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Sunday 16th February 2020

What a difference a day makes……

It’s a truism indeed ‘a week is a long time in politics’, so indeed in this case is a day, Saturday February 8th. The outcome of last week’s general election has taken us all by surprise. There is undoubtedly a mood for change in our country and the voting pattern of the past has crumbled before our very eyes. The old two-party order has been broken by the arrival of a third major force in Irish Politics, Sinn Fein. Whatever our feelings about the new arrivals there’s no escaping the fact that they are there with the same democratic mandate of every other elected representative and are deserving of the same respect and voice on the political stage afforded to every other party. Now that the election dust has settled the new political scene that has unfolded before us poses a challenge to all the parties, a challenge to put together a functioning government that can serve the best interests of our whole nation.

The unique situation we find ourselves in affords an opportunity to all in politics to take a long hard luck at the structures of political life in Ireland that harken back to echoes of the Civil War, and to ask whether what we face is in fact an opportunity to redraw boundaries drawn up in different times and circumstances in favour of a realignment that capitalises on shared ideals and abandons the trenches of the past. Such a realignment calls for a courageous willingness to take risks and step outside traditional tribal bounds towards a redefined future. If Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness, Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill individuals from diametrically opposed camps could forge an alliance and work together in government in Northern Ireland, surely it’s not beyond our southern politicians who hold so much in common to achieve as much south of the border, in the national interest. Standing aloof from one another pronouncing anathemas does little to advance anyone’s ends.

The coming weeks will see much toing and froing between politicians of every hue, and many late- night meetings out of the public eye will take place. We can only hope and pray that the end result will produce an agreement that will put the future growth and prosperity of our country on a firm footing. That last thing we need is another trip to the polling booths.

Meanwhile those on hospital trollies, on never ending waiting lists and those without a home to call their own, can only like the rest of us, wait in hope that the future will be different.

Philip Curran St. Mary’s Lucan

Citizens Information Centre FREE Zumba classes from SDCC Ballyowen Castle Community at AYCC Centre, Lucan Adamstown Youth and Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930 Community Centre Email [email protected] (AYCC) is delighted to www.citizensinformation.ie be taking part in this Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday great initiative by South and Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. County Council - Wednesday 2pm to 4pm. For your convenience, Inspired @ South please arrive before 12.30pm in the morning and Dublin. before 3.45pm in the afternoon as we close Our 'Challenge' for you to try is 8 FREE Zumba promptly. classes with instructor Nurlina. The class will Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) take place every Wednesday (6-7pm), starting on 0761 07 4000 opening hours 9am to 8pm the 4th March in Sports Hall.

Monday to Friday. Booking is essential for this 8 week challenge as

MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) places are limited. Hopefully, you will keep up helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline the class after the free classes have finished. To are both on the same number 0761 07 2000 book your FREE place, please email: [email protected] with your name Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday & phone number. nights from 7pm to 8pm. FLAC Legal Information & Referral line 1890 350 250 (lo- Check out the link below for other challenges call from landlines) / 01 8745690 (mobiles). taking place around the county: http://www.inspiredsouthdublin.ie/

Society for Old Lucan (SOL) Tribute to SOL is the local history group for Lucan; open to Percy French Show everyone. Free to join - in aid of email Senior Citizens Holiday Programme Dublin [email protected].

Westmanstown Facebook group; Sports & Conference Centre “Society for Old Lucan Saturday 15th February, 7.45pm (SOL)” & Twitter: @Soc4OldLucan. The Percy French Troubadours

communicate the story of March Sol Event: Guided Tour Of Percy French in a musical that

combines song, music, humour, Castletown House, Including Visit To

poetry. Archives th Saturday 7 March 15.00 – 16.30 – local charge A Most enjoyable night is guaranteed. of 5 euro per person Tickets €15 each. Book Your Ticket Here: For Tickets call John 087 2549088 http://bit.ly/CastletownHse All details of start & finish locations etc., are in the Eventbrite booking. Again, a waiting list will be in operation, so you let us know if you need to cancel your ticket, please. Email [email protected] if you need Lost our assistance with this. Lost in the vicinity of Vincent’s charity shop and the Nail bar in Lucan village on Thursday 6th lunchtime one purple coloured framed reading And always remember..... glasses. If found please phone 087 2860694 When life hands you lemons, Ask for Gin and tonic and call me over!! Well done to everyone Wed 19th Feb: Social Morning in Parish Centre involved in Liffey 10.30 – 12.30. Sound's coverage of the On Wednesday we had our first social morning election count last and lunch of 2020 in the Spa Hotel. We started Sunday and Monday, with tea, scones and a chat. This was followed by you can listen back to interviews with Eoin Ó Valentines Bingo (lots of flowers and chocolates Broin, and on podcast for prizes). We enjoyed a delicious lunch on our website. Liffey Sound's Arts programme afterwards. Most people went home for a rest!! is also available on podcast, listen back to Reidín Thank you to Frank, Ulick and all the Staff. talking with Lucan drama & Dylan Henvey. It was with great sadness that we heard of the Would you like to play a leadership role in your death of our friend and colleague Prim Dempsey. community? Would you be interested in Prim was a much loved and involved member of volunteering your time to make our local area a our committee. She was also the longest serving better place to live? We have vacancies for member and we had planned to celebrate this in Directors on the Liffey Sound Community Radio March with her birthday. We take comfort in Station Board. This is an exciting opportunity to knowing she is united with her friends Irene, be part of a dynamic local community Tess and Carmel. May their gentle souls rest in organisation with a strong history of success and peace. big plans.

