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Sunday 21 July 2019
‘One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind’
This Saturday sees the 50th Anniversary of the first Moon landing. The Apollo 11 left earth on 16 th July
1969 with 3 astronauts aboard, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. It took 76 hours for the
Apollo 11 to enter into a lunar orbit on July 19 th .
On 20 th Armstrong and Aldrin in the lunar module
“Eagle”, separated from the command module
where Collins remained. Two hours later the Eagle
began its descent to the surface of the Moon, and at
4.17pm the craft touched down and Neil Armstrong
immediately radioed the Mission Control at
Houston, stating: “The Eagle has landed”
On 21 st July the world watched Armstrong take the
first steps on the Moon with the now famous words
“that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind”.
Neil Armstrong died in 2012, but on Tuesday last
news programmes showed Buzz Aldrin and
Michael Collins meeting at the original launch pad of Apollo 11, and there commenced a
weeklong celebration to mark this moment in history.
I’ve always been interested in anything about space, so in 2001 while on holiday in Florida, the
highlight of the trip for me was a visit to the Kennedy Space Centre. It was just amazing. You
can see the Apollos and Shuttles, and are taken on a coach tour of the area which brings y ou out
near the launch pad. There is a piece of rock brought back from the Moon that you can touch.
The mission control centre which was used when
Apollo 13 got into trouble is on display. A
memorial at the centre bears the following
inscription dedicated to those who lost their lives:
“Whenever mankind has sought to conquer new
frontiers there have been those who have given
their lives for the cause.
This astronauts’ memorial dedicated May 9 1991
is a tribute to American men and women who
have made the ultimate sacrifice believing the
conquest of space is worth the risk of life” .
Cont’d over………
One Small Step cont’d….. MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)
I bought a souvenir of the emblems of the helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline
are both on the same number 0761 07 2000
Apollos - at the Centre there are giant size
emblems of the Apollos and Shuttles on Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday
view. nights from 7pm to 8pm. FLAC Legal
Information & Referral line 1890 350 250 (lo-
call from landlines) / 01 8745690 (mobiles).
Know Your Rights: Renewing your Passport
There are a number of different ways to renew
your passport. You can renew your passport
online or by post or in person at a Passport
Office.
The Online Renewal Service takes about 10
working days to process your application, if all
your documents are in order. However, this does
not include the time it will take for your passport
to be delivered to you by post. An online renewal
application for a standard 10-year passport costs
€75.
You can submit a paper application using An
Post’s Passport Express service. It takes about 15
working days (if your application form is filled
in correctly and your documents are in order).
The application fee for a standard 10-year
Ireland and the Moon Landing! passport using this service costs €89.50.
In August 1969 my family were on a
camping holiday in Doonbeg, Co Clare, and During busy periods, for example, during the
while out walking one evening our father got summer months, the Online Renewal Service and
talking to a local farmer. The recent Passport Express service can have longer turn-
unsettled weather was mentioned and the around times. You can check current processing
farmer said it was all down ‘to them going times on the Passport Service website.
to the Moon’. If you are due to travel in less than 3 weeks, you
I can still see the image of the two so can apply in person to the Passport Office in
clearly, leaning on a gate. Dublin or Cork. You can’t just drop-in, you need
Maybe he was right! to book an appointment online.
Anna Nolan The Dublin Passport Office has a Rapid Renewal
Service for adults and children who need to
travel in less than 3 working days. This service
costs more. You can book an appointment for
Citizens Information Centre this service online. If you cannot secure an
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre, Lucan urgent appointment online you should contact the
Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930 Passport Service on (01) 671 1633.
Email Lucan@citinfo.ie
www.citizensinformation.ie The Passport Service recommends that you apply
for your passport renewal at least 6 weeks before
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, your planned travel date.
Thursday and Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to
4pm. Wednesday 2pm to 4pm. For your Domestic Violence - Bright Sky Ireland is a new
convenience, please arrive before 12.30pm in the free app that offers support and information for
morning and before 3.45pm in the afternoon as anyone who may be in an abusive relationship,
we close promptly. or those concerned about someone they know.
The app includes a method for victims to capture
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) evidence of abuse without any content being
0761 07 4000 opening hours 9am to 8pm saved on the device itself.
Monday to Friday. For details please go to:
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ireland-app.html
For the next 6-week period
our shed will be opening
only when requested by a
member; shedders can still
work on projects but In 1881 the Lord Lieutenant and Permanent
should make arrangements Undersecretary were viciously assassinated in
for access with any the Phoenix Park, Dublin by a hitherto unknown
committee member. This will be the format until group calling themselves The Irish National
Monday 2nd September. Invincibles. It was an event that resonated around
the world, horrified the British establishment and
This week we learned that our application to the
changed the application of the law here.
2019 Community Infrastructure Fund was
unsuccessful; we are naturally disappointed but Mícheál Ó Doibhilín, local historian and
will learn from our efforts and apply again in publisher, will give an illustrated talk on these
2020. assassinations, their consequences and the
ongoing campaign for justice for the five
Our ground floor requires significant preparatory
Invincibles hanged as a result.
works before being fitted out and equipped; we
aim to provide a high quality, safe workshop as This is a rare opportunity to hear about a
soon as we can purchase the necessary tools and forgotten but hugely important and pivotal
equipment. We continue to seek help and advice episode in the struggle to free Ireland from the
from anybody with hands-on experience of British Empire in the 19th century.
laying out or setting up a workshop. Lastly we
This illustrated talk will be on Weds 4th Sept
urge people who have power tools or hardwoods
at 8pm in the Presbyterian Church -
they no longer use to consider gifting them to us
admission is free.
