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Sunday 22 December 2019
A Christmas Message from the clergy of the Roman Catholic,
Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist churches in
Lucan.
The singing of Handel’s Messiah at Christmas has become a tradition in Dublin. One of the most powerful
choruses sung by the choir is a quotation from the prophet Isaiah,
“The glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together’.
No doubt when Isaiah spoke in these terms his listeners thought they knew what was to happen. The
expectations were that the splendour and power of Almighty God would be unveiled. They had seen
something of the glory of Solomon, with his wealth and greatness. One day, they thought, God will show us
what he is really like, the same way.
And yet, when God came to show his glory, it was all so different. The one who is the creator and ruler of all
things, emerged in Palestine as a baby who could not speak or eat solid food or control his bladder and who
depended on a teenager for shelter, food and love. He came among us in an animal shelter with no attendants
present and nowhere to lay the new-born King but a feed trough. Extraordinary, the event which divided
history and even our calendars into two parts may have had more animal than human witnesses. A mule
could easily have stepped on him.
Simon Jenkins describes it this way.
Like a landlord becoming your lodger
Like your managing director up before you for an interview
Like Beethoven queuing up for a ticket to his own concert
Like a Headmaster getting the cane
Like a good architect living in a slum built by a rival
Like Picasso painting by numbers:
God lived among us.
St. John puts it in these profound terms:
‘The Word became flesh………..and we saw his glory’.
This message of Christmas is amazing but simple. It is ‘we are never alone’. It means that no matter how
bleak this year seems to be we do not have to face it on our own. The one who knows us better than anyone
else is with us.
So….. ‘the practice of Christmas’ is the most life affirming thing we can do this year.
If you are standing in a queue, talk to the person next to you.
Have a slow walk around the village and stop and chat to people. (It’s easier if you have a dog or a baby with
you!)
Wish strangers a ‘Happy Christmas’.
Visit neighbours you have not seen for a while or invite your nearest around for mulled wine and mince pies.
Offer to do practical jobs for shut-ins, or someone who is sick or a lone parent like putting out their bin or
offering them a lift. Continued over……
Continued …… OÍCHE NOLLAIG
To those driven to begging or out of need are
selling ‘the big Issue’, look them in the eye and Don’t blow the tall white candle out
honour them as people. But leave it burning bright
To show that they are
In loads of different ways we can say ‘You are
not alone. It’s Christmas, God is with us’. welcome here
These are the best presents you can give and they This holy Christmas night.
do not cost a cent! Keep the door upon the
Have the best Christmas ever. latch
Fr’s Philip Curran and Tom Kennedy - St. And leave the fire to keep
Mary’s Catholic Church And pray that they will
Rev. Scott Peoples - St. Andrew’s Church of stay with us
Ireland When all the world’s asleep.
Rev. Richard Heuston - Lucan Presbyterian
Mairtín O’Doireáin, Aran Islands
Church
Rev. Trevor Morrow – (Emeritus Minister)
Lucan Presbyterian Church
Rev. Tawanda Sungai - Lucan Methodist
Church. Classes for over 50s
Third Age starts new Digital classes in Lucan
early in the New Year.
Classes are free. The 10-hour
course lasts five weeks
covers the Internet, email,
accessing services online and
use of apps.
To register your interest:
Phone Third Age on 046-9557766, email
nationaloffice@thirdageireland.ie,
or log on to www.thirdageireland.ie
Citizens Information Centre
Ballyowen Castle Community
Centre, Lucan
Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930 Woodville Downs Residents Assoc.
Email Lucan@citinfo.ie (Incl Esker Lane)
www.citizensinformation.ie Another year almost over. We welcome new
residents, young and old, who are our new
Christmas Holiday arrangements neighbours. We realise this can be a difficult time
Lucan CIC will close at 12:30pm on Monday for those who have had bereavements during the
23 December and will re-open on Thursday 2 year or indeed around this time of year. Best
January 2020 at 10:00am. wishes to those who are ill.
There will be FLAC on Thursday 19 December Can residents be vigilant for suspicious behaviour
and the first FLAC in the New Year will be on and inform Gardai and neighbours. We have a
Thursday 9 January. WhatsApp group to circulate relevant info.
We remained concerned that BusConnects may
The Citizens Information Phone Service
not listen to broad opposition to proposed closure
(CIPS): 0761 07 4000. Will have the following
of right turn from Woodies bridge onto N4. We
opening times over the holiday period:
may be asking the people of Lucan in January to
Monday 23 December (9 am to 8 pm), Tuesday
voice their opposition if it is included in their
24 December (9 am to 5 pm)
proposed route. Thanks to all those who
25, 26 and 27 December – CLOSED
participate in any way during the year to make our
Monday 30 December (9 am to 5 pm), Tuesday
area a good place to be.
31 December (9 am to 5 pm)
Wednesday 1 January 2020 – CLOSED, Thursday Wishing a healthy and peaceful Christmas to one
2 January 2020 (9 am to 8 pm) and all.
Greetings from all A very Happy
Christmas and a
at Lucan Newsletter peaceful new year from
all the staff and
We wish all our readers at volunteers at Liffey
home and abroad a very happy Sound 96.4FM. A special greeting to all the
Christmas, and a peaceful and Newsletter volunteers, once again, in 2019, they
healthy New Year. have done us proud and provided a wonderful
service to the community. Liffey Sound will be
Special thanks to all our Contributors and
on-air every day over the Christmas holidays!
Readers throughout the year; also to our
Advertisers, and Sales Outlets – we ask all to www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook
do your best to support local businesses! Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community
Radio Station!
Big thank you to our very reliable Friday Team
who collate and distribute the publication each
week, and to Christy and Terry Gannon who
make sure we have paper in time every week. Lost
Thanks also to all who sent us Christmas A Pair of Blue Glasses lost on Wednesday 18th
Greetings, and passed on many nice compliments December. If found, please phone 087-7974155
about our publication. Hope Santa brings you
everything on your lists!
