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Sunday 13th April 2014

Holy Week with Pope Francis

Reflecting on the start of Holy Week this Psalm Sunday Pope Francis writes:

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On Palm Sunday we began Holy Week, the heart of the liturgical year, when we commemorate the great events that express most powerfully God’s loving plan for all men and women. Jesus enters Jerusalem in order to give himself completely. He gives us his body and his blood, and promises to remain with us always. He freely hands himself over to death in obedience to the Father’s will, and in this way shows how much he loves us. We are called to follow in his footsteps.

Holy Week challenges us to step outside ourselves so as to attend to the needs of others: those who long for a sympathetic ear, those in need of comfort or help. We should not simply remain in our own secure world, that of the ninety-nine sheep who never strayed from the fold, but we should go out, with Christ, in search of the one lost sheep, however far it may have wandered.

Holy Week is not so much a time of sorrow, but rather a time to enter into Christ’s way of thinking and acting. It is a time of grace given us by the Lord so that we can move beyond a dull or mechanical way of living our faith, and instead open the doors of our hearts, our lives, our parishes, our movements or associations, going out in search of others so as to bring them the light and the joy of our faith in Christ.

Lucan Citizens Information Centre Ballyowen Castle Community Centre, Lucan Leixlip Musical and Variety Group Ph. 0761 07 5090. Fax. 01 6217930 Presents email [email protected] www.citizensinformation.ie Jesus Christ Superstar

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm From 29th April to May 3rd and 2pm to 4 pm each day, closed for lunch 1 pm at St Marys GAA, Greenlane, Leixlip at 8pm. to 2 pm. Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) 0761 Tickets available from the 07 4000 – opening hours 9 am to 8 pm Monday to following pharmacies in Friday. Leixlip: Feericks, Glen Easton, Riverforest, Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday Oaklawn and Rye Pharmacy or at our box nights from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. office 087-1632268. FLAC telephone and referral line 1890 350250. Ticket prices are €10 on Tuesday 29th April, MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) €15 for the rest of the shows. Our box office helpline 0761 07 2000 and MABS mortgage can also reserve seats for groups. arrears helpline 0761 07 4050. The musical is directed by Claire Tighe and

There will be no FLAC (Free Legal Advice the musical director is Caitriona Clinic) on Holy Thursday 17/4/14. NiThreasaigh.

The Centre will be closed for Easter from Good

Friday 18/4/14 until Easter Monday 21/4/14, both dates inclusive. Lucan Drama The members of Lucan Dramatic Society are busy attending rehearsals at least twice weekly in Missing the Spa Hotel for our production of

Kitten Missing from Cherry Lawns, Hillcrest. 'I Do Not Like Thee Doctor Fell' Eight month old male kitten. Grey tabby with by Bernard Farrell to be performed 20th to 23 white chest and two white front legs; has two May...Our Director is Ken Byrne.

distinguishing grey marks mid way down front Ken is a young promising director who has also legs. Any information – Ph: 6241865. had great success as an actor. He was recently the recipient of a scholarship to The Summer School in Gormanston. Well done Ken. Congratulation also to Michelle Reade who was awarded a Summer School scholarship in Limerick - we are very proud of both of you! Coffee Morning Supporting Our Lady's Hospice and Care For further information relating to Lucan Drama Services, Harolds Cross celebrating the visit www.lucandrama.com Inspiring Men & Women of the Lucan and Sheila 0872547725 Bernie0864015794 surrounding Community.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our coffee morning! Thanks to Carrolls Gastro Pub for facilitating us and providing the plentiful tea and Car Boot coffee, Super Valu for the lovely cakes, Keith Kenny, Olive Linnane, Charlies Barbers, Peter Sale & Market Marks, The Jewellers Lucan, &anyone else who in aid of donated prizes for the morning. Thanks to St Joseph’s College Adamstown Community College 1st and 2nd Year Music students who provided beautiful background St Joseph’s College Car Park music! Thank you to everyone who placed a Public - 9:30am - 2:00pm sentiment on our Cherry Blossom Tree and to Sellers - Gates open at 8:30am Atmosphere Displays for Sharing the tree with us Entrance Fee €15. Public Free for the morning which was so special and Sunday 13th April symbolic. We successfully raised €950 to be No vans are allowed presented to the hospice. th Next date - Sunday 11 May

Woodville Downs Residents Liffey Sound 96.4fm Association (incl Esker Lane) When you think local media, we Our thoughts & prayers are for Thomas Moffett would like all Lucanians to who is missing from Esker Lane. automatically include Liffey Sound 96.4fm in their thinking. Gardaí are Your own Community Radio seeking the Station on the doorstep is a great public's help in facility to have. Liffey Sound’s purpose is to tracing 53- entertain, inform and educate our listeners about year-old their area, its great heritage and its wonderful Thomas potential for the future. Together we can support, Moffett maintain, build and protect Lucan so that it missing from continues to be a great place to live, work or visit. his home on Esker Lane, Liffey Sound FM is committed to serving its Lucan since the community irrespective of creed, class, colour or weekend of race; to giving a voice to those not served by the March 29/30. mainstream broadcasting services; to educating, informing and inspiring people in our community He is described as 5' 10" tall, of a slim build, with and to promoting a sense of community and civic short grey hair and glasses. pride.

