Kildimo Community Notes W/E January 23 2010

COMHBHRÓN


Sympathy is extended to our P.P. Fr. John Donworth on the death of his brother William Gerard (Gerry), on January 13. His internment took place to the local cemetery following Mass in St. Patrick’s and St. Brigid’s Church, Grange, on Friday January 15 2010.

Brón ar an mBás ní feidir a sheanadh, Leagann sé úr is críonna le céile’.

ANNIVERSARIES
The following, whose anniversaries occur around this time, are remembered:

John O’Sullivan,Ballyoshea,Paddy O’Shaughnessy,Bolane,Laurence Considine,Breskamore and Faha,Eileen Dillon,Clongownagh ( Sunday Jan 24 11.00) and Christina Gleeson,Pallaskenry ( Saturday January 23 at 7pm Pallaskenry)

Sonas na bhflaitheas dóibh uilig.

Bantracht na Tuaithe

Members are reminded that he next Killulta ICA book club meeting takes place on Tuesday February 1 2010 in ‘The Bucket Pub’, Ferrybridge, commencing with lunch at 1.15pm. On the following night Wednesday February 2 the Kildimo ICA guild meeting takes place in The Seven Sisters pub, Old Kildimo at 8pm.




TABLE QUIZ


Just the thing following weeks of intellectual torpor -- a Quiz! This time the beneficiary of the event is the Hope Foundation, whose main concern is the starving orphans of Calcutta. Friday January 29 is the date and the joust begins at 9.00 pm. ‘De Bucket’Ferrybridge is the venue.


WHO’S FOR €4,400?


The New Year’s series of Community Lotto offers €4,400 for a mere €2 outlay. On January 12, the Numbers drawn were 7, 14, 20 & 22. Because no punter predicted this combination, Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by S. Warner, Brendan Meskell, Geraldine Costello, Josephine O’Dea and Alison Griffin.



SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY


Among the many events deferred due to the inclement weather is the annual senior citizens dinner and party. However an assurance has been given that this social outing will be rearranged and all will be notified of the new date.




TALENT WANTED


‘De Bucket’ will be hosting the local round of a National Talent Competition sponsored by the Vintners Federation of Ireland at a date to be announced soon. The name of this new talent show is ‘Stars in our Bars’. It is sponsored by Smithwicks, with €50,000 in prizes. You’ll have time to brush up your act and make good use of that karaoke machine you got for Christmas. Artists will not be confined to singing. Jugglers, hip-hop, sean nós dancers, conjurers, seanachaí, sword swallowers and magicians are only some of the acts solicited. Mary O’Dea will be on hand during the day to audition for the event. It could be the beginning of a whole new career for you- and maybe for Mary.


CANCER CONCERN



Joan O’Sullivan, one of the volunteers of the West Limerick Cancer Concern Group, announces the Fourth Annual Valentines night in aid of Mid Western Cancer Foundation and Milford Hospice. The evening begins with music in the Lobby of the Woodlands Adare at 7.30 pm on Friday, February 12, followed by a four course meal during which a cheque will be presented to Professor Gupta. The Valentines Party follows with dancing to the ‘Deerhunters’ and a Disco to follow by Brian O’Grady. Tickets at €35 may be booked by contacting Joan at 069 82116/086 1625960. All funds for the above causes goes towards the alleviation of cancer sufferers in the region. Among the many services on offer are both a Men’s and a Women’s Support Group which holds meetings on the second and the third Wednesdays of each month. Details from 061 485163.


KILDIMO MOVED!


Limerick Co. Co. has moved us! For the last fifteen years the area was under the Rathkeale Area Office in regard to roads and services but from January 2010 at a stroke of a Council pen, we are now under the Croom Area Office. A Lamb called Dermot is the engineer in Croom to whom we will now appeal for filling for our potholes, water for our taps and all the other council services. But as from the last local election for Councillors to represent our concerns, Patrick C. Fitzgerald is still batting for us and he it is who lets us know of these changes. P.C., M.C.C., may be contacted at 061 400999 during working hours.



INTERNET NEWS


For those away from home and without access to the printed media, the Internet provides instant access to home news. The number of hits to our local site increases all the time and you may need to remind those abroad that a click will bring us to them by contacting https://kildimonews.blogspot.com/.


SALESIAN NEWS


The Feast of Don Bosco will be celebrated on Friday, 29th January 2010 for the Secondary & Agricultural Colleges with Mass in the School Hall. This year marks the 90th year of the Salesian Congregation in Pallaskenry.

The school is organising supervised study for the February mid term break Monday, 15th to Friday, 19th February. This service will be available to 3rd and 6th year students. Welcome back to those who travelled to Stubai Valley, Innsbruck, Austria on our annual ski trip. A fantastic time was had by all. Many thanks to Mr. O’Neill, Mr. Geaney & Mr. O’Donovan for travelling with the group. We hope to plan another trip for next year.

A Transition Year Information Evening will be held for parents only of all current 3rd year students on Tuesday, 26th January 2010 at 8pm in the Demonstration Room.

You can now order your DVD of Cinderella at the school.