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Sunday 6th
October 2019
The national Tidy Towns results for 2019 were announced on Monday 30th
September. The overall winners were Glaslough with 346 marks. Lucan
achieved another bronze medal, our third in a row with a really fine total of
322 points, up a magnificent 10 from 2018. We were only four points short
of a silver medal. In fact, we scored better than Glaslough in two of the
eight categories!
Thanks to all who helped achieve this result, particularly our intrepid volunteers, who come out Saturday
mornings from February to November and in the summertime in the evenings as well. Thanks also to our
supporters in the community, in the schools, and in South Dublin Council.
Lucan Newsletter congratulates Lucan Tidy Towns on another great achievement! The Judges remarks:
Community – Your Planning and Involvement
You have a relatively small number of people
involved in your committee and volunteering for
your population category, but you are completing
a large volume of appropriate work. Your
multiyear plan is well researched and written. You
have a good relationship with local schools. It
would be of benefit to your adjudicator if your
entry was stapled or bound in some other manner
as it is a bit precarious travelling around to projects with a loose sheet application. On your
map maybe indicate the limit of the area covered
as you mention it is not the whole of Lucan. As a
suggestion, in your application form please start
each category with your new projects (N), then
the maintained projects (M) and finally the future
projects (FP). Number all the projects
sequentially (don’t restart numbering in each
category). Then use the number of each new
project in the application form on the map and
map legend as appropriate. Some projects won’t
be marked on the map. You could also highlight what category each project is in. This makes it
very clear what projects are new, where to find
them on the ground and the information in your
application form and makes it less likely that your
adjudicator will miss anything. You can indicate
landmarks on the map with letters or another
symbol other than numbers.
Streetscape & Public Places
Lucan is blessed with a fine and well-maintained
built environment which complemented by a
wonderful natural environment. The core
maintains its village feel, with its central village
green surrounded by many wonderful well-
maintained buildings. Old buildings are put to
new uses. The tamed Paddy Power sign almost looked like a post office and the local Garda
station was very well presented with a fine willow
and birch tree. Despite it not being lived in, The
School Masters House did not stand out for the
wrong reasons. It is obvious many business
premises take great pride in their shop front
displays and maintenance of their buildings. The
new ramp and bike racks blend in very well and
must be a welcome addition to all who use them.
On the Lucan Newlands road, what could have
been a long boring pebble dash wall is broken up with natural stone infills, which helps to visually
transform what would otherwise be a dull edge.
Cont’d over…….
Green Spaces and Landscaping
Your work on the edge of the footpath along the Lucan road was admired. The open space
between the Lucan Road and the Lucan Newlands
road is a pleasant open space so close to the
village core. You maintenance of the lower
portion is appropriate for its location. I wondered
if it is possible to upgrade the steps, railing and
fencing leading down to the Lucan Road. There
are some overhanging branches here and
elsewhere also that could be trimmed back as they
block the pathway. In your tree planting make
sure to keep a minimum of 1m radius around all trees free from weeds and grass. This will help
the tree to grow strong and vigorous and also stop
lawnmower decks and strimmers rubbing up
against the trees which can and usually does lead
to their death a number of years later. The
planting outside the Circle K petrol station looked
wonderful. There is a dead Field Maple outside
St Andrews Church which should really be
replaced or brought to the attention of the
appropriate authority. The paving detail here
looked really well.
Nature and Biodiversity in your Locality
The management of the grass for pollinators at the
entrance to Ardeen Estate was encouraging to see. It could be used as an awareness raising
opportunity also with the addition of a “Managed
for Wildlife” sign from the National Pollinator
Plan. This sign would inform passers-by and
passing motorists of the reason why the grass is
left long. I presume many motorists are stuck in
traffic at this location at different times of the day
and may be curious about the management of this
area. The planting and management opposite the
Roselawn estate also was encouraging to see.
Again at this location motorists and pedestrians will be stopped at the pedestrian crossing. The
lettering on the sign could do with a re paint.
It is recommended that Tidy Town groups do a
habitat map of what they have and look at best
practice management for the different habitats.
The Heritage Council has a Conserving and
Enhancing Wildlife in Towns and Villages guide
which outlines 10 habitats generally found and
management of the same. You could do a simple
map marking in the different habitats listed in the
guide and then use this for your own use and for
inclusion in this competition.
Sustainability – Doing more with less You have listed a number of different projects
under this heading to include water conservation,
transport, climate action, plastic reduction and
composting. A great source of inspiration is
https://localprevention.ie/tidy-towns/.
What some groups also find beneficial is to break
down this category into waste, water, energy and transport categories and to cover all 4 sub
categories each year with new and continuing
projects. Keep an eye on the value of small
interventions that many people can do to make a
change (e.g. Stop Food Waste Challenge). Also
keep track of the accumulative savings made over
the years and keep your adjudicator informed.
Consider putting Greener Cleaning/ Gardening
and Luscious Leftovers (www.stopfoodwaste.ie)
links and ideas up on your Facebook page at
regular intervals.
Tidiness and Litter Control
Well done in tackling the mentioned black spot and taking part in the National Spring Clean. It is
always encouraging to see a mix of ages involved
in clean ups and the photos of the work at Ardeen
speaks volumes. You have also been involved in
signage cleaning and a successful river clean up.
The election poster free campaign is encouraging
also.
Other groups have organised an “Adopt a Spot”
campaign where individuals pledge to clean up a
short section, say their boundary properties and a
bit more. Similar initiatives and have found that
this motivate others to contribute as they feel that they are not the only ones and that each bit will
add up to a big area that is maintained. Maybe
run a campaign to see if you can get others to
make a pledge to Adopt a Spot.
Residential Streets & Housing Areas
Other communities run estate competitions based
around the Tidy Town competition with awards
for best landscaping, best pollinator planting, best
wildlife project, best estate, most improved, best
sustainable project etc. Some areas could maybe
allow go a little more “wild” to increase
biodiversity. A great source for wildlife gardening
is http://www.wlgf.org/ or No Nettles Required, The Truth About Wildlife Gardening by Ken
Thompson. Maybe start to map these
interventions so you can simply show your
adjudicator your progress over the years.
Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes
Your approach roads looked well on adjudication
day and the painted communication box caught
the eye with its wildlife theme. Areas where there
is a wide margin of grass, maybe consider only
cutting ¾ times a year or leave as a meadow with
a short grass edge. These areas would benefit
from a simple sign indicating that it is managed
for wildlife.
Concluding Remarks:
It was a pleasure visiting Lucan and I wish you
well with your plans for the future.
Eblana Beekeeping Association Eblana Beekeeping Association (“EBA”), Ireland’s newest Beekeeping
group, serving beekeepers in
Dublin and the surrounding
region is delighted to announce its
formation and is open now for membership
applications for 2020.
See our website:
www.eblanabeekeeping.simplesite.com
Contact us at [email protected] for a
membership application form or if you have any
enquiries. Members can join as Full Members or just to enrol for the beginners’ course.
We have a WhatsApp group and you’ll find us on
We will run a Beginner’s Beekeeping Course over
6 weeks in Jan-Feb and monthly members’
evenings each month after that plus ongoing
practical apiary visits, social activities and lots
more!
EBA is affiliated to the Irish Beekeepers’
Association clg (“IBAclg”) and membership of
EBA automatically gives membership to IBAclg along with insurance cover for beekeeping
activities.
Lucan ICA Tues 8th Oct: Craft morning in
Room 4, Parish Centre 10am to
12.30pm.
Wed 9th Oct: We have invited
our Federation Craft Promoter,
Bronwyn Murray, to come talk to us on crafts old
and new. Bronwyn is an excellent craft teacher
and judge, so please come along and enjoy this
interesting night.
We attended the National Enterprize Towns
Awards in the Presbyterian Church on Monday
and our crafts were much admired. We were
greatly surprised to see how many organisations
are in our village.
As part of the Lucan
festival activities, a forum was held where 5th class
primary school pupils met
senior citizens who
attended Lucan primary schools in the 1940's and
1950's. Volunteer, Maria Murphy was on hand to
talk with the participants. Maria's interviews were
broadcast on the 4th of October and will be
available on podcast on or website next week.
www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook
Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community Radio
Station!
Our 2019 AGM will be held
on Wednesday 9th October
2019, 18.30 to 19.50 in Lucan
Library.
Attendance at this meeting is
strictly limited to paid-up
members. An agenda for the AGM will be
circulated to paid-up members 3 days before the
AGM.
The main business of the AGM is to update
members on the last 12 months activities and to
elect a new committee. For the next 12 months we
will need some new blood on the committee.
Ideally we need 2 new committee members, from
currently paid-up members. If you feel that you
can join the committee, please forward your name
to the shed e-mail address.
We are reviewing our Constitution at present,
seeking to amend and improve it to better reflect our members’ needs and wishes. Any proposed
amendments must be received at our e-mail
address, [email protected], no later
than 3 days before our AGM.
Enrolment 2020 During the month of October, Scoil Mhuire Girls
National School are taking names of girls living
in St. Mary’s Parish for Junior Infants 2020. Please ring the Secretary to make an
appointment to meet the Principal
(Phone: 01-6280056).
You will need to provide a photocopy
of your daughter’s Birth Certificate,
your daughter’s PPS Number, and a
current household utility bill (proof of address).
School Website:
People’s Art & Craft Fair Saturday Oct. 12th
& Sunday Oct.13th Church of Ireland Parish Centre
& St Andrew’s Church, Main Street, Lucan.
Parish Notes
St Mary’s, Lucan www.lucanparish.com
Christian Meditation: We meet each Tuesday at
8pm in The Nun’s Chapel. Everyone welcome.
Sr. Geraldine, 6217158
Bethany Group: Bethany Group is available to
listen to or just be there for anyone who is feeling
lonely or lost following the death of a loved one.
We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from
10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4th Thursday of
each month from 8pm - 9pm. in the Parish Centre. Parish Centre – 6217041
Legion of Mary: We meet in Room 2 in the
Parish Centre every Wednesday at 6.30pm. We
are much involved in home visits and nursing
homes. With extra help we could a wider range
of work in the parish. Come and join us, you will
not regret it.
More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686
Divine Mercy, Lucan South www.lucansouthparish.net
St. Faustina’s Feast Day: Saturday October
5th: 10:00am Mass followed by Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament until 12:00 noon
All welcome
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament &
Chaplet of Divine Mercy:
Monday and Thursday 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Please come and spend some time in Adoration.
(If you would like to commit to one hour per month or per fortnight please phone Bernadette at
0862209634)
Nagarhope’s Church Gate
Collection last weekend, at both St. Mary’s and
St. Patrick’s churches, totalled €3,460. Our
sincere thanks to all those who so generously
donated to the collection, which will greatly help
Nagarhope’s work in Nepal, under the leadership
of Lucan man Fachtna “Doc” Clandillon. This
money goes directly to Nagarhope’s work in
Nepal. Our school, Nagarhope Basic School, in
Sathikurya, is going from strength to strength.
The gospel story of Lazarus and the rich man last
weekend seemed so appropriate. Thanks to both
churches for allowing this collection. Thanks also
to our loyal collectors at both churches. Thanks to
the newsletter for their continued support.
Niamh Clandillon
The Irish Pilgrimage Trust are holding a fundraising event to raise much
needed funds
The Songs & Poems
of Percy French Concert
will be held in
Westmanstown Conference &
Events Centre, Clonsilla,
Dublin 15
on 16th October
Please contact Jen on 087 124 2134 for
further information.
This weekend
Apostolic Work Annual Exhibition and Raffle
Will be held in the Parish Centre
After Saturday Evening Mass on
5th October and Sunday Morning
Masses on the 6th October 2019
A Mass Box will be displayed on the Altar
and at the Exhibition. The Mass Box
contains everything a priest needs
to celebrate Mass. Sponsorship of a
Mass Box is a wonderful way to
remember a deceased family member.
