Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher, 2875327/087 2845465,
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CANCER WEEK IRELAND: 25 SEPTEMBER TO 1 OCTOBER 2017
Get Cancer Week Ireland off to a good start on 25 September 2017 !!
Support Coolagad Bridge Club Charity Night in Aid of Greystones Cancer Support.
Details below.
WHALE THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SEPTEMBER PROGRAMME
Newly refurbished Whale Theatre on Theatre Lane schedules five fabulous shows !!
Come along and enjoy first class entertainment and facilities on your doorstep.
Choose between five fantastic September shows listed below.
More to exciting events to follow !!
DRAFT WICKLOW HERITAGE PLAN 2017-2022 AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Plan sets our five year strategy and action plan.
Plan is for conservation and management of Wicklow’s natural, built and cultural heritage.
Information meeting on 21 September, Greystones Library, 6 pm to 8 pm.
All welcome and written submission are invited until 29 September to WCC.
GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT: WEEKLY CRIME REPORT
Week ending 27 August 2017.
Greystones North 2 x burglaries: house under renovation +
Windgates shed.
Garda JP Connolly john.p.connolly@garda.ie
Greystones South 2 pedal cycle thefts: Church Road + shop.
1 criminal damage: wing mirror damaged in car park
Garda Alan Thompson alan.m.thompson@garda.ie
Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland Burglary: window forced in Killincarrig.
Garda Maria Curtis maria.m.curtis@garda.ie
Kilcoole No reports.
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
FREE ACTIVE AGING 12 WEEK EXERCISE CLASS @ SHORELINE LEISURE
IRELAND’S BEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR 2018
Search is now on to find Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE).
Three categories:
Best Business Idea
Best Start Up Business (under 18 months).
Best Established Business (over 18 months).
Every entrant will be invited to attend Entrepreneur Bootcamp in October.
They will be given tips and advice on how to develop their business or venture.
Wicklow County final winners will receive investments to help them, Prize Fund is €50,000.
These winners will progress to Regional Finals early next year.
National IBYE to be held in March 2018.
Young entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 can visit www.ibye.ie and enter online.
Closing date is Friday, 29 September, 2017.
Details from Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, 0404 30800.
COUNTY WICKLOW LEADER PROGRAMME 2014 TO 2020
County Wicklow Partnership is seeking funding Expressions of Interest from communities.
Deadline for EOI is 15 September 2017.
Full details from leader@wicklowpartnership.ie.
HOLY ROSARY CHOIR RETURNS FROM HOLIDAYS + NEEDS NEW MEMBERS !!
Come along and join this wonderful choir with a superb reputation.
Choir sings at the 6:00 p.m. Mass in Holy Rosary Church, First & Third Saturdays.
You will be given a very warm welcome.
Details from Louise, Musical Director, 085 8801466, or Tony, Chairman, 087 2442818.
NEW PARKING BYE LAWS WILL NOW IN EFFECT
We now have a new start time each morning for charging period.
Charging period will now be Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.
There will be a grace period of 15 minutes.
Grace period is on commencement of parking in all areas.
Grace period will allow time to purchase parking tickets.
And accommodate quick stops at local shops and school drop offs.
Trace period begins when wardens first observe legally parked car.
IMPORTANT !! THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD WHEN TICKET TIME EXPIRES !!
OR WHEN PREPAID TIME PURCHASED BY PHONE EXPIRES.
WHEN YOUR TIME IS UP … YOUR TIME IS UP !!
Grace period does not apply to illegal parking.
That is, parking on double yellow lines or footpaths.
Or in a loading bay if not a commercial vehicle.
Illegal parking always warrants a fine, irrespective of whether or not you have a ticket !!
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALLS PREVENTION
CLASSES START 5 SEPTEMBER
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre; 2.45 pm, for six classes.
Programme is evidenced based to be effective at preventing falls.
Programme is easy, enjoyable and safe for people with arthritis to learn.
Also good for everyone to improve health and wellness.
Improved balance significantly reduces rate of fall.
Also improves relaxation, vitality, posture and immunity.
Details from Marilyn O’Connor, 086 8441359.
Cost is €60 for six classes.
WHIST EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING ST. KILIAN HOUSE FAMILY CENTRE 8 PM.
GREYSTONES ACTIVE RETIRMENT ASSOCIATION
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.
7 September 2017
Delgany Thursday Club Outing to Bay Garden in Camolin, Co. Wexford
Coach leaves Delgany Church at 2:00 p.m.
Cost is €22.00.
There are a few seats still available.
Details from Noelene, 2876878.
8, 9 and 10 September 2017
A Taste of La Touche Wines Weekend
Friday, 8 September 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Michael from Cooleeney Farm will pair Cheeses with Selected Wines of La Touche.
Saturday, 9 September 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pannier Champagne Tasting
Sunday, 10 September 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
La Touche Wines & Niche Vines present an Exclusive Aussie Wine Tasting.
Jo Nash from McPherson Wines is flying in to guide you through this wonderful vineyard.
A great afternoon in store.
This is a ticketed event, tickets are €20 per person.
9 September 2017
Hot Spot Music Club: Wicklow Dance Club
Global Dance Night with DJ Nigel Woods
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Wicklow Dance Club has moved from its Bel Air base.
Two comfortable rustic rooms for dancing, sitting, chatting, drinking at the bar.
And dancing again !!
The rhythms remain the same … always different … from all corners and all comers.
The punters are warm, friendly and gesturally expressive !!
Come along !! Free dance types !! All ages !!
Doors open 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: €15/€18.
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.
10 September 2017
Hot Spot Music Club: Uzizi (USA) Alternative World Folk/Rock
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Uzizi (say you zee zee) is an all original folk/rock group from Cleveland, Ohio.
