Caitriona McClean, Fianna Fáil

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Sunday 21 February 2016
The Bridges of Esker
King John’s Bridge, on the Griffeen in Esker, is reputed to be the oldest bridge in Ireland. Built in 1210 by order
of King John, it was a bridge of three arches, about nine feet in width – wide enough for a horse and coach to
cross, and was in use up to the late 1700s when it fell in to disrepair.
In the early 1800s, the road was realigned, and a new bridge was built a very short distance downstream. Both
bridges are seen in this photo from the Shackleton Collection, taken around 1900, with only the centre arch of the
old bridge still standing – as it is today, only there’s less of it! Some old stone walls are also visible either side of
the bridge.
Following flooding in Lucan in 2000, major work was done on the Griffeen, with culverts put in place under the
1800’s bridge, which have certainly helped prevent further flooding.
We shall be forever indebted to Jane Wigham Shackleton and her family, for the legacy of a wonderful historical
photo collection of Lucan and its surrounds.
m.m.
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Esker Friends of the Elderly
Ballyowen Castle Community
Centre, Lucan
Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01
6217930
Email [email protected]
www.citizensinformation.ie
Our next Social take place on Friday 26th February,
at 8pm, in Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club.
All welcome.
Opening hours: Monday to
Friday 10 am to 1 pm and 2pm to 4 pm each day,
closed for lunch 1 pm to 2 pm. For your
convenience, please arrive before 12.30 p.m. in the
morning, and before 3.45pm in the afternoon, as we
close promptly.
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) 0761
07 4000 – opening hours 9 am to 8 pm Monday to
Friday.
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)
helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline
are both on the same number 0761 07 2000.
Our services are free and confidential.
Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday
nights from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. FLAC telephone and
referral line 1890 350250. Please note that FLAC
provides Free Legal Advice and not Free Legal Aid.
Sympathy: We extend our deepest sympathy to
Therese Malone on the death of her sister.
May she rest in peace.
Palmerstown
Afternoon Tea Dance
Palmerstown Community & Youth Centre
(beside SuperValu) Upper Kennelsfort Rd.
Time: 3 – 6pm
Sunday February 28th
Live Band “Harmony”
Sunday March 28th
Live Band “Cheating Hearts”
Only €5!
Further information: 01-6166981
Information and updates on the Zika virus
Zika is a viral infection that usually causes a mild
illness that typically lasts between 2 to 7 days. Zika
is spread by mosquitoes. Eighty percent of people
who become infected by Zika virus have no
symptoms. However infection with Zika virus has
been strongly linked with a serious birth condition
called microcephaly. Microcephaly means a baby
born with an unusually small head. In these cases,
the baby’s brain may not have formed properly
during pregnancy. Cases of a neurological illness
(called Guillain Barre Syndrome) possibly caused
by Zika virus infection are also being studied.
You can visit the Health Protection and
Surveillance Centre (HPSC) for further information
on the Zika Virus Infection, including affected
countries and FAQs.
Visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
website to get advice on travelling to areas where
Zika has been reported.
Lucan Lions Club Golf Classic
TEA DANCE
Special Invitation
to our
Senior Citizen Friends of Lucan
Our Annual TEA DANCE date
for 2016 is Wed 23rd March.
The venue is as always the elegant
ballroom of The Lucan Spa Hotel.
The starting time for the occasion is
5.30pm and as ever we have the music
courtesy of Tim and Declan otherwise
known as ‘Cheating Hearts’.
Finger food will be supplied!
Lucan Library – Citizens Information Drop in
Facility
Admission is free.
Our Citizens Information outreach will be at Lucan
Library on Wednesday the 24th of February
between 10:30 and 12:30. All are welcome.
Eilene – 086 1009371
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Liffey Sound's Election 2016
coverage proper begins on Monday
next at 9 p.m. and continues on
Tuesday and Wednesday nights at
the same time. Twelve of the
candidates standing in this constituency of Dublin
Mid-West were able, and agreed to be interviewed
separately in fifteen minute slots.
These pre-recorded interviews were ordered
alphabetically (but adjusted somewhat to suit
availability) so first up on Monday night will be
Patrick Akpoveta (Independent), followed by
Christopher Healy (Direct Democracy Ireland),
Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael) and Lorraine
Hennessy (Workers Party).
On Tuesday, Derek Keating (Fine Gael), Paul
Gogarty (Independent Alliance.), John Curran
(Fianna Fail) and Tom Kivlehan (Green Party) take
the stage, and on Wednesday, Anne-Marie McNally
(Social Democrats), Eoin O' Broin (Sinn Fein),
Joanna Tuffy (Labour), and Francis Timmons
(Independent) complete the line-up.
The interviewers are Maria Murphy and Brendan
Hackett.
Lucan Youth Fun
2nd Year Program
The Lucan Youth Fun 2nd Year Program registration
night will be on February 22nd at 8.00pm in the
Parish Centre.
The cost for 2016 is €110.00.
Please note that supervising parents are required to
be Garda vetted. Forms for Garda vetting will be
available on the night. All children taking part must
have a valid Leap Card.
Lucan Active Retirement
We would like to remind our members that this is
the last week for renewing membership.
Our Birthday Dinner Date is April 1st.
Venue: Lucan Golf Club, €25 per head.
We hope all our members had a great day at
Punchestown Races.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to
Deirdre Waters and her family on the death of her
sister Nuala.
We hope these interviews will help voters make up
their minds when they come to vote on Friday 26th.
In the meantime, enjoy our wide range of
programmes and check out our improved Facebook
page.
Whist Results – Tues 16th Feb: 1st Robin Adamson;
2nd Margo McDonagh; Joint 3rd Mary McCarthy
and Brendan Ryan.
Liffey Sound - Your Station, Your Voice
Lucan Dramatic Society
Lucan ICA
A quick reminder that our second
one act Theatre Dinner production
of The Problem by A.R.Gurney
will be staged in the Hanora Suite
of the Spa Hotel on Friday
February 26th.
