Wed. May 27th 2009

MAY 09 Adare Members Dolly O'Neill and Breege Murray wishing Anne Maria Dennison well as National ICA President Dennison wellas National Presidency of ICA


Tribute to Anne Maria Dennison

By

Peg Prendeville, Ballyhahill/Loughill ICA


Well done Anne Maria you’ve made us proud

And we are all happy today

It’s nice to have one of our own hold the role

Of National President of the ICA


But we, here in Limerick, are in no way surprised

As your talents you’ve always displayed

Each role that you held came easy to you

As you climbed the ranks of the ICA.

Your manner! Your style! Yes, you have it all

And your enthusiasm is infectious I say

You’re the best person to lead us into

The centenary of the ICA

For next year will be a momentous year

We have great reason to celebrate

Its 100 years since a group of young women

Sowed the seeds of the ICA.

The votes have been counted; the result is clear

Anne Maria Dennison is leading the way

Into this next centennial year

As National President of the ICA.

KILKENNY TRAVEL
As the fleet of coaches wound their way over the Feale early this morning with one location in mind there was not a murmur to be heard. Head of transport Rita Horgan had everything in place and onward the group progressed collecting members as they moved through West Limerick in the early morning sunshine. First stop was for the Castlemahon delegates where Nuala Condon had the Limerick flag flying .Peg Prendeville and the Ballyhahill /Loughill entourage were ready and waiting before the appointed time and so it was all the way through East Limerick with stops in the villages of Boher, Pallasgreen, Dromkeen and finally to Oola before crossing the county bounds to Tipperary.A few more friends in Bansha and Cahir and then full steam ahead to the City on the Nore. Today is Limerick’s day and the prize is ours. Today when the National President of the Irish Country Women’s Association is installed, it will be a West Limerick Woman who steps forward to receive the chain of office .It will be our member from Mainistir na Féile who will lead the organisation for the next three years, which includes the centenary year of 2010.

Well-done Anne Maria Dennison. We are proud of you.



ADARE MEETING
All members of Adare ICA, past and present are invited to a special meeting which will be held in The Adare Heritage Centre on Tuesday next June 2nd at 8pm.Your attendance would be much appreciated. Further information available from Breege Murray (061) 396193



LIMERICK WEEK
Once again An Grianán Teachta Pauline Power of Feenagh is putting the final touches to the annual week specifically for the members of Limerick Federation which takes place from Monday 6th to Friday 10th July in Termonfechin, Co Louth. Whether its your interest in historic houses, singing or craftwork your needs can be met, and lots of social interaction is assured. At this stage very few vacancies exist but Pauline, always accommodating, looks after everybody. A reminded to those of you who have already booked.... final payments are now due, and should be forwarded to her immediately. If there are any queries she may be contacted at (063) 87005.