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COELIACS: The Dublin 15 Coeliac Support Group is having a summer break for July, August and September. Next meeting will be Tuesday, October 3 in the Bell Pub in Blanchardstown from 8 pm.
HUNTSTOWN ACTIVITIES: Huntstown Community Centre is the venue for a chess club, under the watchful eye of a professional coach, which meets every Wednesday (6-7pm, '4). For further information, phone 8220847 or email:
yphelan@eircom.net.
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BOWLS: New members are required for Drumcondra Indoor Bowls. Male and female welcome. Every Monday and Friday from 2-4pm. Corpus Christi Hall, Drumcondra Road.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT: Get out and about. The Ongar Castaheany Nifty Fifties Active Retirement Association is looking for new members. The group meets every Tuesday (except after bank holidays) at 8.30pm in The Paddocks Pub, Littlepace, Dublin 15. For more details contact Jo on 087-6157217.
VOLUNTEER: Are you a student or part-time worker with some extra time on your hands? Oxfam Ireland is looking for volunteers to help in their office. People who are a dab hand with a computer and have an eye for detail are especially needed. If you'd like to lend a helping hand contact Emma on 6727662.
FINGLAS NETWORK: Voluntary and community groups in the Finglas East region are being asked to send us a brief description of their work to the Finglas East Regional Network. The network meets regularly with local representatives, councillors, community guards, statutory bodies and Dublin City Council to help improve the situation for local groups. Send info including name and contact address to: Pauline Hazel, FERN, C/O Finglas-Cabra Partnership, Rosehill House. Finglas, Dublin 11.
YOGA: Sahaja Yoga is a simple method of finding inner peace, easy to learn and always free. Every Monday at 7pm in Blanchardstown Library. Tel: 0862520765 for more details.
TOASTMASERS Phoenix-Tara Toastmaster meetings are held in The Millhouse (Browne's Bar) function room, Main Street, Clonee. Phoenix-Tara. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month. 7.45pm for 8pm start. Meetings end at 10.15pm. Admission is free to guests and new visitors (for two or three meetings).
BREASTFEEDING: If you are breast feeding or considering breast feeding La Leche League meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am, the second Tuesday of the month at 8.30pm and the third Wednesday of the month at 8pm. Call Joan for venue details on 820-0687. For breastfeeding help and information any time call Joan on 820-0687 or Siobhan on 825-7167.
SCRABBLE: A Scrabble club meets at St Brigid's community hall, Blanchardstown Village every Monday night (except bank holidays) at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome. For further information, contact 8212254 or 8211859.
ALZHEIMERS: The Wednesday Club is designed to help people suffering from Alzheimer's and their carers. The club meets over a cup of tea for a chat and to access information. Meetings take place every Wednesday from 10.30am-12.30pm at the Senior Citizens?Complex, Convent View Crescent, off Rathoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. All welcome. Further information from Margaret Whitehead on 867-5247.
PARENTS ALONE: Parents Alone Support Service (PASS) are seeking new members. PASS is a lone parent support organisation based in Finglas. Those interested in joining should call into the PASS office in Finglas Village (above Vincent's charity shop, opposite St Canice's Church) or call 864-1964.
ICA: Botanic/Glasnevin Guild of the ICA meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Scoil Catriona Mobhi Road. They enjoy a variety of crafts, lectures outings etc. If you're interested in joining please contact Mary Cashin at 8304866.
BADMINTON: Badminton for adults takes place on Saturday mornings in St Declan's College, Nephin Road, Dublin 7. Come along any Saturday (10am-12noon) or call Tony on 8384510 (evenings).
CHOIR: Sli Eile Ballymun Gospel Choir is seeking new singers and band members. The choir is appealing for young adults aged between 18-35. Those interested are asked to contact Caitl'n, Se'n or Frank at the Sl?Eile Ballymun office, 127 Shangan Road. Phone 8625345 or e-mail Sam at
ballymungcm@sli-eile.com.
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Sl?Eile runs faith, justice and culture activities for young adults, and is an initiative of the Irish Jesuits.
HOLY HOUR: A holy hour for dignity of life at all stages takes place at St Teresa's Church, Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 (just off Grafton Street) in the oratory left of Pieta statue on Wednesdays at 7pm. All welcome. More information from Kevin at 086-1605755.
