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St. Vincent de Paul
St. Mary's, Lucan
We urgently need a sofa and two single beds.
Please contact 086 3843206
Lucan Library Home Delivery Service
This service has space for some new participants. The library delivers books, talking books etc. once a month to those who are unable to leave their own home to visit the library. If you would like to avail of this service please ring Lucan Library on 01-6216422.
Sarsfield Park & District
Residents Association
The next residents' meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 7th February at 8:15pm. Items on the agenda include litter management in the estate; management of common green areas; dog litter management; traffic/taxi management in the village; residents summer lunch in the park and AOB.
Esker Friends of the Elderly
Our next social takes place in Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club on Friday 10th February at 8pm.
All welcome.
Ann McDonald 6211060
Lucan Flower & Garden Club
Our AGM was held on 30 January 2012. As no new officers were elected, a new committee for 2012 could not be formed. As a result it was decided to dissolve the club. Any surplus funds will be donated to the Irish Society for Autism. We thank our members and visitors who supported the club since it was founded in May 1998.
R Murphy 6282403
Lucan Dramatic Society
Lucan Dramatic Society are delighted to announce that readings for their next production "Don't Dress for Dinner" by playwright Marc Camoletti will take place in the Spa Hotel, Lucan on Tuesday February 7th & Thursday February 9th at 8.30pm. New members are always welcome!
Leixlip History Club
Venue: Leixlip Library, Captain's Hill, Leixlip.
Time: 7pm approx. Admission Free.
Thursday, 16th February, 7.15pm: James Durney, local author, will present an illustrated talk entitled The Titanic and its Kildare connections .
Note the sole Kildare fatality arising from the sinking was a Leixlip person.
Final Trial for the Lucan Community Games Soccer Team Under 12
If you live in the Lucan area (excluding Adamstown and Finnstown, as they have their own teams) and you were born on or after 1st of August 2000, you qualify to play for this team.
Trials will take place on Saturday 11th of Feb, at 4pm at the Leixlip Amenities Centre on the astro pitch. u12communitygameslucan@gmail.com
Ronan - 087 135 3758
Lucan ICA
Tues 7th Feb - Arts/Crafts morning continues at 10am - 12am
Wed 8th Feb - Organic Coffee Night with Austin O'Keeffe. Come along and enjoy coffee tasting, organic and decafe coffee.
Fri 10th Feb - The Senior Citizens Social morning returns at 11am with hostesses: Phil Burchael & Marie O'Sullivan.
There will be a Friends of An Grianan weekend in An Grianan on the weekend of Fri 10th February.
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Following a very well attended A.G.M. on 25th January 2012, the following were elected to our committee:
Chairperson – Frances Farrell
Asst Chairperson – Joyce Fallon
Secretary – Maureen Brady
Asst Sec – Sheila Fallon
Treasurer - Mary C. McCarthy
Asst Treasurer – Mary Rafter
Social Sec – Frances Norton
Asst – Maura O’Reilly
P.R.O. – Sheila Fallon
Other Committee Members: Maeve Tobin, Eddie Farrell, Brendan Ryan and Tom McDonald.
Our membership fee for the year €30 is now due. New members welcome, male and female. We meet on Thursday mornings in St. Andrew’s Parish Centre in the grounds of the church of Ireland, Lucan Village, from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Interviews on Old Transport
Waddell Media is producing a documentary series on the history of buses throughout Ireland for TG4.
We would like to talk to people, from Dublin and surrounding areas about their memories and personal stories of travelling on the buses from the 1920s /1930s onwards.
Do you remember any interesting, funny stories about bus journeys taken in the past? These could be anything from a bus getting stuck in the snow to memories of funny school bus journeys or bus drivers carrying interesting produce? We would also be interested in hearing any stories about how buses contributed to emigration and the impact that public transport had on communities all over Ireland.
These could be stories passed on by parents, grandparents or other relatives about journeys on the buses and how public transport changed peoples’ lives.
