Ann Baggett and Mary Condron of Ballingarry ICA with Ailish McNamara,Glin at the recent launch of Glin’s ‘History of the ICA’
ACTIVITY DAY
Well done to Federation Sports Officer Mary Blackwell of Cappamore and the Kildimo Guild who arranged a most enjoyable activity day on Saturday last in
Kilcornan Community Centre. A walk thro’ the village of Old Stonehall, outlining its early history up to the building of the new Mail road over 150 years ago started the day. The new development of the village was noted with the restoration of Stonehall House and the R.I.C. Barracks and the development of a new business and new housing. The day continued with a number of other activities including Pilates, Dancing and lots of sharing of experiences, stories, and memories. All too soon it was time to say farewell as the participants made their way back home to Ballyhahill, Caherdavin, Cappamore, Castleconnell, Drombanna, Feenagh, and Mainistir na Féile.
Go dtí an cead uair eile.
NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
Time is running out if you wish book a place on transport being arranged to National Council in Athlone on Wed next October 22nd.
Please contact Ann Gabbett (061) 6411656 immediately regarding same.
Reminder that entries for Gempack Foods fruit cake competition (8”round),
together with recipe, should be handed in on morning of Council Meeting. Results will be announced that afternoon.
BETTY MANNING YEAR BOOK
Are you keeping your records for the Guild of the Year Book?
When everything is included it will add up to something very worthwhile so do not underestimate your worth. By the closing date of Bealtaine 2009 there will be
much to record and in the meantime enjoy the challenge.
Tosach maith leath na hoibre.
WRITE A RECIPE
Most members have their favourite tried and tested recipes ranging from
family favourites handed down or gleaned from favourite cookbooks. An opportunity now presents itself for of one of your rice recipes to win a prize for you. A recipe for lunch for four persons, using Gempack Long Grain, Easy Cook, Brown Rice, or Basmati Rice is sought. Submit your entry, together with entry fee of €5 per entry, to Federation Contest Sec by Tuesday Nov 4th and you could be on your way to the National Finals at An Grianán in the Spring, so Hurry!!!
Tráth na gCeist
On Tuesday Nov 11th Federation Final of forthcoming National Question Time will take place in Woodlands Hotel, Adare.Tables of three (3) members, at a cost of €30 per table, are invited to participate. Please Text your number of teams to Fed Hon Sec by Tues Nov 4th.The winning team will go forward to the national Finals in An Grianán on Feb14th 2009
TEXT MASSAGES
Members are reminded of special mobile number (087) 6332394, which has been allocated to Federation Hon Sec for TEXT MESSAGES ONLY.
Please ensure that you avail of this number when texting details and do include your guild name.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The festival of Samhain marks the transition from autumn to winter, a time of celebration when the harvest is done. ICA members will celebrate with their Halloween Party on Thursday Oct 30th .The venue once again is Woodlands Hotel, Adare and dinner will be served at 7.30pm sharp, followed by ceol agus craic. The tariff in €30 and tickets should be booked, by text, with Fed Hon Sec ASAP.
Down Memory Lane
Pallaskenry, Chontae Luimnigh ICA
Celebrating their first of ‘Three in a Row’ wins of the ‘Edna Kelly Perpetual Trophy’for one act play at awards ceremony in Bruree on 26th Nov 1986.
Niamh Coughlan and Nancy Raleigh, Shannongrove, Mary O’Connell, Glenameade, Federation President Mary Sheehan (Clarina), Kitty O’Sullivan, Tobar Muire, Irene Ryan Fed. VCO (Feenagh), Edna Kelly RIP.Croom (Former Federation President) and Marie Ryan, RIP. Pallaskenry Guild President.
The group also achieved three certificates of merit.
Missing from photograph was producer John Mooney, Shanpallas, Pallaskenry.
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