-we will make good use of any such donation.
Our next open, general meeting is on Monday
16th September; 18.30 to 19.50 in Lucan
Library. This meeting will allow the committee
deliver updates on key projects and our Lucan Newsletter
Constitution review that is expected to be Summer Holiday Issue
completed at our 2019 AGM, in October 2019.
This meeting will also provide attendees with an NEXT WEEK
opportunity to voice their opinions and/or bring Next week’s issue,
forward suggestions. Member or not, if you have Sunday 28th July,
an idea or suggestion you'd like to voice, come will be our final copy
along and share it with us. before we take our
We are contactable at our shed (rear of IWA three-week Summer
premises) or online at Break!
MensShedLucan@gmail.com We will be back in action, and well
rejuvenated, for Sunday 25th August.
Please have notices for any August
events over the holiday period, with us
by Wednesday 24th July, for next
FREE Five Week Basic week’s issue.
iPhone, iPad, Tablet and
Smartphone Class
Commencing in Lucan Library on
Tuesday 17th September from
10:30 – 12:30.
Lucan Active Retirement
If you would like to book a place Hi all just a reminder, Bowls, and Scrabble on
please enquire in the Library. Wednesday 24th July to August 21st in St.
Andrews Parish Centre. No Bowls or Scrabble
on 31st July and 28th August. Time 7.30pm.
Parish Notes 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
St Mary’s, Lucan us know if someone in your family is ill or
www.lucanparish.com admitted to hospital. Ph. 6217041 weekdays
between 9.30am and 2pm. (except Thursday).
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Collection of Bags this weekend
20th and 21st July
(At Saturday Vigil Mass and Sunday
Morning Masses only)
Divine Mercy,
The appeal is for clean, good-quality Lucan South
www.lucansouthparish.net
clothes, bedclothes, curtains, shoes etc.
National Cenacle
The Annual Marian Movement of Priests,
National Cenacle in The Basilica at Knock, takes
place on
Saturday 3rd August 2019
from 12 noon - 5.30 pm
(Tea is available but please bring a packed lunch)
There will be a bus leaving the lay-by at St.
Christian Meditation: Mary’s Church, Lucan at 7.55 am.
We meet each Tuesday at 8pm in The
Bungalow. Everyone welcome. Sr. Geraldine, To book a place on the bus
6217158 please phone Michael on 01 8401590.
(Cost €16 - €20 depending on numbers availing
of the bus).
Bethany Group:
Bethany Group is available to listen to or just be
there for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost Film on the life of Frank Duff:
following the death of a loved one. We meet on A new short film on the life of Frank Duff, the
the 2nd Monday of each month from 10.30am- founder of the Legion of Mary will be shown in
the Church of Divine Mercy, Lucan South on
11.30am, also on the 4th Thursday of each month
Saturday 27th July 2019 at 10.30am.
from 8pm - 9pm. in The Bungalow. Parish
All welcome.
Centre – 6217041
Legion of Mary:
We meet in Room 2 in the Parish Centre every
Wednesday at 6.30pm. We are much involved in
home visits and nursing homes. With extra help St. Patrick’s
we could a wider range of work in the parish. Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
Come and join us, you will not regret it. www.stpatrickslucan.ie
More info: Peter 01 6241105/ Brigid 01 6281686
Bethany Bereavement Support Group:
Holy Communion for the sick and We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each
housebound: month from 8pm to 9pm.
If you wish to avail of this service or if you know We can be contacted through the Parish office:
someone who does, please contact one of the Tel: (01) 628 1018 or 089 2507213, or email:
priests. stpatrickschurchlucan@gmail.com
Parish Ministry:
Ahmadiyya Muslim Assoc. Ireland Imam Ibrahim Noonan, Missionary In-charge
Muslim Convention in Ireland concluded, Ahmadiyya Muslim association and Imam
reaffirming rejection of violation and Galway mosque also addressed the audience.
extremism, and loyalty to country of residence
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, Ireland
held its 18th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention)
on, Sunday, 14th of July 2019 at Glenroyal Hotel
Maynooth Co. Kildare.
Muslims all over Ireland attended the convention
and reaffirmed their rejection of violence and
extremism, as the community is totally
committed to eradicate any kind of extremism
from Islam
It officially begun with a flag hoisting ceremony
in the morning at 9.50 AM in which the Irish
Tricolor, and the flags of the four provinces was Dr Anwar Malik, National President, Ahmadiyya
raised, along with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Muslim Association, Ireland addressing the
Community flag. audience
It was attended by people from all walks of life The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam was
including representatives from all political founded in India in 1889 with a strong emphasis
parties in Ireland, faith leaders and members of of peace over violence and tolerance over
Garda Siochana. extremism.
Motto of the movement is
Cllr Peter Kavanagh, representing Mayor of
SDCC, addressed the audience and praised the “Love for all, hatred for none”.
