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Sunday 2nd June 2019

The beginning of the reform in the Church……..

When I was doing formation work at our National Secondly, calling us “Father” makes our people Seminary many years ago, I used to often say to act in such a way that people are put into a the students that when ordained, they would be relationship of parent and child. It is not possible privileged to be called “Father.” But I also used to to have equal relationships between adults who say that they had to earn the privilege of being are brothers and sisters if we call one of them called “Father” because of the way they were “Father.” We all share the dignity of the living their lives - serving the people of God in daughters and sons of God. If we want the Church such a way that they were bringing life and hope to be a family where we care for and look after to the People of God. one another we need to reflect on these words from the Second Vatican Council: "Even though Last weekend I read an article written by a priest some, by the will of Christ, are made doctors and from France, Jean-Pierre Roche, entitled “Stop pastors for the good of others, in terms of the calling me Father.” Like him, I now wonder why dignity and activities of all the faithful in the we priests are called “Father.” In August last year edification of the Body of Christ, there is true Pope Francis wrote a Letter to the People of God, equality among all." Lumen Gentium 32 to all of us. The Holy Father appealed to all of God’s people to take action against “clericalism” Finally, he says that the practice of calling us which he sees as the source of abuse perpetrated “Father” can be unhealthy because it becomes an by priest and bishops. In his article Jean-Pierre expression of dependence which is based on a Roche says that we may be able to make some false and unreal idea of obedience. small changes to overcome clericalism by not Being called “Father” may seem important to expecting to be called “Father.” He wrote about some priests, but is it really that important? What three reasons why we should not be called is more important is that we live and act in such a “Father.” way that we treat one another as the daughters The first reason is to be found in the Gospel. We and sons of God. Making a choice to tell the are all disciples of Jesus who said “You are not to people we serve not to call us Father (or for me be called ‘Master’ – you have but one Master, and “Your Eminence” or “Cardinal”) might seem a you are all brothers and sisters. And do not call very small thing to do, but it may be the anyone on earth ‘Father,” for you have but one beginning of the reform in the Church which we Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 23:8-9) have been asked to do by Pope Francis. Our These words are, of course, difficult to interpret priesthood is our response to living out our and understand, but the meaning is clear. Baptism. It is our common Baptism that gives us the dignity of the daughters and sons of God. Jean-Pierre Roche says that to be called “Father” is to usurp the place of God. It becomes even more serious if a priest begins to play God – and Cardinal Dew, sometimes that is what “clericalism” is. Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand

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Can you spare an hour for Celbridge Camera Club sunflower days? Annual Photo Exhibition Our Lady’s Hospice & Castletown House, Celbridge Care Services, Harold’s 1st to 14th June Cross & Blackrock are in 11.00am, to 4.00pm daily urgent need of your help.

th th Visit our Website: Sunflower Days 7 & 8 June www.celbridgecameraclub.net If you could donate an hour or two of your time to lend a hand selling Sunflower pins to help raise funds on our national collection day, please contact Ann or Mary on 01 4911072 or [email protected] Thank you. Free Dietitian Led XPERT Course for Type 2 Diabetes in Quarryvale Family Resource Centre Clondalkin. Our next open, general A free 6 week course to help you manage your meeting is on Monday 10th Type 2 Diabetes. This is an award winning June; 18.30 to 19.50 in education course delivered by the HSE Lucan Library, in the Community Dietitian. It is a 6 week course Supervalu shopping centre. running for 2.5hours each week for 6 weeks.

Our general meetings allow The next course we have running is: th the committee to deliver an X-PERT course starting Thursday 6 June and update on the progress of key projects and every Thursday up to and including Thursday th provide attendees with an opportunity to voice 11 July in the morning in Quarryvale Family their opinions and/or bring forward suggestions. Resource Centre, Clondalkin. Member or not, if you have an idea or suggestion Places are limited and you must register to you'd like to share, come along and tell us about attend. it. Looking forward to a positive and productive Call Elaine Brennan, Diabetes Co-ordinator on meeting. Men's Shed at 086-8178315. 076 6958054 to register and find out more information. Lucan Drama Peg Rescheduled Lucan U3A Dates for your diary…… U3A stands for university of the Peg O’ My Heart by J. Hartley 3rd age, university in the sense Manners is now being staged of a gathering of people. We are from Tuesday the 25th June a learning circle of people that through to Thursday The encourages members to share 27th. many educational, creative and Venue: Lucan Spa Hotel social activities. We are supported by Age Action. Cost: €12 or €7 Concession. Tickets only at the We meet on the second Monday of the month Door on the night. from September to June. Our next meeting is on Dinner and Play: €25. Booking: Spa Hotel Phone Monday 10th June at 2.30 pm in the Ballyowen 6280494 Castle Community Centre, (behind Lidl). Time: 8.30pm for Play; 7.00pm for Dinner and New members welcome. Play.

