Mass intentions in Blessington

Catherine Edgeworth (RD), Hollywood

Saturday: Peter Nolan Jnr (A), James Nolan (A), Gerard O’Hanlon (2nd A), Rachel Murphy (A), Dick Keogh (A), Jimmy Mahon (A), Fran Gordon (A), Patrick Kearns (A)

Sunday: Fr Kevin Lyons (91st Birthday Rem), Sheila Hearns (2^nd A), Paddy Howlin (A), Kathleen Kelly (A), John & Sarah Magee (A), Darragh Rowan (A)

We also Remember: Dec. Mem. Smyth Family (Rem), Margaret Glennon (A), Ita Jalili (A), Gus Hearne (A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Margaret Glennon (A), Ita Jalili (A)

Wednesday: Willie Lawlor (RD), Nora O’Hara (A)

Thursday: Philip Troy (RD), Cian Holland (RD)

Friday: Larry Henry Bennett (A), Johanna Bennett (A)

Deacon Gerry’s Neo-Catechumenate Group are making an appeal to fund some young people attending World Youth Day in Lisbon in August 2023. They will be present at Masses in Blessington & Valleymount this weekend & will be selling their book to raise some funds to assist mission. Your support would be appreciated.

Saturday 17^th June: Blessington: 6pm Mass, Confessions: after 6pm Mass. Lacken: 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 18^th June: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am 91st Birthday Remembrance Mass for Fr Kevin Lyon

Tuesday 20^th June: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Cemetery Mass – Eadestown Sunday 18^th June at 12 noon. Blessing of the graves starting at 11.30. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm. Templeboden Sunday 2nd July at 3pm

Congratulations to the girls & boys in St Mary’s SNS who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on 12^th & 13^th June

Summer Dues Envelopes are now available in all our Churches to support the priests of the Diocese. You can take one as you visit the Church during the summer months and return to the Parish Office or to the collection boxes in the Church.

Valleymount Community Shed Social Night Saturday 17^th June at 7.30pm in the Stables. Music will be provided by local musicians. All are invited & there will be a cuppa & sandwiches afterwards. Hope to see you there!

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 1^st June: 5, 7, 9, 20 – €25 Winner: Carmel Kavanagh. Next Jackpot €3,025

Blessington Millennium Choir present – “Music for Middlebrows” Sunday 18th June in St Kevin’s church Hollywood at 4pm. Join us for a programme of well known choruses from film & opera. Tickets €12 (Children under 12 free) available from choir members. 087 435 2385 or 087 243 1449

Cemetery Masses: Eadestown on Sunday 18th June at 12 noon. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm. Templeboden on Sunday 2nd July at 3pm

Manor Kilbride Field Day Sunday 25^th June 2pm – Kilbride GAA Pitch & Playground (W91 A37V) Field Day Events: Pet Show, Pony Rides, Cake Sale, Games, BBQ & more see www.KilbrideGAA.com Also, Sponsored Run or Walk around Manor Kilbride at 1pm – for more details see: www.kilbridegaa.com/sponsored-walk-run/  All proceeds raised go towards the All-Weather Facility with Hurling/Football Wall.

Summer Stars Reading Challenge is back for 2023 & running until 31^st August at Blessington Library. Summer Stars encourages children to keep up their reading in the summer months. All children who participate receive a reading card, pencil, bookmark, certificate & medal. This year there are great prizes for some of Wicklow’s best attractions including Clara Lara, Greenan Maze, Wicklow Gaol & Beyond the Trees. Suitable for children of all ages & it’s all completely free.

Blessington Car Boot Sale: St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 25^th June from 10am to 4pm (open at 8am for set-up) Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Stalls. Tables supplied if required. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

***URGENT*** Host families required for Spanish boys & girls aged between 12 and 15 years from 2^nd to 30^th July. If you are interested, Call/text Triona Mills:  089 478 9839 or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938 before 3^rd June.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Ігрова група Valleymount Parent & Baby/toddler працює щочетверга протягом шкільного семестру з 09.30 до 12.00 у Valleymount Hall.  Щиро вітаються нові батьки.  Заходьте випити чашечку чаю та побалакати 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.

