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SALE: The last Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, car boot sale of the summer will take place from 9am – 2pm on Saturday, August 9. Gates open 7.30am. Refreshments available. Prices for cars e12/no vans. Details from David on 4931673 or Fraser on 4934650. CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE: A Holiday Bible Club for all in primary school takes place from Monday 4 – Thursday 7, August in Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church, Lower Glenageary Road. Cost is e15 or e5 per day. Bookings/queries to 2841016 or 0861987050 BADMINTON: St Brigid’s Badminton Club, Glenageary is looking for new members from grade 5B up, for the coming season beginning August 26. Play is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.30pm in Rathdown School, Glenageary. For further information contact Helen Shakespeare on 0878179762. 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 Saturday, August 2 and Sundays August 24 and September 28. All tours start at 2.15 at the funeral gate. Tour guide is Ray Bateson. For further information contact 0868104359. GOLF: The CBC Monkstown PPU annual golf outing takes place on Friday, August 29 in Dun Laoghaire Golf Club with tee time from 11am -3.45pm. Contact George Balfe on 0872742152 or 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. BRIDGE: A bridge night takes place every Tuesday at number 3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper. Tel 8339573 for further details. BADMINTON: Epworth Badminton Club is holding a Summer Club on Tuesday nights at 8pm in Christ Church Hall, Sandymount. All standards welcome. No commitment necessary - just pay and play. New members will be recruited to play league in August. For further details contact Catherine on 0876760781. SALE: A car boot sale will take place in the car park of St Maelruain's Parish Centre, Main Street, Tallaght Village on Saturday, July 19 from 10am. Cars e15 and vans e20. Tel 4626006 for more information. 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. CAR BOOT SALE: Takes place on Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 every Saturday and Sunday. Gates open to sellers at 8am, to buyers at 9am. Cars e15/vans e25. Phone Nuala on 087-9907669 for further information. CANCELLED: Due to road works the monthly car boot sale in St Kevin's School, Sallynoggin is cancelled until further notice. TOUR: A window into 18th and 19th Century Ireland is provided through a Donnybrook Cemetery Tour with guide David Neary. For further information tel 086-8150325. BRIDGE: The Kill O’The Grange Bridge Club has an open game every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Nursery Home of St Michael's private hospital. All grades welcome, partners arranged. Free parking also. For further information tel Barry on 2857853. CAR BOOT SALE: A car boot sale will take place in St Joseph’s, Tivoli Road, Dun Laoghaire on Sunday, July 27, August 31, September 28, October 26 and November 30. BINGO: 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. 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 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 e7. Tel 085-1263993. MUSEUM: On Tuesday, July 29, between 11am and 12 noon there will be a Summer Morning Tour 'The Trail for Tara' in the Museum of Archaeology and History, Kildare Street, D2 – places limited to 25. On Thursday, July 31, the Summer Morning Tour between 11am and 12 noon will be 'Stone Art' - places limited to 25. On Friday, August 1, 1-2pm there will be a 'Lughnasa Festival' lecture followed by a special 'Lughnasa Festival' tour (2.30-3.30pm) - places limited to 25. On Saturday, August 2, between 2pm and 3pm there will be 'Lughnasa Festival' storytelling followed by ‘Ancient Music’ (3-4pm). On Sunday, August 3, between 3pm and 4pm the My Museum Family Programme will be 'Find Lugh’s Harvest Offering' - places limited to 30. LECTURE: On Tuesday, July 29, Dr Rachel Moss will present her lecture 'The mark of the chisel in Glendalough' at 7.30pm in the OPW, Glendalough Visitor Centre, Glendalough, Co Wicklow. All welcome. BARRACKS: On Wednesday, July 30, the 2.30 Workshop in the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, D7, will be 'Meet the Dressmaker' - places limited to 20. On Saturday, August 2, there will be a 30-minute Gallery Talk at noon on 'Early Days of the Irish Air Corps' by Michael Whelan. On Sunday, August 3, there will be a themed 'Family Tour' for family groups - places limited to 