Enniskerry
POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Powerscourt Tomorrow (Thursday): 10 a.m. – Holy Communion in Powerscourt Church.
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for this Sunday – Trinity 21: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One (Said); 10 a.m. – Buggy and Toddler Church; 11.30 a.m. – Sunday School in the School Hall; 11.30 a.m. – Holy Communion Two; 1 p.m. – Church Lunch in Powerscourt Arms Hotel.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for this Sunday – Trinity 21: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion One.
Kilbride Parish Supper Dance: The parish supper dance will be held this Friday night in Greystones Rugby Club.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
This week’s’s Arrangements: Prayer Service today (Wednesday) and on Friday this week. Mass tomorrow (Thursday) and Saturday in St Mary’s. Mass in St Mochonog’s at 10 a.m. on Friday.
St Mochonog’s: Calling All Volunteers. We would like to provide tea or coffee and refreshments after Mass in Kilmacanogue on certain Sundays and special occasions. We are looking for volunteers to be part of our hospitality team. If you are interested in helping out please contact the parish office at 01 202 1882. Thank you.
Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Enniskerry, Kilmacanogue, Curtlestown and Glencree: We’re updating Our Parish Website. We are designing a simpler yet feature rich website for our parish that is relevant, simple to use and which reaches out to communicate with you, our parish community.
Christmas Concert: We are delighted to hear that world-renowned soprano Niamh Murray and Concert Choir will return for another wonderful concert series in St Mary’s on Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16, The concerts were completely sold out last year, so to secure your tickets early this year you can call Margaret or Joyce in the parish offices Enniskerry 01 276 0030/Kilmacanogue 01 202 1882.
From your Parish Pastoral Council: Please put the date of our Parish Assembly in your diary. Pray that our parish will be blessed and renewed as we seek how to make our parish more alive. This gathering is our response to Archbishop Martin’s request, following the visit of Pope Francis, that every parish in the diocese hold an assembly, come up with a vision for the future, and report back to him. We invite the active participation of all parishioners. Please contact Margaret or Joyce in the parish offices at 01 2760030/01 2021882, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday with any questions, suggestions, or offers of help, and one of us will get back to you. You are also welcome to speak directly to any of your Parish Pastoral Council – Fr Bernard Kennedy (president), John Welsby (Chair), Celia Flynn, Herman Van den Bergh, Tom Coleman, Carmel McElroy, Sally Phalan, Mairead Murphy, Kathleen Manning and Ottalie Dwyer.
Legion of Mary – Kilmacanogue Presidium: Meet at 11.30 a.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 legionofmary.ie to view website.
HISTORY SOCIETY
Last Thursday night, Pádraig Laffan, chairman of the Foxrock Local History Club and the Federation of Local History Societies (FOLHS), opened the autumn programme of the (Enniskerry History Society in the Powerscourt Arms and Country House Hotel, at which he presented his lecture recalling ‘The Lord Anglesey Scandal’ relating to Field Marshal Henry William Paget, first Marquess of Anglesey, KG, GCB, GCH, PC (May 17, 1768 – April 29, 1854), styled Lord Paget between 1784 and 1812 and known as the Earl of Uxbridge between 1812 and 1815, British Army officer and politician, and who was involved in famous scandal.
The next events of interest for Enniskerry History Society members and supporters are tonight’s (Wednesday) 8 p.m. lecture by Ms Bernardine Ruddy, president of the Old Dublin Society on ‘Watson’s Nursery: Clontarf to Killiney, 1884-1868’ to the Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire – all welcome – admission €3; tomorrow’s (Thursday) 8 p.m. lecture by James Scannell recalling ‘The Sinking of the RMS Leinster – October 1918 and the last days of the War’ to the Bray Cualann Historical Society in the Royal Hotel Bray – all welcome, admission. €5; Saturday’ 2.30 p.m. lecture by Denis Kirby on ‘The second Leinsters in the Battle for Vimy Ridge’ to the Western Front Association in the lecture theatre of the Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin seven – donation of €3 appreciated, and next Wednesday night’s 6 p.m. lecture by Colm Lennon on ‘Richard Stanihurst (1547-1618): Dublin’s Earliest Historian’ to the Old Dublin Society in Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin two. All welcome – admission free.
Members and supporters of the Enniskerry History Society are also reminded that the Old Bray Society has published a special issue of the Bray Historical Record – ‘First World War Special Issue’ which recalls those from the county who took part in this conflict. Over the counter copies available from the Town Hall Bookshop, 23 Florence Road, Bray.
The next meeting of the Enniskerry History Society will take place at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, in the Powerscourt Arms and Country House Hotel in the village at which James Scannell will present his lecture on ‘The Torpedoing of the RMS Leinster – October 10, 1918, and Some Wicklow Connections’ – all welcome, admission €5.
Further information on the society is available from John Callan at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
Opening hours for the library which is located on Church Road, Enniskerry, are – Tuesday and Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. New members to the library are always very welcome. Please phone 01 2864339 for further information or to renew books.