The named person will be prayed for a
daily Mass by the recipient priest on the
Missions.
Please support this worthy cause
Medjugorje Mass
St Mary’s Church, Lucan
Monday 7th October at 7.30pm
(Rosary and Confession at 6.50pm
All Welcome
Lucan Senior Citizens Wed. 9th - 10.30am to 12.30pm: Social Morning in Parish Centre. New members are always
welcome. Just call in for a cup of tea and a chat.
On Wednesday 2nd October we had our first social
morning and lunch in the Spa Hotel since the summer. There was a great buzz with friends and
visitors catching up.
Tea and scones were followed by a “Gala Bingo”.
Thanks to Catherine and Anne who always make
the bingo so enjoyable with their witty comments and pearls of wisdom. Bingo was followed by a
delicious lunch and dessert.
Thank you to Frank, Ulick and all the staff of the
Spa Hotel who looked after us so well.
Anam Cara South
Dublin - The
organisation that supports bereaved
parents, are holding
a Parent Support Event on 7th October and 14th
October at 7.20pm in the Maldron Hotel,
Whitestown Way, Tallaght.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents
regardless of the age your child died, the
circumstances of their death, or whether their
death was recent or not.
Alzheimer Cafe Leixlip Wednesday October 9th 7-9pm Join us at our next Alzheimer Cafe,
Wednesday October 9th in "The Conservatory", Ryevale Nursing Home, Leixlip from 7-9pm. Our
speaker this month will be Fergus Timmons from
the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Attendance is free of charge and there is plenty of
parking available (www.alzheimercafeleixlip.ie -
phone 087 7418512).
Parish Secretary The Parish of Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 is
currently recruiting a Parish Secretary. This role
will be initially on a one-year-fixed term/part-time basis. The successful candidate will have at
least 5 years clerical/administrative experience.
Letters of application with enclosed Curriculum
Vitas should be emailed to: Fr. Damian Farnon
no later than 5.00pm on Friday 11th October
2019.
Esker Active Retirement Association We had another great fun day at our club today; started with our football coach Stephen doing a
really good warm-up to get us ready for our
walking football. Two large teams played today
and we had a brilliant game. I wouldn’t say I’m
competitive at all but my team won 2 – 1 woo
hoo!! and yes, I scored another goal this week.
Hard luck Treasa and you played really well
too…… We had a couple of new lady players
today, I love to see the ladies taking part in the
matches and giving it their all. We had all our
usual activities afterwards, scrabble, indoor
bowling and cards.
Club as normal next week, but then we are away
on our trip to Kenmare week commencing 13th
October, and the hall is closed on Wednesday 23rd
October. So NO club on Wed 16th & 23rd
October.
BREAKING NEWS FOR OUR MEMBERS –
We are now in a position to start our own choir.
We have got the lovely Lisa Price, H.dip in Music
Ed. Vocal Coach, Choir Director – Coombe
Women’s Hospital – bringing monthly Pop Up
Choir to Esker Active Retirement here in Lucan.
Members can reap the rewards and benefits of
singing in a choir. Some of us already go to
Lisa’s Pop up Choir once a month in Lucan and
we absolutely love it, we come out feeling
amazing having sung our big hearts out with Lisa
so I am delighted she has agreed to come to our
club once a month as well.
Our members would like to thank a lovely
gentleman called Andrew who kindly gave us
apples from his orchard today so loads of baking
in Lucan tomorrow! I’ll take an extra keep-fit
class next Wed so you can all work off the pounds
again ok……….
If anyone wants to join our club, either give me a
call on the number below or call in any
Wednesday to St Andrew’s Church Hall, we start
at 1.30pm until 4pm.
Till next time,
Marian Egan (Club Secretary) 086 1269 043
Congratulations to
Sorcha O’Reilly and Tiernan Feeney
who will be married in
St Mary’s Church, Lucan
on the 5th October.
Love to you both, Mum and Alan
In Grateful Appreciation
DOWDALL (PHILOMENA) In thanksgiving and appreciation of the kindness
and generosity shown to me (Frank) and my
family, on the recent death of my mother
Philomena Dowdall.
Mass will be offered for your intentions on
Tuesday 29th October at 10am in St. Patrick’s
Church.
Anniversaries
ENNIS (JOSEPH – JOE)
10th Anniversary – 23rd September Forever loved and sadly missed.
Always remembered by Angela and by daughters
Orla, Finola and Siobhan, grandchildren, extended family and friends
Ní DHOIBHILIN (NIAMH)
16th Anniversary Anniversary Mass will be held on 13th October
at 7pm in St. Mary’s Church, Lucan.
RANKIN (NORA)
16th Anniversary – 9th October Dodsboro.
Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call
You took the hand God offered you
And quietly left us all
The day you left us Mother
Our hearts just broke in two The smallest part is still with us
The biggest part with you
We miss your smile, your joking ways We miss the things you used to say
And when old times we do recall
It’s then we miss you most of all
You were always there when we needed you
No task too great or small
With loving heart and willing hands
For us you did it all
Look around your garden Lord
And when she turns and smiles
Put your arms around her
And hold her for a while.
Loved and missed always. Marie, the Lads and all the family
LALLY (MAUREEN)
9th Anniversary – 8th October Mother, you left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
Although we cannot see you You are always by our side.
Sadly missed by your loving daughter Debbie,
son-in-law Peter and granddaughters - Niamh,
Karla and Aine xxxxx
LALLY (MAUREEN)
9th Anniversary – 8th October Cherished memories of a dear and wonderful
Mother and Grandmother.
Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call
You took the hand God offered you
And quietly left us all
For the rest of our lives
We will miss you Mother
Our secret tears still flow Oh, how we really loved you
No one will ever know
You were always there when we needed you
No task too great or small
With loving heart and willing hand
For us you did it all
Look around your garden Lord
And when she turns and smiles
Put your arms around her
And hold her for a while.
