Welcome to the third edition of the Blanch Bulletin. It’s officially February with a bit of a stretch in the evening imminent. There’s plenty happening around the area as we roll into a new month.

This week we’re celebrating local sports volunteers, sharing a couple of great community fundraisers, and highlighting events and activities happening across Blanchardstown and beyond.

The very first Fingal Sports Awards took place last week in the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, celebrating the incredible volunteers who keep local sport alive.

Hosted by Olympian David Gillick and opened by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Brian McDonagh, the night honoured 82 volunteers and recognised clubs across the county.

Big congratulations to the overall category winners:

Special shout-out to volunteers from Blanchardstown–Mulhuddart:

Volunteers are the backbone of local sport — fair play to every single person recognised 👏

Local group Muslim Women Together are hosting their Annual Charity Food Festival in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland.

🗓️ Saturday 14 February
⏰ 1pm – 4pm
📍 Castleknock Community Centre, Laurel Lodge

Expect delicious food, great atmosphere, and a chance to support a brilliant cause.

The next We Can Quit course takes place:

🗓️ Monday 9 February
⏰ 10am – 11:30am
📍 Parslickstown House

To register:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01 820 9550

A supportive, judgement-free programme for anyone ready to quit smoking.

Looking for a fun, social way to get fit?

Part of the Cadbury FAI Kick Fit Programme — new members always welcome.

📧 Contact: [email protected]

Blanchardstown’s iconic own Draíocht is celebrating its 25th birthday this year — and there’s a packed programme coming up over the next few weeks:

Jason Byrne – Head in the Clouds
🗓️ Thu 5 – Sat 7 Feb | 8pm

Sharon Shannon – 2026 Irish Tour
🗓️ Fri 20 Feb | 8pm

Family Day: Dreamer’s Space (Drop-in)
🗓️ Sat 7 Feb | 1pm – 3:30pm

Spring Open Call Exhibition
🗓️ 4 March – 2 May

Great to see such a landmark local venue still going strong 💙

If classes are more your thing than gym floors, Fitbug run 70+ classes per week, including:

Open from 6am most mornings with evening and Saturday options too.

📍 Junction 6, Castleknock
📧 [email protected]
📞 086 154 7199

Got a young person in your life that loves reading and discussing books? The Fingal Monthly Junior Book Club could be perfect for them!

Next meeting:

🗓️ Tuesday 10 February
⏰ 3:30pm – 4:30pm
👧🧒 Ages 10–12

📧 [email protected]
📞 01 890 5560

A great way to encourage reading and meet other young book lovers.

We hope you liked it and if you have any feedback or stuff you’d like added we’d love to hear it!

Alternatively, if you have:

- a local business to promote 🔊

- a news story or review 🗞️

- or someone who’s story deserves to be told 📖

Reach out to us here with the details and we can discuss getting it into the next issue.

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