Dunlavin GAA go to the Theatre
Dunlavin GAA will host Richard Lynch’s hilariously funny and deeply moving play” Face The Short Kick” on November 24th in the Imaal Hall, Time 8pm, price €15. Tickets available in Ed;s Fruit and Veg or from Louise at 0872236216 or James 0851274139.
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to Mark Lawlor and family , Logatrina, on the death of MarK’s mother Vi. Vi’s funeral Mass took place in Naas on Monday October 30th. May Vi rest in peace.
Jive/Waltz Dance Classes – will take place for 4 weeks starting November 6th at 7pm in the Imaal Hall. Everyone welcome! No experience needed.
Dunlavin Nursing Home – require health care assistants (Must have Fetac/QQI Level 5), kitchen assistants and housekeeping staff as their 3rd and final unit is now opening. Email your CV to sbeirne@silverstream.ie or drop it in.
The A.G.M. – of the West Wicklow Voluntary Day Care Committee will take place in the Baltinglass Day Care Centre at 8.30pm on Wed, 15th November. The monthly meeting will take place at 8:30pm on Wednesday, 8th Nov. New members welcome.
Culture Bus Upcoming Trips
December 2nd 2017 Day Trip to Kilkenny City
Leave Dunlavin at 11am. Hot lunch and tour of Butler House and Gardens followed by tour of the New Medieval Mile . Cost € 35. The rest of the day can be spent at your own leisure. Depart from Kilkenny at 6pm.
December 17th Day Trip to Dublin.
Bus will depart Dunlavin at 11am. Everyone free to do what they want for the day, visit a gallery, shop, soak up the Christmas atmosphere. The Snow Man film will be showing in the National Concert Hall at 2.30pm if anyone wants to treat grandchildren. Purchase your own tickets for this event. Leave from Dublin at 6pm
Death
Sympathy to the family of Pat O’ Neill (Parnell) Whitestown who passed away last week. Pat is mourned by his wife Bridie, sons Liam and P;J. daughters Jacinta and Ann, sister Ann. Pat’s funeral took place in Davidstown on Sunday October 22nd. May Pat rest in Peace.
Remembrance Mass
OUR REMEMBRANCE MASS to remember loved ones who passed away during the year will take place this year on Tuesday, 7th November, 2017 at 8:00pm Mass. Please inform family and friends!
Wedding Singer
Soloist (Soprano) Margaret Evans Gilleece is available to sing at your special day. Margaret has performed at weddings all over Ireland and can be contacted on 087 6342964
WEST WICKLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EVENT
Tuesday 7 November 8.00pm @ Dunlavin Library (Market House)
Launch of West Wicklow Historical Society Journal No. 9
by Councillor Edward Timmins, Chairman of Wicklow County Council
Edited by Chris Lawlor and Donal McDonnell, Journal No. 9 features articles on diverse subjects such as sheep wash holes, the Plymouth Brethren in Baltinglass, fresh water wildlife, the Dublin to Blessington tram, medieval crescent stones, wool weaving in the 1820s and the origin of the Baltinglass place-name Lathaleere. The Wicklow Grand Jury presentments for 1793 are reproduced and there is an account of the financial impact of the Civil War on West Wicklow in 1922-1923.
Stories of individuals are included, with contributions on Ernest Molyneux of the Decoy in the Great War and the emigration to Queensland of Denis Gavin and Ellen Murphy. The Boystown Lordship 1650-1850 is another subject, while there is also a report on the recent archaeological digs on Baltinglass Hill.
The Dunlavin Residents Association – are collecting old and new photos for their annual Christmas Calendar, they are asking that you share your fond memories with the community far and wide. Please pass on your pictures to Orna in the ‘Parish Centre’ or any of the Residents Association Committee Please note all original pics will be returned as soon as possible once copied. All pictures are to be submitted by the end of October, Many thanks!
Living with Loss – An information evening for the public about bereavement will take place on Thursday, 2nd November 5:30-8pm at the Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2. Further details are available on the Church notice board.
Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal – if anyone would like to fill a shoebox for children in need you can drop them into the Parish Office, Scoil Niocláis Naofa or contact Shona on 087-6884879. Further details are on the Church notice board. Thank you in advance
Shoe Box Appeal
Baltinglass Credit Union are currently running a “Christmas ShoeBox Appeal”. This is where a shoe box is filled with selected items and is then shipped to countries in need, for children to open on Christmas morning. If you would like to fill a shoe box – please do call into any of our offices and pick up a leaflet and specialised envelope.
