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CELBRIDGE, LEIXLIP & MAYNOOTH
August 2018
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INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION - PG 8 & 9
s 6 year old Harley, 1 year old Harpur and 10 year old Ella enjoying the
NEW SALON TURNING HEADS - pg 6 & 7 Celbridge Street Festival last week. More pics inside!
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X-HALE YOUTH AWARDS
Last month, over 350 young people from 45 youth and s Pictured at the recent Irish
community groups around Ireland came together Cancer Society’s X-HALE Youth
to showcase their anti-tobacco films and projects Awards 2018 in the Helix, were,
which they created to contribute towards establishing from left to right, Erica Dolan,
Ireland’s first smoke-free generation. Jake Doonan, Abbie Larkin,
Sophie Kelly Buggy, Margaret
This is the eighth year of the X-HALE programme, a youth Lynch, Shauna Moore, Deirdre
smoking prevention initiative of the Irish Cancer Society. The Gleeson, Zoe Mooney, Jonathan
programme aims to de-normalise smoking and encourage young Kiuvu, Amy Brophy, Daana Mur-
people to drive the movement towards a tobacco free generation.
ray, Tope Ibraham, Kelly O’Neill,
For further information or to watch the X-HALE entries visit Conor Moore and Shakira Lynch
www.cancer.ie/xhale2018. from Leixlip Youth Project.
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Three Irish Music Legends
coming to Maynooth
Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan
will unite for a unique show at the Glenroyal Hotel
on September 15th bringing together their collective
talents.
The three performers are some of the most successful
female artists Ireland has to offer. The three are no
strangers to performing together having been an integral
part of the succesful Woman’s Heart albums and tours.
Sharon, Mary and Frances perform a set with their own
s Ben Humphreys, M.D of “Call a Cab” in Celbridge musicians featuring many of their greatest hits and then
presenting Kildare Rose Gráinne Carr with a Bouquet all three come on stage together to finish the night.
of flowers at the Celbridge Street Festival last week, on Tickets for this one night only show are available by
behalf of all at “Call a Cab” where Gráinne’s Dad Evan contacting the Glenroyal Hotel on 01-629 0909. Don’t
is a Driver (more pics on pages 12 & 13) miss this fantastic evening on music. (See back page).
Break Secure Cylinders
Repairs to Aluminium Door Locks
UPVC Door Locks
Safes Supplied & Opened
Master Key Systems
Security Consultant
Multipoint Locks
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New Celbridge salon
ticks all the right boxes
‘Hair by Jules’ is open for business!
It was just a few months Located on the Maynooth Road in and Australia aswell.
Celbridge, the adorable and wel- Jules specialises in colour & cutting
ago when Judith (Jules) coming salon is the perfect place for but it doesn’t stop there. At ‘Hair by
Fleming decided to take all your hair-styling needs. Jules’ all services are offered includ-
the risk of opening her And don’t worry, you’re in safe hands ing Full & Half Head Meche, Masking,
own salon and now ‘Hair with Jules. She has 28 years expe- Balayage, Up-styles and Tint Roots.
by Jules’ is open and the rience in all aspects of hairdressing Drop in and see Jules to make an
and has been trained and worked not appointment or give her a call on
reviews are great! only in Ireland, but also in London 087 251 7284.
s Jules Fleming, proprietor
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Wendy’s amazing
Slimming World journey
How did Wendy lose almost 10 stone?
Meet Wendy! An absolute beautiful lady that lets nothing get in her way having
lost 9st, 13bs so far!
Speaking to the Local Diary, Wen- Wendy knows it’s a lifestyle change I rediscovered my love of cooking
dy said “In January 2017 I was and something she has fallen in and my love of food. I had gotten
borderline diabetic, my health was love with - Slimming World! into the habit of eating take-aways
suffering and I was in a bad place. I “I’m not sure what it was” explains and processed food but now I was
knew I had to do something”. Wendy, “but something clicked with cooking from scratch and it was
Now, Wendy takes every week in me during my first week in Slim- full of flavour and tasted gorgeous.
her Slimming World class in Leixlip ming World as I realised something Also, it didn’t take hours to make
in her stride no matter what the re- very important: you could eat with after a long day at work” Wendy
sults as she knows this isn’t a diet. Slimming World! Over the weeks told us.
WENDY BEFORE WENDY AFTER
August 2018 Local Diary Page 9 Healthy & happy Wendy is no never thank it enough” wait for the evening I get to hand longer a borderline diabetic. Her Slimming World Leixlip consul- her her final target award she has story, dedication, new outlook on tant Pippa can’t say enough good worked so hard for and deserves life and amazing smile of pure things about Wendy and her in- so much”. happiness speaks for itself. credible weight loss. “Wendy is a “I have really appreciated the sup- true inspiration to myself and her Join us any Monday at 9:30am, port and encouragement from my fellow members” explains Pippa. 5:30pm & 7:30pm in the consultant and group members” “She comes to group every week Courtyard Hotel in Leixlip and says Wendy. “Slimming world has to soak up motivation and support start a journey to a healthy & given me back my life and I can for the week ahead and I can not happy life!