Ahmadiyya community Ireland for holding such
events and promoting peace
Addressing the audience, Inspector Bary Mills at Medjugorje Mass
the Ahmadiyya Muslim. Annual convention St Mary's Church, Lucan
2019, applauded the community for its Monday 12th August at 7.30pm
worldwide charitable and peace promoting (Rosary and Confessions at 6.50pm)
activities. All Welcome
A book stall and exhibition on the community's
history in Ireland, key Islamic beliefs and topics
was also on display.
Pilgrimages
Medjugorje 2019:
This whole programme was recorded by team of Oct 4th – 14th - 10 nights €629 pps.
Muslim Television Ahmadiyya Ireland for MTA Oct 4th – 10th - 7 nights €599. Insurance
international. The programme was included.
simultaneously translated in English and Urdu Contact Pat and Phil 087 2238911/ 01 6281436
Languages. Email: medjugorienewslucan@gmail.com
Dr Anwar Malik, National President, Ahmadiyya Fatima 2019: 10th -14th September
Muslim Association, Ireland addressed the Accompanied by Spiritual Director.
audience and welcomed the guests - The Imam €499.00 pps. Pat & Phil 087 2238911
of Western Europe, Biggest Mosque, Baitulfatuh
Mosque in Morden London, Maulana, Imam Holy Land Pilgrimage: 11 Day Pilgrimage
Naseem Bajwa Sahib, who also address the to The Holy Land Feb 12th to Feb 22nd 2020
attendees as a representative of Supreme Leader cost €1,475.00 deposit €450.00. Early booking
of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness is essential, to avoid disappointment for further
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmed, May Almighty be details contact Brenda Murray - Flynn on
his helper. 041 6863390 or brenda.murray-
flynn@travelcounsellors.com Philip on
087 250 8043 or pmcardle006@gmail.com
Birthday Remembrance Tús Care & Repair
South Dublin Co. Partnership
Joe McCahill, Free Community Service
10th Birthday away from home on 20th July Tús Care & Repair provides a free odd job
Hard to believe Dad it is your service for people and organisations that are
10th Birthday away from home, eligible within our local community.
How we would love to celebrate Examples of work we do: Minor gardening
With hugs and kisses, jobs (e.g. mowing lawns, trimming hedges etc.).
However, we will continue on Small painting jobs, hanging curtain rails,
And think of you and miss you putting up shelves, minor DIY jobs considered.
As we have done for the last 10 years.
Sending all our love to you on your special day. Examples of work we do NOT do:
Always loved, always missed from your loving We do not undertake, construction, plumbing,
family, darling wife Bridget, daughters Patricia, electrical work, cleaning of gutters at unsuitable
Mary and Laura, sons in law Enda and Barry heights, insulation.
and adored grandchildren Jordan, Stephen,
If you can tick any of the following boxes you
Leah, Arthur and Ruby xxxxxxxxxxxx
may be eligible for this service:
- A resident in South Dublin
- Senior Citizen
Anniversary - Have a long-term illness or disability
- Are referred from a support worker/health
Harte (Jack and Sheila) service
In fond and loving memory of our parents - Are a community/voluntary organisation
Jack and Sheila whose anniversaries occur How is works
around this time. - You contact your local office and describe the
Dearly loved and always remembered by your job
loving family - A member of the Care & Repair team will
visit you and assess the job
- A member of the office will then contact you
with a start date
Faith for Life - A team of two or more will carry out the job
- All work must be signed off after completion.
Faith for Life is an adult faith course designed - If demand becomes too high waiting list may
to help you to discover new ways to live out your apply.
faith in the reality of today’s world, within
relationships, family, home, workplaces and the The Care & Repair team consists of voluntary
events of daily life. It aims to help you to be Tús workers who have put themselves forward
more active, open, faithful, confident, trusting for this project. They all are committed to
and willing to work for change. The course is improving the lives of senior citizen and people
experienced as a journey of four ‘Movements’ with mobility issues in our community. In order
inviting you to explore the call you received in to reassure and give peace of mind to our
Baptism. The process for each weekend includes service users, all of our workers have been
teaching, personal and group reflection, prayer Garda vetted and carry company ID cards.
and liturgy.
For further information please contact:
Participants are required to attend all four Tallaght Office 086 0270821,
weekends. This course has taken place in Dublin crtallaght@sdcpartnership.ie
Diocese for the past six years and is designed Clondalkin Office 086 0424983
and delivered, through a partnership agreement crclondalkin@sdcpartnership.ie
between the Archdioceses of Dublin and the
Archdiocese of Liverpool. Office opening hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm
Main Building
The course will take place again this year starting
Killinarden Enterprise Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24
in October.
ACE Enterprise Park
If you would like more information please Unit 10, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
email:rlavelle@dublindiocese.ie or evangelisatio
n@dublindiocese.ie
Birdie was dizzy watching
all the sport last weekend,
between GAA and the
tennis! The remote control
didn’t know what happened
it switching between TV
stations to see the different
games at the same time!
Great to see the Dubs do so well again – I know
some other team will win Sam in the future, but
not for a while yet – let’s enjoy it while it lasts!
Looking forward to the Rossies match this time –
Up the Dubs!
Work on Swimming Pool started at long last –
wonder will it be ready for next summer!
