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Scoil Mhuire GNS Junior Infants 2026
Scoil Mhuire Girls National School is now accepting applications for enrolment for Junior Infants in September 2026.
Applications can be downloaded from our school website at www.smgnslucan.com
You can also email the school for an application form at: application2026@smgnslucan.com
You will need to provide with the completed application form:
A scanned photocopy of your daughter's Birth Certificate.
Your daughter's PPS Number.
And a current household utility bill (proof of address).
The closing date for applications will be Friday, 14th November 2025.
Lucan Community College
1st Year Applications are now open for 2026/27. Applications can be made online through our website https://lucancc.ie/parents-guardians/admissions/ from 9am on 2nd October 2025 up to the closing date at 5pm Friday 24th October 2025.
Junior Cert Results: We are incredibly proud of all our Lucan CC Junior Cycle 2025 students as they received their state examinations results last week. The spectacular results achieved across the board showcase the consistent hard work and effort that has gone into the last 3 years of school.
Congratulations and keep up the great work.
Education Officer Visit: Thanks to Conor Reale, Education Officer at the Houses of the Oireachtas, for delivering two excellent and informative presentations to Classes Keane and Branson.
Students learned about the role of the President and received valuable advice ahead of their upcoming mock presidential election. Well done to all students for their excellent participation!
Wellbeing Week: Last week in Lucan Community College was Wellbeing Week. This week brings students and staff together to focus on relaxation, creativity, and connection. A wide variety of activities were on offer, including mindful colouring, time in the reading room, multi-sports sessions, busking performances, choir singing, and key ring making.
Staff also got to take part in a friendly bake-off, making delicious swiss roll from scratch, getting to unwind and do something different after school. The week was a fantastic reminder of the importance of wellbeing and community spirit, and it left everyone feeling a little more connected and refreshed.
Lucan CC Lotto: Some exciting news, every line in our fundraiser on Thursday 23rd October 2025, has a chance to win our Jackpot and has a FREE chance to win one of three exciting Halloween
Giveaway Competition prizes. This nationwide competition is open to all people who have a
ticket in a fundraiser run by our service provider 'Our Fundraiser' and the prizes are a 2,000 euro
Shop Till You Drop cash prize, a 500 euro Amazon Ireland gift card, and 2 x concert tickets for “The
Weekend”.
If you already have a ticket for our fundraiser on 23rd October 2025, you will be entered into
the Halloween Giveaway Competition. If you do not have a ticket, please visit our fundraiser
website to join: https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/lucancc or go to the school website.
Colaiste Phadraig
Soccer: We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to past pupil Tyler Doherty, who was selected for the Republic of Ireland amateur football team last week. Tyler, who graduated from our school in 2024, was an outstanding player during his time here. He led the line as a centre forward with energy, purpose, and determination, earning a reputation as a fast, skilful, strong, and versatile attacker. Tyler currently plays for St. Mochta's FC in the Leinster Senior League.
He will now line out for the Republic of Ireland in their upcoming match against the FAI ETB National Selection on Wednesday, 29th October, at Home Farm. We are confident that he will impress the coaches.
Football: Congratulations to Lucan Sarsfields on reaching the Dublin Senior 1 Hurling Championship Final for the first time in 12 years after overcoming Ballyboden St. Enda's at Parnell Park on Sunday. Past pupil Ben Coffey was player-of-the-match with a sensational 1-11 while Matthew McCaffrey, Colm Walsh, Liam Garigan and Ciaran Dowling all played significant roles in the team's brilliant victory. It is great to see so many of our past pupils do so well with their club and we wish them the best of luck in the Final against Na Fianna, which will take place next Saturday at 7pm in Parnell Park.
1st yr news: Last Thursday, our 1st yr students gathered with their grandparents and special loved ones to celebrate a beautiful and meaningful Mass in St. Mary's Church in Lucan. This special occasion marked the beginning of their journey in our school community and served as a moment of welcome, reflection, and hope for the years ahead.