Tues 23rd 10-12.30 Craft
Morning with a variety of
crafts on the go at the moment knitting, crochet, cross stitch
and fabric painting. If you would like to learn any to
these crafts just come along to the bungalow in St
Mary’s church grounds any Tuesday morning.
To secure a dinner place and ticket please contact
the Spa Hotel direct 6280494. The all inclusive
price of €25 will guarantee a welcome respite from
the winter blues and election promises.
Wed 24th Committee 8 sharp.
Glad to report that the spring production of The
Shadow of a Gunman is now in rehearsal. Director
Niall Cassidy had a huge turnout for the readings.
Our thanks to all for your attendance and
participation. More updates in the coming weeks.
Thurs 25th Federation meeting 25th Gresham Hotel
7pm
Find us on face book.
Contact Sheila 087-2547725; Bernie 086-4015794.
Memorabilia still needed from members for the
50th Anniversary album - there is a spot in the
album just waiting for you.
Happy Birthday
to Riain O'Driscoll who celebrates his 2nd Birthday
on Saturday 20th February - Love from Mum Dad and sister Saoirse
Parish Notes
St. Vincent de Paul - Church collection at all
Masses Next Sat./Sun. 20th /21st February.
Many thanks for your generosity.
St Mary’s, Lucan
www.stmarysparishlucan.ie
Baptism Faith Friends
Our next meeting will take place
on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 at 8pm in
the Parish Centre.
I look forward to seeing you there. Elizabeth
Ministers of the Word
The roster for Ministers of the Word for March,
April and May 2016 is now available for collection
in the sacristy for those Ministers who have not
received it by e-mail.
Justice and Peace
The J&P group have arranged a number of
Talks to inform/inspire us over the weeks of
Lent.
Monday 29th February: Christianity and the
Baptist Faith by Mr Victor Olaoya
Monday 7th March: Maintaining your Mental
Health by Mr Donal Scanlan
Monday 14th March: The Challenge of
Climate Change as addressed in the
Encyclical Laudato Si by Pope Francis.
We hope to have a good attendance in the
Parish Centre at 8pm on each of these
Mondays.
Confirmation
Congratulations to the girls and boys of
Gael Scoil Eiscir Riada who were made
their Confirmation on Wednesday last .
Please remember them in your prayers.
Christian Meditation
We meet each Tuesday night at 8pm in The
Bungalow. Everyone welcome.
Sr. Geraldine, 6217158.
Bible Study Group
We meet every Mon. night at 8pm - the Bungalow.
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 loved one. We meet on the
2nd Monday of each month from 10.30am-11.30am,
also on the 4th Thursday of each month from 8pm 9pm. Parish Centre – 6217041.
St Mary's Folk Group
Our next Mass will be this Sunday at 12.15pm.
Please come along and join us in singing
Parish of Divine Mercy,
Lucan South
www.lucansouthparish.net
God, the Merciful One and Me
An in-depth-weekend for a Year of Mercy:
The Focolare Movement is hosting a weekend for
young adults to explore the theme of Mercy. This
weekend will be an opportunity to slow down and
have time to cultivate our union with God, the
Merciful One. A key-note talk, workshops, art,
music, prayer and time to relax will be the
framework to dig deep into our relationship with
God and others.
Are you between 17-35 years old? Then come and
join us!
Switch off the automatic pilot of daily life and make
time for prayer, reflection and nourishing
relationships in the relaxed atmosphere of the
beautiful surroundings of the Focolare Centre in
Prosperous, Co Kildare.
When? Saturday, 12th March- Sunday, 13th March
2016 lunchtime
Where: Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare.
Arrival: Friday, 11th March 2016 from 7pm
onwards.
Bring your packed dinner for Friday night and your
own sheets/ sleeping bag and towels.
Cost: €45 for full board.
Book your place until 29th February 2016 at
[email protected]
Book early-spaces are limited.
Looking forward to seeing you!
St. Patrick’s
Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
www.stpatrickslucan.ie
Parish Ministry Event - Sat.19th March
10am: Mass in St Patrick's Church, Esker
11am: Coffee in the Spa Hotel, Lucan
11.15am: "The Misery of Job and the Mercy of
God". Speaker Dr Jessie Rogers, St Patrick's
College Maynooth. Jessie is a researcher in the
department of Sacred Scripture and her research
interests include ancient and modern readings of the
Book of Job.
Knitters Wanted for Good Cause
My name is Stephanie Kiely A group of people are
coming together one day a week to knit little hats
for newborn babies and older babies and children.
Cardigans and jumpers for little babies
and older, scarves, booties, teddy's and
dolls and anything usable for refugees
here in Ireland and in the various
camps. We already have three people in
our group and a lot more pending. There is myself,
Stephanie Kiely, Barbara Ryan Doyle and Valerie
Sweeney to begin with. If anyone would like to
join our group and dedicate a few hours per week to
help Refugees you would be so welcome. Contact
details: Stephanie
Kiely [email protected] and will give my
contact numbers.
'Solidarity Red Wristbands' for sale. They will be
on sale in Lucan first and on a stall in Dublin. If any
of the group wants to put in orders for a dozen or so
to sell among friends, feel free to contact me and we
can arrange something. This will in time generate
some much needed funds for the 'Dublin Calais
Refugee Solidarity' cause to distribute as they see
fit. Updates to follow.
Stephanie Kiely
Make-A-Wish Ireland Annual Wish Day -
Lucan Gospel Choir will be singing
at 10:30am Mass in St. Patrick's
Church on Sunday 21st of February.
Migraine Association of Ireland
The Migraine Association of Ireland is running a
public information event in Tallaght on Saturday
5th of March 2016, in the Plaza Hotel, Tallaght,
from 11am to 2pm.
Everyone is welcome.
There is no charge for admission and the event is
open to everyone, sufferer or not.
Saint Philomena's Parish
Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20.
Lenten Parish Retreat
Friday 26th February – Sunday 28th February 2016
“Renewing Ourselves in God’s Loving Company”
Tel: 01-626 0900
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.palmerstownparish.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Make-A-Wish® Ireland has one simple aim – we
grant the wishes of children aged between 3 and 17
years living with life-threatening medical conditions
to enrich the human experience with hope, strength
and joy and create extraordinary memories for them
and their families.
