Dublin County North Event Thread - NO CHAT

cathy01

After talking with some people a rep from Friends of Autism and ADHD made contact with a homeless shelter in Dublin City Centre.
They run a 1 night only service.
We asked what they needed and listened.
As a result Friends of Autism and ADHD are running the following.

HATS FOR THE HOMELESS

Friends of Autism and ADHD

WANTED URGENTLY

Hats, Scarf’s, Gloves, Underwear (Please note only new underwear.)
Socks, Tooth brush, tooth paste,
Individually wrapped small food items e.g. Chocolate bars, energy bars.
MALE AND FEMALE.

These will be delivered directly to the homeless people in Dublin City Centre.

Please drop your donation into any of our shops between Thursday Dec 5- Thursday Dec 12.

PLEASE Let the person know that they are the Hats for the Homeless
For more information call in and talk to the manager.

PLEASE SHARE Thanks

cathy01

All the staff of Motorola are been invited to a reunion
may 9th kealys pub in swords ABOUT 8.

For more information contact

https://www.facebook.com/events/285842214897000/

Event been organised by

Helena Gilhooly

Any problems with the link let me know and Ill see if I can out it up any other way.:o

CinammonGirl

"Back to the Future" - Balbriggan photographic exhibition

Balbriggan Creative Quarter (BCQ) will be holding its first photographic exhibition starting on St. Patrick's Day, 17 March 2014. Entitled "Back to the Future", the exhbition will run for two days at P.S. Creative Space on Railway Street and will feature photographs from the renowned Benton/Curtis collection, together with a contemporary take on the same photographs. A great chance to see Balbriggan as it was then, as it is now! Free admission!

cowzerp

The Rumble in Rush takes place this weekend, 4 fighters from the local club take part, 1 of the best nights out in the north county dublin area, any questions just ask, Mods hope this is ok, Thanks


https://www.facebook.com/events/675298769182333/

Dizzyblonde

For anyone who didn't get a leaflet about next weekend's Viking festival in Swords, there's a downloadable one here: http://www.fingal.ie/media/Swords%201014%20Schedule%20of%20Events.pdf

If the weather is dry it'll be a great weekend.

cathy01

Hi All,

I hope you all are well. Please see attached details of free talks on young people’s mental health which may be of interest to you. For more information of to book a place please contact MentalHealth@cairde.ie or 01 8020785.

Kind regards,

Rosemary

SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLES WELL-BEING
FREE TALKs & DISCUSSIONs,
May 7th 4pm & 7pm, Cairde Balbriggan

Mental health is the number one health issue for young people in Ireland today. Common issues include anxiety, tension, worry, family problems and school avoidance. Are you interested in understanding more about youth mental health?
Cairde, Balbriggan Integration Forum, in collaboration with Jigsaw North Fingal, is hosting a free information evening for parents and other concerned adults on young people’s mental health and well-being.
The evening will consist of talks delivered by Jigsaw North Fingal on ‘Supporting Young Peoples Mental Health’ followed by a discussion and open dialogue on supporting the mental health of young people growing up in Balbriggan.
‘Supporting Young People’s Mental Health’ is an hour-long talk aimed at parents and other adults concerned about the mental health of young people.
The talk covers the following topics:
· Key issues impacting on the mental health and well-being of young people
· The building blocks of mental health
· The 5-a-day for promoting positive mental health in young people
· The value of listening as a way of supporting youth mental health
Emilia Marchelewska of Cairde said:
"Parents using Cairde services confide in us their worries about their children. We want to empower parents in the area, including migrants to support better mental health of all young people. The discussion taking place after the talk will give us all more insight into how various communities understand and experience mental health. Consequently, we envisage it will improve integration and intercultural understanding of service providers working in the area.
Armin Krautgasser of Jigsaw North Fingal said:
“We work with the whole community to better support our young people’s mental health and well-being and this talk and open dialogue facilitates this. People who have attended these talks in the past reported that they felt more confident about supporting young people’s mental health.
“I certainly feel more equipped to help a young person who feels troubled and would highly recommend this information session to parents, family members and anyone in the community who comes into contact with young people.”
Date: Wednesday 7th May, 2014
Time: 4:00pm- 6:45pm
& 7:00pm – 9:45pm
Venue: Cairde Balbriggan, Old St. Georges School, Hampton Street, Balbriggan
To reserve a place : MentalHealth@cairde.ie; 01 8020785,
Everybody is welcome. Booking advised. Refreshments Provided