Dearly loved and greatly missed from Alison,
Andy, Ruth, Alisha, Caden and Craig xxxx
McMANUS (PHILIP)
2nd Anniversary – 10th October Late of Hillcrest.
Thinking of you Philip on this day
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you
You’re always by our side.
Loved and remembered by his wife Mary, son
Declan, daughter-in-law Laura and
granddaughter Molly
Anniversary Mass on 6th October at 12 noon in
St. Patrick’s Church, Esker.
ROGERS (KILLIAN)
17th Anniversary – 10th October In the silence of our minds
Your memory is stored most tenderly.
Mum, Dad, Oisin, Conor, Fionnuala and Ailín
Anniversary Mass at 11am on Sunday in
St. Mary’s.
Society for Old Lucan (SOL) SOL is the local
history group for
Lucan; open to
everyone. Free to join
We have an active
Facebook group that
you can join; “Society
for Old Lucan (SOL)” and Twitter:
@Soc4OldLucan.
Guest Lecture: “The Changing Fortunes of
Lucan House” Dr. Suzanne Pegley
Tuesday 15 October at 19.30 St. Andrew’s
Parish Centre: Free and Open to All!
Dr. Pegley (local history expert and historical
geographer) will guide us through some of the
fascinating history, and owners, of Lucan House,
in this illustrated talk on Tuesday 15th October @
19.30 in the Parish Centre, St. Andrew’s, Lucan
Village. Free talk, open to all, and no booking
required. Parking on-site, accessible venue.
SOL will have the last few copies of their small
desktop calendar for sale on the evening at 8 euro each; the perfect Christmas present for posting
overseas!
Free School Tours: SOL continued its
programme of free outreach with local schools, to
raise awareness of the rich history and
archaeology of the area. Darren Tully (SOL
Committee) brought German exchange students
with Lucan Community College for an historical
walking tour of the Esker area on 6th September.
Helen Farrell gave a talk and walk of the Esker area to Heidi’s 4th Class in Esker Educate
Together National School on 2nd October. The
students learned about what life was like a long
time ago, what type of people lived in Lucan, and
explored some of the sites that are still standing.
More next week…………..
Volunteers Wanted Lucan Special Olympics Club
are seeking volunteers to assist
in coaching our senior men’s basketball team. Training
sessions take place on
Wednesday evenings from 7.00
to 8.30 in Colaiste Phadraig
Lucan.
For further information text only to 086 873 8195
or email to [email protected]
Big Congratulations to our
Tidy Towns Group this week – 3 Bronze in a row!
We couldn’t not publish the
Judges
Report, they
did so well.
And that is why we have had to
cut short some reports this week – we’ll make it up next week.
We’ve heard great reports about last Monday’s
National Enterprise Awards when many of
Lucan’s groups gathered for a meeting with
judges. We didn’t manage to make it ourselves,
but wish all involved the very best of luck!
Still no sign of the path, wall and roadway
being fixed up along the demesne opposite Maxol
– it’s a few months gone since the wall / footpath
collapsed! Whose baby is it anyway?
Very high Ramps installed alongside the playing
fields in Hillcrest recently. They will take a bit of
getting use to, but there’s no doubt they are
needed on that site.
Boys in Green got back on track on Thursday.
Media were a bit harsh on them
last weekend – some of the
reporters didn’t look too cool in that awful humidity!
They have a good break now
before they face Samoa – Coybig!
Lorenzo is blowing our way as we go to print.
Water already very high in the Liffey following
all the rain. Be
careful around trees,
which are very heavy
with leaves at the
moment. Hopefully we’ll escape the
worst of it! We really don’t need to meet that
fellow!
John Mills R.I.P. We were saddened to learn of the death of John
Mills this week. John helped out delivering Lucan
Newsletter to the shops at one time. May he rest in peace.
CHOOL
NEWS
Lucan Community College Enrolment opens for 5th class students for
September 2021: Thank you to all the staff and
students in Lucan’s primary school for welcoming
us last week. We were delighted to get to speak
with all the wonderful 5th class students hoping to get a place in Lucan Community College in 2021.
Our visits were set to coincide with the opening of
our enrolment for September 2021. Our enrolment
policy and application forms are available via our
website, www.lucancc.ie. Please remember that
enrolment closes on the 25th October at 12pm –
leaving just over three weeks to register your
enrolment with us.
Collins Barracks and Kilmainham History
Trip: Our resilient 6th year history students
battled the wind and rain at Glasnevin cemetery
this week as part of their Leaving Certificate
Fieldstudy trip. Thanks to everyone in Glasnevin
for providing such an informative experience,
especially Alan our fantastic tour guide. The 6th
year students then spent the afternoon in Collins
Barracks learning about 1916 rising with Declan
and Alan. Thank you to our fabulous tour guides
and our equally fabulous students who were a
credit to the college.
Lucan CC students take part in Archaeological
Dig: The Big Dig archaeological experience arrived in Lucan CC this week. The purpose of
the mobile archaeological experience is bring
history to life for students all around the country.
The team certainly did not disappoint and even
the wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of our
Lucan CC 1st year students as they got hands on
as part of an archaeological dig. Thank you to the
Big Dig team and to our wonderful History
department for putting on the event.
Esker Educate Together Historical School Tour
I just wanted to say many thanks to Helen Farrell
from the Society for Old Lucan for visiting us, in
4th class in Esker ETNS, last Wednesday
morning. She shared all her wonderful historical
stories about Lucan with the children. She then
brought them on a walking tour of some local
historical sites. The children learned so much during that time and it brought History to life for
them.
Helen and the Society for Old Lucan are doing so
much to keep historical sites in Lucan from
slipping into further disrepair. They are
researching and documenting Lucan, to keep for
future generations. They are an amazing Lucan
group. Thanks again Helen. You inspired another
generation in their interest in History this week.
