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An Easter like no other
 We are likely to remember Easter 2020 for many a long year to come. It is
 happening at a time when it seems that the whole world has been put on pause.
 All the everyday activities and concerns that make up the tapestry of our lives
 have simple come to a dead stop and we find ourselves in a strange state of
 suspended animation. These are times with all kinds of uncertainties,
 uncertainties about the future and the likely far reaching implications of what is
 happening for our economic well-being and for the inevitable effect on us as a
 society and a people. There is a strange sense of foreboding in the air that things
will not simply pick up where they had left off.
As in all times of crisis, people rise to meet the challenges posed, and we have seen incredible displays
of selfless service on the part of so many in these days. Visiting a local nursing home I have
witnessed first-hand the way in which nursing and care staff as well as catering and cleaning staff are
focused 100% on those in their care at a time when they are at their most vulnerable. This level of
care and dedication is replicated throughout our health service and there are many unsung heroes who
despite the inherent danger to themselves carry on courageously. All those working in essential
services at this time are deserving of our admiration and gratitude. From the shelf stackers in our
supermarkets to those in the Gardai and ambulance service, those who dispose of our household
waste, those who keep our electricity flowing etc. etc. we have many reasons to be grateful to them.
Spare a thought for those who lose a loved one during these days either as a result of this wretched
virus or from other causes. Their grief is compounded by the severe restrictions around funerals at
present. In Ireland the time of a death is a time when people rally around the bereaved and they are
supported by family, friends and neighbours; that simply can’t happen now. People have found other
ways of expressing solidarity like the neighbours who line the roads standing at their gates while the
cortege passes, but it’s not the same. Funeral Masses can still happen but with a maximum of ten
people in attendance. We have come to rely on the technology of the webcam to unite with families
and friends in prayer, but it’s not the same. For now it’s the best we can do.
This Easter it will be hard to feel Alleluia joy. We find ourselves still entombed, albeit in our own
homes awaiting our own ‘resurrection’ to life. But let’s remember the incredible love at the heart of
the Easter Message. The story of Jesus is a story of triumph, the triumph of good over evil, of love
over hatred and light over darkness. The horror of Good Friday gave way to the joy of Easter morn
when all was utterly made new. May the light of our Risen Lord shine through our present darkness
and fill us with hope!
Happy Easter!
“All shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” Julian of Norwich
Philip Curran
St. Mary’s Lucan

Lucan Senior Citizens Isolation
Due to Covid-19 we had no Easter Party last
week. The photos are from April 2019. This was I’m growing to like this isolation,
a very happy and fun filled day. Irene, Tess and I believe I may go out no more,
Prim were with us at this party but have sadly Feels like I’ve been out enough,
since passed away. We cherish our happy Now that I am seventy four.
memories and find it comforting to share them Maybe as far as the garden
with family and friends. gate,
 Watch the passing scene go
 by,
 You might see me leaning
 there,
 A far off look in my mind’s eye.
 Glean the news from a passer-
 by,
 Just enough the day to fill,
 Close the social chatter down,
 Listen to the silence and be
 still.
 Mow the grass, hoe the bed,
 Prune a wayward shrub or two,
 Sit and chat with the cheeky
 robin,
 That comes almost to my shoe.
 When the mind is clear of
 clutter,
 Flotsam and jetsam in the bin,
 To wait in tranquil anticipation,
 For whatever comes gently in.
 A return Perhaps to calmer
 days,
 Before I knew of the World’s
 woes,
 Spend my days as they began,
 Walk again in my childhood
 shoes
We wish all our members a Very Happy Easter By Paddy Mulhern
as they stay at home cocooning.
Thank you to Fr Philip and Fr Tom for their
comforting words every day at Mass. Happy Dog-walker available
Easter to Parish Centre Staff, Newsletter Staff,
Community Gardaí, GAA Volunteers, family
and friends who shop and provide help when If any over-70s are
needed. unable to walk their dog
 because they are
We miss all our friends in the ICA, Active cocooning, I would be
Retirement and U3A. happy to oblige.
 No charge.
Happy Easter
and Stay Safe! Eoin 087 9730075

