CARING FOR CARERS TRAINING COURSES NOW ON
FOR THOSE LOOKING AFTER PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AT HOME
Courses are being run by Saint Joseph’s Shankill.
Courses will be run over one day or two evenings.
Day Courses
Saturday 24 September 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Thursday 6 October 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday 29 October 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Friday 11 November 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Evening Courses
Wednesday, 12 October and Thursday, 13 October, 2016
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Courses will offer support through knowledge and information.
Respite services available to allow carers to participate.
Training is free of charge.
Courses will include:
Information about dementia.
How best to communicate with someone living with dementia.
How to manage your stress and worries.
Where to access support, services or help.
Courses will be divided into male and female groups.
Training will provide dementia specific training.
Carers will gain deeper understanding of feelings and needs of people with dementia.
Information and booking from Teresa, 2823000, 087 2342420, teresa.mooney@sjog.ie.
GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT: WEEKLY CRIME REPORT
Week ending 4 September 2016.
Greystones North No reports.
Garda JP Connolly john.p.connolly@garda.ie
Greystones South No reports.
Garda Alan Thompson alan.m.thompson@garda.ie
Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland Rear window and door forced open.
Money, suitcase + laptop stolen.
Child’s bike stolen from garden.
Hedge trimmers stolen from shed.
Money stolen from unlocked gym locker x 2.
Car jack stolen from vehicle.
Rock thrown at window of home.
Garda Maria Curtis maria.m.curtis@garda.ie
Kilcoole No reports.
Garda Molly Corbett molly.a.corbett@garda.ie
GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT: WEEKLY CRIME REPORT
Week ending 11 September 2016.
Greystones North Burglary, front door unsecured.
Theft from car x 2.
Vehicles left overnight outside licensed premises.
Garda JP Connolly john.p.connolly@garda.ie
Greystones South Anti social behaviour.
Garda Alan Thompson alan.m.thompson@garda.ie
Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland Burglary, rear door forced.
Criminal damage, window damaged.
Garda Maria Curtis maria.m.curtis@garda.ie
Kilcoole Graffiti sprayed on premises.
Garda Molly Corbett molly.a.corbett@garda.ie
If you see anything suspicious, please report to Greystones Garda Station 6665800.
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
THE PARENTING TEENAGERS COURSE
STARTS MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER FOR FIVE MONDAYS
Important and helpful course now in Greystones.
If you have teens, this is the course for you.
Further information below.
Full details from Cassells Morell, 086 2342828.
GREYSTONES DEMENIA FRIENDS ARE NOW BACK AFTER THE SUMMER BREAK !!
This very special group meets every Friday morning, Burnaby Lounge, 11:00 a.m.
Greystones Dementia Friends is a local group for those caring for someone with dementia.
These weekly carers sessions are very important and helpful.
If you are caring for someone with dementia, you are most welcome to come along.
You will be given a warm welcome and you will be among friends.
CULTURE NIGHT WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2016
Great events being held.
Details in dateline below.
GREYSTONES CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Continues to 17 September, 2016.
Details below.
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.
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 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.
Summer Holiday 2017: Cruise for 11 Days to France, Spain & Portugal
Deposit of €250.00 to be paid no later than Tuesday, 27 September, 2017.
Further information and details from Ann Redmond, 087 9390882.
Continuing to 17 September, 2016.
GREYSTONES CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Hillside Evangelical Church, Hillside Road; 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
Fabulous photographs beautifully presented.
This annual exhibition is an event not to be missed !!
16 September 2016
Culture Night in Greystones
Theatre Lane has three floors of big celebrations.
Guest of Honour: Mrs. Bridie Mooney.
Music from Elliot and Dylan Crampton.
Spit roast from Andrew Holmes.
Junior Art Camp in Mini Theatre.
Treats To You & The Happy Pear.
Wide variety of artists.
Healing Room.
Dance in the Main Studio.,
At other venues: Samba Drumming Workshop, Flash Mob Dance for Kids,
Evening talk with author Anna McPartlin, Greystones Orchestra, Greystones Art Group,
Mood Swings, Outdoor Cinema at the Cove: Jaws.
Full details on Facebook: Wicklow Culture Night and Twitter: @artsoffice.
18 September 2016
Hot Spot Music Club: Harbourside Session
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
Friendly and welcoming session for players and listeners.
New musicians welcome to join.
Folk, Trad, Blues ….
Hosted by Donnie and Burt.
Doors open, 4:30 p.m.
Admission free.
087 2917519 or hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com or www.thehotspot.ie.
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
Saturday, 24 September 10.00 Arthur Griffith
Dr. Owen McGee
10.45 Coffee
11.00 Michael Collins and the strange circumstances of
Eamon DeValera’s arrest in Greystones station on
17 May, 1918.
Prof. Ronan Fanning
11.45 The Face of Ireland: Hazel, Lady Lavery
Ms. Sinead McCoole
12.30 Lunch
20.00 Dinner with Guest Speaker
Sunday, 25 September 11.00 The 18th century headstones of Co. Wicklow
Mr. Chris Corlett
12.00 Close
Week end Lecture tickets €30
Week end tickets for all events, including dinner €50
Tickets available from 2876694, 2875678 or gjjones@eircom.net.
23 September 2016
Hot Spot Music Club: Kíla: The Real Deal
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
Don’t forget that Kíla got its start right here in Greystones !!
Headlining Siamsa Fhéile Pádraig back in the day !!
They are back again in Greystones with sounds better than ever.
If you want real, authentic Irish music, then this event is for you.
Featuring Rónan Ó Snodaigh, Rossa Ó Snodaigh, Colm Ó Snodaigh, Seanan Brennan.
Brian Hogan, Dee Armstrong, and Greystones’ own Eoin Dillon.
Wide range of musical instruments and musical sounds.
Traditional Irish music at its very best … a night not to be missed.
Doors open, 9:00 p.m.
Tickets €15*/€18/€20.
First 15 Tickets are €15 !!
Earlybird Tickets, subject to availability, from:
The Hot Spot Music Club during opening hours.
By phone, 087 2917519, credit card.
Via Pay Pal: hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com
25 September 2016
Hot Spot Music Club: Proteus Jazz Band
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
Proteus are a popular jazz band with a wide range of instruments.
And an excellent repertoire.
Talented local Aran McMahon on vocals.
Join Proteus for an evening of excellent jazz tunes and songs.
What better way to spend a Sunday Harbourside afternoon ??
You won’t be disappointed !!
Doors open, 4:00 p.m.
Admission free. Donations appreciated.
087 2917519 or hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com or www.thehotspot.ie.
26 September 2016
THE PARENTING TEENAGERS COURSE
Hilliside Church, Hillside Road; 7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
For those parenting 6th Class to 6th Year.
For five Monday evenings.
Sessions will cover:
Keeping the End in Mind
Meeting our Teenagers’ Needs
Setting Boundaries
Developing Emotional Health
Helping Them Make Good Choices.
If you have teens, this important and helpful course is for you.
Cost for the five week course is €15.
All are welcome.
Registration at info@hillside.ie.
Full details and information, please feel free to ring Cassells Morell, 086 2342828.
27 September 2016
Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting
Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Mill Road; 7:30 p.m.
28 September 2016
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 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 ??
29 September 2016
Greystones Cancer Support Super Draw Launch
Greystones Cancer Support Centre, La Touche Place; 10:30 a.m