Heidi
4th Red Esker ETNS
Adamstown Community College Hospice Fund Raising: Adamstown Community College staff held their annual coffee morning in
aid of hospice last week. The event always sees a
great effort by staff who bring in baked goods and
make a donation. This year €243 was raised.
The students also got involved in the fund raising
with our annual ‘pink’ non uniform day. Students
donated €2 to wear their own clothes with the
theme of something pink. The students made a
great effort to wear pink and had lots of fun while
raising money for a very worthy cause.
Bake Sale: The students involved in the South African township held a bake sale to help with
their fundraising. Students baked lots of treats
which the rest of the students could purchase. It
was a great success and raised €300. This money
will go towards helping develop the township in
South Africa. The eight TY students involved in
the project will visit South Africa in April.
Cara Aires: Congratulations to the Cara Aires
who have been awarded their 5th consecutive
award for being an Ambassador School for the
Cycle Against Suicide. They attended the
National Conference for the Cycle Against
Suicide in Dublin Castle on Wednesday, September 25th. The students heard inspirational
stories of hope from several guest speakers as
well as worked on different action plans to help
promote positive mental health in the school
community. Well done to all involved.
St Joseph’s College ‘BIN IT!’ Roadshow: Our first years really
enjoyed a ‘BIN IT!’ award winning educational
roadshow on Wednesday. The BIN IT!
Programme tackles the impact of littering,
particularly chewing gum litter, in schools. The
presenters were excellent! - Very funny and the
students really enjoyed it and learned a lot too!
1st years enjoying the BIN IT! Roadshow
Congratulations to Ms Dunne and the four 5th year
students and two 4th year students who
participated in the BOI National Enterprise
Town Awards 2019 with their Open Schools for Open Societies (OSOS) project on Monday in
Lucan. Quite a number of local representatives
who attended were very impressed by the OSOS
work and how well the students came across. Cont’d over…..
Mr O’Connor and four members of our Student
Council attended the Irish Second-Level Students Union (ISSU) Dublin-South Regional Council
Conference in UCD on Tuesday. This was a great
experience for the girls, who are already doing
great work in their different roles on our school’s
Student Council.
Arts Week: This week, our Student Council
celebrated Arts Week. The theme of the week was
‘Freedom’. A number of activities were organised
by the Student Council, including a lunchtime
Drama Class with the fabulous Ms. Collender, a
library mural on ‘What Freedom means to me’
and an Arts Week student competition.
TY Musical Casting Complete! Casting has
finished for our upcoming Transition Year
Musical 'Annie’. The Principal Roles have been announced! Well done to everybody who
auditioned and congratulations to those who have
been selected to play a principal role. It is an
experience you will never forget!
We look forward to another Top Class Joey's
Musical, running from 21st - 24th November
2019!
The Principal Cast of our upcoming Musical
‘Annie’
TY Musical Sponsorship: If you would like to
be our main sponsor, your business will be
advertised on all promotional literature relating to
the Musical - Posters and Programmes.
IF you would like to place an advertisement in our
musical programme:-
Our Musical programme will be professionally
printed.
Over two thousand people will see your
advertisement.
This benefits your business in the run up to the Christmas season.
You get a chance to promote the Dramatic Arts in
your area.
If you would like the chance to get involved
please email Geraldine Butler
School website: https://stjosephslucan.com
Coláiste Phádraig CBS Table Quiz: A reminder that the Coláiste Phádraig Parents Association are holding a
fundraising Table Quiz in Kenny’s, Lucan on
Friday 18th October starting at 8pm. A team of 4
costs 40e and all funds raised will go towards the
cost of installing a library and a 2nd Classroom of
the Future in the school.
TY: Our TY students visited Redhills Adventure
in Kildare recently for an enjoyable day of fun
and team-building activities. 1st up the students
for Archery Tag, where they were equipped with
28pound bow and arrows (with specifically designed hard foam arrows), before attempting to
outscore their targets in the opposing team by
eliminating opposing players while dodging
incessant flying arrows! Things certainly got
competitive but it was all harmless and safe fun
designed to build team spirit and co-operation.
The students also undertook the Archery Assault
Course, a challenging obstacle course where they
had to brave the cargo net, endure monkey bars,
balance beams, navigate minefields and meander
the laser beams in order to complete the course
and get back safely! The students finished up with
an entertaining game of Human Foosball (life-size
table foosball) and even though everyone looked
slightly ridiculous, it was all energetic and
hilarious fun for all! It’s definitely a game that builds team bonding as it involves a lot of
communication and working with your team
mates. The students had a slightly more sedate
day trip to Dublin Zoo last week but no less
enjoyable as they were transported back to their
childhood by their youthful giddiness and
excitement at the sight of so many exotic animals
at one of Ireland’s top tourist attractions.
The students are also very active at present
creating, organising and running table quizzes for
the Junior classes in the school. TY Rice ran the
2nd yr quiz on Tuesday and teachers were very
impressed with how efficient and well run it was.
The questions were well thought out too, topical,
challenging and educational so well done to the
students on their initiative and hard work. TY Edmund will run their quiz for 1st yrs next
Monday while TY Ignatius will hold the 3rd yr
quiz next Friday. The winning table in each year
group wins 20e and all funds raised go towards
the cost of running the popular Talent Show
which will be held in the school on Friday 25th
October.
Science trip: Our senior Physics students
attended a science lecture from the world-
renowned physicist … Cont’d over
Professor Brian Cox at the RDS last Wednesday,
25th September. This was part of the award winning show “Exploring the Universe” and it
truly was a once in a life-time experience for
those in attendance. Prof. Cox addressed the
students at the 45th edition of the European
Conference and Exhibition on Optical
Communication (ECOC), the world’s foremost
event on the transmission of information using
light, with the aim of bringing a new generation
of talent into the ever burgeoning field of physics
and engineering. Prof. Cox has already inspired
countless young people to consider STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)
careers and he has helped bring science to
mainstream audiences all over the world in recent
years. The students were taken aback by the stat
that the equivalent amount of optical
communication required for a single tweet today
would have cost approximately 40,000e just 30
years ago. They also learned that the technology
intensive optical communication equipment
market is expected to reach 30billion euro by
2024 and that this dynamic and exciting sector
needs curious and ambitious graduates in the STEM subjects if Ireland is to position itself as a
leader in this field. Perhaps some of our own
students will see this event as a seminal moment
in their lives when they realised that they wanted
to be scientists. We commend our students on
their genuine interest and co-operation throughout
the day.
