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kk@KathleenKelleher.com.
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Garden County Radio !!
About Greystones.
Written and presented by former Councillor and Greystones Mayor, Kathleen Kelleher.
All the Greystones news, interviews, items of special interest plus your favourite music.
Sunday Sunday Edition, 9 am, Late Edition, 9 pm.
Join Kathleen this Sunday.
All the latest Greystones news and items of special interest.
This Sunday, Helen O’Sullivan Dwyer from The Caroline Foundation will be special guest. Helen will let everyone know all about the Great Bear Chain, the big Guinness World Record Challenge coming up in Greystones in May.
Get your teddy bears ready !!
The Great Bear Chain needs 8,000 teddies !!
The Great Bear Chain needs 80 teams !!
Enquiries and offers of help to helen@thecarolinefoundation.ie.
Listen to Garden County Radio on any WiFi connected device … worldwide !!
Let those living abroad know that they can keep up with Greystones events.
Hear Here at www.GardenCountyRadio.ie or download the app from TuneIn.
Why not show a friend how to listen ?? It’s easy and it’s fun.
You can now watch Greystones news video clips on You Tube/Garden County Radio !!
COMMUNITY TOURISM INITIATIVE FOR THE DIASPORA 2015
FUNDING NOW OPEN
The initiative is being administered at local level with the grant applications.
Application process will close 31 March, 2015.
Applications + information from Brendan Martin, bmartin@wicklowcoco.ie.
The initiative builds on the legacy of The Gathering 2013.
Previous funding included Kilcoole 1914 Gun Running Centenary.
DEVELOPMENT AT THE WICKLOW ARMS DELGANY
Planning Reference: 15/157; Cruslim Properties Ltd.
Some demolition of existing structures, but not the protected Wicklow Arms Public House, and the construction of a village centre development, comprising 18 residential units, retail, office, public house mixed use development.
Provision for 63 car parking spaces, public open space, private open space, pedestrian link from Delgany Inn carpark, landscaping, bin storage, new access road via Bellevue Court, new delivery area.
Full details at www.wicklowcoco.ie.
EASTER CHICKS ARE BACK AT SUPERVALU GREYSTONES !!
The wonderful Easter Chicks, stuffed with a Cadbury’s crème, are now on sale.
Chicks are €2.00 + sold in support of Greystones Cancer Support.
They make an engaging small present for the little ones.
Hurry and get your eggs now !!
When they’re gone … they’re gone !!
And they’re almost gone now !! Only a few left.
VHI WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON: JUNE BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 2015
Please help Greystones Cancer Support to continue its work.
The work cannot continue without your help.
We need you !!
If you have never participated before, why not try it this year ??
If you have missed the past few years, why not join us again ??
Transportation to and from Dublin, light refreshments + training provided.
You must register with the VHI Mini Marathon.
Forms in The Herald each Wednesday and Saturday or www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie.
Cost is €18/€19 online. Register now as entries close when capacity is reached.
Sponsor Cards available from Greystones Cancer Support, 2871601.
Details on Facebook, info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com or our website.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST LINE OF TEDDY BEARS
Sunday, 17 May, 2015.
Yes !! Another world record attempt !!
Sponsored by The Caroline Foundation and Lakers.
Longest line of Teddy Bears will go along Greystones Seafront.
8,000 Teddy Bears will be needed.
80 Teams.
This is also a fundraising event, €10 for each Teddy Bear.
Will you help make this happen ??
Details from Helen O’Sullivan Dwyer, helen@thecarolinefoundation.com.
The Caroline Foundation supports Cancer Research in Ireland.
Lakers is a local community based sports and recreation club for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
Greystones Active Retirement: Kilian House Family Centre
Outings + Meetings
Membership Payments and Bookings for all events:
Tuesdays, Kilian House Family Centre, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Whist every Wednesday evening 8:00 p.m.
Membership is now due !!
Spanish Classes
These classes are now up and running.
Art Classes on Monday Afternoon
Some places are still available.
Computer Classes now running
Outing to Farmleigh 15 April 2015
Gondoliers at the National Concert Hall 18 April 2015
Cost is €38.
