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Lucan Community College
TY Trip to the Ombudsman: Our TY politics class headed into the city centre on Tuesday to take a tour of the Ombudsman for Children. While there, they met Thomas, who spoke about the role of the Ombudsman for Children and why children's rights are so important. The students got to take part in a walking debate, group work, and generally had a chat about their rights. It was a great day and a fabulous opportunity to see how children’s rights are being upheld in Ireland and also where there could be some area for improvement.
DDLETB Festival of Music: We are delighted to share that our students will be performing at this year’s DDLETB Festival of Music in the National Concert Hall, marking 25 years of celebrating young musical talent. Students from 31 DDLETB Community Colleges and Gaelcholáistí will come together on one stage, and our students and Mr Murphy will proudly represent our school as part of this significant anniversary concert.
This event highlights the commitment, rehearsal and musical growth of the students involved, and it is a fantastic opportunity for them to perform in a national venue alongside peers from across the DDLETB.
Tickets on sale now from the NCH website. We would love to see the school community there supporting our performers.
Senior Boys Soccer: Hard luck to LCC, who were playing against Castleknock Community College during the week. Kevin Madu scored three goals, with Jack Doran adding one, bringing the game to a draw. The team eventually lost on penalties. There were some fabulous shots taken by Oliver in third year. Well done to LCC, and best of luck in the next one.
St Joseph's College Lucan
Poetry Winner: Congratulations to Aribah Tariq Khan in 4A4 who recently won 1st place in a senior cycle poem competition for the youth magazine, Deccan Club Ireland. Her poem is titled 'How Do I Define Success'. This competition was open to students from across Ireland so this is a wonderful achievement for our student. Well done Aribah.
GAA Future Leaders: Last Friday our GAA Future Leaders committee and team hosted 'TY come dine with me'. Two base classes created a menu for athletic teenagers and had a cook off. They researched the importance of a balanced nutritious diet and linked in with Ms. Regan for guidance. They found this experience fun and interesting.
Well done to everyone involved. The Future Leaders team also found time last Friday to organise a wellbeing afternoon for the 3rd year students starting their exams on Wednesday. They got to have hot chocolate, plenty of chats and had fun playing board games.
Minor Camogie: Hard luck to our minor camogie team who were beaten in their first championship game last Thursday against Loreto Balbriggan. The conditions were cold, wet and windy but our girls put in a brilliant display but unfortunately just lost narrowly on the day.
St Brigid's Day Feast: Last weekend marked the feast of Saint Brigid. Students were busy making traditional crosses to celebrate the feast day of one of our national saints.
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Colaiste Phadraig
Hurling: Congratulations to our Senior Hurling team, who defeated St. Paul’s College, Raheny 3-17 to 1-15 in the Dublin League 'C' Final, that was played on St. Clare's 4G pitch in DCU last Friday. Right from the throw-in, Lucan were simply superb as they set the tone with pace, skill, and determination. Every player worked tirelessly, winning nearly every 50-50 challenge and supporting one another with a ferocity and work-ethic that surprised their opponents. Sharp passing, brave defending, and excellent teamwork kept the pressure on throughout, culminating in a memorable and deserved victory for the team.
No-one epitomised the team’s commitment and will-to-win more than Michael O' Brien in the full-forward line. Michael led by example from start to finish, inspiring those around him and playing a crucial role in securing another famous hurling title for the school. His movement off the ball created space for his team-mates, while he accuracy in front of goal proved decisive as he scored a remarkable 3-7, a tally he also scored in the semi-final!
Killian Costello was also influential in midfield as he drove the team forward with relentless energy and passion. As captain, he led by example as he covered a huge amount of ground throughout the match, winning crucial possession, and linking defence to attack with intelligent passing.
Darragh Garrigan (0-1), Conor McHugh (0-1) and Henry Greene (0-2) were among the other scorers, as Lucan proved to be more clinical on the day.
The team will now represent Dublin in the Leinster Final, to be played after the mid-term break.
Table Quiz: A reminder that our Parents Association Table Quiz Fundraiser takes place in Kenny's Pub, Lucan Village, on Wednesday, 25th February 2026 @ 9.00pm.
Tickets cost 40 euro per table of four and can be purchased on the night.
All funds raised on the evening will go directly towards the purchase of school laptops.
All support greatly appreciated.
Soccer: Hard luck to our senior soccer team who were beaten 4-2 by Castleknock CC last Thursday in the Dublin West League Final, held at Peamount United FC. Sam Deegan scored both of Lucan's goals in an impressive display up front. The defeat does not end the team's league campaign, as they will now compete with the other two regional runners-up, in Dublin South and Dublin North, for the one remaining place in the Dublin Metropolitan semi-finals.
Hard luck to our u17 soccer team who were beaten 5-0 last week by a strong Moyle Park team in the Dublin West League semi-final. This defeat unfortunately means that they are now out of the competition (as only the regional finalists get a 2nd chance). The team will focus now on advancing further in the Leinster Junior Shield. The face CBC Monkstown soon for a place in the 1-4 finals.
Basketball: Our 1st and 2nd yr basketball teams played the 3rd of their 4 group games in the East Boys A League last Wednesday against Le Cheile, Tyrellstown.
As Lucan’s opponents only brought 7 1st yrs, this meant that they forfeited the game before it started. The game went ahead anyway to give both teams more experience. Le Chéile were able to keep their strongest players on for all 4 1-4s, so this gave them a clear advantage, especially in the 2nd 1-4 when Lucan made the required changes to the line-up. This was the decisive 1-4 as it turned out, which Le Cheile won by 7 points, and this was enough of a margin for them to 'win' the game 40-38. Nathan Adjinakou continued his phenomenal form with a brilliant 24 points, with Billy Gogarty (8), Harvey Muldowney (2), Alfie Donohue (2) and Jack Collins (2) getting the other scores.
Our 2nd yr team produced a fine team display to defeat Le Cheile 45-32 to secure their 2nd win from three group games. Nathan (18), Blake Carey (2), Max O’ Neill (4), Sam O' Brien (5), Daniel Kavanagh (2), Eric Savin (6), Daniel McDevitt (4), Cillian O' Neill (2) and Matthew Mackey (2) got the team's scores.
Football: Hard luck to our 1st yr football team, who were beaten 12-6 to 6-4 by a very strong Maynooth PP team last week in the Dublin League semi-final. Eoghan Ware scored a fantastic 3-4, while Will Keane (1-0) and Pauric Redmond (2-0) got the team’s other scores.
GAA: Congratulations to three of our students who were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the Lucan Sarsfields Annual Awards Ceremony at the weekend. Eoghan Burke won the Minor B Footballer of the year award. The Minor A Footballer of the Year award went to Phelim Dunne, while Karl Quinn won the Minor A Hurling Award.
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