Community notes

Lucan Youth fun Summer Camp 2010

Registration Night
Lucan Youth Fun is a community based summer project open to children who live or attend school in St. Mary's Parish. This year the camp will be based in Coláiste Pádraig CBS, Roselawn, Lcuan. The camp is for children aged from 8 years of age and presently in second class up to and including 1st year students. The summer camp is run by a committee of parents, and last year celebrated its 25th year in existence.

The camp will run from Monday 5th July to Friday 16th July. Each day is divided in two sessions and the children go home for lunch. The children take par tin a wide rage of activities including football, soccer, camogie, swimming, art, daytrips etc. There is an element of surprise about the activities as they are only told the previous day of the next event, which adds to the excitement. Parents have to fulfil a two session duty for each child enrolled. This duty would be in a supervising capacity or indeed if the parent has coaching, cookery, teaching skills, they can take a class which keeps our costs down.

We are affiliated to Catholic Youth Care, Lucan Youth Services and South Dublin County Council. They provide us with child protection courses, insurance, events, classes, grants etc, under Catholic Youth Care guidelines.

This year Registration Night takes place on Thursday 11th March in St. Mary's Boys National School, Chapel Hill, between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Children must be registered by their own parent only.

T-shirts available at €6 to be purchased on the night. Cost of camp this year for the two weeks inclusive is €95 for 1 child, €180 for 2 children, €270 for 3 children, €360 for 4 children.

For any other information, Tel: 087-1347596.

RACE NIGHT!

Lucan Community College Parents Association
Friday 12th March
The Lord Lucan
This promises to be a great night's entertainment
All support welcome!

Thank You

A very special thank you friends, neighbours and the people of Lucan who gave me clothes for the Homeless. I am overwhelmed by the response.

Hope some of you watched “Would You Believe”, Sunday night RTE 1, showing the wonderful work of Alice Leahy’s TRUST, helping vulnerable people. I did feature on the programme, delivering your clothes! Thank you again.

And a big thank you to Lucan Newsletter – you are a wonderful service, God bless you all.
Bridget McMahon, Beech Park.

CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

10th March
The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth
Expert Panel (Chairman Tony O'Hehir).

Doors open @ 7.30 pm
Price €25.00
to include €30.00 free bets!
in aid of THE ROMANIAN BREAD BASKET APPEAL

Chernobyl Children’s Appeal (Irl)

Lucan Group
It was with great shock and sadness that we learned of the very recent death of Liam O’Brien, Hillcrest Way. Liam and his family have shown great support to many charities and deserving causes over the years, including welcoming a young child from the Chernobyl region into their home for family holidays. The messages expressing sadness and upset we received from many people bear testament to the affection that Liam and his family are held. We will miss Liam dearly. To Eileen, Siobhán, Fiona, Aisling and Mark we extend our deepest sympathies. In the meantime we will continue with our work in bringing children from the Chernobyl region this summer in memory of our great friend Liam.
Derek Keating, Co-ordinator, 087 285 7435.

Liffey Sound 96.4fm

Documentary making is part and parcel of Liffey Sound 96.4fm’s vision and remit. The Documentary tellers present their story in such a way that they are adding a chapter to the history and heritage of their area, in the case of Liffey Sound 96.4fm’s documentaries they are of Lucan and for Lucan.

Documentary achievements to date for Liffey Sound 96.4fm are:
Lucan’s Hidden Heritage
Follow the Band (Lucan’s Concert Band)
Realising your Dream (Lucan Toastmasters)
Slam Dunk (Lucan Hedgehogs)
Wild West Dublin

With soon to be aired:
Down but not Out (Lucan Boxing Club)
Getting to know Lucan

We are also delighted to announce that we will be making, with the approval of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland; a 5 part series entitled “The tales of the Lucan Diaspora”. If you know of any Lucanian who would lend their scéal to this documentary please email infor@liffeysoundfm.ie or contact Maria 086 2634550 or Joe Byrne 087 6152229.

