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Sunday 3 August 2014
Summer scene in Lucan of old
My late mother always referred to this building as ‘Polly Behan’s Shop’. If she were still with us
today, she would be in her 93rd year, and her memories were from a time when living in
Westmanstown and passing along here on her way to school each day. Apparently, Polly sold
everything from groceries to hardware to chicken feed and much more. I wonder if the woman in the
doorway is Polly!
This picturesque building was at the end of the row of houses at Weirview, just beside the entrance to
Hillsborough House – note the gate pier on the left of the photo, and the cliff face behind.
The pretty cottage had a well-kept flower garden of Hollyhocks and perhaps Sweet Pea among other
things creating what must have been splendid colour against the white-washed wall. The garden is
fenced in probably to protect it from the hens and chicks in the right foreground of the scene. The fire
was lighting in summer – that was to cook the dinner and heat water!
The building would fall into ruin over the century and was used to house cows and also as a garage /
shed in later years. I wonder if there is anyone alive in Lucan today who remembers it as above.
I don’t know the origins of this photo which was recently brought to my attention, though it is from
the early 1900s – there is a similar Shackleton version, not showing quite as much of the building. It’s
wonderful to be able to collect and archive such pictures so the Lucan of today and tomorrow can
learn about the past.
Mary Mulhall
Lucan Citizens Information Centre
Ballyowen Castle Community Centre, Lucan
Ph. 0761 07 5090, Fax. 01 6217930
Email Lucan@citinfo.ie,
www.citizensinformation.ie
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.
Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) 0761
07 4000 - opening hours 9 am to 8 pm Monday to
Friday.
Free Legal Advice Clinic (FLAC) on Thursday
nights from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. FLAC telephone and
referral line 1890 350250.
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)
helpline and MABS Mortgage Arrears Information
Helpline are both on the same number 0761 07
2000 from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday.
The Centre will be open as usual during the
month of August.
The FLAC (Free Legal Advice) and CASS
(Citizenship Advice Support Service) will
operate as usual also.
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Japanese tosa
Bandog
The rules state that:
 These dogs (or strains and crosses of
them) must be kept on a short strong lead
by a person over 16 years who is capable
of controlling them
 These dogs (or strains and crosses of
them) must be muzzled whenever they are
in a public place
 These dogs (or strains and crosses of
them) must wear a collar bearing the name
and address of their owner at all times.
The rules on muzzling and leashing do not apply to
dogs used by the Garda, the Dublin Harbour
Police, State Airport Police and bona fide rescue
teams in rescue operations. The rules on muzzling
do not apply to guide dogs for the blind. More
information is available on our website about these
and other matters.
Some help lines
Samaritans - You can call the Samaritans in the
Republic of Ireland on 116 123.
AWARE - Aware support Line - 1890 303 302
Childline 1800 666 666, or text Talk to 50101
Responsible dog ownership
If you own a dog you are responsible for
controlling your dog’s behaviour in public. You
must also make sure that your dog is licensed and
wears a dog tag with information about its owner.
Some breeds of dog must meet additional rules in
relation to leashes and muzzling.
You can read about the rules in our document
Control of dogs.
Dog faeces
Under Section 22 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 it
is an offence to allow a dog under your control to
foul a public place. This means the owner/person in
charge of the dog is required to remove dog faeces
and dispose of them in a suitable, sanitary manner.
Rules relating to certain breeds of dog re
muzzling
The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 impose
additional rules in relation to the following breeds
(and strains/cross-breeds) of dog:
 American pit bull terrier
 English bull terrier
 Staffordshire bull terrier
 Bull mastiff
 Doberman pinscher
 German shepherd (Alsatian)
 Rhodesian ridgeback
 Rottweiler
 Japanese akita
Take your pick of 4 different cards, on sale at:
Carey’s Newsagents, Lucan village
Further details on cards at 086-0542071
Dodsboro Residents Assoc.
We were saddened and shocked to learn of the
death of one of our very popular and long standing
residents recently, Mr Phil Monaghan.
On behalf of the Residents we wish to express our
sincere sympathy to his wife Nora, brother Paddy
and all of the Monaghan family. Philly (as he was
best known) will be greatly missed by all his
neighbours and friends and his loss will be felt by
all in Dodsboro. May he Rest in Peace.
Lucan Drama
Lucan Newsletter
Summer Break
This is the final issue before our
Summer Break.
We hope all our readers enjoy the holiday
time, and look forward to hearing from all
our contributors again at the end of
August.
Our first issue after the break will be for
Sunday 31st August 2014.
Items for that issue should be with us by
Wednesday 27th August, 10pm.
They may be emailed or dropped to usual
addresses – please use the letter box at the
St. Mary’s Parish Centre.
Esker Friends of the Elderly
Our next Social will be on Friday 5th September
at 8pm, in Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club.
Music provided – all welcome!
We extend Get Well Wishes to all who are who are
under the weather, either at home or in hospital.
St. Mary’s Parish Centre
Summer Break
The Centre will be closed from Monday
4th August to Monday 1st September 2014.
Lucan Drama are holding
auditions for a One Act play 'The
Death Of Me' by Norm Foster on
Tuesday 5th August 8. 30pm. in
Lucan Spa Hotel. This play will
be participating in the One Act
Festival circuit which runs during late October to
early December.
It will be directed by Ciara Meehan, who worked
with the Bradán Players on the 3 Act Festival
circuit which achieved great success winning
several awards and festivals and came a very close
2nd place in the All Ireland finals in Athlone last
May. So we are delighted to have Ciara taking on
the challenge for Lucan Drama in the forthcoming
One Act Festival.