A Smile from us to you! History/ Photos of Sarsfield Park
Below is our latest message to our Gerard Byrne is writing a book entitled:
neighbourhood. Keep up the good work and keep “Memoirs of Sarsfield Park … and Us”
smiling . It will be about the Park/Village, covering
Maria, Rita, Anne, Anna, Nuala, Bernie, Trish, characters, incidents, talents, places, funny
Don, Liam, Phil & Tom. stories etc.
 To this end he is sourcing photographs of
 Sarsfield Park – the families, groups and
 individuals, especially those from yesteryear.
 If any reader has such material, kindly forward to
 Gerard at the following email:
 byrnefe@hotmail.com

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 personal callers until further
 notice.
 People can ring 0761 07 5000
 and leave a message, and
 someone will return their call,
 or they can email Ballyfermot@citinfo.ie and
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 back on-air every
 COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
 ALONE has launched a national support line
 Monday at 3pm and
 and additional supports for older people who
 repeated at 10pm
 that night. This have concerns or are facing difficulties relating
 to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
 week Maria spoke
 Professional staff are available to answer queries
with Mayor Vicky Casserly, Sarah Mc Hugh
 and give advice and reassurance where
from Lucan library, Michelle Kerrigan from
mental health organisation Grow and Liffey necessary. The support line is open Monday to
Sound Board member & volunteer, Colm Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Grogan. If you missed it, the programme is Hours may be extended to meet the demand.
available on podcast on our website.
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lads are recording a new programme from home Our Litter & Waste Enforcement staff have
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Stay safe & well! dumping and burning of waste this week.
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Parish Notes St. Patrick’s
 Esker/Dodsboro/Adamstown
St Mary’s, Lucan www.stpatrickslucan.ie
www.lucanparish.com
 Livestreaming Services for Easter
Easter Services
Given the extraordinary circumstances in which Holy Thursday
we find ourselves Holy Week 2020 will be very Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.00
different. Because the church is closed to the p.m.
public ceremonies will be streamed by webcam Followed by Solemn Procession to
only. the Altar of Repose.
Holy Thursday Good Friday
Mass of the Lord's Supper 8.00 pm Stations of the Cross for children
 at 12.00 noon
Good Friday
 Morning Prayer of the Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion, at
 Church at 10.00am 3pm
 Solemn Celebration of the Stations of the Cross for adults at 7pm
 Passion 3.00pm The Seven Last Words of
 (Have a Crucifix to hand as a Jesus, 8pm
 focal point in your home)
Stations of the Cross 8.00pm Holy Saturday
 Easter Vigil at 9pm
Holy Saturday
Morning prayer of the Church 10.00am Easter Sunday
We will not celebrate the Easter Vigil in St. Family Mass at 10.30am
Mary's instead we recommend the Rte 1
Broadcast. 10.00pm: Easter Vigil Mass. Bishop Mass at Noon
Tom Deenihan of Meath celebrates the
resurrection of Christ, with a vigil Mass in the
Cathedral of Christ the King. Beginning with the
lighting of the Paschal candle, the liturgy, which
signifies the triumph of light over darkness and
of life over death (RTÉ Two & RTÉ Radio 1)
 Divine Mercy, Lucan South
Easter Sunday www.lucansouthparish.net
Mass of the Resurrection with the
lighting of the Easter Candle The Church of Divine Mercy remains closed
11.00am We don’t have live streaming here but you can
 tune in to Mass on many Parish Websites;
Deepest Sympathy to the wife,
 https://lucanparish.com/live-webcam-broadcast;
family and friends of Gerard Nulty,
 Weekdays at 10:00am & Sundays at 11:00am
Woodview Heights and to the wife, family and
friends of Edmund Browne, Beech Park. https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyfermotassum
May they rest in peace. ption Daily at 10:00am
 http://www.wicklowparish.ie/sacraments-
Christian Meditation
 services/live-mass-services/
Wishing everyone a Peaceful and Safe Easter.
 Mon – Fri 10am & Sundays 11:30
Keep on saying the word……
Sr. Geraldine. https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-jude-the-
 apostle2
Masses at St Mary’s: Mass will be available on Weekdays 9:30am & Sundays at 10:00am
the Internet only each weekday Monday to
Saturday at 10am and on Sunday at 11am. RTE News Now will also broadcast Daily Mass
WWW.LUCANPARISH.COM at 10.30am for those of you who don’t have
 access to the internet.

