Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher, 2875327/087 2845465,
kk@KathleenKelleher.com.
Please feel free to forward Calendar to family and friends or add to your Facebook page.
HATS AHOY !! FOR THE CAROLINE FOUNDATION
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD CHALLENGE FOR MOST DECORATED HATS !!
Sunday, 11 September, 2016.
Help cancer research !!
Full details below.
WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL SOCIAL HOUSING ASSESSMENT 2016
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE !!
APPLICANTS ON A HOUSING LIST FOR CO. WICKLOW
Wicklow County Council will be reviewing all approved applicants for social housing.
Wicklow County Council will write to everyone on its list.
If you are on the list and have moved address, please contact the Housing Section.
Deadline is 29 July, 2016.
If you do not return the assessment form in time, your name will be taken from the list.
You will not be on the list and you will not be considered for future offers of Social Housing.
Please share this information if you know of someone who is on the housing list.
It is essential that everyone who is on the housing list knows they must return this form.
Otherwise, they will not receive future offers.
Details and further information from 0404 20120 or housing2@wicklowcoco.ie.
Please note new hours of Housing Public Counter 2 August, 2016 to 13 September, 2016.
Public Counter will be open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, no Bank Holidays.
LA TOUCHE LEGACY & THIRD FESTIVAL OF HISTORY IN GREYSTONES
23 to 25 September, 2016.
Superb line up of speakers and events.
Details below. Bookings now being taken: 2876694 and 2875678.
GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT: WEEKLY CRIME REPORT
Week ending 17 July 2016
Greystones North rear window of car broken overnight
Garda JP Connolly john.p.connolly@garda.ie
Greystones South front door unlocked, bag taken from hallway
building site theft + billboard stolen from café:
suspect apprehended
shop and bus window broken, suspect apprehended
Garda Alan Thompson alan.m.thompson@garda.ie
Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland attempt to force rear window, nothing taken,
no entry gained
Garda Maria Curtis maria.m.curtis@garda.ie
Kilcoole car keys fished through letterbox
theft of vehicle, connected with above
Garda Molly Corbett molly.a.corbett@garda.ie
Garda Confidential Number 1800 666 111
Greystones Garda Station 6665800
EPA Noise Pollution 1890 202021
Crimestoppers 1800 250 025
Drugs.ie 8360911
Traffic Watch 1890 205 805
Dog Warden 0404 44873
Crime Victims Helpline 1850 211 407
DRAFT WICKLOW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016 – 2022
PROPOSED MATERIAL AMENDMENTS
Proposed Amendments and Addendum Reports will go on display 25 July to 26 August.
They may be viewed at Greystones Municipal District or www.wicklow.ie.
Written submissions or observations made be made.
On the Proposed Amendments or Addendum Reports.
Deadline is 26 August, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Contact Planning Department, Wicklow County Council or planreview@wicklowcoco.ie.
The development plan is an important piece of legislation.
It outlines the future development of our county.
Have a look !! Have your say !!
SAVE CARRAIG EDEN FUNDRAISING APPEAL NOW ONGOING
Carraig Eden Foundation needs your help.
Fundraising appeal has now been launched.
Strong appeal to all in Greystones to keep Carraig Eden.
Don’t allow it to get sold for development.
Enough is enough. Make a stand.
Help keep its important work going for another 100 years + beyond.
It’s now up to all of us in the town to help make appeal a success.
More details and info from Greystones Guide.ie and Carraig Eden Foundation.com.
You can watch the video and see the good work for yourself.
GREYSTONES TIDY TOWNS FAMILY FUN DAY NEEDS YOUR HELP !!
August Bank Holiday Monday, 1 August, Burnaby Park, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fun for all the Family.
Train, Bouncy Castles, Golf, Carousel, Bungee Trampoline, Climbing Wall, Games.
Food, Music and much much more.
Help needed with:
Tents, gazebos.
Volunteers to monitor the events.
Craft people for stalls.
Musicians/entertainers for the gig rig.
Details from mariettown@gmail.com.
BRAY RECYCLING CENTRE SECOND HAND BOOKSHOP NOW OPEN !!
Bring your booklist with you.
Primary school books through to third level school books now on sale.
Very reasonable prices.
Old school books wanted urgently.
Recycling Centre only has books that are donated.
Any type of school book or text book for reuse or recycling, including college text books.
It doesn’t matter how old or in what condition.
Unsuitable items will be recycled.
Also wanted: copies, workbooks and college notes.
Please separate these from books.
Good condition loose leaf folders for reuse also accepted.