Also if you have any memorabilia, photographs or old Super 8 footage of the old buses we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to contribute to the series please contact Tara Ní Mhurchú at Waddell Media on 0044 28 90 42 7646 or email tara@waddellmedia.com
This series is being produced for TG4 with assistance from Northern Ireland Screen's Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Waddell Media, 7-12 St. Helen’s Business Park, Holywood, Co. Down,
BT18 9HQ www.waddellmedia.com
CELEBRITY CHALLENGE
&
MAGIC SHOW
IN AID OF NAGARHOPE
Where? Lucan Sarsfields
When? Sunday 12th February at 3pm.
Celebrity Team , managed by Brian Kerr,former Ireland Soccer Manager;
Lucan Team , managed by our own Michael O’Grady, former Dublin Senior Hurling Manager.
Celebrities lined up:
Paul Casey, Dublin Footballer
Johnny McCaffrey, Dublin Hurler
Bernard Brogan, Dublin Footballer
Paul Curran, Former Dublin Footballer
Declan Carr, Former All Ireland Winning Tipperary Hurler
Derek Keating T.D.
Paul Gogarty, Former T.D.
Joe Dooley, Former Offaly Hurler and Manager
Martin Quigley, Former Wexford Hurler, 5 times All Stars Winner
John Quigley, former All Ireland Winning Wexford Hurler
Magic Show – Ireland’s Best Performers
Jack Wise, Magician & Johnny the Juggler
Raffle
Dubs Jerseys signed by Dubs Football & Hurling Teams
Blue Ray DVD Player
Meal for Four in “Pacino’s”
No Cover Charge
Donations on the Day.
Spring Fashion Show
In aid of Temple Street
Children's University Hospital
We regret that due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has had to be cancelled.
Thank you to all who put so much time and effort into the planning.
The CLEFT LIP AND PALATE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
30 years
Celebration Concert
featuring
The Garda Band
with
Special Guest James Nelson
of The Celtic Tenors.
St Mary's Catholic Church, Maynooth
Thursday 16th February 2012 at 8pm
Tickets €15
Available from: info@cleft.ie
or call 087 1319803
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Liffey Sound 96.4fm wish to thank the priest and parishioners of Divine Mercy, Lucan South, for their generous support to our bucket collection. We greatly appreciate the kindness and hospitality shown to our collectors.
Tune in to Liffey Sound on 96.4fm or www.liffeysoundfm.ie
Date for your Diary
Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 5K EVENT is on Saturday 12th May 2012.
On line and postal registration for this event will be from Monday 5th March 2012.
Watch this space for more details.
TABLE QUIZ
In aid of James Casserly Fund
Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club
Friday 3rd Feb 2012 at 8pm sharp
Tables of 4 are €40.
Raffle
Visit www.forjames.com for more
information
Also
BENEFIT NIGHT
in the Ball Alley
on Tuesday 17th Feb with music from Pat Silke
- all talk straight from the crate - Pat Silke and the Sunsets, from 8pm.
Tickets are €10.
James who has cerebral palsy is heading to Bristol in April for a major operation, which will be part-funded by the HSE. Funds still need to be raised for his post-operative care.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Lucan 2012
Entry Form
Name of Group: …………………………………………………………………….
Address: ………………………………………………………….
Phone: ………………...................... Float: …… Walkers: ……
Please Return Completed Forms to any of the following
Mary Meehan, 174 Arthur Griffith Park, Lucan. Ph: 6281917 / 085-7374645.
Email: Marymeehan2008@yahoo.co.uk
Barbara Cummins, 180 Arthur Griffith Pk, Lucan. Ph: 5210715 / 086-2861692
Email: Barbaracummins50@yahoo.co.uk
Peter Brady, 43 Dodsboro, Lucan. Ph: 6241230 / 087-6345244.
Closing Date for Entries is Wednesday February 29th 2012
Specific Speech and Language Impairment New Website
The SSLI website has now launched. www.ssli.ie. Specific Speech and Language Impairment (or disorder as it is sometimes known) is a long-term disability diagnosed in early childhood.
This website has been created by parents to give support to other parents and to provide information about what SSLI is, the assessment process, the language class and much more.