How it works –
Choose an age group & whether it’s for a boy/girl, wrap a shoe box in Christmas paper (wrap lid separately), fill it with items of need such as toothpaste, tooth brush, hair comb, hair bands, underwear, socks, a little toy/colouring pencils and the required €4, place an elastic band around it (needs to be checked in airport customs) & drop it into one of our 6 offices. (Full list & special envelopes available in all our offices).
Our closing day is 10th November 2017. It is a great cause and we want to give something back.
Farm Shop
Cinderella Camphill Farm-shop – will now be open every Thursday 1-5.30pm, situated in the Barn on the Park Lane, Grangebeg. All Welcome.
Teen Scene
Dunlavin Teen Scene – has recommenced on Fridays in the Parish Centre from 7-9pm and will continue every Friday during school term for the year. We are affiliated with Foroige and offer young people in our community a safe place to socialise, try new things and develop their confidence. The group is open to teenagers age 12-18 and allows young people to make friends and memories. Feel free to drop in any Friday evening and see what is involved. Annual registration fee is €20 and weekly fee is €2. If you would like to volunteer as an adult/youth leader contact Michelle Brewster 086-8346170.
Job Opportunity
Stratford/Grangecon Local Development Company – has vacancies on their Community Employment Scheme for the following positions: Gardening, Cafe Assistant, Landscaping, General Maintenance. These positions offer training opportunities and are located in Stratford/Dunlavin/Donard & Grangecon. To qualify for any of the above positions you must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for 12 months and be over 21 years of age. For further details contact Tom Whittle on 087 9227051 or email your CV to stratfordce@gmail.com
Dun Luain Foods
Dun Luain Foods , Church Road, Dunlavin have extended their shop opening hours, Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm Fridays 9am to 6.30pm. You can click and collect on www.dunluainfoods.ie
Dunlavin Friendship Club
The friendship club meet in the Parish Centre on Fridays from 3-5pm. All new members welcome. If you have a neighbour or relative that might benefit from the club please bring them along.
Music Lessons
Music lessons in Donard National school on Thurs at 8pm – tin whistle, flute, fiddle, banjo, concertina, accordion. Beginners welcome
Traditional Music Sessions
Slow Trad Music Session will take place in Meitheal Cafe on Wednesday November 1st
7 to 8.30pm. All welcome.
Credit Union Loans
Baltinglass Credit Union are now offering a Reduced Student Loan Rate for any parent or student looking for some help this coming school year. T&C’s & normal lending criteria will apply. If you wish to find our more, you can contact us by phone on 059 64 81071 or email us at loans@baltinglasscu.ie.
Dunlavin Credit Union opening hours Thursday and Saturday 11am to 12 noon, Friday 5pm to 8pm.
Line Dancing
Line Dancing – continues in the Imaal Hal on Wednesdays from 8pm-10pm at a cost of only €6. New beginners are welcome, so come along learn a new skill and join the craic!
Clinic
John Brady TD will hold a clinic in Dunlavin parish centre on the 2nd Monday of each month from 11.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome to drop in.
Used Postage Stamps
Please keep your used postage stamps for St. Patrick’s Missions, Kiltegan who can use them to fundraise. Used stamps can be dropped into the parish office any time. Thank you to all who have donated stamps throughout the past year.
Get Fit
West Wicklow Fitness -now open in Dunlavin GAA grounds. Contact 0879549077 to plan your fitness programme. westwicklowfitness@gmail.com
Register of Elections
Anyone who has turned 18 or moved to the area and wishes to register to vote in Dunlavin please contact 0879693960
ALHomecare – Live in Homecare provide live in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Mary or Tom today on 087 9916791. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
TRIP TO DUNLAVIN LIBRARY.
We all know you can borrow books but did you know that as a member of Dunlavin Library you can also get access to FREE resources.
*ENewspapers local, National and worldwide newspapers.
*Free Magizines online
*Audio Books
*E-Learning courses
*E-Language Learning
Just click and register your Library Card to access
Free Internet and Wifi, Printing, comfortable seating to relax .
Keep them reading over the winter months.
Opening hours
Tues: 6.30-8.30
Wed: 3-5 & 6.30-8.30
Fri: 10.30-1 & 3-5
Sat: 11-1- closed Saturdays of bank holidays
