REUNION FUNCTION: Republican Women Ex-prisoners Reunion. 8pm Thursday 21 October, the Felons Club, BELFAST, County Antrim. All women who have ever been in prison invited
IRISH NIGHT: Coalisland CSC and Gaelscoil Uí Neill present Scotland's Charlie and the Bhoys. Friday 22 October, Community Centre, DERRYTRESK, County Tyrone. Táille £5. For info contact Deaglán on 0410361264 (Six Counties) or 087-2425542 (26 Counties)
SF BENEFIT NIGHT: Friday 22 October, CLONMELLON ARMS, County Meath. Music by no Strings Attached. Admission £3
FUNCTION: Volunteer Seán McIlvenna CSC function featuring Phoenix Folk with Tom Boy Loudan. 10pm Friday 22 October, Clanbrasill Hotel, DUNDALK, County Louth. Tickets £5 available at Cheers bar
MEMORIAL LECTURE: In memory of Terence MacSwiney (1879-1920). 1.20-5.30pm Saturday 23 October, Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill Road, LONDON, England. Speakers: Ian McKenna (Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool), George O'Mahoney (Cork Sinn Féin ) and Louise Ryan (University of Central Lancashire). Details from 0171 9166172 8333022
SF FUNCTION: Thursday 28 October, Pat's Bar, TULLAMORE, County Offaly. Music by Pluck the Duck. Táille £5
SF ELECTION SOCIAL: Thursday 4 November, Mother Redcaps, Christchurch, DUBLIN. Music by Law of the Land. Táille £3. Followed by `60s, `70s, `80s disco
FUNDRAISING DANCE: In aid of Irish Women for Development. 11pm Friday 5 November, Irish Film Centre, Eustace Street, DUBLIN. Music by Caitríona Nic Ghiollaphádraig. Tickets £5 each. Tel Anne on 9726952
FUNCTION: Featuring Eire Og. 8pm Saturday 6 November, CIE Club, CORK CITY. Táille £6. Organised by the Cork Commemoration Committee
VOLUNTEERS COMMEMORATION: 26th annual Volunteers Tony Ahern/Dermot Crowley commemoration. Assemble 3pm Sunday 7 November, SF Office, Barrack Street, CORK and march to Republican Plot in St Finbarr's Cemetery. Speaker: SF Honourary Vice President Joe Cahill. Ahern/Crowley RFB in attendance
PUBLIC TALK: Taking Stock of the Peace Process. 7.45pm Tuesday 9 November, ATGWU Hall, Middle Abbey Street, DUBLIN. Speakers: Owen Bennett (Journalist and writer), Johnny Connolly (Towards Community Policing in Ireland) and Alan Harper (Campaign for Democracy). Organised by the James Connolly Education Trust
CONFERENCE: The North of Ireland, What Next? A one-day conference on the current situation in the North of Ireland. 10am-5pm, Saturday 20 November, The Union Club, Pershore Road, BIRMINGHAM, England. Buses 45 & 47 from City Centre. Confirmed Speakers: John MacDonnell MP - Parliamentary Friends of Ireland Group; Mary Nelis, Sinn Féin; Jim McCabe - Relatives for Justice; Kevin Lawrenson, Newtownbutler Residents Action Group. Individuals welcome. Admission £3 waged, £1.50 unwaged. For further information contact. TOM, PO Box 1032 Birmingham B12 8BZ Tel: 0121 643 7542 / 0121 773 8683 email: TOM@sparkle123.freeserve.co.uk
SF FUNDRAISING FUNCTION: 10pm-2am Thursday 28 November, Pat's Bar, William Street, TULLAMORE, County Offaly. Bar extension. Music by Pluck the Duck. Táille £5. Organised by the Matthew Kane Sinn Féin Cumann
SF CHRISTMAS BUFFET: 8pm Saturday 4 December, Redmond's H&F club, CORK. Ballads by Justice. Prominent speaker, special spot prizes. Speaker: Martin Ferris. Táille £10, limited tickets available to book contact Mick Nugent or Don Bullman at SF, 136 Barrack St, Cork, tel 311 389
ANYONE wishing to order Handcrafted materials (Bodhrans, Wallets, Billfolds, Keyrings, Wristbands, Hankies) from Portlaoise POWs can do so via Deirdre Whelan and Joe Cahill, 44 Parnell Square, SF Head Office.
NEW VENUE: A new Irish language called SULT is opening in DUBLIN. It will be held in the Castle Inn, beside Jury's Inn, Christchurch. Club will be held on four Thursday evenings (9pm) before Christmas: 21 October, 4 November, 18 November and 2 December. Additional info from John O'Neill at 01 673 1656
PLAY NOTICE: A new play drawing upon the experiences of families of POWs will be shown in DERRY'S PLAYHOUSE next week, on Wednesday 27 October. Developed by the Cúnamh project the play explores the hardships, the pain and the humour which many thousands of families encountered throughout the last 30 years. All of the experiences reflected in the play are based upon many months of discussions involving relatives of POWs and many former POWs from Derry make up the cast. Teacht Abhaile traces the journey of one young Derry couple's experiences, starting in the mid-'70s, a time of escalating conflict within the prisons and vividly depicts the struggle of prisoners and their families in maintaining normal relationships in such extraordinary circumstances. For anyone interested in learning about one of the pivotal times of the conflict this play is a must. It is showing at the Playhouse on Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 30 October. Tickets £2.50/concessionary £1.50. For bookings contact Derry 01504 268027. For further information contact Cathy 01504 288868
NEW RFB starting in Dundalk. Meets every Tuesday at 7pm, M/Muir Community Centre. All welcome to join. Could any bands help on drums or give info where to get them cheap? Anyone interested in joining should contact Michael at 042 9353493, or contact Dundalk Sinn Féin centre at 042 9328859
NEW RFB: Southwest Inner City Band starting. Anybody wishing to join a republican flute band contact Maurice on 086-8626401 or Ken on 086-8412880 or call to No 8 Thomas St, Dublin
STH DOWN Republican Commemoration Draw has been held over until 27 November. We regret any inconvenience caused and results will be published in AP/RN in the first week of December
BEGINNERS IRISH CLASSES: A new beginners six-week course starting in the South Inner City. Contact Maurice on 086-8626401 or Ken on 086-8412880 or call to Joe Clarke Shop, Thomas St, Dublin
SF BOOK SHOP: The Sinn Féin Shop in Parnell Square, Dublin has now in stock a selection of Republican Books, Crafts, T-Shirts, Badges, posters and CDs/Tapes. Open six days a week 11am-4pm, Mon-Fri, and 10am-5pm on Saturdays
SF SHOP: The Sinn Féin Siopa in Monaghan town now has a large selection of leathercraft and other republican items for sale. Tel 82917/Fax 71849
Blanchardstown SF Lotto
14 October. Winning Numbers. 2,21,20. No winner: 5 consolation prizes of £10. Kevin Hazlett, Annette Cooke, Declan McAloran, c.o Rose, Paula O'Kelly, Frank Cranks. Next week's Jackpot £400.
Sth Derry SF Lotto
18 October. Winning Numbers. 10,11,18,19. No jackpot winners. 5 x £10 winners. Anne McLaughlin, c/o Newbridge; Cathal McKay, c/o Maghera; Shane O'Rourke, c/o Maghera; Cathal Rock, c/o Magherafelt; B Murray, c/o Ballinascreen. Next week's jackpot £800.
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