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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.
DAFFODIL DAY IS NEXT FRIDAY 27 MARCHDaffodil Day is this coming Friday !!
Daffodil Day items now on sale Greystones Cancer Support, La Touche Place, 2871601.
Tea towels, notelet cards, teddies, pens, mugs.
Plus fresh daffodils on the day.
Proceeds help to fund Research, Cancer Prevention, Daffodil Day Night Nursing.
Greystones Cancer Support will host its usual Daffodil Day Coffee Morning.
Presbyterian Church Hall, Trafalgar Road; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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.
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 !!
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.
LA TOUCHE WINES TRIP TO ALENTEJO PORTUGAL
BOOKED OUT !!
12 to 15 May, 2015.
With Damian Sherlock of La Touche Wines + Kevin O’Hara of Grace Campbell Wines
Exclusive to the first 12 people to book.
€650 per person … includes flights, accommodation … everything !!
Booking early secures a place.
Details from 2873826 or info@latouchewines4u.ie
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.
24 March 2015Outreach 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.
25 March 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 ??
La Touche Wines Social Evening with Barbara Lawson of Lawson’s Wines
La Touche Wines, La Touche Place; 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a nice social evening, tasting the Lawson’s Dry Hills wines including the Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grss, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and enjoying great stories of Lawson’s Wines.
€20 per person, to include wines and some nibbles.
Booking at 2873826 or info@latouchewines4u.ie.
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 ??
26/27/28 March 2015
Newtown Drama Group Presents: All Kinds of Everything
Newcastle Theatre, Newcastle Inn, Newcastle; 8:00 p.m.
Tickets available at the door.
26 March 2015
Check It Fits: RSA Child Car Seat Checking Service
SuperValu Greystones, Church Road; 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Get your child’s car seat checked by an expert !!
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.
27 March 2015
Daffodil Day Coffee Morning
Presbyterian Church Hall, Trafalgar Road; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tea towels, notelet cards, teddies, pens, mugs plus fresh daffodils.
Tea/coffee + biscuits. Free raffle.
Proceeds help to fund Research, Cancer Prevention, Daffodil Day Night Nursing.
Coffee Morning supported by Greystones Cancer Support.
Daffodil Day items now on sale Greystones Cancer Support, La Touche Place, 2871601.
28 March 2015
Summertime Begins Tonight
Turns clocks forward one hour before going to bed !!
Delgany + District Horticultural Society Daffodil Show
Old Schoolhouse, Delgany; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Details from 2874400; johnmarygarden@gmail.com
All welcome.
Hot Spot Music Club: Celtic Soul: Love Minus Zero: Tribute to Bob Dylan
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
Whether you’re a die hard Dylan fanatic from the start, or a new fan, you won’t want to miss this superb authentic Bob Dylan tribute band, Love Minus Zero.
Featuring musicians of the highest standard, including double bass and violin, this six piece highly professional outfit authentically recreates and interprets the music and songs of one of the greatest artists of our time.
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 €9.00/€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
29 March 2015
Hot Spot Music Club Café Session: Ukelele Jam
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
4:00 p.m.
Admission free !!
www.thehotspot.ie; hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com; 087 2917519
30 March 2015
GREYSTONES VOLUNTARY THERAPIES
Tonight and each last Monday of the month.
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Church Road;
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A group of therapists give their time to provide therapies to members of the public.
In exchange for the treatment, a suggested donation of €15 may be made.
The money donated is given to local charities or groups who are felt to need support.
All the therapists are qualified and have their own insurance.
Therapies include:
Back Massage Indian Head Massage Reflexology
Reiki Amatzu Energy Healing
Shiatzu
All welcome, take time out and come along !!
31 March 2015
Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting
Civic Offices, Mill Road; 7:30 p.m.
You can follow GMD on Facebook !!
3 April 2015
Good Friday
5 April 2015
Easter Sunday
6 April 2015
Easter Monday
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.
11 April 2015
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 ??
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 !!
21 June 2015
Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day !!
27 June 2015
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.
3 August 2015
August Bank Holiday
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.
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
