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www.dublincity.ie
Out & About
Community Events
North West Area
(Finglas, Ballymun & Cabra)
November 2017
Finglas Events P. 2- 5
Cabra P. 6-7
Ballymun P. 8-13
Library Events P.14-19
Sports Activities P.20
NWAP Events P.21
NWA Information / Meetings P.22
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Community Officers: Cabra: Niall Byrnes 086 8150341, Marian Finglas 086 8150919, Paul Fitzpatrick 086 8150927 Finglas: Larry Dooley 086 8150358, Tony Hynes 086 8150314, Niamh Reilly 086 3880982, Caroline Dillon 087 2915239 Email: [email protected] Ballymun: Ciaran Mahony 087 8150799, Fergal Scally 087 1181885, Miriam Downey 087 6562911, Laura McGuinness 087 9129425 Twitter@eventsDCC
Day Dates Time Event Finglas Venues Monday Every Week 9.30am –
11.00am Creative Writing Group New members welcome!
Parents Room, St. Michaels Girls School,
Wellmount Road, Finglas, D11 Contact: Colm Ph: 8341767
Tuesday Every Week 11am – 1pm Yoga With Helen Sherlock Free Service
St. Michaels Girls School, Wellmount Road, Finglas, D11 Contact: Sandra from FSN Ph:
0879730003
Wednesday Every Week 10.30am – 11.30am
Zumba With Orla Free Service
St. Michaels Girls School, Wellmount Road, Finglas, D11 Contact: Sandra from FSN Ph:
0870730003
Friday Once a month
7.30pm – 9.30pm
The Meeting Place Club For teens under the autism spectrum for ages 12+ We aim to help develop our member’s Self Esteem, Social Skills and Quality of Life. To achieve this we offer a wide range of activities
Erin’s Isle GAA Club, Farnham Road,
Finglas, Dublin 11 Contact Sandra for further
information ph: 087 9730003
Is your Group a member of Dublin City PPN? The benefits to groups who join PPN include: Opportunities to
influence decision making.
Access to information on funding opportunities, public consultations and policy development.
To Register your group complete the online form at
https://dublincityppn.ie/registration-form/
or Contact Nina Farrell, Dublin City PPN Coordinator, Ph: 2223851
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Opportunities to
network with other groups.
Free Training. Community
representation and organised engagement with Dublin City Council.
Play all year round
Erin’s Isle Pitch and Putt (New Members Welcome) Special rates for Juvenile’s / Students/OAPs
Erin’s Isle, Farnham Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11.
Contact Des Ph: 087 9541210
Saturday Every Week Rainbow Junior Arch Club The Rainbow Junior Arch Club is a Saturday social club for children with special needs and their families from all over Dublin!
Scoil Chiarain, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 Contact: Lisa Ph: 0876342348
Email: [email protected]
Various Times
Comhaltas Craobh Fionnghlaise We offer affordable music lessons to children and adults! New Members Welcome
St. Malachy’s School, St. Helenas Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.
Contact Mick for more information:
Ph: 0872988452
Wednesday & Friday
Every Week 7.30 – 9.15pm
St. Canices Indoor Bowls Club. New Members Welcome Contact Eileen: 0861608940
St. Canices Church of Ireland Hall Glebe View/Church Street (Across from the Village Inn Pub) Finglas,
Dublin 11.
Tuesday
Last Tuesday of every month
7.30pm – 9pm
Finglas Historical Society (Adult) New Members Welcome
Brookville Court Senior Citizen Communal – North Road, Finglas
Tuesday
Every Week 10.15am – 12pm
St. Helena’s Walking Club Community walking group – all ages. New Members Welcome
Meeting point at St. Helena’s House,
St. Helena’s Road Finglas South.
Wednesday
Every Week 2pm Finglas Men’s Sheds (Adult Men) Working towards a future where all men have the opportunity to improve and maintain their health and well-being by participating in a community Men’s Shed. New Members Welcome
Abigail Centre, Kildonan Road, Finglas West,
Finglas.
Abigail Centre, Kildonan Road, Finglas West, Finglas.
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Saturday
Every Week 3pm – 5pm Finglas Crochet Group (Adult) Drop in – New Members Welcome
Costa Coffee, Clearwater Shopping Centre, Finglas, Dublin 11.
