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Issue 1434 December 25th 2022
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMay the Holy Family bring Peace, Joy & Happiness to you and your family this Christmas. We invite you to join with us in celebrating the birth of Jesus. Archdeacon Kevin Lyon, Fr. Paraic McDermott, Fr. Micheál Comer, Fr. Noel Campbell, Rev. Deacon Gerry Malone, Áine Egan, Pastoral worker, Fr. Richard Behan P.P. Wishing you every blessing for 2023
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve – Saturday December 24th
6.00pm Blessington
7.30pm Blessington
7.30pm Lacken
8.00pm Manor Kilbride
9.30pm Blessington
Christmas Day – Sunday December 25th
10.00am Valleymount
10.00am Blessington
11.00am Manor Kilbride
11.30am Crosschapel
St Stephen’s Day – Monday December 26th
10.00am Blessington
9.00am Manor Kilbride
Mass intentions in Blessington
Danny O’Dwyer (RD), Dunlavin & Kilcullen
Masses on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day are offered for the Parishioners of Blessington & the surrounding area.
Monday 26th December:
Mass offered for the Sick & those in hospital
Tuesday 27th December: Frank & Olwyn Langan (A), Millicent Jones (A), Louis, Carmel & Mary Walsh (A)
Wednesday 28th December: Kathleen Allen (RD), Neil O’Shaughnessy (RD)
Thursday 29th December: Noel Murphy (RD), Tony Evans (RD)
Friday 30th December: Get Well Int, Get Well Int
Saturday 31st December: Muriel Brown (A), Elsie Hennessy (A), Kitty & John Nolan (Burgage) (A), Bill Kinsella (A)
Sunday 1st January: Eibhlish Murphy (A), Kathleen & John Kelly (Rem), Joseph Burke (Rem), Mary, Michael, Tommy & Liam Dunne (Rem) John Lipsett (Rem), Betty, Eddie & Christy Cartwright (Rem)
We also remember: John Byrne & Bernadette Byrne, Mary Cullen, Paddy & Dolores Burnett, Charles & Catherine Doran, Bill Kelly, Simon, Rebecca & Masie Hopkins, Tom Carroll, Jim & Nellie Carroll , Tom & Nan Carroll, Katie Kelly, MaryAnn Sargent, Karen McEvoy, James, Nora, Mary & William Ryan, Fanning Family, Carroll Family, John & Rita Jameson & Family, John O’Connor & O’Connor Family, Deceased Members of Kelly & Sargent Families
Monday 2nd January: Mass offered for the Sick & in hospital
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Masses offered for the Blessington Christmas Mass Bouquet Intentions, Elsie Hennessy (A)
Friday 6th January: Holy Day – Feast of the Epiphany – First Friday of the month, Masses offered for all on the November list of the dead
Christmas Dues: Due to the very high cost of postage, this year the Christmas Dues envelopes will not be posted out but instead will be available in our Churches for those who would like to contribute. We hope that you will pick one up as you visit the Church during the next few weeks.
Friday 6th January – Holy Day Feast of the Epiphany: Vigil Mass in Blessington at 7.30pm on Thurs 5th – Blessington: 10am Mass, Valleymount: 10am Mass, Manor Kilbride: 11am Mass
ST MARY’S SCHOOLS & BLESSINGTON PARISH LOTTO 15th December 6, 12, 13, 22 €25 Winner: Peggy Nash. Next Jackpot is €2,220. A Big Congratulations to the winners of the Special Christmas Draw: Mella Kehoe: €50 voucher for Aldi – Michael Kennedy: €50 voucher for Dunnes Stores – Thirza Dillon: €50 voucher for San Patrizio Italian Trattoria
Congratulations to the winners of the ‘Fundraiser Lotto’ national draw: Joann Achour (Meath) – FOTA ISLAND 5 Star Hotel Break. Aisling Donnelly (Monaghan), Loretta Sheehan (Limerick) & Tommy Dwyer (Dublin) a PLAYSTATION 5 + FIFA 2023 each. Anne-Marie Caherty (Dublin) Harry Styles tickets – Maria Kenny (Tipperary) Michael Bublé tickets. Jerry O’Regan (Tipperary), Maureen Bourke (Limerick), Cian Murphy (Limerick) & Joe Corbett (Tipperary) a Deluxe Christmas Hamper each
Goal Mile – CHRISTMAS DAY @ 12:30pm. The annual GOAL MILE will take place at the track in Blessington Community College. Walk it, run it, all are welcome. So, come along and help raise funds for GOAL and work up an appetite!