Celbridge Mill Community Centre Main Street Celbridge. Phone 01 6288556
www.celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ie
Christmas Craft and Food
Fair and Family Day in
conjunction with Kildare Co.
Co.
Sat 23 Sun 24 November.
Stands €65.
Some stands still available.
Children’s Halloween Fancy
Dress and Disco Party
Thursday 31st Oct at 2.30pm.
Children €6 / Adults Free. Face
painting and games on the Day.
General Knowledge Table
Quiz Friday 18th October,
9pm, in the Kildrought Lounge
€100 for winning team.
Sponsored by Gary Power
Plumbing & Heating. Quiz
Master Paul Halvey. Super
Raffle on the night.
Organise your team now!
Cllr. Shane Moynihan – Fianna Fáil (Palmerstown-Fonthill) Email: [email protected] Ph: 087 7840898. facebook.com/cllrshanemoynihan
Twitter: @shanemoynihan Instagram: cllrshanemoynihan
Policing: At this week’s Joint Policing
Committee, I raised the need for Gardaí and the
County Council to work to ensure that areas are not left to facilitate anti-social behaviour by
ensuring hedging and sheltered areas are
appropriately maintained.
Local Policing: The Local Policing Forum Public
Meeting takes place on 10th October at 7pm in
Rossecourt Centre. Please attend to have your say.
Biodiversity in Lucan: I am delighted to report
that, in response to my motion at this week’s Area
Committee, the Council have indicated
willingness to speak to residents associations to
identify next year’s biodiversity areas. Contact me for further information.
Remedial Work in Balgaddy: I asked a
question about the remedial works to sub-standard
houses in Balgaddy. They are to be completed by
the end of 2020. I am pressing for a more detailed
timeline.
Gino Kenny TD – People Before Profit Phone: 01-6183816. Email: [email protected]
25 Bus Service from Dodsboro to City Centre:
I have written to Dublin Bus requesting a meeting
with them in regards to extra capacity for the 25
bus service from Dodsboro. Extra capacity is
needed especially in the morning and evening due
to high demand. We have drawn up a petition
calling on Dublin Bus to review the 25 bus
service giving the new development of houses in
the locality. The petition is available at the Spar
Shop Dodsboro. Kellie Sweeney PBP Candidate for Dublin
Mid-West By- Election: I’m happy to announce
that Kellie Sweeney will be the People Before
Profit candidate in the upcoming by- election in
November. She was chosen by the party locally
this week. Kellie is a mother of two and lives in
Hillcrest.
Cllr. Ed O’Brien - Fianna Fáil Constituency Office, 8A The Village Centre Ph.: 01 6105811. Mob: 087 7997609 E mail: [email protected] www.facebook.com/edobrienlucan
@EdOBrien1 Fianna Fáil Group Leader on SDCC
Pedestrian Bridge at Cherbury Park:
Following a number of safety issues at the
pedestrian bridge at Cherbury Park I have asked
SDCC to inspect the area and in particular the
cycling route to see if measures can be taken to
improve safety and prevent motorcycles and scramblers using the bridge.
Lucan Tidy Towns: Congratulations to Lucan
Tidy Towns who achieved a bronze medal for the
third year running this week and improved their
score from last year. The evidence is there for all
to see around the village!
Village Parking Scheme: A review of the
parking scheme in the village and surrounding
areas is currently underway and I would
encourage residents to make a submission to
SDCC if they have any thoughts on how the current parking arrangements in the village might
be improved.
Mayor, Cllr. Vicki Casserly PC – Fine Gael. Local Councillor, Peace Commissioner. Tel: 0858317982. Email: [email protected]
Congratulations to Lucan Tidy Town who
received Bronze Medal in The National Tidy
Towns Competition. Dedicated Volunteers who
make such a significant difference to our
communities.
Lucan Harriers Track: What a day to join
Lucan Harriers for the opening of the long
awaited track. Congratulations and every success
with this incredible facility. Genuinely privileged
to not only be a club member but to join you on
such a special day for the club. Natural Playspace in Lucan Demesne: Did you
know we have new features added to our beautiful
demesne for our little ones, newly opened it is
worth the stroll!
John Curran T.D. – Fianna Fáil Email: [email protected] Phone: 01 6183792.
Fuel Allowance Payment: This week saw the
commencement of the annual fuel allowance. The
scheme will now run for 28 weeks and will start
next week. Customers who have not previously
received the payment can apply by contacting their local Intreo Centre or from the office which
handles their scheme payment at 01 7043000.
Youth Mental Health Services in Lucan: This
week I met with Minister Jim Daly in Leinster
House with representatives from Jigsaw in
relation to the changes proposed to youth Mental
Health Services in the area of Lucan. A follow up
meeting is to be had again this Friday to discuss
this issue further. I continue to press that we need
to have a 5 day a week permanent physical
presence in the Lucan area for our young people.
Cllr. Paul Gogarty – Independent and
Green-minded. “Not just at election time” Tel: 087-2752489. Email: [email protected]
Lucan Tidy Towns: Another fantastic result by
Lucan, a bronze medal in our population category
for the third year in a row! Congratulations to all
the dedicated volunteers who keep the village area
so lovely. Lucan Community Survey findings: Over 450
people took the time out to fill in this survey earlier in the year. Data is being collated and I
will be making the full results available in the
near future. In the meantime, I will be focusing on
specific aspects of the survey, starting with public
safety in our community. For reasons of personal
privacy I did not request personal details from
anyone completing the survey, but if you aren’t
able to access the survey results when they are
posted online, contact me and I will get a copy to
anyone who wants one.