Thursday 1st Thursday of every month
2.45pm-5pm Afternoon Tea Dance WFTRA Hall, Mellowes Road, Finglas West, Dublin
11.
Wednesday 3rd Wednesday
of every month
2pm – 4pm Ballygall Active Retirement Group
Ballygall Community Centre, Finglas East, Dublin 11.
Monday and
Thursday
Every Week 2pm – 4pm Tolka Rovers Bowls Club Tolka Rovers, Griffith Avenue Contact: Joyce, Ph:085 8151822
Monday Every week 8pm – 10pm Ballygall Art Studio Fr. Moloney Hall, Drapier Road, Finglas East, Dublin 11.
Thursday Every week 8pm – 10pm Ballygall Ladies Club Fr. Moloney Hall, Drapier Road, Finglas East, Dublin 11.
Wednesday Every week 8pm-10pm Collins Ladies Group St. Canices Boys School, Glasannaon Road, Dublin 11.
Wednesday Every week 8pm Finglas Drama and Variety Group
St. Malachy’s School, St. Helenas Road, Dublin 11
Tuesday Every week 6.30pm Finglas Tidy Towns – (Volunteers needed) Working on the enhancement of Finglas Village
Contact: Philomena Murray Ph:0872922852
Tuesday Every week 12pm-1.30pm
Forever Young Chorus Brookville Court Senior Citizen Communal Room – North Road,
Finglas
Thursday Every week 8.45pm Pipers Chair Traditional Irish Music Club
The Village Inn, Church Street, Finglas Village.
Contact: Gerry 0872051189
Thursday Every two weeks
8pm Pleasure Painters New Members Welcome
Brookville Court Senior Citizen Communal Room – North Road,
Finglas
Wednesday Every week 8.30pm Rivermount Ladies Club St. Helena’s House, St. Helena’s Road, Finglas South
Tuesday 2nd Tuesday each month
8pm Tolka Trout Anglers St. Helena’s House, St. Helena’s Road, Finglas South
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Wednesday Every week 7pm-8.30pm 76/122nd Finglas West Scout Group Cubs Boys and girls age 9-12 years (Volunteers needed)
76/122nd Finglas West Scout Group Scouts Den,
Wellmount Road/Cardiffsbridge Road
Finglas West, Dublin 11 Contact: Suzie O’Reilly 089 2555570
Tuesday Every week 7pm-8.15pm 76/122nd Finglas West Scout Group. Beavers Boys and girls age 6-9 years (Volunteers needed)
76/122nd Finglas West Scout Group Scouts Den,
Wellmount Road/Cardiffsbridge Road
Finglas West, Dublin 11 Contact: Suzie O’Reilly 089 2555570
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Day Dates Time Event Cabra Venues Saturday Second
Saturday of each Month
7 to 11 Royal Canal Amenity Group Volunteers – Group endeavours to remove refuse from Canal Towpath from Drumcondra as far as Ashtown.
Cross Guns Bridge
Saturday Every Week 10am – 11am Zumba Classes E8 per class – pay as you go
Christ The King School Hall Contact Beatrice: 0861039731
Monday Every week 10.30am – 12pm
2.15pm – 4pm
Creative Writing
Bingo
Christ The King Day Centre
Tuesday Every week 10.30am – 12pm
2.15pm – 4pm
Knitting & Crochet
Christ The King Day Centre
Wednesday
Every week
10.30 – 12pm 2.15pm – 4pm 8pm – 9.30pm
Sit-Fit Senior Citizen’s Club Bingo Pearl Drops Ladies Club Under 65’s
Christ The King Day Centre
Thursday Every week 10.30 – 12pm 2.15pm – 4pm
Art Golden Girls Ladies Club Over 65’s
Christ The King Day Centre
Tuesday Every Week 11am – 1pm Cabra Men’s Shed (All Welcome)
Cabra Parkside Community and Sports Complex
Monday
Every Week 12.30pm – 2.30pm
7pm – 10pm
Art Classes Pool Team
Convent View Complex (Community Room)
Tel: Ethel Brennan 087-9134800
Pat O’Reilly Tel: 018384198
Tuesday
Every Week
8pm – 10pm
Ladies Club
Convent View Complex Teresa Downey DCC
Tel: 086-8150280
Wednesday Every Week 7pm – 10pm Pool Team Convent View Complex Tel: Pat O’Reilly: 018384198
Thursday Every Week 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Yoga Class Convent View Complex Tel: Ethel Brennan 087-9134800
Friday Every Week 7pm – 10pm Pool Team Convent View Complex Pat O’Reilly Tel:018384198
Friday Last Friday of the Month (Open Day)
11am – 1pm History & Folklore Group Cabra Parkside Community and Sports Complex
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Monday
Every Week
11am
Walk & Talk Along Canal, Phoenix Park and Some times further afield.
