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Lucan Tidy Towns
This year has been a challenging year for Lucan Tidy Towns. At the start of the year we were optimistic that the major works around the village at the Village Green, the Demesne and the Weir Promenade would have been completed by now. As we all know, this is not the case and we understand that the works will continue into the autumn. In addition, the works at St. Joseph's layby created another challenge.
After some deliberation we decided to go ahead and enter the National Tidy Towns competition as in previous years. We decided to concentrate our efforts away from the areas where the works are ongoing. We created and extended some flowerbeds in various places around Lucan.
The adjudication phase of the competition started this week and runs up to the end of July. This means an adjudicator will visit Lucan unannounced.
We really need the cooperation of everybody to keep Lucan litter free and looking as well as is possible in the circumstances. We are asking businesses to sweep outside their premises and generally ensure their surrounds are presentable. We thank those businesses who have floral displays already in place and encourage others to follow their lead. We are also asking residents to ensure their estates maintain their attractive appearance. Can we also appeal to cigarette smokers and vapers not to discard butts on the pavements or stick vape labels to litter bins!
With the very encouraging and welcome development of Lucan House we are hopeful that we can put the challenges of 2025 behind us and showcase a revitalised Lucan in the 2026 competition.
Kevin O'Loughlin
Chair
Lucan Tidy Towns
Lucan Active Retirement Association
A group from the club will be going to Tina Turner on Saturday 14 June, and from the recent rave reviews it promises to be a great show.
We will be having our Annual Day Trip to Co. Down on 3rd July with a stop on the way for Tea and Cake, a visit to the Linen Museum, a visit to Bangor and Dinner on the way back.
Why not come and join us. We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30am.
Lots of activities to enjoy. Bowls, Scrabble, Cards, Choir, and the chat. Coffee break at 1pm.
New members always welcome, come and join us in a friendly atmosphere and meet new friends.
Lucan ICA
Monday 16tJune: The ladies are back crafting after the June Bank Holiday weekend, finishing their projects before the summer holidays. We all hope for better summer weather.
Tea Hostesses: Patricia and Mary R.
We had a surprise visit from our Community Garda Ann Gabbett on Monday, keeping us on the straight and narrow.
Esker Active Retirement Association
We had our usual activities at our club meeting this week, then after tea break our lovely community garda gave us some really useful tips about dealing with on line scams, phone calls etc., also general advice on security at home. During the summer months we have to be extra vigilant about open windows and doors.
Next Wednesday 18th June is our final meeting before the summer break. So we will be celebrating with food, wine, music and dancing.
We will be starting our regular meetings mid-September. Date will be published later.
Lucan Senior Citizens
On Wednesday 11th June, we had our bus trip to the Arboretum Centre in Co. Carlow. On the way, we stopped at Toughers Restaurant for tea and scones.
We all enjoyed the delights of the centre, with fashion and garden shopping, visiting the inspiration gardens, and not forgetting the delicious lunch and cakes. A great day was enjoyed by all.
Wednesday 18th June: Social Morning in St. Mary’s Parish Centre 10.30am to 12.30pm.
New members always welcome!
Anam Cara
Anam Cara - supporting parents after bereavement, are hosting an Online Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 7pm
Our guest speaker Bryan Nolan has an M.A. in Healthcare Chaplaincy from DCU, and is a Certified Healthcare Chaplain with specialisations in end-of-life, grief, and loss care. He has worked with the Irish Hospice Foundation for over 13 years.
Bryan's talk will focus on what lies ahead for parents who have experienced the loss of a child, how we can face the challenges ahead, and what can help us to move forward.
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G8oKffLXR9C-_6kYWKPglw#/registration
Cruinniu na nOg @ Ruaillle Buaille at Lucan House
Saturday 4th June provided a very pleasant experience in the grounds of Lucan House, with all kinds of entertainment, including a Tin Whistle recital from the girls of Scoil Mhuire GNS (below).
Amy from Scoil Mhuire gave us a Reel, accompanied by some members of Comhaltas.
