Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher, 2875327/087 2845465,
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HERITAGE WEEK: 18 to 26 AUGUST 2018
Local events listed below, lots of heritage here in Greystones area !!
Full national details at www.heritageweek.ie.
GREYSTONES DEMENTIA FRIENDS
MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP GREYSTONES
Each Friday morning, St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Church Road; 11 am to 12.30 am.
Tea/coffee and biscuits.
Memory Lane Music Group is for people with Alzheimer’s and/or their carers.
Singing is not only an enjoyable activity.
It can also provide a way for people with dementia, and their carers, to socialise.
They can express themselves and meet up with others in a fun and supportive group.
Summer contacts are Michael Fisher and Catherine Hannon.
Details from 087 9833931.
GRAPE|GREYSTONES ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION 2018
GRAPE is now on each summer Sunday, Greystones Harbour Marina.
11.00 am to 5.30 pm each Sunday.
Lots of wonderful art and photographic items to see and purchase.
A wonderful opportunity for that special present, especially for Father’s Day !!
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.
Weekly Activities have finished for the Summer Break
Aqua Aerobics|Shoreline Leisure Centre Continue
Classes continue for Members during the summer months.
Each Monday, 12 pm to 1 pm. Cost is €4.50.
Day Trip to Wells House and Gardens 22 August 2018
Ballyedmond, Gorey
Cois na hAbhann Garden Home, & Lifestyle Centre
Camolin, Co. Wexford
Coach leaves Holy Rosary Church Car Park, 9.30 am.
Cost is €30.
Details from Elsie Kelly, 087 7468426.
11 August 2018
Irish German Society of County Wicklow
Annual Trip|Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre|Clonmacnoise|Athlone
Bus leaves AIB Bank Greystones, 9:00 a.m.
Second collection at Killruddery House entrance, 9:15 a.m.
Visiting Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre, Heritage Site Clonmacnoise.
Lunch at Creggan Court Hotel, Visit to Athlone.
Excellent opportunity to see and learn.
Price, to include all admission charges, two course lunch, bus hire.
Members, €35; Non Members €50.
This is always a very interesting and enjoyable trip.
Early booking recommended as there is usually a waiting list.
Full details and booking, George Jones, 2875678, gjjones@eircom.net.
11 August 2018
Whale Theatre
Summer Outdoor Movies @The Cove|Airplane
10:00 p.m. Tickets €5; limit 4.
Details from 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie
17 August
Greystones Cancer Support|Cancer Carers Group
Cancer Carers are very special people.
They play an important role in the life of a cancer patient.
The Castle Inn, Newcastle @12.30 pm.
There is easy access and plenty of free parking.
If you are a Cancer Carer, please join us for caring and sharing.
Please feel free to bring along the person you are caring for.
This will be a very nice social occasion with an opportunity to chat over a light lunch.
18 August 2018
Heritage Week
Georgian House & Garden|Luisne Centre for Well Being Kilcoole
Darraghville House, Main Street, Kilcoole; 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Afternoon consisting of a Georgian house, walled garden tour, photo exhibition.
Entertainment and finger foods served by 18th century staff in costume.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission: Adult, €5; Family, €10.
Suitable for children under 12; car parking available.
Details from 086 0517575; marketing@luisne.ie
18 August 2018
Heritage Week: Stories from Freemasons in Ireland
Masonic Emerald Lodge No. 49, Masonic Hall, Hillside Road; 8:00 p.m.
Local Freemasons will share their stories about joining.
And what they connect with and to Freemasonry.
They will speak about famous Irish and International Masons.
Freemasonry has a 300 year long tradition and even older roots.
Brethren from Emerald Lodge No. 49 once again open their meeting hall.
They will share their stores and connections with interested public members.
What is it that connects Mozart, Burns, Goethe, Daniel O’Connell and local brethren ??
Come along to special evening.
Not suitable for children under 12.
Car parking available.
Details from 089 2482037, webmaster@emeraldlodge 49.org.
19, 23, 25 August 2018
Heritage Week: Old Burial Ground Delgany
- 19 August 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- 23 August 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- 25 August 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A guided tour of the old burial ground.
See the dome-shaped gravestones dating 1712-1800.
Including fine examples of Elizabethan lettering.
Look at the difference in the symbols on the headstones !!
Admission free, suitable for children under 12, car parking available.
Partial wheelchair access.
Full details from Lailli de Buitlear, 2876094, lallidebuitlear@gmail.com.
25 August 2018
Heritage Week: Season Park Farm Allotments|Newtownmountkennedy
Season Park Farm Allotments, Newtownmountkennedy; 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Come along for a wonderful afternoon, emphasis on cultural diversity.
See the wonderful allotments and what the gardeners have been up to.
Learn about the Nectar Way Concept !!
26 August 2018
Heritage Week: Ancient Woodland Walk
Ballyvolan Wood, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow
Walk through and description of local ancient woodland.
Local history and heritage.
Admission free, suitable for children under 12, partial wheelchair access.
Car parking available.
Details from 087 2381060, careyml@eircom.net; www.newcastlewicklow.ie.
26 August 2018
Delgany and District Horticultural Society Dahlia Show
St. Patrick’s National School, Church Road, Greystones; 3:00 pm. to 5:00 p.m.
Wonderful local exhibition of summer flowers.
A show not to be missed !!
Tea/coffee and biscuits available.
31 August 2018
Greystones Cancer Support|Bereaved Group Fiver Friday Lunch
The Castle Inn, Newcastle @12.30 pm.
There is easy access and plenty of free parking.
Please join us if you are bereaved through cancer.
10 September 2018
Delgany Guild Irish Countrywomen’s Association Meeting
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre; 8:00 p.m.
Delgany Guild ICA meets tonight and every second Monday of the month.
Lots of activities and ideas to keep you interested !!
Crafts: jewellery to patchwork; Drama; Sports: swimming to golf.
Outings are regular, fun and cultural.
Demonstrations, speakers and competitions are held throughout the year.
Delgany Guild ICA is not all about tea and buns !!
But it is always nice to end a meeting with them !!
Come along to a meeting and see for yourself.
You will be given a very warm welcome !!
18 September 2018
St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Church Road; 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
First Soup and Sandwiches of the season !!
Wonderful home made food, good company, good cheer, good welcome.
Suggested donation of €5.00, in aid of charity.
20 September 2018
Greystones Cancer Support|Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning
La Touche Place; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
In aid of Wicklow Hospice Foundation
26 September 2018
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.
26 September 2018
Greystones Cancer Support Men’s Evening
Greystones Cancer Support Centre; 8:00 p.m.
This evening is for men who have had cancer or whose family or friends have had cancer.
This will be the last meeting before the summer break.
Allotment at Season Park Farm Allotments NTMK is going well.
The ground has been cleared and the shed is up !!
Fruit, flowers, veg, herbs, all growing nicely.
Fantastic work from GCS men !!
Green fingers all round !!
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 ??
27 September 2018
Greystones Cancer Support Super Draw 2018 Launch
La Touche Place; 10:00 a.m.
Magnificent prizes on offer.
21/22 September 2018
5th Festival of History|30th La Touche Legacy Weekend
La Touche Legacy in association with Greystones Archaeological and Historical Society.
Greystones Golf Club, Whitshed Road;
Superb line up of speakers.
Programme details with topics and speakers to follow.
1 October 2018
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 !!
3 November 2018
Greystones Cancer Support Super Draw 2018
Whale Theatre