Mr Moffett was last seen over the weekend of Here in Liffey Sound 96.4fm we have a great team. March 29/30 by a neighbour in the Lucan area. Together we strive to enhance, entertain and enrich There is a report of a possible sighting of Thomas the people of Lucan by providing quality radio in the Strawberry Beds also in the weekend programmes that are a joy to listen to. We’re walking towards the Dublin. There is no always open to suggestions and ideas. We want to description of the clothing he was wearing. deliver the programmes that matter to the people of

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lucan Lucan; we want to cover the stories that matter to Lucan. Garda Station on 01 666 7300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111. So why not tell your neighbours about us! Simply say “have you an idea for a radio programme, would you like to read the news or The Liffey Valley Park Alliance present a programme, I know of an opportunity for A special meeting of the Liffey Valley Park you. Go on take the chance. Liffey Sound 96.4fm Alliance will be held on Monday 14th April 2014, is your community radio station. They provide full at St. Marys Parish Centre, Lucan, commencing at training in all aspects of radio for volunteers. Just 8pm. ring 01 - 6219425, or Text 087-0627138 or email [email protected]. The Alliance was established to protect the environs of the Liffey Valley from Straffan to Why not send Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well Islandbridge from inappropriate and unsympathetic wishes over the airwaves for neighbours, family or development and promote awareness and friends, as well as tuning in to 96.4fm for all local recreational use of the valley. news and sport.

All those interested in the conservation of the Liffey Sound is a good news story, so go on spread priceless amenity are invited tot he meeting. the word.

Lucan Active Retirement St. Vincent de Paul st st nd Whist Results 1 April: 1 Joyce Fallon, 2 Ann St. Mary's Conference Hayes, 3rd Eithne McDonald and Niall Marron. urgently needs a Birthday Party on 30th April in Beckett’s Double Buggy/Stroller Restaurant. Must suit a one year old and a new baby.

New members wanted for our singing Also group. We meet every Thursday in St. Clothes for a 13/14 year old girl Andrews Church, Lucan Village 11.30 in good condition. to 2.30. Ph: 086-3843206 New members welcome.

CHOOL Magic in the Musical – NEWS Aladdin!

There was magic in the air this past week as pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Airlie/Woodview Lucan Community College Heights put on their versions of Counting the steps: Well done to all our teachers ‘Aladdin’! who have participated in our 6-week steps programme. Teachers have worn pedometers in The audience waited with great order to monitor their level of activity and reach anticipation and were not disappointed. The lights targets for daily steps taken. This programme is came up and we were treated to a wonderful part of our overall initiative to encourage healthy Arabian scene as the villagers went about their lifestyles among our teachers and students. As part tasks. of the programme an all-school walk will take th th th 5 and 6 Classes had the main parts - Mark place on April 11 . Special thanks to our PE Gormley played Aladdin just perfectly, and was teachers who have been the main organisers. well complimented by the very talented Ellie Oral exams: Our leaving cert students have just Wisdom in the role of Jasmine. The notorious duo about completed their oral exams in French, Jafar (James Kebana) and Iago (Katie Wisdom) German and Irish. Feedback from the students and were menacing and had us on our guard their teachers was very positive. throughout. Yasmine’s father, Sultan was played by Sean Egan who tried his best to keep the peace. History workshops: Last week, history was very st nd Genie (Jessica Okakpu) was a class act, and gave much brought alive for all of our 1 and 2 year us lots of laughs, while Magic Carpet (Ioana students. All the students in these years Porumb) was on hand to help the situation. participated in workshops which enabled them to learn about various aspects of history in a very There were lots of other smaller but none the less practical way. The students’ co-operation was very important parts, and of these, Paul Sherlock excellent. deserves a mention for his role as the Priest.

Maths Quiz: Well to done to 3rd year students, 2nd and 3rd Classes also played very important parts Maiss Tazim, Sarah Walsh, Rory Stapleton and – the various animals and the stars and fireworks! Evan Lombard who came 4th out of a total entry of Magical!

25 schools in the Junior Maths table quiz which Literally everybody from 2nd classes up including was held in Confey College. teachers, parents and past-pupils were involved. National Robotics Award: James Carron, Adam Such is the talent in Scoil Mhuire that once Mylod and David Solanke represented the school Principal John Egan suggested the idea, Mr. Roche last Friday (4th April) in the Irish Junior Mini wrote a script and directed the show. He also wrote Sumo Competition. The students were entered in some songs as did Mr. Ellis who looked after the two competitions and they won the overall Robot stage. Ms. Lowry painted the wonderful Arabian Design and Programming Award out of 64 entries. backdrop while Mss Reilly, Brady and Madigan This was quite an outstanding took charge of costumes. Ms Jones did a brilliant achievement and represents a huge job on make-up! Very creative indeed! level of ability, dedication and hard The Musical Director was Ms. Morgan and the work by the students and their teacher, orchestra was made up of parents, teachers and Mr. Kevin McGowan. The event was past-pupils! They were excellent. organised by Robotics Ireland and took place at the Radisson Hotel in Galway. To cap it off, the pupils designed the programme The students are currently in Mr. McGowan’s 5th sorting out sponsorship, printing etc, all on their Year Technology class. The students also got own. It literally was ‘all hands on deck’! assistance in manufacture and programming of the Incidentally, the tiered seating was a great plus – robots from Mr. Grimes and Mr. Kearns in giving everyone a great view. preparation for the competition. Well done to these students and their teachers. Congratulations to all involved in ‘Aladdin’! Hope we’re not waiting too long for the next production. Easter Holidays: We hope all our students, parents and staff have an enjoyable and restful Easter th m.m. break. The college re-opens on Monday April 28 .

St. Joseph’s College

Well done to our Minor A Camogie Team who have reached the Championship Semi-Final!

St Joseph's Junior Camogie team were invited to a reception in the Mansion House Dublin after their success in winning the all Ireland final.

Art in Action Farmleigh Breastfeeding Buddy System Phoenix Park - May 3rd-5th 2014 Are you a new breastfeeding Mum, or are you pregnant and wishing to breastfeed? A great day out for adventurous families and curious individuals. Do you have questions, concerns

Welcome to Art in Action - An Arts & Crafts or just want to chat with another Festival with 100 uniquely top demonstrating Mum who has been there> artists from a range of disciplines, including Then the Breastfeeding Buddy System is for you. painting, sculpture, ceramics and craftwork.

