Caitriona McClean, Fianna Fáil

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Sunday 8 March 2015
The Sacrament of farewell?
We find ourselves at present in the middle of the Confirmation season, young people all over the
Diocese will receive the Sacrament – the outpouring of the Holy Spirit into their lives. It is indeed a
significant moment in their faith journey coming in the closing days of childhood and as they stand on
the threshold of adolescence.
Without the Holy Spirit the early church was in disarray, frightened disciples were in hiding in locked
rooms in fear of their lives. Every footstep on the stairs sent a chill down their spines as they awaited
the same fate as their Master; held in the vice like grip of fear they were paralysed and most certainly
not fit for purpose. However all that was soon to change, Jesus had told them to go back to Jerusalem
and to wait and pray.
They were in obedience to that request of Jesus when they had the most extraordinary experience.
Whatever it was they experienced on that Pentecost Day was to change their lives forever, cowards
became heroes, the frightened became bold in proclaiming their faith and locked door were opened
never to be locked again. They had no words to describe the moment – they used images, images of a
mighty wind and tongues of fire and something was infused into their hearts that changed everything.
Now the church was fit for purpose and the rest as they say is history.
That Holy Spirit of God is the same Spirit which will be given to each of the Confirmation candidates
sacramentally on their big day. We won’t witness an indoor tornado or indeed tongues of fire
descending but we will see the young people being blessed by God in a unique and special way. This
day is their strengthening to witness for Christ Jesus in the manner of their living for the rest of their
lives.
The reality is somewhat different. For many of those confirmed confirmation marks a kind of farewell,
a passing out parade, an end to their association with the church – a rite of passage! What a great
shame and a terrible waste. Perhaps we need to re-examine our practice of confirming in 6th Class and
move it instead to the mid teen years when the young people can more truly choose for themselves?
The conveyor belt that brings the young people of 6th Class to the Sacrament perhaps needs to be
scrapped completely in favour of an alternative that centres around the true personal choice of the
individual at an age when that is truly the case?
For the present let’s pray for those who have been or will be confirmed this year, may the gifts of the
Spirit inspire in them a commitment to Christ Jesus and lead them to be an important part of his
Church.
Fr. Philip Curran
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre,
Lucan
Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930
Email [email protected]
www.citizensinformation.ie
Final reminder that the winning
play in our recent competition,
"The Apprentice" by Joe Bergin,
will be broadcast this Saturday
(7th March) at 7 pm. Thanks to
Joe and cast and Bernie and all at
Lucan Drama for their hard work on this and the
other plays to be broadcast in the coming period.
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 3.45p.m. 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.
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.
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.
Online forms
A large number of online forms are available on our
website (on the right hand side of the front page)
under the heading "online services".
We have a very wide range of music programmes,
at least one of which must suit YOU. There a great
number of Country music fans in Lucan and Sunday
is their day, with two shows, "Adrienne's Country
Flavour" from 2 to 4 pm with Adrienne Corcoran
and "Country Sounds" with Padraig McGarrigle
from 8 to 10 pm, but if it’s something completely
different that takes your fancy, why not tune in to
Kofi's "Afro Beats Unlimited" on Mondays 6 to 7
p.m., or the following two hours of Heavy Metal
with Ian and Orla on " Full Metal Jacket". Jim
Sherlock brings some Gospel music to air on "The
Inspirational Hour" on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.
and classical fans are catered for by Pat Quinn's
"Cool Classics" on the same night from 8 to 10 p.m.
These are just some of the specialised music
programmes available during the first half of each
week on Liffey Sound, your community radio
station.
Liffey Sound -Your Station, Your Voice!
Starting a business?
If you are becoming self-employed and starting a
business you can get advice and information from a
range of organisations. Visit our document Sources
of information on starting a business to find out
more. You can also get more information in our
documents on starting a business, becoming selfemployed and coming to set up a business in
Ireland.
Landlords, tenants and Irish Water
registration
Irish Water has launched a new campaign asking
owners of multiple properties to confirm their
property details. If the property is occupied,
landlords can now provide names of the tenants.
Irish Water will then contact the tenants and ask
them to provide their details.
This will ensure that the bill for water services is
issued to the person getting the service. In general
the occupier of a property is liable to pay the new
domestic water charges. For rented properties, the
tenant is the occupier and is responsible for paying
the water charges. If a property is vacant the owner
is responsible.
Date for your diary......
LUCAN LIONS CLUB
FUNDRAISING TABLE QUIZ
Thursday 19 March at 8.00pm
Function Room Kennys (Vesey Arms)
“Come along for an enjoyable Quiz Night”
Teams of 4 - €30
Well Done!
Well done to the man who found €60 in the ATM at
SuperValu on Tuesday and searched out the lady
who left it there. He went into Supervalu to try and
find the owner; asked two other ladies and then
came back to the ATM to where a very distraught
woman had returned. We often complain that
courtesy and decency has left our neighbourhoods!
Hillcrest Residents Association
Lucan ICA
Hillcrest Residents Association has re-formed. At
the meetings held last week the traffic situation in
Hillcrest Estate was discussed. The following
motion was unanimously accepted “that an interim
committee be formed to liaise with South Dublin
County Council regarding the traffic flow in
Hillcrest”. Marie Monaghan, Phil Cunningham and
Tom Casserly were nominated to the committee.
They will urgently request a meeting with SDCC
Engineer to clarify the situation regarding the
traffic flow in our estate. Residents wishing to
contact the committee may email
[email protected].
Maria Murphy
Tues 10th: Craft Morning –
Ribbon embroidery and cover
boxes are the main craft at
present with lots of other crafts
in progress. Come along and
join us in thebungalow in St. Mary’s Church
Grounds. New members welcome.
Esker Friends of the Elderly
Our next Social will take place in Lucan Sarsfields
GAA Club on Friday 13th March at 8pm.
All welcome.
1,000 Trees to be Planted!
th
St. Catherines Park, this Saturday 7 March.
A Family Tree Planting Day taking place in St.
Catherines Park on Sat 7th March from 10.30am till
3.30pm just north of the new playground.
We intend to plant a thousand trees in one day. If
you can spare an hour or two, or can
come along for the whole day, you will
be most welcome. Please wear warm
clothes and bring wellies.
Spades will be provided, but if you have
your own spade please bring it along as well.
For more information please contact Hans Visser of
Fingal Co. Co. on 087 1214641
St. Joseph’s College Lucan
Car Boot Sale,
St. Joseph’s College
Car Park.