For further information
Emilia Marchelewska
email: emilia@cairde.ie
mob. 0877488766

bcmf

My wife sometimes runs with the Balbriggan Roadrunners and they gave her this flyer.
Just thought I would post here to see if any one is at a loose end in the morning.
It's a 5km Family Fun Run leaving McDonalds at 10 am
Its in aid of Merryn Lacy who is fighting Neuroblastoma.
http://merryn5k.org/
http://merrynlacy.com/

cathy01

Hope its ok to post.Please share.Thanks
FRIENDS OF AUTISM & ADHD
Are hosting an Information evening on
10TH JUNE 2014
BRACKEN COURT HOTEL
Balbriggan
FROM 6:30PM – 8:30PM




Dr. Ann Prosser Psy.D.
Licensed Certified Clinical Psychologist
WHO WILL DISCUSS

‘RED FLAGS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS’

Please contact to register your attendance Bernie Hagan, Administrator or Katherine Moreland, Advocacy Worker on (01) 8020484 or at adhdfingal@gmail.com or kmoreland@fingalleaderpartnership.ie
or if you require further information.
NO COVER CHARGE, DONATIONS ACCEPTED

cathy01

FRIENDS OF AUTISM & ADHD

Aspergers Teacher Training Course
2 Day Course
7th & 14th June 10am to 4pm
Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan

This training is open to all teachers, SNA,
childcare workers. Limited places are available.

Themes Covered:
History of Aspergers Syndrome
Aspergers Syndrome as a medical condition
Recognising Aspergers Syndrome in the classroom
Problems in the areas of English, Mathematics, History Geography, Religion.
Using S.P.H.E. in the education of pupils with
Aspergers Syndrome
Strategies to use in the classroom
General problems in social situations
General provision in education for pupils with
Aspergers Syndrome
Understanding and working with parents of a child with
Aspergers Syndrome
Recent legislation

Phone Bernie Hagan or Katherine Moreland to reserve a place 018020484 or adhdfingal@gmail.com
Fee €20 per person For 2 day Course

The Hill Billy

Skerries Water Festival is happening this year on the 26th and 27th of July.

Skerries has so much on offer when it comes to water sports: Sailing, Fishing, Scuba, Snorkeling, Swimming, SUPing, Kayaking, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Pier Jumping, Rowing, Water Safety, Lifeguard Training, Sea Tours the lot!

There will be loads of stuff going on in the town throughout the festival so put it in your diary, get involved, its the first of this kind of festival in Skerries so let's make it a good one and the first of many!

GlennaMaddy

http://www.flavoursoffingal.ie/ this weekend, really enjoyed this last year

Donabate Portrane Library

Children's Event: Pirate and Fairy Tales from Europe with Simone

Donabate Portrane Library

Monday 14th July 2014
2pm & 4pm

This event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend!

Presented by Europe Direct Blanchardstown www.europedirect.ie

Donabate Portrane Library

A new Crafting Circle for Adults is starting in Donabate Library on Thursday 31st of July. It will meet every Thursday at 11.30am until 12.45pm.

All are welcome to attend and bring along what they are working on. This will be an informal group with lots of chat about crafting!

