Comhbhrón
The passing of Brídin Twist of Clare last week was a cause of sadness to many including members of various organisations throughout the country with which she was associated.
Bridín held various roles in the ICA including that of National ICA President from 1994 to 1997.Among her many achievements was the very successful ‘National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign’, which resulted in a commitment to a national breast cancer screening programme.
Brídín was also the first female member of the Irish Economic and Social Committee to the European Union, which allowed her to produce equality documents, which were later, voted into law.
Meeting the members countrywide is what gave Brídín most satisfaction and it was her warmth and energy that many members in this federation will remember her by, particularly on her first visit to the Greenhills Hotel in Limerick after her election as National President in 1994.
Brídin was a highly regarded evening and bridal wear designer and founder of the Burren Holistic Centre at Rockforest, Tubber where she spent many happy and fulfilled years until her death last week. Following Requiem Mass in Barefield Church, Ennis on Sunday last August 14 her remains were interred in Kilkeady Cemetery, Tubber in The Burren.
She will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched, but most of all by her beloved husband Bob, daughters Sheena and Siobhán, son in law, grandchildren, siblings, aunt Sr Dominic and extended family.RIP‘Ní bás ach múchadh coinneal le breacadh an lae.’
Archives
I am putting a call out to ICA members OR families of members for old photos of ICA members and events, the earlier the better (black and white),colour, Photos of action, involvement of women doing things, attending rallies or demonstrations. Perhaps there might be some old film of an ICA event gathering dust on a shelf? Id love to hear from anyone who has anything like this.
All items will be returned safely with much gratitude by Fed PRO Phyllis O’Halloran (087) 2452336/email ardcanny@iolfree.ie
Pitch and Putt
Federation Sports Officer Kathleen Griffin is presently finalising arrangements for attendance at the forthcoming finals of the national pitch and putt event. The venue is An Grianan where teams will be accommodated on Friday night September 3 with play off at 10.00 sharp on Saturday morning September 4.
A celebratory centenary lunch at 1.30pm will bring events to a close .
Kathleen would like a few more members to represent Limerick Federation .Do contact her on
(087) 2172225 and be part of the Limerick delegation. Best of luck to all.
All participants are guaranteed to be either back home or to Croke Park in good time for the following day’s hurling experience !
Milford Hospice Fair
The annual Harvest Fair in aid of Milford Hospice will be held in the Unigolf complex on Sunday Aug. 29th. Limerick Federation ICA stand welcomes non-perishable goods, which can be handed in to the hospice prior to the event. Fruit and vegetables also homade jams and baking are also very acceptable .Federation committee members will gladly accept any items which you may wish to contribute. The support of members and friends on the day for this very deserving cause would be much appreciated.
Scottish Holiday
If you’re booked on this ICA trip please note time of departure of coach is 5am on Monday September 6
from the coach park at the back of the Omniplex cinema in the Crescent Shopping Centre. There will also be a pickup at The Hurlers Pub, Lisnagry on the Dublin road. Please be on good time, ferry to Stranraer cannot wait for you.
Further information from Joan Hayes (061)-355357,(087 )7761349.
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