BLESSINGTON PARISH OFFICE will close on Friday 23rd December at 1pm & will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January at 9am. We wish all our customers & newsletter contributors a very Happy Christmas! Jean, Carol, Sharon & Gillian
Community Pool for West Wicklow would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas & an exciting New Year. We would like to thank everyone who has worked with us, supported us & helped us over the last year. In particular we would like to thank everyone who has supported the Pop-Up Pool. We look forward to continuing to work together next year for a permanent pool for West Wicklow. Community Pool for West Wicklow Committee: Deirdre McCormack, Chairperson – Jane Nolan Lehane, Secretary – Susan Rossiter, Treasurer – Marion McNally, Treasurer – David McKay
Registration Night for Lakeshore Striders and the Couch25K Program. Wednesday 4th January from 8pm to 9pm in the Coimin Centre, Blessington
Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society (BMDS) are delighted to be back in the Tramway Theatre with the panto ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’. Thursday 12th & Friday 13th January at 8pm – Saturday 14th January at 2pm & 6pm – Sunday 15th January at 2pm – Looking forward to seeing you all there! Tickets on sale from The Office Shop & Next Door €12 per ticket. Special Concession for Thursday show: €10 each
Annual Curragh Dog Walk takes place Sunday 1st January at 12 noon on the Curragh Racecourse, in aid of Kildare Animal Foundation Meet in trainer’s car park opposite the Curragh Racecourse at 11.45am.You don’t even have to have a dog but if you do, please make sure they are on a lead!!
New Year! New Start! Courses available for all at the Further Education & Training Centre Blessington & Baltinglass: Tourism, Healthcare, Office Skills, Ebusiness, SNA, Pathways to Employment & more. Please call Irene Hayden 086 806 1569 or Karen Townsend 086 850 3833
West Wicklow Cancer Support would like to wish the wider Blessington Community a very happy & peaceful Christmas. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support & invaluable community spirit, it really is appreciated. We are available by phone & email over the Christmas period, contact us on 087 434 6004 westwicklow15@gmail.com Nollaig Shona Duit!”
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Window & Door Repairs PVC Repairs – Hinges & Handles Replaced. Misted, Foggy or Cracked Windows? Change your Existing Glass to ‘A Rated Glass’ EVERY PANE’S MY PLEASURE. Call Gerry on 085 786 4273
Urgently Wanted 3 Bed House to Rent for Syrian Family. Rent Guaranteed. Call: 087 646 3939
CHRISTMAS TREES Direct from FARM Only €30 to €39 each. Opposite entrance to Slade Valley Golf Club, Brittas (1 mile off the N81 Blessington Road Brittas or 2 miles off the N7 Saggart) EirCode: D24 TEP6 Phone 087 925 0064
BRYKO – Shop / Yard Assistant Required – Full time Position, Manual Lifting Ability Essential/ Please Drop in your CV to Emilia or email to bryko.products@gmail.comite: www.birchandfern.ie
Jones Power Tools Ltd. Baltinglass. Supply Sales and Services. Stihl Chainsaws/Blowers/Power Washers and many more. Great Ideas for Christmas for the woman or man in your life! Fleetwood Paint mixed to your favourite colours. Contact 059 64 81033 or Philip 087 663 8788
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts – try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.
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
Blessington Roofing and Guttering. All Roof Repairs Slate Tiles Chimneys Guttering Fully Insured Free Quotations 24/7 Emergency call-out 25 Year Guaranteed Roof Installation and Roof Repairs. Call Today for a free no-obligation quote. 087 379 4038 www.roofrepairsandguttering.ie Email: roofingr7@gmail.com
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
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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
Issue 1433 December 18th 2022
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by office4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT – The birth of Christ is almost upon us now. We are reminded in Isaiah’s prophecy of the long-awaited Emmanuel – God in our midst.
Mass intentions this week in Blessington
Kathleen Allen (RD) Blessington
Saturday 6pm: Mary & Tom Tivnan (A), May Nolan (A) & Nolan Family Blessington, Nolan Family, Baltinglass, Monaghan Family, UK
Sunday 10am: William Clarke (A), Margaret Roche (A), Bill Smith (25th A), Henry Lee (A)
We also Remember: Patrick & Gretta Reidy, Frances & Leo Sheridan, John O’Kane, Frank Reid (A), Annie, Paddy & Mary Carroll, Marjorie & Denis Murray, Heather & Denis Rock, Peter & Micheline Comey, Catherine & Jimmy Devoy (A), Rosemary, Ned & Mary Walsh (A), John & Bridget Tipper, Kathleen Smith, Sheila & Seamus Zeller, Kit & Winnifred Mahon
Deceased Members of: Clarke & Nixon Families, Doyle Family, Cagney & Manning Families, Daniels & Evans Families,
Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in hospital
Tuesday: Mick Mills (Months Mind) Paddy & Pauline O’Brien, Michael & Lawrence Behan, Dec Mem of the Behan Family
Wednesday: Margaret Roche (A), Sp Living Intention
Thursday: Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
Friday: Gerry Foley (A), Jimmy Heaney (A), Betty Heaney, Tom Foley & Jim Foley (Rem), Jim & May Breen (A), Mary Breen (Rem), Mick & Ann Ryan (Rem),Cathy Ryan (Rem)
Christmas Dues: Envelopes are now available in our Churches for those who would like to contribute.