Email donabate.library@fingal.ie for more information or call in to the library (in the Donabate Portrane Community & Leisure Centre)

To keep up with all library events, please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FingalLibraries

Lamper.sffc

Strawberry Summer Fair on this Sunday the 13th of July in Rush. Will start at 11am and continue untill 5pm. It can be found at the top of the park near Tesco. Fresh strawberries & cream, tea and coffee plus plenty of market stalls of handcrafted items. All in aid of the Rush scouts. Should be fun:D

Also dont forget the Rush Harbour festival on the August bank holiday.

https://www.facebook.com/whatsoninrush

Dizzyblonde

The Fingal 10k is on this Sunday July 20th and as usual there's no publicity about road closures etc, so if you're planning on coming into/through Swords on the day you'll need to have a look at this: http://dublinmarathon.ie/race-series/fingal-10k/

minikin

This is on next weekend - looks good!
Details on fb/The Skerries Water Festival

LeoB

Rush harbour festival is on this August bank holiday weekend with a great line up of entertainment.
https://www.facebook.com/whatsoninrush

Rory Cowan from Mrs Browns boys will officially open the festival on Friday August 1st at 6.45 in the harbour park.
St. Maurs pipe band will be playing an open air concert.
Family entertainment for the weekend including some brilliant live music from The dionnes, Garth Brooks tribute band, Stage 2 and the brilliant young band Mitchell and crew.
5k and 10k roads races on Saturday morning with a 10 am start
Blessing of the boats Sunday on the pier.
Special show for the kids with Bosco loads of activities for all the family and a brilliant market each day in the Marquee.

Donabate Portrane Library

Events in Donabate Library for August 2014

Crafting Circle: Every Thursday at 11.30am – 12.45pm
The crafting circle is a meeting for adults to work on their knitting, sewing, crafting etc. and to discuss what they are working on in an informal friendly atmosphere.
A fun and relaxed way to meet up with new friends for a chat – All Welcome!

Heritage Week in Donabate Library is 23rd of Aug – 31st of Aug

World War 1 Talk for Adults
Monday 25th of August at 6.30pm
The speaker at this event will be Padraig Yeats
All Welcome!

Asgard Talk for Adults
Wednesday 27th of Aug at 6.30pm
Pat Murphy presents the life of this famous yacht in Irish history from her launch in 1905 to her conservation today in Collin’s Barrack Museum.
All Welcome!

Exhibition: The Great War – The Men and Women of Portrane who served in WW1 By Ian Chambers. On display 4th Aug – 30th Aug


Starting in September: English Conversation Group
This will be an informal group where participants will chat through English. It will be held on Monday evenings and will start in September. Please spread the word with all who would be interested – All Welcome!

Children’s Events – All need to be booked – Email donabate.library@fingal.ie

Duck Tape Craft with Enid For children age 11-14yrs
Thursday 7th Aug at 2.30pm
Arts & Crafts event where children will get to make a small carry case from Duck Tape!
Booking essential, ph 890 5609 or email Donabate.library@fingal.ie

Buzz about Bees (For children age7-12yrs) Monday 11th of Aug at 2pm – 3.30pm
A workshop with activities based on the theme of bees. Activities include arts & crafts, the wiggle dance game and story reading.
Booking essential, ph 890 5609 or email Donabate.library@fingal.ie

Origami Craft with Lesley For children age 7-10yrs
Thursday 14th Aug @3pm
Booking essential – email Donabate.library@fingal.ie

Dogs Trust Event (For children age 5-12yrs) on Wednesday 20th Aug at 3pm
Come along and meet Officer Fiona, and Education Dog Jake!
Fiona will be presenting ‘STORY TIME WITH DOGS TRUST’ where you’ll get to hear all about DEXTER the dog and carry out some FUN activities.
Will Dexter’s tale have a ‘waggy’ ending??
This workshop is for children aged 5-12 who would love to learn a little about Dogs Trust and find out what it takes to keep a dog healthy and happy. (To book for this event, email Donabate.library@fingal.ie )

