Muckross Park PPU http://www.muckrossparkppu.com Muckross Park PPU Fri, 04 May 2012 17:35:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Committee 2012 http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/committee-2010/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/committee-2010/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:05:11 +0000 gayrodgers http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/?p=513

President: Dr Beatrice Doran

Vice Presidents: Niamh Gourlay (Halpenny),  Gay Rodgers and Valerie Cox (Fitzpatrick)
Hon. Secretary: Claire Johns (Doyle)
Hon. Treasurer: Ann Harper

Committee: Sr. Barnabas, Mary Buckley (Deane), Felicity Coll (O’Brien),  Katherine Duffy (Fox),  and Helena O’Dowd, Sally Anne Roche-Kelly and Elizabeth Smyth

Update your diary for 2012 -  Click here for EVENTS

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]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/committee-2010/feed/ 0 Newsletter http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/newsletter-09/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/newsletter-09/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:13:55 +0000 admin http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/?p=412

Please read our Muckross MailOnce you become a PPU member you will automatically receive the annual Muckross Mail in the post – so join today.

If you forgot to renew your membership in 2011 please contact us now if you wish to remain on the mailing list.

]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/newsletter-09/feed/ 1 The Centenary Book – A Century of Memories on sale now http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/writers-workshop-2010/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/writers-workshop-2010/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:04:14 +0000 admin ?p=1 The PPU Centenary Book ‘A Century of Memories‘ was launched at the Centenary Dinner on 27th April. The book is full of great photos, interesting pieces such as school memories, which will make you laugh and say ‘I remember that!’ & updates on what past pupils have achieved since Muckross and lots more. The book is available from Brophy Opticians upstairs at Stillorgan Shopping Centre, Hampton Books in Donnybrook (beside Donnybrook Fair) and Rathgar Bookshop, 100 Rathgar Road – the cost is €12.  It can also be ordered by emailing  muckrossppu@ireland.com or ring Valerie Cox on 087-685 8406.

We expect this book to be available for some years to come and to become a treasured possession, an heirloom even, for the girls – and even some boys -who attended school in Muckross.


 

]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/writers-workshop-2010/feed/ 0 NEWS: Wine Tasting Evening on 17th May http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/muckross-archives/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/muckross-archives/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:22:32 +0000 admin http://www.brickisred.com/demo/?p=261 For our Centenary year we have a once off event – a    Tutored Wine Tasting on Thursday 17th May from 6.30 – 8.30pm. The venue will be the tasting room of wine importers Febvre & Co Ltd., Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. The theme for the evening will be Old World v New World. We look forward to seeing you for an entertaining and informative evening of wine and cheese. It will be possible to purchase any of the wines you like at the end of the evening.

 Tickets: €20.  To book please email muckrossppu@ireland.com or call Gay Rodgers on 087-638 3683. This event is open to PPU members only and places are limited to 25  so early booking is advisable.

 

]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/muckross-archives/feed/ 0 What your contributions support http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/contributions/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/contributions/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:56:23 +0000 admin http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/?p=34 Through the past pupils’ contributions to the annual raffle, donations, fundraising events and membership fees the Union has been able to give support to many different groups and projects.

  • Past Pupils in need due to health or financial problems
  • The Etafeni Playschools in Cape Town, South Africa
  • A donation towards the new all weather hockey pitch
  • The convent
  • The donation of the Veritas plaque at the entrance to the new school building
  • Presentation of a Roll of Honour to the new school – this contains the names from the original college register from 1884-1902
]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/contributions/feed/ 0 Events for 2012 http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/events-for-2010/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/events-for-2010/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:12:24 +0000 admin http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/?p=79 Please note that dates or events may be subject to change

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.  

Writers Workshop

Our popular WRITERS WORKSHOP took place on Sat. 24th March from 2 – 5pm in Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Author and past pupil PATRICIA O’REILLY ran the workshop giving an insight into how to get started or improve your writing. Author and broadcaster DEIRDRE PURCELL was our guest speaker.

