“Be not just hearers of the word only, but doers James 1:22 · LCB returns to rehearsals 2nd September, in St Mary’s Boys School 7.30 – 9.30pm. We welcome anyone who is interested

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August 2019

“Be not just hearers of the word only, but doers!” James 1:22

Some months ago, St. Mary’s Parish Lucan held an open meeting of parishioners to plan for a proposed Parish Synod or Assembly; while it was

reasonably well attended it failed to attract any significant number of new

faces. The evening was nonetheless a fruitful one at which priorities for taking the process of parish renewal and development were identified. The

Pastoral Council have sifted through the various responses and have identified

key areas and priorities that need development. Ideas however need to be implemented and that means people committing themselves to the doing! It

would be a great shame if all we end up with are aspirations and goals without

the where-with-all to make things happen. Hot air may get balloons off the

ground but in a parish, nothing gets off the ground without the commitment of people. St. Mary’s has a long and rich tradition of parishioners who make things happen by their generous

commitment and we want to capitalise on that tradition by drawing in some new people who may

never have been involved to work alongside our present volunteers.

So, here’s the plan. On each Sunday in September at the 9.45am, 11.00 am and 12.15pm Masses

there will be a short presentation on one of the four areas for development that we have

prioritised. The purpose of this is to invite those interested to the Parish Centre immediately after the Mass for more information and to register as a prospective volunteer.

On Sunday Sept 8th we will be focusing on the Liturgy. How do we improve on the quality of our worship at St. Mary’s? How do we make the experience of Mass here as prayerful and uplifting

an experience as it can be? How do we develop music ministry? Involve more people as Ministers

of the Word and Eucharist etc…

Sunday Sept 15th will focus on young people. How do we engage with our youth? Do we need a

parish youth social club of some sort? How do we engage in a meaningful way with the schools

of the parish? Do we form people as links to the Confirmation and First Communion Classes? Formation of a Youth choir, etc.. In a parish with so many retired teachers we really are hoping

for a good response on this one!

Sunday Sept 22nd will focus on Developing Adult faith. How do we offer faith development

opportunities in the parish, scripture classes, Prayer Groups, courses on theology? Parish retreats?

Missions? Etc…… Continued over……

Continued from front page……

Sunday 29th Sept will focus on the formation

of a new Parish Pastoral Council. The present

Council have completed their term of office and we need to put in place a new council

that will work alongside the parish clergy and

Pastoral Worker to facilitate ongoing development in the parish. In the centre after

the Mass the commitment involved will be

spelled out.

What is clear is that without people to come

forward we are back to hot air ballooning

territory with a whole lot of ideas and nobody to carry them forward. So we do depend on

you to step forward. We look forward to

seeing you in the parish centre on one of those Sundays.

Philip Curran St. Mary’s Lucan

Diabetes Care: Free Structured Dietetic Care & Education Programme For People With Type 2 Diabetes! Community Dietitians are running X-PERT, a 6

week group programme that provides dietetic care

and diabetes education.

DESMOND is a 6 hour programme to learn more

about your Type 2 Diabetes.

Please call Elaine Brennan, Diabetes Education

Co-ordinator on 076 6958054for more

information and to book your place.

Smoking Cessation Support: Quit. Visit

www.quit.ie, call 1800 201 203, or join

www.facebook.com/HSEquit

Support for Moving More:

www.getirelandactive.ie and

www.getirelandwalking.ie

FREE Five Week Basic iPhone, iPad, Tablet and Smartphone Class

Commencing in Lucan Library on

Tuesday 17th September from 10:30 – 12:30. If you would like to book a place

please enquire in the Library.

Citizens Information Centre Ballyowen Castle Community Centre, Lucan Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930

Email [email protected]

www.citizensinformation.ie

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to

4pm. Wednesday 2pm to 4pm. For your

convenience, please arrive before 12.30pm in the

morning and before 3.45pm in the afternoon as

we close promptly.

Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS)

0761 07 4000 opening hours 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday.

MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)

helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline are

both on the same number 0761 07 2000

Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday

nights from 7pm to 8pm. FLAC Legal

Information & Referral line 1890 350 250 (lo-call

from landlines) / 01 8745690 (mobiles).

Smart Electricity Meters The phased roll-out across Ireland will deliver

250,000 new meters by the end of 2020. ESB

Networks will begin this in counties Cork and

Laois and Kildare from September 2019.

From 2021 electricity supply companies will

begin to offer new smart products and services

which will enable you to shift some of your consumption to times of the day when electricity

is cheaper. Over time the new smart meter will

eliminate the need for estimated bills.

For further information see:

https://www.esbnetworks.ie

Do you have a dog? If so, you need a licence

Kildare County Council is reminding dog owners

in the county to ensure that they have purchased a

licence for their dog. Under the Control of Dogs

Act 1986 (as amended), all dog owners in the county are required to have a dog licence.

Licences can now be purchased online at

www.licences.ie or any Post Office (An Post). A

annual licence costs €20 and a lifetime licence

(which covers the life of the dog) is €140.

The Council's Dog Wardens are visiting local

areas as part of their work, which includes

checking for licences. The Dog Warden Team can

be contacted at 045 980588.

