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Lucan Active Retirement Association
We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, every Thursdays at 11.30am.
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.
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 11th February: Social Morning in St. Mary’s Parish Centre - Valentine Party, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Esker Active Retirement Association
We had our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday afternoon, approximately 70 members attended. We had a very productive meeting, members suggested other ideas to consider as a group, such as park walks, theatre visits etc. After financial and other reports, the existing committee was re-elected.
Erin from SDCC also attended, and promised to look into suggestions for various extra activities for our meetings.
We then continued with our usual activities and refreshments.
We meet every Wednesday at 1.30 in St Andrew's Parish Hall, Main Street, Lucan.
New members are always welcome.
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Country Sounds presented by Padraig McGarrigle will move to a brand-new slot on Mondays at 3pm-5pm, beginning on Monday the 9th of February.
Tune in for all your favourite country songs & much much more!
www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook or Instagram
Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community Radio Station!
Anam Cara
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 9th February 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
Palmerstown Camera Club
Palmerstown Camera Club had our monthly competition on Wednesday the 28th of January in the Palmerstown Parish Centre. The theme was (portraits).
The winner in novice was Mairead Harrington.
Intermediate James Grandfield, Angela Dennis, Liam Ó Daliagh, Declan Graham, Catherine Fallon.
Advanced - Lorraine Morris, Orla Brady, Miriam Power, Lorraine Kelly and Gerry Phelan.
And the image of the month went to Gerry Phelan (above). Well done everyone.
Palmerstown Camera Club is always open to new members joining. We run every Wednesday night from 8 to 10pm in Palmerstown parish centre.
Support Group for Mental Wellbeing
If you or someone you know is struggling with: stress, tension, anxiety, 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
Contact secretary@eblanabeekeeping.ie
for further details and membership enquiries.
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 Fáilte 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.
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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