Looks like we lost the Tennis Courts – were
they not being used these days? Time was when
kids spent weeks of their summer holidays on
those courts, particularly after watching
Wimbledon on telly.
Speaking of olden days in Lucan, the above
photo shows Tommy Smyth outside his
Shoemakers Shop on Main Street, back in the
1920s. We understand that the ladies looking out
the top windows are Tommy’s sisters.
Tommy took over the business from his father,
and was still working up to the late 60s, when
Tommy Kelly then took over the business.
Today, you can have a bowl of soup or cup of
coffee on the same spot where the cobbler plied
his trade! Just beside St. Andrew’s Church, the
River Café is now on the premises.
One of our Readers, met this little fellow
crossing the road from Willo's B&B to the The Cobbler should not go beyond
Demesne Sunday night at 9.45 pm – Our little
Maidrín Rua is one of many in the area these his last!
days. Latin Proverb
Years ago, people associated foxes with hen-runs
and the like – they’d be after the chickens at
night, and there were lots of chickens around
Lucan up to the 1960s. Happy 4th Birthday
People brought up nearer the city associate them to a very special girl
Ruby Stearn
more with scavenging!
We all learned An Maidrín Rua at school:
"Good-morrow fox, " "Good-morrow, Sir." Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday
"Pray what is that you're eating?"
All our love from the Stearn, McCahill
It's a fine fat goose I stole from you,
And will you come and taste it?" and Dowling Families. x x x x x
Thanks for the photo, Frank!
QQI Level 3 in New Jobs Club
Media Expression We will be starting a new Jobs Club, in the
Liffey Sound recently Balgaddy Child and Family Centre, Meile an Ri
delivered a QQI level Road, Balgaddy, Lucan, starting on Monday
3 course in Media 29th July to Friday 16th August, from 9.30a to
Expression to 12.30pm daily.
residents in the Clondalkin Towers direct
provision centre. The course was delivered by The Jobs Club is a 3 week programme designed
certified trainer, Maria Murphy. The outcome of to equip jobseekers with the tools they need to
the course is an interesting radio programme search and apply for jobs. The modules we
produced and recorded by 2 residents, Hicham cover are as follows:
and Precious about their experiences of living in C.V. Preparation (each individual will have a
direct provision. The programme is now professional C.V. typed)
available on podcast on our website. Cover Letters (how to write a targeted cover
Joe Byrne- Recorded historical tour of Lucan letter to accompany their C.V.)
Joe takes people on his historical tours during Application Forms (guidelines on how to fill-
each year's Lucan Festival, but over a period of 6 out application forms online)
months as part of the "Lucan Live" programme, Rights at Work (Workplace rights including
presented by Brendan Hackett, Joe brought contracts and pay rates)
Liffey Sound listeners with him. These
recordings are now available as a podcast on our Personal Development (This module looks at
website. self-esteem, goal setting and affirmations)
Job Searching (we use ipads in the Jobs Club to
www.liffeysoundfm.ie or catch up on Facebook search and apply for jobs)
Liffey Sound 96.4FM- Lucan's Community Networking (this module looks at how to access
Radio Station! jobs on the open and hidden job market via
networking)
Mock Interviews
Step by Step Dublin to Knock Walk
There is a €60.00 payment given to each
to Feed the Next Child participant who successfully completes the Jobs
Mary’s Meals began feeding 200 children in Club to help with travel costs, parking expenses
Malawi in 2002 and is now feeding 1,425,013 etc. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided to
children every day in places of education. With all participants.
our no-frills policy, it costs €15.60 to feed a child
for a year. To raise funds and awareness, we are People can contact me
walking throughout Ireland starting on 7th by email: derek.jones@sdcpartnership.ie
August from Malin, Derry, Armagh, Coalisland, or phone: 0876348375.
Lurgan, Dublin, Kilkenny and Limerick and
arriving in Knock Co Mayo on 15th August.
Please visit our website www.sbs4marysmeals.ie Tusla, An Ghníomhaireacht um
If you would like to participate in the walk you Leanaí agus an Teaghlach
would be most welcome, we are passing through Child and Family Agency
Lucan Wednesday 7th August. T-shirts, high-vis There is an urgent need for foster carers willing
vests, sponsorship cards and more information is to provide a home for children of all ages up to
available. Contact numbers are on the website or 18 years old to provide short
if preferred phone Fr Eamonn Kelly on term and long term foster
0879077985. care. Also Carers required for
young people 15 -18 years.
Tusla, the Child and Family
"Grass is the cheapest plant Agency is currently running a campaign to find
families who are willing to provide safe, loving
to install and the most and secure homes for children and adolescents.
expensive to maintain."
