Society for Old Lucan (SOL)

SOL Blog

  • Lucan Demesne Dispute in 1893

    The Tyrone Constitution of 12 May 1893, contains a colourful description of proceedings at the Lucan Petty Sessions of several days earlier, on 09 May. Setting the scene of the proceeding incident, the correspondent describes Lucan as ‘one of the show places of Dublin’ declaring there is ‘no prettier spot than Lucan Demesne, through which… Read more

  • SOL 2019 Advent Calendar online:

    Members of SOL (Finbarr Cotter, Neasa O’Rourke, Michael Murray, Paul Butler, Audi Murray, Mary Mangru and Helen Farrell) submitted their own photos around Lucan for inclusion in SOL’s FREE, ONLINE Advent Calendar. Each photo has some historical or background information and it really shows the enormous heritage tourism potential of the Lucan area. We hope… Read more

  • SOL’s St. Finian’s “Adopt a Monument” application has been chosen as the first Dublin monument ever to be part of the Heritage Council scheme!

    This week the Heritage Council announced 7 heritage sites from around the country to be part of this year’s prestigious ‘Adopt a Monument’ programme, and for the first time in the history of the scheme, a monument from Dublin has been chosen. St. Finian’s, medieval church and graveyard, Esker, Lucan, was one of the 7… Read more

  • Have you old Lucan artifacts, records or photos? SOL’s “Scan-and-return” project:

    Some members have contacted us with concerns about preserving unique historical material for posterity. Naturally people want to hold on to items like this, so we have contacted an expert in local history who is happy to scan items carefully and return them immediately to the owner. It means that you are safeguarding the unique… Read more

  • Heritage Week 17-25 August, 2109

    We have planned two events for Heritage Week for SOL. Both events are free, and booking will open 23rd June, and will be open to all. We’ll put. Tour of King John’s Bridge & St. Finian’s medieval church & graveyard by Darren Tully, SOL Committee, Saturday 17th August @ 11.00. Exact starting point and booking… Read more

  • SOL Field Trip: 11-13.00 Saturday 8th December, 2018

    Guided tour of medieval Stacgory church & graveyard, Mill Lane, Palmerstown, with “the Pink Ladies +1”. Free event (local charge for tea/coffee if wanted), all welcome. Coach House café, Palmerstown, is accessible for wheelchair-users, but the historical walk is not. Join us between 11-11.45 for an informal cuppa (pay individually) and chat for SOL members… Read more