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Lucan Senior Citizens
On Wednesday 9th April, we celebrated our April Birthdays at our Easter Party.
Happy Birthday to Sr. Geraldine, Catherine Balfe and Freda Comerford. Freda also won 1st prize in our Easter Bonnet competition.
A special thank you to all the ladies who made some wonderful creations Philip Tracy, watch out!
Thank you also to our hardworking committee who made it a very enjoyable morning.
Happy Easter to all!
Lucan I.C.A.
Monday 14th April:
Crafts continue on Monday with the many individual items being worked on by the members.
Tea Hostesses: Abigail O C. and Mary D.
We have three members attending Blanchardstown ICA Arts and crafts Day next Saturday 12th April for Patchwork and Decoupage.
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 17th April 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 17th April 2025
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 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 don t worry, you won t be asked to speak! Come along on Thursday next, April 17th, where a warm welcome awaits you.
For further details, follow Lucan Toastmasters on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn or contact vpmlucantoastmasters@gmail.com
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Welcome to Robert Neary who has joined the Liffey Sound team as our Outreach Officer.
Robert presents Community Hour every Wednesday at 3pm on 96.4FM. If you are a member of a Community, Voluntary or Not-for-profit organisation in Lucan or the surrounding areas, Robert would love to interview you on his programme. Robert also wants to promote local events & activities. Please email him on robert@liffeysoundfm.ie
www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook or Instagram
Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community Radio Station!
Esker Active Retirement Association
We had a lovely club meeting on Wednesday, good attendance despite the sunny day.
On Friday last over 20 of our members went to a fundraising night for Divine Mercy Junior and Senior schools at the Spa Hotel. It was a Garth Brooks tribute event, so we had a brilliant night of music and dancing. Our table was even awarded a special spot prize for having the most dancers on the floor!
Two of our members won really good spot prizes so we all went home happy.
We will be meeting up as usual on the Wednesday of Holy Week, 1.30 to 4 pm in St Andrew's Parish Hall, Main Street Lucan. All welcome.
Lucan Library - Easter Bank Holiday
Lucan Library will be closed from Thursday 17th April at 8pm and reopen on Tuesday 22nd April at 9.45am. The Library will be accessible to those members who have signed up for My Open Library. Please ask at desk about joining My Open Library.
Lucan Lions Club
Spectacle Recycling
Lucan Lions Club is encouraging people to donate unwanted spectacles in several local shops, which are then recycled to 3rd world countries and donated free of charge to people with poor eyesight who normally could not afford to purchase spectacles. All varieties, condition and sizes are very welcome (adults, children s, sunglasses, damaged/broken) as we can use them all. No need to include glasses cases.
Once collected, the spectacles are boxed and dispatched via DPD sponsorship to MEDICO a team of qualified opticians in France. On arrival, the spectacles are sorted and cleaned. Using specialised equipment, the power of the lenses is measured for the new owner. They are labelled and packed ready for shipment to a country in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, to restore sight to lifeless eyes. See below the range of local Lucan collection points and if you could advertise this notice through your local school, sports club, family members etc, you would be part of this very worthwhile worldwide initiative. Many thanks to all of you who have donated spectacles. We have already shipped over 11,000 glasses for re-cycling since the project started in 2023, so well done to everyone.
We have collection bins at each of the following locations:
The Parish Office, St Mary s Church Lucan.
Mullins and Henry Opticians in SuperValu Shopping Centre, Lucan.
Boylan s Opticians, 335 Ballyfermot Road.
Specsavers and Vision Express stores in Liffey Valley,
Clondalkin Mill Centre
and The Square Tallaght.
Message in a Bottle (MIAB) at Lucan Golf Club
Sincere thanks to Lucan Golf Club for facilitating our Message in a Bottle (MIAB) activity in the Clubhouse on Saturday 5 April. This was very successful and extremely well received by golfers on the day. The MIAB is an invaluable initiative designed to help all emergency services to quickly access vital medical information in the event of an emergency. Each bottle contains important details like medical condition, allergies and emergency contacts. It is a simple and effective way to ensure peace of mind for each holder and their loved ones.
Easter Raffle at SuperValu Lucan
Lucan Lions Club will hold its Annual Easter Raffle, sponsored by SuperValu Lucan over the Easter weekend 17-19 April. The prizes will be 4 x 100 and 2 x 50 Easter Hampers. We are grateful to SuperValu for their long-standing sponsorship of this Raffle and their overall support for Lucan Lions Club.
Mattie McCabe. PRO
Anam Cara
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Monday 14th April at 7.30pm in the Maldron Hotel, Whitestown Way, Tallaght.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance.
We also offer an online support group meeting. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
Acre Project
Salesians College, Maynooth Rd, Celbridge
Dates for your diary ..
Plant Sale and Bake Fair taking place on Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th 2025.
Creative Writing - Writing for Joy
Weekly creative writing workshop led by ACRE Artist in Residence Krystal Sweedman. Free 6 week course starting June 2025.
To reserve your spot contact: flowwritecreative@gmail.com
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 Baby & Toddler Group is back on Mondays from 11-12.30 this is suitable for ages 0-3 and gives parents or caregiver a chance for a chat and well deserved cup of tea.
Active over 55's:
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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