Welcome to the Greystones Weekly Calendar of Local Events
Forthcoming Greystones events outlined below.
Mark your diaries for those that interest you !!
Keep in touch with what is going on.
News & information items and updates on forthcoming events.
Straight to your Inbox each week.
Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher, 2875327/087 2845465,
Please feel free to forward Calendar to family and friends or add to your Facebook page.
SHORELINE LEISURE GREYSTONES OPEN DAY SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY
Bring all the family for a fun filled day !!
Bouncy castles, giant games, entertainment for everyone all day.
Face painting, Puppet Show and Petting Zoo: 11 am to 3 pm.
Club Demos: Taekwondo 12.30 pm
Baton Twirlers 1.00 pm
Karate 1.30 pm
Free Spin & HIIT 10 am
Swim for All 2 pm to 5 pm
Shoreline Leisure Voted Overall Centre of the Year 2015 and 2016 by Ireland Active.
Details from 2878180 and www.shorelineleisure.ie.
CAROLINE FOUNDATION: GIVE US A SONG !!: 3 TO 5 FEBRUARY 2017
Saturday, 4 February, 2017 is World Cancer Day.
Give Us a Song big launch with RTE Stars:
http://www.greystonesguide.ie/rte-stars-on-song-for-the-caroline-foundation/
Why not give us a song ??
Details below.
STOP SMOKING COURSE STARTING 27 FEBRUARY 2017 FOR SIX WEEKS
Greystones Cancer Suppot, La Touche Place; 7:30 p.m.
If you ever wanted to stop smoking, now is the time !!
Did you know ….
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting both men + women.
Almost 2000 Irish people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year.
More people die from lung cancer in Ireland than any other type of cancer.
Lung cancer in Irish women is increasing each year because of smoking.
Stop Smoking is professionally facilitated by health specialist Jacinta Barnewell.
Spread the word and tell your family and friends about this special course.
It is never too late to quit !!
GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT: WEEKLY CRIME REPORT
Week ending 29 January 2017.
Greystones North Burglary: front door damaged, safe stolen.
Garda JP Connolly john.p.connolly@garda.ie
Greystones South Theft x 2.
Diesal drive off.
Tools stolen from vehicle.
Garda Alan Thompson alan.m.thompson@garda.ie
Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland Burglary: front door kicked in.
Dog in hallway scarerd burglar off.
Garda Maria Curtis maria.m.curtis@garda.ie
Kilcoole Burglary: side door forced.
Garda Molly Corbett molly.a.corbett@garda.ie
Special Reminder.
Garda slot on East Coast FM every Wednesday morning, 11:15 am.
A Garda talks about security and other pending issues of the week.
Be sure and tune in for all the latest policing updates !!
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
GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT: COFFEE WITH A COP
FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2017
Nicky’s Village Market, Kilcoole; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Come and join your neighbours and Community Gardai for coffee and a chat.
No agenda. No speeches.
Just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and meet your local Gardaí.
WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL INVITES PRELIMINARY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Delivery of public toilet and associated building on council lands.
Greystones Harbour Marina.
Copies of Outline Expression of Interest from Greystones Municipal District.
2876694 or greystonesmd@wicklowcoco.ie.
Completed documents should be returned to Myra Porter, GMD, Mill Road, Greystones.
Please clearly mark documents GRY0004.
Closing date is Friday, 3 March, 2017, 12:00 p.m.
COME AND JOIN GREYSTONES’ ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2017 !!
Applications are now being taken for this year’s annual parade.
Help to make this year’s parade even bigger and better than ever.
Groups and businesses can sign up now.
Parade will start at South Beach Car Park at 12:00 p.m.
Groups gather at 11:30 a.m.
Parade proceeds up Church Road to reviewing stand at St. Patrick’s Church.
Finishes at Church Road/Victoria Road.
Awards will be presented in the following category entries:
Most Original Most Colourful Best Uniformed
Best Traditional Irish Most Topical Most Entertaining
Best Social/Cultural Best Sports Best Commercial
Best Musical Overall Parade Winner Best Window
The aim of the window competition is to encourage local businesses and organisations to decorate their windows for Ireland’s National Day. No application is required for the window competition. All decorated premises will be inspected and judged by an independent panel of judges.
Application fee is €20 for Clubs/Organisations; €40 for Commercial.
Applications should be returned by 24 February, 2017.
Full details from Kay Coughlan, Greystones Municipal District.
2876694/2878448; kcoughla@wicklowcoco.ie.
ALPHA COURSE ONGOING FOR EIGHT MORE WEEKS
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the meaning of life.
It’s fun, it’s relaxed and totally no pressure.
Each sessions begins by chatting with one another over good food.
Then, watch a video and hear an interesting talk.
Divide into groups and discuss some of the questions relevant to what has been seen.
Alpha is for anybody, any age, any belief or none.
There is no charge to do Alpha.
Greystones Presbyterian Church, Trafalgar Road; 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Please register with Rev. Gary McDowell, 085 8714786, gary@greystonespc.org.
Please register as soon as possible to help with catering plans.
Details from www.greystonespc.org and www.alphaireland.org.
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.
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.
