Dunlavin

CULTURE BUS

The culture bus will leave Dunlavin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, to travel to Dublin. Some tickets are still available for the Cripple of Inishmann in the Gaiety Theatre. This is an opportunity to visit many of the wonderful sites and exhibitions in Dublin without the hassle of finding parking. Telephone 087 9693960.

FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING

Dunlavin Community First Responders are hosting a training morning on Saturday, February 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Imaal Hall. They will be teaching CPR, how to use an AED, Stroke Recognition and Choking Relief and what YOU can do in the event of an Emergency. Training is free however donations would be gratefully accepted. The Irish Heart Foundation Mobile Health Unit will also be outside the Imaal Hall from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m., carrying out free Blood Pressure checks and providing heart health information. For more information email dunlavincfr@gmail.com, Facebook or 086 1937677.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family of Jackie Corrigan, who died last week in the care of thee staff of Silverstream Nursing Home. Jackie is mourned by his sons Paul and David, daughter Julie, sisters Marie (Keating) and Catherine, brothers Billy, Séamus, Pat, David, Christy, Kieran and Nick, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jackie’s funeral took place in Dunlavin on Tuesday, January 29. May he rest in peace.

TABLE QUIZ

Donard Glen camogie club are holding a table quiz on Friday, February 22, in Toomey’s Donard at 9.30 p.m. Table of four €40.

CCE Donard will hold their annual fundraising ceili on Friday, February 8, at 9 p.m. Music by Syl and Liz. All proceeds will go to the Patient Comfort fund in Baltinglass Hospital. Gifts for the raffle would be welcome.

FLOWER/GARDEN CLUB

Dunlavin Flower and Garden Club will host a demonstration ‘The Joy of Spring’ by Margaret Murphy and Elizabeth Conlon on Wednesday, February 13, in the Jonathan Swift School Hall at 8 p.m.

POSITIVE PARENTING

A Positive Parenting Programme will take place in Seomra (Imaal Hall), commencing on Wednesday, February 27, from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. This programme is a practical and positive course for parents of children aged five to 12 years and will run for six weeks. Further details are available on the church notice board.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS

The 2019 Festival of arts will take place on June 21, 22 and 23

Music lessons are back in the Donard National school every week at 8 p.m. Beginners welcome of all ages both adults and children. Enquries to 086 0645291.

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BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

Dunlavin Breastfeeding Support Group meet in Seomra in the Imaal Hall every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to midday. Details from Alice at 085 1699425.

SEOMRA

An exciting new Community Space ‘Seomra’ has been developed by the Dunlavin Parents Group in the Imaal Hall. These rooms are available to be used for a variety of purposes. Enquiries please to dunlavinonline@ gmail.com.

CLINIC

TD John Brady will hold a clinic in Dunlavin parish centre on the second Monday of each month

Results for Monday, January 28. Top Score: Freda Allen. Other Winners: Mona Corcoran, Liam Heffernan, Carmel Tutty, Sam Driver, Marcella Tutty, Tom Kelly (Harristown), Geraldine Tyrrell, Paddy McGarr.

GROWING FOOD IN THE HOME AND GARDEN.

Patrick Hunt is a keen gardener living in West Wicklow. He will be presenting a series of monthly talks on growing food for the home and garden in the Hollywood Centre.

Tuesday, January 22, Tuesday, February 26, and Tuesday, March 19, from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Cost is €15 per talk. To book contact Patrick at 087 6982201 or email pats_hunts2002@yahoo. com.

SAMARITANS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Newbridge and Kildare Samaritans are recruiting new volunteers. If you live in County Kildare or surrounding counties and are interested in volunteering with the Samaritans, please come

The club bowl every Tuesday and Friday nights in the Hollywood Centre between 8.10 p.m. New members are always welcome, so come along and see what it is all about, it is a great way to spend the winter nights.

MUSIC UNDER THE MOUNTAIN

Traditional Music Classes for children take place in the Hollywood Centre every Saturday from 10.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. For further information contact Eric Greaves at 087 2248509 or 045867380.

JUVENILE BADMINTON

Juvenile Badminton classes are back running Mondays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nights. Places still available for Monday nights for second and third class. Please contact Chloe Clarke for more details at 087 0613292.

PILATES CLASSES

Pilates classes have started on Tuesday mornings from 9.45 to 10.45 in the Hollywood Centre. Six Week Course – €6O Limited Places. Please contact Simone Crowley at 087 6165072.

ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL

Acorns Pre-School are in the

The Hollywood Centre is available for your child’s special day. Call the centre at 045 864979 for details.

HOLLYWOOD BINGO

Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m. We have two jackpots – €2,700 and €3,500 to play for each week.

DOCTOR’S CLINIC

The Doctor’s Clinic will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

PRANIC HEALING

This is now available in the Hollywood Centre. Pranic Healing is a non- touch energy healing treatment. Feeling stressed and need to relax or need pain relief from aches and pains. If you would like to book an appointment or need more information please contact Margaret Keogh 087 9674570.

CENTRE/NOTES

To book the Hollywood Centre, or place a notice in the district section of the Wicklow People please contact the centre at 045 864979 or email info@hollywoodcentre.ie. All notes must be in the Hollywood Centre before 11 a.m. on Friday for the following week.