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Directory updated APRIL 2012
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Church of Our Lady, Blessington
MASS TIMES
Sat: 6.00pm
Sun: 10am; 11am 7.30pm 
Holydays 8.00pm (Vigil) 10.00am 8.00pm
Monday to Friday 9.30am
Public Holidays 11.00am
First Friday 9.30am & 8.00pm
Confessions: Sat 12.00 -12.30pm & after 7.30pm Mass
Baptisms: 1st Sun of month at 12.00 noon & 2nd Sat at 3.00pm
Sacrament of the Sick: 2nd Sat of of the following months:
February, April, June, August, October and December at 12.00 noon
V Rev Tim Murphy P.P. The Green, Blessington
Tel No: 045 865442 or Parish Office 045 865327
St Brigid's Church, Manor Kilbride
MASS TIMES 
Sun 11.00am
Holydays: 11.00am
Weekdays: 9.00am
Saturdays: 9.00am
First Friday: 9.00am
Fr. Padraic McDermott, CC, Manor Kilbride
Tel: 01 4582154
Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel
MASS TIMES
Sun: 12.00 noon
Holydays: 12.00noon
No Mass on Public Holiday
(See Blessington Church)
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday 10.00am
Confessions: Mon - Sat after Mass
Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wed 10.00am
Archdeacon Kevin Lyon C.C., Crosschapel, Blessington
Tel No: 045 865215
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St. Joseph’s Church, Valleymount
Fr. Teddy Downes CC, Parochial House, Valleymount
Tel: 045 867151
MASS TIMES
Sunday 11.00am
Holy Day Vigil as announced
Holy Day 11am
Weekdays:
As announced
First Friday 8.00pm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lacken
MASS TIMES
Saturday 7.30pm
Church of Ireland
Rev. Leonard Ruddock Tel: 045 865178 or
087 764 3296
www.blessingtonunion.net
St. Kevin’s Hall Tel: 045 891547
Church of St. Mary, Blessington
Church of St. John, Ballymore Eustace
Church of St. John, Cloughleagh, Manor Kilbride
St. Kevin’s Church, Hollywood
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Blessington Garda Station 045 857620
Detective Unit 045 865582
Garda Emergency No. 999 or 112
Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111
Blessington First Responders
Voluntary Cardiac Response Unit
Contact 999 and the Emergency Services will contact the local Unit
Blessington Fire Service 999 or 112
Blessington Lakes Rescue Boat
For Emergency Call Out: Call Garda Station 045 857620 (999)
For information call conleth Loonan
E.S.B. Emergency Line 1850 372 999
Gas Emergency Line 1850 205 050
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St. Vincent de Paul
The local Society of St. Vincent de Paul can be contacted on 087 1811 579 or by placing a message in a sealed envelope in the Parish Office or the postbox on the railings outside the Church of Our Lady.
K.A.R.E.
Day Service of Adults with intellectual Disability
Contact Mary Evans 045 891414
Al-Anon Family Support Group
C/o Parish Centre (Prefab behind the Parish Office)
Meet every Friday night at 8.15pm. All welcome.
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Bethany Bereavement Support Group
C/o Parish Centre (Prefab behind Parish Office)
Meet on 1st Friday of each month from 10.00am to 11.00am
& the 2nd Wednesday of month from 8.00pm to 9.00pm
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Dr Michael Joyce & Dr. Aisling Hayes
Contact: 045 865019
Dr. Brendan O'Brien
Contact 045 865527
Blessington First Responders
(Voluntary Cardiac Response Unit)
Contact 999 and the Emergency Services will contact the local unit.
