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Love is in the air once again this February!

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There is an old saying that ‘Love makes the world go around,’ and every year in February people seem to be reminded of that as Valentine’s Day comes around. However, love is not only for the individual but also for the community we live in and all the diverse people we live amongst. The old and infirm through age, the young and disabled either mentally or physically. Those who are struggling with making ends meet, those who have lost their jobs, those who have no home and all those who care for them. The love shown to those people, the helping hand and words of encouragement from the voluntary sector right across Fingal and beyond throughout this country cannot be underestimated. The countless hours of planning ad preparation, of logistical pondering and of persuasion and cajoling of the statutory sector to help goes unheralded. That is a fact of life in our society, yet those self-same volunteers across hundreds of groups continue to provide a service that gives love as well as support to help those less fortunate than themselves. Those of us involved in the ‘Local Magazine ‘team come from the voluntary/community sector and appreciate this more than most. We have been to homes which need help and did our best to improve things, we have rolled up our sleeves and sought to improve people’s lot in life. Not through any egotistical notion but through love for other human beings. A love that manifests itself in many ways every day in our community. Through unseen good deeds by our wonderful business community and retailers who quietly without fanfare help those most in need. Through our voluntary/community and sporting groups who raise funds for worthy causes and through those working in the caring sector. So, you see, love is a very small word with a huge meaning, and its impact across our community is immense. I sincerely hope each and every one of you experiences love this St Valentine’s Day and in turn you send love in some way to all of us in our community.

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Lusk requires a more visible Garda presence Lusk’s population has grown significantly in recent years. With over 10,000 people now living in the town, we should have more Gardaí serving our area. At present, we have one very active community garda, however I am strongly advocating for an additional community garda to be assigned to Lusk. Skerries is to receive an additional community Garda, and it has a similar population size, we should be expecting the same. There is a strong argument for Lusk to receive an increased allocation of Garda resources, given the increased instances of anti-social behaviour that have been reported. We crucially need an active Garda presence so that residents and businesses feel safe. I welcome the planning application for Lusk Garda Station to be expanded. I have written to the Office of Public Works for a response outlining what these works will entail. I have also made enquiries as to the planned restructuring of stations in North County Dublin and how Lusk will be impacted (for example, I’ve

asked if the desk at Lusk Garda Station will be open on a full-time basis). If you want me to share with you the responses I receive on these matters, please email me and I will forward you any correspondence (eoghandockrellfg@gmail.com). Partly, the anti-social behaviour can be attributed to the lack of facilities for young people. On this front, it’s our local authority that has failed us in not planning our community in a more balanced way; whereby housing developments include, for example, community spaces (indoors and outdoors), adequate creche facilities, units for restaurants. While the lack of facilities in Lusk needs to be addressed, this will only partly ameliorate issues around anti-social behaviour; that is why I am advocating for a more visible garda presence in Lusk. In my calls with the Gardaí, they have also reiterated to me the importance of calling 999 when reporting any crime, so that the issues raised form part of the statistics that can be used to inform future decisions on allocation of resources.

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A Review of our ICA activities for the year 2023

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In January our ICA group paid a visit to Teach Mellon up in County Louth. We also took in the ICA Wicklow Drama festival where we entered a comedy play ‘Charming Affair,’ which was highly praised by the judges. With the support of Fingal Co Co, our Guild hosted a lovely craft day in the scout’s den. In March we held our annual daffodil day fundraising in aid of Cancer Research organised by Antoinette Doran and Roseanna Darby and between daffodil day, the raffle, the baking for our coffee morning we raised the magnificent sum of €5,807. We welcomed our new President Roseanna Darby and thanked our outgoing President Teresa Killoran for her hard work over the past three years. In April a group of us, headed out for a wonderful week to Sorrento Pompeii and the Amalfi coast. In July we attended the ICA garden party at An Grainan on where our President Teresa Killoran won the best dress lady of the day. In August the summer outing was arranged by Marie O’Sullivan- a visit to New Grange. In September a group of us joined the Active Retirement group, and travelled up to Belfast, visiting Parliament Buildings in Stormont,

the Ulster Folk Museum, and a tour of Belfast city ending up the day in Carrickdale Hotel for a lovely meal. We also went on an overnight trip to Nevin Maguire’s MacNean House and Restaurant Blacklion Co. Cavan. In October we held a coffee morning in the Top Shop and raised the wonderful sum of €3,230 in aid of the hospice. Senator Loraine Clifford Lee hosted our visit to Leinster House and spoke proudly of the hard-working Ladies of Lusk ICA. We enjoyed a week of pre-Christmas & New Year cheer in the Sligo Southern Hotel -our President Rosanna Darby presented Marie O’Sullivan with a thank you gift for organising our trip. Drama rehearsals are underway for the ICA Wicklow Drama festival next January 2024, where we entered a short comedy sketch. While The weekly sea swimmers to Rush are wound down for winter, the ladies continue to work out in the North City Fitness Gym in Rush every Tuesday and Thursday. We also had our Christmas Market, Christmas Party and Bowling night in December. We now look forward to another active year for 2024.

