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Lucan Newsletter Annual Block Ads
Renewal Notices have been issued for our Annual Block Advertisements.
(pages 8 and 13)
Thank you to those who have replied so far. Please remember the cut-off date for renewal is Thursday 9th July 2026
Pride Service Sunday 28th June
Join us this Sunday in St. Andrew's Church, Lucan Village at 10am for our weekly Worship Service as we gather for Pride Month.
Together we will honour the sacred worth of all LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies through prayer, song and community.
All are welcome exactly as they are created to be.
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 29th June:
Our last morning before the summer break.
We will have a game of Scattergories and lunch provided.
In July and August, those who are free can meet up for coffee and a chat in the Bistro, Spa Hotel on Tuesdays at 11am.
On 18th August we will have a committee meeting in the Spa hotel in preparation for starting back on the 7th September.
The members remember Mary Shanagher's first anniversary on 26th August.
President Mary wishes all members a happy holiday, plenty sunshine and rest.
Pauline
Lucan Festival
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
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.
Primrose Hill Gardens
Open daily for the entire month of June, and the first 7 days of July, from 2pm to 6pm
The gardens have lots of colour with many unusual plants, and scenic walks surrounding a Georgian house attributed to James Gandon, Architect.
Adults: 6 euro. Children Free
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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