A reminder to members to purchase their tickets for the Lusk AC Christmas party which takes place on Friday 11th December. Always a great night!

Congratulations to all who completed this year’s Dublin City Marathon as well as a big thanks to those who volunteered or supported at the event. We will include photos in next month’s issue. We’ve also had athletes completing marathons in Munich, Lisbon and Amsterdam in recent weeks. Well done to all who took on the Rathfarnham 5k in challenging conditions and to everyone who supported the Lusk AC 20 mile. It was a nice preparation race for DCM with plenty of hills included.

Well done also to everyone involved in the Juvenile Cross Country events.

An Exhibition of Paintings by Rush Artists
Margaret Dobinson
Bernadette Galloghly
Liam Kearns

Following on from the success of last year’s exhibition, local artists Margaret Dobinson, Bernadette Galloghly and Liam Kearns are delighted to announce that they will again be showcasing new work in the Lusk Community Cultural Centre, Katie Hunt’s Cottage, Church Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin, K45 CP40 from Saturday 31st October to Sunday 15th November 2026.

This year’s exhibition will include a variety of paintings ranging from local seascapes, places of interest visited, classic still life and portraiture of humans and animals.

The Town Team, along with their volunteer working groups are progressing the work outlined in the Lusk for Life document, alongside Fingal County Council.

Community Forum
The Community Forum is up and running and is currently chaired by Amina Ojeifo. The next meeting is on the 23rd November from 7pm till 9.30pm in the Saint Macullin’s Centre.

Communications and Community engagement
The Communications Group has established social media accounts for the Town Team to share updates and opportunities to get involved. It is also engaging with other community groups, building connections and encouraging wider participation.

Streetscape improvements
Lusk secured €195,000 earlier in the year, through the Towns and Villages Renewal Scheme fund, to help develop the Streetscapes and Wayfinding projects.

The Streetscapes Group has been exploring options for improving public spaces around the town. A tender will shortly be issued to appoint a professional landscape architect to develop plans for streetscape upgrades, turning ideas into practical proposals that respect Lusk’s character.

Parks
Following a consultation and design process, plans for Lusk’s parks will soon be presented to local councillors and made available to the public. This will give residents an opportunity to see the proposals for these important community spaces.

Farmers’ Market
The farmers’ market pilot was a huge success, recording 2,130 visits across three markets in Murray’s car park on 22 August, 29 August and 5 September.

The market supported producers, craftspeople and small businesses while creating a lively community gathering place. The Town Team and Farmers’ Market Working Group are now developing a sustainable long-term plan for regular markets, addressing venue arrangements, facilities, funding and volunteer support.

Lusk Identity and Wayfinding
The Identity and Wayfinding project has progressed to tender stage. It aims to develop a coherent identity for Lusk and coordinated signage to help residents and visitors explore the town, drawing on its history, heritage, food growing traditions and community life.

The community members helping to deliver these projects are all volunteers, giving their time and skills to improve Lusk. If you would like to get involved, email
projects@luskforlife.com

Balbriggan was the last outing of the year with player of the year still up for grabs. Sponsored by all our previous sponsors and Conrad Murray of The Top Shop. Overall winner Gary Boylan, Category 1, Padraig Lehany, Category 2, Paddy Brown, Front 9 Dermot Halpin, Back 9 Keith Penrose, Nearest to the pin, Rod Mangan. Player of the year was between David Grimes and Robbie Moore, David wins on most 1st places.

Thanks to our captain, Padraig Lehany for a great year of golf. Looking forward to seeing you all next year, new members are always welcome.

Lusk is our town, and we all have a part to play in shaping its future.

As Chairperson of the Lusk Community Forum, I would like to invite residents, community groups, charity organisations, sports groups, local businesses, cultural groups and anyone with an interest in Lusk to join us at our next meeting on Monday, 23 November 2026, from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at Saint Macullin’s Centre.

Established as part of the Lusk for Life initiative, the Forum brings together the different voices that make up our community, creating a space to share ideas, exchange information and identify opportunities to work together. It is not about one person or one organisation; it is about what we can achieve collectively.

Through the Lusk for Life Town Centre First Plan, we have an exciting opportunity to help shape how our town develops. Projects already underway include the development of Lusk’s identity and wayfinding, tourism, streetscape improvements, the Farmers’ Market and the new Sports Hub. Our meetings provide an opportunity to understand how these projects are progressing and, importantly, consider how we as a community can contribute to their success.

We also want to encourage more people to get involved in working groups and initiatives that will help bring these plans to life. Whether your interest is in sport, culture, the environment, local business or simply making Lusk a better place to live, your perspective and experience are valuable.You do not need to represent a large organisation or have previous experience to take part.

If you live, work, volunteer or have an interest in Lusk’s future, there is a place for you in this conversation.

Please come along, share your views and be part of the conversation. Together, we can help Lusk grow and develop in a way that reflects the needs and ambitions of our community. I look forward to welcoming you.

By Amina Ojeifo, Chairperson, Lusk Community Forum

Concerns over rising antisocial behaviour in Dublin Fingal West have been raised in the Dáil, with Deputy O’Donoghue calling for greater Garda visibility and resources across the area. Speaking during the debate, O’Donoghue said the region had a strong community spirit and was “a fantastic part of the country”, but a lack of visible Garda resources was allowing some individuals to take advantage of communities.

The Deputy pointed to a serious incident at Skerries Harbour during the summer, as well as concerns about open drug dealing in local towns and raised the issue of teenagers recording vicious attacks and sharing footage on social media. While acknowledging that local gardaí were doing their best, he said they needed additional resources and a stronger presence within the communities they serve.

Deputy O’Donoghue specifically highlighted Garda stations in Rush, Lusk and Skerries, saying the towns now each have populations of more than 10,000 people and that stations are currently open for just two hours a week, arguing that this level of access was insufficient for growing communities. He called on the Government to address the issue directly and to increase the number of Gardaí working in the North County, both on local streets and in Garda stations.

Minister Chambers said he appreciated the concerns raised about growing communities in Dublin Fingal West and acknowledged reports of increased antisocial behaviour in recent months. He said the Government had sought to significantly expand Garda numbers and that increased civilianisation would also allow for the redeployment of gardaí to frontline duties. Minister Chambers said he would seek specific information from the Minister for Justice on Garda allocations and would relay the Deputy O’Donoghues concerns.

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.