Holiday to Ostan Loch Altan 27 April to 1 May
Cost is €275.
31 March 2015Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting
Civic Offices, Mill Road; 7:30 p.m.
You can follow GMD on Facebook !!
Agenda
- To confirm Minutes of Meeting held 24 February, 2015.
- To consider 2015 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Greystones.
- To receive progress report on Greystones harbour development.
- Report from Greystones Municipal District Engineer.
- Notices of Motion
- Motion in the names of Cllrs. D. Mitchell and G. McLoughlin:
The Council should provide two road crossing wardens at Blacklion
for the three new schools.
- Motion in the name of Cllr. G. Walsh:
That this council look at the existing layout at the junction of Lower Green
and Main Street, Kilcoole. Residents of Lower Green have been
experiencing difficulty exiting onto Main Street safely due to vehicles being parked there both legally and illegally in both directions, close to the junction.
- Correspondence
- Any other business.
3 April 2015
Good Friday
Public Ecumenical Stations of the Cross
Public Stations of the Cross from Holy Rosary Church; 12:00 p.m.
Public Stations proceed down Church Road to St. Patrick’s Church.
All welcome to join this longstanding annual church event.
4 April 2015
Easter Saturday
Greystones Baton Twirlers Race Night
Horse & Hound Delgany; 8:30 p.m.
Come along and support this great group !!
They have gone from strength to strength !!
5 April 2015
Easter Sunday
6 April 2015
Easter Monday
Hot Spot Music Club: Family Concert: Kiru Kiruu Three Piece Band
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour; 3:00 p.m.
The band will sing in different languages and dance together: children/adults/young people.
The music is interactive with sounds varying from slow indie to stomping swing.
And everything in between, sung in English, Swahili, Spanish and French.
Admission: Children, €3.00; Adults, €5.00.
www.thehotspot.ie; hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com; 087 2917519
7 April 2015
Outreach from County Wicklow Volunteer Centre
Greystones Library; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Do you have some time on your hands?
Would you like to give back to your community?
Why not drop in and meet Wicklow Volunteer Centre to discuss your options?
There are many worthwhile organisations seeking help for their groups.
Wicklow Volunteer Centre looks forward to meeting you.
Full details from Yvonne Ryan, Placement Officer, 2022244 or info@volunteerwicklow.ie.
Soup and Sandwiches at Presbyterian Hall
Trafalgar Road; 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Donation €5.00.
Great food and a warm welcome.
Come along for the chat !! Meet old friends and new !!
9 April 2015
Greystones Toastmasters
Glenview Hotel; 8:00 p.m.
Toastmasters in an international speaking club.
You will learn leadership + speaking skills in a friendly environment.
Come along to Greystones Toastmasters meetings work.
Observe some of the speakers in action + see for yourself.
Opportunity to chat to Members during the coffee break.
Please feel free to bring a friend.
There is no obligation to join.
10 April 2015
Hot Spot Music Club: April Celebration of Blues & Soul
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
This three piece band with special guest Mik Pyro from The Republic of Loose, blues guitarist Dick Farrelly and Lee Meehan, will let it loose with three guitars in a celebration of all good things from the 60s and 70s.
This is a two hour show. Doors at 9:00 p.m.
Love Minus Zero takes to the stage at 10:00 p.m. sharp.
Doors open, 9:00 p.m.
Admission €7.00/€9.00.
Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.
Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.
www.thehotspot.ie; hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com; 087 2917519
11 April 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
East Coast FM Bag Pack in Aid of Greystones Cancer Support
Tesco Greystones
Details from 2871601, Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
Can we help you or someone you know ??
12 April 2015
Car Boot Boat Jumble in Aid of Wicklow RNLI Lifeboats
Beach House Car Park, Greystones Harbour; 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Now in its third year.
A car boot sale for nautical and boat related items.
A great chance to sell or buy boat bits, lifejackets, canoes, wetsuits, ropes, chain, anchors, sails, boats and much much more.
Gates open at 9:30 a.m. for those selling items.
Cars, €10; 4x4s and vans, €15; commercial vehicles, €25; commercial stands, €25.
Public opening, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
RNLI shop products for sale.