Saturday 17th December: Christmas Community Service Prayers and Carols at 4pm at Church of Our Lady moving in procession to St Marys Church for Carols. Refreshments afterwards in St Kevin’s Community Hall. Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm Confessions: after 6pm Mass in Blessington
Sunday 18th December: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.
Monday 19th December: Christmas Reconciliation Service at 7:30pm. Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Rosary & Holy Hour will resume after Christmas
Blessington Parish Annual CRIB EXHIBITION in the Coimin Centre Saturday 17th December from 11am to 4pm and before & after 6pm Mass Sunday 18th December From 10.30am to 1pm “Cribs from around the World” Some beautiful new additions to the display this year.
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 15th December 6, 12, 13, 22 €25 Winner: Peggy Nash. Next Jackpot is €2,220
Social Dancing Donard Community Hall (W91YW57) Saturday 17th December from 9pm to 12. Music by Teddy & Cathal Barry – Adm €10 – Refreshments Served
Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee Present a Christmas Concert in Manor Kilbride Hall on Saturday 17th December at 7pm. Featuring Kilbride & Lakeside Youth Ensemble, also soloists & singers. Guest artist- the amazing Aoife Garry on Trumpet. Family friendly. All welcome. Pay at the door €10
PLEASE SUPPORT St. Mary’s Schools by buying our Christmas cards! Available to purchase in the Parish Office, Brew 21, the Post Office, Martikas Hair Salon, the Tourist Office & Enda’s Flower Shop. Pack of 10 cards – two lovely local designs in each pack. €6 per pack or 2 packs for €10.
Goal Mile – CHRISTMAS DAY @ 12:30pm. The annual GOAL MILE will take place at the track in Blessington Community College. Walk it, run it, all are welcome. So, come along and help raise funds for GOAL and work up an appetite!
Valleymount & Lacken Private Members Draw 2022 December Winners: Breda O’ Brien, Frances & Billy Kavanagh, Aoibheann & Teagan Reid, Mary & Don O’ Sullivan, Bridie & Paddy Gleeson, Catherine & Sean Miley, Tommy Mooney, Brid & Peter O’ Sullivan, Kathleen & Philip Gallagher, Ann Nolan, Eimear Miley, Tom & Fiona Guing, Seamus Balfe, Anne Broe, Ann Marie Clarke, Mary & Jack Patton, Kathleen & Philip Leonard Paul Farrell, Sadie & Seamus Miley, Kenny’s Supervalu, Molly & Kevin Byrne, Jacinta Shannon, Betty O Brien, Rose Zeller, Mary Tipper, Charmaine Quinn, Philip O’ Reilly, Aislinn & Liam Reid, Fr Richard Behan, Catherine O’Mahony, Matt Reid, Mary & Sean Brennan, Aine & Kevin Keogh Sheila & Pat Geoghegan Siobhan & Derek McEvoy, Cynthia & Ronan Brophy Joan & Sean Farrington, Maggie Schofield, Theo Clarke
West Wicklow Cancer Support would like to wish the wider Blessington Community a very happy & peaceful Christmas. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support & invaluable community spirit, it really is appreciated. We are available by phone & email over the Christmas period, contact us on 087 434 6004 westwicklow15@gmail.com Nollaig Shona Duit!”
The Pop-Up Pool is only here for 1 more week! Community Pool for West Wicklow would like to thank everyone for supporting the Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool during its time in Blessington. The pool will be open for public swims until 7pm on Tuesday December 20th For information on swim times and to book visit https://tinyurl.com/WWPopUpPool Make sure to book your swim before it’s gone!
CROSSCARE Christmas Food Poverty Appeal. This Christmas, Crosscare are asking for help for the Food Poverty Service, where they support families who find it hard to provide nutritious food. Sadly, almost 800 families and individuals, including 1,000 children, have needed help from the Service this year & demand is likely to increase in the coming months. Crosscare ensures they have a good supply of food while at the same time looking at all the issues that may have brought them into food poverty. If you can, you can donate online at www.crosscare.ie or call 01 8360011 or send a cheque or postal order to Crosscare Christmas Appeal, 2 Saint Mary’s Place North, Dublin D07 Y768. Envelopes will also be available in all Churches
Lacken Naíonra Open for enrolments. ECCE & part-time places available. For information or to book a viewing, please contact 045 865 086. Follow us on Facebook – Lacken National School.
Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Friday during school term from 9.30am to12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.