Peg O’ My Heart is a witty, racy comedy of manners which will entertain and amuse you . A smash-hit on Broadway it has a strong plot and a variety of interesting characters who strut their Primrose Hill Garden stuff in an English, aristocratic mansion until a Opening 1st June – 3rd July young, feisty Irish girl comes to stay and causes Featuring Summer Flowers some upheaval. Very top of Primrose Lane, Lucan Lucan Drama also wish to offer sincere sympathy to B. Guy Kelly and her sister Mary on the recent through the black gates death of their dear father. B. is director of Peg O’ 2pm – 6pm every day

My Heart and Mary is stage manager. Entrance: Adults €6

On a happier note, congratulations to the members of Lucan Drama for their recent participation in a Dinner and Theatre night for St. Francis Hospice in Blanchardstown where Esker Active Retirement Association substantial funds were raised. This event took Well, since we wrote our last column for the place in conjunction with The Golf Classic where Newsletter, we have been very busy. We’ve further notable contributions were donated to this played walking football, relaxed with yoga, worthy cause. Huge appreciation and sincere danced with our dancing teacher, did keep-fit thanks to Mr. Frank Colgan for his dedication and classes and of course we still played the usual support for a cause that touches us all. games of indoor bowling, scrabble and whist. Find us on Facebook or e-mail We’ve been to the cinema a lot and we’ve seen a [email protected] or phone Sheila on lot of new movies this past year – Rocket Man 6282827or text Lucan Drama on 0872547725. was the most recent and it was fantastic!

On Sunday 9th June, thirty-seven of us are off to the Lake District & Blackpool for a lovely holiday, lots of sightseeing and entertainment awaits us. Early start everyone as our first coach Our longstanding pick-up is at Woodies at 5.45am and second pick- volunteer, Brendan up at the Spa Hotel at 6am. If you miss the coach, Hackett presented his please get a taxi straight to the docks ok. last programme on th Liffey Sound this Club as usual next Wednesday 5 June but there th week. From everybody at Liffey Sound, I want to will be no club on Wed 12 June as a lot of us are say a huge "Thank you" and best of luck in your away in Blackpool, club as usual the following th radio retirement! Wednesday. On Wednesday 26 June we are having our AGM so please all try to be present for www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook that. We are also having our end of year party on Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community the same day then we close our club till Radio Station! September. Marian Egan (Club Secretary) 086 1269 043 Parish Notes St. Patrick’s Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown St Mary’s, Lucan www.stpatrickslucan.ie www.lucanparish.com

Lucan Justice and Peace Group – Pilgrimage to Knock Strawberry Breakfast Sunday 9th June 2019, Pilgrimage will take place on

9.00am to 2.00pm th The annual strawberry breakfast is being held in Saturday 29 June the Parish Centre on Sunday June 9th after all Masses. Proceeds are in aid of the Youth To book a place, please contact: Community Training Centre in Livingstone, Marie Anderson – 087 2691786 Zambia whose skills training courses lead to Marie McBride – 087 1226766 employment opportunities for young people. YCTC which is under the Catholic Diocese of Cost and times to be confirmed at a later date Livingstone started in 1999 with the help of Sr Josephine Murphy and the local community and is open to students of all denominations. St Bethany Bereavement Support Group: Mary’s Parish through the Justice and Peace We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each group have been raising funds over the years to month from 8pm to 9pm. ensure that the most vulnerable youth are able to We can be contacted through the Parish office: participate in these skills training courses. Tel: (01) 628 1018 or 089 2507213, or email: Along with the usual strawberry breakfast and [email protected] raffle there will be an exhibits table for anyone wishing to display ideas on moving towards “Ecological Conversion”. Already we have examples of plastic bottles stuffed with non- recyclable plastic, and compostable mushroom packaging.

Christian Meditation: We meet each Tuesday at 8pm in The Bungalow. Everyone welcome. Sr. Geraldine, 6217158 FUNDRAISING EVENT Bethany Group: Bethany Group is available to GARDEN OPEN DAY listen to or just be there for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost following the death of a loved one. in We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from 43, Beech Grove, 10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4th Thursday of each month from 8pm - 9pm. in The Bungalow. Lucan Parish Centre – 6217041 rd Monday 3 June: Legion of Mary: We meet in Room 2 in the 10.30am – 4.30pm Parish Centre every Wednesday at 6.30pm. We are much involved in home visits and nursing homes. With extra help we could a wider range Stroll around our colourful of work in the parish. Come and join us, you will garden. not regret it. Relax and chat over More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686 tea/coffee

Holy Communion for the sick and Support this very worthy cause housebound: If you wish to avail of this service or if you know Bring a friend someone who does, please contact one of the priests. Contact Joe & Áine Clayton 086 0561497

Acknowledgements Anniversaries

GUILFOYLE (IRENE) FINN (BRIDGET) 7th June 2018 33rd Anniversary – 31st May (Roselawn and formerly Blackrock, Co. Dublin) (Sarsfield Park) On behalf of my family I would like to In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, express my sincere thanks for the tributes, Bridget. condolences and support received at the time We who loved you sadly miss you of my Mum’s death last June and in the year As it dawns another year since. I would especially like to thank our In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always near kind neighbours and friends in Roselawn, who Memory drifts to scenes long past knew Irene well over the last 25 years as she Time rolls on but memories last visited and stayed with us many times. Sunshine passes, shadows fall Thank you to Fr. Philip Curran who attended the Loves remembrance outlasts all. house and conducted the Funeral and Fr. Tom Always loved and sadly missed by Eddie, Angela, Kennedy who also visited the house. Also thanks Edward, Les, Ken and their families xxx to all in St. Mary’s, including the Bereavement Team. First Anniversary Mass for Irene will be on Month’s Mind