Liffey Sound FM is a not for profit Community Radio service licensed to serve the Community of Lucan and its environs. Liffey Sound FM is committed to serving its community irrespective of creed, class, colour or race; to giving a voice to those not served by the mainstream broadcasting services; to educating, informing and inspiring people in our community and to Sarsfield Park & District promoting a sense of community and civic pride. Residents Association Previous board experience is not essential but is Residents, it has been reported to Lucan Garda welcomed. All welcome and we are especially Station that some residents’ bins have been interested in directors who can help represent stolen. A group of young people also set fire to minority communities viewpoints on our board if the trees down near the health centre. If you see you are interested please email a copy of your cv any anti-social behaviour in the estate we have to [email protected] been advised to ring Lucan Garda Station. www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook

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Lucan ICA Are you as quiet as a Tues 18th Feb: Craft Morning mouse? 10am until 12.30pm. Do you hate speaking We welcome a new lady, in public? Carmel. Hope you enjoy your Do you want to make time with us. new friends? Wed 19th Feb: Social Night. We’ll have a few

If so, then Lucan Toastmasters is the place for games of Scattergories – arguments and all, so you. come along for a bit of light relief in this cold spell. We meet on alternate Thursdays in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip at 7.45 p.m. Sat 22nd Feb: Santry Arts & Crafts Day 11 – Admission is free for new guests. 4pm. Enjoy the day, we’re looking forward to Come along on Thursday next, February 20th, seeing your finished articles. where a warm welcome awaits you. Check our facebook page for more details. We send our sincere condolence to Margaret Hynes on the deaths of her sister-in-law and her Lucan Senior Citizens cousin. May they rest in peace. Legion of Mary: We meet in Room 2 in the Parish Notes Parish Centre every Wednesday at 6.30pm. We

are much involved in home visits and nursing St Mary’s, Lucan homes. With extra help we could a wider range www.lucanparish.com of work in the parish. Come and join us, you will not regret it. Confirmation More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686 Congratulations to the pupils from Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig Parish Ministry: It is an important part of our who were confirmed last Friday ministry to support people in times of sickness and to the pupils from the Boys and bereavement. We would greatly appreciate National School who receive it, if you would let us know if someone in your their Confirmation this Friday. family is ill or admitted to hospital. Ph. 6217041 Please keep them in your prayers. weekdays between 9.30am and 2pm. (except Thursday). ‘Praying with Scripture’ UPDATE: Last week we announced ‘Praying with Scripture’ during Lent in homes in the parish. This weekend, 15/16th at all Masses, we will St. Patrick’s announce location, day, and time where these Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown sessions will take place. www.stpatrickslucan.ie

Venues are in areas of Anley Court/Esker Lane, Coffee Morning: All are welcome to come in for Ballydowd Grove, Beech Park/Grove, Cherbury a chat and enjoy our hospitality every Park, Esker Lawns, Kew Park, Weir View, Wednesday in the Pastoral Centre after the 10am Parish Bungalow & Nun’s Chapel. Mass. If you would like to take part in this method of Prayer Group: Meet every Monday night in the prayer, you will have the opportunity, at the end Pastoral Centre from 8.30 – 9.15pm. of all Masses this weekend, to sign up for a All welcome. venue, day and time convenient for you.

There will be a meeting each week of Lent, Bethany Bereavement Support Group: Meet beginning the week of Mon 24thFeb. Would you on the third Wednesday of each month from 8- come for a few sessions? 9pm in the Pastoral Centre. This is a free We look forward to seeing you. confidential service and is available to everyone. To contact telephone 089 250 7213.

Ministers of the Word: The roster for Ministers of the Word for March, April and May 2020 was sent to all who receive it by email on 10th February. A copy is available for collection in Pilgrimages Medjugorje: the sacristy for those Ministers who have not th received it by e-mail. Depart May 12 - 8 nights Spiritual Director. €629.00 p.p.s. Christian Meditation: We meet each Tuesday Depart October 14th – 9 nights, direct flight at 8pm in The Bungalow. Everyone welcome. from Dublin to Mostar. (More details to follow) Sr. Geraldine, 6217158 Pat & Phil - 087 223 8911.

