The summer months have been full of road races and track & field with plenty of opportunities for our club members to reap the benefits of their training sessions. Marathon plans are now up and running with many now looking forward to the Dublin City Marathon in October. The club’s 50th anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday 6th September. There will be road races around the village green and a party in the parish hall. All welcome to join us.
Welcome back to training for our juvenile members after the summer break and a big welcome to our new members.
for December marathons in Valencia and Turin. There was also a Lusk AC parkrun takeover where our latest Fit4Life group completed their graduation 5k runs. The races will be coming thick and fast from January onwards so talk to your coach for a training plan to suit your needs.
Black Raven Pipe Band were crowned World Champions in Glasgow on 16th August to complete two in a row in World titles
2025 has been a remarkable season for the Ravens following a two in row in All Ireland Titles held in Derry on July 5th and then travelled to Edinburgh on 12th July for the UK Championships and again completed two in row. Results also include 1st in the Leinster Championships, 1st in the East of Ireland Championships, 3rd in the Mid Ulster Championships and 1st in the Heart of the Down Championships in Newcastle Co. Down.
World Championship Day started at 7am in the Morning to prepare for the qualifying round at 9.15am. The qualifier was held in the prestigious Grade One Arena, likened to your local GAA team playing in Croke Park. Having played in the qualifier and happy with their performance they waited until 12.30pm for qualifier results, they were over the moon to learn that they qualified for the final.
The final took place and they played at 3.40pm and played for best for the whole season and then the long agonising wait for the results.
The results were announced at 6.30pm and they were crowned World Champions and took the World Drumming Prize and then celebrations began late into the night
Its wort pointing out all four adjudicators placed the band in first place
The band had a home coming parade through the streets of Lusk and greeted by hundreds of people which gave them a tremendous reception The band treated to crown to selections of their music much to the delight of the crowd
And so, we look forward to 2026 pipe band season
Black Raven welcome new members and in particular young people who wish to learn the art of piping and drumming and we can be contacted at blackravenpipeband@gmail.com
With summer holidays now life was quiet for the month of August for the ICA ladies.
Two of our member Mary Hagan and Mary Hassett helped with the fundraising for Palestine, which was organized by Skerries Ukulele Strummers.
Currently the total stands at €12,822 raised for medical aid for Palestine… going to hospital staff and to supply equipment and food in hospitals who are working among the horrors and dangers in Gaza. Please keep supporting these fundraisers.
While there was no meeting in August, we continue to meet on Monday mornings in the Belfry Restaurant and the swimmers meet in Rush South Beach at 11:30 on Saturday morning.
We will resume again on Thursday 4th September in the Lusk Scouts Den. And look forward to another Active year. new members are very welcome to come along.
Pictured are members of Lusk Men’s Shed after the complete revamping & painting of the Church Gates & Railings for the Centenary Celebrations.
Pictured with Father Kevin Moore are Bob Tyrell, Paul Neville, Tom Cox & Brendan Kavanagh.
Join us from 11-13th September in the Bus Bar, Skerries for a festival of music, art, and unity as we come together to raise urgent funds for Gaza. In a time of crisis, creativity becomes a lifeline — a way to connect, resist, and rebuild. This festival brings together artists, musicians, and communities in a shared act of solidarity, with 100% of proceeds supporting humanitarian relief efforts on the ground.
Donations will go to:
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (permanent office in Deir al-Balah (in Gaza) that distribute medicine, prosthetics and infant supplies daily)
Palestine Red Crescent (medical aid, ambulance services and emergency care)
World Central Kitchen (kitchens in Deir al-Balah (in Gaza) which has restored capacity for up to 150,000 meals a day)
Experience live performances, visual art, and stories that amplify the voices of the Palestinian people and inspire hope through collective action. Whether you come to dance, sing, or simply stand in support — your presence matters.
Let art be a bridge. Let music be a force for change. Stand for peace. Stand with Gaza.
On behalf of the Lusk Senior Citizens committee, I would like to thank everyone who supported our recent bingo. I would also thank the following who sponsored our bingo and raffle prizes: SuperValu Lusk; Liam Fitzgerald local solicitor; Leo Neary Motors Lusk; Hoar Rock Construction Skerries; Boylan’s Butchers Rush; Village Vets Lusk; Gaynor’s allcare pharmacy Lusk; Alan Sweetman Lusk; Declan Cruise Lusk. Also, thanks to Eilish Monaghan who was our caller for the night and to Dorothy Murray for the use of the lounge ,it was a great night
Wow, what a summer it’s been for the LSA sports group! The athletes have been super busy, and their hard work really paid off in August. It was a month full of amazing achievements, with everyone giving their best.
