Issue 1451 May 7th 2023

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: Kathleen Browne (Months Mind), Paul Finnerty (Months Mind), Jim & Maura Finnerty (Rem), James & Mary Carroll (Rem), Thomas Miley (4th A)

Sunday: Bernie O’Connor (10th A), May & Jack Tyrrell (A), Mary Keogh (A), Sean O’Brien (A), Michael Clarke (A), Leila & Malachy Slevin (A)

We also Remember: Josie Clarke (A), Jack Boothman (A), Peter McDonald (A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Birthday Mass, Birthday Mass, Beth Halligan (1st A)

Wednesday: Jack Boothman (A), Maria Hanafin (RD)

Thursday: Edel Murray (RD), Patrick Mooney (RD)

Friday: Pat Deasy (RD), Teresa Szabo (RD), Robert Hennessy (A)

The Lay Ministry Collection will take place this weekend 6^th & 7^th May. This collection will replace the usual Share collection.

Saturday 6^th May: Mass times: Blessington 6pm – Confessions: after 6pm Mass, Lacken 7.30pm

Sunday 7^th May: Today we warmly welcome Archbishop Dermot Farrell to celebrate 10am Mass in Blessington & to present Awards for our work in making our parish more Eco-friendly. To read about our work to date see the Eco Congregation Ireland website where there is an article & photos of some of the work that has taken place in Blessington, Lacken & Valleymount. Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am

Tuesday 9^th May: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Charity Coffee Morning on Saturday 13^th May in St Kevin’s Hall, Blessington from 9.30am to 1pm. Proceeds to Irish Liver Trust. All Welcome.

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 27^th April: 11, 14, 17, 29. €25 Winner: Mary Toomey. Next Jackpot: €2,825

The Annual Blessing of the Graves & Cemetery Mass in Burgage Cemetery on Sun 21st May at 3pm

Final Call to return your TROCAIRE Box to the Church or Parish Office. Thank you

Caretaker Required for Blessington Parish. The ideal candidate will have experience in general maintenance, both indoor & outdoor, & be able to prepare rooms for meetings in the Parish Centre & St. Joseph’s Hall as well as preparing the Church for Liturgical events. Duties will include basic repairs, cleaning, gardening & organizing spaces for events. This is a part-time position with approximately 20 hours per week. Please submit your CV & cover letter to Fr Richard Behan P.P., The Parish Office, Coimin Centre, Church of Our Lady, Blessington, Co. Wicklow or via email: office@blessington.info

Darkness to Light Blessington May 6^th Meet at the Town Square at 4:15am. There will be a warm up taking place beforehand & Brew21 will open early to accommodate people. Register here https://www.darknessintolight.ie/?fbclid=IwAR2DDK_m1qrF4OjDDEZgI8AhgIIcpKPGVWaf8XM8qRzjiU4HFWUay5_5d8

“LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU” taking place in The Tramway Theatre on Saturday 6^th & Sunday 7^th May at 6.30pm, tickets priced €12 available from the Office Shop or from Sinéad on 087 292 4559.

Blessington Community First Responders are holding their AGM on 11^th May at 8pm in the Comin Centre Blessington. All welcome 

Friday 12th May 7pm in The Coimín Centre, Main St. Blessington. Featuring Kilbride & Lakeside Young Musicians. Their exciting programme includes music from the movies & songs from Coldplay & the Beatles. Special guest the virtuoso flautist Lina Andonovska. Family friendly. All welcome.

BEALTAINE FESTIVAL  Celebrating Creativity & Arts as we age. Events at Blessington Library Wed 10^th May – 3D Felting Workshop 3pm. Wed 17^th May – Creative Meditation Works 3pm – Tues & Wed 23^rd & 24^th May 3pm – Thurs 1st June 5.30pm – Cioreral Comhra- Blessington Library Adult Meetups: Book Clubs, Poetry Circle, Knitting Group, Writing Group, Ukulele, English Language Café. BOOKING REQUIRED

GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA Cúpla Spás Fágtha- A Few Spaces left for September 2023. INFORMATION EVENING  on 18^th MAY from 7:30pm to 8:30pm for all new/interested parents. with a cupán tae & a chance to chat. INTRODUCTION DAY FOR NEW CHILDREN June 16^th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm (Come see the new classroom & meet new teacher) enquiries to secretary Fíona runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com

NEW COURSE STARTING IN MAY!! Have fun & meet new friends while learning about budgeting, healthy eating, phones apps & more! For info Baltinglass Further Education Centre 086 846 2771 – 059 648 2642. Email: abebaltinglass@kwetb.ie

The RHSI Russborough Garden Show – Sunday 7^th May from 10am – 4pm in the grounds of Russborough House & Park. Enjoy expert talks on the Speaker Stage featuring Ireland’s favourite garden designer, Diarmuid Gavin, as well as Plantsman Paul Smyth, YouTube sensation Niall McCauley & lots more. Browse the fabulous array of plants & flower sellers. Explore the Walled Garden for tours, demos & family fun & indulge in delicious food & drink at our artisan food market. Tickets €12 on sale now at www.russborough.ie  Children go free!

