Greystones notes week May 23rd

Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher,  2875327/087 2845465,

k@KathleenKelleher.com.

Please feel free to forward Calendar to family and friends or add to your Facebook page.

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

Greystones Music Circle|1 June 2022

Greystones Library;  7 pm to 9 pm.

Come along to this wonderful evening !!

Listen to classical favourites.

Admission Free.  All welcome.  Face masks advisable.

Wicklow County Council Road Closure|Convent Road Delgany

Period of closure is from 30 May 2022 to 29 July 2022,  inclusive.

Diversion via R762,  Church Road,  and L1025,  Delgany Wood Avenue.

Road closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of foul and surface water pipelines.

Bike Week 2022|continues to 22 May 2022

Great way to start cycling or to keep cycling !!

Here is a remaining Greystones event:

Friday           20 May          Cycle to Zen                      Burnaby Park           7 pm

                                      Fat Bike Adventure Rentals   Belmont                  5 pm to 7 pm

Full details of all Bike Week events from Bike Week website.

Bike Week 2022 Schedule – Wicklow Local Sports Partnership (wicklowlsp.ie)

East Wicklow Business Network Inaugural Social Gathering

Friday,  20 May 2022,  Greystones Sailing Club;  7.30 pm to 10.30 pm.

East Wicklow Business Netwrk seeks to connect people from the local area.

Greystones,  Delgany,  Kilcoole,  Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy.

This is an excellent opportunity for local business people to meet and network with each other.

Entrepreneurs,  professionals,  sole traders,  or business owners,  large or small are all welcome.

This is a social event,  people attending are welcome to bring their partners.

There is no charge for the event,  but registration is required.

Spaces are limited,  so please book early !!

Local Business Leaders: Spring Networking Evening Registration, Fri 20 May 2022 at 19:30 | Eventbrite

Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the full story.

The Greystones Guide | Business Need A Little Help…?

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   CRIME REPORT

2 to 15 May 2022

Greystones North                                       No reports.

           Greystones South                                 Home entered, handbag taken.

                                                                   Bag found later on road and returned to owner.

                                                                   Grocery item taken from shop.

                                                                   Graffiti to train overnight.

                                                                   Window of house smashed.

                                                                   Person seen trespassing,  fled when confronted.

Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland        Home entered by forcing downstairs window.

                                                          Jewellery taken.

                                                          Staff Area of shop entered,  items taken.

Home entered while homeowner away.

Homeowner saw offenders fleeing.

Leaf blower taken from gardener’s van.

Gardener was working in the local area.

Garda Maria Curtis                                  maria.m.curtis@garda.ie     

           Kilcoole                                                      Damage to car parked overnight.

                                                                   Intoxicated person arrested.

          Garda Molly Corbett                               molly.a.corbett@garda.ie

Garda JP Connolly has been with us here in Greystones for the past 7 years.

Garda Connolly has served us well on the Community Policing Team.

He is taking up a new training position in Bray Garda Station.

We thank Garda Connolly for his time here and wish him well for his future career !!

Garda Maria Curtis and Garda Molly Corbett now comprise our community team.

For more information from Garda Síochána,  you can follow this link:

https://www.facebook.com/Garda-Siochana-Wicklow-1277809749087347/

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, 666 5800. 

In case of emergency,  dial 999/112.

Wicklowaid4Ukraine

WicklowAid4 Ukraine has been set up by local support groups.

These groups are travelling to Poland and Ukraine to help Ukrainian families.

These families need support with relocating and logistics.

Details from WicklowAid4Ukrain Facebook page.

(20+) wicklowaid4ukraine – Search Results | Facebook

Ukrainian Support Hub

A support hub is now established in Hillside Church.

As new families arrive,  the needs differ each week.

Appeals may be made at short notice.

We cannot underestimate the value of friendship.

The hub is open at Hillside Church,  Hillside Road.

Every Tuesday and Friday,  10 am to 12 pm.

You are most welcome to come along and have a cup of coffee with old and new friends.

Please check the link below for the list of what is currently needed.

This list changes from time to time as needs vary.

Drop off for donations is Tuesday and Friday,   10 am to 1 pm.

Greystones and Kilquade Pastoral Area – Ukrainian Support Hub Requirements (gkpastoralarea.ie)

Greystones Active Retirement Association (GARA)

Computers,  Laptops and Smartphone Jargon and Use

Come along to learn the latest from Dermot Devereux !!

You,  too,  can be a techie !!

Last session,  Wednesday,  25 May 2022.

Kilian House Family Centre Hall,  2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

Final Activity Sessions Before the Summer Break

  • Art                         Monday         23 May             2.30 pm to  4.30 pm.
  • Short Mat Bowling     Tuesday        24 May          10.45 am to 12.45 pm.
  • Bingo                     Thursday       26 May            2.30 pm to  4.30 pm.