Meet at Halfway House Navan Road, Just Turn Up!
Thursday Every Week 10.30am – 12pm
Ashtown Parent & Toddler Group
River Centre, Ashtown
Friday Every Week 10.30am – 12pm
Royal Canal Park - Parent & Toddler Group
Royal Canal Park Community Room
Thursday Every Week 3pm – 5pm Indoor Bowling All Welcome
Cabra Parkside Community and Sports Complex
Mondays & Thursdays
Every Week 6pm – 7pm Scoil Rince Rhythm Irish Dancing School Boys & Girls Aged 3+
Cabra Parkside Community and Sports Complex
Contact: Lorraine Deegan Tel: 0860614266
Wednesdays Every Week Two Classes one starting
at 9am one starting at
11am
Art Groups Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens Community Room
Thursdays Every Week Two Classes One starting
at 9am One starting
at 11am
Art Groups Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens Community Room
Monday Every Week 7.30pm-8.45pm
Knitting Margaret Kelly/Monica Aherne Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens
Community Room
Tuesday Every Week 7pm-8pm AA Joan McCormack Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens
Community Room
Wednesday Every Week 5.30pm-7pm Computers for Seniors Liam O’Neill Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens
Community Room
Friday Every Week 2pm-2.30pm Citizen Advice Liam O’Neill Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens
Community Room
Friday Every Week 7pm-8.30pm Bingo Lottie Gannon Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens
Community Room
Saturday Every Week 9am-11am Computers for Seniors Liam O’Neill Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens
Community Room
First Saturday
each month
Every Month 2.30pm-4pm Fatima Group Mary Malone Saint Finbarrs Court Senior Citizens
Community Room
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Day Dates Time Event BallymunVenues Wednesday
Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
Saturday
Saturday
1st Nov.
1st Nov.
3rd Nov.
9th Nov.
11th Nov.
11th Nov.
10am – 12.30pm
10am – 2.30pm
10am – 2.30pm
6pm – 9pm
11am
3pm
Sewing Club Halloween Arts & Crafts Camp: 6-12yrs old. Cost E25 Halloween Arts & Crafts Camp: 6-12yrs old. Cost E25 Furniture Restoration Cost E55 Mad Science Workshop 6-12yrs. Cost E10 Mad Science Workshop 6-12yrs. Cost E10
Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road.
Ph: 01 8933801
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
13th Nov.
14th Nov.
15th Nov.
17th Nov.
11am – 1pm
5pm – 6pm
7pm – 9pm
11am – 3.30pm
7pm – 9pm
7pm – 9pm
Poppintree Health For All Mental Health Week 13th to 17th November Brunch Bingo Focus The Mind (Tips for Mental Health) Fun Darts Competition Pamper yourself (Facials, Manicures and Massages) Secrets of Happy Sleeping Story Telling and Ceile
Poppintree Youth Project, Poppintree Community Centre
Contact: Ciaran Mahony
Tel: 086 8150799 for more information.
Wednesday
Thursday
1st Nov
2nd Nov
5pm & 7pm
5pm & 7pm
New Theatre show for Children/Families. In association with Otherworld Halloween Festival. Glimmerman Glimmerman
Axis Theatre, Main Street, Ballymun, D9.
