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Lucan Senior Citizens Halloween Party
We had a fantastic Halloween Party on Wednesday last. The Parish Centre was rocking with music by The Rams.
We had a visit from Kevin and Catherine (Lucan Tidy Towns Gold Medal Winners), Adam from Aontas Choir dropped in to thank our members for the generous donation of Shoe Boxes for the Philippines. /
Billy also dropped in to join in the dancing, while Fr. Bill made a lucky escape.
Thank you to all our members for dressing up - all added to a wonderful morning.
Wednesday 4th November: Social Morning and Lunch in the Spa Hotel from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Lucan Tidy Towns
Last week the results of the national tidy towns competition were announced. We were there In Croke Park with many of the other groups that won awards. If you remember, Lucan won a gold medal in 2025, so we were very hopeful but just a little apprehensive about this year's results.
Anyway, we are delighted to say that in 2026:
Lucan retained its gold medal.
A terrific result all around.
We increased our marks by 14 this year, from 380 in 2025 to 394 in 2026. The overall winner this year was Ballinahown, who scored 413 marks, so you can see we are not very far behind their score.
The adjudicator's report was very complimentary about our Village.
Here are some comments from the report:
'The newly built village Plaza at the heart of the village is very well planned, the terraced seating along the water and the covered dome in the centre, creates a lovely space to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The buildings along Main St are well maintained, and shop fronts attractive with good outdoor seating outside some of the cafes and restaurants.
The curvature on the terraced houses on Main St are architecturally pleasing and the gardens very well maintained. Carroll's Gastro Pub has a lovely inviting shop front with street gardens that are colourful and bright.
The planting and placement of flower beds throughout the village is lovely bringing colour and scent. The planters along the Liffey Bridge are very attractive with a nice array of flowers.
Lucan has excellent litter free streets, dotted around the village is the installation of solar bins. This initiative is set to improve waste management with stopping bins overflowing especially in the centre of the town.
Area around Sarsfield House has lovely dwellings with the stone and square nicely maintained, very well done to everyone here. Lucan Heights- Red brick 1960's well established mature trees. There are well maintained greenspaces and nature strips. Very neat and tidy. Nice to see that the large green at the centre of the estate is used for sports and recreation. Very well trimmed gardens and nature strips. Brookvale- This is a small estate with duplex housing. The estate has nice planting done at the entrance.
Concluding Remarks: It was a lovely opportunity this year to be able to adjudicate Lucan and to see your lovely old village transforming into a nice modern village space without losing any of its character. Your efforts as Tidy Towns Community by improving the village landscape, making it a lovely space and place to enjoy.'
If you wish to read the full report this is the link:
https://tidytowns.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/u_reports/2026/dublin/2026-Dublin-Lucan-173.pdf
We are delighted that Clondalkin Tidy Towns won a silver medal, their first ever.
To achieve this excellent result that we did needs more than just the efforts of the Tidy Towns volunteers.
We want to thank everyone for your support, schools, residents' groups, community groups, businesses, and a special thank you to Donal and staff in Carroll's and Hugh and staff in Courtney's, local councillors, South Dublin County Council, Lucan Spring Clean group, Society for Old Lucan, Lucan Festival, Lucan Lions Club, St. Joseph's - Joey's Junior Tidy Towns, Colaiste Phadraig, Lucan Newsletter, Lucan Library and of course our own volunteers, both long standing and newer volunteers who have brought a new energy and enthusiasm to the group. Next year we hope that we can do even better and with everyone's help this is definitely achievable.
Kevin O'Loughlin
Chair Lucan Tidy Towns.
St. Mary's Genealogy Group
Next meeting Thursday 5 November 2026 in the Parish Bungalow, at 10.30 am, after morning Mass.
I look forward to seeing you at our next monthly get together on Thursday 5 November 2026. The December session will be on Thursday the 3rd - and the following one will be in February 2027.
If it will be your first time attending, please send me your details in advance on mjneleven@gmail.com. See you then.
Mary (Jackson)
Liffey Sound Church Gate Collection Divine Mercy Church
Volunteers from Liffey Sound Community Radio will be holding their annual church gate collection at all masses this coming weekend at the Divine Mercy Church Balgaddy by kind permission of the Parish Priest. Your contribution will help the community radio station to broadcast for another year.
Esker Active Retirement Association
Esker Active Retired meet every Wednesday at 1.30 in St Andrew's Parish Hall, Main Street Lucan. We regularly play bowls, scrabble and card games. Also a chat with friends over a cuppa.
Over the next few weeks we have some extra activities planned, including a talk from a doctor specialising in fall prevention, this is really important as a fall can so easily cause serious injury. Other activities include Zumba and Tai Chi.
Anyone interested please come along and join us any Wednesday. First meeting free of charge.
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Some members went to see 'High Society' at the Bord Gais, and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The Singers, Set, Music and direction brought back memories of the original film and everyone had a great time.
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.
Anam Cara
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 9th November 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
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/
SOLFEST26: BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW - LUCAN'S LOCAL HISTORY FESTIVAL
Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/solfest-26-tickets-2002454491288
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.
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
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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