Lucan Drama Notes: A Tribute to Sheila Sheila Corrigan passed suddenly from this world

on August 13th last and this world- momentarily

stood still and bowed, with flamboyant reverence,

to an amazing and inspiring lady. She embraced

life with passion and lightness pouring her heart

into music, singing, travel and of course drama.

All the world was indeed her stage and oh how

she loved life and people and their lives. She

tripped lightly along, once encountered never

forgotten, indelible in style, presence, heart and

spirit.

Like Mary Poppins she has ascended the rooftops,

winked at the spire of the majestic Spa Hotel,

donned a rainbow of jewelled colours - pinks,

yellows and blues. The curtain has descended

after 40 years of acting finesse, in roles as varied

and vivid as her fashion style. Sheila was a

powerful, passionate actress who never missed a

line , a highly esteemed, life-long member of

Lucan Dramatic Society, warmly valued, but most

of all dearly loved.

To her beloved daughter Denise, her cherished grandchildren Jane and Colm, her son-in law

Tony and all her dear family and friends we offer

sincere and heartfelt sympathy. To Sheila herself

we offer a final resounding applause and a

prolonged standing ovation as she exits to those

heavenly Oscars.

Ar Dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

Lost Quad Copter My 9 year old son lost control of his quad copter

while flying it in Griffeen Park. The wind blew it

towards the Esker area.

If anyone found it can they please contact me on

my email or phone number 089 4729028

Lucan Concert Band News We are now up and running on the following social

media platforms, pop by and

give the band a Like, or

Follow to keep up to date on

any news, upcoming

concerts - Facebook /

Instagram / Twitter.

Lucan Concert Band will be performing this

coming Sunday, 25 August, 2-4pm at Farmleigh

House, Phoenix Park.

LCB returns to rehearsals 2nd September, in St Mary’s Boys School 7.30 – 9.30pm.

We welcome anyone who is interested in

returning to play with the band, and welcome any

new members who would like to join.

See www.lucanconcertband.ie for details on

FREE music tuition in conjunction with

Kylemore Music Centre, Ballyfermot.

Palmerstown Camera Club Palmerstown Camera Club is

a group of photographers who

meet every Wednesday at

8.00pm from September to

June each year. They meet in

Palmerstown Parish Centre in

Palmerstown village to improve their photographic skills. New members

are welcome at all levels, Novice, Intermediate

Advanced. Palmerstown Camera club runs a 6-

week photography course for members on

Wednesday’s from 7-8pm. From 2nd. October-6th.

November.

Every great photographer started out as a novice,

and our camera club is a very supportive

environment to learn and develop your skills.

In July & August we organise free Summer photo

outings, all are welcome on these outings to meet

members and find out more about the club while

taking photos.

See our Facebook page or website for details.

www.palmerstowncameraclub.com

Come along to our Social Night Wednesday 4th

September at 8.00pm. In the function room

Kenny’s Pub Lucan Village.

Zambia 2020 Fundraising Work

Student willing to do handy jobs (e.g.

cutting grass, hedge trimming) in return

for donations.

All proceeds towards Coláiste Phádraig

Lucan’s Zambia Immersion Project 2020.

Contact Michael:

[email protected]

Parish Notes

Divine Mercy, Lucan South www.lucansouthparish.net

St Mary’s, Lucan www.lucanparish.com

Christian Meditation:

Our meetings will resume on Tuesday 3rd

September in the bungalow at 8pm. Everyone welcome. Sr. Geraldine, 01 6217158

The Irish Catholic:

Don’t miss out! ‘The Joy of the Gospel is here!’

Read news, analysis and enjoy our faith, family

and lifestyle features weekly by buying The Irish

Catholic, the longest selling Catholic newspaper

in Ireland. It is available in this church!

St. Patrick’s

Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown www.stpatrickslucan.ie

Bethany Bereavement Support Group:

We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each

month from 8pm to 9pm.

We can be contacted through the Parish office:

Tel: (01) 628 1018 or 089 2507213, or email:

[email protected]

May Celebrates Special Birthday

May Clifford (above with Fr Denis Carroll), is

the Sacristan at St. Patrick’s Church in Esker. She

started in the Pre-fab Church with Christy

Rodgers, and also worked with her mother Mary

Kearns in St. Mary’s Parish, so in total she has

worked between both parishes for over 49 years.

Last week May celebrated her 80th birthday;

friends and parishioners came together to surprise

her with a cake, it was a lovely occasion, also

present was Fr. Denis and Fr Joseph.

May is held in high esteem by all who know her,

her friendly happy personality make it a pleasure

to meet and chat with her.

We wish May many more years of good health

and happiness and thank her for all the excellent

work and dedication. She has always been so

welcoming and helpful to all comers.

St Mary’s Parish Centre The Centre re-opens on

Monday 2nd September

Looking forward to seeing you all then.

The Annual Grandparents

Day at Knock

This day will take place in

The Basilica in Knock

on Sunday 8th September 2019

from 12noon – 5.30pm.

(Tea is available but please bring a

packed lunch)

There will be a bus leaving the layby at

St. Mary’s Church Lucan at 9am.

