Enniskerry
DARTS
Powerscourt Arms darts team continued their good form by winning two games last week. The Cup win was a very close affair – down on a 4-3 score, Megan Cronin threw a great game and then Joe Walsh easily won the decider.
GLENCREE TALK
There was a good turnout in the Glencree Peace Centre last week at the talk and plans for future happenings there. The Enniskerry Walkers were there showing their interest in local history and walks.
OSKARS
The first session of the preparation for the upcoming Oskars, a joint fundraising event for the local GAA And soccer clubs in Enniskerry, took place last Wednesday. Two more nights of hard work will take place before the winners will emerge.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Enniskerry children will commence training for the 2017 Athletics on next Tuesday in the Bog Meadow at 5.30 p.m. under the watchful rye of Noel Barry and his crew.
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for Sunday, March 19 – The third Sunday of Lent: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Holy Communion Two; 1 p.m. – Church lunch in the Powerscourt Arms and Country House Hotel.
Friday – St Patrick’s Day: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion in Powerscourt Church.
Confirmation Group: Meets tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30 p.m. in the Shed.
Thursdays in Powerscourt Church: 10 a.m.: Holy Communion and Prayer for the sick.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for Sunday, March 19 – The third Sunday of Lent: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion One.
Easter General Vestries: Easter being celebrated in mid-April this year, it has been decided to hold these meetings prior to, rather than after the festival. These will take place in Powerscourt on Tuesday, April 4, and in Kilbride on Thursday, April 6,. Both will take place at 8 p.m.
All parishioners are strongly encouraged to come to these ‘parish AGMs’ at which the Rector’s Churchwardens and Glebe wardens are announced; the People’s Churchwardens and Glebe wardens are elected and the members of the Select Vestry for the forthcoming year are also elected. They are also opportunities not just to hear what has happened or what we hope will happen in the coming year but also to make a real contribution to the running of the parish and to having a say in its outreach and ministry.
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.
Lenten Ecumenical Discussion Group: Theme – Pilgrimage – (Walking with Jesus through Lent) in Powerscourt National School commencing tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30 p.m. for 8 p.m. Tea and biscuits will be served at 7.30 p.m.
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.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
St Vincent de Paul is the largest voluntary charitable organisation in the country with 11,000 volunteers and has been in existence for 172 years. The society works for social justice and the creation of a more just, caring nation.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Conference in Enniskerry has been in existence since the 1960s. Our area covers from the Glen of the Downs to the Scalp, and from Glasnamullen to Glencree, including Kilmacanogue, Enniskerry, and Curtlestown. The Enniskerry Conference is a small group of dedicated volunteers who meet formally every two weeks, but make urgent and emergency visits as and when they are needed outside of these times. We provide practical support to people in need and we assure confidentiality at all times. All Saint Vincent de Paul assistance is non-denominational and is offered in the spirit of support and friendship.
A new national fuel scheme called the Stay Warm Savings Scheme as recently been launched and is funded by the Department of Communications, Energy and National Resources and administered by SVP East Region. The scheme is supported by the SEAI, MABS and includes a number of local retail and fuel suppliers and local post offices. The scheme allows people to purchase fuel savings stamps from participating shops and post offices, thereby enabling them to save money throughout the year towards their winter fuel bill.
The stamps can then be redeemed for fuel with participating local suppliers – Local Stay Warm Scheme Stamp Suppliers are Windsors Spar, Enniskerry Village; Enniskerry Post Office, 45 Kilgarron Park; Kilmacanogue Post Office, Kilmacanogue; Texaco Spar Express, Monastery Road. Local Stay Warm Scheme Fuel Suppliers: Glen Fuel Services Ltd, Kilmacanogue; King Fuels, Annacrivey Minimarket, 45 Kilgarron Park.
Saint Vincent de Paul is funded solely by donations and all money donated locally is spent locally. In Enniskerry parish we have one annual collection per annum which takes place at Christmas time. However, donations are always welcome throughout the year. Calls for assistance from people in need have increased by over 100% nationally in recent years and it is your help and support that enables us to help get individuals and families back on their feet at a time when they need it most by offering a kind ear and practical help. For more information on the Saint Vincent de Paul please go to svp.ie or call the Eastern Region number 01 855 0022.
CURTLESTOWN DINNER
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.
