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WE NEED YOUR NOMINATION!
AIB Community 1 Million Euro Fund
Help Nagarhope Ireland, founded by Lucan man Fachtna 'Doc' Clandillon, to secure vital funding for free education and daily school meals for children in Nepal.
Use the information below to
Vote before 5pm on 19th June:
aib.ie/personal-forms/community-fund
Charity Name: Nagarhope Ireland
Charity Reg Number: 20068189
Location: Greater Dublin
Social Theme: Education and Opportunities
Please share with family, friends and colleagues
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Our Cruise on the Shannon takes place on Thursday 2nd July, please pay your deposit on
Thursday to confirm numbers. Details are on LARA Group Business.
Members planning a Cruise to the Mediterranean with the option of finishing the holiday with a week's holiday at a Luxury Hotel in Majorca need to pay the balance this week.
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 welcome.
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 17th June, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, in St. Mary's Parish Centre.
Some of our members on a recent trip to the Arboretum, where all enjoyed a great day.
Big Metro Undertaking
I recently had a look at three of big projects in proposed Metro Link underground and the effects and delays they may have on public transport users in Dublin and the effects they will have on the Lucan area. To begin with,1. Tara Street, this is a major undertaking three levels and a major delay to trains, buses and businesses in that area. 2, Another treble undertaking at Charlemont street with three levels. Not a suitable area at all for such an undertaking. 3. At Glasnevin, another major costly construction of three levels in such a confined space and it's so near the city centre. Users from Lucan would have to change here to get the Metro Link to the Airport and country users would have to change twice. The local trains at this junction will be withdrawn for up to two years and could even be more. The big question is it worth it when there is a simple alternative that all areas of Dublin and all Ireland with rail would benefit.
Tom Newton 086 3127364 @acratu.com
Lucan Festival
The famous 'Upside Down Tree' in Lucan Demesne was one of the attractions that enticed people to visit Lucan. A seat was provided around the tree to rest yourself.
The photograph was taken by Jane Shackleton c.1890s, and it still stood in the Demesne into the 1960s.
On Saturday 5th September, many attractions will be on display, including a historical display of Lucan House, with all the history of the families who lived in it.
There will also be Dinosaurs, Birds of Prey, International Food Fair with free samples, and many other displays.
Music and entertainment on stage from 1pm until late that night, when a SPECTACULAR Fireworks Display will finish off the day!
See you there!
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 15th June:
Exercises with Sally 10.10am.
Business Meeting 10.30am.
Craft Group working on their own projects as well as knitting tiny baby jumpers for African babies as requested by the Dublin Federation.
We have also been requested to make a collection for 'Saoirse' the domestic abuse organisation.
April Showers bring bright May flowers .... But what do June showers bring??
Answer .... thunder, lightning and hailstones ....
Primrose Hill Gardens
Open daily for the entire month of June, and the first 7 days of July
The gardens have lots of colour with many unusual plants, and scenic walks surrounding a Georgian house attributed to James Gandon, Architect.
Adults: €6. Children Free
Society for Old Lucan
Sol Research Group
Our SOL research group have been busy researching and compiling a Heritage Trail of Lucan village. We met with our neighbours in Clann Chronain, Clondalkin, who have been of great assistance with their advice; we are very grateful to them.
We have met each month to gradually progress our own research paths, plus finalising the core points for the Lucan village heritage trail. We have secured the support of SDCC to work with us to install the final trail, as researched by the group, expected for installation in Lucan village in summer 2026. We’re very excited about this, as it is great to finally get to publicly highlight some of our rich history and archaeology in Lucan!
This all follows on from suggestions by Lucan Tidy Towns for a heritage trail to further enhance our village and we believe it will be very popular, with QR codes on each sign that can give your further information if you want.
If you would like to join the SOL Research Group, get in touch with us at oldlucan@gmail.com
New Donation of Shackleton Receipts from 1917-30 to Sol
We were thrilled that a follower in Maynooth contacted SOL last week to offer to donate an archive of original receipts from 1917-1930 from Shackleton's Mills to us. We will ensure that these are digitised and made publicly available for local history research. More on this exciting discovery to follow! If you would like access to this material, please contact the Secretary Aoife Tierney, at oldLucan@gmail.com
If YOU have any historical documents or letters, please contact SOL, and we will ensure that they are housed in a suitable archive and digitised for public posterity.
Lucan House
Lucan House proper looks like it will be mostly closed to public access to the interior for the next few months, while SDCC work on essential repairs and conservation works. However, it has been extremely exciting that the public can now enjoy weekend access to the grounds of Lucan House, giving everyone a unique opportunity to experience this historic setting as a welcoming green space for park users. The demesne will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm including bank holiday Mondays, providing a new destination for walking, relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. Already there have been hundreds of happy visitors and people having picnics.
Access to Lucan House demesne will be via the Leixlip Road entrance, opposite Primrose Lane. Visitors are advised that there is no public parking available within the grounds. Paid on street parking is available in Lucan Village. Buses stop a 3 minute walk away.
Updated Historic Environment Viewer with New Lucan Entries
It's great to see that the National Monuments Service has updated their online Historic Environment Viewer, as there had been a few years where new archaeological discoveries had not been added to the database. You can now browse discoveries for Lucan village and nearby areas (and the whole of Ireland) here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b1692678340f49c799350a7546cf2ad1
Aderrig Church, Lucan, Conservation Project
Archaeology Plan were in touch to confirm they have secured the CMF Stream 2 grant of 30,000 euro for the development of Conservation Management Plans/Reports that will be aimed at identifying measures for conservation of Aderrig Church and improving public access.
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.
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: 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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