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Sunday 27th July 2014

The Sadness is Palpable

Monday 28th July is the 100th Anniversary of the start of World War 1

In the 1911 Census, the last before the war, the population of Lucan Village was 919 souls!

I don’t know how many locals went to war, but just imagine the trauma of 31 young
men from Lucan of that time, being killed in the space of four years, 1914 – 1918.

Most of us who have lived all our lives in Lucan knew nothing much about it even
though many of us, without realising it, knew several of the survivors, and spoke
with them regularly. It is generally accepted that the horrors of WWI were so great
that few could ever bring themselves to speak of it even with their own families.

Back in 1997 when I had the privilege of meeting 96 year old Christopher Ledwidge, and bringing
readers details of his lifetime through Lucan Newsletter, it was the first time that any mention of The
Great War or anyone local who had taken part in it, was mentioned in the then 30 year old weekly
publication.

It was only after that, we received old photographs and details of our forgotten young men. Luckily,
some of it was in time for ‘Treasures of Lucan’, but two previous history volumes had been published
since 1991, without any mention of this great tragedy.

You wonder how those who returned settled back into an Ireland that, in their absence, had also
changed utterly as a result of the 1916 rebellion. Many were ostracised in their own communities.

It was bad enough all these young lives being lost, and many survivors damaged beyond repair, but

how it became such an unspeakable part of our history is beyond comprehension.

And what for? “…………………………it's all happened again,
To quote the words of a popular song: and again, and again, and again and again”

Our thoughts at this time are with the people of Gaza and Israel, and also the Ukraine and the
dreadful events of the past week. It hits home a little harder when one of our own is lost.

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Byrne and Mahady families of Palmerstown and Lucan, on
the sad loss of Edel. The graciousness of her family at such a tragic time is to be commended.

At the end of the day, everything is down to decisions made by individuals and groups. There are
always choices. We pray that wisdom will prevail and all will, in the words of Ban Ki-moon “Stop
fighting – Start talking”

Mary Mulhall

Inside this week..... Lucan’s Roll of Honour – We remember them 100 years on!

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These expenses include the costs involved in

The demand for tickets for our fundraising walk in Two positive and
Lucan House grounds has got off to a great start encouraging
with a high number sold and numerous enquiries. events happened
this week.
This Sat 26th we start our public selling of
tickets at Supervalu from 11am to 2.30 pm. Tesco Lucan have
We will be back again next Sat at the same time chosen Lucan Tidy Towns as one of 3 local
and at further locations over the next few weeks. community causes which they wish to support.
Here's how it works: When you shop at Tesco you
Tickets are €5 each and to assist families who wish receive a token at the checkout. You can drop your
to go, children under 12 will be free. token into one of 3 boxes indicating your support
for that cause. The campaign which has
Remember the Festival is funded by our fund commenced this week runs for a total of 6 weeks.
raising and grants from SDCC. Tesco will donate from their allocated fund of
€1,000, in proportion to the number of tokens
Reminder to all those who are talented and would collected in each box. So, if you shop in Tesco
like to participate on our Festival Stage to contact please keep us in mind.
Kim Rice at [email protected]. Kim is our
stage manager and last year successfully ran a
show of over 3 hours. So let’s hear from all you
budding stars.

Joe Byrne, Chairman.
Mob: 0867944074.
Email: lucanfestival@gmail,com

Lucan Newsletter While on a walking inspection of the village last
Sunday morning we were delighted to come across
NEXT WEEK, SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST, two young gentlemen Carlos and Alex busying
WILL BE OUR FINAL ISSUE BEFORE themselves tidying up green waste in Sarsfield
OUR SUMMER BREAK! Close. We were most impressed by their
If there are any August events which need community spirit. By the way, another young lady
to be publicised, especially for Heritage in the same estate has taken responsibility for
Week, please get them to us by next watering the flower bed planted recently by the
Wednesday night. students from St. Joseph's school and indeed it is
Our first issue after the break will be for looking very well.
Sunday 31st August 2014.
A special plea to all visitors enjoying the weir.
Take your pick of 4 different cards, on sale at: We've noticed that various articles of clothing are
Carey’s Newsagents, Lucan village being left behind by those swimming/paddling in
Further details on cards at 086-0542071 the river (the latter, of course, being ill advised).
Please take all such items away.

Enjoy our lovely summer all.
Kevin O'Loughlin, Chairperson

Lost

Cockatiel grey/yellow lost Sat 19th in Hillcrest.
If found please contact Anne at 087 7387140

Parish Notes Lectio Divina at Orlagh

St Mary’s, Lucan August 2014
Sunday-Saturday, August 3rd - 9th
www.stmarysparishlucan.ie Six-Day Lectio Divina and Christian Meditation
Retreat:
“I am with you always”
Bethany Group A retreat based on the Gospel of Matthew

Bethany Group is available to listen to or just be (Sunday 6pm-Saturday 2pm). €425 – residential.
there for anyone who is feeling lonely or lost John Byrne, Kieran O’Mahony, Bernadette Toal
following the death of a loved one. We meet in the
Bungalow on the 2nd Monday of each month from To reserve a place on one of our events, send your
10.30am-11.30am, also on the 4th Thursday of name, contact details and deposit to: Fr. John
each month from 8pm - 9pm. Byrne, Orlagh, Old Court Road, Dublin 16

Parish Centre – 6217041.
Non-refundable deposit required:
Holy Communion for the sick and housebound For 1-day courses €10