Tús Job Opportunity in Blessington County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a work placement opportunity in Blessington Educate Together National School Position available: Caretaker Gain valuable work experience while contributing to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year & participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week & are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
West Wicklow Cancer Support Our group hosts a weekly Mindful soundbath Meditation with Gemma Deeney on Wednesdays at 11am in the Primary Care Centre Blessington. No cost, open to all. Do bring your own cushion, blanket & a friend. If your life has been impacted by cancer through a diagnosis, a family member, friend, or carer we are here for you. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
Community Employment Assistant Supervisor – Job Description: Fulltime CE Assistant Supervisor to assist in ensuring the effective & efficient administration & co-ordination of the human, financial & material resources of CE Project in Blessington. Community Employment, working closely with the Supervisor & Sponsoring Committee to maximise opportunities for participants through training & development towards long term employment or further education. Previous experience in office administration, computerised accounts & payroll is essential. Skills in MS Office or computerised accounts packages. Skills relevant to people management through previous work experience. For full job spec contact martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Applications including CV & Cover Letter posted to The Chairman, Blessington & District CE Ltd, Unit 8 Newtown Square, Blessington, Co. Wicklow or by email to martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Closing Date for receipt of applications is Monday December 19th, 2022, at 4pm
New Year! New Start! Courses available for all at the Further Education & Training Centre Blessington & Baltinglass: Tourism, Healthcare, Office Skills, Ebusiness, SNA, Pathways to Employment & more. Please call Irene Hayden 086 806 1569 or Karen Townsend 086 850 3833
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Urgently Wanted 3 Bed House to Rent for Syrian Family. Rent Guaranteed. Call: 087 646 3939
CHRISTMAS TREES Direct from FARM Only €30 to €39 each. Opposite entrance to Slade Valley Golf Club, Brittas (1 mile off the N81 Blessington Road Brittas or 2 miles off the N7 Saggart) EirCode: D24 TEP6 Phone 087 925 0064
BRYKO – Shop / Yard Assistant Required – Full time Position, Manual Lifting Ability Essential/ Please Drop in your CV to Emilia or email to bryko.products@gmail.comite: www.birchandfern.ie
Jones Power Tools Ltd. Baltinglass. Supply Sales and Services. Stihl Chainsaws/Blowers/Power Washers and many more. Great Ideas for Christmas for the woman or man in your life! Fleetwood Paint mixed to your favourite colours. Contact 059 64 81033 or Philip 087 663 8788
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts – try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.
Tús Job Opportunity in Blessington County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a work placement opportunity in Blessington Educate Together National School Position available: Caretaker Gain valuable work experience while contributing to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year & participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week & are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
Massage Therapist – Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage, Lakeshore Wellness. WatsApp: 087 792 6332 @blessomassage
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
Blessington Roofing and Guttering. All Roof Repairs Slate Tiles Chimneys Guttering Fully Insured Free Quotations 24/7 Emergency call-out 25 Year Guaranteed Roof Installation and Roof Repairs. Call Today for a free no-obligation quote. 087 379 4038 www.roofrepairsandguttering.ie Email: roofingr7@gmail.com
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
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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
Issue 1432 December 11th 2022
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by office3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT – The coming of Christ is a message of joy: a joy founded & rooted in God’s love & care for his people, & his promise of an eternal companionship.
Mass intentions this week in Blessington
Saturday 6pm: Denis Brereton (A), Geoff O’Sullivan (RD)
Sunday 10am: Phyllis Moran (Months Mind), Josephine Byrne (A), Michael & Irene O’Donnell (A)
We also Remember: Maisie O’Reilly (A)
Monday: Mass offered for the Sick & those in hospital
Tuesday: Tina Fennan (RD), Margaret Reilly (Rem) (Late of Lacken)
Wednesday: Get Well Mass, Birthday Mass
Thursday: Laurence & Gertrude Kehoe (A), Michael Meagan (RD)
Friday: Pauline McAuley (RD), Noel Murphy (RD
St Vincent de Paul Annual Collection will take place at all Masses this weekend, 10th & 11th December, replacing the Share Collection. Please give generously.
Saturday 10th December: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm – Confessions: after 6pm Mass in Blessington
Sunday 11th December: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.
Tuesday 13th December: Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Bernie & the Mill’s families would like to thank everyone that comforted them throughout Mick’s time in hospital & at the funeral. We’d especially like to thank all the doctors, nurses & staff that cared for Mick in Naas Hospital, especially those in the Moat Ward. Thank you to Blessington GAA for their guard of honour. A special word of thanks to Fr. Behan & Tony & Regina Clarke for their kindness shown at Mick’s funeral. To all those who sent Mass cards, your thoughts & wishes have comforted us so much. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually so please accept this notice as our thanks. Mass will be offered for all your intentions in Blessington. Mick’s Month’s Mind Mass will be in Blessington on Tuesday 20th December 9.30am
NOTICE: Blessington Parish ULSTER BANK A/C is now closed. If you still have a Standing Order going to it, please call Jean in the Parish Office if you would like to continue to support the parish this way. Many thanks to all who have made the switch!
