Notes W/E Feb 21st 2009

MAinistir na Féile Anne Maria Dennison 09

Comhbhrón

Condolences are extended to Lynn Montague, Hon Sec, Broadford ICA on the unexpected death of her father Mr Gordon Summerell at his home in Somerset
in early January last. Our thoughts are with Lynn and family members in UK at this sad time. May He Rest in Peace.
Sympathy is also extended to Kathleen Cunningham, President, Ballyagran ICA and Federation Information Officer on the recent death of her brother Mr John Kelly, Croom. RIP His funeral took place, following Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Croom on Thursday January 22, 2009 to Reilig Mhuire, Croom.
Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Meet the President

On Thursday February 26 in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, commencing at 7.30pm, the candidates who have been nominated for National ICA President will be present to discuss their strategy for the future of the organisation. As Anne Maria Dennison of Mainistir Na Féile Guild is the Limerick Federation nomination I’m sure you’ll all be present to support her on this very important occasion.
Ann Maria will also be interviewed on live 95Fm on this Saturday February 21st between 9am and 10am and will have some positive statement regarding ICA. Do tune in.

Anne Maria for National President

Composed by Peg Prendeville, Glenbawn, Ballyhahill

The race is on; the date is set, excitement in the air;
The Irish Country women are awake
Searching for a candidate, a President so fair
This person’s credibility is at stake.

Chorus
In Limerick Federation we have just the one they seek
She dynamic, she’s a worker and she’s able
Her name is Anne Maria, sure you all know well
This Anne Maria Dennison from Mainistir Na Féile

Within the ICA she has held every role
Both in guild and in Limerick Federation
At present she’s National Secretary and doing very well
So for President we must give consideration.


Her love of the Gaelic language is evident to see
And she uses it when she gets a chance
She is a gifted speaker, articulate and clear
She’s a singer, she’s a talker, she can dance.


Next year is the big one, our centenary at last
One hundred years since ICA was born
What better way to celebrate than with Anne Maria at the helm
And with the National Presidential chain adorned.
Chorus


LOG ON, LEARN

Transition Year students in various schools countrywide are offering free, one
to one computer training for those aged 65 and over. Learn how to book flights, surf the Internet, or send an email to a friend.
The following schools have signed up to run this initiative:

Name of School Contact person
Askeaton, Coláiste Mhuire Norma O’Brien (061)932368
Doon, St Fintan’s CBS Jason Carrig (061)380060
Kilfinane, Scoil Pól Sean O’Donnell (063)91197
Limerick, Castletroy College Jude Murphy (061)330785

If interested please contact the school direct. If no location mentioned above is close enough to you get in touch with your local secondary school and request that they consider running Log On, Learn. The National Program Co Ordinator at (01) 6066684 will supply full details and course material.