If you wish to avail of this service or if you know For a weekend €30

someone who does, please contact one of the For longer courses €50


priests.
Further Information: Tel ++353 (0)1 495 8190

Parish Ministry Email: [email protected], Website: www.orlagh.ie
It is an important part of our ministry to support
people in times of sickness and bereavement. We St. Mary’s Chorale
would greatly appreciate it, if you would let us
know if someone in your family is ill or admitted There are vacancies in the Soprano, Tenor and
to hospital. Phone Parish office – 6217041 Bass lines. If you think you might be interested and
weekdays between 9.30am and 2pm. (except if you feel you can make a commitment to one
Thursday). hour a week and one 11am Mass in the month
please contact Bernadette on 087 2240606.
Parish of Divine Mercy,
Lucan South Retrouvaille

www.lucansouthparish.net A Lifeline For Troubled Marriages.
Retrouvaille helps couples to rebuild loving
Parish Pilgrimage to Knock relationships.
The Parish Pilgrimage to Knock is on Sunday 7th Next programme starts Friday 10th - Sunday
September which is Our Lady’s Birthday. 12th October 2014.
The cost for the bus is €13. Contact Tony and Anne 01 4953536
To book your place for this special day, please See www.retrouvaille.ie
leave your name and phone number at the Sacristy Retrouvaille is a non-profit organisation run by
or call the Parish Office at 01 4572900. volunteers who have gone through the programme
themselves. There is a cost to participate in the
Sick and Homebound programme to cover room hire costs on the
Ministers of the Eucharist would be happy to bring weekend and the 4 follow-up Sundays. After this
Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. there is no cost to participants when there is
Contact: Fr. Éamonn or Parish Sisters. monthly meetings in one of the volunteers homes.
If couples cannot afford to pay, they may still
Barnardos Children’s Charity attend (details available from Tony and Anne).

Team Leaders and Collectors Required UPSTAIRS / DOWNSTAIRS EVENT
Barnardos Children’s Charity are looking for Team
Leaders to help coordinate a collection for in
Barnardos in Lucan on Friday September 19th and
help raise €100,000 for disadvantaged children and St. Vincent De Paul Shop, Lucan
their families in communities around Ireland.
For more information contact Sarah on Wednesday 30th July 2014
1850 222 300 or email From: 10.00 am - 6.00pm
[email protected]
Fabulous bargains all day long to be had
Refreshments will be served on the day

All Welcome!

The ACRE Project's Lucan Active Retirement
Annual Road Race and Family Walk
Whist results for 22nd July 2014
will take place on 1st Billy Doyle, Sheila Fallon
Saturday, 16 August at 3pm 2nd Margo McDonagh
3rd Miriam Walsh
Persons can run or jog the 5K. Whist continues through Summer. (members only).
Families can walk the 5K route
which will start and end in the Primrose Hill Gardens
grounds of the Salesian College on
the Maynooth Road, Celbridge. (very top of Primrose Lane, Lucan)
Registration is at
http://www.mycharity.ie/event/the_acre_project_event Heritage Week
and costs €10 for the person running or jogging,
and for the family walking the 5K route. August 23rd – 31st August

Volunteer in Africa Open every day 2pm – 6pm

– Humanitarian Volunteers Admission: Adults: €6

We are looking for volunteers to travel Lucan Drama Society
to East Africa in September 2014.
The volunteers will work on a humanitarian project Lucan Drama would like to wish everyone
for two weeks. No experience required and no age especially the hard working staff of Lucan
restrictions. No large fundraising. Volunteers will Newsletter a happy and safe holiday.
pay their own costs. We return in late August and are looking forward
In addition, the Group will visit the resting place of to seeing everyone. We will be holding readings
the Venerable Edel Quinn during the mission. for a One Act play for the festival circuit.
Contact Denis – 086 8520271. We are delighted to announce in conjunction with
Liffey Sound Fm. we are involved in a One Act
play writing completion.
For further information on any aspect of drama,
please contact:
Bernie 086 4015794, Sheila 087 2547725
or www.lucandrama.com

Youth 2000

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College,
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 14th
Sunday 17th August 2014. For young people aged
16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to
experience the Catholic faith and meet many new
people.
This Festival has been nicknamed the Holy Oxygen
with over 1000 young people from all corners of
Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation
only. Free buses available from towns throughout
Ireland. For more information and to book online
see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690 or
from NI 07598 876399, or join us on facebook
(youthtwothousandIreland).

AA Meetings

St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Lucan Road, Fri. nights 8.30pm. Further information – Tel. 01-8420700.
E-mail: [email protected]

Anniversaries Ann Moffitt
7th August - 5th Anniversary
Raymond Carey (Rash) We thought of you with love today
31st Anniversary – 30th July But that is nothing new
Our much loved son and brother We thought about you yesterday
Late Beech Park And days before that too
Forever Young We think of you in silence
To think we didn’t say goodbye We often speak your name
Will always bring regrets All we have are memories
But the hearts that always loved you Ray And your picture in a frame
Are the hearts that won’t forget Your memory is our keepsake
Your name is often spoken With which we’ll never part
We talk about you still God has you in His keeping
You haven’t been forgotten We have you in our heart.
And you know you never will Love from all your family xxx
Always loved and missing you so much Ray Ann’s Anniversary Mass will take place on
We will never say goodbye, only say goodnight. Sunday 3rd of August at 12 o’clock in
Love you forever, your Mam and Dad, brothers, St Patrick’s Church.
sisters, nieces, nephews and grand-nephew.
xxxxxxxxx. Patrick Murphy (Paddy)
23rd Anniversary – 4th August 1991
Larry Downes Remembering our dear dad Patrick,
20th Anniversary – 27th July Beautiful memories are wonderful things
Will those who think of him today They last till the longest day
A little prayer to Jesus say. They never wear out
Always remembered by May, Veron, Larry, They never get lost
Celine, Christine and families. And can never be given away
To some you may be forgotten
Oliver Kearns (Olly) To others a part of the past
3rd Anniversary – 2nd August But to us who loved and lost you
A bright light went before you Olly, Your memory will always last
On that morning God called you home, Loved and remembered every day by all your
Leaving us beautiful memories, family.
Of your laughter, great wit and kind soul.
Bernadette and May, extended family and friends. Birthday Remembrance

