Visit your Credit Union
Baltinglass Credit Union will be holding their annual Tea Day on Monday 10th December from 10am – 2pm, if anyone wishes to pop in for cuppa and a chat.
Don’t forget if you haven’t applied for your Christmas loan just yet, then it’s not too late. Why not drop in and speak to one of our team or call us on 059 6481071.
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to the Quinlan family Donard on the death of Una.
Una is mourned by her husband Johnny, son George, daughter Lindsey, mother in law Bridget and many relatives and friends. Una’s funeral took place in Donard on Monday November 26th 2018.
Sympathy also to Bridget Barrett on the death of her brother-in-law John. May they rest in peace.
Best of Luck
Best wishes to Christian and family with their new venture An Lar (Meitheal) a vegan/vegetarian cafe.
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, will open at weekends in 2019. Free WiFi. Great selection of Wholefoods on sale.
Yoga classes on Tuesdays and Fridays. The new year will see workshops on Fermenting food, raw food and growing Wheatgrass.
Whist
A whist drive will take place on Thursday December 6th at 8.30 pm in the Jonathan Swift hall.
All are welcome.
Christmas cards for a good cause.
This year’s Christmas cards for Friedreich’s Ataxia research have just gone on sale. There are lots of new designs and hopefully there should be something to suit all tastes. They are great value at 15 Irish made cards for €8 of which €5 goes directly to the charity. They are available at all the following outlets:
Dunlavin: Centra, Whelan’s Pharmacy, Dunlavin Health Centre and the Parish Centre
Donard: John OKeeffe Cafe
Baltinglass: Murphy Sherrin Vetionary,
Kilcullen: Berney's Pharmacy,
Blessington: McGreal’s Pharmacy.
The Friedreich’s Ataxia organisation (www,faraireland.ie) has supported two different research projects during 2018 to the tune of €14,000. They are hoping that with your support they may be able to co-fund a further project before the end of the year. Cards can also be got directly by emailing marykearney@gmail.com
Social Care opportunities
Grangebeg Camphill is a small rural community that has a strong family atmosphere. We provide a home to 10 residents. Merged with a day services and transitional
training opportunities within the context of our farm, garden and every day community life.
We are a HIQA monitored social care community where our residents and day attendees are supported to live high quality lives by staff and volunteers. We are a community in transition integrating employed Social Care staff with short-term life sharing volunteers all committed to the values and ethos of Camphill.
We are also integrating with our local community as neighbours, friends and colleagues. We are looking for dynamic, flexible people to join our team, who are committed to
a person-centred approach to working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Who are willing to work within a 7 day roster both within the residential centre and day services.
Social Care workers Full time /part time (€14.42/hr)
Social care Degree Level 7 and over one years’ experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities
Social Care Assistants (€13.00/hr)
Minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 and 2 years’ experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities
If you have any queries, do contact Andrea or Aine on 045 406050
Applications by email or post by 26 th November 5pm
Interviews scheduled for 28 th November, subject to change
West Wicklow Historical Society
Upcoming lecture Preaching the suffrage gospel in Co Wicklow: a local perspective on the women’s suffrage campaign, 1908-1918
A lecture by Rosemary Raughter, independent scholar specialising in women’s local history Wed. 28 Nov. @ 8pm marking the centenary of Women’s Suffrage
Venue: St. Peter’s Parish Centre (beside St. Peter’s Church), Kiltegan
Cover charge: €5 – includes tea / coffee
Dunlavin Parish History Book
A new book by Chris Lawlor entitled ‘With Much Quiet Fervour’ on the history of Dunlavin Catholic Parish and St. Nicholas of Myra Church was launched at the harvest festival. The book is now on sale in the Parish office, at the back of the Church, Ed’s Fruit & Veg and Whelan’s Pharmacy.
The 80 paged book costs €5.00 and would be of interest to people both within and beyond the parish. It would also make a very nice gift to send to locals who are living abroad. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the parish. Would make a great little Christmas present for a loved one.
Culture Bus
The Culture Bus will travel to Dublin on December 16 th leaving Dunlavin at 11am and leaving Dublin at 6pm. Soak up the Christmas atmosphere with Vladamir’s Viennese Christmas in the Concert Hall at 3pm.
A very nice Art Exhibition running in the Chester Beatty Library (Free).
To book a seat on the bus for the trip telephone 0979693960. People wishing to go to the concert must purchase their own tickets.
Affordable 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 Tom today on 087 9916791. Our
website is www.alhomecare.ie
Christmas Loan
The Christmas period will be upon us in no time. Baltinglass Credit Union want to be there for their Members. Offering competitive Christmas Loan Rates. Multiple opportunities to apply online, over the phone or better still, drop into any of our 6 offices. Loan Officers available 6 days a week.
W: baltinglasscu.ie E: loans@baltinglasscu.ie P: 059 64 81071
Friendship Club
The friendship club is meeting every Friday from 3 to 5 pm in the Parish centre. New members always welcome.
Dunlavin Nursing Home – have full time positions available in the following areas: Kitchen Assistants, Housekeeping/Cleaning and Health Care Assistants. Further details are available on
the Church notice board.
Please forward your CV to sbeirne@silverstream.ie
The Folk Group – We’re at noon mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month; 10am mass on the 4th Sunday of the month. We’re always open to new members We practice after mass, you don’t
need to be able to read music to join in the singing and there’s no pressure to attend every time.
We enjoy singing uplifting modern hymns as well as a few of the beautiful traditional ones. If you’re interested in joining us, contact Suzanne on 0872977794 or speak to one of us after
mass
Music Lessons
Music lessons are back in the Donard National school every week at 8pm.
Beginners welcome of all ages both adults & children. Enquries to 086-0645291
A Prayer Meeting – is held every Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock in the Parish Centre, Kilcullen. All are welcome.
Credit Union
Are you looking to renovate your home? Baltinglass Credit Union have a sum of €500,000 which they are willing to lend at a Reduced Loan
Interest Rate…. Loans can be any amount up to €50,000 per member! So why not apply today before the funds are gone! This is a once off Special
Rate for a limited amount of time so be quick! Visit baltinglasscu.ie for details or call 059 64 81071.
Offices in Baltinglass, Knockananna, Castledermot, Hacketstown, Tinahely & Dunlavin.
Website.
Check out Dunlavin.ie for all the updates in your local village.
Rathsallagh Golf Club
Treat yourself to lunch in Rathsallagh Golf club or book a venue for your special occasion. Parties/ weddings catered for. Telephone 045 403316.
Special Membership offer now.
Church Shop – we now have a lovely selection of items in stock including Confirmation and Communion cards, Rosettes, Rosary beads, Necklaces and Pins. All items are available from the Church and Parish office at very competitive prices.
Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages 2018 – 7 nights B&B and Airport Shuttle service from €279 per person. Book any flight – any time and we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call us for further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01-4434510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com.
Dunlavin Breastfeeding Support Group
This group meet in Seomra in the Imaal Hall every Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon. Details from Alice on 0851699425.
Seomra – An exciting new Community Space “Seomra” has been developed by the Dunlavin Parents Group in the Imaal Hall. These rooms are available to be used for a variety of purposes. Enquiries please to dunlavinonline@gmail.com
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.
Register of Elections
Anyone who has turned 18 or moved to the area and wishes to register to vote in Dunlavin please contact 0879693960
Library Opening Hours
Exciting new books in the local library.
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