Tel: 01 8832100
Open for Bookings Free Show
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Friday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Monday & Wednesday
Thursdays
Thursdays
Thursdays
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
11am –
12.30pm
2.30pm – 3.30pm
10.30am
6.30pm
5pm
8-9pm
2pm
2.30pm
3.30– 4.45pm 5 – 6.15pm
3.30 – 4.45pm
2.30pm
6.30 – 8.30pm
Active Living Dance and Fitness Line Dancing €3 Active Living Dance and Fitness Aerobics E3 Over 50’s Active Living Walking Group The group walk to a different park each week (Poppintree Park, Albert College Park or Santry Woods) Tea/Coffee after in Axis Centre Threads Dance Group For Women from 18+ E3.00 Irish Dancing (Beldance Academy) 4yrs + Pilates E8 per Class Ballet E7 per class
Piano, Flute & Recorder
E18 per class
Guitar & Drums E16 per class (6yrs+)
Art
E7 per class
Drama - E7 per class
Singing E18 per class
Club Oige Feachtas Baile
Munna E2 per club (11-15yrs)
Contact Miriam Downey – 087
6562911
Contact Axis Reception: 01 8832100
Contact Axis Reception: Tel: 01 8832100 Miriam Downey: 087 6562911 Threads Dance Group Beldance Academy: Tel: 087 2701844 Theresa McGuinn: Tel: 086 1780625 Ciara O’Regan: Tel: 087 6692673 Helen Redwood: Tel: 085 7283823 Axis Reception: Tel: 01 8832100 Pat McGrath: 087 8247266 Aifric Ni Ruairc: 085 1606012 Susan Tomelty: 086 3840458 Loretta: 087 9046163
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27th
November Monthly
2.30pm
The Pictures Monthly Film Club for Over 55’s and
Friends: Tickets E2.00
“Jackie” (JFK’s Wife)
Axis Reception: 01 8832100
Third Wednesday
of every month
Monthly 12 noon – 1.30pm
Ballymun Men’s Shed Ballymun Child and Family Centre, Shangan Green, Ballymun, D.9.
Contact: Ciaran Mahony 086 8150799 or Frank Scalzo 087
2624152
Monday
Thursday
6th November
Every Week
2pm – 4pm
3pm – 4pm
U3A (University of the Third Age)
Meeting in Ballymun Library
‘Walk in the Park’ Tea/Coffee in DCU College
after
Ballymun Library
Albert College Park Contact: Peter Brannigan – 087
2924001 [email protected]
Tuesday
Monday
Tuesdays
Mondays
Wednesdays
Fridays
Thursdays
Thursdays
Tuesdays
Every week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
8 Weeks
Every Week
(12 weeks)
7pm-9pm
3pm-4.30pm
10am-12pm
10.30 -12.30pm
10-12 noon
11am Sharp
11am – 1pm
7 – 8pm
10am – 1pm
Ladies Group Sillogue E2 per evening
Crochet Class – E2 per class
(beginners & advanced welcome)
Knitting Class – E2 per class
English Conversation Class
Free
Ladies Craft & Chat – E2 per class
Bingo – E6 + E1 Jackpot
Nutrition & Healthy
Choices Course (TBC) Free
F.A.C.T. Families Autism
Coming Together (enquire in centre) – Free
Psychology Course QQI
Level 5 Course fee E60/E40 for
medical card holders
Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre
Contact Val Keating/Lynda Ward - 01-5635253 about all classes
Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Val Keating/Lynda Ward
Tel: 015635253
Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Val Keating/Lynda Ward
Tel: 015635253 Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre
Contact: Val Keating/Lynda Ward Tel: 01 5635253
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Thursdays
Wednesdays
Every Week
Every Week
9.30-10.45am
2-4pm
Relaxation & Introduction
to Meditation E3 per class
Drawing & Painting –
(starts 6th September) – E2 per class
Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre
Contd.
