Enniskerry
SCOR
Enniskerry GAA Club are promoting Scor for both young and old alike to take part in Irish cultural activities. There are eight classifications are dancing, singing, group singing, recitation, drama, quiz. If interested please contact Liam at commliam@ gmail.com or 086 8185944.There will be County Competition next month
DARTS
A 99% turnout had a great night of darts, craic food and a few drinks at the annual Powerscourt Arms party hosted by the Hotel. The very competive singles had a late. Finish results will appear next week.
WALKERS
Enniskerry Walkers continue their bi-weekly walks on Saturdays leaving from Windsors Spar opposite Town Clock at 1.30 p.m. All are welcome to take part.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing for young children continues each Saturday in Enniskerry Parish Hall in the Village, beginners welcome.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, October 23 – The Fifth Sunday Before Advent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion (said); 11.30 a.m. – Morning Prayer (Two).
Everyday in Powerscourt: 10 a.m., midday and 5 p.m. – Open Church and Daily Prayer. Thursdays in Powerscourt: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion and Prayer for the Sick.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, October 23 – The Fifth Sunday Before Advent: 10 a.m. – Morning Prayer (Two).
Kilbride Parish News: This Friday night the Kilbride parish supper dance will be held in Greystones Rugby Club. Supper served sharp at 9 p.m. Tickets will be available from Georgina at 087 6716745.
Powerscourt Parish Confirmation 2017: The Archbishop will confirm candidates from our Rural Deanery area on April 2, 2017. Those who would like to present themselves for confirmation from the parish are asked to contact the Rector as soon as possible so that we can give numbers to the Diocesan Office. Preparation will begin in December.
Mothers Union: The October meeting takes place tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall at which Ms. Gillian Bird will give a talk on her work with the DSPCA.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
Thank You: CROSSCARE would like to thank you for your most generous contribution of €1,250 to the annual collection for community and Homeless Services which took place September 17 and 18.
Annual Mass for Deceased: Will take place on Friday, November 11, at 7.30 p.m. in St Mary’s Parish Church for all parishioners whose funerals were held in St Mary’s, St Mochonog’s, St Patrick’s, and St Kevin’s churches in the past year. If you would like to add the name of a loved one who died and had their funeral outside the parish please contact the Parish Office.
World Mission Sunday annual Collection: This will replace the SHARE Collection at all Masses this weekend
HISTORY SOCIETY
Until the resumption of lectures by the Enniskerry History Society members are invited to attend tonight’s (Wednesday) 8 p.m. meeting of the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, at which Lar Joy will present his lecture ‘Bombshell and Bullet Holes, stories of 1916’ – admission €3.50; and to tomorrow (Thursday) nights 8 p.m. of the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Bray, at which Lorraine Kennedy-Stephens will present her lecture on ‘Bill Stephens, The Fairview Lion Tamer and his Bray Connections.’ Brian White will also present a short talk ‘The History of the Arcadia Ballroom, Bray. All welcome – admission €5.
Work on organising the Enniskerry History Society autumn programme of lectures is currently in progress and details will be announced in due course. Information about the Enniskerry History Society and its activities available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
Opening hours are as follow: Tuesday and Wednesday – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Friday – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Book Club will be continuing and will meet on the last Wednesday of every month. New members to both the Library and Book Club are always very welcome. Please phone 01 2864339 for further information.
There will a quiz to raise funds for the Kilcoole Music Festival this Friday, October 21, in the Molly’s starting at 8.30 p.m.
CHARITY SOCIAL NIGHT
This event which is in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital takes place this Thursday, October 20, starting at 7 p.m. in the Mill Room. There will be a raffle for the Mother and Baby Unit as well as fun times and dancing. Please contact Aran on 189 453 4248 for further information. Entrance is €6 which includes a glass of wine, nibbles and a raffle ticket.
VILLAGE CLEAN UP
Volunteers needed to help with a village clean-up on Saturday, October 29. Meet outside the church at 10 a.m.
MEGA SALE
There will be a Mega Sale next Sunday, October 23, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Centre. Come along and grab yourself a bargain. €1 admission inclusive of raffle ticket. The centre is available for bookings (e.g. classes, meetings, birthday parties). Bookings can be made via email kilcoolecc@gmail.com or by phone 01 2872017. Office opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
QUIZ NIGHTS 2016
This year’s Senior Citizens Christmas Party Quiz Nights start on Thursday, October 27, at 8 p.m. in the Mill Room and is sponsored by Byrne’s Pub and Next Door Off Licence.
The second quiz is on Thursday, November 10, and is sponsored by St Patrick’s GAA Club.
The third quiz is on Thursday, November 24, and is sponsored by St Anthony’s FC. Table of four is €20. Your support would be gratefully appreciated and is badly needed to provide for the upcoming party.
This year’s party will be on Saturday, December 10, next. Anybody who was born in 1946 or before who would like to attend from the Kilcoole Village should contact Paul Kelly at 086 6014844.
NOTES
If you would like to have a notice included in the Kilcoole Notes please email oharaj@iol.ie.
