Members of Limerick Federation with National ICA President Anne Maria Dennison at launch of ICA Centenary Year in Dublin Castle recently
Presidential Launch
The women at the early part of the 20th century would be very surprised and proud to hear the glowing tributes paid to them at a function in Dublin Castle recently. ICA women from all parts of the country, those who held high office and none, gathered in St Patrick’s Hall to hear National President of ICA Anne Maria Dennison introduce Uachtarán na hEirenann Mary McAleese who launched the centenary year of their organisation Bantracht na Tuaithe.
In her address President McAlleese commended those women who founded the organisation in Bree Co Wexford in 1910.Originally known as The United Irishwomen their aims and objectives were to improve the conditions and of Irish women and some 25 years later the organisation became known as The Irish Country Women’s Association. Tributes were paid by Uachtarán na hEireann not alone to the founders, but all the women of the time who endured hardship and poverty, poor conditions and lack of opportunity. The organisation through the provision of education to their members, through lobbying for improved conditions such as electricity and piped water, and better health facilities succeeded to meet their goals and our present generation of women are reaping the benefit of those founding members and those who followed them.
The organisation still continues its work for women not alone in this country but also in less fortunate areas and strongly supports the Association of Country Women of the World.
President McAlleese wished the organisation every success as it enters its second century and commended all associated with.
The party continued ‘til late with entertainment provided by many talented members including The Laois Federation choir.
Invitation to PRO’s
Guild PRO’s and assistant PRO’s from Askeaton,, Ballyhahill/Loughill, Cappagh, Caherdavin, Glin , Kilmeedy ,Limerick City, ,Mungret and Raheen can be assured of a Cead Míle Fáilte by Kildimo members who are hosting the next PRO training day. This event will be held on Saturday February 20 in Kilcornan Community Centre and full details are being issued to all guilds this week.
Calling all Budding Poets
Still in the centenary mode you are invited to pen a few lines, not exceeding 12, on this topic. Please submit to federation arts officer Mary Moloney,
Ballinagarde, Ballineety not later than Friday February 12 and entry fee of €3 should be included. Best of luck.
Activity Day
Seeking to shed those extra few kilos after the holiday excesses. Look no further.
Kathleen Griffin, who holds the Federation Sports Officer portfolio, has a solution for you with an activity day on Saturday February 20 in the Day Care Centre, Drombanna and all guilds are being issued with full details.
These Boots were made for Walking
Feenagh ICA awakens from asleep on Tuesday Feb 2nd.
The theme for the night will be ‘ Walking at Home and Away’. Sean and Breege O Sullivan will give a first hand account of walking with MS Ireland and in particular an account of two walks which they undertook -one in Peru in 2007 and the second in Nepal in 2009.
The local group plan ‘nearer to home ’walks at present but are open to other ideas. Do attend and have your input.
Haiti Fundraiser
Bearing in mind the recent Haiti disaster your generous support is earnestly sought. Proceeds from any guild fundraisers may be co-ordinated by Federation Hon Treasurer who will accept same to be directed through the agreed channels.
Spring Federation Meeting
The date is Wednesday February 17 at the Woodlands Hotel, Adare commencing at 8pm, an opportunity to meet old friends and keep up to date with Local and National ICA news and any other hot gossip that’s around. Bi Linn agus Fáilte.
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