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Sunday 17 May 2015
For better or worse…………………..
Next week we are invited to go to the polls and vote on the same sex marriage referendum.
The media coverage has been to saturation level with many column inches devoted to the topic
and the majority of the coverage has been urging a Yes vote, the imbalance is clear. The issue
has been presented as an equality issue whereby we are being urged to give parity in law to the
marriage of a same sex couple and those of the opposite sex, thus presented the issue seems
simple and clear. What is not so clear however is the social consequence of such a
fundamental shift in our definition of Marriage, and in particular the consequences for
children who will effectively be deprived of the right to a father and a mother under a new
constitutional definition.
It is implied in much of the coverage that those in the ‘No’ camp, are prejudiced homophobes
out of touch with the modern era, dinosaurs from a past best forgotten. Let me state from the
outset that I am neither prejudiced nor homophobic and I have no desire to oppress anybody. I
know many ‘Gay’ people both male and female and I respect each one of them for the people
that they are.
However I do recognise a fundamental difference between their relationships and those
committed to Marriage, and to pretend otherwise is a nonsense. Marriage is an institution
which has served us well not just in this country but in many different cultures and religious
traditions and it has been defined in all of these different cultures as the union of a man and a
woman. An important element of Marriage is procreation, and it’s stating the obvious to point
out that this requires both sexes.
We are very fortunate in Ireland that our constitution has given us the opportunity to vote on
this important issue, in many countries the issue was decided by a vote of parliament. We
should take our responsibility in this regard seriously.
At present ‘Gay’ people can enter a civil partnership with a person of the same sex, and this
confers on them all the legal protections which had been denied them before the legislation
was introduced. A No vote recognises the fundamental difference between the union of a man
and woman in Marriage and a same sex commitment; it both respects and honours diversity,
and states clearly that equality does not mean that all must be the same.
Fr. Philip Curran
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Lucan Library
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre,
Lucan
Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930
Email [email protected]
www.citizensinformation.ie
Laptops and Lifestyles
Tuesday 19 May, 12-1pm
Introduction to using internet for shopping,
holidays, bills etc. With Catherine & Jennifer,
Lucan Library. Booking essential
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm
and 2pm to 4 pm each day, closed for lunch 1 pm to
2 pm. For your convenience, please arrive before
12.30 p.m. in the morning, and before 3.45p.m. in
the afternoon, as we close promptly.
5 Best Things You Can Do for Your Health
Tuesday 19 May, 7pm. With Stephen Hussey,
chiropractic nutritionist. Booking required
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) 0761
07 4000 – opening hours 9 am to 8 pm Monday to
Friday.
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)
helpline and MABS mortgage arrears helpline are
both on the same number 0761 07 2000.
Our services are free and confidential.
Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday
nights from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. FLAC telephone and
referral line 1890 350250. Please note that FLAC
provides Free Legal Advice and not Free Legal Aid.
Irish Computer Society Beginners’ Computer
Classes
Friday 22, 29 May, 5, 12 & 19 June
5 week course.
3 time slots to choose from:
9.30-11.00am
11.05am – 12.35pm
1.05 – 2.35pm
Booking essential
Separate iPad class: 2.45-4.15pm
(bring your own iPad or Android tablet)
Booking essential
Phone Lucan Library on 016216422, email
[email protected] or call in.
Springboard places for jobseekers
The 2015 Springboard courses are now open for
applications.
Springboard+ 2015 which incorporates part-time
Springboard courses and full-time ICT skills
conversion programmes will provide for 285
courses at 42 higher education institutions across
Ireland.
Springboard offers free courses at certificate, degree
and masters level and aims in particular to
opportunities – such as ICT and financial services.
In general, to qualify for Springboard you must be
unemployed, with a previous history of
employment, and you must be actively seeking
work and available to take up work. Courses are
one year or less and are generally part-time except
for ICT skills conversion programmes.
Measures announced to support people in
mortgage arrears
A number of measures have been announced to
support people in mortgage arrears.
The new measures will include giving Courts the
power to review insolvency arrangements, the
expansion of the mortgage-to-rent scheme and a
greater role for the Money Advice and Budgeting
Service (MABS) in offering information, advice
and assistance to borrowers in arrears.
Find out more on merrionstreet.ie.
Palmerstown Camera Club
Meetings every Wednesday night at 8pm in the
Parish Centre, Palmerstown.
New members of all ages and skill levels are always
welcome.
We take pride in being a welcoming
& friendly club where we can learn
and develop photography skills in a
relaxing & fun environment.
See www.palmerstowncameraclub.ie to view our
schedule and for more information, or email
[email protected] if you have any questions.
Lucan Active Retirement Assoc.
Club will be closing on 25th June and our outing
will be on 2nd of July to St. Mels Cathedral,
Longford, and on to Arigna Mines, then to Carrick
on Shannon for a trip on the Shannon, and back to
the Springfield for dinner.
Cost of this trip €50 which must be paid by 4 th June.
No money will be accepted after that date.
Whist Results 12/5/15
1st Brendan Ryan, 2nd Eithne McDonald, 3rd
Bernadette Farrerlly and Niall Marron.
However, there have been many anonymous
donations, some very generous. We sincerely thank
you all.
We would also like to thank Fr. Philip for his
coverage in his editorial last week.
What a tragedy! Who could possibly believe the
news early on Monday morning of a second big
earthquake in Nepal. These poor people were barely
coming to terms with the first quake.
Thank God for social media about which I often
give out!! Fachtna posted on Facebook very quickly
that he and his family were safe and also managed
to send a one line text fairly soon after that. We
finally managed to speak to him on Wednesday. He
and his family slept in the kitchen of his in laws'
home for a couple of nights with the door open for a
very quick exit. Thank God, it did not come to that.
This quake is about the same distance from where
he lives but closer to the Nagarkot area where most
of his work is centred. There are further cracks in
the wall of the preschool so it will not be used for
some time, certainly not until after the monsoon
season. His plan is to eventually erect a temporary
hut of some kind to keep the school running. This
will not happen just yet as he, Dhurba, Raju and the
rest of the committee continue to help with relief
work. Some members of the committee are
themselves affected by house damage etc.
If you would like to make a donation, you can do
so on the website www.nagarhope.com
You can also make a donation directly to 191 Beech
Park, Lucan. Please do leave a contact name and
address as we like to acknowledge all donations.
Finally, you can make a donation in any bank
using the following details:
Account Name: Nagarhope
BIC: ULSBIE2D
IBA: IE30ULSB98604010122317
Again, please put your name on it.
God bless you all
Niamh & Séamus Clandillon
Liffey Valley Park Alliance - A.G.M.
The A.G.M. of the Liffey Valley Park Alliance will
be held on Wednesday 20th May 2015 in St Marys
Parish Centre, Lucan, commencing at 8.pm.
