I will be taking a break from the website and social media channels between Tuesday 22nd December and Tuesday 5th January.* Scheduled content will appear at intervals but messages might not be reviewed and any “live” posting will be at my discretion.

I have listed below, responses to the most common matters that I receive enquiries about each year over the festive period, plus links to supports for those who may need them.

WISHING ALL SPONSORS AND WEBSITE USERS A PEACEFUL & SAFE CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR A BRIGHTER NEW YEAR.

Animal Welfare

If you have concerns about the welfare of an animal over Christmas, please contact one of the organisations listed here.

Bottle Banks

If the containers at the garage are full, please do not leave bottles and boxes laying around. Take them home with you and try again a few days later.

Christmas Mass

Christmas mass times are as follows:

• Christmas Eve at 4pm and 6.30pm
• Christmas Day – Killulagh at 9.30am and Delvin at 11am

Christmas mass in Delvin will be ticket only but a speaker will be placed outside. You can also watch live services online here. Mass in Killulagh will be offered behind closed doors. A loud speaker will be placed outside and parishioners are asked to remain in their cars.

Delvin Garda

Gardai will be available 24/7 over the Christmas break. Call 086 858 3049 (patrol), 044 938 4000 (control room) or 999 in an emergency.

Doctor

On the days that Delvin Health Centre is closed, please contact MIDOC on 1850 302 702.

Helplines

If you are having difficulties and need help, please click here to view a list of helplines.

Lost / Found Pets

Messages will be reviewed at my discretion over Christmas so I cannot guarantee that I will be able to assist with lost or found pet appeals. One of the organisations listed here might be able to help.

Post

Last post dates can viewed here. There will be no mail collection on Christmas Eve and no collection or delivery on Monday 28th.

Power Supply Issues

If you have issues with your power supply over Christmas, visit ESB Power Check. If there is a local fault and it is not listed there, call 1800 372 999.

Shop Opening Times

Where provided, opening times will be listed below.

Castle Barber Shop

• Now fully booked until close of business on Christmas Eve. The shop will then remain closed until Level 5 restrictions are lifted.

Daybreak

• Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd 7am – 9pm
• Thursday 24th 7am – 5.30pm
• Closed 25th to 27th inclusive
• Monday 28th 9am – 6pm (fresh milk, bread & dairy wall delivery on Monday morning)
• Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st 9am – 6pm
• Closed New Year’s Day
• Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd 9am-6pm
• Monday 4th 7am – 9pm (normal opening hours resume)

Delvin Post Office

• Thursday 24th 9am – 1pm
• Closed 25th to 29th inclusive
• Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st 9am – 5.30pm
• Closed New Year’s Day & January 2nd

Gaffney’s Off-license

• Daily from 11am – 10pm
• Closed Christmas Day.

Leavys Shop

• Thursday 24th 8am – 1pm
• Closed 25th – 27th inclusive
• Monday 28th 10am – 6pm
• Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st 9am – 6pm
• Closed New Year’s Day
• Saturday 2nd 9am – 6pm
• Sunday 3rd 10am – 6pm
• Normal hours resume Monday 4th.

Lenihan’s Butchers

• Open Christmas week from 8.30am – 6pm
• Thursday 24th 8.30am – 2pm
• Closed 25th – Tuesday 29th inclusive
• Reopening Wednesday 30th
• Closed New Year’s Day

Purple Raven Art

• Last date for appointments will be Wednesday 23rd December
• Appointments will resume w/c January 11

Topline McCormacks

• Last day for deliveries will be Tuesday 22nd.
• Closing Christmas Eve at 3pm.
• Reopening Saturday 2nd January from 8.30am to 4pm.

Click here to view the full business directory and look up contact details for the business you require. If they are not listed in the directory, it means that they do not contribute to this website and their details will not be included.

Water Supply Issues

Please visit https://www.water.ie/water-supply/supply-issues to view any current known issues or to report an issue you are having.

*Users are reminded that the website and the social media channels attached to it, are run by one person on a voluntary basis.