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Established 1967www.lucannewsletter.ieSub. 80cSunday 24th February 2019All eyes are on Rome This week the eyes of the world are focused on Rome. An unprecedented number of journalistsfrom all parts of the world have converged there as Pope Francis convenes a summit of leaders ofthe Episcopal Conferences from around the world. All kinds of experts and pundits on child abusehave converged as bishops and cardinals assemble for what will undoubtedly be an importantmoment in church history. Pope Francis will speak twice at the meeting giving both the openingand closing address. Among the other speakers are Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila in thePhilippines, Cardinal Rubén Salazar Gómez of Bogotà in Colombia, Cardinal Oswald Gracias ofMumbai in India, Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich in Germany, and Cardinal Blaise Cupich ofChicago – it could double as a list of possible future Popes when Pope Francis is called to God.Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta is a leading expertin the field. At a press conference in Rome on Mondaylast, he stated that a primary aim of the meeting was toend the culture of denial that has dogged the whole issue,and to put an end to “complicity whether criminal ormalicious, in all its forms.”What goes without saying is that the time for words haspassed, action is now demanded if the church is to retainsome modicum of credibility. This has to include agenuine “zero tolerance” policy regarding the crime ofthe sexual abuse of a minor ie. permanent removal from ministry for even one substantiatedaccusation. This “zero tolerance” must also extend to the cover up of such crimes of abuse, thisdoesn’t mean the quiet stepping down of a bishop found guilty of such a cover up but theapplication of the same penalty as incurred by the abuser – removal from the clerical state.It is clear that too many young lives have been blighted by the scourge of the sexual abuse ofminors at the hands of those trusted as shepherds, this Roman meeting has to be a real turning pointwhen a new mind-set puts the safety of children above all else, in a church where all clerical officeis subservient to this primary consideration.This meeting won’t be judged on the quality of its speakers or the voluminous handouts to theworld media who have gathered, but rather by a much simpler yardstick – one given us by Jesushimself: “By their fruits you shall know them.” (Matthew 7:16)Let’s invoke the Holy Spirit to guide and direct all who gather this week, so much depends on it.Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.Fr. Philip Curran
Citizens Information CentreAdministrator PositionBallyowen Castle Community Centre, LucanPh. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 016217930Email Lucan@citinfo.iewww.citizensinformation.ieOpening hours: Monday toFriday 10 am to 1 pm and 2pm to 4 pm each day,convenience, please arrive before 12.30 p.m. inthe 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 pmMonday to Friday.MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline areboth on the same number 0761 07 2000.Our services are free and confidential.Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursdaynights from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. FLAC telephoneand referral line 1890 350250. Please note thatFLAC provides Free Legal Advice and not FreeLegal Aid.forNational Federationof Arch ClubsKey role - the day to day running of theorganisation and working alongside thedevelopmental officer. Location ofposition negotiable.For any questions and the job descriptionplease email archclubspro@gmail.comwith the subject line: AdministratorPositionApplicants to send a cover letterexplaining suitability for the role andyour curriculum vitae toarchclubspro@gmail.comFor further information about us pleasevisit www.archclubs.comClosing Date for Applications Monday 11th March 2019Tax Statements replacing P45s and P60sQuestion:What is replacing P45 and P60 statements?Answer:Since 1 January 2019, P45s and P60s have beenabolished and replaced with an online system aspart of PAYE modernisation. You will no longerget a P45 if you leave your job. Instead, youremployer must now send this informationelectronically