ACTIVE:

The Rathmines Active Retirement Association is inviting locals to join them. The group of retired women and men is reaching out to retired members of the community through active involvement in social and community activities. They meet between 2-5pm every Tuesday in
St Mary’s Community Centre, Rathmines. Activities include cards, board games, bingo, music, outings and computers.

ADDICTION:

Are you affected by a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol? Do you need advice, support or some time out? The Finglas Addiction Support Team (FAST) offers one-to-one support, family support groups, complimentary therapies and a drop-in service. All services are free and confidential. For more details visit www.fastltd.ie or contact Rita or Grainne in confidence for more details on 01-8110595
Contact: Rita or Grainne
Telephone: 01-8110595

BADMINTON:

If you have an hour to spare to play badminton on Thursday mornings from 10 to 11am come down to St Lawrence Community Centre, opposite the Millhouse Pub, Stillorgan.

BADMINTON:

A ladies badminton club meets every Wednesday and Friday in De La Salle Sports Complex, De La Salle College, Upper Churchtown Road.  New members of all standards welcome.  They meet from 11am - 1pm and the season runs to May. Contact Mary O'Toole on 087-6414252 or Mary Thornton on 087-1265331.
Contact: Mary O\'Toole
Telephone: 087-6414252

BIBLE STUDY:

Bible study takes place on every Wednesday at 7pm at Power Chapel, Unit 51 Coolmine Industrial Estate, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Always a great time of teaching, discussion and questions. For more information visit www.frmpowerchapel.org or contact Cian on 087-9533613. All welcome.
Contact: Cian
Telephone: 087-9533613

BOULES/PETANGUE:

St Anne's Park Boules Club meets on Wednesday mornings in the park near the Red Stables. New members are welcome and there is no membership fee. For more details, phone Tony on 086-8357630.
Contact: Tony
Telephone: 086-8357630

BOWLING:

The Bowling section of Terenure Sports Club is seeking new members. The club has teams competing at all levels of the sport. No previous experience necessary as coaching is available. Social members are also more than welcome. Half price membership offer to all new members for the upcoming season. Contact cymbowls@gmail.com or Derek on 086-3499085.
Contact: Derek
Telephone: 086-3499085
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BRIDGE:

Rusty? Finished lessons? Play with help every Monday morning from 9.30am – 12pm at Blackrock College Rugby Club, Stradbrook Road, Blackrock. Ample parking. Tel 01-2853153.
Telephone: 01-2853153

CANCER SUPPORT:

ARC Cancer Support Centre is looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and committed people who are willing to spare some of their free time to help at the drop-in centres in Eccles Street and South Circular Road. This is a vital service where those affected by cancer, their family and carers can call without appointment and chat in confidence to a trained volunteer in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like to make a real difference, tel Jane on 018307333 or email jane@arccancersupport.ie
Contact: Jane
Telephone: 01-8307333
Email: Click here

CAREER WORKSHOP:

A workshop called ‘Building Career Resilience - Building Employability’ with Jane Downes takes place at 1.30pm sharp at the Business Information Centre in the Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 on May 23. Booking is recommended either in person at the library or by telephoning 01-8733996 or emailing businesslibrary@dublincity.ie.
Telephone: 01-8733996
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CHESS CLUB:

Malahide Chess Club meets every Monday at 8pm in St Sylvester's GAA Club, Church Road, Malahide. Visit www.malahidechessclub.ie

CHESS CLUB:

Portmarnock Chess Club is looking to attract new players to the club with weekly meetings taking place every Thursday at Naomh Mearnog GAA Club, Blackwood Lane, Portmarnock. Juniors meet at 7.30pm, adults at 8.30pm. The club is in its 40th year and hosts up to 30 players of all levels on a regular basis. 

CHESS:

The Dun Laoire Club on 3 Eblana Avenue hosts a Chess Club every Wednesday at 7.45pm. The club welcomes new and old members of all ages for its autumn season. Tuition available for beginners and improvers. Tel 087-2438089 or 086-2542482
Telephone: 087-2438089

CITIZENS’ INFORMATION:

The Fingal Citizens’ Information Service now runs a new weekly outreach ‘drop-in’ information and assistance service to all in Baldoyle Library, Strand Road, every Monday from 10am to 12noon. All are welcome, no appointment necessary. 