To book a place please phone Nora

on 01 8404247 or 086 3292329.

(Cost €16-20 depending on the numbers availing on the bus)

A number of people from Lucan are Course

participants at present and we have also had a

number of past participants from the parish. It is

a great opportunity for people to learn more about

their faith in a gentle environment with great

lecturers, small group sharing and no examination

pressure.

The Pathways Programme is geared towards

those who wish to explore issues and questions

of: faith; ministry; the Church today and the

nature of belief, in an environment appropriate to Adult Learning and Adult Faith Development.

This course is suitable for men and women of all

ages and from all walks of life who are looking

for an opportunity to consider questions about

belief and Church today. The main entry

requirements are: a desire to explore faith;

openness to participation; a willingness to listen

and an interest in new ideas and approaches to

ministry. No academic qualifications and no

previous study in theology or spirituality are

necessary. There is no required written work and there are no exams.

The programme runs over two years from late

September to late May each year. It takes place on

Thursday evenings from 7.00p.m. – 9.30p.m. in

Clonliffe College, Clonliffe Road. The programme this year will be starting on

Thursday 27th September.

The course values the life experience which the

participants bring and, accordingly, group sharing is an integral part of the learning process each

year. The course also offers the spiritual and

theological formation which will enable

participants to explore their faith with greater

confidence. It also helps assist people to prepare

themselves to respond to the needs of the Church

and community and to work in partnerships and

parish teams. Participants have an opportunity to

take part in various liturgies and times of Directed

Prayer during the year.

Fees are €400 each year. Fees may be paid in a

full at the beginning of the year or in instalments

throughout the year. Part-sponsorship may be

available from some parishes.

In the first year the emphasis is on the personal

experiences and the faith journeys of the

participants. Subjects include: How Adult

Learn; Stages of Faith; Images of God;

Introduction to Scripture; Celebrating the Church’s Year; The Person of Christ; Personal

Journey; Sacraments; The Moral Life; Spirituality

and Prayer. The focus of the second year is on

Christian living, the Gospel call and how we

respond to it.

Subjects include: Visions and Models of Church;

Approaches to Ministry; Bereavement and Loss;

Family; Pastoral Issues Today; Justice and Peace,

Ecumenism; Ecology; Caring for Yourself.

For further information please contact:

Eileen Houlahan, CHF, PhD Director, Pathways Programme, Office for Evangelisation and

Ecumenism, Holy Cross Diocesan Centre,

Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3, D03 P2E7.

Tel: +353 1 8379253 Ext 294

Email: [email protected];

[email protected]

Pilgrimages Medjugorje 2019: Oct 4th – 14th - 10 nights €629 pps. Oct 4th – 10th - 7 nights €599. Insurance included.

Contact Pat and Phil 087 2238911

Email: [email protected]

Fatima 2019: 10th -14th September

Accompanied by Spiritual Director.

€499.00 pps. Pat & Phil 087 2238911

Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Annual Praise/Worship and Healing Weekend at

Knock Shrine

Beginning Friday 30th August 6.30pm to

Sunday 1st September at 12.00 noon

Speakers this Year: Brendan Walsh, Fr Peter

Okpetu, Josephine Greenan.

Details www.mcpg.net

More info contact AnneMarie – 0867251770,

Josephine – 087 9318514 Peter – 087 2251124

All welcome

St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary's Conference – Urgently needs clothes

and shoes for twins, a boy and a girl.

Clothes size 4-5 years old,

shoes size 10.

Please contact 086-3843206

Birthday Remembrances

FARRELLY (MICHAEL)

2nd Birthday Away from Home Late of Sarsfield Park and Leixlip. I think of things you used to say

And all that you would do

At some point every single day

My thoughts will turn to you

To lose you was a bitter wrench

The pain cut to my core

I cried until my tears ran out

And then I cried some more

This wouldn’t be your wish for me

That I’d be forever sad

So I try to remind myself Of the happy times we had

I know I can’t be with you now

And you can’t be with me

But safe within my heart you’ll stay

That’s where you’ll always be

Sleep in peace my darling until we meet again

Love you forever.

Your heartbroken wife Beryl

FARRELLY (MICHAEL)

2nd Birthday Away from Home We can’t tell you Grandad

How many tears we’ve cried

Since the day we were told

Our precious Grandad had died It seems so impossible

Although we know it’s true

As everything we see around

Reminds us of you

We can still hear your laughter

And see your smiling face

We would have lost our sanity

If not for God’s saving grace

We have to close this letter now

But this is not goodbye

For you will forever be with us Grandad

We love and miss you so much Fly high with Jonathan and the angels Grandad.

Your heartbroken grandchildren and great

grandchildren. R.I.P.

FARRELLY (MICHAEL)

2nd Birthday Away from Home We wish we could see you one more time

Come walking through the door

But we know that is impossible

We will hear your voice no more We know you can feel our tears

And you don’t want us to cry

Yet our hearts are broken

Because we can’t understand why

Someone so precious had to die

We pray that God will give us strength

And somehow get us through

As we struggle with this heartache

That came when we lost you.

Rest in peace Dad. Loved too much to be

forgotten.