to Revenue. The P60 certificate willbe replaced by an end of year statement.Your 2018 P60 is the last P60 that you will getfrom your employer. Your end of year statementfor 2019 will be available after 31 December2019 through Revenue’s myAccount service. Anend of year statement includes details of all yourpay and the income tax, USC and PRSI deductedby your employer during the year. It also recordsyour Local Property Tax (LPT) deductions (if youchoose to have the LPT deducted from your pay).TABLEQUIZSt Thomas’ JNS and Scoil Àine NaofaParents Associationswill be hosting aTABLE QUIZon Friday 1st March at 8pmin The Lord Lucan 40 for a table of 4Come and join us toenjoy a great night whilesupporting our schools!Palmerstown Tea DancePalmerstown Community and Youth Centre(beside Supervalu) Upper Kennelsfort RdSunday 3pm – 6pm, February 24th – Brian McDermotContact No: 01-6166981
Society for Old Lucan (SOL)SOL is the local history group for Lucan; opento everyone. Free to join - emailOldLucan@gmail.com We have an activeFacebook group, “Society for Old Lucan (SOL)”and Twitter as @Soc4OldLucan.SOL TALK – 14.00-15.30 23rd FEB 2019 –LUCAN AND THE WORLD WARSShort talks by members are:“Lucan’s War Dead of Both World Wars”- DavePower“Lucan’s Red Marine: 1st World War Service ofJohn Carroll”- Jonathan CullySeminar Room, Lucan Library. FREE event, opento all, no booking required.We invite anyone coming along to bring Warmemorabilia or records to this event for informaldiscussion, if they would like.KING JOHN’S BRIDGE, ESKER:FEB UDPATEThe SDCC Architectural Conservation Officergave local councillors an update on the status ofthe King John’s Bridge restoration and plans forthe coming months. SOL welcomes the plan, butmembers are concerned that we are given datesand deadlines for the project now, given the longdelays already. In June 2017 the public voted thatKing John’s Bridge be restored using the SDCCParticipatory Budget. While we understand theneed to proceed cautiously with restoration, wenow need to see rapid progress to ensure thesurvival and promotion of this 12th century Lucanmonument.YOU can help support this, by asking your localcouncillors now to request project timelines fromSDCC at the next monthly Lucan Area Committeemeeting.SAVE OUR (Protected) STRUCTURESPROJECT:A sub-committee of SOL members set up to carryout a photographic project last year. The goal wasto photograph every Protected Structure in theLucan area and match the photo with an olderphotograph, showing how it had improved/disimproved/disappeared over time. Members havemade fantastic progress and have completednearly 85% of the project. Once finished, we willuse this to create a visual report for our localcouncillors, to highlight the current state ofLucan’s protected structures. We will also belinking in with An Taisce who are carrying out anationwide project on protected structures.MARCH EVENT:ST. FINIAN’S CHURCH SOL CLEAN-UPDate for your diary: Saturday 23 MarchJoin SOL members (16 only) for a hands-onclean-up of St. Finian’s medieval church andgraveyard. We’ll be litter-picking and doing lightpruning/planting on the verge. If YOU would liketo join us, please email OldLucan@gmail.com toregister your interest, as we need to contact you incase of adverse weather, and to ensure we havesafety gloves etc. for people attending.Any queries please email: OldLucan@gmail.comSOL Committee: Helen Farrell (Chair), ElaineHurley, Darren Tully, Stephen Callaghan, BillySines, Paul Butler.Lucan DramaReminder of Dinner andTheatre NightsRehearsals are in full swingat Lucan Drama asDirectors and actors put thefinal delicate brushstrokes to our two One-ActPlays which will be staged in the dining–room ofthe Spa Hotel on Friday March 1st andSaturday March 2nd at 8pm.The plays are directed by two very experienced,hard-working Directors, namely Donal Downesand Vincent Casey. Donal is directing the moreserious piece of Drama entitled Jack Furey byrenowned Kerry playwright Bryan Mc Mahon.Vincent is directing a complementary, more lighthearted piece entitled Once Upon A Time by JoeBergin.Audiences can look forward to a fine display anda wealth of acting talent from new and old faces.Not only will this be a very entertaining night oftheatre but included in the price of 25 is adelicious four-course meal in the lovely HonoraD. restaurant.Date for your Diary:Dinner and Theatre NightsVenue: Spa HotelDates: Friday March 1stand Saturday March 2ndTime: 8pm.Cost 25Reservations: Phone Spa Hotel: 6280494.For more information on Lucan Drama find uson Facebook or Phone Sheila on 016282827 orLucan Drama 0894900429 or emaillucandrama@gmail.com
