Lusk Local V9I2-SEP 2023

Autumn a time for planning and renewal

September is the first month of the three which make up the season called Autumn. Its a period when Community/Voluntary/Sporting organisations gain new members. A period when the clocks go back and the daylight shortens. A period when our children go to and from school in the dark and when clubs and organisations go through a period of renewal and begin to plan for the coming months and year ahead. Some people do not like Autumn but if we consider all the good things that can and do happen in September, October and November then those three months are actually better than a lot of people think. As I already stated during Autumn new Committees are elected by groups and clubs, and plans are made on such things as fundraising, competitions, training schedules and new services. Over the years many of us have taken these organisations for granted but if you ever do get involved in them you will be amazed at the workload carried out to help us and our families and neighbours. Endless hours spent going through agendas, standing at training sessions and competitions, collecting money and organising fundraising events in the cold are the reasons so many of our community groups are so successful. Every month in this magazine we highlight the great work undertaken by these individuals who have planned meticulously their charitable and sporting events. So this year as we begin our journey into Autumn let us appreciate the groups. Clubs and organisations, and those individuals who give their time to ensure efforts are successful.

Let us also appreciate those in our community who provide services to our elderly and infirm and our local retailers and service providers who ensure we have local jobs and provisions. So you see these things do not happen without planning and effort and this September let us appreciate all those who work to make our community the caring and wonderful place it is. So, Autumn is not all about cold and dark evenings, its about planning, renewal and success. Happy September!

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O’Donoghue welcomes consultants for Lusk Town Centre First Plan

Cllr Rob O’Donoghue has welcomed the appointment of the consultants who will carry out the research to feed into the Lusk Town Centre First Plan. The consultants were appointed in mid-August to carry out further research on the needs for drawing together the disparate parts of Lusk into a vibrant social, cultural and recreational core for the local community. The research will build on the bedrock Lusk for Life document, produced by the Community Council to form a Town Plan for Lusk. Following on from the first meetings of the Community Pillar and the Business Pillar at the end of July, the researchers will liaise the Pillar Groups to look at the communities needs, and seek to aid in the development

of Lusk in the coming years. Commenting on the appointment of the consultancy team, Cllr O’Donoghue stated, “this is an important step in the progressing of the town centre first scheme for Lusk. Lusk is the only town in Fingal that was selected for the Town Centre First scheme in no small part due to work carried out with the Lusk for Life document. The Town Plan will give us a roadmap that will allow the town to apply for funding to carry out projects which will be guided by the Pillar Groups. My hope, is that it will draw the town centre together and augment the new commercial units that have opened up in the past month on Ashe Street in the Station Road Development.”

Lusk Community Network - Helping you to apply for grants

Most organisations shy away from grant applications as they can be very time consuming. With a few simple steps, they can be made easier. Set up a sub-committee dedicated to grant applications, made up of two to work together and the treasurer to provide all the necessary financial information. The full committee should set out plans, that include both capital and revenue expenditure. Capital expenditure is money spent on acquiring or maintaining fixed assets, such as buildings, fixtures, fittings, machinery or office equipment. Revenue expenditure is money spent on expenses, usually within one year, such as electricity, insurance, small repairs, etc. Capital expenditure will, in almost all cases, involve getting quotations from different firms, with a minimum of two quotations required for each item of expenditure. If different specifications have a bearing on the cost, get two quotations for the top specification and two for the lower specification. Store all quotes received and copies of previous years’ expenses in pdf format, using Dropbox or similar, which is accessible by the sub-committee members. Have a bank of pre-prepared information saved, such as a paragraph which gives details of when your organisation was formed, the purpose of the organisation and committee members as to their work experience and their volunteering history.

Only proceed to applying if all of the conditions of the terms of the grant can be met. Most applications are now completed online. Agree a log-in user name and password between the sub-committee members. Take a note of the closing date for receipt of applications and set your closing date to 2 days prior to that date. Read all the questions and complete as many questions that you can as you read. Some questions may need the input from both committee members. If the form says that there is a maximum word

count, make sure your paragraph is below that word count. If you think two questions have the same answer, re-read both questions as it is unlikely that the reader wants to read the same information twice. Double check that you have uploaded all requested documents and answered every question before submitting. Print a copy of your application, in most cases this is only available after you have submitted it. Don’t take it personally if you are not successful. Dust yourself off and apply for the next one.

A monthly update from The Mayor of Fingal

As I enter my third month as Mayor of Fingal, I am immensely proud of all we have done, as a community, to create a month filled with cultural significance and sporting success. There are so many people to congratulate, from both the Dublin ladies’ and men’s GAA teams who were successful in their respective All-Ireland Football Finals, the Irish Women’s football team, the Irish ladies’ and men’s Hockey Teams.