CHILDCARE: Are you interested in childminding? Would you like to meet other childminders in the area? The Childcare Bureau is a local voluntary organisation set up to support local childminders, childcare providers and parents. For further information, please phone Alison on 8675244 or email
info@childcarebureau.ie
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CANCER: Do you have time on your hands? Could you spare three hours a week for a good cause? The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for its new shop in Capel Street, Dublin 1 (beside Luas Red Line). Friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. For more information, please 2310500.
LGB WOMEN: A friendly social group for gay and bi women of all ages meets every Thursday at Outhouse, 105 Capel Street. For further information, contact Alison on 8734933 or email
outreach@outhouse.ie.
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CHESS: Ratoath Chess club meets on Mondays at 7.30pm in the staff room - junior primary school, Fairyhouse Road. New members are very welcome. Phone Ernie at 8027541 or Michael at 8250293.
SPREAD THE MUSIC! If you have any musical talent and would like to dedicate a few hours a month playing an instrument or singing to the elderly, please contact Deana Novak at 8628080. References will be requested.
VOLUNTEERS: If you can spare three hours a week The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for its new shop at Capel Street, Dublin 1 (beside Luas Red Line). Friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. For further information, contact 2310500.
MEDIATION: Mediation Ballymun is a free community mediation service based at 42 Shangan Road. Mediation is a process in which a third party ?the mediator ?helps people involved in dispute to resolve it. Community mediation can involve anything from resolving conflicts between neighbours or issues such as noise, anti-social behaviour or boundary problems to mediating grievance against public service providers. For further information about appointments or the service, contact the co-ordinator at 8625866 or 087-6894680.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Finglas Domestic Violence Working Group is a confidential one to one support service for women who experience violence. Remember you are not on your own ?support is available. Contact Allison at the Ballygall Health Centre, Finglas East, every Thursday between 2-5pm. For further information, phone 8520506 (24 hour helpline 8670701).
BIG BOOK GROUP: If alcohol is your problem then the Big Book Group could be your solution. It meets in the Meeting Room 2, Level 2, Blanchardstown Public Library, Blanchardstown Centre, on Saturday mornings (except holiday weekends) at 1130am. For further information, check out the website: www.bigbook164.com
MOTHER/TODDLERS: A mother and toddler group is held at Huntstown Community Centre on Tuesdays from 10.30am ?noon. Toys provided and all are welcome.
STROKE VOLUNTEERS: Can you use your car to bring people suffering from strokes to and from the Stroke Club near Beaumont Hospital on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 10.30am-12.30pm? It only takes a couple hours but gives a lifeline to a person with a stroke. For more details, please phone Erica on 8481059. Drivers particularly needed in the Finglas and Cabra areas.
VICTIMS: If you have been the victim of a crime call the crime victims helpline on 1850 211407 for support and information.
VOLUNTEERS: Barnardos is seeking volunteers to assist with fundraising collections in Dundrum Shopping Centre as part of the Back to School appeal. If you can spare a half day (mornings/afternoons or evenings) or any weekend (Thursday to Sunday) from July 20 to August 27, contact Angela Walsh on 4530355, or email
volunteers@barnardos.ie
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HOLY HOUR: For dignity of life at all stages in St Teresa's Church, Clarendon Street, in oratory left of Pieta statue. Wednesdays 7pm. All welcome.
MENINGITIS: The Meningitis Research Foundation is looking for people to volunteer for a flag day collection in Dun Laoghaire on July 22.
WOMEN: Women's Aid is seeking volunteers to work on the Dublin based national free-phone helpline. If you are warm, a good listener and are interested in women's issues, contact Louise Soady for an application form on 8684721 or e-mail
Helpline@womensaid.ie
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YOUTH PARTY: St Michael's Youth Project in Inchicore is hosting a party in the grounds of the Goldenbridge National School (St Vincent Street West) on July 22 from 12 to 4pm. There will be a DJ, bouncy castles, sumo wrestling, go-carts, bucking bronco, bungee run, face painters, caricaturist, raffle and lots more for young people and their families to enjoy. All events and activities are free of charge.
FOUND: A springer spaniel dog was found in the Killiney area on Saturday, June 24. He is approximately one year old. Tel 086 2450788 or 087 2413118.
REUNION: Santa Sabina, Sutton Class of 1976 reunion will take place on Saturday, August 19 in Suttonians Rugby Football Club, Sutton at 8.30pm. For further information contact Helen at
number4@gofree.indigo.ie
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ART: The RDS National Crafts Competition and Student Art Award Winners Exhibition will be open to the general public, free of charge, from August 14?8 from 10am?pm. The significant prize pools for both competitions ensure this is a red letter event for Irish craft makers and visual artists.