Parish NotesSt Mary’s, Lucanwww.lucanparish.comSt Mary's Folk GroupOur next Mass takes placethis Sunday 12.15pm.Please come along and join in the singing.The Justice and Peace Groupare pleased to announce thatFachta Doc Clandillonis on a visit to Lucan and has agreed to givea presentation on his work in Nepal.The Presentation will be in theCoffeedock on Monday, Feb 25 at 8 pm.Legion of Mary: We meet in Room 2 in theParish Centre every Wednesday at 6.30pm. Weare much involved in home visits and nursinghomes. With extra help we could a wider rangeof work in the parish. Come and join us, you willnot regret it.More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686Ministers of the Word: The roster for Ministersof the Word for March/ April/May 2019 wasissued to all who are on email on 11th February. Acopy of the roster is now available for collectionin the sacristy for those Ministers who have notreceived it by e-mail.PilgrimagesDublin Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock27th April 2019St Mary’s Parish have a coach organised to takepilgrims from St Mary’s Church to KnockCost to be advised, which will include a meal onthe return ---------------St Mary’s Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes27th to 31st May4 Nights with Marian Pilgrimages. 549 pps. 50 discount for all deposits receivedbefore 17th March 2019.Single room supplement -----------Please contact Deirdre in the parish office01-6217041 if interested in either.Two of our Altar Servers Anna and Bryan withArchbishop Diarmuid Martin and Fr Tom at theConfirmation Ceremony last Friday.St. ucan.ieBethany Group: Bethany Group is available tolisten to or just be there for anyone who is feelinglonely or lost following the death of a loved one.We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4th Thursday ofeach month from 8pm - 9pm. Parish Centre –6217041ChristianMeditation:Please contactDeirdre in the parish officeWe01-6217041meet each Tuesdayat 8pmin The Bungalow.if interestedin either.Everyone welcome. Sr. Geraldine, 6217158Legion of Mary: Are looking for volunteers tohelp with Prison Visits.Please call Frank 086 3951741Bethany Bereavement Support Group: Wemeet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from8pm to 9pm.We can be contacted through the Parish office:Tel: (01) 628 1018 or 089 2507213, or email:stpatrickschurchlucan@gmail.com
Lucan ICASat. 23rd Feb: Santry Craft Day11am to 4pm. St Pappin’s Hall,Santry Village.Tues.26th Feb: Crafty ladies continue with theirprojects 10am to 12.30pm.Wed. 27th Feb: Committee Meeting 7pm.Exercises with Hazel Rafferty at 8.15pm.Please come along and stretch those muscles.Vacancy for Parish Book-keeper:St. Mary’s Lucan Parish is currently recruiting tofill a newly created role of Parish Book-keeper.This post is offered initially on a one year, fixedterm, part-time basis, Monday to Wednesday, for12 hours per week (9.00am – 1.00pm).The Role: To provide a high level of financialand administrative support to the Parish Priests,the Parish Secretary and the Property and FinanceCouncil, three mornings a week.Duties Include:PilgrimagesMedjugorje 2019 - May 10th - 5 nights 549 ppsMay 6th - 9 nights 649 pps.May 3rd - 12 nights 739 ppsOct 4th – 14th – 10 nights 629 ppsSmall insurance included. marian,ieContact Pat and Phil 087 2238911/ 01 6281436Email: medjugorienewslucan@gmail.comMedjugorje MassSt Mary's Church, LucanMonday 11th March at 7.30pm(Rosary and Confessions at 6.45pm)All WelcomeUsing the PastoralManagement/AccountsIQ (AIQ) system tomanage all the parish accountsReviewing current financialmanagement practices with a view torecommending options, to theProperty and Finance Council, interms of efficiency and effectivenessRequirements:The ideal candidate should have a track record ofreliability and a flexible approach to working in ateam environment with strong interpersonal skillsand experience dealing with the public.Knowledge of the Catholic Church and itsadministrative processes would also be desirable.Applications to: V. Rev. Philip Curran, St. Mary’sParish, Lucan, Co. Dublin, enclosing aCurriculum Vitae (with the contact details for atleast two people who are familiar with your workexperience) and a cover letter no later than 5pmon Friday 15th March 2019.The job description is available onwww.lucanparish.com or ng a speedy recovery toBarbaraafter her recent mishap.Better be mended in time for the parade!