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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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.
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 (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.”
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, 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
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.
