrabble Club meets on Monday evenings in St Brigid's Community Centre , Blanchardstown village, Dublin 15. New people always welcome. Further information from 8212254 or 8216059. VARIETY: The Greenhill’s Variety Group presents ‘Cinderella’ in the Greenhill’s Community Centre from Sunday, February 17 to Friday 22. Tickets are €10 adult/€5 children. Show is at 8pm. MUSICAL: West Side Story will be staged in UCD from February 14 to 16. There will be four shows – on Thursday 14 at 8pm; on Friday 15 at 1pm and 8pm; and on Saturday 16 at 8pm. Tickets cost €15 for evening shows and €10 for the matinee on the Friday. The show is in aid of UCD Volunteers Overseas. Tickets are available through www.ucd.ie/musical or from SU shops on UCD campus. Further information is available from www.ucd.ie/musical or www.bebo.com/UCDCommunityMusical. FREE HEALTH: Anne Hughes, a Japanese and Chinese acupuncturist, will be giving free oriental medicine consultations and advice regarding any health concerns at the Dublin NutriCentre, 28 South William Street on Thursday, January 24 from 12pm until 4. Tel 6333535 or Anne on 0876249555 for further enquiries. MALE CHOIR: The Ballinteer Male Voice Choir welcomes prospective new members to their Thursday open night in early February. It is not necessary to be able to read music but it would help if you could sing - and like a bit of craic! Tel Dominic on 0876474629. GARDENING: The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland is hosting a fun quiz with general knowledge and gardening questions in Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin 6 on Wednesday, January 30 at 8pm. All welcome. Admission is €5. Come in teams of three or teams can be made up on the night. Further details on 2353912 or at www.rhsi.ie WALKS: Free Dublin City Council ‘Lets Walk & Talk’ Historical Tours with Pat Liddy include ‘Discover Dublin – 2,000 Years of History’ as part of Dublin City Chinese New Year Festival 2008 on Saturday, February 2 at 2pm. Meet outside the Tourist Office, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. ‘Twixt Ranelagh & Rathmines’ on Tuesday, February 5 at 2pm. Meet outside the Barge Pub, Charlemont Street, Dublin 2. Tel Ronan/Dublin City Council on 2223726. CHOIR: The RTÉ Cór na nÓg Children’s Choir is starting its audition process now with closing date for applications on February 8. You can log on to www.rte.ie/performinggroups/cornanog/ or contact Norma O’Connor, Choral Officer, RTÉ Performing Groups, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Children need to be aged between 10 and 13 in September 2008. BRIDGE: New members and all grades welcome at Congress Bridge Club, Monkstown Avenue Community Centre every Thursday at 7.15 pm. (46A/4A Bus route). Tel 2301643. 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 LIONS CLUB: The Dun Laoghaire Lions Club would like to thank all the people who supported their Christmas food appeal on the door to door collection and through the post. CRIME WRITING: A workshop for crime writers with crime writing experts including the co-founder of the Orange Prize Jane Gregory will take place in Pearse Street Library, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 on Friday, January 25 from 6.30pm-8.30pm. Admission free but booking essential on 6744873 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it WIDOWS: The National Association of Widows in Ireland is welcoming past, present and new members to their meeting in Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street on Monday, January 28 at 8pm. All welcome. Tel 4564978 for further details. ELDERLY: A six week get fit programme for the over-60s is available at the South Dublin Senior Citizen’s Club which is open Mondays-Fridays, from 10am – 4pm in the Guinness Athletic Union, Iveagh Grounds, Crumlin Road. FIRST AID: St John Ambulance will host a first aid evening course on Tuesday, January 22 at Brigade Headquarters, 29 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4. For further details tel 6688077 (mornings).
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