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Issue 1378 October 31st 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass intentions this week: Patrick Nolan, (RD) Valleymount, Seamus Zeller (RD) Old Bawn & Lacken, Christy Miley (RD) Valleymount, Eamon Tully (RD) Blessington
Saturday 6pm Mass: Bridie Keogh (A) Noel Keogh (A), Matthew, Michael & James Ryan (A)
Sunday 10am: Sally Egan (A) Oliver Shirran (2nd A), Philip & Mary Creighton (A), Ann O’Reilly (A)
We remember the following: Theresa & Paul O’Connell, Pauline Curran, Noeleen Molloy, Maceinu Diliausku, Daugely Families
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick,
Tuesday: Tommy Mooney (RD), Ann Cullen (RD)
Wednesday: Billy Dalton (A), John Noone (RD)
Thursday: Birthday Intentions, Birthday Intentions
First Friday: Mass offered for all on the November List of the Dead
►Saturday 30th October: 6pm Mass in Blessington. 7.30pm Harvest Thanksgiving Mass in Lacken. Donations of home baking, jams, fruit/veg can be left in the Church between 3pm & 4pm on Sat or before Mass & will be sold after Mass to support the ongoing work in Lacken Church
►Sunday 31st October: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel
►Monday 1st November: Feast of All Saints -Mass times: 9am Manor Kilbride, 10am Crosschapel, 10am Blessington, 11.15am Valleymount, 7.30pm via webcam only for the Annual Mass of Remembrance in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
►Tuesday 2nd November: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington
►Thursday 4th November: Holy Hour and Benediction with Deacon Gerry 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington
►Friday 5th November: 1st Friday of the month: Masses offered for all those on the November Altar List of the Dead. Bethany Bereavement Support will be available from 10am to 11am in the Coimin Centre, Blessington to offer confidential support. No appointment necessary. All welcome.
November List of the Dead. Envelopes available in all the Churches. Masses offered on the 1st Friday of every month throughout the year.
Blessington – Mass of Remembrance: Monday 1st November at 7.30pm in Church of Our Lady, Blessington. During this Mass we will remember all our loved ones who have died during the past year. We invite you to join with us for Mass via webcam only www.blessingtonparish.ie Perhaps you could light a candle at home at the start of the Mass. Invite family members or friends who can’t be with you at this time to connect to the Mass as we all join together, apart, to remember our loved ones.
Lacken & Valleymount – November Mass of Remembrance: Saturday 7th November at 7.30pm in Lacken Church on Sunday 8th November at 11.15am in Valleymount Church. During this Mass we will remember all our loved ones who have died during 2020 and 2021
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Do you want to stop drinking? Is there an alcoholic in your life? Blessington Alcoholics Anonymous Group is hosting an OPEN PUBLIC MEETING in St Joseph’s Hall, Main St. Blessington on Monday 8th Nov at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to reach the still suffering alcoholic through a third party, family & friends by letting them know that AA exists, where it can be found & what it can offer. With speakers from Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Refreshments served. All welcome.
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn 28th October: 2, 8, 9, 17 Weekly winner of €25 was Ciara Taylor Next week’s jackpot is €1425 www.blessingtonparish.ie
Community Pool for West Wicklow are delighted to announce the return of our Christmas Market to Russborough House & Park this December! The Christmas Market will take place on Saturday December 11th and will feature live music; face painting & of course, Santa will be there too. If you are a local business, artist or crafter & would like to take part please contact us by email at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Blessington FC is delighted to see the rapid growth in Girls Soccer. We now have 3 all girls teams that train weekly & play in the DDSL & MGL leagues. We have spaces in our Soccer Academy for Girls born 2014, 2015 & 2016. Our Academy runs on Saturday afternoons @3pm in the GAA Astro pitches. If you’re interested in signing your girls up you can contact our Academy Director Tony by email to academy@blessingtonfc.com
Lacken-Kilbride GAA Night @ The Races. Our annual race night is back! Are you feeling lucky….? Saturday 13th November from 9.30pm in Zeller’s Pub ~ Lacken. Buy your horse for €20 (buy as many as you like!!) today online or in person from any committee member. For any businesses or high wealth individuals! You can sponsor a race or advertise your business in the Race Night booklet. Just €50 for a Half Page Advert, €100 for a Full Page Advert or €100 to sponsor one of ten races. Prizes to be won: Horse Winner Prize: €50, 2nd Place Horse: €30. You don’t have to in Zellers on the night, buy a horse in advance and you’re in the mix! All proceeds from this race night will be used to help develop our new Club pitch in Kilbride which will officially open to games in March/April 2022 to develop our underage academy, our male & female playing teams as well as our community walking track. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GOOD LUCK! Contact: lackenkilbridegaaclub@gmail.com 086 311 3443 with any queries.
Wicklow Libraries and KEWTB are running workshops on UpSkilling, ReSkilling & top tips for the perfect CVs & Interviews. It’s an in-person workshop in Blessington Library on Tuesday 2nd Nov @ 6.30pm. Spaces are limited so please contact at blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie or on 045 891 740 if interested.