Practical Art Classes for the Novice, Music, To connect with a Breastfeeding Buddy near you, Drama, Dance, Story-telling and Talks exploring register at www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie the Liberal Arts. This service is entirely free of charge. ______Craft Market, Food, a great day out on the grounds of Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, May 3rd - May th Please note: 5 . Wednesdays 10pm is the weekly deadline for http://www.artinaction.ie items to be published in Lucan Newsletter. Facebook.com/Artinaction2014 Please do your best to have items in on time. twitter: #ArtinAction2014 Free admission, Free parking Holy Week Arrangements St Patrick’s Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown www.stpatrickslucan.ie

St Mary’s, Lucan Palm Sunday 13th April www.stmarysparishlucan.ie Masses: 7 p.m. (Vigil), 9 am, 10.30am and 12noon. th Palm Sunday 13 April (Palms will be blessed at each Mass and will be (Blessing of palms and reading of the Passion) available outside the Church)

Vigil Mass: 6.30pm Saturday th Sunday Masses: 8.45am, 9.45am, 11am, 12.15pm Wednesday 16 April and 7pm Services of Reconciliation: 7.30pm (with individual Confession) (Please try to attend Weekday Masses: this celebration as there will be several visiting Monday and Tuesday: 10am and 7.30pm. priests assisting).

Wednesday: 10am Mass only (no evening Mass) th Holy Thursday 17 April th Wednesday 16 April Morning Prayer of the Church: 10am. Penitential Service at 7.30pm Confessions: 10.15am to 11am. (please note this

Holy Thursday 17th April is the only time for Confessions today) Morning Prayer: 10am. Children’s Mass: 5.00pm. Children’s Mass: 5pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.30 pm followed by Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 8pm (including Solemn Procession to the Altar of Repose. Silent Prayer until 9.30 p.m. (Church closes) washing of the feet), Exposition at the Altar of Repose until Midnight Good Friday 18th April Watch and Pray: 11pm to midnight Morning Prayer of the Church: 10am

Good Friday 18th April Confessions: 10.15am to 11am (please note (Day of fasting and abstaining from all these are the final Confessions before Easter) meat and meat products) Stations of the Cross for Children : 12.00 noon Morning Prayer - 10am Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion, Lord’s Passion and Holy Communion at 3pm Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion: Stations of the Cross at 8pm 3 pm. Stations of the Cross for Adults: 7.30pm. th Holy Saturday 19 April The Seven Last Words of Jesus : 9pm. (Church Morning Prayer: 10am closes at 9.30pm.)

Easter Vigil: 9pm th Holy Saturday 19 April th Easter Sunday 20 April Morning Prayer of the Church: 10am. Masses: 8.45am, 9.45am, 11am, 12.15pm and 7pm (No Confessions)

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) There will be NO 7 pm Mass Holy Thursday 10am – 11am Blessing of Food Provisions for Members of the Polish Community: 12 noon Good Friday 10am – 11am Holy Saturday 10am – 11am and 6pm – 7pm . Easter Vigil: 9pm This is the principal Celebration of the Church) (The Rite of Adult Initiation will be celebrated Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Rose Marron, Esker Lawns. when Adults will be received into the Catholic faith) May she rest in peace. th Easter Sunday 20 April Masses: 9am, 10.30am, 12 noon.

Wishing you the graces and blessings of a Happy Easter! Confessions available

See the following website for list of St Vincent de Paul Churches in the city that will have The Annual Sunshine Collection takes place THIS Sat./Sun. 12th/13th April. confessions available all day this Saturday and Holy Saturday. This collection funds holidays for disadvantaged http://www.dublindiocese.ie/content/turn- chil dren. light-confessions-lent . Many thanks for your generosity Parish of Divine Mercy, March/April 2014 Lucan South www.lucansouthparish.net A Spring walk in St. Catherine’s Park shows wonderfully curved and linear swathes of daffodils Monday 14th April and narcissi. Several tree species form copses or Penance Service: 7.30pm line the footpaths, some have dedications attached. Beech and Whitethorn hedging is set throughout Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - Mass at park. Young plantings are coming into leaf and 9.15am flower with promises of summer abundance.

Holy Thursday Woodlands carpeted with bright-eyes anemones NO morning Mass and celandines. Dew-spangled grass in early Children’s Mass: 5pm sunlight, and ducks foraging among the sheep as their pond shimmers in the morning glow. Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Holy Hour – Watch and Pray: 8pm Where birds sing, buzzards mew, jackdaws nest in the old church – stay and explore, for tracks and Good Friday trails are everywhere. NO morning Mass Stations of the Cross for Children: 12 noon A small souped-up three legged pooch lost his ball Celebration of The Passion of the Lord: 3pm and gave chase to a train instead, - truly a doggy Prayer around the Cross: 8pm. wonderland!!!. Meanwhile that Hyland foursome settle towards nightfall within a circle of fodder; Holy Saturday two of which have learned to breach their fenced NO morning Mass area, but they remain very docile.

NO 6.30pm Mass The playground, maze etc, is being readied for its

seasonal opening, as is the skateboard park. The 9pm Easter Vigil fishpond is slowly developing as the water issue is

Confessions: being resolved. St. Catherine’s Well is in the Holy Saturday: 10am – 10.30am and 5pm – process of being cleared of debris with the hope of 5.30pm some future restoration.

Easter Sunday Many dedicated seats are placed at vantage points, Masses: 10.30am and 12 noon. while joggers, walkers, talkers, thinkers have their moment in this gifted landscape.

Great credit is due to Fingal Co. Co. and all who St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland contribute to make St. Catherine’s that special Sunday: St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am place. Thanks also to rangers Norman and Francis St. Mary’s Leixlip 11.30am whose many responsibilities help to ensure a great leisure environment.

Lucan Methodist Church Someday Perhaps Tearooms!!!!! Sunday: 10am Holy Communion b.m.l.c.