R.I.P. garden and made sure every night that the gate was
 closed. The radio was always on in the kitchen
 keeping her updated on current affairs.
WELDON (MARGARET – MARIE)
https://rip.ie/cb.php?dn=418272 However, in her enthusiasm to try new things she
 was sometimes a little hasty. One of the first
In remembrance of our mother we would like to purchases in 1960 was a Hoover, however, two
thank the people of Dodsboro for their kind days later she thought aloud “the floor shiner might
farewell and paying their last respects on Saturday have been better, I don’t really have carpets”. As
afternoon. Unfortunately in these sad times public she’d say “hindsight is a wonderful thing”. Then a
funerals are not possible. A church service will be television was purchased, everyone came and
held at a later date. watched at our house. One channel and cat ears. A
“Granny knows everyone”. telephone was installed, one of the very few in the
In December 1932 Mammy came into the world the neighbourhood. “Would you mind if I used the
daughter of Manie (Mary) and Jack Dignam. She phone Mrs Weldon?”, she never minded. She went
was the eldest girl of thirteen children. Born in to cookery classes and followed computer courses.
Leixlip was written on her birth certificate but that She loved cooking and all the gadgets that go with
didn’t stop her from being Lucan through and it, steamers, slicers, dicers, mixers, poachers. When
through. She lived at the crossroads Finnstown, a cooking gadget came on the market she was eager
attended the Convent school and later worked in to try it. The countertop and cupboards were
Hills Mills as a “drawer-in”. She had many tales of overflowing with cookery tools. She was a genius
life in those times, in a Lucan very different to the at deciphering the code of a knitting pattern. The
present day. Hard times during post war recession click clack of her knitting needles and counting
but still lots of laughter and hope for better times to plain and purl were familiar sounds before she
come. Looking at the faded black and white moved on to machine knitting. “Just let me finish
photographs of smartly dressed girls, and men with this row and I’ll be with you”.
rolled-up sleeves and caps, you think to yourself Towards the end of the ‘70s Tom started a business
“God my Ma was gorgeous, a beauty”. Both herself selling coal and gas. Marie left her much loved job
and her best friend Teasie Smith (nee Green). in The Tech to work alongside him. When Tom
1n 1954 she married Tom Weldon together they passed away in 1993 we learned about the huge
had 7 children. They started their life together in compassion they had for others. People we knew
Lucan, Hazelhatch and later in Saggart, however, and people we didn’t know came up to the house to
the longing for Lucan never went away and in 1966 pay money that, we had no idea, was owed. Marie
her dream came true. Marie and Tom moved into and Tom would never see anyone stuck for gas to
86 Dodsboro together with five children. The cook a dinner or short of warmth in their homes.
youngest two children were home grown in Lucan. They taught us to share what you have, help others
Even as children we could see and feel how happy when you can because you never know when it
she was to be back in Lucan where she belonged. might be you, and don’t ask questions just do it.
Ma was one of the hardest workers you could ever Above all they knew how to enjoy simple things.
meet; a CV covering Hills Mills, The Golden West The County Bar (rushing in for last orders), just
Grill, The Green Isle, The Lucan Tech, Small chatting with neighbours, exchanging tips for a win
Business Owner, Child Minder and Carer. Maureen at Fairy House. Chatting with Peter Doyle about
was her last client or rather they were companions. dogs and people they met on the road which could
They shared a unique friendship, a human take a while because “Granny knew everyone”.
connection, it was not a job to her. The children she Drives up the mountains in the precious first car,
minded became part of the family and the people Daddy singing di-diddly-idle-um, and us all joining
she cared for became friends. All these jobs and all in on the craic. The last song was always “Show me
the while looking after seven kids while times were the way to go home”. Da was not the only driver
hard, how did they do it? They just made it happen. though because when Ma got her license there was
Christmas, First Holy Communions, Confirmations, no stopping her. She was queen of the road and
Weddings “God is good” she’d say and truly now had the wheels to get around to visit her
believed and trusted in this affirmation right up to friends, one of whom was Katie who lived beside
the end. Or, “maybe I’ll win something at the the canal. A visit started and ended with her
bingo”. Then when she had a win she would holding her breath driving down the canal bank for
confirm that her faith was right “God is good”. fear that she would slip into it. She went on to drive
Marie was a woman born ahead of her times. She coal lorries and forklift trucks, unstoppable. On
was receptive to new ideas and eager to learn. She Friday’s Ma would bring home fish and chips from
was a newspaper lady and would read at least two a the village as a treat, bought with the hard-earned
day and three on Sundays. Noel Smith, her friend money in her fresh pay packet. It was a celebration
and neighbour of many years, always saw to it that of having a roof over our heads and food on the
she got her papers, put her bins out, tidied the table and each of us healthy. She didn’t have