Loved so much, your heartbroken sons Michael, Wayne, Darrol, Russell, daughters Diane,

Yvonne, Wendy, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law

FARRELLY (MICHAEL)

2nd Birthday Away from Home We think about you always

We think about you still

You have never been forgotten

And you never will

We hold you close within our hearts

And there you will remain

To walk with us throughout our lives

Until we meet again.

Sadly missed by your loving sisters-in-law, Elaine, Gladys, brothers-in-law, John, Billy and

families in England

Anniversaries

McCABE (ROBERT – BOBBY)

39th Anniversary – 24th August Late of Sarsfield Park.

Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day.

Sadly missed and loved always by Catherine,

Robert, Anne, Eileen and their families

McHUGH (SEÁN)

2nd Anniversary – 3rd September Sadly missed

Never forgotten.

Mass on Sunday 1st September in St. Mary’s

Church at 12.15pm.

Loving wife Mary, John, Eda, Michael, Susan,

Peter and Siobhán

Baptism Candles Available from St. Mary’s Parish Centre or Sacristy. Cost €5.

The Seagull and Pigeon families of Lucan July 28th issue of the newsletter mentioned

seagulls nesting on roofs in Hillcrest. In the last

month, 4 seagull fledglings left their nest on my

roof. At first, they had some falls from the roof,

might kill us, but not them. When a fledgling

falls, its mother calls and makes a racket, other

gulls come to her aid and increase the racket,

swooping in protective circles around the newly

hatched. I brave the swooping and take it back up

and put it out the attic window. I expect mother

gull to fuss and comfort it but no, she is wiser

than many humans. She moves away from it. She is not encouraging that kind of thing. Thankfully

she calls the swoopers off. Excellent

communication all round without a single mobile

phone.

I do not gladly return them to the nest. When I

came to live in Hillcrest over 40 years ago, the

evening sky would fill with murmurs of starlings

weaving amazing patterns. October skies filled

with Vs of geese returning from Greenland. Bluetits, thrushes, blacktops, wrens, siskins, and

others, whose names I never knew, visited and

nested in my garden. Still some dunnocks, finches

and warblers at the feeders and of course there is

a robin. Their numbers are way down because the

big birds -- sea/herring gull, pigeons /collared

doves, crows/rooks and magpies -- are taking

over. But especially the gulls and pigeons. The

morning sounds like a fishing village, which

would be nice if it were one. Evening bundles of

monotonous (five-note by four times) pigeon calls drown out the small bird's song.

This is not good news. These are city gulls who

do not know the sea. They left that country many

gull generations ago. Our throwaway habits and

lack of predators have made city life easier. They

are intelligent and aggressive, and their numbers

are increasing. Soon, if not already, they will be a

talked-about nuisance. Also, the pigeons unless a

hunger drives us to live off them. Our small birds

will become fewer and fewer in numbers and in

kind. The loss will be ours. Times are changing and this time it's not technology that is causing

the change.

I suggest less weed-killers, pesticides, herbicides,

and chemical fertilisers. Allow the ladybirds, and bumblebees and other insects to live. Less perfect

gardens could be a good thing.

So why do I put the fledgling seagulls back on the

roof?

Kathy Lynskey

People’s Art & Craft Fair Lucan 2019 Open call for artists and crafters to

Participate in this year’s

“People’s

Art & Craft Fair”, Saturday Oct.

12th- Sunday Oct.13th.

The venue is Church of Ireland Parish Centre & St Andrew’s

Church, Main Street, Lucan.

The fee for the weekend for artists is €45 per

stand and €45 per 6ft table for crafters.

Please contact us at [email protected]

for a booking form as soon as possible as places

will fill up quickly and we have limited space.

We look forward to hearing from you

Palmerstown Tea Dance Palmerstown Community and Youth

Centre (beside Supervalu) Upr Kennelsfort

Rd

Sunday 3pm – 6pm

September 22nd

– Chris Dallat

Contact No: 01-6166981

Summer Blooms: Well it's been an active summer for Tidy Towns,

tending to our precious blooms and generally

keeping the village looking well. While we didn't

have to contend with the drought of last summer,

watering of plants took up quite a bit of our time

and energy. This year you may have noticed a change in colour and design since we put our

focus on biodiversity friendly plants. The sense of

pride and achievement when our summer blooms

appeared and continue to be recognised and

appreciated by so many people has been very

rewarding.

Alas, however, imagine our disheartenment when

we discovered that quite a number of our shrubs

along the 'strip' down along the Lucan road were

discreetly removed by person or persons unknown

who clearly knew what they were about. Apart from the obvious cost involved, specific tidy

towners had dedicated themselves to creating and

nurturing this particular bedding area, giving it

many hours of their time.

Nothing more to be said about this other than we

invite you, the people of Lucan, to keep a

watchful eye on our plants in the village and

surrounds so we can all continue to enjoy them.

Retirement of Mr Des Newton Congratulations and best wishes to Mr

Des Newton on his retirement as

Principal of Adamstown Community

College from the ACC Parents Council.

Back after the break…….

Great to be back to routine this week, bringing all our

weekly Newsletter.

