Limerick Federation ICA Notes Week ending February 18th

NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS:-
All guilds are reminded to fill in nomination papers as we need a whole new line up of Federation Officers this year. You all know some very capable people so it is very important to support and encourage them to take up these positions.
INVITATION:-
Limerick Federation extends a “céad mile fáilte “ to anyone out there who would like to become a member of ICA.  All you need to do is get in contact with Anne Gabbett  061-228017/087-6411656 or Joan Hayes 061355357/087-7761349 and they will introduce you to a guild near you. If you live in an area where there is no guild at present and if you and a few friends are interested in ICA the Federation Officers will be delighted to give you every help and support to set up a new guild.
VISIT TO EU OFFICES:-
Limerick ICA members are very enthusiastic about the visit to The European Parliament Offices in Dublin and the bus is now full. If however any members who have their names in feel they will not be able to travel they are asked to get in touch with Joan Hayes immediately and somebody else will take their place.
BREAST CHECK:-
Fiona Tracey informs us that Breast Check will be back in Limerick soon. If you would like to avail of this service then you can get in touch with the HSE for more details Tel.1800454555
CRAFT DAY:-
Carol O Keeffe, Craft Officer is organising a craft day for Saturday March24th. Courses included are wool crochet, trapunto and quilling and if you are interested in any of these classes contact Carol at 087 9721440. Please note change of date for this event.
LIMERICK WEEK:-
Limerick Week at An Grianán ,July 16^th to 20^th is fully booked up already. However you need not be disappointed as Teachta Helen Lane tells us that two more trips are being planned. There are places available from May 8^th to 11^th and Helen is already taking bookings for this week. The cost is €250 approximately  and the courses are in the An Grianán book. If you would like a short visit to An Grianán then this may be the opportunity for you. Helen has planned a two day trip which includes a coach trip from Limerick to An Grianán visiting historic sites along the way. You will have dinner,overnight stay and breakfast at An Grianán and this will be followed by shopping in Drogheda. The dates for this short trip are April 25^th and 26^th so come along and bring a friend. Names should be in by Federation Meeting Feb21st. Helen can be contacted at 061-38682/087-028569.
COMHBHRÓN:-
The recent death of Eileen Cronin Ballingarry was received with sadness by her ICA colleagues. Eileen was a native of Kilkenny and she came to Feenagh Creamery to work as a buttermaker. She then met her late husband Pat Joe and moved to a whole new life in Ballingarry. Eileen was a lifelong member of ICA as well as other farming organisations. She was a talented artist and won many competitions. She took a great interest in farming and represented ICA on many farming bodies. She valued her membership and was a very active participant in all social events. Sympathy is extended to her family and friends and may she rest in peace.
DATES FOE YOUR DIARY:-
Federation Meeting Feb21
Trip to EU Parliament offices Feb23
Cookery Demonstration at Woodlands Feb28
Activity Day in Kilkornan March3
Launch of Presidential Candidates in Kilmurry Lodge March 10
Craft Day in Woodlands March24