Notes W/E August 8th 2009

Federation Arts Officer Mary Moloney,Ballinagarde,Ballyneety

My Summer Holiday
To coincide with the holiday period recently elected Federation Arts Officer Mary Moloney, a member of Drombanna ICA, has arranged an art competition entitled ‘My Summer Holiday’.
Members are invited to submit paintings, unmounted and unframed, in the size of your choice, and in any of the following media: Acrylic, oil, pastel, pen and wash, watercolour .All entries, together with entry fee of €5 per entry, should be with Mary at Ballinagarde, Ballyneety (061_450909, not later than Friday September 11th .The judging will be completed and results announced at the Autumn Federation meeting in Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Wednesday September 23rd So dust off the easel and brushes and let the creative juices flow.
Enjoy the challenge.

Multi Tasking


It is a recognised fact that the ladies of the ICA are well versed in multi tasking.

At present the Cappamore ladies are exhibiting this skill to its full potential as the countdown is on for their Show on Wednesday August 19th. Federation President Marie Hayes holds down the onerous position of Cathaoirleach of the local show committee .Hot on her heels is Peggy Ryan Luke whose husband Paddy is in his 50th year as Show secretary making him the longest serving show secretary in the country and proving that behind every successful man is an equally organised woman. Then there’s Lucy Walsh, Berna Burke, Phyllis Ryan, Mary Blackwell, Nuala Walsh and many more beavering away to ensure that all goes well on the day. Among the many categories at the Cappamore Show is one confined to ICA members to submit a flowering pot plant. However there will be many more categories of interest including baking, homemade jams, art, crafts, flowers etc. Do get a copy of the full details, submit your entries and enjoy the day out in Portnard.

Harvest Fair


This year’s Harvest Fair, in aid of Milford Hospice, takes place on Sunday August 30th2009 commencing at 2pm.The venue is at the National Technology Park in Castletroy near the Unigolf Facility. As is customary Limerick Federation will have a grocery stall there and your support for this stall is once again sought. Non-perishable groceries may be given to any Federation member or left in to the Hospice marked ICA.