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Every Week
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Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
“ “
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10.30 – 11.30am
11am – 12pm
3 – 4.30pm
2 – 4pm
10.30am-12.30pm
10am – 12.pm
3 – 4.30pm
10am – 1pm
2 – 4pm
10am – 12pm
Yoga
Parent & Toddler Group
Homework Club
Art Classes: Beginners/Intermediate Traditional Craft Class
Coultry Craft Club Womens Group
Wellbeing & Stress Management
Homework Club
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Art Classes for Improvers
Bereavement Support
Group
Shangan Family Resource Centre Contact 01 8527183
Shangan Family Resource Centre Contact 01 8527183
Wednesday
Friday
Every Week
Every Week
9.30am – 12.30pm
10am – 12pm
Ballymun All Sorts Parents Group
Ballymun All sorts Community Based Group
Adults
Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Joanne Bonnell
Tel: 085 2093525
Shangan Green, Ballymun Child and Adult Family Resource Centre
Contact: Joanne Bonnell Tel: 085 2093525
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Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
Thursday Friday
Tuesday
Monday & Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Every Week Every Week Every Week Every Week Every Week Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
11am 2-4pm 3-5pm
8-10pm 2-4pm 10-11am
8-10pm
6-8pm 6.30-7.30pm 3.30-5pm 5 -6pm 5 -6.30pm 6.30 -7pm
Active Retired Activities (over 55’s)
Ag Caint as Gaeilge Computers
Indoor Bowls Ladies Club Whist Drive
Exercise
Red Cross Ages 10+, now recruiting
new members
Alzheimer Social Club Tuesday 2pm – 4pm
Project Fashion
Tuesday 4 – 5.30pm Relax & De-stress
Activities: Pilates
Monday 6–7pm Beginners; 7-8pm Advanced
Line Dancing
Mondays 8– 9pm
Zumba Tuesdays 7-8pm
Yoga
Wednesday 7.30-9pm
Santry Community Garden Opening Times:
Wednesday and Friday 2-4pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am – 1pm
Deirdre Duffy Irish Dancing
Danielle Moran Irish Dancing
Curtain Call Performing
Arts School Juniors
Junior Singing Lessons Seniors
Senior Singing Lessons
Santry Community Resource Centre Domville Court, Dublin 9
Tel: 01 8422319 Email: [email protected]
Santry Community Resource Centre Contd.
Santry Community Resource Centre Contd.
Santry Community Resource Centre Contd.
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Mon & Thurs
Tuesday
Tuesday
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
2pm
2.30pm
11am
Weekly Activities: Bowls
New Members Welcome
Whist E3 and
New Members Welcome
Pitch & Putt E5.00
Whitehall Active Retirement Association
Whitehall Parish Centre, Thatch Road
Contact: Brendan Mc Carthy Tel: 086 3274036
Call Christy: 087 9816570
Whitehall Active Retirement Association
Whitehall Parish Centre, Thatch Road
Contact: Brendan Mc Carthy Tel: 086 3274036
Call Christy: 087 9816570
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
Every Week
11am – 1pm
10.30am – 12.30pm
10.30 – 12pm
2 – 4pm
Arts & Crafts
Cookery
Movement to Music
Flower Arranging
Larkhill Scouts Hall, 134a Larkhill
Road, Whitehall Contact: Bernie Carberry Tel:
0877527271
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday Thursday
Every Week
Every Week
10.30am -1pm
11am – 1pm 11am – 1pm
Muck and Magic
Glas Community Garden
Ballymun Community Gardens
Coultry Gardens, (beside St. Pappins Church)
Contact: Ronnie 01 8627731 or email [email protected]
Shangan Road, Ballymun Dublin 9. Contact: [email protected]
or 01-8832185
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Library Events: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie Twitter: @dubcilib Facebook: DublinCityPublicLibraries
Day Dates Time Drumcondra Library Events Ph: 01-8377206
November
Venue
Non Regular November Book Display – Fiction International DUBLIN literary
award: Long List – Adult
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November Book Display – Fiction Dublin Book Festival Authors –
Adult
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November Book Display – Non Fiction Science Week: Ireland’s Science
Innovators – Adult
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November Book Display – Non Fiction Mindful Moments and
Meditation – Adult
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November Christmas Reads – Fiction and Non Fiction -Adult
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November DVD Display – Christmas Films – Adult
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November Book Display – Junior Fiction MS Readathon Selected Reads
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November 10.15am Event Science Week: Science
Experiments with Junior Einstein’s Science Club
Class Booked
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November Book Display – Junior Non Fiction
Science Week – Science Experiments
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November Book Display Junior Fiction and Non Fiction
Christmas Reads
Drumcondra Library
Non Regular November DVD Display – Junior Christmas Films
Drumcondra Library
Day Dates Time Phibsboro Library Events Ph: 01-8304341
November
Venue
Ongoing November Book Display – Sun, Moon and Stars - Adult
Phibsboro Library
Ongoing November Book Display Science is Fun – Children
Phibsboro Library
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Wednesday 3rd Wed. of every Month
Facilitated Group Phibsboro Wednesday Readers
Phibsboro Library
Ongoing November Book Display New Books (Adult Fiction & Non Fiction) – display for new titles
available for loan
Phibsboro Library
Ongoing November Book Display (Junior & Young Adult Fiction and non-fiction – display of new titles available
for loan)
Phibsboro Library
Day Dates Time Cabra Library Events Ph: 01-8691414
November
Venue
November Goirtin “Green Art” Exhibition Cabra Library
November Book Display Getting Citizens Online
Cabra Library
November Book Display Catch up with a Classic
Cabra Library
November Book Display Winter Breaks
Cabra Library
Thursday 9th 10.30am – 11.30am
Dublin Book Festival Poetry reading and workshop – Children Only – Fully Booked
Cabra Library Lucinda Jacob - Speaker
Wednesday 15th 6.30pm Lecture Celebrating 350 years of Swifts
Birth – a talk with Brendan Twomey and Enda Leaney about
the Swift Collections (booking recommended)
Cabra Library
Wednesday Thursday
15th to 16th 6.30pm Workshop Codema energy saving
workshop with expert energy advice on all areas of energy
savings in the home (booking recommended)
Cabra Library
Monday to Friday
20th to 24th (mornings or afternoons available)
11am – 1pm 2pm – 4pm
Workshop Getting Citizens Online – free
IPAD classes for over 55’s (Participants must attend all
classes) Places limited so booking
essential.