CINDERELLA SHOW
It’s show time for Cinders on December 17th and 18th at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh and on January, 2017 on the 14th and 15th in Celbridge. Featuring Elevation S.P.A, FYI Dance Club, Next Level Dance Centre, McKinley School of Dance and Dance LA.
For tickets call 087 206 3309 or available online @ Eventbright search for NFA Productions.
JUVENILE HANDBALL
Handball Training for children takes place each Wednesday evening in the Annamoe Centre at 6.30pm for kids aged 7-9 years and at 7.15pm for children aged 10-13 years. For further information contact Oliver Donelon on 087 9040535 or Andrew Muldowney on 087 0510104.
TAI CHI AND QIGONG
Instructor Neal Traynor will be in Brockagh Resource Centre on Tuesday 25th of October giving a free demonstration class for anyone interested in knowing the ancient art of Tai Chi and QiGong.
Suitable for any age, it can enhance any professional sport injury and repair or can be very helpful if you have postural problems. Tai Chi will help your body renew itself with powerful whole body movements. If you are interested in joining the class call 0404 45600 to register your interest or drop on Tues 25th.
Go to http://jadesuntaichi. com/neal-traynor.html to learn more about the classes and tutor Neal Traynor(087 9085684).
DRAMA SCHOOL
Drama classes are a fantastic way of developing confidence and encouraging creativity and imagination. Drama modules will incorporate improvisation, mime, script work, vocal training and acting skills.
Students will also learn from the Irish Board of Speech and Drama syllabus and be afforded opportunities to take graded examinations under a fully qualified teacher. Elevation holds a 100% pass rate in IBSD examinations. Elevation Drama Junior (5.456.45pm) is held at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate on 086 8256775.
ELEVATION DANCE SCHOOL
Classes are even bigger and better this year with a huge opportunity for all of our students at Christmas. NFA Productions are producing a travelling Christmas Panto which will be coming to the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Dec 17th and 18th. Go to www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.com or contact Kate to find out more about her dance class. Class times and ages are as follows: Elevation DanceMod/Theatre Primary Grade 1 (44.45pm), Grade 2/3 (4.45-5.45).
WE LOVE ART
Art and crafts classes for kids, on Monday afternoons at the Brockagh Centre. Classes cover a wide range of art and craft forms. We work with lots of different materials and learn new skills and techniques with every project. It’s all about the joy of making! Please note new times for 2016/17 are age 4-6 (JI&SI) 1.45–2.30, age 7-9 (1st to 3rd class) 2.40–3.40, age 10-12 (4th to 6th class) 3.45–4.45.
Contact Almha at weloveartcrafts@gmail.com or phone or txt 086 3897732.Art Classes (Adults)Wednesday morning art classes with Almha Roche are in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. For both beginners and more experienced painters from 11am to 12.30pm. For details contact Almha on 086 3897732
CITIZENS INFORMATION
If you wish to see how the budget 2016 effects you come along to C.I.C office in the Brockagh Resource Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to midday providing valuable personal advice relating to your rights and entitlements on a large range of matters. No appointment necessary. This is a free and confidential service. For more information go to www. citizensinformation.ie. The next service will be on October 18.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
If you are interested in booking a stall at our popular and festive Christmas Fair on December 11th or if you would like to perform music or entertain in the festive spirit at the fair call Michelle Wed-Fri at the Brockagh Centre on 0404 45600 or email us at laraghit@eircom. net to request a booking form. The booking from is also available to download at www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/events.
WORKSHOP
‘Walking in the Lightness of Being’ workshop, which takes place on Saturday, October 22, from 9.30 to 6 p.m.. Contact Christina Sieber 089 9623399 (txt/voicemail only-they will get back to you) email tinasieber@ hotmail.com.
MINDFUL ATHLETICISM
Mindful Athletic Performance is a course for athletes who would like to get more from their sports performance. This will be held at the Brockagh Resource Centre on November 19 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Sue Redmond via email at info@sueredmond.com or phone 086 8102770.
Colly Yeoman runs his fitness classes at the GAA pitch every week. Bootcamp Monday 7 p.m. Strength and Condition Class Wednesday at 7 p.m., all at the Newcastle GAA pitch. Classes are suitable for all levels of fitness male or female.
Fitness Transformation is glad to announce that Yoga Fitness is back for a new six week term in Newcastle Community Centre, Wicklow starting this Thursday at 7 p.m. Classes are €10 per class or €50 pay up front for six classes. Yoga Fitness is for all levels of fitness. Mats are provided. If interested or have any queries please pm on fitness transformation on the Facebook.
YOGA
A new term of yoga and Mindfulness Classes has started in Newcastle Le Cheile 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. Back Care Yoga Class and Thursdays 10.30 a.m. – midday. These classes include yoga postures, mindful breathing and relaxation/meditation practices and are suitable for all ages and level of fitness. Drop in possible €16. Contact Angelika 087 2176068.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Badminton takes place every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. New members are always welcome and it’s a great way to keep fit.
COUNTRY MARKET
The North Wicklow country market takes place in the community centre every Saturday from 10 p.m. till 12.30 p.m.
THE CASTLE INN
Helen O’Malley has her line dancing class this Sunday from 7.30 p.m. upstairs. Last man standing is starting soon contact the bar staff for details.