Details from Gordon Hunter, 087 2590175, or Joe Taylor, 086 2601918.
Special notice: Only nautical/maritime items.
Regretfully no household items, clothes, bric a brac at this event.
14 April 2015
Special Bereaved Sessions Just for Men
Greystones Cancer Support, La Touche Place; 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
These very special sessions are only for men bereaved in the last year or two.
They will be professionally and expertly facilitated by the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Second session will be held 28 April, 2015.
Greystones Cancer Support recognises that men grieve differently from women.
Bereavement is a very difficult process. Special assistance can be helpful.
If you know a man bereaved by cancer, please let him know about these sessions.
Details from 2871601, Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
17 April 2015
East Coast FM Coffee Morning
Beach House, Greystones Harbour; 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In aid of Greystones Cancer Support and Co. Wicklow cancer support groups.
Details from 2871601, Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
Can we help you or someone you know ??
15 April 2015
Greystones Active Retirement Outing to Farmleigh
18 April 2015
Greystones Active Retirement Outing to The Gondoliers
National Concert Hall
Cost is €38.
17 April 2015
Hot Spot Music Club: Dave Young “On the Edge” Comedy Show
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
Regarded as one of the funniest comedians of his generation, Dave’s sell out shows are a huge hit, containing a blend of outrageously funny parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his own personal experiences to life.
Young got his start as the warm up for the Late Late Show and, over the course of his career, he has worked and played with Billy Connolly & Michael Buble.
Catch Dave at his funniest and always controversial best.
Great gig for a Ladies’ Night Out !!
Doors open, 8:00 p.m.
Admission €10.00/€12.00.
Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.
Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.
www.thehotspot.ie; hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com; 087 2917519
21 April 2015
St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre; 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please come along.
Wonderful home made food, good company, good cheer, good welcome.
Suggested donation of €5.00 in aid of charity.
22 April 2015
Greystones Cancer Support Cancer Carers Meeting
La Touche Place; 3:15 p.m.
Special meeting for those looking after a cancer patient.
Cancer Carers are very special people.
They play an important role in the life of a cancer patient.
All Cancer Carers welcome.
Details from 2871601, Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
Can we help you or someone you know ??
25 April 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
Wicklow Dementia Support Free Information Day
Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Do you have a loved one with memory problems?
If so, why not come along to our Information Morning.
The issue will be explored and you will be supported in a safe, friendly environment.
Refreshments provided.
All Family Carers and Friends welcome.
To book a place, please contact 089 4286928 or wicklowds@gmail.com.
Organised by Wicklow Dementia Support.
Hot Spot Music Club: Stella Bass Celebrates the Birth of Ella Fitzgerald
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
Stella Bass is a classically trained singer, whose versatile repertoire crosses over jazz, classical and musical theatre. One of Ireland’s most accomplished and in-demand jazz singers, Stella has just recently released her debut jazz album, Too Darn Hot, to critical acclaim.
Celebrating the music of Ella Fitzgerald on the anniversary of her birth, Stella will be joined by three of Ireland’s hottest jazz musicians.
Doors open, 8:00 p.m.
Admission €8.00/€10.00.
Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.
Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.
www.thehotspot.ie; hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com; 087 2917519
26 April 2015
Bray Choral Society Performs Antonín Dvořák’s Stabat Mater
with Wexford Sinfonia Orchestra
Holy Redeemer Church, Main Street, Bray; 8:00 p.m.
27 April to 1 May 2015
Greystones Active Retirement Holiday to Ostan Loch Altan
Cost is €275.
28 April 2015
Special Bereaved Sessions Just for Men
Greystones Cancer Support, La Touche Place; 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
These very special sessions are only for men bereaved in the last year or two.
They will be professionally and expertly facilitated by the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Greystones Cancer Support recognises that men grieve differently from women.
Bereavement is a very difficult process. Special assistance can be helpful.
If you know a man bereaved by cancer, please let him know about these sessions.
Details from 2871601, Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
29 April 2015
Holy Rosary Soup & Sandwiches
Kilian House Family Centre; 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Meet your friends for delicious home-made soup and sandwiches.
Followed by tea/coffee and cake.