Anam Cara South Dublin supporting bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Mon 8th Nov at 7:20pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght. This event is free & open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or if their death was recent or not.
BYT are currently refunding tickets from our postponed March 2020 show. For anyone requesting a refund please contact BYT on 087 465 0835. The rescheduled show will now take place in early December (date to be confirmed). If you wish to attend, your original ticket must be exchanged before the upcoming show. Thank you for your continued support. BYT
St. Mary’s Junior School. For parents considering where to send their child to school, we invite you to a Prospective Parents/New Student Intake. Open Evening in the Junior School. Thursday 4th November from 6pm to 7pm. The Principal, Carmel Dillon, members of staff & parents of current students will be available to discuss with you how our school operates & show you around the school. For all application enquiries, please contact the Secretary at bsec@live.ie or phone the school on 045 865 501.
Blessington Educate Together are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2022-2023. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website www.betns.ie or contact the school office on 045 865 281 or email office@betns.ie
Gaelscoil na Lochanna is now accepting places for the 2022-2023 the school year. You don’t need Irish to send your child to the Gaelscoil! Tá an FÓGRA BLIANTIÚL MAIDIR LE LIGEAN ISTEACH fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála agus eolas faoi Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil. (3ú Samhain, 7:30) Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 24ú Samhain agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 1ú Nollaig. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 21ú Eanáir 2022. Tá 60 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). The ANNUAL ADMISSIONS NOTICE.with enrolment forms is now available to view on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com. Applications for spaces are due before/on the 24th November 2021 & parents will be notified on the 1st December. Parents/Guardians will then need to confirm their acceptance of the place on/ before 21st January 2022.There are 60 spaces available in Junior Infants. For those considering the Gaelscoil there will be a Virtual Open Night on 3rd November to give everyone a chance to see how it all works in a Gaelscoil. The Gaelscoil will be hosting a series of Community Talks throughout the year around the topics of Special Education in the Gaelscoil. (Dyslexia, Autism, Visual Impairment, Down syndrome & Using Lámh, Maths, Homework, Reading strategies in the Gaelscoil). These talks will be open to everyone. For all enquiries please contact Runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com (school secretary) or phone 045 900 525, 087 938 8651.
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Please email school@lackenns.com or contact the school office on 045 865086.
Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm & Saturday 11am to 12:30. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! blessingtonrugb@gmail.com
Vales Around Cloughlea Festival 2021: EVENT 1 CONCERT: St. John’s Church Cloughlea Fri 29th Oct 7.30pm. Laoise O’Brien (recorders), Eamon Sweeney (early guitars and lute), Malachy Robinson (voice and bass viol) EVENT 2 GUIDED NATURE WALK: through Ballyward Forest Sat 6th Nov at 11am. For details contact Aidan 086 3958207. EVENT 3 CONCERT Manor Kilbride Community Hall, Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm, Dónal Lunny, Paddy Glackin & Phil Callery. Pre-booking for the above events essential. Contact Maria 087 9656257 or e-mail oldkilbride@gmail.com EVENT 4 ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION: Sunday 7th November 12noon – 4pm. Manor Kilbride Community Hall: Music: Kilbride & Lakeside Young Musicians. All welcome to drop by. Organised by Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee & Glen Heste Pure Mile Group. Supported by Wicklow Co. Council Arts Dept
West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival ‘Winter Weekend’ The West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival‘s inaugural “Winter Weekend”, will take place from 12th to 14th November at Russborough. Tickets & further information from www.westwicklowfestival.com
Thank you to all parishioners who have donated through our online donation facility so far. You can donate by simply visiting https://blessingtonparish.ie/ and click on the Donate button.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Reliable, Good Humoured, Eager Worker Required For Busy Factory in Manor Kilbride. Excellent rates paid. Piece work, flexi hours. Approx. 20 hrs per week. Call Dave on 086 306 6335
Lady available for housework. Morning time. Sophia 089 956 3494
Thompson Painting. Professional Decorating Services. Call Daniel on 085 741 1974
Blessington Airport Taxi: Standard Taxi €83 – One Way. Large Seven-Seater €93 – One Way. Minimum Charge €30 for other Taxi Journeys
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.