BRIDGE: Cabinteely Bridge Club has moved to a new venue at Leopardstown Park Hospital. They meet every Thursday at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Joan on 2896496 or Alice on 2854085.
BADMINTON: Epworth Badminton Club, Sandymount, is running a summer club on Tuesday and Friday nights for the months of July and August. All standards welcome. Just come down and play. For further information contact David on 0868178306.
COLLECTION: Enable Ireland is launching a nationwide appeal for clothes and bric-a-brac to sell in its network of charity shops. Clothing, books and ornaments can be dropped off at Enable Ireland shops or via a network of collection banks. Money raised from the sale of goods will be used to provide much needed services for children and adults with disabilities. For more information, call the Enable Ireland Donations Line on 1850204304.
TENNIS: New members (over 18) are invited to join Brighton Tennis Club in Rathgar. Tel 4902703 for more information.
LIBRARY: A multicultural summer programme for children and young people will be celebrated in Dublin City libraries throughout July and August. Highlights will include workshops, dance and music from across the world. Admission to all events is free but booking may be necessary. For more details tel 6744843.
STRESS: Dr Tammy Verlaan at Life Chiropractic is running free talks on how to minimise stress in your life. These talks are held at Life Chiropractic, Unit F8 Nutgrove Office Park, Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham (behind Homebase). To register tel 2079881 for date and time of the next free talk.
VOLUNTEERING: Are you over 18? Do you have a few hours a week to spare? Are you interested in working with young people from 13 to 17 in the Dublin area? How would you like to become a volunteer mentor with the ISPCC? No experience necessary, training provided. Tel Margie Roe on 6447705.
CHAMBER: Junior Chamber International (JCI) D'n Laoghaire meet once a month in
Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel, Killiney. New members are always welcome. Membership is open to anyone between 18 and 40. Junior Chamber is a worldwide federation of young professionals and entrepreneurs that contribute to the advancement of the global community by providing the opportunity to develop leadership skills, social responsibility, fellowship, and entrepreneurship. For more information tel 0872674812 or visit:
www.jci-ireland.org/dunlaoghaire
BOULES: French Boule/Petanque club in Bushy Park Terenure looking is for new players of all ages. They meet from 7 to 9pm on Tuesday and from 2.30 to 5.30pm on Saturdays. Coaching available and all ages catered for. For more information see www.dublinpetanque.com
CAR BOOT: A car boot sale will take place in South Hill Evangelical Church, South Hill Park, (off the top of Booterstown Avenue). To book call 2833711. Cost is '10 per car.
CAR: An informal group Contact After Retirement provides a forum for retired motor industry personnel to meet on a 'regular?basis throughout the year. Formed over a year ago the group meets every two to three months. For further information contact R Prole on 2889565.
FIANNA FAIL: Fianna F'il in D'n Laoghaire is currently looking for new members to join the local organisation. By joining the party you can have your say on current issues as well as putting forward policy ideas. Phone 0868110674 or visit www.dunlaoghaireff.com.
FAIR: A food and craft fair will be held at Monkstown Village Market, Monkstown Parish Church, Monkstown every Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
FUNDING: As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Dundrum Credit Union has set up a fund to help 40 voluntary organisations in the community during 2006. Applications are invited for funding from all interested organisations. Forward all formal application to the Marketing and Education Committee, Dundrum Credit Union, Main Street, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Closing date for applications is June 30.
VOLUNTEERS: Barnardos is seeking volunteers to help out in the newly opened charity shop at 33 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1. If you have four or more hours to spare on any day from Monday to Saturday and are interested in volunteering, tel Geraldine Goddard on 8730937or call into the shop and ask for the manager. Full training and support will be given.
SVP APPEAL: 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 or Eddie on 2885935 (evenings only).
CONSUMERS: The Consumers Association of Ireland is looking for long-term volunteers on its advice line. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. If you can spare between a half to one day per week over the coming year contact Judy on 4978811 or email
judy.dunne@consumerassociation.ie.
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The position may suit a retired person or homemaker. Located in Ranelagh (close to Luas Green Line).
EATING: Find help for secret eating, binges, throwing up, constant nibbling, excessive exercise and rigid eating plans through the 12 steps. Anonymity assured. Meet at the Beechwood Community Centre, Mountain View Road, Ranelagh on Tuesdays at 7.15pm. Tel 2891599 for more details.
OXFAM: Oxfam Ireland is looking for a long term volunteer to work from one to five days per week. Full training will be provided. For more information contact Emma on 6727662.