Hopefully, all had a good

summer!

Big thanks due to the following:

Colette and Michael Grant, Mary Jackson,

Joan Dillon and her granddaughters Ashley and

Alicia, and Deirdre – for getting us out of a hole!

As we went to print on the last issue prior to

holidays, the gremlins were in, and our printer sat down leaving us high and dry.

Luckily, our old friends Christy and Terry

Gannon came to the rescue and finished the print.

Then on the Friday afternoon, the aforementioned

people came along to help with collating and

getting the issue to the shops.

Míle buíochas!

Congratulations to all the Leaving Cert

Students who received their results recently. We

wish them well on whatever road they take in

future.

Dubs still going strong! Great to see them go for

5 – No doubt the Kingdom will put up a good

fight, but fingers are crossed and the prayers are

being said for the Gavin’s mighty men.

Hope all have enjoyed Heritage Week – some

great events in the locality. Well done to the

Society for Old Lucan on organising a walk

around Esker of old. Great reports from it……

Congratulations to Oisín on his

Leaving Cert results.

We are so very proud of him.

Declan, Diane, Eoin, Billy

Happy Birthday to Killian who turns 10

on 23rd August

and Cian who will be 4

on the 26th August.

Lots of love from

Nanny and Granddad Cummins

There she goes……..

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of our favourite thespian, Sheila Corrigan.

For many years, dating back to the early 1980s to recent

times, Sheila was P.R.O. for Lucan Drama, and built up a

great relationship with Lucan Newsletter – her reports were

always in on time, and that was way before emails!

We enjoyed the privilege of watching her portrayals of many

characters down the years, and marvelled that she knew every

line in every play she was involved in – meaning she knew

everybody’s part, and could quickly dig someone out of a

hole in the heat of the moment.

While Sheila was a serious actor, she brought the house down

in the many pantomimes produced by Lucan Drama, the Spice

Mommas (1998) coming to mind!

No doubt, many will have their own

special memories of Sheila whether

it be drama or singing, or just

meeting her on the street – she lit up

so many lives.

We extend our deepest sympathies to her daughter Denise and family, and

also to her many friends who gave

her the send-off she would have been

proud of – a show stopper!

We’ll not see her likes again.

May she rest in peace.

SHOOL

NEWS

Lucan Community College Lucan CC welcomes the new school year: As

the summer of 2019 draws to a close and another

school year looms on the horizon we are delighted

to be welcoming both our new and returning

students. We open our doors on Monday 26th of August to

our new first years who will be with us for their

two day induction process. Each year group will

also complete their respective induction

throughout the week (full details and times on

www.lucancc.ie). We hope all of our students,

new and old, find their learning experience

enriching as they start this exciting adventure with

us. We will be there to support all of our students

on their learning journeys over the coming

academic year. We wish each and every student a

successful, rewarding and happy year ahead. Please note that full classes resume on Friday

30th August at 11.15am for all students and

classes finish at 3.20pm.

Lucan Community College Leaving Certificate

Results 2019: Excitement filled the air in Lucan

Community College last Tuesday morning as

graduates of the college gathered to receive their

Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate

Applied results. Principal Diane Birnie said

that the results were of a very high standard with

14% of the students achieving over 500 points

and 40% of students receiving over 400 points.

The college had 9 student taking the LCA exams and 117 were listed for LC exams. Many of their

teachers were on hand to congratulate students on

their achievements and to wish them well in their

future endeavours. We were also delighted to hear

news that some of students have already secured

employment and apprenticeships over the

Summer.

Principal Ms Birnie and Deputy Principals Mr

Purcell, Mr Brett and Ms Kirwan offered

particular congratulations to top Leaving

Certificate achievers this year including Rian Porter, Oisín O’Sullivan, Petra

O’Connor, Darragh Bacon, Beatrice Black,

Kaitlin Byrne, Luke Neville, David Donnelly,

Aoife Mahon and Alex Healy. Our top achieving

LCA students were Hollie Erskine, Reme

Onolememen, Chantal Howe, Joshua Foley

and Cammie Chung and who all achieved

distinctions.

We are also proud of all of our students

who achieved personal best results. Well done to each of you, you should be very proud of their

achievements. We wish all of our graduates the

very best luck for their futures.

Lucan CC Parents Association needs you: 1st

meeting on September 10th: The College’s

Parents Association will host their first meeting of

the new school year on the 10th September at

7.30pm. The Parents Association would love to

use the occasion of this first meeting to welcome

new members, whether your children are in the

college already or if they are new students to us.

The Parents Association is great way to get

involved in school life, get to know other parents and contribute in a voluntary capacity. As always,

the College would like to thank the Parents

Association for their continued work over the

years and look forward to working closely with

them again over the coming year.

Overall Student of the College 2019 Alan Griffin

with teachers Marissa Mulhern, Grainne Malone

and Deputy Stephen Brett.

Áine Burke, Lorna Doherty and Michael Carron.

Cont’d over……..

Relieved and happy!

Principal Diane Birnie with her son, Oisin

O'Sullivan.

Our next open, general

meeting is on Monday

16th September; 18.30 to

19.50 in Lucan Library.