Volunteer are needed for WISH DAY, our annual
fundraising day, on Fri. 8th April 2016.
There are a number of ways you could get involved
and support us:
* select a location nearby and volunteer to sell our
badges there for the day
* hold a coffee morning or bake sale
* hold a Jersey Day or a similar themed day
Money raised on the day goes to continuing to grant
wishes to our brave wish children. If you can
commit to the full day or even a few hours selling
our badges, please visit www.makeawish.ie to
register online. Alternatively contact Emma
Horgan [email protected] or call 01 2052012
for more details. Emma Horgan,
Events Co-ordinator, Make-A-Wish® Ireland
Pilgrimage - Medjugorje
9th May 2016 - €595, fully inclusive for 9 nights,
with Marian Pilgrimages. Departing from Dublin.
Contact Pat and Phil at 087 2238911 or 086 067792
Marymount Care Centre
Westmantown, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Next Thursday 25th February 2016
we are holding our second
Dementia Care Information &
Support Evening.
7pm-9pm
Topic: What is Dementia? It is more than
memory trouble....
Register your interest with
Siobhán 085-1415533
[email protected]
25-02-2016 7pm-9pm
Free Transport for Patients
The Irish Cancer Society is offering a free transport
service to patients undergoing chemotherapy
treatments in the following hospitals – the Mater;
Blanchardstown; St. James’s; St. Vincent’s and
Tallaght. For more information, patients can contact
their treatment team in the hospital or call Gail on
01 2310 566.
Anniversaries
BYRNE (FREDA)
40th Anniversary – 17th February
We feel warmth around us, like your presence is so near
We close our eyes to visualise,
Your face when you’re not here
We endure the times we spent together
And they are locked inside our hearts
For as long as we have these memories (Freda)
We will never be apart.
Loved always by your sisters Philda, Tessie, Marlene
Also remembering our brothers Bernard and John, our
nephews Desmond and Timothy. May they rest in peace
BOLAND (MARTIN)
25th February – 19th Anniversary
Our lips cannot speak how we loved him
Our hearts cannot tell what to say
But God only knows how we miss him,
In our home that is lonely today.
Sadly missed by Martin, Elizabeth and brother Micheál
family and friends.
Mass will be offered for Martin at 9:45am on 21st
February in St Mary’s.
BRADY (VIOLET)
5th Anniversary – 22nd February
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Missed dearly by Fiona and family x
CURTIS (BRENDAN)
19th Anniversary – 19th February
To us you were so special
In our eyes you will always shine
We’ll forever love and miss you
Until the end of time.
Love always from Patricia, Leonard, Alan, Carol, Grace,
Neville, partners and grandchildren
DOYLE (GERRY)
2nd Anniversary – 18th February
We miss you with every passing day
Our home’s not the same since you went away
Our love for you and memories will always last
You will be in our hearts forever, not just in the past.
Jackie, Stephen, Kirk, Sarahjane and Robert
LALLY (JOHN)
16th Anniversary – 20th February
In loving memory of a dear Father and Grandfather.
Nothing can ever take away
The love a heart holds dear
Fond memories linger every day
Remembrance keeps him near
A beautiful memory dearer than gold
Of a father whose worth can never be told
There’s a place in my heart no-one can fill
I miss you Dad and always will.
Greatly missed and never forgotten, your loving daughter
Alison and Andy xxxx
LALLY (JOHN)
If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told,
Of a kind and loving father, who had a heart of gold.
I could write a million pages, but still be unable to say
Just how much I love and miss you every day.
Greatly missed by your loving daughter, Joyce and son in
law Mark and Grandchildren Jonathan, Ciaran and
Matthew xxx
LALLY (JOHN)
Though your smile is gone forever
And your hands, I cannot touch
I still have so many memories of a dad I love so much
Although I cannot see you, your love has kept me strong
Stay beside me always and help me carry on.
Never forgotten from your loving daughter, Debbie, son
in law Peter and Grandchildren Niamh, Karla and Aine
LALLY (JOHN)
Sweet is your memory, precious is your name
Deep in our hearts, you will always remain.
From your loving granddaughters Ruth and Alisha x
Mass at 10.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Esker.
McCORMACK (LEO)
1st Anniversary – 19th February
Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandad.
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard but always there
So loved, so missed, so very dear.
Always loved and remembered by your loving wife,
children and grandchildren
WHELAN (KEVIN)
10th Anniversary – 18th February
Loving memories never die,
As years roll on and days pass by.
In our hearts a memory is kept,
Of ones we loved and will never forget.
Loved and remembered every day, Liz, Mary, Cathy,
Barry and families
Birthday Remembrance
FINN (BRIDGET)
80th Birthday Remembrance
A dear wife and mother.
As we look upon her picture, sweet memories we recall
Of a face so full of sunshine, and a smile for one and all
Sweet Jesus take this message to our dear Mam up above
Tell her how we miss her and give her all our love.
From Eddie and all the family xxx
O’HARA (JIM)
21st February – 4th Birthday away from Home
We cannot send a birthday card
Your hand we cannot touch
But God will take our greetings
To the one we love so much.
Happy Birthday
Lots of love, Chrissie, all your daughters,
grand-children and great grand-children.
Happy 1st Wedding
Anniversary
to
Joshua and Aisling
Boland
Timber!!!!! Biggest news of the week was the
fallen tree on Chapel Hill last Wednesday morning
which brought traffic chaos around school times,
until the County Council cleared it away.
We’re told that the land on which the tree stood is
not belonging to the council, but they cleared the
fallen timber from the road.
on the 21st. February 2016.
Have a great day.
Lots of love and happiness.
From Mam, Dad, Davina,
Abby and Jess x x x.
Date for your diary.....
Bealtaine Festival
1st May – 31st May 2016
South Dublin County Council will be hosting their
Annual Bealtaine Festdival in May 2016.
