We are having a fundraiser table quiz tomorrow, Thursday 15th March at 8.30pm in Courtney’s. Tables of four only €20!! Why not get your St. Patrick’s weekend off to a great start by taking part??!
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All Welcome to share views at Lucan Festival AGM
Wednesday, 7th December, 2011, 8pm in Kenny’s Pub
Now that the dust has settled on another Festival, we would like to invite all local residents and those involved this year to the Lucan Festival AGM on Wednesday, 7th December, 2011 at 8pm in the back lounge in Kenny’s Pub to share your views on this year’s Festival, what you liked and suggestions for next year.
We will also be reviewing the Treasurer’s report as well as electing new members of the Committee to bring in new ideas and experience. We would be delighted to hear what you thought and look forward to seeing you all there.
It’s your Festival, so be part of it!
Images from the festival
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Lucan Festival says thanks
Tom Dowling, secretary of Lucan Festival for the past two years will be taken time out from Lucan festival in 2012 to attend college.The commitment and energy Tom bought to Lucan Festival will be greatly missed in 2012, all the committee want to wish him every success in his studies.
Line up of Bands on the Village Stage
Hey we are heading towards the highlight of the Festival week – Sunday Family Fun Day lots of great events for all the family in Lucan Village. One of the the big event on the Sunday will be the Village Stage 8 great bands appearing from 1.30 to 6pm. Around 3pm we are also hoping to have a little Dublin silverware on the stage if you get my meaning?
Here is the schedule of bands appearing on the day, come down and enjoy some great music!
Village Stage time table
1.30pm – 2.0pm Prince4God
2.05pm – 2.35 Morgan la Faye
2.40 – 3.10pm Sophie Coyle
3.15pm – 3.45 Half shot
3.50 – 4.20 The Gandhis
4.25pm – 4.55 Adela and the Meanits
5.00pm– 5.30 pm Lorcan James
5.35 – 6.05pm Riptide movement
Lucan Dramatic Society to entertain with comedy, fun and folicks
We are delighted to welcome Lucan Dramatic Society back to the Festival again on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 8pm at Festival HQ/ Art Exhibition (down from Topaz Garage). This year they will be entertaining Festival goers with 30 minutes of comedy, fun and frolicks. Starting with “the 15 minute Moll” written by John B Keane and abridged by Niall Cassidy (think a mini Father Ted) followed by “the 15 minute Hamlet” written by Tom Stoppard. All we hated about Hamlet in the leaving Cert is left behind, as ghosts, madness, fights and laughter take over. It all promises to bea belly aching laughter session.
For more information about the Lucan Dramatic Society visit: http://lucandrama.com/#23
Seán Carabini bring you a on a memorable road trip – (Wednesday at 7pm – Lucan Library) free event.
Seán Carabini is a Dublin-based writer and author of the humorous travel memoirs, Sticking Out in Minnesota: A Dubliner’s Journey. Seán’s newest book, American Road, is a travel memoir about the iconic American Road Trip. Take a seat in the back of the car as Seán and his partner traverse the American Interstate system from Las Vegas to New York City as Seán attempts to avoid being gored by buffalo in Yellowstone, accidentally dresses as a ranger at the Grand Canyon, and discovers what Freedom really is in America.
Join Sean at Lucan Library for a glass of wine relax and enjoy lovely evening of reading.
Images from Arts Exhibition opening
We had a fantastic opening to this years festival last night with the opening of a week long Arts Exhibition in the former Gunne Offices. Here are some of the images from last night more to come soon.
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Lucan forward to 2050
If you are old enough to remember back to 1972? – have the changes to how we lived then and now altered that much? and will the changes to how we as a society in 2050 have transformed radically from 2011. We all have a stake in our future; many of us will probably be around to see Lucan in 2050. As a country, we face serious threats from economic uncertainty, climate change, inequality, energy security and an ageing population – and, contrary to popular belief, technology won’t solve all our problems. Can culture play a bigger role in our future? Join us in an evening of discussion at Finnstown House Hotel at 8pm on Wednesday 21st of September. The panel includes:
Stephen Kinsella, PhD : is a lecturer in Economics at the University of Limerick. Originally from Dublin, and in his early thirties, he has lived and studied in the US before taking up his position in the Kemmy Business School, Limerick. His book Ireland in 2050 published in 2010, began as a newspaper opinion piece in the summer of 2008, which sparked a huge response.