Olly Kearns Tommy Graham
3rd Anniversary 5th August
Our dearest friend We cannot send you a card Tommy
We would give the world and more Or even hold your hand
If we could say Olly is coming to visit today But one look up to heaven
To see his smile and those blue eyes We know you will understand
To sit and talk to him a while Those lovely memories
To be together in the same old way We have of you
Would be our dearest wish today. Will stay with us our whole life through.
From Barney, Triona, Conor, Liam, Anne Though we know you are always near
and Robert. Always loved and missed so dear.
Wife Dorothy and family.
Annie Kelly
17th Anniversary William Mullally
Late Airlie Heights. 100th Birthday remembrance.
As each day dawns, we think of you You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
As each night falls, we pray for you From your daughters, sons, grandchildren and
And through our lives, no matter where great-grandchildren.
In our hearts, you are always there.
Remembered by Mercriss, Jim and family.
Also remembering her husband Joseph (9th
March).

Re: Esker Cemetery It’s an Irish thing!!!
Birdie certainly is enjoying the
As Chairman of Esker Cemetery Committee, I am beautiful Summer of 2014 – We
very pleased to state that the problems relating to really do have the most perfect
the maintenance of the cemetery, including the on- weather in Ireland when you
going grass cutting is over. After 4 years of utter compare us to many other
frustration with false promises, lack of staff, countries!
continuous changing of supervisory staff, and no- Still we have to moan a bit about the heat, and then
one actually taking control of the situation. My about the cold when it comes ......
main difficulties are safety and appearance of the
cemetery, particularly of the elderly visiting Good Luck to the Dubs Hurlers as they take on
graves. What makes the situation more intriguing is Tipp in the championship quarter-finals in Thurles
the fact that Newcastle and Saggart Cemeteries are this Sunday.
nearly up to golf course condition. Photographs Come on Johnny and Peter! Lead the way!
were produced. In previous years the only Dubs Footballers are flying at the moment, with
headstones that could be seen were the tops of another Leinster title under their belts, following
Celtic Crosses. the annihilation of Meath.
A sunny double-blue summer would be just
At this juncture a new approach was necessary. So, perfect!
so on Friday 11th of July, I rang S.D.C.C. to speak
to the new Chief Executive, without success. I then Delighted to see the graveyard situation getting
informed his Secretary that it was my intention to sorted out at long last! Indeed visitor safety will
go to the council on the following Tuesday and sit always be an issue in such a big place – take care
in the reception area until he saw me, and continue any time you visit. Try not to bring handbags etc...
during the remainder of the week.
Some ivy cutting has taken place on the Ballalley
It worked. On Monday morning I got a phone call Hill – the footpath is much safer now, but there is
from the Director of Environment asking me to still more clearing to be done.
attend a meeting in the cemetery at 4.30pm on
Tuesday, the next day. We duly met and she was Work continues at the weir in Lucan Demesne, as
accompanied by her Senior Parks Superintendant. the Irish Canoe Union prepare a world class site.
It’s amazing to see the tonnes of boulders being
We had a very fulfilling meeting and discussed in used in the operation.
detail al the problems that had occurred over the
last 4 years. I produced photographs as evidence. EMAILERS! If emailing reports to Lucan
She was quite shocked and found it hard to
understand how it got in this state. Newsletter, please make sure
to email to both addresses:
It is now the Council’s intention to monitor the [email protected]
grass situation in March/April, and take appropriate [email protected]
action. That means that grass-cutting will This will help ensure your
commence and be maintained, and I will be notice makes it to the printed
informing them of the grass growth regularly. copy.

No more panic situations for the Annual Mass.
Immediate action will be installing a new bunker at
Cherbury area, and a new cold water tap.

We looked at both cemeteries, and several notes
were taken for more improvements.

In the old cemetery, there is a possibility of
installing 2 new toilets where the existing outdoor
toilet exists at Hughes’ House. We had an
emergency crew grass-cutting and edging last
Saturday, to a very high standard. The meeting
ended at 6.45pm.

I now have direct access to the most senior
engineers in the Council who have assured me that
what happened in the past, is now in the past.

I personally am delighted with the stress-free future
that lies ahead.

Bill Coogan,
Chairman E.C.C.