Sunday 15th March
From: 8.30am – 1.00pm
Sellers’ fees: €15 Cars and Small Vans (No Large
Vans Allowed)
Sellers’ set-up time: From 8.00am
Public Admission: FREE
NO PRE-BOOKING required, just turn up and
pay on site.
Monies raised will go to St Joseph’s College.
Information: [email protected]
Wed 11th: Social Night – speakers on Obus Oil.
A big thank you to a our President Pauline for a
lovely craft day last Saturday where we learned two
new crafts.
The President and members send their sympathy to
Liffey Valley Guild on the death of one of their
members Tess Murray. Sympathy to her family as
well.
Sympathy to Doris O’Donohue on the death of her
Aunt Chrissie – from the Guild.
Congratulations
to Chloe Casley
who made her Confirmation
in St. Patrick’s last Thursday
Love Nanny and Granddad Cummins
Hillcrest Matters
I would like to thank the residents of
Hillcrest who attended the two meetings
last week to set up a residents
committee. The meetings were well represented on
both nights.
Over 750 signatures were collected at a door to door
canvas by myself, Phil Cunningham and Catriona
McClean with a view to launching an objection to
the proposed roundabout at Hillcrest/Newcastle
road junction. A committee was elected to put
forward our objections to SDCC.
There are a number of people who deserve thanks.
Great credit goes to Phil Cunningham and Catriona
McClean for their stalwart work in collecting the
signatures.
Thanks also to the two councillors who attended the
meetings and last but not least, a big thanks to
Marie Murphy who chaired the meeting. I wish the
committee great success with all future endeavours.
Sincere regards,
John Carabini
Parish Notes
St Mary’s, Lucan
www.stmarysparishlucan.ie
Lenten Talks
The Lenten Talks got off to a good start on Monday
2nd in spite of the freezing weather. The topic was
the modern Misrepresentation of Islam ; Dr Sarah
Butt gave a comprehensive analysis of the issue,
and a lively discussion followed . (We in the
Justice and Peace group are most grateful to
Sarah for agreeing to do the presentation at short
notice ...)
On next Monday ( 9th ) at 8pm Fr Michael Shortall
from Maynooth will speak on Social Justice , a very
pertinent topic in to-day's world .
We look forward to having a good crowd , and the
weather promises to be better !
Mon. 23rd March: The Misuse of the Electronic
Media by Fergal Rooney, Clinical Psychologist.
Christian Meditation
We meet each Tuesday night at 8pm in The
Bungalow. Everyone welcome.
Sr. Geraldine, 6217158.
Congratulations
to the pupils of Scoil Mhuire G.N.S. and St
Andrew's N.S. who were confirmed on Friday
by Bishop Ray Field.
Praying with the Sunday Gospels
Each Thursday for the duration of Lent we will
have a group meeting to look at and pray with the
readings of the next Sundays Mass.
All are welcome to take part.
We will meet in The Bungalow at 8pm.
Fr Philip.
Bible Study Group
The group meet each Monday at 8pm in The
Bungalow. Fr. Tom
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.
Parish Ministry
It is an important part of our ministry to support
people in times of sickness and bereavement. We
would greatly appreciate it, if you would let us
know if someone in your family is ill or admitted to
hospital. Phone Parish office – 6217041 weekdays
between 9.30am and 2pm. (except Thursday).
Parish of Divine Mercy,
Lucan South
www.lucansouthparish.net
Lenten Adoration
A special evening of Lenten Adoration
will be held in the
Church of Divine Mercy, Lucan South
Friday 20th March from 8pm to midnight.
All welcome.
St. Patrick’s
Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
www.stpatrickslucan.ie
Congratulations to the boys and girls from
Scoil Aine Naofa, Scoil Mhuire Woodview
and St. John the Evangelist who received
their Confirmation during the week.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group
We meet on the third Wednesday of each Month
from 8pm to 9pm in the Pastoral Centre, St.
Patrick’s Church. This is a free, confidential service
and is available to everyone in Lucan and the
outlying areas. We can be contacted through the
Parish office: Tel: (01) 628 1018 or
Email: [email protected]
Thank You
CASA - Caring and Sharing Association thank most
sincerely the parishioners of St Mary's Church,
Lucan for their very generous contributions to our
Church Gate collection held on the weekend of
February 21st and 22nd. The collection which
amounted to €1,120.00 will greatly help in the
funding of our Lourdes Pilgrimage, for our
members, adults and children with physical,
intellectual and sensory disabilities along with
many sick and terminally ill people also.
Thank you to all those who helped make the
collection a huge success.
Legion of Mary - Introduction Meeting
will be held on
Wednesday 11th March
in St Mary's Parish Centre, at 8pm
All welcome.
Pilgrimages
Lough Derg
'One day pilgrimage to Lough Derg - Sunday 17th
May'.
For more details please contact Patricia at
[email protected]
Medjugorje 2015 - 11th to 20th May, Spiritual
Director Fr. Tom Gilroy, From €580 p.p.s. Call Pat
or Phil: M: 086 0677392/086 2437653. Facebook:
Medjugorje Mass Lucan. Email:
[email protected]
St. Patrick Breakfast
In association with the Saint Patrick
Foundation, Lucan Centre is hosting its
inaugural St. Patrick’s Breakfast on
17th March 2015. Tickets are available
at www.saintpatrickfoundation.org
Join us for the best possible start to your St
Patrick’s Day celebrations. Savour a delicious
continental or cooked breakfast, meet some
old and make some new friends, and enjoy the
music and dance of our rich cultural heritage.
We will also be presenting the Spirit of St
Patrick Award to a local group, and Bishop
Pat Storey (Meath & Kildare) will bring a
short reflection on St. Patrick.
Venue: Dining Room, Lucan Centre,
Primrose Lane, Lucan, Dublin
Time: 8.45am-10am
Breakfast Format: Self-Service Buffet
Tickets: Adults €12
Under 12s €8. Under 4s are free!
Limited spaces for this ticket only event, so
please book online to avoid disappointment!
www.saintpatrickfoundation.org
AA Meetings
St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Lucan Road, Fri. nights
8.30pm. Further information – Tel. 01-8420700.
E-mail: [email protected]
Celebrity Recital at Saint
Patrick's Cathedral
Taking place at Saint Patrick’s
Cathedral on Friday 13th March at 6.30pm a celebrity
organ recital given by David Briggs.
Organ recitals sadly tend to have something of a dull
reputation with "non-enthusiasts" and we hope that this
recital will go some way to changing that perception something we hope for both enthusiasts and skeptics
alike!
