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Lucan Senior Citizens
On Monday we said goodbye to our friend Pat Scanlon, who was a valued and long-term member of our Senior Citizens Club.
Pat was a kind and gracious lady who enjoyed all the club activities. We have lovely memories of celebrating her last two birthdays with her in Marymount. We will remember Pat for her gentleness and lovely smile.
Rest in peace, Pat.
Wed 25th March, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Easter Party and Easter Bonnet Competition in St. Mary’s Parish Centre.
Lucan Drama
A big thank you to everyone who turned out on Monday last to support our latest Open Mic Night.
We had poets, singers, storytellers and actors who provided nearly 3 hours of great entertainment to a packed house. It was a great way to start the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. As always thanks to the team at Courtney's for looking after us.
Next up for Lucan Drama is The Beauty Queen of Leeanne and tickets will be on sale very soon.
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 23rd March: We have invited our Community Garda Anne Gabbett to talk to us on scams, safety in the home, and security.
It should be a very interesting morning.
Tea Rota – the “two Marys”.
Get well wishes to Kathleen and Ann who are unwell at the moment.
We had a very enjoyable quiz with Irish based questions, and Miriam and Marie were the winners.
Lucan Active Retirement Association
Members went to see the film “Wuthering Heights” and thoroughly enjoyed it. Some members will be going to “The Falls Hotel” in Ennistymon for a short break and play some card games.
Chair Yoga is starting 9th April.
We meet in St. Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, every Thursdays at 11.30am. New Members always welcome. Why not come and join us, we would love to see you there. Lots of activities to enjoy - Bowls, Scrabble, Cards, and the chat.
Most importantly we have Coffee & Cake at 1pm.
Lucan St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marks 35 Years with Record Turnout and Celebration
Lucan marked a significant milestone this year as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrated its 35th anniversary, drawing large crowds and delivering one of the most energetic parades to date.
Favourable weather conditions contributed to the success of the day. The parade took place in dry conditions, with sunshine throughout—an infrequent but welcome presence in recent weeks—adding to the celebratory atmosphere across the village.
The Parade Committee was honoured to welcome Liam Cullen of the Irish Red Cross as Grand Marshal. Liam has taken part in the parade every year since 1991, delivering first aid and emergency support. Wearing full dress uniform, he led the parade at the head of the Colour Party, setting a fitting tone for the occasion.
At the review stand, Crumlin Youth Band performed Amhrán na bhFiann, providing a moment of reflection and recognition of the significance of our national day. The performance marked a respectful pause in proceedings and reflected the pride associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
From there, the parade continued with consistent energy along the full route from Dodsboro to Lucan Village. Participating groups performed throughout, contributing to what organisers described as the most energetic parade in the event’s 35-year history.
The Parade Committee confirms the 2026 prize winners:
Grand Marshal’s Prize: Goldwing Owners Club Ireland
Peter Brady Perpetual Cup (Best in Parade): Lucan Special Olympics Club
Paddy Kenny Perpetual Trophy (Best Turned Out Group): Lee-Byrne Academy
Jim Toner Perpetual Award (Best Commercial Entry): Split Rock Ltd (the Mini Builders)
Muintir Na Tíre Prize (Best Youth Entry): Lucan United
Best Performance: Fit Kids Fit Teens Dance
Best Individual Entry: Andrii Kryzhanivskyi
Most Energetic: Indian Ladies in Lucan
Most Colourful: Domino’s Ireland (Shorecal Group)
Most Entertaining: Esker Celtic
The committee thanks South Dublin County Council for funding and on-the-ground operational support. Thank you to Toner Transport for the review stand, Carroll’s of Lucan for providing power, Kenny’s of Lucan for their continued role as our treasurers, Courtney’s of Lucan for supporting our volunteer events, and the Spa Hotel Lucan for serving as the unofficial parade office.
Thank you to Lucan Red Cross for first aid and emergency response, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Ireland, Lucan Men’s Shed, Women’s Collective Ireland Lucan, and Lucan Tidy Towns, and the more than 100 volunteers who gave their time and effort to deliver the event.
Thank you to the Community Guards in Lucan Garda Station. Garda support from 1991 to today continues to make the parade possible.
Finally, thank you to the children, clubs, and community groups across Lucan who took part and delivered a strong display of skill, colour, and community spirit.
The committee congratulates all participants and prize winners. The 35th anniversary parade reflected the continued strength and cohesion of the Lucan community.
Lucan Parade over and out, see you in 2027, Lucan Abú.
Aontas - Strictly Dancing!