LUCAN ROLL OF HONOUR WWI

28th July 1914 – 11th November 1918

Behan, Patrick Carroll, William
25054 Private Patrick Behan. 281256 Acting Bombardier William
Born Lucan. Carroll.
Served in 8th Batt Royal Dublin Born Lucan.
Fusiliers. Served in 19th Siege Bty. Royal
Died on 28/04/1916, Died of Wounds. Garrison Artillery.
Buried Lillers Communal Cemetery. Died on 10/11/1917,
Buried Cement House Cemetery
Brabazon, Frank
24741 Private Frank Brabazon. Carroll, John
Resided Lucan. PLY/18749 Private John Carroll.
Served in 8th Batt Royal Dublin Born Lucan.
Fusiliers. Served in 1st Rm Bn Rn Div Royal
Died on 12/06/1916, aged 37. Marine Light Infantry.
No known grave. Commemorated on Died on 03/09/1918, aged 18.
Loos Memorial Panel 127 to 129. Buried Bac-du-sud British Cemetery,
Son of Frank and Elizabeth Brabazon, of Bailleulval.
44, Mountjoy St., Dublin; husband of Son of Elizabeth Carroll, of Lucan, Co.
Mary Brabazon, of Tubber Lane, Lucan, Dublin.
Co. Dublin.
Cleary, Thomas
Brady, Michael Edward 9464 Private Thomas Cleary.
54975 Private Michael Edward Brady. Born Lucan.
Resided Lucan. Served in 1st Batt Royal Inniskilling
Served in 2nd (Malta) Coy Royal Army Fusiliers.
Medical Corps (formerly Royal Dublin Died on 01/07/1916,
Fusiliers). Buried Y Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-
Died on 11/11/1915, aged 21. hamel
Buried Addolorata Cemetery, Malta
Son of Peter and Margaret Brady, of Collins, George
Dublin Rd., Leixlip, Co. Kildare. 1031 Private George Collins.
Born Lucan.
Brien, Andrew Served in 4th Batt Guards Machine
284749 Gunner Andrew Brien. Gun Regiment (formerly Irish
Born Lucan. Resided Lancashire Guards).
Served in 324th Siege Bty. Royal Died on 12/10/1918, aged 37.
Garrison Artillery. Buried Carnieres Communal
Died on 22/03/1918, Died of Wounds. Cemetery Extension.
Buried Bacdu-sud British Cemetery, Husband of Anne Collins, of
Bailleulval France. Knockumber, Navan, Co. Meath.

Cant, Robert Dempsey, Matthew
6162 Quartermaster Sergeant Robert 6/13471 Private Matthew Dempsey.
Cant. Born Lucan. Born Lucan.
Served in 1st Batt Royal Irish Regiment. Served in 6th Bn Royal Dublin Fusiliers,
Died on 20/04/1915, aged 35. Labour Corps Attd. 1st Area
Buried Poperinghe Old Military Employment Bn.
Cemetery. Died of Wounds Died 20/11/1916, aged 36.
Son of David and Emma Cant, of Buried Mikra British Cemetery,
Inchicore House, Inchicore, Dublin; Lalamaria.
husband of Mrs. M. Chelin (formerly Son of Edward and Mary Dempsey of
Cant), of 15, Lucknow Barracks, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Tidworth, Hants. Served in the South
African Campaign.

Delahunty, Thomas Graham, William
10767 Rifleman Thomas Delahunty. 4531 Private William Graham.
Born Lucan. Born Lucan.
Served in 6th Royal Irish Rifles. Served in 1st Batt Irish Guards.
Died on 20/08/1915, Died on 06/11/1914, aged 18.
Buried East Mudros Military Cemetery No known grave.
Property to: (Mother) Mrs E L Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate)
Delahunty, 11 First Avenue, Inchicore, Memorial Panel 11.
Dublin. Son of the late John Graham.
Died on HM Hospital Ship "Guildford
Castle"

HM Hospital Ship “Guilford Castle” Hunter, James
24646 Private James Hunter.
Ellis, Francis Resided Lucan.
08517 Lance Corporal Francis Ellis. Served in No 3 Coy 8th Bn Royal Dublin
Born Lucan. Fusiliers.
Served in Royal Army Ordnance Corps Died on 06/09/1916, aged 25.
attd. to staff of D.A.D.O.S. 75th Div.. Buried Guillemont Road Cemetery,
Died on 20/12/1918, aged 22. Guillemont
No known grave. Commemorated on Son of Alec and Margaret Hunter, of
Kantara War Memorial Cemetery F. 305. Celbridge, Co. Kildare; husband of
Died in 44th Stationary Hospital, Catherine Fearney Hunter of 8, Weir
Kantara. Egypt. View, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Son of Thomas and Teresa Ellis, of 21,
Sarah Place, Island Bridge, Dublin. Jackson, John David
25402 Private John David Jackson.
Farrell, Thomas Born Lucan.
I/15367 Private Thomas Farrell. Served in 7th Batt Irish Horse Attached
Born Lucan. Resided Navan. Royal Irish Regiment.
Served in 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers. Died on 12/12/1917,
Died on 12/11/1918, Died of Wounds. Buried Templeux-le-Guerard British
Buried Valenciennes (St. Roch Cemetery
Communal Cemetery.
Kelly, William
Glennon, Patrick 793 Private William Kelly.
19364 Private Patrick Glennon. Born and Resided Lucan.
Born Lucan. Resided in Kilcromack Co. Served in 2nd Batt The Lancashire
Offaly Fusiliers.
Served in 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Died on 26/08/1914,
Died on 21/03/1918, Buried Esnes Communal Cemetery
Buried Unicorn Cemetery, Vendhuile