Overeater Anonymous Naas is a voluntary – not-for-profit support group which helps anyone struggling with issues around food.This includes compulsive overeating as well as anorexia and bulimia. We work a 12-step recovery programme & are just like AA for people with food issues. All are welcome at our Naas meeting which takes place every Tuesday night at 7.30 pm. in Meeting Room 3, in the Parish Centre Ballycane RC Church in Naas.   For more info – call Noeleen 087 465 2098.

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

Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies – These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary. Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006.  Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance. Admin duties. Cleaning. Painting. Assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health & safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference:2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE 2281488. 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. Adhereto health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 13/06/2023

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.

Affinity Plus Home Support: are you looking for some support within the comfort of your own home? Affinity Plus provides assistance with: personal care, medication prompting, companionship & household tasks.  Get in touch with us on 045 916 060 to speak with a member of our team today

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

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

Mass intentions in Blessington

Brendan Connolly (RD) Co. Mayo, Mick Ball (RD) Co. Kildare

Saturday: Mick Curran (A), John Lipsett (2nd A), John & Ann Craul (A), Liam Craul (A), James Cullen (A), Colette Kelly (A)

Sunday: Charlie Keogh (A),Jim Toomey (A), Mary Kavanagh (A), Kitty Balfe (A)

We also Remember: Margaret & Richard McDonald  (A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Birthday Mass, Birthday Mass

Wednesday: Kitty Balfe (A), Tom O’Neill (RD)

Thursday: Sarah Kirwan (A), Mary Drewett (RD)

Friday: Jimmy Donaghy (RD), Gerry O’Sullivan (RD

Saturday 3^rd June: Blessington: 6pm Mass – Confessions: after 6pm Mass – Lacken: 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 4^th June: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am

Monday 5^th June: Bank Holiday Monday, Mass at 10am in Blessington

Tuesday 6^th June: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Sunday 11^th June Corpus Christi Procession St Joseph’s Church Valleymount at 3pm. Adoration from 12 noon to 3pm Refreshments afterwards. Why not bring a PICNIC! All welcome. We would love to see the boys & girls who received 1^st Communion this year take part in the Corpus Christi Procession dressed in their Communion clothes!

John Lipsett. On this, the 2^nd Anniversary of Dads sudden passing. We would like to thank everyone for the condolences and support that we have received. Especially for our great neighbours and friends who took the time to stand at the top of the road as we were making that difficult journey to the graveyard.  A mass has been offered for your intentions.  The Lipsett Family

Ministers of the Eucharist for the month of  June

Saturday 6pm:  Colette Fennan, Annmarie Wall, Margaret Keogh

Sunday 10am:  Mary McHugh, Catherine Behan, Michael Keogh

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 25^th May: 3, 4, 25, 28 – €25 Winner: Helen Teague. Next Jackpot €2,975

Anam Cara South Dublin the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Monday 12^th June at 7:15pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght. This event is free & open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.

MATT TALBOT WALK – Walk in the footsteps of Matt Talbot. Sunday 4^th June at 1pm. Visiting key places associated with his life. Walk begins from the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott Street. Wear suitable footwear. Mass of Healing at 3pm.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Ігрова група Valleymount Parent & Baby/toddler працює щочетверга протягом шкільного семестру з 09.30 до 12.00 у Valleymount Hall.  Щиро вітаються нові батьки.  Заходьте випити чашечку чаю та побалакати 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.

Cruinniu na n Og is taking place in Blessington Library on Saturday 10^th June. 10 am – Musical Toddler Time with Rachel Drew of Let’s Sing (Booking Required) 12 pm – Live Performances by Rhyme Island (All welcome) 2.30pm – Hedwig the Owl Sewing Workshop. For Children aged 6 – 10. (Booking required) Email blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie  or call 045 891 740 for more information.