SWIM: The Dublin Master Swimming Club has vacancies for adults who can swim two lengths and who want to improve. Meet at the Sportsco Pool, South Lotts Road every Thursday from 9pm to 10pm or tel 2697520.
ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS: Liam Dodd is currently researching ex-members of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and is looking for any information on them when they returned home after the Great War 1914 -1918. Contact Liam Dodd at 5 Meadow Vale, Blackrock, or phone 2895085 evenings or 2145736 work hours.
CAR BOOT: A car boot sale will be held in St Kevin's National School, Pearse Street, Sallynoggin on the first Sunday of every month from 9am to 2pm. Cars are '10 and vans '15.
SOCCER: Cabinteely FC Ladies Football Club is seeking new players for the Dublin Women's Soccer League. Players of all abilities are welcome on the senior team and under 12s and 14. For more information contact Joe Carrick on 0876850532 or email
josephcarrick@hotmail.com.
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BINGO: Bingo in aid of Holy Redeemer Parish Funds takes place at 8.10pm on Wednesday nights in the Little Flower Hall, beside the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Bray Co Wicklow.
BRIDGE: Meetings of the East Coast Bridge Club take place at 7.30pm on Thursday nights in the Strand Bar, Strand Road, Bray, Co Wicklow.
BAND: The Dublin Concert Band is recruiting players of the oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trombone and percussion (grade 6 standard). Rehearsals every Thursday evening and Sunday morning. Contact Noel Cavanagh on 0879822219 or Brendan Healy on 087-6975517.
CARERS: A support and social group for carers both young and old is being set up in the D'n Laoghaire area. Carers from across the county are welcome to come along for coffee mornings, cinema visits and meals. Tel Elizabeth on 2302934 for more details.
SALE: A car boot sale will take place on the first Sunday of every month at St Kevin's National School, Pearse Street, Sallynoggin from 9am-2pm. Cars '10, vans '15.
SINGING: The CIE Male Voice Choir is looking for tenors, baritones and bases. All you need is an average voice and be willing to learn. All are welcome to sit in for a few nights before you make up your mind. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 8 to 10 pm in Merchant's Quay. Tel Matt Molloy on 4558195 or Liam Alfred on 8472019.
ALZHEIMERS: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is looking for volunteers to help with their various fundraising campaigns. This will involve simple clerical duties in their Dun Laoghaire office. If you can spare some time, tel Ruth Matz on 2846616 or email
rmatz@alzheimer.ie
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BRIDGE: A free bridge class for beginners takes place at the Inchicore College of the Education (near Suir Road Luas stop) every Monday between 2 and 3.30pm. All semi-retired and senior citizens are welcome.
MARKET: Turn your trash into cash by taking out a stall at the Blackrock market every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5.30pm. Stalls cost '17. Free balloon and face painting for kids.
COMEDY: The Bewley's Comedy Club situated over Caf?Bar Deli and the Mackerel Restaurant on Grafton Street hosts stand up comedy nights every Tuesday from 8.30pm. Tickets are '14/'12. For further information tel Emily on 087 9533539.
SINGING: St Andrew's Choir on Westland Row is looking for tenors and basses. Rehearsals every Thursday from 8-10pm and Mass on Sundays at 11.30am. Contact the Parish Office on 6761270.
WOMEN'S RUGBY: The Guinness Rugby Club is inviting players of all levels (beginners most welcome) to join them for the current season. Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm at the Iveagh grounds off Crumlin Road. For more information see
guinnessrugby@yahoo.ie
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PARENTING: A positive parenting course for parents of children aged from six months to six years of age takes place every Wednesday from 8 to 10pm. Tel Anne Dooley of Cuidiu ?the parenting support organisation ?on 8311987 for more information.
SWIM: Water safety classes for adult swimmers take place every Saturday at Templegoe College, Templeogue, Dublin 6, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. For further details contact John Mason on 4507040.
STAND UP: Battleoftheaxe.com in the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar features stand up comedy, improv and sketches every Thursday night from 9.30pm. Admission is '7.
CHOIR: Ballinteer Male Voice Choir is looking for new members. No experience necessary - just a good voice and enthusiasm! Contact Pat Hogarty on 2980927.
HOLY HOUR: For dignity of life at all stages. St Teresa's Church Clarendon Street, D2 (just off Grafton Street) in oratory left of Pieta statue every Wednesday at 7pm. All welcome. Call Kevin on 086 1605755 for more details.