David Briggs is not only one of the foremost concert
organists of his generation he is also hugely committed
to making organ music vibrant for future generations, he
enjoys giving pre-concert talks designed to make organ
music more accessible to audiences. His Dublin
programme includes music by Bach as well as lavish
transcriptions of Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice and
Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé finishing off with a
Symphonic Improvisation on Irish Themes.
In addition to this there will be a direct video link with
the organ loft so those listening will be able to watch
him perform on the Cathedral Organ which is one of the
largest in Ireland as well as widely considered to be one
of the finest late romantic organs in the world.
And it’s free to boot!
Lenten Day Retreat
Date: 21st March 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Faith and Family Centre, Dal Riada House,
Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Cost: €20
Theme: “Seven Last Sayings of Christ”
Preached by Fr. Aaron Vinduska, LC
To book a place, or for more information, please
contact the Faith and Family Centre, Tel. 01
2889317; email: [email protected]
Come and Fellowship
with the Holy Spirit
Venue: Bush Centre, Balgaddy, Lucan South
Day and time: Every Saturday from 6pm - 8pm.
Call: 087 3744782.
Come and experience the Lord.
www.InHisPresenceIntercessors.com
Wanted - St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary's Conference
Urgently needs children's clothes for a 12 year old girl, and boys aged 2,3,5,9,10.
Please phone 086-3843206. Many thanks.
Anniversaries
CAREY (ORLA)
16th Anniversary – 8th March
Forever young. Much loved daughter, sister, auntie.
Late Beech Park.
A loving nature, a heart of gold
The very best this world Orla could hold
Never selfish, always kind
Those are the memories Orla you left behind
We have a book of memories
It’s not upon a shelf
It’s deep within our hearts
And the key we keep ourselves Orla
We turn the key quite often Orla
And think of lots of happy days
We miss you Orla so very much
In so many different ways.
Love you and missing you so much sweetheart.
Your heartbroken Mam, Dad, brothers, sisters, nieces,
nephews and grand nephew xxxxxxxxxxxx
CAREY (ORLA)
Much loved and missed Orla.
They say there is a reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time or reason
Will change the way I feel
For no-one knows the heartache
That lies behind my smile
No-one knows how many times
I have broken down and cried
I want to tell you something Orla
So there won’t be any doubt
You are so wonderful to think of
But so hard to do without.
Missing you so much Orla and love you forever.
Your Man United Buddy Dan xxxxxxx
MORRIS (WILLIAM ARTHUR)
2nd Anniversary
(Dad)
I thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
And days before that too,
I think of you in silence, I often speak your name
All I have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake
With which I'll never part
God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.
Loved and missed every day.
Your loving wife Jenny, Daughter Jean, Sons Billy, Harry
and Joseph
(Granda Bill)
Your picture hangs in pride of place
We still talk to you and see your face
Your living presence is now gone
But your love and wisdom still goes on.
Always in our hearts.
Lisa, Karen , Kevin, and families
CURRAN WALSH (ANITA)
1st Anniversary – 11th March
The moment that you died
Our hearts were torn in two
One side filled with heartache
The other died with you.
We often lie awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane,
With tears upon our cheeks.
Remembering you is easy,
We do it every day,
But missing you is heartache,
That never goes away.
We hold you tightly within our hearts,
And there you will remain,
Until the joyous day arrives,
When we will meet again.
Sadly missed by her Mam Tess, Elaine, Jimmy, Robert,
Martin, Brendan, Gerard, Don, Caroline, Kelly and
Caroline
A million times I've needed you,
A million times I've cried,
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place,
No one else can ever fill.
It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
Part of me went with you
The day God took you home.
Sadly missed by her Husband Mark
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
We would walk right up to heaven,
And bring you home again .
Sadly missed by her sons Conor and Cillian
Our hearts are filled with memories,
With pride we speak your name,
Though life goes on without you,
It will never be the same.
Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews Don, Mark,
Emma, James, Eoin, Shauna, Adam and Jamie
Anita's Anniversary Mass will be in St. Patricks Church,
Esker , Sat 14th at 7pm.
Acknowledgement
The Ward Family would like to thank all those who sent
Mass cards and kinds messages of sympathy to Margaret
following the recent death of her brother Noel. A Mass
has been offered for your intentions.
Baptismal Candles
Available from St. Mary’s Parish
Centre or Sacristy. Cost €5.
Commodore Liam Brett R.I.P.
1929 – 2015
Predeceased by his wife Eileen, Liam passed away
on 20th of February 2015. Sincere sympathy is
extended to his family and friends.
"Solas geal na bhFlaitheas ar a anam dilis".
Incidentally…..
The late Liam Brett influenced one local to join the
Irish Navy – Hugh Tully, from Sarsfield Park,
followed in Liam’s footsteps and is now
Commodore and Flag Officer Hugh Tully.
Thanks to Hugh for the photo and information.
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Lucan Drama
'Run for your Wife' by Ray Cooney,
directed by Ciara Meehan will be
staged 27th May, (Wednesday) to
30th May (Saturday). It is a full length play with
several comical situations which occur as a result of
a husband trying to be in two places at the one
time.!!!!! An impossibility or is it????
Many Lucanians will remember Liam Brett who
lived in Ardeevin from the late 60s and into the 70s.
A popular member of the community, he was one of
the founding members of Lucan Bridge Club, his
name regularly appearing in Lucan Newsletter in
club notes back in the day. His naval career would
later take him to Cork.
A native of Tipperary, he had an illustrious career
in the Irish defence forces, joining the newly
formed Naval Service in 1947. One of four cadets
in the second year of the service, he trained with the
Royal Naval Service in Dartmouth.
His first job with the Irish Naval Service was as a
navigator and bridge-watch keeper on LE Maeve
and LE Macha. As Captain he took part in the
recovery operation at Tuskar Rock when an Aer
Lingus Viscount crashed in 1968.
Liam was instrumental in the expansion of the
national fleet being the first officer commanding the
LE Deirdre, the inaugural ship of the modern navy.
As Captain of this ship he led operations
intercepting the gun-running ship Claudia in 1973,
bringing illegal arms and explosives from Libya.
LE Deirdre was his last command at sea, but he
oversaw further operations involving weapons,
ammunition and related articles. As Flag Officer, he
oversaw the arrival of several new vessels to the
fleet in his time.
Following retirement he was very involved in his
community in Glounthaune, enjoying membership
with several bridge clubs, and playing golf.
Rehearsals are in full swing and a sincere thanks to
the Management and wonderful staff of the Spa
Hotel for their continuing support and interest.
