Issuu

LUSKLOCAL FREE

SERVICES INCLUDE • Conveyancing • Bankruptcies • Probate and Wills • Personal Injuries • Employment Law • Family Law • Litigation

Volume 7 Issue 10 May 2022

€50 crosswor d competiti on inside

Here comes ! r e m m u s the

Main Street, Lusk, County Dublin. e: liam@lrf.ie p: 01 843 8138 w: www.lrf.ie

• Services • Sales 01-8438225 • Tyres 087 229 6194 • Pre NCT

• Crash Repairs • Diagnostics • Valets • Car Wash

Opening Times

Mon – Fri 9.00am – 6.00pm Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm

General Practice Law Office dealing with conveyances, family law, probate, civil litigation and Insolvency SERVICES INCLUDE • Conveyancing • Bankruptcies • Probate and Wills • Personal Injuries • Employment Law • Family Law • Litigation

Main Street, Lusk, County Dublin. e: liam@lrf.ie p: 01 843 8138 w: www.lrf.ie

Our Team

Spring has sprung and Summer is on the way !

Local News

May is here, flowers are blooming and Spring is passing into Summer. So, despite all we have been through with the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns we have a lot to look forward to. Things like the heat of the sun, long balmy summer evenings and the joy that comes with rising temperatures. For the sports lovers among us it means competition time either watching or participating in. Our friends in community/voluntary/sporting and charitable organisations who regularly contribute to this magazine will be actively engaging in all sorts of fundraising activities. Every year we are asked to either partake in or donate to these activities and now because of the current europeanwide inflation these good cases need our help more than in recent years. Also this Summer, a lot of us are really hoping to put the last 2+ years behind us and strive for a far healthier lifestyle than in the past. Then there are some of us who just want to chill and catch some rays. Nowadays we live a faster lifestyle than previous generations.We are also more aware than any generation in the past of of our need not only to live a healthier lifestyle, but also of our need to protect those less fortunate than ourselves. Currently there is also an emphasis on protecting our environment for our children and their children and we have an absolute duty to do so. There seems to be a greater onus put on promoting all these issues in the summer season than any other time of the year and we are sure this year will be no different. However having said all that, lets not forget or take for granted the traders and amenities in our local area, especially the retailers and services that were there for us in the dark days of the pandemic but who will now open their doors to the summer sun. So please remember to support or advertisers, support our local community groups and voluntary/sporting and charitable organisations. Oh and stay healthy and don’t forget the sun block!

Editor E. communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

Advertising

Sean Maguire T. 087 915 9052 E. seanmaguire@irishmediagroup.ie

Production

Tim Evans E. communitylocalsdesigner@gmail.com

Lusk Local Magazine Email: communitylocalseditor @gmail.com www.facebook.com/LuskLocal

Designated Pick up Points: Supervalu Lusk Costcutters (The Village Store) Tesco, Rush Published by

IRISHMEDIAGROUP publishing | design | print | web

The Locals Team.

Lusk Local Disclaimer

Every effort is made by Lusk Local Magazine to ensure that the information is correct and will not be held responsible for any advertisement errors. Lusk Local reserves the right to decline, suspend or omit any advertisement or article submitted. No liability can be accepted by Lusk Local for any printing errors in advertisements or otherwise.

STRICT DEADLINE FOR JUNE EDITION: 15th May for inclusion in our June edition.

www.irishmediagroup.ie

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

Local News

O’Donoghue Welcomes Traffic Management Schemes for Lusk At the April Council meeting Cllr Rob O’Donoghue welcomed the progression of plans for upgrading the cycling infrastructure in the Lusk area. As part of the Sustainable Transport Grants Lusk received €550k for cycling infrastructure from between Blakes Cross to Ministers Road. The design process for which is advancing to provide protected cycle paths for cyclists. Discussions are now ongoing with the Operations Dept. in relation to reducing the speed limit for the section between Kilhedge Lane and Ministers Road junction. The Active Travel Dept and Operations are collaborating to investigate if cycle paths can also be introduced on the section north of Ministers Road junction to Murtaghs Pub. Cllr O’Donoghue stated that ‘the identified works are

