Notices

Monkstown Village Tree Trail Walk with Katy Duff on Tue 20th August @ 7 PM

Monkstown Village is very fortunate to be surrounded by spectacular trees of many varieties. Its Tree Trail is now well-known, a self-guided loop walk which brings you past forty different species. These include most of the native Irish trees, many of the main introduced species and some specimen or unusual trees. The trail is set…


Monkstown Seashore Exploration Aug 25 @ 9 am

 

Fun for all ages exploring our local seashore at Seapoint, Dublin. Learn about and observe local flora and fauna.

Explore the marine flora and fauna on your local seashore with Mona McCrea, Marine Biologist and Environmental Scientist. Put on your wellies and join other members of your community to discover the different marine habitats…


World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – 28 July

The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday 28 July – the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this year’s celebration is: “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9).

On, July 28/29,…


Theme for the 2024 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

“Do not cast me off in my old age”

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71 — “Do not cast…


Dun Laoghaire Summer Concert Series – Sunday 14th July

The Dun Laoghaire Summer Concert series continues.  This Sunday (14th July ) at 8 pm featuring

  • Raymond O’Donnell, organ
  • Michael Vignoles, uileann pipes
  • Schola Gregoriana Maynooth

Further details available on:  https://www.dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie/concerts/2024-07-14/raymond-odonnell-organ-michael-vignoles-uileann-pipes-schola-gregoriana

 


Peter’s Pence Collection

Please note the 2nd Collection this weekend 29/30 June will be in aid of the Peter’s Pence Collection.

The Peter’s Pence collection is a gesture of solidarity through which every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Pope as Pastor of the universal Church.

For more information, see: Peter’s…


Young Adult Retreat (18-30 years old) – Gonzaga College

Young Adult Retreat (18-30 years old), run by the Jesuits, will take place in Gonzaga College between 28-30th June, called All Things New. There will be talks and workshops discussing faith and social issues facing young people in Ireland, as well as the opportunity to connect with others who are either practising or rediscovering their…


DAY FOR LIFE SUNDAY – JUNE 16th

Day for Life Sunday is celebrated annually with a special message by the Catholic Church across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day specifically dedicated to raising awareness and reflecting on the deep value and meaning of human life at every stage, and in every condition.


Ordination of Father Donal Roche as Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin and the welcoming of Bishop Paul Dempsey

This Sunday (26th May), the Ordination of Father Donal Roche as Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin and the welcoming of Bishop Paul Dempsey as he begins his ministry as Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin will take place in Saint Andrew’s, Westland Row.

The Ordination Mass will be livestreamed at 3pm on the day at www.dublindiocese.ie and at…


Dun Laoghaire Choral Society presents ELIJAH by Felix Mendelssohn

Not to be missed!

Mendelssohn’s thrilling oratorio ELIJAH – sung in English – tells the dramatic Old Testament tale of charismatic prophet Elijah battling the Israelites’ idolatrous worship of heathen deity Baal, god of storms and fertility…  And then there’s Elijah’s arch-enemy, Jezebel…

Join us to find out what happens next!

  • John Doyle, conductor