Sunday June 9th at 9.45. RYAN (JOHN) Anne Connaughton, Roselawn Month’s Mind Mass for John Ryan, Hillcrest Park, will take place in St. Patrick’s Church on FLEMING (NELL) Sunday 9th June at 12 noon Mass. The family of the late Nell Fleming wish to thank all those who sympathised with them following their recent loss. To their wonderful neighbours in Lucan Heights, to Fr. Philip Curran and the Bereavement Team, to Maureen McNulty and the caring staff in Marymount Care Centre, we offer our sincere thanks. A Mass will be offered for your intentions. The Month’s Mind Mass for Nell will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church at 6.30pm on Marymount Care Centre, 8th June. Westmanstown, Lucan.

DEMENTIA EVENINGS FAIRDEAL SCHEME Anniversaries Dementia Information & Support Monthly Education Sessions DURKIN (KATHLEEN) Maureen McNulty welcomes Families, 5th Anniversary Friends of Marymount, Professionals and Always remembered by her loving family Carers in the Community Mass Sunday 23rd June at 12.15. Interested in or Affected by Dementia

HENNESSY (BRIAN) Join us for an introductory evening with refreshments 41st Anniversary – 31st May Lovingly remembered by all his family xx Monday 10th June 2019 7-9pm

Register your interest by emailing: Baptism Candles [email protected] Available from St. Mary’s Parish Centre Telephone: 01- 8204500 or Sacristy. Cost €5.

Lucan ICA Good luck to all taking part Tues 4th June: Crafts from 10am in the Mini Marathon this weekend – have a great day! ‘til 12.30pm. Ladies enjoying working on many different crafts. Some of us are off to Bloom

Wed 5th June: Committee in the Phoenix Park, to get Meeting at 7pm. Business Meeting at 8pm. We loads of new ideas for our gardens…… request a good attendance of members.

On Wednesday night we celebrated the 53rd Good Luck to all students commencing the Birthday of the Lucan Guild with a lovely dinner Junior and Leaving Certs next Wednesday. It will int eh Spa Hotel. It was so nice to see so many be all over before you know it! members, we had some lovely chats. Many thanks Congratulations to all those who succeeded in to Mr. Frank Colgan and his staff for such the elections last weekend, and commiserations to attentive service. those who didn’t make it. It’s a shame that the turnout everywhere was so low. Our representatives for the next 5 years are:

It's that time of Lucan 44.8% turnout year again! The Paul Gogarty Independent 2019 National Tidy Liona O'Toole Independent Towns competition Vicki Casserly Fine Gael is under way with Joanna Tuffy Labour Ed O'Brien Fianna Fáil adjudication commencing any time from 8th June right through the month of July. We are presently Palmerstown-Fonthill 35.5% turnout busy planting our summer bedding. This year, in Mark Ward Sinn Féin keeping with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, we Alan Hayes Independent have chosen many pollinator friendly plants so Gus O'Connell Independent you will see fewer traditional summer flowers. Madeleine Johansson Solidarity-People Take a look at the pots around the Village Green. Before Profit You may be familiar with Erysimum, Scabiosa, Shane Moynihan Fianna Fáil Bacopa and Lavender - all attractive to the bees and other insects. Castleknock (incl. Lucan North) 43.3% turnout Roderic O’Gorman Green Party Lucan village has also been nominated by South Emer Currie Fine Gael Dublin County Council for the National Pride of Ted Leddy Fine Gael Place competition. The adjudication happens on John Walsh Labour 19th June. With both these competitions in mind, Howard Mahony Fianna Fáil we request that businesses and residents make a Natalie Treacy Sinn Féin special effort to spruce up their premises and homes and we look forward to seeing lots of Dublin European Elections 42.9% turnout hanging baskets on display. Ciarán Cuffe Green Party Kevin O'Loughlin, Lucan Tidy Towns Frances Fitzgerald Fine Gael Clare Daly Independents4Change Barry Andrews Fianna Fáil

Well done to all on getting the posters down Celbridge Mill Community Centre promptly, not an easy job after all the hard work Main Street Celbridge. Phone 01 6288556 of the past few weeks. www.celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ie Urban Food & Craft Market from this Sunday, Summer Activity / Art Camp for children 6-12 10am – 5pm, in St. Catherines Park – sounds like years 9.30 -2pm plus other camps such as Sewing, a nice event every Sunday until October. Basketball, Dance, Drama, Science, Cake We’ll have to investigate this! decoration. July – August.

