For many of our athletes, October sees the culmination of a summer and early autumn of a tough block of training. There are other marathons but the majority will take on the 26.2 miles of the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday 25th October. It’s something that most will look forward to with excitement and a little nervousness but with the training miles in the bag the marathon itself is just the final piece of the jigsaw. We wish everyone the best of luck and rest assured there will be plenty of Lusk members out on the course to cheer you on.

Well done to all involved in the successful Juvenile Cross Country event held at Newbridge House. Congratulations to club members who completed a race in recent weeks with many taking on a Half Marathon. Our latest Fit4Life group started on 24th September but it’s not too late to join.

Another great outing for our society in Moyvalley Golf Course.

Sponsored by Stephen Grogan Plumbing and Conrad Murray of The Top Shop.

The results were, Overall winner, Brian Sandford, Category 1 winner, Dermot Halpin, Category 2 winner, Robbie Hender, Front 9, Kevin Farrell, Back 9, Padraig Lehany, Nearest to the pin, Dara Fitz, Visitors prize, Jordan Foley.

We had a great night out at the Top Shop with music and a bite to eat.

The Lusk Cleaning Group continues to be busy throughout the year, with volunteers giving their time to help keep our village clean, tidy and looking its best.

Our volunteers regularly head out across Lusk to tackle litter picking, weeds and overgrown areas, tidy flower beds and maintain some of the community features around the village, including our barrels, bikes and planting areas. Every job, big or small, helps make a difference.

Over the past few months, volunteers have taken on a number of larger projects, including helping to prepare Murray’s Car Park for the Lusk Farmers Market and last Autumn we completed a huge clean-up of Lusk National School’s forest walkways, clearing overgrown vegetation and helping make the area more accessible and enjoyable for the children for the year.

October Community Bulb Planting
Looking ahead, we will soon be preparing for our annual community bulb planting day in October. This is always a great opportunity for people of all ages to come along, get involved and help add some extra colour to Lusk for the spring.

Keep an eye on the Lusk Cleaning Group Facebook page for details of the bulb planting day and other upcoming clean-ups and projects.

We are always happy to welcome new volunteers. Whether you can spare an hour occasionally or would like to get involved more regularly, every bit of help is appreciated. Together, we can make a real difference to our community.

We are looking forward to another very busy year for Lusk ICA

Fingal County Council has commenced works on the much anticipated Rathmore Park Sports Recreational Hub in Lusk. When completed, the new hub will provide state of the art sports and recreational facilities and excellent opportunities for increased engagement with local sports clubs and community development in line with the council’s Development Plan.

The beginning of works was marked with a sod turning ceremony attended by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Tony Murphy, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, alongside Oireachtas members and local community groups. The new Rathmore Park Sports Recreational hub will contain an all-weather synthetic soccer & GAA pitch along with an eight-lane floodlit athletics track to World Athletics specification.

Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Tony Murphy said: “In a young, dynamic and growing community, sport plays a vital role in promoting inclusion, wellbeing and connection. High quality facilities such as this are essential in encouraging healthier and more active lifestyles for people of all ages. The development of this significant new recreational hub represents a major investment in the local community. It will provide greater opportunities for people to participate in sport and physical activity, helping to increase participation, strengthen community connections and support the continued growth and development of sport in Lusk and the wider area.”

Lusk AC is delighted to inform our members that work on the new all-weather facilities at the Hub, Rathmore Park will commence shortly. After many years of collaboration, works are scheduled for completion by July 2027. The project will include:

An 8-lane athletics track, long jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, extended car parking, teen space, landscaping, storage and bicycle parking. Thanks to our committee, Fingal County Council, the local sports clubs and the wider community for their support and patience throughout the development of this much-needed facility.

Marathon training is now in full swing with many club members following a programme. We have plans to suit all abilities designed to achieve a range of target times. Well done to everyone who has participated in races so far this year and a big thanks to those who have volunteered at events.

Some of our club members were at Dublin Airport to welcome Rhasidat Adeleke back from the European Championships in Birmingham. Rhasidat was part of the successful Irish team and came home with a Silver medal.

The club organised a successful Man O War Round 7k race on a balmy August evening. This has now become a regular event in the race calendar.

Return to training for all juvenile groups is Tuesday 1st Sept. Please keep an eye on our Socials for locations.

The Top Shop Golf Society had our Captains Day at Royal Tara. Our Captain, Padraig Lehany organised a fantastic day out, on a fabulous course. Sponsored by Conrad Murray of The Top Shop, and Peak Windows and Doors, thanks to them.

The winner of the Captains Cup was Darren Campbell, Category 1, Ray Kelly, Category 2, Stephen Grogan, Ladies winner, Denise McDermott, front 9, David Grimes, back 9, Robbie Moore. Nearest to the pin, Graham Sandford, we had visitors and members of the GAA golf society joined us for the day, winner of the visitors prize, Gerry O Connor.

The rich, fertile soils around Lusk have supported farming since prehistoric times, earning the area the title of the market gardening capital of Ireland. We have a rich growing heritage of which we should be proud, so we are delighted to have finally launched our pilot Farmer’s Market!

Over the past couple of weeks, the new Farmer’s Market began its three-week trial in Lusk. This has been wonderful for our town, and we hope to be able to bring the market to our community on a regular basis.