much needed in order to improve the safety for road users in the Ministers Road area and the new ramps to be installed on Ministers Road will make commuting safer for all residents using the roads.’ In other Council news, Cllr O’Donoghue welcomed the recently installed pedestrian access gate within the Lusk Recreational Hub which will provide access to the adjacent schools. O’Donoghue continued “This installation should help in reducing the parking along the Lusk Bypass during busy school times as parents will able to use the carpark at the recreational hub and allow children to walk safely within the Hub to school. The connecting paths in the Hub will also be upgraded this year to facilitate safer travel to the schools for students in the town.”

facebook.com/DonabatePortraneLocal www.facebook.com/BalbrigganLocal

LAG Development Plan and Sponsors for the Festival

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

There is a lot of community attention recently on the development of Lusk. Recent years have seen vast amounts of residential development around the area. While residential development is positive in so far as it provides housing, brings us new friends, and grows the community, it must be matched or preceded by the necessary infrastructural, social, recreational and commercial development that is required in order to have a balanced development of the town. Fingal County Council currently have their Development Plan open for consultation. If you have anything to say about how your town develops in the future then please submit an observation on fingal.ie/development-plan. You could submit an observation on anything including (but not limited to) litter, bins, traffic lights, speed signage/traffic calming measures on approaches to the town, proper road and footpath maintenance, blake’s cross junction improvement, lighting, housing, sports facilities,

youth clubs, library, planning condition enforcement, no further residential development being permitted until the rest of the required development catches up, schools, council engagement with the community, etc. Lusk is our town. It’s up to us as a community to let the decision makers at local and national levels know what we want for our town. It is only through active engagement with the community that positive change can be delivered.Remember that the Summer Festival is coming up in June. LAG is looking for sponsorship from any local businesses and support from members of the community to help out on the day. As always, we are on the look out for new members of Lusk Action Group. If you have drive, enthusiasm, care about the future of our town and have some time to spare, please consider joining us. You can email us and we will get back to you on luskactiongroup@ gmail.com.

Finance

Can Clever Planning Prevent Paying Tax? By Dave Kavanagh A tax that is often not considered and doesn’t usually make the Budget headlines each year is Capital Acquisition Tax. In 2019 in Ireland, there was €455 million collected in Capital Acquisition Tax. This covers both inheritance tax and gift tax. It also includes estates that may have been taxed in previous generations. For example, if someone left an estate worth €2,000,000 to an only daughter, she would (in the current tax year) have a tax bill of almost €550,000. After she pays the bill and puts what’s left in the bank, any interest is taxed (DIRT). Guess what happens when she passes and leaves her estate behind? It’s taxed again! Spouses can leave any amount to each other tax free. After that, the three thresholds are, a) Children - €335,000, b) Other close relatives €32,500 and c) All others (including cohabiting partners) - €16,250. Everything received above these is taxed at 33%. So, is there any way to prevent it? There are two main actions that can either reduce or eradicate such a tax bill. The first is to take the time to plan when making a will. Let’s say a value of €750,000 was being left to 2 adult children. (Not a big estate if you combine a house, savings and a life policy). This would create a tax bill of over €25,000. Instead, if €670,000 of it was left to the 2 children and the balance between a few grandchildren, there is no tax bill.

The second thing that can be done is for the person leaving the estate to take out a Section 72 plan. This is a type of life policy that is allowed to pay any tax liability without adding to the value of the estate. It becomes particularly important for anybody that does not have children to plan things out, as even other relatives can only receive €32,500 before any balance is taxed. These thresholds are particularly important for anybody in the process of planning or making their will.

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 info@financialcompanion.ie or use the contact form on www.financialcompanion. ie or phone 087-6414570, 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 wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM and TV3.

GreenCarpetClean.ie Carpet & Uphostery Cleaning Certified Professional & Eco Friendly

BRIAN DENNEHY Working hard for our community

Call Paul: 087 612 5946

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

SPRING SPECIALS!

