Events for 2012
Please note that dates or events may be subject to change
More events to be announced – watch this space !
Monthly PPU Mass
School Chapel
Takes place at 11.15am in Muckross Park on the First Sunday of February, March, April, September, October*, November** and December.
Bring along your husband, children, boyfriend, anyone! Mass in the chapel is followed by refreshments. (*October – Annual Mass for the Combined Dominican Schools Unions and ** the Mass in November is offered for all deceased past pupils).
MARCH 2012
Union Day & AGM – Sunday 4th March 2012 in Muckross Park
Mass at 11.15am is followed by the AGM and refreshments. As we are planning for the Centenary of the PPU in 2012 we hope lots of you will attend the AGM to hear about how we will celebrate 100 years of the PPU. If you want the PPU to continue for another 100 years please come and support.
Writers Workshop
Our popular WRITERS WORKSHOP will take place on Sat. 24th March from 2 – 5pm (venue to be arranged). Author and past pupil PATRICIA O’REILLY will run the workshop giving you an insight into how to get started or improve your writing. We are delighted to announce that author and broadcaster DEIRDRE PURCELL will be our guest speaker. Tickets €10 for PPU members and €15 for non-members. To book please send a cheque (payable to Muckross PPU) plus your contact details to Muckross PPU, 33 Hazel Avenue, Kilmacud Road Upr, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
APRIL 2012
Easter Egg Hunt 
Sunday 1st April 2012 from 12 – 1pm in Muckross Park. Please book IN ADVANCE by email.
***Please note that a guardian must be in attendance at all times***
ANNUAL DINNER – Friday 27th April 2012
In the Stillorgan Park Hotel at 7.30pm. If you have an anniversary year in 2012 then why not book a table and arrange your class Reunion at the Centenary Dinner. The PPU have some class lists if you need them – email for information. Advance booking and payment essential – email us for a Booking Form. Telephone bookings will NOT be taken. The draw for our 2012 raffle will take place at the dinner. Prizes to be announced soon.
JULY 2012
Combined Dominican Unions’ Golf Society – Annual Outing
In Naas Golf Club in July 2012. – Date to be confirmed. Contact Ann Quinlan at 087-239 5772 for bookings.
The last time Muckross won this competition was 1993 so let’s get a good team out there for 2012!
SEPTEMBER 2012
Muckross Golf Society – Annual Outing
Thursday 13th September 2012 in Edmondstown Golf Club, Rathfarnham. For info. contact Lady Captain Moya Williams (Forde) by email to paulandmoya@gmail.com or 087-239 0658. You are welcome to bring along guests.
If you don’t play golf come and join your classmates for the dinner.
OCTOBER 2012
Combined Dominican Unions’ Mass
The annual Mass for the past pupils of ALL Dominican schools in Ireland takes place in the chapel in Muckross Park, Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 on Sunday 7th October 2012 at 11.15am. Mass in the chapel is followed by refreshments. If you know anyone who attended Ballyfermot, Cabra, Dun Laoghaire, Eccles St/Griffith Ave, Falls Road, Fortwilliam, Muckross, Portstewart, Santa Sabina, Sion Hill, Taylors Hill or Wicklow or any Dominican school please let them know and bring them along.
NOVEMBER 2012
The PPU monthly Mass on Sunday 4th November 2012 will be offered for all deceased past pupils.
DECEMBER 2012
Santa Party 
The Santa Party will take place on Sunday 2nd December 2012 at 12 noon in Muckross Park. Advance booking is essential so Santa knows how many presents to bring for everyone. Only 40 places available so priority will be given to past pupils whose membership subscriptions are up to date.
**Please note that a guardian must be in attendance at all times***
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