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Greetings from all at Lucan Newsletter
We wish all our readers at home and abroad a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful and very healthy 2025.
We thank all our readers, and those who contribute to the weekly edition.
Thank you to our Sales Outlets and Advertisers – we ask all to do your best to support local businesses!
Big thank you to our very reliable Collation Team who also distribute the publication each week. Thanks also to Christy Gannon who makes sure we have our paper in time every week, and is always there whenever we need a hand.
Thanks also to all who sent us Christmas Greetings, and passed on many nice compliments about our publication. Hope Santa brings you everything on your lists!
We look forward to hearing regularly from all our local clubs and organisations, in 2025, which hopefully will be a good year for all.
The first issue of Lucan Newsletter for 2025 will be for Sunday 12th January.
All items for inclusion should be at the usual addresses not later than 10pm, Wednesday 8th January 2025.
Lucan Newsletter Team
CAN YOU GIVE THE GIFT OF PRACTICAL HELP THIS CHRISTMAS?
Christmas is a time of joy for many of us, however it can be a particularly challenging time for families in need, especially those with small babies.
Community Connect is Ireland’s Baby Bank charity, working across Ireland to provide practical support to mothers and babies in need. They are asking you to make a big difference to a mother and baby in need this Christmas, by sponsoring a package of essential items.
Every little bit helps, and your generosity could mean the world to a mother and baby this Christmas.
Just €20 will allow them to put together a MamaBag of essentials for a mother, offering her comfort and support; €50 will cover all the essentials for a pregnant mother's Hospital Bag, giving her reassurance and dignity during this special time; €75 will pay for a beautiful BabyBox and a thoughtful MamaBag, to give mother and baby a strong and supportive start, or choose your own amount, and they can use it to make a combination of gift packages, reaching many more families with essential support.
Community Connect’s volunteers will make up the BabyBoxes, MamaBags and Hospital Bags, and deliver them directly to the families who need them.
To sponsor, go to www.communityconnect.ie or call 085 875 8366.
Thank you for your support.
Sarsfield Park Residents Association
We would like to wish all our members, neighbours, businesses a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year.
Rumour has it we will have a visitor for the Kids on the 22nd there will be lots of happy children that night
We received some notification last Friday that work will be starting on the apartments on Dec17 and unfortunately the laneway will be closed from January 2 (no reopening date)
The results of our generously supported Christmas draw are as follows:
1st Collins Butchers Voucher – 107
2nd Courtneys Voucher – 47
3rd Collins Butchers Voucher – 67
4th Collins Butchers Voucher – 126
5th Bottle of Brandy (O’Neills) - 9
6th Centra Voucher – 118
7th Artisan Pantry - 76
8th Centra Voucher – 31
9th Micks Veg Shop - 13
10th Paddys Barber -34
11th Paddys Barber - 42A
12th Jewel Hairdressers – 60
13th Kennys Voucher – 74
14th Tin of Sweets - 46
15th Tin of Sweets – 81
Thank you to you in the Newsletter all for your continued support and I wish each of you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year
ANAM CARA
Anam Cara - supporting parents after bereavement, are hosting their first Online Bereavement Information Evening of 2025 on Tuesday 7th of January 2025. This online talk is for bereaved parents only.
Here are the details of this ONLINE event
Date: Tuesday 7th of January 2025
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Guest Speaker: Níamh Finucane
Parents can register using the below link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-CrpzgoGtVXWDZD0n1jmDt8xT43Hc6o#/registration
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year from the staff & volunteers at Liffey Sound 96.4FM! And a special thanks to the newsletter team for all the work you do during the year!
www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community radio station!
Lucan Toastmasters
Next Club Meeting: Our next meeting is on Thursday 2nd 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.
Mini-Meeting at Lucan Library: On 11th January, we invite you to join us at Lucan Library for a taster meeting designed to give you a flavour of what to expect at Toastmasters. We’ll be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Saturday 11th January, 2025
12 noon-1:30pm, Lucan Library, K78 V295
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip at 7.45 p.m. Admission is free for new guests. Come along on 2nd or 11th January, where a warm welcome awaits you.