Naas Hospital
Contact: 045 897221
Tallaght Hospital
Contact: 01 4142000
Blessington Pharmacy
045 865197
McGreal Pharmacare
045 891919
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Blessington Health Centre Kilbride Road
Contact: Public Health Nurse 045 865141
Contact: Dentist 045 865834
K-Doc - Doctors on Call Service
Night & Weekend Medical Service
Doctors on Call Service
Night & Weekend Medical Service
Contact 1890 599362
South Western Area Health Board
Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas
Contact: 045 876001
Blessington Dental Practice
Dr Niall Collins / Dr. Aoife Egan
Contact: 045 865045
www.blessingtondental.ie
info@blessingtondental.ie
Cullinane Opticians - David Cullinane
Contact: 045 891056
David Gardiner
Chartered Physiotherapist
045 853726 or 045 866075
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St. Mary’s Junior National School
Contact: Principal Carmel Dillon 045 865501
St. Mary’s Senior National School
Contact: Principal: Gerry Brown 045 900499
St. Brigid’s National School
Manor Kilbride
Contact: Principal Niall Murray 01 4582550
Blessington No.1 School
Contact: Principal Lillian Murphy 045 900879
Gaelscoil Na Lochanna
Priomhoide: Sean O’Cearnaigh 087 9388 651
045 900525
Blessington Educate Together National School
Red Lane, Blessington.
Contact: Principal Rosemary Lynch 045 865281
Blessington Community College
Contact: Principal Alan Kinsella 045 865170
Lacken National School
Contact: Principal Caroline Finan 045 865086
Valleymount National School
Contact: Principal Nora Kelly 045 867289
Happy Faces Community Playgroup
C/o Blessington Further Education Centre
Contact 045 891099
Valleymount Community Playgroup
& Parent & Toddler Group
Contact: Shann Morris 086 861 9470
Sakura Montessori, Naoinra, Playgroup, & After School Care
Contact: Margaret Keogh 045 891278
Blath na hOige Montessori School & Naionra
St. Kevin’s Community Centre
Contact: Sheena 087 6458328
The Abbey Preschool, Blessington Abbey
Contact: Jackie Devoy 087 287 8987
Cocoon Childcare
Contact: LoCall 1850 COCOON (262666)
www.cocoonchildcare.ie
Manor Kilbride Montessori School
Contact: Rebecca 087 204 6644
Email: rebecca@mkmontessori.ie
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Bless Og
Every Friday night in dCaf (St. Joseph’s Hall) from 6.30pm to 8.00pm for 5th & 6th Class students
Blessington Girl Guides
Contact Aisling Giltrap Mills 045 865127
Valleymount Youth Club
Contact Ciara Murray 087 911 0674
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dCaf - Youth Drop in Café
Wednesday nights for Secondary School students from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Friday night for Secondary School students from 8.00pm to 9.30pm
Full details from Betty Murphy on 086 853 2811
Carrig Brownie Pack
Contact Aisling Giltrap 045 865127
Blessington Scout Group
Email: blessingtonscouts@gmail.com
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Blessington Library
Contact 045 891740
Opening Hours:
Tuesday 1pm to 8.30pm
Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Free Membership & Free Internet Access
Blessington Community Employment Office
Contact Louise Chapman 045 891348
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Blessington Further Education Centre
Contact 045 891099
www.blessingtonfec@eircom.net
Adult Basic Education
Contact Annette Mangan or Caroline Boyle
045 851494 or 086 846 2771
www.blessington@wicklowlearners.ie
BTEI - Back to Education Initiative
Una Burke 045 851490 or 086 850 3833
unaburke@blessingtonfec.ie
Guidance Service - Irene Hayden
086 806 1569 irene@wags.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme - Andrea Booth - 045 891099 or 045 851493
blessingtonvtos@eircom.net
Youthreach - Denise Walsh
045 851499 or 086 815 9593
blessington_youthreach@yahoo.co.uk
Night Courses - Una Burke
045 851490 or 086 850 3833
unaburke@blessingtonfec.ie
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CRAFTS, HOBBIES & HOME PRODUCED PRODUCTS
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Blessington Country Market
Every Saturday in St. Kevin’s Community Centre from 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Contact Ann Cowie 045 865159
Blessington I.C.A.
