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Sunday 12th May 2019
A timely reflection for Ramadan…..
Recently two aging parishioners were lucky enough to visit the Great Silk Road in Uzbekistan. The road has existed for millennia and the great cities of Tashkent, Samarkand Bokhara and Khiva were cities of great learning where silks and spices, especially from China were traded for European ideas and contact. Of note is that these cities tolerated the great world religions that lived and intermingled together on the great routes connecting East and West. Intermarriage was common. There are now major infrastructural projects been built to reconnect Europe and Asia by road, rail and air.
We live in a world experimenting again with exclusion, hatred and obfuscation rearing their heads despite the obvious post war advantages of working in harmony and supporting the intermingling of different peoples. Europe has been a beacon in that regard. Uzbekistan is a safe and gentle outpost of Islam where there is little exclusion or distrust.
The cities are clean and safe and the great Mosques and Madrassahs (schools) stand in monument to their great cultural and scientific achievements. Astronomy, Medicine and writing skills with papermaking and bookmaking were developed in the area under Islamic control.
There are many now who preach a distrust of Islam. Myths abound about what that religion actually teaches. The Koran does not preach intercommunal strife and exclusion, it rather preaches and teaches tolerance and hospitality to different races and faiths. To blame Muslims for the evils of a few of their more extreme adherents is like the blame attributed to the Irish as a race for IRA atrocities. Christians also committed atrocities in the name of the Bible over the centuries.
Many of our new Irish neighbours are of the Muslim faith. They are our neighbours; we welcome them into our community and we look forward to their cultural and economic input which will definitely be an advantage to us all.
After all, we are admonished in this contracting world to love our neighbour.
Tony Feeney
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As part of the Work Matters at the Library Liffey Sound will hold initiative, on the 13th May its Annual General starting at 6.30pm, there Meeting on Thursday will be a series of one on the 16th of May at one sessions on our Online 7.30pm in Ballyowen Resources that are Castle Community Centre, Ballyowen, available on our Webpage. Lucan. Liffey Sound operates to the highest These will assist you in your quest to start a standards. In 2015, we adopted the recognised business, engage in further education or return to Code of Governance for Voluntary and work. Community Organisations and are listed on the The training will help you to access EBooks, E- register of compliant bodies. We maintain the Audio, E-Magazines, Newspapers, Vision-Net, strictest financial controls and operate a totally Language Learning and Online Courses all free open policy, whereby everyone in the community with your Library Card! is encouraged to come in and view our operations and all are welcome to attend our A.G.M You can book a place at Lucan Library by dropping in or by ringing us at 01 6216422. "Lucan Live" Local Election Coverage 2019 Don't forget to tune into Liffey Sound 96.4FM for its comprehensive local election coverage. All candidates from Lucan, Palmerstown/Fonthill will be interviewed on every “Lucan Live” on Sarsfield Park & District Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 3pm for the next few Residents Association weeks. If you have any questions that you would Due to the lack of residents attending the AGM like Brendan or Maria to ask the candidates, on 9th of April it is now being held on Tuesday please email [email protected] or phone the 14th May at 8pm. The venue is Kenny’s 6109339. If you missed any of the programmes, Function Room. It is vital that residents attend the you can listen back to all of them via podcast on meeting; otherwise a new committee cannot be our website and Facebook page. elected and decisions that affect our estate cannot www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook be supported. Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community Please attend this meeting on Tuesday 14th radio station! May, at 8pm. Society for Old Lucan (SOL) SOL Committee: Helen Farrell (chair), Elaine SOL is the local history group for Lucan; open Hurley, Billy Sines, Darren Tully, Stephen to everyone. Free to join - email Callaghan, Paul Butler. [email protected] We have an active Contact us: [email protected] Facebook group that you can join; “Society for Old Lucan (SOL)” and Twitter as @Soc4OldLucan. Lucan ICA SOL field trip - Leixlip Castle guided tour Tues 14th May: Craft Group Saturday 18th May 10.30-12.00 meet 10am – 12.30pm with Please book your place here: various crafts being worked on. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sol-field-trip-guided- We will have our Howth entries tour-of-leixlip-castle-tickets-60976154319 of Arts and Crafts on display for everyone to come in to the bungalow to view No attendance without a booking. Limited to 15 them. attendees, but a waiting list is in operation for this highly popular tour, so if you’ve booked a ticket Wed 15th May: At 8pm, we have invited the and can’t attend, notify [email protected] Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim asap to free up your space. If you have trouble Association of Ireland to come give us a talk on booking your spot, email us. their lives and culture and see our Arts and Crafts.