- Pat Howell For more information contact 076 6955550
and/or www.fostering.ie
I was not expecting such a response from a
nine-year-old and it left me a little shook. I
suggested that farmers grow grass and
meadows that absorb CO2 to lessen the
effect… “but no one grows enough trees” he
quickly added. He asked about electric cars;
Way back in 2005 – around the time all this
I said OK, if the electricity is generated by
Wells for Zoë madness in Malawi took over
wind power. Instantly he advised me that the
our lives – Mary read a piece from a book
use of solar power is also possible and
The Secret. What I took from it was: if you
getting more efficient, and “what about
put everything into your passion, the
Hydrogen” he added. He asked if I was
Universe conspires in enabling you to
planting trees and when I said yes, he
succeed. The other day I looked up a Paulo
wanted to know how anyone could plant 2
Coelho interview with Oprah Winfrey about
million and could I do it in Roscommon to
his book The Alchemist and just smiled.
which I replied: probably not. I was a little
In August last year we were in Dublin
dubious about students walking out of class
Airport heading to Malawi on our 44th visit.
earlier this year, but now I am more positive
Our flight was called but when we went to
about their possible contribution to a change
the boarding gate it had been delayed for 20
in attitudes that might somehow save the day
minutes. As we sat, we spoke to an English
for our planet; that is if there are more
woman from Zimbabwe who asked why we
Diarmaids around.
were heading for Addis and what we were
doing. As we explained a Cork man heading I told him that we work with the poorest of
for South Africa was walking by, and he the world in Malawi, explaining that sowing
stood, got involved and had questions as trees will enable them to feed their families
well. He showed an interest in what we were who barely avoid starvation on a regular
doing and our approach to development. basis. By sowing, caring for and eventually
Soon enough we boarded and didn’t speak selling coppicing trees they can look to a
again. When I looked at my laptop in Addis, better and more self-sufficient future without
his wife had emailed to ask about making a dependence on AID. He asked if these poor
donation. people realised the benefits to the climate,
and when I said yes, he asked how he could
Earlier this year they drove as a family from
help; AND HE IS JUST NINE YEARS
Cape Town to Cork in a jeep with the Wells
OLD.
for Zoë logo in a prominent position and
checked in to our offices and pump factory I thought he should speak to the Dail and
in Mzuzu on their way. In the last few days Seanad. Like Felix Finkbeiner the nine-year-
he finally bought his super bike and will old German boy who spoke to the UN in
cycle 12,000 km from Cairo to Capetown to 2007 and started a youth organization, Plant
support our efforts in Malawi. I suspect for the Planet, which has now planted 13.6
some type of conspiracy by the Universe! billion trees in over 160 countries, but
started out looking to plant 1 million in each.
Closer to home I picked up Mary’s sister
We have just linked up with his expanded
Breege, and her nine-year-old grandson
group Trillion Tree Campaign, where we
Diarmaid, at Heuston Station yesterday. As
have added our 2,200,000 trees from last
we came to the roundabout heading for the
season and will later add our planned four
N4 he started:
million trees as a target for the 2019-2020
“John, I see ye have a problem here… lots
season.
of cars everywhere, putting CO2 into the
Children are not often asked to speak at the
atmosphere… but we have another big
UN, but Felix shook them with a simple
problem with cows in Roscommon. They
question on Climate change? Kids know,
have methane and carbon dioxide coming
adults know, and we all know the challenges
out both ends.”
and the solution, so why is there so little
action? He suggested 3 possible reasons: COMPUTERS FOR
adults feel they will be dead before 2100 and THE TERRIFIED!
don’t care; then you have the Climate 1 TO 1 TRAINING
Change denial types; or the age-old parable FOR OVER 55’s
situation that if you give monkeys the choice Are you frustrated by your lack of computer
of one banana now or six bananas later they skills? Do you feel that the digital age has passed
will always chose the one now. you by? Are you confused by well-meaning
family instruction (i.e. no patience with you!)
“For us children, it’s a question of survival,” Learn How to:
he told global leaders. “We cannot trust that Search the Internet Send & receive emails
adults alone will save our future. We have to Shop and book flights
take our future in our own hands.” Use your own device or use computers available
at some venues
So, 12 years later Felix and Plant for the
Planet has now changed their focus to Age Action runs beginner courses in Computers,
iPads and Tablets for older people who have
planting a trillion trees and Wells for Zoë
little or no experience or for the absolutely
have joined him and them with our tiny – terrified!
but always growing – little contribution.
Courses run once a week for 5 or 6 weeks
Remember the Cork man we met at the All Courses Are Free Of Charge
airport? He has now bought a new super Classes are held in venues throughout Dublin
bike from the UK, and in January next will For more information about the course or if you
take on a huge challenge for Wells for Zoë; would like to become a volunteer phone
that of cycling 12,000 km from Cairo to (01) 475 6989
Cape Town with our jersey on his back,
going through Malawi enroute.
If we think small, sponsorship for his cycle
could enable our Malawian communities to The Board of Management
invites applications for the position of
plant 1.2 million trees next season or, we
could be brave (or even appropriately mad) Principal’s Personal Secretary
and go for 12 million over the next 4 years. (Post Primary)
And we could succeed if the Universe were to take effect from 7th October 2019.
Letter of application and copy of CV (to
to conspire again!
include names and contact details of
We can plant 100 trees for €10 or 1000 for referees) to be posted to:
€100, with every tree having a miniscule but
The Principal /
positive impact on climate change. Secretary to the
Board of
Imagine that the million-to-one chance
Management, St
meeting in Dublin Airport might conspire to Joseph’s College,
plant 12 million trees for the Universe. Lucan, K78 VW74
Co Dublin.
I’m sure Diarmaid will be excited about this
project and get stuck in. So, are there more
bright nine-or ninety- year-olds out there Job Description available on request by
who want to believe in a future for our emailing stjosephslucan@gmail.com
Typed applications must be received by
planet?