The Alliance is a coalition of local community
groups which has been working for the conservation
of the Liffey Valley with its great natural beauty
and variety of outdoor amenities. From
birdwatching to water sports, great houses and
parks, angling or golf. The Liffey Valley has it all.
Fachtna's main request is for tents as he feels that
international aid won't reach the outlying villages
around Nagarkot quickly enough. The damage there
is immense.
The alliance has been lobbying for the promotion of
the valley as a tourism destination with potential to
create many jobs.
He wants thousands of tents and he wants them
yesterday!!
If you would like to know more about our work
come along on May 20th. Everyone welcome.
The committee here in Ireland is working flat out on
various contacts. We have a good lead in New
Delhi, India where we are very hopeful of sourcing
tents. This would be the ideal situation as they
could be transported by road. In the meantime, we
are keeping all channels open.
Since the first quake at the end of April, we have
been overwhelmed with good wishes and with
donations. We thank you all most sincerely for your
visits, phone calls, texts and mails. We know that
many others have enquired through friends and
neighbours rather than bother us. We thank those
people too.
We thank everyone who has donated to this cause
and assure you that it will go directly to earthquake
relief, fully overseen by Fachtna and his committee.
We have issued receipts and thanks where possible.
Hillcrest Residents Association
Date for your Diary:
Hillcrest Residents Association AGM will take
place on Thursday 28 May at 7.30pm in St
Thomas' NS, Esker.
We need volunteers to help us leaflet drop notices
of the AGM to all households. Contact:
[email protected] or text 0862634550 and we
will be in touch. Maria Murphy.
Esker Friends of the Elderly
Our next Social will take place In Lucan Sarsfields
GAA Club on Friday 22nd May at 8pm.
All welcome.
Parish Notes
St Mary’s, Lucan
www.stmarysparishlucan.ie
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the boys and girls from
Scoil MhuireGNS and St Andrew's NS who receive
their First Holy Communion this Saturday.
Christian Meditation
We meet each Tuesday night at 8pm in The
Bungalow. Everyone welcome.
Sr. Geraldine, 6217158.
St Mary's Folk Group
Our next Mass will be this Sunday at 12.15pm
Please come and sing along with us.
Bethany Group
Bethany Group is available to listen to or just be
there for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost
following the death of a loved one. We meet on the
2nd Monday of each month from 10.30am-11.30am,
also on the 4th Thursday of each month from 8pm 9pm. Parish Centre – 6217041.
Holy Communion for the sick and housebound
If you wish to avail of this service or if you know
someone who does, please contact one of the
priests.
Parish Ministry
It is an important part of our ministry to support
people in times of sickness and bereavement. We
would greatly appreciate it, if you would let us
know if someone in your family is ill or admitted to
hospital. Phone Parish office – 6217041 weekdays
between 9.30am and 2pm. (except Thursday).
St. Vincent de Paul Church Collection
at all Masses THIS Saturday/ Sunday 16th /17th May
Many thanks for your generosity.
St. Patrick’s
Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
www.stpatrickslucan.ie
Trip to Knock - 23rd May.
Anyone wishing to travel should contact:
Marie 087 1226766 or Marie 087 2691786
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all the boys and girls from St.
John the Evangelist, Adamstown, Esker and
Adamstown Educate Together who received their
First Holy Communion last weekend. Also best
wishes to the boys and girls from St Thomas' NS
who receive their Communion this Saturday
May God’s blessing be with them always.
Bethany Bereavement Support Group
We meet on the third Wednesday of each Month
from 8pm to 9pm in the Pastoral Centre, St.
Patrick’s Church. This is a free, confidential service
and is available to everyone in Lucan and the
outlying areas. We can be contacted through the
Parish office: Tel: (01) 628 1018 or
Email: [email protected]
St. Patrick’s Prayer Group
We met every Monday night in St. Patrick’s
Pastoral Centre from 8.30-9.15pm. All welcome.
Rosary
During the month of May 2015 on each
weekday evening at 7pm in the small
green Beech Park, the Holy Rosary will be
offered by some local residents - and there is
room for more.
All welcome
Pilgrimages
Lourdes - 13th to 18th September. 4 star Hotel
Eliseo. Full board, inc insurance. €659.00 pps.
Call Pat or Phil 086 0677392/086 2437653
Medjugorje - 7th to 14th October. Spiritual
Director: Fr. Philip Bradley.
From €589.00 pps
Call Pat or Phil 086 0677392/086 2437653
Special Mass for Exams
In St Mary's Church, Lucan
Friday 29th May
At 7.30pm
Students, Parents, Grand-Parents are all
welcome
The Annual Collection for Crosscare - Youth Services will take place at
all Masses NEXT weekend 23rd and 24th May. It will replace the normal
SHARE collection.
Please give us your support.
Amhrán na Bealtaine
with
St. Mary’s Chorale & Friends
Conducted by Eithne Donnelly
St. Mary’s Church, Lucan
Friday 22nd May at 8pm.
Retiring Collection in aid of
The Hospice, Harolds Cross
The Marie Keating
Foundation are seeking
Volunteers to help in our bag
packing weekend in the
following Marks and Spencer
stores: Grafton Street, Dundrum, Mary Street,
Liffey Valley.
The hours are as follow:
Friday 22nd May 11a.m – 6p.m
Saturday 23rd May 11a.m – 6p.m
Sunday 24th May 2p.m – 6p.m.
A few hours of your time would be greatly
appreciated. If you can help out please contact
Fiona on 01 6283728 or [email protected]
Lucan Presbyterian Church
at The Lucan Centre, Primrose
Lane, Lucan (turning opposite
the AIB Bank, in Lucan
village)
Saturday 20th June 2015
th
Saturday 18 July 2015
Saturday 22nd August 2015
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Gates open at 8.30 am for sellers
Cars selling items €15.00 - Vans €20.00.
NO trailers
Free car parking and Free admission to public
Refreshments available to purchase
Toilet facilities
All queries regarding the Car Boot Sale to:
[email protected] or telephone 01 6281182
We here at Diabetes
Ireland are promoting our
major walk through to
parishes throughout
Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow and Carlow as all within
90 minutes of the staging of our major walk at the
Blessington Lakes. Over 225,000 people in Ireland
have diabetes with 90% of these having Type 2
Diabetes, many of whom will be your parishioners
based on age specifics.
Diabetes Ireland is inviting all walkers to support
the charity through registering to take part in an all
new fundraising walk. Lap The Lake 2015 is a
28km walk around the Blessington Lakes in Co.
Wicklow on the incredibly scenic Lake Drive Rd.
Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Wicklow foothills
on Sunday June 21st and help raise much needed
funds for Diabetes Ireland. Full details at
www.diabetes.ie or lo-call 1850 909 909.