Meet at the castle gates at 10.30 sharp! We wish to say a great big Thank You to Mr. Local tour charge applies, please bring exact Thomas Doolin of Dublin Fire Brigade, who gave change – Adults €8 and Students/OAP’s €4. us a great talk and presentation on Wednesday night on the daily activities of the Fire Brigade and on safety in the home. Update on St. Finian’s & “Adopt a Monument” scheme Get Well Wishes to any of our members who re We are in the finals for the Adopt a Monument unwell at present. heritage scheme which would give SOL members access to the advice and support of archaeologists and heritage experts. This would help us develop St. Mary’s Parish – Lucan the story of the site and have access to archaeological experts and heritage guidance.
Ultimately, we want to see St. Finian’s medieval church and graveyard be a heritage tourism spot in Lucan. We should know in the next 2 weeks if we have been successful. More to follow!
St. Finian’s Digitised Graveyard Transcriptions Thanks to Dave Power, SDCC Local History, you can now view the transcriptions of all of St. Finian’s gravestones that were extant in the late 1980’s, plus a cemetery map, transcribed by Dr. Michael JS Egan, link = http://bit.ly/2VK1jZ1 This is a fantastic resource for members and for all those who have ancestors buried in St. Finian’s. Many thanks to Dave for this work. All are invited to a meeting to plan our parish Gathering. This Meeting will take May Hermitage talk postponed until place on Saturday May 18th from 2.00 pm to Autumn/Winter 5.00 pm in the Parish Centre. Originally, we’d planned a talk on the Hermitage for May 18th. We have deferred this until the This is an opportunity to be part of shaping winter period as members were keen to go on a the future of St. Mary’s Parish, and we are field trip in the better weather. hoping for a good turnout Christian Meditation: We meet each Tuesday Parish Notes at 8pm in The Bungalow. Everyone welcome. Sr. Geraldine, 6217158 St Mary’s, Lucan www.lucanparish.com St Mary’s Folk Group Best Wishes to the boys Our next Mass is this Sunday at 12.15pm. from Please come along and join in the singing St Mary’s Boys N.S.
who will receive their First Holy Communion next Holy Communion for the sick and Saturday 18th May housebound: If you wish to avail of this service Hope you all have a lovely day and please or if you know someone who does, please contact remember this in your prayers one of the priests.
Parish Ministry: It is an important part of our ministry to support people in times of sickness Youth Music and bereavement. We would greatly appreciate it, if you would let us know if someone in your family is ill or admitted to hospital. Ph. 6217041 Have you a passion for singing or do you play a weekdays between 9.30am and 2pm. (except musical instrument? Thursday).
We want you! St. Vincent de Paul - Church collection Come join our Youth Music at all Masses NEXT Saturday/ Sunday in St Mary’s Parish, Lucan 18th/19th May.
Email your interest to: Many thanks for your generosity.
[email protected] or sing up on our parish website: www.lucanparish.com St. Patrick’s All music styles welcome!! Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown www.stpatrickslucan.ie
There are some places still available on The boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire St Mary’s Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes will receive their First Holy 27th to 31st May Communion next Saturday 18th 4 Nights with Marian Pilgrimages. Hotel: Croix May. We hope you all have a de Bretons. €549 pps. €100 deposit. Single room lovely day. supplement €120 (limited availability) Keep them in your prayers
Spiritual Director: Fr Philip Curran. Bethany Bereavement Support Group: This is Please contact Deirdre in the parish office 01- a voluntary parish based ministry which aims to 6217041 if interested. help and support those who have suffered a loss Bethany Group: Bethany Group is available to through bereavement or otherwise. Grieving is a listen to or just be there for anyone who is feeling natural process which can be helped by someone lonely or lost following the death of a loved one. listening with empathy and understanding. This We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from is a free, confidential service and is available to 10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4th Thursday of everyone in Lucan and the outlying areas. each month from 8pm - 9pm. in The Bungalow. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each Parish Centre – 6217041 month from 8pm to 9pm We can be contacted through the Parish office: Legion of Mary: We meet in Room 2 in the Tel: (01) 628 1018 or 089 2507213, or email: Parish Centre every Wednesday at 6.30pm. We [email protected] are much involved in home visits and nursing homes. With extra help we could a wider range Abstaining from Drink and of work in the parish. Come and join us, you will Pioneers – PTAA Drugs. Annual Church Gate Collection in St not regret it. th th More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686 Patrick’s Church on 11 and 12 May Thank You Best wishes to our grandson Úna, Damien, Mary and the whole Douglas Sean family wish to say a huge thank you to everyone for your kindness and support over the last few Who will receive his First Holy weeks. Communion this Sunday The power of family, prayer and community got Lots of love from Nanny and Granddad us all through a very tough time and we will be Cummins and all your family and friends forever grateful.