“Shine”Carers Group(Blackrock, Co Dublin)Carers Group Meeting - Mental IllnessThe Carers of those who are affected by MentalIllness.Meeting: First Monday each month at 20.00 (2ndMonday if 1st Monday is Bank Holiday)Where: Centre for Living: (Top of) CarysfordAve, Blackrock, Co DublinFor more details see our website:www.shinecarersblackrock.ie
AcknowledgementUÍ MUINEACHÁIN – NOLAN (CLIODHNA)Late of Celbridge and Lucan.Fiachra, Riain, parents, sisters and extended familymembers, would like to thank most sincerely membersof the Lucan Community, the staff of St. Mary’s BoysSchool and Lucan Sarsfield’s members, whosympathised with and supported them in their sadbereavement.Cliodhna’s First Anniversary Mass will be offeredin St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge at 7pm on Friday1st March.AnniversariesBOLAND (MARTIN)22nd Anniversary – 25th FebruaryNot gone from Daddy’s memoryNot gone from Mammy’s loveBut gone to shine with JesusIn His beautiful home above.Martin is remembered fondly by Martin, Elizabeth andMicheál and his wider family and friendsMartin’s Anniversary Mass will be offered Sunday24th February at 11am in St. Mary’s Church.BRADY (VIOLET)8th Anniversary – 22nd FebruaryYour memory is our keepsakeWith which we'll never partGod has you in His keepingWe have You in our hearts.Sadly missed by your loving daughter Hillary andAndrew xxxBYRNE (PADDY) R.I.P.3rd Anniversary – 25th FebruaryMore and more each day we miss himThough others think the wound is healedBut they little know the sorrow feltLying in our hearts, concealedYou’re not forgotten Paddy dearNor ever shall you beAs long as life and memory lastWe shall remember you.Missed every day by Maeve, Damien, Austin, Denis,wives and grandchildrenAnniversary Mass 12 noon Sunday 24th February inSt. Patrick’s Church, Esker.THOMPSON (WILLIAM)2nd Anniversary – 20th FebruarySadly missed along life's way,Quietly remembered every day.No longer in our life to shareBut in our hearts you're always there.Love always Michael, Aisling, Conor and NiallCURTIS BRENDAN22nd Anniversary – 19th FebruaryThose we love don't go awayThey walk beside us every dayUnseen, unheard, but always nearStill loved, still missed and forever dear.Missed dearly by his loving family Patricia, Lenny,Alan, Carol, Grace, Neville and all extended family andfriendsMULDOWNEY (NEILL)3rd Anniversary – 26th FebruaryOur Hearts still ache with sadnessAnd many tears still flowWhat it meant to lose youNo one will ever knowWe hold you close within our heartsAnd there you will remainTo walk with us throughout our livesUntil we meet again.Love always, Mam, Dad, Paula, Nicola, Liamand families xxxxLALLY (JOHN)19th Anniversary away from homeA silent wish, a silent tearWishing you were hereThere’s a bridge of happy memoriesFrom here to Heaven aboveI know we share that bridge DadIt’s called the Bridge of Love.From your loving daughter Joyce, son-in-law Mark andgrandsons Johnathan, Ciaran and Matt xxxxxLALLY (JOHN)19th AnniversaryDad you were special in every wayBut heartbreak came when God took you awayI held your hand on your passing awayYou open your eyesI knew God wanted you and you had to goIt wasn’t easy letting you go but God called youYou smiled and said I have to goIt was the hardest thing I had to doSo dear Jesus tell my Dad I love himAnd I miss him so.Remembering you today Dad, loving you always, fromyour daughter JoyceLALLY (JOHN)19th Anniversary – 20th FebruaryA loving Father.A smile for all and a heart of goldOne of the best this world could holdNever selfish, always kindA beautiful memory left behind.Greatly missed and loved dearly from your daughterAlison, Andy, Ruth, Alisha, Craig and Caden xxxx