I had the pleasure of attending so many sporting events this month, including the TY Girl’s Mini World Cup, the Balbriggan Beach Volleyball, The Croquet Cup, St.Ita’s Mini Euros, the Morton Games, the Donabate and Swords Parkrun, the Women’s World Cup Watch Party, the Euro Hockey Championships and the Under 23 Swimming European Championships. That’s why I was honoured to open the Rathmore Park in Lusk. This 20 Acre Town Park is within easy walking and cycling reach of the centre of Lusk and close to residential areas and local schools making it very accessible to the local community. Another highlight of the past month was the Swords Castle

concerts,with Nathan Carter and Martin Kemp each putting on a fantastic show in this amazing venue in the heart of our County Town. Part of our vision in Fingal is to make this a great place to do business in and it was great to attend the opening of Keeling’s new flower processing facility in St Margaret’s, Keelings are one of the top businesses in Fingal and it is great to see them continuing to expand. News that construction of fast-charging facilities at Drogheda Station for new DART+ trains will commence this year is a major step to improving the rail service to Donabate, Rush-Lusk, Skerries and Balbriggan. The Dart+ Service is due to commence in 2025 and Irish Rail have 95 electric carriages on order. This is going to lead to passenger capacity and improved services for residents and is extremely welcome. Finally, I would like to remind everyone to ensure they are registered to vote! Whether you are a recent resident to Fingal, or have been living here your whole life, it is imperative to check the register and update your details when needed.

Mayor Adrian Henchy

Black Raven Pipe Band at the World Pipe Band Championship

The Black Raven Pipe Band Lusk recently competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. The Lusk based Band have had a very successful season so far this year with second places in both the UK Championships and All Ireland Championships. The band are always open to accept new members both learners and experienced who are made most welcome. Si if you want to give it a go.... why not contact them ? The band practices on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Old School.

The Back Raven Drum Corps practising

The Black Raven Pipers tuning up at their practise session.

Can We Release Equity From Our Home?

By Dave Kavanagh

There are many situations where homeowners have limited or no savings but may have requirements that need funding, even though their income does not permit them to commit to unaffordable, regular repayments. Imagine you’ve worked diligently to pay off a substantial portion or all of your mortgage, and you find yourself in need of additional funds due to unforeseen circumstances. A lifetime mortgage allows you to tap into this equity without selling your home. The borrowed amount, along with accrued interest, is typically repaid when the property is sold or when the last borrower passes away or moves into long-term care, so there are no regular repayments to make. There are, of course, reasons why they may not be appropriate for everyone’s circumstances. Some of the benefits include access to funds, whether it is to cover medical expenses, modifications to your home, to assist children in purchasing their own home, or any other urgent needs, no monthly repayments and ownership of your property is retained. Some of the factors to consider, include interest accrual, as interest is added to the borrowed amount over time, this may reduce the equity remaining in your property. It can reduce the value of your estate, potentially affecting any inheritance you leave behind. Financial

implications: it’s crucial to understand the impact of a lifetime mortgage on your overall financial situation, including potential entitlements to state benefits. The amount that can be advanced will depend on the ages of the homeowners and the value of the property (minimum age is 60). Choosing a lifetime mortgage is a decision that should be made carefully, taking into account your unique circumstances, goals, and needs, including situations where there may be still some of your children living at home and you may have planned to leave them the home to live in after your passing. For further information on lifetime mortgages, you can email info@financialcompanion.ie and put “lifetime mortgages” in the subject line.

Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or information (with no cost or obligation) he can be contacted by emailing Dave at info@ financialcompanion.ie or use the contact form on financialcompanion.ie or @Davekav_advice on Twitter and Instagram. Combined with his previous role of gym/nutrition adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government departments on financial well being, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM , LMFM and TV3.

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Lusk Tidy Towns Association and Lusk Heritage Group news!

Trojan work around the village is ongoing and the committee deserve great praise despite all the current building work, laying of pipes and road works. Thank you to everyone who put out hanging baskets and window boxes and presented their premises in the best possible manner. Delighted to note the new sign for “Balrothery Union Graveyard” has been replaced. Also Lusk Heritage Group have issued a reminder that on Friday 8th September Lusk Heritage Group are hosting another “Story Telling Night” in Murrays on the Square. It promises to be a great night of stories, poetry and reminisces as well as a chance to meet old friends and get together. It all starts at 8.00 pm. Get there on time because we expect a full house

Clay House Lusk

Lusk ICA Guild Pitch and Putt members to compete at National Finals

Town Centre First Planning For Our Town Is Critical

The official opening of Lusk Community Cultural Centre by Minister Heather Humphreys on 25th July was a landmark event for Lusk Community Council and for the town of Lusk. The official opening was the culmination of a project that the Community Council had worked on for two decades. There are many more major projects destined for our town over the coming decade, including recreation, community and public realm facilities. We need to ensure that these plans are all embedded in the Town Plan, which will be an update of Lusk Vision 2030, over coming months.