Friday, 6th September 2019
John & Mary Coyne, Minimum 3 years’ experience; Salary
Wells for Zoë negotiable; Short-listing may apply.
The Board of Management is an equal
10th July 2019 opportunities employer.Lucan Library – July / August Heritage LEGO Workshop - Denise and Tony
Tel: +353 1 6216422 Thursday 22nd August, 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Email: lucan@sdublincoco.ie Discover the hidden history of the Lucan area
www.southdublinlibraries.ie and recreate some famous Lucan Landmarks
with LEGO. What's not to like?! Suitable for
ages 8 - 12.
The Saturday Sessions Booking from Monday 22nd July, 1.30pm, via
A programme of activities during the summer, https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/heritage-week-lego-
suitable for all ages, unless otherwise stated. workshop-tickets-64732879786
Dave's Jungle Irish History Live
Saturday 20th July, 2.00pm - 3.00pm Thursday 22nd August, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Dave's Jungle is a totally interactive Michael Moylan from Irish History Live will
Reptile Show. Meet some of the regale bloodthirsty children with the history of
world's most amazing animals, learn fascinating medieval England, not neglecting its civil wars,
facts, come face-to-face with crocodiles, political intrigue, and cruelty!
tarantulas, scorpions and lots of other large Suitable for ages 8 - 12.
lizards and creatures! Booking from Monday 22nd July, 8.30am, via
All ages welcome. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-history-live-
tickets-64733397334
Pop-Up Coding
Saturday 27th July, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Researching Local History
With the Academy of Code. Sample some code, Thursday 22nd August, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
see what you can do, and show your family and Historian and author, Dominic Price will give a
friends! All ages welcome. talk on researching local history, introducing
such tools as Maps, Newspapers, Archives,
The Fanzini Brothers - POSTPONED due to Police Records, and Church Archives, to mention
unforeseen circumstances. Apologies for any but a few! This talk will have a Lucan flavour
inconvenience. with aspects of local interest.
The Fanzini Brothers will be replaced by... Booking from Monday 22nd July, 9.45am.
Lucan Library's Got Talent Contact the library at 01-6216422, email
Saturday 10th August, 2.00pm lucan@sdublincoco.ie, or call in.
Do you sing? Dance? Tell a joke? Do Karate?
Whatever your talent is, come to Lucan Library The 18th-Century Toll Road from Dublin to
and show us what you've got! Mullingar, via Lucan
Everyone who enters gets a prize! Friday 23rd August, 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Suitable for ages 7 - 14. Join John Colgan, in Society for Old Lucan's
Booking from Monday 22nd July, 9.45am. guest lecture for Heritage Week 2019, an
Contact the library at 01-6216422, email eminent local historian and author, for an
lucan@sdublincoco.ie, or call in. illustrated talk on the history of the 18th-century
Dublin to Mullingar toll road, which had
Kids' Movie Club turnpikes in Lucan village and on Leixlip bridge.
Saturday 27th July, 2.00pm Booking now open via
Showing 'Up'. All ages welcome. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/john-colgan-the-
18th-century-toll-road-from-dublin-to-mullingar-
via-lucan-tickets-62116100930
Heritage Week
The Lucan Tramway
The Rise of the Long Fellow Saturday 31st August, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday 21st August, 7.00pm - 8.00pm Local Historian Joe Byrne will present a talk on
As part of South Dublin County’s 'Decade of the history of the now defunct Lucan Tramway,
Centenaries' programme, Dr David McCullagh, from its earliest appearance in 1881 to its
presenter of Prime Time on RTÉ One, will give a eventual closure at the turn of the 19th/20th
lecture entitled 'The rise of the Long Fellow'. Century. A real gem for local history enthusiasts!
Suitable for adults. Booking from Monday 22nd July, 9.45am.
Booking from Monday 22nd July, 9.45am. Contact the library at 01-6216422, email
Contact the library at 01-6216422, email lucan@sdublincoco.ie, or call in.
lucan@sdublincoco.ie, or call in.Political Notes Transport Users
The campaign for Lucan Luas will begin later
this year. In the meantime, we need to get the
Paul Gogarty – Independent and city centre right for public transport. The city is
Green-minded in a right mess at the moment with long delays to
Tel: 087-2752489. E-mail: info@paulgogarty.com the bus services passing through the centre. This
“Not just at election time” is causing undue hardship to users along the
Application for apartments at Chapel Hill Quays with many buses passing full making
junction: As mentioned on the neighbouring public transport unreliable at
estates' Facebook page, I am opposing times.
the application for 21 apartments over four We have put forward a plan to
storeys on the Hillhouse site (beyond bollards address these difficulties.
from Pieta House) and would recommend that
other local residents and elected reps do likewise. A public information evening will be held in
A similar, more sympathetic application may be Wynn's Abbey St next Tuesday 23rd of July
suited to one or two village sites, but not at this from 4pm until 8pm drop in at any time if your
congested location with its various traffic and passing to see our proposals the Quay Bus
pedestrian hazards, along with the overlooking of Contraflow with an overall plan for the Greater
neighbouring dwellings. It is gross over- Dublin Area.
development of the site. The deadline for T. Newton 086 3127364.
submissions on this application (SD19A/0198) is
the 28th July.