Arts & Crafts: Capturing Europe in Art (with John Carpenter) for children age 8-12yrs
On Weds 27th Aug @ 2.30pm
Booking essential, ph 890 5609 or email Donabate.library@fingal.ie

Willow Weaving Workshop for children age 8-12yrs
Monday 25th Aug at 3pm
Booking essential, ph 890 5609 or email Donabate.library@fingal.ie

Donabate Portrane Library

Donabate Library Events for September 2014
Telephone 01 8905609
Email: Donabate.library@fingal.ie

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Crafting Circle: Every Thursday at 11.30am
The crafting circle is a meeting for adults to work on their knitting, sewing, crafting etc. and to discuss what you are working on in an informal friendly atmosphere.
A fun and relaxed way to meet up with new friends for a chat – All Welcome!

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*** NEW GROUP***
English Conversation Group starting on September the 8th
Every Monday evening at 6.30pm (starting 8th Sept). All Welcome!
Conversation Group – Casual and informal group for all to meet and chat! This meet up group may give you an opportunity to meet with new people or to practice your English.

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Computer Tutorial
Fingal Library’s Online Services – Computer Tutorial with Brian
Wednesday 17th of September at 6.30pm
A brief introduction to eBooks and other digital services that are available FREE to all borrowers on the Library page on www.fingal.ie
Booking essential, email Donabate.library@fingal.ie / ph890 5609 / book with staff in the library.

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*** NEW GROUP***
Baby Book Club - Tuesday 30th of September at 11.30am
Baby Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 11.30 am. Stories, songs & socialisation for children of pre-school age. Booking required email Donabate.library@fingal.ie or book with staff.

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Arts & Crafts with Lesley Thursday 11th @3pm
Make a Farmyard Name Plate for! For children age 6-8 yrs
Booking essential – email Donabate.library@fingal.ie or book with staff in the library

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Puppet Show for children!
Saturday September 13th at 11am
Sindbad the Sailor & Red Riding Hood
For a General Family Audience
As part of the Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival – All Welcome!

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Arts & Crafts with Enid Wednesday 24th at 3pm
Make a Bookmark! For children age 6-8yrs.
Booking essential – email Donabate.library@fingal.ie or book with staff in library.

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Going Places with Books – Children’s Summer Reading Challenge 2014
Closing date for the draw is 13th of September.
Return your card to be in the draw for a Family Pass to Dublin Zoo as well as other prizes.
Prize Giving Event will be held on Wednesday 24th of September at 6.30pm
Remember to return your card by the 13th of September!!!

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Technology Room – the computer room is available for use by community groups and clubs. Email Donabate.library@fingal.ie with an outline of the projects that you will be utilising the room for, who your group is and when you would like to book the room. Or call in to view the room!

Donabate Portrane Library

You can see lots of other events in Fingal by clicking here http://bit.ly/1ClZ8sP

Donabate Portrane Library

Free Computer Courses

In conjunction with Age Action there will be FREE computer classes for older people starting in November in Donabate Library.

We are currently taking names of all that are interested in attending the classes and will contact them with a start date.

Please phone 890 5609 to register your name or chat to library staff when you visit the library.

http://bit.ly/WIY6pr

Donabate Portrane Library

Please find details of our upcoming events in Donabate Library for October, outlined in the email below.

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Crafting Circle: Every Thursday at 11am
The crafting circle is a meeting for adults to work on their knitting, sewing, crafting etc. and to discuss what you are working on in an informal friendly atmosphere.
A fun and relaxed way to meet up with new friends for a chat – All Welcome!

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English Conversation Group
Every Monday evening at 6.30pm All Welcome!
Conversation Group – Casual and informal group for all to meet and chat! This meet up group may give you an opportunity to meet with new people or to practice your English.

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Baby Book Club Tuesday 28th of October at 11.30am
Baby Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 11.30 am. Stories, songs & socialisation for children of pre-school age. Booking required, email Donabate.library@fingal.ie or book with staff.