The following events have been arranged:
Bealtaine Festival Competition: An opportunity to
showcase “Creativity as we age” (Competition
details to follow).
Opening Ceremony on Tuesday 3rd May (Venue to
be confirmed).
A month long festival of events for you to
participate in (Brochure to follow).
An opportunity for you and your group to host an
event of your own showcasing activities that your
group are involved in.
If you would like to get involved contact us:
Maria Finn 086-3803060 or Sandra Hickey 0860431779 or 01-4149270.
Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
St. Dominic's Secondary School
Ballyfermot D10. 01 6266493
www.stdominicsballyfermot.ie
Open Evening
Thursday 25th February, 5pm – 7pm
Principal’s Address 5.45pm
Parents / Guardians of 4th, 5th and 6th class
students
St Dominic’s is all girl Catholic school, that has a
been endorsed by the DES as a school of high
Expectation, Retention, attainment, progression to
Further Education and Excellent Pastoral Care.
Thankfully, it happened in the early morning and
nobody was hurt. (Pic.SDCC)
Voting on Friday next, 26th February! Over next
weekend we’ll find out who is to represent us in
Dáil Eireann for the next few years.
It’s hard to know who to vote for between party
candidates and independents, but it behoves us to do
our best and go out and vote on the day.
Good luck to all candidates in Dublin Mid-West!
Fun Run
Adamstown Community College
is holding a
5k/10k Charity Fun Run
on 6th March 2016.
The race will begin at 11am from the
grounds of the Community College and the
course will be run through Adamstown and
Lucan.
There will be a reception
afterwards in the foyer of
the College where
refreshments will be
served. Prizes on the day
for 1st home (male and
female) for both races
and 1st under 16 home.
Online on www.popupraces.ie or on link
through www.adamstowncc.ieor
registration forms available from the
College reception. Late registration from
9:30am on the morning of the race.
Fr Fay’s Chalice
We are pleased to have turned up some very
interesting information on the 1761 chalice
uncovered in St. Mary’s some months back.
It seems he went to wherever he was required
during the next few years. His first real
appointment as parish priest was in 1771 when he
was sent to Balrothery (Balbriggan). He remained
there until 1777 when he was transferred to St.
James’. He remained there until his death in 1786.
Shortly before his death he was made a Canon of
the Prebendary of Dunlavin (became a member of
the Metropolitan Chapter who served as advisors to
the Archbishop).”
(from an unknown source in the Diocesan
Archives).
Over the centuries, the Parishes of Lucan,
Clondalkin and Palmerstown changed around
somewhat. Around the time Fr. Fay came, Lucan
and Palmerstown had just broken away from
Clondalkin making a separate parish. The parishes
all united again at a later date, and Lucan finally
became a parish in its own right in 1953.
Fr Fay was succeeded in Lucan by Fr Michael Hall
in 1770. Then came Fr Andrew Toole in 1786 and
Fr Michael Ryan in 1788. Fr. Ryan had been CC
in St Andrews from 1783. He left Lucan in 1798
and returned to St. Andrews. John Dunne came in
1798.
A puzzle solved?
Fr. Ryan’s connection with both Lucan and St.
Andrews might explain how a register of Lucan
Baptisms and Marriages for those years, got in with
St. Andrew’s, Westland Row Registers!
While the list of clergy for Lucan for the early years
is incomplete, the following are listed:
Inscription around base of chalice:
“This Chalice belongs to the Parish of LUCAN
bought by the Parish Priest Patrick Fay 1761”
(4231 etched on bottom)
We had no record of Rev Patrick Fay, and St.
Mary’s was not yet built at the time. Thanks to local
genealogist Mary Jackson, who knows people in
places that matter, such as Diocesan Archivist
Noelle Dowling, the following emerged.
“The first Parish Priest of Lucan and Palmerstown
was probably Fr Patrick Fay.
He was born in Dublin in 1725 and studied in
Salamanca where he was ordained in 1753. He
continued with further studies until 1757 when he
returned to Dublin.
From 1323 to the Dissolution of the Monasteries by
Henry VIII, the names of two clergy who had
charge of St. Marys were John Route 1395 and
Thomas Hunt 1409. 1680 saw Oliver Doyle in
Lucan.
During the 1800s, the following are listed:
Fr. James McCarten, who was murdered on the
Hill of Lucan (Chapel Hill), in 1807.
1837 – Matthias Kelly
1855 – John Moore
1883 – James Baxter
1860 – Edward Dunne
1885 –Daniel Deasy
1887 – James Hickey
1888 – William Donegan, who wrote ‘Lucania’.
Mary Mulhall
CHOOL
NEWS
Lucan Community College
U-20 Boys Soccer Final: Our intrepid senior
soccer team headed off to face Arklow CBS in the
FAI Schools Dr Tony O'Neill Leinster
soccer final on the Friday before midterm. A bus
full of supporters braved the cold wet weather to
cheer on the team who have performed admirably
throughout this tournament and team coaches and
mentors Colum O'Gorman and Philip Mulready
were hopeful that their team spirit would win
through on the day. Sadly it was not to be and after
a battle which lasted right to the final whistle Lucan
lost 2-3. With Declan Kelly and Daniel Grant the
goal scorers, Lucan CC remains very proud of this
team and all that it accomplished at a time when
many players were busy with Mock exams and
preparations for the Leaving Certificate.
Fitness Bootcamp! The PE department are
delighted to announce that a fitness bootcamp will
start for all girls after the February mid-term break.
The school has secured funding from South-Dublin
Sports Partnership and will be able to run a free sixweek course led by former LCC student and fitness
guru, Mark Lacey, for all girls in Lucan CC. The
programme is aimed at getting girls of all ages who
are currently not active or exercising regularly to
get involved in a fun fitness environment. The
bootcamp starts on Wednesday 24th February at
1.10pm until 2pmand we hope to see you there!
Operation Transformation: Congratulations to
Emily Fitzgerald and other 2nd year students who
appeared on Operation Transformation performing
an “It’s Your Move” Dance routine recently – a
dance fitness workshop designed for teenage girls.