Please note that the library will be closed on Saturday, October 27, due to the October Bank Holiday weekend.
MEALS ON WHEELS
The Meals on Wheels Service operates in Enniskerry and Kilmacanogue and delivers hot meals every Tuesday and Thursday to older people in their homes. It’s an opportunity to connect with the community and provide a hot meal and social contact call to older people in the area. We are looking for volunteer drivers who can give up two or three hours twice a month to facilitate this much needed service. Interested volunteers should contact Maoiliosa Kelly at 086 8322466 for further information. the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh depending on numbers. To find out more go to mindfulme. ie, 087 2186209, freadamcgoldrick@gmail.com.
MINI-MINDFULNESS RETREAT
Learn some self-calm skills for Christmas with a one-day mindfulness retreat at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 3. To find out more go to mindfulme. ie, or book with Freada at telephone 087 2186209, freadamcgoldrick@gmail.com.
HALLOWEEN DISCO
Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa Perents Assoc. presents Halloween Disco in Lynhams Hotel, Laragh on October 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., €5 per child and €10 per family. Fancy dress, raffle and spot prizes. Door proceeds go to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
RECYCLE CLOTHES WEEK
The Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh will be collecting clothes in aid of the centre from Monday, November 5, to Friday, November 9. You can drop in your clothes bag throughout the week up till midday on the Friday. Thank you for your support.
Tuesdays mornings 10.30 – midday at the Brockagh Centre, parents, babies and toddlers get together, have lots of fun weeks with art and crafts and make new friends. It is also a great way to meet and socialize with parents, especially if you are new to the area. Contact us at 0404 45600 at the centre for more information.
PILATES CLASSES
New Pilates classes starting in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from Thursday, October 11. Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Pilates strengthens core muscles, improves muscle control, flexibility, strength and tone, as well as alignment and breathing. Contact Zara at 087 9367474 for more details. Like on Facebook @Pilates
WithZara to keep up to date. Zara Elkinson has trained and qualified through the STOTT Pilates Method of Movement. This method combines modern theories of exercise science with spinal rehabilitation, which gives a safe and effective exercise that sees results and is accessible to all. Offering STOTT Pilates Matwork Classes based in Co.Wicklow. Both group and private classes available, Beginners and Improvers welcome. Contact Zara at 087 9367474 for more information.
WALKING FESTIVAL
The Footfalls Wicklow Walking Festivalwill be based in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from Friday, October 26, to Monday, October 29, with many of the walks taking us through Wicklow Mountains National Park. All walks are led by experienced walking leaders who will enhance your day with information on local history flora and fauna. The weekend offers a selection of walking choices which you can mix, match, or just choose one. Should you have any questions contact us at 0404 45152 or 087 2698659E-mail: info@walkinghikingireland.com, walkinghikingireland.com.
BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP
In this full-day basket making workshop participants will learn to make a traditional willow basket. This workshop is relaxed and enjoyable with a focus on traditional Irish basket-making techniques on Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, November 11. Saturday and Sunday, November 24, and 25, is a twoday Reindeer-making Workshop. Saturday, December 1, is a full day basket-making. All events by local basket maker and artist, Aoife Patterson. Call Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie wicklowwillow.ie to find out more about her autumn workshops in 2018.
WE LOVE ART
Art and crafts classes for children of primary school age take place on Monday afternoons. Classes cover a wide range of art and craft techniques and processes, giving kids an outlet for creative self-expression while learning new skills. Classes are small and places must be reserved in advance, the first class is free for new students. Almha Roche is a professional artist and an experienced and qualified art teacher. To book, or for further information, please contact Almha at 086 3897732.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Wednesday morning drawing and painting classes are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced painters. Students choose the medium (s) with which they wish to work, and develop their interests and personal style with Almha’s advice and guidance. If you are thinking of getting back into your art, or trying something new to explore your creative side, now is a good time.
Classes are at 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. To book, or for further information, please contact Almha at 086 3897732.
DRAMA SCHOOL
Drama classes are a fantastic way of developing confidence and encouraging creativity and imagination. Drama modules will incorporate improvisation, mime, script work, vocal training and acting skills. Students will also learn from the Irish Board of Speech and Drama syllabus and be afforded opportunities to take graded examinations under a fully qualified teacher. Elevation holds a 100% pass rate in IBSD examinations. Elevation Drama Junior (5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.) at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate at 086 8256775.
ELEVATION DANCE SCHOOL
Our Modern Dance classes focus on Jazz, Lyrical, and Commercial styles as well as ISTD syllabus work giving a well-rounded understanding of the Modern Theatre style. Go to. com or contact Kate at 086 8256775 to find out more about her dance class held in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Class times and ages are as follows: Elevation DanceMod/Theatre Primary Grade one (4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.), Grade 2/3 (4.45-5.45).