Doc-on-One this Sunday 7 at 8pm, courtesy of RTE, is One fine day – When Wexford went to Croke (Sport)

Lucan active Retirement Association

A great night out at the dogs was had by all who went to Harold's Cross on Monday 22nd February. The meal was lovely, and some had a better night than others financially, but that's the luck of the draw.

Subscriptions of €25 for the coming year are now due.

New members are most welcome to join. We meet every Thursday from 11.30am – 2.30pm, at St. Andrew's Church of Ireland Parish Hall. Our activities included Indoor Bowls, Scrabble, Information Talks, Quiz Mornings, and we are currently being taught how to play Whist by Tom McDonald. Do come down and check us out.
Sheila

I.C.A.

Mon 8th Mar: Dancing Class 7pm.

Tues 9th Mar: Crafty ladies meet 10-12.30. Jewellery and bag making continue.

Wed 10th Mar: Oiche Gaelach le Máire Bean Ui Thoirdhealbhaigh. Come and enjoy our Irish Night to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. You can use your 'Cupla focail' and maybe learn some more. Lots of nice Irish food and dancing – "Current Cake and Great Craic!"

Fri 12th Mar: Senior Citizens Social 11am.
Hostesses: Phil Burchael, Marie O'Sullivan and Freda Comerford.

Thank you Birdie for your nice comments on our prolific "Grannyhood" of late. Yes, we are doing our bit to ensure that I.C.A. will continue to enrich the lives of women for at least another 100 years. The organisation is celebrating 100 years this year having been formed in Bree, Co. Wexford in 1910.

We are delighted to welcome new members Clodagh and Eilish. We hope you'll enjoy all our activities and camaraderie.

We are always open for new members – for enquiries ring Pauline 086-1047998 or Eilish 6241441

Charity Bridge Night

In aid of St. Vincent de Paul
Where: Westmanstown Garda Club
When: Monday 8th March at 7.30 p.m.

Open Night – Visitors Very Welcome
Great Prizes – Refreshments provided.

'Lovers (Winners and Losers)'

'Lovers' is a full length play by Brian Friel written in two parts. The first part 'Winners' deals with the relationship between two young people and the issues which are important to them at this point in their lives. It is a very beautiful piece of theatre and has many tender moments while portraying with great sensitivity a very touching picture of an afternoon in their young lives.

'Losers' on the other hand deals with the relationship between two older people and a despot of a ' mother' !!!. It is highly entertaining, witty and very enjoyable.
'Lovers' will be staged mid April in the Spa Hotel.

Lucan Drama would like to offer condolences to John Ryan, Esker Lawns, on the recent death of his mother Patricia Ryan. May she rest in peace.

For further information on Lucan Drama, rehearsals etc. visit www.lucandrama.com .
Contact Sheila on 6282827 or Bernie on 0864015794
Email mbaf.edgeworth@gmail.com

Best of luck from Lucan Drama to St. Mary's Chorale, Lucan who are rehearsing for their performance of 'The Armed Man', a Mass for Peace, composed by Karl Jenkins. This performance will take place in St Mary's Church Lucan on the 20th. March @ 8. 30pm

NEW NEWSLETTER OUTLET

We are please to announce that you can now purchase your copy of Lucan Newsletter at DAY BREAK, on Chapel Hill, Lucan

Traditional Irish Night

In Aid of St Thomas’ NS
Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club
Friday 12th March 8.30pm
Ceili and Set Dancing, Old Time and Country
Admission €10 (includes refreshments and raffle ticket)
Spot Prizes, Raffle
Come along and enjoy the craic!

Floral Demonstration

San Francisco for Cystic Fibrosis

The “Cystic Fibrosis” International fundraising walk will take us to San Francisco in Sept. Seeing the Golding Gate Bridge in one thing but walking it at sunset is completely another! Imagine walking through Yosemite National Park and watching the fog rise before your eyes in the valley below! Why not join us on this wonderful lifetime experience whilst raising much needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis. You will never walk alone. For more information and brochure contact Bernie on 045 881277 or 087 2353319.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Lucan

Fund Raising Quiz Night
Monday, 8th March 2010, 8.30pm
in Kenny’s Back Lounge
€30 per Table of 4

If you would like to support the Lucan St Patrick's Day Parade, please feel free to do one the following
Enter a team!
Sponsor a team!
Donate a prize for the night!