Stairs & landing €70 3 seater couch €80 Kitchen tile & grout cleaning €100 Power washing driveway €200

info@GreenCarpetClean.ie

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

Fitness

What matters most when it comes to losing weight?

By Ciaran Russell It can be hard to know where to start if you want to lose weight, let alone what’s important. Let me introduce The Hierarchy of Weight Loss as I see it. First and foremost you can create a calorie deficit, have the best training plan, spend lots of money on supplements and still not see any results. Why? Because doing all those things may every so often but if there is no conistsncy over a long period of time results will be hard to obtain. Adherence to a plan is the key component to long term success with losing weight and improving fitness.Energy balance is the driving force of weight loss. This is calories in versus

calories out, which means the amount of calories you eat and drink versus the amount of calories you burn.Daily movement is essentially moving your body everyday and finding more ways to do that. This is not exercise. It’s what you do during work hours, it’s taking the stairs instead of the lift, it’s walking to the shops rather than driving. Increasing your general physical activity can have a huge impact on your weight. One of the most underrated components of life is sleep. The importance of sleep is massively overlooked in relation to health, not least weight loss. If you’re tired, it means energy may be impacted which can result in reaching for quick snacks to give you an energy boost during the day. If you truly

want to get a handle on weight loss for good, start taking better care of your sleep.While training is not solely important for weight loss, at least not as much as people think it is, exercising regularly has massive benefits to your health and body compostition. Finding exercise you enjoy is the key to particiapting for a long time. Keep things simple for weight loss; adhere to a plan for a few months at least, ensure you are in a calorie deficit, move your body daily, improve your sleep, do exercise you like and only take supplements if you are deficient.Follow me on Instagram for more tips for simplifying weight loss. Go to this link instagram.com/ciaranrussellcoaching/

Lusk Local Magazine NEEDS YOU!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED PHOTOGRAPHERS , LOCAL WRITERS, LOCAL REPORTERS NEEDED!! If you’re a Local and have some free time please email us on: communitylocals@gmail.com

CommunityLocals.ie 6

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

SPECIALISED IN CAR SERVICE All Major & Minor Repair Jobs

All Body Repair & Valeting

Diagnositic Checks

OUR EXPERTISE Tyres & 4 Wheel Alignment

Affordable Pricing

Expert work team

professional and skilled

Quick turn around time Excellent customer service

STATION ROAD, LUSK, TEL 8437100

WWW.NEARYSLUSK.IE

Film Review

‘Don’t Look Now’ is still a masterpiece

083 322 7472

By Jack Shanley Almost 50 years after it was made, Nicolas Roeg’s ‘Don’t Look Now’ remains to this day one of the great horror masterpieces in cinematic history. Not only is it frightening but it pulls you in and makes you feel as lost as the two main characters while they wander the streets of Venice. The must-see 1973 classic was adapted from Daphne du Maurier’s book of short stories ‘Not After Midnight’, released in 1971. Very skilfully made (cinematography, sound, writing, editing), we’re treated to devastatingly good performances from Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie. We really feel their pain and intense sorrow which is essentially the core of the film. ‘Don’t Look Now’ delves into the interesting topic of the psychology of grief and how the death of a child can have a massive effect on a relationship. It is set in this mesmerising dark dream-like city of Venice. In a way the dark look depicts how the couple feel after the loss of their daughter. Devastating, poignant and beautiful all in one, ‘Don’t Look Now’ is very highly regarded by film critics around the world and by some of the greatest directors we’ve seen over the past 30 years, influencing the likes of Academy Award Winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting), Academy Award Winner Steven Soderbergh (Erin Brockovich, Traffic) and the great Christopher Nolan (Inception, Interstellar). The film is so highly regarded that in 1999, the British Film Institute acknowledged the importance of Roeg and his filmography by naming ‘Don’t Look Now’ the eighth greatest British film of all time in its Top 100 British films poll. Synopsis: Following the death of their daughter, John (Donald Sutherland) and his wife Laura ( Julie Christie) head to Venice where John is commissioned to restore a church. There, John and his wife Laura meet two sisters (Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania) who claim they are in touch with the spirit of their daughter. Laura believes them, but John doesn’t until he catches sight of what looks like his daughter running through the streets of Venice. I’d give this film a score of FIVE stars. ***** You can buy ‘Don’t Look Now’ on DVD at Tower Records for €14.99. Director: Nicolas Roeg - Rating: R - Genre: Mystery, Thriller - Run Time: 1h 50m - Language: English, Italian 8

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

Feature

Communion season with proper family get-togethers again!

