Dublin People Newsletter October 15

Editor’s Note

Welcome and thank you for opening this week’s Dublin People Newsletter.

This edition shines a light on everyday resilience and creativity across the city. In Finglas, children with additional needs are being taught in a community hall — a temporary fix that highlights a lasting gap. One Dublin woman describes a “disaster” 11-day stay at Beaumont Hospital, calling for urgent improvements in patient care.

Southside TDs are pressing for greater sports funding, while actor Patrick Ward is urging renewed investment in Irish-language film after the success of House of Guinness. And in arts, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite marks a triumphant return to the screen.

As ever, thank you for reading and for staying connected to Dublin’s stories — serious, inspiring and everything in between.

— Padraig Conlon
Group Editor, Dublin People Group

Noticeboard

Clothes Swap Hand Me Down Hub runs at the Rediscovery Centre on Tuesday, October 21 from 10 am–2 pm. Bring good-quality kids’ clothes to swap and learn simple mending skills in the Kids’ Clothing Repair Corner.

Cyber Safety Seminar Dr Joanna Fortune will speak on safe phone use for children on Thursday, November 27 from 10:30 am–12:30 pm at Ballymun Axis. RSVP to Mary.obrienl@tusla.ie.

Indoor Bowls Tolka Rovers Indoor Bowls Club welcomes new members every Monday and Thursday 2–4 pm at Tolka Rovers Sports Complex, Griffith Ave, D11. Call Matt on 089-4088367.

Alcoholics Anonymous A Solution Group meets Saturdays 11:30 am in Corduff Resource Centre, Blackcourt Rd, D15. Call 085-8141164 or email tiasgcorduff@gmail.com.

Teen Counselling Hear Me Out offers free counselling for young people in Finglas. Book at 085-1761662 or form.jotform.com/242254365394056.

Portmarnock Lions Club Fun Quiz Night Friday, October 24 at White Sands Hotel in aid of St Marnock’s National School Play Area. All welcome.

Pub Theatre Malahide Musical & Dramatic Society presents Pub Theatre at St Sylvester’s GAA Club on October 24 and 25, 8 pm. Tickets €10.

North Dublin Flower Club Next meeting Tuesday, November 4 at 8 pm in Cara Hall, Raheny (D05 WY64). ‘Christmas around the House’ demonstration; visitors €10. Email northdublinflowerclub24@gmail.com.

Meditation Free ‘Learn to Meditate’ session in Raheny. Contact 087-6906743 for details.

Memorial Mass A Mass for Lives Lost at Sea will be held Saturday, November 1 at 3 pm in the Sea Angling Centre, West Pier, Howth. All welcome.