Scripture Prayer Group: Meeting in St Mary’s Fatima: Parish Bungalow. Mondays from 7.30pm - September 1st for 4 nights. €499 p.p.s. 8.30pm. Come and Join Us Pat & Phil - 087 223 8911.

Bethany Group: Bethany Group is available to listen to or just be there for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost following the death of a Medjugorje Mass nd loved one. We meet on the 2 Monday of each St Mary’s Church, Lucan th month from 10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4 Monday 2nd March 2020 at 6.30pm Thursday of each month from 8pm - 9pm. in the (Rosary and Confession at 5.50pm) Parish Centre, All welcome Phone: 01 6217041

Transport Users Political Notes Traffic congestion is a major problem everywhere. All Cllr. - Labour areas of Dublin are looking for Lucan Electoral Area, Phone 0876339077 for solutions. Many areas around Dublin are email [email protected] Facebook setting up committees and organisations to make @joannatuffylabour Twitter @joannatuffy sure their area gets the best option. Thank You: I wanted to thank everyone for their Unfortunately good planning is ignored at times courtesy to me and my canvassers during the like this, as areas with greatest power or General Election. I am very grateful to the voters influence get their way. This delays an overall that gave me their number one vote and solution many more decades. Lucan must not appreciate the support of those who gave me lose out, it is in the surrounding areas preferences also. Congratulations to the elected of Lucan most houses are being built resulting in TDs and commiserations to the other candidates additional traffic. who fought the good fight but for whom like me it wasn’t to be on this occasion. To all residents We propose joining up with Lucan Planning in the Lucan Electoral Area - I am still one of Council as transport is a planning issue. We your local councillors and it was back to Council are holding a joint public meeting in Kenny's th work this week with our February Council Lounge on March 5 at 8.30pm. meeting. The go ahead was given at the meeting All welcome. for funding for some local improvement works T. Newton 086 3127364 including at Esker Cemetery, Lucan Demesne and Griffeen Valley Park. Missing Glove: One of my canvassers dropped one of his gloves, when we canvassed Ballydowd Grove/Roselawn. It was the last week of the Primrose Hill Gardens campaign. If any resident found it I will (Top of Primrose Lane, Lucan appreciate if you will let me know. through the black gates)

Fa mous for its collection Cllr. Ed O’Brien - Fianna Fáil of Snowdrops, Crocus, Constituency Office, 8A The Village Centre Hellebores, Cyclamen Ph.: 01 6105811. Mob: 087 7997609 E mail: [email protected] Open every day from 2pm to 6pm www.facebook.com/edobrienlucan until 29th February @EdOBrien1 Fianna Fáil Group Leader on SDCC Adults €6 General Election 2020: I would like to thank all who voted for my colleague John Curran TD who regrettably lost his seat in last weeks General Election. The country has shown a clear indication that they wish to see a change in government and this has meant the loss of a good People’s Art & Craft Fair and hard working public representative. I will continue to work on behalf of the party in this Lucan 2020 area and will listen to all residents in relation to Open call for artists and crafters to participate in this year’s “People’s Art & Craft Fair”, that change in the weeks and months ahead. Public Lighting: I have again made enquiries Saturday April 4th - Sunday April 5th. about the public lighting in various parts of The venue is Church of Ireland Parish Centre Lucan including Somerton estate and will & St Andrew’s Church, Main Street, Lucan. provide an update as soon as I have one. The fee for the weekend for artists is €45 per stand and €45 per 6ft table for crafters.

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We look forward to hearing from you 3rd Anniversary - 20th February Anniversaries The saddest thing in life to bear Is to want your Dad and he’s not there BYRNE (FREDA) R.I.P. No matter how life changes 44th Anniversary – 17th February No matter what we do Those special memories of you We will always be honoured Will always bring a smile To have had a Dad like you. If only we could have you back Sadly missed by David (Billy), Laura, Alicia and Ella Just for a little while The fact that you are no longer here MURRAY (MARIE – MeMe) Will always cause us pain 3rd Anniversary – 18th February But you are forever in our hearts Today's the 3rd anniversary Until we meet again. Of the day that we lost you Loved and remembered always by your husband Dick, And for a time it felt as though your family, Elaine, Richard and Emily Our life had ended too But loss has taught us many things BYRNE (FREDA) And now we face each day 44th Anniversary – 17th February With hope and happy memories To help us on our way Masses offered. And though we're full of sadness Although I am sad without you That you're no longer here And wish that you were here Your influence still guides us Within my heart your lovely smile still shines And we still feel you near Bright and clear What we shared will never die I treasure all those memories It lives within our hearts Of growing up with you Bringing strength and comfort The secrets we would always share While we are apart. The childish things we’d do Loved and remembered always by her loving son As the years pass quickly by Kealan, family and friends We grew closer still Marie's Anniversary Mass is Sunday 16th February I miss you dearest Freda at 12pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Esker. And I know I always will.