By Siobhan O’Neill White Whether you have a small budget or a bit more to spend there are so many options. Charity shops are amazing, with almost new Communion dresses for around €15 - €20. Mr. Price has Communion dresses from €17.99 which are lovely. Watch out for sales; we picked up our daughters Communion dress for €50 in the sale at Alexander Bridal Parnell St. Dublin. For boys, Bestwear in Drogheda has 3 piece suits for boys for €69.99, they are so smart! For girls and boys, Fields Jewellers have a beautiful range of Communion jewellery such as holy cross pendants, bracelets, necklaces, watches, earrings and tie pins. One of our favourites is the watch and necklace set for only €50. *Top Tip* Jewellery makes a memorable gift from a

Grandparent or Godparent! Hosting a party at home can be overwhelming so getting food from your local deli takes the pressure off. We love the catering options from Relish cafes. From savoury foods like lasagne, chicken & broccoli bake, beef bourguignon (my favourite) with creamy mash, savoury tarts and curries to divine desserts. Check their menu out! We got our daughters personalised Communion personalised cake here for only €30.A Pinata is great fun for the kids. Check out Pinatas Pinatas colourful and personalised Communion Pinatas for only €30. For Mums: On Communion days, us Mammies want to look our best! We adore the dresses, blazers, skirts, trousers, tops & jumpsuits from Ontrend.eu They currently have a huge sale (prices start at €5!) with many ideal pieces for dressing up! For the Daddies: Best Menswear

is a great spot for smart/casual wear. They have nice suits but also, other options like chinos & shirts, while smart, are a little less formal. They often have sales on so watch out for deals! For siblings: You can’t go wrong with Penneys. They have wonderfully priced special occasion wear like pretty dresses, fancy shoes and hair accessories for girls and chinos, shirts, braces and bow ties for boys. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get the siblings looking their best for the special day!Siobhán O’Neill White tel: 087-9978418 siobhan@mumstown.ie - web: www.mams.ie Shortlisted for Golden Spider Award & Infant & Maternity Award - As seen on RTE and Virgin Media Ireland & Weekend AM As heard on : Today FM’s Ian Dempsey & Dermot & Dave; RTE’s Ray D’Arcy Show, 98FM, LMFM Late Lunch, WLRFM & Shannonside FM

CommunityLocals.ie Contact us:communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

Local News

Lusk Men’s Walk & Talk Group every Monday The Lusk Mens walk and talk group meet at the Hub car park at 7:00pm every

necessary, just turn up. This group is organised by Ciaran Russell, so if you want to

Monday for their weekly walk. This is open to all men and it’s an opportunity just

So why not let any friends

a nice walk, clear the head and have a chat if you wish. or every week, no joining

and before long you will find you have made new friends.