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Upcoming free events at Leixlip Library...
To book a place or for more information on any of these events, please
contact Leixlip Library at 01-606 0050.
‘Imagine That’ Workshop with Sarah Murphy:
Friday 10th August 2:15pm
Fun and interactive workshop which features visualisation, improvised
games and storytelling, the design of an imaginary creature and a puppet
show featuring household items and lots more! Ages 7-10 Years. Booking
Required.
Parent and Child Music Workshop:
Wednesday 15th - Friday 17th August (3 Days) 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Create music with your bucket from home; bring your bucket/biscuit tin from
home and a stick or two and join us for a fun session of making bucket music
with educator Joseph Hong. No bucket...don’t worry, just bring yourself! Ages
6-9 Years. Booking Required.
Yoga Storytelling with Nicola Foxe from Yo-Yo-Yoga:
Saturday 18th August 2:15pm
Is sitting in a chair always the best way to read a story? Of course not! What
s Patricia Lynam and her Neice 4 better way to experience a story than acting it out with yoga poses? Nicola
year old Faye O’Brien enjoying the from Yo-Yo-Yoga will give children the opportunity to be a part of their favou-
Celbridge Street Festival last week. rite books, bringing the stories to life through energising yoga poses before
(more pics on pages 12 & 13) curling up to relax. Ages 3-8 Years. Booking Essential.August 2018 Local Diary Page 11
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OUT&ABOUT
@ The Celbridge Street Fest
s Kildare Rose Gráinne Carr being interviewed by
s 6 year old Ruby with Sonya enjoying the Festival
Keith Shanley on the main stage at the FestibvalAugust 2018 Local Diary Page 13
OUT&ABOUT
@ The Celbridge Street Fest
s Kate Hawkins, Mary Hawkins, Anthonine Mynes and
8 year old Elisha Mynes at the Celbridge Street Festival
s Celtic Blondes Rose and Daisy Carey last week. (more pics on pages 12 & 13)
s Richard and Dymphna Bailey with their 7 month old
Grandaughter Sadbh Coakley s Matt Ryles performing at the Celbridge FestivalPage 14 Local Diary August 2018
In your area... ‘A Tribute to Donal Donnelly’
Spanish conversation at Maynooth Library At the Salmon Leap in Leixlip, a tribute to Donal Don-
An informal meeting where people can practice and nelly takes place on Saturday August 25th. The night
converse in Spanish takes place every Thursday at will include a presentation night to St. Francis Hos-
Maynooth Library. All adults are welcome from nov- pice of money raised for the cause in June. Follow-
ice to expert. The meetings are held upstairs at the ing the presentaion of the cheque there will be live
library (note the room is only accessible by stairs). music from ‘The Jazz Freaks’ from 9:30pm until late.
Booking is not required.
Local Enterprise Office – Business Advice Clinic
Music at Castletown House On Wednesday 15th August, all day at Maynooth
On select Friday Summer evenings in the serene set- Library there will be a Business Advice clinic for any-
ting of the grand Entrance Hall at Castletown House, one seeking business advice. To book an appoint-
you can enjoy the musical talents of some of Ireland’s ment, applications are available through the LEO
finest young artists. office. Please contact 045 980838.until late.
Enjoy piano solos, piano with cello, with violin, with
voice and much, much more. Meditation Workshop with Chris McMahon at
On Friday August 17th at 7pm, Soprano Mary Con- Leixlip Library
roy will perform at the venue. For ticket information This event takes place Tuesday 21st August at 2pm.
please see Castletown.ie. Learn how to meditate with Chris McMahon from The
Treatment Room. Some benefits from meditation are;
Country Market and Craft Fair lowers stress level, lowers blood pressure, calms the
A great Country Market and Craft Fair takes place in mind, balances the nervous system and improves
the Stable Wind and Courtyard at Castletown House sleep. Booking Required. Contact 01-606 0050.
on Sunday, August 26th from 10am - 5pm. There will
be lots of wonderful stalls to browse on the day and THIS IS LARRY.
there will be live music at 2pm from the Baltimore Eu-
stace Concert Band. Admission is completely free. LARRY PLACED AN AD
Lego Workshops for children IN THE LOCAL DIARY.
There are several lego workshops taking place in Au-
gust at Castletown House. There are workshops for
all ages. See Castletown.ie for further information.
Indoor Bowls club Celbridge
There is short mat bowling at The Mill Community
Centre in Celbridge on Thursday evenings. Contact
Eddie on 087 629 9043 for more information.
Walking Soccer for over 55s
BE AS HAPPY AS LARRY!
Join in on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm and/or Advertise with us!
Thursdays at 12pm at The Mill Community Centre.
Contact 01 6288 556 for more info. Why?
Kids Sports Camp
Because we are Local,
A fantastic Multi-Sports Kids Camp runs from August Reliable & Affordable!
13th-17th in Scoil Na Mainistreach, Celbridge. The
camp runs from 9.30am - 2.30pm daily. A number of EMAIL US ON:
sports will be played during the camp. For more infor- localdiarykildare@gmail.com
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