Septic Tanks Emptied and Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 / 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com license no. NWCPO-21-12619-01
NIALL KEARNS BUILDING & ROOFING. Extensions, Renovations, Sun Rooms, Attic Conversions etc. ROOF REPAIR SPECIALISTS New Roofs, Slating, Tiling, Lead Valleys, Ridge Pointing etc. Call Niall 086 274 6969
Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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
Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 10.00am – Archdeacon Kevin Lyon. Tel: 045 865215
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 11.15am.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm
Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327
Issue 1377 October 24th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMission Sunday 24th October is being celebrated in every Catholic parish around the world this weekend! It supports missionaries who work alongside communities that are poor or in need, regardless of their background or belief. By supporting Missio, the Pope’s charity for world mission, you will help missionaries like Sister Veronica build peace in Nigeria and share the love of Christ with those most in need. Please pray for the mission of the Church throughout the world & give what you can to this very important collection which will sustain the future of our Church. The 2nd Collection this weekend will be for Missions and will replace the Share Collection Info: www.missio.org.uk
Mass intentions this week: Hugh O’Byrne (RD) Ballon, Co Carlow
Saturday 6pm Mass: Patrick Eustace (A), Pat Dignam (4th A), Ita & Dan McCarthy (A)
Sunday 10am: Francis Geoghegan (A)
We remember the following: Elizabeth & Michael O’Toole (A)
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Get Well Intentions, Special Intentions
Wednesday: Jimmy & Patty Hughes (A), Bridget Franklin (A)
Thursday: Mass offered for all on the Blessington Deceased Mass Card List
Friday: Margaret Allen (RD), Sean O’Connor (RD)
►Saturday 23rd October: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken
►Sunday 24th October: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel
►Monday 25th October: Bank Holiday Mass will be at 11am in Blessington
►Tuesday 26th October: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington
►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington, 10am Crosschapel
The Folk Group in Church of Our Lady Blessington are currently preparing for their return once restrictions allowing singing in church are lifted. They are looking for new members – singers & musicians, especially guitarists to join in the singing. If you are interested, please call Declan: 086 806 3436 or contact the parish office.
Harvest Thanksgiving Mass will take place in Lacken Church on Sat 30th Oct. Donations of home baking, jams, fruit/veg can be left in the church before Mass. Proceeds from the sale of produce will go towards work being carried out in Lacken Church. NOTE: Numbers in Church restricted
Deacon Gerry will bless the stock in Lacken between Tues 26th Oct & Fri 29th Oct. Anybody wishing to have this blessing of their stock can contact the parish office or Deacon Gerry.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group will resume their drop-in mornings on Friday 5th & 19th November from10am to 11am in the Coimin Centre, Church of Our Lady, Blessington, for caring, confidential support. No appointment necessary.
BYT are currently refunding tickets from our postponed March 2020 show. For anyone requesting a refund please contact BYT on 087 465 0835. The rescheduled show will now take place in early December (date to be confirmed). If you wish to attend, your original ticket must be exchanged before the upcoming show. Thank you for your continued support. BYT
St. Mary’s Junior School. For parents considering where to send their child to school, we invite you to a Prospective Parents/New Student Intake. Open Evening in the Junior School. Thursday 4th November from 6pm to 7pm. The Principal, Carmel Dillon, members of staff & parents of current students will be available to discuss with you how our school operates & show you around the school. For all application enquiries, please contact the Secretary at bsec@live.ie or phone the school on 045 865 501.
Blessington Educate Together are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2022-2023. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website www.betns.ie or contact the school office on 045 865 281 or email office@betns.ie
St Joseph’s National School Valleymount are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Forms available from the school office call 045 867289 or email valleymountns@gmail.com Closing date for receipt of applications is October 22nd 2021
Gaelscoil na Lochanna is now accepting places for the 2022-2023 the school year. You don’t need Irish to send your child to the Gaelscoil! Tá an FÓGRA BLIANTIÚL MAIDIR LE LIGEAN ISTEACH fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála agus eolas faoi Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil. (3ú Samhain, 7:30) Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 24ú Samhain agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 1ú Nollaig. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 21ú Eanáir 2022. Tá 60 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). The ANNUAL ADMISSIONS NOTICE.with enrolment forms is now available to view on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com. Applications for spaces are due before/on the 24th November 2021 & parents will be notified on the 1st December. Parents/Guardians will then need to confirm their acceptance of the place on/ before 21st January 2022.There are 60 spaces available in Junior Infants. For those considering the Gaelscoil there will be a Virtual Open Night on 3rd November to give everyone a chance to see how it all works in a Gaelscoil. The Gaelscoil will be hosting a series of Community Talks throughout the year around the topics of Special Education in the Gaelscoil. (Dyslexia, Autism, Visual Impairment, Down syndrome & Using Lámh, Maths, Homework, Reading strategies in the Gaelscoil). These talks will be open to everyone. For all enquiries please contact Runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com (school secretary) or phone 045 900 525, 087 938 8651.
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Please email school@lackenns.com or contact the school office on 045 865086.
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Do you want to stop drinking? Is there an alcoholic in your life? Blessington Alcoholics Anonymous Group is hosting an OPEN PUBLIC MEETING in St Joseph’s Hall, Main St. Blessington on Monday 8th Nov at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to reach the still suffering alcoholic through a third party, family & friends by letting them know that AA exists, where it can be found & what it can offer. With speakers from Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Refreshments served. All welcome.
