Enniskerry
REBECCA NEW CHAIR
History was made at the Enniskerry GAA Club last week when Rebecca Drew was chosen as chairperson to lead the club for the coming year. Gary Kavanagh is the new Runai. A larger than usual crowd was present at the meeting.
ENNISKERRY YC
The weekend started well for the club with the first team defeating Wicklow Rovers 3-2. The team brought on local player James Hanaway. Both the second and third teams lost to Malahide in the Cup and local rivals Wayside in the league.
WALKERS
Enniskerry Walkers are out on Saturday going to the Lost Village, a lovely trip. Meeting at Windsor Spar at 1.30 p.m. or car park at 2 p.m.
DARTS
Paul C. Byrne went the furthest in the Laoighre Borough singles at the final night. Others to play well were Martin Quinn, Alex Bursey, Brendan O’Toole, Liam Kane and Mark Walsh. The Doubles were played last night and next week the second round of the league starts.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, January 29 – Epiphany Four: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion; 11.30 a.m. – Morning Prayer One.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, January 29 – Epiphany Four: 10 a.m. – Holy Morning Prayer One.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
Sacrament of Reconciliation – (Confessions): St Mary’s – Enniskerry: Saturday after 10.15 a.m. Mass; Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray – Saturday after 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Masses; Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray – Saturday after 10 a.m. Mass.
The Rosary: The Rosary is recited each morning (Monday to Saturday) at 10 a.m. (before Morning Mass and at 7 p.m. in the Prayer Room in St Mary’s on the first Monday of the month.
Baptisms: Baptisms are now held on the second Saturday of the month in St Mary’s Church, Enniskerry, for parishioners only. Please arrange with Parish Office. Parishioners are asked to please give two weeks notice if you wish to book a baptism.
Irish Catholic Magazine: If you would like to purchase a copy of the Irish Catholic weekly through the Parish (cost €1.80) please leave your name in St Mary’s Parish Shop or the Parish Office.
Helpers Wanted: God’s Housekeepers are looking for help on Monday mornings for half an hour from 10.45 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. to clean St Mary’s Church, even if you cannot commit to every week, every second week, once a month, all help appreciated.
Legion of Mary – Kilmacanogue Presidium: Meet at 3.30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Sacristy of St Mochonog’s. New members are most welcome. Group recite the Rosary on the first Saturday of each month at midday at the Grotto in the church grounds. Click on the link legionofmary.ie to view website.
Parish Shop: St Mary’s Church Shop (at rear of church on the left) opens after all masses. All occasion cards, prayers, statues available plus items, for baptisms, weddings and other special occasions.
Facebook Page: Enniskerry, Curtlestown, Glencree and Kilmacanogue are part of the Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area. A Facebook page has been created to coordinate any and all activities common to all parishes in the area. So please link in with it and like our page. To find: type Bray and Enniskerry Pastoral Area on your own face book page and like it please.
CURTLESTOWN REUNION
Calling on all past-pupils, grandparents and friends of St Patrick’s National School, Curtlestown. Join us for a great night on Saturday, March 25, to raise much needed funds for our school.
The night includes a talk by special guest speak John Lonergan who, after 24 years as Governor of Mountjoy Prison, will share his unique, engaging and humorous perspective on parenting (and grand-parenting), its challenges and rewards. There will be a drinks reception, four course meal, live band (Kickback), auction and raffle. Tickets available Sorcha 086 1718652, Paddy 087 2438570, Alan 086 304377.
HISTORY SOCIETY
The February meeting of the Enniskerry History Society will take place on Thursday, February 9, at 8.30 p.m. in the Powercourt Arms and Country House Hotel when Brian White will present a selection of ‘Wicklow Stories’ recalling events, people, and places associated with County Wicklow. All welcome to attend – admission €4.
In the meantime members of the Enniskerry History Society are invited to attend tomorrow (Thursday) night’s 8 p.m. meeting of the Rathmines, Ranelagh and Rathgar Historical Society in Rathmines Town Hall, Rathmines, Dublin six, at which Henry Fairbrother from the Old Dublin Society will present his lecture ‘The British Army presence in Dublin.’ All welcome – admission €3. Evening rate from 5 p.m. to midnight of €2 (total) available in the Swan Centre car park.
Support the Enniskerry History Society by attending its meetings. Further information on the the Enniskerry History Society and its activities available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
Opening hours are as follows: 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. designed postcard to Minister Denis Naughton requesting him to influence the decision of An Post. On Saturday, January 21, the community demonstrated in the village against the closure with another meeting scheduled in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 23. The post office is due to close at the end of January 2017.
RECENT EXCAVATIONS
A public lecture by the UCD School of Archaeology entitled ‘Recent Archaeological Excavations at Glendalough’ will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre from seven to 8.30 p.m. on February 10. Everyone is very welcome to attend this free talk. There will be a €2 charge for tea, coffee and biscuits.