anything else on her wish list. “There’s many a
craytor has nothin” she’d often say or “God love
 Anniversaries
the poor divil, sure you couldn’t see them stuck”.
 BRENNAN (BRIDGET)
Saturday was a quick trip down to Jean Conway for
a wash and set, “if your hair isn’t right sure you 7th Anniversary, 14th April
don’t feel right yourself”. Late of Cooldrinagh Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
 While the years move along
We have fond memories of the Dodsboro Residents We always hold special memories
Association and outings that Mammy actively Of a fantastic and kind human being
participated in organizing. Butlins and Skerries, Who cared for each of us
Christmas Dinner for the OAPs. Her nights out As a mother, wife, grandmother and kind friend
with the Dodsboro ladies to see Brendan Grace. While time passing may dull the acute pain
How they laughed till the tears rolled down their Of her loss in the family
faces. The Rosary at The Statue with Dinny and We never forget what a special
Nora Byrne and many more, unique to Dodsboro, Kind and generous person Bridget was
occasions. Kathleen Ash, a regular visitor for tea And we will always treasure memories of her
and a chat in the afternoon. Betty Dunne, Betty That continue to bind us closely to her
Lynam, Auntie Eva, Mary Delaney, Mrs Doyle, May the Lord protect and watch over her.
Frieda Mathews, Mrs Rankin but a few to mention
of the many many of Mammy’s friends and family
woven into the backdrop of our lives growing up. Birthday Remembrance
And of course, the trips to Knock and up to The
North for butter. After Daddy passed away, she LALLY (JOHN) 80th Birthday, 12th April
devoted a lot of her energy and creativity to the Your book of life stands open
“Widows and Orphans” selling raffle tickets, At its most important page
making hampers, organizing dances, Christmas May good luck be by your side
dinners and keeping the books. She was passionate On this coming of age
about it. Her bingo was another passion. She had We cannot send a birthday card
her bingo friends, regulars she would sit beside and Your hand we cannot touch
chat with. In more recent times the bingo bus on But God will take our greetings
Friday and the Tuesday night bingo car girls, she To the Dad we love so much.
loved the company and the night out. You were all Greatly missed by your loving daughter Debbie,
so kind and caring. Right up to the end she was one son-in-law Peter and granddaughters Niamh, Karla
of the girls. and Aine