get out of the house, have

You can do it as a once off

introduce yourself to him

or neighbours know about it as new members are alaways welcome

“The Cove” at Maydenhayes Are you looking for more space for your family to live in? Would a top floor working space in your home make your life more productive?Would you love a better quality of life, living 5minutes from beautiful Mornington Bay Beach and its beautiful environs?If this has tweaked your interest, then prepare to be wowed by an exquisite new house in Maydenhayes Cove, Mornington, County Meath, a private enclave of 6 gorgeous new family homes at a very affordable/reasonable price. These new large 5-bedroom detached houses are laid out over 3 levels, maximising space for comfortable living; with a bespoke comfortable airy space at the top-floor level presenting the opportunity for a fantastic space to work from home.Other features in these spacious A-rated homes include five comfortably sized bedrooms and family bathroom, generous ensuites, walk in wardrobes, an unusually spacious landing at first floor level, underfloor heating and high-quality sanitary fittings. On approach to the house, the stained glass in the front door sets the tone for a chique new house that manages to combine the cosy feeling of home with being comfortable, modern and on trend. The front door opens into a charming and stylish entrance hallway filled with a happy and homely personality that permeates the whole house. The hall leads into a wonderful airy, spacious, and light-filled living/dining/kitchen area featuring high ceilings at this level. Patio doors lead out into a generous garden with its favourable south westerly aspect to the rear. The house also comprises a good-sized boot/laundry room kitted out with plenty of storage for buckets and spades… and also features a smart guest cloakroom.A visit to the show house is strongly recommended if only to see how efficient living and working in a spacious, tranquil and beautiful setting could be. The Maydenhayes Cove show house is on view each Saturday and Sunday between 2pm and 4pm and on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12pm and 4pm, or by private appointment – prospective purchasers can feel free to call to make an appointment and/or to get help with any questions. Enquiries to: Pivotal Construction Limited (01) 4732473 Knight Frank New Homes (01) 6342466 or Sherry Properties (041) 9841149 10 LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

0857244660 www.affordableroofers.ie

Affordable Roofers Dublin is a team of highly qualified tradesmen with years of experience serving Dublin customers. They are on 24hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to respond to any type of roof repair work anywhere across Co. Dublin. All Work Carried Out Is Fully Guaranteed • • • • • • •

New Roofs Roof Maintenance Roofing Repairs Emergency Repairs Flat Roofs Lead Valleys Chimney Repairs

• • • • • • •

Guttering & Downpipes Gutter Repairs Fascia & Soffits Attic Insulation Ridge Pointing Roof Cleaning Cementing Work

We provide affordable roofing services throughout the whole of Co. Dublin and further if needed.

Phone – 085 7244660 Email – info@affordableroofers.ie Address Unit 21, Block 1, Port Tunnel Business Park, Clonsaugh, D17 FY82

Attic Packages From Just €320

SEAI GRANT REGISTERED FOR INSULATION Efficient • Reliable • Experienced

For a full list of package prices go to: AtticStorageSolutions.ie Email: theatticstoragesolutions@gmail.com Donacarney, Co. Meath Call: 087 283 1822 Follow us on Facebook: Attic Storage Innovations Contact us:communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

Local News

Lusk Tidy Towns Association - Thank Fingal Co Co

Site of the Workhouse Plaque erected by Lusk Tidy Town Committee

Raven on the Dublin Road Roundabout Lusk Tidy Towns Association have expressed their thanks to Fingal County Council regarding the tidy towns work programme for 2022, ie for cutting back shrubbery on our Black Raven bed area on the Dublin Road, for agreeing to re-letter our Market Square Sculpture, and also 12 LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

Picture at the annual Mass.

to replace the old flower bed on the green area. The committee are running a school competition on “Be Kind to the Planet”. A clean-up of the Balrothery union graveyard has taken place. This is a yearly project run by Lusk Tidy Towns and

Mass is held every November for the deceased that are buried there. As always thank you to everybody who helps ensure Lusk is kept looking well as we head towards the summer. Remember Keep Lusk Tidy and bin that Litter.” Contact us:communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