The first issue of Lucan Newsletter for Lucan Senior Citizens
2020 will be for Sunday 5th January. On Thursday 5th December members and
All items for inclusion should be at the usual committee attended our annual Christmas Party in
addresses not later than 10pm, Wednesday 2nd
the Spa Hotel. We all enjoyed a delicious
Christmas lunch followed by Musical Bingo
January 2020.
(Great fun), and dancing. Thank you to Frank and
Lucan Newsletter Team all the staff who look after us so well.
Our Festive Flowers Night was a great success.
Thank you to everyone who supported us on the
night and sent donations. Margaret Murphy
A poem written by Eoin McCarthy a 6th year demonstrated beautiful flower arrangements to
Adamstown Community College student: decorate our homes. We raised €2,318, and sent a
cheque for €600 to the Hospice in memory of our
Loss colleague Irene. A special thank you to our
Moments become memories committee who provided the delicious home
Times are forgotten baking.
Happiness drifts with each failed Happy Christmas to Deirdre, Parish Centre staff,
topic and Lucan Newsletter Staff who supported us
Dry eyes ring the room throughout the year.
My thoughts indistinct We wish all our members and committee a Happy
Apart from my sorrow and Peaceful Christmas.
As my raw heart aches
Unknown to this feeling of forfeiture Anne and Geraldine
As the days proceed
My mind in a circle of beliefs
In my juvenile confidence I aimed for reassurance
But to no avail Seasons Greetings to all
our Lucan friends.
As my youth snowballs I acquire the knowledge
Thank you for your
that
Tables turn continued support.
Bridges burn LucanLionsClub.com
You live and learn
Parish Notes St. Patrick’s
Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
St Mary’s, Lucan www.stpatrickslucan.ie
www.lucanparish.com
St. Patrick`s One World Project:
Christian Meditation: We pray for Lusungu, the young woman we are
There will be NO meeting until January 2020. supporting through our parish charity St. Patrick’s
Wishing everyone a Peaceful and Happy One World Project. Lusungu is in her second year
Christmas and all the very best wishes of her college education thanks to the generosity
of our parishioners. We are supporting Lusungu
for 2020. Keep on saying the word……
under the auspices of Lucan charity Wells for
Sr. Geraldine.
Zoe. We think of Lusungu and her family at this
Christmastime.
St Mary’s Folk Group
We will be singing at the 12.15pm Mass on
Christmas Day.
Medjugorje Mass
Merry Christmas
St Mary’s Church, Lucan
and a Happy New Year to all. Monday 13th January 2020 at 7.30pm
(Rosary and Confession at 6.50pm)
Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards All Welcome
Intentions to be included in a
Novena of Masses offered at St Mary’s Church
In support of student priests
Pilgrimages
Available from Sacristy
St Mary’s Chorale Medjugorje 2020
will be singing at the 8pm Vigil Mass on Depart May 12th - 8 nights
Christmas Eve with Carols from 7.30pm Spiritual Director. €629.00 p.p.s.
Depart October 14th – 9 nights, direct flight from
Dublin to Mostar. (More details to follow)
Church Art Calendars 2020:
Fatima September 1st for 4 nights. €499 p.p.s.
For Sale in St Mary’s Sacristy €1.50
Pat & Phil - 087 223 8911.
Holy Communion for the sick and Medjugorje Irish Centre Pilgrimages
housebound: April - Oct 2020: 7 Night Stay and Airport
If you wish to avail of this service or if you know Shuttle service from Dubrovnik or Split for €266
someone who does, please contact one of the per person sharing. Book any flight - any time and
priests. we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call
us for further info and book the dates that suit
you. Tel. 01 4434510 or email reservations@med-
irishcentre.com
Deepest Sympathy to the wife, family and
friends of Tim Herlihy, Esker Lawns, to the
wife, family and friends of Kyran
O’Mahoney, Beech Park, to the family and DUBLIN’S BEST FREE CHRISTMAS
friends of Lily Finlay, Ballyowen, to the EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
family and friends of Carmel Clarke, Main
St. Lucan, to the parents, family and friends The Moving Crib
of Baby Rían Gallagher, Ardeevin and to in St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West,
the wife, family and friends of Jim Kennedy, Dublin 1.
We're OPEN NOW! For the Christmas Season.
Esker Lawns.
Open 7 Days a week from 11am to 6pm.
(Closed Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day and
May they rest in peace. New Year’s Day.)
Acknowledgement Birthday Remembrance
KINSELLA (LARRY) FARRELLY (NICOLE)
Angela Kinsella and family would like to 28th Birthday away from home
thank friends and neighbours for their (Late of Clondalkin) We’ve asked an angel in Heaven
wonderful support during the recent In a special Christmas prayer
bereavement of Larry. Sincere thank you to all. To protect you as you’re sleeping
And to tend you with great care
Anniversaries For we felt such pain and heartbreak
When you left us far behind
DONNELLY (MARGIE) nee Murray And throughout the celebration
2nd Anniversary 23rd Dec You’ll be very much in mind
I often think of you in song, our late night chats And although our tears are falling
The laughter and the tears, your mam and dad Peace and solace will be found
Your brothers too, all together there with you When we find a pure white feature
I spoke with May the other day That has drifted to the ground
She says it’s great your keeping on and on Because then we’ll know for certain
And I just couldn’t tell her you were gone By this sign from up above
She remembers you in a ballroom dress That an angel’s wings surround you
Said to say she says God Bless With our everlasting love
And you’re not to forget you’re one of the best Loved too much to ever be forgotten, your heartbroken
All those nights in old nuts corner, Spanish Guitars, Mam Barbara, Dad Wayne, brother Wayne, sister Lisa,
Oh Jealous Heart Don’t Leave Me, Love This is My nephews and nieces, your Nana Beryl and extended
Song, Margie, oh Margie, I often think of you in song. family
Always remembered and loved, Ron, Daphne, Conor,
Gaynor and extended family Christmas Remembrances
GREENE (TERESA – TEASIE)
CHADWICK (JOSEPH)
12th Anniversary 19th December
18th Christmas away from home
Also Bill who died 6th November 2004.