Anam Cara The Rosary South Dublin, the The Rosary will be recited organisation that each weekday evening at 7pm supports bereaved in the small green in Beech Park parents, is holding th for the month of May. a Parent Evening on Monday 13 May at 7:20pm in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin All welcome 24. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the Rosary at the Grottos, May 2019 circumstances of their death, or whether their Each day in May 2019, thousands of people from death was recent or not. all around Ireland will gather at their local Grottos to recite the Rosary for Faith and Life in Ireland. To sign up your local Grotto, text/call 087 278 6552 or at www.coastalrosaryireland.ie
Dublin Rosary Rally Dates: 11th May, 15th June, 20th July, 10th August, 14th September and 12th October Time: 4pm Location: Dublin, O’Connell St junction of North Earl St. (at the Spire) Email: [email protected]
Medjugorje Mass
St Mary's Church, Lucan
Monday 20th May at 7.30pm
(Rosary and Confessions at 6.45pm)
All Welcome
Pilgrimage Medjugorje 2019 Oct 4th – 14th – 10 nights €629 pps Insurance included. Contact Pat and Phil 087 2238911/ 01 6281436Email: [email protected]
Acknowledgement LUCAN DRAMA PRESENTS Peg O’ My Heart by J. Hartley Manners is a JOHNSTON (ROBERT) vivacious and sparkling Comedy-of Manners, a 12th February 2019 gem of a play which stormed its way to acclaim (Lucan Co. Dublin and formerly of Newtownards, on Broadway. It will Co. Down). make you laugh and entertain you with its twists Following Robert’s sudden and untimely death, and turns. The large cast is a happy mix of young his wife Eileen, daughters Maria, Karen and son and younger, some of whom have graced the Kevin, together with their families, would like to stage at Lucan Spa Hotel on many occasions and will be very familiar to our regular theatre-goers. express sincere gratitude to relatives, friends and neighbours for the many tributes, condolences and CAST: Peg: Aoife Gately. Mrs. Chicester: Ruth support received. Carroll. Alaric: Jack C. Flanagan. Ethel: Cathy The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for Healy. Hawke: Noel Creanor. Bennet: Catherine your intentions. Collins. Jarvis: John Carabini. Brent: Vincent Casey. Jerry: Brian Whitney Director: B. Guy Kelly. Assistant Director: Anniversaries Janet Mc Kennedy. Stage Manager: Mary Guy. Light and Sound: Jeff Gibson. CLERKIN (MARIE) VENUE: LUCAN SPA HOTEL 15th Anniversary – 11th May DATES: TUESDAY 28TH MAY TO FRIDAY Will those who think of her today 31ST MAY A little prayer to Jesus say. TIME: 8.30 for play only: Tickets at the door. Lovingly remembered by Paddy, Gerard and 7.00 for meal and play. Booking at Lucan Spa on family 6280494 for meal. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us. COST: €12 OR €7 Concession or €25 Meal and St. Bernadette pray for us. Play. For more information on LUCAN DRAMA find STEPHENSON (MARY) us on Facebook facebook.com/lucandrama or 9th Anniversary – 21st May e-mail [email protected] or Phone Sheila Loved and remembered by Michael, Mary, Mike, 6282827 or text Lucan Drama : 0894900429. Miriam, Georgina and Martha Mass will be celebrated for Mary on Sunday 19th May at 9am at St. Patrick’s Church, Esker.
LoveBoth Project We are currently looking for any women who would be interested in running, jogging or walking the VHI Women's Mini Marathon on behalf of LoveBoth. All money raised will go directly to the Show Your Love Initiative which helps vulnerable women and their children in real and practical ways. The deadline for registering is 22nd May. Please see link below to register: https://loveboth.ie/vhi-mini-marathon/
The mini marathon takes place on 2nd June.
Baptism Candles Available from St. Mary’s Parish Centre or Sacristy. Cost €5.