Cabra Library
Tuesday 21st 6.30pm “Telling the Story of the Irish revolution through the
collections of Dublin City Archives” a talk with Historian in
Residence Donal Fallon (booking recommended)
Cabra Library Booking Required
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Tuesday Thursday
Every Week 10.30am-12pm 10.30am-12pm
Parent & Toddler Group Cabra Library
Monday Every Week 3.15pm Children’s Story time Cabra Library
Last Tuesday of
month
Every Month 3.45-4.15pm 4.15-4.45pm
Children’s Book Clubs 7 – 9 yrs
10 – 12 yrs
Cabra Library
Last Thursday of
Month
5pm Teen Book Club (suitable for ages 12 – 15yrs)
Enquire at desk for more information
Cabra Library
Mondays & Wednesdays
10am-12pm 10am-12pm
English Conversation Exchange - Adult
Cabra Library
Saturdays 11.30am Irish Conversation Exchange - Adult
Cabra Library
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8pm French/English Exchange - Adult Cabra Library
Wednesdays 7 -8pm Spanish/English – Adult Cabra Library
1st Tuesday of Month
7pm Facilitated Groups/Organisations
Bookends Book Club - Adults
Cabra Library
2nd Wednesday
of Month
12pm Facilitated Groups/Organisations
Points of View Book Club - Adult
Cabra Library
1st Wednesday
of Month
7pm Facilitated Groups/Organisations
Wednesday Book Club – Adult
Cabra Library
Fridays 2 – 4pm Facilitated Groups/Organisations
Creative Writer’s Group – Adult
Cabra Library
Mondays 2.30pm Facilitated Groups/Organisations Knitting Group – Adult
Cabra Library
Thursdays 3pm Facilitated Groups/Organisations
Scrabble Group – Adult
Cabra Library
Miscellaneous Library tours on request
With staff - Adults
Cabra Library
Day
Dates
Time
Finglas Library Events Ph: 01- 8344906
November
Venue
Tuesday 21st 10.15am Workshop Science Show
with Junior Einstein
Finglas Library Booking Essential
Wednesday 15th 6pm Exhibition Launch Befrienders Dublin – launch of
photography exhibition
Finglas Library
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Month of November
Befrienders Dublin Photographic Exhibition
Finglas Library
Month of November
Book Display - Junior ‘Nature and The Great
Outdoors’
Finglas Library
Month of November
Book Display - Adult ‘If You Like Horror,
Why Not Try…’
Finglas Library
Month of November
Book Display New Books Adult & Children
Finglas Library
Thursday Every Month 11.30am Finglas Toddler Group Junior
(during school term only)
Finglas Library
1st Thursday of the month
2nd 11.30am Adult Book Club Discussing “I Read The News
Today, Oh Boy” by Paul Howard
Finglas Library
2nd Wednesday
of the month
8th 3.30pm Junior Book Club Discussing “Electrigirl” by Jo
Cotterill and “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls
Wilder
Finglas Library
Every Tuesday
2.30pm Facilitated Group EVE – Castleview – supporting
adults with Mental Health Difficulties
Finglas Library
Every Tuesday
10am Facilitated Group Le Cheile Adult Education Group
(St. Michael’s) (G1)
Finglas Library
Every Friday 11.30am Facilitated Group Le Cheile Adult Education Group
(St. Michael’s) (G2)
Finglas Library
Day Dates Time Ballymun Library Events Ph: 01-8421890
November
Venue
Thursday 23rd 10am & 11.20am
“Sensational Space” and “Everything Energy” Workshops
by the Rediscovery Centre for Science Week
Children – invited audience
Ballymun Library
Wednesday 22nd 6.30pm Telling the Story of the Irish Revolution Through the
Collections of Dublin City Archives by historian-in-
residence Donal Fallon as part of DCC “Explore Your Archive”
week
Ballymun Library
Ongoing Book Display – Adult Book of drawings from
McDonagh and Pearse Towers 2003-2004. Artist: Liz Comerford
Ballymun Library
