Fed Notes W/E March 12 2011

Fed Pres Anne Gabbett with Chef Edward Hayden at Cookery Demo  Woodlands Hotel,Adare Co Limerick

Chef Edward Hayden signs a copy of his book for Kay Piercy,Kildimo ICA at  Cookery Demo in Woodlands,Adare

ICA Regional Conference, Waterford

The next ICA conference, hosted by the South and East Region, will be held in Tower Hotel, Waterford on Saturday next March 12 commencing at 10.30am sharp. Should you require   accommodation do book on line for special rate, and remember to bring with you your ICA membership card. In addition to normal ICA business representatives from ‘The Asthma Society,’ Irish Heart Foundation’ and ‘Health & Safety’ will also make presentations. The South and East Region encompass Carlow, Clare, Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Meath, Tipp Nth, Tipp Sth, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow. Enjoy the day out with  old and new friends.
Cookery Events
Irish Country Women's Association's chief home economist Marie McGuirk will be making an appearance on ‘Four Live’ RTE1 this Friday March 11 and also on the following Friday March 18 demonstrating her cookery skills. No stranger to the media Marie beat off strong competition when she was the winner at the ‘Home for Christmas ‘cookery event in Farmleigh House, effortlessly producing a three course Christmas meal.

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

Of course Marie is also well known to ICA members attending cookery courses at An Grianán where she demonstrates on a regular basis.

Daffodil Day

It’s that time of the year again and Friday March 25 is the designated day when the Irish Cancer Society’s most important funding drive turns the country yellow. In this, the Year of the Volunteer, why not get involved and help  raise funds to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. …. Volunteer to become a street collector or organise your own event with family, friends or colleagues.

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 who will be submitting same to Central Office for inclusion in this presentation.

News from the Guilds

Ballingarry ICA held their AGM last night when officers and committee were confirmed for the coming year. Among the events being considered for the 2011 programme is a coffee morning, details to be announced later, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Castletroy members, who held a fundraiser before Christmas, will be making a presentation to Adapt House on Tuesday March 15 2011
Kildimo guild’s AGM takes place on Wednesday April 6 commencing at 8.15pm,and fees for the coming year will be collected on the night.