The play 'The Death of Me' is quirky, witty, fast
moving and funny. Anyone who is interested in
drama, acting , back stage, set , make up etc, please
come along on Tuesday night 5th August to the
Spa Hotel at 8 30pm.
Lucan Drama along with Liffey Sound will be
running a writing competition. The competition
involves writing a One Act Play (15 to 20 pages
(A3 size) approx and 30 to 40mins long.
There will be monetary prizes for 1st. 2nd and 3rd
winners and the plays will be broadcast on Liffey
Sound. The application forms will be available
from the 21st of August and the plays must be in
by 10th October. So anyone who has ever had a
burning interest in writing we look forward to
receiving your manuscripts....more details will be
available after 21st August
For further information contact
Bernie Edgeworth 0864015794
Sheila Corrigan 0872547725
Visit www.lucandrama.com
A Fundraising
RACE NIGHT
In aid of
The Irish Kidney Assoc (Dublin Branch)
Lucan Active Retirement Assoc.
Whist Results for 29th July 2014
1st Marguerita Cunningham and Sheila Fallon.
2nd Michael Bradley.
3rd Maureen Carpenter.
Whist will run throughout the
summer – members only.
Will be held at Kenny’s of Lucan
On Friday 15th August, at 8pm
First Race 8.30pm.
A fun night out for a
great cause!
All Welcome!
Parish Notes
St Mary’s, Lucan
www.stmarysparishlucan.ie
12.15pm Mass 24th August
Will be said by Fr Peter who is leaving us to head
for studies in Leuven. This will be followed by
refreshments in the Parish Centre.
All are invited to join in wishing him well in the
future.
Welcome Ministry
Please collect the August, September
and October 2014 rosters, which are
now in the Sacristy for ministry
members who have not given an email address.
Derek Carpenter
St. Vincent de Paul
Church collection at all Masses on
Saturday/ Sunday 16th/17th August
Many thanks for your generosity.
Parish of Divine Mercy,
Lucan South
www.lucansouthparish.net
Parish Pilgrimage to Knock
The Parish Pilgrimage to Knock is on Sunday 7th
September. The cost for the bus is €13. To book
your place for this special day, please leave your
name and phone number at the Sacristy or call the
Parish Office at 01 4572900.
Thank You from the CUS
Philippines Project
The Marist Community and the staff and boys of
Catholic University School wish to offer sincere
thanks to all those who contributed to and
supported the Church Gate collection at St Mary’s
Church Lucan on the weekend of the 27th July. We
would also wish to thank the parish for allowing
the collection. All the funds raised for the
Philippines Project will be forwarded to four
children’s charities in the Philippines city of
Davao. The funds will be dispersed to four small
charities who are staffed by members of the Marist
and Trinitarian communities who rely on such
fundraising to help maintain their services.
The charities are:
Balay Pasilungan – (House of Shelter) for Street
Children including children coming out of
detention.
House of Hope – A place for Children seriously ill
or terminally ill with cancer to stay during
treatment.
Badjao Centre - A day care centre and school for
Sea Gypsy Children who are the poorest group
Anawin Primary School - A school for under
privileged children of indigenous people
All funds collected go directly to the charities. In
addition a team from CUS, who fund themselves,
visit the charities to help with building
improvements and run summer camp events for the
children. The 2014 team recently returned from
Davao after a very successful trip. Ronan Kelly
from St Mary's Parish, Lucan travelled with the
group.
God Bless and sincere thanks,
Fr Martin Daly SM., Principle CUS and Secretary
CUS Philippines Project.
Lucan Presbyterian Church
CAR BOOT SALE
at The Lucan Centre, Primrose Lane, Lucan
(turning opposite the AIB Bank, in Lucan
village)
Saturday 30th August 2014
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 & Free admission to public.
Refreshments available to purchase.
Toilet facilities
All queries regarding the Car Boot Sale to:
office@lpc.ie or telephone 01 6281182
Acknowledgement
Mary Walsh
Roselawn, Ballydowd.
The family of the late Mary Walsh wish to thank
all who sympathised and supported them during
their bereavement.
We particularly wish to acknowledge the role
played by Doctors Collins and Cavanagh, the
Management and staff of Marymount Care Centre,
Doctors and Nurses in Hermitage Clinic and Marys
home care team, Natasha, Denise, Marie,
Roslyn, Theresa together with Geraldine and
the staff in Lucan Health Centre, all whose
input into Marys care was immense.
Special thanks also to our neighbours and
friends in Roselawn. Thanks also to Fr. Tom
Kennedy and to all at Cunninghams who helped us
through some difficult days.
The support of Mary’s friends in Lucan Golf
Club and Lucan Sarsfields G.A.A.Club was very
much appreciated by all the family.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will for offered for
your intentions and for those of your families.
Anniversaries
Thomas Buggle
12th Anniversary
Will those who think of him today
A little prayer to Jesus say.
Also his son Martin whose month’s mind is on
Saturday 6.30pm Mass.
Always remembered by all the family.
Kathleen Fitzgerald (nee Curry)
33rd Anniversary – 3rd August
Beloved wife of the late Joe.
Late of Dodsboro.
Remembering our mother today.
May you always walk in sunshine
And Gods love around you flow
For the happiness you gave us
No one will ever know
To the world you were just somebody
But to us you were our world
Never forgotten by her family Bo, Marie,
Bernie, Michael, Anne and her sister Nellie.
Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law,
Grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sheila McGrath
2nd Anniversary - 5th August
Your life was love and labour
Your love for your family true
You did your best for all of us
We will always remember you.