On the 7th March 2026 Aontas took to the stage in St. Mary’s GAA Club, Leixlip for their Strictly Come Dancing fundraising event. The group undertook this project with creativity and enthusiasm and sheer determination to ensure the event was a success. They came totally out of their comfort zone, but they certainly produced a fantastic show of magnificent entertainment. They were guided and choreographed by Daniel Maguire who is well known in the theatre circles for his excellent choreography and director skills most notably Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his work with Alan Hughes and Rob Murphy in their recent pantomime at the The National Stadium. How he turned us into dancers in just 4 weeks is nothing short of a miracle, believe you me. I’m sure after the 1st week of rehearsals he went home wondering how he was going to get this show to a reasonable standard. His hard work and dedication spurred us all on in our group dance to ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ from the brilliant Whitney Houston and for his patience in us perfecting our dances in our couples is a massive testament to his commitment and dedication and love in his field.
The energy from the young people and the not so young was powerful and we cannot thank enough the help of those we talked into our Strictly event. Most notably we must thank Tomaz Stachhowski, Sean Harkin, Shane Gately and last but by no means least Noel Kelly for joining with members as dance partners. We are so grateful to you all and in particular for the fundraising you did on behalf of Aontas.
We thank BE Sound who absolutely transformed the stage and function room in Leixlip. The stage shone in an abundance of light in true Strictly style. Their attention to detail in the production and sound was nothing short of exceptional.
Our MC on the evening was Stella Bass who has been described by Jazziz (USA) as Ireland’s top jazz vocalist and her voice didn’t disappoint. Along with her amazing MC skills, she entertained the audience with some fabulous tunes during the interval. She added so much glitz and glamour to the stage.
Our judges Breda Holmes, Emma Geraghty and Kenny Wade provided us with great comments and good humour and we are so thankful to you all for giving your time to help us out with our Strictly night. Our front of house team of John Hodgkinson, Jean Elises, Noreen Nolan, Getti Elises, Anita Caulton, Paula Montano, James Montano and Cathy Burke did a mighty job. Our parish teams and secretaries, we very much appreciate all you do for us in the background. To the St. Mary’s Senior Club, thanks so much for the beautiful hampers and to all our sponsors of ads and prizes we are most grateful.
The parishioners both young, old and middle of the road of St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s came out in huge numbers and the room was packed to capacity which created a lovely atmosphere. The sense of community was so palpable, and the atmosphere was truly electric and added enormously to the success of the evening. Aontas stands for unity and this evening showcased the true sense of unity in our community across both parishes in the way everyone came together to encourage and cheer on the dancers. We are truly indebted to you all for your support.
Mile Buíochas,
Adam Hodgkinson and Jordan Murphy
Lucan Lions Club
Luxury Hamper Raffle in SuperValu Lucan - We will be having our annual Easter
Luxury Hamper Raffle in SuperValu over the weekend on 27 to 29 March. We are grateful to SuperValu for their generous sponsorship of the luxury hampers. We look forward, as usual, to the great support from SuperValu customers. The raffle will take place in the store on Sunday 29 March. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.
Date for your diary - Lucan Lions Club Family Easter Mile - We are holding our first ever Lucan Lions Club Family Easter Mile on the Lucan Harriers track on Easter Sunday morning 5 April from 10.00 am to 1100 am.
There is no need to pre-register. Just turn up to this fun family event and participants can walk, jog or run. All donations will be welcome on the day.
More details in the coming weeks
Have you ever dreamed of walking the Camino de Santiago? Breakthrough Cancer Research are taking on the final 100KM of the 'French Way', Sarria to Santiago from the 13th – 20th of April 2026 and would love for you to join them. Many people choose to walk the Camino with Breakthrough Cancer Research for deeply personal reasons. Some take part to honour a loved one, others to fulfil a bucket-list dream, and many simply wish to share a meaningful experience with a friend or partner - all while helping to raise vital, life-saving funds for cancer research. Starting in the charming town of Sarria, experience camaraderie and reflection as you walk toward Santiago de Compostela, creating lasting memories on this historic pilgrimage.
For more information, please contact Edel, edel@breakcancer.ie
or phone 021 422 66 55 for more details.
Support Group for Mental Wellbeing
If you or someone you know is struggling with: stress, tension, anxiety, fear or sleeplessness, you are not alone! Recovery Self-help Ireland can help.
We offer group support to anyone who wants help to reduce suffering and improve their mental health. The members demonstrate a method by which they deal with the trivialities of everyday life without feeling overwhelmed by them.
Why not come along to our next meeting and try the method out. You can bring a friend. The meeting is confidential. Only first names taken.
Every Friday at 8pm in The Parish Centre, Lucan, beside the R.C. Church.
Phone 01 6260775 or find us at www.recoveryireland.ie
GAEILGE
Would you like to improve your conversation Irish?
A small group of people meet in the Parish Centre every Wednesday morning at 10.30am for one hour.
Beidh Fáilte Romhat!
Carers & Toddlers Group
Thursdays
In St. Mary’s Parish Centre,
from 9.30 to 11.30am.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Yvonne and Joan
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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