20. RPSI: On Sunday, August 3, the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland will operate a one day 'Sea Breeze' steam train trip from Dublin to Wexford and return, departing from Dublin at 10.45am and returning by 8pm. See www.irishsteamtrains.com for details. DUBLIN: On Saturday, August 9, the Old Dublin Society will visit Carrickbrennan Cemetery, Monkstown for a guided tour led by Colin Scudds, Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society. Meet at the main gate at 3pm. Members only. GENEALOGY: On Tuesday, August 12, Bernadette Galloghly, senior librarian, Dublin City Libraries, will speak at 8pm on 'The New Genealogy Resources at Dublin City Libraries: Databases on Dublin Parish Registers, City Councillors and Memorial Plaques' to the Genealogical Society of Ireland in Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education, Cumberland Street, Dun Laoghaire - all welcome, contribution e3. MUSIC FUNDRAISER: A Paddy Hayes Fundraiser featuring the Paddy Hayes Showband will take place at Trinity Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday, August 15, from 9pm till late. Raffle and sing-along on the night. Tickets cost e5 or pay at the door. For further information phone Paddy on 085-8220886. JUMBLE SALE: A charity jumble sale will take place on Monday, August 4 (bank holiday) at Baldoyle Industrial Estate from 10am to 4pm. Many bargains to be had, including bric-a-brac, books and toys, home baking, household items and much more. PLAYERS WANTED: Sportslink Football Club in Santry is looking for players for their three UCL teams. They have teams in the Premier Division, Division 2 and Division 3A. Any players interested in playing Saturday football should contact Louie Glancy on 087-2428850. Training is on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15 at Sportslink in Furry Park. Top class facilities available and new players are welcome. SUMMER FAIR: A summer fair will take place at Lusk Community Unit, Station Road, Lusk, on Sunday, August 10, from 1pm to 4.30pm. Among the attractions will be Wheel of Fortune, Children’s Corner, Cake Stall, Vegetable Stall and Flower Stall. The main event will be a draw for a Grand Raffle. All are welcome. BADMINTON: A badminton club (mixed), based at 1 Commons Street, IFSC, Dublin 1, is recommencing on August 5 from 8.30pm to 11pm. The club plays on Tuesdays and Fridays and is recruiting players for Levels 4 and 5. The cost is e4 per night. Phone 086-2730399 or 086-8111982 for further information. NEW WEBSITE: Unmarried and Separated Parents of Ireland (USPI) have launched their new website. Information provided on weekly meetings and assisting parents who are experiencing marriage/relationship difficulties. Visit www.uspi.ie SANTRY ART: Santry Art School Painting & Drawing takes place at Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry. Introduction to painting and advanced painting in all mediums. For further information, phone 086-3653431 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it WRITERS: The newly formed Swords Writers’ Group will hold its first meeting at Rathbeale Library, Swords, on Wednesday, August 6 at 7pm. The group meet fortnightly for one hour and it is ideal for anyone who would like to write in a small group setting and share thoughts and ideas in an informal atmosphere. The group will commit to free writing, reading and will provide feedback in an effort to support, encourage, critique and motivate each other. Spaces are limited. For further information and to reserve a place, phone Geraldine on 085-1440346 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it VOLUNTEERS: Males aged between 50 and 80 are urgently needed to participate in a study of thinking and memory that is taking place in Beaumont Hospital. Participation involves a once off, one-hour meeting to complete paper and pen tasks. For further information please call Laura Gallagher on 8092963. MENINGITIS: Meningitis Research Foundation is looking for thrill seekers to climb Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. The 12-day trek, departing in February 2009, is a great way to conquer the summit and raise money for a good cause. The Foundation relies on voluntary donations to fund its work in research, awareness and support for people affected by the disease. Your help could save a life. To receive a pack, phone 8196931. COMEDY: Joe Rooney (star of Killinaskully) and Gerry Lavelle (top impressionist) will appear at the Blue Bar, Harbour Road, Skerries, on Wednesday, July 30. Hosted