Greatly missed,
George, Aillie and family
Jim Mallon
1st Anniversary – 8th August
Remembering Jim,
Deep are the memories, precious they stay
No passing of time, will take them away
Sadly missed and never forgotten from your loving
family Colette, Colm, Sineád, Tom and Aoife,
extended family and many friends.
Jim’s Anniversary Mass will take place at St.
Patrick’s Church, Esker at 7pm on Sat. Aug. 9th.
Fintan McCarthy
8th Anniversary – 1st August
You are always in our thoughts and hearts, Fintan.
Loved Dad, Mam and all our family.
Anniversary Mass for Sonya Rabbitte and
Fintan McCarthy will be on Sun. Aug.10th at
12.15pm.
Arthur Nolan
2nd Anniversary – 2nd August
Missing you,
Time is a great healer, that is what they say,
But time won't bring you back to us,
Time took you away.
Although you are not with us,
Our memories make us smile,
Remembering the times we shared
Is like you've joined us for a while.
Always in our hearts
Clare, Niamh, Shane, Tara and Cillian x
Sean Nolan
13th year away from home
Those we love are never really lost to us - we feel
them in so many special waysthrough friends they always cared about and
dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added
to our days... in words of wisdom we still carry
with us and memories that never will be gone...
Those we love are never really lost to us - For
everywhere their special love lives on.
Loved and missed by all your family
Also remembering Mammy and Eileen xx
Sonya Rabbitte
8th Anniversary – 1st August
We always remember you every day and miss you
so much.
Love Mam, Dad and all the family.
Mass for Sonya and Fintan is on Sun.10th Aug.
at 12.15pm
Months Mind
Nicolas Behan
Months Mind Mass for Nicolas is in St. Patrick’s
Church on 10th August at 12 o’clock.
Birthday Remembrance
Sally Maher
85th Birthday - 26th August.
Late of Dodsboro.
Your smile was made of sunshine
Your heart was made of gold
I thank you for the love you gave
And the memories that we hold
No matter how we spend our days
No matter what we do
No morning dawns, no evening falls
Without a thought of you.
Happy 85th Birthday Ma,
From all your family, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. xx
PLEASE CAN YOU HELP..?
Mary’s Meals is a no frills charity and work with
some of the poorest children in the world. We
offer help by collecting unwanted / unused clothing
and bedding (all textiles) and turning them into
funds, to carry out our work overseas.
2 ½ Black Poly Bags filled with clothing / textiles
could generate enough funds to feed a child
Mary’s Meals for a while school year i.e. just
€14.50!!! We are currently feeding over 894,000
children worldwide and with your help we hope
to continue expanding our feeding programme.
Please bring along any bags of unwanted clothing
to church on the weekend of 30th & 31st August
2014 and a van will collect after the Vigil and
Sunday morning masses. We regret we are
unable to accept Bric-a-brac. Mobile phones are
accepted, as well as books (with the exception of
school books, magazines and diaries). However,
please keep these separate from the clothes and
textiles. Thank you for your support!
For more information on the work of Mary’s Meals
or if you are interested in volunteering, you can
visit our information stand in the Parish Centre
after all Sunday morning Masses or visit
www.marysmeals.ie or www.child31film.com
Barnardos Children’s Charity
Team Leaders and Collectors Required
Barnardos Children’s Charity are looking for Team
Leaders to help coordinate a collection for
Barnardos in Lucan on Friday September 19th and
help raise €100,000 for disadvantaged children and
their families in communities around Ireland.
For more information contact Sarah on
1850 222 300 or email
fundraising@barnardos.ie
Summer Camp Aug 11th – 15th
Mornings
Time: 10-1
Ages: 5-12
Cost: €25. €5 discount
per additional child.
Activities: Singing, Games,
Drama, Bible Stories, Science Gadgets!
Evenings
Age: Secondary School Age
Time: 19.30-21.30
Cost: FREE!
Activities: Live Music,
Group Games, Talks, Discussion
At the Lucan Centre, Primrose Lane,
Lucan Village.
To book in please contact Sinéad on
01-6280217 / 085-7824891, youth@lpc.ie
The ACRE Project's
Annual Road Race and Family Walk
will take place on
Saturday, 16 August at 3pm.
Persons can run or jog the 5K.
Families can walk the 5K route
which will start and end in the
grounds of the Salesian College on
the Maynooth Road, Celbridge.
Registration is at
http://www.mycharity.ie/event/the_acre_project_event
and costs €10 for the person running or jogging,
and for the family walking the 5K route.
Volunteer in Africa
– Humanitarian Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to travel
to East Africa in September 2014.
The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project
for two weeks. No experience required and no age
restrictions. No large fundraising. Volunteers will
pay their own costs.
In addition, the Group will visit the resting place of
the Venerable Edel Quinn during the mission.
Contact Denis – 086 8520271.
Found
Childs Bicycle – 29/7/2014. Please phone 0863007381.
In just over 3hours last Sat 250 tickets were sold
for our Fund Raising Walk in the grounds of Lucan
House.
Tickets will continue to be sold in Supervalu
(near the coffee shop) every Saturday between
11am and 3 pm. Also we will be in St Mary's
Parish Centre every Sunday between 11.30am
and 1pm. Tickets will be sold at these 2 venues
until they're gone and when they're gone, they're
gone. Don’t be disappointed, so get there while
they are still available.
Date for your diary…….
Sunday 24th August 1 - 5 pm
Heritage of 12th Lock area
of the Grand Canal
The Grange, Lucan, Co. Dublin
The end of August we will be selling tickets for the
thrill of a lifetime, yes it will be rafting time over
the Weir. This will take place on the Sun of the
Festival 14th Sept.