Lucan and Palmerstown Reps. to Our next open, general meeting is on Thursday, meet Election Candidates 16th May; 18.30 to 19.50 The candidates seeking election in the in Lucan Library, in the Lucan/Palmerstown electoral areas are invited to Supervalu shopping attend a pre-election meeting with members of centre. Our general Lucan Planning Council and the Liffey Valley meetings allow the Park Alliance in the Spa Hotel, Lucan, on committee to deliver an update on the progress of Tuesday 14th May, commencing at 9.15pm. key projects and provide attendees with an The purpose of the meeting is to discuss local opportunity to voice their opinions and/or bring Planning and Enviromental issues which will forward suggestions. Member or not, if you have need to be addressed by the new council and seek an idea or suggestion you'd like to share, come support for a number of measures for dealing with along and tell us about it. Looking forward to a same. Palmerstown and Lucan are strongly positive and productive meeting. represented on the L.V.P.A. Tesco have included Lucan Men's Shed in the In the 2014 Elections Lucan and Palmerstown current round of their Community Fund was a single electoral area electing eight programme. The programme runs on an 8-week Councillors. This time the area is split into two cycle and in each cycle 3 local, voluntary groups electoral districts. Lucan with five seats and are selected. Shoppers can show their support for Palmerstown-Fonthill with three. The boundary each group using the blue tokens they get at the separating the two districts is the Outer Ring checkout so please use your tokens to support Road from Woodies via the Penny Hill to the Men's Shed; 100% of any funds we receive will Grand Canal. Lucan voters residing east of the go to furnish our shed. Outer Ring Road will vote in the Palmerstown/Fonthill poll Committee contactable at 086-8178315.
Signed: Joe Byrne - Lucan Planning Council Irene Nugent - Liffey Valley Park Alliance
Great to see St. Mary’s Sacristan, Don back in action again, after a little scare. We send him our best wishes.
Birdie missed out a bit on Lucan this week, as some of us took off to enjoy the sights and sounds (and deserts), of Vienna, and Salzburg, where we familiarised ourselves with the Sound of Music once again – a nice trip if ever you get the chance!
Spotted European Election Posters in Austria and Germany, but nothing like here in Ireland! Another thing – Couple of Austrians we spoke with had been to Ireland on holidays, and while we remarked to them on the clean streets in their cities, our dirty spots had not gone unnoticed to them! We really have to pull up our socks!
After all the cold of the past week, we are getting ready for our predicted mini heat wave this coming week to celebrate Europe Day. This involved students CHOOL and teachers bringing in traditional foods from different countries. The event was a great success NEWS with lots of new dishes being sampled.
Adamstown Community College 2nd Year Trip to Italy: Our 2nd year students enjoyed a trip to the Lake Garda region of Italy over the bank holiday weekend. They got to visit Venice and Milan as well as touring around the Lake Garda area. They enjoyed a boat trip on Lake Garda and saw the sights from above when they took a cable car to the top of the mountain. The highlight of the trip for many was the day spent at the Gardaland amusement park.
Cycle Against Suicide: Mary Adekoya, a 6th year student, volunteered at the Cycle Against Suicide, Student Leader Congress, on the 9th of April. This event was held at the Three Arena. Mary who was acting as a representative of Spunout.ie spoke about the organisation and her role as a member of SpunOut in front of a crowd of 6000 people just before Kodaline came on stage. It was a brilliant achievement and she said it was an amazing experience.
5th Year Trip to Paris: Over the bank holiday weekend 5th year students and teachers visited Paris. This was a jam packed trip. On the first day, after a very early start, the students got a guided tour of Paris taking in the main sights. This included a visit to the Louvre and a cruise on the river Seine. On the second day students visited the Palace of Versailles, the Montmartres and the Sacre Coeur Basilica. A trip to Disneyland Paris was the highlight of day three. On the last day students visited the Eiffel Tour and had time to take in the Paris atmosphere. It was a very enjoyable trip.
1st Year Science Fest: Well done to the students who took part in Scifest - a National STEM competition for schools, which took place in Tallaght IT. The 1st and 2nd year students had been working on projects during Science club which happens once a week in school. Zayeed Tarsoo and Sahil Tarsoo presented their project ‘Hydraulic Powered Hand' and Sujay Prasad and European Studies Food Fayre: The Transition Samuel Forsyth presented their project 'Unheard Year European Studies classes held a food fayre Password'. St Joseph’s College safely on Saturday. The feedback from students Our 2nd years had a fantastic, action packed few was very positive! days away in Birr Outdoor Education Centre. Trying out Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Gorge Walking, Hill Climbing and abseiling. Lots of new friendships and memories made. Many thanks to all the excellent staff in Birr OETC for making the trip so enjoyable.
4th and 5th year students having a great time in Poland!
