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Anam Cara Online Bereavement Information Evening
Anam Cara, which supports parents after bereavement, is hosting an Online Bereavement Information Evening on Thursday 22nd January at 7pm.
Dr. R is n Finnegan will be our guest speaker this month. Dr. Finnegan is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist currently working in Cancer Care West with individuals affected by cancer and loss.
This talk will focus on understanding grief after the death of a child, the many ways it can show up over time, and how parents can be supported in living alongside their loss. It will also touch on the impact of loss within the family, including siblings, and offers gentle ways of coping when emotions feel overwhelming.
Parents are also invited to register via this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aiLP8NkkTLeSY-c1i9iJYg#/registration
We also offer informational packets, providing information about our supports, grieving processes, and ways to support families through this immensely challenging time. If your parish or community would like a set of packets, or to find out more about the services we offer please email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 085 288 8888.
Contact secretary@eblanabeekeeping.ie
for further details and membership enquiries.
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wednesday 21st January: Social Morning in St. Mary s Parish Centre, 10.30 to 12.30.
New members welcome!
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 19th January: Welcome back to all our crafty members, hope you all had a nice Christmas break.
We have invited Breda Bohan to give us a class on Silhouette Embroidery on Monday 19th January, from 10am til 12.30pm.
Tea Rota: Patricia and Mary.
We send our sincere sympathy to Josie Carey on the death of her brother in law, Michael Rossiter, and to Miriam Gavin on the death of her brother in law Declan Gavin. Sympathy also to Pauline Bligh on the death of her 1st cousin, the writer, John Quinn.
May they rest in peace.
Lucan Toastmasters
Lucan Toastmasters is a friendly, vibrant club which offers a safe environment to develop public speaking and communication skills. Our next meeting is on Thursday 22nd January at 7:45pm at the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip and guests are most welcome to join us. Come along on the night or contact vpmlucantoastmasters@gmail.com to register your interest.
Thursday 22nd January 2026, 7:45pm
Springfield Hotel, Leixlip, W23 W280
Do you want to finally conquer your fear of public speaking?
Do you have a speech or presentation coming up that you need help with?
Do you want to make new friends?
If so, then Lucan Toastmasters is the place for you.
We meet two Thursdays of each month in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip at 7.45 p.m. Admission is free for new guests don t worry, you won t be asked to speak! Come along next Thursday January 22nd, where a warm welcome awaits you.
For further details, follow Lucan Toastmasters on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn or contact vpmlucantoastmasters@gmail.com
Lucan Goal Mile
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make a success of our local Christmas Goal Mile event, especially those who donated their Christmas morning time to ensures an organised and safe event.
Special thanks to everyone who walked, ran, jogged or talked their way around the track! Thanks also to Lucan Harriers A.C. who support the event annually.
In total, 8419 was raised by donations and merchandise sales. These monies will be used to support those whose lives are constantly taunted by war, famine and oppressions.
Go raibh m le maith agaibh!
Gerard Martin
Lucan Lions Club
Wishing the staff at Lucan Newsletter a happy new year for 2026. Many thanks for your ongoing support in publicising the events/activities for Lucan Lions Club. We are grateful for the ongoing support right across the Lucan community for our fundraising activities. We will keep Newsletter readers updated on our events planned for 2026.
Christmas Raffle at SuperValu Lucan
Many thanks to SuperValu Lucan for sponsoring our annual Christmas Raffle which was held in store over 12-14 December. It was a very successful raffle and the winners were notified immediately and collected their prizes. We are most grateful for the support of SuperValu customers and really appreciate all those who volunteered selling tickets over the three days.
Spa Hotel Christmas Shows
Thanks also to Frank Colgan and the staff at the Spa Hotel for facilitating the Lions Club to have an interval raffle at the highly successful Christmas shows on 5/6 and 12/13 December.
The proceeds from these fundraising activities were distributed to those less well off in the Community over the Christmas period.
Mattie McCabe, PRO
Esker Active Retirement Association
We got off to a good start to 2026 at club meeting this week, we were all happy to meet up again and exchange stories about Christmas and New Year.
Usual activities including card games, scrabble and bowls.
We meet every Wednesday at 1.30 in St Andrew's Parish Hall, Main Street, Lucan.
All very welcome, existing and new members.
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 F ilte 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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