Thanks also to the County Bar who facilitate us
when necessary.
'The Apprentice' (Winning entry in the Radio One
Act Play competition) written and directed by Joe
Bergin will be broadcast this Saturday evening on
Liffey Sound 96.4fm7pm to 7 30pm . So be sure to
listen in. Many thanks to Brendan Hackett and all
who supported this venture. A great community
effort!
Three further radio plays are a work in progress and
will be broadcast in the next few months, so best of
luck to all involved in these plays:
'God, an Unholy Comedy' by Andy Halpin and
directed by Ken Byrne (2nd Place)
'Negative Equity' by Martin Donohoe and directed
by Lulu Reynolds (3rd Place)
'The Search' written and directed by Maria
Murphy. For anyone interested in any of the above
contact Lucan Drama.
If you are interested in the All Ireland Full Length
Festival be sure to log onto the DLI website to get
all the latest information on the many festivals
taking part all over the country. Many groups are
packing up sets, costumes etc each week end and
traveling all over the country to local festivals with
the aim of trying to earn a 'much sought after' place
in The All Ireland Finals in Athlone early
May...The Oscars of Amateur Drama!!!!!
Contact Details: www.lucandrama.com
Bernie 0864015794; Sheila 0872547725
Be Careful what you wish
for! If you read through our
political notes this week, you
will realise that there are
significant questions to be
asked about the proposed new
Ballyowen Primary Care
Centre. One which troubles us
is the closure of the Health Centre in the Village.
Grace Doodled 4 Google!
Congratulations to Grace Connolly (3rd class) Scoil
Mhuire GNS, who is a Finalist in 'Doodle 4
Google'.
We quote from a letter received by one of our
Councillors from the HSE, following
representations made by him:Question
“What impact may this centre have on other HSE
services provided in Lucan; and may existing HSE
services provided elsewhere in Lucan (e.g. Rosse
court) be transferred to this new facility?
Reply
The HSE is committed to providing a modern and
accessible primary care facility at Ballyowen,
Lucan. In this regard, it is anticipated that HSE
Primary Care Services currently based in
Rossecourt and in the health centre in Lucan
Village will relocate to the new facility.”
We’ll keep an eye on this one!
Break-in at Lucan Scout Den
The storage container at the Scout
Den beside St Mary's School was
broken open this week and the
majority of the camping equipment
taken.
This is a massive blow to the preparations for this
year's camping season which will kick off at Easter
and will severely impact on the level of scouting
provided for all scouts - from the youngest six year
old beaver scout to the oldest 17 year old venture
scout. As three scout groups share their storage,
over 270 of Lucan's young people will be directly
affected.
The items taken include Vango dome tents,
Camping-Gaz gas lanterns, Icelandic ridge
tents, pots and pans, gas bottles and cast iron gas
cookers.
While some of this equipment is new, most of it has
been well used by the young people of Lucan for
years. Initial estimates are that it will cost in excess
of €5,000 to replace this vital camping equipment but the thieves will get much less than that if they
try to sell it on.
If anyone has any information or if the thieves want
to return it (no questions asked) - please
email [email protected] Lucan Garda
Station.
The theme this year was "A Perfect Day' and
Grace's doodle was one of gymnastics, her favourite
pastime!
There will be a public voting stage from Monday
9th March where people can vote for their
favourite Doodle! The website is:
www.google.ie/doodle4google
Tír na nÓg Brownies
Lucan Educate Together
Tuesday Nights 6.30 – 8.00pm
Now Enrolling for New Members
Lots of Fun and Games for Girls
Aged 7 – 9
Contact: Roisin 086-0446444
Lucan Active Retirement
Deposits for our Spring Bread €50 in the
Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, now being taken. Open
to members and friends.
Whist Results Tues 3rd March: 1st Miriam Walsh,
2nd Nellie Doyle, 3rd Brendan Ryan.
CHOOL
NEWS
Coláiste Phádraig
Fundraising: The Transition Year students’
fundraising ball in the Arc Liffey Valley on
Monday 2nd March in aid of Pieta House proved to
be an outstanding success. The students enjoyed
dressing up in their sharp and stylish formal wear
almost as much as their female partners! A night of
dancing and singing was enjoyed by all and it is
expected that approximately 1,500 euro will be
raised for Pieta House. The management of the Arc
were delighted with how the evening went and were
particularly complimentary of our students and their
behaviour throughout the evening. Well done to our
students on their fundraising efforts and the school
management are happy for this to possibly become
an annual event as a result of their excellent
behaviour and co-operation on the night. 12
Transition Year students were also out fundraising
on Friday 27th Feb fundraising for Oesophageal
Cancer. The students were bag packing in Marks
and Spencer in Liffey Valley for 6 hours and sold
hundreds of Lollipops on the day. Approximately
1,000 euro was raised by our students so again well
done to those involved.
Phádraig Prefects. We wish the new prefects well in
their endeavours and we are confident that they will
serve the school well over the coming weeks and
months.
Soccer: Well done to our u15 soccer team who
qualified for the Leinster Minor Cup Final after
defeating Coláiste na hInse Bettystown 3-1 in the
semi final last week. Yasser Mahrouk, Luke Harris
and Cian McGrane grabbed the goals that clinched
the team’s place in the final and maintained their
100% record this season, 11 from 11. They will
play either Kilinarden CS Tallaght or Boyne CS in
the Leinster Final in the next week or two. The team
also qualified for the Leinster Champions League
semi final after a comprehensive 6-1 win against
Clonkeen College on Tuesday 3rd March to secure
the team’s 12th win of the campaign. 2 goals apiece
from Yasser Mahrouk and Cian McGrane and
further goals from Assad Ridoy and Sé Curley
sealed an emphatic win for the team. The u17
soccer team advanced to the Dublin League
Division 1 Final after a 4-2 win after extra time
against St. Declan’s Cabra last week. Conor Kane
scored two goals in another impressive individual
display while Paul Cleary and Kyle Hogan also got
on the score sheet. Coláiste Phádraig are the
defending Dublin Champions so hopefully the team
can make it back to back titles in the next few
weeks.
Basketball: The 2nd yr basketball team continued
their winning ways over the past week with 2 more
impressive victories in the group stages of their
Eastern League campaign. The wins ensured that
the team topped the group with a 100% record to
advance to the 1-4 finals where they will face St.