Industry Professional Emmett Kelly from Burning House Productions will be in Blessington Library on Saturday, 10th December at 1pm for a film production workshop. Emmett will show you how to create a polished holiday movie that will make the perfect family keepsake. A great opportunity for anyone interested in filmography or photography. Suitable for ALL the family (adults, teens & children). Booking required: blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie
Let There Be Christmas Blessington Millennium Choir invites you to join them in singing Christmas songs and carols to celebrate the festive season in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Sunday December 11th at 4pm. Tickets €10 (Children under 12 free) (Includes fruit punch and mince pies) Tickets available from choir members & The Parish Office or call: 087 2343 1499 By kind permission of Fr Richard Behan P.P. Proceeds to Coimin Centre Blessington
Santa arrives in Manor Kilbride on 11th December at 12.30pm. Also: Kilbride GAA Christmas Raffle, Cake Sale, Games & some stalls – in Manor Kilbride Hall – Proceeds towards the Playground for Manor Kilbride. All Welcome. Buy a Raffle ticket online today from €5 @ www.KilbrideGAA.com/shop Prizes include: €300 Voucher from Colin Murphy at BRYCO & One All Ireland Final Hurling Ticket for 2023. All Prizes are listed: https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/santa-arrives-christmas-raffle/
Book Launch “Left at the Lamb” on Tuesday 13th December at 6.45pm in Blessington Library. A flavour of the History & Heritage of the Blessington area by Aiden Cruise, David Harrington & Seamus Balfe. All Welcome
Christmas Community Service Prayers and Carols. Saturday 17th December at 4pm at Church of Our Lady moving in procession to St Mary’s Church for Carols. Refreshments afterwards in St Kevin’s Community Hall
Social Dancing Donard Community Hall (W91YW57) Saturday 17th December from 9pm to 12. Music by Teddy & Cathal Barry – Adm €10 – Refreshments Served
Christmas Reconciliation Service: Monday 19th December at 7:30pm Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Crib Exhibition will be on display beforehand in the Coimin Centre
Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee Present a Christmas Concert in Manor Kilbride Hall on Saturday 17th December at 7pm. Featuring Kilbride & Lakeside Youth Ensemble, also soloists & singers. Guest artist- the amazing Aoife Garry on Trumpet. Family friendly. All welcome. Pay at the door €10
PLEASE SUPPORT St. Mary’s Schools by buying our Christmas cards! Available to purchase in the Parish Office, Brew 21, the Post Office, Martikas Hair Salon, the Tourist Office & Enda’s Flower Shop. Pack of 10 cards – two lovely local designs in each pack. €6 per pack or 2 packs for €10.
CROSSCARE Christmas Food Poverty Appeal. This Christmas, Crosscare are asking for help for the Food Poverty Service, where they support families who find it hard to provide nutritious food. Sadly, almost 800 families and individuals, including 1,000 children, have needed help from the Service this year & demand is likely to increase in the coming months. Crosscare ensures they have a good supply of food while at the same time looking at all the issues that may have brought them into food poverty. If you can, you can donate online at www.crosscare.ie or call 01 8360011 or send a cheque or postal order to Crosscare Christmas Appeal, 2 Saint Mary’s Place North, Dublin D07 Y768. Envelopes will also be available in all Churches
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 1st December: 5, 7, 21, 25 – €25 Winner: Seanna Pender. Next Jackpot is €2,0125
Lacken Naíonra Open for enrolments. ECCE & part-time places available. For information or to book a viewing, please contact 045 865 086. Follow us on Facebook – Lacken National School.
Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Friday during school term from 9.30am to12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.
Tús Job Opportunity in Blessington County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a work placement opportunity in Blessington Educate Together National School Position available: Caretaker Gain valuable work experience while contributing to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year & participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week & are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
West Wicklow Cancer Support Our group hosts a weekly Mindful soundbath Meditation with Gemma Deeney on Wednesdays at 11am in the Primary Care Centre Blessington. No cost, open to all. Do bring your own cushion, blanket & a friend. If your life has been impacted by cancer through a diagnosis, a family member, friend, or carer we are here for you. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
Community Employment Assistant Supervisor – Job Description: Fulltime CE Assistant Supervisor to assist in ensuring the effective & efficient administration & co-ordination of the human, financial & material resources of CE Project in Blessington. Community Employment, working closely with the Supervisor & Sponsoring Committee to maximise opportunities for participants through training & development towards long term employment or further education. Previous experience in office administration, computerised accounts & payroll is essential. Skills in MS Office or computerised accounts packages. Skills relevant to people management through previous work experience. For full job spec contact martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Applications including CV & Cover Letter posted to The Chairman, Blessington & District CE Ltd, Unit 8 Newtown Square, Blessington, Co. Wicklow or by email to martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Closing Date for receipt of applications is Monday December 19th, 2022, at 4pm
New Year! New Start! Courses available for all at the Further Education & Training Centre Blessington & Baltinglass: Tourism, Healthcare, Office Skills, Ebusiness, SNA, Pathways to Employment & more. Please call Irene Hayden 086 806 1569 or Karen Townsend 086 850 3833
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Urgently Wanted 3 Bed House to Rent for Syrian Family. Rent Guaranteed. Call: 087 646 3939
CHRISTMAS TREES Direct from FARM Only €30 to €39 each. Opposite entrance to Slade Valley Golf Club, Brittas (1 mile off the N81 Blessington Road Brittas or 2 miles off the N7 Saggart) EirCode: D24 TEP6 Phone 087 925 0064
CLEANER WANTED to clean a 4-bed house in Blessington Village for 3 hours every week. €15 per hour please call: 086 385 2484
Fluent Irish speaker wanted to give Grinds to two teenagers, 2nd & 5th year students. Contact 087 266 0649. Valleymount area.
