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EASON BOOKSHOPS SPONSOR THE DAVOREN HANNA POETRY COMPETITION 2002
The Davoren Hanna Poetry Competition is now accepting submissions for this years contest. Sponsored by Eason Bookshops and The Muse Cafes, the competition will be judged this year by acclaimed Scottish poet Carol Ann Duffy, widely regarded as one of Britain's leading contemporary poets, and US Poet Laureate Billy Collins.
Named after the gifted young Dublin poet who died in 1994, the competition offers a first prize of 6,500 Euros, and second and third prizes of 2,500 euros and 1,250 Euros respectively, making it one of the largest such awards in Ireland and the UK.
The competition is open to both published and unpublished poets over the age of 18. and entrants may submit as many poems as they wish. The closing date is 31st May 2002, with the winners being announced in early August. First prize in 2001 went to Vona Groake(Ire), with Jeri McCormak (US) taking second and Ayala Kingsley (UK) winning third place.
Entry forms, rules and guide lines are available for printing on our sponsor's site at www.eason.ie or by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Poetry Competition, The Muse Cafe, Eason Bookshop, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Knocknashee- a magical new Irish play by Deidre Kinahan. On May Eve, a traditional fairy festival, three lonely misfits are drawn together to celebrate by the forces of this ancient culture. Whilst they seek friendship, the unforgiving landscape threatens to disgorge a terrible secret. Runs from Tuesday 12th- Saturday 16th March at The Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire. Tickets 14-19 Euros. Bookings Tel: 2312929
Out Of That County Childhood
An acclaimed celebration of the life and works of Patrick Kavanagh with superb comic performances
Tuesday 19th- Wednesday 20th March at The Pavilion Theatre
Also 'Nicholas Nickleby' at the Pavilion Theatre 26th- 30th March
International Poetry Festival- Dun Laoghaire 21-24th March- Readings, master classes, children's events. Poets who will appear include Seamus Heaney. Now in it's 8th year, this is the only remaining festival which is totally devoted to poetry. Call into the County Hall for a brochure of telephone the Arts Office- 2054719 Most of the events will be held at The Pavilion Theatre Tel: 2312929
Among the readers this year will be Ireland's Seamus Heaney, Nobel Laureate and probably the best living poet in the English language. Other Irish poets reading will include Peter Fallon and Eilean Ni Chuilleanain. The festival features the immensely popular English poet Tony Harrison, whose most famous TV poem V was watched by three million viewers on Channel 4 and debated in the House of Commons, and the much-admired Kathleen Jamie from Scotland. This year will also include Jorie Graham and August Kleinzahler, two of America's most praised and influential contemporary poets, and a Keynote Address by Helen Vendler, probably the most famous living critic of English poetry. There will also be workshops and special events for children.
Red Shift Theatre Company Presents Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens at The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire
Red Shift’s production of Nicholas Nickleby breathes fresh life into a familiar classic confirming the company’s reputation for stunning literary adaptations and rediscovering the punch that made Dickens famous both as a master storyteller and a groundbreaking social commentator.
Relocated to the 1950’s, at a time when British society was revealing its darkest secrets, this powerful story focuses on the exploits and adventures of Nicholas who, with his mother and sister, is left destitute after his father’s death. Setting out to rescue his family, our hero soon finds himself locked into a dangerous conflict. Dickens has created in Nicholas Nickleby some of his most memorable characters.
An inventive, exciting and intellectually satisfying retelling of a classic story with dramatic drive and a bold contemporary resonance. March. Tue 26 – Sat 30 @ 8pm (matinee on Sat @ 2.30pm)
Lovers At Versailles a new play by Brian Friel at the Abbey Theatre until 4th May. Box Office Tel: 8787222
Write A Best-seller With Poolbeg
Poolbeg publishers have launched a competition to write a new best-seller- to win an exciting publishing contract. Entrants must submit original and previously unpublished work. The submission must be a minimum of 30,000 words (first section), plus a synopsis of the story - right up to a full length manuscript of adult fiction (120,000-130,000)
The closing date is December 2002. For more information contact Sarah Conroy, at Poolbeg Tel: 8063825 or sarahconroy@poolbeg.com
Leopardstown Tennis Club- has a limited number of family memberships available. The club is situated between Brewery Road and Leopardstown Rd. Call Fergus Leavy for a membership form at Tel: 2886069
Stones In His Pockets- the award winning Broadway hit by Marie Jones, tells what happens when a major Hollywood film studio descends upon rural Ireland. Marie Jones has just been awarded an honorary doctorate for her superb comic plays. This play won Laurence Olivier Best Comedy play for 2001 and is at the Gaiety Theatre from 5th Feb- 23rd March. For bookings telephone: 6771717
ESB/ CVI Community Environment Awards. Closing date is 26th April.