Declan’s Cabra, the team they beat in last year’s 1st
yr final. Lucan 1st defeated Coláiste Chiaráin 49-38
in a hard fought and competitive encounter. This
was followed by a 50 point rout of Palmerstown CS
with Lucan winning 59-9 after outclassing their
opponents from start to finish. Palmerstown simply
could not cope with the Lucan duos of Kabir
Akanbi and Kris Arcilla who scored 41 points
between them in a comfortable win. The 1st years
lost their 3rd group match of the campaign when
they were well beaten 27-13 by the group winners
Coláiste Chiaráin before they finally got a win by
defeating Palmerstown CS 40-4 in a one-sided
encounter. Ryan O’ Connor top scored for Lucan
with 8 points and the team have at least qualified
for the Plate 1-4 final as a result of this victory.
They will face St. Vincent’s Glasnevin next week
for a place in the semi-finals.
TY Charity Ball: The Transition Year Students of
Coláiste Phádraig held a fundraising event for Pieta
House this week. The students organised and hosted
a "TY Charity Ball". The event took place in The
Arc on Monday the 2nd of March and was a huge
success. The students were an absolute credit to the
school and deserve the plaudits they receive. They
also looked very sharp in the suits and tuxedos that
were donned for the occasion. An estimated €2000
was raised for Pieta House.
Prefects: The final few interviews for the 5th yr
prefects took place this week and 25 students have
officially begun their year-long service as Coláiste
Parents and boys will then have an opportunity to
ask questions and to tour the school facilities and
chat with students and staff.
St. Vincent’s Castleknock College
Open Night
The College will hold an Open
Night from 7pm – 9pm on
Thursday 12th March for parents
and prospective students for all
years. All are welcome to attend.
The Open Night will commence at 7pm with a brief
address by the Headmaster, Mr. Oliver Murphy and
the Deputy Principal, Mr. Chris Kinder.
Lucan Community College
Enrolment 2016: The Board of Management
received an unprecedented number of letters from
parents who are on the waiting list in category B
(first in family, and effectively attending and living
in our traditional geographical area) for 2016.
Parents in this category will receive a letter from the
Board shortly to invite them to a meeting. This
matter is directly linked to the fact that the school
have been awaiting an extension for almost 10
years. The Board calls on all local representatives to
champion the prioritising of the school extension
and to ensure that there is commitment and finance
secured at the highest levels to the speedy delivery
of the school extension and hence to the school’s
ability to enrol more students.
Soccer: Congratulations to the girls soccer team
who beat Colaiste Bride 10-0 last week with 5 goals
notched up by player of the game Aoife Hanley.
This team which is largely made up of 2nd years
have continually performed to a very high standard
and show great team spirit.
Careers talk: There was great interest from 5th
year students in the talk by former student Avril
McManus and colleague Niamh from Google
organised by our career guidance counsellors.
Scratch: Well done to our Scratch club members
who have entered a number of projects into the
national competition. View the projects at
http://scratch.mit.edu/users/LCCscratch/
Get Fit! TRX bootcamp classes are running after
school for junior and senior girls to promote fitness.
There has been great attendance and involvement
from students thanks to our PE department.
Scoil Oscair CNS Lucan
Gaisce: Congratulations to the 33 TY students who
completed their Gaisce overnight trip last week with
a 25km hike. Thanks to the three teachers who
accompanied the students.
Scoil Oscair CNS, Lucan are now enrolling
for Junior Infants - 1st class for September
2015.
TY Musical: Rehearsals are continuing for our TY
Musical – West Side story. We will shortly
announce final dates and ticket sales for this
wonderful event which will take place during the
week of the 27th April.
World Maths Day: It was fitting that on World
Maths Day many of our students joined the online
Khan Academy to practice their maths skills and
Alex Hanley in 1st year topped the National
leaderboard in the Mathletes online competition for
February. Please encourage your children to login
and get involved. More details from maths teachers.
Gluais Team: Congratulations to student who were
selected for our Gluais leadership team next year:
Eoin Hayes, Cian Dwyer, Blanaid Smyth, Hazel
Keogh, Sarah Walsh, Emily Coleman, Eva
Minihane, Aby Coulibaly, Hannah Hughes and
Brendan Holmes. This group will engage in training
over the Easter holidays and will work with our 1st
year students of 2015 to help them to settle into
second level.
Toilet refurbishment: We were delighted to open
our first set of refurbished toilets last week.
Students were delighted with the brand new
facilities and the remaining toilets are currently
being completed.
Basketball: Congratulations to our 2nd year boys
basketball team on their win over Adamstown. Best
for Lucan were Calum Walsh and Kingsley
Okakpu. Hard luck to 1st year boys on their narrow
loss.
Enrolment
Please contact Principal, Nichola Spokes, on
01 4570432 or download enrolment forms
from www.scoiloscaircns.ie
St. Joseph’s College, Lucan
A Presentation College under the
Trusteeship of CEIST
A school where every student matters
Open Evening
The Principal invites prospective
parents and students to visit the school on
Thursday 19th March 2015, 7 – 9 pm
Members of staff and students will be present to
welcome you to view the facilities and gain an
insight into some of what St Joseph’s College has to
offer.
○ Academic Excellence
○ Warm Atmosphere
○ Extra Curricular
○ Junior Cycle Pilot School
○ Impressive TY Programme
○ E – learning
A full Prospectus will be available on the evening
Join us for refreshments in the School Canteen
For further information:
Tel: (01) 628 1160
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stjosephslucan.com
POLITICAL NOTES
Joanna Tuffy TD
(Constituency Office Dispensary Lane, Lucan,
Phone 6218400; Email [email protected]
Website www.joannatuffy.ie Twitter @joannatuffytd)
Re Primary Health Care Centre: I made a
submission to the Council about the planning
application for a Primary Health Care Centre at
Ballyowen Castle Shopping Centre to raise
concerns residents had contacted me about.
Obviously the services that are planned for the
centre would be welcome but important concerns
about traffic congestion and other planning matters
must be taken into account. Submissions to the
Council about this planning application reference
SD15A/0020 can be viewed at www.sdcc.ie. I have
also separately raised with the HSE the issue of the
need to maintain services in Lucan Village currently
provided out of the Lucan Health Centre.
Councillor Guss O’Connell
Independent Community 0876838254
[email protected]
Recently I wrote about the review of the County
Development Plan. It should be noted that the
Council is also engaged making a number of other
plans, including Corporate Plan, Tourism Plan,
Heritage Plan and Councillors will vote on a Social
and Development Plan to be drawn up by the
recently established Local Community
Development Committee (LCDC). The public are
entitled not only to comment but to “engage” in the
preparation of such plans. If we get it right at the
planning stage we are half way there. Now is your
opportunity to have your say. The new structure for
involving civic society, “Public Participative
Network” (PPN), is open to all community
organisations. Is your organisation a member?