Every year our community is expanding as new families come

to live in our town. Your input to this plan will be important and we hope you take the opportunity to engage in the community, business and public realm pillars that will be convened in September and October.Lusk Community Council is currently working on developing a Master plan for phase 2 of the Cultural Centre site. The master plan is being developed as a 3D model which will help to illustrate how this strategic site can be developed for the long term benefit of our town. The Community Council will undertake public consultation on these plans in September at the Cultural Centre and we look forward to getting your views on these plans.

Minister Heather Humphries

ICA members who competed in the Dublin Heat of the ICA Pitch and Putt Competition and Congratulations to two of the Lusk Guild members Mary Shortall and Teresa Kilmurray.

Also our Lusk ICA President Rosanna Darby attended the official opening of the Cultural Centre with Heather Humphries, Minister for Protection, Rural and Community Development.

Lusk ICA President Rosanna Darby at the Cultural Centre with Heather Humphries, Minister for Protection, Rural and Community Development.

Round Towers Lusk GAA Club news, views and entertainment

Best of luck to all our CLG Chloigthithe Lusca teams in their Championship matches in the 2023 season. All support is welcome at our fixtures. Details on dates, venues and times of home fixtures can be viewed on our website at roundtowerslusk.ie Nursery - All new member’s welcome - Commencing 3rd September 2023 Club planning programme – We need your help and support. Our club planning programme and workshop will take place on the 16th of September 2023.- All members and friends in the community are welcome to attend.Opportunities to share your thoughts and views on the future club plans.Please logon to our website roundtowerslusk.ie. We also want to say a Very special thank you: A very special thank you to all Retired and Senior members of the Round Towers Lusk community for attending our special night and get together at the club for light refreshments and a wonderful special music session with the fabulous Andrea and Friends! A special thank you also to all that organised the event in our Adult Men’s Committee! Please come along to our next Traditional Evening Music Night or stay in touch to find out more upcoming events. Recently we have had some massive achievements in Round

Towers Lusk. Our Round Towers Lusk combine Feile team wer crowned Division 7 Camogie Feile Champions and went on to win the double in the Football League. Both Ross O Donoghue and Rory Kerrigan played for Dublin U15 v Westmeath in Portlaoise. - Lotto – Our Weekly Lotto is in excess of €11,450. This is a crucial fundraiser for the club and you can play at:klubfunder.com/Clubs/Round_Towers_Lusk/lotto Draw in Club Thursday @9pm linktr.ee/roundtowerlusk. -Seachtain na Gaeilge –Please do visit our GAA Round Towers Lusk club website on the below web address to explore many social events and the O’Neill’s shop.- Entertainment – The TAP Bar in GAA club in Lusk has got some fantastic events coming over the month and would be delighted to see you there and enjoy some Live music.

TRAD Night – Second last - Tuesday every month 28 th September great music night session in the TAP Bar Enjoy GAA matches and other sports event with light refreshment on large screen in TAP BAR. Outdoor seating area available. Please visit our website on https://linktr.ee/roundtowerlusk or call in and check our club bar for a refreshment also open for bookings including family events and parties!

& Events

Lusk AC return to training and competing once again

Welcome back to training for all juvenile athletes. Our Little Athletics (6-8 years) will train indoors Lusk NS from Tuesday 5th September. The Cross Country season is back underway and Lusk AC will host the first event of the season for Dublin Athletics on Sunday 17th September. Come along and watch a great day of running. Well done to all our athletics who have taken part in competitions and events over the summer. Congratulations to our Men’s team who competed in the Club League final at Tullamore. Well done to our young coaches for putting on a great week for our Summer Camp. If you haven’t heard our club podcast yet then it’s definitely worth a listen. There are 8 episodes currently available with more in the pipeline.

Stephen Fee with one of many medals he has won this season.

Some of the Lusk finishers at the 10 mile Nationals in Phoenix Park

Our big team of volunteers at the Fingal 10k

Annette Foy and Karen Greene pacing at the 10 mile Nationals

Gerry Byrne in mile action at a Dublin Graded meeting 8 at Morton Stadium

Junsa Taekwondo Club News

We are back in action at Junsa Taekwondo!

While our short break is finished, in the background Junsa has been planning our upcoming training sessions and competition calendar for the new season. We are also in preparation for taking on new students of all ages. At Junsa we have specific classes for different age groups of all abilities, from the 5 - to 50 year olds who want something new for fitness, discipline ,to become a black belt or to compete at local or international level Junsa Taekwondo can cater for everyone . If you are interested in an Olympic sport or marital art please contact Stuart on 087 7775202 or on Facebook Junsa Taekwondo.

Foot work for Conor R

Ciarán Mc who lives and works in Spain comes home every year and trains with us. Ciarán is with us since he was 6 years old.

Action packed class

Starting young! Nolan and Dominic sparring partners

Patrick in full flight, Intermediate Class

Robbie and Conor D in our advanced sparring class

Intermediate class warm up

The beginner group

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