Lucan Presbyterian Church Sunday: 10.30am Morning Worship Crèche and Children’s Ministry. All Welcome. First Communion Clothes Wanted

Vincent De Paul Charity Shop Lucan Good Friday Inter Church First Communion Dresses and Boys First Communion Suits A.S.A.P Way of the Cross Procession 12 noon beginning at St Mary’s we process to Thanking you in advance the Methodist, Presbyterian and Church of ------Ireland Churches. VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY required Easter Sunday for Vincent De Paul charity shop in Dawn Ecumenical Sunrise Lucan Village. Please contact Michelle for details and Service at 6.15am at the application form at 01 6219569 . 10th tee Hermitage Golf Club. Thank you

FINN (DEREK) Acknowledgement th th 35 Anniversary – 14 April In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Derek. COLLINS (JOHN) Also remembering his pals Victor, Declan and Late of Lucan Heights. David. The wife and family of the late John Collins would Along the road to yesterday like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised That leads us straight to you with us and supported us on the sad occasion of Are memories of the happy days John’s death. We wish to thank our many Together we once knew neighbours and friends who came to the house and And always every evening the Mass and helped us through those sad days. We We seem to have a way thank all those who sent cards and letters. To Of wandering back to meet you Father Tom Kennedy and Father Joe Kennedy of On the road to yesterday. Mount Argos and all who helped with the Mass, Always loved and never forgotten by Dad, Angela, we extend our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Edward, Les, Ken and all the family xxx Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Ar dheis go raibh a h-anam dilis.

KANE (DECLAN) Anniversaries 35th Anniversary – 14th April In loving memory of our son Declan. Also his MARY friends Victor, Derek and David. Memorioes are something no-one can steal 1st Anniversary Death is a heartache no-one can heal Our special sister Mary Some may forget you, now you are gone Whatever Heaven is our Mary knows But we will remember you She’s come and gone and shone No matter how long. Like a cassade of diamonds Loved and never forgotten by his Dad, Mam, Across all our lives sisters Susan and Aideen, nephews and nieces. Always precious and forever Glen of Imaal Anniversary Mass 9.45am This ever special girl Sunday 13th April. Who in our hearts abides

Wherever Heaven is she now resides

Very sadly missed, Joe, Barney, Triona, Conor, Liam, Anne and Robert xxx CARTHY (PADDY) 9th Anniversary – 15th April Always in our thoughts. BUTLER (SEAMUS) Maureen, Brendan, Padraig and Louise Anniversary Mass at 7pm on Sunday 13th April 5th Anniversary – 13th April in St. Mary’s. We miss your smile, your joking ways

We miss the things you used to say

And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all. McCORMACK (JAMES) Remembered by your wife Betty and children 26th Anniversary Richard, Alan and Ashlinn Late Beaumont Cottages. Anniversary Mass 13th April at 12pm. Always remembered with love. Phyllis, grandchildren, great grandchildren

CUDDY (PAT) 20th Anniversary – 12th April O’DONNELL (BREEGE) Twenty years ago today 8th Anniversary – 4th April You closed your eyes and flew away “Always in our thoughts”. There’s never a day that passes by From Brian, Mary, Brendan, Nuala That we don’t think of you You were the heart and soul Of everything we do God bless you Pat we love you so Until we meet again. Always missed from your loving wife Jean and family

Birthday Remembrance Bright Eyes by John Kelly Now take good care and wrap up well, DAGGER (MARIE JANE) Don’t go wand’rin’ on your own, th th Did you bring your coat and woolly socks? 19 Birthday away from home, 12 April Here’s a hat to keep you warm, Today is full of memories Do you have your sweets and lollipops? Happiness and tears Please save some for tonight, Of birthday celebrations Make sure to share and do beware, We’ve shared throughout the years And the weekend will go alright.

And though we’ll always miss you Let Gerry sit beside yer one, The endless joy you brought There’s a twinkle in his eyes, Warms our heart with gratitude The bus is full of grinning kids, And fills our every thought As they say their last goodbyes, Wherever you are resting Anxious mums are gathered round, I hope that you can see Sure they’ll see them Sunday night, How precious and uplifting Hear tales of great adventures, And scary yarns that caused a fright. Your memory is to us We feel that you are with us Laughter fills the evening sky, In everything we do As they head off to the Glen, They wave at kids in backseat cars, So we’ll celebrate your birthday Chat non-stop to lifelong friends, But we’ll spend it missing you. There’s no better way to holiday, Happy Birthday Marie Than with your favourite mates, Love and miss you always Mam and Dad. Up all night with old flashlights, Hatching plans for romantic dates. A special time, a special face A special sister we can’t replace Wiping mist from sleepy eyes, With an aching heart They rise up to greet the sun, With holdalls strapped to happy hearts, We whisper low They head off for Easter fun, We miss you Marie The river crossed, a mighty bang, And love you so A scene no child should see, She walks with us down quiet paths The Garden County looks so bare, And speaks in wind and rain Not a flower nor a buzzin’ bee.

For the magic power of memories A brave boy holds his brother tight, Giver her back to us again Tears streaming down his face, Happy Birthday Marie. He whispers gently in his ear, Love and miss you always Eric, John, Debbie, Noel It’s time for the last embrace, and nieces and nephews Why is life so cruel, he asks. Why does he have to die? LALLY (JOHN) Will the angels come to take him th Will they teach him how to fly? 12 April I wish you were here today A village is numb and silent, Even just for a while On that dreadful weekend day, So I could say “Happy Birthday Dad” They can’t believe the tragic news, From down south near Wicklow Way, And see your beautiful smile It’ll never be the same again, Happy Birthday Dad. It’s so hard to understand, Loved and remembered always from Alison, How an unexploded rusty shell, Andy, Ruth and Alisha xxxx Could be left on sacred land.