It finds its inspiration in the beats and melodies from Ireland to Bulgaria.
From the Appalachian Mountains to the Middle East + back around again.
Sometimes, you will hear sacred harp, or shape-note, singing.
This is an early form of American music.
Sacred Harp’s earliest roots are traced to country parish music of 18th century England.
Doors open 4:30 p.m.
Admission free/Donations welcome.
Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.
13 September 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
14 September 2017
Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning in Aid of Wicklow Hospice
Hosted by Greystones Cancer Support.
Greystones Cancer Support Centre; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Charles Egan’s Epic Saga of the Great Irish Famine Book Launch
Wine Reception and Book Signing
Greystones Library; 7:00 p.m.
Charles Egan is a Greystones author well known for his three novels on Great Irish Famine.
The Killing Snows, The Exile Breed and Gold is the Dawn.
The three novels are based on 6 famine documents discovered in the old family farmhouse.
The farmhouse was located in Co. Mayo.
The stories detail the horror of the famine relief roads during savage period of Irish history.
They also tell an impossible, but true, love story, spoken of in the family for generations.
Irish Post:
A powerful and compelling story of Luke and his family.
Also a vital reminder of the fragility of life, love and survival.
Connaught Telegraph:
Famine novel likened to Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath.
Admission is free but booking is essential, 2873548.
15 September 2017
Whale Theatre
Evening of Glitz and Glamour in Aid of Tiglin
Whale Theatre, Theatre Lane, Greystones; 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m; Doors 7:00 p.m.
Tickets €40.
Fashion extravaganza in newly refurbished Whale Theatre.
Showcasing Autumn/Winter 2017 collections from top Irish designers.
And the best of Greystones boutiques.
Entertainment on the night from Singer/Songwriter Luan Parle.
Meteor Award Best Irish Female and Irish Tatler Music Woman of the Year.
Pop/Rock Band Taken; Elvis Impersonator, Stephen Hearty; DJ Steven Cooper, 98FM.
19 September 2017
St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Church Road; 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please come along.
Wonderful home made food, good company, good cheer, good welcome.
Suggested donation of €5.00, in aid of charity.
20 September 2017
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.
21 September 2017
DRAFT WICKLOW HERITAGE PLAN 2017-2022 AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Greystones Library; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Plan sets our five year strategy and action plan.
Plan is for conservation and management of Wicklow’s natural, built and cultural heritage.
All welcome and written submission are invited until 29 September to WCC.
21 September 2017
Whale Theatre
Down and Out in London and Parish with Phelim Drew
Whale Theatre, Theatre Lane, Greystones; 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m; Doors 7:00 p.m.
Tickets €18/€15. Students €9.
A homecoming performance for our renowned Greystones actor.
This is one night that will make you appreciate your warm bed afterwards.
22 September 2017
Culture Night
Morning Storytime with Carmel Uí Cheallaigh
Greystones Library; 11:00 a.m.
Carmel will read her stories for 4-7 year olds in Irish and English.
23 September 2017
Whale Theatre
An Evening with Lisa Lambe, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Peter O’Toole
Whale Theatre, Theatre Lane, Greystones; 8:00 p.m.; Doors 7:00 p.m.
Tickets €28/€25.
“The finest singer and actress of her generation on whom a whole new foundation of theatre can be built.” Fintan O’Toole, Irish Times.
25 Sepember 2017
Coolagad Bridge Club Charity Night in Aid of Greystones Cancer Support
Greystones Bridge Centre, Victoria Road; 7:30 p.m.
Wonderful enjoyable evening of bridge with superb local club.
Admission is €10 to include free raffle and excellent supper.
Get Cancer Week Ireland off to a good start !!
All welcome to come along for a great evening in aid of a good cause !!
27 September 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 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 ??
Whale Theatre
The Man in the Woman’s shoes: Mikel Murfi
Whale Theatre, Theatre Lane, Greystones; 8:00 p.m.; Doors 7:00 p.m.
Tickets €18/€15. Students €9.
“The Man in the Woman’s Shoes” follows Pat Farnon as he walks to town and back again.
This is a beautifully observed piece, utterly simple and widely praised.
28 September 2017
Greystones Cancer Support Super Draw Launch
29/30 September 2017
La Touche Legacy Seminar & 4th Festival of History
Creating a New State
Greystones Golf Club
Friday 4:00 p.m. Opening and Exhibition
4:15 p.m. Manufacturing Consensus
Polite Society, Policy and the Irish Convention
Dr. Conor Mulvagh, UCD
4:45 p.m. Making a Reality of Independence
The First Free State Governments
Professor Maurice Manning, UCD
5:15 p.m. The Quiet Corner Back
Protestant Engagement with the GAA
Dr. Ida Milne, NUI Maynooth
Saturday 10:00 a.m. Cumann na nGaedheal and the Legacy of Revolution
Dr. Mel Farrell, NUI Maynooth
11:00 a.m. Macardle, Historian of the Irish Revolution
Dr. Leeann Lane, DCU
11:45 a.m. Glendalough: An Age Old Attraction
Jim Brennan Memorial Lecture
Ms. Joan Kavanagh
8:00 p.m. Seminar Dinner
Dr. Martin Mansergh, Guest Speaker
30 September 2017
Whale Theatre
Risqué Business
Whale Theatre, Theatre Lane, Greystones; 8:00 p.m.; Doors 7:00 p.m.
Tickets €20/€17.
Think Rocky Horror: The Cabaret.
Exotic dancers, sultry singers and freak show vets.
They all bring a little Moulin Rouge to to Greystones’ cheeks.
