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Final Summer Issue Next Week!
Next week s issue, Sunday 27th July will be our final publication before our 4 week summer break.
Notices for events for the month of August, especially any for Heritage Week, should be with us by next Wednesday night, 23rd July, 10pm at the latest.
Cake Sale
Saturday 19th July
In memory of James Mulligan Redmond
with proceeds going directly to The Gavin Glynn Foundation
helping families of children battling childhood cancer.
Raffle prizes on the day.
Location: 1 Meadow View Grove, Lucan K78 C9P3 @ 11pm - 4pm
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Our final day out before the summer break was to Aras an Uachtarain. We were treated to tea, sandwiches and cake and a grand tour of the house and magnificent gardens, including the Peace Bell. we thought that was the finale, but Sabrina came to sees and we had a wonderful chat with her, before finishing a great day out.
We will meet up again in September, hoping to see everyone back.
Why not come and join us, we would love to see you there. We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30am.
Lots of activities to enjoy. Bowls, Scrabble, Cards, Choir, and the chat. Coffee break at 1pm.
New members always welcome, come and join us in a friendly atmosphere and meet new friends.
BERNARDOS
We are currently looking for volunteers who would be especially interested in working in schools in Dublin 11 & Dublin 15, to start in September / early October 2025 - and be available 2 mornings per week for the academic year.
Informal interviews will be held in our Head Office in Christchurch Square ASAP.
Garda Vetting will be carried out by Barnardos in advance of starting the programme.
Training will be provided by Barnardos on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th August 2025 All interested volunteers must be available to attend this training before being considered for the role.
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre
Email: info@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
Telephone: 01 253 6105 or 085 867 1245
Follow us on Facebook (Ballyowen Castle Community Centre) or on Instagram (ballyowen_community_centre)
Family Fun Day: We will have our annual family fun day on Sunday 20th July from 1-4pm in Cluain Ni Ri Park Ballyowen Lane. It will be a fun filled day with Live Entertainment, Food stalls, Craft vendors, Yoga in the park, Teddy bears picnic, Fun family games and much more. It promises to be a great day.
Summer Project: Happy Little Artist summer camp will take place at the centre 21st to 25th July
Volunteer's: As the centre is growing, we are looking for the help of locals. If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer at some of our events please get in touch.
Primrose Hill Gardens
is an old-world garden with many different plants in flower
Open Heritage Week 16th August 24th August.
Open daily from 2pm 6pm
Adults 6.00 euro. Children Free.
Top of Primrose Land, Lucan. Post Code K78L1W9
ACRE PROJECT
Maynooth Road, Celbridge. (next to Salesians College)
ACRE Summer Workshops:
Plant a Wildflower Meadow with Ben Hickey
Join us for a Free Wildflower Meadow Masterclass!
Date: Wednesday, 23rd July
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Location: ACRE Project, next to Salesians College, Celbridge
Discover everything you need to know about creating a beautiful Native Wildflower Meadow in this short but insightful Masterclass with Gardening Expert Ben Hickey.
To book your FREE place, contact Frances at:
Frances@acreproject.com
Spaces are limited, don t miss out!
Art Therapy: Discovery Studio Creative Wellness Workshop
Your soulful summer reset starts Saturday July 26th and August 9th at Acre Project, from 2.30pm 4.30pm.
Creative Wellness Workshops and this isn t your typical wellness circle.
Think:
Guided art & journaling
Nature-infused mindfulness
Soul talks & expression challenges
Space to reconnect to YOU
Challenge your creativity. Recharge your spirit. Reclaim your joy.
Spots are limited - To book, please email DiscoverystudioIreland@gmail.com
Adult Education
The Adult Education Service in Lucan Education Centre, on Esker Hill are currently enrolling for free and flexible part-time courses commencing in September 2025. The Return to Education Programme courses are at times to allow you to choose between one and four different subjects to fit around your busy life. Each subject is 4 hours, 1 morning per week. This can lead to QQI qualification.
The following subjects are available this term:
Spanish for Beginners
Introduction to Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets)
Career Preparation / CV and Interview Skills
Business English Language Skills
Data Entry Improving Keyboard Skills
Office Skills
Business Administration
Word Processing (Advanced)
Social Studies (Introduction to Sociology)
Payroll Using Sage Software
For more details, contact lorrainekavanagh@ddletbaes.ie or call 01 6283557
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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