Thurs morning 11th Sept there will be an Historical
Village Walk starting at the bus stop opposite the
Topaz garage at 11am.
5th classes from our Primary Schools can meet
with Senior Citizens to find out what their
childhoods were like in the 1950's and 60's. This
will take place on Fri morn 12th Sept. This was
a great success at last year’s Festival and was
greatly enjoyed by the children.
Lucan entertainers should contact Kim Rice at
kimmayrice@gmail.com if they want to perform
on the Festival stage.
The Family Day on Sun 14th Sept promises to be
as good as last year with numerous attractions.
You've heard of the 3rd secret of Fatima well did
you know that there was a 5th painting of Lucan
Demesne by Thomas Roberts. This will be on show
at the Historical Exhibition with the other 4 well
known paintings. This will be an opportunity very
few people have had as the painting was in the
Artists family for over 200years and can now be
seen in Lucan. (It is of course a copy and we are
extremely grateful to the owners for letting us have
a full size copy)
Joe Byrne, Chairman, 0867944074
email: lucanfestival@gmail.com
Primrose Hill Gardens
(very top of Primrose Lane, Lucan)
Heritage Week
August 23rd – 31st August
Open every day 2pm – 6pm
Admission: Adults: €6
Hear - the story of locks, bridges and
buildings.
See - a barge being lowered and raised
through the lock.
Where - Lucan/Newcastle Rd / just
beyond Maxol Station.
Parking - Limited car parking in the area
however phone (086-826-3080) for details
of parking arranged nearby
Note - There is no charge but children
must be accompanied by responsible
adult.
Esker Cemetery
Following my report last week, I can confirm that
the Council are making a determined effort to get
the cemetery to a very high standard. I have a
meeting arranged in the first week of August with
the Senior Parks Superintendent to discuss
progress.
You will be updated.
What a change!
Bill Coogan
Chairman Esker Cemetery Committee
Ph: 6282480
Email: Billcgn@gmail.com
Liffey Sound 96.4fm
The large and enthusiastic
attendance at last week's
Volunteer Morning for past,
present and prospective
volunteers, bodes well for the
future of Liffey Sound. Thank
you all for your attendance and
involvement.
As the Newsletter staff take their very well
deserved break for August, we at Liffey Sound
would like to remind listeners that our mix of
programme types continues throughout the summer
- music of all genres, sports, religious, arts and
current affairs, magazine shows, interviews, Irish
language and of course, our two flagship
community "Lucan Beat" programmes on Monday
and Friday evenings. Why not dip in to 96.4 FM
over the next few weeks and give a listen to
Lucan's community radio station.
Liffey Sound - Your Station, Your Voice.
Jenny and Dave,
A big welcome to your new
baby son,
Cian Micheál Marten
(Jude!)
Love Mum, Daid, Aisling and
Neasa
Another Lucan lad lost to WW1
Sadly this brings the number to 32 of Lucan men
lost in the Great War. Although Joseph Doyle is in
the War Records as born in Clondalkin, he was
actually born in Lucan, and baptised here in St.
Mary’s, the address being Balgaddy, Lucan. Some
of the family still live in Lucan.
25229 Private Joseph Doyle
Born Lucan.
Served in Royal Irish Regiment,
7th South Irish Horse Bn Royal
Irish Regiment.
Died on 21/03/1918, aged 21.
No known grave. Commemorated on
Pozieres Memorial Panel 30 and 31.
Son of Thomas and Anne Doyle, of
Wheatfield, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin.
We have added Private Joseph Doyle to our Lucan
Roll of Honour on www.lucannewsletter.ie under
the ‘History’ tab.
You have to wonder about
some people!
Despite all the hard work of
Lucan Tidy Towns Group,
and many local businesses,
some people are hell bent on
destroying our Village!
While it was lovely to observe many having their
lunch-break along the weir promenade last week, it
was very disheartening to see a ‘Litter Bag’ taken
from its stand and dumped in the river. What
purpose does such an action serve?
Another eyesore is the area in front of the Old
School House – The Tidy Towns Group keep the
flowers around here, replacing them as they are
constantly stolen. On top of this, the site has
become very untidy with ugly cones and pieces of
string lying around the front. Surely someone can
be brought to book over this!!!
It didn’t go well in Thurles! Sunday
last was a bad day for the Dublin
Hurlers as they went down to Tipp! But
they’ll rise again.
Meanwhile we’ll have to put all our substantial
weight behind the Footballers!
68 cent for a Standard Postage Stamp! While
Birdie thought this was a big increase from 60 cent,
the young girl in the Post Office thought it would
have been a much better idea if it had gone up to
70 cent – something to do with giving change!!!
The day will come when she’ll be counting her
own pennies!!!
Free Half-Hour Parking? While the free halfhour parking is very welcome in Lucan Village,
there is some confusion still.
How come if someone puts €1 into the
meter, the ticket only allows them to
park for 1 hour and 20 minutes? Eg:
1.26pm to 2.46pm. Surely it should be 1
hour and 30 minutes! Have the meters
been rigged to cod some of us? If we
haven’t checked our ticket, we could be
caught short for 10 minutes!
80kph up Stanfords Hill! While rambling around
the weir and Weir View, Birdie observed that the
speed limit at Weir View is 50kph, and just beyond
the houses it changes to 80kph, so you can legally
fly around the bend and up and down the steep
narrow hill!
You wonder about the people who set these limits!
Happy Birthday
To
Lisa Cusack
Who celebrates
on 1st August!
Have a good one, Lisa!
