DCN Links & Resources

cathy01

hi all, just to update you the North Fingal Autism and Aspergers group , recieved donations and have now managed to put a range of special education equipment in the Library.So anyone can loan it out.
Its suitable for schools and parents.Its aimed at speech development and co-ordination skills, and social skills,
all the best,Cathy
For more on autism /Aspergers go to www.fingalautism.com

Chinafoot

These have been very well received in the library in Balbriggan! Great to see them being put in elsewhere. Keep up the good work Cathy.

LeoB

Well done Cathy01

TheJeanGenie

Fancy something different on Christmas Eve?

The North Dublin Community Gospel Choir will be performing at a new mass in St. Paul's Church Ayrfield, just off the Malahide Rd (near Tesco's Clarehall). Mass starts at 7.00 p.m.
Expect a lively gospel sound as well as the classic carols of Christmas.

Please come along and join in the celebration :D

Any queries please PM me

Alan Farrell

Alan Farrell wrote: »

3rd Annual Goal Christmas Mile at Malahide Castle will take place on Christmas Day at 11am, 2009.

Over the past two years we have raised over €12,000.00 for this worthy charity and this year we are hoping to beat our record, set last year at €7,500.00.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the event, it is a charity walk on Christmas morning around a pre-set one mile course meeting at the Main Car Park, Back Road, Malahide.

This event is open to everyone from the committed runner to the Sunday afternoon walker so don't be shy.

Bring the kids, grandkids etc.

If you are interested in taking a sponsorship card, perhaps for your workmates, class mates or family, please get in touch.

Further information is available at www.alanfarrell.ie or www.goal.ie

Thank you.

Just topping this folks. Hope some of you can make it.

Alan Farrell

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 3rd Annual Goal Mile at Malahide Castle on Christmas day.

One person mentioned seeing a note on Boards.ie which I was delighted to hear.

Although I have not fully counted the money, somewhere between €4-5k was raised on the day and a further €600 from other sources before the event.

We had just over 150 on the very crisp morning, just beating last years attendance.

You can still donate at www.goal.ie

On behalf of Goal, thank you so much.

The Hill Billy

Nice one Alan. Congrats to all concerned.

Chinafoot

www.twitter.com/fingallibraries

Follow the libraries to find out whats happening in your area!

CommInfo

You are invited to attend the launch of the Baldoyle Community Arts Project ‘Postcards of Baldoyle’. A group of local amateur photographers have produced these postcard packs with pictures of the area which will be sold locally at €2 per pack. They are will be available in local shops and pubs following the launch.

Food and refreshments will be served. All pictures will be displayed as well as postcards available for sale. Please come along to support this local project.

This project was initiated though Fingal LEADER Partnership. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01 8020484.

The launch will be held upstairs in Baldoyle Library on January 28th from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

CommInfo

Fingal Senior Citizens Network

Senior Tea Dance at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, Co. Dublin

March 24th 2010 2.30pm – 5.00pm

Admission Ticket €8.00

Tea / Coffee / Light Refreshments

RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZE

Contact: Jim Collier (A.R.A.) 087 2865946
Dorothy Robinson (MARA) 8451232
Chris Reilly (Fingal Home Care) 8401886
Sheila Cullen (Baldoyle) 8393868
Kay O Brien (Rush) 8439064

CommInfo

Certification: FETAC Level 3 Minor Award Certificates in Computer Literacy and Retail Industry Awareness; FETAC Minor Award Certificates Level 4 in Computer Applications and Work Experience.

Modules
● INDUCTION
● COMPUTER LITERACY
● MANUAL HANDLING
● RETAIL INDUSTRY AWARENESS
● COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
● WORK EXPERIENCE


Course Description
The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to practical skills required for employment in administrative, customer service or retail sectors, or to progress onto further and higher levels of training or education. The training programme is suitable for young adults over 18 years of age. Junior Certificate or equivalent preferred. We are looking for people who show a genuine interest and enthusiasm in working in a retail/office environment, and who are punctual and committed to attend training.

Location: Unit 9 BEaT Centre, Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Contact: Mary Geraghty 01 8020484

Duration: 18 weeks

Parking Available: Yes

You must be registered with FÁS to avail of these courses, for full details contact your local FAS Employment Service Office. FÁS is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All Courses are open to Men & Women and are Full-time unless otherwise stated.

mulliganfiona

Colaiste Ghlor na Mara, now taking names for proposed Irish Medium Post Primary school in Balbriggan. Children welcome from all schools, all areas. Proposed opening Sept. 2011.

www.colaisteghlornamara@gmail.com

www.colaisteghlornamara.wordpress.com

480905

Castleview Residents Association - Swords, Co. Dublin

CommInfo

Fingal Senior Citizens Network is holding a Tea Dance on the 16th June from 2.30pm to 5pm in The Brackencourt Hotel, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served at the event. There will also be a raffle and a door prize. Tickets cost €8. If you would like further information on the event you can contact: Jim Collier (A.R.A.) 087 2865946, Dorothy Robinson (MARA) 8451232, Chris Reilly (Fingal Home Care) 8401886, Sheila Cullen (U3A Sutton /Baldoyle) 8393868 or Kay O Brien (Rush) 8439064. If you would like tickets please contact Helen at 01 8020484 or the Fingal Senior Citizens Network at fingalseniorcitizens@gmail.com. This event is kindly sponsored by the outgoing Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Ciaran Byrne.