Cameras click, the press descend, MURRAY ( SEAN ) Children think its all great fun, 11th April They’re spotted on the evening news, When we are in need of comfort Eating crisps and hot cross buns, We walk down memory lane Silly men in silly suits, There we see you smiling Play silly blaming games, We talk to you again While family homes lie torn apart, They should hang their heads in shame. And as we wander slowly back, We seem to hear you say The radio sounds a tearful tune, Don't grieve, don't cry, my family, It floats out on the tide, We'll meet again some day. There’s a fog along the horizon, A strange glow that won’t subside, Happy birthday - love you always x Bright eyes, burning like fire, Sadly missed by your loving wife Lily, son John , Bright eyes, how can they close and fail, daughters Laura and Jennie and all your family. How can three lights that burned so brightly, Suddenly burn so pale, Bright eyes. Lucan Boys National School 1952 - 53

Back: L-R John Cully, Jimmy Whelan, Matt Murray and ----- Maher. Middle: L-R David Foxe, Joe Breen, ----- Armstrong, Jimmy Langan, -----McGrath, Paddy Monaghan. Front: L-R Michael Condron, Conor O’Brien, Kevin Barr, -----Byrne, Eamonn Kelly.

Thank you to Conor O’Brien for the picture – Conor’s father was the gardener at Bellaneys Esker House, where the Sports and Leisure Centre stands today. ______

30 Minutes Free Parking Congratulations to Fr. Eamonn sneaked into Lucan last on completing the Spar Great Monday! A pleasant surprise Ireland Run on Sunday last, in a as we had all but forgotten time of 56 minutes, raising much about its arrival! needed funds for Divine Mercy Church. It can only be Great Reviews on Lucan’s Noriana Kennedy, good for village lead singer with the band, Solas! “a quintessential life – though I Irish-American band recording and touring the wouldn’t bet on being only 30 minutes circuit today.” They burst on to the scene some 18 in any of our village banks!!! years ago – hard to believe its that long ago. Take care where you park – residential Upcoming dates for Solas are: areas eg Sarsfield Park and Brookvale 13-15th June, Doolin Folk Festival, Clare are among those not included in the scheme! 16th-22nd June, Open House, Belfast

17th June, Whelan's, Wexford St. Dublin Leaving Cert Orals are just finished, as all the students take their Easter holiday break. It will be Noriana's Irish band The Whileaways is also heads down from now to June, but it will be all alive and well and performing in over before you know it! Doolin and Belfast on the above dates and earlier on 11th April at Very Muddy Footpath still on Chapel Hill – the Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre South Dublin Co Council are certainly taking a with RTE1 recording their long, long time to look into it – at the rate they’re performance for an Easter going, they might not be able to find the footpath broadcast. itself!

Lucan Concert Band 1983 - 2014 New Members Required:

Would you like to join a Concert Band? EMAILERS! Do you play an instrument or would you like to If emailing reports to Lucan Newsletter, please learn to play a woodwind, brass or percussion make sure to email to both addresses: instrument? [email protected] Do you want to make new friends with similar [email protected] musical interests and get a chance to perform? This will help ensure your notice makes it to the If your answer is yes then Lucan Concert Band is printed copy. now providing an exciting opportunity for anyone (8yrs+) of any standard to play music in an ensemble group that includes class based music tutoring in a stimulating, fun and social environment.

What is Offered - Introductory group tutoring in music practise and theory for ensemble playing is available once a week for the following instruments: Recorder | Flute | Oboe | Clarinet |Saxophone | French Horn | Cornet | Trumpet | Trombone | Euphonium |Tuba | Percussion | Members will then join in the band and have the opportunity to perform at various concerts arranged throughout the year.

What is Needed - Just lots of enthusiasm and the desire to have fun! You may bring your own instrument or we can facilitate trial on a range of instruments until you decide which you prefer.

How to Start - Simply email us or call in to St Mary’s BNS Lucan any Monday evening between Luke Geraty who was confirmed at St. Mary’s 7pm - 8pm [email protected] recently, with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, and Ph: 087 9612324 or 087 6293921 his sponsor, Peter Geraty. Well done to all the boys and girls who were confirmed in St. Mary’s Parish recently.

Coffee Morning / Brunch Cake & Gift Sale

Friday 2nd May 2014 10am - 1pm

Church of Ireland Parish Centre Main Street, Lucan

All funds raised go to the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea.

All welcome

2014 Women’s

Mini Marathon Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club

Join Team Marie Keating RACE NIGHT Monday 2nd June 2014 th All you need to do are two things Saturday 26 April 2014 1 Register with either the Evening Herald 7.30 First Race

Or www.florawomensminimarathon.ie Club Bar 2 Sign up with Team Marie Keating at http://www.mariekeating.ie/womens-mini- marathon.asp#page

There are two ways to help us raise our goal of

€100,000

Real Dog Races Option 1 Make a one off donation of €25 to the Real Odds Foundation to take a place on Team Marie Keating Real Money!!! which covers your Marie Keating Foundation t- Al Curtis on the Mic shirt and a donation to the Foundation. We will with Special Guests NOT send you a sponsorship card DJ on the night

Option 2 Request a sponsorship pack which Finger Food includes sponsorship card(s) and t-shirt. Raffle

In support of Strictly Come Dancing, Calling on all ladies! 3rd May 2014, Westmanstown.

The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon is fast For more info: approaching and this year we are hoping to recruit

100 ladies to step out and raise much needed funds Brendan 086-1650593

for older people in need.

ALONE supports the 1 in 10

vulnerable older people who are at

risk of homelessness, socially isolated, or in crisis. Run or Walk for ALONE and help older people in need. Please support our cause by contacting Gillian or Suzanne on 01 6791032 or email Stewarts Open Day [email protected] for more information. Sunday 25th May from 1 to 6.

Stalls, Music, Wheel of Fortune

Lots of Fun and Entertainment

Do you have any items you would like to Marathon for Nagarhope donate, please bring to reception at Are you in training for this year's women's Stewarts Palmerstown. marathon on Monday 2nd of June? Or are you just looking for a reason to get started? Thank you.

