Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher, 2875327/087 2845465,
Keep up to date with what is going on !!
Lots more Greystones information available from:
Paul Byrne at: www.GreystonesGuide.ie.
Also from www.Greystones.ie
Help for Ukraine
There has been a great response from the Greystones area for Ukraine help.
Donations are still needed.
Colette Talbot and Nicole Brown will be travelling to Ukraine on St. Patrick’s Day.
Colette may be contacted on her Facebook page for latest list of what is needed.
Most needed: baby food, medical supplies, energy bars, protein bars.
Pot noodles, anything that can be used with water to feed people.
(20+) Colette Talbot | Facebook
Colette and Nicole and the team will be bringing all the items donated locally.
They have contacts in Poland, so help will go directly to those who need it.
Donations may also be made with the Irish Red Cross and UNICEF.
Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the full story.
The Greystones Guide | Pulling Together For Ukraine
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to All !!
Sending very best St. Patrick’s Day wishes to everyone.
Ireland’s National Day.
Mother’s Day|Sunday, 27 March 2022
Advance notice that Mother’s Day is coming up this month.
Soup and Sandwiches Are Back !!
We welcome the return of the very popular Soup and Sandwich luncheons.
St. Patrick’s Church, Church Road, Greystones.
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 12.30 pm to 2 pm.
Suggested donation of €5 will go to charity.
Come along for fresh, homemade food and meet up with friends, old and new !!
GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT: CRIME REPORT
21 to 27 February 2022
Greystones North Damage to two cars.
Person observed on CCTV in garden.
No damage, nothing taken.
Garda JP Connolly john.p.connolly@garda.ie
Greystones South Burglary, damage caused to property.
Garda Alan Thompson alan.m.thompson@garda.ie
Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland No reports.
Garda Maria Curtis maria.m.curtis@garda.ie
Kilcoole Burglary at business premises.
Burglary, damage caused to property.
Nothing taken.
Garda Molly Corbett molly.a.corbett@garda.ie
For more information from Garda Síochána, you can follow this link:
https://www.facebook.com/Garda-Siochana-Wicklow-1277809749087347/
Bogus Callers
Always be careful regarding bogus callers or fraudsters.
Look to see who is at the door if you are not expecting callers.
Make sure your back door is locked before you open the front door.
Be sure to ask for ID.
Don’t let people you don’t know into your home.
Scams Online & By Phone
Be alert to con artists using online communications or texts by phone.
Do not give out personal information to anyone over the phone.
If you do receive a text or email or phone call asking for these details, do not respond.
Personal information should only be given over the phone to those whom you know.
Garda slot on the Morning Show with Declan Meehan at East Coast FM.
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.
Greystones is a 24 hour station, 6665800.
In case of emergency, dial 999.
Garda Confidential Number 1800 666 111
Greystones Garda Station 666 5800
EPA Noise Pollution 1890 20 20 21
Crimestoppers 1800 25 00 25
Traffic Watch 1890 205 805
Dog Warden 0404 44873
Census|Sunday, 3 April 2022
A census takes place in Ireland every five years.
Information is gathered by the Central Statistics Office.
This information is used to help the Government plan for public services provided by the State.
The delivery of census forms has begun.
Completed forms will be collected by the enumerators from 4 April to 6 May 2022.
Greystones Active Retirement Association (GARA)
Wonderful group for the over 50s in the Greystones and surrounding areas.
Card Making Workshops Now Ongoing !!
Card making workshops will take place on Friday mornings, 10 am to 11.30 am.
Kilian House Family Centre beside Holy Rosary Church.
Here are the card making dates for your Calendars:
1, 8 and 22 April
6, 13 and 20 May
Card making is an interesting and fun activity.
Create cards for special occasions for your loved ones.
They are sure to be impressed !!
Cost is €4 per session.
All materials and equipment will be supplied.
GARA and Greystones Cancer Support Daffodil Day Coffee Morning
Friday, 25 March 2022.
Kilian House Family Centre, 10 am to 12 pm.
Daffodil Day items will be on sale.
Funds raised will go to the Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day Fund.
This fund supports the many services, including the Night Nursing Service.
Please come along and help support this worthy cause !!
All GARA activities take place in Kilian House Family Centre, beside Holy Rosary Church.
Details about GARA are available each first Tuesday of the month.
Next GARA office session, Tuesday, 5 April 2022.
Kilian House Family Centre, 10.30 am to 11.30 am.
New Members always warmly welcomed !!
Don’t be shy, come along !!
GARA looks forward to seeing you.
