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Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 8th October: Pink Day Social Morning in St. Mary’s Parish Centre, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in something pink. Craft items on sale.
All proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Charity.
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 6th October: Craft group meet as usual 10am till 12.30pm. Different crafts being worked on.
Tea Hostesses: Anne Beales and Noreen Doolan.
On Friday 10th October, some members will gravel to An Gríanán for the weekend. We are looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend, meeting members form other Dublin Guilds.
We send sincere sympathy to Josie Carey on the death of her brother in law, Denis Carey.
May he rest in peace.
SOL - Society for Old Lucan
The Society for Old Lucan are delighted to announce our first SOL Fest – a one day festival of local history.
It takes place in St. Andrew’s Church on Saturday November 1st.
The day will include talks by local historians and guest speakers.
Refreshments, a tour of Lucan House and a two-course lunch are included.
Tickets, which are limited, cost €35, and will be available soon through Eventbrite.
More details to follow.
Lucan Active Retirement Association
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 Drama
Small Box Psychosis is a darkly comic psychological thriller where class tensions, hidden desires, and dangerous secrets surface between the walls of a high-rise apartment block. Written by Barry McKinley, and directed by Trevor Murtagh this play will have you on the edge of your seat.
Tickets will be available soon.
Our upcoming evening of One Act plays will run from October 20th to the 23rd.
Lucan Drama - Bringing Drama to your Doorstep!
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!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place October 1st-31st.
For further information, please log onto www.breastcancerireland.com
Anam Cara Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 13th October at 7.30pm in the Maldron Hotel, Whitestown Way, Tallaght.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance.
We also offer an online support group meeting. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
The Liffey Sound Community Radio annual church gate collection takes place at the Divine Mercy Church Lucan on Saturday 4th October and Sunday 5th October.
Also at St. Patricks Church Esker-Dodsboro-Adamstown on Sunday 12th October.
The Festival Quilters Celebrating 25 years!
The Church of Ireland Parish Centre and St Andrew’s Church, Lucan. *Free entry*
A Raffle Will Be Held and Proceeds Are in aid of Parish Funds.
1st prize Quilt – “Autumn Hues” below.
Other prizes: Craft Hamper, Goodies Hamper. A children’s raffle will also be held.
Raffle Tickets from:
Jean Thompson - 087 947 5297
Mabel Long – 085 763 4427
Karen Seaman – 086 195 6512
Geraldine McMurray 087 – 239 6017
We look forward to showcasing our creations, from beginners to the very experienced, with all sorts of colour schemes, designs and textures.
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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