COFFEE MORNING:

A Coffee Morning 'as Gaeilge' takes place every Monday at 10.30am in St Brendan’s Parish Centre, St Brendan’s Church, Coolock for those who would like to practice their 'cúpla focal'.

COMMUNITY MOTHERS:

The Community Mothers Volunteer Programme invites applications from mothers living in the Coolock area to train as home support visitors to five new mothers and their babies. You will make friends, learn new skills and share your experience. Call Marie on 01-8482956 and leave your name and contact number.
Contact: Marie
Telephone: 01-8482956

COUNSELLING:

TARGET in Donaghmede offers a one-to-one counselling service on Monday to Friday from 9.30am-1.30pm and Monday to Thursday from 5pm-9pm. For an appointment, phone 01-8670279. Childcare services are available for morning appointments by arrangement with receptionist.
Telephone: 01-8670279

CRICKET:

Pembroke Cricket Club is hosting Gathering 2013 from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2 to mark the club’s 145-year history that will also see a reunion of Pembroke Cricket Club members past and present. For further information go to www.cricket.ie

DUN LAOGHAIRE ICA:

Dun Laoghaire ICA is resuming meetings at 7.3Opm at 27 Corrig Avenue on the second Monday of each month. Art and craft classes and outings are organised every month. Enquiries to 01-2836490.
Telephone: 01-2836490

EXHIBITION:

The Mill Theatre Gallery will hosting a group exhibition by artists aged over 55 living on the Southside during May and June. It is run in conjunction with this year’s Bealtaine Festival, which is coordinated by Age & Opportunity, the Irish national organisation working to promote greater participation by older people in society. Contact Aoife for submission information at aoife@milltheatre.ie / or tel 01-2969340.
Contact: Aoife
Telephone: 01-2969340
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FAIR:

An antiques and collectables fair will take place in the old St Anthony’s Hall, Clontarf Road, from 9am to 5pm on Sunday May 19. Everyone welcome. All proceeds in aid of the Clontarf Stoker Dracula Visitor Centre. For further information, phone 086-2364829. 
Telephone: 086-2364829

FAIR:

St Brigid’s May Fair takes place on Saturday, May 25 from 10am to 2pm in the Parish Grounds, St Brigid’s Church Road, Stillorgan. Stalls include plants, cakes and deli etc.  

FLOWERS:

A festival and art exhibition will take place in Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, York Road, as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the church on Saturday, May 18 from 10.30am to 5 pm and on Sunday, May 19 May from 1pm to 5pm. Refreshments will be available. Admission is €10 for adults and children are free.

FOLKGROUP:

Raheny Folkgroup is looking for new members. They meet upstairs in the church in Raheny, beside the DART station, at 8pm every Tuesday and sing at the 6pm mass every second Saturday. If you like to sing and or can play an instrument, you are welcome to join. If you are 17-years-of-age or over and wish to join contact Paul on 087-2892056 or email paul@essence.ie   
Contact: Paul
Telephone: 087-2892056
Email: Click here

FOOTBALL:

Terenure Football Club is currently looking for players for its Under 11 (born 2002) and Under 9 (born 2004) schoolboys’ teams. They train on Thursday evening and play matches on Sunday morning in Bushy Park. The emphasis is on enjoyment and player development. All welcome. Contact Sean at seancallanan@terenurefc.com or tel 0876927370.
Telephone: 087-6927370
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GIG:

The Brady’s Sessions take place in Brady’s Pub, Terenure on a Friday night in the middle of each month. It is open to all singer/songwriters/duo acts who can play their own material, plus covers. The gig is free and the whole idea is to get people from Terenure and across the Southside to come along to raise a positive atmosphere for people and support the local music industry. Email Keith keitho89@hotmail.com to enquire about playing any future events.
Contact: Keith
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GIRL GUIDES:

Beaumont Girl Guides welcome new members in all sections: Cygnets (5 & 6), Beaumont Parish Centre, Sundays 11.30am–1pm, contact Emma on 086-1639077; Brigins (7-10/11), St Fiachra’s Jr School Hall, Sundays 11.30am–1pm, contact Lorraine on 086-3281828 (after 6pm); and Guides (10/11–16), St Fiachra’s Jr School Hall, Fridays 7.30pm–9.30pm, contact Katie on 086-1697522. New leaders/helpers are also welcome.
Contact: Katie
Telephone: 086-1697522