There is a forum attached to the website so parents can chat to other parents or ask a speech & language therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist or language class teacher a question.
LGS Gospel Choir
Calling all aspiring Gospel Singers young and old!!
Do you want a new inexpensive hobby for the Spring, why not give “Gospel” a try?
We are hosting an Open Night
on Tuesday 7th Feb 2012 ,
in St Patrick's Church, Esker at 8.30pm, and everyone is welcome.
Come along and have a listen, you might surprise yourself!
Light refreshments also served on night. www.lgsgospelchoir.com
Morning Soirées in the Parish Bungalow – (St. Mary’s)
Monday – French Conversation 10.30-11.30 am.
Wednesday - Irish Conversation 10.30–11.30am
Thursday – Genealogy 10.30–11.30am
Friday – Photography 10.30–11.30am
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre
Tel – 0761 07 5090.
email lucan@citinfo.ie
www.citizensinformation.ie
Open Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm, closed for lunch 1 - 2 pm
FLAC Free Legal Advice on Thursday nights. Please ring the office to check.
The Centre will be closed for training on Monday 6 Feb. and Monday 13 Feb. 2012
Valentine Ball
In aid of Marie Keating Foundation
Saturday 11th February 2012
Finnstown House Hotel, Lucan
€70 pp
Evening includes
Champagne Reception
Chocolates and Roses
5 Course Meal
Raffle
Live M
To book your tickets
Contact Fiona on 01 628 3728
or fsullivan@mariekeating.ie
Special Overnight rates at Finnstown House Hotel.
St. Vincent de Paul
Charity Shop
The Village Centre Lucan
Large selection of
Ladies, Men’s & Children’s
Clothes & Shoes
Bric a Brac and lots more.
Open Monday – Saturday 10am 5.30pm
Please support your local Charity Shop.
All donations gratefully accepted – please do not leave items outside shop outside opening hours
Jay Jay supporting the work of the Jack and Jill Foundation
We are looking for donations of Clothes, Books, Toys, Accessories, Household Goodies etc.
You can find us at 15 Main St. Lucan
Open: Mon – Sat 9.30am – 6pm.
All donations welcome during opening hours.
Collection can be arranged in Lucan area.
Please phone 087 3528813
There is Something for Everybody
Come to our Shop and find a Bargain!
Parent and Toddler Group
The Parent and Toddler Group, restarting every Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon in St. Mary’s Parish Centre. No fee. Toys and soft drink provided.
Co-ordinator: Yvonne, phone 087 6361473.
Why don’t you order your cakes through
Rossecourt Restaurant
We are now baking a selection of cakes to order:
Cheesecakes, Pavlova, Banoffi Pie, Apple Pies, Fresh Cream Sponges......and many more!
Orders need to be in by Wednesday and will be freshly baked for collection on a Friday.
To order please call: 4647806
also
Freshly made Brown Bread
available daily in Rossecourt to buy @ €3.50
Available to buy NOW in Rossecourt Restaurant our own Rossecourt made selection of jams €2.95 and Pesto €2.50.
LUCAN DISABILITY ACTION GROUP
Do you have a
disability and need
assistance?
Do you have a
family member or
friend who might benefit from our help?
If so, here a LDAG we provide:
· An affordable and accessible transport service for people with disabilities 7 days a week
· Self drive cars to be driven by wheelchair users or their families
Condolences
LDAG staff & board would like to express our deepest condolences to Derek Keating TD & family on their recent loss.
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We are a local charity and our membership is free!
Please contact us:
Unit 24 Hills Industrial
Estate, Lucan Co. Dublin.
Tel:01 610-047
info@ldag.ie
www.ldag.ie
Irish Wheelchair Association
Broadmeadows, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Email: drclucan@iwa.ie Tel. 01-6302414
Lucan Resource and Outreach Centre
runs a wide range of activities
for people with
Physical and Sensory Disabilities
which include:
Computers, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Outings, Holidays (Transport provided
If you are interested in our service please contact the Service Co-ordinator at
IWA Lucan Tel: 01-6032414
You do not need to be a wheelchair user to avail of this service
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