There were performances from several other youth and school groups, over the afternoon, and despite the forecast, the weather didn’t disappoint.
The Drumming Workshop, proved very popular with little people as they learned to beat out a rhythm. I suspect that there will be many requests for noisy presents following this experience.
There was also an international flavour to the afternoon with these performers from Portugal.
The site is certainly a great venue for such events, and hopefully we can expect many exciting happenings in the future.
Primrose Hill Gardens
is an old-world garden with many different plants in flower
Open 1st June – July 4th, and Heritage Week 16th August – 24th August.
Open daily from 2pm – 6pm
Adults 6.00 euro. Children Free.
Top of Primrose Land, Lucan. Post Code K78L1W9
Adult Education
The Adult Education Service in Lucan Education Centre, on Esker Hill are currently enrolling for free and flexible part-time courses commencing in September 2025. The Return to Education Programme courses are at times to allow you to choose between one and four different subjects to fit around your busy life. Each subject is 4 hours, 1 morning per week. This can lead to QQI qualification.
The following subjects are available this term:
Spanish for Beginners
Introduction to Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets)
Career Preparation / CV and Interview Skills
Business English Language Skills
Data Entry – Improving Keyboard Skills
Office Skills
Business Administration
Word Processing (Advanced)
Social Studies (Introduction to Sociology)
Payroll Using Sage Software
For more details, contact lorrainekavanagh@ddletbaes.ie or call 01 6283557
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre
Email: info@ballyowencommunitycentre.ie
Telephone: 01 253 6105 or 085 867 1245
Follow us on Facebook (Ballyowen Castle Community Centre) or on Instagram (ballyowen_community_centre)
Baby & Toddler: Our group will be back on Monday 11-12.30
Active over 55's: Come join us on Thursdays for some active fun. Physical activity can be fun, social and a little bit competitive. The games are accessible and inclusive for all. Let’s celebrate your abilities. The games will include Flisk (Disk throw) Malai (cornhole) and Scidils (Bowling). We may also have some prizes at the end of the 3 weeks. Stay for a cup of tea and a chat.
Starting June 12th 1pm-3pm for 3 weeks.
Volunteers: As the centre is growing, we are looking for the help of locals. If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer at some of our events please get in touch.
Room booking: Would you like to book a room in the centre for a meeting or a group activity? We have some availability and offer competitive rates. Email us to make a booking.
Minder & Toddler Group
Thursdays
In St. Mary’s Parish Centre,
from 9.30 to 11.30am.
All Welcome!
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Our telephone number is 0818 07 5090
www.citizensinformation.ie
Email lucan@citinfo.ie
Our office is located in the Ballyowen Castle Youth and Community Centre, Ballyowen, Lucan
Opening hours:
Walk-ins to see an Information Officer
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Wednesday: None
Thursday: 10am – 12pm and 2pm to 4 pm
Reception open*
Tuesday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
We are closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 8pm on 0818 07 4000
MABS – the Money Advice and Budgeting Service is the State's money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for over 20 years. MABS phone service is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm on 0818 07 2000
Age Action for all Older People
Age Action are offering five hours tutoring, remotely, to anyone who needs support using their smartphone, tablet or laptop. Covering topics like how to set up an email, how to download an app, how to use video calling to see your loved ones etc.
For more information, please call 01 4756989 or email gettingstarted@ageaction.ie
ALONE
Older people need your support!
ALONE is recruiting volunteers to provide companionship and support through their Telephone Support & Befriending service for older people.
ALONE asks that interested volunteers commit to one set shift of 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.
Visit alone.ie/volunteers for more information.
Lucan Newsletter Sales Outlets
Lucan Village
Collins Butchers, Main Street
Lynchs / Centra
Ballyowen / Ballydowd area
Texaco Service Station
Eurospar
Esker area
Spar Finnstown
Dodsboro area
Spar Dodsboro
Churches
St. Mary’s Church, Lucan
St. Patrick’s, Esker
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