Stewarts Care Palmerstown
Open Day
Sunday 24th May 2015
All welcome
Can you Spare an
Hour for Sunflower?
Our Lady's Hospice and
Care Services, Harold's
Cross and Blackrock are in urgent need of your
help.
Sunflower Days 5th and 6th June
If you could donate an hour or two of your time to
lend a hand selling Sunflower pins please contact
Imelda on: 01 4911072 or [email protected].
Thank you
Overseas Development and Mission
Do you want to learn more about the possibility of
overseas volunteering and/or training in Overseas
Development and Mission? Viatores Christi (VC)
will hold an Information and Recruitment Session
on Saturday 23rd May 2015 at 12.00 at VC HQ, 8
New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7.
Tel: 01 8689986, [email protected].
www.viatoreschristi.com
St Mary’s Parish Centre Coffee Dock
Open after daily Mass each weekday.
Why not drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
Everyone welcome
Anniversaries
Birthday Remembrance
CULLEN (ROSELEEN)
2nd Anniversary – 17th May
Loving you is a heartache
We do it every day
Missing you is a heartbreak
That never goes away.
Sadly missed by her daughter Patsy, son-in-law
Sean, grandchildren, great grandchildren and
great, great grandchildren
MOFFITT (ANN)
20th May
Happy Birthday Mam.
Love from Dad, John, Dermot, Anita, Martina,
Anthony and your beautiful grandchild Alanna xxx
HOWLETT
GEORGE BERNARD
JOSEPH (BROTHER)
LYDIA (SWANNIE)
Until we meet again on the other side
Know that we all love and miss you.
Sadly missed by their sister Jenna , brother in law
Walter and niece Marie
LYNCH (KATHLEEN)
3rd Anniversary
In loving memory of our dear mother, Kathleen.
Silent thoughts of times together
Hold memories that last forever.
Always in our thoughts.
Alice, David, Mary, Ken, Anne, Niamh, Evan and
Jack
MURRAY (SÉAN)
2nd Anniversary – 13th May
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name
But all we have are memories
And our picture in a frame
Your resting place we visit
And put flowers there with care
But no one knows the heartache
As we turn and leave you there.
Sadly missed by your loving wife Lily and loving
children Laura, John and Jennie and grandchildren
and great grandchild xxxxxxxxxx
STEPHENSON (MARY)
5th Anniversary – 21st May
Rest in peace dear Mam
And thanks for all you’ve done
We pray that God has given you
The crown you’ve truly won.
Sadly missed and loved by Michael, Mary, Mike,
Miriam, Georgina and Martha
Mass will be celebrated for Mary on Thursday
21st May at St. Patricks Church, Esker.
Palmerstown Active
Retirement Association
Art Exhibition
Are holding their
Annual Art Exhibition
in the Parish Centre,
Palmerstown Village.
The Exhibition will be open
Saturday 23rd May from 10am to 4pm
*Admission Free*
Migraine Association of Ireland
Did You Know?
Help is available for Leaving
Certificate Students who suffer from
migraine.
Apply for Reasonable
Accommodation from the State
Examinations Commission
For more information visit http://www.migraine.ie
Support – Information - Reassurance
Helpline 1850 200 378
Art Exhibition
at
Lucan Library
From 5th May to 29th May
From the
Adult Education
Drawing & Painting Class
at Lucan Community College
Opening times Mon-Thurs
9.45- 8pm Fri & Sat 9.45 - 4.30
Lucan Drama
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
Wednesday May 27th, Thursday
28th, Fri 29th, Saturday 30th. 8 30pm
Spa Hotel is the place to
be.....'Run for your Wife' (A
comedy) by Ray Cooney will be
performed....
Thank you to those Transition
Year teachers and students of
Adamstown Community College
who welcomed Liffey Sound to
their school last Wednesday.
There we recorded extracts from the three plays
selected for broadcast from the twelve entries in our
recent Playwright Competition (run in association
with Lucan Drama, and kindly sponsored by
ReMax Estate Agents). Interviews were conducted
with the writers, directors and casts, as well as with
one of the teachers and Nicola Whelan of Lucan
Drama, who, since January, has put in a huge
amount of time, conducting workshops and
rehearsals with the students. They certainly paid off,
and the students are a credit to their school.
Congratulations to all concerned. All will feature in
an hour long programme, "Drama at Adamstown
C.C." to be broadcast shortly on Liffey Sound, date
to be confirmed.
Liffey Sound -Your Station, Your Voice.
Tickets €12. Concession €7 and of course a great
night out for €25 which includes a 2 course dinner
plus coffee/tea and ticket for the play. Book on
6280494.Spa Hotel if availing of this offer. (Book
early to avoid disappointment). Play commences at
8 30pm so those who are having dinner beforehand
should be in Spa around 7ish
There will be 4 nights of fun laughter and great
performances in 'Run for Your Wife'...a fast moving
and witty comedy!!
Congratulations to Nicola Whelan and some
students from Transition Year who along with
teachers Tara and Siobhan are at present recording
their own work for Liffey Sound 96.4Fm...It has
been a great project and we look forward to hearing
these plays in the near future.
For further information re Lucan
Drama.....www.lucandrama.com
Sheila 0872547725; Bernie0864015794
Lucan Senior Citizens
Wed 20th May: Film and lunch in the Spa Hotel.
Wed 27th: St. Mary’s Parish Centre.
Rota Wed 27th: Moira O’Byrne, Irene Stafford,
Carmel Clarke and Anne Beales.
Lucan ICA
Tues 19th May: No Crafts in
Bungalow. We are going on a day
trip to Wicklow, meet at lay-by at
8.30am.
Wed 20th: Bingo Night and Chat at 8pm. Please
come and collect items that were displayed at
Howth last week. Results will be in next week’s
Newsletter.
We had a very enjoyable night with our Grianan
Quiz. There are a lot of bright sparks in the guild.
Committee Meeting Wed 3rd June, 12.40.
ICA LUCAN
Hermitage Park Residents Group
We would like to thank the residents of Hermitage
Park for your support of our recent collection.
The money collected will be used for insurance,
plants, tools, paint and other items that will help to
keep our estate tidy.
If you missed your collector and would like to
contribute you can drop your contribution (€10 per
house) in an envelope with your address on it into
John Sheahan at 4 Hermitage Valley or Philip
Jordan at 12 Hermitage Crescent.
We can be contacted at 087 9807308.
Fundraiser
Back by Popular Request
Award Winning
Chef
Robert Curley
St Mary’s Parish Centre
Monday 25th May 2015, at 8pm
Raffle Prizes, Fun and Supper
Tickets €15, available from
Eilish at 01 6241441
Flying High
15 months ago a local girl went to Jerez in
Spain in pursuit of a long held ambition to become
a pilot. She was the only female student in a class of
25.