Why not get yourself fit and at the same time raise No Old Clothes, much needed funds for Nagarhope, Doc Electrical Items Clandillon's charity, giving a future to kids in or Furniture accepted Nepal. All funds go directly to Nagarhope, no administration fees. Contact Niamh on 087-0666891 or [email protected]

election is over? The assets of the country are now being POLITICAL NOTES covertly disposed of in a fire sale to FOREIGN bidders, AND what about spending on ‘consultants’? Financial Cllr. William Lavelle – Fine Gael treachery? ‘For what died the sons of Róisín’? (Luke Kelly). Look 36 St. Andrews Drive, Lucan up the words yourself. 0874107885. [email protected]

30 minutes free parking: Last October, I first proposed 30 minutes free parking for Lucan Village. I am delighted that this week it was introduced. Paul Gogarty – Independent Griffeen Valley Park playground: Following contact Tel: 087-2752489 Email: [email protected] from numerous local parents, I have tabled a motion for Residents Associations and Neighbourhood Watch this month’s council meeting calling for an upgrade of Good to see a number of associations being revitalised. I the playground am available to meet with residents to discuss any issues. Willsbrook Road traffic: I have previously proposed With evidence of a surge in break-ins since Christmas, I slightly widening Willsbrook Road to provide an would urge estates to look at setting up the NW or at additional lane approaching the Outer Ring Road traffic least asking neighbours to be vigilant. lights. This would help traffic flow and improve road Adamstown Bord Pleanala Appeal The deadline has safety. I have been advised by Council engineers that passed for comments and submissions on my appeal of further traffic studies have been requested by the the revised plan. A decision should be forthcoming by National Transport Authority and that a decision on my the middle of the summer. Hopefully the phasing of proposal is expected by July. facilities and infrastructure will remain tightly tied into Dodsboro: Following my request, the Council are to the plan, including action on the finishing of existing carry out resurfacing works next week at the car park at housing and boundaries. Dodsboro Spar & Post Office. Getting registered If you are not already registered to vote in the upcoming elections, you can download application forms from www.checktheregister.ie . The Minister Frances Fitzgerald – Fine Gael deadline is 26th April for special/postal votes, 3rd May for others. Constituency Office open full time: Mon-Fri, 10-5,

457 7712. [email protected] www.francesfitzgerald.ie Lucan Childcare Network: Many thanks to the Cllr. Caitriona Jones – Labour members of the Lucan Childcare Committee who Mobile: 087 2034427. E: [email protected] welcomed me to a meeting earlier this week. A very Cyber Bullying This Monday April 14th, with my informed and focused discussion took place, and I wish colleagues I will be holding a special meeting on the to thank the organisers and participants for taking the topic of Cyber Bullying. As a member of many of the time to attend. Boards of Management on schools through-out Lucan I Special Education: I am working with Cllr William am very aware of the seriousness of this issue and the Lavelle to raise with all appropriate authorities the issue way in which it can impact on the school-life and home- of special education provision needs across secondary life of affected children. Many parents are deeply schools in Lucan. concerned. On Monday you will have the chance to Easter Family Treasure Hunt: The Council is listen to expert speakers on the topic. It is vitally organising an Easter Family Treasure Hunt on important that parents are educated on the issue so that Wednesday April 16th, in Griffeen Valley Park at 11 a.m. they can lend effective support to their children. The & in Corkagh Park at 2 pm. To book contact 4149270, or meeting will take place at 20.00 on Monday 14th at Di txt Alison on 086-8516669. Admission is free, places Bella restaurant in Griffeen. I welcome your limited! participation. Spring Clean: Good luck to local Tidy Towns groups participating in An Taisce’s Spring Clean, which runs for the month of April. Cllr. Guss O’Connell, P.C. Independent Community Tel 0876838254 [email protected] Jim Doyle, Independent, Non Party Historic: I was a delegate at a meeting on 3rd April Candidate. which drew the curtain on an organisation in place since Contact 0872712492. email 1899. It was founded before many of the institutions of [email protected] the modern Irish state came into being. Some time when www.facebook.com/jim.doyle.9480 the history of Irish local government comes to be written This candidate lends his full support to the reopening of the General Council of Councils/Association of County Tandy’s Lane junction on the N4 as a measure to relieve and City Councils will feature prominently in the serious traffic congestion in Lucan Village. Remember narrative. It was very innovative in its time and for one this was an issue at the last Local Elections? thing set up NUI Dublin hence had seats on the Board. The financial position of our country and its knock-on At one time it was proposed as the National Parliament effects has a huge influence on the local scene in the but the first Dail won out. We could have a different Lucan area. Local services are being hit. No money for form of Local Government, if only! It (and the these. Local business is finding it difficult to survive. Association of Municipal Authorities Ireland) will be Whatever happened to the promises of JOBS if you vote replaced after May 23 with the Association of Irish Local yes or for certain parties. Does democracy end when the Government. been cut we are heading into a housing crisis. The Michael E Farrelly - Independent government have no plans for social housing. Candidate for Lucan and Palmerstown. 0851694487 “The chickens are now coming home to roost – [email protected] homelessness is on the increase, evictions are happening I attended the Sarsfield Park & Lucan Village AGM on every single day and the ONLY solution is to build Tue 8th Apr, social housing as a matter of urgency. Yet, the Some of the issues raised at the meeting had already government still wants to rely on the private sector to been brought to my attention, which I have solved or I bail them out of this mess. Finally there is confirmation am in the process of solving at present. There were also of what the dogs in the street could tell you – we have a other issues only brought to light at the meeting, which I massive housing crisis. have immediately taken action upon and will keep you all updated on progress. I am still awaiting a reply from South Dublin Co. Co. in regards to the uneven footpath Michael Finnegan -The Workers’ situation in Lucan village and photos will be taken of possible sites for anti-dog fouling signage this coming Party Lucan Branch. Ph: 087 2631524 week with a view to having the signs erected as soon as Michael Finnegan has called on our local TDs to oppose possible. the intended new levy on all insurance policies. The new You can contact me as usual on any of the above details levy is to create a distress fund for those who cannot get regarding any local issues. flood cover because insurers will not provide such cover in risk areas. The addition of a 1% levy on home, motor and other insurance policies would bring the total levy