Well done to the group of students who got together
to rehearse and perform this dance routine during
lunch times and to Emily for coordinating it.
U15 Girls Soccer Victory: Congratulations to the
girls U15 soccer team who beat Adamstown CC 7-0
on a cold and wet day, Friday 11th Feb. The match
was the first of the year for the 2015 Leinster semifinalists as they hope to go even further this time
round. Nicole Smyth scored two goals, with one
each for Zara Lawless, Ada Bowler, Alex
O’Shaughnessy, Alex Healy and captain Emma
Fallon. Well done to all involved and good luck in
the next fixture against St Josephs, Lucan.
Mental Health Week: Just before midterm our
guidance team focused on getting every student to
reflect on how they manage their emotional
wellbeing and providing students with information
on supports available. Four transition year students
who completed peer education training with Jigsaw
Clondalkin, visited 2nd and 3rd year classes
delivering a presentation to students about Mental
Health. Other activities and competitions took place
for other year groups throughout the week. Student
feedback has been very positive. The main message
of the week is that we all need to look after our
Mental Health and it is very helpful to keep in mind
the 5 things we should all do every day to mind our
Mental Health: Connect; Be Active; Take
Notice; Keep Learning; Give.
Summer Fête Plans: Lucan Community College
Parents’ Association are planning a major
fundraising event in April to raise much needed
funds for the school. A planned extension due for
completion will require much investment by the
school. It is planned to hold a fête in April with
food vendors, craft stalls, tombola, children’s
entertainment, summer bedding plants, flower
baskets etc. We are looking for help with the
running of this event in the following areas:• Running a stall
• Selling raffle tickets
• Baking cakes, traybakes, etc
• Help running coffee/tea area
• Helping in the organisation of this event in any
other way.
Please contact us
at [email protected] Parent’s
Association meets on the 1st Tuesday of each
month at 7.30pm, come along and see what goes on.
Mock Exams: Well done to all of our 3rd and 6th
year students who have recently completed their
Mock examinations. Now that you have had a
chance to practice your study techniques and exam
timing we hope that you feel better prepared for the
real thing in June.
German Exchange: Our exchange students are
currently spending time in Münchberg Germany as
the guests of their host families. This opportunity to
immerse themselves in German language and
culture for two weeks is a unique experience and we
wish them and teachers Mr Duffy and Inion Ni
Bhriain a safe trip.
Parent Teacher Meetings: Reminder that our 2nd
year PTM takes place on Thursday 25th
February and our 1st year
PTM on 14th March both
from 4.15pm to 6.45pm.
This is an important
opportunity for
parents/guardians to meet
with teachers and find out
about their child's progress.
John Ring R.I.P.
It was with the greatest shock and sadness we learnt
of the passing of John Ring on 14th February,
Valentines Day. John was Principal of Divine
Mercy Senior School in Balgaddy since its
beginning, and was a regular contributor to Lucan
Newsletter. We eagerly awaited his weekly reports
on school events, sometimes humorously slighting
teachers, not only of his own school but often of
other local establishments! If he had not been a
teacher, he certainly would have made it as an
author! To his wife Clare, and children Niall, Conor
and Cathy, we extend our deepest sympathy.
May he rest in peace.
From the archives…….
Sunday 14th July 2013
Leinster Final - Dublin 2.25 – 2.13 Galway
Ag feithimh le dhá bhlian is caoga
The irony was not lost on the cognoscenti who
smiled ruefully when Dickie Stakelum was
signalled out for mention during the presentation.
Dickie’s declaration after the Munster Final Replay
of 1987 that the famine was over was based on a
crash diet of a mere 16 years. 52 years is a famine
of biblical proportions where the locusts of other
games and interests threatened to devour any hope
that the seeds of devotion sown to hurling would
survive to harvest time.
Try telling a six year old boy who sat on his Dad’s
knee at the 1965 All Ireland Hurling Final that the
victory of the Dublin minor team that day would be
the last significant national title the county would
win until 2011. Try telling the same young boy to
tell a whole generation of his peers who watched
the 1966 World Cup that hurling was a better game
than soccer. That same young boy soon got tired of
being called a GAH man for pucking the ball
against the wall at the front of the house and
retreated to the back of the house until he ran out of
funds to pay for broken windows. Hurleys which
were marked from overuse soon found respite in the
shed and were treated to decreasingly occasional
visits out in the open. Soon they were prematurely
retired.
The 36,000 plus crowd about half from Dublin bore
witness to this generation. A couple of middle aged
men sipped pints outside Gaffneys leaning against
the wall of the pub, not out of inebriation but out of
necessity to support aching bodies. A new
generation was on view. Family units were strongly
represented many of whom were from the newer
suburbs where hurling had been fostered and
flourished. Ciaras, Roisins, Aines mingled with
Seans, Naoises and Conors. The once proud bastion
of Dublin school hurling Joeys in Fairview looked
forlornly as the trickle of supporters wended its way
into Ballybough. Not one ex Joeys boy featured in
the programme and the once mighty St. Vincent’s
club which thrived on the Joeys connection had but
one player on the panel at lowly 26.
Of course the game started on time. Football games
involving Dublin are generally delayed to allow for
delay in getting fans into the ground. Hurling
connoisseurs consider this tardiness to be
reprehensible and rude. Latecomers missed the
early exchanges when Dublin trailed for the only
time in the game thanks to a Galway point from a
free. Scores were exchanged, duels were
developing none more engrossing than Kelly and
Canning. Villains of the previous week, like Joey
Boland began to emerge as potential heroes. The
career of Dotsy O Callaghan, last season
pronounced as being dead, arose and appeared to
many. Even the corporate spectator seated beside
him who was more used to the exploits of Team
Leinster began to appreciate that was BOD was not
the only No. 13 equipped with a sidestep,
quickness of foot and speed of thought. Keaney,
Ryan O Dwyer and Paul Ryan led the charge and a
1-12 to 0-7 lead plus a positive intervention from
Hawkeye just before half time was as deserved as it
was unexpected.