The open door and her welcoming nature brought LALLY (JOHN) 80th Birthday, 12th April
so many people into our lives that up to this day are In loving memory on your Birthday Dad.
still very special to us. That’s Lucan they look after Thinking about you warmly
each other. That was Marie, she looked after Now that your birthday is here
everyone, “mind yourself” she’d say and “don’t be As you are always thought about
worrying”. Each day throughout the year.
We started with Granny knows everyone, that Today is your birthday in Heaven above
 Our loving wishes we send you
maybe so, but what we do know is nearly everyone
 On the wings of a Dove.
in Lucan and beyond knows Marie.
 Dad you are never more than a thought away
In loving memory and celebration of a life fully Today, tomorrow and every day.
lived. Happy Birthday Dad, dearly loved and greatly
 missed from your daughter Alison and family xxx
Larry, Ann, Geraldine, Jackie, Paul, Breda, Kara
 LALLY (JOHN) 80th Birthday
 (AGP Lucan)
 On Your 80th Birthday Dad,
Remembrance This birthday is extra special
 Because it belongs to you
41st Anniversary on the 14th April Your dearly
2020 of the Glen of Imaal tragedy. thought of always
Remembering the three young boys each day
 And all year too.
Derek Finn, Declan Kane and Victor
 From your loving daughter Joyce, son in law Mark
Mills who lost their lives that day.
 and grandsons Jonathan, Ciaran and Matthew
Forever Young XXXXX

Society for Old Lucan (Sol)
SOL is the local history group for Lucan; open to everyone. Free to join - email
OldLucan@gmail.com. Facebook group; “Society for Old Lucan (SOL)” & Twitter:
@Soc4OldLucan.
The Hermitage Shell-Shock Hospital: Ww1 Auxiliary Red Cross Hospital
1917 – 1919, Lucan – 0nline
Elaine Hurley, local historian and Committee member of SOL has carried out some fascinating research
into the history of the Hermitage, Lucan, when it was used as a hospital for WW1 soldiers suffering from
shell shock. This presentation is online with narration and slides by Elaine. It is available on our website:
https://societyforoldlucan.wordpress.com/ and on our Facebook page.

2nd Level Students: Sol Support for Local History Projects
Many secondary students currently doing projects on Local History have contacted us. As we cannot get
out to schools now to deliver our popular schools’ outreach programme, we are more than delighted to
answer any questions students have on our local history. We will send you links to information, research
and photos if we can, and can guide you on pointers on different topics. Email us at OldLucan@gmail.com
or via Twitter @Soc4OldLucan.

Sol Field Trip to Castletown House in March
Just before the lockdown,
we were lucky enough to be
given an incredible guided
tour of Castletown House,
Celbridge, by head-guide
Sandra Murphy. She was so
generous with her time and
the tour was extremely
interesting. Castletown are
carrying out ongoing
research into the history of
the house and occupants, so
the tour and house is
constantly evolving. Many
thanks to Sandra and all the
members who turned up for
the last physical tour for
SOL for what will be quite
some time to come. (Photo:
Paul Butler, SOL
Committee)

Committee: Helen Farrell (chair), Elaine Hurley, Billy Sines, Darren Tully, Paul Butler and Jonathan
Cully. OldLucan@gmail.com

For Bird lovers……
 Have a look at this website where you can touch
 the birds, and listen to their tunes!
 Touch (only! Don’t press too long) any bird, and
 you’ll hear its call.
 https://coneixelriu.museudelter.cat/ocells.php
 It’s the next best thing to an early morning walk
 in Lucan Demesne!

St. Mary’s Camera Soirée
 St Mary’s Camera
 Soirée normally meets
 in the bungalow every
 Friday morning.
 However, these are
 not normal times.
 Members of the group
 have set up a chat
 group on WhatsApp
 to share their
 photographs and
 comment on them.