LIONS MUSIC: Dun Laoghaire Lions Club is selling a CD with 15 of the pieces performed at the Male Voice Choir Festival in Monkstown. The CD costs '8.20 which includes postage and package and will be sent on receipt of a cheque made payable to Dun Laoghaire Lions Club from either Veronica Deignan (2848340/086 8247448) or Joe Pankhurst (2895061).
TOASTMASTERS: Master the art of public speaking in a friendly, supportive and fun environment at the Eblana Toastmasters Club located on 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 (opposite Buswell's Hotel). Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 8pm. For more details visit eblanatoastmastersdublin.org.?/span>
FIRST AID: St John's Ambulance hold a First Aid evening course every Tuesday at Brigade Headquarters, 29 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4. The course will be conducted by medical doctors and trainer demonstrators. For further details tel 6688077 mornings or email
educationsec@sjab.ie
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FOOD ADDICTION: Is your eating behaviour worrying you? Secret eating, binges, throwing up, constant nibbling, excessive exercise, rigid eating plans are all signs that help is needed. Find help through the 12 steps of Obsessive Eaters Anonymous. Anonymity assured. Meetings take place at 7.15pm on Tuesdays at Beechwood Community Centre, Mountain View Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Contact number is 2891599.
BADMINTON: Come and have an hour of fun every Thursday morning between 10-11am at St Laurence's Community Centre, Kilmacud (rear of Millhouse pub, Stillorgan). Call into the centre for details.
SPEAKING: Do you feel nervous speaking in public and want to improve your confidence? Hellfire Toastmasters meet every Tuesday at 8pm in Beggar's Bush, Haddington Road (off Baggot Street), Dublin 4. Meet new people and take part in fun debates. For more information visit www.hellfire.ie.
CHARITY SHOP: Do you have time on your hands? Could you spare three hours a week for a good cause? The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for its new shop in Capel Street, Dublin 1 (beside Luas Red Line). Friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. Contact: 2310500.
INFORMATION: Stillorgan Citizens Information Centre provides free, confidential information and advice on social welfare entitlements, consumer issues, health, housing, family matters, disability services, employment rights, local information, tax and insurance forms and explanatory leaflets and much more. Drop into St Laurence's Parish Centre. Lower Kilmacud Road, phone 2885629 or email
stillorgan.cic@comhairle.ie
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Opening hours: Monday and Thursday; 3pm-4.30pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.30am-12.30pm.
BRIDGE: Enjoy a sociable game of Bridge every Thursday morning (10am) at 52 Grosvenor Road, Rathgar. New members are welcome. For further information, contact 2984321 or 086-8892196.
BRIDGE: St Therese Bridge Club meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Mount Merrion. New members welcome.
ALZHEIMERS: Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia? If so, you are invited to tea and biscuits at the Monday Club in St Peter's Parish Hall, Little Bray each Monday from 10.30 to 12.00 pm. Drop in and bring the person you are caring for. Enjoy the chat, the cuppa and the activities. For more information contact Frankie or Lynda on 4926080.
SUICIDE: A suicide support group meets in the Royal Hotel, Bray on the first Monday of every month from 8-10pm to help and support those bereaved by suicide. Contact Sr Sheila at 286 8413.
BRIDGE: Cabinteely Bridge Club meets every Thursday night at 7.30pm in Cabinteely Community School. Newcomers and visitors welcome.
HEARING: Drop into the National Association for Deaf People's Tallaght Resource Centre (Exchange Hall) and have your questions answered about hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus and other hearing related issues. Get information regarding entitlements, aids and appliances, family support service, support groups and upcoming activities. Sign language and hearing help classes start this month. Further information from Pauline Scott at Unit G/H, Exchange Hall, Belgard Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Phone 4620377 or email
tallaght@nadp.ie
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BADMINTON: A Badminton Club (mixed) in the Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is recruiting new members for Tuesdays 9-11pm and Fridays 8-10pm. Have fun, get fit. The cost is '3 per night. For more information, please phone Catherine on 8552799.
CHILDCARE: Are you interested in childminding? Would you like to meet other childminders in the area? The Childcare Bureau is a local voluntary organisation set up to support local childminders, childcare providers and parents. For further information, please phone Alison on 8675244 or email
info@childcarebureau.ie
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CANCER: Do you have time on your hands? Could you spare three hours a week for a good cause? The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for its new shop in Capel Street, Dublin 1 (beside Luas Red Line). Friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. For more information, please 2310500.