Late of Salford (England) and Sarsfield Park.
Late of Finnstown, Lucan.
A heart of gold stopped beating
May the God of love and mercy
Two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts
Care for our loved ones who are gone
to prove to us He only takes the best
And bless with consolation those left to carry on.
God knows you had to leave us
Always remembered by their loving family
But you didn’t go alone
RYLE (MICHAEL – JOE) For part of us went with us the day He took you home
22nd Anniversary 29th December To some you are forgotten, to others part of the past
Late of Airlie Heights, Lucan But to those who loved and lost you
Dear Dad we miss you so deeply, words are not enough Your memory will always last.
to express just how much. This year you were joined in Loved and missed always by your loving sisters Beryl,
the Holy Spirit's loving home above by our Mother and Gladys, Elaine, brothers-in-law John and Bill and all
your loving wife Maureen. A special Christmas prayer your extended family
of remembrance we send to you both. Also this
FARRELLY (DAWN)
Christmas and always, remembering your baby
19th Christmas away from home
grandson Darragh Michael. Along, Dad with your
Late of St. Finian’s Grove, Lucan.
brothers, Fr. Kevin Ryle and Fr. Sean Ryle. May you
We think of things you used to say and all you’d do
all Rest in Peace above in the very special care of
At some point every single day
Blessed compassionate God's eternal love. Love you
Our thoughts will turn to you
always Dad and Mam. Missing you with all our hearts,
To lose you was a bitter wrench
your family.
The pain cut to our cores
SMITH (CHARLIE) 9th Anniversary 21st Dec We cried until our tears ran out
Late of Hillcrest Grove. And then we cried some more
It was a sudden parting too bitter to forget This wouldn’t be your wish for us
Those who loved you dearly That we’d be forever sad
Are the ones who can’t forget So we try to remind ourselves
The blow was hard, the shock severe Of the happy times we had.
To part with one we loved so dear Loved and missed so much by your heartbroken
Our loss is great, we’ll not complain husband Russell, children Sarah, Shane and Dean,
But trust in God to meet again. your four beautiful grandchildren and son-in-law Joey,
Sadly missed by your loving wife Pauline, daughters your Mam Pat, sister Jane, mother-in-law Beryl,
Lesley and Paula, grandchildren Dylan, Luke, Amelia sisters-in-law and brother-in-law
and Abi.
Christmas Remembrances St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal
Many thanks to all who contributed so generously
FARRELLY (JONATHAN)
to our Christmas appeal and to our monthly
4th Christmas away from home
Late of Sarsfield Park and Denmark. church collections throughout 2019.
I love you to the moon and back Sincere thanks to the newsletter staff for their
Across the rainbow sky continuous coverage.
You’re always in my thoughts until the day I die Thanks to Fr. Philip, Fr. Tom and the sacristans
I know there was a destiny for their encouragement; to the counters who
In the way our paths did intertwine make our life easier; to our loyal collectors who
By some magnificent plan help us in all kinds of weather.
I was yours and you were mine Special thanks to many of our local schools—
We have one of those connections
principals, staff, parents and students, who run
That surpasses time and space
And my memories take me there fundraisers for us.
Whenever I picture your face Thanks to various local organisations who also
It’s etched inside my heart run fundraisers for us during the year.
Can never fade from view Thanks to people who very generously donated
Because you’re as much a part of me food, clothes, household items and toys.
As I am part of you. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.
Love and miss you so much my darling, your May you all have a happy, holy, peaceful
heartbroken wife Annika and your loving children Christmas and God’s blessings throughout
Ronan and Kala. Also sadly missed by your
2020.
heartbroken Mam Beryl, your loving sisters
Diane, Yvonne, Wendy, brothers Michael,
Wayne, Darrell, Russell, sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law
FARRELLY (MICHAEL)
Koins for Kids
2nd Christmas away from home
Late of Lucan and Leixlip. December 2019
You never said I’m leaving, you never said goodbye Another year has just ended.
You were gone before we knew it The people of Lucan have
And only God knows why been so generous to Koins for Kids.
A million times I needed you, a million times I cried Our aim is to raise €1 million to fund a C.T.
If love alone could have saved you Scanner for the new Childrens Hospital, to be
You never would have died sited in St James’s. After 23 years we have raised
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still over €130,000- from old money, 1cand 2c coins
In my heart I hold a place that only you can fill
and other donations; from pre-euro and sterling!!
It broke my heart to lose you but you didn’t go alone
As part of me went with you In face coin and notes from all over the world
The day God took you home. have helped us reach our target to date.
Sleep in peace my darling, love you so much, your Many of our donors are anonymous. To each and
heartbroken wife Beryl, your daughters Diane, Yvonne,
everyone of you this Christmas, thank you all so
Wendy, sons Michael, Wayne, Darrell, Russell,
daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, your many much!
grandchildren and great grandchildren Further donations and contributions can be left
MURRAY (MOLLY AND MARIE) into St Mary’s Sacristy or Parish Centre.
3rd Christmas away from home God Bless you all,
When we wake on Christmas Day Damien Douglas
We’ll look to Heaven above
And we’ll remember every smile
And think of you with love.
Also remembering our Dad, Joe.
Loved so much and dearly missed, your loving family
PLEASE NOTE: Due to space restrictions
this week it was necessary to reduce the size
of some notices. Please keep verses to a
minimum.
Lucan Tidy Towns Birdie sends Christmas
would like to wish all Greetings to all our Readers!
our supporters a very Can’t wait to see what Santa
peaceful Christmas and brings!
many blessings in the New Year.
Where’s the Crib in your
We want to thank the Lucan Newsletter team, house?