The atmosphere on the day was warm and uplifting, with families filling the church and showing their support. A special word of thanks to our student readers and those who brought up the gifts - they all did a great job.
A sincere thank you to all who attended and supported the Mass - especially the grandparents and special family members whose presence made the day even more meaningful. It was a lovely occasion, wonderfully presided over by Fr. Ubaldo as usual, and the students themselves gave very positive feedback to Ms. Peel afterwards.
Basketball: Our u16 and u19 basketball teams concluded the group stages of their East Boys A League last Wednesday with matches against Colaiste Eanna. The senior match was just to decide the group winners as both teams had already qualified for the knockout stages having won their 1st three games. Colaiste Eanna proved to be just a little stronger as they won the game 70-56. Lewis Adjinakou (25), Aaron McCormack (17) and Grantas Matuleviscius (7) got the majority of Lucan's scores.
Our u16 team were beaten 60-8 in their game and they will now compete in the Plate competition.
Transition Year: Last Thursday afternoon, another group of Transition Year students had the fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of rowing, as they travelled to Islandbridge for a session with the expert team at the Municipal Rowing Centre.
During the session, students were introduced to key rowing techniques. They began with the catch – the moment the oar blade enters the water - followed by the drive, where they pushed back using their legs to power the boat forward. Then came the finish, where they pulled the oar handle to their body, and finally the recovery, where they glided back into the starting position in a smooth, controlled motion. Timing, coordination, and teamwork were essential, and the students quickly realised the importance of rhythm and communication in making the boat move efficiently.
Back on land, they also had a chance to use the rowing machines (ergometers), which are a great way to build core strength and cardiovascular fitness. The students all had a great day.
Hurling: Our u16 hurlers began their Dublin Junior Hurling League campaign last week with a 7-6 to 3-5 win against Colaiste Cois Life in their 1st group stage game. Andrew Kiernan scored a remarkable 4-1 while Aaron Farrell added a further two goals with driving finishes from the edge of the D. Lucan have one more group game, against Maynooth PP, and a win would secure top place in the group and a home 1-4 final in the knockout stages of the competition.
St Joseph's College Lucan
Public Access to Law
We have the distinct honour of sending a team of 27 students to represent our school at the Public Access to Law Team International Empire Mock Trial Competition in Chicago this November. This is a remarkable achievement, as our students will be competing in one of the most prestigious mock trial events on the international stage. To support the fundraising for the trip we are running the Chicago Super Draw which has a grand prize of 2000 euro plus 5 weekly draws for 200 euro, 100 euro and 50 euro. Entry to our weekly draw will cost 10 euro and those who enter all 5 weekly draws (50 euro) will be entered into the super draw for 2000 euro. For tickets and competition details please use the link https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/ChicagoSuperDraw or use the QR Code.
Tickets can also be purchased from our school office.
MFL Quiz: Last week the MFL department held a quiz for all TYs to mark European Day of Languages 2025. The students completed a quiz incorporating all the languages currently being thought and learned in the school each day.
Senior Camogie: Best of luck to our senior camogie team who play their second championship group game on Wednesday against St. Raphaela's in Stillorgan.
Anti Bullying Week: This week in the school is anti-bullying week and the Student Council have been working hard to put together a new anti-bullying campaign that ties in with the departments Bi Cinealta campaign. The slogan of the campaign is 'Be Kind' with the subtitle 'We are all coming from a different place'. A huge thank you to Amy Hildebrandt in 6th year who made the poster for the campaign which includes 'Be Kind' in all of the languages of the students in our school. A big thanks to Ms. Banks for all her continued excellent work with the student council.
Junior Gaelic Football: Well done to our junior Gaelic football team who had a brilliant win in their first championship game against Lucan Community College.
Junior and Senior Basketball: Best of luck to the u16 and u19 basketball teams who will play Loreto on the Green this Wednesday.
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