Dermot O’Leary: is the senior economist at Goodbody Stockbrokers and a native of Lucan, providing a local perspective and an insight into social economics.
Dave O’Connor: Is a Lecturer in Transport and Urban Design at DIT School of Spatial Planning. Facing an uncertain future with reserves of fossil fuels depleting and the need to reduce our carbon emissions how we can adapt our planning and transport demands to reach those targets.
Gavin Kostick: is Literary Officer at Fishamble the new play company. Gavin works with new writers for theatre through script development, readings and a variety of courses. Gavin is also an award-winning playwright. He has written over a dozen plays which have been produced in Dublin, on tour around Ireland, the UK, New York, Philadelphia and Romania. His most recent works are The End of the Road for Fishamble, This is What we Sang for Kabosh (Belfast and New York), The Sit and Fight Night on tour 2011
John Henry: former CEO of The Dublin Transport Authority
This is a limited seating event and we would strongly recommend that you book your seat in advance.
Full list of films at cinemobile
One of the big interest events at this years festival has been Cinemobile. Here is the full list of films that you can attend over Friday and Saturday.
Friday 23rd of September
3.30 pm Spy Kids 4
Admission €6 including a McDonalds voucher
7.30 pm Ladies Night out! (Bridesmaids)
Cheese and wine reception at 7.30pm at the Superquinn Café
8.30 pm – Bridesmaids at the Cinemobile
Saturday 24th September
1.00 Pm – Harry Potter – Deathly Hallows part 2
3.00 Pm – Super 8
6.00 Pm – The Inbetweeners
8.00 Pm – The Guard
All Saturday tickets €6
Lucan Festival 2011 is finally here!
Lucan Festival 2011 is finally here (19th – 25th September, 2011) in Lucan Village, this year’s festival is bigger and better this year with events, acts and performances for the kids, adults and the young at heart. These will take place all week leading up to the Festival weekend which expects to attract over 5,000 people to Lucan Village on Sunday 25th September for the Festival Family Day when the Lucan Village will be closed from 11am -7pm. To view the full programme click here
The Festival week will be launched on Monday 19th September at 7.30pm with the opening of the Art Exhibition (former Gunne offices) by Mayor Caitriona Jones and followed by a poetry evening (tbc). The exhibition sponsored by CBRE showcases the work of local artists and runs for the duration of the Festival. For the rest of the week locals and visitors alike can look forward to Lucan Historical walks, two15 minute excerpts of fun and frolicks courtesy of Lucan Dramatic Society of “15 Moll” and Hamlet like you have never seen him before, “Young at Heart” Tea Dance at the Spa Hotel on Wednesday 4-7pm admission €5.
How will Lucan exists as society in 2050? then get along to a talk on Lucan forward to 2050 in Finnstown House also on Wednesday evening and here some interesting debate. An evening with Sean Carabini at Lucan Library at 7pm, a wide variety of activities for kids and older to be held in Lucan Library details of which can be found on the Festival website. Talks by Aspen Counselling through the week at their Main Street office.
The Cinemobile (100 seater mobile cinema) will round up the week day activities with Spy Kids 4 at 3.30pm and a “Ladies Night” showing Bridesmaids on Friday night (booking essential contact Tom on 0862505665). At the same time Megabites, will be starting the weekend off with a bang with a gig for local bands at the Griffeen Youth Centre (over 15’s).
The weekend starts off for the kids with a treasure hunt on Saturday morning (11am) for the young explorers among us, more screenings at the Cinemobile starting at 1pm with Harry Potter and the ‘Deathly Hallows 2’ followed by ‘Super 8’ and the feature film ‘The Guard’ staring Brendan Gleeson. Meanwhile at the Art Exhibition Centre see Artist Eolaigan Fheile create a painting over the course of the weekend. The Historic Exhibition will be back again as well, laying out Lucan’s history in over 150 exhibits including photos and artifacts. In addition Lucan Sarsfield will be having their Family Day, A Saturday Night Fever 70’s Disco in the Spa Hotel in aid of Aspen Counseling tickets are €10.