This meeting will allow the

committee deliver updates

on key projects and on our

Constitution review, which is expected to be

completed and voted on at our 2019 AGM, on

07th October 2019. The meeting will also provide

attendees with an opportunity to voice their

opinions and/or bring forward suggestions.

We are contactable online at

[email protected]

Tribute to Michael O Toole

One of our longstanding

volunteers, Michael O'Toole

sadly passed away on the 27th

of June. Michael presented

"Michael's Magical Moments",

the news and contributed to

many other programmes on

Liffey Sound 96.4FM.

Michael will be greatly missed by staff and volunteers at Liffey

Sound.

Joe Byrne- Recorded historical tour of Lucan

Joe takes people on his historical tours during

each year's Lucan Festival, but over a period of 6

months as part of the "Lucan Live" programme,

presented by Brendan Hackett, Joe brought Liffey

Sound listeners with him. These recordings are

now available as a podcast on our website.

COMPUTERS FOR THE TERRIFIED! 1 TO 1 TRAINING FOR OVER 55’s

Are you frustrated by your lack of computer

skills? Do you feel that the digital age has passed

you by? Are you confused by well-meaning

family instruction (i.e. no patience with you!)

Learn How to:

Search the Internet Send & receive emails

Shop and book flights

Use your own device or use computers available

at some venues

Age Action runs beginner courses in Computers,

iPads and Tablets for older people who have little

or no experience or for the absolutely terrified!

Courses run once a week for 5 or 6 weeks

All Courses Are Free Of Charge

Classes are held in venues throughout Dublin

For more information about the course or if you

would like to become a volunteer phone

(01) 475 6989.

Lucan Library – Phone 6126422

Jack Flash. Saturday 31st August, 11.00am -

12.00pm. The Summer Sessions come to a close

with Jack Flash and his magic show, celebrating

our Summer Stars of 2019. All ages welcome.

The Lucan Tramway. Saturday 31st August,

2.00pm - 4.00pm. Local Historian Joe Byrne will

present a talk on the history of the now defunct

Lucan Tramway, from its earliest appearance in

1881 to its eventual closure at the turn of the

19th/20th Century. A real gem for local history enthusiasts! Booking now open. Contact the

library at 01-6216422, email [email protected], or

call in.

TTRS. Touch-Type Read Spell is a multi-sensory course that teaches touch-typing to help

children with their reading and writing skills. It

is particularly helpful for children with dyslexia

and literacy issues. Minimum 8 years of age.

Takes place each Wednesday, 6.00pm - 7.00pm. Please contact the library at 01-6216422, email [email protected], or call in to enquire about availability.

Story Time, starting from September 3rd

Tuesdays, 3.00pm. For 3-5 year olds.

All welcome.

Toddler Time. Wednesday 4th September,

10.00am - 11.00am. Fun, educational activities

for pre-school children and their parent/guardian

who helps their child participate, promoting

literacy skills. Booking via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/toddler-time-04092019-tickets-67230491209

Art & Creativity with Elena. Wednesday 11th

September, 3.30pm - 4.30pm. For 7-10 year olds. Booking via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/art-creativity-with-elena-7-10-yrs-11092019-tickets-67244382759

Gymboree. Friday 13th September, 10.00am -

11.00am. Interactive musical workshop for pre-

schoolers with their parent / guardian. Booking, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gymboree-13092019-tickets-67246767893

Health and Wellbeing Week

Catherine O'Keeffe - The Wellness Warrior

Monday 9th September, 6.30pm - 8.00pm It is becoming more widely understood that

perimenopause and menopause do not adhere to

a specific list of symptoms. Every woman's

experience is unique. Catherine O'Keeffe will

give an introduction to perimenopause and

menopause, what to expect, how to prepare, how

to ease symptoms and more importantly what

you can do to thrive through this chapter in your

life. Catherine has a whole health approach to

wellness and her goal is to empower women to

experience vitality through good food, healthy

lifestyle, exercise and nourishing self-care. Booking Contact the library at [email protected], 01-6216422, or call in.

Blood Pressure Clinics. Tuesday 10th

September, 12.00pm - 4.00pm

The Irish Heart Foundation will provide a free

blood pressure check and individual heart health

advice. Checks will be conducted in a room

separate from the library, ensuring privacy and

confidentiality. Contact the library at

[email protected], 01-6216422, or call in.

Adult Table Quiz. Thursday 12th September, 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Test your general knowledge

and meet new people at our table quiz for adults.

Up to 10 teams with a maximum of four

participants per team. If you are short a player or

two, don't worry! We will team you up with

others and you may end up with the best brains

in Lucan! Contact the library at

[email protected], 01-6216422, or call in.

Lifestyle and Stress Management Talk with

Seamus Power from Powering Health

Thursday 12th September, 6.30pm - 8.00pm

This talk is entitled 'Implementing Strategies for

Better Management of Life's Stressors: Self-Awareness, Intervention and Soothing - Feeling

Better, Performing Better'. This talk will explore

the technological advances and influence on our

lifestyle and increased stress, examine the

methods to help improve our ability to adjust and

control stress responses and provide suggestions

for making and adhering to lifestyle change(s) to

help better manage our stress responses. Contact the library at [email protected], 01-6216422, or call in.

