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Genealogy Sessions Notice
RE: Ad-hoc Genealogy Sessions in St. Mary's Parish Bungalow.
Just a note to mention that I have to postpone the next session until Thursday 11 June 2026 (after Mass).
I apologise for any inconvenience.
Mary (Jackson)
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Last week we were invited to the Dail by Shane Moynihan TD. There we saw the Dail in session and had a grand tour of the Oireachtas, where all our laws are passed.
We also saw pictures of all the past Taoisigh and Senators and Women who had participated in shaping our great Nation.
Then we went on to the Seanad and saw the splendour of the magnificent Ceiling, Chandeliers and Fireplaces. It was all very moving and enjoyable.
We continue every week with our Bowls, Scrabble and Whist Card Game.
Importantly we have Coffee & Cake at 1pm.
We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30 am.
Most importantly New members always welcome.
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 1st June: As this is a Bank Holiday, we will not be open. We wish everybody a lovely long weekend, hope the sun shines!
Monday 8th June: Crafts 10am - 12.30pm.
Tea Hostesses: Patricia Harding and Marie Trunk.
Lucan Tidy Towns
A local resident has generously organised a fund raiser for Lucan Tidy Towns. Local businesses and other supporters have donated some very nice spot prizes. These will be raffled on this Friday night, the 29th in Carroll's Gastro Pub.
Please come along for a fun night, and maybe come away with a nice prize. The event will kick off at 8 pm and there will be live music.
Hope to see you there.
Kevin O'Loughlin
Lucan Tidy Towns
Heavenly Harpers!
Anne Tuite and her Heavenly Harpers provided a wonderful treat at Lucan Library on Saturday last.
Their music was very enjoyable, and it was very interesting to learn about the history of the harp.
Well done to the group, and also to Lucan Library for facilitating such an event!
Lucan Festival
Lucan Dairies founded in 1893 in Finnstown House by Richard Nash. Later expanded to Parkgate Street, and literally all over the country to become one of the biggest dairies in the country. Newspaper ad is from the 1930s.
Learn all about Lucan Dairies during Festival Week 1st to 6th September.
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 3rd June: Social Morning in St. Mary's Parish Centre, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
All welcome!
Anam Cara
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 8th June 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
Lucan Roads Congestion
All roads around Lucan are heavily congested at peak times. This trend is set to get even worse with all the extra houses been built in the Lucan area. A solution is needed to cope with the new influx of additional cars from the extra house numbers. The Newcastle Road is at near full capacity. Many users must use Hillcrest Estate to avoid delays to access the N4 towards the city.
There is one solution that can address this problem, open Tandy's Lans onto the N4. As this road is not a motorway at this point allows this to be done. This junction is opened twice a year with no problem for car vehicles accessing this road junction onto N4. There is no problem crossing the existing bus lane. Why not look at this idea to solve the growing traffic problem in Lucan.
Tom Newton 086 312 7364
Lucan Planning Council
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
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 Failte Romhat!
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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