Enniskerry
GOOD LUCK
Enniskerry is looking to having another millionaire this week when Eithne Kane (née Doran) appears on the TV show Winning Streak. One person will hope for a new brush from the winnings.
DARTS
A very good win for Powerscourt Arms Dart Team last week. Star of the win was Paddy ‘The Bull’ McCabe, while veteran Joe Walsh also made a return to the board.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Enniskerry Community Games held an AGM and plans for 2017 were announced. Lil Kavanagh has had her name put forward to receive an award for service to the county. Athletics, art, chess and swimming are featured in the programme for the year ahead. First up is cross country running for ages six- to 16-year-olds in March.
WALKERS
Enniskerry walkers are out again on February 25. Meet at Windsors Spar opposite the Town Clock in Village.
GAA NEWS
Training for both ladies and men’s teams continue on Tuesday nights and for men on Thursdays. Juvenile coaching will begin in March. The club is seeking new players and mentors.
CPR/AED
Free CPR/AED training is available for people interested – contact Pat at 086 2564468 for information.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, February 26 – The Sunday Before Lent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Morning Prayer Two.
Thursdays in Powerscourt Church: 10 a.m.: Holy Communion and Prayer for the sick.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: In Powerscourt Church, on Friday, March 3, at 8 p.m. This year’s topic is ‘Am I being Unfair to you?’
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, February 26 – The Sunday Before Lent: 10 a.m. – Morning Prayer Two.
Confirmation Preparation: Tonight (Wednesday) the Confirmation Group will visit St Michan’s Church, Dublin.
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.
Women’s World Day of Prayer: In Powerscourt Church, on Friday, March 3, at 8 p.m. This year’s topic is ‘Am I being Unfair to you?’
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.
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.
CAD (Community Awareness of Drugs) are delivering a six-week course on alcohol and drug awareness programme to be held in St Patrick’s NS Curtlestown, commencing on Monday, March 6, from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
To book this free course, or to obtain further information, please contact Catherine Nolan at 087 507145.
CURTLESTOWN NS 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. Drinks Reception, four course meal, Live Band (Kickback), auction and raffle. Tickets available from Sorcha at 086 1718652, Paddy 087 2438570, Alan 086 304377.
HISTORY SOCIETY
The March meeting of the Enniskerry History Society takes place in the Powerscourt Arms and Country House at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, at which Frank Tracy will return to present his lecture ‘The story of Glencree’ originally scheduled to take place in January but had to be cancelled at the last minute due to the sudden onset of adverse weather conditions. All welcome to attend – admission €4.
In the meantime members of the Enniskerry History Society are invited to attend tonight’s (Wednesday) 6 p.m. meeting of the Old Dublin Society in the Conference Room of Dublin City Library and Archive, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin two, at which Gregory Young will present his lecture ‘Francis Smyth and Sons, umbrella manufacturers, Dublin, 1836-1967’. All welcome – admission free; and to next Wednesday (March 1) night’s 8 p.m. meeting of the Rathmichael Historical Society in Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill, Co. Dublin, at which Theresa Hicks will present her lecture ‘The Kennedys of Mount Kennedy’ – all welcome, admission €4.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
Opening hours are as fol- low: 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.
On February 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. an Outdoor Wellness Workshop will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre. Participants will practice Tai Chi, listen to a nutritional talk and enjoy a hill walk. For more information visit the team at ultraoutdooradventures.com or phone 087 1697616 to book.
RATHDRUM RUGBY CLUB
It’s league finals time for the senior women following a convincing 27-10 victory over Carlow on Sunday the 19th. The Division one final will take place in Old Belvedere RFC at 2.30 p.m. on March 4. The women will face an impressive Tullamore side, who, despite having only joined the league this year have suffered only one defeat in their season to date. It will be a lively game, hopefully with plenty of support from their fans.
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
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MARCH CAR BOOT SALE
To all our customers and stallholders, our Brockagh Centre March Car Boot will be on Sunday, March 12, instead of our usual first Sunday (for this month only). We have even more homemade baking delights for 2017 with our usual array of great value items.
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.
WE LOVE ART
Art and crafts classes for children are on Monday afternoons from 1.45 to 3.45 in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.
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. Phone/text Almhaon 086 3897732 or email weloveartcrafts@gmail.com.
Adult Art Classes Wednesday morning art classes with Almha are as popular as ever in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. For both beginners and more experienced painters from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. For details phone or text Almha at 086 3897732.
DRAMA SCHOOL