Some members who are not cocooned and while observing the
Government restrictions on movement have been out and about taking
photographs and a selection of these photos in included in this edition of
the Newsletter.
As you see nature is putting on a great show around Lucan, from the
blossoms on the trees in St. Catherine’s Park to the Squirrel who was
quite happy to pose for our photographer.
A particularly beautiful photo is the one taken from St. Catherine’s Park
looking across to Three Rock Mountain with the spire of the Spa Hotel
in the centre and looking like that of a Russian church!

It may be some time before the group can go back to the bungalow but the group is able to keep up and share
its interest in photography through the wonders of the internet.

Happy Easter to all our Parishioners were delighted to see Fr. John
 readers, at home and abroad. Hassett on St. Patrick’s Family Mass via You
 Thankfully by the wonderful Tube on Sunday last.
 works of the internet, we can
 still bring you your weekly
 copy of Lucan Newsletter!
 It’s nice that many locals are
now discovering our website, which up to now
was followed mainly by Lucanians in all corners
of the world.

The Virtual Grand National – thanks again to
modern technology, we could watch a virtual
Aintree Grand National on Saturday last.
Sweepstakes were held all over the place –
unfortunately Birdie’s horse fell after a few
fences! The craic was mighty though!

Quiz Night – On Thursday night, lots of
households formed teams to join in Kenny’s Quiz
via Zoom! Don’t ask, Birdie just zoomed in!

Sarsfields Quiz – Have a go at this one on Easter We wish him well in his recovery, and look
Monday night – details in Club Notes. forward to meeting him in a few months’ time,
 when all this trouble has passed, please God!
The beautiful weather has lifted us to no end.
Thank goodness, we are coming into summer
now, rather than the other way round!

 The Super And always
 Moon lit up
 the place remember……
 spectacularly
 over Tuesday
 night /
 The greatest gift
 Wednesday of Easter is Hope!
 morning.

Have to give great credit to our Tidy Towns
people who had so much work done before the Happy Easter
restrictions came in, putting a halt to their gallop. to:
Their flower beds and pots all through the village Tadhg, Cormac
are so uplifting. Big thank you! and Róisín Fitzgerald,
 who will be enjoying
Shame on those their Easter Eggs in
discarding their
 Melbourne this Sunday!
rubber gloves
along the street.
This lot was
found on Chapel Until further notice, the days of the
Hill, but it week are now called:
appears to be a
problem all over Thisday, Thatday, Otherday,
Lucan.
 Someday, Yesterday,
 Today, and Nextday!