The Darling Buds of May will be out
in as lots of boys and girls in the
various schools around Lucan receive
their First Holy Communions.
Water Bills began arriving in Lucan
this week!
Grass cutting in graveyard Great to see the grass
cutting under way at Esker Cemetery, leaving the
place so much tidier and the graves more accessible
to visitors.
Capt. John Kelly presenting Lisa with her Wings!
On the 17th April 2015 her dream came true as after
15 months of extensive study, training and hard
work she graduated as a pilot. She is now 1st
Officer Lisa Cusack.
Lisa is a former pupil of St Thomas and St Anne's
Primary Schools and Lucan Community College.
Like so many children of her generation Lisa
participated in the Esker Summer Project as part of
her summer activities and indeed it was while on
the Summer Project that she had her first experience
of a Jumbo flight from Dublin to Shannon Airport.
This exciting option was available to the children as
one of the 'away' trips and was much more exciting
than the trips to the Zoo or Clara Lara. Anyway
there was no holding Lisa back – maybe the seeds
of her future career were sown in those distant
summer days.
Lisa has a further two months training to complete
before she commences flying with Aer Lingus at
the end of July, just in time for the holiday makers
flying to different parts of Europe. Don't forget to
listen carefully to the crew names as you prepare for
take-off, you might just hear Lisa's name as she will
be flying mainly to European destinations.
We congratulate Lisa and wish her every success
and safe flying. Her great success in achieving her
long held ambition to be a pilot is a tribute to her
character and determination and is a wonderful
achievement.
Congratulations also to her parents Annette and
Tony, brothers Neill and Eric and her grandfather
Paddy Martin who walked every step of the way
with Lisa.
Congratulations to local author Brendan Nolan
who launched yet another book – Dublin Urban
Legends – along with a CD of stories
and music recorded in collaboration
with Uilleann Piper Martin Nolan.
Lots of interesting pieces – The
Cobbler of Ballyowen – where people
brought their shoes for repair to an
invisible cobbler at Ballyowen Castle
near Lucan...... Fairyhouse Hill is
another local one!
Dublin Urban Legends is available in Easons and
all good book shops, and you can get a signed copy
at www.brendannolan.ie
BEWARE of Bogus Tradesmen! It seems that
very professional looking leaflets have been coming
in the doors re attic conversions etc, from a
company that does not exist! Be very careful and
check them out before you part with any money!
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to cousins Daniel and Dean who
are receiving their First
Holy Communion this
Saturday 16th May.
Lots of love to you both
from the Coghlan and Murphy families x x x
Birthday Greetings
Happy 11th Birthday
Luke
From Mam, Dad and brother Ewan.
Congratulations to Barbara and Johnny Cummins
who are celebrating their 60th Birthdays this
weekend. Hope you have a great time and get lots
of surprises
Happy 60th Birthday on May 16th Derek!
Enjoy all your celebrations.
Love from Anne, Sinead and Niamh
CHOOL
NEWS
Coláiste Phádraig
Basketball: Many congratulations to our 2nd yr
Basketball team who were crowned All Ireland “B”
champions last week after a thrilling 13 point
victory over St. Mary’s CBS Portlaoise at the
National Basketball Arena, Tallaght. Lucan stormed
into an 18-0 lead within the first 5 minutes thanks to
a phenomenal display from the irrepressible Kris
Arcilla. Kris scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and
this total was added to by Jack Tighe, Airo
Igbiniedu and 2 baskets from Stan Igboeli to give
Lucan a commanding 20-2 1st quarter lead. The
team never looked like relinquishing this lead and
with Kabir Akanbi and Daniel Adeosun in fine
basket scoring form the team finished the 2nd
quarter 28-14 in front.
The 3rd quarter was a titanic battle as Portlaoise
finally found their rhythm to reduce Lucan’s lead to
10 points by the end of the quarter. However, Lucan
kept their opponents at arm’s length in the final
quarter to claim the school’s 1st All Ireland
Basketball crown since the u19s won in 2002, on a
final scoreline of 47-34. Well done to the coaching
team of Ms. Gough and Mr. Gray and also past
pupil Omar Arcilla, brother of MVP Kris, who
helped train the team.
Soccer: Well done also to our u17 soccer team who
retained the Dublin League title last week also after
defeating St. McDara’s Templeogue 4-0 in the final.
Ciarán Kelly gave the team a deserved lead midway through the 1st half with a towering header
from a corner Jamaal Eydan doubled the lead soon
after with a neat close range finish after some good
work out wide by Conor Kane. McDara’s fought
valiantly to get back into the game but Emmanuel
Lawal stretched Lucan’s advantage early in the
second half with a clinical finish from just inside
the box. Paul Cleary completed the scoring late on
to seal an impressive victory for the team. This
latest victory represented the school's 8th major
soccer trophy since 2012 (1 All Ireland, 3 Leinster
Cups and 4 Dublin League titles).
Awards: Congratulations to Jack Clarke from 3A3
who won the Mark O’ Neill Student of the Month
Award for April in recognition of his excellent
manners and diligence in all of his classes. Well
done also to 6th yr Darragh Markey who won in the
Sports Star of the Month Award for his match
winning performances for the Leinster Schools
team in the Centenary Shield which they won.
Comhghairdeas freisin le Dualta Higgins ón séú
bliain a bhuaigh an gradam “Gaeilgeoir na Míosa”
do mhí Aibreáin mar gheall ar an sár-obair atá
déanta aige sa Ghaeilge.
Fundraising: Well done to the 10 students and 4
teachers who took part in the annual Darkness into
Light 5km walk/run for Pieta House last Saturday
morning. Our group joined approximately 12,000
other early risers in the Phoenix Park to raise
awareness of suicide and to raise funds for Pieta
House.
SciFest: Well done to all of our participants in this
year’s SciFest competition held in IT Tallaght on
Tuesday 12th May. The students put a lot of hard
work into their projects and well done especially to
6th yrs Michael Wood and Dave McDermott who
came first in the Senior Group Biology Section.
Under the guidance of Mr. Carey, all students
acquitted themselves well on the day and the
experience should prove very useful in future
Young Scientist competitions.
Cricket: Well done to our senior cricket team who
have qualified for the Leinster semi finals after 3
impressive group wins. The team defeated St.
Andrews College in their opening match by 48 runs.
Next up the team defeated Castleknock by 5
wickets before seeing off King’s Hospital thanks to
a fine innings from Awais Mohammed. Lucan
bowled out their opponents for a miserly 25 runs
and they eventually reached this modest target after
some early wicket losses.