The West awoke in the second half and early scores
threatened to upstage the script. Paul Ryan’s second
goal was followed soon after by a J.C moment of
class and a David Burke screamer. 2-17 to 2-11
proved a starting point for the revolution to take
grip. Clever use of the dugout saw the introduction
of the younger Schutte, who led the charge in
dismantling the last lines of resistance. The
outrageously talented Keaney led from the back,
middle and front. The once darling of the media
Rushe ensured that his reputation was salvaged
from the prospect of becoming a C list celebrity and
drove incessantly on. Gary Maguire made one
marvellous save in front of the still crowded Hill.
Galway folk traipsed away good naturedly. No one
in the mixture of Tommy Varden or Supermac
jerseys begrudged Dublin. Their graciousness was
commendable and considerate. Jimmy Grey,
goalkeeper on the 1961 team, presented the trophy
to Johnny Mc Caffrey. The acceptance speech was
inclusive and insightful. No one was getting carried
away.
No one except perhaps a middle aged man with his
21 year old son as his companion. The son
reminded his Dad that he was aged two when
Dublin last won a Leinster Hurling Title. His Dad
advised his son that he would be 73 if the pattern
was to be repeated. Silence and satisfaction ensued.
The walk back to Fairview was through delighted
and dignified sets of supporters. Victory for Dublin
and for those six year olds who dare to dream.
John Ring Archbishop Ryan Senior N.S.
Rebellion Weather
(Some observations on the weather of Easter
Week 1916)
grounds of the Rotunda Hospital.
They were “thoroughly miserable, stiff and halffrozen”. (Max Caulfield).
In the past weather has sometimes affected the
outcome of warfare.
Notable examples are Napoleon’s retreat from
Moscow in 1812 and the D-Day Landings in 1944.
While the weather of Easter Week 1916 did not
influence the outcome of the Rising, it is interesting
to see how it affected those involved in the fighting
and also the citizens of Dublin at that time.
I will look at the week from Monday 24th April to
Sunday 30th April and see what maximum
temperature was recorded each day at Phoenix Park
weather station.
Minimum air temperature had dipped to 3 degrees
with ground temperature only 1 degree overnight.
To summarize, no weather records were broken
during Easter Week 1916. Apart from rain on
Tuesday 25th and cold nights towards the end of the
week it was a pleasant spell of warm April weather
with a lot of brilliant sunshine on the day of
surrender (Saturday 29th) and also, on Sunday 30th
when the rebels were marched to Richmond
Barracks, Inchicore. After the Rising a fine spell of
weather was sometimes referred to as “Rebellion
Weather”.
On Monday 24th, Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 26th
April 1916, 17 degrees Celsius was the maximum
temperature. On Thursday 27th it was 16 degrees.
On Friday 28th it was 13 degrees and on both
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th it was 15 degrees.
The average maximum temperature for April in
Dublin is 13 degrees. Consequently, the weather
was pleasant for outdoor activities. On Easter
Monday many people, including Military personnel
made their way to Fairyhouse Races or to the
beaches at Dalkey and Malahide.
Denis Torsney.
Max Caulfield, in his book ‘The Easter Rebellion’
has many references to the weather.
Easter Monday: “blue sky – wisps of
trailing cloud” and also: “the warm
midday air”.
th
Early on the morning of Tuesday 25 participants
of the Rising occupied St. Stephen’s Green. A cold
wind was blowing and “women lay huddled
together for warmth”. (Max Caulfield).
The average daily rainfall for April is 1.5
millimetres. On Easter Tuesday 5.9 millimetres fell.
Looting took place in Sackville Street “despite a
dark lowering sky”. (Max Caulfield). Eventually a
downpour cleared the streets! Every other day of
the week had little or no rain.
The average daily sunshine is
5 hours for April. This figure
was well surpassed with 11.7
hours on Saturday 29th and
11.4 hours on Sunday 30th
April.
Winds ranged during the week
from southerly at the start to north-easterly at the
end. They were generally light in strength.
The rebels who surrendered spent Saturday night
(29th) / Sunday morning (30th) in the open air in the
Easter 1916
I have met them at close of day
Coming with vivid faces
From counter or desk among grey
Eighteenth – century houses.
I have passed with a nod of the head
Or polite meaningless words,
Or have lingered awhile and said
Polite meaningless words,
And thought before I had done
Of a mocking tale or a gibe
To please a companion
Around the fire at the club,
Being certain that they and I
But lived where motley is worn;
All changed, changed utterly;
A terrible beauty is born.
William Butler Yeats.
How is the date for Easter
determined?
Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first
full moon after the vernal equinox.
If the first full moon occurs on the equinox, Easter
is the following Sunday.
Thus, Easter can fall anywhere between March 22nd
and April 25th.
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DDLETB Adult Education Service
L.I.F.E. Centre, Esker Hill, Lucan Tel.
6280029
FREE CLASSES
The L.I.F.E. Centre offers a wide range of part-time
courses which are available to people whose first
language is English and who require learning
support and want to improve their reading and
writing skills. If you need help or know someone
who needs help with reading and writing please call
us on 01-6280029 and confidentiality is assured.
Communications: Have you always wanted to
improve your communication skills and at the same
time update your computer skills, this is the course
for you. In this course you will gain confidence
using the computer and at the same time improve
your English skills in writing, reading and speaking.
Classes are on Thursday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm
and Wednesday evenings 7.00 – 9.00pm. Places
available in both classes.
Spellings: Would you like to improve your
spellings, learn how to use a dictionary and
reference books to improve your chances in further
education. Class is on Wednesday evenings 7.00 9.00pm.
Mathematics: This class is to help to improve your
Mathematics at QQI Level 2 with the option
available to progress on to QQI Level 3.
Induction: This class is designed to help learners in
a very small group setting to learn at their own
pace.
If you are interested in joining any of these
classes or need any further information please
telephone Ann Durran at 6280029.
