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9th July 2023 Issue 1460
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass intentions in Blessington
Saturday: Willie Lawlor…A , Vic Carnazza…A
Sunday: Eddie Conroy…A, Mary Kinnahan…A
We also Remember: Mary Creighton…A, Philip Creighton…Rem
Monday: Mass offered for the sick.
Tuesday: Peter Kavanagh…RD, Tommy Whittle…RD
Wednesday: Jimmy Reid…RD, Denis Ryan…RD
Thursday: Pauline Owens…RD, Mary Dunne…RD
Friday: Mary Creighton…A, Philip Creighton…Rem, Una McKeniry…1st Ann
Tuesday 11th July: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Blessington Parish Lotto: Numbers on 29th June: 10,22,24,29. €25 Winner: Graham McKeown. Next Jackpot €3,125
Congratulations to the Winners of the Valleymount Parish Draw for June: Molly & Kevin Byrne, Lisa Broe, Anne & Gerry Malone, Angela & John Richardson, Brigid O Donnell.
Deirdre Keogh would like to thank everyone who sponsored her in the Women’s Mini Marathon, a total of €6,300 was raised
Sundays in Summer at Seven Songs, Psalms and Silence to soothe the soul. St. Kevin’s Church of Ireland, Hollywood, West Wicklow. Every Sunday evening in July and August at 7p.m.
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.
Open Day at Kildare Animal Foundation Kildare Town R51 YE00 Sunday 9th July at 1pm Plants, Cakes stall, Bottle stall, Kiddies Games, Antiques, Crafts, Pet Gifts, Facepainting & much more. FREE ADMISSION. A lovely fun filled day for all the family. (NO dog visitors please as we have so many waiting to greet you at the shelter)
FUEL STAMP SAVING SCHEME Fuel Stamps are a great way to help budget for your fuel costs. Start saving now towards your fuel bills during the winter months. The Stay Warm Saving Scheme is an easy payment option plan which enables households to budget for their central heating oil or solid fuel. Start saving the €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card and use the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel with the listed suppliers on the card. A new supplier to the scheme but not listed on the card is Tom Phibbs Fuels Tel: 01 2118469. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area and full details are available on the card. This initiative is in association with the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources. The €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps and Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop.
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
Summer Stars Reading Challenge is back for 2023 & running until 31st 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.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
NEWSLETTER AD
GAELSCOIL NA LOCHANNA seeking cleaner, (14 hours a week) and caretaker (10 hours a week), or person who could combine both for new school term. Please email the Principal priomhoidhoide@gaelscoilnalochanna.com with letter of application and two referees.
Hoover Washing Machine 9kg For Sale, 18 months old, perfect condition, €200, Phone 0868209743.
Yoga Classes in St Kevins Hall. Monday evenings @ 7pm. July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th €50 for 4 classes. Private one to one lessons available. Chair Yoga & Men’s Yoga coming soon. Please book in advance. Nancy Hickey: 087 639 1676 – Qualified Yoga Instructor
Blessington Community Employment Vacancies These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary.
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: 11/07/2023
Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference: 2278008. Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 11/07/2023
Caretaker: Valleymount Hall. Job Reference: CE CES 2287778. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 28/07/2023
Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255
Please contact us on 085-2523563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for these positions. * CE Rates Apply.
Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy
Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie
GARDENING – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714. Greenleaf Garden Care
Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to Let at Aran Centre, Blessington (opposite Aldi) €125 per week plus VAT. Contact Sean on 087 817 5227.
Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:
Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850
League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!
Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01
SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431
Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053
Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086 309 1829
Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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 1459 July 2nd 2023
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass intentions in Blessington
Saturday: John Geoghegan(A), Ray O’Donnell (A), John, Josephine & Joseph McNamara (A), Teresa Ball (A)
Sunday: James Reid (A), Margaret & David Ryall (A), John Curran (A), Sally Egan (A)
We also Remember: Jackie, Denis, James, & Ellen Bohan (Rem), Larry, Mary & Mathew Lennon (A), Michael & Anne Mary Norton (Rem)
Monday: Mass offered for the sick.