Liffey Sound, the local businesses, South Dublin Birdie insisted that the crib
County Council and all our volunteers, including should be placed in the sitting
our Transition Year students for their support. room along with the Christmas
Apart from our success in gaining our third Tree, and many toys. That Elf on
Bronze medal in a row in the National Tidy the Shelf fella, got in behind the crib one night,
Towns competition this year. we were honoured only for it to be reported by a 4-year-old, that the
to be part of two other major All Ireland Elf was behind the ‘shed’! Says a lot about the
competitions - Pride of Place and the Bank of architecture of this home-made crib.
Ireland Enterprise Awards.
In this latter competition, Lucan achieved
Regional Runner Up in our category and we in
Tidy Towns were proud to showcase Lucan along
with other local organisations and businesses. We
were particularly delighted with the involvement
of the younger groups including two of our
schools - St. Joseph's Secondary School and Scoil
Mhuire Girls' School. In each case, students, led
by their teachers, made a huge contribution to our
Lucan presentations. We in Tidy Towns were
very pleased to see how our local students are
becoming so environmentally conscious. Their
gardening projects demonstrate their commitment
The Winter Solstice falls this Sunday 22nd
to the environment and sustainability.
December when we will have the shortest day of
The entire process was very beneficial all round the year, and then things will get brighter again!
and we hope to work in cooperation with these
We send special Birthday Greetings to our old
groups in the future.
friend Ewan, who celebrates his big day on St.
Stephen’s Day.
Transport Users Congratulations to John and Mary Coyne
The new all-night bus service has started off very (Wells for Zoe), who have won an award for their
well. Its on trial on two routes, 41 route city- great efforts. We received an update on their
centre to Swords via Dublin Airport and 15 route project which we will publish in the first issue of
from Ballycullen near Tallaght to Clongriffin via 2020.
the city centre. These routes operate through the Doc from Nagarhope sends Christmas Greetings
night on the hour from 12.00 midnight until 5 to all his supporters and friends in Lucan. We
AM. In 1991 the Nite-Link bus service was have his update also, and will publish in the next
started for week-end use on Thursday, Friday and issue.
Saturday. The Nite-Link service gradually fell
away due to the fact that buses had only one A Big Happy Christmas to Tadhg, Cormac and
pickup point at the city centre and no pick up in or Róisín, all in Melbourne.
out after that. There were many people looking to Santa should be with them
use this service along the route in both directions. early on his round! Hope
I campaigned at the time for it to be an all-night you all have a great time.
service as demand was out there. I kept up the Heard great reports about Beauty and the
campaign over the years and finally after nearly Beast in Adamstown this week! Well done to all
thirty years they are finally going ahead with a involved!
full night service. I expect Lucan to be next to get
a full nightly bus service. Happy Birthday Don on Monday 23rd
T. Newton 086 3127364 December. Have a good one! From all your
friends in St. Mary’s.
CHOOL
Additionally, we also ran a used clothing drive.
Students collected many different items and
NEWS
sorted them into bags. They were then given to a
local Saint Vincent De Paul. The money raised in
these shops goes towards raising money for those
in need. Well done to everyone in the school
community who supported these two fantastic
Adamstown Community College initiatives.
Beauty and the Beast: Well done to the students
who took part in the School Musical Beauty and Badminton: Well done to the girl’s badminton
the Beast. The show was a great success which team who beat Colaiste Reachrann in the
was a credit to all the hard work everyone quarterfinals of the Dublin Schools Badminton
involved have put in over the last three months. A competition. They are now through to the semi-
big thank you to all the staff who got involved finals which will be played after Christmas.
and to the parent’s council who were a great help.
Saint Vincent de Paul Donation: We are very
proud of the staff and students in Adamstown
Community College who participated in the Saint
Vincent De Paul food and clothing drive.
Managed by the Cara Aires, our senior mental
health group, we collected many items over two
weeks. The food that was collected went straight
to the Saint Vincent De Paul office in Sean
McDermott Street. Once there, it is grouped into
hampers and given to families all over Dublin
during this holiday season. We predict that we Happy Christmas to all our students and staff. It
were able to fill 30 hampers with our collected has been a very busy and successful first term.
items! We hope everyone has a lovely break.
Coláiste Phádraig CBS for the less graceful and nervous beginners, fibre-
Christmas Fair: The Christmas Enterprise Fair glass weighted skating penguins were on hand to
was held in the canteen on Thursday 12th Dec and guide them across the ice. Despite numerous and
yet again it proved to be a huge success. 20 stalls predictable falls and mishaps, the students
from the Junior classes were selected from over thoroughly enjoyed taking to the ice and all came
100 business plans submitted. The students out (relatively!) unscathed in the end.
decorated the canteen with Christmas decorations Fundraising: Thanks to everyone who supported
and then set up their own stands packed with an our 5km sponsored walk last Wednesday 11th
assortment of goods and wares for sale. Dec. The weather was very favourable on the day
From Fresh, Flavoured Popcorn stands to and so our junior students got plenty of fresh,
chocolate Christmas Crackers, freshly baked crisp winter air as well as good exercise. 1Zeta
cookies to home-made crafts, Snow Cones with raised the most amount of sponsorship with an
raspberry sauce and marshmallow toppings to impressive total of 637e. The class will get a half
beautifully crafted customisable gift boxes, mince day in the New Year as a reward while Ben
pies to organic Christmas candled logs, Hot- Gilson from 1Zeta, who raised the most
Chocolate Rocky Roller Reindeers to Mini individually (111e), was presented with a 100e
Christmas Hampers, deliciously creamy Oreo gift voucher for Liffey Valley. Aun Syed from
Milkshakes to raffle tickets, Chocolate biscuit 2Munster raised the 2nd highest amount (102e)
cakes to double chocolate and vanilla brownies, while Eoin Kilduff from 3Willow and Taaseen
there really was something for everyone! Kalam were joint 3rd with 90e. All three students
received 50e gift vouchers for Liffey Valley .
