Our next “easy” walk is scheduled for next Wednesday morning 9th May.  (See separate posting for information on Bohernabreena walk.) You are very welcome to come along on this and bring a friend. The walk is around the Dublin City Water Reservoir in Bohernabreena – at the floor of the valley and with no major exertion required. The detailed arrangements are attached. An bhfuil na buataisí réidh agat? I suggest a coffee break after the walk in the Mill Lounge – I may have called it Millhouse in my directions properly known as The Mill.

In addition to the Musical Recital by the Guinness Choir, details of which were announced at the Ballyroan Drop-in on Wednesday, John O Carroll also announced that there would be a Choral recital by Ballinteer Male Voice Choir on 20th June. They will be joined by Coro Italiano di Dublino and guest soloists. Details from John on Tel.             086 6018612      .

At the drop in Jim McMonagle issued an invitation to members of South Dublin branch who would like to become involved in school visits as part of the Dublin Zoo outreach programme with schools. Contact Jim for further details – jimmcmonagle@hotmail.com

Sincere thanks to Mary Shanahan for her extraordinary rendition of “Bring Flowers of the Rarest” on Wednesday last. Your fan club has grown, Mary. Tá ár mbuíochas tuilte agat.

Mar fhocal scoir faoi’n siúlóid: Is there somebody from the west Dublin area willing to explore the possibility of a Canal bank walk from Celbridge to Hazelhatch? Perhaps somebody knows of such a walk – best places to park, picnic stop etc. Such a walk would be nice on a fine morning in June – please contact me if you can help in any way.