In aid of Five Loaves for the Homeless.
Bray Recycling Centre: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday to 2:00 p.m.
General enquiries at 1890 222276.
SUNDAY MARKETS AT THE BOAT YARD
THE BEACH HOUSE GREYSTONES HARBOUR
Today and every Sunday today !!
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Organic vegetables, food, flowers, fish !!
Interested in trading on Sunday at The Boat Yard ??
Details from Jackie Spillane, 087 9573647, jackiespillane@gmail.com.
- DAVID’S SECONDARY SCHOOL CAR BOOT SALES NOW ON !!
Each first and third Sunday of the month, finishing 4 September, 2016.
Details below.
GREYSTONES ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION CONTINUES !!
Today and every Summer Sunday.
Greystones Harbour Marina, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Now being held on the fabulous new harbour plaza.
Wonderful range of art, photography, crafters.
Come along and enjoy for yourself or for that special gift or presentation.
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.
All GARA activities will resume w/c 5 September 2016.
Aqua Aerobics and Active 55 will continue during the Summer months.
Whist every Wednesday evening 8:00 p.m.
Autumn Holiday: Rhine and Mosel Rhine Region Germany
Departing 12 October, 2016 and based in Koblenz for one week.
Cost including accommodation, flights, meals and transfers, €820 pps.
Single supplement, €100.
Further information and details from Ann Redmond, 087 9390882.
30 July 2016
Greystones Rowing Club Annual Regatta
Greystones Harbour Marina from 9:30 a.m.
Popular annual event with various categories for both men, women and children.
Details from www.greystonesrowingclub.com and greystonesrowing@gmail.com.
31 July 2016
Friends of Merlin Fun Dog Show
Behind the Beach House, Greystones Harbour; 2:00 p.m.
Calling all dogs !!
Bring the family and join in for prizes !!
Classes to enter:
Perkiest Pooch Agility Best Rescue Dog
Most Elegant Canine Golden Oldies Champion Dog of the Show
Best dog led by a child under 14.
€4 per class; 3 classes for €10.
In aid of Dogs Trust.
1 August 2016
August Bank Holiday Monday
King of Greystones Triathlon
Burnaby Park and Seafront, Greystones.
Swim, cycle and run for The Gavin Glynn Foundation.
Top annual sporting event in aid of a good cause.
Tidy Towns Family Fun Day
Burnaby Park; 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fun for all the Family.
Train, Bouncy Castles, Golf, Carousel, Bungee Trampoline, Climbing Wall, Games.
Food, Music and much much more.
7 August 2016
St. David’s Secondary School Car Boot Sale On Today
Today and each first and third Sunday of the month, finishing 4 September, 2016.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Gates open at 7:30 a.m. for sellers.
Cars, €13; vans and trailers, €25.
20 August 2016
Irish German Society of Co. Wicklow Annual Bus Trip
Visiting Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff.
Exhibitions there include World War I and 1916.
Tea and scones on arrival.
Lunch at Kilmore Hotel Cavan.
Visiting in afternoon to St. Fethlimidh’s Cathedral.
Cost, to include bus, museum entry, tea/scones/3 course lunch:
Members €35. Non Members €50.
Details at gjjones@eircom.net or 2875678.
27 August 2016
Delgany & District Horticultural Society Dahlia Show
St. Patrick’s School, Church Road; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
11 September 2016
HATS AHOY !! FOR THE CAROLINE FOUNDATION
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD CHALLENGE
DECORATED HAT COMPETITION (NAUTICAL THEME)
Greystones Harbour Marina, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Help cancer research !!
Join the attempt for a Guinness World Record for Most Entries for Decorated Hats !!
Donation: €10 per entry; Family Donation: €25.
No participant may submit more than one entry or be counted twice.
Competition entries can be made remotely or in person.
This will be a great day out for all to come along, have fun and help a good cause !!
Volunteer Team Leaders needed to collect 10 hats in total.
Details from helen@thecarolinefoundation.com
20 September 2016
St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Church Road; 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.
23, 24, 25 September 2016
La Touche Legacy & Festival of History
Greystones Golf Club
Friday, 23 September 15:35 Official Opening
Introduction of Exhibition by St. Laurence’s NS
16.15 Introduction to Genealogy
Ms. Catherine Wright
16.45 Emmet Dalton
Somme Soldier, Irish General, Film Pioneer
Mr. Sean Boyne
17.15 Full and Equal Citizenship ??
Women and the Irish Free State: 1922 to 1937
Dr. Mary McAuliffe