Plastic in supermarkets and shops: A two-
pronged approach is needed to stop single use
plastics.
1) to enact legislation banning unnecessary
materials and
2) to let retailers know that you will actively seek
alternatives.
John Curran T.D. – Fianna Fáil Summer Holiday Club
Email: John.curran@oireachtas.ie
facebook.com/john,curranff Monday 5th to Friday 9th August
Phone: 01 6183792. Twitter: @curranjohna
Lucan Swimming Pool: No doubt I’m not alone
in welcoming the news this week that works are 10am to 12.30pm
commencing in Griffeen Valley Park on the for 5 to 12 year olds
construction of the New Lucan Swimming Pool Just €2 a day
for Lucan. A huge community effort went into
seeing this day arrive and congrats to all. At The Lucan Centre
Scrambler & Quad Bike task force must (Primrose Lane, Lucan)
prioritise New Legislation: After receiving new
information this week from Justice Minister,
Charlie Flanagan in relation to the illegal use of Email: office@lpc.ie for a
scrambler and quad bikes; The cross-agency registration form or call Ryan on
taskforce is currently considering the formal 01 6280217
views from the Garda Commissioner on this
matter and I am urging them to prioritise
legislative change so as to combat this issue and
allow Gardaí to seize these bikes.
Useful Phone Numbers:
Pieta House: 1800 247 247
Quote: Aware: 1890 303 302
Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand
like stone: Kindness in another’s trouble,
Samaritans: 1850 609 090
Courage in your own. Childline: 1800 66 66 66
Oliver GoldsmithLotto Sponsorship: Each week, our Lotto draw
is sponsored by a local business. This is a great
way of getting promotion and association with
the club, while also contributing to the success of
one of our best and most enduring fundraising
A second coming for a few of the more activities. We greatly appreciate the loyal
established hurlers, they were dragged out of support of the local businesses who support the
retirement for a good win in the last Junior D Club in this way. If you have a business and
Championship group game. A high scoring affair would like to get involved as a Lotto sponsor for
with the lads coming out on top which meant the 2019/20 season, we would be delighted to
they topped their Group and secured a home Qtr have you on board. The rates are as follows:
Final. Well done to PJ and his management team. 1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks
Senior footballers lost away to Thomas Davis. €50 €90 €150 €200
Jnr As lost out on Tuesday night by a single If interested, contact Seamus Clandillon at 087
point. Inter Ladies lost out to Castleknock in the 2189960.
Cup, Jnr Ladies had a good win versus Fingal
The County Board have enquired to clubs
Well done to Daire Newcombe, Harry Ladd, about potential the naming of trophies/cups
Mark Lavin who played for the Dublin U20 (after past/present members). They are looking
footballers in a fine win against on Wexford and for possible sponsor of the Trophies, if any
we wish them luck as they prepare for a Leinster members have suggestions or wish to sponsor
final vs Laois THIS FRIDAY NIGHT the 19th they can contact the club Executive. Cost will be
July. Disappointment for Dublin U16 Camogie in the Region of €300.
who lost out to a strong Galway side last
weekend, best of luck and hopefully they can SUMMER CAMPS
turn it around vs Wexford this weekend, Lauren If you missed any of the previous camps, no
Dawson, Phoebe Shannon, Sinead Daly, Millie problem we have more in August, they are very
Reid and Lilly Rooney are all involved. Great to popular but we do have a limit so register ASAP,
hear Darren Gavin is getting back to full training it can be done by a few short clicks on our
with the Dublin Senior footballers as they website. The dates are as follows:
prepare for the business end of the 12th 16th August Club Football camp
Championship. Hard luck to Ali, Emma and Orla 19th – 23rd August Club Hurling/Camogie
who were part of the Dublin Senior Camogie Camp.
team that lost last weekend, also Chloe and Aoife Registration can be completed through the link
who lost to Westmeath with the Dublin Inter on the home page of the club website. We have
team and Ellen with the Dublin Minors also a nice GREEN training top (pictured) for anyone
losing. doing their first camp and we have a BLACK
one for any on their second or more camp.
We have a Comedy Night coming up in the
Club House – Saturday 27th July, tickets €10
can be purchased through the link on the club
website. We will have a happy hour between 8 –
9pm where all pints will be €3. Come up and
support YOUR club.
Bingo Wednesdays 8:30pm.
Club Shop is closed until August, club gear can
be purchased from the main ONeills shop.
Lotto There was no winner of the lotto on the
11th July, Numbers were 1, 3, 17 and 20. Next
weeks’ jackpot is €9,400, next draw will be
managed by Diarmuid Dawson and is sponsored
by Clandillon Motors. Lucky Dip Winners:
Cathy (Bar), Geri, Liz &Mary Daly, Peter Brady,
MC Bowler. Play Online, or Tickets can be
purchased at the Club, or in Kenny’s Vesey
Arms.ST. MARY'S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB
Results for Monday 15th July 2019
North/South
1st Sandra Frisk and Teresa McCarthy
2nd Marguerite Cunningham and Jacinta
McKelvey
3rd Eileen Lynch and
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB Sheila Fallon
18 Stableford (Nett) 12-14 July 2019
Gents class 1 winner Philip Sweeney 47 pts East/West
Gents class 1 r/up Damian Creevey 45 pts back 9 1st Maureen Murray and
Gents class 2 winner Jimmy Pegley 50 pts Paula Doyle
Gents Class 2 Runner Up Pasty Blake47 pts back 2nd Ann O'Donnell and Mary Hargaden
9 3rd Rosemary McGavock and Margaret Mallon
Gents class 3 winner John Carey 47 pts
Ladies class 1 winner Catherine Leonard 45 pts
back 9
Ladies Class 2 Winner Orla Creevey 45 pts back
9
Juveniles: Our Juvenile competition continues
each Wednesday and for the months of July and
August the completion will by commencing at
2pm. Our juvenile committee will be in
attendance and coaching will be provided. New
members are welcome so why not come along
any Wednesday afternoon and talk to any of the
committee who will be delighted to help you.