Christmas Trees, Planters & Wreaths, Living Christmas Trees in pots or root ball. Gifts & Vouchers. Open daily 9-5 Sunday 10-5 BLESSINGTON LAKES GARDEN CENTRE – Good Advice, Great Plants. 045 865 403 or 087 931 9111
FOR SALE – Double Buggy – €250. Grey Moses Basket with White Base (as new) €25. Toddler Rocking Horse, Momma & Poppas – (as new) €25. Also available, Baby Sling (New, unused) & baby toys in immaculate condition. Tel: 085 801 3372 Blessington Area
Birch+Fern Garden Design & Landscaping – Qualified garden designer & landscaper. Specialising in wildlife friendly gardening. Phone: Chris Walsh on 085 123 6868. Email: info@birchandfern.ie Social Media: @birchandfern.ie Webs
Window & Door Repairs – PVC Repairs – Hinges & Handles Replaced. Misted, Foggy or Cracked Windows? Change your Existing Glass to ‘A Rated Glass’ – EVERY PANE’S MY PLEASURE – Call Gerry on 085 786 4273
BRYKO – Shop / Yard Assistant Required – Full time Position, Manual Lifting Ability Essential/ Please Drop in your CV to Emilia or email to bryko.products@gmail.comite: www.birchandfern.ie
Jones Power Tools Ltd. Baltinglass. Supply Sales and Services. Stihl Chainsaws/Blowers/Power Washers and many more. Great Ideas for Christmas for the woman or man in your life! Fleetwood Paint mixed to your favourite colours. Contact 059 64 81033 or Philip 087 663 8788
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts – try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.
Tús Job Opportunity in Blessington County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a work placement opportunity in Blessington Educate Together National School Position available: Caretaker Gain valuable work experience while contributing to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year & participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week & are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
Massage Therapist – Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage, Lakeshore Wellness. WatsApp: 087 792 6332 @blessomassage
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
Blessington Roofing and Guttering. All Roof Repairs Slate Tiles Chimneys Guttering Fully Insured Free Quotations 24/7 Emergency call-out 25 Year Guaranteed Roof Installation and Roof Repairs. Call Today for a free no-obligation quote. 087 379 4038 www.roofrepairsandguttering.ie Email: roofingr7@gmail.com
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
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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
Issue 1431 December 4th 2022
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by office2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT: The message of repentance during this season of Advent is a call to each of us to look into our lives, to renew & deepen our relationship with God.
Mass intentions this week in Blessington
Noel Murphy (RD) Tinode, Tina Fennan (RD) Ballymore, Bill Roche (RD)Blessington
Saturday 6pm: Essie Hanlon (10th A), Jimmy Hanlon (Rem)
Sunday 10am: Kitty Whittle (1st A), Tom & Ellen Cummins (A), Chrissie & Noel Cummins (A), Margaret & Dan Ryan (A), Brendan & EBA Cummins (A), Lily, Violet & Gerry Browne (A)
We also Remember: Patrick & Josephine Farrington (A), Jim & Kathleen Hamilton (A), Molly White O’Rourke (Rem)
Monday: Mass offered for the Sick
Tuesday: Laszlo Mate (A), Nicky Bennett (A)
Wednesday: Pat Mitchell (RD), John O’Rourke (RD)
7.30pm – Holy Day Vigil Mass: Remembrance for Deceased Members of Blessington GAA
10am Holy Day – Thursday: Michael Behan (A), Tony Mahon (RD)
Friday: Get Well Int, Get Well Int.
St Vincent de Paul Annual Collection will take place at all Masses next weekend, 10th & 11th DecemberReplacing the Share Collection. Please give generously.
Saturday 3rd December: Mass times: Blessington: 6pm, Lacken: 7.30pm. Confessions: after 6pm Mass in Blessington
Sunday 4th December: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am.
