Welcome to Edition 15 of The Blanch Bulletin - brought to you this week by Slimming World Clonee at the Grasshopper Inn, hosted by Tara.

Another busy week locally - from major disruption on the roads to new food spots and big housing plans for the area.

As always, if you’re enjoying the newsletter, share it with someone local - it really helps it grow.

Let’s get into it 👇

If you’ve been thinking about getting started with Slimming World - this might be the perfect time.

Tara’s group in Clonee is currently running a limited Easter offer (until April 18th):

✅ No joining fee
✅ 12 weeks for the price of 10 (when you commit to a 12-week countdown package)
✅ Full group support & guidance

That means you sign up for 12 weeks, skip the joining fee, and effectively get 2 weeks free — a great way to properly get into it and build momentum.

It’s all about building sustainable habits - with weekly support, accountability, and a genuinely welcoming group environment.

And the results speak for themselves - 63.5lbs lost by members in just one week recently!

The group meets:
📍 Grasshopper Inn, Clonee
🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 7pm

If you’re even slightly thinking about it - now’s a great time to give it a go.

Fuel protests this week caused significant disruption across Dublin - with Blanchardstown right at the centre of it due to our location.

Petrol stations in the area have been backed up with queues of cars looking to get ahead of any potential shortages.

Prices in Hartstown are currently (as of 10am this morning):

Across the city, the knock-on impact is huge:

🚗 Severe delays on major routes
🚌 Dublin Bus services heavily disrupted, with some routes cancelled
🚊 Luas Green Line partially suspended
✈️ Dublin Airport passengers advised to allow extra travel time

Even emergency services were forced to use the hard shoulder to get through traffic.

More updates are expected as the situation continues to develop.

What do you think of the situation? We want to know your thoughts!

Another new food spot is on the way to Blanchardstown Centre — and this one looks a bit different.

White Rabbit, a Korean BBQ-style restaurant, is set to open on Level 2 (Yellow Car Park side) — right beside Umai. It will be joined by it’s sister company, Arisu, which offers more traditional Korean food.

It follows recent additions like Popeyes and Taco Bell, as the centre continues expanding its food offering.

Menu highlights from White Rabbit include:

There’s already an existing location on Capel Street — so if you’re curious, you can try it out early.

A major housing development is on the way near Dublin 15.

Plans have been approved that will see 2,500 homes built in Dunsink by 2029, as part of a wider strategy to increase housing supply across Fingal.

Key points:

The development will include:

It’s expected to be one of the most significant urban expansions in the region over the next few years.

A great local opportunity with a community-focused organisation.

Open roles:

If you’ve experience in hospitality or admin and want to work locally, it’s worth checking out.

📩 [email protected]
📞 (01) 815 1779

📍 Draíocht
🗓 Friday April 10
⏰ 8pm
🎟 €22 / €20

A critically acclaimed one-man show following cobbler Pat Farnon on a simple journey to town - packed with humour, storytelling and brilliant performance.

The show has:

Looking to give something back locally? The Blanchardstown North West Community First Responder group is always welcoming new volunteers.

The group provides rapid emergency support in the area — often arriving before ambulance services — and plays a vital role in the community.

They hold training sessions every second Wednesday:

📍 Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School
🗓 Every second Wednesday
⏰ 7:30pm – 9:00pm

No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to learn and get involved.

If you’re interested in joining, it’s recommended to email in advance:
📧 [email protected]

A great opportunity to learn lifesaving skills while making a real difference locally.

Huntstown Community Centre has launched a brand new website — making it easier to see everything happening locally.

You can now browse:

Established in 2001, the centre is celebrating 25 years in 2026 and continues to be a key hub in Dublin 15.

Friday:
A wet and windy day with strong, gusty southerly winds. Heavy and squally rain will develop, especially later in the day. Temperatures of 7–10°C.

Friday Night:
Rain will gradually clear eastwards, with drier and clearer conditions developing overnight. Winds easing but still fresh near coasts. Lows of 1–5°C.

Saturday:
A bright start in the east before blustery showers move in from the west. Some heavy with hail or thunder possible. Highs of 8–11°C.

Sunday:
Another mixed day — sunny spells with scattered showers, some heavy. Cooler conditions with highs of 8–11°C.

If you run a local business, event, class, or community initiative, you can now promote it directly to our 1025+ Blanchardstown locals through The Blanch Bulletin.

We offer featured placements and sponsored spots to help local organisations get extra visibility in the newsletter.

Interested? Reply ‘INTERESTED’ with some details about what you would like to advertise and we can discuss further or download our media pack below.

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A local team is gearing up for an exciting trip abroad — and they need your support.

Corduff FC’s Under 13 Major 1 team are travelling to the Brabant Cup (May 14–17) in Schijndel, Holland, with parents organising a fundraising night to help cover costs.

📍 Leonard’s Bar
🗓 Saturday 11th April
⏰ From 7pm
🎟 €10 entry

What to expect:

🎉 Boogie Bingo (8pm)
🎤 Karaoke
🎧 DJ on the night

It should be a great local night out — all while supporting young players representing Dublin 15 on an international stage. 🌍

And as always, if you have:

Reply ‘INTERESTED’ to this email and we’ll take a look for an upcoming issue.

Thanks {{first name | Blanch}} and have a great weekend! 😊