New Members Welcome – Adults and
Juveniles: Our Club is now open for
membership. If you would like to join our Club
please contact the Secretary in writing and we
will be in touch with the relevant details by
return. You can join as a family or individual or
indeed you are more than welcome to call into
the Club House and ask for any committee
member who will be only too willing to discuss
your enquiry – best time to call is at the weekend
or contact us at info@lucanpitchandputt.com
Condolences: The committee and members wish
to extend their sincere sympathies to our
chairman Michael Purcell on the death of his
Mam – Millie Purcell (RIP) and to John Smith
on the death of his Brother Tommie Smith (RIP).
Our thoughts are with both families at this very
sad time.
Dates to Remember: The Phoenix Park - Wednesday Walks
Saturday 10th August - Fun Day – Pitch and Putt, Monuments of the Phoenix Park
Pool, Darts, Rings and surprises galore. July 24th, 11am to 12.30pm.
Saturday 24th August - Our President’s Day A walk featuring a number of
Hall/Room for Hire: Please note that we have a monuments in the Phoenix Park,
hall/room for hire from 7pm weekdays – short Phoenix Monument, Papal Cross,
term or long term hire/lease will be considered. and the Wellington Testimonial.
Please contact the secretary by letter or email Please meet at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
info@lucanpitchandputt.com unless otherwise noted. Weather permitting and
subject to change.LUCAN HARRIERS A.C.
Lucan Harriers Fanchea Gibson and Ceara
Kerrigan fresh as daisies after running Kilkee
10k in Clare on Saturday .Both ladies also ran
Vanedleur Parkrun that morning just to get Irene Namugere and Josephine Dignam who ran
warmed up. Irish Runner 10mile on Saturday. Both athletes
have now completed series of 5k, 5mile and
10mile hence all the medals.
Lucan Harriers at Irish Runner 10mile in
Phoenix Park: First home from Lucan Harriers
was Kathleen Trunk 1.18.40, Danijela Klopotan Lucan Harriers fit4life group training hard
1.21.05 David Jones 1.24.01 Eileen over the weekend.
O'Brien (4th in her age category)1.27.46
Sinead Farrell 1.44.07 Maria Donoghue
1.51.36 Kim Jones 1.52.10 Teresa Bowe
1.53.45 Hazel Timmons 1.54.08 Irene
Namujere 2.20.46 and Josephine Dignam
2.20.44.
Lucan Harriers track coming
close to completion
Official opening will take place on
Sunday September 8th hosting 5mile
Road Race with Tom Byrne Memorial
Trophy as prize.
Details and registration is at
www.myrunresults.comChurch Notices - Sunday 21st July 2019
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary's Lucan St. Patrick's
Sunday Masses: Esker / Dodsboro / Adamstown
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 8.45am, 9.45am, Sunday Masses:
11am, 12.15pm and 7pm Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and 12
Weekday Masses: noon Folk Mass
Monday to Saturday 10am. Weekday Masses:
Monday to Saturday: 10am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
(Nuns Chapel), on Thursday 2pm - 4pm Sacrament of Reconciliation:
and Saturday 7.30pm – 9.00pm Saturday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday
evening between 6:15 - 6:50pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday after 10am Mass and after the Baptisms:
6.30pm Mass 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd Saturday
at 12.30pm. At least four weeks’ notice is
Baptisms: Baptism will take place every required to facilitate preparation. Applications
weekend. We ask parents to call to the between 10am and 1.00pm Monday to Friday at
Sacristy to book at least one month Parish Office or after any Mass as Parents are
before ceremony. required to attend a pre-Baptism Meeting.
Deepest Sympathy to the wife, family Bookings cannot be accepted on the telephone or
and friends of Jim Dungan, Esker Lawns by email.
and to the wife, family and friends of
Thomas (Tommie) Smith, Lucan
Heights. May they rest in peace. St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland
Sunday:
St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am
Divine Mercy Lucan South St. Mary’s, Leixlip 11.30am
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm, 10.30am and 12
noon Lucan Presbyterian Church
Sunday:
Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday: 10.30am Morning Worship
9.15am and Saturday at 10am Crèche and Children's Ministry
Adoration and Prayer:
Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm
Prayer Group – Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm Lucan Methodist Church
Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am- Sunday:
10.45am 9.45am - Holy Communion
Baptisms:
Parents are asked to attend an information
meeting before making arrangements or booking
dates.
Esker Cemetery Mass
Mass for the Dead will be celebrated on Sunday 25th August 2019 - 3pm
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