Palmerstown Camera ClubLiffey Sound 96.4fmAfter Palmerstown CameraClub successful win in thePhotographer of The year semifinals. I am delighted to reportthat in the finals in Carlow lastweekend we were alsosuccessful. Aoife Tierney,Lorraine Morris and Lorraine Kelly were awardedhonorable mentions by Dominic Reddin IPFpresident. In the Nature Photographer of theYear, Miriam Power and Patrick Kavanaghreceived honorable mentions.GREAT NEWS FOR FANS OF TRAD & FOLK!Brian Hughes, award winning programme, CEOLGO LEOR will now be broadcast over anextended 2 hour weekly slot on Liffey Sound 96.4FM, at the new time of Sunday morning from 8 to10am.Starting Sunday morning 24th of February, tunein and enjoy 2 hours of great music to get yourSunday off to a flying start. Brian is reallylooking forward to it, and wants to thank to all hislisteners for their continued support.Patrick Kavanagh came third and received abronze medal for his image Common Dolphins.Congratulations to all.Palmerstown Camera Club meets everyWednesday at 8pm to 10pm at the Parish HallPalmerstown Kennellsfort Road opposite thePalmerstown House.We welcome all new members who have apassion for photography. If you would like moredetails go to our websitewww.palmerstowncameraclub.comor Facebook Page Palmerstown Camera club, ordrop in you will receive a warm welcome fromour members and make some new friends.Denis Brazil PROKing's Inns Street SchoolClass ReunionThe Leaving Cert Class of 1969 King's InnsStreet School Dublin 1 is having a reunionlunch on 22nd of May in Dublin.Venue to be decided.Hope you can join us in remembering the lastLeaving Cert of the Swinging Sixties.If interested please email Marie atmarielarkincahill@gmail.comKIDS CLASSICAL CLUBOur monthly programme "KIDS CLASSICALCLUB" which is a fun introduction to classicalmusic for children will be back on your airwaveson 96.4FM at 11.30am this Sunday the 24th ofFebruary. In this episode, the second last in thisseries, Jane Hackett dives into the percussionsection of the orchestra with the wonderful PaddyNolan. You’ll hear the rattle of the tambourine,the clashing of cymbals, the b-b-bass drum andlots more to get you up and moving!LUCAN LIVEAmong guests on next Wednesday's "LUCANLIVE" at 3pm will be Lucan man, TurloughDownes, who recently helped solve the cosmicriddle on the birth of the black holes and FrancesFitzgerald, TD.www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on FacebookLiffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community RadioStation!People’s Art & Craft FairLucan 2019Open call for artists and crafters toparticipate in this year’s“People’s Art & Craft Fair”,Saturday April 13th- 14th.The venue is Church of Ireland ParishCentre & St Andrew’s Church, MainStreet, Lucan.The fee to enter for artistsis 40 per stand and 10%commission on sales ofArt & Prints, and 40 per6ft table for crafters.Please contact us atpeoplesartlucan@gmail.comfor a booking form as soon as possible asplaces will fill up quickly and we havelimited space.We look forward to hearing from you!
The following poem was written by James JFlanagan, Woodview Heights who diedrecently.He had a profound sense and love ofplace, and was born on the shores of LoughMelvin. He wrote this poem, which was read athis funeral Mass.James was from the Fermanagh side of LoughMelvin. He was a noted traditional musician,teaching and playing the fiddle.The poem is published here by kind permission ofJames’ son and daughter.The LoughSt. Patrick’s Day ParadeLucan2019 Entry FormName of Group: .Address: Such beauty rare such pleasure tuckedawayFrom all but few is under Leitrim’s mountainWooded by rugged hills of whins andheatherOn fair Fermanagh’s side. . .Your name ill fits your rippling shores,Your fresh blue water bereft of greedy pikeAnd blessed with salmon, trout and gillaroo.Oh Melvin of the friendless men of historysad!Where is the name of the souls that mistyÉireann sang?Float: Give me a name that spells of water musicWhispered in the gentle western breeze,Scented with some magic sprayAnd made with percussion band oninstrumentsOf stone and sand, and sally tree, and ashand oak,With boats and bays and pee-wits on theirviolins.Supervising Leader 1:The liking rhymes of an audienceSeated in their loughside chairs, almostunaware,So used are they to everlasting strains,Cannot tell your name, sweet lake ofKinlough spring.Nor can my father tell me more although hespentHis useful years, his youthful years wrappedup in calm RossmoreAnd heard the strains and knew them notUntil he came away from your lough shore.James J Flanagan.