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Winter Solstice this Sunday 21st December, at exactly 3.03pm!
After that, the days will gradually grow brighter, and we’ll be welcoming Spring ....
It might sound like we're wishing our lives away, but these dark dreary days can get us down!
You have to hand it to our Village Traders!
They certainly have great hearts entering into the Christmas spirit, with lots of lights and decorations, despite all the ongoing parking / traffic problems which are affecting each and every one of them.
Do your best to visit them over the next few days, and give them hope for 2026 ....
Lucan's lovely Laura partners Traitor's Paudie on Dancing with the Stars ....
Pic. RTE
We've just learned that Lucan's Laura Nolan will partner Paudie Moloney is the upcoming series of Dancing with the Stars. If you remember, Laura took the Glitterball Trophy last year, dancing with Rhys McClenaghan. Looking forward to the new show!
Lucan B.N.S. 1959
The above photo, taken by an Irish Press photographer, in the Phoenix Park, back in 1959, is of a Lucan B.N.S. Gaelic Football team.
Back Row, L-R: Johnny Graham, John Murray, Frank Dunne, Larry Knowles, Stephen Byrne, 'Fingers' Behan, Niall Bruton, and 'Jemser' Mahady.
Front Row, L-R: 'Rockie' Byrne, Cyril Dunne, Declan Hughes, Mattie Murray, 'Fango' Reid, (Capt), 'Dickser' Dowling, Frank O Neill, and 'Anto' Speight.
Larry McCarthy was School Principal at that time when the school was situated in St. Mary's Church Yard,
Thank you to Paul Dunne, who sent in the photo.
Christmas Greetings to our neighbours, in appreciation of your care and help in every way.
May peace, happiness and wellbeing be your always.
May the New Year be a time of good health, success, and hope for peace and good will for all.
B.M.L.C.
1995
We never got the chance to bring you these pieces from our archives, such was the volume of weekly contributions, so here goes!
Excavation started on Esker Hill , to enable the construction of new 'town houses', now Mount Gandon.
New Thatch! Courtney's Pub commenced work on their thatched roof - the first thatch in Lucan in this century ....
Ballyowen Castle Shopping Centre was refused planning permission at this time.
Hottest Weather! In 2nd July issue, we reported the hottest weather since 1976 -
'We should cherish every moment of it, even as we swelter. It may be another twenty years before we see the likes again!'
Lucan Demesne purchase - with assistance from a lot of local groups, South Dublin Co. Co., Fingal County Co. Co, and Kildare Co. Co. came together to purchase the land with Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, Michael D. Higgins bringing us the final good news before year's end.
Mary Ryan - Land's End to John O'Groats!
Local woman, Mary, cycled 928 miles in nine and a half days, raising £8,500 for ARC cancer support group. She kept in touch with us throughout her journey, mentioning that she enjoyed a swim in Penzance before starting her great feat ....
Lucan Newsletter
We wondered about the Internet and Emails! All new to us, but we'd have to face it.
St. Mary's Camera Soiree
The Camera Soiree is on holidays until Friday 9th January 2026 but photos have kept coming for the back page of the Newsletter. Interestingly nobody submitted a photo of the Christmas Tree that has been installed at one corner of the building site that once was the village green. The absence of photos speaks volumes!
A bit of trivial information - the number of viewings of the group's exhibition on our YouTube channel is currently 180 which number is in line with previous exhibitions. So we are happy!
Donal submitted photos in monochrome of Carlow Railway Station. The station opened on 4 August 1846 and was operated by the Great Southern and Western Railway until 1924 when by act of the Dáil it merged with other rail companies to form the Great Southern Railway, the forerunner of Coras Iompair Éireann. CIE was established in 1945 as a private company and was nationalised in 1950.
Joe was in Dun Laoghaire and submitted photos of the harbour and Dublin Bay looking towards the Pigeon House.
He also submitted photos of the statue to Roger Casement which was installed at the end of the new jetty at the Dun Laoghaire Baths in 2021.
Frances submitted a photo taken locally of some fantastic Christmas illuminations.
All that remains is for me to wish all our Newsletter readers a peaceful Christmas and every good fortune in 2026.
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