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Lucan Active Retirement Association
Last week some members went to see “My Fair Lady Stage Show” in the Concert Hall.
It was a great show, enjoyed by all the members. They hope to help the members not at the concert on the refinements of etiquette, fine dining, and singing.
New Members always welcome. Why not come and join us, we would love to see you there, Lots of activities to enjoy. Bowls, Scrabble, Cards, and the chat.
Most importantly we have Coffee & Cake at 1pm. We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30am.
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 26th November: Christmas Floral Demonstration by Margaret Murphy. This is always the start of Christmas for our members.
10.30 am – 12.30pm, St. Mary’s Parish Centre.
Esker Active Retirement Association
On Wednesday this week we had a lovely session of Chair Yoga in addition to our usual activities of bowls, card games and scrabble. Our members really enjoyed it, we are so grateful to SDCC for organising these extra activities.
There is always something to look forward to, especially coming up to Christmas.
We meet on Wednesdays at 1.30 at St Andrews parish Hall, Main Street, Lucan.
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 24th November: We will continue with our individual craft projects, some being made for Christmas gifts – lovely work ladies!
Tea Hostesses: Sally Darlington and Kathleen May.
We had a lovely morning of Card Making with Breda Bohan on Monday. She is a wonderful teacher. We all enjoyed her class.
NAGARHOPE CHRISTMAS CARDS
Pack of 10 for €5 - All proceeds to educating children in Nepal.
Available from the St Mary’s Parish Office
Also from 191 Beech Park or Phone Niamh at 087-0666891
Koins for Kids
To whom it may concern,
We are a voluntary charity putting all our efforts into the provision of a Pediatric MRI Scanner for “The New Children’s Hospital” when building is complete.
“Koins for Kids Ireland” repatriates non-Euro coin, collects out of date and damaged currency and one and two cent coin accumulations. We are open to any donation.
No donation is too small.
So far we have raised €700,000. The cost we will incur, we are told by Eilish Hardiman (CEO of the amalgamation) is in the region of €1,000,000.
“Koins for Kids Ireland” intend to make a big impact on the lives of these children, who sadly suffer from an assortment of conditions for reasons beyond their control.
It is nice to give something back, so we thank any organisation / individual that supports us and highlight the generosity and support on our social media network.
Our belief is that if you gain financially from charity, that it is not a charity, it is a job.
Our organisation is uniquely fully voluntary.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Your sincerely,
Liam Duggan, Chairperson, Founder
Peter Fairbairn, Treasurer
Damien Douglas, Trustee
Robert Larkin, Trustee
Note from Damien
Many thanks to the people of Lucan for the €516 raised and 31kgs of foreign and sterling coin.
To date we have contributed €7,257 and hundreds of kg of foreign coin and notes.
Many thanks,
Damien Douglas, 087 9519222
(Donations can be left into St Mary’s Parish Office or Sacristy)
Lucan Tidy Towns - Autumn Leaves
Biodegradable bags for community leaf collection are available from SDCC collect from Clondalkin or Tallaght office.
If you’re clearing leaves from paths or roads in your area, you can:
Request bags and collect from either office
Request bag collection
Request a road sweep
By emailing publicrealm@sdublincoco.ie
Road sweeping schedule: oxigen.ie/table/sdcc
#SDCCPublicRealm #CommunityCleanUp #SDCC #AutumnInLucan #FocusLocal #FocusLucan
Thank you SDCC for supporting community leaf collections and supplying biodegradable bags.
And to Cllr. Caroline Brady for drawing our attention to this.
This Saturday 22nd November our team plan to be out clearing leaves from unsafe public paths. Our 'Lucan Leave-ing' Campaign! As well as helping with public safety we hope to continue our work on leaf composting. Why not do likewise in and around your own estates on Saturday!!
Women’s Collective Ireland – Lucan
It's hard to believe we are starting to get ready for Christmas! Classes are in full swing. The Ladies are learning some new skills in our DIY Class. Wednesday in Ballyowen is full of calm and relaxation in our yoga classes while others get creative in Adamstown doing mixed crafts.
With Christmas all around us now we started our Christmas Arts and Crafts Wellness Workshops in Ballyowen and Balgaddy. We were delighted to fill both classes with ease.
This week we started our STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme in partnership with NUI Maynooth and the women have got stuck in with their first assignment.
This Christmas we are looking to give back to those less fortunate by hosting a Christmas Gift Appeal for women in need.
What we need:
Pyjamas, Nightdresses, Dressing Gowns, Fluffy Socks, Slippers. We also need Toiletries i.e. Shower Gels, Moisturisers, Shampoo ECT.