Tuesday 6th December: Rosary & Holy Hour 10 to 11am in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
Holy Day – Feast of the Immaculate Conception:
Wednesday 7th December Vigil Mass for Holy Day 7.30pm in Blessington
Thursday 8th December: Blessington: 10am Mass, Manor Kilbride: 11am Mass, Valleymount: 11.15am Mass
Joe Walsh & Family, Old Paddocks, would like to thank all who sent Mass Cards & messages of sympathy for the loss of his mother Carmel Walsh. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.
Valleymount Private Members Draw November Winners: Tommy & Jack Farrington, Teresa Mahon, Maureen Phibbs, Breda Broe, Ann & Gerry Malone.
Let There Be Christmas Blessington Millennium Choir invites you to join them in singing Christmas songs and carols to celebrate the festive season in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Sunday December 11th at 4pm. Tickets €10 (Children under 12 free) (Includes fruit punch and mince pies) Tickets available from choir members & The Parish Office or call: 087 2343 1499 By kind permission of Fr Richard Behan P.P. Proceeds to Coimin Centre Blessington
Santa arrives in Manor Kilbride on 11th December at 12.30pm. Also: Kilbride GAA Christmas Raffle, Cake Sale, Games & some stalls – in Manor Kilbride Hall – Proceeds towards the Playground for Manor Kilbride. All Welcome. Buy a Raffle ticket online today from €5 @ www.KilbrideGAA.com/shop Prizes include: €300 Voucher from Colin Murphy at BRYCO & One All Ireland Final Hurling Ticket for 2023. All Prizes are listed: https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/santa-arrives-christmas-raffle/
Book Launch “Left at the Lamb” on Tuesday 13th December at 6.45pm in Blessington Library. A flavour of the History & Heritage of the Blessington area by Aiden Cruise, David Harrington & Seamus Balfe. All Welcome
Christmas Community Service Prayers and Carols. Saturday 17th December at 4pm at Church of Our Lady moving in procession to St Mary’s Church for Carols. Refreshments afterwards in St Kevin’s Community Hall
Christmas Reconciliation Service: Monday 19th December at 7:30pm Church of Our Lady, Blessington. Crib Exhibition will be on display beforehand in the Coimin Centre
Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee Present a Christmas Concert in Manor Kilbride Hall on Saturday 17th December at 7pm. Featuring Kilbride & Lakeside Youth Ensemble, also soloists & singers. Guest artist- the amazing Aoife Garry on Trumpet. Family friendly. All welcome. Pay at the door €10
“You Don’t Need Irish to Send Your Child to The Gaelscoil!” Gaelscoil na Lochanna is accepting places for the school year 2023-2024 from now up to 21st December. Parents will be notified of places on 13th January & will have to 27th January to accept the place. There are 31 places available. Tá an fógra bliantiúl maidir le ligean isteach fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála. Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 21ú Nollaig agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 13ú Eanáir. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 27ú Eanáir 2023.Tá 31 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). View the Annual Admissions Notice & access enrolment forms on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com “Gaelscoil na Lochanna will have an Open Night on 7th December at 7:30pm in the Gaelscoil for any parents interested in joining the Gaelscoil”. Follow us on Instagram #gsnalochanna
PLEASE SUPPORT St. Mary’s Schools by buying our Christmas cards! Available to purchase in the Parish Office, Brew 21, the Post Office, Martikas Hair Salon, the Tourist Office & Enda’s Flower Shop. Pack of 10 cards – two lovely local designs in each pack. €6 per pack or 2 packs for €10.
CROSSCARE Christmas Food Poverty Appeal. This Christmas, Crosscare are asking for help for the Food Poverty Service, where they support families who find it hard to provide nutritious food. Sadly, almost 800 families and individuals, including 1,000 children, have needed help from the Service this year & demand is likely to increase in the coming months. Crosscare ensures they have a good supply of food while at the same time looking at all the issues that may have brought them into food poverty. If you can, you can donate online at www.crosscare.ie or call 01 8360011 or send a cheque or postal order to Crosscare Christmas Appeal, 2 Saint Mary’s Place North, Dublin D07 Y768. Envelopes will also be available in all Churches
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. 1st December: 5, 7, 21, 25 – €25 Winner: Seanna Pender. Next Jackpot is €2,0125
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for 2023/2024 school year. Enrolment applications also being accepted for the 2023/2024. Early Intervention Class. Please email school@lackenns.com or contact the school office on 045 865 086.
Valleymount Parent & Baby/Toddler Playgroup meets every Friday during school term from 9.30am to12 in Valleymount Hall. New parents most welcome. Pop in for a cuppa & a chat.