Cemetery Masses: Eadestown on Sunday 18th June at 12 noon. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm. Templeboden on Sunday 2nd July at 3pm

***URGENT*** Host families required for Spanish boys & girls aged between 12 and 15 years from 2^nd to 30^th July. If you are interested, Call/text Triona Mills:  089 478 9839 or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938 before 3^rd June.

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

Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies – These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary. Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006.  Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance. Admin duties. Cleaning. Painting. Assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health & safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference:2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE 2281488. 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. Adhereto health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 13/06/2023

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.

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: Jim & Marian O’Toole (A), Noeleen Duff (A)

Sunday: Mary Ann McDonald (A), Mary Wade (A), John Reynolds (A), Nicholas Dunne (A)

We also Remember: Noel Kelly (2^nd A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Kathleen Murphy (RD), Margaret Hogan (RD)

Wednesday: Frank Birney (RD), Margaret Moynihan (RD)

Thursday: John Maguire (1st A), James & Tess Maguire (Rem)

Friday: Birthday Mass Intentions, Get Well Intentions

Saturday 20^th May: Blessington 6pm Mass , Confessions: after 6pm Mass. Rosary at Our Lady’s Grotto on St Joseph’s Road after 6pm Mass for the month of May. Lacken 7.30pm Mass

Sunday 21^st May: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am. The Annual Blessing of the Graves & Cemetery Mass in Burgage Cemetery at 3pm

Tuesday 23^rd May: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington

Building Hope – Pray, Reflect, Plan. You are invited to join with every parish in the Diocese in a Novena to the Holy Spirit – a period of prayer, reflection & planning for the renewal of the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin. The Novena will take place in the 9 days from 21st to 29^th May. beginning on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, through Pentecost & continuing to the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. Novena Prayer Cards will be available.

Congratulations to the Girls & Boys in Blessington & Valleymount who received their 1^st Holy Communion last weekend. We wish them every blessing.

Cemetery Mass Eadestown – Sunday 18^th June at 12 noon. Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2^nd July at 2pm. Templeboden Sunday 2^nd July at 3pm

All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock will take place on Saturday June 3^rd from 1pm. It will include Mass, the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross & a talk by Bishop Oliver Doeme. The main Celebrant for Mass is Archbishop Eamon Martin.  A bus will leave from Dublin. Please book your seat early to avoid disappointment. Ring Loirín: 087 241 2611

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 11th May: 2, 6, 18, 21. €25 Winner: Lisa Kavanagh. Next Jackpot €2,900

Thank you to everyone who wished me well & gave cards & gifts as I retired as Caretaker of Blessington Parish. I am most grateful for your kindness & support! Eamon Byrne

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

West Wicklow Cancer Support welcomes you to our monthly Drop In Evening on Thursday 25^th May 7.30pm Coimin Centre Blessington. Come along & enjoy an evening hosted by local holistic physiotherapist Margot Ussher looking at different crystal energies & their origins. This promises to be an interesting & wonderful night with tea, cakes & chats for afters! Come & join us, no need to book, no charge. For info: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com

Blessington Tourist Office Art Exhibition will take place on Friday May 26th between 7pm & 9pm. This exhibition will feature & promote local West Wicklow artists. Light refreshments provided. All welcome.”

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 28^th May: 7am to 4pm. Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

Harriet Parsons from Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, will talk about eating disorders & how best to support someone affected by them – Wednesday 31st May at 7pm – this is a free, online event & brought to you by Wicklow County Council Library Service ‘Healthy Ireland at your Library’ programme. Booking link for tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-support-someone-with-an-eating-disorder-tickets-615531700887?aff=ebdssbdestsearch  Or email libraryoutreach@wicklowcoco.ie  Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation for people affected by eating disorders, including friends & family. The organisation has grown to develop a range of services & supports for people affected by eating disorders. It offers support, information, a listening ear & understanding.

BEALTAINE FESTIVAL  Celebrating Creativity & Arts as we age. Events at Blessington Library – 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

Kildare and Wicklow Education & Training Board (KWETB) would like to invite you to information sessions about an exciting new pilot course in psychology starting in Blessington Further Education & Training centre (FETC) this September. Join us for a cup of tea/coffee on Tuesday, 23^rd May, 7pm to 8pm, or Wednesday, 24th May, 11am to 12noon in Blessington FETC for an informal outline & chat about the course.