Kelly, Michael Lawlor, Richard
19659 Private Michael Kelly. 12517 Corporal Richard Lawlor.
Born Lucan. Served in 8th Batt Royal Born Lucan.
Dublin Fusiliers. Served in 8th Bn Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
Died on 04/08/1916, Died on 01/01/1917, aged 41.
Buried Southend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Buried Kemmel Chateau Military
Cemetery Cemetery
Son of Martin and Jane Lawlor, of St.
Kilduff, John Catherine's, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
8546 Private John Kilduff.
Born and Resided Lucan. McAuley, Owen
Served in 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers. 12541 Private Owen McAuley.
Died on 01/05/1915, Born Lucan.
Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery Served in 9th Batt Royal Dublin
Died of Wounds Fusiliers.
Died on 01/09/1915, aged 19.
Buried Confey Cemetery, Co. Kildare.
Son of Owen McAuley of Old Hill, Leixlip.
Alternative Commemoration -
Grangegorman Memorial Panel 8
(Screen Wall).

Lanigan, William (above) Private Owen McAuley’s resting place (above),
27465 Private William Lanigan. in Confey Cemetery is still carefully tended. The
Born Clondalkin, resident Lucan. grave is at the very top of the graveyard, just in
Served in 7th/8th Bn Royal Inniskilling behind the old church ruin.
Fusiliers.
Died on 27/03/1918, aged 24.
Buried Villers-Bretonneux Military
Cemetery.
Son of James and Margaret Lanigan, of
18, Weir View, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

McConn, William Nolan, Thomas
9643 Private William McConn. 9607 Private Thomas Nolan.
Born and resident Lucan. Born Lucan. Served in 1st Batt Royal
Served in 1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Irish Regiment.
Died on 04/01/1916, aged 32. Died on 23/06/1917, aged 27.
Buried Lancashire Landing Cemetery Buried Lahana Military Cemetery,
Brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Hanlon of 15 Greece
Charleville Avenue North Strand Dublin. Lived in Inchicore. Son of Patrick and
Ellen Nolan of 5 Phoenix Street
McCormack, William Inchicore.
9582 Private William McCormack. Nolan, William
Born Lucan. 74013 Private William Nolan.
Served in 7th Bn Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Born Lucan.
Died on 17/07/1918, aged 37. Served in 48th Bn. MGC Machine Gun
No known grave. Commemorated on Corps (infantry) 1st Batt Formerly Royal
Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Dublin Fusiliers.
Cemetery C. 83 Died on 22/04/1918,
Son of Patrick and Catherine Buried Roisel Communal Cemetery
McCormack, of Airlie Cottage, Extension
Tandys Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Phillips, William
S/43201 Private William Phillips.
McGrane, Robert John Born Lucan.
RMA/14563 Gunner Robert John Served in 6th Bn Black Watch (Royal
McGrane. Highlanders).
Resident Lucan. Died on 28/01/1917, aged 29.
Born at Clonsilla, Co. Dublin. Buried Warlencourt British Cemetery
Served in - Royal Marine Artillery. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, of
Died on 11/09/1916, aged 18. Gardenville House, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Buried Taveta Military Cemetery
Son of Christopher and Mary McGrane, A full South Dublin County Roll of Honour
of Ballyowen House, Lucan, Co. Dublin. is available on Source, in South Dublin
Libraries digital archive at
Monaghan, John http://source.southdublinlibraries.ie/
42316 Private John Monaghan.
Born and resident Lucan.
Served in 2nd Bn Royal Inniskilling
Fusiliers.
Died on 28/09/1917,
Buried Coxyde Military Cemetery
Brother of Bessey Monaghan, of Esker,
Lucan, Co. Dublin.

Moore, William
4015 Private William Moore.
Born Lucan. Served in 1st Bn
Irish Guards.
Died on 23/11/1914, aged
18.
Buried Boulogne Eastern
Cemetery
Son of the late James and
Kate Moore. Native of Lucan,
Co. Dublin. Personal effects
to (Brother) James Moore,
Laraghcon, Lucan, County Dublin.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct
Medal