Irish Gerontological Society Public Lecture|24 March 2022| 3 pm to 4.30 pm.
“You Are As Young As You Feel”
This is the first IGS public lecture of 2022.
Professor Rose Ann Kenny is the President of the Irish Gerontological Society.
She will share insights from her research into the area of ageing medicine.
Professor Kenny has a many years and a wealth of experience to share with us.
She is the author of the best selling book, Age Proof.
Age Proof explores why some people have a lower biological age than chronological age.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit questions prior to the lecture.
You can join the event here: https://broadcastonline.ie/igs/
Full details from https://www.irishgerontology.com/
Whale Theatre Upcoming Events !!
Great events coming up at the Whale Theatre.
Come along, you will be given a warm welcome !!
18 March 2022 David Kitt Live
Ticketsolve – whale Great opportunity to see a great musician.
At the peak of his powers.
Fabulous intimate setting at the Whale Theatre.
Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the full story.
The Greystones Guide | Tracks Of My Years: David Kitt
20 March 2022 Journey Through the Senses
Ticketsolve – whale LIVE Piano and Ballet
24 March 2022 Social Fabric: Talk About My Generation|RUGBY
Ticketsolve – whale A special event to celebrate Irish Rugby.
25, 26, 27 March 2022 Callan’s Kicks: A Live Rehearsal
Ticketsolve – whale Callan’s Kicks Comedy Show live on stage.
Coming up, Shapes of Grief, Demented with Deirdre O’Kane, The Gingerbread Man.
Paul Byrne of Greystones Guide.ie has the full story for Shapes of Grief.
The Greystones Guide | Light Into Darkness
Booking and full details and of these and future programmes from www.WhaleTheatre.ie.
Why not have a look and see what’s coming up ??
Spring is here, join the fun.
Hot Spot Music Club|Richie Buckley Quartet|Sunday, 13 March 2022
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
A self-taught saxophone player, Buckley’s style and technique are internationally recognised.
He is one of Ireland’s leading jazz performers.
Described by The Irish Times as “something of a genius”.
Doors open 4:00 p.m.
Show starts 5:00 pm.
Tickets €12 to €15.
Full details from 087 2917519 or www.thehotspot.ie.
Here is St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at The Hot Spot Music Club !!
Hot Spot Music Club|Irish Trad, Folk & Roots Session|Thursday, 17 March 2022
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Trad musicians, acoustics instrument enthusiasts, folkies, roots players, singer songwriters.
All musicians welcome.
4 pm. Admission free.
Hot Spot Music Club|Nigel Mooney|Saturday, 18 March 2022
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Nigel Mooney is Wicklow’s jazz man.
He will be joined by The Johnny Taylor Trio.
Nigel has been named by the BBC as “Ireland’s King of the Blues”.
Johnny Taylor studied classic piano and the clarinet.
After an extensive musical career, he now plays jazz full time.
Doors open 8:00 p.m.
Show starts 9:00 pm.
Tickets €15.
Full details from 087 2917519 or www.thehotspot.ie.
Hot Spot Music Club|Thinner Lizzy + Support|Saturday, 19 March 2022
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Thinner Lizzy are a 5 piece tribute band Co. Wicklow.
Formed in 2018, all five have many years experience between them.
Two hours of classic Irish rock !!
Support band is the Faux Fighters Tribute Band.
Doors open 8:00 p.m.
Show starts 8.45 pm.
Tickets €12.00.
Full details from 087 2917519 or www.thehotspot.ie.
Hot Spot Music Club|Oisin Walsh Peelo and Band|Sunday, 20 March 2022
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Oisin Walsh Peelo is a multi-talented local musician.
His music is mellow and delicate and draws from his diverse musical language.
He is now based in West Cork, but has toured worldwide.
Including the USA, Europe, Ireland and the UK.
Doors open 4:00 p.m.
Show starts 5:00 pm.
Tickets €12 to €15.
Full details from 087 2917519 or www.thehotspot.ie.
Hot Spot Music Club|Mack Fleetwood|Saturday, 26 March 2022
Great evening’s entertainment.
Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.
Ireland’s premier tribute to the super group Fleetwood Mac.
They will bring you on a magical musical journey.
From the Peter Green blues era to the multi platinum selling band that still tours today.
“Best White Blues Band” to come out of the sixties.
Please note: There is limited seating at this event.
Please book tickets from the Tickets menu option.
Doors open 8:00 pm.
Show starts 9.00 pm.
Tickets €18-€22.
Full details from 087 2917519 or www.thehotspot.ie.
