Around the Districts: Donard, Dunlavin, Hollywood and Knockananna

Donard Tidy Towns

Donard Tidy Towns are holding a plant sale in Davidstown on Saturday night and Sunday morning in the village before and after Mass and Church Sevice. Your support would be very welcome.

Donard I.C.A. guild

Donard I.C.A. members, who have been working hard to have the Health Centre in Donard reopened, met with photographer Joe Byrne from the Wicklow People on Tuesday last, in a further attempt to highlight the fact that the Centre has been closed since the beginning of Covid.

They are in constant communication with Minister Stephen Donnelly’s office to emphasise the fact that patients from Donard/Glen have to travel to Dunlavin to see their GP.

Donard/Glen Football Club

Our Division 4 team played Baltinglass in Donard on Thursday last.

There was a cold wind blowing up the valley accompanied by a steady drizzle of rain. It was a typical Donard/Balto game going back to the 1970s with the odd bit of argy Barry between the clubs. Our lads won with 4-6 to 0-6 score line.

Our team was: James Walsh, A. Moody, K. Osbourne, R. Conron, C. Geoghan, D. Whyte, D. Furlong, M. Byrne (junior), Ed Flynn, M. Doyle, R. Flanagan, J. Manifold, H. Mangan, L. Mullen, Ray Halloran. Subs were: R. Sheridan, C. Mills, N. Curran, D. Coyne, A. Lawless and M. Byrne (snr).

Comhaltas news

There will be a mini fleadh in Donard Hall on Tuesday 7th May starting at 8pm. Everybody - men, women, children and anyone in between - is welcome to come along to enjoy music, song, dance and craic.

Community Market

Donard Community Market and car boot sale at Donard Community Hall on Sunday, 19th May from 11am to 4pm.

The Market will be selling such things as jewellery, honey, flowers, paintings, soap, sourdough bread and much more. If you would like to take part in the sale, please ring 087877580.

Local history group

Donard/Imaal Local History Group is hosting an evening with Wicklow Barn Owl Trust on Wednesday 8th May in Donard Hall at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.

DUNLAVIN

Village Market

The Village Market will return to the Church grounds on the first Sunday of each month. The next date is next Sunday, May 5th from approx: 10am to 2pm.

For further details please contact the Parish office on 045 401871. Please support local! Thank you.

Parish notes

Adoration of the Blessèd Sacrament takes place in St Nicholas of Myra Church, on Thursday evenings from 8-9pm. All are welcome!

The Parish Centre Shop has a lovely selection of general cards, including Easter cards/bouquets. Also other items, ie. Rosary beads, Candles, Keyrings etc. We also have a selection of Confirmation and Communion items, to include pins, booklets, Rosettes, necklaces and cards. Please drop in for a look.

Golf Classic

St Kevin’s Community College will host a fundraising golf classic in Baltinglass Golf Club on Saturday May 4th. Team of 4 €200, Tee Box sponsorship €25. For registration and tee time contact Alan 0851052389 or Maura 0876548744.

Foroige

Our existing Foroige Teen Scene Club meets every Friday between 7-9pm, catering to youths aged 12 to 18.

Unfortunately as we approach the end of this club year in May we are losing our current leaders. We face the imminent challenge of sustaining the club to recommence in September. Without fresh leadership, our club’s continuity is at risk. We appeal to you for assistance.

If you’re willing to dedicate just one Friday a month to support and keep this valuable club to support our local teenagers please get in touch. Contact Michelle Brewster 086-8346170 or Adrienne Muldowney 085-1363858.

Recycling Truck Collection

Blessington - First Saturday of every month, 10am to 12pm outside Blessington Community College.

Dunlavin - Second Saturday of every month 10am to 12pm outside Church of Ireland.

Hollywood - Third Saturday of every month, 10am to 12pm outside National School.

Diary Date

Dunlavin Festival of Arts 2024 will take place from Thursday June 13th to Sunday 16th.

This will be the 40th festival and will be officially opened by Chris Jaffer who is nephew of festival founder Gloria Clyne. Chris and his brother are travelling from America for the event.

If anyone would like to organise an event on the weekend contact 0879693960. The committee are interested in clubs who might want to organise some event on The Green or a street event. All ideas welcome.

Line Dancing

Line dancing takes place in the Imaal Hall every Wednesday 8-10pm, all welcome. Great way to meet new friends and keep fit.

Parish Lotto Draw

Result of draw on Saturday, April 13th at the Bingo in the Imaal Hall. The winners were: 1st Prize €1,000 Tadgh Metcalfe, 2nd €250 Susan Kelly, 3rd €100 Gillian Parke, 4th €50 Matt & Kathleen Owens, 5th €50 Anne Hynes 6th €50 Aideen Delahaunt.

The draw continues for the next 2 months. For further details please contact Breda on 086 3598866 or the Parish office on 045 401871. Thanks to all who have supported this fundraiser. Painting of the church will commence in June.

Road Closure

The temporary road closure on R412 road from the R413 at Brannockstown to the R756 at Dunlavin, continues to Friday July 12th. This is to facilitate the installation of new watermain pipework. Alternative routes will be posted nearer the date.