Also remembering my mother Philda and her sister Marlene. R.I.P. Loved always by Tessie Birthday Remembrance THOMPSON (WILLIAM – WILLIE) rd th 3 Anniversary - 20 February McMORROW (THOMAS – TOM) We hold you close within our hearts 14th February And there you shall remain nd To walk with us throughout our lives 2 Birthday Away from Home Until we meet again Today we are sending doves to Heaven So rest in peace dear loved one With a parcel on their wings And thanks for all you've done Be careful how you open it We pray that God has given you It’s full of beautiful things The crown you've truly won. Inside are a million kisses Sadly missed by your loving wife Betty Wrapped up in a million hugs Willie’s Anniversary Mass will be on To say happy birthday Saturday 22nd February at 6.30pm in And send you all our love. St. Mary’s Church. Happy Birthday our Darling Tom and Dad x From your loving wife Lena, daughter's Breda and Fiona, sons, David, Paul, John, Stephen, Thomas and THOMPSON (WILLIAM – WILLIE) Terence, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren 3rd Anniversary - 20th February and great grandchildren xxxx As time slips by and life goes on From our hearts you are never gone The memories we treasure With thoughts that are dear BAPTISM CANDLES We think of you always Not just once a year. Available from St. Mary’s Parish Loved and missed always by Paul, Sharon and Katie Centre or Sacristy. Cost €5.

THOMPSON (WILLIAM – WILLIE) Lucan Spas and Hotels Blast from the past……. This is what the County Bar was in 1840. A school for the sons of Irish Clergymen was located in the building from 1839 to approximately 1850. Learn more about the Spas and Hotels in Lucan this coming Sat 22nd Feb in Lucan Library at 2pm

In days of old, Tom Wolfe delivered Johnston Mooney and O’Brien Bread to Lucan Co-Op. He pictured here alongside Caroline Carey. (Photo courtesy Triona Walsh).

LYF Committee Members

Past and Present

Get-together drinks in Kennys, th on Friday 28 February at 8pm.

Lucan Men's Shed is open, Monday to Thursday (not on Fridays) from 10.00 to And always remember..... 14.00, at the rear of the IWA Building, 'Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Broadmeadows Centre, Opens Another, Even Though Newcastle Road, Lucan. Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway.'

As you leave Lucan Village, heading for Newcastle, our Shed can be accessed through the second opening on the right, having crossed the Please remember, Wednesday night, road bridge. 10pm is the weekly deadline for items We will be pleased to see you. to be published in Lucan Newsletter.

Items received after that time, will only be included if space permits.

‘Tis the season for romantic verse this weekend with St Valentine’s Day on us! Here’s one from Birdie’s school days: If I were a head of cabbage I would split myself in two My leaves I would give to others But my heart I would give to you!

Interesting days ahead following the outcome of last week’s General Election!

Polling Stations in Lucan were extremely busy on Saturday morning with voters getting out before the rugby match, and Storm Ciara.

The full picture was not realised until Monday Bit of Sneachta fell on Lucan on Tuesday last, night when all seats were filled. but thankfully, we escaped the worst of it, with just a few flutters during the day. Congratulations to Lucan representatives:

Dublin Mid West: Storm Dennis pays us a visit this weekend with Eoin O Broin SF wind and rain promised…. SF Emer Higgins FG Gino Kenny Sol-PBP. Happy 6th Birthday Dublin West to Paul Donnelly SF FG Riain O Driscoll

Jack Chambers FF with lots of love from Mam Dad and Roderick O’Gorman GP sister Saoirse Great to see the posters coming down promptly!

CHOOL Last Monday Mr. O'Driscoll's 5th Year Politics & Society class held a mock general election in NEWS school. All staff and students were invited to cast their vote. Number of votes: 191

Spoilt votes: 4 (2%) St Joseph’s College : 72 (38%) A visit from the Taoiseach! There was great Sinn Fein: 49 (26%) excitement in St Joseph’s last Wednesday as we : 41 (21%) welcomed the Taoiseach, Mr Leo Varadkar to Fianna Fáil: 25 (13%) the school. The Taoiseach was accompanied by two local candidates for the General Election, Cllr Emer Higgins and Mayor & Cllr Vicki Casserly. The Taoiseach and the candidates were greeted by student representatives and school management at the door and received a warm round of applause on arrival. The purpose of the visit, which was arranged by Cllr Casserly and Cllr Higgins, was to allow the Taoiseach and the party to engage with the 5th Year Politics and Society class. The Taoiseach outlined his vision for the future and spoke about gender equality and empowering females more in society. Cllr Higgins and Cllr Casserly, who is a past pupil of

