Art Exhibition and Sale, Saturday 3 December and Sunday 4 December

Dozens of paintings by local artists at affordable prices.
Rathgar Methodist Church, Brighton Road, from 8.30 - 4.00 Saturday, 2.00 - 4.00 Sunday.
Admission free, tea/coffee available.
In aid of Phakamisa, an African charity for AIDS orphans.

CRAFT FAIR AND BAKING COMPETITION - 26th November 2016

RATHFARNHAM (CoI) PARISH

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Saturday 26^th November

2.00-5.00pm

Admission €2 (including tea, coffee & biscuits)

Rathfarnham Parish Centre

(adjoining the church on Rathfarnham Main St)

Baking Competition

In conjunction with the Craft Fair

Rules

• Entries are limited to 25.
• Cost of entry is €2
• You must register your entry by e-mail to rathfarnhamparish@gmail.com by 19^th November 2016.
• You will be assigned a competition number.
• The bake must contain mincemeat (it is a Christmas Craft Fair after all!)
• Your entry must either be presented as six small items packaged ready to sell with one extra for judging or one item (ie a dinner-plate-sized mincemeat pie).

The competition will be judged by an independent judge at 11.30 am on 26^th November.

After judging the packaged items will be sold on the parish table at the craft fair and the larger items will be used for the teas/coffees.

Garda Alert - Light up and Lock up!

 A burglary occurred in the Rathdown area on the 05/11/2016 (Saturday) at 1pm. The house was unoccupied at the time, but 2 persons were arrested trying to get away thanks to eagle-eyed neighbours and the quick response of Gardai.

It should be stressed that the most common time break ins occur is in the early afternoon / evening from 1pm to 7pm. It is vitally important when leaving the house to make sure it is properly secured and lit up.

LIGHT UP AND LOCK UP!

Local Events on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November 2016

The Sisters of St Peter Claver will be holding a sale of work on Sunday 6th November, 2016.

Time: 10.30am to 3pm.
Venue: St Joseph's Parish Hall (rear of St Joseph's Church), Terenure Road East.
Access via Terenure Road East and Beechlawn Way.

APOLOGIES FOR ANY CONFUSION ABOUT THE DATE.

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The County Dublin Beekeepers' Association annual honey show will take place on Saturday 5th November, 2016.

Time: 10.30am to 4pm.
Venue: Christ Church Hall (Christ Church - Presbyterian), Highfield Road, Rathgar.
Access via Rathgar Road and Highfield Road.
Click here for more information.

Dublin City Marathon: 30th October, 2016

The Dublin City Marathon 2016 takes place on Sunday 30th October. Starting at 9am on Merrion Square South, the route includes Kimmage Road West, Fortfield Road, Templeogue Road and Terenure Road East. 
You can expect traffic diversions around Terenure village next Sunday morning. 
Terenure crossroads is one of the designated "cheering zones." 

For more information visit the Dublin Marathon 2016 website. 

Spring To Life Bulb Sale!

A sale of spring bulbs will be held on

Tuesday 11 October at 12 Noon

at 

The Evergreen Club, Terenure Road North

(rear of car park)

Sponsored by Dublin City Council Community Development Section and run by the Terenure Men's Shed.

Social Evening and Talk on Inheritance Tax, Wills, Power of Attorney by Jim O'Callaghan

The Committee of the Terenure Residents' Association cordially invites you to attend

A Social Evening

on Thursday 29th September

(doors open 7.30 for 8.00 start)

St Joseph's Parish Hall

(access via Terenure Road East or Beechlawn Way, free parking available)

 

Mr Jim O'Callaghan SC, TD and Opposition Spokesman on Justice and Equality 

will give a presentation to the Association on

Wills, Inheritance Tax, Power of Attorney, Freehold Property ownership

Followed by a Q&A session.  Refreshments will be served.  Admission is free

Terenure Fashion Show in aid of St Vincent de Paul

Friday 23 September, doors open 7.30pm

at

Evergreen Hall, Terenure Road North

 (behind the main Car Park)

All clothes and accessories modeled will be on sale that evening, including new, designer clothes at serious discount! Please come along and help support our local St Vincent de Paul shop.

Culture Night in Terenure

This Friday 16 September is Culture Night across Ireland, and there are 2 local events in Terenure:

St. Joseph's Church, Terenure Road East @ 8pm

Renowned biologist and environmental consultant, Éanna Ní Lamhna, will present a humorous and insightful picture of gardening possibilities in our local area including an insight into pollination matters. Following Éanna's presentation, there will be a special performance of Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals" by St. Joseph's acclaimed resident organist, Peter McBride.

Terenure Sports Club, 6 - 11pm

Talk on local history by Colette Jordan, chats with Riverdance creator Moya Doherty and portrait painter James Hanley hosted by Matt Cooper, and finally - RUGS, Ireland's best ukulele band! There may be a few surprises during the evening too.


Also at nearby Rathfarnham Castle from 6pm there will be free guided tours of the castle which dates from 1583.

New Date For Bushy Park Family Fun Day

 Saturday 17th September

1 - 4pm