Suggested donation, €5.00.
All proceeds go to local charities.
Everyone is most welcome for good food and a friendly chat.
Greystones Cancer Support Bereaved Group Meeting
La Touche Place; 3:15 p.m.
Special meeting for those bereaved in the past two or three years.
Details from 2871601, Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
Can we help you or someone you know ??
Greystones Cancer Support Men’s Evening
La Touche Place; 8:00 p.m.
This meeting is for men who have or who have had cancer and for those men who have family or friends who have had cancer.
Details from 2871601, Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
Can we help you or someone you know ??
30 April 2015
La Touche Wines April Wine Dinner
Bochelli’s Restaurant, Church Road.
Details to be announced shortly.
1 May 2015
Golf Classic in Aid of Greystones Cancer Support
Charlesland Golf Club, Greystones.
Team of 4, €200, including dinner.
Early Bird rate of €160 before mid day.
Teebox sponsorship €40.
Phone early to reserve your tee t ime !!
Details from Shay, 087 2304236 or Naomi, 087 6228900.
4 May 2015
May Bank Holiday
6 to 10 May 2015
Wicklow-Wurzburg Partnership
Visit to Wurzburg
All welcome to join the partnership for a visit to Wurzburg.
Celebrate the signing of the partnership agreement in 2000.
This trip is part of the ongoing partnership between Wicklow and Wurzburg.
It is an excellent opportunity to share experiences with our partners.
Not to be missed !!
The German visitors will be coming to Wicklow in April.
Full details from George Jones, 2875678 or gjjones@eircom.net.
9 May 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
17 May 2015
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST LINE OF TEDDY BEARS
Greystones Seafront; 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by The Caroline Foundation and Lakers.
8,000 Teddy Bears will be needed.
80 Teams.
This is also a fundraising event, €10 for each Teddy Bear.
Details from Helen O’Sullivan Dwyer, helen@thecarolinefoundation.com.
The Caroline Foundation supports Cancer Research in Ireland.
Lakers is a local community based sports and recreation club for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
19 May 2015
St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre; 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please come along.
Wonderful home made food, good company, good cheer, good welcome.
Suggested donation of €5.00 in aid of charity.
22 May 2015
La Touche Summer Wine Fair & BBQ in Aid of RNLI
Greystones Lawn Tennis Club; 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Followed by band, Second Chance, and late bar.
€15 per ticket, great Raffle also on the night and spot prizes.
All in aid of a great organisation.
Come along and bring a friend and help support this good cause!!
23 May 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
1 June 2015
June Bank Holiday Monday
Greystones Cancer Support: VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
Bus leaves Beach House, Greystones Harbour, 11:30 a.m.
Please join us this year !!
13 June 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
21 June 2015
Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day !!
27 June 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
Delgany + District Horticultural Society Rose Show
St. Cronan’s Primary School, Vevay Road, Bray; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Details from 2874400; johnmarygarden@gmail.com
All welcome.
11 July 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
25 July 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
3 August 2015
August Bank Holiday
8 August 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
22 August 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and every second and fourth Saturday until the end of September.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
29 August 2015
Delgany + District Horticultural Society Dahlia Show
St. Patrick’s Primary School, Greystones; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Details from 2874400; johnmarygarden@gmail.com
All welcome.
12 September 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Today and 26 September which will be last car boot sale of the season.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
26 September 2015
St. Patrick’s Car Boot Sale
St. Patrick’s Church Car Park, Church Road; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This is the last car boot sale of the season. Thank you for your support.
€12.00 for cars; €20 vans/trailers.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for setting up.
Refreshments & toilets available in the Parish Centre.
Not bookings taken.
Full details from 2010648.
7 October 2015
Delgany + District Horticultural Society 2015 AGM + Autumn Lecture
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Church Road, Greystones
8:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting
8:30 p.m. Lecture:
My Learning Curve in the Growing of Exotic Plants
Derek Swann, Committee Member DDHS
Details from 2874400; johnmarygarden@gmail.com
All welcome.
26 October 2015
October Bank Holiday
25 December 2015
Christmas Day
26 December 2015
St. Stephens Day
28 December 2015
Bank Holiday
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