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Happy New Year to all our Readers , at home and abroad. May 2026 bring you all good health, peace and happiness.
Brrrrr .... Christmas is not the same without a cold frosty snap, but thankfully, we escaped the worst of it on this side of the country.
How are the New Year Resolutions going? We see lots of people out walking. It is great to have vehicle access to Castletown House and parklands again. Some of us took the opportunity to have a lively walk there, witnessing a glorious sunset.
And the Roadworks! It took a bit of getting used to the quietness of the roads around Lucan over the holiday period, but the workers were back bright and bushytailed last Monday morning, and God love them, they must have been frozen - not the ideal job for this time of year ....
Well done to the Flower Fairies in St. Mary's and St. Patrick's who provided lovely displays over Christmas. The cribs in both churches were also very welcoming.
Photo Puzzlement!
This picture appears to have been taken at a church or convent building, and may be a procession from times past - perhaps back as far as the late 1800's.
It's definitely not a Lucan picture, and we don't think it is Clondalkin either.
We don't know the true source - it came in an email from Divine Mercy Parish.
Any ideas anyone?
Letters, Words and Wobbly Lines
Local author and illustrator, Aisling Ni Dhoibilin, has recently published her first children's book, Letters, Words and Wobbly Lines
Inspired by her experiences as a parent and educator, the book gently explores what it can feel like when learning doesn't come easily. While rooted in raising awareness of dyslexia, the story is really about confidence, perseverance and helping children feel understood and 'enough' just as they are.
Written and illustrated by Aisling herself, the book shares a child's perspective through expressive artwork and sensitive storytelling, offering validation and reassurance to children, as well as insight for families, friends, educators, and the wider community. It is a meaningful way for peers and adults to better understand and support children who learn differently. The book aims to open conversations about different ways of learning and reminds every child that their path is valid; even when it's a little wobbly.
The book is available to purchase via the QR code or on social media @the_a.n.d_project
St. Mary's Camera Soiree
The Camera Soiree returned to St. Mary's Parish Centre this Friday after their Christmas break. On behalf of the group, I hope all readers of the Lucan Newsletter had a wonderful Christmas and I wish them all a peaceful 2026.
Throughout 2025 Joe has been recording the seasons in St. Edmundsbury and on Monday morning last captured the frost on the fields there.
Michael B was down by the Liffey and captured some canoers wrestling with the flow of the river after Christmas.
Donal captured a beautiful scene in the grounds of Carton House.
Stay safe until next week!
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