Tuesday: Ray O’Donnell (A), Alice Reilly (RD)
Wednesday: Tony Langley (RD), Bromwyn Conroy (RD)
Thursday: Eddie Conroy (4th A), John & Nora Moran (Rem), Bridget McDonald (Rem)
Friday: 1st Friday of the month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead
The Peter’s Pence Collection will be taken up this weekend Saturday & Sunday, July 1st & 2nd. This will replace the Share Collection.
Saturday 1st July: Blessington: 6pm Mass Confessions: after 6pm Mass
Sunday 2nd July: Mass Times: Blessington & Valleymount: 10am. Manor Kilbride: 11am, Crosschapel: 11.30am
Tuesday 4th July: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Friday 7th July: 1st Friday of the month, Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead
Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 15th June: 2,5,6,14. €25 Winner: Graham McKeown. Next Jackpot €3,100
Cemetery Sunday Templeboden on Sunday July 2nd at 3pm. There will be no Mass in Lacken on Saturday 1st July
Cemetery Mass in Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm
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 are having a social night on Saturday. 29th June at 7.30pm in the Stables. Music will be provided by local musicians. All are invited there will be a cuppa & sandwiches after. Hope you can make it along.
Open Day at Kildare Animal Foundation Kildare Town R51 YE00 Sunday 9th July at 1pm Plants, Cakes stall, Bottle stall, Kiddies Games, Antiques, Crafts, Pet Gifts, Facepainting & much more. FREE ADMISSION. A lovely fun filled day for all the family. (NO dog visitors please as we have so many waiting to greet you at the shelter)
FUEL STAMP SAVING SCHEME Fuel Stamps are a great way to help budget for your fuel costs. Start saving now towards your fuel bills during the winter months. The Stay Warm Saving Scheme is an easy payment option plan which enables households to budget for their central heating oil or solid fuel. Start saving the €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps on the savings card and use the stamps to pay (in full or part payment) for fuel with the listed suppliers on the card. A new supplier to the scheme but not listed on the card is Tom Phibbs Fuels Tel: 01 2118469. The Scheme is open to all households in the Blessington area and full details are available on the card. This initiative is in association with the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources. The €5 Stay Warm Saving Stamps and Savings Card are only available from Hennessy’s Hardware and SVP Shop.
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
Summer Stars Reading Challenge is back for 2023 & running until 31st 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.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
WANTED part-time grounds maintenance employee, 2-3 days per week. Training will be given. For more information contact Ken 086 834 4332
Yoga Classes in St Kevins Hall. Monday evenings @ 7pm. July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th €50 for 4 classes. Private one to one lessons available. Chair Yoga & Men’s Yoga coming soon. Please book in advance. Nancy Hickey: 087 639 1676 – Qualified Yoga Instructor
Blessington Community Employment Vacancies These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary.
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: 11/07/2023
Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference: 2278008. Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 11/07/2023
Caretaker: Valleymount Hall. Job Reference: CE CES 2287778. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 28/07/2023
Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255
Please contact us on 085-2523563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for these positions. * CE Rates Apply.
Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy
Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie
GARDENING – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714. Greenleaf Garden Care
Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to Let at Aran Centre, Blessington (opposite Aldi) €125 per week plus VAT. Contact Sean on 087 817 5227.
Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:
Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850
League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!
Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01
SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431
Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053
Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086 309 1829
Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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 1458 June 25th2023
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass intentions in Blessington
Jerry McEvoy (RD) Ballyknockan, Paddy Deasy (RD) Kilteel
Saturday: Alex McDonnell (1st A), Kevin Sheils (A), Lar Henry Bennett (A), Johanna Bennett (A), Vincent Bohan (A), James & Ellen Bohan (A), Jackie Bohan (A), Denis Bohan (A)
Sunday: Josephine Horgan (Mama Jo) (A), John Gerald Benson (RD), Peter Gallagher (RD)
We also Remember: James Kavanagh (A), Michael & Anne Mary Norton (A), Larry, Mary & Mathew Lennon (Rem)
Monday: Mass offered for the sick.
Tuesday: Siobhan Warren (A), Laurance & Elizabeth Keating (Rem), Thanksgiving Mass
Wednesday: Barry Fletcher (RD), Sheila Kelly (RD)
Thursday: Esther Ahern (RD), Intentions Mass
Friday: Birthday Mass, Intentions Mass
Saturday 24th June: Blessington: 6pm Mass – Confessions: after 6pm Mass, Lacken: 7.30pm Mass
Sunday 25th June: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Crosschapel 11.30am
Tuesday 27th June Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Cemetery Sunday Templeboden on Sunday July 2nd at 3pm. There will be no Mass in Lacken on Saturday 1st July
Cemetery Mass in Manor Kilbride on Sunday 2nd July at 2pm
The Blessing of the Plaque awarded to Valleymount Church for promoting biodiversity in the church grounds will take place at the graduation ceremony for the 6th class pupils on Monday 26th June at 7pm. All are welcome.
The annual Peter’s Pence collection will be taken up on the weekend of Saturday & Sunday, July 1st & 2nd. This will replace the Share Collection.
Blessington Parish Lotto Numbers on 8th June: 2, 5, 6, 16. €25 Winner: Bernard Wilcox. Next Jackpot €3,075
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.
Blessington Car Boot Sale in St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 25th 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
Manor Kilbride Field Day Sunday 25th 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.
Sunday 25th June 2023 Songs & Tunes Session, Zellers of Lacken, 6 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 083-8127317; lakesidesessions2@gmail.com
West Wicklow Cancer Support – Welcome you to our June Monthly Drop-In Evening, Thursday 29th June 7.30pm – 9.00pm. The Coimin Centre Blessington. Come along to our poetry, prose & musical verse evening where we will be sharing our favourite excerpts with some home baking and tea! Completely informal, no need to book, spaces available, no charge. Contact us on 087 4346004 westwicklow15@gmail.com with any enquiries.
Summer Stars Reading Challenge is back for 2023 & running until 31st 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.
***URGENT*** Host families required for Spanish boys & girls aged between 12 and 15 years from 2nd to 30th July. If you are interested, Call/text Triona Mills: 089 478 9839 or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938 before 3rd 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
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Yoga Classes in St Kevins Hall. Monday evenings @ 7pm. July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th €50 for 4 classes. Private one to one lessons available. Chair Yoga & Men’s Yoga coming soon. Please book in advance. Nancy Hickey: 087 639 1676 – Qualified Yoga Instructor
Blessington Community Employment Vacancies These are developmental opportunities, no experience necessary.
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: 11/07/2023
Caretaker St. Kevin’s Centre. Job Reference: 2278008. Duties to include, but not limited to: Light maintenance, general caretaking duties, painting, cleaning. Closing Date: 11/07/2023
Caretaker: Valleymount Hall. Job Reference: CE CES 2287778. Duties will include, but not limited to: General light maintenance. Some cleaning duties. Painting. Assisting in general operations of the centre to include key holding, setting up rooms for meetings etc. Adhere to health and safety. Hall duties. Closing Date: 28/07/2023
Baltyboys Cemetery Caretaker Position: Job Reference: CES 2285255
Please contact us on 085-2523563 or martincahill@blessingtonce.ie Please note *You must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for the last 12 months to qualify for these positions. * CE Rates Apply.
Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes MAPCP 085 134 9813 Specialist in CBT & Solution focused Therapy
Wicklow & Kildare Mental Health Services Counselling & Psychotherapy. Aran Centre, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. For Bookings please contact, by phone: 089 274 4920 or e-mail: info@wicklowandkildarementalhealth.ie
GARDENING – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, etc Phone Mark: 085 133 7714. Greenleaf Garden Care
Very Nice Self-Contained Private Office to Let at Aran Centre, Blessington (opposite Aldi) €125 per week plus VAT. Contact Sean on 087 817 5227.
Looking to upskill or do a new course? Blessington Further Education and Training Centre are now enrolling for Part Time courses in September:
Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850
League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!
Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01
SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431
Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053
Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086 309 1829
Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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 1457 June 18th 2023
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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 (2nd 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 17th June: Blessington: 6pm Mass, Confessions: after 6pm Mass. Lacken: 7.30pm Mass
Sunday 18th June: Mass Times: Blessington: 10am, Manor Kilbride: 11am, Valleymount: 10.00am, Crosschapel: 11.30am 91st Birthday Remembrance Mass for Fr Kevin Lyon
Tuesday 20th June: Rosary & Holy Hour 7pm to 8pm in Church of Our Lady Blessington
Cemetery Mass – Eadestown Sunday 18th 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 12th & 13th 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 17th 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 1st 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 25th 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 31st 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 25th 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 2nd to 30th July. If you are interested, Call/text Triona Mills: 089 478 9839 or Paloma via WhatsApp 0034 628 114 938 before 3rd 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.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
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:
Paragon Bathrooms Ensuite special includes. Wall & floor tiles – 18yds wall & 3yds floor. Shower tray & door 80×80. Toilet & floor standing vanity unit. Sink & tap, LED Mirror €2,850
League Barbers in Blessington (which is located in the same building as Dunnes Stores & the Moody Rooster Café) are happy to announce that all our haircuts now cost €15 or less! For seniors & U14’s kids it’s even cheaper, all haircuts are max €10! No, this is not just a temporary offer, this price change is valid seven days a week! Pop in & see for yourself!
Septic Tanks Emptied & Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 – 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com License no: NWCPO-21-12619-01
SeeThru Solution – Your Local Trustworthy Cleaning Service for Windows, Gutters, Fascia, Pressure Washing, Softwash, Carpet & Upholstery. Call Greg: 085 858 1850
Painter & Decorator – Interior & Exterior Phone: Damien 085 826 0431
Paying too much for SKY or Virgin Media? We Install or Repair Free to Air and Saorview! No more Bills! Call Billy 086 868 0053
Local Builder Available – All services under one roof, Windows & Doors, Plumbing, Tiling, Roofing, Plastering, Electrical, Carpentry, Insulation. All levels of construction services available. Fully registered. Call Paul 086 309 1829
Interior Designs by Elizabeth Creative, Unique, Personal. Please phone: 086 088 1806. Email: elizabethdoyle.ed@gmail.com
Eagle Cleaning Solutions – Chimney Cleaning, Exterior Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs. Call for appointment: 087 247 4388. Email: info@eaglecleaningsolutions.com Find us on Facebook
German Autoworks – Service Specialist VW/Audi, Mercedes, Skoda, Seat, Opel. Call 087 286 3997 www.germanautoworks.ie
Noel Nolan – Blessington Heating & Plumbing Service www.blessingtonheatingandplumbing.ie Call Noel: 087 243 1499 or email nolannoel2@gmail.com
Clarkes Funeral Directors I.A.F.D. Funeral Home & Office, Burgage, Blessington. All areas serviced. Phone: Tony or Regina: 087 273 9048 / 087 659 6426 www.funeraldirectorsblessington.ie
HEADSTONES – McEvoy Monumental Works, Blessington. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations. Serving the people of Blessington for over 40 years. Call to our workshop at Millbank Blessington or phone: Mick 045 865 487 or 086 843 8832 or Gary 087 933 3487 www.mcevoymonumentalworks.com
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