The climax of the Festival will be Festival Family Day on Sunday, 25th September with street closure through Lucan Village this year there will be more than ever to keep everyone entertained. For music lovers there will be a new Village Stage showcasing a wide variety of musical tastes featuring local, bands others from further afield including the Riptide Movement (recently supported Bon Jovi), The Ghandis, Morgan La Fey, Adela and the Meanits, Half Shot, rap artist Prince4God, Sophie Coyle, and Lorcan James. On the Main Street Stage we will have Madra, Dancity Ireland, Lee Byrne Dancers, Heart Strings a number of intercultural acts including Hip hop dancers Liffey Valley Homework Group, a traditional Nigerian folk dance group, traditional Polish dancers and singers and an amazing Italian singer – Rosaria. Nathalie Moyano Gonzálezare will be giving Flamenco workshops a unique opportunity for participants will find out that marking the rhythm with the foot and clapping along is a lot of fun. The Garda open day will also take place on the Sunday and always proves very popular, with a concert by the Garda Band between 2 – 4pm.
Of course the Reptile Zoo, Punch and Judy, local dance acts, will be back again along with the bouncy castles, Street markets, Craft demonstrations, A Coral event at St Andrews, face painters and street entertainers for the kids. There will also be pony rides, a duck race in the Grifeen. Headspace, will also have a mixed media exhibition and workshop taking place on Sunday at the exhibition Centre.
Tom Dowling, Secretary, Lucan Festival Committee commented, “I would like to thank all our patrons for their generous financial support and general good will, which has enabled us grow the festival this year. There is so much to see throughout this year’s festival and I hope you can come along and enjoy the many events programmed over Festival week.”
Plenty for the kids at the Lucan Festival
Arts & crafts activities for all
There will be plenty for the kids again at this year’s Lucan Festival as well as arts and crafts activities for all highlighting local talent and getting the community involved too. This will all take place during Festival week from 19th – 25th September with the Festival Family Day on Sunday 25th September when the Village Mian Street will be closed from 11am-7pm.
Kids can look forward to the going to the cinema right here in Superquinn with the welcome return of the Cinemobile (mobile 100 seater cinema) which will be showing a kids show on Friday at 3:30pm. Ticket prices are €6 and kids will also be treated to a McDonald’s meal as part of the price. On Saturday Harry Potter is up at 1pm and kids are encouraged to dress up for the chance to win a best dress prize followed by Super 8 at 3:30pm. Adults are not to be left out as there will be shows of Bridesmaids at 8:30pm at the Ladies Night Out with a wine and cheese reception at 7:30pm (€8). Saturday’s showing at 8pm will be the Guard staring Brendan Gleason (€6). Contact Tom on 0862505665 to book.
In addition, there will lots of free events with a treasure hunt for all the young local explorers on Saturday (11am). Sunday is when it all happens with street entertainment, bouncy castles, the ever popular Punch and Judy shows and kids will be able to get up close and personal with all manner of creatures at the reptile zoo. New comers this year include pony rides (for a small fee) and the Festival Rubber Duck Race (tickets €2). There will also be music courtesy of Headspace a Lucan Youth Group and dance from Dancity, Westside Stage School and Lee Byrne Academy.
For all those with an interest in the Arts there will be lots for you too. The Art Exhibition, which was such a success last year will be held in the old Gunne offices (Mon – Fri 1-8pm/Sat 7 Sunday 1-6) which has been kindly loaned by CBRE for the duration of the Festival. The Exhibition launch will kick off the Festival this year at 7pm on Monday showcasing the work of our incredible local artists. Lucan Dramatic Society will be putting on 30 minutes of comedy fun and frolics in the form of two short humorous excerpts from the “15 Minute Moll” and Hamlet but not like you have seen them before (Thurs, Fri, Sat Art Exhibition Centre 8pm). Crafts will be on show too, theICAwill have a stall showing all how to knit, crochet and lots more as well as a casket weaver.
We are looking for volunteers to get involved in the run up to and during the Festival itself. So to get involved and keep up to date with Festival News become our fan on facebook
or contact lucanfestival@gmail.com, 0862505665 / 0876243562.
Prince4God – A Nigerian born artist carving out a successful career in Dublin
PRINCE4GOD – A Nigerian born artist, living in Ireland for the past 8 years. Following the successful release of the debut album PRAISE and subsequent Video of the hit track PRAISE in 2009 it has launched Prince4God as one of the well respected and recognized performing gospel music artist in Ireland.