Contact Kathy Breslin 087 645 1167
or Christine Hughes 087 686 4320
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Vintage Car Club
Contact Tony Clarke 045 865565
Blessington Currach Project
Contact Pat Conlon 086 075 2072
Knitting Group in Blessington Library
(Adults & Childrens Group)
Contact Phyllis Plant 087 265 4472
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Parish Office
Inside the main gates of St. Mary’s Junior National School
Open 9.00am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday
Tel/Fax: 045 865327
E.mail: To contact please click here
Afternoon Office in the Church 3.00pm to 4.00pm from Monday to Friday
Wicklow County Council
Blessington Office 045 891222
Open 9.00am to 5.00pm - Closed 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Motor Tax Office, Blessington Contact 045 858031
Open Tuesdays only 9.00am to 12.30pm & 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Wicklow County Council - Head Office 0404 67324
Blessington Post Office 045 865111
Allied Irish Bank 045 865151
Ulster Bank 045 865125
Blessington & District Credit Union - 045 865328
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am to 1.00pm
Friday 9.30am to 7.30pm
Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm
Blessington Tourist Information Office 045 865850
The Craft Centre, Town Square (Behind Credit Union)
Opening Hours: 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Car Boot Sales at St. Kevins Communiyt Centre
2nd Sunday of every month
Contact Anne Geddes 045 864421 or 087 287 3036
Citizens Information Centre at Blessington Library on Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm and on Wednesday from 10am to 12.30pm.
ALSO Legal Advice Bureau on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month. Booking is essential for the Legal Advice Bureau
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St. Joseph’s Hall
Bookings: Contact Parish Office
Tel/Fax: 045 865327
E.mail: To contact please click here
Caretaker: 086 840 2349
St. Kevin’s Community Centre
Contact Muriel 045 891547
Recycling Facilities
Facilities Freephone 1890 222276
1st Saturday of every month, at Blessington Community College, Naas Road from 2.00pm to 4.00pm for Plastic Bottles, Newspapers & Textiles.
Glass & Aluminium Drink Cans at Kenny’s SuperValu Car Park
Glass & Aluminium Drink Cans at Dunnes Stores Car Park (near the entrance to multi storey carpark).
Civil Marriage Registrar
H.S.E. Unit 5 Monread Office, Complex, Naas. Tel: 045 887660
H.S.E. Glenside Road Wicklow Tel: 0404 68400
H.S.E. Lombard Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 8638220 / 8638219
Wicklow Rural Transport - runs daily morning and evening covering Valleymount, Lacken, Ballyknockan & Manor Kilbride.
Contact Pat Conlon 086 075 2072
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COMMUNITY & GENERAL GROUPS
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Active Retirement Group
Contact Olive Boothman 045 865119
Blessington & District Forum
Contact Michael Sargent
045 891083 or 086 244 3640
Blessington & District Senior Citizens Group
Contact Bernie Willoughby 045 865984 or
Aisling Giltrap Mills 045 865127
Blessington Enterprise Group
Contact Madge Tyrrell 045 865328
Blessington History Society
Contact Jim Corley045 865259
Blessington Parish Pastoral Council
Chairperson: Gerry Staines
Secretary: Carmel O'Donovan
Contact through the Parish Office 045 865327
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Blessington Trails (Local Walks)
Contact John Horan 086 807 5619
Blessington Tramway Theatre
Contact tramwaytheatre@gmail.com
Lakeside Heritage Group
Contact Seamus Balfe 087 287 8305 or Aidan Cruise 087 395 8207
First Steps Parent & Toddler Group
C/o St. Kevin’s Community Centre
Wednesdays 10.00am to 12.00noon
Over 60’s Group - Further Education Centre - Thursday nights
Contact Mairead or Pauline 045 891099
Mens Resource (Support) Group
Contact Damien Reynor 087 226 9691
U3A (University of the Third Age)
Contact Peter Boyle 045 865974
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Blessington Further Education Centre
Contact: 045 891099
Adult Basic Education
Contact Annette Mangan or Caroline Boyle
045 851494 or 086 846 2771
www.blessington@wicklowlearners.ie
BTEI - Back to Education Initiative
Una Burke 045 851490 or 086 850 3833
unaburke@blessingtonfec.ie
Guidance Service - Irene Hayden
086 806 1569 irene@wags.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme - Andrea Booth - 045 891099 or 045 851493
blessingtonvtos@eircom.net
Youthreach - Denise Walsh
045 851499 or 086 815 9593
blessington_youthreach@yahoo.co.uk
Night Courses - Una Burke
045 851490 or 086 850 3833
unaburke@blessingtonfec.ie
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Blessington Community College
Contact: Richard Burke 045 865170
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Blessington Bridge Club
Contact Joy Guard 045 867979 or
Kathy Monks 086 697 9619
Blessington Karate Club
Contact Kieran Mullen 086 405 3979
Blessington Meet Up Group
Contact Paula O'Sullivan 086 084 8398 or Ena Sower 087 214 7367
Boystown Bridge Club
Contact Mairead Hackett 086 824 6721 or 045 863406
Chess Club at Blessington Library
Contact Ian McDonnell 045 900897 or Ray Fearon 045 863406
Ciorcal Comhra (Irish Language) at Blessington Library. Contact Mairin 045 851868 or Sinead 045 891646
Kenpo Karate on Monday nights in St. Josephs Hall.