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Cllr O’Donoghue welcomes update on the Lusk Recreational Hub Cllr Rob O’Donoghue tabled a motion at the January Area Committee seeking an update on the environmental screening and plans for the build out of sporting facilities at the Lusk Sports Hub. The report to the motion stated that “an “Appropriate Assessment” process for the proposed Recreational Hub at Rathmore Park in Lusk concluded that the Hub did not “Screen Out”. Accordingly, the Council has arranged for the preparation of a Natura Impact Assessment (NIS) with a view to having the Hub proposals submitted for approval to An Bord Pleanála in Quarter 1 of 2024.” O’Donoghue stated that ‘I am delighted that the assessment was returned quickly, and that the Hub was found to have not ‘screened out’. The clubs and stakeholders on

the Lusk Sports Group have been working hard towards the development of the Hub for sporting activities for the best part of a decade and their patience and dedication to the cause is something to be commended. That we have been given a timeline for applying for planning permission to build out the Hub makes me feel as if there is light at the end of the tunnel for this much needed project to service the community in Lusk. It is my fervent hope that this timeline can be realised, and the needs of the committee can come to fruition as soon as possible. As my motion wasn’t taken at the January meeting, I will be keeping the pressure on when I get to speak to the motion in the next meeting in February.’

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Rush Tidy Towns 2024 calendar now on sale! Rush Tidy Towns committee launched their 2024 calendar on Friday the 17th of November in the Strand Bar Rush. Minister Joe O’Brien did the honours and Councillor Rob O’Donohue was also present on the night. The calendar is in its third year now, was put together through a photography competition and depicts scenes from many aspects of Rush from coastal views to agriculture. There were 10 winning photographers each receiving a calendar as a prize. Project manager Diana O’Donohue tells us that the calendar is now available for sale in several shops around the town and also the Community Centre. Diana added that this is an important fundraiser for Rush Tidy Towns and every cent of profit goes back into the community through our projects in the town. Please buy one and maybe one also for friends or family who are abroad as a reminder of the beauty of this part if Fingal,

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‘Lusk Faces and Places’ - Book Launch

Dermot with Mayor of Fingal Adrian Henchy and Bud Morgan Patsy Russell and John Carton

There was a wonderful turnout for the launch of ‘Lusk Faces and Places’ local history publication by Lusk natives Dermot, Patsy and Christy Russell. The formal launch at Lusk Community, Cultural Centre by local man Mr. Jim Finnegan was a huge success, with Mayor of Fingal Mr. Adrian Henchy in attendance and a great gathering of local people and original Lusk people returning to renew acquaintances, and many more from local towns and villages and from further afield, all enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the launch of what has become a very popular publication. Books are available in Howley’s Butchers Lusk, Boylan’s Butchers Rush and Skerries Mills Gift Shop or by contacting us on line at: dpr.dub@gmail.com patsyrussell3@gmail. com or russmcken@gmail.com.

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News & Events Wow we have an Irish International Bronze Medal Winner! It’s been a hectic start to the New Year with Round 1 and 2 of the National Indoor League as well as the Master’s Cross-Country event in Raheny all taking place in the first two weeks of January. Welcome to our latest Fit4Life group and if you’re thinking about it there’s still time to sign up. Our 6am 5k runs will start from 14th February so watch our social media for details. The annual Lusk 4 mile event takes place on Sunday 3rd March so why not sign up to run or walk. Well done to Conor McGuirk who competed at the Celtic Cross Country Championships in Scotland finishing in 10th place to help secure a bronze medal for Ireland. Congratulations to Conor and his coaches.

Men’s O35 Cross Country team at St Anne’s park

Women’s O50 Cross Country team won Bronze at St Anne’s park

The Lusk team at National League Rd 2 in Athlone

Men’s 4 x 200m relay team at National League Rd 2 in Athlone

Women’s 4 x 200m relay team at National League Rd 1 in Abbotstown

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Conor McGuirk who represented Ireland at the Celtic Cross Country and won a bronze medal

Stephen Fee has been rewriting the club record books recently

Junsa Taekwondo Club News Junsa Taekwondo has something for everyone! After a short Christmas and New Year’s break Junsa Taekwondo are back in action and are preparing for the new Taekwondo season ahead. Even though we train experienced athletes our main goal is to nurture the young students that are up and coming, while sparring competition is not for everyone Taekwondo has so many components to it that there’s nearly something for everyone in Olympic Taekwondo. If it’s to build confidence, get fit, become a black belt, become a poomsae expert, International athlete, Olympic Champion or just have fun doing a great sport we can do it at Junsa Taekwondo

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Our intermediate girls in action Jake loading his side kick

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