Cllr. Joanna Tuffy – Labour Councillor for Lucan Electoral Area Phone:0876339077; e-mail:[email protected]
Facebook @joannatuffylabour Twitter @joannatuffy
Esker Cemetery: At this month’s Local Area I
asked for an update on Esker Cemetery and plans
for maintenance including painting of gates and a
general update on Council plans for the cemetery
and I was told that the 2019 Public Realm
Improvement Works Programme has made
provision for an automated car park vehicle gate and boundary treatment. Works are currently
underway with the automated vehicle gate which
will be installed between the cemetery and the car
park. The cemetery gates on the east side of the
Lucan Newlands Road need to be replaced and
fabrication of the gates will commence later this
year.
If you have any comments or questions on this
issue or if you want to raise any other issue with
me please feel free to contact me any time.
Transport Users We have major concerns with the proposed Bus
Connects projects. It will have very little benefit
for the whole Lucan Corridor, the massive cost of
two thousand million euro and the full project
may take up to ten years to complete. Bus is great
but due to the narrow morning peak travel time of
less than three hours bus won't be able to cater for
users from the massive housing developments
around Dublin. Dublin city won't have space to
cater for all the additional buses that would be
needed, Bus needs to be complimented by rail in the form of Luas (to Lucan) and Metro Dart to
cater for these additional numbers. If we get the
city centre right there is very little need for costly Bus Connects. Our fear is Bus Connects could
delay Lucan getting Luas by up to twenty years.
Our campaign is continuing to get the city centre
right that will benefit all areas with a transport
meeting in Wynn's hotel on Sat 12th of Oct. Drop
in any time if you are passing between 10 AM
and 1 PM and show your support.
T. Newton 086 3127364
Lucan Library – Phone 6126422
Study Skills. Thursday 10th October
Session 1: 9.45am - 12.15am
Session 2: 1.00pm - 3.30pm
With Student Enrichment Services. Maximum 30 students per session.
Students should bring a textbook with them, so
that they may put into practice the methods learnt.
The most suitable text for this purpose would be a
history, geography or biology-type subject rather
than a novel, poetry, or maths text. (The students
do not all need the same text).Class visit only.
Suitable for 3rd, 5th or 6th year. Booking now open. Contact the library at 01-6216422, email [email protected], or call in.
Redline Book Festival 2019
Dr. Hibernica Finch's Compelling Irish
Animals Workshop. Saturday 12th October
Session 1: 11.00am - 12.00pm (relaxed session
for children with autism and sensory issues)
Session 2: 1.00pm - 2.00pm (this session will be delivered in Polish). Join Aga Grandowicz, the
woman behind Dr Hibernica Finch’s Compelling
Compendium of Irish Animals for a very special
workshop which combines a zoology lesson and
an art class with lots of fun and facts about the
wonderful animals in our precious ecosystem. Suitable for 6-10 year-olds. Booking now open via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dr-hibernica-finchs-compelling-irish-animals-workshop-tickets-71366710753
Anne Griffin in conversation with Catherine
Dunne. Wednesday 9th October, 7.00pm -
8.00pm. Join Anne Griffin, author of the critically-acclaimed 'When All is Said', which has
taken the country by storm, in conversation with
the award-winning novelist Catherine Dunne,
author of 'The Things we Know' and 'The Years
That Followed', for an illuminating discussion of
writing and the writer's life. Booking now open via
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/anne-griffin-in-conversation-with-catherine-dunne-tickets-71363519207
A good day for our adult CAMOGIE on Sunday
last and a good finish to the weekend,
unfortunately the day previous there was disappointment as the Senior footballers crashed
out of Championship, a somewhat disappointing
bookmark on what has been a solid year, and they
remain with an outside chance of a AFL1 semi-
final spot. Better news on the Sunday as first
Senior 1 Camogie beat Skerries and now face
NaFianna. THIS Sunday 6th October at 10am at
home, with the winner securing the last semi-final
spot, massive support required, as mentioned all 4
adult Camogie teams recorded wins on Sunday
last, and now the Jnr 4 ladies face a top of the table on Sunday as well against St. Peregrines,
already through to a semi-final, but will be
looking to maintain that momentum.
Our Minor B hurlers earned a dramatic draw in
the last group game vs Cuala 3.08 to 1.14, which earned them top spot in the group and a Qtr Final
spot. Jnr A footballers drew with St. Vincent’s
which was enough to secure a Qtr Final spot, also
Jnr Bs secured a Qtr Final spot.
THIS coming Sunday 6th October our Minor A
footballers face a tough Ballymun side which
again is a winner advances from the
Championship group, we hope to have big
support again, 11am at home. Minor Bs play St
Peregrines and looks likely a win will ensure they
qualify from the group, 11am away.
On Saturday afternoon, 2:30pm we have
the Junior B hurlers in action in a County
Final, the team have been doing so well this
year, it would be great to see a big crowd in
O’Toole Park to cheer them on.
We had a smashing SUMMER IN DUBLIN, the
BAGATELLE GIG was a massive success, a big
thanks to all who supported it and well done to the organising committee and all those who
helped sell tickets.
Our deepest sympathies to the Mills family on
the recent loss of John Mills Snr. RIP. Also to the Keane/Tucker families on the recent loss of Nora
and Eileen’s brother.
Club Shop is OPEN Thursdays 7-8.30pm and
Saturdays 10am-12.
The Lucan Credit Union Academy is on
Saturday mornings 9.30am for girls, 10am for the
boys.
We have also OPENED the new Club
Community Café, Mon – Fri 6:30-9pm. Sat &
Sun 9.30am to 1.30pm
Cúpla Focal Club is on Mondays, time 8pm-9pm, two groups, beginners and advanced, learn
to speak Irish in a fun way. Interested? Fáilte
roimh cách.