Cinnire Team: Congratulations to our newly elected Cinnire Team. The twelve students, who are currently coming to the end of 4th year, will have the responsibility next year of making life st nd for our incoming 1 years as comfortable as 2 Year students about to try some canoeing in possible. The twelve girls were appointed this Birr, Co. Offaly week, after undergoing an interview process last Italian Exchange: On Tuesday, Ms week. This week the girls have been receiving McNamara’s 2nd year students of Italian met special Cinnire training under the experienced their Italian peers in Dublin city centre. Over the guidance of Ms Whelan. We wish the girls the last few months the students were involved in an very best wishes in their special duties next year! eTwinning exchange with a second year group in 5th Year Economics Trip: to Dublin port, the Sicily. The Sicilian students came to Dublin for a Financial Services Centre and the Central Bank of language course and stayed with families for Ireland took place on Wednesday. All involved about 5 days. On the day before their departure, had a very educational and interesting day. both teachers arranged for the students to meet in Thank-you to Ms Ward for organising the event! Dublin City. Irish and Italian students played games and sang songs in Italian and English in St. Art Exams Our 6th years did their Leaving Cert Stephen's Green. Then the Irish students guided Art Exam on Tuesday and our 3rd years did their the Italian students to a very central landmark - Junior Cert Art Exam on Friday. We wish them the Molly Malone statue. The students had a lot of every success! fun and exchanged contact details to keep in U14 Camogie Team play in the Dublin Final on touch. Friday against Dominican College – we hope they have a great game!
U19 Soccer Team play in the Leinster Semi-Final against Gorey C.S. on Friday also – we wish them every success also.
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Coláiste Phádraig CBS nd 2nd Year students met their Italian eTwinning Awards: Well done to 2 year Shane Whelan friends in Stephen’s Green. who won the Mark O’ Neill Student of the Month Award for April in recognition of his good th th Poland Trip: Our 4 and 5 year students had a manners, respect and co-operation in all of his fabulous time in Poland last week. After classes, as well as his excellent behaviour and spending three days and nights enjoying some of maturity throughout the recent school tour to the culture and sights of Poland they arrived home Madrid. Cont’d over…… Coláiste Phádraig cont’d… Junior Cert Art Drawing exam on Tuesday. TY Congratulations also to 2nd year Liam Garrigan students Sam Keogh, Daragh Cleary and Conor who won the Sports Star of the Month Award for Fagan modelled for the students and did a great his impressive performances for the school’s u16 job. They were very professional (and very still!) football team. Comhghairdeas freisin le Conor which helped the students immensely. This Phillips ón gcúigiú bliain a bhuaigh an gradam represented 25% of their overall exam which they Gaeilgeoir na Míosa mar gheall ar an sár-iarracht have now completely finished as the other 75% of a dhéanann sé sa rang Gaeilge. the marks are for their project work which was all completed by Friday 3rd May. Our 3rd year Healthy Living Week: A Healthy Living Week metalwork students sat the practical part of their th was held in the school from Monday 29 April Junior Cert exam last week which accounts for rd until Friday 3 May. There was a big push on the 25% of their final mark. They have all submitted sale of fruit, water and smoothies throughout the their projects (worth 50%) recently and the only week and the students responded very well to this part of the exam remaining is the written exam in initiative. Alicia Treanor from Nutrisnax gave June. Our 6th year students completed their LCVP numerous talks to the various year groups about exam this week. The formal assessment of the the healthy, nutritious snacks they specialise in Link Modules for the course has two components. and the enormous health benefits of a proper diet. The portfolios worth 60% of the final mark has An intercultural lunchtime presentation of already been completed and submitted by the different foods from many different countries was students. The written exam is worth 40% and the held in the canteen. This was a great opportunity students sat this final part last Wednesday. LCVP to celebrate all the different backgrounds and students are awarded the same certification as is cultures of the students in our school. SPHE used in the Leaving Cert, the only difference teachers also dedicated numerous classes to being a revised points scheme. LCVP is promoting healthy eating among the students so it effectively an extra subject for the students with was an educational and informative week for all. the main aim being the development of their Well done to the students for embracing the interpersonal, vocational and technological skills. activities with such enthusiasm and to Mr. Keane We wish all of our exam students well in the for organising Healthy Living Week 2019. coming weeks
Soccer: Our u17 All Ireland winning captain Transition Year: Out TY students took driving Adam Wells was away in Greece over the past lessons in the school last week. This is always one few weeks playing with the Irish u16 team in a of the most anticipated TY activities of the year as UEFA Development tournament. Ireland defeated the students got behind the wheel for the 1st time. Israel and Fiji before just missing out on winning Under the guidance of expert instructors from the tournament after an unlucky 2-1 defeat to Airport Driving School, our students practiced Ukraine in their final match. Adam was involved their driving on the school grounds. A lot of them in all three games and by all accounts acquitted were initially nervous but they soon settled into himself very well. It has been a remarkable few their stride as they learned how to engage the months for Adam and we are all very proud of his gears, steer correctly, accelerate and most achievements with the school and with his importantly, break! The students also attended country. safe driving workshops to ensure that they avoid Hurling: Two of our students, Colm Walsh and picking up bad habits early on. Evin Dowling, represented the Dublin Minor Hurlers in their opening two Leinster Championship matches over the past few weekends. The young Dubs put in a great performance in their 1st match against Kilkenny but just lost out by a solitary point at the end of a competitive and high standard encounter. The Dubs then defeated Offaly 1-23 to 1-10 in Parnell Park which means that if they now defeat Wexford this weekend they will qualify directly for the Leinster MHC Semi-finals.