Entries are invited in four categories: Natural Environment, Heritage, Community Development and Youth/ Education projects. All of these categories reflect the interdependence between the natural environment, man-made cultural heritage and business and industry. The overall winner will receive 3,200 Euros while the first in each category will receive 1,905 Euros. Each Commended Project will receive an award of 6490 Euros and local winners will each receive 320 Euros. Award money my must be spent on the development of the projects. These awards aim to reward extraordinary deeds by ordinary people, whilst also encouraging others to follow suit. Entry forms are available from Conservation Volunteers, The Stewards' House, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14 or by telephoning 4952878.
Women's' Mini Marathon- why not run in June to raise funds for thge RNLI Fore more details phone Anne Mc Coy at Tel: 2845050
Blackrock Historical Society is now 10 years in existence. Over the years the society has organised many interesting local visits, including some to European cities as well as publishing a yearly annual handbook of lectures. This year's volume is now available. Meetings take place every month from September- June . For more details telephone Donal O'Neill at 2301529
Gymboree Children's Play and Music Centres .
Gymboree are based at Stillorgan and Swords plazas, and now have 2 new centres: Classes are also at Parochial hall, Navara rd, Bray Mondays at 10.00 and at St Kilian's Family Centre, La Touche Road, Greystones at 10.00 and 11.00 from 18th of February. For more details telephone: Fiona 087-9234236
Feeling Down? Aware works to publicise services for those who may be suffering from depression - approximately 3000,000 Irish people. For information on services telephone: Aware 6617211. Service include free lectures on the subject every week at St Patrick's Hospital, James St Dublin 8
Sponsored Spring Walk In Tuscany
March 23-30th. Phone Aware for details: 6617211
Sponsored Walk in Spain
June 8th- 15th. In aid of Rehab. For details telephone Rita Kelly: 2057331
Exhibition at the Irish Museum of Modern art:
The Rowan Collection: Contemporary British and Irish Art
This is the first public exhibition from an important collection by Belfast collector Dr Ian Rowan. The exhibition includes work by Damian Hirst and Tracey Emin among many others. 13th February- 2nd June
Dun Laoghaire ICA Guild
The Dun Laoghaire ICA Guild has resumed activities at the Rochestown Lodge Hotel. Meetings take place on the second Monday of every month. All new members are welcome.
Gaiety School of Acting at the Pavilion Theatre
Courses of 10 week classes. New courses - 6th April 2002. Contact 6799277 for details
Rathfarnham Toastmasters
Yellow House, Rathfarnham. Every alternative Wednesday, starting from September 12th. Take the terror out of giving a talk in public. Come along for an enjoyable meeting. Starts 8.00pm. Phone 4946422 for more details.
A chance for single people to meet, greet and maybe meet again.
More info: Aidan 1850 927572 or www.3minitdate.com
The Grainstore Youth Arts Centre, Cabinteely
Guitar and drums lessons are on every Saturday for the coming months, also the Grainstore are holding piano lessons during the week for children between the ages of 11 and 16,17.
Fundraise for Alzheimer's Society, Dun Laoghaire
National fund-raising event is on 16th May. Volunteers needed.
Tel: Anne Strain 2846616
Obsessive Eater's Anonymous
Is your eating behaviour worrying you? secret eating, binges, throwing up, constant nibbling, excessive exercise, rigid eating plans are all signs that help is needed. What is the real problem? Come along and find help though the 12 steps. Anonymity is assured. Venue Beechwood Community Centre, Mountain View Rd, Ranelagh, D6 Tuesdays at 7.15 pm Contact Fiona 4515600/ 2957363
ESB Garden Birdwatch
In association with Birdwatch Ireland. All are invited to take part the survey is simple to complete and only takes a few minutes every day. For further information contact Birdwatch Ireland Tel: 2804322 Email bird@indigo.ie or write to Birdwatch Ireland, Ruttledge House, 8 Longford House, Monkstown, Co Dublin.
DUN LAOGHAIRE CHESS CLUB.