Pieta House Darkness into Light 5k Event

Pieta House ‘Darkness into Light 5k Event’ will take place this year on Saturday 8th May 2010 in two venues. The Phoenix Park, Dublin 7 and University of Limerick. Participants will be invited to walk or run the 5k route, starting whilst it is still dark and completing the circuit as dawn is breaking. This will be a symbolic event to give hope to those affected by Suicide and Self-Harm.

Pieta House, the centre for the Prevention of Self-harm or Suicide, opened its doors in January 2006. Pieta House is Ireland’s first community-based centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide. Pieta House offers one to one counselling. Services at Pieta House are free of charge. Pieta House has outreach centres in Tallaght and Finglas. We will open an outreach centre in Ballyfermot in the summer of 2010. Our first outreach centre outside the Dublin area will open in Mungret, Limerick in the summer of 2010.

On line registration will be available from 15th February 2010 at www.pieta.ie Postal registration will also be available.

For any enquiries contact Marie Freeman at 01-6010000

Calling all…

Artists
Crafters
Potters
Wood Turners
Photographers

Archbishop Ryan Senior N.S.
is hosting an
Art Exhibition
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April 2010

For further details contact:
The School 01-4670689
Brid Connolly 087-9213520
Miriam Carmody 086-0573820
Cronán Dooley 086-1967962

Parade your Stilettos this St. Patrick’s Day

in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation
St Patrick’s Day, March 17th – O’Connell St. Dublin’s City Centre, the morning of St. Patrick’s Day will kick off to a Dash with a difference!

We will attempt to break a world record by having the most people ever take part in an 80 metre stiletto heel dash as part of the St. Patrick’s Festival pre Parade entertainment at 11.15am.

We will be out in force for what promises to be a fun and entertaining event, as part of the national St. Patrick’ Festival Parade.

To take part you must register at www.mariekeating.ie or call our Fundraising Team on 01 6283728.

So don’t be a heel and come have some fun with Louise Heraghty and The Marie Keating Foundation this St Patrick’s Day.

Art Talks

11th Mar: “Cezanne, Father of the Isms?”
St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Lucan, 8-9pm.

Join the Marie Keating Foundation

as they take on the challenge of
Kilimanjaro – “The Roof of Africa”

For further details Please contact Susan on 01 628 3728 or soreilly@mariekeating.ie

Are you a Parent / Carer of a child with an Intellectual Disability?

Parents / Carer and Child Social Support Group
Every second and fourth Monday from 9.30am – 11.30am starting February 8th

Ballyowen Castle Community Centre (beside Lidl and Penny Hill Pub)
€2 contribution toward room hire.

Come for coffee / tea, chat and play....
For information call: Ann 087-2279126 or Colette 087-6488049

Lucan Citizens Information Centre

Ballyowen Castle Community Centre Tel – 6217930.
email lucan@citinfo.ie
www.citizensinformation.ie

Open Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm, closed for lunch 1 - 2 pm

Legal advice by appointment.

A reminder - have you claimed your benefits and tax reliefs for 2010.

A Taste of Stewarts………..

Rosse Court Restaurant in Balgaddy
provides a new culinary experience
open to the public, Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm.
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9am – 2pm

Our Restaurant offers a high standard selection of fine foods.

Our selection ranges from Hearty Cooked Breakfasts to Healthy Continental Breakfast, a variety of Traditional and International Cuisine for Lunch and a selection of Mouth Watering Homemade Desserts and Scones for our Afternoon Tea.

We look forward to your visit and welcoming you to our Restaurant.

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

LUCAN DISABILITY ACTION GROUP

Transport providers for people with disabilities.

Services available:
Affordable Door-to-door accessible transport for our members.
Self-drive accessible vehicles which can be driven by family or friends.

To avail of our service Call 01-6100475 (0879146708) or e-mail transport@ldag.ie or visit our web site www.ldag.ie

St. Vincent de Paul Charity Shop

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.