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Metro Dart Presentation at Lucan Festival
If they people of Lucan had any say they wouldn't be supporting Metro Link when they alternative Metro Dart was exhibited at Lucan Festival 26. It was explained personally to over five hundred patrons, not even one showed any resentment to the Metro Dart that benefits all Dublin and All Ireland with access to rail. There are even more advantages to Metro Dart that the Metro underground can't compete.
1. Has potential to provide adequate rail public transport to the ten new towns that will be built over the next two decades.
2. It fully utilises all Dublin rail lines at peak times both in and out.
3. It has the potential to eliminate false or fake rail usage, where users go into the centre unnecessary taking up seats to back out again to an outer destination.
Metro underground will increase false usage from present almost 30% to over 50% as all train will go via the city centre. This adds up to two hours per day for many rail users to get to work outside the city centre. The main difference between the two options, Metro underground covers a small area of Dublin mostly for city centre and extremely expensive, Metro Dart overground takes users direct to all destinations around Dublin, especially for work, including Dublin Airport and the city centre.
Metro Dart is inexpensive, has even the potential to self-finance. Some were sceptical as they think it will never happen as powerful people don't want it to happen. It is a simple solution, O.N.E rail orbital around Dublin. It's time we had an open debate on what is the best system for Irish commuters, pushing it under the carpet benefits nobody.
Tom Newton 086 3127364 on behalf of Lucan Planning Council and ACRA @acratu.com
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Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
Village Green Stonework & Cleaning: I've submitted a motion to Area Committee Meeting for 22 September, seeking a regular cleaning programme for stained limestone masonry at Lucan Green. My motion also requests a deep clean and application of a permanent seal.
First Lucan Village Culture Night 2026! Join @ lucan_creativeartsnetwork Lucan Village on Friday 18 September, 5pm to 8.30pm for Lucan's first Culture Night! Enjoy drop-in music, drama, poetry-trail, literature, art, and heritage events across multiple village locations. Congratulations to all individuals and groups involved in bringing the Arts to Lucan. See @lucan_creativeartsnetwork
Love Lucan Campaign: The successful #LoveLucan campaign's been extended by SDCC after a busy summer (my motion proposed this campaign in 2205), promoting local businesses and Lucan as a destination. Businesses interested in further involvement contact hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Derren O Bradaigh, Lucan Sinn Fein Area Rep
Mobile: 087-2136345
Email: dobradaighsf@gmail.com
Twitter: @DerrenBrady1
GP Service - Adamstown: The delay in seeing a promised GP service at the new Adamstown Primary Care Centre really is very disappointing and unacceptable. The wider offering by existing GP'S in Lucan is completely strained and has been this way for years. I am currently awaiting a response from the Minister to an official Parliamentary Question submitted through the office of my colleague Eoin O Broin TD for an update on this matter.
Lucan Festival and Airlie Park Events: The weeklong Lucan Festival proved to be yet another amazing success, with record numbers attending various events. The grounds of Lucan House really have provided the community with a special place in the heart of the village.
The Cinema Day and Mobile Library event in Airlie Park last Saturday also saw almost 500 people in attendance. Full credit to everyone involved in both events last weekend.
Paul Gogarty TD, Independent
Working with Cllr Helen Farrell
Not just at election time
Dail office: 01-6184078
Whatsapp: 089-2364871
Website: www.paulgogarty.com
Cost of living, Transport Issues and Antisocial Behaviour: Along with my work on reform of the family law courts, these three issues will be my immediate focus as Dail sittings resume. Over the summer my team and I called to 7,200 homes in Clondalkin and Lucan. I also continued my cafe clinics, which are now back to full swing. Keep an eye on my website for locations.
Bus shelter opposite Griffeen Nursing Home: Helen and I have been chasing up the reinstatement of this bus shelter for some time. Good to see that installation is finally taking place.
Yellow box painting: My office has logged multiple locations recently. Let us know if you spot any needing work.
Lucan Festival: Well done to the organisers on another successful event.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
Griffeen Avenue Roundabout: Parents contacted me last week regarding road works at the Griffeen Avenue Roundabout, particularly during school drop-off and collection times. I spoke with the Roads Engineer and Road Safety Officer raising these concerns. Following an onsite inspection, they confirmed works are now taking place during agreed hours e.g. 10am to 4pm, and pedestrian management measures are in place. The works, expected to continue for approximately three weeks, are being carried out by the school contractor to provide the pedestrian crossings required under planning permission for Griffeen Community College.
Lucan Festival: So many highlights during the week, it's not possible to pick out any one event. It's clear that community spirit is alive and well in Lucan. Congratulations to the Lucan Festival team, volunteers, and sponsors for delivering another great week of festivities in Lucan.
Minister Emer Higgins TD, Fine Gael
Constituency Office: 01 401 3416
Insta: @emerhigginstd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmerHigginsTD
Emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
What an Incredible Lucan Festival! A massive well done to everyone involved in the Lucan Festival. I was delighted to be there over the weekend, meeting so many families, community groups and local organisations who were full of enthusiasm and pride for our area. The festival brought wonderful energy to Lucan, with people of all ages enjoying games, music, local stands and a fantastic atmosphere. Everywhere I went, volunteers were working hard and neighbours were catching up, creating a real sense of togetherness. Events like this don't happen by accident, they are the result of dedicated organisers and a strong community spirit. I want to thank everyone who contributed their time and creativity to make the festival such a success. I already can't wait until next year's celebration.
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