Sports Day: Congratulations to everyone who won
a medal on Sports Day which was held in the school
on Tuesday 12th May. A competitive day of track
and field events saw some very impressive
performances with numerous multi-medal winners
from the different year groups. Perhaps the
highlight of the day was the annual Teachers versus
Students grudge soccer match which was a 6 goal
thriller! Mr. Sweetman was the star man for the
teachers as his stunning hat-trick ensure that the
match finished level 3-3 at full time so penalties
was needed to separate the teams. In a dramatic and
tense shoot-out, Ms. Ryan had the chance to win for
the teachers but unfortunately her powerfully struck
penalty crashed back off the crossbar to give the
students one final lifeline. Luckily the teachers held
their nerve to eventually win 6-5 on penalties to
claim bragging rights for another year!
Trips: Over 135 1st yrs travelled to Portrane Beach
IN North Count Dublin on Monday with their
Geography teachers for a coastal field trip. The
students got to examine cliffs, caves, rocks and
blow holes as well as navigating themselves around
the various flora and fauna of the area. An
enjoyable and educational trip was had by all.
Lucan Community College
Sports Day: Last Wednesday saw lovely
sunny weather for our annual 1st and 2nd
year sports day. With every student
participating in something be it wellythrowing, high jump, athletics or teamsports, the PE team were very busy organising the
day. Thanks to all students for their enthusiastic
participation and to all staff for keeping things
running smoothly. A soccer match was held
between a school girls and school boys team and
refereed by Kevin O’Toole in memory of Molly’s
enthusiasm for sport and team events.
won the long jump. Sarah Dywer (2nd yr) received
a silver medal in the 100 metres in the Dublin
school finals recently.
Scoil Mhuire Girls & St. Mary’s Boys
National Schools
Annual Sports Day
Sunday, 24th May, 2015 in the grounds
of St. Mary’s Boys School Lucan.
Scifest: Congratulations to the students who worked
on their science projects and presented them at the
Scifest event during the week to the judges in IT
Tallaght. Teachers Ms Healy and Ms Gaffney were
extremely proud of the efforts made by students in
researching and presenting their projects which are
now on display in the science area.
Amnesty group: Our Amnesty team invited Sinead
from Amnesty to visit and to see a presentation of
the various events they held during the year. They
also passed on a cheque for over €900 raised as a
result of their sponsored sleep-out, to aid the
organisation in their efforts to promote human
rights. We commend the 4th and 5th year students
involved for their hard work this year.
First Aid, CPR and Defib training: A large
number of TY students participated in training this
week on the use of the Defibrillator in the school
office. These students are now familiar with the
device and its use and are ready to assist in their
community should a cardiac event take place.
Thanks to teacher Ms Hickey for facilitating this
training.
Musical DVD: The DVD of Westside Story is now
on sale and available through the school for €15.
Graduations: Next week sees the Transition Year
and 6th Year Graduation evenings. Students and
teachers have been busy preparing for these events
and we look forward to welcoming parents and
guardians to celebrate their son or daughter’s
achievements.
Bake sale: Congratulations to Hollie and Solveig
who supported by a small team of students ran a
bake sale to assist with the Nepal Earthquake
tragedy. The €80 raised will help to fund a recovery
operation being planned by Ian Taylor, mountaineer
in September.
Athletics: Congratulations to Eoin O’Sullivan (1st
year) for winning the 100m and 200 events in
Santry recently and to Jennifer Anibou (1st yr) who
All parents and children attending both
schools are invited to join in the fun. The
cost is €10 per family payable on the day.
This admission fee includes payment for
all activities.
Notification of all events will be circulated
to the children via both schools shortly.
So come along and enjoy a great family
day out.
St. Joseph’s College Lucan
Car Boot Sale,
St. Joseph’s College
Car Park.
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
Next Sale: Sunday 17th May
From: 8.30am – 1.00pm
Sellers’ fees: €15 Cars and Small Vans (No Large
Vans Allowed)
Sellers’ set-up time: From 8.00am
Public Admission: FREE
NO PRE-BOOKING required, just turn up and
pay on site.
Refreshments: Tea / Coffee available to purchase
from Parents Association
Toilets: Parish Centre (next door)
Monies raised will go to St Joseph’s College.
The Car Boot Sales are organized by St Joseph’s
College Parents Association
Further information:
[email protected]
POLITICAL NOTES
Cllr. Ed O’Brien - Fianna Fáil
Constituency Office: 9/10 The Village Centre, Lucan.
Ph: 01 6105811.Mob: 087 7997609
E mail : [email protected]
www.facebook.com/edobrienlucan
Fianna Fáil Representative for Lucan
Public Transport: I have asked my colleague
Timmy Dooley TD to put a parliamentary question
to the Minister concerning the railway station at
Kissogue which remains closed. This week’s
second bus strike highlights the clear lack of public
transport alternatives for commuters in the Lucan
area and is something which needs to be addressed
immediately.
Pathway at Esker Park: Following contact from
residents of Esker Park I have asked the Council’s
roads department to indicate when work can
commence of repairing the footpaths at the estate.
Funding has been approved for these long overdue
repairs and I will liaise with residents once the
timing has been confirmed.
Minister Frances Fitzgerald TD, Fine
Gael
Constituency Office 12 Main Street, Lucan, Co Dublin
01 457 7712. [email protected]
Facebook.com/FitzgeraldFrances@FitzgeraldFrncs
Marriage Equality Referendum: I am actively
campaigning in Lucan for a YES vote in the
Marriage Referendum. I was canvassing with a
large group from Yes Equality and local Cllrs Vicki
Casserly and William Lavelle at the weekend. I was
glad to meet the YES Equality bus at Liffey Valley
on Thursday also. I am also supporting a Yes vote
in the Age of Presidential Candidates referendum.
Please be sure to use your vote on Friday, polls are
open from 7am – 10pm.
Public Street Lighting Programme: SDCC have
announced additional funding to upgrade existing
public lights to low energy LED lanterns. In Lucan,
there will be LED lanterns installed in the centre of
the village, and approximately 99 lanterns will be
replaced in Ballydowd Gove, Lucan heights,
Roselawn and Sarsfield Park in 2015.
Derek Keating Local TD Fine Gael
Tel/Text: 087 285 7435. Office: 01 618 4014.
Email: [email protected]
Eurospar Ballyowen Castle: I was pleased to be
invited to attend at the Official Opening and
Family Fun Days last weekend. The weather didn’t
hamper the mood and fun was had by all.
Crisis Pregnancy: Last weekend, I was shocked to
find that a newborn child had been abandoned in
Rathcoole. Sadly, there is no news about the mother
yet. Should anyone find themselves in a crisis
pregnancy situation, there is a lot of nonjudgemental help available. The HSE has a helpful
website, http://www.crisispregnancy.ie on the topic.
Lucan Gardaí: There was €100,000 worth of drugs
taken off the streets following the discovery of a
woman in a serious condition, her having been
abandoned at a house in Lucan. The woman later
died. Separately in a raid on premises last week,
Lucan Gardaí detained one man and recovered
suspected stolen jewellery and a firearm.