GAA for All (SARS Stars) is every Tuesday 5.15-6pm. This provides training for children with
disabilities age 5-12. Newcomers always
welcome.
Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto on the
26h September, Numbers were 2, 9, 16 and 20. Next weeks’ jackpot is €13,800, next draw will be
managed by Edel Mooney.
Lucky Dips (€30): Rian McGann, Conal
O’Brien, John O’Connor, Lynn Flood and Declan
Lott. Play Online or Tickets can be purchased at
the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey Arms.
The Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club 25 Card
Drive resumes on Friday 18th October 2019 and
will continue to May 2020. Time: 9.00pm Sharp
1st Prize: €50, 2nd Prize if 3 or more tables
Entry: €5 per person Records will be kept of the
number of games won by all players (in the 12
games played at each table) over the season. Entry
fees that exceed the prize money each night will
be accumulated as prizes for the top players over the full season. Everyone is welcome - from
beginners to those who played years ago and
would like to resume playing so please spread the
word! Club membership is NOT a requirement.
Call Bill Ryan for further information at 086-
8500376.
'Staidéar agus Spórt' 2019. Sarsfields S+S
educational initiative for the Club's 5th and 6th
Years, went well last Monday night. We are
grateful to Paul Casey and Emer Keenan for their
excellent presentations as Keynote Speakers. The
student player attendees drawn from the four code
Minor and U16 panels, really engaged with the
twenty seven General Speakers, with a noticeable
interactive buzz throughout the evening. Thanks
to the loyal group of speakers for their time, commitment and enthusiastic engagement
towards the amiable young players who will soon
be moving into the Club's adult ranks. Thanks to
the Floor observers, the Lucan Healthy Clubs
representatives, the respective Team
Managements, the Steering Committee and
anyone who helped in anyway to encourage our
young players to 'Keep On Keeping On'.
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB 27-29 September 2019 – Annual Memorial
Competition
Gents class 1 Winner Gareth Walsh 92pts
Gents class 1 Runner up Philip Sweeney 90pts
Gents class 2 Winner Paddy Blake 92pts
Gents class 2 Runner Up Michael Morris 90pts (Back 9)
Gents class 3 Winner John Murphy 89pts (Back
3)
Gents class 3 Runner Up Frank Loakman 89pts
Ladies class 1 Winner Angela Shanahan 87pts
Ladies class 1 Runner Up Philo Condron 86pts
Ladies class 2 Winner Eileen Loakman 88pts
Ladies class 2 Runner Up Bridie Griffin 87pts
Congratulations – Player of the Year: Well
done to Philo Condron who won
Player of the Year in the Ladies
and to Philip Sweeney who won
Player of the Year in the Gents.
Wishing you Well: Wishing
Michael Monahan a speedy recovery from his recent surgery.
Hope to see you back in the club
Michael before the Christmas.
Condolence: The committee and
members wish to extend their
sincere sympathies to Una Mc
Cullagh on the death of her
husband Seamus Henry (RIP). Our thoughts are
with Una and the family at this very sad time.
New Members Welcome – Adults and
Juveniles: Our Club is now open for
membership. If you would like to join our Club
please contact the Secretary in writing and we
will be in touch with the relevant details by
return. You can join as a family or individual or
indeed you are more than welcome to call into the Club House and ask for any committee member
who will be only too willing to discuss your
enquiry – best time to call is at the weekend or
contact us at [email protected]
Hall/Room for Hire: Please note that we have a
hall/room for hire from 7pm weekdays – short
term or long term hire/lease will be considered.
Please contact the secretary by letter or email
LUCAN HARRIERS A.C.
Lucan Harriers Kathleen and David Trunk who
both ran the Berlin Marathon in 3.19.12 and
3.11.22 respectively at the weekend.
Congratulations to both from all in Lucan
Harriers.
Lucan Harriers on the new track welcome home
our international Athletes Aoife Coffey, Carol
Kearney and Annette Durkan.
ST. MARY'S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB Results: 30th. September 2019
N/S: 1st. Angela Hurley & William Feeney.
2nd. Marguerite Cunningham & Jacinta
McKelvey. 3rd. Betty Fitzpatrick & Anne Bolger
E/W: 1st. Frances Dempsey & Ann Coffey
2nd. Mary Quinn & Kathleen Collery
3rd. Trish Walsh & Dympna Moynahan
Notice: Autumn Pairs next Monday 07th. October - Must be seated at 9.30am.
Church Notices - Sunday 6th October 2019
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary's Lucan
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 8.45am, 9.45am,
11am, 12.15pm and 7pm
Weekday Masses:
Monday to Saturday 10am.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
(Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm
and Saturday 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday after 10am Mass and after the
6.30pm Mass
Baptisms: Baptism will take place every
weekend. We ask parents to call to the
Sacristy to book at least one month
before ceremony.
Deepest Sympathy to the wife, family
and friends of John Mills, Beech Park.
May he rest in peace.
St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland Sunday:
St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am
St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am
Lucan Presbyterian Church Sunday:
10.30am Morning Worship
Crèche and Children's Ministry
Lucan Methodist Church Sunday:
9.45am - Holy Communion
St. Patrick's Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and 12
noon Folk Mass
Weekday Masses:
Monday to Saturday: 10am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday
evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm.
Baptisms:
1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd Saturday
at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is
required to facilitate preparation. Applications
between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at
Parish Office or after any Mass as Parents are
required to attend a pre-Baptism Meeting.
Bookings cannot be accepted on the telephone or
by email. Divine Mercy Lucan South
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12 noon
Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday: 9.15am
and Saturday at 10am
Adoration and Prayer:
Adoration – Friday 9.45am-3pm
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament & Chaplet
of Divine Mercy: Monday and Thursday 2:00pm
– 3:00pm. Please come and spend some time in
Adoration.
(If you would like to commit to one hour per
month or per fortnight please phone
Bernadette at 0862209634)
Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm
Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am
Baptisms: Parents are asked to attend an
information meeting before making arrangements
or booking dates.