Exam News: Our exam students have been very TY Student Trofim Cernica gets ready for his busy over the past weeks as the state exams loom driving lesson ever closer. Our 3rd year Art students sat their
Visit the Rose Garden and Bloom Medal Winning Garden in Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross
on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May from 11am-4pm.
Plant Sale with tips from our gardener. All welcome. Admission free.
Can you spare an hour for sunflower days? Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross & Blackrock are in urgent need of your help.
Sunflower Days 7th & 8th June 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.
Tickets Ciara Dardis, 0872885299
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SPORTS DAY We have set up a citizen-science website,
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Scoil Mhuire Girls National School
and
St. Mary’s Boys National School are organising a Sports Day on Palmerstown Tea Dance
th Palmerstown Community and Youth Centre Sunday 12 May at 2pm (beside Supervalu) in the grounds of Upper Kennelsfort Rd
St. Mary’s Boys National School, Sunday 3pm – 6pm, May 26th – Good Times Lucan Contact No: 01-6166981 Come along for a great day!
Only €10 entry per family
May of Many Moods millimetres. The following day the Irish Independent reported that more than forty pupils May is the last month of spring. in St. Ciaran’s school Donnycarney had to be It is named after the goddess Maia. evacuated by firemen due to flooding. However, She was the daughter of Atlas who May shows a happy face at other times. On May carried the whole world on his 22nd 1989 South-easterly winds brought very shoulders. Philip Eden in his book warm continental air to Ireland. Valentia, Co. “Weatherwise” states that in May the prevailing Kerry reached an amazing 27C. Rosslare, Co westerly airflow over Northwest Europe is at its .Wexford recorded only 15C. An extreme weakest. This is because temperature contrasts example of local weather variation! between the ocean and the bordering land masses May’s News From The Past are comparatively small during the spring, and 1992: Tim Carey in his book “Dublin Since these temperatures contrasts provide the energy 1922” tells us that on May 14th the Dublin that drives our frequent westerly winds. With a Hurling team defeated Cork in the 1920 All- higher occurrence of winds from north to east we Ireland Final in Croke Park. The match had been get less rainfall and more sunshine at this time. A postponed in August 1920 due to the War of relatively cool sea around Ireland in Independence. The score was 4-9 to 4-3. May also reduces rainfall and The Dublin club team “Faughs” represented their increases sunshine. Over most parts county. of Ireland May is the sunniest month 1945: The Second World War (in Europe) ended of the year with 6 hours of sunshine on May 8th. an average daily. This compares to 1970: In May Dana’s Eurovision Winner “All only 5 hours on average daily in July (mid- Kinds of Everything” was number one in the Irish summer). Pop Charts.
In Scotland during May an easterly wind can 1986: On May 23rd a new airline called Ryanair bring a spell of contrasting weather. The east had its first flight from Dublin Airport, it flew coast can be shrouded in grey cloud, mist and fog into Luton (near London) and broke the monopoly – the familiar “Haar”. At the same time the enjoyed by Aer Lingus on the Dublin-London Western Isles can enjoy long hours of sunshine route. but often cool temperatures. Regular visitors to Flowers of the Rarest the Hebrides might choose May as a suitable time For many people the coming of May brings to for outdoor activities. mind Canon Sydney McEwan singing “Flowers
There are many aspects to May. The average daily of the Rarest “on Gay Byrne’s radio show. Canon Sydney McEwan was a maximum temperature is only 15C compared to Scottish tenor who sang almost 20C in July. Brendan McWilliams in his traditional Scottish and second book of “Weather Eye” describes May as Irish songs. Very little is a slightly devious month. He quotes the known about Mary E. traditional advice: Walsh, the composer. She The Wind at North and East was a pupil of The Sisters Was never good for man or beast of Notre Dame. The song So never think to cast a clout was first published in 1871. She also composed Until the month of May be out. “The Black Hawk Waltz”. This was published in Shakespeare also reminds us: 1877 and was described at the time as being “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of wildly popular. It is still played by piano teachers today. May” (Sonnet 18). For some people the coming of May was a positive event. Weather folklore says: In May 1993 there were two weather events way th The fair maid who, the first of May out of the ordinary experience. On the 14 Dublin Goes to the fields at break of day Airport