Tús Job Opportunity in Blessington County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a work placement opportunity in Blessington Educate Together National School Position available: Caretaker Gain valuable work experience while contributing to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year & participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week & are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
Are you a Bridge Player? If so, you are welcome to join Blessington Bridge Club. Resuming on Monday 17th October & subsequent Mondays other than Holiday Mondays at the KARE Centre which is located off the Blessington By-Pass. Ample car parking. Play begins at 7.30pm
Parent & Toddler Group in St Kevin’s Hall every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am to12pm €4 per family per day
Blessington Bowls Club – Thursday at 7.30pm in St. Kevin’s Hall, Blessington. Guests are most welcome, why not come along and bring a friend.
The Blessington Fencing Club Spaces available in the 8-11yrs Beginners Class in St Kevin’s Hall – Fridays 5pm. Only comfortable clothing & runners are needed. Pop in & watch or participate in a free trial lesson. We have a great mixed group of children. Some children don’t enjoy traditional team sports or battle in some way. Every child can be taught to fence. Adult Beginner Classes starting on Tuesday evenings. Give us a call if you would like to try. Call Lee: 087 676 4183
West Wicklow Cancer Support Our group hosts a weekly Mindful soundbath Meditation with Gemma Deeney on Wednesdays at 11am in the Primary Care Centre Blessington. No cost, open to all. Do bring your own cushion, blanket & a friend. If your life has been impacted by cancer through a diagnosis, a family member, friend, or carer we are here for you. Call: 087 4346004 or westwicklow15@gmail.com
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
CLEANER WANTED to clean a 4-bed house in Blessington Village for 3 hours every week. €15 per hour please call: 086 385 2484
Fluent Irish speaker wanted to give Grinds to two teenagers, 2nd & 5th year students. Contact 087 266 0649. Valleymount area.
Christmas Trees, Planters & Wreaths, Living Christmas Trees in pots or root ball. Gifts & Vouchers. Open daily 9-5 Sunday 10-5 BLESSINGTON LAKES GARDEN CENTRE – Good Advice, Great Plants. 045 865 403 or 087 931 9111
FOR SALE – Double Buggy – €250. Grey Moses Basket with White Base (as new) €25. Toddler Rocking Horse, Momma & Poppas – (as new) €25. Also available, Baby Sling (New, unused) & baby toys in immaculate condition. Tel: 085 801 3372 Blessington Area
Birch+Fern Garden Design & Landscaping – Qualified garden designer & landscaper. Specialising in wildlife friendly gardening. Phone: Chris Walsh on 085 123 6868. Email: info@birchandfern.ie Social Media: @birchandfern.ie Webs
Window & Door Repairs – PVC Repairs – Hinges & Handles Replaced. Misted, Foggy or Cracked Windows? Change your Existing Glass to ‘A Rated Glass’ – EVERY PANE’S MY PLEASURE – Call Gerry on 085 786 4273
BRYKO – Shop / Yard Assistant Required – Full time Position, Manual Lifting Ability Essential/ Please Drop in your CV to Emilia or email to bryko.products@gmail.comite: www.birchandfern.ie
Jones Power Tools Ltd. Baltinglass. Supply Sales and Services. Stihl Chainsaws/Blowers/Power Washers and many more. Great Ideas for Christmas for the woman or man in your life! Fleetwood Paint mixed to your favourite colours. Contact 059 64 81033 or Philip 087 663 8788
Rods + Cones Opticians Blessington. Beside the GARDA station. Formerly Cullinane Opticians. Open for all your eyecare needs. FREE Eye Exam + Glasses with PRSI + Medical Card. Large selection of Designer Frames + Sunglasses. Special Offers + Discounts on 2nd Pairs. Varifocal Experts – try them with our 30-Day Guarantee. Many Thanks to all our loyal customers. Call 045 891 056 for an appointment.
Tús Job Opportunity in Blessington County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme has a work placement opportunity in Blessington Educate Together National School Position available: Caretaker Gain valuable work experience while contributing to your community at the same time. The placement will be for 1 year & participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week & are free to take up other employment outside of their 19½ hours. To qualify, you must be fully unemployed for 12 months. Tús payment is at the full rate of Jobseekers Allowance plus €22.50 top-up. For more information or to apply contact Neil Doyle on 087 640 9273 or ndoyle@wicklowpartnership.ie
Massage Therapist – Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage, Lakeshore Wellness. WatsApp: 087 792 6332 @blessomassage
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
Blessington Roofing and Guttering. All Roof Repairs Slate Tiles Chimneys Guttering Fully Insured Free Quotations 24/7 Emergency call-out 25 Year Guaranteed Roof Installation and Roof Repairs. Call Today for a free no-obligation quote. 087 379 4038 www.roofrepairsandguttering.ie Email: roofingr7@gmail.com
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
Newsletter Advertising Rates, For just 50c per word per week you can reach a large, local audience. Cut-off for receiving adverts is Wed 10am. You can email the copy to office@blessington.info and pay in the Parish Office, or via the Donate button on our website or by bank transfer. Call the Parish Office: 045 865 327
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