Gino Kenny TD - People Before Drainage Works in Lucan village: SDCC crews
Profit Phone: 01-403007/01-6183816. completed works in Sarsfield Terrace this week
Email: gino.kenny@oir.ie and I have asked them to finalise necessary works
Covid-19 Pandemic. Workers Right’s in the village which have caused flooding over the
Helpline: I hope everybody is keeping as well as past number of years.
possible in these unusual times. Social solidarity Covid 19: My office continues to remain open
is key to getting through these difficult times. and I have dealt with a huge number of queries in
People Before Profit have sent up a workers rights
 relation to the various payments available to those
confidential helpline that is operational Monday
 affected. Please feel free to contact me in my
to Friday from 12pm to 2pm.You can contact the
helpline on 01-2118086 or email rights@pbp.ie. office with any queries.
Over the past few weeks our office has received a
huge amount of queries on the Convid-19 Cllr Paul Gogarty - Independent and Green-
payment or other related matters. Our minded “Not just at election time”
constituency office has been temporary closed but Tel: 087-2752489. E-mail: info@paulgogarty.com
I’m available on social media or by phone call Coronavirus – help with
anytime. Stay Safe. deliveries/collections/printing/scanning: With
 further restrictions announced and with the
Cllr. Shane Moynihan - Fianna Fáil numbers of people self-isolating increasing, it
 may be harder for people to get out and get the
E: smoynihan@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
 urgent supplies they need.
Ph: 087 7840898, Twitter: @shanemoynihan
 A group of volunteers myself and Cllr Guss
F/b cllrshanemoynihan Instagram: cllrshanemoynihan O’Connell are involved with may be able to help.
Rent supplement: If you have lost your job or The “Covid-19 Gofers” are available to collect
have suffered a reduction in your income, and are basic shopping (payment on receipt) and also
having trouble paying your rent, you may be supply free of charge essentials such as batteries
entitled to claim rent supplement (private rented and phone chargers, along with printing and
accommodation only). Contact me if you require scanning of documents. We will follow all
information or a printed copy of the application personal and Covid-19 safety protocol. To get in
form (available at touch telephone 089-6156609 or log
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/fb3b13-rent- onto www.facebook.com/LNCPGOFERS. You
supplement/). can also contact me on my mobile 087-2752489.
Community Response Helpline: South Dublin The group DOES NOT collect prescriptions or
County Council has launched a helpline at 1800 pensions. However as an elected representative I
240519 to support vulnerable members of the can assist with these separately on a confidential
community affected by the COVID-19 basis. Feel free to contact me directly.
restrictions.
Cycle lanes on St Loman’s Road: Thanks
to SDCC for painting cycle path signs on the Emer Higgins TD – Fine Gael
 Ph: 087 921 7741 emer.higgins@oireachtas.ie
cycle lanes on St. Loman's Road, following my
 The Orchard, Lucan
representations. These cycle lanes are popular Covid 19 Information: I have created a Covid-
among cyclists in normal times. I'm delighted to 19 Information Pack which is being updated
see these signs painted to protect pedestrians and every 48 hours and available to download from
cyclists. E-newsletter: Email/text me if you’d my website www.emerhiggins.com
like to subscribe. Queries: Please continue to send me your
Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh – stay safe! individual queries. I am attending phone in clinics
 with the Ministers responsible for steering us
Cllr. Ed O’Brien - Fianna Fáil
 through these unprecedented times. All your
Constituency Office 8A The Village Centre,
Lucan. Ph: (01) 6105811. Mob: 087 7997609 feedback is being taken on board and we are
Email: eobrien@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie working hard to support as many as possible
www.facebook.com/edobrienlucan during the pandemic and beyond.
@EdOBrien1 Leader Fianna Fáil Group on SDCCl Cocooning: As the weather improves, cocooning
Public Realm: SDCC crews continue to operate will become more difficult, especially for healthy
during this emergency and I have asked them to over 70's who are used to being active. I
cut back the trees and hedging along the road encourage you to please follow the advise given,
from St Mary’s Church to Lucan Village as a lot so that we can get past this critical stage as
of them are causing an obstruction to passers-by. quickly as possible and keep everyone safe. This
 won't last for ever.

Some things to do while we stay at home to flatten
 the curve:
 Check out the weekly Crossword puzzle from the
 Cupla Focal Group posted on the website,
 http://www.lucansarsfields.ie/content_page/341969/,
 suitable for all.
We hope everyone continues to stay at home, safe, and, Easter Monday at 7pm, there will be another Online
following the HSE guidelines. Lucan Healthy Club, Quiz – again open to all.
together with our clubs main partner Supervalu, are It is a good time for all mentors that have underage
assisting with the community delivery service, please
 players on their teams to ensure they have completed
see the Club website for more information on the
 the short surveys requested by the Games committees.
initiative and also information for volunteering,
 A reminder also that e-vetting is due if you have not
http://www.lucansarsfields.ie/content_page/10035503/.
 been vetted since January 2016. See the mentors area of
Lucan Healthy Club would like to thank our members
 the website for more details.
who have volunteered, for their ongoing support in
helping the elderly and vulnerable in our community. In the absence of games and fixtures, the following
In the past week we have helped those in need with article from the Drogheda Argus, dated 10 September,
shopping deliveries and a friendly chat over the phone. 1904, was discovered during an online search. Could it
There is an extensive list of volunteers who have be relevant to ‘The Lucan Sarsfields’ winning the
offered help and we will work through the list as Intermediate Football League in that year, with a few
requests for help are received. players from Balbriggan Wanderers on the team??