Happy Faces will temporarily relocate to St Mary’s JS for September & there is limited sessional places available, please contact Catriona 085 128 1605 or email happyfaces@blessingtonfec.ie

Blessington Car Boot Sale St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 28^th May: 7am to 4pm. Tea/Coffee. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces. Free Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Info: Pat Conlan: 086 075 2072

HOLLYWOOD PILGRIMAGE Sunday May 28^th  The Mass Rock Pilgrimage will take place from St Kevin’s Church, Hollywood. The walk, which takes about two hours, will leave the church at 7am. Parking is also available nearer to the Mass Rock for those who prefer to drive. Bishop Eamonn Walsh will lead the pilgrimage. Enquiries 045 864 206.

Sunday 28^th May Songs & Tunes Session, Zellers of Lacken 6pm to 8:30pm. All listeners, singers, players very welcome. Any song/tune/style. any ability level; all ages. Just for fun! Bring a friend 😊 Info: Fiona 083 812 7317 lakesidesessions2@gmail.com

Blessing of Remembrance takes place in Glasnevin Cemetery at the Old Angels Memory Garden on Sunday, 28^th May at 3pm. This special Blessing of Remembrance is for all parents, family members & friends whose baby is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, cot death or a baby who died shortly after birth. We extend a warm invitation to families whose baby is buried in other cemeteries & hope that they will find some comfort in coming together to remember their baby in a special way. For further information, call 01 882 9030

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.

Current Blessington Community Employment Vacancies – These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary. Building Caretaker: Hollywood Community Centre. Job Reference: 2278006.  Duties will include, but not limited to: Light maintenance. Admin duties. Cleaning. Painting. Assisting with general operations of the centre & this could include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health & safety. Flexible hours required due to the nature of the role to include after hours. Report to reception & or assigned committee member. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference:2278008.  Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 29/05/2023

Caretaker: Valleymount Hall.  Job Reference: CE 2281488. 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. Adhereto health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 13/06/2023

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.

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

Mass intentions in Blessington

Edel Murray (RD) Dublin, Patricia Deasy (RD) Kilteel, Patricia Ellis (RD) Dublin, Paul Bohitige (RD) Hartfordshire,UK

Saturday: Teresa Boylan (Months Mind), Michael Kearns (A), Teresa Balfe (A), John Murphy (A)

Sunday: William Brady (A), Jimmy Balfe (A), Sheila & Arthur McMahon (A)

We also Remember: Gerry Hayes (A), Josephine Cullen (A), John Hunt (A), Katie McEvoy (A), Bridget McEvoy (Birthday Rem), Patrick & Brian Crickley (A)

Monday: Mass offered for the sick.

Tuesday: Kay Browne (RD), Gerry Hayes (A), Brian McNally (RD)

Wednesday: Birthday Mass, Birthday Mass

Thursday: Paul Finnerty (RD), Deborah McCreedy (RD)

Friday: Brian Kane (Birthday Rem), Special Intentions

MISSION APPEAL – This weekend 22^nd & 23^rd April, we welcome the Priests from the Holy Ghost Missions to speak at our Masses as they make their Mission Appeal Collection.

Saturday 22^nd April: Mass times: Blessington 6pm – Children’s Church – all children (aged up to 10) & their families are invited 6pm Mass. Confessions: after 6pm Mass Lacken 7.30pm – 1^st Communion Preparation Mass.

Sunday 23^rd April: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am – 1^st Communion Preparation Mass. Crosschapel: 11.30am

Tuesday 25^th April Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington Please Note: Time changed to evening for the summer months

Easter Dues Envelopes are still available in our Churches for those who would like to contribute. Envelopes can be left in the collection bags/boxes or dropped into the Parish Office.