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Ongoing Book Display – Bibliotherapy Collection – a selection of self help books recommended by
the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners
Ballymun Library
Ongoing Book Display - New books Ballymun Library
Ongoing DVD Display - new DVDs Ballymun Library
Last Monday of the month
6.30pm-8pm The Evening Reading Adult Group
Ballymun Library
3rd Monday of each month
6.30pm – 8pm Ballygall Women’s Book Club Ballymun Library
Monday 10.30am-12.30pm
Ballymun Painting Group Ballymun Library
Tuesday Regular 2.00pm-4pm Irish Countrywomen’s Association Needlecraft Group
Ballymun Library
Thursday 23rd 10am to 11.30am
Sensational Space and Everything Energy – Workshop –
Children Only. Rediscovery Centre
Ballymun Library.
Friday 24th 3pm-5pm Japanese Language and Culture Group
Adults whose first language is Japanese teach children about
traditional Japanese culture through the medium of
Japanese.
Ballymun Library
Tuesday Every Week 10am-10.40am Baby Book Club – includes stories, songs, toys for babies
and social opportunity for adults. Library staff also provide
tips and advice on how to Encourage your baby to love books. Suitable for newborns
and up to 1 year.
Ballymun Library
Tuesday Every Week 11am-11.40am Wobbler Book Club – includes stories, songs, toys for children
and social opportunity for adults. Library staff also
provides tips and advice on how encourage your wobbler to love
books. Suitable for 1-2 years
Ballymun Library
Tuesday Every Week 12-12.40pm Toddler Book Club - includes stories, songs, toys for children
and social opportunity for adults. Library staff also
provides tips and advice on how
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encourage your preschooler to
love books. Suitable for 2- 4yrs preschool.
Wednesday Every Week 5 – 7pm Facilitated Group – Adult Ballymun Library Writers’ Group.
Facilitator: Nancy Owens
Ballymun Library
Monday 13th Nov 2 – 4pm Table Quiz for adults Ballymun Library
Tuesday Every Week 11am – 1pm Facilitated Group – Ballymun Library Scrabble Group.
A group of adults who meet in the library every Tuesday to play
Scrabble
Ballymun Library
Tuesday & Thursday
Every Week 7 – 8pm Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) – Service provided twice a week,
Ballymun Library
2nd Tuesday of the Month
Monthly 10am – 12pm Ballymun Community Law Centre –
An outreach clinic is provided in the Lecture Room of Ballymun
Library – Adults
Ballymun Library
Alternate Mondays
6th & 20th 2 – 4pm Facilitated Group U3A (University of the Third
Age) Group. An informal learning circle for Older People.
Ballymun Library
Every Thursday afternoon
Weekly 3 – 5pm Conversation Exchange – Adult Ciorcal Comhra Gaeilge/Irish Language Conversation Circle
Ballymun Library
Third Saturday of
every Month.
Monthly 1 – 4pm Facilitated Group Latvian Group – Valda Birkmane
(Course Instructor) Providing handicraft classes.
Activities include knitting, crochet, macramé, weaving
belts etc. All welcome
Ballymun Library
Friday Every Week 10.30am – 12pm
HSE Social Drop-in A social group for Dublin North
City Mental Health Service users to meet up and chat or plan
activities together with tea/coffee
Ballymun Library
Ongoing Book and DVD Displays for Adults
Ballymun Library
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Sports Development Officers & Recreation Centres: Cabra: Michelle Waters 087 6899305 Finglas: Eileen Gleeson 086 8150821. Whitehall, Santry & Glasnevin: John McDonald 087 1127291 Finglas East Ballymun: Paul Donnelly 087 7693275 Contact centres for other activities.