Farewell To 12a Sarsfield Park
When wee Pauline turned that key,
It was the last goodbye,
When wee Pauline closed that door,
It was the end of an era,
But for all of us it was much more,
It was the end of a lifetime,
In a house that meant so much,
A house that brought so much love,
So many memories,
So many cherished moments,
Warming our bums at the Super Ser,
On cold frosty mornings,
Mam dropping us to school,
And breaking down at Bob Carroll's lights,
Horns blowing, fists shaking,
Total strangers helping out,
A greasy breakfast in bed,
Sunday dinners by the fire,
Roast potatoes that melted in mouths,
Salad sandwiches fit for a king,
Growing up was never hard or dull,
Not with mam and dad,
And so many dear friends,
The Behans, Murrays and Coynes,
The list is endless,
Families who looked after each other,
Families who cared,
Doors that were left wide open,
Doors that were never locked,
And why would they?
Everyone was too busy surviving,
Everyone was too busy respecting each
other,
There were tears, laughter, sadness and
happiness,
We learnt to dance, to sing, to live life to
the full,
We learnt about the Rolling Stones and the
Bee Gees,
David Bowie, Showaddywaddy and Suzi
Quatro,
Joanie listened to Richard Clayderman,
And chatted all day to her lovely sisters,
Who would call regularly to the family
hub,
Their loud laughter bouncing off the walls,
The same walls Bob used to paper,
When it was wise to keep out of earshot,
As he cursed another soggy strip dangling
in front of his nose,
Or the air bubbles that never seemed to
disappear,
We'd all laugh as we peeped around the
door,
At poor mammy coming to his rescue,
With her damp tea towel,
Before making a hasty retreat towards
Toolans' shop,
With her handbag draped over her
shoulder,
A Rothmans soothing her frayed nerves,
A joke, a song, a tear and the odd fag,
But mostly love and warmth,
Put on your hat,
Where's your coat?
For God sake don't get wet,
Stay away from the Liffey and the weir,
Get up, it's time for 12 o'clock mass,
Mag, don't forget to wear your braces,
Pauline, stay away from that damn swing,
And dad would send Mary for the Sunday
papers,
Then watch his favourite films,
The Odd Couple and The Big Store,
And we'd laugh until we'd cry,
Especially the Marx Brothers and the
chase,
We'd watch the horse racing,
And the romance of the FA Cup,
Ronnie Radford and Red Rum,
World Cups were won by Brazil,
And the Hammers were thrashed,
L'Escargot won the Grand National,
And dad threw his cap in the air for
Tommy Carberry,
The best jockey he'd ever seen,
I'll write a book about him one day,
But alas it never came to pass,
It'll make a great film, he ventured,
Gregory Peck can play Raymond Guest,
And Bing Crosbie can sing When Irish
Eyes Are Smiling,
Like he did at the Curragh,
And we all sat round the fire transfixed,
Alongside Rex the dog and Smokie the
cat,
Consumed with thoughts of Hollywood in
our small council estate,
Yeh, Sarsfield Park, a community of soul,
A community that walked with bowed
heads behind hearses,
That stopped in silent tributes next to
silent doors,
Working class that cried unashamedly,
As neighbours passed to pastures new,
Dad said they were the proudest people
he'd ever met,
They'd give you the shirt off their backs,
He watched them build schools and youth
clubs,
Churches and caring communities,
Folk who were unassuming and gentle,
But we knew that; we played with their
kids,
Bulldog one-two-three, kick-the-can,
And that ESB pole in the middle of the
green,
The scene of so many epic battles of
rounders,
You could keep that game of baseball,
No-one hit a home run like Lalo O'Neill,
No-one could run as fast as Gerry Byrne,
Red Ennis had a special eye for a ball,
Fred Eiffe was the bravest goalie,
Derek Mahady was the toughest in
defence,
Along with his older brother Mick,
Liam Murray was small but untouchable
in midfield,
And Martin Murray, no relation,
Son of the legendary Joe of Shamrock
Rovers fame,
Went to Everton in a blaze of glory,
The next Georgie Best they called him,
But to us locals he was wee Martin,
The Manchester United fan,
A genuine Red Devil,
Part of a proud family who let us watch
Match of the Day,
Pulling back their curtains on a Saturday
night,
So all the local kids,
Standing on their front wall,
Could watch the BBC,
And his mum Molly, a living saint,
Who looked after the whole community,
Like a mother hen,
Her calls to sick neighbours would put the
HSE to shame,
We’d race to school with Larry Pierce,
Munching on his sugar-coated toast,
Where Mr Noonan would dish out six-ofthe-best,
And Mr McCarthy would send us home
for his tea,
A Taylor Keith bottle wrapped in a sock
for warmth,
But not half as warm as his kind wife,
Who gave us Bourbon Creams,
We'd knock on Spear Kilduff's door,
And get a massive chase,
Sometimes as far as the Jet Garage hill,
Where we'd slide down the electric pole,
Opposite Christy Gannon's house,
For a quick getaway,
Not that it was needed,
Poor Mr Kilduff would be miles behind,
And we'd put McNally in an old pram,
And race it all the way round the Park,
Only letting him out when his cries
attracted the attention,
Of a worried passer-by,
But it was all done in harmless fun,
No-one ever got hurt,
Apart from a few feelings,
Because our friends were like family,
And they were always welcomed,
From Catherine Gannon to Helen
Flanagan,
From Gerry Martin to Growler and
Squinty,
The list is endless,
They were our lifeblood,
They hung gently on our clothes lines,
Like the buttons on our shirts,
They kept us warm and together,
If we needed advice, they were there,
Helping us hook a trout in the Griffeen,
Or mending a broken heart after spin the
bottle,
And it all revolved around Sarsfield Park,
The Congo as it was affectionately known,
Born the same year as that African Civil
war,
But its fire was much more friendly,
Just like the family in 12a,
How fitting it was that wee Pauline,
The jewel in the Kelly crown,
Had the honour of turning that final key,
As three teardrops fell from heaven.
