Notes W/E December 12 2009

Cappamore ICA members with their winning history entry in Limerick federation


Guild History


During the past year guilds were afforded the opportunity to compile a history of their guild for the year 2008/09. Encouragement towards this project was by way of the Betty Manning Memorial trophy. Six guilds participated from Limerick Federation and they are to be commended for the work and dedication they invested in this piece of history. Each of the submissions was unique offering a picture of ICA activities from various parts of the county during a year in the first decade of the 21st century. Participants included Ballyhahill/Loughill, Cappamore, Castlemahon, Drombanna, Feenagh and Kildimo with Cappamore’s entry advancing to national level. At the end of the day the entry from Wicklow came out on top.

Molaimíd sibh go léir ach go háirithe the ladies from the Shannon Estuary to the banks of the Mulcair.


Centenury Celebrations


Limerick federation extends an invitation to all former members to join with them on Wednesday January 6 2010, Nollag na mBan, in celebrating the launch of the ICA Centenary Year. A celebratory lunch will be held in Woodlands Hotel, Adare where members from all parts of Limerick City and County will converge. Tickets €20 each must be pre booked. Further information available from Hon Treas Mary Blackwell (087) 9048455, Phyllis O’Halloran Fed PRO (087) 2452336 or any ICA member. Bí Linn agus Fáilte.




Down Memory Lane


Amateur ICA photographers with their brownie box camera and other models have recorded many events of note and fun in the organisation down through the years. Some of this work may be hidden in boxes or drawers, in attics or under the bed! Start searching as there will be a display of old photographs at the Nollag na mBan lunch on January 6 in Woodlands. Each guild is invited to participate. Please bring along a sample of your guild’s photographs mounted on a stiff background (not greater than 2ft sq) ready for display.





NEWS FROM THE GUILDS


Loughill/Ballyhahill’s artist Pauline Sharp is exhibiting her Art in Newcastle West Library until December 23, giving you an opportunity to purchase a unique Christmas gift.

The guild is also organising a night with a Christmas theme in the Parish Hall Balllyhahill on Tuesday December 15 commencing at 8.30 pm

Broadford members will conclude their year with a Christmas dinner on Friday December 11 in Corbett House, Ballyhea .




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.



CHRISTMAS WITH A TWIST

Limerick Youth Centre is hosting a Christmas Cooking Special at their Lower Glentworth Street premises on this Thursday December 10. Garrett Landers of Garrett’s Speciality Butchers of the Racefield Centre, Fr.Russell Rd, will present this. For a mere €5 you will learn how to prepare a simple and delicious festive meal and the appropriate wine to accompany it. On display will be the jams, preserves and other goods made by the participants on the various training projects around the city. Lest you should forget the details of the event, you will also come away with a detailed information sheet to ensure that you can do as well as Garrett when your day dawns.