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Halloween Crafts with Lesley Thursday 16th @3pm
Arts & Crafts session for children age 8-10 yrs
Booking essential – email Donabate.library@fingal.ie or book with staff in the library or phone 8905609

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Creative Writing Meetup (starts Saturday 18th of Oct)
The Creative Writing Meetup is for adults to work on their creative writing. Discuss what you are working on in an informal friendly atmosphere and possibly pick up some writing tips!
A fun and relaxed way to meet up with like minded people for a chat about writing and literature – All Welcome!
Every Saturday morning at 11am in Donabate Library.

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Coding Workshop – Create your own Maths Game in Scratch (Saturday 18th of Oct @ 11.30am + 2pm)
Coding Workshop for children to celebrate Maths Week.
Create your own maths-based mini-computer game using Scratch. Sabine from cccSkerries will guide you through the steps in this creative, hands-on coding workshop. Suitable for those with or without coding experience with Scratch.
Session 1: For children in 2nd-3rd Class 11.30am - 1pm.
Session 2: For children in 4th - 6th Class 2pm - 3.30pm.
Places are strictly limited. Please contact Donabate Library to book donabate.library@fingal.ie or ph 890 5609 Booking essential

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Computer Classes for Older People
In conjunction with Age Action we shall be offering Computer Classes to older people in the near future – please phone us to leave your details with us. We will then contact you to offer you a place on a course - Ph 890 5609. Or ask for further information on your next visit to the library

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Technology Room – the computer room is available for use by community groups and clubs. Email Donabate.library@fingal.ie with an outline of the projects that you will be utilising the room for, who your group is and when you would like to book the room. Or call in to view the space and all that it offers!

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Paulw

Run for your Lives, Ireland.

Looks mad, but interesting - http://allevents.in/dublin/run-for-your-lives/710352862372653#

Malahide Castle, Sunday 26th Oct.

Donabate Portrane Library

Click here for info about Crafting Groups in Fingal Libraries

Donabate Portrane Library

Fingal Libraries are excited to announce their participation in Overdrive's Big Library Read: a worldwide digital version of a local book club, which will run from 13th - 28th Oct.

The title chosen is 'Anatomy of a misfit' by Andrea Portesand users will be among the first to read the title just released on September 2.

Already well-received, this witty yet moving novel will be a refreshing read for library members. Borrowers will have unlimited access to this title for the duration of the Big Library Read.

Post your comments about the book on Twitter using #BigLibraryRead , they will be of interest to many participants around the globe. It will also be an opportunity for members who haven’t previously used our eBook service to give it a try.

Click here for further info http://bit.ly/1nX65wp

Fingleberries

Family History Fair on November 1st from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

The fair will have lots of workshops for all ages where you can learn about Family History As well as fun Family History games for kids.

Whether you have done very little (or even none at all) or if you have some experience.

You can register for any of the FREE workshops using this link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-history-fair-2014-tickets-13602265743


There will be classes on the following topics

• How to get started with Family History
• How to use the Family Search Website
• How to use Family Tree
• How to search the Census
• Find out about your family name
• What is indexing
• How do I do Indexing
• How to use Ancestry.com
• How the youth can do family history

The Hill Billy

If anyone is interested in friendly basketball game in Balbriggan there is a group of fans setting up in Hamlet Lane Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8pm-9pm.

They are struggling with numbers especially on Tuesdays.

Everybody is welcome!

They share cost of renting a hall, nobody earns money on it, so it will be probably one of the cheapest fat burning options during autumn / winter evenings (but won't beat running!)

They do not play on professional level - anybody can come and join.
If you are likeminded please contact gdfella via pm.

For more info - check out www.Balbriggan.org.

Donabate Portrane Library

November Events in Donabate Library

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Parent & Toddler Group (New Event)
Every Tuesday morning 11am – 12.45pm.
Drop in at any time to meet up and socialise with other toddlers and parents.