Cllr Guss O’Connell, P.C. Independent
Community
[email protected] 0876838254
Local, National, Global: I had a motion agreed at
Monday’s Council Meeting calling for a total
review of the taxation system; cobbled together,
often by stealth, now clearly unfair. The household
property tax and the water tax, to mention but two
show clearly the link between the local and the
national: Councillors can increase/decrease
household tax (unfairly based on the value of the
house) yet national politicians determine funding
local authority. “From each according to their
means to each according to their needs” is not the
only moral value we have lost. The gap between
rich and poor, locally, nationally, globally is
widening. Witness the plight of those seeking to
leave North Africa and enter the richest continent,
Europe. Given the current focus on equality we
should remember that if we want people to be equal
we must recognise and acknowledge the
differences.
Cllr Paul Gogarty – Independent
087-2752489. / [email protected]
Pedestrian crossing at Griffeen Avenue: I have
received reports that some thoughtless and careless
motorists are ignoring pedestrians attempting to
cross at this location. I have tabled a motion on this
at the next Area Committee meeting.
Use your vote: It would not be appropriate for me
to advise people how to vote in these pages (my
Facebook page has this indicated clearly), but I
would urge people to VOTE in both referenda on
Friday 22nd. Try and get as much information as
possible before making a decision.
St. Edmundsbury: Having received queries
regarding clearance works at St Edmundsbury and
raising with Council/Wildlife Ranger, the Land
Manager has confirmed that the clearing of
brambles and bushes is preparatory work for
planting over 100 trees. This compensatory action
is required by the Department of Agriculture
following last year’s hedgerow disturbance and
removal.
Cllr. William Lavelle - Fine Gael
Chairman of SDCC Planning & Transport Committee.
36 St. Andrews Drive, Lucan. 0874107885.
[email protected]
Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole –
Independent
[email protected]
087-2795274. lionaotoole.co
YES to Equality: I have been actively campaigning
in Lucan. As a married man and new father I
have absolutely no concerns about the impact of
this Referendum on the definition of marriage or
parental status. This is about Equality. Please Vote
YES!
Locking of carparks: Lucan Sarsfields are to be
given keys to lock the carpark at Griffeen Valley
Park (Hayden’s Lane). This will allow later opening
and address concerns about parking on the main
road. SDCC have introduced a new 24-7 call-out
service for cars locked in car parks at nights.
Willsbrook Park: SDCC/HSE have intensified
efforts to eliminate the rat infestation. It is hoped
that Lucan Sarsfields can re-commence training
next week.
Adamstown Sports & Community Hall: I am
pressing the Council to progress this much-needed
new facility.
Bin Survey: I conducted a survey on bins within
parks which highlights the inadequate level of bins
in Lucan and Palmerstown Parks. My survey was
received well by council management and my
motion that the council reviews the level of bins
within Lucan and Palmerstown parks was passed. A
copy of my survey can be downloaded from my
new website lionaotoole.com or simply google liona
bin survey.
Pedestrian Crossing: Following my request
council management have agreed to examine the
crossing on Esker Road from Arthur Griffith into
the Griffeen Park with a view to installing a pelican
crossing which will be consider for inclusion in the
2016 Pelican crossing installation list.
County Development Plan 2016-2022: The new
plan is currently being developed and I have
submitted a number of amendments to the draft.
These can be viewed on my website.
Caitríona McClean Rúnaí Connolly
Sarsfield cumann Fianna Fáil Lucan
Transport Users
086-3898327086-3898327 nó
ag [email protected] nó
ag http://caitrionasthoughts.blogspot.ie/
AGM: I am pleased to say I have been re elected
rúnaí of the Lucan cumann and so it will be my
pleasure to be with you again for the coming year.
Selection Convention: Members please note the
Convention for the selection of candidates for the
General Election will be held on 27th May at 8.30
pm in Bewleys Hotel, Clondalkin. All voting
members are encouraged to attend. Please bring
identification.
Grass Cuttings: We are now in the gardening
seasons and many estates encourage a tidy up of
gardens and public areas. Please do not dump grass
cuttings in public hedges as they mount up and
become unsightly.
Cans and Bottles: As the weather improves, please
discourage children from abandoning bottles and
cans on open spaces and in hedgerows.
Cllr Ruth Nolan – People Before Profit
Contact no 0868540030. E: [email protected].
Irish Water Bills: The Irish Water bills are starting
to filter through Lucan this week. I would say to
anyone who wants to boycott this double taxation,
don't panic. There are no penalties for the next 15
months, and they will have to bring us all through
the courts to get an order of payment. This might
never come to pass if a new Government is elected
next year.
Since Public Transport came under regulatory
authority in 1991 under DTI
that has now progressed to the
National Transport Authority
that governs all forms of
transport. The bus system has
been pushed around with little benefits to the users.
This body greatly reduced the city terminals that
were so successful for seventy years. They blocked
Dublin Bus using the Port Tunnel, they move the
tour buses out of the centre area, overloaded
Stephens Green area with empty capacity, they
pushed up fares unnecessary and now they are
pushing for privatisation. This may threaten the free
travel pass in time as all the NTA action is
inefficient and pushing up costs. This is why we
have put forward an alternative transport plan
before this body destroys our transport system.
T. Newton 086 3127364.
Walk for fun and get healthy all
year round!
Lucan walking group meets in Griffeen Park
(2.5km and 5km option).
All meet in Lucan Leisure
Centre car park Mondays and
Thursdays 19.30pm sharp.
New members welcome.
For more information
Contact Áine by email: [email protected]
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CUMANN NA
SÁIRSÉALAIGH
LEAMHCÁIN
www.lucansarsfields.ie
1886
Many thanks to all the teams who sent in match
reports this weekend. Full details can be found on
our website www.lucansarsfields.ie over 1500
players in action in the last week across all 4 codes
from age 7 to 40+!
Membership is now due for 2015 and can be
renewed on-line via our website.
Clairvoyant Bernie Stokes will appear at the Club
on June 13th. Tickets on sale every Tuesday and
Thursday at the bar 7:30pm.
Fixtures: The weather played havoc with our
fixtures over the weekend. Our U14A footballers
had an excellent win over Kilmacud Crokes in CBS
on Saturday, a great boost ahead of their Div 1 Feile
this Saturday in Skerries from 1030am. Our
U14B’s have home advantage in Div 5 with the
action again starting in the Club at 10. 30am.
Summer Camps: Bookings are now open for our
Summer Camps Kellogg’s Cul Camp - Football 6th -10th July, Hurling / Camogie Mon 13th July
to Friday 17th July, Football Mon 10th Aug to
Friday 14th Aug, Hurling / Camogie Mon 17th Aug
to Friday 21st Aug, see website for details.
Our Golf Classic takes place on June 19th this year.