Transport Users
The city planners are undermining our bus system
with continuous changes not all for the best. They
do not allow for the problems of users with
disabilities. They now want to take all buses out of
Dame St. a very important street for bus users over
the past one hundred years and bring these buses in
via the Quays at Bachelors Walk. This area is
already overloaded with existing country and city
buses and is needed for future bus expansion. This
also affects Lucan buses making this stretch of
roadway more dangerous for all and particularly for
users with a disability. Buses should be allowed to
continue use Dame St.
T. Newton 086 31273
Walk with Grandma
I like to walk with
Grandma,
Her steps are short like
mine.
She doesn’t say: ‘now
hurry!’
She always takes her time.
I like to walk with
Grandma
She sees thing like I do.
Small pebbles bright, a funny cloud,
Half hidden drops of dew.
Most grown ups are too bossy,
Too hurried to see.
I’m glad that God made Grandma.
CUMANN NA
SÁIRSÉALAIGH
LEAMHCÁIN
www.lucansarsfields.ie
1886
Hurlers. It’s February 2016, yet on Sunday Lucan
Sarsfields Under 21 Hurlers capped off their 2015
campaign as Dublin Championship Winners. The
delayed final saw Lucan overcome Naomh
Fionnbarra 1:14 to 1:08 at a cold, hailstone battered
Alfie Byrne Road. Tom Ryan who watched the
game must have been impressed with the players
knocking on the senior door. Full match details are
available on the website.
Sunday 10:30am v Templeogue. Junior A’s and
Intermediates also started their competitive 2016
season, but neither with success. Minor A&Bare
away this weekend to Cuala and Good Counsel. The
senior hurlers still have a few weeks to wait for
action.
Juveniles. Amongst the juveniles, CCC2 was a
football weekend with wins for 13A, 14A, 14B, and
15A (three in a row for them). Camogie and Ladies
Football are still confined to challenge games for
another few weeks. This coming weekend has just a
handful of U13/14 football league and grading
games along with some challenge games.
Operation Transformation continues for another
few weeks, its runs from the club every Tuesday
and Thursday evening at 7:30pm, in association
with SDCC Sports Partnership. Never
too late to join in, simply turn up
before the first walk
Tuesday/Thursday at 7.30pm.
Heads up….Saturday 12th of
March, Rory’s Stories - Live Show.
This is a hilarious GAA themed show,
always very popular wherever it goes.
Tickets available at the bar.
Clothes Collection. The old clothes
collection that was due to finish at the
club Saturday last, but it can run until
the coming Saturday, so there is still a
little time to clean out the wardrobe.
Cúpla Focal Club is every on
Monday night, with Seán
O’Lanagáin. Eight O’Clock do na
daoine ag tosnú, and nine O’Clock
dos na saineolaí.
Sean McClelland (Captain Lucan U21 Hurlers)
accepting the Cup from Dublin County chairman
Sean Seanley.
Camogie. Congratulations to St. Josephs School
Senior Camogie team who won their All Ireland
Semi Final on Saturday last with a thrilling four
point win over Banagher. The final is scheduled for
Saturday 5/3 against Scoil na Trionoide (Doon, Co.
Limerick) who beat St. Raphael’s in their semifinal.
Football. Congratulations also to Michael Robinson
who lined out for Dublin Minor Footballers in their
drawn game against Cork on Saturday. The growing
list of club players in 2016 with representative
honours probably deserves some more profile.
Senior footballers start to the season fell foul of a
few snow flakes as their fixture against Thomas
Davis was called off at the last minutemen word yet
on replay) but their second jame is at home on
Bingo is back Wednesday next (24/2) with the Set
dancing continuing in the function room on
Wednesday at 8:30pm, and the 25-Card Drive
continues on Friday Night at 9pm, new participants
are always welcome.
Lucan District Credit Union Academy @ Lucan
Sarsfields continues every Saturday at 9:30am for
the Boys and 10am for the Girls. All welcome to
come and try and we would encourage parents to
get involved and assist the existing mentors.
The club shop is open as usual on Thursday 7pm9pm and on Saturday 10:30am to 1:30pm.
Lotto. There was one winner of this week’s €3,500
Lotto draw; numbers were 6, 11, 18 and 19. Winner
was Orla Niamh Mockler. Lotto sponsor was
Newcastle Golf Centre. Next week’s jackpot is
€1,000, and the draw will be managed by team
Seamus Clandillon on Sunday night.
LUCAN HARRIERS & ATHLETIC CLUB
Lucan Harrier & Athletic Club are delighted to
have received capital sports funding for our
Track Redevelopment on the Newcastle Road,
opposite SuperValu.
Our track is into its 31st year and in great need of
an upgrade. Our growing membership of
juveniles, seniors and fit4lifers coupled with the
Lucan schools and wider community will reap the
benefits of a competitive track to national standards
on their doorstep.
Girls U13 long jump and Liam Brennan in Boys
U12 600m. Bronze medals went to Alison Bracken
Girls U9 500m, Chelsea Olumba in Girls U11
600m, Saoirse Fitzgerald in the U10 Long Jump.
Boys U10 4x100m relay and Girls U12 4x100m
Relay. We also had 4th and 5th places in the U10
Girls Long Jump with Isobel Cuffe and Niamh
Lammon jumping great jumps and 4th place for the
U11 Girls & Boys Relay Teams and 5th place for
the U13 and U14 Girls Relays.
We were well represented in other events including
the Long Jump, Shot Putt and all middle distance
events with many of our athletes reaching finals and
just missing out on medals. Congratulations to all
the children and a huge thanks to the Coaches and
Parents who supported and cheered on the juveniles
over the two days.
We are now in fundraising mode to make up the
balance required and would really appreciate your
support. We have a number of great events through
the year to meet our fundraising goals.
Our first such event is the Lucan Harriers Golf
Classic being held in the K Club, April 14th, start
time of 2pm.
Team of 4 on the famous Palmer Course, including
4 course dinner is €900. Additional dinner guests,
€50 per person.
If you are a local business or not a golf lover and
would still like to support our event, you can
sponsor a hole for €250.
Reservations / sponsorship, please contact Gerry
Byrne on 086 2434712086 2434712.