FINAL CALL ……… Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine Saturday 29^th April. €25 per person. PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to travel on the bus from Blessington, please register in the parish office – 045 865 327

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 6^th April: 1, 16, 20, 27, €25 Winner: Grainne Jordan. 13^th April: 8, 12, 16, 18, €25 Winner: Nicola Kane Next Jackpot:  €2,775

Blessington Parish is seeking a new caretaker to join our team. 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 everything from basic repairs to 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 We look forward to hearing from you & finding the right candidate for this important role in our community.

West Wicklow Cancer Support are taking part in the East Coast FM Wicklow wide coffee morning this Friday 21^st April raising funds for the Wicklow Hospice & cancer support services in Wicklow. Come & join us for some delicious treats & amazing raffle prizes. With music from country song writing sensation Noel Boland & TikTok star Lea Heart! From 10am The Coimin Centre Blessington.

Humphreystown House Jumble Sale. Something for everyone, Clothing, Toys, Books, Jams, Fabric, Yarn, Bric-a-Brac, Everything must go! Refreshments, Baked Goods, Ice Cream. Saturday 29^th April 10am to 4pm. W91VW58

Naas Flower & Garden Club meet in Care of the Aged Centre, Naas on Thursday 27^th April at 7.45 pm. Demonstration by Harumi Langford AOIFA Theme: “Step into Summer” Visitors welcome €8 per night.

Valleymount Community Shed Social Night on Saturday 29^th April at 7.30pm in the Stables. Music will be provided by local musicians. All are invited & there will be a cuppa & sandwiches afterwards. Hope you to you there!

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

An Evening with Oscar Wilde compiled & performed by Richard Lynch. Naas Library on Thurs 27^th April at 7pm. Call 045 879 111 or Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie

Host Families needed for Spanish Students in Blessington 2^nd to 30^th July. Students will attend Blessington Community College. (Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5pm) Contact Triona Mills: 089 478 9839 Paloma: 0034 628 114 938 (WhatsApp)

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

Manor Kilbride Community Playground & Car Park Official Opening Saturday the 22^nd of April 2.30pm. ALL WELCOME – Football Matches (Kilbride v Blessington), BBQ food, Coffee, Tea & some music on the day. Club Eircode is: W91 A37V

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.

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

Office Cleaner Required 2-3 hours every week in Blessington. Please contact 087 824 7314. or 045 891 083 if interested.

Would you like to work for McGreals Pharmacy? McGreals currently have the following opportunities: Accounts Administrator – full time – Blessington. Cleaner – part time – Blessington Pharmacists – full time – Wicklow, Kildare, Westmeath, Meath. To apply for any of the roles, please send a copy of your CV to Deirdre.byrne@mcgreals.ie

Orchard View, Kilteel, Co. Kildare. W91 XRF9. €650,000. 5 bed, 3 bath. Office & Apartment. Large site. Ray Cooke, Rathcoole. Spacious Office with own entrance. Apartment with own entrance, kitchen, dining, sitting areas plus en-suite bedroom. Apartment can be used for loved ones in their Autumn years or for guests. It can be rented out for circa €1,150, tax free, monthly, regardless of income, under the Government Rental Scheme. The whole extension opens up & could be used to run a Business or Professional Practice.

Blessington Educate Together are recruiting for a Bus Escort. The role involves accompanying two children, in a taxi from home to school & back again. The route includes Saggart & City West. The Bus escort is collected from the school & returned to the school. The children arrive at school at 9am & finish at 1.40pm. The rate of pay is €13.40 per hour plus 8% holiday pay. Approximately 15 hours per week. The job might also be of interest to a retired person. Please email the school at  office@betns.ie or phone 045-865281.

The Clutter Fairy. Decluttering, Organisation, Interior Design, Deep Cleaning, Moving House. No obligation, free first consultation. Call: 083 030 5608.  theclutterfairyireland@gmail.com

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

GARDENING For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714 – Greenleaf Garden Care

Home Maintenance For all those small Repair & Maintenance works around the home. No job too small. References available. Free Quotations. Contact David (045) 401927 or 086 894 9590

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

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.