Book your Tee Time now to avoid disappointment.
U12 Hurling Div 2 - Castleknock A 2-7 Lucan
Sarsfields A 4-13. On a cool blustery Monday
evening, the U12A team ventured out to
Porterstown for first league match v Castleknock.
Previous history for games v Castleknock had been
close run affairs, with Lucan typically coming out
on top in the end. This game followed a very similar
pattern. The early exchanges were tense, with
Lucan goalkeeper Adam Whyte being called into
action on a number of occasions in the first half –
pulling off a few very good saves and ably
controlling under pressure. Despite playing with the
breeze in the first half , Lucan struggled to make
their dominance pay, relaying on some sterling
defending by man of the match Michael Young at
Centre Back to thwart Castleknock attacks. Lucan
made some head-way through scores from among
Hugh Cuffe, Neil O’Leary, Brendan Kavanagh,
Michael Young and Matthew Coogan., but
somehow found themselves only leading by 1 point
at half time due to a fortuitous goal from
Castleknock right on half time.
A rejigging of the line-up for the 2nd half saw
Sean Harkness moved into full forward with Neil
O’Leary dropping to the backs, Cillian Morrissey
coming in to the backs, Adam Whyte moving to
wing-forward, Cian Canavan moving to Midfield
with James Ryan moving to goal. From the start of
the 2nd half, the hurling was more fluid and Lucan
competed better in the ruck ball, with Michael
Young again excelling. Playing against the wind in
the half, ensured on the small pitch that instead of
balls going wide that, the full forward line was
being serviced , with immediate effect as Sean
Harkness grabbed a good goal to push Lucan
further ahead. Lucan’s started to dominate in the
backs with Aidan Sheary, Diarmuid Keher, James
Finn , Cillian Morrissey , Michael Young and Neil
O’Leary coping admirably under the high ball , with
particularly note for James Ryan in goal for his
assured handling in the 2nd half and accurate puckouts. It was from one of these puck-outs to Hugh
Cuffe that the best move the game was noted when
a quick pass to Matthew Coogan , was forwarded
onto Brendan Kavanagh , who with time and space
scored a well-deserved point.
The tireless work of Sean Harkness, Louis Butler
and Adam Gilmore in the forwards frustrated the
Castleknock defence throughout the 2nd half and
laid the platform for some great scores, in particular
the addition of 3 more goals from Sean Harkness,
Hugh Cuffe and Matthew Coogan. As the 2nd half
continued Lucan pull steadily away from
Castleknock, with Lucan running out easy enough
winners on a scoreline of 4-13 to 2-7 at the final
whistle.
U8 Hurling: Great commitment again this
weekend, we had 45 players out on a 1st Holy
Communion weekend after an incredibly bad week
for rain where all SDCC pitches continue to be off
since early in the week.
As the Green teams match was called off due to
waterlogged pitch, we mixed the Green team with
the Black and White teams to play in Kiltipper and
Bray in what turned out to be a great morning for
hurling, dry, warm and sunny!!!
All our boys played very well with striking,
blocking, tackling very prominent. Team play,
especially passing making a very strong entrance
into the boy’s skills over the past few weeks but
especially today. We had more volunteers than
normal for Goal keeping duties as the boys
understood that lifting and striking out of the hand
is part of Go Games for goalies, on one team two
different goalies narrowly missed goals or points
from the puck out (45m).
Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s €16,500
Lotto draw numbers were 4, 24, 26 and 27. This
week’s jackpot is €17,000. Matt Reilly’s Autoparts
are sponsoring with Josephine Donohue’s Team in
charge.
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB
Weekend Results 1 – 4 May (36 Stableford)
Gents Class 1 Winner: Paddy Croke 92 Pts
Gents Class 2 Winner: David Lee 95 Pts
Gents Class 3 Winner: Eddie McCrory 85 Pts
Ladies Class 1 Winner: Sandra Keogh 85 Pts
Ladies Class 2 Winner: Eileen Loakman 75 Pts
Weekend Results 8 – 10 May (18 Nett)
Gents Class 1 Winner: Damian Creevey 43 Nett
Gents Class 2 Winner: Michael Monahan 42 Nett
Gents Class 3 Winner: Danny Kilduff 42 Nett
Ladies Class 1 Winner: Trish Tully 48 Nett
Ladies Class 2 Winner: Kathleen Grainger 50 Nett
This Saturday the 16th of May the competition
tee off time will be at 1.30pm due to the Juvenile
league match that morning. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
The competition this weekend is 18 Gross
(Stableford).
Upcoming Events The annual BBQ is taking place
in the club on the 6th of June. This promises to be a
great day and night with plenty of fun, a scramble
and activities. Music will be by DJ Flanno on the
night. Order your tickets from any member of the
house committee.
We have music in the club on the 23rd May by A
great bunch of lads. Come up to see this great band
make their debut in the club!
Leinster Matchplay Best of luck to all the Lucan
players playing in Ryston and St.Bridgets at the
weekend in the Leinster Matchplay. On Saturday in
St.Bridgets Keith Redmond is playing Paul Tobin
from St.Patricks in Enniscorthy. In the ladies we
have four ladies playing in Ryston on the Saturday
and hoping to advance to St.Bridgets for the semi –
finals on the Sunday. In the senior grade we have
Mairead O’Brien playing Margaret Keogh from
St.Bridgets, Linda Thomson taking on Lily Slattery
from McDonagh and finally we have Philo Condron
playing Tracey McGrath from Erry. In the inter
grade Lucan’s Siobhán McDonnell is playing
Eileen Nolan from Fairview C.Y. All support would
be greatly appreciated in Kildare this weekend for
our players and hopefully we will bring home some
crystal!
Dublin Leagues The DCB Leagues started last
week. All results are online for everyone to keep up
to date. Keep an eye on the fixtures as all support to
the games is greatly appreciated.
Condolences The Captain's, President and members
and friends wish to extend our most sincere
condolences to Leo Holmwood on the death of his
brother "Paddy" and we know he will never be
forgotten and may your friends be a comfort to you
in these difficult days.
May he rest in Peace.
The Remembrance Competition The
Remembrance Competition is taking place on the
23rd of May. This year the competition will be in
memory of P.J McCluskey. The time sheet is up on
the board so get your names down to support this
great competition. The presentation of prizes will be
held that night and all winners will be expected to
attend.
LUCAN HARRIERS & A.C.
After some busy weekends of racing, we had a quite
one this weekend.
Parkrun.
Brian Lamon was 3rd man
home on Saturday
morning in 18.34, followed by Stephen Rynne in
21.45, with Lorcan Sweeney behind him in 21.45.
Claire Murray was the first lady home for Lucan in
26.20 with Dermot Coakley in 29.12.
