Fed Notes W/E Jan 15 2011

Bóthairín na Smaointe :September 1972

ICA members including ( Back Row 4th from left )Limerick Federation President

Nora O'Connor (1970 /72),Ballysimon attending a course on the making of 'Corn Dollies'

at An Grianán.

Nora is now a member of the Castletroy ICA Guild.

Boot Camp
Following the success of the ICA Boot Camp programme last year the three feisty ICA mentors Breda, Imelda, and Josephine are back once again! A new group of raw recruits are at their mercy and being put through their paces. Over the next few weeks there are surprises in store for these 12 young ladies as they are introduced to the philosophy of self-sufficiency of the Irish Country Women’s Association. Tune in to RTE 2 on Tuesday nights at 9.55pm and enjoy.
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Here Come The Girls
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association is having a Night on the Town.
‘Calendar Girls’ at the Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin on Friday February 11 is a date for your 2011 diary.
All Proceeds To NBCRI  (National Breast Cancer Research Institute)
Tickets @ €50 each available from Central Office, Dublin (01) 6680002
Please wear something pink and support this worthy cause.
If you wish to make a night of it a special rate has been negotiated at The Maldron Hotel (two minutes from the theatre) for Pre-Theatre Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. The hotel may be contacted through their central reservations at 1850885885.
On the following day Saturday February 12  the  Ecumenical Service,deferred at the end of 2010due to inclement weather  will be held  in the Pro Cathedral, Dublin at 3pmand all are invited to attend.

Table Quiz Finals

Another date for your diary is Monday January 31 at Woodlands Hotel, Adare where the brains of various guilds will be pitted against each other. The prize will be an opportunity to visit An Grianán and participate in the National Quiz Finals during week-ending February 5/6 2011.To ensure that your team is affiliated contact Marie Hayes, Contest Secretary at (087)2453037 ASAP 

Spring Fed Meeting

An opportunity to catch up with ICA friends from various parts of the City and County will be provided at the next federation meeting on Wednesday February 16 at Woodlands Hotel, Adare commencing at 8pm.No doubt ideas on guild training courses, holiday plans, and other matters of interest will be exchanged
While enjoying the cupán tae.
An Grianán Teachta Helen Lane will be at her stand to give details on Limerick Week 2011 (July 11 to 15). She will also be collecting booking deposits of  €100 per person towards this week and as places are booking up very quickly it is important to secure your place.  


Digital Photography Course (3 Sundays) 
 Course Topics Include:
Basic Technical Information / Camera Overview
Digital Imaging
Basic Photographic Theory & Techniques
Basic rules of Photographic Composition
Commencing Sunday   January 16 2011. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Includes 1 half day "Photo walk”. Suitable for everyone starting out with a digital camera.
Cost: €175 per person (limited to 9 students). Booking Deposit: €60.
Stephen Power Photography Studio, Ardagh, Co. Limerick.

Further information: See www.adareimages.com / email stephen@adareimages.com / phone 086-0258166 .