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Baby Book Club
25th of November at 11.30am.
Baby Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 11.30am. Stories, songs & socialisation for children of pre-school age. Booking required email Donabate.library@fingal.ie or book with staff.......All preschool children welcome.

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Creative Writing
Every Saturday morning at 11am.
The Creative Writing Meetup is for adults to work on their creative writing. and to discuss what you are working on in an informal friendly atmosphere. A fun and relaxed way to meet up with like minded people for a chat about writing and literature – All Welcome!

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Chess Meet Up – For Children (New Event)
Every Saturday Afternoon (2-4pm)
Casual Informal Meet up for Chess Players - Chess Players will need to bring their own boards
(Children must be accompanied by parents at this meet up)

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Crafting Circle
Every Thursday morning at 10.30am
The crafting circle is a meeting for adults to work on their knitting, sewing, crafting etc. and to discuss what you are working on in an informal friendly atmosphere. A fun and relaxed way to meet up with new friends for a chat – All Welcome!

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English Conversation Group
Every Monday evening at 6.30pm in Donabate Library.
All Welcome to this casual and informal group for all to meet and chat!
This meet up group may give you an opportunity to meet with new people or to practice your English.

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Ciorcal Comhrá/Irish Conversation Group (New Event)
Bíonn Ciorcal Comhrá ar siúl gach Ceadaoin i Leabharlann Domhnach Bata ó 7.00 a chlog. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal!
All levels welcome! This group meet every Wednesday evening from 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Come along for a sociable chat as Gaeilge!

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Christmas Crafts with Lesley
Tuesday 18th of November at 3pm.
For ages 7-10yrs
Booking essential – email donabate.library@fingal.ie (please give child’s name and contact phone number)

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Christmas Film Screening
Monday 24th of November at 4pm
All Welcome to this Family Friendly movie screening

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Christmas Crafts with Enid
Wednesday 26th of November at 3pm.
For ages 10-12yrs
Booking essential – email donabate.library@fingal.ie (please give child’s name and contact phone number)


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LeoB

Rush Library Camera Group

Crash course in Photography starts Thursday in Martins at 8pm.

Covering everything you need to know about your camera and its functions from auto to manual. Landscape, night photography, Macro, still life, sport, portraits, composition so something for everyone. Tea/coffee each night.

All levels catered for from beginners. Cost of 6 week course is €60 including 2 outings and 2 months free membership (till end of year)

wow sierra

Public Invite to Balbriggan Open Day

The Balbriggan Community Council are holding an "Open Day for Balbriggan" on the 15th November 2014. As its name suggests, the “Balbriggan Open Day” is open to all members of the public and aims to highlight the wonderful diversity of clubs, social groups, businesses and organisations that are in Balbriggan. We have contacted over 100 clubs, social groups, businesses and organisations for participation in the event over the last 4 weeks and the uptake has been tremendous. Between 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 15th participants will use the opportunity to advertise themselves and inform the public about what they do. The list of participants that have already signed up includes those involved in youth activities, sport, music, acting, medical, social integration, language, toddler, scouting, special needs, public speaking and much more. The diversity is incredible.
The open day will be a great event and there will be something that will interest both young and old alike. We are hoping to include a family element to the day so that Mums and Dads are encouraged to bring their little ones with them. Hopefully the addition of some live music will be a crowd puller and entice passersby to take a look.
All members of the public are encouraged to find the time to come to the open day, irrespective of age and background. Browse the tables to see what is on offer here in Balbriggan. There will be the opportunity to ask questions and sign up to any club, social group or organisation that tickles the fancy.
It is exciting to share this great day with people who believe in promoting the town they live in and all that it has to offer. You can do this by joining in the fun on the 15th November. Come along and see what there is to offer. With your support we can make Balbriggan work.
The Open Day will be held in the Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre at 23 Dublin Street, (formerly the old Balbriggan Cinema), opposite the Bank Of Ireland and 100metres from the town square. If you have any questions please contact 085 7453020 or email balbrigganresidents@gmail.com