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17 March 2024
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Letters

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Dangerous Junction

I believe the 'Y' junction at exit 4A on the N4, at Lucan, is a hazard. At the 'way out' lane leading from Old Cornmill Road to the inside lane before the Lucan Spa Hotel the curvature of the island is too severe. This makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for drivers, coming off Old Cornmill Road, to get a clear view to their right. A reduction of the island width would enable drivers to approach the junction at an, almost, right-angle affording a clear view to their right.

There have been numerous collisions at this junction, most of them minor, as a result of the present layout. I was rear-ended there myself and the most recent collision there, that I'm aware of, was last Friday. I have submitted this information to the relevant authorities years ago, but to no avail. I have asked the Gardai for accident figures for this junction but I was told that they didn't 'have the man-power' to collate such figures.

Mattie Lennon

 

Nagarhope Table Quiz

Last Friday night, there was a great turnout in Lucan Sarsfields' GAA Clubhouse for the Table Quiz in aid of Nagarhope, Fachtna Doc Clandillon's charity, educating children in Nepal.

The night was a great success both financially and socially. Total raised, including donations from people who couldn't attend, was 2220 euro, which will go a long way in Nepal.

The night started on a sombre note, with a minute's silence to honour a loyal Nagarhope supporter and a stalwart Sarsfields' member, Seaghan O Lanagain. Seaghan was involved in the Cupla Focal Club for many years, with all proceeds going to Nagarhope. Our heartfelt sympathies to Mary, Eoin, Grainne and Sinead. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.

Nagarhope's own school, Nagarhope Basic School, in the valley of Sathikurya has run successfully for the past ten years, as Fachtna outlined in his few words. It wouldn't have been built without the financial support from Ireland, and particularly from Lucan. The kids attending NBS may never have got an education otherwise. Thank you all.

On behalf of Doc and Nagarhope, so many people must be thanked sincerely for the success of our Quiz night .... Lucan Newsletter staff for advertising the event for many weeks and for their continued coverage for Nagarhope; Lucan Sarsfields for the use of the hall and their support over many years; Maeve and Ronan who set up the hall that day; John and the bar staff on the night; Seamus, our Quiz Master; Fachtna for his 'Nepal' round; Aoife for marking the answers; all our committee members and helpers who collected answer sheets and sold raffle tickets; those who took part in the Quiz and created a great atmosphere ; those who could not attend but dropped in donations; to Ulick and the Spa Hotel, and to the Louis Fitzgerald group for the Quiz prizes; to the following for raffle prizes : Susan and Rory Mullan, Courtneys, Michael O'Grady, Bernie Stapleton, Kathleen Roche, Shane Moynihan, Mattie Mc Cabe, Cormac Gordon, Liam Hayes.

Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir.
We wish you all a peaceful Easter.

Niamh Clandillon