HELPLINE: The Irish Wheelchair Association and National Council for the Blind of Ireland are offering a helpline service to anyone who would like to talk about the effect of disability or visual impairment on their life. The service is available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 10pm. The number is LoCall 1890 234 313.
SUPPORT GROUP: A support group to help families bereaved by suicide, to help them through their experiences with others in the same situation, meets on the first Monday of every month from 8-10pm at the Royal Hotel, Strand Road, Bray. All are welcome. Phone Sr Sheila on 2868413 for more information.
COUNSELLING: Have you or someone you know been bereaved? Are you feeling anxious? Would you like to talk to someone? The Bereavement Counselling Service is there to help you. For an appointment to talk to a trained counsellor in confidence, please phone 8391766 or www.bereavementireland.org
CHILDLINE VOLUNTEERS: Are you over 18? Do you have four hours a week to spare? If so, Childline is looking for you to become a volunteer. For more information, phone 6794944. Full training will be given.
BEATTY: At 1pm on Wednesday, July 12, at 3pm and 4pm, on Sunday, July 16, and at 1pm on Wednesday, July 19, there are guided Public Tours of the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, D2.
MARITIME: The Maritime Museum of Ireland in Haig Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, will be open to the public between 1pm and 5pm on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16.
WALK: On Monday, July 17, Alice Cullen will lead a guided walking tour of Killiney Hill, Dalkey Castle, Torca Hill and Sorrento Park - meet at 7.15pm at the 59 bus stop in Killiney Village.
DUBLIN: The Old Dublin Society will visit Abbey (Findlater's) Presbyterian Church, Parnell Square, D1, on Saturday, July 22. Assemble at 3pm at the Church. Membership application forms to join the Old Dublin Society can be obtained by post from James Scannell, 'Wren's Rest', 19 Hazelwood, Shankill, D18.
STEAM: On Sunday July 30, the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland will operate a one-day steam train trip 'Sea Breeze/Wicklow 400' from Dublin/Bray/Arklow and return with local shuttles. Tickets available from Iarnrod Eireann, Abbey Street, Dublin Travel Centre, Pearse Station, Westland Row, D2, and the Dun Laoghaire branch of the EBS Building Society.
BRAY: Copies of the Old Bray Society's 'A Pictorial History of Bray - Vol 3: The Town and its People?(Part 2) is still available from the Town Hall Bookshop, 23 Florence Road, Bray. Copies of Volume 1 and 2 are also available.
WIRELESS: Open daily 11am to 4pm, is the 'Ye Olde Hurdy-Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio' in the Martello Tower, Howth, Co. Dublin - entrance opposite The Abbey Tavern, Abbey Street, Howth. The current exhibition is 'From the Wireless of the Web' displaying over 100 years of original exhibits. Admission '5.
INFORMATION: Mental Health Ireland and Friends of Kilrock House are holding an information evening on Saturday, July 15 in St Columbanus Hall, Howth, from 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome.
SOCCER: A Northside soccer club, playing in the Athletic Union League (AUL) is looking for new players and a manager. For more information, phone 087-2523604.
AUTHORS/POETS: The Swords Heritage Festival is now accepting entries for its short story and poetry contests. Stories should be 1,500 words on a subject of your choice and poems can be as long. Trophies and cash prizes for the first prize winners and runners-up. For more information, phone 8400080 or email
swordsheritage@eircom.net
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Results will be announced during the festival in September.
BRIDGE: The established Royal Howth Bridge Club has a limited number of vacancies for new members. They meet every Tuesday night and visitors are welcome during the summer. For more information, please contact the secretary on 8392303.
SALE: Portmarnock Musical and Dramatic Society is holding car boot sales at the Holy Family Church carpark, Limetree Avenue, Portmarnock, on Saturday July 22, Saturday July 29, Saturday August 5 and Saturday August 12 (9am to 1pm). Cars cost '10 and vans '15. For more information, please phone 087-7641502 and 087-2346675.
CLEAN UP: The next Dollymount Beach litter pick up, organised by the Bull Island Action Group, will take place this Saturday, July 15, at 11am. Meet at the toilet at Bull Wall. Come along and lend a hand to retain Dollymount's Blue Flag status. For further information, phone 8339352 or 086-8511830.
BADMINTON: Skerries Badminton Club invites you to join its Summer Club. The membership drive commenced on July 5 and will run for eight weeks in Skerries Community Centre. Every standard catered for. Free coaching provided.
COMEDY: PJ Gallagher (guest Andrew Stanley and hosted by Brendan Burke) will appear in Gibney's of Malahide on Thursday, July 20 at 9pm, Admission is '12. Tickets available at door.