He performed at the Art-I-am Gospel Music Show, Kirk Franklin Live in Dublin and Music Collision amongst others. He received an award at the first God’s Generals award ceremony in Dublin on the 28th Nov 2009, in recognitions of his contribution to the Gospel music scene in Ireland. He was also nominated for the Best Gospel Artist in Diaspora Category in the South South Music Award (SSMA) held in Edo State, Nigeria in 2009.
Prince4God is happily married and he is officially signed under the Urbanflow Records and Managed by P4G Entertainments Dublin, Republic of Ireland. We at Lucan Festival are delighted to have Prince4God on our list of artists performing on the Village Stage on September 25th. Have a listen to Praise I sure you will agree this guy has a great future.
For more information on Prince4God
http://www.urbanflowrecords.com & http://www.Prince4god.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PRINCE4GOD/91368729624
Great events at Lucan Library during the festival
So you think you know your Lucan? – A local photography quiz
Saturday 20th August – Friday 30th September Lucan Library (during library opening hours)
Local History and Genealogy Online Workshop.-
Monday 19th of September, 7pm. (Booking Essential 6216433)
Musical Tots with Karen Donnellan
Tuesday from 10am – 11am Lucan Library (Booking Essential 6216422)
Musical Tots is a musical parent and toddle group, providing a “FUN”, structured, educational music class which aims to develop language, co-ordination and social skills and be a stepping stone to play school. 1-4years of age
Join Seán Carabini on a memorable road trip
Tuesday 7pm at Lucan Library free event.
Seán Carabini author of the humorous travel memoirs, Sticking Out in Minnesota: A Dubliner’s Journey. Seán’s latest book, American Road, is a travel memoir about the iconic American road trip. Take a journey with Seán traversing the American Interstate from Las Vegas to New York City as Seán attempts to avoid being gored by buffalo in Yellowstone, accidentally dresses as a ranger at the Grand Canyon, and discovers what freedom really is in America. Plus a glass of wine courtesy of Lucan Library.
Historic Exhibition: (Church of Ireland Centre, Saturday and Sunday (2 -6pm)
Festival Chairman and local historian Joe Byrne will exhibit a large collection of historic photographs, documents and other memorabilia on Lucan. The exhibition will take place on Saturday the 24th and Sunday 25th of September at the Church of Ireland Parish Centre. This exhibition has proved very popular for both new and old residents o. Lucan is steeped in history from the 1200’s : to the arrival of Patrick Sarsfields family at the end of the 1500’s to James Gandon one of the most renowned architects of the 18th century.
Historic Walks – Tuesday and Thursday at 11am
Joe Byrne will bring you on an informative stroll around Lucan village pointing out some of landmarks, their relevance in Lucan’s long history. Famous people associated with Lucan include Patrick Sarsfield, Shackelton, Agmondisham Vesey, and James Gandon. The Tuesday walk will commence at 11am from St Mary’s and Thursday’s walk will commence from the bus stop opposite Topaz garage at 11 am.
Come and join us at this year’s festival
This year we have programmed a very exciting and wide range of events which we hope everyone will enjoy throughout the week. Now in its third year, promises to be even bigger and better than last year, and that would not be possible without a small voluntary committee who work enthusiastically all year round. Our festival volunteers, the support of Lucan Gardaí and the participation of some amazing artists make our festival what it is. Despite the difficult times we all find ourselves in, we are very pleased with both the financial support and positive feedback from local businesses towards this year’s festival. There is a growing awareness within the community of the vital role the festival is playing in making connections.
While Lucan Festival is still in its infancy we see it growing year on year. 
Preliminary census figures for 2011 show that the population of Lucan has just hit 50,000 and to put that in perspective that’s as large as Waterford city! We believe that the festival has a vital role to play in building connections between the new and old communities of Lucan, developing a real sense of cultural identity and with your continued support of the festival we can achieve that.
We hope you enjoy this year’s events. Tell all your friends and come back next year for more!
It’s your festival: be part of it!
Tom Dowling.
Festival Secretary.