*gillaroo are a type of trout found in LoughMelvin, and pee-wits are lapwings.Tel: .Email: .Walkers: Contact Name: Tel. Number: . Tel. Number: .Supervising Leader 2: . Tel. Number: .If you required music to be played at theviewing stand, a CD must be supplied byFriday 9th March to the address below. NoCD’s etc will be accepted on the day.PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORMS to:lucanparade@gmail.comOr Mary Meehan, 174 Arthur Griffith Park,Lucan. Mob: 085-7374645.CLOSING DATE: 28th FEBRUARY 2019– No entry will be accepted after thisdate.Supported by Lucan TradersFollow us on Facebook
'Elizabeth Mc Nicholas'Recovery FundLucan Sarsfields held a well-supportedfundraising Table Quiz for Elizabeth's Fund in theClubhouse last Friday night. Between the Quiz,Raffle, group donations and individual donations,a total of 2,540.30 was raised. It was fitting thatElizabeth's family and friends were present toencourage us to support Elizabeth's Recoverytowards leading a normal life again. Thanks to allwho formed teams, attended, supported anddonated as well as the loyal card players.Thanks to the following who sponsored Quiz andRaffle prizes: Spa Hotel, Salmon Leap Inn, PennyHill, Kenny's Vesey Arms, O'Neill's Lucan Inn,SuperValu, Tesco Lucan, Centra Griffeen,Woodies, Diamond and Gem Jewellers, KathleenRoche, Liam Hayes, TC Matthews, Matt ReillyAutoparts, FODH, Esker Active RetirementAssociation, Vicky Casserly, Leona O'Toole, JackO'Neill, Maxol Adamstown and Dual Print.Thanks to the many Club members, and others,who donated cash, spirits, wine, chocolates,biscuits, DVDs, books and vouchers to add to theFund and huge Raffle, or helped in anyway. Thanks to Aidan, Alice, Ciara and Josephinewho promoted awareness of the Quiz among Clubmembers.Alongside the Quiz fundraiser, there was aparallel collection happening also. Following onFr. Philip Curran's front page article aboutElizabeth in the Lucan Newsletter two weeks ago,local parishioners have been dropping donationsby envelope into St. Mary's Parish Centre. Todate, 1,050 has been donated by a goodnumber of individuals, mostly anonymously, andalso a very sizeable personal donation which hasboosted the amount collected significantly. Weare grateful to Deirdre in the Parish Office forall her help in coordinating this continuingcollection.Fr. Philip of St. Mary's, Lucan, and Fr. John of St.Patrick's, Esker, have offered their services toaccept envelope donations for Elizabeth's Fundfrom parishioners who wish to contribute to thisvital and worthy cause. Officials in LucanSarsfields GAA Club are also willing to acceptenveloped donations, which can also be left withBar Staff, clearly marked 'Elizabeth Mc Nicholas'Recovery Fund'.Below are listed two online websites that can giveyou an update on Elizabeth's progress to date, andalso directions on how to donate online orthrough a local bank lodgement facility. Pleaseconsider helping in whatever way you can toalleviate this young woman's present verydifficult health circumstances.Elizabeth Mc Nicholas' Recovery FundTo see progress on Elizabeth's situation todate, please look up:Team Elizabeth - Home/Facebook online.Included here are direct lodgement details tothe 'Elizabeth Mc Nicholas Trust/TeamElizabeth' in Permanent TSB, Liffey ValleyShopping Centre.To donate online, type in:Elizabeth Mc Nicholas and scroll down to"Dubliner Elizabeth Mc Nicholas OfferedLife - Changing Spinal Surgery "Under Extra.ie, scroll down to:www.gofundme.com/u4wpzkjzAnd click on this to open up the Donate Nowonline facility.Your support is greatly appreciated.Celbridge Mill Community CentreMain Street Celbridge. Phone 01 6288556www.celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ieSoccer Players aged 55 – 75 years wanted for our“Walking Indoor Soccer” which takes place onTuesdays at 7pmFancy a game of traditional “Whist/ 25s”?Whist / 25s Card Games and social night at thecentre every Monday at 8.30pm. Phone Mary at01 6288174Tusla, An Ghníomhaireacht umLeanaí agus an TeaghlachChild and Family AgencyThere is an urgent need for foster carers willing toprovide a home for children of all ages up to 18years old to provide short term and long termfoster care. Also Carers required for young people15 -18 years.Tusla, the Child and Family Agency is currentlyrunning a campaign to find families who arewilling to provide safe, loving and secure homesfor children and adolescents.For more information contact 076 6955550 and/orwww.fostering.ie