by Brendan Burke. Admission is e12. Phone 8490900 for more information. EXHIBITION: Pat Carey, from Clonshaugh, a member of St Benedict’s Photographic Group, Kilbarrack, and double gold medal IPF award winner, is holding an exhibition of his work at Coolock Library until July 31. POKER: A poker classic takes place every Thursday and Sunday in Cara Hall (opposite Raheny Garda Station) at 9pm sharp. All are welcome. BRIDGE: Baldoyle Bridge Club plays every Monday at 7.30pm in the local badminton centre in Baldoyle Industrial Estate. Now open to non-members for the summer. All are welcome. COUNSELLING: TARGET in Donaghmede offers a one-to-one non-directive counselling service on Monday to Friday, 9.30am-1.30pm and Monday to Thursday, 7.30pm-9.30pm. For an appointment, phone 8670279. Childcare services are available for morning appointments by arra UITION: An adult reading and writing service is available to all persons who have difficulty with basic reading and writing, spelling and sums, and who left school before Leaving Cert. The service is free and is available to all persons on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30am to 1pm, and Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Brenda on 8671967 (mornings) or 087-9047230 (afternoons and evenings) for further information. MARATHON: If anyone is interested in participating in the New York City Marathon this year, they are invited to contact Noreen or Laura at the Beaumont Hospital Foundation on 8092161. MENINGITIS: Meningitis Research Foundation would like to invite you to take part in its Giving Together Collection. Giving Together is easy and not time consuming. All you have to do is to distribute envelopes to your family, friends, work colleagues or neighbours and then collect the envelopes, hopefully with a donation inside, at a time convenient to you. If you wish to take part in this event, please call Alex on 8196931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it MEETING: Sutton/Baldoyle U3A is calling all over 55-year-olds. U3A is 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. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Baldoyle Library from 2.30pm to 4.15pm. Phone Ann Neville on 4756989 for more information. 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 not-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 Duinnigh, 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. BADMINTON: A new Wednesday night club for players who have completed a Beginners/Improvers course or are returning to badminton is starting at Baldoyle Badminton Centre for the summer, and a Tuesday and Thursday night club for experienced players. The cost is e7 per night from 8pm. For more details, phone 8393355/8393470. 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 at St John Vianney Hall, Ardlea Road, Artane. Admission is e6 and includes break for tea and cakes. It also takes place every Wednesday from 8pm-10.30pm at 54 Parnell Square West. Admission is e7. Phone 085-1263993 for further information. KNITTING: Knitting classes are available at Donnycarney Community Centre on Thursdays from 2 to 4pm. For details contact the centre on 8329676. Beginners and knitters are welcome. ADHD: Dublin North East ADHD is a Northside awareness group that meets every three to four weeks at Northside Partnership, Bunratty Drive, Coolock. Parents/guardians, special needs assistants and teachers are all welcome. For further information, phone 8512289. 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 e2,950. 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 KILIMANJARO: Meningitis Research Foundation is looking for thrill seekers to take on the challenge of a lifetime – climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. The 12-day trek departs n February 2009. To receive an info pack, call 8196931, CLEARANCE SALE: The Lifeboat Shop, 178 Phibsborough Road, is closing down. Staff would like to thank everyone who has donated or bought goods from the shop. Clearance sale now on. Everything must go. Proceeds as usual, go to RNLI Lifeboats. SOCCER: Sportslink FC in Santry are looking for players for their three United Churches League teams. They have teams in Premier Division, Division 2 and Division 3a. Any players interested in playing Saturday football should contact Louie Glancy on 087-2428850. Training is on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15pm at Sportslink in Furry Park. Top class facilities. New players welcome. |
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