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Lucan Active Retirement Association
Last week-end we went to Westport Woods Hotel, where we had a very enjoyable time. Lovely food, accommodation and entertainment, all very pleasant. Members visited some local sites, including Knock Shrine and of some shopping, all in all a fabulous week-end.
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
On 3rd December, we had our social morning and Christmas lunch in the Spa Hotel. We arrived to a beautifully decorated room enjoyed our tea and scones, and a delicious Christmas lunch. A special thank you to all the staff who looked after us so well.
We celebrated a very special birthday Nodlaig Foran will be 90 on 24th December. We wish Nodlaig many more years of health and happiness.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all our members, the Parish Centre Staff, and Lucan Newsletter Staff.
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
Anam Cara
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 8th December 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
Online Bereavement Information Evening
I would like to extend a special welcome to our upcoming online Bereavement Information Evening, in light of the joys and difficulties this time of year brings to grieving parents. This event is especially designed for those who may not have accessed supports around the grief before, but all are welcome.
This event will take place online on Monday 8th December at 7pm
This Bereavement Information Evening is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age the child died, or the circumstances of their death. Our guest speaker for the evening will be David Trickey.
David is a leading Consultant Clinical Psychologist who has specialised in working with traumatised children, young people and their families since 2000. He continues to focus on direct clinical work, and the training and supervision of others working with traumatised children, young people and their families.
Register here for Anam Cara Online Bereavement Information Evening
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mp5sGwZhT3mtzW37SkXoiw#/registration
We also offer informational packets, providing information about our supports, grieving processes, and ways to support families through this immensely challenging time. If your parish or community would like a set of packets, or to find out more about the services we offer please email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 085 288 8888.
Palmerstown Camera Club
Palmerstown camera club had our monthly competition on Wednesday the 26th of November in the Palmerstown Parish Centre. The theme was (creative). The winners in novice Intermediate and Advanced were Amanda Breen, Mair ad Harrington, Linda Ffrench -Annie Whitley, James Grandfield, Declan Graham, Angela Dennis-Liam O Dalaigh, Lorraine Morris, Nina butler, Susan Carney, Orla Brady and Kevin Naughton. And the image of the month went to Angela Dennis.
Palmerstown camera club is always open to new members joining. We run every Wednesday night from 8 to 10pm.
Women s Collective Ireland Lucan
As we move towards the end of the year, many of our autumn programmes at WCI Lucan are now coming to a close. From Yoga to Mixed Crafts, it has been a wonderful term filled with learning, laughter and connection. We still have a couple of weeks left of our Maynooth University STEM Programme and our Household DIY Course, and we re delighted to see participants continuing to enjoy and engage with these sessions.
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 also delighted to share that our Annual Christmas Celebration is just around the corner. This year, we re hosting a special Louise Hay inspired Wellness Workshop facilitated by Liz Callaghan, followed by a light lunch with mince pies and mulled wine a warm and uplifting way to round off the year together.
Looking ahead to the 6th of January, we are excited to bring a Nollaig na mBan Celebration to Lucan Village a chance to honour women, community, and the power of coming together.
As always, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to the women of Lucan and the surrounding areas. Your ongoing support, engagement, openness, and sense of fun are what make this work meaningful. None of what we do would be possible without you.
WCI Lucan Team - Rita, Jackie, Joanne, Mel & Luda.
Ballyowen Community Centre, Ballyowen Ln, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 N263
Tel: 083 860 7947.
lucan@womenscollective.ie
www.womenscollective.ie
Women supporting women, always
The Acre Project
Maynooth Road, Celbridge (beside Salesian College)
Our Christmas Tree Sale Starts this week. Spruce up your Christmas season and support your local community -all in one! We re delighted to announce that our annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sale kicks off this Saturday, 29th November - Sunday the 14th of December.
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday to Sunday10am -5pm
Thank you for supporting us this Christmas!
Festive Origami Star Workshop
Join Martina McDonald for a festive Origami Star workshop in the cosy setting of the ACRE Project in Celbridge. Origami Star Workshop
Dates: Saturday 6 December or Saturday 13 December.
Time: 12:15pm to 1:45pm.
https://www.martinamcdonald.com/shop/p/origami-star-workshop
Festive Wreath-Making Workshop at ACRE
Saturdays, 6th December, 13th December.
Time: 10:00am 11:30am.
https://www.martinamcdonald.com/shop/p/wreath-workshop
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
Set Dance/Ceili Class
in Palmerstown Parish Centre
every Monday night at 8:30pm.
Admission is 5 with tea & biscuits incl.
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.
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 F ilte 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.
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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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