Historical Society Journal

Copies of the latest West Wicklow Historical Society journal are on sale in Dermot Hughes’ shop in Dunlavin. The 200-page journal includes an article about the massacre on Dunlavin green in 1798, and other articles on Hollywood, Donard-Donoghmore and many different parts of west Wicklow, covering time spans from the Neolithic Age to the twentieth century. Journals cost €15 and are a great present for local people, and especially for those living abroad.

Local history books

Books on the history of Dunlavin and its environs are also available in Dermot Hughes’ shop and An Lár. They cover various aspects of the long and complex history of Dunlavin village and County Wicklow. Prices range from €14 -€30. Again, they are very suitable Christmas gifts for anyone with a local connection and will become collectors’ items in years to come.

Dunlavin AFC First Score Scratch Cards

Last week’s winner was Mary Lynott. Thanks to all who purchase the weekly tickets.

Social Dancing

Social Dancing takes place in Donard Community Hall on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-12 pm. All welcome.

Baby and Toddler Group

Dunlavin Baby and Toddler Group meet in Seomra (Imaal Hall) on Wednesdays from 9:30am-12noon. Please come along for a play and a cuppa. All welcome

Friendship Club

Dunlavin Friendship Club meet every Friday at 3pm. All are welcome. Check if a neighbour needs a lift.

Dunlavin Library

Dunlavin Library’s opening hours are now as follows: Tuesday 5-8pm, Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm and 2-5pm and Saturday 11am-1pm.

Your Library card gives you free access to books and audio materials as well as access to online materials and resources including magazines, courses and Find My Past which will allow you to discover your family history. Printing and photocopying service also available. Joining is free and no late fees are chargeable on overdue items. Great selection of new films in stock for young and old.

St. Vincent De Paul

Dunlavin St. Vincent De Paul would be delighted to welcome new members to their committee. If you wish to give back to your local area and assist this wonderful charity, please contact 085-1923152. Also, if you require assistance from St. Vincent De Paul please contact the same number.

HOLLYWOOD

Pilates

Beginner Pilates will take place in the hall on Monday mornings from 9.30 to 10.30am and on Wednesday morning from 9.30 to 10.30am €10 per class or €50 for 6 classes for further information contact Teresa on 0896129607

Hollywood Sign

The Hollywood sign overlooking the village is temporary and maintained by local volunteers. The sign has proven to be a popular tourist attraction and well-liked by the local community.

For these reasons, the Hollywood Community Forum is working hard on developing a new Hollywood sign to adorn our hills and has received planning permission for a robust permanent sign.

We are currently working through the various legal and financial issues to get the sign made and erected. If you have any enquiries, please email us at hollywoodcommunityforum1@gmail.com

Music Generation

Music Generation Wicklow and Music Under The Mountains are coming together to offer lessons on guitar, tin whistle, traditional flute, fiddle, accordion and concertina.

Lessons will take place in the Hollywood centre on Saturday mornings 10.30am-12.30pm beginners and advanced levels welcome. age 8-17. Cost is €8 for 40-minute Lesson in small group for 25. total cost per year is €200 payable in two online instalments. Any queries contact musicgenertion@kwetb.ie

Hollywood Bingo

Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8.00pm with two jackpots to be won with one jackpot of €5000 and second €3,750.

Hollywood Pre-School

Due to expansion the playschool have more ECCE places for September. Hollywood Pre-School are in the Hollywood Centre every morning from 9.00 until 12.30 for further information contact Barbara on 083 3376499.

Hillbillies Football

Football is on every Monday night in the Hollywood Centre from 8.15pm to 9.15pm. For further information contact Paul Clarke on 083 1522272.

Hollywood Bowls

The Club bowl every Tuesday nights in The Hollywood Centre between 8-10pm. New Members are always welcome, so come along and see what it is all about, it is a great way to spend the winter nights.

Sinead O’Brien Dance School

Dance Classes are on every Friday with a new timetable 3-6yrs 4.00-5.00pm, 7-10yrs 5.00-6.00pm, and new class 11yrs up 6.00-7.00pm contact Sinead for Details on 087 2924559.

Badminton

Adult Badminton takes place every Wednesday night from 8.00-10.00pm in the Hollywood Centre. For further details contact Deirdre Keogh on 087 6193509.

GAA Club Lotto

Hollywood GAA Club Lotto draw results for 24th April. The numbers drawn were 8, 20, 24 & 27. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €20 seller’s prizes went to Daragh Burke 273, The €50 winners were Eoin Burke online 284, Aine Keenan online 20, Pat Traynor 311, Tina Davis 546. The next draw for a jackpot of €4,200 will be held on 8th May at the Hollywood GAA club house. Tickets can be bought online at hollywoodgaa.com and from the usual local outlets. Thanks for your continued support and good luck.

Centre/notes

To book the Hollywood Centre, or place a notice in the district section of the Wicklow People please contact the Centre on 045 864979 or Email: info@hollywoodcentre.ie. All notes MUST be in the Hollywood Centre before 11am on Friday for the following week.

KNOCKANANNA

Car Boot Sale & Coffee Morning

Car Boot Sale & Coffee morning is on Saturday 4th May at Knockananna Hall. Eircode Y14 TF10. We will have the usual tea stall with lovely treats so come along for a cuppa and a chat. Hall will be open from 8am. No need to book just come early on the day.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

St. John’s Caring Centre, Hacketstown will host a Tea/Coffee morning on Thursday 2nd of May in aid of Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland from 11am to 12.30. Please come along and support this worthy cause.