 GAELIC FOOTBALL - GREAT TOURNAMENT IN BALBRIGGAN
Balbriggan tomorrow will be the Mecca of all true tournament will take place on grounds kindly lent for
lovers of Gaelic football, for what we opine will be a the occasion by Mr. James O’Neill, to whom a special
really high class football and hurling tournament will word of thanks is due. We must also not forget to
be held in Stockingopolis on that day. The proceedings mention the object for which the tournament is being
are under the auspices of the Balbriggan Wanderers held. It is essentially a worthy one, and should appeal
GFC and the club are to be congratulated upon having to all classes, being to raise funds in aid of the building
been successful in engaging the cream of football and of the new Parochial House. This in itself, apart
hurling talent to take part in their tournament. What are altogether from the interesting fare to be served up,
confidently expected to be the best games of the season ought to attract a large attendance, and be an added
will be witnessed and this may be fully realised by at a inducement for people to attend. The Skerries and
glance at the names of the competing teams. The Lucan Balbriggan Brass Bands will be also in attendance, so
Sarsfields and McCrackens, heroes of many a well that nothing will be wanting to make the occasion a
fought game, will face each other in football, and a fine great success. The admission fee to the enclosure is
struggle is sure to take place. Both teams enjoy great fixed at 6d, that to the field at 3d, and the first game
reputations, a fact which is certain of itself to attract a commences at 3 o’clock sharp. A train leaves Dublin at
huge concourse. Then in the hurling we find Lucan and 1.45 and one starts from Drogheda at 2.15. We expect
Naul engaged, famous exponents of this fine old Irish to see a large number of Gaels from Drogheda
game. Surely in these two contests may be found an travelling to Balbriggan on Sunday. They will be
exciting evening’s sport, and it will be a matter for assured of a hearty welcome and a grand evening’s
more than surprise if all records for football matches sport.
and such like in Balbriggan do not go by the board. The

While we are requested to stay at home, it would be a 9pm behind closed doors and will be live streamed on
good time to go through any stored paperwork, Facebook.
scrapbooks, programmes and photos, whether stored You can still enter the draw by clicking on the
in the attic, shed, garage, etc. of anything related to following link:
Lucan Sarsfields. Use a camera-phone to take pictures http://bit.ly/LucanSarsfieldsClubLotto or on the local
of the items and send in an email to lotto link on the Lucan Sarsfields website. Make sure
lucansarsfieldspro@gmail.com. For photos and to get your entry in before 6pm on Thursday to be
newspaper clippings, please let us know the date of the included in that night's draw. These are very
article and if possible the names of any persons in the challenging times, so please continue to support your
picture. A lot of work was done in a similar fashion Club by playing lotto online.
for the club’s 125 Book, but maybe there was some There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot held on
articles missed at the time, and it is a great opportunity Thursday 2 April, 2020. The numbers drawn were 2,
to compile this information for future generations to 8, 18 and 22. Lucky Dip winners (€30): Nuala
enjoy! Geraghty, Gabriel Larkin, Keith Hannon, Helga Myler
Lucan Sarsfields Lotto Jackpot €20,000 and Dermot O’Connor. Lucky Dip Easter Egg
IMPORTANT: For the duration of the current winners: Alan Cherubini, Mick Casey, Paul
restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak the lotto Heneghan, Michael O’Grady and M&M Mockler.
draw will take place on Thursday nights at Next Draw: Thursday 9th April 2020, Sponsor:
 Coláiste Laichtín, Inis Oírr.