PLEASE NOTE! Due to pressure of space this week, Lucan Senior Citizens some items have been held over for next th Wed 5 June: Social Morning and Lunch in the week’s issue. Spa Hotel, 10.30am – 2.30pm and Art Departments and every student in TY CHOOL took part in carving the 118 elements. Four TY students then took ownership of hand painting NEWS each group and number of elements before spray painting each one for extra durability. Each element also had its own atomic number and mass number allocated to complete the spectacular year Coláiste Phádraig CBS long process and the finished project takes up the Graduation News: Congratulations to all of our entire wall outside the science labs. After 6th yr students who graduated in St. Mary’s completion, pictures of the finished project were Church and the school on Thursday 23th May. The tweeted and they received likes from people from 101 students first attended a mass in St. Mary’s Scotland, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and New Church said by Fr. Curran before returning to the Zealand so far! Well done to all involved on a school to receive a set of cufflinks as mementoes fantastic collaborative effort and the end result of their time in Coláiste Phádraig. 6th yr Edward will be admired by many future generations of Connolly performed the valedictory speech and students in the school. he did a wonderful job, mixing humour with nostalgia, as he reflected upon his six years at Transition Year: The Transition Year Graduation was held in the Sports Hall on Coláiste Phádraig and encouraged his fellow nd graduates to embrace the future with positivity Wednesday 22 May. The night opened with an and zeal. Edward also had some kind words for excellent slide show of the many activities and our long serving Metalwork teacher Mr. O’ events the students had participated in throughout Sullivan who is retiring after 35 years in Coláiste the year, with particular highlights being the TY Phádraig. We wish the class of 2019 all the best Ball, the skiing trip to Italy and the hugely for the future. popular 2 night stay in Carlingford Adventure Centre. Next up was a hilarious lip-syncing Art trip: Ms. Ryan’s 6th yr Art students enjoyed a compilation put together by some of the students day of culture recently as they took in the rich which involved various teachers lip-syncing to delights of The National Museum, The National two well-known songs with fairly comical results! Gallery and the Hugh Lane Gallery. As part of the LC Art History exam, students have the option in TY Rice then performed their play entitled “The the Appreciation section of discussing a Gallery Not So Usual Suspects: Tony’s Story” while TY of their choice so the trip gave them an Edmund who put on a satirical play based on the opportunity to experience the works of some of recent spate of ATM robberies that have plagued the country. Both plays were very well received. the great masters such as Edouard Manet and Caravaggio, as well as towering figures in the Academic awards were then presented for each history of Irish painting, Francis Bacon and Louis subject before tea, coffee, biscuits and Le Brocquy. sandwiches, kindly provided by the Parents Association, completed a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining night for all.

Student Council: Our Student Council have been involved in promoting the Conscious Cup Campaign in the school over the last few months. The South Dublin County Council kindly donated 25 Keep Cups for the Current Affairs Lunch Club, while Blackrock Clinic donated a further 20. The campaign is designed to reduce and eliminate singe use cups by incentivising those who bring their own to cafes and restaurants etc. The aim is to encourage our students on their journey towards responsible consumption and the cups have been given to the Student Council members as well as the 1st 20 students at the Breakfast Club last Tuesday. The students will get Science: The Periodic Table has finally 10cent off the price of their cups of tea every time completed by the students and it is truly a sight to they use their keep cup and this initiative will be behold. This ambitious project was a continued in the school from now on. collaboration between the Chemistry, Woodwork Cont’d page 10 Adamstown Community College Well Done Nicole all your hard work has paid off, A Fond Farewell: Since the conception of we wish you well in your further studies in Inchicore. Adamstown Community College, and even before the doors opened in September 2009, there has We have had another very busy and successful been one staple ingredient that has epitomised year in Adamstown Community College. The ACC and all that we stand for - Des Newton. years highlights included the TY trip to South After a 38 year career, with part of that career as Africa, the Under 16 boys Basketball team the founding principal of a new, and vibrant winning the All Ireland and the school being school, Des has made the decision to retire. A award their first green flag to name a few. Thanks decision that has come as a huge surprise to staff to all the staff who make these events possible and students alike, but one that we are more than and well done to all the students who were willing to support him in. involved. We wish all our staff and students a safe

Des has been the lifeblood of Adamstown and happy summer. Community College for a decade. He has worked tirelessly to bring ACC from bricks and mortar, to the diverse and welcoming college that we have today. At times this task was difficult - Coláiste Phádraig CBS cont’d from page 9 particularly with the struggle to get our sports Awards: A draw was held in the canteen last hall, however Des approached every task with week for students from each Year Group who had unparalleled positivity and work ethic, and with gone through the entire school year without any the college at the forefront of every task. With disciplinary issues arising. There were two these difficulties, Des has also seen and inspired winners from each year with 50e vouchers for success in ACC. From our All Ireland winning Liffey Valley for each name drawn out. The basketball teams, to the BT Young Scientist winners were: 1st yr: Patrick Ryan and Dylan winners, over to the South African Township Talbot, 2nd yr: Jasper Nolan and Colin Duffy, 3rd Programme, Des encouraged and anticipated yr: Reece Webb and David Costello, 5th yr: Adam excellence. Des brimmed with pride in his Smith and Jason Wan. students when he saw them excel, whether it be Exam News: The Junior Cert and Leaving Cert academically, in extracurricular, socially, or exams begin for all students on Wednesday 5th personally. June at 9.30am. English is first up for everyone As a school, we have a lot to be thankful for. We and hopefully the papers will be kind to all. We have a wonderful staff, a fantastic building, a fair wish all of our students the very best of luck and and understanding management team, and hopefully their hard work will be rewarded in exhilarating students. Coming back to school in August and September when the results come out. September 2019 will be a massive change for us. We will not have our lifeblood, our leader. However, we would still consider us lucky. We have a legacy of kindness, understanding, fun, approachability, hard work, energy, intelligence, integrity, stubbornness, rule making, rule breaking, and innovation, to return to. The man who created the college as we know it may be moving on, but the lifeblood will remain in the fibres of what he created, and we who remain have the responsibility and honour to continue what he started. Thank you, Des - and good luck! G. Harkin

Exams: Good luck to all our 3rd and 6th year students who will be sitting their Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams over the coming weeks.