If you would like more information or wish to
donate directly to the club please email
[email protected]
We always welcome new members. If you would
like to become a member please email for more
information about how to register and our training
times:
Juveniles - [email protected]
Seniors & Fit4Life - [email protected]
Please note juvenile membership may be subject to
waiting lists, as there is required ratio of coaches to
juveniles.
Thank you and we look forward to your support and
a great year ahead.
Lucan Harriers had a very successful weekend at
the Dublin Juvenile National Indoor Championships
held in Santry last weekend.
We had some brilliant performances with medals
and finalists in a range of events. There was Gold
medals for Saoirse Fitzgerald in the Girls U10
500m, Charlie Hughes in Boys U9 500m and
Hannah Moriarty in Girls U12 long jump with a
jump of 4m20. Silver medals went to Eoghan
O'Connor in Boys U11 long jump, Sophie Reihill in
Two of the U11 girls.
Venue: The K Club on the Palmer Course
(Home of the 2016 Irish Open in May 2016)
Thursday 14th April 2016, Shotgun Start at 2pm
4 Course Evening Meal
4 Players per Team – €900 per Team
(Payment to be made at least 3 weeks prior to
event)
Supplementary payment of €50 for each additional
Dinner Guest. Hole Sponsorship available. Auction
Prizes Welcome
Further Information from Gerry Byrne 086
2434712
[email protected]
ST. MARY’S CARDS
1st: Mary Rafter
2nd: Eileen O’Callaghan
4th: Paddy Culloty
5th: Joe McPartland.
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB
Winter Leagues
This years winter leagues have been sponsored by
Halpenny Golf.
Last group games
The last of the group games were played and there
was 3 scalps with Evelyn O Gorman beating Dave
Coady, Angela Shanahan beat Christopher Byrne
and Linda Thompson beat Peter Keogh.
The Quarter Finals
The Winter Wariors faced of against the Morris
Minors and after the matches it finished 6-6 and
both teams nominated a player to play the playoff
so it was Danny Kilduff v Martin Walsh and Danny
emerged victorious.
The next match finished as a draw after the play
between Damo's Dynamos and Langans Ball but
langans ball held their nerves in the playoff and
won the game.
The Phillipos and the Diggers played the next
match and the Phillipos won 7-5 in a very close and
well fought game.
The Fridge magnets were also victorious in the Last
of the Quarter-finals 7-5 against the Murphs.
The Gents Day Out
Please note in order to secure your place on the
Gents Day Out to Ryston, a deposit of €10 must be
paid on or before Sunday, February 21st.
Full payment must be made by Sunday, March 6th.
Payment will be accepted by Noel Leonard, Terry
O’Shaughnessy or Michael O’Gorman.
Friday Nights
This friday Val's Chase The joker with the jackpot
now carrying over €200.
Friday nights Darts Competitions rún by Seve
McGrath and Val Poleon. All members welcome up
for a great night with lots of fun and now a few quid
up for grabs.
Lucan Pitch and Putt Pool Team
Lucans Pool team have reached the
quarter finals of the cup which is played
in the Green Isle Hotel in June.
The team have turned their season
around and now have some strong wins
and some confidence heading into the business end.
For any information or results or social events in the
club please see our website
http://www.lucanpitchandputt.com/
St. Patrick’s Day
Parade Lucan
2016
Entry Form
Name of Group:
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Address:
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Phone: ………………......................
Float: ……
Walkers: ……
Please Return Completed Forms to any of the
following
Mary Meehan, 174 Arthur Griffith Park,
Lucan. Ph: 6281917 / 085-7374645.
Email: [email protected]
Barbara Cummins, 180 Arthur Griffith Pk,
Lucan. Ph: 5210715 / 086-2861692
Email: [email protected]
Peter Brady, 43 Dodsboro, Lucan. Ph:
6241230 / 087-6345244.
Closing Date for Entries is
Friday 26th February 2016
Church Notices – 31st January 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary's
Lucan
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 8.45am,
9.45am,
11am, 12.15pm and 7 pm
Weekday Masses – Monday to Thursday 10 am
Wednesday 3rd February – The Feast of St.
Blaise. The Blessing of Throats after the 10 am
Mass
Friday – 1st Friday of the month, Masses 10 am and
7.30 pm. Saturday 10 am
Thursday 11th February Feast of Our Lady of
Lourdes and World Day of the sick.
Mass at 4 pm incorporating anointing of the sick
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Nuns
Chapel), on Thursday 2pm-4pm and Saturday
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
St. Patrick's
Esker / Dodsboro /
Adamstown
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 7.00 pm, 9 am, 10.30 am and
12 noon Folk Mass
Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays after
10am and 7pm Masses
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 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 preBaptism Meeting. Bookings cannot be
accepted on the telephone or by email.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after
10 am Mass and after the 6.30pm Mass
Baptisms: Baptism will take place every weekend.
We ask parents to call to the Sacristy to book at
least one month before ceremony.
Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of
Laurie Creevey, late of Clondalkin, and to the
family and friends of Helen Scully, late of Lucan
Heights also to the mother, family and friends of
David Kavanagh, late of Foxborough.
May they rest in peace
Divine Mercy
Lucan South
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 10.30 am and 12 noon
Weekday Masses: Monday – Friday 9.15 am
Adoration and Prayer:
Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm
Prayer Group – Monday 8pm-9pm
Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am
Baptisms: Parents are asked to attend an
information meeting before making arrangements or
booking dates.
Lucan Methodist
Church
Sunday: 10am Holy Communion
Lucan Presbyterian
Church
Sunday: 10.30am Morning Worship
Crèche and Children’s Ministry.
All Welcome.
St. Andrew’s
Church of Ireland
Sunday: St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am
St. Mary’s Leixlip 11.30am
Come and Fellowship
with the Holy Spirit
Bush Centre, Balgaddy, Lucan South
Every Saturday from 6pm – 8pm.
Call: 087-3744782.
Come and experience the Lord.
www.InHisPresenceIntercessors.com
Gospel Baptist Church
Pastor Les Hill
Church Office: 085-190 2454
Web: www.LucanChurch.com