Supports vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Monthly collections for financial needs of Students. Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament 10.00 – 12.00 noon every Saturday. Meetings last Thursday of every month after 10.00 Mass

Contacts: Jo Moran @ 8376958, Angela Moloney @ 8422780.

Group to discuss, interpret, analyse and contemplate the Gospel of Sunday Mass. Meetings Tuesday mornings after 10.00am Mass.

Contact: Anna Deignan @ 8422417, Sheila Fitzpatrick @ 8420403.

Assists with the Sacred Liturgy provided through the medium of the Irish Language by providing readers for the lessons and prayers of the faithful.

Contact: Liam and Maire MacMeanmhain @ 8421818.

The Newsletter Group collates, edits and arranges distribution of the monthly parish newsletter, which is delivered to every house in the parish.

Contact: Marie McVeigh @ 8422348, Denis Palmer @ 8420529.

A small group of people who undertake the care and upkeep of the Church grounds, gardens and surrounding areas.

Contact: The Sacristy @ 8420346

Morning prayer of the church each Tuesday and Thursday at 10.40am in Our Lady’s Chapel (15 minutes approx.). Prayer changes with the Liturgical season.

Contact: Eilis Murphy @ 8420346.

Holy Hour each Monday 2.30 – 3.30 pm in Our Ladys Chapel. Scripture readings for the following Sunday. Chaplet of Divine Mercy with music and quiet prayer time interspersed.

Readers of the Word

Our lectors proclaim the Word at Mass and at parish liturgical gatherings.

Contact: Heather Fagan @ 8426457, Sacristy @ 8420346.

The Ministers of the Eucharist assist with distributing Holy Communion at Mass and also bring the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and the housebound.

Contact: Charlie and Mary Carolan @ 8422832, Sacristy @ 8420346.

Prepared Meals delivered to residents at home and in Centre on 4 days each week (Tuesday -Friday).

Contacts: Mary Nolan @ 8374369, Veronica Vaughan @ 8372633.

The group organizes the parish pilgrimage to Lourdes each year, which usually takes place in June.

Contact: Mary Carolan @ 8422832.

Our Lady of Ireland Praesidium

The Legion of Mary is at the disposal of the Parish Priest for any and every form of social service and Catholic Action including:

• Home Visitation
• Visitation of the elderly – those living alone and in local nursing homes
• Church Book Stands
• Dublin Diocesan/Lourdes Associates for Invalids
• Annual Parish Advent Retreat

Contact: Liam McMenamin @ 8421818.

Provides a support Listening service for bereaved people. Will do house calls or one to one meetings if required. Meetings 1st Friday of each month.

Contact: Phil McGovern @ 8378273, Tadhg O’Connell @ 8422512.

Makes vestments and Altar Linen for the Foreign Missions and holds coffee mornings in aid of the Missions. Meets in the Sacristy 10.00 – 12.00 noon.

Contact: Kathleen Lambe @ 8422015, Nora Barlow @ 8422790.

The Altar Society is involved in cleaning the Church interior, floral decorations, etc. New members welcome.

Contact: Bernie Gilchrist @ 8422552, Marian O’Sullivan @ 8374865.

Boys and girls who have celebrated Holy Communion are welcome to join as altar servers in OLV parish. The commitment is to serve Mass each Sunday - usually a different Mass each week, but this depends on circumstances (football is important too!). Our coordinator for altar servers is Ann Redmond, our sacristan, who can be contacted at (01) 8420346 or 087-9724771. Ann has completed the diocesan child protection training (check also the link to our Parish Child Protection Policy).Our altar servers also have the option of joining with our family Mass group for special events (e.g. dramas at Easter and Christmas).

The 177th Scout Group provides a range of activities to suit the local youth of the parish, including Sport, Camping, Hill Walking, Campfires, Swimming, Games and Group challenges. They also learn a wide range of skills such as survival, map and compass reading and pioneering.

Contact: Chris Kearns (Group Leader) @ 8369299

This is a gardening group. They arrange lectures, demonstrations, visits, and outings. Their annual show is in August. Meetings are every fortnight at 8.00 p.m. in the Fr. Moloney Hall, Drapier Rd.

Contact: Mrs. T. Hardiman @ 8371581.

Tennis for all standards and ages. Individual and family membership. It is located on Glasnevin Avenue.

Contact: Jack Brogan @ 8422459

Residents’ Associations have as their objective to protect and further the interests of residents and to monitor ongoing issues which affect their community. The following are the residents’ associations in the local community:

• Albert College R.A. Contact: Stephen Nohilly @ 8373078, 087-2214572.
• Ballymun Rd. Area R.A. Contact: Paul Cusack @ 086-2436415.
• Glasnevin Ave R.A. Contact: Jack Brogan @ 8422459, 087-2431844.
• Glasnevin Park R.A.
• Greenfield Park R.A. Contact: @ 8429203
• Willow Park/Pinewood R.A. Contact Ray Neary @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A leisurely pursuit of the short game of golf (pitch & putt) for males and females on Sundays and mornings at 11.30 a.m.

Contact: Vincent Hall @ 087 2569693, George Nash @ 8342870.

Situated on Ballymun Road and celebrating its centenary year in 2009 Glasnevin Lawn Tennis Club has 8 eight floodlit all weather artificial grass tennis courts. Membership is open to all newcomers both individual and family as well as social members. Coaching is provided by the club coach upon request.

Contact: Club Captain or Facilities Manager @ 8371042

Website: www.glasnevinltc.com

This is a social group. Activities include Art, Music, Dance Theatre, Indoor bowls, Bingo, Quiz, Pitch & Putt. Holiday trips at home and abroad. Meetings are on Mondays and Fridays.

Contact: Jim Merry @ 8420307, Ellen Murphy @ 8422039

Na Fianna welcomes members young and old, male and female to participate in the games of gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball or to enjoy the social facilities in the recently redeveloped clubhouse on Mobhi Road.With over 65 teams and a nursery of over 300 children on Saturday mornings, the club is a hive of activity.

Contact: Club Office @ 8370210

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Website: www.clgnafianna.ie

This Card game running for over 30 years. Proceeeds go to the church and school of Our Lady of Victories.

Contact: Evelyn O’Rourke @ 8421903, Jim Coine @ 837726.

This is a social organisation: Their various activities include speakers on topical subjects, drama, debates, bowling, pitch and putt, outings, music. Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Contact: Angela Carroll (Secretary) @ 8375891, Pat O’Flynn @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Caters locally for mens, womens and under-age hurling and football teams. All-weather full-sized, fully floodlit pitch.

Contact: Dermot McMahon @ 087-1957469

Website: www.ballymunkickhams.com

The Victory Credit Union is a financial cooperative owned and controlled by its members, and is a non-profit organization. It operates a range of functions including savings, loans, insurances, bill pay, saving stamps and foreign currency.

Contacts: Julie Flynn or Ann McHugh @ 8372807.
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The Centre, which is based in Ballymun Library, provides a free and confidential information service on all aspects of entitlements and services. Topics include Social Welfare, Health Services, Income Tax, Employment Rights, Consumer and Family Law. Legal advice is provided by solicitors from FLAC and Accountants from FISC provide financial advice.

Opening Times

Tuesday 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
Thursday 10.30 -12.30 and 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
Friday 10.30-12.30

Contact: Information Centre @ 8165900
Marie McVeigh @ 8422348 (Home)
Brenda Tyer @ 8422548