Since December last year, the community has taken charge of Lusk Town Team. The role of the town team is to bring to life Lusk’s Town Centre First plan, “Lusk for Life”. There are 28 projects in the plan, one of which is the development of this new Lusk Farmer’s Market. This is an exciting way to showcase our rich food heritage, while also giving local food producers, crafters and artists room to grow.

The Farmer’s Market pilot is run by a volunteer sub-group of Lusk Town Team, with the support of Fingal County Council, Lusk Action Group and Murray’s Pub. It has one more day left in the trial, Saturday September 5th in Murray’s Pub Carpark from 9.30am-1pm. Parking is made available in the Cottage Community Centre by Lusk Community Council.

So, if you haven’t managed to go along yet, this is your opportunity to get your fresh produce, local honey, cakes and crafts, grab a coffee and soak up the atmosphere.

If you are a local food grower, baker or indeed have local arts & crafts please get in touch by email luskfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Jamie Bermingham, a plumber from Co. Dublin has earned a place in the semi-finals of this year’s Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition, beating more than 900 entries across the UK and Ireland.

Jamie is putting Lusk on the map as one of only 26 tradespeople still in the running for the national title. His application stood out for numerous reasons, not least his tireless work as an industry advocate in Ireland as well as his impressive volunteer work.

Based in Lusk, Jamie, who owns EcoHeat Home Energy Solutions, has worked as a plumber and heating engineer for several years. It was his combination of skill, resilience, and determination that helped Jamie stand out among hundreds of entries.

Jamie got his start as a plumbing and heating apprentice, picking up several accolades along the way, including Rising Star of the Year award at the Plumbing & Heating Awards in 2023. He later continued his education, achieving a Level 7 BSc in Energy Management (Buildings) and developing skills in gas, heating and renewable technologies. More recently, he established his own business, EcoHeat Home Systems, which he has said he wants to be at the forefront of the transition to energy-efficient heating systems and renewable technologies.

Elsewhere, Jamie is a strong advocate for apprentices and has addressed an Oireachtas committee about the future of STEM education and apprenticeships in Ireland. He has also put his skills to good use as a volunteer with IWSH, a global nonprofit that works to provide clean drinking water for under-resourced communities. He travelled to Germany to take part in a charity plumbing initiative, working alongside other tradespeople from other countries and using their skills to make a positive difference to a community.

He is also the founder of TradeKonnect, a community built to connect tradespeople, encourage knowledge sharing, provide support and create a space where apprentices and experienced professionals can learn from one another.

The semi-final stage will see Jamie compete against 25 other tradespeople for a place in the final 10 ahead of the national final at Screwfix LIVE in September.

Jamie says: “Making the semi-finals means a huge amount to me. I’m incredibly proud to represent Lusk and show the quality of tradespeople we have here. I’ve worked hard to build my career, so being recognised at this level is really special. I’m looking forward to sharing my story and hopefully doing Dublin proud in the final.”

There is something very special about reaching a milestone that spans 60 years — and in 2026, the ladies of Lusk ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) are delighted to celebrate an incredible 60 years at the heart of the Lusk community!

For six wonderful decades, Lusk ICA has brought women together in friendship, learning, laughter and community spirit.

Generations of members have shared skills, supported local causes, enjoyed countless social occasions and, most importantly, created friendships and memories that have lasted a lifetime.

Now it is time to celebrate — and we Ladies plan to do it in true Lusk ICA style!

Our very special 60th Anniversary Celebration Party will take place on: Saturday, 10th October 2026 venue: Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan.

It promises to be a fantastic occasion filled with friendship, fun, memories, laughter and plenty of opportunities to celebrate everything that makes the women in Lusk ICA so special.

It will be a chance to look back at the wonderful journey of Lusk ICA, remember the many members who have helped make the group what it is today, and look forward to the years ahead.

Sixty years deserves a celebration — and we intend to make it one to remember!

But before we can put on our dancing shoes we need your help.

Save the Date - Bingo Night –-To help raise funds we are holding a fun-filled Bingo Night on Thursday, 10th September 2026 in Lusk Soccer Club at 8pm.

Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your lucky dabber — and get ready for a brilliant night of BINGO, prizes, laughter and craic!

Whether you are a seasoned bingo player or someone who simply loves a great night out with friends, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

So gather your friends, mark Thursday, 10th September in your diary and come along to support Lusk ICA. You never know — your lucky numbers might just make you a winner!

Six Decades of Memories – One Amazing Community

The story of Lusk ICA is really about the women who joined all those years ago, the women who kept the association going through changing times, and the members who continue to bring enthusiasm, friends about cups of tea, conversations, shared skills, outings, celebrations, fundraising, friendship and plenty of laughter along the way!

Over 60 years, times may have changed, but the importance of friendship, community and coming together remains just as strong.
And that is something worth celebrating.

So, join us for our Bingo Night on Thursday, 10th September at Lusk Soccer Club and help us raise funds for the big celebration
60 Years Young and Still Going Strong

Come along. Bring your friends. Bring your laughter. Bring your lucky numbers and let us celebrate!
In Memory of Antoinette Doran

It is with great sadness that we remember Antoinette Doran, a much-loved and highly respected member of Lusk ICA.

Antoinette was a true ICA lady — warm, friendly and always smiling. She was a wonderful fundraiser for Cancer Research and, along with many other dedicated members, was very much the backbone of our guild.

Her kindness, friendship and contribution to Lusk ICA will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Our sincere sympathy to Jim her family and friends.