Women's Writers Group. Wednesday 4th

September, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

New members welcome.

Xpert Diabetes Course

Fridays, 10.00am - 12.30pm

6-week course, starting Friday 13th September.

For people with Type 2 Diabetes, and run by

HSE Community Dietitians. During the course

you will learn how to:

• understand your diabetes more • manage your weight

• identify how your diet and lifestyle can affect

your diabetes

• read and understand food labels

• prevent diabetes health problems and

• improve your overall health.

Booking essential. Contact Yvonne Ryan,

Senior Community Dietitian. Tel: 076 6955950

or email: [email protected]

A good win for the Senior footballer’s vs Ballinteer last weekend, Inter footballers lost out

to a strong St Jude’s side and also Skerries in the

last two weeks, Jnr As had a good win vs

Peregrines but will need to beat St Jude’s in their

last game to be sure of not being in possible

relegation play off. Jnr Bs unfortunately suffered

a heavy defeat vs a very strong Oalfs side.

Disappointment for the Dublin U16 footballers in

the Gerry Reilly Final and hard luck to our own

Sam Keogh who was part of the squad. Best of

Luck to the Dublin Ladies Senior Football team

and our own Abbey Shiels, Ken Robinson and Paul Casey part of the squad and backroom team,

a massive game against Cork this weekend.

Also this weekend sees our Senior Camogie team

open their Championship campaign away to

Ballinteer St John, away in Marley Park at 10am

on Sunday 25th August. Support very much

appreciated and welcome.

Lotto. There was no winner of the lotto on the

15th August, Numbers were 4, 11, 15 and 21.

Next weeks’ jackpot is €11,400, next draw will be managed by Gerry McAndrew and is

sponsored by Feargal McCarthy, Painter and

Decorator. Lucky Dip Winners: Pat Keane,

Fergal Gavin, Fintan Clandillon, Ciara Connolly,

Sharon & Shane. Play Online or Tickets can be

purchased at the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey

Arms.

Lotto Sponsorship: Each week, our Lotto draw

is sponsored by a local business. This is a great

way of getting promotion and association with

the club, while also contributing to the success of one of our best and most enduring fundraising

activities. We greatly appreciate all the loyal

support the Club gets. If you have a business

and would like to get involved as a Lotto sponsor

for the 2019/20 season, we would be delighted to

have you on board. The rates are as follows:

1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks

€50 €90 €150

€200

If interested, contact Seamus Clandillon at 087

2189960.

Summer Camps

A big thanks to David Moran and the Juvenile

section who once again ran a number of very

successful camps throughout the summer. Great

to see such numbers up enjoying the good

weather and improving their skills.

Bingo Wednesdays 8:30pm.

Golf Society

Results from St Margaret's Outing, Saturday 17th

August; Overall Winner Kieran Graham (23)

42pts, 2nd Overall Stephen Murphy (15) 40pts,

Winner Category 1 Seamus Fagan (11) 37pts,

Winner Category 2 Mick O'Hara (16) 37pts,

Winner Category 3 Eddie Shanagher (23) 39pts.

Congratulations to all the winners, and many

thanks to all who played. Next outing is Gerry

Mescall's Captains Day in Millicent GC on

Saturday 7th September, to book a tee time

contact Seamus Fagan at 086 8168984.

We have some wonderful Events comings up

now over the course of September.

First up on the Eve of the All Ireland Football

Final, we have a superb Christy Moore tribute

act, always a good night in the club and the

anticipation grows ahead of the big day. You

never know if you haven’t secured your ticket

you never know what might be flying around on

the night….

And speaking of tickets the list is up in the club

and the draw for All Ireland Final tickets is open

to all fully paid up adult members, members who

are lucky enough to come out have to be in

attendance on the night and to collect your ticket

before 11pm or the ticket will be re-entered in

the draw.

I remember that Summer in Dublin, and the

Liffey as it stank like hell….YES a date for

your DIARY 28th September Bagatelle will be live in the clubhouse…tickets can be purchased

on the club website or from the Bar or any

Executive member…only €20 for what will be a

great night’s entertainment …

Finally we will once again be running Staidear

agus Sport…the Event will be slightly different

this year and we will be encouraging both 5th and

6th year students to come up and meet some of

the older players working in professions that the

may be interest in…full details will be announced later but at the moment will are

looking for older players from all professions to

possible volunteer for the evening. Messages

have gone out through the Games Committee but

if anyone is interested they can contact Seamus,

087 218 9960.

ST. MARY'S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB

Results: 29th. July 2019

N/S:

1st. Mary Quinn & Kathleen Collery

2nd. Frances Dempsey & Chris McHugh 3rd. Ann Coffey & Visitor

E/W:

1st. Rita Tapley & Noeleen Flynn

2nd. Rosaleen Ryan & Sandra Fisk

3rd. Rosemary Deacon & Eileen Pentz

Notice: Bridge will

resume Monday 02nd.

September 9.45am.

LUCAN HARRIERS A.C.

