“When all the others were away at Mass
I was all hers as we peeled potatoes.
They broke the silence, let fall one by one.
………………………..
I remember her head bent towards my head,
Her breath in mine, our fluent dipping knives –
Never closer the whole rest of our lives.”
Seamus Heaney
The poet Seamus Heaney RIP who passed away last week gave us all the opportunity to value the simple things in life. In this lovely poem which he wrote on the death of his mother he remembers that quality time he spent with his mother on an ordinary Sunday peeling potatoes. He was known worldwide so maybe this is a good time for all of us to read and enjoy some of his poems.
AFTERNOON TEA PARTY:-
Oola Guild are holding “An Old Style Afternoon Tea Party” in The Community Centre, Oola on Sunday September 29th.Teas will be served from 4pm onwards. There will be music and entertainment on the day. Vintage dress is optional, but it is great fun to dress up and get into the swing of things. Tickets are €10 each and can be had from any member of Oola ICA or at The Federation Meeting on Wed. Sept. 25th or by contacting Vera Ryan on 087 2215674.
AUGHNISH WALK:-
Mary Canty Sports & Leisure Officer has a walk organised for Saturday Sept.28th at 11am in Aughnish. Meet in the visitors’ car park and refreshments will be available in Foynes after the walk. If you want more details on these walks you can look them up in Geoff Hunt’s book of Limerick Nature Walks. Walking is free so do come out and enjoy the delights of The Shannon Estuary.
MÍLE BUÍOCHAS:-
A big thank you to all those who helped organise the grocery stall at Milford Hospice Harvest Fair and a very special word of thanks also to all those who donated and collected groceries for the stall. Your generosity is much appreciated.
WINTER CONFERENCE:-
The ICA Winter conference will be held in The Sligo Park Hotel on October 19th starting at 10.30am. A bus will be organised if there are at least 20 people interested in travelling. The cost of the bus will be €20 approx. Names will be taken at Federation Meeting.
COMPETITION:-
The Bronnaire is being discontinued and members are invited to design a new brooch to replace it. Bring your entries to The ederation Meeting on Sept 25th. For more details on this competition contact Craft Officer Annette Long at 085 7805001. Timire Maura Walsh is running a Comortas for a name for the brooch as Gaeilge. Contact aura at 0879153729 for more details.
MAKE UP MASTERCLASS:-
Giorgio Armani at Brown & Thomas Dublin would love to invite ICA members for a make up masterclass. This is a complimentary offer for the month of September. To book please call 016171140 (Mon. to Thurs. Appointments.)
FÓGRAÍ:-
Sept. 25th Federation Meeting in Woodlands Hotel, Adare
Sept28th Walk in Aughnish at 11am
Sept 29th Afternoon Tea Party in Oola
October12th Wellness Workshop in Drombanna Daycare Centre
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