Our senior students took part in a 5-a-side soccer
blitz on the same day. Ten teams in total entered
and after 2½ hours of hard fought matches, ED
FC defeated the previously unbeaten Issa Goal 2-
1 in the final, with Conor Gilbert grabbing the
winning goal to make it 2-in-a-row for the
majority of the panel. Team captain Daniel O’
Connor won a football for being the Player of the
The students did a fantastic job presenting and Tournament.
selling their products using all the skills and tips The final amount raised from the day’s activities
they picked up from their Business teachers. Well is expected to be very close to the target of 3,500e
done to the 6th yr LCVP students who oversaw the which will go towards furthering the school
Fair and helped out throughout the day. Everyone facilities for the students.
involved can take pride in a job well done and a Football: Our 1st yr footballers completed the
kind donation of 260e to St. Vincent de Paul as group stage of the Tom Quinlan Shield last Friday
part proceeds from the Fair. with a hard-fought but well-deserved 4-5 to 2-6
Awards: Well done to 3rd yr Ciarán Briscoe who win against Donabate Community College. The
won the Mark O’ Neill Student of the Month win leaves the team on 6 points from their 3
Award for November in recognition of his matches and they will find out in early January if
impeccable manners, diligence and co-operation this is enough to qualify for the knockout stages.
in all of his classes. Conor Morris, Eoin Maher, Cameron-Egan
Congratulations to 2nd yr Evan O’ Shea who won Tormey and Reece Kelly scored the Lucan goals
the Sports Star of the Month Award in recognition in an impressive team display while Evan Flynn
of his extremely impressive displays for the u15 in goal and Brendan Naughton, Cillian Lawlor
and u17 soccer teams. and Callum Morris in the backline also excelled
Comhghairdeas freisin le Luke Gibbs ón gcéad as Lucan claimed their 2nd victory from 3
bhliain a bhuaigh an gradam Gaeilgeoir na Míosa matches.
mar gheall ar an sár-iarracht a dhéanann sé an Christmas Wishes
Ghaeilge a labhairt agus an sár obair atá déanta The staff and management of Coláiste Phádraig
aige sa rang Gaeilge. would like to wish a very Merry Christmas and a
Transition Year: Our TY students had an Happy New Year to all the staff and readers of the
enjoyable day trip to Dundrum on Ice last Friday Lucan Newsletter. Hopefully 2020 brings joy and
where they spent the morning gracefully gliding happiness to all in the surrounding communities.
and skating across the ice rink like seasoned Nollaig Shona agus Athbliain faoi mhaise daoibh
professionals (or so they claim anyway!). Luckily go léir.
St Joseph’s College It enables students to acquire real life skills
Recognising Academic Talent & Hard Work! associated with running a business - working as
Thank you to Sheila Purcell, from Maynooth part of a team, managing finances, organising a
University who was in the school on Wednesday sales and marketing campaign, liaising directly
to present very generous awards to our top 5 th with customers etc. Our Christmas Fair was a
year summer exam achievers. Every year, fantastic success again this year and afforded
students who achieve the top grades in their 5th students the opportunity to display their
year summer exams are awarded by Maynooth innovative ideas. A big thank you to all the
University. Well done to all recipients! (English: students, teachers and parents who supported the
Leia Murphy, Irish: Nazia Rafiq, Maths: Vivian Christmas Fair again this year.
Wan, Economics: Emily Sweeney, Accountancy:
Ariane Hannon, Business: Erica Flynn, Biology:
Maeve Doyle, Chemistry: Noor-E-Jannet Aber,
Physics: Megan Lawlor, Languages: Rahilou
Diallo)
Students who achieve top grades in their subjects
being rewarded by Maynooth University. Members of hoods_up2019 Enterprise Team
advertising their track suit tops
On Tuesday our Student Council held their annual
'Student Extravaganza' talent show. The whole Last year’s Head-girl and Deputy Head-girl
school was treated to an outstanding display of Emma Kinsella and Danielle O'Connor dropped
talent from students and staff. Congratulations to into us on Tuesday to officially open our new
all of this year’s participants and to our Student water fountain, which was paid for by fundraising
Council for organizing another unforgettable from last year’s Student Council. Also at the
event! ceremony were our Principal Ms. Fitzgerald with
Kate Henry and Victoria Gambo our current
Head-girl and Deputy Head-girl.
Thank you to Sarah from the Shannon College of
Hotel Management who came all the way up
from Shannon on Wednesday to deliver a very
interesting presentation on their internationally
recognised courses to our 6th year students.
Congratulations to our under 16s Badminton
team who won 4 of their 6 matches last week
against Wesley College! Well done girls!
Our 1st and 2nd year Hockey teams were playing
in Sutton on Monday. Great hockey skills played
by both sides. Well done to Sutton who were the
Ciara Maher and Emma Williams (6th year) victors.
entertaining us with their sketch during Tuesday’s The staff and management of St Joseph’s College
Talent Show. would like to thank parents and members of our
community for coming to our school musical and
Our TY Student Enterprise Christmas other events and for supporting the school
Fair took place last Monday. The Student throughout the year. We also wish our students
Enterprise Programme is Ireland’s biggest student and families a Merry Christmas and a peaceful
enterprise competition. Students take part, by 2020.
setting up and running their own student business.
Follow us on Twitter: @STJosephs3Lucan Community College December evening for a celebration of readings,
Over €1700 raised through LCC Annual Secret dancing and singing. The whole LCC community
Bag Collection for SVP: We held our annual are immensely proud of all our wonderful student
school collection for the local St. Vincent de Paul performers, the full school choir, past pupils, the
Society again this festive period raising more than LCC Trad group and the orchestra. Thank you to
€1700 for those in need. Christmas can be a Ms Conway and her team of merry teacher
difficult time for many in our community and we helpers (front of stage and backstage!) who
have been lucky to have been able to support the worked so hard to bring this special event
great work of our local St Vincent de Paul. In fact together.
this December marks 34 years of Lucan Nationals Playoffs for our Basketball Teams:
Community College, its families, students and Best of luck to our girls and boys under 16
staff, of support for SVP in the community. Basketball teams who have both made the
National Basketball Playoffs in the New Year.
