HAPPENINGS: A few things worth checking out this week

The Grove Yoga Breakfast

The Grove Yoga Breakfast will take place from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, April 21 at the Study Hall in St Paul’s College, Raheny. The cost is €20 per person and includes a healthy breakfast after class. All proceeds go to the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). Book online at https//the-grove-yoga-breakfast-in-aid-of-ncbi.eventbrite.com. Enjoy yoga to the music of The Grove. Enquiries: contact helen@yogaology.ie or fundraising@ncbi.ie

Women4Women Network dlr

Women from the Women4Women Network dlr have spent the past few months researching artists and artworks from the amazing AIB Art Collection. There will be work from artists Dorothy Cross, Tracy Staunton, Sarah Walker, Jackie Nickerson and lots more on show.

The exhibition is part of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s 2018 Gallery Programme, which aims to provide lots of opportunities for people of all ages to get involved with the arts. As well as the exhibition there are a variety of events, workshops and tours for all ages to try out.

Jog for Jigsaw

The Jog for Jigsaw in Tymon Park, Tallaght, on Sunday, April 22 is encouraging everyone to get active in their community in supporting young people’s mental health.

Whatever your age or ability, join with your local Jigsaw service to be active in promoting positive mental health for young people in your community by walking, running or jogging 5km for Jigsaw in Tymon Park on the day.

It is €15 for adults and €10 for under 26s to register. To sign up visit www.jigsaw.ie/events or register on the day from 9.30am to 10.30am. 

Supreme Cat Show

The 27th Supreme Cat Show takes place in Ballinteer Community School, Broadford Road, Ballinteer, on Sunday, April 22.

As always, the show offers a unique opportunity for the public to view the ‘Creme de la Creme’ of the cat world, as all exhibits, in order to qualify for the show, have had to win first prize in an Open Class for their particular breed, making it the ‘Crufts’ of the cat world. The Best in Show judging will commence at 4pm with doors open to the public from 12.30 – 5pm. Admission Fees: Adults €6. Children/students/seniors €4

Exhibition in CHQ Building 

The Dublin Painting & Sketching Club, who for the last 19 years exhibited in Dun Laoghaire, is this year moving back to their roots on the Northside of the river on Customs House Quay, in the CHQ Building.  

The exhibition is open to the public from Monday, April 16 until Sunday, April 29 from 10am to 5pm each day.

Early Christian Swords exhibition

An exhibition, titled ‘Early Christian Swords’, is currently taking place at St Cronan’s Pastoral Centre, Brackenstown Road, Swords, and runs until Saturday, April 27.  

The Swords area is steeped in history and it was an important centre for Christianity in the early days of the Irish Church. The exhibition is open to all and there is no entrance charge.

Musictown

MusicTown is back with a bang and the ten-day musical celebration taking place around the city finishes up this weekend.

The overall programme this year – brought to the city by Dublin City Council and Aiken Promotions – focuses on the themes of collaboration and community. Check out www.musictown.ie for a full list of events taking place around the city.

Friday night soccer

There’s league of Ireland soccer action this Friday at Dalymount Park where Bohs take on champions Cork City while south of the Liffey Shamrock Rovers are welcoming Limerick at Tallaght Stadium.

In the First Division Shels will be hoping to give their promotion chances a boost against Galway. It’s a great way to round of the week while supporting your local club and watching Ireland’s top league players in action.

Living History Festival

The Ashbourne Living History Festival will take place on Sunday, April 22 from 12 midday to 5pm at Swan’s, Curragha, Co Meath.

The programme will include living history displays, exhibitions and static displays of military vehicles. Battle re-enactments will feature the 1798 Rebellion and the Irish War of Independence.

Admission is free and the festival is a family friendly event. For the latest information follow us here and on Facebook at Battle of Ashbourne 1916 and keep an eye and ear on your local press and radio for more details.