St Joseph’s College also spoke to the students about the role of women in politics. The students The Taoiseach congratulating 5th year Table asked a range of questions on issues such as Tennis Superstar Mia O’Rahilly Egan climate change, housing, rights of people with disabilities, delays in the school extension and Bingo Night! A reminder that St Joseph's Brexit. It was a lively and informative meeting College Parents' Association are holding a Bingo for the Fine Gael party, the students and their Night on 28th February 2020 in the Lord Lucan teacher Mr O’ Driscoll. Our Principal, Ms at 8pm. It is a fundraising event and Bingo Fitzgerald was very pleased with the visit which Books will be sold at the door on the night. was a wonderful opportunity for the school Thank you for supporting this event! community to engage with senior politicians in Opening of the Time Capsule after 25 Years! the final stages of the election campaign. It also Any students of St Joseph’s College in the allowed students to have a voice on matters academic year 1995/96 involved in the school concerning them and they look forward to future ECO Club, may remember the burying of a Time visits by local representatives! Capsule in February 1996. We hope to open the capsule on the 28th February 2020. If you were involved, you may like to join us in a trip down memory lane! We will put more information on our website/Twitter closer to the event.

All of this news plus more can be found on our Twitter & Webpage

Follow us on Twitter: @STJosephs3 Mr O’Driscoll with his Politics & Society Class Our School Website: https://stjosephslucan.com meeting Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Cllr Casserly and Cllr Higgins

Lucan Community College Parents/Guardians event at LCC Soccer: Well done to Lucan CC student Aoibhe Flemming on being selected for the U15 International Soccer squad. Best of Luck in the upcoming fixtures. We are all behind you here in the school.

Munch Factory Café: 5th year class, Walton running their Munch Factory Cafe in LCC on Tuesday the 11th Feb. A great success. Well done everyone.

This one-hour workshop is aimed at adults who support, work or volunteer with young people in their community. As a result of this workshop, participants will:

1. Have a greater understanding of the importance of their role as One Good Adult. 2. Have a greater awareness of the consequences of neglecting self-care when supporting young people. 3. Identify their own self-care needs and early warning signs. 4. Develop a personal self-care plan.

This is a unique opportunity for parents/guardians to avail of a jigsaw workshop on supporting young people as part of the ‘One Good Schools’ project that Lucan CC. This event is open to all the Community.

Basketball: Well done to the 2nd year Girls Basketball team who secured a fantastic win against Manor House on the magnificent Irish Wheelchair Court. They have now won all four of their games and should progress to their quarter finals. The 1st year team won their match against Palmerstown CS in a thrilling 2point game.

Coláiste Phádraig CBS Principals from ERST (Edmund Rice Schools Trust) schools from North Dublin and North Business: Maynooth University in association th with the Business Studies Teachers Leinster on Wednesday 5 Feb to discuss current Association of Ireland publicly issues in education. Principal Mr. Brady addressed the assembled group about the use of recognised excellence in Junior th Certificate Business Studies in NUI Maynooth ICT in Coláiste Phádraig while 6 yr Head Mr. on Tuesday 4th February. The Department of Lyons gave an interesting demonstration on the Economics, Finance and Accounting, School of effective use of Chrome Books by Year Heads in Business and Department of Law acknowledged the school. This allows Year Heads to monitor all students who achieved Distinction and Higher and interact with students quickly and efficiently Merit in their 2019 Business Studies Junior as well as send instant surveys to the year group Certificate exam. We had 15 students in the on important and relevant issues. Mr. McDonald school that achieved a higher merit in their spoke about the use of e-portfolios while TY Business Exam. student Brendan Lennon gave a demonstration of Ms. Shanahan and a student representative his own e-portfolio. Thanks to all involved and Brendan Lennon (TY) attended the ceremony. to the prefects who helped out as well as Ms. Melia for looking after the catering, which went down very well! Those in attendance the received a tour of the school and they were very especially impressed with the prevalence of ICT.

