Issue 1437 January 22nd 2023

Mass intentions in Blessington

Saturday: Fr. Paddy Byrne (1^st A), Alice Garry (A), Pat Garry (A), Jamie Mahon (A), Mary Quinn (A), Bennie & Imelda Plummer (A)

Sunday: Patricia Murphy (1^st A), Peggy Howlin (A), Sean & Betty Tutty (A), Richard Murphy (A), Michael Cullen (A), Sean & Betty Tutty (A)

We also remember: Peter Fennell (A), Mary McDonald Maguire (A), Rebecca Hopkins (A), Simon & Maisie Hopkins (Rem)

Monday: Mass offered for the Sick

Tuesday: Robert Hennessy (Birthday Rem), Special Intentions, Get Well Int

Wednesday: Mary Garvey (RD), Mary Flood (RD)

Thursday: Sally Tyrrell (RD), Elizabeth Davin (RD)

Friday: Paul Hanlon (RD), Brian Gaffney (RD)

Saturday 21^st January: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm. Confessions: After 6pm Mass in Blessington

Sunday 22^nd January: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.

Tuesday 24^th January: Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington

Sunday 29^th January – Month’s Mind Mass for Fr Kevin Lyon will take place at 11.30am in Crosschapel Church.

On this the 1^st Anniversary (23/1/22) of the death of our beloved Brother Fr. Pat Byrne, SPS, Kiltegan, the Byrne family wish to thank the Blessington first responders & emergency services who attended Paddy that night. Clarke’s Undertakers for their professional but personal service. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to Fr Tom O’Connor & Fr David Walsh for a lovely & fitting service. Also greatly appreciated were the messages of sympathy & support from our neighbours and friends.

George, Yvonne, Sheena & Cathal Allen would like to thank everyone for their kindness & support shown to them on the recent death of Kathleen. Thank you so much to all who attended the wake, funeral Mass & burial & to those who sent floral tributes, Mass cards & online condolences. Thanks to Fr. Behan & Clarkes Funeral Directors for their kindness & help to us. Thanks to Paul Ryan for his music & singing in the Church, to local businesses in the town for their tributes. We would like to express our gratitude to all our family, friends & neighbours for the continued support. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

We are looking for a good home for HARVEY & CLINTON Fr. Kevin’s cats. They are 3 years old, brothers, neutered, very friendly, house trained & used a cat flap in Crosschapel Parochial House. We really would love them to be homed together. If you think you can adopt them, please call: 089 437 5880

St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn on 12^th Jan 10, 12, 23, 24. €25 Winner: Margaret O’Dwyer. Next Jackpot is €2,325

West Wicklow Cancer Support – Welcomes you to our January Monthly Drop-In Evening on Thurs 26^th Jan 7.30pm – 9.00pm in the Coimin Centre Blessington.  We will be holding an Introduction to Journaling hosted by Carmel Larkin. In the first phase of the New year, January is a time for reflection & progression. Journaling can be part of your self-care & wellness journey.  Come & join us, no charge, no need to book. Info: 087 434 6004  westwicklow15@gmail.com

Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society would like to thank everyone who came to our panto in the Tramway Theatre, you were an amazing audience! We would also like to thank the Theatre committee, St Mary’s SNS, Brian Brady, Sinead O’Brien, The Stationery Store, Barry Hamilton, Next Door Off License, The Office Shop, Liz White photography, Clare Ward, The Moody Rooster, Connor Sweeney & crew & all the volunteers front of house & backstage that made our panto such a success! Until next time…

Thank you to all participants in the GOAL Mile on Christmas Day. Our biggest ever turnout raised €1400 for the charity. Well done!

5^th & 6^th Class Primary Disco on Friday 27^th January in St Joseph Hall, Blessington 7pm to 10pm. Admission €10 paid at door. Crisps & drinks sold inside if they wish. Strict supervision at all times & all leaders are fully Garda vetted. More info on our Facebook page – Blessington St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee or phone 087 781 1691.  all proceeds go to this year’s fundraiser which is Community Pool for West Wicklow. Students from all Schools very Welcome!!!

