The races are coming thick and fast for our club members with something on the calendar almost every day of the week during the summer months. The Irish Runner race series took place in Phoenix Park and the Irish Life Dublin race series commenced with the Fingal 10k in Swords. There was a big contingent from Lusk for the latter including an army of volunteers. That race also signals the start of training plans for many athletes who are taking on the Dublin City Marathon in October or one of the other Autumn marathons. Best of luck to all with their plans. The club held a Heavy Throws event in Lusk which was a great success. Conor McGuirk ran his final race as a juvenile with a Championship record and we now look forward to seeing his career develop in the senior ranks. A reminder to register for the Man O War Round 7k which takes place on August 13th.

The Top Shop Golf Society had an outing at Coorstown, it was a lovely day and the course was exceptional.

We were sponsored by Conrad Murray of The Top Shop bar and lounge, KP Windows and Doors.

The Overall winners were, David Grimes, Category 1, Dermot Halpin, Category 2, Matt Byrne, Front 9, Robbie Hender, Back 9, Ken McDermott.

The club were delighted to hold a 24 hour relay for Charity in mid June. Multiple members completed a 5k run from the Hub in 30 minute segments throughout the 24 hours. There were some outstanding achievements during the month. Robyn Carey set a new Junior Leinster Championship record of 2:12.86 in the 800m. At the other end of the spectrum, Peter Doyle completed the 85km Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa. Congratulations to the Happy Couple, Justin and Aishling on their recent wedding. It’s time to register for our summer race, the Man O War Round. It’s a 7km route where you’ll get to experience some fabulous scenic views.

Did you know that over 1,700 people in Lusk work remotely? That’s 36% of the town’s workforce — a quiet but significant shift in how our community lives and works. Grow Remote Lusk exists to make that shift visible, and to turn it into something social.
We’re a volunteer-led local chapter of Grow Remote, an Irish non-profit social enterprise. Our mission is simple: give remote and hybrid workers in Lusk a reason to show up locally, connect with their neighbours, and feel part of the community — not just residents who happen to work from home.

Since launching in 2024, we’ve run free, informal events: monthly brunches at Skinny Batch Bakery, after-work socials at Murray’s Lounge, a guided tour of Lusk’s Round Tower and Belfry, and walks in the local area. Every event is free. Every event is open to all.

May was a particularly good month. On 24 May, we teamed up with the Lusk Camera Group for a photography walk and nature stroll at Turvey Nature Reserve — a lovely afternoon along the estuary trails, even if the birds had clearly decided it was too warm to make an appearance. It was our first collaboration with the Camera Group, and one we’re keen to build on.

The following Friday, our monthly brunch at Skinny Batch brought together seven people — including several new faces who found us through a local board games group forming in Lusk. The conversation ranged from remote work to community ideas, and one of our new attendees — an arts teacher — raised the possibility of running community arts workshops using Skinny Batch’s studio space. Exactly the kind of idea that starts over coffee and might just become something real.

In June, we’re co-hosting an after-work Board Games Night with the Lusk Board Game Group at Murray’s Lounge on 24 June, and our regular monthly brunch continues on Friday 27 June at 12:15 PM at Skinny Batch.

This is what Grow Remote Lusk is becoming: not just a brunch, but a platform for the kind of community connections that happen when people who live and work locally start actually meeting each other.

All events are free. Find what’s coming up at https://bit.ly/LuskCollection or email us at community@growremote.ie — we’d love to see you there.

Flavio & Conor, Local Leaders, Grow Remote Lusk

Pictured are the members of Lusk Senior Citizens at their Friday Morning Club. The members enjoyed their Art Classes and also celebrating Rose Hussey’s 90th and Mary Hogan’s 91st Birthdays!

The Celbridge & Straffan Pilgrimage to Lourdes tournaments and 10 of us enjoyed a fantastic trip lead by father Philip Curren and Kieran Troy

There was an international military pilgrimage with brass bands from all over the world.

We visited the village of Bartrès where Saint Bernadette spent her early years

The members of the Top Shop Golf Society recently had outings to Ballymascanlon and Swords Golf Clubs that were sponsored by Amble Storage and The Top Shop Bar & lounge for the Ballymascanlon outing.

The winners were, Bernard Grimes, overall, Category 1, Brian Sandford, Category 2, Tanya Mulligan, front 9, Padraig Lehany, Back 9, Graham Sandford.

Swords Open, was Sponsored by East Coast Blinds and Conrad Murray of The Top Shop. Another great day out. Winners were, overall Matt Byrne, Category 1, Robbie Moore, Category 2, Tanya Mulligan, Front 9, Padraig Lehany, Back 9, Ray Kelly, Birdie winner, Robbie Moore.

Thanks to all our sponsors. If you want to join us call Martin Russell 087 1923059.

There is huge anticipation for the upcoming Lusk Summer Festival. The Community Event will be held on Saturday 20th of June, at Orlynn Park Green, and will be another fun-filled day for all the family.

Bring along your picnic blankets to enjoy our live music from acts such as Max Turner, Medlife Crisis, Ella Clarke and Eva Campbell. Also, don’t forget your reusable water bottle to get fresh water at our rehydration station.

You can browse our large market for the perfect Father’s Day gift, or even treat him to an early present and buy something at one of our delicious food trucks!

For the kids there will be facepainting, local sporting club events, rides and slides, lots to keep them entertained. Lusk Autism Friendly Town will be there with a calm space for the day if your child needs some quiet time, Please also stop at our Love Lusk stand to get a wristband for your child to keep them safe in case they get separated.

Any little bookworms or magicians will be delighted the Fingal Mobile Library will be returning with their books and magic show. This was one of the highlights of last year’s festival so we recommend not missing it. Keep an eye on social media for more information closer to the time.

This is a Community Event, entirely run by volunteers, and as always, we could do with your support. Please contact volunteers@lusksummerfestival.ie if you could spare your community even three hours there is still plenty of time on the day to enjoy the festival with your family.

Our event couldn’t happen without the continued support of Progressive Credit Union and Fingal County Council. We also have wonderful support from local businesses providing sponsorship and prizes for our raffle. We are hugely grateful for all their support. If your business would like to sponsor or provide a prize, please contact donations@lusksummerfestival.ie.

So mark your calendars, pack up the kids and join your neighbours in celebrating the wonderful community of Lusk! See you all there!