By John Kelly.
Political Notes
Cllr. William Lavelle – Fine Gael
Fine Gael Leader on SDCC. Chairman of SDCC
Planning & Transport Committee.
36 St. Andrews Drive, Lucan
0874107885.
wlavelle@sdublincoco.ie
Footpath Repairs:
Recently, many residents raised
concerns with me regarding badly damaged
footpaths along Lucan Road between Pieta House
and St. Mary’s Church. I am happy that footpath
repair works which I had requested were carried
out last week.
Reducing the Property Tax?
I continue to press for 15% reduction in the
property tax rate. I believe giving back 15% to the
local economy and investing 85% in council
services would strike the right balance. You can
now have YOUR SAY on a possible reduction by
emailing LPT@sdublincoco.ie or writing to the
Council at County Hall, Tallaght. A final vote on
the property tax rate for 2015 will take place in
September.
St. Andrew’s NS:
Finally, a building contractor has accepted
appointment. Construction work to start shortly.
Minister Frances Fitzgerald TD
Constituency Office open full time: Mon-Fri, 10-5,
457 7712
Frances.fitzgerald@oir.ie www.francesfitzgerald.ie
Progress on new school building for St.
Andrew’s NS:
I welcome this week’s confirmation from the OPW
that the construction schedule for a new school
building at St.Andrew’s NS Lucan will be
completed in time for the 2015 school year. The
main contractor, Townmore Construction,
commenced enabling works on the site last week,
and the ESB line which traverses the building site
is to be diverted away in the coming weeks. I will
continue to work closely with St. Andrew’s staff
and management to ensure that progress is made on
this vital project.
Communicating with you:
If you would ever like to hear more about the work
I do on your behalf, both locally and nationally,
feel free to sign up to my email newsletter simply
email News to
frances.fitzgerald@oir.ie. You can also follow me
on Twitter and Facebook links are easily available
on my website www.francesfitzgerald.ie.
I hope you find these sites useful and informative.
Derek Keating Local TD
Tel/Text: 087 285 7435
Email: info@derekkeating.net
Thank You to the many residents and groups who
have contacted me during the last term. During
August my office will remain open, except for I
week, i.e. week beginning 18th August – Telephone
No. 618 4014. I look forward to continuing my
work on behalf of the people of Lucan during the
next term. In the meantime thank you to the Lucan
Newsletter staff - I hope you, and residents of
Lucan have a pleasant and safe summer.
Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Liona O’Toole –
Independent
lotoole@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie 087-2795274
www.Facebook.com/LionaOTooleIndependent
www.facebook.com/LucansNeighbourhoodWatchNetwork
Neighbourhood Watch Network:
If you would like to join the Facebook group for
Lucan’s Neighbourhood Watch Network you can
access via link above or alternatively contact
myself directly.
Lucan’s Water:
Further to my formal questions at the recent
council meeting, the council water section have
confirmed that Irish Water continue to blend
approximately 6% of hard water from the Leixlip
water treatment plant into our traditionally soft
water supply from Ballymore Eustace. I have
called for full transparency on the type of water
being supplied and for improved delivery of
information to the general public. I will continue to
pursue this issue. If anyone has any issues over the
August period I am available at any time.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the
Lucan Newsletter team for their hard work all year
round.
Transport Users
More penalty points on the way from this August if
a person fails to pay fine on time.
Initially penalty points were to
make the roads safer, now they
are about to be used for not
paying a fine on time. Where will they stop? Are
these people who make these rules aware that we
are in a recession? Many people hard hit by the
recession may find it difficult to pay on time and
are further penalized if they are a few days late.
Many times their money is sent back for been a day
late with a 60% extra fine. We are grateful for a
good judiciary system who never put the boot in.
Why is it that it’s the rich that make all the laws, in
their favour?
T. Newton 086 3127364.
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CUMANN NA
SÁIRSÉALAIGH
LEAMHCÁIN
www.lucansarsfields.ie
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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 1400
players in action last weekend across all 4 codes
from age 7 to 40+!
We are again running this competition for the
2014/15 Premier League season, with the first
games on the week-end of August 16/17. Entry is
again €10, entry envelopes will be behind the bar
from tomorrow night. Contact Mick Roche 087
2428419 for any further information.
U14A Hurling – Lucan move into second place in
Div 1.
Lucan put on a good display and moved from fifth
to second in the table with the other matches in
round eight of the league not being played until
Tuesday next. This fixture had been rearranged to
accommodate St Vincent’s.
Vincent’s won the toss and played with the wind
but up the hill. The early stages of the game were
tense and the hurling didn’t really flow. Andrew
and Cian got Lucan going with a point each and
Vincent’s then came back with two frees to level.
Herkus dominated the middle of the pitch and won
four early frees, being first to the ball consistently.
The next four points were scored in a tit-for-tat
sequence with Vincent’s then adding on two more
points to lead 0-6 to 0-4. This was the only time in
the game that they were ahead. Our forwards
continued to grow into the game and we picked off
the last three scores of the half with two points
from Oisin and another from Andrew who was
getting the better of his two markers to leave us in
a 0-7 to 0-6 lead. Five of Vincent’s scores had
come from frees which was something to focus on
at half time.