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn 14th October: 10, 13, 22, 25. Weekly winner of €25 was Fiona Donald. Next week’s jackpot is €1300 www.blessingtonparish.ie
Community Pool for West Wicklow are delighted to announce the return of our Christmas Market to Russborough House & Park this December! The Christmas Market will take place on Saturday December 11th and will feature live music; face painting & of course, Santa will be there too. If you are a local business, artist or crafter & would like to take part please contact us by email at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Events and meet-ups are back in Blessington Library from Tues 26th Oct. The community room will also be available for bookings again. To celebrate, we’re running a series of family & children’s events for Halloween: Tuesday 26th @ 7pm Tale from the Shadows, Puppet Show family event Wednesday, 27th @3pm Spooky Storytime (under 6 years) Thursday 28th @3pm Origami Workshop Saturday 30th @11am Arts & Craft workshop. Booking is required on 045 891 740 or at blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie
Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm & Saturday 11am to 12:30. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! blessingtonrugb@gmail.com
Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale – St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 24th October from 7am to 4pm (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bigi Linn. Bargains Galore! Info: 086 075 2072. Covid Regulations in Operation!
Vales Around Cloughlea Festival 2021: EVENT 1 CONCERT: St. John’s Church Cloughlea Fri 29th Oct 7.30pm. Laoise O’Brien (recorders), Eamon Sweeney (early guitars and lute), Malachy Robinson (voice and bass viol) EVENT 2 GUIDED NATURE WALK: through Ballyward Forest Sat 6th Nov at 11am. For details contact Aidan 086 3958207. EVENT 3 CONCERT Manor Kilbride Community Hall, Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm, Dónal Lunny, Paddy Glackin & Phil Callery. Pre-booking for the above events essential. Contact Maria 087 9656257 or e-mail oldkilbride@gmail.com EVENT 4 ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION: Sunday 7th November 12noon – 4pm. Manor Kilbride Community Hall: Music: Kilbride & Lakeside Young Musicians. All welcome to drop by. Organised by Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee & Glen Heste Pure Mile Group. Supported by Wicklow Co. Council Arts Dept
West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival ‘Winter Weekend’ The West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival‘s inaugural “Winter Weekend”, will take place from 12th to 14th November at Russborough. Tickets & further information from www.westwicklowfestival.com
Thank you to all parishioners who have donated through our online donation facility so far. You can donate by simply visiting https://blessingtonparish.ie/ and click on the Donate button.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Reliable, Good Humoured, Eager Worker Required For Busy Factory in Manor Kilbride. Excellent rates paid. Piece work, flexi hours. Approx. 20 hrs per week. Call Dave on 086 306 6335
Embankment Plastics Ltd. Weekend Production Operators Required. 2-week shift cycle. Week 1 Sat 7am to 7pm & Sun 7am to 7pm. Week 2 Sat 7pm to 7am Sun 7pm to 7am. Contact / applications to HR@Embankment.ie
Toyota Corolla for Sale. 1.4, 1 owner 225,000 kms. €1850. Phone 086 108 5522
Lady available for housework. Morning time. Sophia 089 956 3494
Manor Home Care are seeking health care assistants in the Blessington area, to care for local clients. *Full training provided. *Flexible working hours. *Choice of working mornings or evenings or both. *Competitive rate of pay. Let’s help others by giving up some of our time! Please call Myra on 045 856498 or email mgill@manorhomecare.ie
Paragon Bathrooms Showroom now open on Main Street, Blessington. Are you looking to build the bathroom of your dreams? Call Aiden on 085 137 8770. for a hassle-free quote.
Thompson Painting. Professional Decorating Services. Call Daniel on 085 741 1974
Blessington Airport Taxi: Standard Taxi €83 – One Way. Large Seven-Seater €93 – One Way. Minimum Charge €30 for other Taxi Journeys
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.
Eat Your Way to Better Health. Qualified Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach now taking clients. On-line consultations available. Call Garech on 087 9943519. Visit www.garechbrennan.com for more info.
Septic Tanks Emptied and Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 / 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com license no. NWCPO-21-12619-01
NIALL KEARNS BUILDING & ROOFING. Extensions, Renovations, Sun Rooms, Attic Conversions etc. ROOF REPAIR SPECIALISTS New Roofs, Slating, Tiling, Lead Valleys, Ridge Pointing etc. Call Niall 086 274 6969
Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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
Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 10.00am – Archdeacon Kevin Lyon. Tel: 045 865215
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 11.15am.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm
Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327
Issue 1376 October 17th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass intentions this week:
Saturday 6pm Mass: Liam Cummins (1st A), John Cummins (A) Edward Ball (A), Kathy & Willie Dunworth (A), James Byrne(A) Margaret Murphy (A), John & Bridie Richardson (A)
Sunday 10am: Mary Keogh (Birthday Rem), Davy Clarke (A)
We remember the following: Annie Fennell, Michael O’Brien
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick, Intentions Mass
Tuesday: Get Well Int, Get Well Int
Wednesday: Eithne Kane (RD), Paddy Cosgrove (RD)
Thursday: Brian Redmond (RD), Pat Reilly (RD)
Friday: Thomas McCarthy (RD), Gretta Malone (A)
►Saturday 16th October: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken
►Sunday 17th October: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel
►Tuesday 19th October: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington
►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington, 10am Crosschapel
The Catholic Church throughout the world & in Ireland is beginning a series of conversations about what God wants of his people at this time. These conversations are often referred to as a Synodal Process. “Synodal” comes from a Greek word which means “walking together”. On Sunday 17th October we mark the opening of the Synodal Process entitled: For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation & Mission. This Synodal Process coincides with the start of the two-year Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland which will lead, in time, to a National Synodal Assembly in Ireland. www.catholicbishops.ie/synod www.synod.va
The Folk Group in Church of Our Lady Blessington has been singing at masses continuously for 25 years until Covid silenced us in 2020. We are currently preparing for our return once restrictions allowing singing in church are lifted. We are looking for new members – singers & musicians, especially guitarists to join us in the singing. A recent survey found that singing in a group or choir is good for your physical & mental health. So, maybe you would consider joining us. We meet for 90 minutes once a week, & we sing at mass every second weekend. We also do some special occasions like, Christmas, Easter, Cemetery Sunday etc. It is a good way of meeting people, getting out of the house & catching up on the local gossip as we are a very social group. If you are interested, please call Declan: 086 806 3436 or contact the parish office.