Seasonal MiscellanyAnd there we were midst Autumn’s gloryA blaze of colour – spinning leafCaught on a strand of gossamer.Early sun-glided hedgerows and frosted fieldsPre-dawn birdsong and black-lit cloudsBroken pools of blue as earth leans into the windA little egret watched by grey heronHeedless of the iridescent flight of kingfisherGrandfather with infant on shoulderExplore the maze at St Catherine’s ParkThe Old Chapel now secured, it’s featuresretained, a railing fittedAncient riveted gate at riverside walk in LucanDemesne is reputed to be 120 years old(restored by John Boylan, S.D.C.C)Catkins on hazel and surging daffodils:Await the shy cherry blossom.************Centennial Park Sidney joins Phoenix ParkDublin, as international gold award winners 2018of large urban parks.18th century gates and railings of the Phoenix Parkare being conserved and will be returned in time.Wonder if the 1930’s Lutyn’s designed pedestrianbridge linking The Garden of Remembrance toPhoenix Park gateways will be realized!!!!************Immense gratitude is due to the Tidy Towns allweather teams, who go beyond the “call of duty”– and to those who “pick up as you go” – you areall the invincibles.And may the clarity of light be ever ours(J.O.D.)B.M.L.C. Feb 2019St Joseph’s College will host their Open Eveningon Thursday February 28th 2019 from 7.00 pm to9.00 pm. All are welcome to attend, especiallyparents and students intending to transfer toSt Joseph’s College in 2019, 2020, 2021.Birthday - Nearly forgot, butthis Sunday, the last Sundayin February, LucanNewsletter celebrates its 52ndBirthday! Thanks to all ourreaders and contributors formaking it possible!Former Newsletter Editor, Fr. Liam Belton(the young lad!), was spotted being interviewedon RTE News, about the idea of people makingcontributions at Mass via debit/credit card. Wegather the idea will be tested in some churches inthe diocese.Footpaths –Delighted toreport this weekthat work isunderway onsome footpathsin Hillcrest.A bit done – a lotmore to do, as isprobably thecase in manyestates of thatera!The thingspeople do! Alocal shopping centre provided small pull-alongtrollies for customers wanting a small shop –surprising how heavy milk or potatoes come whenyou carry them in the normal basket for a fewminutes. Anyhow, what started off as 50 trollieshas been greatly reduced as many customersthought it a good idea to take one home and notreturn!Springtime in Lucan Demesne – one of ourreaders spotted this pretty bloom while walking.LesserCelandine(Ranunculusficaria) has brightyellow flowerssimilar tobuttercup butmore open, withheart-shapedleaves. Foundalong the pathways and grassy areas, it belongs tothe same family as Common and CreepingButtercup.Should be lots of wild flower colour popping upthese days – keep an eye out as you walk along!
Political NotesDerren Ó Brádaigh – Sinn Féin LocalArea Rep. 087-2136345. dobradaighsf@gmail.comAnti-Social Behaviour: During the course of ourroutine local 'Courtesy' canvasses, issues of antisocial behaviour are being reported with increasedregularity to both myself and the team. A numberof people have expressed concern to me regardingsome recent incidents in and about the vicinity ofthe Ballowen shops complex, the Griffeen areaand within Griffeen Park itself. Recently mycolleague, Cllr Danny O'Brien raised this in thecouncil and had a motion passed requesting theneed for far greater Garda presence and visibilityin these areas. I will be writing to the GardaSuperintendent requesting an update in thisregard. Meanwhile, I would encourage folks to bevigilant and take care of your neighbours andeach other. If you do have the misfortune to fallvictim to any cri
The SDCC Architectural Conservation Officer gave local councillors an update on the status of the King John's Bridge restoration and plans for the coming months. SOL welcomes the plan, but members are concerned that we are given dates and deadlines for the project now, given the long delays already. In June 2017 the public voted that
