The Parish Hall has had a busy year with lots of classes, activities and events taking place.
From Thursday 16th May - Sunday 19th May, the Donabate Portrane Dramatic Society will be putting on the world famous play “Dancing at Lughnasa” by Brian Friel. This will be a fantastic show as always! Performances start at 8pm sharp on Thursday, Friday, Saturday with a Matinee on at 3pm on the Sunday. Watch out for their banners around the parish with all the details. The Parish Hall will be closed for general use, i.e. classes and activities, for a few days before the play begins for the final rehearsals and set up necessary to put on such a production. We thank you in advance for your understanding and hope that many parishioners will support our local Drama Society.After the play, all daily classes and activities will resume as normal. Then in August, to cater for the children of the Parish, there will be some Summer Camps e.g. Lego & STEM Camps (FULL details in last months edition of this Local Magazine). There is still some availability to run a suitable camp in the afternoons; so if you have one in mind please, contact the Parish Office immediately.In mid-June, the Parish Office begins to plan the details of the Programme of classes, activities and events from September 2024 - August 2025. They will contact all current daily users of the Parish Hall in mid-June in this regard. Any other possible users for daily activities, e.g. classes, meetings, clinics etc., please contact the Parish Office from now on with your request.There are some slots available for a few days at a few times during the year for Cultural Activities, Camps, Exhibition and Events. The Parish Office will be seeking expressions of interest in this regard; so if you have a request or if you are seeking further information, please contact the Parish Office.The Parish Office times are from 9:30am - 12:30pm on 01-8434574.