Drombanna ICA members who were presented with long service awards
By Federation President Anne Gabbett
L to R Pauline Fitzgerald,Pauline Doherty,Rose Connolly,Breda Flood and
Una Hartigan
Kildimo Members who were presented with their Guild of the year 2010
award by Federation President Anne Gabbett L to R
Eileen O’Byrne,May Galvin (Contest Sec),Anne Gabbett ,Maeve Bradley,
Phyllis O’Halloran and Kathleen Griffin.
Comhbhrón
Condolences are extended to Federation President Anne Gabbett on the recent
death of her brother in law Mr Peadar Jordan of Co Carlow. Peadar is deeply
mourned by his wife Carmel, sons, daughters, siblings, extended family and
friends, RIP. His funeral took place on Thursday October 28, following Requiem
Mass in St Peter and Pauls Church, Ballon, to the local cemetery.
Her many ICA friends and former colleagues both local and at federation extend
their sympathy to the family of the late Chrissie Scanlon (nee McMahon), Park
Ave, Adare who died last week and whose funeral took place on Thursday
October 28, following Requiem Mass in Holy Trinity Church Adare, to the local
St Nicholas’ Cemetery. Chrissie was a member of Adare ICA for over 60 years
and together with her sister Biddy Fitzgibbon and her sister in law the late Biddy
Mullane, promoted crafts and actively participated in all the activities of the
local guild. Ag Críost an síol,ag Críost an fómhar, In iothlainn Dé go dtugtar sin
Change of Date
Members are reminded that the Winter Federation Meeting will be held on
Tuesday November 23 at Woodlands Hotel, Adare commencing at 8pm.An
opportunity exists to meet newly appointed CEO Mr John O’Callaghan and
National Secretary Liz Wall Nat Secretary who will be in attendance. Guilds
are requested to discuss with their members positive suggestions regarding
improvements to the organisations and service to members. Every effort will be
made to accommodate views from all members via questions and observations.
Counselling Service
The ICA counselling service is available to all members and their families.
Contact may be made through 1850652652 (cost of local call) and a room is
available at Central office for one to one meetings if necessary. The counsellor
also makes herself available at council meetings and an appointment is
recommended
Art Activities
A one-day workshop in mono printing will take place on Saturday next
November 6 in the Day Care Centre, Drombanna from 10am to 2pm. Fee: €20
As spaces are limited to 10, booking with organiser Mary Moloney, Federation
Arts officer (083) 3544625 / 061-450909 as soon as possible.
An art quiz /word search with the names of 30 artists, poets, writers, composers
and sculptors is also being organised by Mary . Should you wish to obtain an
entry sheet please contact Mary and return your completed entries to her at
Ballinagarde Cottage, Ballyneety by Monday Nov 22
Federation Table Quiz
Once again the National Quiz finals will take place at An Grianán in Spring
2011.The local heats will be held on Tuesday November 9 in Woodlands and all
guilds are invited to put forward teams of three. Cover charge is €30 and please
inform contest secretary Marie Hayes (087) 2453037 of guild intending taking
part.
Other forthcoming national competitions, thanks to generous sponsors Gempack
and others include baking and recipes and Make and Model.
Bí ullamh for Spring Federation Meeting on Wed February 16 2011.
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