on insurance products to 6%. It would seem that those Vicki Casserly - Fine Gael responsible for granting planning permission in high risk Local Election Candidate 2014 areas will avoid any sanctions and instead the hard [email protected], pressed taxpayer will pick up the tab. www.facebook.com/vickicasserlyLucan Lucan Sports Hub: Following representations to South Dublin County Council, a new community based sports initiative will be launched at the end of April. This Caitríona McClean FF Candidate council backed initiative will aim to raise the profile of ag 086-3898327 nó ag [email protected] agus all sporting clubs in the area. For more information and ar www.caitrionamcclean.wordpress com to register your interest please Traffic: Dismay has been expressed by residents in contact [email protected]. Esker Park regarding the traffic implications of the Congratulations to Griffeen Tidy Towns on their Spring school now under construction. It is also a strong held Clean up on Sunday 6th April leaving Griffeen Avenue view that the land adjacent to schools already in the area looking brand new! be maintained and used for sports by the schools and not allowed be part of any new road plans. SDCC say- 'We .... have provided a number of measures

to try and alleviate the congestion issue. These measures Liona O’Toole – Independent include constructing two proper drop down areas in the [email protected] 087-2795274 school grounds to encourage parents who do drive to use www.Facebook.com/LionaOTooleIndependent these facilities and not to drop on the road and block Canvassing: Once again thanks to everyone for the traffic lanes. However, our main focus was to encourage courtesy and support I am getting while out canvassing. children to walk and cycle to school.' Residents have If anyone would like to meet me to discuss any issue pointed out this is a mature area and their children have please get in contact and I will meet you at your grown up. convenience. Adamstown Community College: I fully support Adamstown Community College in their efforts to acquire a sports hall. As someone who has been campaigning and lobbying for proper development in Adamstown since 2001, I will continue to ensure that the college and Adamstown itself receive their badly needed Politicians please note: services and amenities. Local and European Elections 2014: Don’t forget you Next week’s issue - 20th April have up to Tuesday 6th May to register for the 2014 will be the last time we will Local/European elections that take place on Friday May rd carry political notes before the 23 2014. Go to www.checktheregister.ie for all the details. local and European Elections on rd the 23 May 2014.

Ruth Nolan People Before Profit Rep Lucan/Palmerstown. Contact 0868540030 Please note your allowance is 150 [email protected]. words per report including name Housing Crisis. Lucan has a high population of young and contact details. adults, who in the near future will be looking for homes of their own. With the banks not lending to readily and house prices in Dublin on the rise again, also rent caps se.comsp In Camogie there were wins for our U13As over CUMANN NA Ballyboden. Our U10s continued their impressive SÁIRSÉALAIGH performances with a trip to Clontarf. The U9s also had a trip to the Northside and faced St. Vicents Undeterred by

LEAMHCÁIN the threats of heavy rain they headed to Marino to play www.lucansarsfields.ie St. Vincent’s on Sunday. Thankfully the rain held off

1886 and a great morning’s sport was enjoyed by all. Both St. Vincent’s and Lucan fielded three teams each with total of nine matches played. The final tally reflected well in Membership is now due for 2014. We encourage all Lucan’s favour and it is evident that the girls are making members to renew as soon as possible by following the good progress in their off the ground camogie. Well link on our website. We particularly extend an invite to done! Parents and Guardians of our Juvenile members to consider one of our family options. All players up to 25 Card Drive every Friday night at 9pm in the U21 are now included in the family options. Clubhouse Bar – all welcome. €5 entry with €50 1st prize. Many thanks to all the Teams who sent in match reports this weekend. Full details can be found on our website Set Dancing Classes every Wednesday at 8.30pm www.lucansarsfields.ie over 650 players in action last weekend across all 4 codes from age 7 to 40+! Strictly Sarsfields comes to Lucan Easter Camps: Places are filling up quickly for our Expect glamour, fancy footwork and Easter Camps. During Holy Week we are running our lots of laughs at the Lucan Sarsfields School of Excellence for 12-14 year old boys and girls. fundraising event in Westmanstown on rd This is a great opportunity to get skills, conditioning and Sat May 3 . nutrition advice from the best intercounty players and coaches in Dublin. It’s also great craic!. The following The fundraisers are in full swing. There week we run our Skills Camp for 8-11 year olds. This is is a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 12th open to all in the Lucan area and is great value for just April at the club. The cost per car is 15 €30. Registration details on our website. euro and it is an excellent opportunity to carry out some spring cleaning. There is a Hurling Quiz on Friday in the There were great wins at the weekend for our CCC2 Bar, great spot prizes €40 per table. The U12s are football Teams. Our U13A’s ran out convincing running a World Cup Prediction competition €100 to the winners against Ballyboden on a score of 8-8 to 2-5 in winner. The U10s have an Easter Hamper and Dublin the first round of Div 1. Our U15A’s also came out on Jersey for raffle in the Bar in support of Maggie top over a fancied Ballymun side. Our U13B’s played Mulqueen. The Senior Footballers are holding a race out a classic in AGP against St. Brigid’s, sharing the night on Sat 26th April, in support of Carol Gallagher’s points in the end. Hard luck to our U15A side who campaign, with D.J Al Curtis on the Mic. Jenny Costello battled courageously against Na Fianna in their is conducting a Nursery Skills Day for boys on Sat 12th Championship match in CBS on Saturday. On Sunday and girls on Sat 26th, plenty of spot prizes and fun our Minor Team had the game of the weekend against a promised. Please get behind these events and take strong St. Brigid’s outfit. At the turn they were only 2 advantage of the stretch in the evenings! up and faced a stiff wind in the second half. Following a strong finish they maintained their unbeaten run on a Every thing strictly at score line of 1-12 to 1-9. http://www.lucansarsfields.ie/contentPage/310153/s_t_r_ i_c_t_l_y_s_a_r_s_f_i_e_l_d_s The Senior Hurlers earned an excellent win in the league over Na Fianna on Saturday evening. Earlier that And don’t forget to like the facebook page! day our U8, U9 and U10 all put in strong performances in their Go Games with excellent skill progression shown Our Nurseries continue every Saturday from 1.30pm at by all teams. Congratulations to Andrew, Ben, Cian, the Clubhouse. New players are always welcome and Daire, Emmet, Luke and Rob who were part of the registration is just €10 for both Hurling and Football. victorious Dublin South Hurling Team in last Friday’s This is your chance to participate in a training session led Leinster U14 post primary Final. by Dublin Hurling Captain Johnny McCaffrey. Each week over 150 boys and girls practice their skills and This week’s CCC1 Hurling All Stars April 5th1.Eoin improve their overall physical well being in a safe and Conheady U-9 (Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada) 2. Matthew Ryan controlled environment on our purpose built all weather U-10 (St. Marys BNS) 3. Eoin Mahony U-12 (Scoil facility. Check out our website for more details. Mhuire) 4. Dylan Carr U-8 (Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig)

