Fed Notes W/E April 9 2011

 Nora O'Connor Castletroy ICA makes a presentation to Marie O'Connor,Adapt ,proceeds of Christmas Fair

Liz Wall, National Sec.   Ethel Patterson, Federation Chairman W.I. Anne Maria Dennison National ICA President, Marion Davison, Scottish Women's Rural Institutes and Margery Thompson  W.I 

COMHGAIRDEAS

Newcomer to poetry writing Kay Hickey, Castleconnell achieved third place in recent National ICA creative writing competition. Kay is a very active ICA member and has held various positions in her guild. As their competitions secretary she leads by example and submits entries in many fields, as do many of her Castleconnell colleagues. Well done to Kay on her very moving poem.
   ‘Hands’   by Kay Hickey ,Castleconnell ICA  
Those tiny hands so perfectly formed 
With little pearly nails  
Brought tears of joy and wonderment 
To all on your birth day.

    That little boy, tearful and brave
      Off to his first day at school
Bag on back, all shining bright
Hand clutching mine, his touch, my delight.

You've grown up; you've grown up, oh! so fast
Life's an adventure with so many tasks,
Hands making lego, hands catching ball
Hands doing arts and crafts, no trouble at all.

And now you've moved into your teens
Life is a wonder, so many dreams
Fingers kept busy, hands on the go
With keyboards, mobile and your Nintendo.

  A young man now, with sights set afar
  You're world is an open door
  Handshakes are over, hands wave goodbye
  Off on you're adventures, adieu my little boy.

LUIMNEACH ABÚ

Following in the footsteps of National ICA President Anne Maria Dennison another West Limerick lady has been appointed to high office in ICA. Castlemahon native Pauline Tighe (nee Roche), a member of An Spideal guild, Co Galway, has been elected  Connaught ICA Vice President .Her siblings, including her sister Nuala Condon of Castlemahon guild, have been helping her to pop the champagne and celebrate the occasion.

   ELEANORA GIBBON CUP 2011

Congratulations to Ballyhahill / Loughill ICA who brought home the Federation award with their Variety Show on ‘Summertime’last week.They faced stiff competition from old rivals Cappamore but at  the end of the night the Shannonsiders won out .They now prepare for the National Finals in Mullingar
Arts Centre on Sunday June 12  where it is expected that many Limerick supportere will be there to cheer them on.


 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 this month.

CASTLETROY GUILD

 

The members of this guild have many projects on hand including a flourishing book club. They are currently reviewing " Diamonds and holes in my shoes" by Deirdre Purcell. Their bridge/45 club is in full swing, and a Coffee/Chat club meet every second Tuesday in The Kilmurry Lodge Hotel. Pitch/Putt will commence shortly and the finishing touches are being made to hats for the ‘Easter Bonnet’ competition.

FEDERATION AGM

At the forthcoming Federation on Tuesday April 26, in Woodlands Hotel, Adare the results of two competition will be announced. Your entry for the baking competition to be submitted on the night to Marie Hayes, Competitions Sec and art competition entries, 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.

Items for the Adapt collection will also be accepted.
COMHBHRÓN
Condolences are extended to Frances Walsh, Glin Guild on the death of her husband Michael and to Daisy Kearney, Ballyhahill/Loughill Guild on the death of her sisters Nora Ita Hunt, Athea and Kitty Fitzgerald, Abbeyfeale.Solas na bhflaitheas dóibh.