885 – Local Link Kildare –  https://bustimes.org/ A daily Local Link Bus Ballymore, Blessington, Naas & Sallins Railway Station – by Jacobus. Info: Pat 086 075 2072

Blessington – Naas – Newbridge Link – TUESDAY ONLY as part of rural development, initiated by Wicklow Rural Partnership Development. Bus leaves from Blessington Bus Shelter at 10am via Naas to Newbridge Whitewater Shopping Centre. Returning at 1.45pm from the Centre. For Info Call: Jane: 087 266 0616 or Pat: 086 075 2072

As part of the Healthy Ireland at your Library Programme. Siel Bleu are delivering free Chair Yoga sessions for older adults. The sessions will take place on Tuesdays at 10am in Blessington Library’s Community Room starting 24^th Jan for 6 weeks.  Let us know if you would like to join us: 045 891 740.  blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie

St Brigid’s N.S. Manor Kilbride are now accepting enrolments for all pupils wishing to start in September. Please contact the school office on 01 458 2550 for an enrolment form. St Brigid’s will also be having an open evening for all prospective students & their families on Thursday 2^nd February from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All the staff look forward to seeing you there.

House Key Found – Orange Fob with the initials M S. It also a very distinctive black & green sneaker with ‘ASICS’ logo.  Found in Church / School Car Park last weekend. Call the School Office: 045 865 501

Childminder Available in minders home, Blessington area. Full or Part-time. Brilliant references available. 086 868 1394

Apprentice Carpenter and Labourer required for local builder. Candidates must have a strong work ethic. Call Sean: 087 2887924.

Job Vacancy R&H have vacancies for full time general operatives. Please email your CV to Sharon for further information.  s.casey@rh-lenses.com

Shillelagh Quarries Ltd. Requires Construction Plant Fitter to maintain quarry plant. Basic welding required. Contact: TJ 087 612 9473

Would you like to work for McGreals Group? McGreals currently have the following opportunities: Full-time Health Care Advisors, Blessington & Newbridge – Part-time Beautician, Blessington – Full-time Managing Pharmacy Technician, Blessington – Full-time Pharmacists – Wicklow, Kildare, Westmeath, Meath. To apply for any of the roles, please send a copy of your CV to hr@mcgreals.ie

Leigha Peters Driving School are Hiring. Full-time Positions available for Qualified & Trainee Driving Instructors. Email Victoria at info@leighapeters.ie  for more information

Job Opportunities at VENTAC Blessington. Ventac design, manufacture & supply Acoustic Solutions for Commercial & Industrial Vehicle OEM’s. We have the following vacancies for Production Personnel at our Head Offices in Fitzwilliam House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 V972: General Operatives / Machine Operators. On-site Installer (2-3 years construction experience required) The successful candidate must be enthusiastic & able to work on their own initiative with good attention to detail. To apply, please email your CV & cover letter to hr@ventac.com

Beginners YOGA Classes.  St. Mary’s Junior School, Blessington, Thursdays 7:30pm. Essential to book class in advance. Nancy Hickey – 087 639 1676. Qualified Yoga Instructor

Wellness Festival, Sunday 12^th February, 11am to 6pm, Lake Shore Village, Blessington, presented by Lake Shore Wellness Centre, in collaboration with The Avon & Rise Nordic Spa. Full schedule of experiential talks & workshops –meditations, drumming, sound baths, wellness talks, cacao, breathwork & movement.  Mini Treatments, Outdoors

Butter Mountain Golf & Leisure Club 2023 Membership Deals 7-Day €575 – 5-Day €475 – U25s – €360. All inclusive of fees – For more information. Email: hello@buttermountaingolf.ie Phone: 01 458 2622. Web: www.buttermountaingolf.ie

CHICKEN SITTER AVAILABLE! Planning a holiday? Experienced, reliable chicken keeper & poultry enthusiast available to look after your chickens/poultry! Own transport. Reasonable rates. 086 082 4216

FLUTE LESSONS At Manor Kilbride Music School. Beginner to Advanced level. Internationally renowned teacher & performer Lina Andonovska is offering one-on-one tuition in classical flute. She brings to her teaching the energy & enthusiasm that stems from leading a diverse & active performing career. New Term commences 23^rd January. Enquires:  087 965 6257 or info@manorkilbridemusic.com