Men’s Group Pool Competition 2023

The Men’s Group have kicked off their annual Pool Competition with Christy defending his title.

Defending Champion looks on

Most of the 1st Round matches have been played and we’ll add the results as they come in.

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Men’s Group Activities for Nov 2023

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
12
1 -3:30pm
Pool, Quiz & Computers
Quiz
3
1 – 3:30pm
Exercise
4
567
1 – 3:30pm
Pool & Bingo
89
1 -3:30pm
Quiz & Computers
Quiz
10
1 – 3:30pm
Exercise
11
121314
1 – 3:30pm
Pool & Bingo
1516
1 -3:30pm
Quiz & Computers
Quiz
17
1 – 3:30pm
Exercise
18
192021
1 – 3:30pm
Pool & Bingo
2223
1 -3:30pm
Quiz & Computers
Quiz
24
1 – 3:30pm
Exercise
25
262728
1 – 3:30pm
Pool & Bingo
2930
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We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

ARG and Mens Group Bowling

The ARG and the Men’s Group have started a 4 week 10 pin bowling competition. They completed Round 1 last week at the ALSAA sports club.

Photo of the gang bowling at ALSAA

Afterwards they headed over the road to a favourite haunt, Kiely’s for a nice meal before heading back to HQ.

ARG membership is now at capacity, however we will open up a waiting list for those hoping to join. For further information, please email: activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie or call 01 874 2804.

Mens Group Pool Competition and Jigsaw

Congratulations to Christy and Tom, our two finalists of the Ozanam Spring/Summer pool competition. Great pool played by both men with Christy winning this season’s title.

Ian, Christy and Joe with the Cup!

Congratulations to Joe on completing a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican at our Men’s Group.

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Mens Group Activities for June 2023

Sunday        Monday        TuesdayWednesday        ThursdayFridaySaturday
1
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool

2
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
3
456
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

78
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
9
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
10
111213
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

1415
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
16
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz
17
181920
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

2122
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
23
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz

24
252627
12:30 – 15:30
Bingo and Pool

2829
12:30 – 15:30
Activity Days and Pool
30
12:30 – 15:30
Quiz and Pool
Quiz

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Men’s Group Trip to Croke Park

The Men’s Group had an outing to Croke Park last week.

While there they had a look at the museum and dressing rooms.

And not a Dublin jersey in sight!!

Later they checked the pitch to make sure it is up to scratch!

Beside the hallowed turf

We have fun classes and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Mens Group Activities for March 2023

MondayTuesday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
WednesdayThursday
(1 pm – 3:30 pm)
Friday
2
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
3
6
7
Bingo
8
9
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
10
13
14
Bingo
15
16
Quiz / Computer time
(2 – 3 pm)
Quiz
Computer Time
17
20
21
Bingo
22
23
24

27
28
Bingo
29
30
31
Possible Day Out
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We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

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Men’s Group Have Completed the Mind Yourself Course

The Men Receiving Their Completion Certs
The Men Receiving Their Completion Certs

The Men’s Group have just completed a 6 week Mind Yourself course run Sláintecare learning how to keep their health and well being in good shape.

Sláintecare Healthy Communities logo


We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.

Sponsored by HSE, Healthy Ireland, Local Government Ireland, North East Inner City and Dublin City Community Co-op

Mens Group Recent Activities

The Men’s Group have been busy with a trip to the cinema a few weeks ago to see ‘North Circular’ – musical odyssey traveling the length of Dublin’s North Circular Road, from the Phoenix Park to Dublin Port, exploring the history, music and residents of this richly storied street.

Photo of the group at the Savoy for 'North Circular' film
At the Savoy for ‘North Circular’ film.

More recently, the men tucked into a load of pancakes for Pancake/Shrove Tuesday. Yum!

Photo of pancakes being mixed in a bowl
Preparation from scratch (no pre-mixed)
The finished pancakes
From the pan…
Pancakes being eaten
and eat!

This week they also took a trip to the National Museum and had a look at the archaeology and other artefacts on display. Afterwards, they enjoyed a bite to eat at the Chez Max Café.

Photo of the group at the National Museum
At the National Museum
The group at the Chez Max Café
Chez Max Café


We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on .

Mens Group 2022 Pool Competition Final

After a few delays, last year’s Pool competition was completed. Joe took the title after a tense first frame which Christy unluckily lost by potting the white with the black on the final ball and Joe comfortably taking the 2nd frame for the win.

Photo of Joe  and Christy
Joe (left) and Christy (right)

We have fun activities and take exciting trips each month. Ages 55+ can join, just email us at mensgroup@ozanamhouse.ie or call us on (01)8742804.