Due to the rapid and enthusiastic take-up of places on the Sketching and Drawing Day, all places have now been filled. Participation is free, thanks to the generosity of the two guiding artists. The group will work out of doors and sketchers will come with their own A 3 Sketch Pad of good cartridge paper, HB, B 2 and B 4 pencils, some chalk pastels and a gel pen. The venue will provide a variety of subjects to suit all interests and no prior ability is required. We shall meet up at 10.30 am., have a lunch break, and an afternoon session and appraisal of work. Further enquiries from Michael at (086)1203903.
KENRY HISTORY SOCIETY OUTING
Do you know the connection between ‘O’Dearest Mattresses’ and Cappagh? Well, those who join the Kenry Society members and friends on their tour of Cappagh on May 16 will come away with the answer. Jim O’Riordan, local Cappagh historian, will lead a trip around some of the historical sites of interest in his native parish, meeting at the Catholic Church at 3.00 pm on the Sunday.
DIED IN DUBLIN
Margaret (Peggy) Murphy’s death was announced on Thursday, April 27 in Hillview Nursing Home, Rathfeigh, Co. Meath. The late Peggy was known to older citizens locally as her mother was Millea from Kildimo Post Office. Of many Millea girls, Peggy’s mother married an ex-Guard who may have been stationed at one time in the old RIC barracks which later became the Garda Barracks- now K. Slattery’s B & B. The deceased worked in the Civil Service in Dublin and lived in Carnew Street, Dublin 7. She is survived by her sisters Carrie and Joan and predeceased by sister Agnes. Her funeral took place to Glasnevin Cemetery following Requiem Mass in Aughrim Street Church on Friday, April 30. Peggy loved to return to her early home in the PO, during her holidays from work and it is fitting that her memory be also recalled in a prayer for her happy repose.
Beannacht Dé lena h-anam.
BEALTAINE FESTIVAL
The month of May is set aside for celebrating creativity in older persons and our Minister of State with responsibility for this area, namely Áine Brady, has sent her best wishes to the local ICA Killulta Painters. This ladies group opened their Bealtaine exhibition in ‘De Bucket’ on Thursday, May 29, with a gathering of artists and friends and a reception supplied by the O’Dea family. Professional artist Ciaran Carey performed the opening with an appraisal of each artist’s unique style and content. This painters group holds their annual end of year exhibition in NCW Library and this is their third May exhibition held at ‘De Bucket’, entitled ‘Bóthairín na Smaointe lll’ – a celebration of past memories. The works are on view during pub opening hours and are on sale to discerning aficionados. The full programme of the month’s national events is available, courtesy of ‘Age and Opportunity’ and the ‘Irish Arts Council’.
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
At the guild meeting this Wednesday May 5 the participation in the ICA visit to Aras an Uachtaráin will be discussed. All federations will be represented there on Tuesday July 6 when President Mary McAleese hosts a garden party in honour of the ICA centenary year.
This coming weekend will see further celebrations in Wexford where the organisation was founded in Bree in 1910.
ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY
The volunteers who help to run the Day Care Centre in Adare, are hosting a ‘Tea Day’ at their premises on Thursday, May 6, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Those who cannot participate on the day, may make their own monetary donation to the Society on their special card or directly to their national office in Temple Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Local enquiries about ‘Tea Day’ to 061 396917.
LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS
Should you like a guided tour of our own locally held public landscape paintings, then Friday, May 7 at 2.00 pm, is your opportunity. Limerick City Gallery of Art, holds many landscape works by national and local artists and their place in the world order of art, will be explained during this guided tour. Booking is essential for this event due to constraints of numbers, by phoning 061 310633 or by e-mail to artgalleryreception@
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.Congratulations to the U11 Rugby team who were so narrowly beaten by Kilmallock in the county final on Wednesday last. They lost after extra time on a scoreline of 3 tries to 2 tries. Team was: Luke O Keefe, J. J. Mulcair, James Daly, Mikey Hayes, Liam Griffin, Liam Wilson, Adam Butler, James Mason, Jack O Donnell, Jamie Hickey, David Nevin and Dara Mills. Their manager and trainer was Bruce Wilson. We would like to wish a speedy recovery to Dara Mills who injured his knee during the match.
ANNIVERSARIES
Masses will be celebrated for the following whose Anniversaries occur around this time :Jo Goggin, Coolbeg ( Thursday May 6 at 10.00),Patsy Hayes,Ballycasey 1st Anniversary( Saturday May 8 at 8pm) and Ellie McDonnell,Ballyoshea 1st Anniversary ( Sunday May 9 at 11.00)
Solas na ngrast dóibh uilig
COMMUNITY LOTTO
On Tuesday, April 27, the Numbers drawn were 9, 10, 14 & 17. Because no punter predicted this combination, Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by Josephine O’Dea, Ferrybridge; Nathan Hogan, Pallaskenry; Pat Casey, Kildimo; Peggy Fitzgerald, Ballynacarriga and Jamie & Liz Hickey, Old Kildimo. 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
Members of the Civil Defence ARA had a most enjoyable tour of Croke Park recently. Some of the group with good memories regaled their colleagues of stories relating to their last visit in 1973 while the ‘black & amber supporter’ gleefully informs all of his team being a regular to Jones’ Road! Another national sporting venue is on the agenda later on in the year.
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
The Salesian Secondary College, Pallaskenry will hold a Golf Classic in Charleville Golf Club on 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.
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.
2nd Year Spanish Exchange, due to take place this week, has been postponed due to current flight problems. Up-date will issue later in the week.
French Exchange students and their teachers will visit Salesian Secondary College from Monday, 10th May to Monday, 24th May 2010.
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
SOCCER NEWS Well done to everyone from Kildimo Utd. who took part in the Great Limerick Run on Sunday 2nd May 2010 , raising much needed funds for CARI Foundation (Children At Risk In Ireland).
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