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Serving the people of Lucan for many years, Lucan Leisure Centre provides exercise and fitness facilities that have stood the test of time. With the aim of providing


excellent


sporting amenities and opportunities for the local community, the centre, along with its sister


centre’s in


Clondalkin and Tallaght offers a wide variety of sports, coaching and recreational activities, provided by dedicated, professional, staff.


friendly


Lucan Leisure Centre received the White Flag Award for 2011 for the ninth consecutive year, the only specific quality mark


that facilities leisure strive to


achieve, highlighting their commitment to achieving excellence in their field and providing the


best service customers. to


Leisure centre was again audited on 15th July 2011 and are very confident that we will


once again achieve this prestigious award.


FACILITIES AT LUCAN LEISURE CENTRE


Gym The bright and airy fitness studio at Lucan Leisure


Centre


overlooks the sports hall,


tennis courts,


skate park and playing fields. The gym is equipped with a large variety of resistance and


equipment, modern and well


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full basketball court, 4 badminton indoor


courts, volleyball


soccer and games.


Available for hire by the hour it is also utilized for children’s camps, gymnastics, kardio kidz, martial arts clubs and other special events.


cardiovascular maintained,


alongside fully qualified fitness staff. A broad mix of fitness classes is also offered at Lucan Leisure Centre with something to suit all levels. Recently they started a Boot Camp class


on Tuesday


possible their


Lucan


evenings at 7.30pm and as with all facilities it too is open to members of the public to pay as you go.


Sports Hall The maple sprung floored sports hall measures 18 x 30 yards and accommodates a


Summer Camps Currently in its third week of these very popular summer camps there are still some places available for 5 – 10 year olds. There are also camps beginning Tuesday 22nd August and Monday


15th August. The camps run


Tennis Courts The three tennis courts at Lucan Leisure Centre provide an added bonus to the area, enabling local people to perfect their backhands and serves all year round! Offering such an array of sporting activities, Lucan Leisure Centre can look to the future with anticipation of the further expansion of its existing services.


top-quality


Opening hours at Lucan Leisure Centre are as follows: Mon & Wed 8am-10pm, Tues & Thurs 9am– 10pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am- 2pm Phone: 01-6241930 Email: info@lucanleisure.com Website: www.lucanleisure.com


from 9.30am – 2.00pm. Lucan are also hosting a Mini Camp for 3-4year olds for the week beginning Tuesday 22nd August


also 9.30am – 12.00pm


Places are filling fast so contact them on 01 – 624 1930 to book your child’s place and avoid disappointment


We are delighted to announce our new PAY AS YOU GO option!!!! No


Long from


FREE ENTRY INTO OPW SITES ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH WECOMED


Minister Fitzgerald


Frances has


welcomed the free entry into OPW sites around Ireland on the first Wednesday of every month. Now that the summer holidays are in full swing, she has


residents


encouraged in Lucan,


Term


contract…just pay as you use. For more details or to book a Free Trial contact any of our friendly customer care team @ 01-6241930.


Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Palmerstown to sample some of Ireland’s best known attractions for free. Announced by Brian Hayes TD, Minister of State


at the


Department of Finance with


special


responsibility for the Office of Public Works


(OPW), the project will end at the end of 2011 when it will be reviewed. Speaking at the launch of the project, Minister Fitzgerald encouraged locals to avail of this fantastic opportunity and see some of Ireland’s cultural and heritage attractions. “These sites are some of the most interesting not just in Ireland but in Europe and this project will hopefully open them up to a wider audience”


said


Fitzgerald. The sites included in Dublin are Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Castle State Apartments and


the Casino in Marino. National sites include Newgrange in Co. Meath, Dunmore Cave in Co. Kilkenny and Glendalough Visitor’s Centre in Co. Wicklow. “A lot of people are staying in Ireland this year for their holidays and these OPW sites are well worth a visit if you are travelling around. As Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, I can also see the educational advantages for some of our


young buffs!” history


Minister Fitzgerald. Further


concluded information


about national OPW sites can be found on www.heritageireland.ie


COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO PROVIDE CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS


Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, a former primary school principal, has called on the Ministers for Education and Social Protection to consider extending


the


Community Employment Scheme


so


additional assistants


classroom can


that be


provided for schools. “I see this as a way of providing quality work experience for those on CE Schemes but also as a way of providing assistance to schools in helping to deal with issues that may arise in a


large setting. This could be classroom


particularly helpful in Junior Infants classes. It would also supplement and complement the existing Special Needs Assistants' Scheme. “I have spoken to Minister Quinn about this proposal and he has assured me he will give it due consideration.”


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