REUNION: A reunion for the class of 1976 at Santa Sabina, Sutton, will take place on Saturday, August 19, in Suttonians Rugby Club at 8.30pm. For further information, please contact Helen at
number4@gofree.indigo.ie
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SOCCER: Kilbarrack United Football Club is hosting an FAI Summer Soccer School at Greendale Road, from July 24-28. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Great fun guaranteed. Phone 1850 653 653 for more details.
PHOTOS: Thirty-six holiday photos have been lost between Northside Shopping Centre and the Tonlegee Road. If found, please contact 087-6771477.
TRAINING: Training for Edenmore FC's AUL Premier B team resumes on July 11 at Edenmore Crescent. New players are welcome. For more information, please phone 087-4107231.
POKER: A poker classic takes place every Thursday and Sunday in Cara Hall (opposite Raheny Garda Station) at 9pm sharp. Everyone is welcome.
ANIMALS: The Animal Foundation is holding its annual fundraising event on Sunday, July 16, at Lough Andy's House, South Green Road, Kildare Town, from 12 noon to 4pm. All funds go directly towards the welfare of the animals. For more information, phone Catherine Woods on 8552799 or 045-446995.
KICKBOXING: Black Dragon Kickboxing Club holds kickboxing lessons every Wednesday and Friday at the Glin Sports Centre, Coolock, from 7.30-9pm. For more details, phone Kevin on 087-9405932 or James on 085-1631439.
IRISH: A beginners?Irish conversation group will meet in Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road, every Tuesday until the end of August. New members are very welcome. If you would like to join, come along on Tuesday from 11am to 12.30pm. For further information, phone 8477781.
ART: Artworks Gallery will be exhibiting at the Malahide Tennis Club railings every Sunday until September. The group will also be exhibiting at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords, on the first weekend of every month.
IRISH: An Irish language conversation group has started up in Swords. The group meets every Tuesday at 8pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel. Whether you are a fluent Irish speaker or have just the 'Cupla Focal', this is a friendly and stress-free way of speaking the Irish language, in a social setting. All are welcome to come along. For further information, contact Dympna Flynn at 087-0566377.
SOCIAL WELFARE: The Northside Citizens?Information Centre holds a Social Welfare appeals clinic on the first Tuesday of every month. A qualified solicitor and information officer will be available to assist you. For further information, phone Jackie on 8674302.
CITIZENS?INFORMATION: Outreach services are available in Darndale Village Centre every Wednesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Information is provided on a wide range of issues. No appointment is necessary. Please contact Jackie on 8674301 or the Darndale centre on 8771500.
VOLUNTEERS: Barnardos, Ireland's leading children's charity is seeking volunteers to help out in its charity shop at 33 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1. If you have four or more hours to spare any day from Monday to Saturday and are interested in volunteering, please contact Geraldine Goddard on 8730937 or call into the shop and ask for the manager. Full training and support will be given.
SOCIAL: New Beginners?Social Group for widowed, divorced and separated people, continues to meet on the first Tuesday of every month upstairs in Smyth's of Fairview at 9pm. Phone 087-9603833 for further information.
BADMINTON: A mixed badminton club in the Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is recruiting male players. They meet on Tuesdays from 8.30-11pm and Fridays from 8-10.30pm. Phone Catherine on 8552799 for more information.
CHALLENGE: Join Women's Aid for its Sinai Desert Challenge, which will take place from October 8-15. The sponsorship fee required is '2,950. Women's Aid is a voluntary organisation that supports women who are physically, sexually and mentally abused in their own homes. Funds raised from the challenge will enable them to continue with their work. For more information on this amazing trip please contact Ger Ennis on 8684721 or email
ger.ennis@womensaid.ie
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CHARITY: The Lifeboat Charity Shop at 178 Phibsboro Road, is open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Sale now on. The bargains to be had include ladies?clothes, cosmetics, books and prints. All proceeds go to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI).
INFORMATION CLINIC: A Citizens' Information Clinic will be held every Tuesday in Donaghmede Public Library from 10.30am-12.30pm. Free information and advice on social welfare, retirement, housing and other issues is available. No appointment is needed.
TODDLERS: 'Fun for Toddlers?(things to do for the over twos) is a facility for mother and toddler to meet at Coolock Library. Books and toys for children age 3-5 will be provided. For further information, phone 8477781.
