Donard
PARISH DRAW
Winners for January 20: Geraldine Whyte c/o Marion Whyte; Paul Hynes, Palladius Park; Oisin/Tal Adler, Knockanarrigan; Hugh Fox, Ballineddin; Anne Staunton, Raheen; Eddie Eager, Knockanarrigan; Frank and Bridie O’Neill, Whitestown; Mary Donohue, Coolmooney; Mary O’Neill, Annalecky; Mag Hunt, Coolmooney; Bonus Prizes: Karen Walshe, Davidstown, Peter Daly, Walkinstown. Promoter’s prize: Mary Dunne.
FOOTBALL CLUB NOTES
There was no jackpot winner last week and nobody matched three numbers in which case there was a lucky dip won by Marie O’Reilly, who won €200. The jackpot is now €4,700.
The League Division 2 and Division 4 will be starting shortly so we are asking all players, intermediate and junior to join the rest of the lads in our training sessions in the field on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8 p.m. sites and exhibitions in Dublin without the hassle of finding parking. Telephone 087 9693960.
FIRST RESPONDERS
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.
TABLE QUIZ
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
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.
WEBSITE
Check out Dunlavin.ie for all the updates in your local village.
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
A 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
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 along to one of our upcoming information nights for prospective volunteers. Date: Wednesday and Thursday, February 20, and 21. Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: 3 McElwain Terrace, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. For further information please phone 086 0855785 or email samaritansrecruitment@ gmail.com.
HILLBILLIES FOOTBALL
Football is on every Monday night in the Hollywood Centre from 8.15 – to 9.15 p.m. For further information contact Paul Clarke at 083 1522272.
BADMINTON
Adult Badminton takes place every Wednesday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Hollywood Centre. For further details contact Deirdre Keogh at 087 6193509.
PILATES CLASSES
Care of the Elderly: Anyone over aged 65 and are in need of advice/obtaining a Phone Security System contact Marie at 085 1072356 This also applies to Smoke Alarms.
Be a good neighbour and call regularly for a friendly chat and making sure everything is ok. You can call Garda Crime Unit in emergency 045 865202 or 999/112. Please be careful as to whom you allow into your home as there are Conmen and Women calling to houses in the locality. Be alert at all times, if in doubt contact the Guards in Blessington 045 865202. Also it is important to look out for each other in our Neighbour Hoods and be vigilant at all times.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
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 – €2,750 and €3,500 to play for each week.
DOCTOR’S CLINIC