Fashion

Ardgillan Artists Collective Studios: Nicola Weldon by Carina Cnnningham Did you know that our fabulous Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan has opened its doors to a collection of artists? Welcome to “Ardgillan Artists Collective Studios”. All crafts and artists candidates had to go through a rigorous application and interview, to be awarded a designated studio. The board of management at Ardgillan Castle made the decision on who could join the castle in this new venture. This month we would like to introduce you to the lovely artist Nicola Weldon. Nicola works mostly with clay and plaster as mediums. The unique process that she uses with clay captures impressions of wild meadows, flowers, foliage, and seaweeds. By working in monochrome or by creating contrast through the delicate use of colour, together with her attention to detail, Nicola’s aim is to reproduce the wildness of nature in each image. Nicola said. “I love being based at the Castle, together with 10 other artists and the fact that each artist’s work is so different. Having access to the extraordinary selection of flowers and plants from the grounds at Ardgillan for my work, makes it even more enjoyable. Recently, I have been enjoying exploring plaster and how it lends itself to the relief effect. I believe my framed plaster reliefs are a good contrast to my other work.” You can find Nicola’s pieces on display at Ardgillan Castle Arts and Crafts Shop , as well as in her studio in the castle. Nicola currently has a small exhibition at the La La Café, which is a part of the Irish Institute of Music on Church Street, Balbriggan. To see some of Nicola’s work, check out her Instagram. Nicola added, “I really enjoy welcoming people at my studio, where they can see me at work. I also enjoy creating bespoke pieces, so if you wish to have a particular piece designed using your favourite flower, plant or seaweed please call in and have a chat.” If you are interested in contacting Nicola Weldon please do so at : Mob: 086 8198337, Email: nicolaweldon10@gmail.com or Instagram: @ nicola_weldon10

Healt

Home Cook Recipes

Niamh’s Luscious Nutella Cheesecake Although most of my recipes take more of a healthy approach, it is important to understand thattreats can be part of a healthy diet, just once they don’t become too often! I had a lot of chocolatey fun making this recipe with my niece and nephews as a treat! Quite simple but involves biscuit bashing, melting, stirring, mixing, spooning, patience and sticky chocolatey fingers and faces! I hope you enjoy as much as we did making it!

Ingredients: • • • •

300g dark chocolate digestive biscuits 120g butter 250g mascarpone 400g nutella

14 LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

You can use a greased/non-stick springform based tin or simply a plate.

Method: 1.Place the biscuits in a strong bag that can be tied and can withstand the force of a rolling pin!(I use an empty breakfast cereal bag). Bash the biscuits using a rolling pin or other utensils until they form fine crumbs.Alternatively you could blitz the biscuits in a food processor/ blender. 2.Melt the butter in a saucepan. Take off the heat and stir in the biscuit crumbs until well mixed. 3.Tip the biscuit mixture into the tin and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to make a smooth and even surface.

Place in the fridge to chill while making the filling. 4.Place the nutella and mascarpone in a mixing bowl and combine well together. It helps if the nutella has been heated gently beforehand. 5. Spoon the nutella/mascarpone mixture on top of the biscuit base and place back in the fridge to chill for a 2-3hours or overnight. 6. Eat as it is or decorate as you like! In the past while I have been keeping busy doing online nutrition and healthy eating webinars. If interested please email: niamh@biabites.

net See my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums on

‘Biabites’Facebook for other food ideas.Niamh Arthurs BSc, Msc, Registered Dietitian

Local Sports

Round Towers GAA Club News – March and April

U14 Footballers

Ros Lusca team

U16 Footballers

St Patrick’s Day

Here we have a few St. Patrick’s U12 Girls squad

Day photos of some of our Juvenile members, who took part in the Lusk St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Our Adult Hurlers and 2011 Boys teams are looking for new recruits, so we have included 2 photos for them. Our

receive their medals from last season. The players enjoyed their Awards Night on Friday 8th April in the clubhouse with all their coaches. The medals were presented by our Senior Footballer, Adam Caul. Well Done

U16 Footballers & U14 Footballers

to all the players and their coaches

and the Lusk players from the

and we wish them all the best for the

U15 Ros Lusca team finally got to

season ahead. LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

News & Events Lusk AC competing successfully at every level ! During March and April Lusk Athletic Club athletes took part in a wide range of Indoor and outdoor events with remarkable success. Our Juvenile, Senior and Master’s athletes competed brilliantly in Track and Field events taking home a large haul of medals from the Dublin, Leinster and National championships at the National Indoor Arena and at the highly impressive TUS arena in Athlone. At Parkrun and on the roads many of our athletes continued to set new PBs and major credit is due to the athletes for their dedication in training and to their coaches in Lusk AC who give so freely of their time to help improve all our athletes. In March we had 33 members complete the Bohermeen Half Marathon and close to 100 members took part in the Lusk St Patricks Day Parade. On the 2nd April our latest Fit 4 Life group graduated by running 5k at the Donabate Parkrun some running a 5k for the first time after only two months of training. Well done to all and we hope that this is the start of your running journey. Apart from all the success on the running front, club vice chairperson Aidan McKenna, Kate, Cara and Pat travelled to Lesotho on the 1st April. Aidan and Lusk AC want to thank everyone who took part in events to raise funds for Lusk for Lesotho.

