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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 Drama
Hi all,
A quick update from Lucan Drama: tickets for our One-Act Plays are now available through our website at https://lucandrama.ie
Our One-Act Plays take to the stage at Courtney's Pub, Lucan for four nights only, Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd October. This year's programme features three plays:
Reunion by Connor Hillman
Lunch Hour by John Mortimer
Latte by Sarah Fahy
It promises to be a great few nights of live drama in a wonderful setting, so gather your friends, pick your night and book early. You can find all the details and secure your tickets at https://lucandrama.ie
Lucan Drama - Bringing Drama to your Doorstep!
Liffey Sound 96.4fm Church Gate Collection
Liffey Sound Community Radio will be doing a Church Gate Collection at all Masses next Sunday at St. Patrick's Church Esker-Dodsboro-Adamstown.
Anam Cara
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 12th 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 the 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
LUCAN SENIOR CITIZENS
Wednesday 14th October:
PINK DAY!
St. Mary's Parish Centre 10.30 to 12.30.
We will have a craft display, with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Research.
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 12th October: Our ladies will continue working on their various craft projects.
Tea Rota: Mary C. and Sally.
Thursday 15th October: Nine members will teach Crochet to Transition Year students in St. Joseph's College, from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
We welcome two new members to our Guild - Joy Moore and Norma Smith. We hope they will enjoy all our activities.
The ladies are making Calico Dolls for Crumlin Hospital. These are used for children about to have an operation, and doctors mark out the area on the dolls.
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/
We've been really busy recently with our stand on the Saturday of Lucan Festival (thank you to everyone who called by!) and our participation in the Lucan Village Culture Night with free tours of the medieval graveyard. Here are some more updates on recent work in the last few months, plus some great new events coming up, not least our second local history festival in Lucan, SOLFest26, booking now!
SOLFEST26: BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW - LUCAN'S LOCAL HISTORY FESTIVAL
Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/solfest-26-tickets-2002454491288
Guided Historical Tour of Lucan Demesne: archaeology & local history
Saturday 10 October 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Volunteers from SOL will guide you through the rich archaeology and heritage of Lucan Demesne, 90-min walk.
Booking via Eventbrite.
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.
The sale of the calendars each year help us raise much needed funds for SOL to pay for insurance, running costs and investment in supplies for our workshops. It also helps with cost for School projects and all our tours throughout the year free for all. We would like to thank everyone for all their support throughout the year and for your continuing support of SOL.
We would like to thank everyone who sent in photos for the 2027 calendar. We had so many photos to choose from. Unfortunately, we could not use everyone's photos and if your photos were picked you will have been contacted by now. We really appreciate everyone who did take the time to send us photos.
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
Lucan Active Retirement Association
It is with the deepest sorrow that we in the Club have heard of the death of Colin Keegan, son of
Pat and Noreen, two members of our club. Our deepest sympathy goes out to them and to the members of their extended family on Colin's untimely tragic death.
May he rest in peace.
We will have Scrabble, Bowls, Table Tennis, Cards and other games as requested by the members. Most importantly we have Coffee & Cake at 1pm.
We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30 am.
New members always very welcome!
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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