Mary O'Rourke ,Kildimo and Billy O'Keeffe,Ballysteen sketching in Adare
WORLD SKETCHING DAY
Local involvement with worldwide sketching got off to an ideal sun-kissed day at Adare, on Saturday May 8. Twenty interested persons from east to west Limerick and all parts between bravely ‘came out’ and wielded their pencils in public, mostly for the first time. Three accomplished artists offered their services to guide the sketchers in their individual efforts and as appropriate, the mysteries of ‘vanishing lines’, ‘eye-level’ and ‘horizon lines’ were explained. These tutors expressed satisfaction with the work of their charges that brought renewed interest to and examination of the built and natural environment in the village park and adjacent buildings. The aims of international sketching day were achieved in the expressed opinions of the sketchers in seeing their world in a renewed way, which will enrich their lives into the future, in the words of one of the tutors in ‘lifting the scales from our eyes’. Thanks were expressed to Pauline, Jim and Val for their enthusiasm and expertise in guiding what will become an annual involvement in this international event. Other local events of this kind will take place later in the month, for example, sketching at the Hunt Museum on May 22. This event begins with a tour of famous works by Picasso, Henry Moore and others and sketchers will then record their own response to these works. Materials are supplied for this event and it is family oriented and free. Interest in this ‘Cinderella’ of artistic endeavour has been awakened in many of those who attended the ‘sketching day’ and the formation of a ‘sketching group’ that might meet at various locations and explore and develop the interest, has been suggested. The local correspondent will receive opinions on the matter.
DUCKS AT THE BUCKET!
The reference is not to any of the O’Dea family who host the Annual Duck Race from their riverside terrace. Tides will be appropriate to staging this fundraising event on the afternoon of Sunday, May 23 from 3.00 to 6.00 pm, when the fun and feasting will take place during the race. The SPCA has passed the event as not entailing any cruelty to the feathered and webbed participants.
KENRY HISTORY SOCIETY OUTING
The local historical society’s first tour of the season begins next Sunday, May 16. Jim O’Riordan, local historian, will lead participants through some of the historical sites of his native parish of Cappagh. Among the places to be seen is the castle which served for many years as the handball alley where major events took place and the local club conducted their training. Assembly is at the Catholic Church, Cappagh, from where the tour begins at 3.00 pm. Kenry Society members and their friends are most welcome.
TROUT COMPETITION
Visitors to the Bleach Lough Angling venue, cannot but be impressed by the great developments made by the voluntary efforts of the club members. On Sunday May 16, the ‘Downey Cup’ trout fishing competition will cast off at 11.00 am. You will shortly be able to access the Club’s activities through their newly- designed website, namely, www.bleachloughanglers.ie.
Bantracht Na Tuaithe
Celebrations for the ICA centenary year continue. Last week end Bree, Co Wexford pulled out all the stops in memory of their village where the organisation was founded in 1910.Among the large gathering headed by National President Anne Maria Dennison from Mainistir na Féile were Kildimo members May Galvin and Phyllis O’Halloran.
The National Library., Kildare Street, Dublin will host two events to mark the centenary of the ICA within the Bealtaine Festival.
There will be an open ICA Panel Discussion around the ICA, at the library, on Friday May 21 between 1pm and 2pm with time for audience participation. Easy access as a bus from Heuston Station stops outside the door
There will also be a display of archival material relating to the ICA .
Kitty McMahon, Kilmoreen has been selected to represent Kildimo ICA at Aras an Uachtaráin . She will join members from around the country on Tuesday July 6 when President Mary McAleese hosts a garden party in honour of the ICA centenary year.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Kildimo/Pallaskenry Community Games Sports day will be held in Kildimo GAA field on Sunday 16 May 16 at 2pm. Races for all age groups from toddlers to U16. There will also be fun races for the mammys and daddys.ANNIVERSARIES
Masses will be celebrated for the following whose Anniversaries occur around this time : Molly & Michael O’Loughlin,Old Kildimo ,Thurs 13 at 10.00 and PJ and Moira Mulqueen, Ashgrove Sunday May 16 at 11.00
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COMMUNITY LOTTO
On Tuesday, May 4, the Numbers drawn were 1, 14, 25 & 28. Because no punter predicted this combination, Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by Pat Byrnes, Court; Peggy Gleeson, Ballynacarriga; Dylan Hogan, Pallaskenry; Mary Rogan, Ballyculhane and Karen O’Brien, Pallaskenry. Your €2 ticket to financial glory is available from the P.O., De Bucket, Slattery’s, Seven Sisters and Dromore Inn. Support your local community lotto.
Active Retirement
The Civil Defence ARA was represented at a public meetings on Positive Ageing Strategy held in Newcastle West organised by Minister for Older People Áine Brady’s Department and attended by the Minister and some of her officials.The forthcoming Mid West Regional Meeting will be held in Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh on Wednesday May 19 commencing at 2pm and all members are invited.
SALESIAN COLLEGE
A warm welcome is extended to the Spanish Exchange Students from Salesian School in Granada, Spain and the French Exchange Students and their teachers. We hope they have an enjoyable stay in Ireland.
Congratulations. The Green Schools Committee has announced that Salesian Secondary College has achieved the ‘Green Flag’ award. Thanks to all staff and students for supporting this project.
The Salesian Secondary College, Pallaskenry will hold a Golf Classic in Charleville Golf Club on this Friday May 14, 2010. Cost for team of four €240 which includes tea/coffee/scones on arrival and meal after golfing. Further details from the college at (061) 393105.School is closed on this Friday, 14th May 2010.
Camp Bosco will take place at Salesian College fro Monday, 5th to Friday, 23rd July 2010. Any queries please contact the school on 061 393105.
Congratulations to our Senior Girls Soccer Team who beat Askeaton in the Shannon side League Semi-Final. The score ended 3 – 2 to Pallaskenry in a hard fought game. They will now meet St. Patrick’s, Shannon in the Final. Goal scorers for Salesian Secondary College were Enya Doolan, Orlaith O’Neill and Niamh O’Connor.
Tesco Tokens would be greatly appreciated and can be handed into the school office
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