Political Notes express condolences to the family and friends of
Edel Mahady who was originally from the area.
Cllr. Danny O'Brien – Sinn Fein Communicating with you: It has been a very busy
few months in politics - both locally and nationally
Ph: 086 857 0828 - with elections, cabinet reshuffles and a large
Email: [email protected] amount of important legislation passing through
Esker Cemetery: The Mass for the dead will take the Oireachtas. If you would ever like to hear more
place in Esker Cemetery on the 31st of August this about the work I do on your behalf, both locally
year. I have contacted the council to make sure the and nationally, feel free to sign up to my email
grass will be cut on a regular basis and will be newsletter and simply email Newsletter to
ready for the Mass. [email protected]. You can also follow me
Esker Boxing Club: I would like to wish Esker on Twitter and Facebook and links are easily
Boxing Club the best of luck with their new available on my website www.francesfitzgerald.ie.
premises and I am proud to sponsor the club. I hope you find these sites useful and informative.
Residents Associations: I have met with a few
different Residents Associations in the last few Cllr Paul Gogarty – Independent
weeks to find out what issues they are having in
their estates if you want me to meet your residents 087-2752489 / [email protected]
association contact me on the contact details above. Property Tax Consultation: Residents of South
The old School House Lucan: I have made a Dublin have a month to give their views on
representation to the council to try to get the owner whether to reduce, increase or maintain the LPT
of the old school house building in Lucan Village levels within 15% variability. An important
to fix the site up around the building. decision as less income for the Council means less
services.
Cllr. William Lavelle – Fine Gael See public consultation advert at www.sddcc.ie
Adamstown Plan Review: The Oral Hearing is
Fine Gael Leader on SDCC. Chairman of SDCC now completed and a final decision will be made
Planning & Transport Committee. by mid-October.
36 St. Andrews Drive, Lucan Grass and Tree Management: The Council
0874107885. [email protected] recently reviewed how and where human resources
'Hard' vs. 'soft' water!: Recently, I tabled an are allocated and serviced in the Parks Department.
emergency motion at the Council seeking a Over the next 12 months this will hopefully lead to
reversal of changes which saw 100% 'hard' water more staff being available at seasonal peak times
from Leixlip being supplied to Lucan. I have now for grass cutting in verges/parks/cemeteries and for
received confirmation that all of East Lucan is tree management. A big thank you to Bill Coogan
again and the Cemetery Committee for the most recent
receiving 100% 'soft' water, while West Lucan is and continued work in relation to Esker Cemetery.
receiving a blended supply with 60% 'soft' water. I
continue to press for 100% 'soft' water for all of Councillor Guss O’Connell PC,
Lucan.
Tackling drugs and anti-social Behaviour: At Independent Community. 47 Palmerstown Green.
my request the Council has carried out works at the 0876838354, [email protected]
front of Griffeen Valley Park to eliminate anti- Tragedy: Our thoughts and prayers are with the
social blackspots. I wish to thank Gardai for Byrne Family of Palmerstown and the Mahady
removing a cannabis garden near Family of Lucan on the tragic death of Edel, RIP. It
Weirview/Laraghcon. brings home to us the enormity of the grief and
Willsbrook/Mount Bellew roundabout: I have suffering that innocent families have to endure
objected to the timing of planned works which will caused by senseless armed conflict. What a
coincide with the return of schools in September. wonderful healing and Christian message released
by Edel’s family in the midst of their suffering.
Minister Frances Fitzgerald TD LPT: As a follow up to last week’s piece, the
Council are now beginning the public consultation
Constituency Office open full time: Mon-Fri, 10-5, for the variation of the Local Property Tax. See
457 7712 www.sdcc.ie for details and the Gazette and Echo
[email protected] www.francesfitzgerald.ie for information. Closing date for submissions is
Book of Condolences for victims of Flight the 28th August. I have yet to study the documents
MH17: that are to be made available to us Councillors. It’s
A book of condolence in memory of the victims of a new and welcome way of drawing up the County
Flight MH17 is open in Palmerstown Community Budget.
Centre until Saturday July 26th, in remembrance of
all the victims of this disaster and in particular to Political Notes Cont’d after ‘Sports’

se.comsp CUMANN NA Sarah Courtney and Laura Murtagh are playing at a
very high level and dominated mid-field.
SÁIRSÉALAIGH Noelle O’Riordan is very direct and going well in
her new role in the forwards. Ditto Amy Gorman.
LEAMHCÁIN Caitriona Beirne and Charlotte Rooney are now
stalwarts in the half-forward line and are both very
www.lucansarsfields.ie combative and skilful.
Joelenne Hoary has a very high conversion ratio of
1886 chances into scores as an archetypal prowling
corner-forward.
Many thanks to all the Teams who sent in match Niamh Berry has great hands and is a dangerous
reports this weekend. Full details can be found on full-forward under the high ball.
our website www.lucansarsfields.ie over 1400 Lorna Sexton did well when introduced.
players in action last weekend across all 4 codes
from age 7 to 40+! Lucan v Ballinteer; Jenny Ryan, Deirdre O’Toole,
Sinead Ní Lanagain, Niamh Power, Rachael
Congratulations to John Murphy on winning the Kenny, Ailise Dowling, Rachel Leonard, Orla
latest Golf Society outing at Trim Golf Club Moloney, Sarah Courtney, Laura Murtagh, Noelle
on Saturday July 19th with and excellent score of O’Riordan, Charlotte Rooney, Caitriona Beirne,
43pts, runners up prize went to Mick Roche on Joelenne Hoary, Amy Gorman, Niamh Berry,
40pts. Category winners were Paddy Collings, Lorna Sexton.
John Clancy and Pat Keane.
SOTS: Orla Moloney
Congratulations to the Senior Hurlers who
returned to form with an excellent win over Little Chef Final: One of our U8 players Eimhin
Ballyboden in the League. Our Junior hurlers also Walsh reached the Little Chef Final with the
recorded a victory over Civil Service in the Sunday World and he needs you vote! Please
championship. follow the link on our website to vote for Eimhin!
The closing date is 31 July.
Five more Lucan girls line out for Dublin
Camogie Premier League Season: We are again running
Congratulations to the latest five Lucan girls who this competition for the 2014/15 Premier League
lined out for Dublin’s U13 team in the Dublin season, with the first games on the week-end
intercounty blitz in Naomh Mearnog. of August 16/17. Entry is again €10, entry
They were Laura Quinn, Siofra Byrne, Hannah envelopes will be behind the bar from tomorrow
Brady, Aoife Mahon and Aoife Byrne. night. Contact Mick Roche 087 2428419 for any
further information.
Another good week for Lucan Senior One camogie
means that they have now stitched five victories Summer Camps: The club is hosting the
back-to-back and have consequently qualified for following camps over the summer months and
the Senior Camogie Division One Summer Cup booking is now open on line. The Camps are great
final against Kilmessan. value with every child receiving an O’Neill’s
Lucan’s brand of slick hurling was too much for a Jersey. Alternative – phone Declan for further
brave Ballinteer side on a balmy night in Marlay details 0879273258. Club Camp 2 –
Park on Tuesday 15th July. Football August 11th-15th and Club Camp 3 –
Jenny Ryan kept another clean sheet and showed Hurling & Camogie August 18th-22nd.
great authority around her goalmouth.
Deirdre O’Toole won all the ball that came up her Lucan Sarsfields Shop now open on Thursdays
wing. In good form now. Sinead Ní Lanagain was 7:30-8:30 and Saturday’s 12pm – 3:30pm, with the
never under pressure at full-back while Niamh online version open 24/7. Coupled with the launch
Power in the other corner is a good hurler and is of the Shop we have new Partnering options for
settling in very well at this level. Calm on the ball both pitchside signage and Team Jerseys further
and head up all the time. Good striker left and detail on our website.
right.
Rachael Kenny suffered an injury early on and Our Lucan District Credit Union Academy is on
missed the final group match against Portobello on a Summer break and will start up again on the first
Thursday night. Saturday in September.
Ailise Dowling made some lovely clearances from
centre-back and got sound support as ever from Lotto:
Rachel Leonard who has a good touch and is a Last week’s lotto was not won number were 16, 18,
solid striker and was among the most influential. 25 and 26.
Orla Moloney played her sweeper role to The week of 13th July numbers were 4, 23, 24 and
perfection. Ticks every box. 25. This week’s lotto is €18,500. This is a great
way to support the Club with the biggest Jackpot
pay-out in Dublin!

LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB ADAMSTOWN CYCLING CLUB

Results- 18-20 July (18 V-Par) Ryan Whelan Retains His National Title:
Gents Class 1 winner: Keith Maher +12
Gents Class 2 winner: Christopher Byrne +12 (B9) Arcane / Adamstown Cycling Teams Ryan Whelan
Gents Class 3 winner: Jack King +11 Won Gold at the National Track Championships at
Ladies overall winner: Nicola Doyle +4 (B9) Sundrive Velodrome on Saturday (July 18). The
young Cyclist was competing in the Under 14
Gents Handicap Matchplay Category in three events - Time Trial, Scratch Race
Last weekend we had the gent’s handicap and Sprint. Ryan has amassed a collection of
matchplay. National Titles since he first started racing at
Congratulations to Stephen Needham who beat Under 10 Level - but it was his coveted National
Alan Doyle in the final. Sprint Title that he had hoped to retain.
The young rider faced stiff opposition, especially
All Ireland Strokeplay from a strong Errigal Team (Donegal), and the
Best of luck to all the Lucan gents playing in the pressure was on when he qualified for the final
national strokeplay this weekend in Stackallen. in 2nd place, and not his usual top spot.
In the senior grade we have Dave Hayden, However, Ryan showed his Sprinting ability by
Anthony Malone, Keith Redmond and Darren winning the Final by three Bike lengths to take the
Kane. Gold back to Adamstown. Ryan also won National
In the inter grade Dave Hayden II, Keith Maher Medals in the Time Trial (Bronze) and a Silver in
and the Scratch race (After a photo finish) to complete
Tom McMorrow are flying the flag for Lucan and a great day of racing.Ryans brother Ben was also in
Jack King is our only junior playing. Good luck action in the Under 12 events, performing well but
guys! narrowly missing out on a medal.
Autumn Collins National Record Ratified by
Dublin Inter County Team Cycling Ireland:
Congratulations to Chris Gallagher and Keith National Records 16/07/2014
Redmond from Lucan on making the 2014 senior National Records the Board of Cycling Ireland at
Dublin team. Chris and Keith both finished in the it’s meeting on 4th July approved the following
top four in the Dublin trials so automatically made National Records. Junior Women’s 500mts
the team along with J.R Crangle and Mark Millar. Autumn Collins Adamstown 40.95secs (41.687).
The two wildcards will be announced following the
National Strokeplay. ST. MARY’S BRIDGE CLUB

Dublin League Update Results Monday July 21st.
Lucan had a fantastic week last week when we won N/S: 1st: Nuala Jackson & Bridie Nestor
the senior gents league and the ladies class 1
league! So far this week we had the first leg of the 2nd: Melita Gorman & John Gorman
inter semi final at home where the inters won 7-2 E/W: 1st: Mrg. Cunningham & Jacinta
against Erin’s Isle, keep an eye on the website to
see how the second leg went! McKelvey
Our juniors then won their semi final on Tuesday 2nd: Noeleen Flynn & Mary Hardegan.
evening against Erin’s Isle so they are through to
the final! Check out the website for when this is on
and all support will be greatly appreciated.

LUCAN GOLF CLUB

Hon Secretary's Prize
Saturday July 19th
A Callaghan (5) 41. C Tucker (17) 39
I Duffy (15) 39. E Lightholder (20) 39
B Harte (14) 39. A Thompson (18) 39
Gross Mark Reck (2) 35
Sunday Fourball
M Doyle (20) and B Harte (13) 43Pts
S Carney (11) and M Carney (14) 43Pts.

LUCAN STRIDERS Confey Castle Bridge Club

Walking Group: Griffeen Park Lucan New Members Welcome
Every Monday and Thursday at 8 pm sharp
Walk for fun and get healthy (2.5km and 5km Wednesday Nights 7.30 – 10.30 pm
route). Monday Mornings 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Everyone Meet and Greet outside Lucan Leisure In Confey Community Centre, Leixlip
Centre.
If any inquiries email [email protected] [email protected]
or for updates on facebook.com/lucanwalking or Phone 086 8421612 and 085 1184480.

