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Lucan Community College
6th year Biology and Chemistry Trip: Our 6th year Biology and Chemistry students attended a day in Maynooth University, where they took part in practical experiments geared towards their Leaving Cert exams. These activities will be very helpful to them in their exam preparation. It was a great day of learning and also gave students a small taste of university life. Thanks to the teachers who accompanied the students on the day.
TY Awesome Walls: The TY students enjoyed a great day out in Awesome Walls, Finglas this week. They got to test their strength and endurance while taking on a variety of climbing challenges and obstacles along the way. The students showed great determination and teamwork as they pushed themselves to try something new. It was a very enjoyable day out and a fantastic activity for building confidence as well as improving fitness.
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Our school helped to raise €770 for St. Vincent de Paul before Christmas for wearing Christmas jumpers and Santa hats.
Our student council presented the cheque of 770 euro to our local St. Vincent de Paul representative, Seamus Clandillon.
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European Parliament Visit: Our 6th year Politics group had a jam-packed itinerary in Brussels last Wednesday where they got to visit the European Parliament and have a Q&A session with Aodhan O’Riordan MEP . After that the students got to visit the Parliamentarium exhibition and learn about the history of the EU. Thanks to Aodhan and his team for this opportunity.
Gaisce Hike: On Sunday morning 29 Gaisce students from TY, 5th and 6th year hiked the Dublin mountains in practice for the Gaisce 2 day and 3 day hikes in March. The group completed almost 15 km across the Dublin Mountains and had spectacular views with blue skies along the way.
Thank you to Ms. Butler & Ms. McElwain for accompanying the groups with the tour guides and Ms. Bligh. All the students were very happy to complete the walk from Cruagh Woods, along Tibradden Mountain and to finish at Johnnie Fox's Carpark.
Hockey: Our hockey teams were in action last Friday. The junior team were unfortunately beaten and the first-year match ended 0-0. It was the first match for the first year team in which they played on full pitch with 11-a-side. Well done everyone.
6th year Art Trip: On Tuesday, 6th year art students visited the National Gallery of Ireland where they had a tour of 'Picasso: From the Studio' exhibition. They then visited the National Museum and viewed the Bronze Age and Iron Age objects.
Fundraising: Congratulations to Sienna Jackson and Joan Phelan for donating all of their profits from their TY Enterprise Fair of 112.50 euro for Pieta House by selling their custom-made Christmas cards.
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Awards: Well done to 6th yr Joel Mananga who won the Mark O' Neill Student of the Month Award for December in recognition of his excellent behaviour, good manners and pleasant demeanour in class and around the school.
Congratulations to 1st yr Killian Costello who won the Sports Star of the Month Award in
recognition of his hugely impressive displays for the school's senior hurling and Gaelic football teams.
Comhghairdeas freisin le Jazim Khan on rang 1Heuston a bhuaigh an gradam Gaeilgeoir na Miosa do mhi na Samhna mar gheall ar an sar-iarracht a dheanann se an Ghaeilge a labhairt agus an sar-obair ata deanta aige sa rang Gaeilge.
The three winners each received a 20 euro voucher, as well as a framed certificate. Well done also to the class tutor student of the month winners, who each received a 5 euro voucher for the school canteen.
Basketball: Our 1st and 2nd yr basketball teams played the 2nd of their 4 group games in the East Boys A League on Tuesday against Adamstown CS.
The 1st yr game was a high-quality affair between two very attack minded teams. There was nothing to separate the teams at the end of the 1st 1-4, with the scores level at 8-8. Nathan Adjinakou (4), Billy Gogarty (2) and Alfie Donohue (2) got the team's scores. Adamstown showed the strength of their panel as they opened up a 21-8 lead by half-time. Lucan recovered well in the 3rd 1-4 to reduce the deficit to 6 points (21-27) and set up an exciting final 1-4. Nathan (7), Billy (4) and Alfie (2) once again got the scores.
Our 1st yrs were simply outstanding in the final 1-4 as they remained calm under pressure and delivered at both ends of the court. Point Guard Nathan showed leadership beyond his years, managing the game brilliantly as Lucan launched their comeback in sensational style. He scored a further 8 points, bringing his personal tally to 19 for the game, while Billy (4) and Alfie (2) got the other key scores.
If the 1st yr match was exciting, it was eclipsed by the nerve-shredding tension of the 2nd yr match that followed. The opening 1-4 was fairly uneventful as Lucan opened up an 8-3 lead thanks to sores from Eric Savin (4), Matthew Mackey (2) and Blake Carey (2). The 2nd 1-4 was more exciting as the team extended their lead to 22-10. Nathan Adjinakou, fresh from his MVP performance in the 1st yr game, scored two lovely baskets, as did Sam O' Brien and Cillian O' Neill, while Oisin Major got the other basket. Adamstown began their comeback in the 3rd 1-4 as they reduced the deficit to 7 points (33-26) with a strong and committed performance. Nathan (7), Abdullah Ahmad (2) and Eric (2) got the scores for the team in this 1-4.
The final 1-4 was a thrilling spectacle as both teams traded baskets under immense pressure and momentum swung back and forth. Adamstown actually took the lead late on as they led 42-39 with 16 seconds remaining. Nathan incredibly equalised with a simply stunning 3 pointer to level the scores with seconds left on the clock. In the last play of the game, Lucan regained possession and Eric Savin was the hero as he scored the winning basket with a calm finish under the net. .
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Soccer: Our u17 Soccer team defeated Oatlands College, Mount Merrion 4-2 last Wednesday to advance to the 2nd rnd of the Leinster Junior Shield. The in-form Sean Connell scored two fine goals, while the influential Alex Kennedy also bagged a brace with two emphatic finishes.
The team were also in action on Tuesday as they faced Coláiste Pobail Setanta, Clonee in the Dublin West League 1-4 final. Lucan raced into a commanding 3-0 lead by half-time thanks to two goals from Josh Kenney and another from Bobby Guy. Bobby scored again in the 2nd half to ease the team to victory.
Our senior team advanced to the Dublin West League Final after a hard-fought 2-0 win against Holy Family, Rathcoole last Friday. John Donohue and Matthew McEvoy scored the goals that sealed a deserved win for the team. They will now face Castleknock CC in the Final.
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Past pupil news: We are proud to congratulate past pupil Alex D'Alba, who graduated in 2025, on receiving a prestigious academic award from Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday night. The award, a 150e voucher and a framed certificate, recognises the Highest Leaving Certificate Results in our school in 2025. Alex, who is studying Engineering at the college, got over 600 points in his exams, a remarkable achievement that reflected many years of dedication, consistency, and hard work.
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