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AONTAS CHOIR IN THE PHILIPPINES
If any parishioners would like to follow the Aontas Choir while volunteering in the Philippines, all can be seen on Instagram and Facebook by simply searching for Aontas Choir.
They will have daily updates on both platforms.
See attached QR code for our Instagram.
CHARITY CAKE SALE
Sweet treats for a great cause!
Join us at 1 Meadow View Grove on Saturday 11th July, 11am-4pm
Charity Cake Sale in aid of The Gavin Glynn Foundation and the incredible work they do for children with cancer and their families.
In memory of James Mulligan Redmond
Monster Raffle & Refreshments
Lucan Senior Citizens
We are delighted to be included in Tesco's Community Fund. Over the next several weeks when you are shopping, please vote for us by using the Blue Tokens.
This year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary providing social gatherings and helping to combat loneliness and isolation.
Thank you for your support.
Support Group for Mental Wellbeing
If you or someone you know is struggling with: stress, tension, anxiety, anger, fear or sleeplessness, you are not alone!
Recovery Self-help Ireland can help. We offer group support to anyone who wants help to reduce suffering and improve their mental health. The members demonstrate a method by which they deal with the trivialities of everyday life without feeling overwhelmed by them.
Why not come along to our next meeting and try the method out. You can bring a friend. The meeting is confidential. Only first names taken.
Every Friday at 8pm , in The Parish Centre, Lucan, beside the R.C. Church.
Phone 01 6260775 or find us at www.recoveryireland.ie
Religious Education for Children Attending Non-Catholic Schools!
Religious Education Classes and Sacramental Registration for Catholic Children Attending non-Catholic Schools.
There are many children attending non-Catholic schools whose parents wish that they receive the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
In order to do so, the parish has set up Religious Education classes after the school day and on Sunday morning to provide the children/families with the necessary preparation.
It is necessary to participate in a six-year programme from 1st class to 6th class to do justice to the children in terms of preparing them well.
If any parent whose child is in any of the Educate Together schools and St Andrews NS in Lucan intends to present their child for the sacraments, please register for classes at www.lucanparish.com where a link is on the front page for easy access.
Registration for families attending CNS may be accessed at www.lucansouthparish.net via a link on the front page.
Any queries to sacraments@lucanparish.com
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/
SOL WANTS YOUR RESEARCH & INVOLVEMENT!
We are always looking for new people to get in contact with us.
You might have:
A few old photos of Lucan you'd like to share
Old Lucan documents, receipts, legal papers, maps etc. you'd like to share
Stories of old Lucan that you'd like recorded
Questions about Lucan's history
A request for a school tour (primary or secondary) or a bespoke tour for your group
Like to get involved more in some of our project work
Like to get involved in our research group
Like to help out on our volunteer tours
Could volunteer a few hours to help us with our website and socials?
If so, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at oldlucan@gmail.com. Remember, we are all volunteers who are mostly working, so sometimes it can take a few days to get back to you. The only criteria we look for is a passion for history and a commitment to making Lucan a better place!
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
ACRE PROJECT
Salesian College, Maynooth Rd, Celbridge
info@acreproject.com
The flowers are in full bloom, the fruits are ripening and we're savouring all the warm sunny days with all the ACRE groups and everyone from our community!
Calling all local Artists
Want to be our next ACRE Artist in Residence?
The ACRE Project and Kildare County Council Arts welcome applications to the Artist in Residence programme, based in The ACRE Project, Celbridge, County Kildare. Cuireann Tionscadal ACRE agus Seirbhis Ealaion Chomhairle Contae Chill Dara failte roimh iarratais ar an gclár Ealaíontoir Conaithe, ata lonnaithe i dTionscadal ACRE, Cill Droichid, Co. Chill Dara.
Professional artists, socially engaged artists, and/or collectives practicing in any art form are encouraged to apply for a 10-month residency (September 2026 – June 2027). The Artist in Residence Bursary Award will support and resource an artist to develop their professional practice and/or develop a specific artistic project, alongside a programme of public-facing workshops or events to engage communities from the local area.
The ACRE Project Artist in Residence Award will provide an artist with an Artist in Residence Award (15,000 euro); access to office facilities and workshop space at the ACRE Project; 10-month residency in the ACRE Project's creative space (September 2026 – June 2027), incorporating access to resources for sustained professional development alongside public-facing workshops or events.
The selected artist(s) will develop and deliver a series of workshops or events at The ACRE across the duration of the residency, creating opportunities for a broad cohort of individuals and communities from the wider Celbridge area to engage. Applications are welcome from socially engaged artists and/or collectives practicing in any artform who represent the diversity of Irish society and from artists whose first language is not English.
The ACRE Residency is funded by Kildare County Council Arts Service, as part of its Arts, Health and Wellbeing programme, with grant aid from the The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaion and the Health Service Executive.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 16th July 2026, 12pm.
Apply here: https://kildarecocoarts.submit.com/show/407
ACRE Lawn Bowling is open for new membership
It's a wonderfully social group and a great way to spend time outdoors, meet people, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon or evening.
Contact: info@acreproject.com
ACRE Project Book Club
Want to get into some good summer reading? Our ACRE Book club is meeting this Wednesday the 8th of July at 7pm and you're more than welcome to join!
For all the details and to confirm a space contact: Harry@acreproject.com
Listen in!
Abiola Oyadina, known on air as DJ Fantastico, proves that passion has no limits.
Living with cerebral palsy and using a wheelchair daily, Abiola overcomes mobility and vision challenges to host his very own radio show a dream he has carried since childhood.
Join him for AO Dance Mix on Liffey Sound 96.4FM, every second Friday from 3pm to 3:30pm, and experience the music and motivation he brings to listeners across the community.
Ballyowen Castle Youth and Community Centre A.G.M.
The Annual General Meeting of the Ballyowen Castle Youth and Community Centre Company Limited by Guarantee will take place Saturday 12 September 2026 at Ballyowen Castle Community Centre at 2pm.
The meeting will be to elect the Governing Board, approve the Income and Expenditure Account for 2025 and appoint Auditors to audit the accounts.
Feel free to contact the centre at info@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
and/or the Centre Coordinator at stephen@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
with any enquiries, including regarding room hire for events.
Return to Education Programme
The Adult Education Service in Lucan Education Centre, on Esker Hill are currently enrolling for free and flexible part-time courses commencing in September 2026. 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 (with the exception of Spanish for Beginners). This can lead to QQI qualification.
The following subjects are available this term:
Spanish for Beginners (Afternoon 2-4pm)
Irish for Beginners
Introduction to Computers Internet and Email
English and Communications
Career Planning
Data Entry - Improving Keyboard Skills
Web Design
Payroll
Customer Service
Bookkeeping
Behavioural Studies
Work Experience
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 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: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
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
MABS, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service is the States 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. Marys Church, Lucan
St. Patricks, Esker
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