John Devoy R.I.P.
The Ringsend & Irishtown Centre Staff and Management were deeply shocked and saddened with the untimely death of staff member and colleague John Devoy. John, pictured right, had worked in the Centre for the last 10 years as a computer trainer and provided classes to hundreds of people from the local community– a job which he loved doing. John will be very sadly missed by all at the Centre.

The Centre wish to extend their deepest sympathy to his family. May John rest in peace.

RICC Gardens
We are very proud to announce that the RICC Garden has won the Dublin City Council Community Environment Initiative for the South East Area City Neighbourhoods Competition 2009. The entry submitted was based on the allotments, which are situated at the back of the centre. Special thanks to our gardening team at RICC: Jack, Philip and Paul and all the members of the Garden Club which include groups and members of the community. We were also awarded a Special Merit in the Garden Category.

GARDENING CLUB (Growing Together)
If you would like to become a member of our Gardening Club to learn and share information, please contact Barbara at 087 6230374.

Health Forum– 1st October in RICC
The Primary Care Team in partnership with local groups is holding a Community Health Forum on the 1st October with presentations from different community and health services giving people the opportunity to discuss YOU and YOUR COMMUNITIES’ HEALTH NEEDS with community and health workers.

There will be two sessions morning and evening 10.00am to 12pm and 6.30pm to 8pm in Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre. Now is your opportunity to learn and become the NEW you for Christmas!

All are welcome to attend.

School of Rock
Classes are starting back on Monday 21st September. New members are always welcome. Contact the Centre at 6604789.

Youth Club
RICC Youth Club for 7, 8 and 9 year olds is starting up on 30th September. All who have already enrolled will be contacted by post. Any other children interested please contact David at the Centre 6604789.

Breakfast Club/Afternoon Programme
RICC are delighted to announce that we are now managing the Breakfast Club and Afternoon Programme which takes place at St Patrick’s Boys’/ Girls’ school. We look forward to working with the staff and teachers. We are introducing new programmes which will help encourage children to take part and enjoy. For information, please contact any member of the school programmes or the Centre on 6604 789.

Grinds
Grinds available FOC for Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students. For further details please contact the Centre on 6604 789.