Limerick federation ICA notes Week ending July 30th

‘LE CHÉILE 1 EXHIBITION
Creativity at its best was what we had in Newcastlewest Library last Tuesday evening with the official opening of the ICA art and craft exhibition. Aileen Dillane, Librarian , expressed delight at having such a very fine exhibition and congratulated everyone involved. Anne Gabbett, Federation President said the pieces on display were a representation of the whole variety of work women in ICA can do. She went on to say that ICA has a long tradition of preserving craft work in this country and hopes that this will continue long into the future. Art and craft in all its forms is a way of expressing beauty and most guilds run classes during the year. As well as this members have the opportunity of going to An Grianán to perfect their skills. The recently opened museum has a wonderful collection of laces and crochet. Mary Moloney , Arts Officer  thanked Aileen and Pat from the library for their help in organising the exhibition, Caisleán Nua guild for doing the catering and Phyllis O Halloran for her help and advice. The display includes painting, acrylic, oil, and watercolour, needlework, embroidery, textile work, decoupage, batik, tapestry and glass painting so if you are passing by do pop in and have a look. The Library staff Aileen Dillane, Mary Cronin, Sheila O Sullivan, and Pat Galvin will have a céad mile fáilte for you and the exhibition continues until July 29^th.

CAISLEÁN NUA
Well done to Tanith O Brien and her fellow members who put on “rogha gach an bia agus togha gach an dí “ on Tuesday evening. The ladies from Newcastlewest supplied tea and coffee, scrumptious savouries and delicious cakes which were enjoyed by all. Tanith would like to thank their sponsors, Cahills Cheese, Pallas Foods, Dooleys  SuperValu and Garveys Supervalu go raibh mile maith agaibh.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Regina Duane of Co. Limerick VEC is in charge of the Community Education Section. Each year the VEC gives funding for classes run by ICA guilds. Regina encourages all guilds to put in application forms for 2011-2012 classes before August 31^st.Application forms are available onwww.limerickvec.ie
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Anna Costello and Julie Ryan of Glin ICA Guild came back from An Grianán with a display of colour and beauty. They brought back some beautiful flower arrangements which they made in class while
refreshed after their week of Yoga and recommend it for all guilds for the Autumn and Winter Months. The calligraphy artists Eileen O’ Byrne, Anne Mc Namara, Oola, Irene Weir, Mary Butler, and Rene Barrett, Castlemahon learned many new and intricate skills and if you really want a treat go to the “Pamper Me” class. A speedy recovery is wished to Bridie O Donnell of Mainistir Na Féile and Annette Long of Limerick City who missed this year’s trip.

AROUND THE GUILDS
Fedamore ICA under newly elected president Ann O Donnell enjoyed a lovely night out at Clancy’s Restaurant Bruff . During the months of May and June they had eight craft nights in Tapestry and Quilling given by Deirdre Coleman and sponsored by the Co. Limerick VEC. On their annual outing they visited Blarney, Kinsale and Cork and they will be back in action on Sept. 13^th with a demonstration by Boots. They wish to remind all members to give their goods for The Harvest Fair to Noreen O Keeffe before Aug 20^th.
Congratulations to Feenagh Kilmeedy guilds on winning the quiz at Limerick Week in An Grianán .The team were Mary Canty, Pauline Power, Bridie Madigan and Margaret O Donnell.


COMHBHRÓN
It was with shock and sadness that all ICA members heard of the untimely death of Gwen Carter RIP.  of Raharney, Co Westmeath. Gwen was National Treasurer and did a lot of very good work for the organisation.


FOGRAÍ
July 29 Collect art works from NCW Library between 11 and 1 pm.August20 Cappamore Show August 21 Harvest Fair. August 31 closing date for VEC grant Applications.