Final Coffee Morning Before the Summer Break|Friday,  27 May 2022

Kilian House Family Centre;  10.30 am.

Come along to chat with friends,  listen to music with Eamonn Ó Rathallaigh.

Have tea or coffee and enjoy a raffle for charity !!

Whale Theatre Greystones Upcoming Events !!

Great events coming up at the Whale Theatre.

Come along,  you will be given a warm welcome !!

Wonderful theatre atmosphere,  comfortable seating.

Bar facilities,  friendly staff and right on your doorstep.

What more could you ask for ??

20 May 2022                               Tom Ollendorff Trio

Ticketsolve – whale                       Tom Ollendorff is one of the world’s finest guitarists.

21 May 2022                               On the Road Again with Fiachna Ó Braonáoin and Tom Dunne.

Ticketsolve – whale                       Fun evening of songs and stories.

                                                Two old pals hit the stage together for the very first time !!

27 and 28 May 2022                     How to Get the Menopause and Enjoy It

Ticketsolve – whale                       Fabulous comedy with Anne Gildea from The Nualas.

                                                Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the full story.

                                                The Greystones Guide | When The Clit Hits The Fan

29 May 2022                               Kim Hayden Student Showcase

Ticketsolve – whale                       Showcase of talent to lift the spirits for summer.

                                                Kim herself will also perform during the matinee.

                                                An afternoon of music not to be missed.

                                                This show is SOLD OUT.

                                                            Please join the waiting list.       

5 June 2022                                Music Generation Wicklow Youth Orchestra

Ticketsolve – whale                       Inaugural performance !!

                                                Twenty one musicians,  12 to 18 years,  from North Wicklow.

9 to 12 June 2022                        Greystones Players:  The Memory of Water

Ticketsolve – whale                       Darkly comedic rollercoaster of a play.

                                                Dealing with grief,  memory and familial relationships.

18 June 2022                               “Nursey” by Aoife Martyn

Ticketsolve – whale                       “Nursey” is highly physical and comedic.

                                                One woman show set in a 1970s Dublin hospital.

                                                Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the full story.

                                                The Greystones Guide | Like A Little Bedpan Humour…?

26 June 2022                               Music Together Band

Ticketsolve – whale                       Band will play instruments chosen for each musician.

                                                Guest artists Alison O’Donnell + Dom McDonald also feature.

Coming up !!

Eidin Griffin|Comedy Drama.

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 ??

Summer is coming,  you deserve a treat.

Hot Spot Music Club|Kila|20 May 2022

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

One of Ireland’s most innovative and exciting bands.

Kila’s unique sound has ever been evolving from its traditional roots.

Energetic and inspired,  if you miss this show,  you miss will a superb musical experience.

Please note:  there is limited seating at this event.

Doors open 8:00 pm.

Show starts 9:00 pm.

Tickets €20/€24

Full details from 087 2917519 or www.thehotspot.ie.

Hot Spot Music Club|Blues Jam Session|22 May 2022

Come along to listen or at the Blues Jam Session.

Hosted by the Urban Mojo Blues Band.

They will play some tunes and you can play some tunes or join in.

All blues instrumentalists and singers welcome.

Great opportunity to play with other blues musicians.

Or to just come along and watch.

Please arrive early to sign in,  talk to the band and ensure you get a chance to play.

Piano,  drum kit,  mics and amps are in the venue.

However,  musicians are advised to bring their own amps and music stands.

This is a regular blues jam session to develop and bring the blues community together.

Greystones,  Wicklow and beyond.

4:00 p.m.

Admission free,  suggested donation,  €5.00

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

Hot Spot Music Club|Greystones Jazz Jam|29 May 2022

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

Come along to listen or play !!

All jazz instrumentalists and singers welcome.

Great opportunity to play with other jazz musicians.

Or to just come along and watch.

Please arrive early to sign in and ensure you get a chance to play.

To take part,  you need to be able to play at least one tune.

And then improvise over it.

Jazz standards like those from the Real Book series,  iRealPro app.

Piano,  drum kit,  mics and amps are in the venue.

However,  musicians are advised to bring their own amps and music stands.

This is a regular jazz session to develop and bring the jazz community together.

Greystones,  Wicklow and beyond.

Details from Dara MacMahon,  086 8146926.

4:00 p.m.

Donations are welcome to make this event viable.

Providing a staged performance space for jazz musicians and singers.

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

Hot Spot Music Club|LOL@The Hot Spot Comedy Club|27 May 2022

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

The cream of Irish comedy comes to The Hot Spot for a jam packed night of hilarity.

Mix of some of the top performers on the Irish circuit.

Plus some of the best up and coming acts.

Doors open 8:00 pm.

Show starts 8:30 pm.

Tickets €10/€12

Full details from 087 2917519 or www.thehotspot.ie.

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