Scholarship: We are delighted to announce that 6th year student Nicole Kelsch has been awarded a scholarship to cover the costs of her first year PLC at Inchicore College of Further education. Lucan Community College The team, led by man of the match Alan Griffin, Lucan CC student qualifies to represent were heroic in the pursuit of a first Senior Ireland in upcoming International Maths Championship since 2007. Moyle Park were Olympiad: Lucan Community College student worthy opponents and pushed Lucan CC all the Alex Hanley, has achieved 4th place on the Roll way, with the game eventually decided by 6 of Honour in the Irish Mathematical Olympiad points in extra time. Thank you to their mentors, and now qualifies to compete for Ireland in the Mr Carey and Mr Coogan, for their continued International Maths Olympiad in July. The dedication to the team throughout this year. Lucan CC Abu! International Maths Olympiad is the world's most prestigious maths competition for school students, Lucan CC student crowned National and many leading mathematicians are past Badminton Champion: Well done to our participants. The competition will take place over Transition Year student, Tara Phelan, who was two days in Bath, UK in July. It involves tackling crowned Badminton champion last weekend. Tara very difficult mathematical questions which achieved this fantastic result in the Badminton require ingenuity to solve. Ireland FZ Forza All Ireland Graded Finals. The event took place at the National Indoor Arena and Tara had qualified earlier in the year for both the Grade E Ladies Doubles Final and the Grade F Ladies Doubles Final. Tara and each of her doubles partners put in very strong performances to take both matches in straight sets and win the National Titles. All of us here in Lucan Community College are immensely proud of Tara as she continues to map out an impressive sporting career.

Lucan CC Senior Girls narrowly miss out on Leinster Glory: On April 30th the Lucan Community College senior girls soccer team Alex, a current 5th year student in Lucan booked their place in the Leinster Division 1 Community College, will join a team of five other finals and LCC folklore. This was the first time a secondary school students from Ireland who will senior girls soccer team has reached the final compete on the world stage in this exciting stage in over 25 years. No matter what happened competition. next, they were history makers. It was a long wait Lucan CC clinch Senior GAA title after 12 until the final which was played on Monday, May year wait: Huge congratulations to our Senior 20th. The venue was Wayside Celtic in Kilternan, Boys Gaelic Footballers who were crowned the opposition Gorey Community School, the Dublin champions in a thrilling final last week. largest school in Ireland. Unfortunately for Lucan Community College they did not come out on top the day losing 2-1 to a strong Gorey side. After going 2-0 down in the first half the LCC girls pulled a goal back in the second through Katie O’Connor expertly assisted by Captain Nicole Smyth. Regardless of the loss, it has been an extremely successful season for the college playing 7 games, scoring 28 goals and conceding 6. St Joseph’s College Lee, who sadly passed away. Awards are 6th Year Graduation Mass: Last Tuesday our presented to students in their memories. Religion and Music Departments, 6th Year We said goodbye to this year’s wonderful Student Tutors, Year Head, Student Council and Parents’ Council and welcomed in next year’s new Student Association organised a wonderful Graduation Council. Congratulations to Kate Henry on Mass in St Mary’s Church for our 6th Year being elected our new Head Girl for the new students and their parents. The Mass and Academic Year! Well done to our outgoing ceremony was followed by a very welcome Head Girl Emma Kinsella, who has been a reception in our school, organised by our Parents’ fabulous ambassador and role model for our Association. school over the past Academic Year. Emma Kinsella was also awarded the Student of the Year award by former principal Siobhan Corry. We are very grateful to Ms Lavelle and Ms Meade for organising the very successful event.

6th Year Students looking very fetching in their Graduation Gowns.

6th Graduation Dance: Our 6th Years looked ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS at The Lucan Spa Hotel, last Friday as they danced the night away Our newly elected Student Council with our new at their Graduation Dance. Thanks to the staff of Head Girl Kate Henry The Spa Hotel for making it a great night.

TY Graduation Ceremony: On Friday, our 4th year students graduated from Transition Year, with a special ceremony for students and parents. Congratulations to Mr Maguire (TY coordinator) and Ms Ward (4th Year Head) on a very successful year. Our TY 'Cinderella Ball' Committee presented our Table Tennis champion Mia O’Rahilly Egan with a cheque for €1,450, which they raised, to help fund her competitions abroad. Many of our TY students received their Bronze Gaisce medals during the ceremony. Gaisce - The President's Award, is a personal

development programme for young people 6th Year Students enjoying their Graduation between the ages of 15-25 in Ireland. Dance in The Lucan Spa Hotel. Laura Crowe was awarded TY Student of the Year and spoke confidently to the assembly, of Awards Day: We had our annual Awards Day the incredible experiences she had during her ceremony last Thursday. It is a day of recognition Transition Year – well-done Laura! and acknowledgement for the dedication and great effort that students commit to all areas of Thank You! - To everybody in our school community for your support over the past school life. It is always a very impressive display of achievements and acknowledgments from Academic Year. Best wishes to all our 3rd and 6th language, subject and sports awards, to the Voice Year students, wishing you the very best in the of Poetry and debating awards. upcoming State Exams! Happy and safe holidays We also remember three former students, Niamh to everyone!