Coláiste Phádraig celebrates its 50th anniversary this school year and an event is being held in the final term to mark this special occasion. We are looking to gather any pictures past pupils may have in their photo albums taken during their time in the school as we would like to display th them at the 50 anniversary event. Copies of the The ceremony was very supportive of the photos can be emailed to the school office Business suite of subjects and the students were [email protected] if anyone wishes encouraged to further their studies in this area. to do so in the coming weeks and months. We received a certificate for the school, which School tour: Good luck to the 35 senior students has been put up beside the Business Studies and 6 teachers who are travelling to the ski resort notice board, and Brendan collected the of Lavarone in Italy later this week. The group certificates on behalf of the other 14 students. will be spending a full week there and they will These certificates will be presented at the be getting 4 hours of ski instructions per day school’s Awards Night in May. before they head down the daunting slopes Our 2nd yr Business Students are currently busy themselves free style! The group will be working on their CBA 1 (Classroom Based combining the skiing with various cultural visits Assessment) which involves them bringing a and excursions so an exciting and educational hypothetical good/service to the market. Many of week lies ahead for all travelling. We wish them the students are putting into use the skills they all a safe and enjoyable school tour. developed during their participation in the Christmas Fair and their ideas and projects are a Transition Year: Our TY students participated chance to once again showcase their creative, in a First Aid/ CPR training programme this innovative and entrepreneurial sides. week run by Ms. Smith. The students were provided with the necessary skills to use a Soccer: Our 1st yr soccer team advanced to the defibrillator and also practice basic General First Dublin West League Division 1 semi-final on Aid. The training provided will undoubtedly Wednesday after a superb 2-0 victory against a stand the students in good stead and could well very good Luttrelstown CC team. 1st half goals be the difference in perhaps saving a life from Tiernan Maguire and Calum Casey gave sometime in the future. They also carried out a Lucan a 2 goal lead and despite strong pressure mock election last week just before the General from their opponents in the 2nd half, Lucan held Election with Eoin ‘O Broin, Gino Kenny, Paul on to qualify for the regional final where they Gogarty and Mark Ward “elected”. As it turned will face either Salesian College Celbridge or out, the mock election was fairly accurate as Pobailscoil Setanta Clonee. three of these actually got elected from the School news: Coláiste Phádraig hosted a Dublin Mid-West Constituency to the 33rd Dáil! Network Meeting for Principals and Deputy Lucan Library – Phone 01 6216422. Storytime as Gaeilge with Sarah: Saturday 14th March, 10.30am - 11.30am. All welcome. There is a limited number of places available for the following event: Ceol leis an gComhaltas Ceoltóirí Leamhcáin Dé Sathairn 14ú Márta, 2.00in - 3.00in Lucan Library Local History Presents... Fáilte roimh chách. 'Lucan Spas and Hotels - 1720 to 2020' Saturday 22nd February, 2.00pm - 3.30pm Music with the Lucan Comhaltas Ceoltóirí: Saturday 14th March, 2pm - 3pm. All welcome. Local Historian Joe Byrne will discuss the history of Lucan Spas and Hotels in the period Toddler Time: Wed. 4th March, 10am - 11am 1720 - 2020 through all of their evolutions, With Sarah. Fun, educational activities for pre- demises and current forms. school children and their parent/guardian who Suitable for adults. Booking now open helps their child participate, promoting literacy https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lucan-spas-and- skills. Booking via hotels-1720-to-2020-tickets-89972529257 or https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/toddler-time- contact the library at [email protected], 01- 04032020-tickets-92930745361

6216422, or call in. Lucan Library Local History Presents... And a reminder... The History of Baldonnel - An exhibition nd st Your Library - Take a Closer Look Monday 2 March - Tuesday 31 March All welcome. Libraries all over Ireland are holding a library open day on Saturday 29th February. Events in Home Instead Senior Care Information Stand Lucan Library include: Tuesday 3rd March, 2pm - 3pm

Family Snap Circuits: Saturday 29th February, Staff from Home Instead Senior Care will be 12.00pm - 1.00pm. Explore electronic circuits available answer your queries and their with the whole family! Build a lie detector, a guidebook providing information on topics such doorbell or an automatic street-lamp. as: Suitable for children, parents, grandparents, Lifestyle tips and key factors needed to remain aunts, uncles, cousins and friends! socially integrated within a community Suitable for 2 – 6 people per set of Snap Circuits Making home adjustments and the best way to (8 sets available) do this Please only book one ticket per group. How to enhance health and wellbeing for elderly Booking from Wednesday 12th February, people 6.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/family- Financial and legal tips for elderly people snap-circuits-tickets-89993319441 Allowance and entitlements tips for elderly people and their families Arts & Crafts for Children - A directory for useful contacts to help with Handcraft and Horticultural Workshop various needs Saturday 29th February, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Diet and nutrition tips for elderly people Workshop details will be updated in due course will be available for free. on Eventbrite. Now Booking via All welcome. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/arts-crafts-for- children-clondalkin-handcraft-and-horticultural- Classic Movie Club: workshop-tickets-89996061643 Wednesday 11th March, 6pm - 8pm. Showing 'All About Eve', starring Bette Davis and Anne The Lucan Library Music Café: Saturday 29th Baxter. February, 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Light musical A young ingenue creeps into the life of an older entertainment. All welcome. actress and slowly takes over. Seachtain na Gaeilge "Fasten your seatbelts .... it's going to be a Pop-Up Gaeltacht: Dé Sathairn 14ú Márta, an lá bumpy night". All welcome. ar fad. Bí linn le haghaidh cúpla focal agus The Art of Self Care: comhrá le cupán tae nó caife. Sat. 7th March, 12pm - 1.30pm. With Maureen Fáilte roimh chách. Ryan, facilitated by Brahma Kumaris. Pop-Up Gaeltacht: Saturday 14th March, all Make your mind your best friend, increase day. confidence and self-worth, deal with daily Join us for a cúpla focal and conversation with a challenges and enjoy being yourself! cup of tea or coffee. All welcome. Booking via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-art- Am Scéalaíochta le Sarah of-self-care-tickets-93360127655 or contact the Dé Sathairn 14ú Márta, 10.30am - 11.30am library at [email protected], 01-6216422, or Fáilte roimh chách. call in. performs The Legend of Luke Kelly – Dubliner in the function room, tickets priced at €20 each are available via the App, online or at the Club Bar.

