AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Enniskerry POWERSCOURT/KILBRIDE
Powerscourt Church Tomorrow (Thursday): 10 a.m. – Holy Communion.
Services of Worship in Powerscourt for this Sunday – The Epiphany – The baptism of Jesus: 8.30 a.m. – Holy Communion One (Said); 11.30 a.m. – Holy Communion Two.
Services of Worship in Kilbride for this Sunday – The Epiphany – The baptism of Jesus: 10 a.m. – Holy Communion Two.
ST MARY’S CHURCH
God’s Housekeepers: Please think about helping us to clean St Mary’s. We really need help to keep the church looking as good as it is at the moment. Your help would be much appreciated. Cleaning takes place after 10.15 a.m. Mass on Monday mornings for approximately one hour.
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.
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.
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 the link legionofmary.ie to view website.
HISTORY SOCIETY
Meeting of the Enniskerry History Society will resume in the New Year – dates will be announced shortly as work on the Spring 2019 programme is still currently in progress.
In the meantime three events which may be of interest to members and supporters of the Enniskerry History Society are the 8 p.m. Thursday, January 3, lecture by David Crawford to the Mount Merrion Historical Society recalling ‘Stanley Woods: The World’s first motorcycling superstar’ in the the community centre, North Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission €4/Students €2; the 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, lecture by Brendan Twomey to the Tallaght Historical Society on ‘Swift and Money’ in the County Library, The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Admission free – all welcome, and 8 p.m. meeting of the Genealogical Society of Ireland in Dún Laoghaire Further Education Institute, Cumberland Street, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, at which Nicola Morris will speak on ‘The Chief secretary’s Office Registered Papers’ – all welcome – €3 donation.
Members and supporters of the Enniskerry History Society are asked to note that January 10 is the last date to obtain a copy of the Old Bray Society’s has published a special issue of the Bray Historical Record – ‘First World War Special Issue’ which recalls those from county Wicklow, who took part in this conflict from the Town Hall Bookshop, 23 Florence Road, Bray.
Further information on the Enniskerry History Society available from John Callan, at 01 2867853.
ENNISKERRY LIBRARY
Opening hours for the library 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. Due to the Christmas break the library is closed today (Wednesday) and will re-open this Friday.
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.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
The Old ICA senior citizens Christmas party will be held on Saturday, January 12, in the Parochial Hall (beside Poppies) at 3 p.m. Please contact Rosemary at 087 2608933.
LaraghGlendalough PILATES CLASSES
Evening Pilates classes will begin on Mondays at 7 p.m., starting on January 7 in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Thursday mornings classes will continue for now at 10 a.m.
Pilates strengthens core muscles, improves muscle control, flexibility, strength and tone, as well as alignment and breathing. 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. Contact Zara at 087 9367474 for more information.
BROCKAGH OPENING HOURS
The Brockagh Resource Centre will re-open at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 7, which is also the week all our regular classes will be returning except for the Active Retirement, who will be back on Tuesday, January 15. For details of our ongoing activities see brockaghresourcecentre.ie/ events. You can also ‘friend’ us on Facebook or Twitter. To add your name to our database and be kept informed about events, phone us at 0404 45600 or email brockaghresourcecentre@ gmail.com. ROUNDWOOD VARIETY SHOW
The Brockagh Resource Centre will be hosting the ever entertaining and talented Roundwood Variety Show performers again next year at the end of January 2019. Details will be posted on our Facebook pages and on our website at www.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY COMMUNITIES
A number of people from the Laragh/Glendalough area have come together to consider setting up a Sustainable Energy Community (SEC). SECs enter into partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) who will provide a range of supports, including financial aid, for energy-related projects in Laragh and the surrounding area.
The SEC programme is an integrated community approach which brings public, private and community sectors together to work towards the common goal of switching from our current unsustainable use of fossil fuels to a low carbon, low energy system while at the same time improving the comfort of our homes, work places and public buildings.
Working together as a community will enable us to achieve much more than would be possible at an individual level. The recent IPCC report warns we have just 12 years to act on climate change before the planet reaches a tipping point that would see irreversible global temperature rises in excess of 1.5 degrees C. So, if you wish to join us on this interesting and important journey to a more sustainable future, contact Finian McEvoy (086 2476822) or Noel Quinn (086 3112835).
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course will be coming soon (depending on numbers). Topics covered include online banking, apps, online government services, email, shopping online, online TV players, podcasts, photographs, security and much more. This course is for beginners or someone who is rarely online and wants to up skill. Call the Brockagh Resource Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@ eircom.net.
Newtownmountkennedy YOGA CLASSES
The next term of Yoga Classes is starting on Wednesdays January 9 6 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Space behind the Corner House Village Practice. This class is suitable for all levels of experience and beginners are very welcome. Cost: €65 for six class or €15 drop in. Reduced rates are possible also. Booking is essential. Please contact Angelika at 087 2176068.
MINDFULNESS CLASSES
Our next 3-week mindfulness course is starting on Monday January 14, from 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. This Course will specifically teach Mindfulness Skills for managing Stress and Anxiety. No previous experience necessary. Cost: €35 for three weeks or €13 drop in. Booking essential. Please contact Angelika at 087 2176068.
GREETINGS
Many thanks to everyone who contributes pieces to this column and to all of you for reading the notes. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and every good wish for 2019.
Roundwood DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
The final competition of 2018 saw Monica Brady and Brid Clancy take first place for North/ South, second Margaret Byrne and Kay Plunkett, third Declan O’Brien and Gaye McGettigan and fourth Judy Skates and Ma- ria Magee. First pair for East/West were Ger Lenihan and Rowena Brady second Marian Davis and Teresa Leahy, third John Loscher and Claire O’Connor and fourth Maura Gaskin and Pamela Byrne.
Congratulations and thank you to all who played throughout the season and the first five were Brid Clancy, Phil Power, Bridie Nolan Paddy O’Brien and Maria Magee.
Gaye and Triona would like to thank everyone for their continued support and lovely presents received. We hope all had a lovely Christmas and would like to wish everyone a very Happy Healthy New Year. First game of 2019 will be on Monday, January 14.
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the recent whist are as follows: Top Score: Kitty Kennedy, First Gent: Mick Whelan; Second Gent: Monica Brady; First Lady: Marie Magee and Nan Wolohan (shared); First Half: Mary Murphy; Second Half: Richie Cullen, Longest Sitting: Tiney Shortt and Lowest Score: Molly Byrne. Raffle prizes were won by Ann Gaffney, Kitty Kennedy, Pat Fisher, Shay Brady and Mick Whelan. Next whist is on Wednesday, January 16, in the Parish Centre.
TRIPS
There will be a five-day trip to Slovenia on April 4 to April 9 at a cost of €699 per person sharing. As there are limited places a deposit of €200 is required asap.
There will be a tour of Scotland in August/September dates to be decided and a Westport country music break in October 2019 which includes some day trips. For more details please contact Susan at 087 6273032.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 9 for one week. Cost €679 fully inclusive. Accompanied by Spiritual Director and staying in house beside Church For more details and booking please contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
MONEYSTOWN 45
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday in Moneystown Community Centre at 8 p.m.