Festival Launch at Courtneys
Just a little more than 3 weeks to the opening of Lucan Festival 2011, the festival was launched on Wednesday 24th of August by The mayor of South Dublin Caitriona Jones upstairs at Courtney’s. It was attended by many local businesses people, representatives from Lucan Garda, local organisations and politicians. Chairman Joe Byrne and Sandy McKenna our Press Officer spoke on role Lucan festival is playing in generating a greater cohesion between the new and old communities of Lucan and gave an overview of events in this year’s festival. Caitriona Jones the Mayor of South Dublin spoke on the strong community spirit in Lucan and how Lucan Festival was playing a vital role in fulfilling that. Attending guests were presented with a copy of the programme for this years events.
Entertainment on the evening was provided by Lorcan James who can be seen on the Village Stage on September 25. A special thank you, to Sane McGibbon and Courtneys Lounge for providing the venue and complementary drinks and finger food on the night. Thanks to Rachel Fox Photography, for providing us with great images of the evening.
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Lucan Festival Photo Competition 2011- In association with Liffey Valley Centre.
We are delighted to announce details for a fantastic competition which takes place during Lucan Festival, sponsored by Liffey Valley Centre.
Terms & Conditions of Entry
- Participants can upload images to our Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/Lucanfestival
- Alternatively if participants don’t have Facebook you can email images to lucanfestival@gmail.com, along with name and address, under the heading Lucan Photo Competition.
- Image’s submitted by email may be uploaded to our Facebook page and the owner of the image will be credited.
- Entries into the competition will not be accepted through any other channels.
- Photographs must have been taken between 19th and 25th September 2011 at Lucan Festival events or locations otherwise they are deemed ineligible.
- Entrants can submit up to 10 photos to the competition. All photos entered are subject to moderation.
- All entries must be the property of the entrant. Entrants must agree to be bound by the rules.
- The deadline for the Lucan Festival photo competition is midnight Friday 30th of September 2011.
- One winning photo and a runner up will be announced on 14th of October 2011. The judges’ decision is final.
- Lucan Festival retains the right to use photos entered for future online and print promotional activities. By entering the Competition, you hereby acknowledge this and grant Lucan Festival permission to use the photos.
First prize is a voucher to the value of €100
Second prize is a voucher to the value of €50
Prizes are not transferable, and there is no cash alternative. All winners will be notified by email and details of winners will be announced on www.lucanfestival.com
Help us choose the films for this year’s Cinemobile
Last year Lucan festival bought cinema back to Lucan for the first time in more than three decades with the visit of Cinemobile to Superquinn Centre. With the success of last year we have invited them back for two days this year Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of September.
Cinemobile is a large truck which transforms into a 100 seater state of the art cinema, fully heated, air conditioned and with Dolby Surround Sound. Mobile cinemas have been in existence in France for over 20 years. This particular truck was built in France 2001 and Cinemobile has now been touring Ireland since, mobile cinemas also operate in Scotland and Eastern Europe.
On arrival in Lucan when it is parked up, this truck goes through a magical transformation in 45 minutes unfolding to become a fully operational cinema, ready to entertain the resident of Lucan.
We need your help deciding what films we should choose for your entertainment. We will be showing kids movies in the morning last year with one of those shows including a McDonalds meal voucher included in the price. There is a fee for all screenings and booking of all movies is essential, details will follow later.
Here is the Cinemobile selection which ones would you like to see?
Possible Kids Movies:
- Cars 2
- Super 8
- A Turtles tale
- Mr Poppins Penguin
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2
- The Smurfs
- Zookeeper
- The Secret of Kells - as Gaeilge
Possible: Ladies Night out Movies:
- Bridesmaids
- Dirty Dancing
- Strictly Ballroom
- Julie and Julia
- Glee 3D
Possible home grown Movies:
- The Guard
- The Runway
- His and Hers
Saturday teens/adults Movies
- Cowboys and Aliens – Harrison Ford in a classic Western movie gets mashed with the alien invasion.
- Horrible Bosses – comedy starring Colin Farrell.
Looking forward to getting your suggestions, if your choice is not on the list please let us know and we will see if your choice can be accommodated.
Custard Pie Puppet Company to perform at this years festival
Last year was the first ever visit of Custard Pie Puppet theatre company to Lucan and proved to be very popular with both adults and kids. Custard Pie is Ireland’s newest and most exciting touring puppet Theatre Company they will perform two 45 minute shows the first will commence at 2.30 and a later show at 4pm. (outdoors weather permitting)
As you can see from last years performance their show was a major hit.
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