Fed Notes W/E April 2 2011

Nat ICA Pres Anne Marie Dennison with Dr Martin O'Halloran,Health & Safety at Waterford ICA Conference

New Beginnings
The accolade for the first new guild of the second ICA century in Limerick Federation goes to Newcastle West. Following a request from a number of interested ladies in the locality the inaugural meeting was held on Thursday March 10 where a group of approx twenty ladies assembled to get details of joining ICA. Much to the delight of Federation President and Hon Sec Anne Gabbett and Joan Hayes volunteers willingly came forward to fill the officer positions in the new guild. The next meeting will take place on Thursday April 7 in Courtney Lodge Hotel, Newcastle West, commencing at 8pm.There is a warm welcome assured to all ladies wishing to join what promises to be another vibrant  guild in West Limerick where members in Ardagh, Broadford, Castlemahon, Feenagh, Kilmeedy and Mainistir na Féile are more than willing ‘to extend the hand of friendship’ Ní neart go cur le céile.
 
Cookery Events
Irish Country Women's Association's chief home economist Marie McGuirk will, once again, be making an appearance on ‘Four Live’ RTE1 this time on Friday April 6 demonstrating her cookery skills.

Do also watch out for her articles in ‘Woman’s Way’ magazine every two weeks from early April.

ART Competition

An art competition being arranged by Arts Officer Mary Moloney will be judged at the Federation AGM in Adare on Tuesday April 26 2011.
’A Spring Scene’, using any of the following: Acryllic, Oil, Pastel,Watercolour,.
Mazimum Size 12’’ x 18’’. Entries, either framed or unframed, to be handed in by 7.30pm in on the night of the AGM.
In order to facilitate this event please send entry fee of €5 per entry with your details to Mary (083 )3544625 by Tuesday April 19 2011.
ACWW Conference 
The European Conference of ACWW is being held in Dublin this year from April 4 to 8. and at the close of the conference it is intended to make a presentation of a cheque of Coins for Friendship . All guilds have an opportunity to contribute, on an annual basis, towards this worthwhile cause in aid of improving facilities for women in third world countries. Guild who may not have already done are requested to forward outstanding contributions to Federation Hon Treasurer Mary Blackwell as soon as possible who will be submitting same to Central Office for inclusion in this presentation.

News from the Guilds

Ballingarry members held a coffee morning on Friday March 25 in aid of Irish Cancer Society and wish to thank all  who supported  this worthy cause . Their next guild meeting takes on Wed April 6, commencing at 8pm.

Ballyhahill/Loughill guild’s AGM took place recently with all positions filled. Their Grianán Teachta Peggy Kelly is busy organising some members for Limerick week and Daisy Kearney, who was the unanimous choice for PRO, will have lots of scope to utilize her storytelling skills.

Castletroy members have been busy recently upskilling. Among their projects are computer training and contemporary embroidery courses They are also interested in tutor's /trainer's of Limerick Lace and would like to hear from anybody who could assist them

Mainistir na Féile members are presently preparing for their AGM on Tuesday April 5 in the Vocational School, having had lots of practice since the guilds formation in 1969.Their honorary member, nonagenarian May O’Connor of Islandboy, Abbeyfeale, also played an active part in the earlier guild formed in 1947 until it closed in 1965. Her friends and colleagues wish May and her husband Paddy ‘fad saol ’ and look forward to exchanging lots of lore with her at many more ICA meetings.

Raheen members extend an open invitation to their next guild meeting on Wednesday April 5 to all ladies who would like to hear more about ICA.  The meeting commences at 8pm in The Milleniuim Centre,beside St Nessan’s Church,Raheen and a warm welcome is assured.

Federation AGM

At the forthcoming FederationAGM on Tuesday April 26, in Woodlands Hotel,Adare the results of two competition will be announced. Your entry for the baking competition being arranged by competition sec Marie Hayes comprises of 4 breakfast muffins using recipe from ‘Classic Recipes with Catherine Layden’ cookery book to be submitted on the night.Your submission for the art competition,either framed or unframed to be handed in to arts officer Mary Moloney also on the night.The fee for each entry is €3 per entry.

Understanding Domestic Abuse

A collection, in aid of Adapt will also be taken up at this federation meeting.  Adapt is committed to doing this by promoting awareness and recognition of the right to a violence-free life and by providing high quality services and supports that are based on the needs of the women and children involved. Services provided include emergency refuge Helpline, group and individual support, accompanying women to court and to other services, education and training, information and help in relation to housing, finance and legal options. In 2009, ADAPT provided refuge to over 160women and over 300 childrenand carry out these vital services on an extremely low budget.  In order to assist in their very valuable work a box will be available for basic toiletries:soap/talc/toothpast/brushes or any other such items as you may wish to donate.Members who may not be attending are invited  to participate by sending their donations with  other guild members.