Ní Dhoibhilin, Rebecca Kinsella and Wei Ying Follow us on Twitter: @STJosephs3 Cllr. Paul Gogarty Caroline Brady – Fine Gael Tel: 087-2752489. Email: [email protected] Local Election Candidate Thank you! A huge thank you to fellow Thank you to everyone in Lucan who voted for Lucanians for the strong mandate you have again me in the Local Elections. I loved the experience given me. Congratulations to other successful and the opportunity to meet and speak with you candidates, especially my Community Alliance during my campaign. You raised many issues colleagues and commiserations to those who with me and my team and I continue my work in missed out. I am so grateful and humbled to have the community as usual on your behalf. Once topped the poll again in the Lucan Electoral Area. P again thank you, it was a great honour and a It was also amazing to have come 79 votes short privilege. I am contactable on mobile 085 of getting elected in Palmerstown–Fonthill (which 7631400 or email [email protected]. includes a third of Lucan east of the Outer Ring 0 Road) when I didn’t canvass this area and called for No.1 votes in Palmerstown for my colleague L Cllr. Guss O’Connell PC Cllr Guss O’Connell. My main aim here was to Independent Community show solidarity with residents who may have felt I 0876838254 [email protected] cut off and deserted following a very illogical Thank You to all those who voted. If you used boundary review. I can now credibly represent the the full sheet and gave a preference to everyone interests of both sides of Lucan on the new 10- T then who you wanted was elected. If you gave seat Lucan Palmerstown-Fonthill Area me your number one, a thousand thanks! I’m Committee. I delighted to have been honoured to represent the Palmerstown Fonthill Area which includes some Caitríona McClean – Fianna Fáil C 5500 Lucan Households. I love canvassing and 086 3898327, [email protected] the opportunity to engage with people and I (or Go raibh maith agaibh: Thanks for all the my team of GUSSBUSTERS) knocked on as support and goodwill during the local elections. I A many doors as we could. Thanks for your time to continue to work with Tom Newton on traffic and those we found home. I hope my “No Poster” transport in keeping with FF policy of providing L will catch on! I was not surprised at the low simple local solutions. turnout on polling day, many people indicated Some of the issues that arose during elections: “why vote, nothing changes”. I can emphasise 1. I have met with one Principal regarding school with the sentiment, but we must continue to traffic and a positive plan emerged. If this works, improve our democratic system. By working it! I will go and meet others. N As I write, the work of organising the next 2. Congratulations to Woodview residents on Council Chamber is ongoing. Rather than a handing over the petition regarding the pedestrian O “Majority or Ruling Group” entrance via the steps to Tesco with me on Tuesday 28th May. 3. Regarding the notes I took at Griffeen Avenue T Cllr. Ed O’Brien – Fianna Fáil roundabout early morning traffic survey and the Constituency Office, 8A The Village Centre Ph: 01 6105811. Mob: 087 7997609 simple two lane solution, I am writing a proposal E E mail: [email protected] for SDCC on this and also on Supervalu www.facebook.com/edobrienlucan roundabout to N4. S @EdOBrien1 4. I welcome your support and feedback on Luas Leader Fianna Fáil Group on South Dublin proposals as per my campaign. County Council Thank You: I was thrilled and honoured to be re- Derek Keating – Fine Gael elected to South Dublin County Council last Palmerstown-Fonthill Electoral Area weekend and I want to sincerely thank the people A very sincere thank you to all those in the new of Lucan who have supported me over the past 5 Palmerstown-Fonthill Electoral Area who years and who voted for me on Election Day. I supported me last Friday. A special thanks too to look forward to representing you all over the next all those who assisted me in the campaign, 5 years and representing you as best I can. canvassers, leaflet droppers, those who put up my My constituency office remains open to all posters etc. I will be forever grateful. And finally, Monday to Friday and I look forward to meeting to wish our newly elected Councillors every you all over the coming weeks. success, happiness and fulfilment in serving the people.

The Summer Camps Dates have been announced and first up is the Cúl Camp (football) on the 1st of July until 5th July. Following dates we have 3 other camps: Massive congratulations to our newest League Champions, our Jnr 3 Camogie team with an 8th -12th July Hurling/Camogie Camp unbelievable one point win in the Final. Good 12th 16th August Football camp wins for both U15 hurling teams and the U14B 19th – 23rd August Hurling/Camogie Camp. Camogie team last week. A good weekend also Registration can be completed through the link on for adult football with 4 positive results, Seniors the home page of the club website. So don’t be drew with a tough Ballymun side and maintain in disappointed register ASAP to make sure of a place. The camps are always very popular. the hunt at the top of the table, all 3 other adult teams recorded wins and progressed up the tables. If interested in the The Lucan Sarsfields Social Good wins for U14A U16A and 14B Camogie initiative group, contact Seaghan O Lanagain teams. Disappointment for the 13B Camogie team 086 266 4947. They hope to be heading to who lost out to a strong Olaf’s team, the 13B LF Baldonnell in the future. also lost out in league. Our 13 Boys football teams also lost out. Our Senior Hurlers picked up Sars Stars – ‘GAA for All’ is on the AWP every Tuesday at 5pm. their first point of the campaign with a draw vs