One of the biggest highlights was our very own Sinead Farrell. Sinead represented Ireland at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships in Italy! Sinead had to run in the mountains against some of the best young runners from all over the world. It was a huge honour for her and for our whole club to see her compete at such a high level. Sinead has been selected to represent Ireland in the World Junior Championships in Canfranc, France in September.
But Sinead wasn’t the only one having a great month. Anna Gavigan won Silver in the National Discus U23, and also qualified to compete for Ireland in thU23 and an U23’s in Discus too.
The rest of the LSA team was also busy training and racing. Lots of our members were out at local races, like the weekly Parkruns in Newbridge Park, where they pushed themselves to get new personal bests. Whether they were running a short race or getting ready for the Dublin Marathon in the Autumn, everyone was cheering each other on.
The best part about LSA is that it’s a place for everyone. From experienced runners to people just starting out, the team is always there to support each other. With all this energy and success in August, we’re off to a fantastic start for the new season!
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Last month, there was a happy marriage of two of Donabate Portrane Men’s’ Shed’s interests – music and allotments. Gerry and the Plonkers provided the entertainment at Turvey Allotments Association’s AGM and family bar-b-que on a sunny August Sunday afternoon. This marked the second anniversary of the Plonkers’ debut, which coincidentally was at this same function in 2023.
Despite the frenetic schedule of watering, weeding, feeding and other jobs at the allotments, work there was abandoned for the day by all, not just by Men’s’ Shed’s members, The sun shone, and once the business of the AGM was completed, the bar-b-que was fired up, the music was enjoyed, and everyone had a great day out. We also have a photo from the Plonkers’ gig at Fingallians’ Memory Café, which took place at the end of July, too late to include a photo in last month’s article.
Our members have made the most of the recent summer weather with an impromptu gathering on Portrane Green for fish ‘n’ chips and Pipers’ and a pitch and putt outing to Deer Park in Howth…and we still found time for our regular Tuesday croquet sessions in Newbridge Park and our weekly Thursday get-togethers in the Sea Scouts’ Den on the Portrane Road.
If you, or someone you know, would like to join us, please contact our PRO, Jim, on 086-3694316.
In August, Farmers Markets ran for some Saturdays these will now continue into September - check poster for the dates. It is a perfect central outdoor location for this type of market with a variety of products on sale. … Stands have a combination of artisan food producers from Fingal Food Circle, organic & local fresh producers … There will also be some eg hand crafts and trucks for refreshments on site. An initiative by Fingal County Council brought the Farmers Market to the grounds of the Parish Church in Donabate. Please support this your Local Farmers Market.
The Parish Hall will be in full swing again - with a variety of classes, activities & events taking place - Irish Dancing & Music, Bridge, Senior Citizens, Drama, Creche, Youth Groups and Political Clinics! There are still some limited slots available to rent a space - so if you or your organisation need a place to be - please give the Parish Office a call on 01 8434574as soon as possible.
On the 16th July Active Age for All ran their annual fun croquet day in Newbridge Park and were joined by members of Newbridge House Croquet Club and Mens Shed.
We are very fortunate to play in beautiful surroundings on the ground of Cyril Corbally the reknowned prewar international croquet champion, one of the ‘Irish Terrors’. The Irish Terrors were a group of skilled players from Ireland who dominated the sport in the early 20th century. They were known for their innovative playing styles and flamboyant personalities which brought a new level of excitement to the game. Cyril established the lawn in Newbridge House in the early 1920s and the estate became a hub for competitive play.
However the theme for our day was FUN which was had by all with some competitive play plus games such as the wobbly ball and shoot the hoop. To finish we had a thrilling play-off between three teams of two that had fought off all previous challengers. Congratulations to Paula and Rosaleen the winners and well done to runners up Mary and Noel in second place and Ger and Oliver in third.
The day had started fine and warm but the breeze grew a lot cooler as the day progressed which had everyone going for coats and sweaters begged or borrowed. This did not manage to spoil the fun or cool the enthusiasm and everyone enjoyed the day. Many thanks to all who helped out, especially Bernie, and all who brought donations of all sorts to the day. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the FCC grounds staff who keep the lawns in such magnificent condition.