3 to 5 February 2017
Caroline Foundation: Give Us a Song !!
Saturday, 4 February, 2017 is World Cancer Day.
Calling all choirs, singing groups, friends and work colleagues !!
Get together this week end to sing + raise money for cancer research.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Choose time and place: Community Hall, pub, shopping centre, church, GAA, door to door
Tell Caroline Foundation where you will be and when.
Caroline Foundation will post details on its website.
giveusasong@thecarolinefoundation.com.
Release your inner Diva !!
Sing songs, raise money, have fun !!
3 February 2017
Beating Time Barbershop Chorus Sing for Give Us a Song|Caroline Foundation
Tesco Greystones, from 6:45 p.m.
Wonderful group will add to your shopping enjoyment !!
Come along and enjoy their singing … all in aid of a good cause.
5 February 2017
Holy Rosary Church Choir and Folk Group Choir Sing for Caroline Foundation
Holy Rosary Church Irish Choir and Folk Group Choir sing outside church @12:00 p.m.
They then move to The Happy Pear on Church Road to keep on singing.
Why not join them !!
Great way to spend early Sunday afternoon !!
HOLY ROSARY PARISH SOCIAL, HOBBY AND CRAFT AFTERNOON
Today and each First Sunday of the month.
Kilian House Family Centre; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Come along and join in this new free initiative.
Share a skill, pick up a hobby or simply find a friend.
Whatever your interest, you are welcome to come along and join in.
18 years and over.
Refreshments available at €1.50.
Full details from www.GreystonesParish.ie.
Hot Spot Music Club: Singer’s Circle Session for Caroline Foundation
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina; 4:30 p.m.
Come along for a wonderful session in aid of Give Us a Song|Caroline Foundation.
7 February 2017
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 !!
10 February 2017
Hot Spot Music Club: Martin Simpson: A Master of His Art
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Martin Simpson is listed in Gibson Guitars Top 30 Acoustic Guitarists of all time.
Acoustic Guitar readers voted him Number 1 guitarist in the world in 2005.
He is one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players.
And a fine banjo-picker to boot.
His solo shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game.
He sings traditional songs and his own songs.
He is a captivating and profoundly moving storyteller.
Martin also collaborates and has worked with a dazzling array of people.
Doors open, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets €14/€16.
First 25 tickets are €14 !!
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.
Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.
11 February 2017
Hot Spot Music Club: Cohen: Life of a Ladies Man
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Due to the death of much loved Ladies Man, recent Leonard Cohen tribute sold out.
Good news !!
Show is coming back with an even bigger band of musicians and guests !!
Doors open, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets €14/€16.
Limited number of tickets available for €14.
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.
Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.
15 February 2017
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.
Cancer Carers have needs too.
Please remember that you are not alone.
All Cancer Carers welcome.
Details from 2871601 or info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
16 February 2017
Coffee Morning at YWCA Trafalgar Road
YWCA is located just up from Greystones Harbour Marina
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Coffee, scones and treats !!
Suggested donation €2.00 towards onsite Youth Café Development.
A warm welcome to all !!
18 February 2017
Hot Spot Music Club: Cohen: Life of a Ladies Man
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Due to the death of much loved Ladies Man, recent Leonard Cohen tribute sold out.
Good news !!
Show is coming back with an even bigger band of musicians and guests !!
Doors open, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets €14/€16.
Limited number of tickets available for €14.
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.
Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.
21 February 2017
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.
22 February 2017
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.
Sessions of the Bereaved Group are being professionally facilitated.
Facilitator is Liz Gleeson, trained in bereavement work and assistance.
Bereaved Group sessions can be extremely helpful.
You will be given a very warm welcome.
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 ??
28 February 2017
Wellness Workshop
St. Patrick’s Church, Church Road; 9:30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Sponsored by Suicide or Survive.
Understanding and taking charge of your mental health.
Workshop can be of benefit to anyone who is interested in looking after their mental health.
The workshop is informal and relaxed.
Facilitated by those with lived-life experience and those working in mental health area.
Relaxation, mindfulness, stress management, thinking process, develop wellness toolkit.
Details and booking from 2722158 or 1890 577577.
Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting
Council Chambers, Mill Road; 7:30 p.m.
5 March 2017
HOLY ROSARY PARISH SOCIAL, HOBBY AND CRAFT AFTERNOON
Today and each First Sunday of the month.
Kilian House Family Centre; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Come along and join in this new free initiative.
Share a skill, pick up a hobby or simply find a friend.
Whatever your interest, you are welcome to come along and join in.
18 years and over.
Refreshments available at €1.50.
Full details from www.GreystonesParish.ie.
16 March 2017
Coffee Morning at YWCA Trafalgar Road
YWCA is located just up from Greystones Harbour Marina
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Coffee, scones and treats !!
Suggested donation €2.00 towards onsite Youth Café Development.
A warm welcome to all !!
13 April 2017
Coffee Morning at YWCA Trafalgar Road
YWCA is located just up from Greystones Harbour Marina
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Coffee, scones and treats !!
Suggested donation €2.00 towards onsite Youth Café Development.
A warm welcome to all !!