recorded only 4C in the afternoon. This And washes in dew from the hawthorn tree compares very unfavourably with the normal 15C. Will ever after handsome be. On the 26th Dublin Airport had 42 millimetres of rain compared to the average daily of just 2 Denis Torsney Lotto. There was no winner of the lotto on the 2nd May, Numbers were 14, 20, 25 and 26. Next weeks’ jackpot €5,400, next draw will be managed by Mary Flannery. Play Online, Or Another Féile another bit of history, the club was Tickets can be purchased at the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey Arms. delighted to field three teams in football féile last weekend, and they all played with great spirit and Golf society’s next outing is Moyvalley Golf determination and we are very proud of the efforts Club Saturday 18th May. All welcome. Contact put in by all. A massive thanks as always to the Seamus Fagan at 086 8168984 for preferred tee parents, mentors, coaches, food makers, drivers time between 12.36pm and 1.40pm. and all the people it takes to be able to provide for three teams. And thanks also to John Kennedy We also have the famous Ladies night, in aid of and his team of volunteers who co-ordinated the The Marie Keating foundation, coming up, Friday 24th May, 8:30pm. Tickets €10. day as we hosted a group. Again thanks to all who helped in any way from the car park to the food, Sars Stars – ‘GAA for All’ is on the AWP every the club looked well. Féile Match reports are on Tuesday at 5pm. website. Mixed results in adult hurling Championships last weekend, with Jnr As losing Lucan District Credit Union Academy Saturday mornings 9:30am Girls, 10am Boys. out at home to Clanna Gael Fontenoy, while the Jnr Bs had an impressive win out in Rush, to 25 Card Drive every Friday in the Bar, 8.00pm. make it two wins from two in Championship a Cúpla Focal is now on a break for the Summer. great start after finding themselves promoted from last year. Unfortunately both our U15 football Bingo Wednesdays 8:30pm. teams lost in Championship semi-final action, A Club Shop is open Saturdays. by 2 away to Ballyboden and B by the smallest of margins AET v Jude’s. A huge effort by both. The Lucan Sarsfields Healthy Club Committee Inter Ladies footballers were unlucky not to leave would appreciate if club members would Rush with a win on Wednesday night, but a draw complete a short 3 minute survey that has been was a good result in their opening Championship posted to our Facebook page and group game vs St Maurs, next up Skerries at to www.lucansarsfields.ie to help identify priority home next Wednesday 7.30pm. Support very areas in our club and wider community. Also the welcome. Better news on Tuesday as all our Adult Healthy Club are bringing the AIG/Dub Club Camogie teams recorded league wins, as did the Heart Safe Roadshow to the 12th Lock on Monday Jnr A footballers. Unfortunately our Snr and Inter 13th May, CPR, Choke and Defib training will be footballers lost tricky away fixtures on provided. Contact Audrey to book a place. 087 Wednesday. 2312560
Also Hard luck to our Dublin U16 Camogie LastManStanding. We have finally reached the representatives; Lauren Dawson, Pheobe last week of the Premier League and the last week Shannon, Millie Reid, Sinead Daly, Lilly Rooney (Week 10) of our LastManStanding Competition. who were part of the Dublin squad that lost out in Just 4 of the original 451 entrants have made it the Leinster Final vs a strong Kilkenny team. A through to this stage; congratulations to Elaine better result for our Dublin Minor Hurling trio of McClelland, Paula-Jean McCaffrey, Laura Charlie Keher, Colm Walsh and Evin Dowling Murtagh and Jim Mulqueen. So it’s all to play for who had a good win vs Offaly. this coming week-end, with €500 for a single LastPersonStanding or €500 to be shared among Great teams aren’t just on the fields. We are more than one. And if all 4 should fail to pick a currently looking for volunteers to help our winner, the €500 will be shared among them. We Children’s’ officer in our club to look out for the hope to present the prize to the winner(s) in Lucan welfare of our children and ensure that we are Sarsfields Clubhouse on Thursday, May 16th. We providing a safe and fun environment for them to also have a draw among all 451 entrants for 4 learn the skills of the GAA. If you have an prizes of €50 which will take place in the interest in child welfare in our club and have a Clubhouse on the same night. Many thanks to all balanced and strong personality we would like to participants in our LastManStanding Competition. hear from you. We rely on volunteers to run our club and hope you would consider helping us to help our kids enjoy our sport. You contact via email - [email protected]
LUCAN HARRIERS A.C. Lucan Harriers fit4life group Daring to Care for Cancer held a dance off to cool down after training last Monday raising over 1000euros.