LECTURE
Laragh Glendalough Active Retirement will present a lecture by Joan Kavanagh in the Brockagh Resource Centre, on Tuesday, February 14, at 11 a.m., followed by tea or coffee. This is a free talk and all are welcome. Using images from the photographic exhibition currently on display in the centre. The exhibition and talk is based on a selection from the Lawrence and Valentine Collections held by the National Library of Ireland Photographic Archives.
BASKET-MAKINGWORKSHOP
to book as soon as possible. For more information please visit wicklowwillow.ie or contact Aoife directly by phoning 087 9773622 or emailing info@wicklowwillow. ie.
WILLOW-WEAVING COURSE
This 6-week evening course on willow-weaving will introduce you to basic basketry techniques and teach you to weave some fun small projects for your garden.
The course will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre every Tuesday evening from February 21 to March 28 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Places are limited to five participants per workshop, so be sure to book as soon as possible.
For more information please visit wicklowwillow.ie or contact Aoife directly by phoning 087 9773622 or emailing info@wicklowwillow.ie.
PANTO
Last chance to get your tickets this week for the Roundwood Variety Group in January for another fantastic show ‘Snow White and the Babes in the Wood’ on Friday, January 27, to Sunday, January 29. This year it will be Snow White and the Babes in the Wood, another hilarious panto written by the talented Thomas O’Leary.
Visit roundwoodvarietygroup. com for show times, tickets and contact information. Book early to avoid disappointment.
WALKING GROUP
On Monday mornings weekly at 10 a.m. join the walking group with Get Ireland Walking at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around Glendalough area for approximately one hour. In association with Get Ireland Walking, Wicklow Local Sports Partnership and Brockagh Resource Centre. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you would like to set up a walking group in Wicklow contact us on wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie for more information.
PILATES
Pilates will be starting on Monday, January 30. Duration of the class is seven weeks and will start at 9.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Marie Noonan is a qualified Pilate’s teacher and has been teaching for the last 17 years and works full time as a movement therapist for rehabilitation, health and longevity.
Please text Marie at 087 1953072 or email marie@noonanpilates.ie. Visit noonanpilates.ie for more information.
CAR BOOT SALE
Come along to the Brockagh Centre for a browse on Sunday, February 5, for first monthly Car Boot in 2017. Many people find this a great way to clear out their home and make some money in the process while having a social day out.
Bargains are always available from home baking, plants, clothes, movies, CDs, books and antiques etc. Whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find it at the Glendalough car boot sale.
Vans must be booked in. Book indoor spaces early but if you would rather be outside just show up in the morning at 8 a.m. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom. net to book a space.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
The Citizens Information Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10 a.m. till midday on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. No appointment is necessary for this free and confidential service.
EVENING YOGA
Viva’s yoga classes for beginners to advanced on Wednesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 7 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes on the night and bring a blanket. Mats are available on the night.
TAEKWON-DO
Taekwon-Do classes are held in the Brockagh Centre every Tuesday evening from six to 8.45 p.m. A range of classes cater for children (aged four upwards), teenagers and adults. In addition to a free first Taekwon-Do session, when registering for classes each beginner will be given a free uniform worth up to €50. Please phone Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 or email kjw@indigo.ie for further information
FITNESS DANCE
Get into shape after Christmas and loose some holiday pounds with Adam in cardio exercise dancing. You don’t need to be a good dancer or very fit just dance along at your own pace and enjoy the music. Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Contact Adam at 083 3057949 if you are interested or just drop in for a class.
DIGITAL SKILLS COURSE
A free 5-week digital skills computer course is commencing shortly. This course aims to help citizens use the internet with confidence and provide the motivation and skills to reap the benefits of participating in today’s digital world. Topics covered include digital photography, online banking, online government services, email, shopping online and much more.
Call the Brockagh Resource Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net, brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com. Certified training courses at the Brockagh include the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) for more competent computer users and Equal Skills Certified Training for beginners. If you have specific learning needs and want individual training from our tutors call today at 0404 45600.
ADULT GUIDANCE SERVICE
The Adult Career Guidance Service available at the Brockagh Centre is free, friendly, confidential, supportive and available to all adults over 18 years of age. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Irene at 086 8061569.
TIDY TOWNS AGM
The Tidy Towns AGM took place on January 17. The officers for the coming year are Finian McEvoy (chairperson) and Valerie Merrigan (secretary).
Look out for details of cleanups in future newsletters. Pat Casey TD and local councillors Gail Dunne, Shay Cullen and John Snell came along after the meeting to answer questions and listen to suggestions from the floor. Their attendance on the night was much appreciated.