Annual Raceday 2020: Leopardstown, Sunday 1st March, see website for detail or for more information and to book your place, please contact Jim on 0862387585

Club Lotto Now at €20K: There was no winner of the €20,000 Lotto Jackpot held on 6th February 2020, The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 13 and 27, Lucky Dip winners (€30): Cee Andee, Joe Rooney, EC&D Dardis, Peter Farrell and Larry Fitzharris Play Online via Club Website.

Cut off time for Online Entries is 6pm every Many of the Juvenile football teams were back in grading leagues, and league action proper last Thursday. Next Draw: Thursday 13th February weekend. Storm Ciara did take her toll though, 2020 Sponsor: Clandillon Motors, Managed by with all of the U15 games called off on the Josephine Donohue. Tickets can also be Sunday. A special mention to the U12 boys who purchased, at the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey fielded four teams across the grading leagues on Arms, Lucan

Saturday and performed really well in all the Club Shop Opening hours: Thursdays 7:30- games. The U13’s (13a’s pictured) also played 8.30pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm. their first full team, full rules matches in grading games, and the U16 Teams began their League The Twelfth Lock Café our Club Community Campaigns. Results and Match Reports below. Café is open Mon – Fri 6:30-9pm. Sat & Sun 9.30am to 1.30pm. Ladies Football again made history for the Club on Saturday, when the very first Minor C team The Lucan Credit Union Academy is on played a challenge match against Castleknock. Saturday Mornings, 9.30am for girls, 10am for boys. Adult football and minor hurling leagues gets Cúpla Focal Club is every Monday, time 8pm- underway this Sunday 16/2, and juvenile fixtures 9pm, two groups, beginners and advanced, learn continue, all fixtures available on the website, to speak Irish in a fun way. please support all teams whenever possible. GAA for All (SARS Stars) is every Tuesday Congratulations to the U20 Dublin footballers 5.15-6pm in Scoil Mhuire. This provides training on winning their opening match in the Eirgrid for children with disabilities age 5-12. U20 Leinster Championship by 10 points Bingo: Wednesdays 8:30pm, All Welcome. against Wicklow in Aughrim last Saturday. Lucan players Alan Murphy and Mark Lavin Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club 25 Card Drive scored a point each in the 1-17 to 1-10 victory, every Friday, in the Clubhouse Bar. All and the U20 Dubs will now face Longford in the Welcome. Time: 8.00pm Sharp 1st Prize: €50, Leinster Quarter-Final at Parnell Park on 2nd Prize if 3 or more tables. Saturday 15th February, throw-in 2pm, all support welcome.

There are some fantastic prizes on offer in the

GAA National Club Draw, including the top prize of a brand new Renault Clio. Tickets priced at €10 each may be purchased in the clubhouse, th 12 Lock Café or from any team mentor. For more details see the club website or contact 086 2541702. Entries must be in to the club before 27 Feb and the draw takes place on March 12th 2020.

On Easter Sunday night, 12 April starting at

8pm, fresh from Vicar Street, Colm Kavanagh Lucan Harriers all new Athletics Track is available for bookings from schools and groups.

LUCAN HARRIERS A.C.

All bookings should be made through Mr. Gerry Martin. He can be contacted at [email protected]

Ceara Kerrigan and Anita Hughes of Lucan Harriers visited home of the "Cats" Kilkenny and LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB ran the local Parkrun. Winter League – Week 6 We now know the semifinalists for this Sunday. The Dan Dans play The Poppys and Paddy’s Pirates plays McCann Cans. The tee time is 11.30 on Sunday so come along and support these teams. Best of luck to all four teams.

Well ladies we got one scalp this week and what a scalp it was. Eileen Loakman beat Fergal Power. Fergal who escaped being scalped over the last number of weeks - his luck finally ran out when he met Eileen. Congratulations to you Eileen – you kept the flag flying for the ladies.

Ladies please note that weather permitting and the course being open we will have our usual Saturday 9 hole scramble at 1pm.

2020 Day Outing The Gents’ day out is on Saturday 29th February to St. Brigid’s Pitch and Putt Club in Kildare. The Ladies day out is on Saturday 7th March to Gaeil Colmcille Pitch and Putt Club in Kells. Please ensure that you have your name on the sheet in the Clubhouse and your deposit paid.

