Kildimo ICA members Maura Hallum,Bridie Toomey & Kathleen Coughlan at Killulta Art Exhib in NCWest Library
Presentation by Killulta painter Mary Ellen Griffin to Anne Maria Dennison who officially opened the 'Obair na mBan X 'art exhibitionin NCW Library
COMHBHRÓN
The news of the tragic death of Noely Roche of Knocknagoshel and formerly of Abbeyfeale was received with great sadness and shock in the community recently. Her ICA colleagues extend deepest sympathy to his mother Mai, her husband Michael and family Abbeyfeale, and to Noely’s wife Michelle, their children, his siblings and extended family on their bereavement.
Following Requiem Mass on November 4 in St Mary’s Church, Knocknagoshel
Noely’s remains were interred in the local cemetery.
Brón ar an mbás ni féidir a sheanadh, leagann sé úr is críonna le céile.
MONSTER RAFFLE
Ticket sales for the Federation Monster Raffle are almost complete and all documentation and takings should be directed to Mary Blackwell Cappamore by this Friday November 20.The draw takes place on the following Wednesday November 25 in Woodlands Hotel, Adare in conjunction with the Winter Federation Meeting.
A timely reminder of competition entries on that night also…Slógan as Gaeilge on centenary topic and also soft toy entries.
RE BIRTH
A call to all ladies in the Monaleen /Castletroy area who may be interested in
becoming a member of new ICA guild in their area. To explain the matter further an open meeting of all interested will be held on Monday November 30
in Kilmurray Lodge Hotel,Castletroy commencing at 8pm.There will also be a demonstration on the night by Rebecca Palmer of Doon ICA on ‘ Making your own Christmas Gifts’. If you require any further information do contact New Members Liaison Officer Anne Gabbett at (087) 6411656 / ghaboid7@eircom.net
PRO’S IN TRAINING
The first training course for guild PRO’s was piloted in Castlemahon recently.
Inclement weather is no barrier to PRO’s and having travelled from many parts of West Limerick they soon got down to business with the introductory talk on ‘Castlemahon and its story’ by May O’Connor, who founded the local historical society with her ICA colleagues some years ago. May has steered this group in its formative years and now the local society reap the fruits of their labour with their Journal No 29 about to be launched. An overview on the Irish Countrywomen’s Association by Joan Hayes was welcomed bearing in mind the New Constitution now to hand. Norma Prendiville of the Limerick Leader led a workshop on best practice for PRO’S in carrying out their duties in publicising the organisation through local media channels, mainly the printed media. Those West Limerick members unable to attend on this occasion may wish to avail of a further such day in the New Year. Among the locations likely to be on offer will be Kilcornan, Cappamore and Ballyneety and members will be advised accordingly.
CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES
The new constitution of ICA has recently arrived and is being studied by the members. Among the changes are dates for the holding of Annual General Meetings both at Guild and Federation level (P.6). As and from 2010 all such meetings must be completed before April 30. As the Federation Annual General Meeting takes place on Wednesday April 28 2010 the guilds must follow suit and
have their own agm’s completed before that date.
SHOPPING SURPRISE
Do remember to bring along your ICA membership card to Shaw’s when you next make some fashion purchases. There will be a generous discount s to our members on such purchases.
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