The girls U16 team will travel to University of
Limerick for their playoffs and the boys U16
team travel to Wexford for their national playoffs.
We wish them every success.
A most sincere thank you to all our school
community for supporting the great work of St
Vincent de Paul. A huge thank you to Ms Ryan,
Ms Mulhern and Ms Walsh and our college
prefect team for their hard work in organizing the
collection. Kieran McBride, president of the St
Patricks Lucan conference of St Vincent de Paul
was present during our Christmas concert to
accept the monies raised.
Christmas Wishes: We wish
all of our students and their
families a wonderful
Christmas and a very happy
New Year. School closes.
Enjoy the much needed and
welcome break from school,
re-charge you batteries and
celebrate the special people
you have in your lives. We
are looking forward to seeing
all of you on the 6th
December at 8.55am
refreshed and reinvigorated
as we welcome in 2020.
Lucan CC Christmas Carol Concert: Christmas
came early last Thursday night with some
fabulous festive cheer from our now infamous
Christmas Carol Concert. There wasn’t a seat left
in the house for our Lucan CC carol service as we
gathered, past and present, as a school community
to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. And what
could be more pure than to be present on a coldA Christmas Tale By John Kelly And so our hero Kellogs was sent back out to
resume the search, with resounding orders not
Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a to return empty-handed. Dutifully he plunged
very special woman who loved everything again into the undergrowth, ploughing with
about Christmas. Now Nannie May was like a trusty telescopic hedge clippers and black sack
big child at this her favourite time of year, and through brambles and thorns and creepers in
nothing pleased her more than bringing joy and the aptly named St Catherine's Park.
happiness to family and friends.
Hour upon hour he foraged without result - and
Every year without fail she would buy each and just when it seemed Christmas with Nannie
every one of them, regardless of age or gender, May might have to be cancelled he spied, deep
a Cadbury's Selection Box, which always in the covering vegetation, three branches -
brought huge smiles all round. with berries! - that the feathered friends had
Though Christmas for Nannie May was a time overlooked. Going to infinite lengths to keep
to celebrate in time-honoured fashion the birth intact the precious fruits, our intrepid hunter
of Jesus in the manger, she also loved to gatherer collected the spoils and hurried home
celebrate life in general with a few tipples of to give Catherine the good news.
Black Bush alongside her many friends and Delighted, the devoted Catherine took the
fellow revellers in O'Neill's bar on Christmas precious bouquet and went straight to Esker
Eve. and the Griffeen Valley Nursing Home, where
On returning home to Ballydowd from one of Nannie May had spent the previous few years
those festive gatherings, she somehow managed of her amazing life in the loving care of her
to stuff the turkey not only with the usual friends Jim and Jo Foley and their dedicated
sausages, herbs and savoury rice but also with team.
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an accidental teacloth, the extra ingredient Nannie May was sleeping - now on her final
coming to light only when Jack, her husband, journey, she had been drifting in and out of
was carving up the festive bird the next day. consciousness - but the first thing she noticed
There was seldom a dull moment in that special when she came round was the treasured plant
corner of Ballydowd, where the laughter was on a shelf beside some of her favourite family
infectious and the kitchen door was always photographs.
open, whether you were a patient in St Loman's 'Oh, the holly with
or a weary traveller who had lost your way. the lovely red
berries!' she
Nannie May adored her wild holly, and when
exclaimed.
the season beckoned, her favourite son-in-law -
I think his name was Harry or Brian, or maybe It could have been a scene from an old movie
it was Kellogs - would head into the woods to where the hero rescues Christmas. Nannie May
harvest a supply. just smiled, laid her sweet head back on the
pillow, and drifted off into another deep and
Year after year everything went to plan - until
contented sleep.
the Christmas before Nannie May died. That
was when the son-in-law searched and Whether she was aware of it or not - only
searched, but whatever few sprigs of greenery Heaven above knows - that night, under the
he happened upon, there wasn't a juicy red shadow of a crib made by her grandchildren,
berry to be found. You see, it had been an she had saved our Christmas.
exceptionally cold and frosty Advent, and the That, you see, was Nannie May's most precious
birds in their season of need had turned their quality: she knew that giving was far more
attentions to the sacred tree and its nourishing important than receiving. She also loved the
fruits. simple things in life and knew how to enjoy
Of course something had to be done. This after them - just like the timeless sprig of holly with
all was going to be Nannie May's last visit from its lovely red berries.
Santa, and the family - especially her brilliant What a wonderful life it was!
daughter Catherine - knew how important it
was to have the beloved sprays of holly present
and correct. May McNally 1931-2014Political Notes
leaking roofs. This is outrageous and I have called
on Minister Mc Hugh to look into this as a matter
of urgency. Scoil Áine Naofa are one of the many
Cllr. Joanna Tuffy - Labour schools in the area who are currently waiting an
for Lucan Electoral Area, Phone 0876339077 extensive amount of time for their building
email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie Facebook
project to be delivered. Many schools
@joannatuffylabour Twitter @joannatuffy
in Lucan have been stuck at the design stage of
Update On Council Issues: Path to 239 Bus
planning for far too long.