APRIL 2012

Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 1st  April 2012 from 12 – 1pm in Muckross Park.  Please book IN ADVANCE by email. (PPU members only)

***Please note that a guardian must be in attendance at all times***

 

 

CENTENARY DINNER – Friday 27th  April 2012

The Centenary Dinner was a resounding success, with 275 Muckross past pupils (including 2 old boys) having a great time. We had class reunions celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 55 & 65 years since leaving school. The noise level was amazing!

MAY 2012

Tutored Wine Tasting Evening – Thurs. 17th May (PPU Members only). 6.30 – 8.30pm. Tickets €20.

This is a once off event for our Centenary year. The venue will be the tasting room of wine importers Febvre & Co Ltd, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. This event is open to PPU members only and places are limited to 25 so early booking is advisable. The theme will be Old World v New World. We look forward to seeing you for an entertaining and  informative evening of wine and cheese.

To book please email muckrossppu@ireland.com or ring Gay Rodgers on 087-638 3683

JULY 2012

Combined Dominican Unions’ Golf Society – Annual Outing
In Naas Golf Club on Monday 9th July 2012.  Contact Mary Ryan at 087-678 9078  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

Centenary Open Day

Our Open Day, in cooperation with the school, takes place on 7th October 2012.  

The day will begin with Mass in the convent chapel at 11.15am, after which entertainment will be provided in the new school building by the current pupils involved in the School Orchestra, the School Choir, the Glee Club and the Traditional Music Club. Refreshments will also be available.

 Our SHOWCASE will contain an exhibition of Muckross memorabilia in addition to display stands where Past Pupils can showcase their businesses. This is a great opportunity advertise and network to both present and past pupils. Please contact muckrossppu@ireland.com to book a stand (free of charge).

Guided tours of the school will be provided by the school Hospitality Committee.

The day will conclude with a Hockey match – Past Pupils v Present Pupils

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***

]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/events-for-2010/feed/ 0 Centenary Dinner 2012 http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/annual-dinner/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/annual-dinner/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:57:38 +0000 admin http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/?p=106

The Centenary Dinner was a resounding success, with 275 Muckross past pupils (including 2 old boys) having a great time. We had class reunions celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 55 & 65 years since leaving school. The noise level was amazing!

]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/annual-dinner/feed/ 1 Annual Raffle http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/annual-raffle/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/annual-raffle/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:58:13 +0000 admin http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/?p=108 Thank you to the sponsors of the following prizes for the  2012 raffle.

1st Prize: Two night BB+1D Midweek Break for 2 in any of the Brennan Group Hotels

2nd Prize: Two night BB+1D Midweek Break for 2 in Grand Hotel, Wicklow.

3rd Prize: Car Service to the value of €139 from Windsor Motors

4th Prize: Family ticket for Dublin Zoo

5th Prize:  Two tickets for the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh

6th Prize:  One Year’s Subscription to The Irish Garden magazine

7th Prize:  Dinner for two at Purple Sage Restaurant in Stillorgan Park Hotel

8th Prize:  Voucher for the National Concert Hall

9th Prize:   Family ticket to Wicklow Gaol (incl lunch)

10th Prize:  A Babog Irish-speaking Bear


THE DRAW TOOK PLACE AT THE DINNER ON 27TH APRIL

]]> http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/annual-raffle/feed/ 0 Playschool Projects in Cape Town http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/etafeni-project/ http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/etafeni-project/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:59:23 +0000 admin http://www.muckrossparkppu.com/?p=110 etafeni playgroup at mkonto

The Playschool Projects  in Cape Town, which are run by Dominican sisters, are one of the projects to benefit from the generosity of Muckross Past Pupils’ fundraising. Our donation to them last year ensured that the children got one full meal every day.

Pictured right: Etafani playgroup at Mkonto

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