Contact Len Stokes 086 4066894 or 086 1974930
Little Ninjas (Kids Self Defence) on Wednesday afternoons
See our website: www.blessingtonkenpo.com
Kenpo Karate
Contact Tony Dunne 087 975 8712
Martial Arts & Kick Boxing
Contact Martin 087 6836167
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Leinster Pilates
Contact Aoibhin McGreal 087 932 7912
Manor Kilbride Kenpo Karate
Every Tuesday night in St. Brigids National School.
Children (Under 15) 6.30pm
(Adults and Over 15) 7.30pm
kilbride.kenpo@live.ie
St. Kevins Garden Club
Contact Martina 087 324 6825
Tai Dwon Do
Contact Floyd 086 854 1889
Unislim
Contact Ann Marie Sheehan 045 874675
Weight Watchers
Contact Lara O'Connor 087 793 0139
West Wicklow Walkers
Contact Seamus Walsh 087 790 5870
Whist Club
Contact Esme Lyttle 087 236 9383
Yoga
Contact Margaret 045 867139
Yoga
Contact Eileen 087 9885658
Zumba Fitness Class (Dance)
Contact Grainne Dempsey 087 637 4030
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All Star Dance
Contact Sinead Lynch 087 762 3760
Angela O’Brien School of Irish Dance
Contact Angela 045 868154
Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society
Contact Maeve Punselie 086 823 9946
Blessington Youth Musical & Dramatic Society BYMDS
Contact Mags Ryan 087 679 3159 or magsry@gmail.com
Church of Our Lady FOLK GROUP
Contact Marie O'Brien 045 891039 or Noel Nolan 087 243 1499
Cois Life - Traditional Music, Singing, Dancing & Tuition - Contact John McNamara 087 653 4693
Comhaltas Cois Locha (Fr. P.J. Kelly Branch Patron)
Contact Pat Conlon 086 075 2072
Cruthu - West Wicklow Arts Group
Contact: Sally Joyce, Chairperson
Telephone: 086 8263013
Email: info@cruthu.ie
Website: www.cruthu.ie
Gymboree Play & Music for children under 5
Contact Josephine Ryan 087 182 5000
Happy Days School of Speech & Drama
Contact Grainne 087 6795470
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Hip Hop & Jazz Classes
Sinead O’Brien - Hip Hop Dancing 045 865017 or 087 292 4559
Irish Dancing Classes
Contact Denise Elbert 086 3844 009
Kilbride & Lakeside Band
Contact Maria & Colm O'Hara 087 965 6257
Millennium Choir
Contact Doris Lackey 045 865319
or Yvonne O'Conor 087 285 5011
Mary Byrne School of Irish Dance
Contact Mary 045 864265
Ruth Sine School of Dance
Ballet Classes age 3+
Contact Ruth 086 406 2618
Tramway Theatre
Contact tramwaytheatre@gmail.com
The Heather Breeze -
Traditional Music Group
Contact Maria O’Hara 087 965 6257
Traditional Fiddle & Concertina Lessons
Contact Rachel Conlon 087 625 1752
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Badminton Club
Contact Ken Haslett 086 359 6089
Blessington Boxing Club
Contact Gerry O’Neill 045 865728
Blessington GAA Club
Contact Michael Sargent 086 244 3640
Blessington Juvenile GAA
Contact Martin Shannon 087 285 9654 or Noreen Keegan Kavanagh 087 285 8375
Blessington Golf Society
Contact Ronan Hennessy 045 865136
Blessington Ladies GAA
Contact Jessica Carroll 086 860 2822
Blessington Soccer Club
Contact Vincent Balfe 045 865751
Indoor Bowls
Contact Billy Hamilton 045 865456
Juvenile Hurling Club
Contact Ciaran Murphy 085 714 5288
Kayak Club
Contact Tom Cleary 086 8100 397
Ladies Volleyball
Contact Aine Keogh 045 865918
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Lacken GAA
Contact Tim Broe 087 7953 851
Lakeside Community Games
Contact Margaret Reid 045 867456
Lakeshore Striders (Local Running Club)
Contact Anthony Keenan 086 174 1019
www.lakeshorestriders.com
Poulaphouca Pitch & Putt
Contact Billy Hamilton 045 865456