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Do you want to stop drinking? Is there an alcoholic in your life? Blessington Alcoholics Anonymous Group is hosting an OPEN PUBLIC MEETING in St Joseph’s Hall, Main St. Blessington on Monday 8th Nov at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to reach the still suffering alcoholic through a third party, family & friends by letting them know that AA exists, where it can be found & what it can offer. With speakers from Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. Refreshments served. All welcome.
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn 14th October: 10, 13, 22, 25. Weekly winner of €25 was Fiona Donald. Next week’s jackpot is €1300 www.blessingtonparish.ie
St Mary’s Junior School ANNUAL ADMISSION NOTICE in respect of 2022/2023 school year. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy & the Application Form for Admission for the 2022/2023 is available to download at: www.stmarysjns.weebly.com by emailing principal@stmarysjuniorschool. ie or writing to: St Mary’s Junior School, Main St. Blessington, Co. Wicklow. W91 YN0P. The following are the dates applicable for admission to Junior Infants Applications accepted for admission on 01/10/2021. Closing date for applications for admission on 22/11/2021. Applicants will be notified of the decision on their application on 13/12/2021. Applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission by 31/01/2022 *Failure to accept an offer within the prescribed period above may result in the offer being withdrawn. *Note: the school will consider & issue decisions on late applications in accordance with the school’s admission policy. Number of places being made available in 2022/2023 in Junior Infants is 75. For parents considering where to send their child to school we invite you to a Prospective Parents /New Student Intake tour, November 4th in the Junior School. Between 6pm-7pm. The Principal, Carmel Dillon, members of staff & parents of current students will be available to discuss with you how our school operates & show you around the school. For enquiries, please contact our Secretary at bsec@live.ie or phone the school on 045 865 501.
Blessington Educate Together are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2022-2023. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website www.betns.ie or contact the school office on 045 865 281 or email office@betns.ie
St Joseph’s National School Valleymount are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Forms available from the school office call 045 867289 or email valleymountns@gmail.com Closing date for receipt of applications is October 22nd 2021
Gaelscoil na Lochanna is now accepting places for the 2022-2023 the school year. You don’t need Irish to send your child to the Gaelscoil! Tá an FÓGRA BLIANTIÚL MAIDIR LE LIGEAN ISTEACH fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála agus eolas faoi Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil. (3ú Samhain, 7:30) Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 24ú Samhain agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 1ú Nollaig. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 21ú Eanáir 2022. Tá 60 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). The ANNUAL ADMISSIONS NOTICE.with enrolment forms is now available to view on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com. Applications for spaces are due before/on the 24th November 2021 & parents will be notified on the 1st December. Parents/Guardians will then need to confirm their acceptance of the place on/ before 21st January 2022.There are 60 spaces available in Junior Infants. For those considering the Gaelscoil there will be a Virtual Open Night on 3rd November to give everyone a chance to see how it all works in a Gaelscoil. The Gaelscoil will be hosting a series of Community Talks throughout the year around the topics of Special Education in the Gaelscoil. (Dyslexia, Autism, Visual Impairment, Down syndrome & Using Lámh, Maths, Homework, Reading strategies in the Gaelscoil). These talks will be open to everyone. For all enquiries please contact Runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com (school secretary) or phone 045 900 525, 087 938 8651.
Lacken National School are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Please email school@lackenns.com or contact the school office on 045 865086.