Greetings from Spain!! Once again, I will be coming to Blessington in July with a group of students. I am looking for welcoming host families in Blessington & surrounding areas. From 2^nd to 30^th July As usual, students will attend Blessington Community College. (Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5pm) For more information, please contact Triona Mills :089 478 9839 Or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938

Always wanted to sing? Blessington Millennium Choir are looking to recruit new members who love to sing. All Welcome. No Auditions. With mixed ability & experience, we aim to positively impact our community and as such regularly raise funds for organisations & participate in events. So, if you sing in the shower, you are the King or Queen of Karaoke or a keen amateur, Come & Join Us We meet every Tuesday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Kare Centre, Blessington. For more details please phone (087) 4352385 or (087) 2431499  www.choirbmc.com

Yoga continues in the Coimin Centre on Mondays, 10.45am – 11.45am. Contact Patricia 086 071 7384

Tuesday Rural Bus Service to Naas & Newbridge. Your support is needed to keep this service open. This is ideal as a “shopping bus”. Adult return journey €3.50 & €1 for students. (a free service for many qualifying adults) Departs Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge (Whitewater Shopping Centre) Departs Whitewater at 1.45pm. Further info: Jane Auld 087 266 0616 or Pat Conlan 086 075 2072

Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Thursday during school term from 9.30am to 12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.

GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA Seeking a skilled caretaker 10 hours per week. Opening School, General School Maintenance Duties etc Enquiries to: 087 938 8651, Applications before 31^st May.

Administration Assistant/Receptionist Required. General Office Duties including: Taking phone calls, Filing, Emails etc. Not a hybrid position. Please apply to  legalsolutionsireland@gmail.com

Job Opportunities at VENTAC Blessington. Ventac design, manufacture & supply acoustic solutions for commercial & industrial vehicle OEMs. We are recruiting for the following production roles based in our head offices at Fitzwilliam House, Blessington, Co Wicklow W91 V972: General Operatives/Machine Operators/Machinists. The successful candidates must be enthusiastic & be able to work on their own initiative with acute attention to detail. For more information & to apply, email your CV and cover letter to hr@ventac.com

Castle Canine Cuts 1 to 1 Dog Grooming Service. Available to groom your small to large breeds. Taking bookings Tuesdays – Saturdays. Call/Text Gillian: 087 764 1911 or find us on Facebook.

Poulaphouca Pitch & Putt Club  www.poulaphoucapitchandputtclub.com  Green Fees or Membership Available, contact Stephen 089 229 8592. Fun Game for all the Family. Weekly Competitions For Members. Affiliated to Pitch and Putt Ireland. Championship Course

2-Bed Studio to Rent  blessingtonstudio@gmail.com Private, Furnished

Computer & Network Services. Office 365, Security, Remote Office. Affordable, Fast, Local. Computer & Laptop Sales: 085 751 2997

League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!

URGENT Teachers required to teach English to Spanish students in Blessington. Dates :3^rd to 28^th July. Times: 9.30am to 1pm. For more information contact  kinsdale.paloma@gmail.com or 0034 628 11 49 38

Rejuvenating Facials & Holistic Massage in the Blessington area. Limited time offers from €20. Contact: 087 292 9950

Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750  lizmphibbs6@gmail.com  License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01

Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services Counselling & Psychotherapy Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, By phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie

Active Appliance Repairs: Having a problem with your appliances. Don’t delay give Karl a call 0863637792

Jones Power Tools Ltd Ride-on Lawnmowers/Push Mowers/Robotic Mowers. From your new purchase to a service on your own Machines. We’re here to help. Jones Power Tools Ltd – Contact 059 81033 or 087 6638788. Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Gas Home for all your gas boiler servicing and repairs. New boiler fitted from €1,899. Over 20 years in Blessington. Phone Stephen 087 906 0894