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Derek Keating TD, Peace Hopefully, Ballyowen Castle
Commissioner Fine Gael will be abuzz this Saturday
(26th) as many of our
66 Beech Park. Tel/Text: 087 285 7435 (m) volunteers, past, present and
01 618 4014 (o). Email: [email protected] prospective, gather to meet,
Web: www.derekkeating.net learn about the station's
Anti-Social Behaviour: Residents have progress and new systems,
highlighted to me that there has been an increase in and its plans for the future.
Anti-Social Behaviour particularly in Griffeen Meanwhile, some
Valley Park. I have highlighted this problem to programmes to look out for this week - on his "Out
South Dublin County Council with a view to of this World" religious programme on Sunday (10
having them make decisions with regard to the to 11 a.m.), Pat Quinn talks to Breege Keenan of
future of a structure that was formerly used by the Crosscare, the social support agency of the Dublin
Model Car Club, which is now no longer in use. Catholic Archdiocese, at the launch of it's Annual
Holiday Period: Just a reminder to everyone Report.
during holiday time to be aware of security of not Then on Wednesday at 8 p.m., new Minister for
just your home. You should ensure that your Justice, Frances Fitzgerald will be one of Brendan
garage, shed and any other buildings are secure. If Hackett's guests on "Lucan Today Summer
your house is alarmed, leave a contact number with Special" and following that at 9 p.m., "All Things
your neighbours of who will have a key in the Considered", will highlight the great work of the
event of alarm activation. Arthur Griffith Park Environmental group. Tina
Email Newsletter: To receive my free Email and friends will chat to Maria and Clare about their
Newsletter please send me an email marked work, their companionship and their pride in their
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Transport Users Those who like Rock might like to tune in on
Tuesdays, from 8 to 9 p.m., to Orla Callaghan's and
In solving a problem don't create another a key Ian Brogan's "Full Metal Jacket" show, the
element for good planning. A resident of Westbury backbone of which is the electric guitar.
Estate Lucan brought to my attention a safety
problem with the new set up at the entrance to this Over the coming weeks Maria and Claire has a host
estate. A person turning left during heavy traffic of interesting guests dropping by the Liffey Sound
has to enter the yellow box to get out. This is studio on Wednesday evenings 9-10pm for a chat,
breaking the law as you can not enter a yellow box Topics such as raising the tricolour in the GPO in
unless turning right. This user obeyed the law and 1916, the yesteryear games we played and rhymes
waited for a clearance to correctly enter the yellow we chanted, travelling abroad, making Lucan your
box. This waiting upset two drivers who passed out home and new business ventures are just some of
in a dangerous way and forced their way into the the conversations we'll be inviting you to listen to.
yellow box. This dangerous problem is caused by Check the Liffey Sound Facebook page for weekly
not allowing drivers turning left to use the bus lane updates.
for a short distance to get into the traffic lane in a Liffey Sound - Your Station, Your Voice.
safe way. This system is used on all bus lanes and
is a proven safety success. This problem can easily Lucan Library Book Club
be addressed by restoring fully the bus lane with a
traffic ramp just before the entrance to slow down Discussing ‘The Third Policeman’
any one that misbehaves. Don’t use a sledge by Flann O’Brien. Wednesday 30th July at 7pm
hammer to crack a nut or give too much power to New members welcome.
one person.
T. Newton 086 3127364.

Church Notices – 27th July 2014

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Mary's Divine Mercy
Lucan Lucan South

Sunday Masses: Sunday Masses:
Vigil Saturday, 6.30 pm, 8.45am, 9.45am, 11am, Vigil Saturday, 6.30pm. 10.30am and 12 noon
12.15pm and 7pm.
Weekday Masses: Monday – Friday 9.15am
Weekday Masses: Monday to Thursday 10ma and
7.30 pm. Saturday 10 am Adoration and Prayer:
Adoration – Friday 10am-3pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday Prayer Group – Monday 8pm-9pm
7.30 pm – 9 pm (Nuns Chapel), Thurs. 2pm-4pm Scripture Reading – Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday after Baptisms:
10 am Mass and 6 – 6.20pm and after the 6.30pm Parents are asked to attend an information meeting
Mass before making arrangements or booking dates.

Baptisms: Baptism will take place every weekend. St. Patrick's
We ask parents to call to the Sacristy to book at Esker / Dodsboro /
least one month before ceremony. Adamstown

St. Andrew’s Sunday Masses:
Church of Ireland Vigil Saturday, 7.00pm, 9am, 10.30am and
12 noon Folk Mass
Sunday:
St. Andrew’s - 9am and 10am Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10am
St. Mary’s Leixlip 11.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays after
Lucan Methodist Church 10am and 7pm Masses

Sunday: Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.45pm and 2nd
10am Holy Communion Saturday at 12.30pm.
At least four weeks’ notice is required to facilitate
Lucan Presbyterian Church preparation. Applications between 10am and
1.00pm Monday to Friday at Parish Office or after
Sunday: any Mass as Parents are required to attend a pre-
10.30am Morning Worship Baptism Meeting. Bookings cannot be
Crèche and Children’s Ministry. accepted on the telephone or by email.
All Welcome.

Esker Cemetery Mass

Will be held on
Sunday 31st August at 3 pm

(Weather permitting)