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Lucan Red Cross Christmas Old Folk's Party
Our Annual Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 29th November in the Spa Hotel Lucan.
If you would like to attend our party as a new member, you must be 66 years of age and collect your pension in the Lucan area.
Contact Bernie Cummins on 0861597606 or Mary Cullen on 6245076 between the hours of 6pm/7pm.
Closing date for any NEW MEMBERS wishing to attend is Monday the 2nd November.
Any names received after the 2nd November will automatically be put on our list for next year.
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 26th October: We are closed for the bank holiday Monday. Opening on Monday 2nd November for crafts and a committee meeting.
Tea hostesses are Nuala and Anne.
We had a lovely International morning last Monday with members attending from Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Celbridge, Maynooth along with our own ladies from Lucan.
Anne Beales was the hostess and invited Sr Julie to give a very interesting talk of her time in New Zealand with a slide show of the beautiful country provided by Cathy Burke.
Afterwards, we had tea, sandwiches and cakes provided by the Lucan ladies. We had a craft display to be admired by the visitors and finished with a raffle.
Mary has asked for the shoe boxes to be brought in on Monday for donation for the Hope Foundation as this is the last day for collection by the charity.
Lucan Senior Citizens
We recently celebrated Pink Day, in aid of Breast Cancer Research, with our members.
A total of 650 euro was raised. A special thank you to all of our talented crafters.
Wednesday 28th October:
Our Halloween Party will take place in the St. Mary's Parish Centre, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, with music from The Rams.
Fancy dress is optional!
Put Your Thinking Caps on for the Lucan Lions Club Table Quiz!
The Lucan Lions Club invites everyone to a fun-filled evening of trivia, teamwork and friendly competition on Friday, October 30th, at 8pm in the Spa Hotel, Lucan. Gather your friends, family or colleagues and put your general knowledge to the test. Teams of four cost just 40 euro, making it a great night out while supporting the work of the Lucan Lions Club in the local community.
BOOK YOUR TEAM NOW! Contact Mattie McCabe on 087 9006999 or Will Byrne on 086 8047839 to reserve your table. Come along, enjoy the craic and see if your team can claim quiz-night glory!
www.lucanlionsclub.com
100,000 Euro Amazon grants programme returns to support Dublin organisations breaking down creative industry barriers
Creative charities in Dublin are being invited to apply for grants as part of the 100,000 euro Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, which has launched this week.
The Regional Creatives Fund Ireland is Amazon's annual grant programme supporting charities that help people from underserved communities build skills, confidence and careers in the creative industries. In 2025, Dublin's Irish Baroque Orchestra, Citywise Education and Alternative Entertainments were awarded grants totalling 41,830 euro by the fund.
The 100,000 europrogramme offers grants of up to 12,000 euro to organisations in Dublin who are registered with the Charities Regulator and support people dreaming of careers in publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, visual arts, podcasting, and other creative sectors where diversity and fresh perspectives can drive innovation and change.
Applications are open here
(https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a0f142ae697705ac60f628968afa6b) and close at midnight on 30 November 2026. Grants will be awarded by an independent judging panel featuring leaders from Amazon, the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Business To Arts, Digital Hub and the Writers Guild of Ireland.
Society for Old Lucan (SOL)
SOL is the local history group for Lucan; open to everyone. Free to join, email OldLucan@gmail.com to be added to our members mailing list where full details of projects are shared.
Private Facebook group; Society for Old Lucan (SOL).
Website: https://soc4oldlucan.wordpress.com/
SOLFEST26: BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW - LUCAN'S LOCAL HISTORY FESTIVAL
Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/solfest-26-tickets-2002454491288
SOL 2027 MEMBER-PHOTO FUNDRAISING CALENDARS NOW ON SALE IN LUCAN LIBRARY!
The SOL 2027 Fundraising calendars are now on sale in Lucan Library from today. Please ask the fantastic staff at the counter in the Library to get your copy at only 10 euro each. These make perfect presents for people at home or abroad.
We do also offer a free delivery of the calendars in the Lucan area for those who cannot make it to the Library and we will also have them available at all our tours and events. Please contact us for any further details or free Local delivery in Lucan at our email OldLucan@gmail.com
MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS ANY FUTURE SOL EVENTS
Follow SOL on Eventbrite here and you'll be notified when we post a new event
https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/society-for-old-lucan-sol-16654987491
Looking for Wool
A couple of ladies continue to knit hats and scarfs for the children of North Albania through the Heart and Hand Foundation.
So if you have any leftover wool, you do not want anymore, please leave it into St Mary’s Parish Office and they will contact the ladies to collect.
Thanks to all those who have already donated.
Set Dancing Classes
in Palmerstown Parish Centre
Every Monday night at 8:30pm – 10.30pm
5 euro with tea & biscuits included.
Just come along! No partner needed!
Info:
Tom Walker 085 8808868
Theresa: 086 1930278
Email: tommy30D@gmail.com
The No Name Club
The Club is looking for volunteers interested in helping create a safe social space for young people, 15 to 18 years of age in the Lucan area. Volunteers would be required to give up 2 hours, one evening a week.
As a National Organisation No Name Club encourages young people to build their confidence, grow in self-esteem, and develop their personalities in friendly, safe environments.
You can find out more detail about No Name Club on our website, www.nonameclub.ie, reach out to admin@nonameclub.ie or feel free to contact Ethan directly at ejordan@nonameclub.ie
or 087 217 2490 and he will be delighted to tell you more about you more about how No Name Club operates in different areas.
Carers & Toddlers Group
Thursdays
In St. Marys 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 to 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Wednesday: None
Thursday: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Reception open*
Tuesday: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Wednesday: 2pm - 4pm subject to Team Meetings
Thursday: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 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
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. Marys Church, Lucan
St. Patricks, Esker
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