Drop Off: Ballyowen Community Centre
When: Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm
Closing Date: Thursday 11th December.
We are excited to announce that we will be holding a Nollaig Na mBan Celebration, this will be a wonderful celebration of women. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised information below.
Nollaig Na mBan Celebration 2026
Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 12pm-2.30pm
Carrolls Gastro Pub Lucan
Fabulous 3 course meal- Live Music-Raffle- A chance to relax, connect and celebrate women.
PRICE: €25 PER PERSON
Get in Touch:
Ballyowen Community Centre, Ballyowen Ln, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 N263
Tel: 083 860 7947.
lucan@womenscollective.ie
www.womenscollective.ie
Women supporting women, always
Celbridge Camera Club
Celbridge Camera Club’s 2026 calendar is now available to buy. We are happy once again to have St Raphael’s Parent’s and Friends Association as our charity partner - a local and very worthy charity. Calendars can be purchased now for €10 from:
The Orchard, Absolutely Fabulous Flowers, Walsh's Pharmacy, The Maynooth Bookshop and St Raphael’s Parent’s and Friends Association shop.
We have worked hard to produce this wonderful calendar and we hope you love and support it.
Support Gaza’s Holy Family Parish
During the war in Gaza, Holy Family Parish opened its doors to over 500 people of all faiths, offering shelter and hope amidst devastation. Today, despite a fragile ceasefire, the parish continues to care for the elderly, the young, and the disabled.
The Sisters of the Holy Rosary, who lost their school in the conflict, and now live in Holy Family Parish, remain steadfast in their mission to serve.
I’ve created greeting cards featuring my hand-written icons, and 100% of proceeds will go to Aid to the Church in Need, directed to the Sisters of the Holy Rosary at Holy Family Parish.
Bernie Martin
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre
Email: info@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
Telephone: 01 253 6105 or 085 867 1245
Follow us on Facebook (Ballyowen Castle Community Centre) or on Instagram (ballyowen_community_centre)
What’s On at the Centre:
• Baby & Toddler Group
• Art Classes – for kids and adults
• Irish Dancing
• Yoga Classes
• Active Over 55s – Zumba classes this month, followed by tea and coffee
• Sound Bath Classes
• Good Grief Café – a supportive space for those who have been bereaved
We also have a few free slots available for renting our space. If you’re interested in hosting an event or activity, get in touch!
For more information, contact Stephen at info@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
or call 085 867 1245.
Simply the Best!
Bringing on back the good times!
Social Club for over 50s meets every Saturday night.
Activities include social nights out and day trips.
Phone 083 3434480.
ACRE PROJECT
Maynooth Road, Celbridge (beside Salesian College)
The ACRE Gardening Club Returns!
We’re delighted to announce that the ACRE Gardening Club is back after a short summer break. Meetings on the first Friday of each month:
Friday, 5th December
If you’d like to register your interest, please get in touch. Frances@acreproject.com
GAEILGE
Would you like to improve your conversation Irish?
A small group of people meet in the Parish Centre every Wednesday morning at 10.30am for one hour.
Beidh Fáilte Romhat!
Carers & Toddlers Group
Thursdays
In St. Mary’s Parish Centre,
from 9.30 to 11.30am.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Yvonne and Joan
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Our telephone number is 0818 07 5090
www.citizensinformation.ie
Email lucan@citinfo.ie
Our office is located in the Ballyowen Castle Youth and Community Centre, Ballyowen, Lucan
Opening hours:
Walk-ins to see an Information Officer
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Wednesday: None
Thursday: 10am – 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Reception open*
Tuesday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
We are closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 8pm on 0818 07 4000
MABS – the Money Advice and Budgeting Service is the State's money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for over 20 years. MABS phone service is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm on 0818 07 2000
Age Action for all Older People
Age Action are offering five hours tutoring, remotely, to anyone who needs support using their smartphone, tablet or laptop. Covering topics like how to set up an email, how to download an app, how to use video calling to see your loved ones etc.
For more information, please call 01 4756989 or email gettingstarted@ageaction.ie
ALONE
Older people need your support!
ALONE is recruiting volunteers to provide companionship and support through their Telephone Support & Befriending service for older people.
ALONE asks that interested volunteers commit to one set shift of 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.
Visit alone.ie/volunteers for more information.
Lucan Newsletter Sales Outlets
Lucan Village
Collins Butchers, Main Street
Lynchs / Centra
Ballyowen / Ballydowd area
Texaco Service Station
Eurospar
Esker area
Spar Finnstown
Dodsboro area
Spar Dodsboro
Churches
St. Mary’s Church, Lucan
St. Patrick’s, Esker
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