GOLF CLASSIC
The Enniskerry Joint Parishes Community golf classic will take place at Powerscourt Golf Club on Sunday, April 30,. Supporting: Enniskerry Joint Parishes, Charabanc, Enniskerry. Format – Double Shotgun Start, team of four, Rumble (2 to count), Full Handicaps. Tee Times 9.30 a.m. or 2.30 p.m. Cost – Team of four – €400.
Tee/Green sponsorship €150. Book now to avoid disappointment. Contact John Prosser 087 2439592, Ricky Rountree 087 2767564, Marcus Magnier 086 2555161, Barbara Davis (Charabanc) 086 8056817, Dara Connolly (GAA) 086 1741050.
HISTORY SOCIETY
Last Thursday night the Spring Programme of the Enniskerry History Society concluded the Powerscourt Arms and Country House at 8.30 p.m. with a presentation by Frank Tracy covering the ‘The story of Glencree’. John Callan extends his sincere grateful thanks to the management and staff of the Powercourt Arms and Country House Hotel for their support and to all those who supported the society by attending its lectures.
Work on the autumn programme has now commenced and details will be announced in the near future. In the meantime members are urged to support local history societies in the area by attending their lectures.
Events coming up include tomorrow (Thursday) night’s 8 p.m. meeting of the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel, Bray, at which Dr Charles Hannon will present his lecture on ‘Roger Casement and 1916’ – all welcome – admission €5; to next Tuesday night’s 8 p.m. meeting of the Foxrock Local History Club in the Foxrock Parish Centre at the rear of Foxrock R. C. Church, Foxrock, Co. Dublin, at which John McKeown will present his lecture ‘Grand Revival – Royal Restored’ while Liam Doyle give a short talk on ‘W.S.Gossett’ – all welcome – admission €5; and to next Wednesdays 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 Ms. Sheila Fleming will give a presentation on ‘How to use the Old Dublin Society web-site and library’ and will be followed by the Society’s ‘Open Night’ – all welcome admission free and to the 8 p.m. meeting of the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire at which Cormac Lowth will present his lecture ‘The History of Dun Laoghaire Harbour, 1817-2017’ – all welcome, admission €3. 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. The library will be closed on St Patrick’s Day.
SCHOOLHOUSE FOR ART
The Easter holidays are just around the corner and the Schoolhouse for art is the perfect place to keep your kids busy during the School break. With two weeks of art camps for kids from ages five to 15 the Schoolhouse for art has you covered. Week 1–Monday, April 10, till Thursday, April 13; Week 2–Tuesday, April 18, till Friday, April 21 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. each day.
Our junior camps will cater for children ages five years to nine years. Each week will include making new friends, playing games and not to mention the making of many masterpieces to decorate the walls at home.
Our senior camp will cater for 10 years and over. Our senior camp tutor will have many projects to work on and the group will get to experiment in a wide range of mediums including paint, pencil, pastel and clay to name a few.
Our camps are €100 per week. We also offer sibling/cousin discount of €95 per week. Book your place online at schoolhouseforart.com or call us at 01 2869594.
The annual trip this year will be to Galway. Participants will travel by coach on Monday, April 17, and return on Friday, April 21. The group will stay in Flannery’s Hotel, Galway. Daytrips will incorporate visits to places such as Clifden and Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, ferry to Inishmore, half day scenic tour of South Galway and North Clare via Ballyvaughan and the Burren and other places of interest. Total Cost €330 (Sharing) and €410 (Single Room Occupancy).
If you wish to reserve a place please give your name and a non-refundable deposit of €30 to Veronica Byrne (086 3935471) or Tony Rennix (086 0747039) prior to March 1, with full payment no later than March 31.
EASTER EGG APPEAL
The annual Easter Egg charity day will be held on Saturday, April 8, from 12.00 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mill Room. Organiser Sylvia Scanlon wants to buy 60 easter eggs for patients at Newcastle Hospital with the balance of funds being split between the Open Door, Kilcoole Tidy Towns and Bray Lakers.
There will 25 tables selling arts and crafts, homemade jewellery, cakes, chutneys, knitwear, bric-abrac and lots more including an Angel Card Reader, Face Painter, Guess the weight of the box and Guess how many sweets in the jar. There will also be tea, coffee and cakes as well as a draw with 100 prizes – first prize is a weekend away from Trident Holiday Homes, second prize is a flying lesson at Newcastle Aerodrome and third prize is a large food hamper. If anyone would like to donate a prize or unwanted gift please drop in to Kilcoole Pharmacy.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
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 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
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