Heather July 5th, 2010
The 37th Annual Kilmacanogue Horse Show promises to be a great day out for all the family. It will take place on Saturday 24nd July at Monastery Cross, Enniskerry starting from 9.30a.m.
A range of Horse and Pony classes both in-hand and under saddle, showjumping for Riding Club members, Carriage driving, donkey classes and sheep classes. As usual all the local children will be getting their ponies ready or borrowing ponies for the “Happy Hunter” classes which include “Most obedient pony”, Style and Appearance and Fancy Dress . There will be classes too for the larger Clydesdales horses and miniature horses.
For the more artistic there are photography classes. There will also be pony rides and a super family Dog Show starting at 3p.m. so bring along your family pet.
All proceeds from the show will be distributed ro the National Rehabilitation Hospital, the Wicklow Hospice and other local charities. Admission is €5 per person, Children Free.
Entries for all classes will be taken on the day. For more information or schedules contact the Show Secretary Ethni Seymour – 01 2863890 or 086 8092211 E Mail ethni.seymour@googlemail.com or visit our website at www.kilmacanoguehorseshow.com/
richard October 3rd, 2009
7th – 11th October
Featuring Enniskerry Junior Gospel Choir, Singer/Songwriter Dave Lynas & Band, DJ Sam Stott, Fire-Breather Stephen Byford, Bands and many other guests
Thursday = Flying Sparks, 3.30-5.30pm
Primary after schools programme in St Mary’s & St Gerards Primary School
Friday = Acoustic Coffee House, 7-10pm
For secondary school students, featuring acoustic artists, DJs & free food and smoothie bar in Enniskerry Parish Hall
Saturday = Action Projects, 10am-1pm
Serving Enniskerry, Sign-Up forms available at your local school, 4th Year plus only. Meeting at Town Square
Saturday = Family Sports Day, 1-5pm
Bring a picnic! ~ St Marys GAA grounds
Sunday = Ecumenical Gospel Family Service, 3.30-5pm
At Powerscourt Gardens Orchard
For further information visit 3Rock Youth
Brian March 14th, 2009
Schola Gregoriana Maynooth are appearing in St Patrick’s Church, Enniskerry on Sunday 15th March 2009 at 7.00 pm, to give a plain chant performance (Offices of St. Patrick and St. Brigid and Early Irish Polyphony). Entrance is free (voluntary contributions accepted at the door).
Founded in 2001, the group consists of 8-10 female voices conducted by Giovanna Feeley and includes Enniskerry Gospel Choir leader Siobhan Kennedy-Perri. The group recently released their CD ‘Saints and Scholars‘ in October 2008, recorded in St. Patrick’s Chapel, Maynooth.
Their repertoire of chants for St. Patrick includes rare and new material, edited and transcribed by Dr. Ann Buckley, of NUI Maynooth as part of an international project researching the music of Irish saints in manuscripts from Ireland and continental Europe.
All are welcome.
Heather March 4th, 2009
The next meeting of the gardening club is on Wednesday 4th March at 8p.m. when Jimi Blake will give an illustrated talk entitled Huntington Brook garden through the seasons.
Brian June 11th, 2008
Enniskerry Gospel Choir are holding a concert in St Patrick’s Church, Enniskerry in aid of the 150th Anniversary Fund of ‘Churches Together’ in Enniskerry. Later this year it is the anniversary of both St Mary’s and St Patrick’s churches.
The choir, under the leadership of Dr Neville Cox, will perform an evening of Gospel music comprising arrangements of gospel and contemporary music with some original compositions written for the choir. This event is also the final appearance of choir co-founder Neville Cox as he is retiring from the choir this summer after 5 years.
The concert starts at 8pm in St Patrick’s Church on Saturday 14th June 2008 and tickets are priced €20 (concessions €15) including light refreshments afterwards in the Parish Hall by the Clock Tower. Tickets can be reserved by calling/texting Brian on 086 810 5692. Reservation is recommended.
Details also appear on the website: www.enniskerrygospelchoir.com