For further details, follow Lucan Toastmasters on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn or contact vpmlucantoastmasters@gmail.com
Lucan Tidy Towns
We had two busy mornings last weekend planting native trees and shrubs for biodiversity in Griffeen Park. South Dublin Co Co supplied the plants, tools and expert advisers to direct this Mini Woodlands Project. We were joined by Transition Year students from Colaiste Cois Life and also some individual students from Lucan Community College and St Joseph's College. Also we were joined by our newly elected TD Paul Gogarty, as well as Big Tree Adamstown Environmental group and South Dublin Community Volunteers.
Why not take a through Griffeen Valley Park and see if you can spot the fruits of our work close to Griffeen Valley Nursing Home. You can learn more about this project by checking out the South Dublin Co Co website
https://www.sdcc.ie/en/climate-action/latest-news/mini-woodlands-in-south-dublin.html
Thank you to all who organised this event, as well as all who participated. We had a most enjoyable morning working together and the weather was very kind to us on both days.
We wish everyone a very happy Christmas and especially the Lucan Newsletter team.
Kevin O'Loughlin,
Chair
CURRAGH DOG WALK
In aid of Kildare Animal Foundation
Sunday 29 December at 12 noon
Starts at carpark NEXT to T.R.I.
Join us (even if you don't have a dog) for a lovely stroll around the Curragh Race Course.
Just turn up and donate on the day
All monies raised go to the care of sick and injured animals at the shelter
Lucan Goal Mile
Christmas Morning 10 – 12 noon
Lucan Harriers A.C. Track
Open to Everyone – Mammies, Dads, Grandparents, and of course especially Children.
Full info and various donation options on www.goal.ie
No pre-registration necessary.
Just arrive and Run, Jog or Walk a Mile to support those less fortunate.
A Great Way to start your Christmas!
Adult Education Service
The Adult Education Service in Lucan Education Centre, on Esker Hill are currently enrolling for free and flexible part-time courses commencing in January 2025. These Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) 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 Computers Internet and Email
Introduction to Office Skills
Personal Effectiveness
IT Skills
Work Experience
Customer Service
Medical Terminology for Medical Secretary
Introduction to Psychology
Bookkeeping 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)
Chess Tournament: Lucan Festive will be holding a chess tournament at the centre on 30th December, Under 15's 11am-3pm Adults 4pm-8pm. Contact lucfestevents@gmail.com for info.
Christmas Closure: The centre will be closed from Monday 23rd Dec. until Monday 6th Jan.
A Message from the Centre: We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited Ballyowen Community Centre this year and participated in our programmes and activities. Your support has helped the centre flourish within the community, and we look forward to building on this success in the coming year. We can't wait to welcome you back to the Centre and maybe see some new faces. Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a joyful New Year from all at Ballyowen Youth & Community Centre.
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 Active Retirement Association
We meet in St Andrew's Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan, on Thursdays at 11.30am. New members always welcome, come and join us in a friendly atmosphere and meet new friends. There is a charge of €4 each week to cover costs but there is no charge for your first meeting.
Lots of activities to enjoy. Bowls, scrabble, cards, drama and choir. Coffee break at 1pm. Organised trips in Ireland and abroad.
Our AGM will be held on Thursday 23rd January 2025.
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
Lucan CIC Christmas Hours:
Thursday 19th Dec 10-12 and 2-4
Friday 20th Dec to 1st Jan 2025
CHRISTMAS CLOSING
Thursday 2nd Jan10-12 and 2-4
Friday 3rd Jan CLOSED
CIPS Hours
Monday 23rd Dec 9-5
Reduced hours (Phone lines closed from 5pm)
Tuesday 24th Dec 9-5
Reduced hours (Phone lines closed from 5pm)
Wednesday 25th Dec CLOSED Christmas Day
Thursday 26th Dec CLOSED, St Stephen's Day
Friday 27th Dec CLOSED
Monday 30th Dec 9-8, Normal hours
Tuesday 31st Dec 9-5
Reduced hours (Phone lines closed from 5pm)
Wednesday 1st Jan CLOSED, New Years Day
Normal hours resume from Thursday 2nd January 2025 - 9am-8pm
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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