Local Government in Ireland can get better if
people get more involved. Will you? Click onto
www.sdcc.ie or contact me or any councillor.
Robert Dowds TD
Phone: 087 652 0360. Email: [email protected]
Preventing Flooding in Lucan: I attended the
consultation for drafting a flood map for Lucan this
week, and I emphasised to the OPW the importance
of them taking every measure possible to prevent
flooding along the Griffeen and along the Liffey.
Homeowners in Lucan deserve nothing less from
the public body responsible for preventing flood
damage to property.
Insulation Grants: I met the Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland this week to discuss renewable
energy and climate change. They have asked me to
remind everybody again that grants are available for
insulation and retrofitting of homes. I have
previously put this information in leaflets, and I
have helped several residents in Lucan to get all the
information they needed to apply for a grant
successfully. If you are interested in getting a grant,
please contact me or go to www.seai.ie for more.
Minister Frances Fitzgerald TD, Fine
Gael.
Constituency Office: 12 Main Street, Lucan,
Co Dublin. 01 457 7712 or 086 1672251.
[email protected] www.francesfitzgerald.ie
Ballyowen Health Centre: This week I submitted
observations to the Council in relation to the
proposed development of a new Primary Health
Centre at Ballyowen Shopping Centre. Having been
contacted by a number of local residents, I asked
the planning authority to carefully consider the
appropriate height for a building at this location; the
need for a full and comprehensive traffic
management plan outlining how the development
proposes to address the traffic issue for residents
and clients of the health centre alike; and my
objection to the removal of HSE Primary Care
service in Lucan Village if this facility is granted
permission.
I fully support the delivery of new primary care
services for the areas of Lucan south of the N4, but
I believe removing the service in the Village would
be a retrograde step.
Cllr. William Lavelle - Fine Gael
Chairman of SDCC Planning & Transport Committee.
36 St. Andrews Drive, Lucan
0874107885. [email protected]
Threat to HSE Primary Care Services in Lucan
Village: A planning application was recently
lodged for a 4-storey health centre at Ballyowen
Castle. While I welcome NEW health services for
Lucan, I have expressed concerns over the
building’s height and traffic impact. However this
week I received a letter from the HSE stating that
EXISTING primary care services in Lucan Village
would be removed and relocated to the proposed
Ballyowen Castle centre. I object strongly to any
loss of health services from Lucan Village,
particularly given the large older population in
nearby estates. I have sought a meeting with the
HSE.
Coolamber Housing Proposal: 74 houses are
proposed. Following consultations with Finnstown
residents, I have lodged a detailed submission
outlining local concerns on traffic, boundary
treatment, building heights and density.
Cllr. Ed O’Brien - Fianna Fáil
Constituency Office, 9/10 The Village Centre.
Ph: 01 6105811.
Mob: 087 7997609.
Email
[email protected]
Roundabout at Hillcrest Road/R120 Junction:
I have again spoken to a number of residents in
Hillcrest in relation to this issue as well as council
officials. I continue to voice my concerns and those
of residents to council officials and would welcome
any contact from Hillcrest residents with their
comments on the matter.
Deputation meeting with Kew Park residents
I attended a deputation meeting with Kew Park
Residents Association in the council chamber and
will pursue the matters raised at the meeting and
feedback responses to residents in Kew Park.
Clinics: Every Monday and Wednesday from 5.30
to 7 by appointment at my constituency office.
Derek Keating Local TD Fine Gael
Tel/Text: 087 285 7435. Office: 01 618 4014.
Email: [email protected]
St Thomas’ & Scoil Áine Naofa School
Extensions: I raised this matter again with the
Minister for Education – I continue to work for
delivery of these long outstanding school
extensions, including in the New Capital
Programme soon to be announced.
Break-Ins: I would urge every resident to report
every such event to the Gardaí.
Ray Carroll R.I.P. I offer my most sincere
condolences to the family and friends of our late
friend Ray, including Ray’s wife Bea and children
Adam and Emma.
New Lucan Post Office & Proposed Lucan
Primary Care Centre: Having initiated these to
new projects, further information is available on
www.derekkeating.net
Liffey Valley Extension: €26 million extension
announcement, including 450 new jobs.
OPW Flood Maps for Lucan: Draft flood maps
have been issued. For further details please contact
me.
Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole
Independent
[email protected]
087-2795274.
10 Brookfield, Finnstown Abbey, Lucan.
www.facebook.com/cllrlionaotoole
Play Space areas: A number of residents have
contacted me in relation to the Play Space areas
within our community. I have relayed these
concerns to the Directors attention and I’ve been
assured that the issues/concerns raised will be
addressed. The Council welcomes any suggestions
from residents for any alternative sites in the area.
Please contact me if you need assistance on this.
Ballyowen Health Care Centre: A number of
concerns have been raised by residents in relation to
plans for a new health care centre Ballyowen. These
concerns/issues are available to view on the council
website, sdcc.ie reference number: SD15A/0020. It
has come to my attention that part of the plan is to
remove the health centres at Rossecourt and Lucan
village. I’m working on these issues with my
Community Alliance colleagues Paul Gogarty and
Guss O’Connell.
Caitríona McClean
Rúnaí Connolly Sarsfield cumann Fianna Fáil Lucan
086-3898327
nó ag [email protected]
nó ag http://caitrionasthoughts.blogspot.ie/
Tree Week: Residents in Hillcrest and in Airlie
Heights have pointed out that SDCC have a
responsibility for existing trees in terms of removal
and pruning and planting new trees is not enough.
Canonbrook and Woodview Heights: If you must
park temporarily for school runs, please do not park
on corners or block driveways. What seems like a
five minute stop in reality can block others for up to
twenty minutes and impede residents leaving their
homes and make the road impassable for emergency
services.
St Catherine's Park: Pot holes and lack of
information regarding emergency access have been
reported to SDCC.
Access to N4: At the root of traffic problems for
many is the limited and reduced access points to the
N4. The Newcastle road is not going to improve
until this is sorted.
Cllr. Danny O’Brien – Sinn Fein
Member of the Environment, Public Realm & Climate
Change SPC.
Ph: 086 857 0828
Email: [email protected]
Weekly Canvass: We have started our weekly
canvass again and we were out in Droim Na Coille
Estate this week talking to local people about issues
in their estate. I have been in contact with the
council with all the issues raised. If you would like
us to canvass your estate or have any issues you
want me to raise in the council please contact me.