Community Pool for West Wicklow are delighted to announce the return of our Christmas Market to Russborough House & Park this December! The Christmas Market will take place on Saturday December 11th and will feature live music; face painting & of course, Santa will be there too. If you are a local business, artist or crafter & would like to take part please contact us by email at poolforWestWicklow@gmail.com
Events and meet-ups are back in Blessington Library from Tues 26th Oct. The community room will also be available for bookings again. To celebrate, we’re running a series of family & children’s events for Halloween: Tuesday 26th @ 7pm Tale from the Shadows, Puppet Show family event Wednesday, 27th @3pm Spooky Storytime (under 6 years) Thursday 28th @3pm Origami Workshop Saturday 30th @11am Arts & Craft workshop. Booking is required on 045 891 740 or at blessingtonlib@wicklowcoco.ie
Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm & Saturday 11am to 12:30. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! blessingtonrugb@gmail.com
Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale – St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 24th October from 7am to 4pm (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bigi Linn. Bargains Galore! Info: 086 075 2072. Covid Regulations in Operation!
Vales Around Cloughlea Festival 2021: EVENT 1 CONCERT: St. John’s Church Cloughlea Fri 29th Oct 7.30pm. Laoise O’Brien (recorders), Eamon Sweeney (early guitars and lute), Malachy Robinson (voice and bass viol) EVENT 2 GUIDED NATURE WALK: through Ballyward Forest Sat 6th Nov at 11am. For details contact Aidan 086 3958207. EVENT 3 CONCERT Manor Kilbride Community Hall, Saturday 6th November at 7.30pm, Dónal Lunny, Paddy Glackin & Phil Callery. Pre-booking for the above events essential. Contact Maria 087 9656257 or e-mail oldkilbride@gmail.com EVENT 4 ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION: Sunday 7th November 12noon – 4pm. Manor Kilbride Community Hall: Music: Kilbride & Lakeside Young Musicians. All welcome to drop by. Organised by Kilbride & Lakeside Music Committee & Glen Heste Pure Mile Group. Supported by Wicklow Co. Council Arts Dept
West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival ‘Winter Weekend’ The West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival‘s inaugural “Winter Weekend”, will take place from 12th to 14th November at Russborough. Violinist Mairéad Hickey & local pianist Fiachra Garvey will open the weekend of concerts on Friday 12th November playing some of the greatest sonatas ever written for violin & piano by Debussy, Brahms, Strauss & “a quarter million miles from the moon” by Irish composer Deirdre McKay. On Saturday 13th November Latvian sisters Kristine & Margarita Balanas, a tour de force violin / cello duo, will give their debut Irish performance together. These incredible artists will bring us music by J.S Bach, Ravel, Handel, Vivaldi, fellow Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks & a newly arranged commission by Irish composer Anne-Marie O’Farrell called “A Russborough Diversion”. Finally, on Sunday 14th November, mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty & pianist Gary Beecher will present a programme of pure beauty featuring songs by Schubert, Debussy & Grieg, as well as some well-known & loved Irish & American songs. You are invited to come & support live music again in the most glorious & inspiring of settings! Tickets & further information from www.westwicklowfestival.com
Thank you to all parishioners who have donated through our online donation facility so far. You can donate by simply visiting https://blessingtonparish.ie/ and click on the Donate button.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Thompson Painting. Professional Decorating Services. Call Daniel on 085 741 1974
Blessington Airport Taxi: Standard Taxi €83 – One Way. Large Seven-Seater €93 – One Way. Minimum Charge €30 for other Taxi Journeys
Happy Days School of Performing Arts! Saturday Classes in St Joseph’s Hall Blessington! Established in Blessington for over 27years. Classes in: Speech and Drama, Dancing, Musical Theatre & Singing! + Optional Exams, Feis & Casting Agency for Film, TV, etc. Build confidence and communication skills in a fun filled atmosphere! For further information visit www.happydaysdrama.ie or call / text 087 679 5470
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.
Eat Your Way to Better Health. Qualified Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach now taking clients. On-line consultations available. Call Garech on 087 9943519. Visit www.garechbrennan.com for more info.
Septic Tanks Emptied and Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 / 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com license no. NWCPO-21-12619-01
NIALL KEARNS BUILDING & ROOFING. Extensions, Renovations, Sun Rooms, Attic Conversions etc. ROOF REPAIR SPECIALISTS New Roofs, Slating, Tiling, Lead Valleys, Ridge Pointing etc. Call Niall 086 274 6969
Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes – Counsellor & Psychotherapist in-person & online service. +353 (0) 85 134 9813. mandy@BCPcounselling.ie – www.BCPcounselling.ie
Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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
Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 10.00am – Archdeacon Kevin Lyon. Tel: 045 865215
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 11.15am.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm
Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327
Issue 1375 October 10th 2021
/0 Comments/in Newsletter /by officeMass intentions this week: Michael Gilheaney (RD) Omagh, Muriel Hamilton (RD) Threecastles, Denis Keogh (RD) Blessington
Saturday 6pm Mass: Patrick & Elizabeth Kelly (A), Sr Mary Angel Kelly (A), Sr Mary Benignus Kelly (A), Paddy Nolan (A)
Sunday 10am: Betty Tyrrell (A) Cissy & Odie Flanagan (A) Rosanna Wright (A)
We remember the following: John Kavanagh (A), Christy Mooney (A), Michael & Thomas Fitzpatrick (A)
Monday: Mass for Blessington List of the Sick
Tuesday: Brian Redmond (RD), Cathy Doyle (RD)
Wednesday: Mary Walsh (A), Caroline Nevin (RD) Rosanna Wright (A), Michael & Thomas Fitzpatrick (A)
Thursday: Dave Clarke (A) Paul Woods (RD)
Friday: Living Int Mass, Get Well Mass
Comhghairdeas le gach buachaill agus cailíni: Congratulations to the Boys & Girls from Gaelscoil na Lochanna who received Confirmation last Saturday in Blessington, we were delighted to welcome Fr Paddy Boyle as Celebrant.