Fit 4 Life Group at Donabate Parkrun

Colm De Bhal & Mark Geraghty, Dunboyne 10k Ladies 4 x 200m relay team

Shot Putt

Boys under 12 relay team

Spring Throws Festival, Templemore

Lusk AC St Patricks Day Parade

Lusk for Lesotho

16 LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

Bohermeen Half Marathon

Padraig Ryan

Junsa Taekwondo Club News Great tournament results from Scotland and Poland Junsa Taekwondo recently took part in our first international tournaments since the pandemic , while at home we have been training hard for our upcoming local competition. We have also been training up our more senior members to be corner judges and referees. It’s been busy! Junsa Taekwondo trains in Lusk scout den. For more information on class times contact Master Stuart Russell on 087 7775202 or follow us on Facebook @ Junsa Taekwondo.

Junsa’s upcoming referees and corner judges Sparring training advanced group.

Tosia (in red) takes Bronze in Poland, great result.

Pre comp training session with our friend Vision Taekwondo from Scotland. Nikas at the ready

Ben and Robbie at the tournament in Scotland. Ben made it to the quarter final - Robbie took home Bronze Medal - Great results

Jack and Caoimhe training in the club.

Peter sharpening his kicking skills

Pad kicking training, Karolina in action

LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

WIN €50 !!! WIN €50 !!! WIN €50 !!! WIN €50 !!! This is easy… we are offering you the chance to win €50. All you have to do is correctly fill in the crossword and discover the name of an area in Fingal spelt out in the coloured squares. Then send the completed crossword and your answer by email, with your name, address and telephone number to communitylocals@ gmail.com before 5pm on May 16. The first correct entry to be drawnwill win €50..Good luck Across

Down

1. Colossal Greek island. (6) 5. Scottish pattern. (6) 10. Not easy to see or understand. (7) 11. Stands firm against. (7) 12. The trunk of a tree. (4) 13. Ancient Celtic writing system. (5) 15. Folklore giant with a taste for human flesh. (4) 17. A short day. (3) 19. A small restaurant. (6) 21. Developmental disorder. (6) 22. Arctic water hazard. (7) 23. Popular edible root. (6) 25. A place of worship. (6) 28. A vehicle for many passengers. (3) 30. Popular Asian food. (4) 31. A statement of what is required as part of an agreement. (5) 32. An expression of some desire or inclination. (4) 35. Clear to the vision or understanding. (7) 36. Exercising caution in spending money. (7) 37. Refuse to take notice of. (6) 38. Takes without consent. (6)

2. Interrupts a speaker repeatedly. (7) 3. Musical composition for two. (4) 4. Shoulders gestures indicating indifference or ignorance. (6) 5. A declaration of intention to inflict harm. (6) 6. Coating found on exposed iron. (4) 7. A sharp light African spear. (7) 8. A confused noise of many voices. (6) 9. To have great respect or high regard for. (6) 14. A place of sanctuary for ships. (7) 16. Previous. (5) 18. A German semiautomatic pistol. (5) 20. A short month. (3) 21. The products of human creativity. (3) 23. Lines which deviates from straight without a sharp angle. (6) 24. Moving back and forth in an unstable manner. (7) 26. Causing physical discomfort. (7) 27. Breathe out. (6) 28. Slang term for an old Volks. (6) 29. Loose frocks reaching down to the ankles. (6) 33. Japanese WWII fighter plane. (4) 34. In accordance with fact or reality. (4)

Working Hard For Lusk

18 LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022

SUDOKU ANSWERS

BRIAN DENNEHY

20 LUSK LOCAL-APRIL 2022