St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
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Learn to dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, adult social ballroom and Latin classes commencing 4th & 7th September Blessington. No partner necessary For more information contact Adrienne 085 8404815 or email simply.dance.social@gmail.com
San Patrizio Italian restaurant at the West Wicklow House Blessington. Open Thursday to Sunday, for date night and all special occasions. Book now 045865214
2 double rooms for rent, close to Blessington village, contact Trish @ 0877838316
GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA seeking cleaner, (14 hours a week) and caretaker (10 hours a week), or person who could combine both for new school term. Please email the Principal priomhoidhoide@gaelscoilnalochanna.com with letter of application and two referees.
Yoga Classes in St Kevins Hall. Monday evenings @ 7pm. July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th €50 for 4 classes. Private one to one lessons available. Chair Yoga & Men’s Yoga coming soon. Please book in advance. Nancy Hickey: 087 639 1676 – Qualified Yoga Instructor
Blessington Community Employment Vacancies These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary.
Caretaker: Valleymount Hall. Job Reference: CE CES 2287778. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 28/07/2023
Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255
Please contact us on 085-2523563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for these positions. * CE Rates Apply.
Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy
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
GARDENING – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714. Greenleaf Garden Care
Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to Let at Aran Centre, Blessington (opposite Aldi) €125 per week plus VAT. Contact Sean on 087 817 5227.
Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:
- Digital Marketing
- Database Methods
- Early Leaning & Care
- Stage 1 – Childcare
- Care Skills & Care
- of the Older Person
- Horticulture Science
- Word Processing
- Tourism
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Business Administration
- Social Studies
- & many more… All courses are QQI certified in either Level 4 or 5 Contact: 045 891 099 – 086 850 3833 – 086 806 1569 or email karentownsend@kwetb.ie irenehayden@kwetb.ie
Lady available for cleaning at weekend Blessington area only 089 9471410
Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850
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!
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
SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431
Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053
Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086 309 1829
Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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Church of Our Lady, Blessington – Mass Times: Saturday 6.00pm. Sunday 10.00am
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9.30am – Fr. Richard Behan PP. Tel: 045 865327
Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel – Mass Times: Sundays 11.30am
St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride – Mass Times: Sundays 11.00am
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 9am – Fr. Paraic McDermott C.S. Sp., Tel: 01 4582154
St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount – Mass Times: Sunday 10am
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm
Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327
Saturday 14th October: Blessington: 6pm Mass. Confessions: after 6pm Mass. Lacken: 7.30pm Mass.
Sunday 15th Oct: Blessington & Valleymount: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Crosschapel: 11.30am
Tuesday 17th Oct: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Every Wednesday : Pray & Play Group 2.45pm-4.30pm For children of all ages with their parents, grandparents, guardians
The Annual Mass of Harvest Thanksgiving will be held in Lacken Church on Sat October 28th at 7.30 pm
Feast Days For October: Sunday 15th: St Theresa of Avila- patron saint of headaches, Tuesday 17th: St Ignatius of Antioch, Wednesday 18th: St Luke Evangelist