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Lucan Newsletter Summer Hols!
We're all going on a Summer Holiday from now until Sunday 30th August
All items for that issue should be with us by Wednesday 26th August.
We hope all will have a happy and safe holiday time!
AONTAS CHOIR VOLUNTEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Encountering Fr Shay Cullen who is an Irish Missionary Society of St Columban and Founder of the Preda Foundation since 1974.
Below, some photos with stories to tell on return from the AONTAS Volunteering journey to the Philippines where the sharing of cultures and experiences are enjoyed by all concerned.
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 have daily updates on both platforms.
See attached QR code for our Instagram.
Congratulations to AONTAS on their very exciting journey. We look forward to many interesting stories from them on their return.
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Some pictures from our Cruise on the Shannon, including a visit to Athlone and visit to Tyrrellspass Restaurant to finish off our day out which all the members enjoyed immensely.
We are closed for holidays now until September!
Primrose Hill Gardens
Open during Heritage Week, August 15th to 23rd, 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
Lucan Creative Arts Network
Lucan Creative Arts Network have applied to run events as part of Culture Night this September including an art exhibition of selected works from professional /semi-professional artists.
Preparations are being advanced by the Network, including an open call for the art exhibition in a local venue. This open call will be promoted on our social media and other platforms.
For more information on the open call and our other planned events, or to enquire about joining the Network or our mailing list, you can email us at hello.lucancreativeartsnetwork@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram at lucan_creativeartsnetwork.
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/
Guided Historical Tour of Lucan Demesne: archaeology & local history
By Society for Old Lucan (SOL)
Wednesday 12 August, 11am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 16 September 11am - 12.30pm
Booking via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/society-for-old-lucan-sol-16654987491
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
LUCAN FESTIVAL
1st to 6th September 2026
Tuesday 1st
10.30 am: Shackleton's Mills visit.
6.30 pm: 'Lucan Dairies' Illustrated Talk, Lucan Library.
Tuesday 1st to Thurs 3rd
7pm: Chess Tournament, Ballyowen Community Centre
Wednesday 2nd
10 am: Present day Primary students meet their predecessors, Presbyterian Church
2.30 pm: Historical walk, through Village
7.30 pm: Lucan Drama Open Mic Night, Courtneys
8.00pm: Ceili/Irish Night, St Andrews Parish Centre.
Thursday 3rd
10.30 am: Shackleton's Mills visit
6.30 pm: 'Linen & Iron Mills of Lucan'
Illustrated Talk, Lucan Library
Friday 4th
10 am: Present day Primary students meet their predecessors. Presbyterian Church.
Saturday 5th
12.30 to 9.30 pm: Lucan House Grounds
Fund raising event with bands, Chinese lions, birds of prey, dinosaurs, face painting, local history exhibition, local groups, Food Fair.
FIREWORKS
Sunday 6th
12.00 to 5.30pm:
Garda Station Open Day,
Pet Farm, Puppet Show, Face Painting, Kiddies Road Train, Entertainers, Musical Stage,
Model Railway Exhibition, Griffeen Duck Race, International and Irish Food Stalls
Craft Stalls, Local groups.
Liffey Sound Broadcasting
Bouncy Castles and Monster Slide
MAIN STREET VILLAGE
Look out on Facebook for when to apply for a place on the tours of Shackletons Mills in about 2 week's time.
ACRE PROJECT
Salesian College, Maynooth Rd, Celbridge
info@acreproject.com
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. You can join or renew your membership through the link below:
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
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
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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