Right2Water March: The next Right2Water
march in Dublin City Centre will take place on the
21st of March. I hope to see a great turn out from
Lucan and Palmerstown at this national protest.
Weekly Clinic: Weekly clinic every Thursday
from 7pm to 8pm for an appointment call me on
086-8570828.
Cllr Vicki Casserly- Fine Gael
Local Councillor, Lucan/Palmerstown
Tel: 0858317982. Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vickicasserlyLucan
Hillcrest Residents Association: I was delighted to
facilitate the initial gathering to reignite the
conversation to reactivate Hillcrest Residents
Association and that the two interested groups have
amalgamated to collectively move forward to
progress this. I will continue to support ongoing
efforts
Newcastle Road Junction: I continue to make
representations on behalf of residents’ concerns
regarding this issue. No decision has been made to
date regarding implementation of the roundabout
and I continue to seek clarity on direct
communication from SDCC to concerned residents
reiterating plans regarding this matter.
Cllr Ruth Nolan
Contact 0868540030. Email ruthnolan'cllrs.sdublincoco.i
People Before Profit: Last night’s PBP Lucan
meeting in the Lord Lucan was a huge success; it
was inspiring for us to be amongst, strong
likeminded people. Last night we spoke about
various issues local and global alike, we decided
that one of the first things we shall tackle as a group
is the water charges; we will be leafleting in areas
around Lucan over the coming weeks with
information on non-payment. We have decided to
meet in the Lord Lucan once a month from here on
in. We will keep you updated and post the date for
our next meeting shortly, so if you missed the last
one don’t worry!
Transport Users
A big issue is been made of the NCT vehicle testing
as penalty points now apply if not up to date. This
can happen through no fault of the owner using the
cars birthday as guide date for NCT test. Most cars
are sold at the beginning of the year resulting in an
over demand at this time for the NCT. What’s the
big problem with a delayed test when the existing
law ensures all owners are responsible to have their
vehicle in road wordy conditions at all times when
on the road. With this original law in existence
there was no need to increase the NCT to a yearly
test for cars over ten years. This hits the less well
off harder and puts extra pressure on the test
centres. It also requires outside hours, in some cases
night work and Sunday working to clear the back
log pushing up costs. We have a habit in this
country of doing many things wrong.
T. Newton 086 3127364. .
The Annual St. Patrick’s
Day Celebration 2015
Preview
1. Esker Scouts 142nd / 180
2. Clondalkin Youth Band
3. Red Cross
4. Denis Malone
5. Zara Curtis Academy
6. Lucan Disability Action Group
7. Ballyowen Celtic FC
8. Keane Windows
9. Fit Kids/Fit Teens
10. Adamstown Cricket
11. Dalton & Co Estate Agents
12. Flood School of Dancing
13. Bear Foot Yoga and Fitness
14. Ronanstown Community Training Educate
Together
15. Crumlin Youth Band
16. Lucan 23rd Scouts
17. Lucan Sarsfields GAA
18. Dyno Rod
19. Tara Dance Academy
20. Bank of Ireland Lucan
21. Esker Celtic FC
22. Lucan Special Olympics
23. Star Dance Academy
24. Barnhall Rugby Club
25. Attic Conversations
26. Reilly School of Dancing
27. Beech Park FC
28. St. Laurence O Toole Pipe Band
29. South Dublin Panthers
30. Weston Hockey Club
31. Westmanstown Youth Rugby Club
32. Goldwimg Owners Cub
33. St. James Brass and Reed Band
34. Lucan Concert Band.
Contact: Mary Meehan 6281917, Barbara
Cummins 086-2861692 or Peter Brady 6241230.
Parade Assembles at Tesco for 2pm Sharp, please
be in position by 2.30pm.
Parade Commences at Tesco 3pm Sharp.
Review Stand supplied by J. Tonor, PA System by
Joe Keegan.
Special thank to Tesco Shopping Centre, Nicholas
O Connell, Sgt Morgan O Neill, SDCC Parks Dept.
Stewards Wanted please contact Mary /
Barbara or Peter.
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CUMANN NA
SÁIRSÉALAIGH
LEAMHCÁIN
www.lucansarsfields.ie
1886
Many thanks to all the Teams who sent in match
reports this weekend. Full details can be found on
our website www.lucansarsfields.ie over 1500
players in action in the last week across all 4 codes
from age 7 to 40+! Membership is now due for
2015 and can be renewed on-line via our website.
Our Div 4 Adult Football Team has vacancies on
the management team for a coach and
administration leads. If you are interested please
phone 0862130103.
Results: There were excellent wins for our U16A,
U15A, U14A and U13A Hurlers over Cuala,
Whitehall, Castleknock and Ballyboden
respectively. Our Minor A footballers also had a
good win over St. Judes. Our U14A Camogie Team
got their League off to a winning start with a 10
point win over Ballyboden. The Adult Games focus
switches to Football this week with a full
programme of league games.
Hurling Re-Union: The Club is organising a reunion of past hurling players from the 1950’s to
1980’s era. The event is on Saturday March 7th in
the Clubhouse. If you played adult hurling with
Lucan Sarsfields anytime before 1990 we would
like to hear from you. Or if you have a family
member, friend or neighbour that played in that
period, please help us to get in touch with them.
For more details, please contact Peter at 086-233
8953 or Jim at 01-6282418.
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others is a chance for all
Ladies aged 18 and over (and it doesn't matter how
much over!) to get fit in a fun, relaxed way while
learning a few skills of the game. No previous
playing experience is needed. We meet at the club
All Weather Pitch @ 8.15pm on Mondays and are
looking for new members. Come & Try Nights
on Monday 2nd & 9th March, or come along any
week to give it a try!
Our Golf Society AGM will take place at the
clubhouse at 8.30pm on Thursday March 12.
All are welcome.
U15A Hurling – Good start for Lucan vs.
Whitehall: Lucan put on a good display and started
the year well with an opening win over Whitehall
on a day where the weather started out ok but really
deteriorated with wind, driving rain and snow!
We played with the aid of a diagonal wind in the
first half and despite Whitehall opening the scoring,
we settled in scored five unanswered points. Shaun
Keegan picked off our third score on his debut for
the team. This was a tough phase in
the match with no free shots being yielded by our
opponents and a number of wides were accrued
also. Whitehall got more into the game in the
middle of the half with two more points being
scored by deep runners. We finished out the half
with Cian putting over two more scores to lead 0-7
to 0-3.