Manor Kilbride GAA
Contact Declan Bealin 086 8141 481
Valleymount GAA
Contact Philip Ryan 087 667 8885
West Wicklow Golf Society
Contact Peter Eustace 045 865214 or Hugh Magee 045 851698
Golden Falls Water Ski Club
All ages catered for
Email enquiries to des@burke-kennedy.com
Coach & Instructor: Daryl Higgins 087 668 6225
WEBSITE: www.goldenfallswaterskiclub.com
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Samaritans 1850 60 90 90
Confidential, emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
Aware 1890 30 33 02
Support for people suffering from depression
Pieta House 01 601 0000
Specialised Treatment Programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviour.
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Recovery 01 626 0775
Suppoert for people recovering from depression
Grow 087 229 1718
Support for people recovering from depression
Console 1800 201 890
Suicide Prevention, Intervention and support for those bereaved by suicide
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BLESSINGTON & DISTRICT FORUM
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One United Community Representative Body
Newly elected members to Blessington & District Forum and the areas they represent
July 2011
Oak Drive, Santry Hill, The Green, Woodleigh, Lakeside Downs, Main Street & St. Josephs Road
Represented by
Pat Conlon, Michael Curran, David Egar, Lorcan McMahon
Pat Mahon, Michael Duggan, David Irwin, Ruth Fitzsimons
Lakeview, Old Lakeview, Rockypool Crescent, Rockypool Villas
Carrig Glen, Mountain View & Troopersfield
Represented by
Pete Nolan, Catherine Behan, Noel Nolan
Bernie Kavanagh, Patricia McGrath
Blessington Abbey, Blessington Orchard & Blessingotn Manor
Represented by
Frank Hanlon, Brian Kane, Noreen Keegan Kavanagh
Anita Moroney, Lindsay Sullivan, Ariadne Laurenns Conlon
Glashina, Kilmalum, Parkview, Russborough, Burgage Manor & Baltinglass Road
Represented by
Brian Daly, Catherine Kehoe, Jason Mulhall
Ashton, Beechdale, Westpark, Glenview Court & Piper Stones
Represented by
John Coogan, Michael Doyle, Liam Fay, Pat Winters, Deirdre Ward, Nuala Cashin
Crosschapel, Hempstown, Old Paddocks, Tinode, Dublin Road & Red Lane
Represented by
Fintan Gilheany, Joe Hanly, Michael Sargent, Hugo Magee
Manor Kilbride & Old Court
Represented by
Gilmer Hamilton, Nuala Haughian, Tom McGillycuddy, Brian Schweppe
Pat Phibbs, Anthony Quinn, Mary Lorna Murphy, Tommy Brady, Jim Fitzsimons
Ballyknockan, Lacken & Valleymount
Represented by
Seamus Balfe, John Brennan, Roisin McNabb, Gerry O'Neill, Cathal Hardiman
Downshire Park, Deerpark, Glending & Haywood
Represented by
Aidan Maguire, Pat Pidgeon, Ruairi O'hAilin, Kilian McGreal, Glenn Fitzpatrick
Kilbride Road & Knockieran
Represented by
Sally Ann Ryall
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VISION STATEMENT
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This Information Booklet has been compiled by the Parish Office, Church of Our Lady, Blessington as a service to the wider community of Blessington and an act of faith in our Vision Statement
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There is an ever present need for access to local information and for community networking. We hope it will become a useful resource for all householders, both new and old.
Any suggestions or additions can be sent to the Parish Office, Main Street, Blessington
Email: To contact please click here
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