5.Eimhin Walsh U-8 (Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig) 6.Rory Lotto: Barrett U-12 (Scoil Aine) 7. David Martin U-10 (St. There was no winner of Sunday night’s €9,000 Lotto. Marys BNS) 8.Cian Canavan U-11 (St. Marys BNS) 9. The unlucky numbers were 8, 9, 10, 20. This week’s Sean Treanor U-8 (Scoil Mhuire) 10. Lee Murphy U-9 lotto is for a jackpot of €9,500 sponsored by O’Grady (St. Thomas’) 11. Robert Hazley U-11 (Scoil Mhuire) Hearing Services and Shay Hurson is in charge of 12. Colm Walsh U-12 (St. Marys BNS) 13. Sean proceedings. McGowan U-9 (St. Thomas’) 14. Scott O’Sullivan

Magne (Scoil Aine) 15. Mark Gormley U-12 (Scoil

Mhuire).

Lucan Bridge Club

Charity Night

The Club are holding a Charity Night WESTMANSTOWN GAELS on Wednesday 16th April 2014 at 7.30pm in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip & GARDA Sub. €10 with light refreshments. Senior Club News There was no competitive action last weekend but Charity in aid of The Capuchin Day two good workouts in friendlies with the Centre, Bow Street. Intermediates coming out on top against Erin’s Isle and the Juniors losing away to St Bridget’s. We are back to more serious fare next weekend with two home league fixtures. The Intermediates are LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB first up on Saturday evening when we host Scoil Ui Results: 4-6 April (18 Nett) Chonaill in Division 3 with throw in at 6pm. The Gents Class 1 Winner: Paddy Croke 46nett Juniors are out on Sunday morning against Robert Gents Class 2 Winner: Sean McGrath 45nett(B9) Emmets in Division 7 with a 10:30am start. Gents Class 3 Winner: Alan Doyle 43nett Training continues on Tues and Thurs at 7pm. Ladies Class 1 Winner: Siobhán McDonnell 45nett The Ladies finally start their League campaign on Ladies Class 2 Winner: Kathleen Grainger 52nett Wednesday with a home game against St. Judes’ at Next week’s competition is 18 V-Par. It will be on Westmanstown throw in at 6:45pm. Friday evening and Sunday.

The Garda GAA Club would like to extend Club Strokeplay condolences to the family of Brendan Lynch who This Saturday the 12th April we will have our passed away last week. Brendan played with the annual Club Strokeplay. It will start at 9am and last club in the 1940s and was captain when Garda last card is 2pm. The 18 hole play-off will start at won the county senior championship in 1948. He around 4.30 with the top nine and ties from each of was also a member of the great Roscommon team the gents grades and the top four and ties from each that won two All Ireland's in 1943 and 1944. May of the ladies grades to qualify. This is a prepaid he rest in peace. competition and the dress code is applicable. We would ask all of last year’s winners to return the Juvenile Club News trophies. If you are interested in joining the Gaels to play football, hurling and/or camogie (boys and girls Dublin Scotch Foursomes from 5-16), please contact Declan Jennings at We had our qualifying for the Dublin Scotch last 0858006101. week and the results were as follows:

If your child is 5-7 years, join Geraldine Culloty or Ladies qualifiers: call Declan Jennings at 0858006101 every Brenda Purcell & Kathleen Croke +12 Saturday from 10am on our All-Weather facility at Gents qualifiers: Westmanstown. Our members live, go to school Steven Needham & Gavin Carty +20 and play in Clonee, Clonsilla and Lucan. Jay Condron & Paul Dillon +18 The Gaels GAA Skills Easter Camp runs from Keith Maher & David Lee +17 April 22.-25 from 10:00-14:30. It costs e50 per Mick Monahan & John Forde +16 [B18] child (with sibling discounts). To download the Mixed qualifiers: camp forms, visit Siobhan McDonnell & Dave Hayden II +19 http://www.westmanstowngaels.ie for more Anthony Malone & Tracey Smith +17 [B18] info. Sandra Keogh & Peter Keogh +17 Evelyn O’Gorman & Steven Keegan +12 Good luck to the u/14 Girls who represent the club Terry O’Shaughnessy & Fiona Langan +9 in the annual Feile Football competition next weekend. Best of luck to all pairings in the finals at Portmarnock which is on the 26th April.

Juvenile Competition. ST MARY’S CARDS On Wednesday the 16th and Wednesday the 23rd of 1st: Angela Carr April the juvenile competition will start at 2pm. 2nd: John Carey New members are welcome. This Sunday evening 3rd: Eugene McGarrell we have an adult- juvenile scramble at around 6pm. 4th: Eileen O’Callaghan