Stop near Arthur Griffith Park, lack of grave
plots, seat at bus stop near Spa/Kew Park Cllr. Shane Moynihan – Fianna Fáil
At the Area Committee this week I was told that Email: smoynihan@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
the Area Engineer has been requested to repair the Ph: 087 7840898. Twitter: @shanemoynihan
footpath near Arthur Griffith Park to the Bus Stop facebook.com/cllrshanemoynihan
for the 239 Bus. I had tabled a motion about its Instagram: cllrshanemoynihan
mottled condition making it hard to use for people Beannachtaí na Nollag: I want to wish all
with wheelchairs or walking aids. It is hoped the residents of Lucan a happy Christmas and best
works will happen before Christmas. I supported wishes for the New Year. I look forward to
Cllr Gogarty’s motion for an update re lack working with residents in 2020.
provision of grave plots locally and asked that Footpath repairs: I have requested that certain
identification of infill plots at Esker Cemetery be estates in Lucan, including Hermitage,
accelerated. We were told work on identifying Abbeywood and Larkfield, be included on the
space for a small number of plots is underway. programme of footpath repairs for 2020. I have
Happy Christmas And New Year to All asked that those council departments responsible
for tree maintenance and footpath repair co-
Cllr Guss O’Connell - PC Independent ordinate with each other as to when that repair
Community takes place to avoid unnecessary duplication.
0876838254 goconnell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie Increased Garda numbers: I welcome the
Some Year: That was some year. Everyone will appointment of four extra Gardaí to Ronanstown
have their own highs and lows but for me getting Garda station. This is a first step addressing Fine
re-elected to the new Palmerstown Fonthill Gael’s failure to increase Garda visibility in our
electoral area was special. Many thanks to all who communities.
Public lighting upgrade: The Council will
gave me a preference of what ever value. A big
provide an update as to what estates will have
disappointment was the low turnout for both the
their public lighting systems upgraded in the New
local and Bye Elections. It has to be a reflection Year.
on how we elected are perceived to deliver on
expectations. Given Social Media, it’s more Cllr. Paul Gogarty – Independent and
difficult than ever to know just why politicians do Green-minded. “Not just at election time”
or say anything: especially when “the other side” Tel: 087-2752489. Email: info@paulgogarty.com
criticise equally action and in-action. We need a Esker Cemetery: While work is due to
strong Code of Practise for all Politicians policed recommence on the new private cemetery in
January, I’ve taken the Council to task for not
by an ombudsman with teeth. That and the power
having contingency plans in place in the interim
of recall of any TD or Councillor who seriously with so many families having to bury loved ones
undermined the Code. That would be New away from Lucan. In response to my motion they
Politics! A Happy, Holy and Healthy said: “Development of a small number of
Christmas additional plots is currently being considered, in
a number of locations in the graveyard which
John Curran T.D. – Fianna Fáil
Email: John.curran@oireachtas.ie Ph: 01 6183792.
were not originally intended for burials.” This is
Fine Gael have recently cut funding by €17m welcome.
to the School Summer Works Scheme: and it is Dodsboro area bring bank? In reply to my
now effecting local schools in Lucan. The motion SDCC is to make contact with Tesco
purpose of the Scheme is to devolve funding to management. There is also a future plan for
undertake small-scale building works which can beside the upcoming Tandy’s Lane Park.
be carried out during the summer months. Scoil Season’s Greetings: Thanks to the Newsletter
Áine Naofa, Lucan were recently unsuccessful in staff for their great work in 2019. Wishing them
their application for this year’s School Summer and all readers a very happy Christmas and a
Works and are now looking at 2 to 3 years with peaceful, prosperous New Year.Please contact the secretary by letter or email
info@lucanpitchandputt.com
Dates to Remember
December 21st - Christmas Night in the Club –
enjoy the Christmas Festivities and music on the
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB night.
December 22nd - Santa visits the Club
Turkey Bonanza 36 Stableford (Nett)
December 31st - New Year’s Eve – dance the
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night away
Gents Class 1 Winner Johnny Price 87 Pts
Gents Class 1 Runner Up Gareth Walsh 84 Pts
(Back 9)
Gents Class 2 Winner Danny Kilduff93 Pts LUCAN GOLF CLUB
Gents Class 2 Runner Up Noel Leonard 91 Pts Mon - N Lally (9) 21, T Nolan (17) 20, J
Gents Class 3 Winner Peter Anderson 91 Pts McAuley (10) 20
Gents Class 3 Runner Up Brendan Keane 89 Pts Wed - Front 9 - B Clancy (27) 21, O Tutty (11)
Ladies Class 1 Winner Sandra Keogh 85 Pts 20, G Lawless (18) 20, Back 9 - J Reilly (17) 22,
Ladies Class 1 Runner Up Evelyn O'Gorman 80 P Stokes (10) 21, N Lally (9) 20
Pts
Sat - Front 9 - T Keating (18) 22, J Henry (21) 20,
Ladies Class 2 Winner Eileen Loakman 86 Pts
P Hennessy (17) 19, Back 9 - W Collins (22) 21,
Ladies Class 2 Runner Up Tess Donovan 78 Pts
G Hatch (11) 20, P O'Leary (5) 19
Turkey Non-Winners 18 Stableford (Nett) Sun - K Richmond (5) 23, P Hayes (22) 22, A
14-15 December 2019 Doody (10) 21, Back 9 - O Tutty (11) 23, B
Gents Class 1 Winner Philip Sweeney 42 Pts McAuley (10) 22, D O'Leary (7) 21
Gents Class 2 Winner Jimmy Pegley 49 Pts
Gents Class 3 Winner Frank Loakman 47 Pts
Happy Christmas: Wishing all our members and
their families a very happy and peaceful
Christmas and may 2020 bring good health to you
CHRISTMAS
one and all.
May we take this opportunity of thanking the
Lucan Newsletter staff for all their help to Lucan
Pitch and Putt Club during the year and wish them
a very Happy Christmas. Christmas Day 10am – 12 noon
Winter Leagues: Our Winter League commences
on Sunday 5th January. The sheet is on the notice
Lucan Harriers
board – please enter your name / team on same. All New Running Track
Ladies please note that weather permitting and the Newcastle Road
course being open we will have our usual
Saturday 9 hole scramble and singles Running, Racing and Fun
commencing on Saturday 4th January. for all the Family!