Congratulations to the Boys & Girls from St Mary’s Senior School who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend.
►Saturday 9th October: 6pm Mass in Blessington, 7.30pm Mass in Lacken
►Sunday 10th October: 10.00am Mass in Blessington, 11.00am Mass in Manor Kilbride, 11.15am Mass in Valleymount & 11.30am Mass in Crosschapel
►Tuesday 12th October: Holy Hour & Rosary offered for the intentions of our families from 7pm to 8pm in, Blessington
►Daily Mass: 9am Manor Kilbride, 9.30am Blessington, 10am Crosschapel
St Mary’s Schools & Blessington Parish Lotto. Numbers drawn 7th October: 1, 13, 20, 26. Weekly winner of €25 was Fr Richard Behan. Next week’s jackpot is €1250 www.blessington.ie
October Monthly Envelopes can be dropped into the Parish Office, Post Box in Church or to the collection boxes at Mass. Many thanks to all contributors for your continued support.
Furniture Sale of items donated to Blessington Men’s Shed over the last 18 months in the Men’s Shed, on Saturday 9th October at 10am. All money raised goes towards the upkeep of our shed. Chairs, tables, bedside lockers & much more. See you there.
The Vintage Roadshow will be in the Coimín Centre on Friday 8th October from 10.30am to 4pm. Join them & their expert team for incredible free valuations & top offers. Have a look around the house for all those things you’ve neglected, ignored or just want to convert into cash. The Vintage Roadshow gives you the opportunity to bring your items along to a live roadshow. They would love to see you on the day & help you turn unwanted items into cash – check out what you can bring along to be valued https://thevintageroadshow.ie/
St Mary’s Junior School ANNUAL ADMISSION NOTICE in respect of 2022/2023 school year. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy & the Application Form for Admission for the 2022/2023 is available to download at: www.stmarysjns.weebly.com by emailing principal@stmarysjuniorschool. ie or writing to: St Mary’s Junior School, Main St. Blessington, Co. Wicklow. W91 YN0P. The following are the dates applicable for admission to Junior Infants Applications accepted for admission on 01/10/2021. Closing date for applications for admission on 22/11/2021. Applicants will be notified of the decision on their application on 13/12/2021. Applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission by 31/01/2022 *Failure to accept an offer within the prescribed period above may result in the offer being withdrawn. *Note: the school will consider & issue decisions on late applications in accordance with the school’s admission policy. Number of places being made available in 2022/2023 in Junior Infants is 75
Blessington Educate Together are now accepting enrolments for the next school year 2022-2023. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from our website www.betns.ie or contact the school office on 045 865 281 or email office@betns.ie
St Joseph’s National School Valleymount are now accepting enrolment applications for the 2022/2023 school year. Forms available from the school office call 045 867289 or email valleymountns@gmail.com Closing date for receipt of applications is October 22nd 2021
Gaelscoil na Lochanna is now accepting places for the 2022-2023 the school year. You don’t need Irish to send your child to the Gaelscoil! Tá an FÓGRA BLIANTIÚL MAIDIR LE LIGEAN ISTEACH fógraithe anois ar www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com mar aon le foirm iontrála agus eolas faoi Oíche Oscailte Fhíorúil. (3ú Samhain, 7:30) Spriocdháta dona hiarratais ná 24ú Samhain agus cuirfear tuistí ar an eolas ar an 1ú Nollaig. Beidh ar thuistí/chaomhnóirí an áit a chinntiú roimh/ar an 21ú Eanáir 2022. Tá 60 spás sna Naíonáin ar fáil (más chuí). The ANNUAL ADMISSIONS NOTICE.with enrolment forms is now available to view on the school website www.gaelscoilnalochanna.com. Applications for spaces are due before/on the 24th November 2021 & parents will be notified on the 1st December. Parents/Guardians will then need to confirm their acceptance of the place on/ before 21st January 2022.There are 60 spaces available in Junior Infants. For those considering the Gaelscoil there will be a Virtual Open Night on 3rd November to give everyone a chance to see how it all works in a Gaelscoil. The Gaelscoil will be hosting a series of Community Talks throughout the year around the topics of Special Education in the Gaelscoil. (Dyslexia, Autism, Visual Impairment, Down syndrome & Using Lámh, Maths, Homework, Reading strategies in the Gaelscoil). These talks will be open to everyone. For all enquiries please contact Runai@gaelscoilnalochanna.com (school secretary) or phone 045 900 525, 087 938 8651.