Whitehall took advantage of the wind and upped
their game in the second half. The opened the
scoring and we traded the next number of scores
with the gap narrowed to 0-9 to 0-7. One of our
scores was a wonder-point from Oisin from out
wide on a very tight angle – against the wind! This
was a vital score at the time when the game was in
the balance. Andrew also hammered the post – top
corner – with following a terrific run-and-strike
which had their keeper well beaten. Following this
phase, and with the weather really deteriorating, we
finished out the game strongly with Andrew putting
over another six points and Oisin adding another.
There was some excellent teamwork on display,
especially during this last phase. The game finished
on a scoreline of Whitehall 0-7 to Lucan’s 0-16.
This was a very good all-round display with every
player – subs included - making a strong
contribution. This is a mentors’ challenge for
selection for our next game. U2’s “A Beautiful
Day” was played on the radio on the way home – it
brought a laugh from the carload of muddy, frozen
bodies that I was carrying...
Lucan: Eanna Torsney; Edward Connolly, Eoghan
O’Connor, Ruairí Connolly; Anthony McNulty,
Gavin Millea, Alan Murphy; Herkus Sviglinskas,
James Fenlon; Oisín O’Brien (0-2), Andrew Carroll
(0-9); Shaun Keegan (0-1); Cian McHugh (0-4),
Eoin Higgins, David Kavanagh; David Millar,
Cillian Hogan.
Camogie U10 Saturday 28th February
The blitz last Saturday provided a robust start to the
season for the Sarsfields U10 girls. Peregrines of
Blanchardstown provided the venue and some of
the opposition. The U10 camogie team from
Castleknock also fielded a team in order to meet the
requirements of the large Lucan squad. There was a
promising performance from the Sarfields girls
despite the challenge posed by the unaccustomed
grass terrain and inclement weather in the closing
minutes of the event. Well done to all the girls.
Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s €11,500
Lotto draw numbers were 4, 8, 12 and 18. This
week’s jackpot is €12,000. Henley Forklift Group
are sponsoring with Josephine Donohue’s Team in
charge.
Our Lucan District Credit Union Academy has
now changed to Saturday mornings. The girls start
at 9:30 and the boys at 10am. All welcome.
ESKER CELTIC F.C.
ST. MARY’S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB
Results: 02th March 2015
N/S: Joint 1st Carmel Shanley & Kay Cullen
1st Rosemary Deacon & Eileen Pentz
2nd Gill Powell & Lulu Van Cauwelaert
3rd Aileen & Denis Keane
E/W:
1st Barbara Clarke & Angela Kelly
2nd Bridie Nestor & Nuala Joyce
3rd Noeline Brennan & Maura O'Reilly.
LUCAN HARRIERS & A.C.
Parkrun
On Saturday morning there 12 members of Lucan
Harriers running in the Parkrun,
with lots of PBs delivered, the
hard winter training has been
certainly worth it. First home for
Lucan was Stephen Gregg in
18.53, who got a PB with Libor
Matousk next in 18.58, Patrick Holden and Will
Byrne were in 10th and 11th in the same time of
19.57, next across the line was Derek Lynch in
19.58, which is a 5K PB for Derek, Joe Corcoran
was in at 20.14. Next was Terry Meyler who also
achieved a PB of 21.10, and Stephen Rynne was
next in 21.19.
Bernie Stapelton was the first Lucan Harrier lady
home and 3rd overall in a time of 22.45, with
Dermot Coakley next in 26.43 and Jim Dwyer
behind him, also achieving a PB of 27.27, Mary
Crosby was next in 33.10, with Sinead Panini next
in 34.43 which was another PB
All in all 5 PBs at Parkrun on Saturday.
Fit 4 Life Continues at Lucan
Harriers
Lucan Harriers Fit 4 Life section are now
taking new members, if you are new to
running, or are just after starting and would
like to run with people of a similar ability and
AAI Coaches, why not come on Monday or
Thursday at 7pm.
It is with deep sadness that one of our most loved
and highly respected committee member, coach and
friend Ray Carroll passed away last Monday in
Blanchardstown Hospital with his wife Beatrice by
his side after a short illness. The Club and all its
members offer their deepest sympathies to Beatrice
and his two children Adam and Emma and their
extended family.
As a mark of respect, there will be no football
activity this weekend.
May he rest in peace.
ST. MARY’S CARDS
1st: Michael Bradley
2nd: John O’Mahony
3rd: John Carey
4th: Angela Carr.
Confey Castle Bridge Club
New Members Welcome
Wednesday Nights 7.30 – 10.30 pm
Monday Mornings 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
In Confey Community Centre, Leixlip
[email protected]
or Phone 086 8421612 and 085 1184480.
2015 Women’s Mini Marathon
Join Team Marie Keating. Sponsored by Glenisk
Monday 1st June. All you need to do are two things
Register with either the Evening Herald
Or www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie
Sign up with Team Marie Keating at
http://www.mariekeating.ie/events/vhi-ladies-minimarathon/ Or Fiona at 01 6283728. There are two
ways to help us.
Option 1 Make a one off donation of €25 to the
Foundation to take a place on Team Marie Keating
which covers your Marie Keating Foundation t-shirt
and a donation to the Foundation. We will NOT
send you a sponsorship card
Option 2 Request a sponsorship pack which
includes sponsorship card(s) and t-shirt.
This year we will be at House on Lower Leeson
Street who are very generously sponsoring our Pre
and Post Reception on the day.
Church Notices – 8th March 2015
3rd Sunday of Lent
St. Mary's
Lucan
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 8.45am,
9.45am, 11am, 12.15pm and 7pm.
Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 10 am and
7.30 pm.
On Thursday 12th March – Evening Mass will be
at 8pm due to First Confession at 7pm.
Also during Lent the Rosary will be said at 9.30 am
and will be followed by Morning Prayer at 9.45
am Monday – Saturday.
Saturday 10 am Mass
Divine Mercy
Lucan South
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm. 10.30am and 12 noon
Weekday Masses: Monday – Friday 9.15am
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.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Nuns
Chapel), on Thursday 2pm-4pm and Saturday
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after
10 am Mass and after the 6.30pm Mass
St. Patrick's
Esker / Dodsboro /
Adamstown
Baptisms: Baptism will take place every weekend.
We ask parents to call to the Sacristy to book at
least one month before ceremony.
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and
12 noon Folk Mass
Deepest Sympathy to the husband, family and
friends of Irene Devine, late of Beech Park, also to
the wife, son, daughter, family and friends of Ray
Carroll, late of Cannonbrook.
May they rest in peace.
Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays after
10am and 7pm Masses
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
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.
Lucan Methodist
Church
Sunday: 10am Holy Communion