CommInfo

Fingal LEADER Partnership is the new integrated development company in Fingal, with responsibility for delivery of the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme in Fingal (east of the N2) and the rural development programme in the rural areas of Fingal, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown. We produce a monthly newsletter which is useful for anyone wishing to find out more about what is going on in their community. This newsletter is for the use of community groups wishing to advertise their services locally as well as for the provision of information for groups on topics such as funding, community sector news, important dates and upcoming events. We welcome submissions from any community based group in the Fingal Area (east of N2) as well as any agencies who wish to provide information to the groups in this area. Please contact Sara on 01 8020484 or email smcintyre@fingalleaderpartnership.ie with details and we will do our best to accommodate everyone. Similarly if you would like to added to our mailing please just send an email requesting so.

TheJeanGenie

If you're looking to be apart of something special then join the North Dublin Community Gospel Choir. Only a year in existence the NDCGC has already competed in the international Sligo Choral Festival, the Navan Choral Festival and the AIMS Choral Festival in New Ross placing second and third in its categories. The NDCGC has also competed in the National Choir of the Year Competition astounding after only a year together. Furthermore the NDCGC performs in fundraisers, raising money for charities and churches throughout Dublin.

The choir is welcoming new members to join its ranks. Experience is not required. Friendship and enjoyment is essential. It will be the best thing you do this year.


You'll find lots more of what we've done on our website
http://www.ndcgc.com/

We are also on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/North-Dublin-Community-Gospel-Choir/189251342403?ref=ts

For more information contact our Musical Director Jonathan Davies at
northdublingospelchoir@hotmail.com

BlanchLibrary

You can now join your local Fingal Library from the comfort of your own home by completing the Online Registration form!

Join in a few easy steps....

1.Complete the Online Registration form
http://library.fingalcoco.ie/cgi-bin/vps2.6_selfreg.sh?session_no=1479769&sess_id=aKKbDVxwJigCOxvZYDJg3XfIzGpREQuBFu1zxvZFqsIeD2LHTqAwjhDQnyh0tKf7

2. Then go to your Local Library to collect your new Library card (remember to bring proof of address, eg. utility bill, etc.)

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As an adult member you may borrow Books, CDs & DVDs for a 3 week loan period. We also lend prints and framed pictures for 3 months!

You can also browse our Library Catalogue and place reserves against items you wish to borrow.

The Fingal Library card entitles you to use the Library service at any Fingal Library Branch.

We look forward to meeting all of our new borrowers!!!

CommInfo

Check out our new website www.fingalleaderpartnership.ie with lots of community news about projects we run and groups we work with.

BlanchLibrary

Fingal Libraries are on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/FingalLibraries?ref=ts

Become a fan to receive updates about our service!

CommInfo

Fingal LEADER Partnership together with some local volunteers have developed a poster with information about support and social opportunities for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community in Fingal. The poster is bright and colourful and has been displayed in local businesses, health centres and community centres. This project was funded by the HSE and supported by GLEN (Gay and Lesbian Equality Network). This poster can be viewed at http://www.fingalleaderpartnership.ie/images/stories/fingalpics/lgbt.pdf

A support group is being set up by Fingal LEADER Partnership for the LGBT community. The aim would be to create a safe, supportive space for people to meet new people and have an informal chat. If you would like to find out more information please contact Helen at 01 8020484 or email fingallgbt@gmail.com. Discretion and complete confidentiality is guaranteed.

SBSwords

Hello

We are a group in Swords that are creating a Community Garden within our local area.

The Broadmeadow Community Garden is located within Broadmeadow Linear Park, Swords. The park is opposite Ashton Rise just minutes from Applewood Village.

Fingal Co Co have provided an area of the park for use as a communal growing space for local residents, schools and groups.

The perimeter fence was built today, and a tree planting day is scheduled for Sat 12 March. Subsequently plots will be built for members this year.

Residents in the local area can sign up for a plot, half a plot, or just membership of the community garden.

For more details please follow us:
Twitter: @bcgarden
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/h2FftH
Blog: http://bit.ly/dVwP7Z
Email: broadmeadowgarden@gmail.com