It's a great opportunity for everyone to
New Members Welcome – Adults and come down and experience running on
Juveniles: Our Club is now open for our championship standard 8 lane track.
membership. If you would like to join our Club
please contact the Secretary in writing and we
will be in touch with the relevant details by
return. You can join as a family or individual or ST. MARY'S CARDS
indeed you are more than welcome to call into the 1st John O’Mahony
Club House and ask for any committee member 2nd Prim Dempsey
who will be only too willing to discuss your 3rd Maureen Carty
enquiry – best time to call is at the weekend or 4th Tommy Ennis
contact us at info@lucanpitchandputt.com
Thanks to the Newsletter ladies who published the
Hall/Room for Hire: Please note that we have a winning cards results each week, and a Happy
hall/room for hire from 7pm weekdays – short Christmas and New Year to all.
term or long-term hire/lease will be considered.LUCAN HARRIERS A.C. Lucan athletes Eileen Quirke, Fiona McGovern,
Echo Newspaper Club Development Award Patricia Ryan and Mary Keohane pictured with
Lucan Harriers were honoured to receive this Frank the Snowman at the Aware Christmas Run
award from Echo Newspaper on Thursday last in 10k last Saturday.
recognition for all our efforts in finally getting our
new track built.
We sincerely thank Stephen Leonard from the
Echo for having 5 members from our committee
as guests at the gala sports awards night in the
Green Isle hotel. Club Chairperson Marie was on
hand to receive the presentation and provided a
comprehensive account of our achievements and
future aspirations for Lucan Harriers.
On the night Lucan Harriers veteran and
professional Snooker Player Fergal O'Brien
picked up a lifetime achievement award in
recognition for all his many achievements to date
on the world stage. Congratulations to Fergal and
his family.
Also present was South Dublin Cathaoirleach and Lucan Men's Shed has
Lucan Harrier Vicky Casserly who at busy welcomed a number of new
making presentations to other notable award people during the year, and
winners in a variety of disciplines. how quickly they fitted in, to
enjoy their visits to the
Shed, which is open Monday
to Thursday, 1000 to 1400,
but not on Friday. Yes, there's coffee and tea,
biscuits, sometimes cake, all in the warm
atmosphere of the Upper Room. The best
ingredient of the lot is the last to be mentioned,
it's called chat, which is there in spades.
By the time you are reading this, the Shed will be
closed from Thursday, 19.12.2019, until
Tuesday, 07.01.2020 at 1000. This is no
accident. This is to allow Shedders to enjoy the
Christmas and New Year break and to return
refreshed, early in January.
The Committee and Members of Lucan Men's
L-R: PJ Hyland P.R.O. - Ursula Eaton Secretary,
Shed wish to thank the staff of the Lucan
Marie Collins Chairperson, Annette Durkan
Newsletter for their assistance, during 2019, in
Athletics Ireland Delegate, Michael Lee Treasurer
providing this platform for news and views from
with Fergal O'Brien.
the Shed.
Curragh Dog Walk Sunday 29 December 12noon
No Dog Necessary - in support of Kildare Animal Foundation.
Shake off the cobwebs after Christmas and join us for a lovely
stroll around the beautiful Curragh Race Course Co. Kildare-either with
or without a doggy friend.
All proceeds go to the care of sick and injured animals at the shelter.
Meet at T.R.I. Equestrian and walk starts at 12noon sharp.
(ALL dogs on lead please)Christmas Church Notices
St. Mary's Lucan St. Patrick's
Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown
Christmas Eve: Tuesday 24th December:
6pm: Children’s Vigil Mass with Blessing of Christmas Eve: Tuesday 24th December:
the Crib. There are NO confessions on Christmas Eve
8pm: Vigil Mass with Carols from 7.30pm 5pm: Away in a Manger – A Nativity Service
10pm: Vigil Mass (NO Midnight Mass) Families with young children are invited to join
us for a Parish Crib Service. Our Service will tell
Christmas Day: Wednesday 25th December: the story of Jesus’ birth and sing Christmas
8.45am, 9.45am, 11am and 12.15pm. Carols, this is not a full Mass with Holy
There is NO Evening Mass on Christmas Day Communion and may be more suitable for some
families. It is a reflection on and celebration of
Weekday Masses: the story of the first Christmas
Thursday 26th December to Saturday 28th 6.30pm: Children’s Mass
December: Mass at 11am in place of 10am. 9pm: Vigil Mass
Sunday 29th December Masses: Christmas Day: Wednesday 25th December:
6.30pm Vigil (Saturday Evening 28th December) Masses at 9am, 10.30am and 12 noon
Sunday: 8.45am, 9.45am, 11am and 12.15pm
and 7pm. Weekday Masses: Thursday 26th: 11am
Friday – Saturday (27th – 28th) Mass at 10am.
Weekday Masses:
Monday 30th December to Saturday 4th January
Mass: 11am St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland
Christmas Eve: Tuesday 24th December
Friday 3rd January (First Friday) 6pm: Family Eucharist in St Andrew’s
Mass at 11am and 7.30pm. 11.30pm: Midnight Eucharist in St Mary’s
Monday 6th January: - Feast of the Epiphany Christmas Day: Wednesday 25th December
– Holy Day: Masses: 11am and 7pm 9am: Holy Communion in St Andrew’s
10am: Holy Communion in St Andrew’s
Daily Mass: Normal schedule 10am Morning 11.30am: Holy Communion in St Mary’s
Mass will resume on Tuesday 7th January 2020.
Confessions for Christmas:
Saturday 21st December: 10.30am to 11.30am
and 2pm to 3pm Christmas Eve
Tuesday 24th December: 10.30 to 11.30am
Village Green
At 1pm
Ecumenical Reading of the Nativity
Divine Mercy Lucan South
including Christmas Carols
Christmas Eve: Tuesday 24th December: With members of The Presbyterian
5pm: Family Mass Church, Church of Ireland, Methodist
8pm: Vigil Mass and Catholic Parishes
Christmas Day: Wednesday 25th December: Come and join us in celebrating our
common faith
Masses: 10.30am and 12 noon
All Welcome
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