Enniskerry
GAA ACTION
The Enniskerry footballers travelled across to Kilbride on Friday last and came away with two points. Well done.
GOLF
Despite the bad weather on Sunday afternoon there was a very good turnout for the annual Joint Parishes outing in Powerscourt Golf Club. Thanks to all who supported.
QUIZ
Looking for a big turnout for the CPR table quiz on Friday night in the Summerhill Hotel – make sure of your seat by being early.
OSKARS
The Enniskerry Oscars had a packed house last Saturday to view the local talent. The night was full of laughter mostly coming from the Stars. The soccer and GAA clubs wish to thank all who made the night such a great success.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, May 7 – Easter 4: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Holy Communion.
Daily Prayer and Open Church, midday to 5 p.m. each day: Powerscourt Church has reopened for daily prayer. This year there will be two times of prayer, midday and 5 p.m. with the church being open between those times for quiet space and personal prayer.
Thursdays in Powerscourt Church: 10 a.m.: Holy Communion and Prayer for the sick.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, May 7 – Easter 4: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion.
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.
HISTORY SOCIETY
The Enniskerry History Society is on summer Recess with work on preparing the autumn programme currently under way.
In the meantime members of the Enniskerry History Society are invited to attend tomorrow (Thursday) nights 8 p.m. meeting of the Mount Merrion Historical Society in the Community Centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin, at which Cormac Lowth will present his lecture ‘The Sinking of the Lusitania’ – all wel- come – admission €4/Students €2; to Saturdays Medal and Militaria Fair organised by the Medal Society of Ireland which takes place between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Knox Memorial Hall, Monkstown Village, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission €4 visitors/€2 members; and to next Tuesday nights 8 p.m. meeting of the Genealogical Society of Ireland in the Dún Laoghaire Further Education Institute, Cumberland Street, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, at which Mile Mulligan will speak on ‘The story of our DNA’ – all welcome.
Further information on 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.
All are welcome to come along to the parent and toddler group at the Community Centre from 10.30 p.m. to midday every Wednesday. €2 per child.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
The centre is available for bookings (e.g. classes, meet- ings, birthday parties). Bookings can be made via email at kilcoolecc@gmail.com or by phone 01 2872017. Office opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
LOTTO
Kilcoole GAA weekly lotto draw takes place every Monday night with the jackpot increasing €200 per week till it’s won. Pick four numbers, match four to win or share in the jackpot, match three to win or share €200. Tickets on sale in Tesco and Centra every Saturday morning or daily from some outlets or any committee member.
BINGO
Bingo is held on Monday nights in St Patrick’s Hall at 8 p.m. Everybody is welcome.
NOTES
If you would like to have a notice included in the Kilcoole Notes please email jenniferwicklow2016@hotmail.com. Children, teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. (4-7 years), 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. (8-12 years). 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (Seniors and Teens).
BEALTAINE FESTIVAL
Join us for our annual celebration at the Brockagh Resource Centre (0404 45600). The lineup is as follow: May 2, A morning of music with Joe McKenna. Free admission. May 9 – Bowls in the main hall. Free admission. May 21, Afternoon Tea Dance with music by the Wicklow Man. Admission €5. Refreshments are provided. (Groups must be booked into the Tea Dance by calling 0404 45600 or emailing brockaghresourcecentre@ gmail.com.) May 29, Laurence High School Band from Kanvas, USA. The concert starts at midday All are welcome to attend this free event.
AGE FRIENDLY STRATEGY
Shake Up Day – In the Brockagh Centre, Laragh on Thursday, June 8, for Shake-Up Day from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. with coffee from 10.30 and a light lunch at 1 p.m. This will be an energetic and sociable occasion resulting in the formation of a team to represent County Wicklow at DCU on Saturday, June 10, from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the council at 0404 20100 ask for Ext 2333 or Text 087 6319667 to book a place.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The AR are organising a trip to Whites Hotel, Wexford on Tuesday the 20th to the Thursday, June 22, and there are still places left for anyone interested in a small holiday break. Contact Denise at 0404 45600, for more information or to book a place on the trip.
ELEVATION SCHOOL SHOW
have a small garden but want to grow potatoes or larger vegetables such as marrow we have the space. Call Finian at 086 2476822.
STAGEBRATZ
Starz Showstoppers – Join us for a magical afternoon of Broadway and Disney Hits with stunning performances from truly talented Starz aged 3-17 years. A colourful, fun show for all the family to enjoy in the Brockagh Resource Centre on June 5 – Bank Holiday Monday at 4 p.m. Tickets are €12 and €6. Please email stagebratzstarzacademy@ yahoo.com or text 083 1563897 to book tickets.
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
The local Enterprise Office is holding a Start Your Own Business course at the Brockagh Centre. Starting on Thursday, May 4, from 7.10 p.m. and will commence for 10 weeks. Please contact Vibeke Delahunt at the Local Enterprise Office at 0404 30800.
MEDITATION-HEALING
Care For the Self is coming soon to the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Contact Ann martin at 087 6081219 or on solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail.com with queries or to book a place.
PILATES
The duration of this class at the Brockagh is seven weeks and will start at 9.15 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. and another class at and 10.15 to 11.15 a.m.
Marie Noonan is a qualified Pilates 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.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES