Fed Notes W/E May 29 2010

National ICA AGM




They have come from all parts of the country to be part of their Annual General Meeting in Woodlands Hotel, Adare.They have come because this is the first AGM under the new ICA Constitution and for the first time in the history of the association is being presided over by a Limerick woman Anne Maria Dennison from Mainistir na Féile. As Anne Maria takes the podium in Woodlands Hotel she will be very much at home, having presided over many ICA meetings there in the past during her term as Federation President. Many tributes are extended to this dynamic lady who will be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Arts by NUI Galway next month. In the meantime its business as usual with all the necessary accounts submitted for approval, new officers welcomed, roles clearly defined, presentations made to outgoing personnel. Nobody is forgotten and the special birthday of May O’Connor from Castlemahon, who herself held Federation office in the past, was duly marked.

The strains of ‘Slán le Máighe ‘ from the evening before could still be heard as the crowd once again gathered to say farewell to Shannonside and Sweet Adare.

Renewed promises to keep in touch, perhaps meet at one of the centenary garden parties, National Library exhibition,Turlough House or Collins Barracks, or one of the many ecumenical centenary ceremonies before the year ends. One way or another this group of 21st century intrepid ICA women will be in touch texting, emailing, and doing what they most enjoy having a chat ! Slán abhaile go dtí an chead uair eile.







ICA Supports Special Olympics





Representing ICA guilds from various parts of the city and county members assembled in Adare last week to see the handover of a sizeable cheque by Federation President Anne Gabbett to Special Olympics. Gaye Moore of the Special Olympics was present to accept the proceeds of fundraisers, which amounted to almost €5,000, by many guilds including Cappamore, Crecora ,Doon,Kilmallock, Limerick City, Murroe and others . In thanking all for their support Gaye emphasised how much this contribution means to the holding of the games in Limerick in early June and looks forward to meeting many of the ICA ladies who also have volunteered for the occasion.



Is Fiu an Bheagán.



June Federation Meeting





Wednesday June 16 will see all guilds assembling for the Summer Federation Meeting in Adare.Now what’s left to talk about before the summer recess. Final of photographic competition being organised by Arts officer Mary Moloney will see all those snow scenes from earlier on in the year, from the Galtees to Knockfierna and the borders of Kerry being rolled out. Final details of the Federation Holidays to Austria and Scotland with Ann McLoughlin handing over the travel portfolio to Breda Gantley.Helen Lane will close her Limerick week at an Grianán list and the lucky ladies selected for a visit to a garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin will model their hats. Who said there’s nothing on the agenda ?