The Pallaskenry ICA are very busy helping out with the celebration of The Gathering in their local community.
If you are free on Saturday June 9th then go along and support their Craft Fair in The Community Centre Pallaskenry
It is on from 10am to 4pm and includes Wood Craft, An Artist , A Florist and lots more.They promise a wonderful display of crafts and all items will be on sale. At 2pm Michelina Stackpoole of The Old Knitting Factory will display garments down through the years. They will give some history of the Factory and some of the former workers will also be present. A cup of tea will also be available.It is great to see our newest guild taking an active part in the community so we hope the neighbouring guilds will give them lots of support.
VISITING DERRY:-
“They call it lovely Derry on the banks of The Foyle”
Derry, the second largest city in Northern Ireland is “City of Culture” 2013
The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle which is spanned by two road bridges and one foot bridge. The city now covers both banks – City Side on the west and Waterside on the east. It is home to many well known people including John Hume, Jenifer Johnston, Nell Mc Cafferty, Seamus Heaney, Martin Mc Guinness, and Dana to name but a few. It is a city well worth visiting and now is you opportunity.
Kathleen Griffin, Limerick Federation International Officer has organised a trip to Northern Ireland from 16th - 20th Sept. inclusive. The trip will include a visit to Derry, The Giants Causeway and various other places of interest. The total cost is €365 pps with a €20 per night for a single room.
For more information contact Kathleen at 061 394241 or 087 2172225
COMPETITIONS:-
There are lots of interesting competitions coming up at both National and Federation level.
By getting involved you will learn a lot and have fun as well. Remember “nothing ventured nothing gained”.
Kenwood Nostalgia Chef – to coincide with the launch of Kenwood Nostalgia Chef, Kenwood and Arnotts have teamed up to search for Ireland’s oldest Kenwood Chef in the Country.
All you have to do is write down your memories of cooking with mum or grandmother using the Kenwood Chef. Then send your stories along with a picture of the original machine to Kenwood Chef Competition @arnotts.ie and you are in with a chance to win the newest addition to the Kenwood Family. A picture of the serial number must be provided to verify authenticity. Further details from ICA Officeoffice@ica.ie
“Take Pride”
Irish Pride Bakeries are delighted to have partnered with the ICA and invite all members to participate in two “Take Pride” competitions using Irish Pride products.
- The most unusual and exotic Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe using any Irish Pride product. This is an individual competition. Please send your entry to Central Office, 58 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 before October 31st 2013. There is no entry fee.
- The Take Pride Picnic : This competition will be based on the 6 categories of bread on the Irish Pride website namely : White Breads/Wholemeal Breads/Seeded and Grain Breads/Traditional Breads/Buns and Rolls/Speciality Breads.
Contestants will need to produce a picnic using products from 4 of the 6 categories above, three products must be savoury and one product must be a desert.
The finals of both competitions will take place at An Grianán on Saturday Nov 8th.
FEDERATION MEETING:-
The Summer Federation Meeting takes place in Deebert Hotel Kilmallock on June27th at 8pm.
There are two competitions for members on the night. The first organised by Anne Gabbett is – make a posy of fresh flowers suitable for a flower girl at a wedding not bigger than 7 inches or 18cm.
Entry fee €3
Rita Horgan has planned the second competition and you are asked to design a postcard for your local area to advertise The Gathering – any medium painting or drawing and the entry fee is €3
LIMERICK WEEK :
Anne Rowlands tells us that there are still a few places available for Limerick Wee at An Grianán July 8th- 12th If you are interested get in contact with Anne immediately 061 451944 . Final payments for An Grianán must be in by June 14th
CLARE EMBROIDERY:-
A week of Clare Embroidery entitle “ Flowers of the Burren” will be held in ICA Gortlomáin Cottage, Barefield, Co Clare from 17th to 20th of June 2013.
Clare Embroidery was first introduced as a cottage industry at the end of 19th century by Mrs. Florence Vere O’Brien. She organised Embroidery classes at Newhall, near Ennis, in 1895 for a group of local girls who came for two hours every week to learn the craft. When they were proficient, they took away work to do in their own homes. The girls were paid the sale price for the items less material costs and expenses. They also kept any prize money they won.
The designs are inspired by the delicate wild flowers of The Burren and they are worked on white cotton or linen with blue and red coloured thread.
The embroidery week starts with registration on Monday June 17th at 16.30 to 18.00 and continues with embroidery in the mornings and guided trips to places of interest in the afternoons.
Fee for the course €70. This covers tuition, materials kit provided, coffee breaks, & trips on Tuesday and Wednesday. For further information and to reserve a place contact Frances O Halloran 087 2799260 or Mary Nealon 086 3251821
SUMMER SPECIALS:-
An Grianán is offering a variety of courses suitable for one-day trips, e.g. Cookery, Gardening, Crafts, Pamper Me. Speak to a member of staff to organise a great day out for you & your friends. Members & non members welcome.
An Grianán , House and Garden Weekend takes place on 7th -9th June 2013
You can visit Ballyrobert Cottage and Sentry Hill House Newtownabbey, Co Antrim and even have time for a little shopping at Abbey Shopping Centre. Booking through An Grianán Tel 041 9822119 or e-mail admin@an-grianan.ie
FÓGRAÍ:-
June 27th Federation Meeting Deebert Hotel
June 17th-20th Clare Embroidery Gortlomáin Cottage, Barefield.
July 8th – 12th Limerick Week An Grianán
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