Day Dates Time Event Venue
Wednesday Every 12.15 – 1pm Inspire Pool – Cost E3.50 Older Adults
Inspire Pool Deaf Village.
Monday Every 1-2.30pm Go for Life games (Variety of throwing games) Older adults 50+
years – No Cost
Cabra Parkside Community and Sports Complex
Tuesday Ongoing 11am – 1pm Cabra Men’s Shed (All Welcome) Cabra Parkside & Community Centre
Wednesday 10 – 11am Whitehall Petanque Group (part of Whitehall active
retirement association) have recently started playing every
Wednesday morning and welcome anyone interested in playing or learning how to play
Petanque. No experience necessary. We can loan you
boules so you can try the game. It is a fun and relaxed
atmosphere with an emphasis on the social aspect and getting to
meet new people.
Ellenfield Park, Whitehall (beside the tennis
courts/astro pitches) Free to join!
Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Nov.
3.15pm – 4.15pm
Forever Fit – Chair aerobics/Functional movement for Ballygall Active Retirement
Group. New members welcome! for over 55’s
Ballygall Community Centre (Fr. Moloney Hall) Drapier
Road, Finglas East, Dublin 11.
Contact Chris on 01-8340283
Saturday Every 9.30am Park run Poppintree Park
Tuesday Every 10.15am-12pm Ballymun Active Retirement Walking Group
New members always welcome Free of charge
Stay for a tea and a chat afterwards back in the Cafe
Meet in the cafe in Ballymun Axis.
Walking route varies each week between Poppintree Park, Albert College Park
and Santry Park
Friday Every 1-3pm Walking Football Come and try some walking
football every Friday in Poppintree followed by Tea and
biscuits. This social group is organised by the Bohemian
Foundation with support from DCC.
Open to all those over 55.
Poppintree Community Sports Centre, Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree,
Ballymun.
Free of Charge!!
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Upcoming DNWAP Events – November 2017
Dublin North West Area Partnership Events: Cabra: 27/28 Annamoe Terrace, Contact: 01 868 3806
Finglas: Rosehill House, Finglas Road, Dublin 11 Contact: 01 836 1666 Ballymun: DNWAP c/o Travelodge Building, Ballymun, Dublin 11 01 868 3806
Twitter @DNWAPartnership Facebook @DNWAP Website: www.dnwap.ie
Day Dates Time Event Venue
Monday 20th Nov. 9am – 12.30pm
Ballymun Book Exchange All books are Free
Civic Centre
Monday to Thursday
20th to 24th Nov. European Vocational Skills Week Apprenticeship Fairs. For full updates nearer to the Fairs please go to www.dnwap.ie
To be Confirmed.
Monday
27th Nov. 9am – 4.30pm
Brief interventions for Smoking Cessation (BISC)
*Please Note* This Training is ONLY for people who can deliver back to their groups and only for people in the Dublin
North West Area
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North West Area Information:
Dublin City Public Participation Network (PPN) The Dublin City Public Participation Network (or PPN for short) is an independent network that provides a voice for all community & voluntary, environmental and social inclusion groups throughout the City. The focus of the PPN is to empower and assist groups to participate in local decision making.
For further information on the Plenary please contact Nina Farrell, Coordinator at [email protected] or 01-2223851.
Cabra Parkside Community Sports Centre 2227551 John Paul II Park, Ratoath Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7
Monday to Friday - 8.15am to 10pm, Saturday - 10am to 5.00pm
Finglas Sports & Fitness Centre 2228620 Mellowes Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
Monday to Thursday - 7am to 10pm, Friday 7am to 9pm Saturday - 10am to 6.00pm, Sunday 10am to 4.00pm
Ballymun Sports & Fitness Centre 2228240 Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 11.
Monday to Thursday 7.00 - 21.45, Friday 7.00 - 19.45 Saturday 10.00 - 17.45, gym open at 9.00am
Sunday 10.00 - 15.45
For all events taking place in the Dublin area please see www.dublincity.ie/events
If you would like to have your event included in our monthly ‘Calendar of Events’ please email before the 20th of the Month to:
[email protected] with your contact details. Contact Tel: 2227400 (Breda Deely or Michelle Egan)