We put in a strong start to the second half
and had a better focus on playing the ball
out from our defence. The error count from
misplaces clearances was significantly
reduced and we moved the ball around the
pitch in a much more controlled fashion. This gave
much more of an opportunity to our forwards to
win the ball and they duly took advantage. Alan
kicked off the scoring with a good run from deep
into space and put over an excellent score. Andrew
kept it going with another three scores and Cian
also put over a point to move us into a more
commanding position. Our better use of possession
and domination of puck-outs restricted Vincent’s in
terms of territory. They did get up for the next
score when a good sideline was cut over the bar.
Cian got another two points and Gavin got a
slightly fortuitous goal when a long range free
went into the net without anyone apparently
touching the ball. Lucan continued the scoring with
Anthony – showing some nifty footwork at times also getting in on the act. Eanna pulled off a few
important saves near the end. We did concede
another scoring free to Vincent’s but finished up in
a commanding position with a final score of 1-20
to 0-8.
Best in the backs for Lucan were Anthony and
Alan with the other defenders all playing their part.
Herkus was very competitive in the middle.
Andrew did a lot of the hard work in forwards.
Cian kept finding space and took advantage of it.
Five missed frees in eleven wide’s overall and the
concession of a number of scoring frees leaves
something to be worked on. Eanna’s puckouts were
well delivered allowing us to win eight out of ten
of our own puckouts.
Lucan: Eanna Torsney; Robert Moloney; Edward
Connolly; Ruairí Connolly; Anthony McNulty (01); Alan Murphy (0-1); Gavin Millea (1-0); Eoghan
O’Connor; Herkus Sviglinskas; James Fenlon;
Oisín O’Brien (0-3); Andrew Carroll (0-6); Cian
McHugh (0-9); David Millar; Eoin Higgins; Colm
Behan; Jordan Joseph.
Summer Camps
The club is hosting the following camps over the
summer months and booking is now open on line.
The Camps are great value with every child
receiving an O’Neill’s Jersey. Alternative – phone
Declan for further details 0879273258.
Club Camp 2 – Football August 11th-15th and
Club Camp 3 – Hurling & Camogie August 18th22rd.
Lucan Sarsfields Shop is now closed until 23rd
August, but the online version is open 24/7.
Coupled with the launch of the Shop we have new
Partnering options for both pitchside signage and
Team Jerseys further detail on our website.
Our Lucan District Credit Union Academy is on
a Summer break and will start up again on the first
Saturday in September.
Lotto:
Lotto this week, it has reached €17,500. There was
no winner of last week’s lotto numbers 1, 5, 20 and
26. Next week sponsor is John Ryan Accountant
with Edel Mooney’s Team in charge. This is a
great way to support the Club with the biggest
Jackpot pay-out in Dublin! Don’t delay play today!
her the best of luck in the Leinster and National
Championship.
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB
Results (18 Gross)
Gents Class 1 Winner: Christy Kane 41
Gents Class 2 Winner: Paul Dillon 49
Gents Class 3 Winner: John Carey 50
Ladies Class 1 Winner: Mairead O'Brien 53
Ladies Class 2 Winner: Nicola Doyle 64
Congratulations to Christy Kane on his 41 gross
last week which is the joint course record!
Dublin Leagues
This week was a busy week for our league teams
and their supporters with Lucan being in two
finals. The first was on Tuesday night when Dave
Hayden and his inter gent’s team took on CPM in
Glenville. This was a very enjoyable
game to watch and a fantastic final.
Lucan started off with winning two
doubles which left them looking for three
points in the singles. This turned out to be
quite the challenge.
Keith Maher was the first to get a singles
point on the board where he needed to be
well under par to win his match on the 18th. Things
weren’t looking good for Lucan at this stage with
nearly all the matches down but then Paddy Croke
pulled everything out of the bag to bring his match
to tie holes. The first and second were halved in
threes and then on the short elevated third hole
Paddy did the unexpected and had a fantastic chip
in to get the forth point on the board. The
supporters quickly ran back up the hill to the
closing holes to see the last match which would be
the decider- Tom McMorrow representing the
Lucan club. It was all down to this match and Tom
won it on the last hole which brought Lucan over
the line to win the inter league for 2014. Well done
to all the players who played on the team.
Christy Dobbs and his junior men also had their
final this week on Thursday night in Long
Meadows. They were also taking on CPM. To see
how they got on check out the website. A report
will be included here next week.
Lucan Open Week
As well as Lucan being busy with the two finals
this week we are also hosting our open week. The
open scotch foursomes is running until Saturday
and we have our Scratch Cup then on Sunday. We
hope these can be well supported.
Dublin Inter County Team
It was announced last week that Philo Condron has
been selected to represent Dublin this year in the
inter county. This is fantastic news and we wish
The senior ladies Leinster is on the 10th August in
Collinstown along with the gents where we have
Chris Gallagher and Keith Redmond on the team.
The inter and junior gents are playing the week
after in Athgarvin where we have Keith Maher,
Dave Hayden II, Tom McMorrow, David Lee, Jay
Condron and Stephen Needham on the teams.
Ladies Scratch Matchplay
The sheet is on the notice board for
the ladies scratch matchplay. After
the great success of the ladies
handicap matchplay we hope to see
the same support for the scratch
one. It is very important to get
enough entries or else the competition won’t go
ahead so support will be greatly appreciated!
Presidents Day
The timesheet is on the board for the Presidents
Day which is on the 30th August. Tickets are also
on sale from any member of the house committee
for the Presidents night where we have music by
John Collis.
Condolences
The committee and members would like to express
our deepest sympathies to Larry & Betty Fagan and
Brenda & Mick Purcell on the recent death of their
daughter/ sister Anne Mathews. May she rest in
peace.