Rugby at Russborough for age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, boys & girls! Tuesday 7pm to 8pm & Saturday 11am to 12:30. All Welcome to Blessington Mini-Rugby! blessingtonrugb@gmail.com
Blessington Outdoor Car Boot Sale – St. Kevin’s Hall on Sunday 24th October from 7am to 4pm (Des Redmond Charities) Free Car Parking. Toilets. Tables €10. Bigi Linn. Bargains Galore! Info: 086 075 2072. Covid Regulations in Operation!
Thank you to all parishioners who have donated through our online donation facility so far. You can donate by simply visiting https://blessingtonparish.ie/ and click on the Donate button.
St Vincent de Paul Blessington, local number 087 181 1579
Happy Days School of Performing Arts! Saturday Classes in St Joseph’s Hall Blessington! Established in Blessington for over 27years. Classes in: Speech and Drama, Dancing, Musical Theatre & Singing! + Optional Exams, Feis & Casting Agency for Film, TV, etc. Build confidence and communication skills in a fun filled atmosphere! For further information visit www.happydaysdrama.ie or call / text 087 679 5470
Lacken National School is looking for a Bus Escort for one day a week on Wednesdays. Those interested need to apply to the Chairperson of the BOM of Lacken School on or before 17th October. Please include references with CV. Applications can be sent by post or email school@lackenns.com
FOR SALE – Solid Pine Desk 5’ X 2’ €100 curved top, 3 drawers & pull-out keyboard shelf – 087 235 0835 (Text me for a photo)
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.
Eat Your Way to Better Health. Qualified Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach now taking clients. On-line consultations available. Call Garech on 087 9943519. Visit www.garechbrennan.com for more info.
Childminder wanted for 3 children aged 10, 4 and 2.8 years, preferably in their home, flexible hours an option. Please contact Julie on 087 2180103
Septic Tanks Emptied and Digger Hire. Call Dermot or Adam Phibbs 087 799 5320 / 083 037 4750 lizmphibbs6@gmail.com license no. NWCPO-21-12619-01
NIALL KEARNS BUILDING & ROOFING. Extensions, Renovations, Sun Rooms, Attic Conversions etc. ROOF REPAIR SPECIALISTS New Roofs, Slating, Tiling, Lead Valleys, Ridge Pointing etc. Call Niall 086 274 6969
Hollywood Café – Hollywood Village, Co. Wicklow. Inside & outside seating. Covid precautions throughout. Open Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm. Wood Fired Pizzas. Friday & Saturday 5pm to 8.30pm. Contact 045 863 097
NutriQuick is expanding and looking for enthusiastic Supervisors, Maintenance & General Operatives to join the team. General Operatives – Work on a food production line. Carry out processing and packing duties as required. Previous experience in the food industry, an advantage. Production Supervisor – Working in our production monitoring CCP’s such as cooling, packing etc Batching & Documenting, Monitoring food safety documentation. Level 3 Food Safety Management required. Maintenance Person – Part-Time –Preferred experience in construction/engineering. For more information contact 085 143 7227 or email contact@nutriquick.ie
Blessington Counselling & Psychotherapy – Mandy Downes – Counsellor & Psychotherapist in-person & online service. +353 (0) 85 134 9813. mandy@BCPcounselling.ie – www.BCPcounselling.ie
Painter & Decorator, Interior & Exterior. Ph: Damien 085 826 0431
Gardening – For Hedge clipping, Beds overhauled, Strimming, Painting etc Phone Mark 085 133 7714
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
Parents Plus Special Needs Programme. A practical evidence-based course for parents of adolescents (11 to 16 years) with an intellectual disability or other special needs diagnosis. This is a free programme & will be run in Blessington Library on Wednesdays from 10am to 12noon. Starting November 3rd & will finish on December 15th. Facilitators will meet parents individually on October 20th to discuss the programme & explore individual goals. If you would like further information or to enrol on the programme, please contact: Bridie Clancy: Parenting Support Officer, Tusla Child & Family Agency: 086 380 7917 Email: bridie.clancy@tusla.ie
COURSES IN YOUR LOCAL EDUCATION & TRAINING BOARD THIS AUTUMN Blessington Further Education & Training Centre. Why not try something new this autumn? We have a range of courses available for you as life begins to return to normal: Basic and improver computer skills. Introduction to art, Help with reading, writing, spelling & maths, English for speakers of other languages Gardening – C.V. preparation. Get the most from your smart phone. Our courses are free of charge & open to those who never fully completed their formal education. Classes run during the day & at night. A great way to learn, meet others & have fun in a safe & friendly environment. All Covid-19 guidelines strictly adhered to. For further information on all the above please give us a call: Annette at 086 846 2771 or Caroline at 045 851 494.
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
Weekdays: Monday to Saturday 10.00am – Archdeacon Kevin Lyon. Tel: 045 865215
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 11.15am.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken – Mass Time: Saturdays 7.30pm
Parish Office: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday Tel: 045 865 327