Get Well Wishes Wishing Agnes Dignam a speedy recovery from her surgery and wishing our Captain Dave In the Rathcoffey 10k at the weekend Hayden 11 a speedy recovery. Mary Browne of Lucan Harriers gave another New Members Welcome – Adults and impressive performance coming in first in her Juveniles age category in a 51.43. Super stuff Mary. Our Club is now open for membership. If you would like to join our Club, please contact the Secretary in writing and we will be in touch with the relevant details by return. You can join as a family or individual or indeed you are more than “Shine” Carers Group welcome to call into the Club House and ask for (Blackrock, Co Dublin) any committee member who will be only too Carers Group Meeting - Mental Illness willing to discuss your enquiry – best time to call The Carers of those who are affected by Mental is at the weekend or contact us at Illness. [email protected] Meeting: First Monday each month at 8pm

nd st Hall/Room for Hire (2 Monday if 1 Monday is Bank Holiday)

Please note that we have a hall/room for hire Where: Centre for Living: Rosehill, Carysford from 7pm weekdays – short term or long term Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin. A94 X934 hire/lease will be considered. Please contact the For more details see our website: secretary by letter or email www.shinecarersblackrock.ie [email protected]

Work in our Club Our Chairman Michael Purcell has the responsibility of steering our club in these difficult times and if that was not enough he has taken on the added responsibility of ensuring that our bar is staffed. Michael ensures that we have a Mother and Toddler rota for our bar opening days/hours. We are so thankful to these members who give of their time Group so freely and ensure that all members / visitors to Thursdays our club are all treated with respect and very well 10.30am to 12 noon looked after. in St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Lucan

As I have said before and repeat it here again - we as a club are so lucky to have members who give so freely of their time to help our club. If you have an hour to spare during the week or on a Saturday, we are always delighted to receive help. Volunteer Drivers Required Dates for your Diary The Irish Cancer Society’s Volunteer Driver Saturday 15th February – Valentines Special with Service is looking for volunteer drivers who will live music also including Mr. & Mrs. Quiz. drive patients to andAll from Welcome their chemotherapy appointments. The service is free to the patient with all driver expenses are paid.

LUCAN GOLF CLUB We are currently looking for volunteers in the Gents Results: Dublin north and west areas to drive patients to Tuesday - C. McGrath (21 Moate) 41, and from their appointments in our partner P. Faughnan (3) 38, R. Campion (13) 37. Dublin hospitals. Wednesday - Front 9 – S. O'Flattery (15) 24, P. Faughnan (3) 21, S. Moran (20) 21. For more information or an application form Back 9 - R. Murray (14) 21, A Corcoran (15) 21. please email Gail [email protected] , Saturday - Front 9 – E. Lightholder (16) 29, call 01 2310 566 or visit: www.cancer.ie E. Tully (17) 20, R. O'Shea (15) 18. Back 9 - J. A. Murphy (18) 23, T. Gough (16) 20, S. Moran (20) 19. Free Transport The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Volunteer Driver ST. MARY'S CARDS Service’ is a free transport service available to Results: patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment in 1st: Bill Ryan St. Vincent’s Hospital or Tallaght Hospital. nd 2 : John O’Mahony To avail of this service, please talk to your rd 3 : Tom McDonald healthcare professional or call Gail in the Irish Cancer Society on 01 2310 566. Church Notices - Sunday 16th February 2020

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Mary's Lucan Divine Mercy Lucan South

Sunday Masses: Sunday Masses: Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 8.45am, 9.45am, Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12 noon 11am, 12.15pm and 7pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday: 9.15am Weekday Masses: 10am and Saturday at 10am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Adoration and Prayer: (Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm Adoration – Friday 9.45am-3pm. and Saturday 7.30pm – 9.00pm Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament & Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Monday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Please come and spend some time in Adoration. Saturday after 10am Mass and after the (If you would like to commit to one hour per 6.30pm Mass month or per fortnight please phone Bernadette Baptisms: Baptism will take place every at 0862209634) weekend. We ask parents to call to the Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm Sacristy to book at least one month Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am before ceremony. Baptisms: Parents are asked to attend an Deepest Sympathy to the family and information meeting before making friends of Margaret Keogh, Peamount. arrangements or booking dates. May she rest in peace.

St. Patrick's St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown Sunday: St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am Sunday Masses: St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and 12 noon Folk Mass

Weekday Masses: Lucan Presbyterian Church Monday to Saturday: 10am Sunday: 10.30am Morning Worship Crèche and Children's Ministry Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday morning after 10am Mass and

Saturday evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm. Lucan Methodist Church Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays at Sunday: 9.45am - Holy Communion 12.45pm and 2nd Saturday at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is required to facilitate preparation. Applications between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at Parish Office or after any Mass as Parents are required to attend a pre-Baptism Meeting. Bookings cannot be accepted on the telephone or by email.

Annual Collection of Accord Dublin will take place THIS weekend th th 15 and 16 February

This will replace the usual Share Collection at all Masses.