HISTORY:

The Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society is hosting an exhibition celebrating the renowned architect Sir Edward Lovett Pearce in Stillorgan Library until mid-June. Edward Lovett Pearce (1699-1733) was an architect whose best-known building is the Parliament House in College Green, now the Bank of Ireland. For more information email stillorganlocalhistory@gmail.com or phone Pat Sheridan on 087-2895653.
Contact: Pat Sheridan
Telephone: 087-2895653
Email: Click here

HISTORY:

The Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society is hosting an exhibition celebrating the renowned architect Sir Edward Lovett Pearce in Stillorgan Library until mid-June. Edward Lovett Pearce (1699-1733) was an architect whose best-known building is the Parliament House in College Green, now the Bank of Ireland. For more information email stillorganlocalhistory@gmail.com or phone Pat Sheridan on 0872895653.
Contact: Pat Sheridan
Telephone: 087-2895653
Email: Click here

ICA:

Would you like to take up something new? The Dollymount Guild of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) meets every Wednesday at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) headquarters in Clontarf. New members are always welcome. Handcrafts, arts, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, trips and social nights are among the group’s activities. For more information phone Sheila on 01-8310609 or Dymphna on 086-8565598. 
Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01-8310609

JOMAC SHOW:

The legendary Joe Cuddy will be making a special appearance on the Jomac Show, which will be held at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny on Sunday May 19 at 7.30pm.

LADIES' GOLF:

Elphin Ladies' Golfing Society, Baldoyle, is open to new members for the coming year. All standards welcome. Monthly outings. Phone Pauline on 085-1156848 or Susan on 087-2809173 for more information. 
Contact: Pauline
Telephone: 085-1156848

MEALS ON WHEELS:

Dalkey Meals on Wheels is looking for more volunteers to help maintain their essential and valuable service. If you can spare two hours one day a week to be a volunteer driver, or help with cooking the meals tel 01-2857863.
Telephone: 01-2857863

MEETING:

Sutton-Baldoyle U3A (University of the Third Age) meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Baldoyle Library from 10.45am-12.45pm (excluding June to August). U3A is a project within Age Action. Come along to the library to find out more, visit u3asuttonbaldoyledublin or email u3asutbal@gmail.com
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MOTHERS:

The Community Mother Programme in Dun Laoghaire is seeking mothers to support and share experiences with new mums. Tel 01-2822122.
Telephone: 01-2822122

PITCH & PUTT:

St Mary’s Ladies’ Pitch & Putt Club meets every Saturday at 10.15am at Inisfails GAA Club, Balgriffin. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pat on 086-3505384. 
Contact: Pat
Telephone: 086-3505384

PUBLIC LECTURES:

St John of God Hospital is hosting its popular Public Lecture Series every Monday until May 27. Leaders in Mental Health treatment will lecture on, and answer questions on topical issues including gambling, sexuality and bullying. The lectures take place from 8pm to 9.30pm on Monday evenings in St John of God Hospital on the Stillorgan Road. All welcome. Tel 01-6607395.
Telephone: 01-6607395

PUBLIC LECTURES:

St John of God Hospital is hosting its popular Public Lecture Series every Monday until May 27. Leaders in mental health treatment will lecture on, and answer questions on topical issues including gambling, sexuality and bullying. The lectures take place from 8pm to 9.30pm on Monday evenings in St John of God Hospital on the Stillorgan Road. All welcome. Tel 01-6607395.
Telephone: 01-6607395

RED CROSS:

The Malahide branch of the Red Cross meets every Thursday at 8pm in St Sylvester’s GAA Club, Church Street, Malahide, for first aid training. Contact 086-2372906 for more information. 
Telephone: 086-2372906

RETIREMENT:

Marion Buckley, an accredited psychotherapist, plans to run a small supportive group to explore the challenges of retirement, meeting once a week on Wednesday mornings from May 15 – June 26 in Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Tel Marion on 087-269111
Contact: Marion
Telephone: 087-269111

SALE:

An indoor car boot sale is held every Saturday at the Boylan Centre, Sussex Street, Dun Laoghaire. Tel Liam on 087-6839595.
Telephone: 087-6839595

SCHOOL REUNION:

 Were you Leaving Cert 1973 or Inter Cert 1971 at Manor House School, Raheny? If so, a 40-year reunion will take place on June 8 upstairs in the Cedar Lounge Raheny at 8pm. The organisers would love to share some old stories. If you have any photos contact manorhouse73@gmail.com If interested in attending, contact Hilary Kavanagh on 086-2073290, Sheila Gradwell on 087-2382252 or the above email address.
Contact: Hilary Kavanagh
Telephone: 086-2073290
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SPORTS:

The Terenure Sports Club is welcoming new members. The community based multi sports club caters for cricket, bowls, rugby, soccer, tennis, snooker and table tennis. It is open to all ages and abilities. Tel 087-0683663
Telephone: 087-0683663

STAR QUALITY:

St Andrew’s Players, Malahide, presents ‘Star Quality’, a play by Noel Coward, on Thursday May 30, Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1 at 8pm in the Martello Room, Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Centre (PSLC). Tickets cost €12/€10 and are available at the door or phone 086-8827403. 
Telephone: 086-8827403

SUPPORT GROUP:

Are you living with someone who is having difficulties with alcohol, drugs, internet use or gambling? Do you feel isolated and alone because of this? Significant Other Support Group can offer a safe place, a non-judgemental forum, where people going through similar concerns can get together and talk. Next meeting is on Thursday, June 13 at 12.30pm-2pm in The Red House, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3 (refreshments will be provided). All welcome. If you would like to attend phone 01-8360911, email susan@crosscare.ie or come along on the day.
Telephone: 01-8360911
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SUPPORT GROUP:

A support group for people in recovery from prescription meds’ abuse meets in the Beaumont area on Monday evenings to share and help each other through their experiences. For further information, call 086-0515831 or visit People in Recovery from Prescription Meds’ Abuse on Facebook.
Telephone: 086-0515831

TALK:

Clontarf Gardening Society will present ’Dublin In The Rare Oul Times’, a talk by John Clarke, in St John’s Parish Centre, Seafield Road on Thursday May 23 at 8pm. Admission is €3 for members and €5 for non members. Refreshments included. All are welcome.

TALKS:

Donaghmede Library is to host two talks:  ‘Wills and Probate’ by Fiona Barron (Barron Morris Solicitors) on Thursday May 16 at 6.30pm, and ‘Family Law & Legal Aid’ by Colin Morris (Barron Morris Solicitors) on Thursday May 23 at 6.30pm. 

TOYS:

The Dublin Toy and Train Sale tales place on Sunday, May 19, from 10.30am to 3pm  in the Stillorgan Park Hotel,  Stillorgan. www.chrisdyerfairs.co.uk

TRADITIONAL MUSIC:

Traditional Music Sessions take place in Howth GAA Club on the last Friday of every month at 9.30pm. 

VOLUNTEERS:

ARC Cancer Support Centre is looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and committed people who are willing to spare some of their free time and help in its drop-in centres in Eccles Street and South Circular Road. This is a vital service where those affected by cancer, their family and carers can call without appointment and chat in confidence to a trained volunteer in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’d like to make a real difference, call Jane on 01-8307333 or email jane@arccancersupport.ie
Contact: Jane
Telephone: 01-8307333
Email: Click here

WOMEN:

The American Women's Club is celebrating 40 years of fundraising with a gala in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation at Ely’s CHQ on May 25. The ‘Blue Lights on the Runway’ event feature prizes including a e1,000 shopping spree at Dubarry, an original paining by Lucy Doyle, as well as fashions by Ilse Jacobsen, Jennifer Rothwell and ChristinaBelle will be auctioned or raffled off on the night. A limited number of tickets are available to the public by contacting Carrie Stewart, Philanthropic Chair of the American Women’s Club of Dublin at stewart20@hotmail.com. Ticket price of €50 includes cocktails, canapés and a two course meal, followed by a blow-out after party featuring DJ Bob Graham. All proceeds will benefit the Jack and Jill Foundation.
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WOODTURNING:

Are you interested in learning about woodturning? Because evening classes are not available at present, a Northside school is offering a daytime course during school term only. A minimum of seven students are required to make this class practicable. If you are keen to learn about the wonderful hobby of woodturning contact Chris Hayes on 01-8422525. All equipment, tools and materials are supplied’.
Contact: Chris Hayes
Telephone: 01-8422525