VOLUNTEERS: The Beaumont Hospital Foundation is urgently looking for volunteers to help sell tickets for its car draw and to help with other events as and when they are needed. For more information contact Noreen Mulvey at the Foundation on 8092927.
BRIDGE: Bridge classes for improvers take place on Fridays at 10am at St Mary's Hall, Howth. There is also a bridge club on Mondays at 7.30pm. For more information, please phone 8391097.
SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT: The Northside Counselling Service Ltd Suicide Bereavement Support Group will be commencing a series of sessions for people who are bereaved by suicide. For any queries please phone 8484789.
CHILDCARE: Are you interested in childminding? Would you like to meet other childminders in the area? The Childcare Bureau is a local voluntary organisation set up to support local childminders, childcare providers and parents. For further information, please phone Alison on 8675244 or email
info@childcarebureau.ie
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CANCER: Do you have time on your hands? Could you spare three hours a week for a good cause? The Irish Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for its new shop in Capel Street, Dublin 1 (beside Luas Red Line). Friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. For more information, please 2310500.
OMBUDSMAN: The Ombudsman is available at the Northside Citizens?Information Centre on the first Wednesday of every month. Phone 8674301/2 to make an appointment.
BABIES: A Parent and Toddler Playgroup for carers, babies and toddlers, takes place on Fridays from 10.30am to 12 noon at the Sutton Methodist Hall. All are welcome. For more information, phone Susan on 086-4063080.
SUICIDE: A Suicide Support Group meets in the Royal Hotel, Bray on the first Monday of each month, from 8-10pm to help and support those bereaved by suicide. Contact Sister Sheila on 2868413.
AA: DO you or someone close to you have a problem with alcohol? An open public meeting of Alcoholic Anonymous (Killester group) takes place on the last Monday of every month at KARE Social Services Centre, Sybil Hill, Killester at 8.30pm.
OUTREACH: A new Citizens?Information Centre Outreach in Le Cheile, Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre is open every second Friday from 11am to 1pm.
INFORMATION: Beaumont Citizens?Information Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 12 noon at the Beaumont Pastoral Centre. Phone 8477118 for more information.
COUNSELLING SERVICE: TARGET in Donaghmede offers a one to one non-directive counselling service. Phone 8670279 for appointment. For information on local employment services at the same venue, contact Audrey on 8671627.
HELPLINE: Due to increasing public demand and the need to help sufferers and their families understand misleading and often confusing information, the Marino Therapy Centre is happy to announce a new nutritional helpline for people suffering from eating distress. The helpline will run on the last Tuesday of every month from 1pm to 3pm. It will be run by a qualified and experienced nutritionist specialised in the treatment of Eating Distress. The phone number is 8333063.
ACTIVE: The Raheny Active Retirement Association hosts bowling in Killester College on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4pm. There are also other events such as art and bridge held regularly by the group. For further information, phone Mary on 8329408.
DRIVERS: Volunteer drivers are required in Baldoyle, East Wall and North Strand to bring people, who have had strokes, to their club in Kilmore (near Beaumont Hospital) on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 10am to 12.30pm. Please phone Geraldine on 087-6416774 for more information.
SERVICE: The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre now has an outreach service in Coolock. The centre provides counselling services to help victims (both men and women) recover from the trauma of sexual abuse or rape. For appointment, information or support, contact the service on Freephone 1800 778888 (24-hour helpline).
WRITERS: The Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre is hosting a weekly writers?group in the library. The group is ideal for people who prefer writing in a small group situation and want to share their thoughts and ideas. The group is facilitated by Elizabeth O'Carroll on Mondays from 10.30am-1pm. For further information, phone Elizabeth on 086-8524292.
SUPPORT GROUP: A support group to help families bereaved by suicide, to help them through their experiences with others in the same situation, meets on the first Monday of every month from 8-10pm at the Royal Hotel, Strand Road, Bray. All are welcome. Phone Sister Sheila on 2868413 for more information.
PARENTS ALONE: Doras Bu? a parents alone resource centre, based on Bunratty Drive, Coolock, offers information and support service issues such as social welfare, family law, employment and personal support/options. The centre serves the Northside catchment area. For further information please contact Sarah Jane Leonard on 8484811 or drop in Monday to Friday from 9am-1pm or 2-5pm.
READING AND WRITING: Want to improve your basic reading, writing, spelling or maths skills. Free help is available working with your own tutor or in a small group. Why not contact Marie or Nuala on 8171990 or call in and see them at the Larkin Community College, Cathal Brugha Street or Larkin Unemployed Centre, 57/58 North Strand Road.
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