Lucan Harriers athletes alongside race sponsors

at official launch of Lucan 5 Mile Road race to

take place on Sunday September 8th.

LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB Springfield Hotel

Bridge nights will resume on

Wednesday 4th September at 7. 30.

We are actively looking for new members.

Do come along join us for a game of bridge.

Primrose Hill Garden

Open Heritage Week 17th – 25th August

Featuring Summer Flowers

Very top of Primrose Lane, Lucan through

the black gates

2pm – 6pm every day

Entrance: Adults €6

LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB 18 Strokeplay (Gross) 16-18 August 2019

Gents Class 1 Winner Philip Sweeney 48

Gents Class 2 Winner Andy Fitzgerald 51 [B9]

Gents Class 2 Runner Up Sean McGrath 51 [B9]

Gents Class 3 Winner John Carey 58 [B6]

Ladies Class 1 Winner Philo Condron 51 Ladies Class 2 Winner Kathleen Grainger 63

[B9]

Best Wishes

Wishing our President – Noel Leonard a most

enjoyable day on Saturday 24th August -

Presidents Day. Best of luck to you Mr

President from all the members.

Thank you to Lucan District Credit Union for

their sponsorship of this competition.

Wishing you Well

May we take this opportunity of wishing Adrian

Dignam a speedy recovery. Looking forward to

seeing both Agnes and Adrian in the club very

soon.

Juveniles

Our Juvenile competition commences at 2pm.

Our juvenile committee will be in attendance and

coaching will be provided. New members are

welcome so why not come along any Wednesday

afternoon and talk to any of the committee who

will be delighted to help you.

New Members Welcome – Adults and

Juveniles

Our Club is now open for

membership. If you would like to

join our Club please contact the

Secretary in writing and we will

be in touch with the relevant

details by return. You can join as

a family or individual or indeed you are more

than welcome to call into the Club House and

ask for any committee member who will be only too willing to discuss your enquiry – best time to

call is at the weekend or contact us at

[email protected]

Date to Remember

Saturday 24th August - Our President’s Day

Dave Hayden R.I.P.

Dave Hayden has unmistakably been

acknowledged for many years as one of the

greatest Pitch and Putt players of all time. Sadly

but peacefully Dave left this world on Wednesday 31st July last. His membership of

Lucan for some twenty years will be

remembered with fondness. His friendship was

warm and ever helpful - never exuding the

greatness and the many achievements of his

wonderful career in Pitch and Putt. Davy

excelled in his course maintenance at Lucan. His

application to the work was never found wanting

and he was always concerned that the course was

in A1 condition for the members. To his wife

Bernie, his son Dave and family may we extend

our deepest sympathies.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam agus buíochas mór Le Dia dá leithéad.

Hall/Room for Hire

Please note that we have a hall/room for hire

from 7pm weekdays – short term or long term

hire/lease will be considered. Please contact the

secretary by letter or email

[email protected]

Transport Users Now that the Post Office at Dodsboro has been moved to SuperValu, the most accessible Post

Office for those living in Dodsboro and

surrounding areas is in Centra Lucan Village.

The 25 bus is now more important than ever for

these people to access this Post Office. In order

to make it more accessible a new bus stop is

needed outside the AIB bank. The two existing

stops at the Bally Ally and further down in the

village are too far away and are very

inconvenient for our senior citizens. This

proposed stop would benefit all other users who want to access the village.

Church Notices - Sunday 25th August 2019

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Mary's Lucan

Sunday Masses:

Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 8.45am, 9.45am,

11am, 12.15pm and 7pm

Weekday Masses:

Monday to Saturday 10am.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:

(Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm

and Saturday 7.30pm – 9.00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after 10am Mass and after the

6.30pm Mass

Baptisms: Baptism will take place every

weekend. We ask parents to call to the

Sacristy to book at least one month

before ceremony.

Deepest Sympathy to the family and

friends of Margaret Buggy, formerly of

Esker Lane and to the family and friends

of Sheila Corrigan, Dispensary Lane. May they rest in peace.

St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland Sunday:

St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am

St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am

Lucan Presbyterian Church Sunday:

10.30am Morning Worship

Crèche and Children's Ministry

Lucan Methodist Church Sunday:

9.45am - Holy Communion

St. Patrick's Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown

Sunday Masses:

Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and 12

noon Folk Mass

Weekday Masses:

Monday to Saturday: 10am

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday

evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm.

Baptisms:

1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd Saturday

at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is

required to facilitate preparation. Applications

between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at

Parish Office or after any Mass as Parents are

required to attend a pre-Baptism Meeting.

Bookings cannot be accepted on the telephone or

by email. Divine Mercy Lucan South

Sunday Masses:

Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12 noon

Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday: 9.15am

and Saturday at 10am

Adoration and Prayer:

Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm

Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm

Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am

Baptisms:

Parents are asked to attend an information

meeting before making arrangements or booking

dates.

Please give your support for Crosscare

NEXT weekend 31st Aug/1st Sept.

for the Annual Collection.

This will replace the Share Collection

Esker Cemetery Mass Mass for the Dead will be celebrated

THIS Sunday 25th

August 2019 -

3pm

(Weather permitting)