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The Griffeen Bridge
A detailed study on the features and development of the neo-classical “Vesey Bridge” over the River Griffeen in Lucan Village. Part of a series of short essays on the architectural features of Lucan Demesne, by Jonathan Cully. Read more
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The Orchard Tunnel
An essay on the Orchard Tunnel that once linked the grounds of Lucan House to the walled gardens on the opposite side of the Leixlip Road. Part of a series of mini essays on the architecture of Lucan Demesne, by Jonathan Cully. Read more
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HISTORICAL TRANSCRIPTION PROJECT: Free training Wednesday 24th July at 6pm in Lucan Library – BOOKING NOW
Would you like to learn how to read & transcribe a previously unpublished 18th century Vesey family document? Join us at a free session to develop the skills to unlock details in this important piece of local history and to learn more about the lives of the Vesey family and others in Lucan in the… Read more
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St. Joseph’s College Photogrammetry Project 2024.
Presentation of the Photogrammetry project by St. Joseph’s College in association with the Society for Old Lucan and Lucan Library. Paul Butler from SOL teamed up with Miss Carey and the students of St. Joseph’s College to run this project in which the students learned the process of photogrammetry (3D scanning) from start to finish… Read more
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SOL exhibitions in Lucan Library for November 2023 !
Jonathan Cully, an active committee member in SOL, digital expert and researcher, has two exhibitions on in Lucan Library for Nov 2023. From 23rd October to 10th November, the entrance lobby of Lucan Library will host an exhibition of Lost Lucan which are digital reconstructions of real medieval buildings around Lucan that are no longer… Read more
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SOL historical tour of Lucan Demesne with Paul Butler, Sat 14 Oct 23.
The next guided historical tour around Lucan Demesne by SOL volunteers will be this Sat 14 Oct 2023, with historical photographer & drone operator Paul Butler guiding and local historian Elaine Hurley doing check in and assisting. Paul will take you through the history, mysteries and new discoveries we’ve made about Lucan Demesne, House, and… Read more