ST. MARY’S LUCAN BRIDGE CLUB
Results: 28/07/14
N/S:
1st: Joy Campbell & Carmel Doocey
2nd: Anne Bolger & Betty Fitzpatrick
E/W: 1st: Noeline Brennan & Maura O’Reilly
2nd: Marguerite Cunningham & Jacinta
McKelvey.
Bridge will resume on the 1st
September.
The President and Committee
wish all a happy holiday and
hopefully the sun will shine!!
LUCAN GOLF CLUB
Saturday Swap Day in Beech Park
A Seymour (19), F Harlow (28),
M Walsh (36), M Barrett (36) 95 Pts,
B McTernan (13), M McCarthy (13),
F Feighery (19), B Kirwan (17) 93Pts.
Sunday Singles
E Haran (13) 40Pts, C Brannigasn (17) 39Pts.
LUCAN HARRIERS & A.C.
ALSAA races - Wed Jul 23,
Lucan Harriers took AlSAA by storm! This was
originally a Track Mile, but because of numbers
they also hosted an 800m.
Mile Race
Gerry Byrne Snr won in 5.38, making his move in
the 3rd lap, making light of the hill reps completed
on Tuesday evening at training. Hilary
McGee was 2nd overall in a time
of 5.55 making the early running in the
race. Ursula Murphy completed a good
night's work in the mile in 7.40.
800 Metre Race
John Canny won the 800m, home in 2.17.
Garry Mortimer was 3rd in 2.25 with Niamh
Fitzgerald just behind Garry and 1st lady overall in
2.25 also. Carol Kearney competing in her first
over 800 race finished like a train in a time of 3
mins.
Graded Meet 7, Morton Stadium - Wed Jul 23
Gerry Byrne Jnr was 4th in Grade C 800 in a time
of 2.10.43 finishing very close to his season's best
time.
Parkrun - Sat Jul 26
5 ladies took part in the weekly 5k. Well done and
first home was Bridget Kenny who finished with a
PB of 31.55, Yvonne Redmond followed in 32.21,
Joan Donegan was next in 33.32, a PB for Joan,
Patricia Byrne completed in 33.59, another PB and
Ashling Ni Riada finished in 36.19.
LUCAN STRIDERS
Walking Group: Griffeen Park Lucan
Every Monday and Thursday at 8 pm
sharp
Walk for fun and get healthy (2.5km and
5km route).
Everyone Meet and Greet outside Lucan
Leisure Centre.
If any inquiries email Lucanwalking@gmail.com
or for updates on facebook.com/lucanwalking
Confey Castle Bridge Club
New Members Welcome
Wednesday Nights 7.30 – 10.30 pm
Monday Mornings 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
In Confey Community Centre, Leixlip
confeycastlebridgeclub@gmail.com
or Phone 086 8421612 and 085 1184480.
Lucan Library Events & Activities,
August / Lúnasa 2014
Heritage Week 23 – 31 August
Local History Exhibition – The Spa Hotel
On display for the month of August
Family History – Getting Started
With Mary Jackson, Thursday 28 August 10.30am,
booking required, from Thursday 7 August. Please
contact the library.
Other history/heritage events are being planned please check with the library for updates, or
www.southdublinlibraries.ie and sign up for our
email newsletter.
Musical Tots
Fun, interactive workshop for 6 months to 4 years
and their parent/guardian. Tuesday 19 August,
10.30pm. Booking essential – online booking via
Https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/musical-tots-tickets
12458737419.
(If you got to attend either of the previous two
Musical Tots in July, it would be much appreciated
if you would consider leaving this workshop
available for others who missed out. Thank you.)
Summer Reading Buzz
Summer reading challenge for young readers. Get
your record card and other goodies in the library.
The more cards you fill the more chances you have
in the big draw at the end of August.
Lucan Library Book Club
Discussing 'The Book of Lost Things' by John
Connolly. Wednesday 27 August 7pm.
New members welcome.
Lucan Knitting Club
Mondays 10.30am - 12noon, except 4
August.
All welcome.
Home Delivery Service
Friday 29 August, 10am - 12noon. New borrowers
welcome – please contact the library.
Class Visits
Summer camp groups, crèches etc. welcome, by
appointment. Monday – Thursday.
For further information contact 621 6422 or
www.southdublinlibraries.ie
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Follow us on twitter at sdcclibraries and stay in
touch.
Church Notices – 3rd August 2014
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary's
Lucan
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 8.45am, 9.45am, 11am,
12.15pm and 7pm.
Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10 am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Nuns
Chapel), on Thursday only 3pm-4pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after
10 am Mass and 6 – 6.20pm 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 family and friends of
May Fitzpatrick, late of Lucan Lodge, also to the
wife, family and friends of Thomas (Tommy)
Early, late of Hermitage Way.
May they rest in peace.
St. Patrick's
Esker / Dodsboro /
Adamstown
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and
12 noon Folk Mass
Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays after
10am and 7pm Masses
Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd
Saturday at 12.30pm.
At least four weeks’ notice is required to facilitate
preparation. Applications between 10am and
1.00pm Monday to Friday at Parish Office or after
any Mass as Parents are required to attend a preBaptism Meeting. Bookings cannot be
accepted on the telephone or by email.
Lucan Methodist
Church
Sunday:
10am Holy Communion
Divine Mercy
Lucan South
Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm. 10.30am and 12 noon
St. Andrew’s
Church of Ireland
Weekday Masses: Monday – Friday 9.15am
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 Presbyterian Church
Sunday:
10.30am Morning Worship
Crèche and Children’s Ministry.
All Welcome.
Esker Cemetery Mass
Will be held on
Sunday 31st August at 3 pm
(Weather permitting)