Jude’s, 2-14 apiece. Unfortunately our Lucan District Credit Union Academy Saturday 15AHurlers Jnr A Hurlers and both Ladies mornings 9:30am Girls, 10am Boys. football teams all lost out midweek. Bingo Wednesdays 8:30pm. Well done to Darren Gavin who made his

Championship debut with the Dublin Senior Club Shop is open Saturdays. footballers in their comprehensive win vs Louth last weekend. Well done also to Daire Juvenile Camogie Report. Our U8 girls went to Newcombe, Harry Ladd and Mark Lavin who Naomh Jude on Sunday morning, even with were part of the Dublin U20 squad who beat Communion season, we were both able to field Kildare in League. Best of Luck to Chris Crummy four teams and play three games. Once again our as the Dublin Senior Hurlers face Carlow this girls put great effort into each game. With very weekend in a must win game. little practice playing on grass, the girls got stuck Congrats to Orla Sadlier Lucan Sarsfields in, showed us some great passes and great team Camogie player who claimed 1st place as Trainee work. The girls showed great manners towards Creative Blow dry in the Irish Hairdressing and respect for all players, mentors and referees, Federation Championship 2019. Well done. making us once again so proud of each player.

Ladies Night was once again a great success, a U15Div5 24 May - St. Vincent’s vs Lucan huge thanks to our Healthy Club Committee who A hurling game on a newly laid all weather pitch put together a great night, a full report will follow was what laid ahead for the lads. We conceded so keep an eye on the website and facebook. two soft goals that meant we went in level at half

time. It took the lads a while to get use to the Lotto. There was no winner of the lotto on the surface with the score 2g2p to 0g8p at half time. rd 23 May, Numbers were 5, 11, 22 and 24. Next The second half proved more fruitful and there weeks’ jackpot €6,600, next draw will be was more of a team effort with some cracking managed by Josephine Donohue. points. The back line stood up and were counted Lucky Dip Winners: Helen Farrell, S Boyd, only conceding 3 points. A good night of hurling Liam O’Connor, Lucan Masters, Rory Gilmore. by all involved with our lads winning comfortably Play Online or Tickets can be purchased at the in the end with a final score of 2g5p to 2g19p. Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey Arms. Team: Matthew Byrne, Cian Cregg, Matthew

Golf Society. Please support our Annual Golf Ryan, Jack Kelly, Ronan McCraith, Joey Classic on Friday 21st June in Lucan Golf Club. Sweeney, Alex Kelly, Conor O'Neill, Hiall All support for this important fundraiser is most Higgins, Sam Donohoe, Jack Doyle, Tommy welcome. Tee-times still available, contact Mulhall, Jack Langan, Ross Campion James Seamus Fagan at 086 8168984. If you're not Maloney, Niall Carron, Roghan Withero, Alex playing golf, why not come to the Golf Club at Skehan. 9.00pm for the Presentation of Prizes and Raffle, and enjoy some refreshments and the clubhouse banter.

LUCAN HARRIERS A.C. A special word of appreciation from Lucan Harriers Lorraine Heffernan (niece of Bob Heffernan); Thanks to everyone who came and participated and supported in the Bob Heffernan 5k in Johnstownbridge, it was great to see so many Lucan Harriers out on the course. It was the largest and fastest attendance to date (Over 700 participations registered). Lucan Harriers who participated Run for Autism Thank again for your ongoing support of the race. 5k in Corkagh Park on Sunday last.

Here are the results: first home was the ever- consistent Wil Byrne 17.13 followed closely in lethal form with a new personal best was Barry Aherne 17.19, Derek Lynch 18.20, Colm Carey 18.28, Ciaran Porter 18.44, David Trunk 19.18, Damian O'Sullivan 19.23, Colin O'Gara 19.29, Lisa Ward 19.32, Michael Lee 19.40, Pat O'Dwyer 20.23, Mark Hallinan 20.54, Lorraine Heffernan 22.31, David Cuneen 22.38, Vincent Scanlon 22.43, Jason Barrett 22.49, Oliver Freeman 22.57, Stephen Rynne 23.12, Bernadette Stapleton 23.27, Lisa Shortt 23.41, Colm Munnelly 23.50, David Jones 24.40, Mary Keohane 27.28, Eileen Quirke 27.56, Bernie Doyle 28.24, Niall Ganadin 29.05 and Winifred Ryan 30.45.

Lucan Harriers veteran Jim Dwyer supervises the new athletics track surface being played during the week. Lucan Harriers veteran Jim Dwyer supervises the new athletics track surface being played during the week.

LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB ST. MARY’S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB Attention All Members Results: 27 May 2019. An E.G.M. is being held next Thursday 6th June N/S 1st Anne Bolger & Betty Fitzpatrick @ 8pm Sharp to discuss the future of the Bar. 2nd Chris McHugh & Frances Dempsey All members are urged to attend. 3rd June Walsh & Melita Gorman Last weekend saw the Remembrance Competition E/W 1st Angela Hurley & Gerry Fallon held in memory of Paddy Croke Snr and Noel 2nd Phil Devlin & Monica Gaffney (Walla) Thompson. 3rd Noeline Brennan & Maura O’Reilly. There was a great turnout and congratulations Monday 3 June (Bank Holiday). No bridge. to all the winners; Next Bridge will be Monday 10 June at 9.45a.m. Gents Overall Winner: Paddy Philips 87Pts Visitors welcome. (B18) Ladies Overall Winner: Catherine Leonard 89Pts Cllr. Joanna Tuffy – Labour Gents Overall R-UP: Oliver Kavanagh 87pts Mobile: 0876339077; (B18) e-mail:[email protected] Thank you to the residents of Lucan for electing Ladies Overall R-UP: Angela Shanahan 87Pts me to represent you on South Dublin County Gents Class 1 Winner: Christy Kane 87Pts Council. Thank you also to residents for your Gents Class 2 Winner: Brendan Keane 87Pts courtesy, when I or my canvassers, called to your (Bit of a theme running along here) homes or approached you to ask for your vote. Gents Class 3 Winner: John Murphy 83Pts Well done to all the candidates and their teams, Ladies Class 1 Winner: Kathleen Croke 82Pts and commiserations to those who lost out. I look Ladies Class 2 Winner: Dora Keane 78pts forward to working with the councillors for Lucan Ladies Class 3 Winner: Dolores Pegley 79Pts and the County. I would also like to thank my Best 18 Nett: Tony Mc Donnell 46pts team of Labour members, supporters, family and Best 18 Gross: Anthony Malone 44pts friends, for their support. I’m glad to have won This weekend sees the National Matchplay back a Council seat for Labour in Lucan and to be Championship Finals taking place in Rocklodge elected to represent our community. and we would like to wish the best of luck to

Vice-Captain Barbara, Catherine, Philip (ye boy ya), Anthony and Fred in the finals. We would like to wish all those participating in Transport Users the Dublin Strokeplay Finals next weekend the The major traffic delay at best of luck and bring home some silver. (No the junction of Griffeen Pressure defending Champions you know who Avenue and the outer ring you are.) road between 7.45 and 9 AM can easily be addressed Presentation of Prizes for the Remembrance by building an extra traffic Competition also takes place next Saturday 8th lane on the Clondalkin side June with music by Strike 2. of this section of the road from the roundabout at Time sheet for Noel and Bridie's Captains Day is the school entrance. There is no obstacle in the now up in the Clubhouse so get your name down way of doing this. The row of threes will now be as soon as possible. in the centre of the road. This allows an extra lane Juvenile Competitions continue every for traffic accessing the outer ring road. The bus Wednesday @ 3pm with new members always shelter can be moved up and in slightly further welcome so just call up any Wednesday and you reducing traffic congestion in this area. will be well looked after by the Juvenile T. Newton 086 3127364. Committee. NO experience necessary. Coaching will be provided.

New members welcome just call up any weekend and somebody will answer any questions/queries Please Note: you might have to get you start TD’s Notices held over due to All news can be found on our website so check regularly to see what’s happening in your Club. pressure of space.

As Porky would say: That's All Folks. Church Notices - Sunday 2nd June 2019 The Ascension of the Lord

St. Mary's Lucan St. Patrick's Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown Sunday Masses: Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 8.45am, 9.45am, Sunday Masses: 11am, 12.15pm and 7pm Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and 12 noon Folk Mass Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10am. Friday 7th June is a First Friday – Weekday Masses: Masses at 10am and 7.30pm Monday to Saturday: 10am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Sacrament of Reconciliation: (Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm Saturday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday and Saturday 7.30pm – 9.00pm evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Baptisms: Saturday after 10am Mass and after the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd Saturday 6.30pm Mass at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is

Baptisms: Baptism will take place every required to facilitate preparation. Applications weekend. We ask parents to call to the between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at Sacristy to book at least one month before Parish Office or after any Mass as Parents are ceremony. required to attend a pre-Baptism Meeting. Bookings cannot be accepted on the telephone or Deepest Sympathy to the wife, family and by email. friends of Loughlin McEvoy, Beech Park and to the daughter, family and friends of Mary (Maisie) Kennedy, Sarsfield Park. St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland May they rest in peace. Sunday:

St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am Divine Mercy Lucan South St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am

Sunday Masses: Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12 noon Lucan Presbyterian Church

Weekday Masses: Sunday: Monday to Friday: 9.15am and Saturday 10.30am Morning Worship at 10am Crèche and Children's Ministry

Adoration and Prayer: Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm Lucan Methodist Church Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm Sunday: Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am- 9.45am - Holy Communion – 10.45am St Andrew’s Church of Ireland School, Baptisms: Parents are asked to attend an Lucan Rd, until further notice. information meeting before making arrangements or booking dates.

MAY PROCESSION

Church of Divine Mercy, Lucan South are holding an outdoor rosary procession in honour of rd Our Blessed Lady after 12 o’clock Mass THIS Sunday 3 June We specially invite all the children who have recently received First Holy Communion to join us and dress in their Communion outfits. All Welcome