New permanent venue- Dun Laoghaire Christian Institute, 43 Upper George's Street Dun Laoghaire. Opening times 8.00 to 11pm every Monday. For further information contact 2780125/ 2863655
BRAY CAMERA CLUB
Founded in 1962, and at present very active, the Club which meets at Signal Arts Centre on Mondays from 7.30-9.30 currently has 18 members and would welcome newcomers. The Camera Club has previously exhibited at Signal- in conjunction with photographers from the Loire Valley in France- and at the old courthouse in Bray. Gallery open Mon- Sat 10.00-5.00 ( closed 1.00-200) For further information, contact Helen Roche at Tel : 2762039 ( Mon-Thurs)
The Network Club
Organises Indoor Soccer, Volleyball and Badminton in the YMCA Aungier Street, Dublin 2 every Tuesday from 8pm-10pm. Basketball, Badminton and Table Tennis every Thursday from 9pm- 10.30pm in The Loreto Gym, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2. All are welcome. For more information telephone 4524415.
NATIONAL GALLERY Merrion Square- new opening hours Mon- Sat 9.30-5.30 Thursday 9.30-8.30 Sunday 12.00-5.30
Special Arts Lecture Programme
Every Sunday afternoon at the National Museum, Collins barracks. Topics range from glass making to design to tales from Celtic Ireland The lectures are free but places are limited to 35 and are on a first come first served basis. Phone 6777444 for details.
WRITING FOR ALL
Courses and workshops at the IWC- Introduction to the short story, creative writing, writing in Irish, getting into poetry, oral history, crime fiction and many more. Discover the writer in you, courses for all at Irish Writer's Centre, 19, Parnell Square. Telephone 8721302 for a brochure.
NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND
An Oige welcomes all its members to help with the running of the Association. Please phone 8304555 if you want to help.
EAST COAST BRIDGE CLUB:
Meetings every Thursday evening at 7-4 pm at Bray Head Hotel, Strand Road Bray.
DALKEY AIKIDO CLUB
Every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm at Our Lady's Hall Youth Club, Castle St, Dalkey. Beginners are welcome. For details phone 087-2303460
'Dualities' Exhibition of paintings by Nora Maycock at Signal Arts Centre, 1A Albert Avenue, Bray March 12th-- March 28th
THE LEO CLUB NEEDS NEW MEMBERS
Meetings every and 4th Wednesday in the Rochestown Lodge Hotel, Rochestown Avenue. Our aim is to provide services to the local community and include taking groups of children on trips to the zoo, the circus etc. If you would like more information contact Jennifer Glansferd at 2850183 or Fergus O' Connor at 086 2552660/ 2848340.
BALLYBRACK ATHLETIC CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS.
Teenagers take up a new hobby, get fit and make new friends. Training takes place on Monday's at St Lawrence's College Basketball Hall, Loughlinstown at 5.45pm and Fridays at Belfield at 6pm. For further information contact Michele Mac Namara 2894445 or Peter Kelly on 087-2618884.
St Vincent de Paul needs Volunteers, Tel 8384164 for details
Do You Ever Feel Down
Phone Aware for help with Depression Tel: 6617211
Irish Amateur Boxing Association
Phone 4533371 for details
HUMAN RIGHTS : AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Cabinteely / Ballybrack Group
Working to oppose the death penalty and torture by letter writing, highlighting the facts and raising human awareness. Meetings held monthly in Cabinteely. Please join us in working for justice. Tel 2350880 for more information.
IRISH SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN NEEDS VOLUNTEERS- TEL 6794944
THE IRISH NATIONAL EATING DISORDER ASSOCIATION: A self help group . Meetings are held every second and fourth Mondays of the month at 8pm in the Boylan Centre Dun Laoghaire...come along you are not alone we are there to help.
BODYWHYS HELPLINE For people with eating disorders and their families and friends. Support groups meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Details from 2835126.
BLACKROCK MARKET
Outdoor and indoor stalls open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Sat- 11-5.30 Sun/Bank holidays- 12-5.30. For further information, dial 2833522.
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
C.V.I.. need volunteers for a variety of practical environmental projects in the greater Dublin area, full training provided. For further information phone 4547185.
OXFAM. 43 LR GEORGE'S ST DUN LAOGHAIRE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Anyone interested in working a few hours on a voluntary basis should contact Oxfam at 2805555
HELPLINES
GINGERBREAD- 6710291
PARENT LINE- 8733500
BODYWHYS HELPLINE. 2835126.
AIDS HELPLINE DUBLIN- 872 4277
ADULT CHILD ( Alcohol abuse) 2874804 /4944222
RP HELPLINE - FIGHTING BLINDNESS - 8307147
AWARE (depression) 6791711
EATING DISORDERS-4975667
BREAST CANCER-1800 200 700.
MINUS ONE-(separated people) 6765596/ 6764560
CANCER HELPLINE- FREEFONE 1800 200 700.
IRISH SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN - 6794944
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