Kildimo ICA members who received their certificates in Computers and Health recently from Co Limerick VEC with tutor Liz Keane
“Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat
Please put a penny in the old man’s hat
If you haven’t got a penny a halfpenny will do
If you haven’t got a halfpenny God Bless You.”
This is a very old and simple rhyme but it contains something of the essence of Christmas.
Christmas is a time for giving and we can all give a little even if it is only our time.
ICA ladies are taking a break from activities and devoting their time to family, neighbours and friends.
As we look back over a busy year we realise what a wonderful organisation ICA is. At guild level we find a great friendship has built up between members as they organise classes, competitions , guest speakers and days out. Not alone this but they often form a core group in the community and help out with many community events.
The network grows wider as we join in activities with Federation. During the year members made several trips to An Grianán so the circle grows wider and we make friends and exchange ideas with people from all over Ireland.
This year in Limerick we had a revival of Limerick Lace and two very successful classes were held. We held a wonderful art and craft display in Newcastlewest Library- Le Chéile 1. And the Kilultra Painters held another one recently .Sewing and Knitting made a big comeback with a Sewing Workshop in Ballingarry and a wonder full Tea Cosy Competition in Cappamore. Later on members put in a great effort knitting hats scarves and mittens for The Heart Foundation and Limerick Federation organised a volunteers day of knitting in the Milk Market in Limerick. This was followed up by a renew and recycle day with Pauline MacDonagh and Limerick Co. Council. The aim of this day was to repair and re design our old clothes and reduce waste.
In September ICA helped out at Milford Hospice Harvest Fair and Guilds in a spirit of generousity and co-operation collected and donated groceries and produce to fill the grocery stall. Later on the Federation organised a fun run and walk for breast cancer research in Galway. Along with this many guilds support many other charities with cake sales coffee morning and other events.
For those who like to travel two interesting trips abroad took place- one to Tuscany and the other to Devon and Cornwall.
Health and fitness is always important and walking is very popular. Classes in Pitch and Putt were held in Adare and Activity Days are held on request.
Halloween Lunch was held in the Woodlands and most guilds hold their own Christmas Party so there is no shortage of social events. If anyone is interested in joining the organisation they are always welcome.
Hope you all have a happy and peaceful Christmas and remember to put a candle in the window as a sign of welcome to the passer by. Nollaig faoi shéan agus faoi mhaise dhaoibh.
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