Dublin Graded Meets
On Wednesday night last, 4 Lucan runners went to
Tallaght AC for the second in the Dublin Graded
Meets series, in the 100meters Carol Kearney ran
15.41, in her 100 meters Edith Coakley ran 15.1,
John Canny ran the 800 meters in 2.13.50. Gerry
Byrne Jnr was second in his race, running 800m in
2.13.9.
Vote Early & Vote Often!!!!
Lucan Harriers AC were chosen as one of the 3
local community projects in Tesco to get a
proportion of €1000.00 allocation.
So what happens is that over the next 6 week period
if you are shopping in Tesco you will receive a
goodwill voucher and you get to vote for Lucan
Harriers. The number of votes are counted at the
end and that will decide how much of the €1000 we
get.
So get the word out there, in Tesco Lucan vote for
Lucan Harriers AC and ask your cousins,
neighbours, friends all to vote for Lucan Harriers
St. MARY’S CARDS
1st: Tess Keogh
2nd: Josie Carey
3rd: Eugene McGarrell
4th: Maureen Carty.
ST. MARY’S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB
Results: 11/05/2015.
N/S:
1st: Jacinta McKelvey & Marguerite
Cunningham
2nd: Mary Fitzsimons & Fran Dempsey
3rd: Melita & John Gorman
E/W: 1st: Kathleen Collery & Betty Stanley
2nd: Brendan& Marion Dunne
3rd: Noeline Brennan & Maura O’Reilly.
Monday 18th May 2015 – A.G.M, a full
attendance would be appreciated.
Bridge after Meeting.
MARATHON for NAGARHOPE
Nagarhope is Doc Clandillon's charity, supporting
kids in Nepal. At the moment, the preschool is up
and running very successfully. Our
sponsorship programme is helping to
educate more than 200 children,
covering fees, books and uniform. Doc is
in Nepal on the ground while fundraising
continues here in Ireland, particularly in
Lucan. There are no administration costs
involved.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
To make this the biggest JFK walk in Europe we
need you, you can walk as much or as little of the
route as you can raise a minimum of 50 euro and
help us in the fight against cancer. Walk as much or
as little as you can, 1 mile, 5 mile, 30 or the whole
50. Although it is a walk we do welcome runners.
A 50 mile walk starts with one single step, let’s do
it! Register today on ww.50milechallenge.com and
join us to fight cancer. www.50milechallenge.com
Do you or someone you care about need
some help and support?
Crisis Support: Console – Helpline 1800 247 247
www.console.ie Console provides a National Free
Phone Helpline, 24/7. Support for those who may
be suicidal, and for those bereaved by suicide
Samaritans - : Tel: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
A listening service to support you to talk through
your concerns, worries or troubles.
Pieta House - 01-6010000. Provides free service to
people who are in suicidal distress and those who
engage in self-harm. Mon-Fri 9am to 9pm, Sat &
Sun 10am – 2pm www.pieta.ie
Are you taking part in this year's women's marathon
on June 1st? Why not raise funds for Nagarhope at
the same time?
For sponsorship cards or further details, contact
Niamh on 087-0666891
Bereavement Support - Turas le Cheile -0860566819. Voluntary group providing bereavement
support, including those bereaved by suicide.
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm.
Moylagh 50 Mile Challenge
Rainbows Programme-01-4734175 (National)
Leixlip Parish Centre 01-6243741. A voluntary
service supporting children & young people
affected by loss due to bereavement, separation or
divorce.
Are you up for a challenge? Moylagh will take on
cancer once again with the Moylagh 50 Mile
Challenge which has now launched for 2015. The
event, which will take place on the 6th of June, will
see up on a 1000 participants set off at 6am on a
fantastic walk around Counties Meath, Cavan and
Westmeath. The challenge, which raises funds for
the Irish Cancer Society and LARCC Cancer
Support Centre, has raised over €170K to date to
support the provision of vital services for cancer
patients and their families.
Funds raised from the Moylagh JFK 50 Mile
Challenge will go towards supporting the Irish
Cancer Society’s provision of vital services for
cancer patients and their families. These include the
Cancer Information Service incorporating the
National Cancer Helpline and 12 Daffodil Centres
in hospitals across the country, Care to Drive which
is a free transport services bringing patients to and
from their treatment and the Night Nursing Service
which provides care for patients who are at the end
of their cancer journey in their own homes through
the night.
Counselling Services - Connect Telephone
Counselling & Support Service Free phone 1800
477 477. Wed-Sun 6pm-10pm. For adults who have
experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood.
National Counselling Service – Free Phone 1800
234 112. (Dublin South Central/ Dublin South
West/ Kildare & West Wicklow. For adults who
have experienced child abuse www.hse-ncs.ie
Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC)
Counselling service for medical card holders aged
18 years+. Tel: 01-4585743
Kildare Youth Services Youth Counselling
Service for 11-25 year olds. Phone: 045-86968/0857830006
Training - Breaking Through Coordinating
Suicide Prevention/Intervention Skills Training
Further information: Phone-01-6060858/ E-mail
[email protected]
www.breakingthrough.org
Church Notices – 17th May 2015
Sunday
The Ascension of The Lord
St. Mary's
Lucan
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 8.45am,
9.45am,
11am, 12.15pm and 7 pm
St. Patrick's
Esker / Dodsboro /
Adamstown
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 7.00 pm, 9 am, 10.30 am and
12 noon Folk Mass
Weekday Masses – Monday to Saturday 10am
Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10am
Friday 25th Mass for all doing exams at 7.30 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays after
10am and 7pm Masses
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Nuns
Chapel), on Thursday 2pm-4pm and Saturday
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after
10 am Mass and after the 6.30pm Mass
Baptisms: Baptism will take place every weekend.
We ask parents to call to the Sacristy to book at
least one month before ceremony.
Deepest Sympathy to the daughter, family and
friends of Margaret Kearns, late of
Westmanstown, also to the family and friends of
Mary Fennell, of Marymount Care Home.
May they rest in peace.
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd
Saturday at 12.30pm.
At least four weeks’ notice is required to facilitate
preparation. Applications between 10am and
1.00pm Monday to Friday at Parish Office or after
any Mass as Parents are required to attend a preBaptism Meeting. Bookings cannot be
accepted on the telephone or by email.
Divine Mercy
Lucan South
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 10.30 am and 12 noon
Weekday Masses: Monday – Friday 9.15 am
Lucan Presbyterian
Church
Sunday: 10.30am Morning Worship
Crèche and Children’s Ministry.
All Welcome.
St. Andrew’s
Church of Ireland
Sunday: St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am
St. Mary’s Leixlip 11.30am
Adoration and Prayer:
Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm
Prayer Group – Monday 8pm-9pm
Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am
Baptisms: Parents are asked to attend an
information meeting before making arrangements or
booking dates.
Lucan Methodist
Church
Sunday: 10am Holy Communion