Lucan Harriers at Great Limerick Run Marathon Relay. Lucan Harriers at Irish Runner 5k in Phoenix Park
ST. MARY'S CARDS 1st: Maureen Carthy 2nd: Josie Carey 3rd: Michael Bradley
Late Night Soccer Leagues Adamstown Youth & Community Centre, with Left to right Kathleen Trunk, Claire Wright, Ann the support of the FAI and South Dublin Country Smith and Trisha Gough. Council will host 3 Late Night Soccer Leagues.
Starting May 10th, 17th and 24th. 5-a-side Team registration at 7.45pm. Ages 13-15 And 16 to 18.Games played on Astro Turf.
FAI SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOLS at AYCC Bring a brother or sister and get €10 off The Summer Soccer Schools (for boys & girls) are great value. Week 1: 15th – 19th July Week 2: 22nd – 26th July Book now at: www.summersoccerschools.ie Lucan Harriers Mary Browne ran the Mayo Mini Marathon at the weekend in time 50.26. Tusla, An Ghníomhaireacht um Lucan Library Leanaí agus an Teaghlach Be Mindful Through Art Friday 17th May, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Child and Family Agency Mark-making to create your own free style There is an urgent need for foster carers willing to Mandala with visual artist Christine Carey. provide a home for children of all ages up to 18 Booking now open. Contact the library at years old to provide short term and long term [email protected], 01-6216422, or call in. foster care. Also Carers required for young people 15 -18 years. Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Tuesday 28th May, 10.30am - 12.30pm Tusla, the Child and Family Agency is currently For those who enjoy gentle exercise, music, running a campaign to find families who are holistic engagement and lots of laughter. Through willing to provide safe, loving and secure homes entering a circle of light, powerful creative for children and adolescents. energies are released. In the hands of an For more information contact 076 6955550 and/or experienced facilitator, you'll enjoy meditation, www.fostering.ie some pampering, and come away with an overall sense of well-being. This session includes tea leaves, inspirational cards, oils and incense. Booking now open. Contact the library at [email protected], 01-6216422, or call in. Peace of Mind… If you or someone you know is struggling with Cookery Demonstration. Wednesday 15 May stress, tension, anxiety, mood disorders, anger, 10.00 am - 11.30 am. The Coach House, fear, sleeplessness, helplessness or hopelessness Palmerstown. A guided cookery demonstration by you are not alone. If so we have a way out for our chef on healthy recipes with the help of our you. day attendees. Niall / Angelina 01 620 3590 Recovery Self-help Ireland is a support group
Anglo-Irish Male Writers and the Big House for anyone who wants to re-gain peace of mind series. Wednesday 15 May 7.00 pm. The Coach and reduce suffering. The members demonstrate a House, Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown. Week 1 method by which they deal with the trivialities of Roslyn Hickey will lead this discussion group everyday life without feeling overwhelmed by starting with Swift and Goldsmith. The library them. It gives you tools which empower you to overcome these problems. will supply the reading material. Booking required. Email: library@stewartscare. i.e. Why not come along to our next meeting and try Siobhan McCrystal 01 651 8129 the method out. You can bring a friend. Every Friday at 8.00pm in Room 4 St Mary’s Parish Centre, Lucan R.C. Church.
Church Notices - Sunday 12th May 2019
Fourth Sunday of Easter
St. Mary's Lucan Divine Mercy Lucan South
Sunday Masses: Sunday Masses: Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 8.45am, 9.45am, 11am, Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12 noon 12.15pm and 7pm Weekday Masses: Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday: 9.15am and Saturday at Monday to Saturday 10am. 10am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Adoration and Prayer: (Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm and Saturday 7.30pm – 9.00pm Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after 10am Mass and after the Baptisms: 6.30pm Mass Parents are asked to attend an information meeting before making arrangements or booking Baptisms: dates. Baptism will take place every weekend.
We ask parents to call to the Sacristy to book at least one month before St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland ceremony.
Deepest Sympathy to the parents, family Sunday: and friends of Alexandr Afanascenco- St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am Butenco, of Bewley Drive. St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am May he rest in peace.
Lucan Presbyterian Church Sunday: St. Patrick's Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown 10.30am Morning Worship Crèche and Children's Ministry Sunday Masses: Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and 12 noon Folk Mass Lucan Methodist Church
Weekday Masses: Sunday: Monday to Saturday: 10am 9.45am - Holy Communion –
Sacrament of Reconciliation: St Andrew’s Church of Ireland School, Lucan Saturday morning after 10am Mass and Rd, until further notice. Saturday evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm.
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd Esker Cemetery Mass Saturday at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is required to facilitate preparation. Mass for the Dead Applications between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at Parish Office or after any will be celebrated on th Mass as Parents are required to attend a pre- Sunday 25 August 2019 at 3pm Baptism Meeting. Bookings cannot be accepted Weather permitting on the telephone or by email.