KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E August 21 2010

 Congratulations from all friends and  former neighbours of Kildimo native Mrs Margaret Madigan (nee McCarthy),Morenane and formerly of Ballinacarriga who celebrated her 90th Birthday recently with  her four sons Don,Fr John,Pat and Terry, extended family,friends and neighbours.

 

HERITAGE WEEK

The walking tour of Pallaskenry begins at the Carpark Copswood College at 3.00 pm on this Sunday, August 22.  Derek Cahill will begin the proceedings by outlining the Caulfield history at their house and he will then lead the group to visit the local graveyard in Killurach and give some thought to the people who rest near the site of the old Protestant Church.  The tour continues with some other local historians outlining the historical events that have formed Pallaskenry, the capital town of the Barony of Kenry.  You will hear of riots and apparitions, famous authors who lived there, past industries located there, famed preachers who visited and lots more.  All for free and all wheelchair friendly, courtesy of the local Kenry Historical Society.  Contact Sean Cotter, Hon Sec. for further details.

LIFESAVING AT COPSWOOD POOL

From August 23 – 28, life-saving courses continue at Copswood Pool.  This is your last chance this season to learn important skills that could save a life.  All grades of swimmers are catered for and some such skills can be used without wetting your toes.  Courses begin at 10.am and the modest fee is €40.  Michael O’Sullivan of Pallaskenry will gladly answer any queries on the subject at 061 393204.

COMMUNITY BARBEQUE WITH MUSIC

September 3 should be marked in your social calendar for the local Community Council invites you to their Barbeque and Tommy McCauley.  Tommy is on the microphone, not on the barbeque!  This is a fundraiser for the work of the Council and tickets are €10.  Be at ‘De Bucket’ at 8.00 pm for ‘O’Dea’ specials and sing-a-long with Tommy.  Be a friend to the Community Council by your support and bring a friend to join in the fun.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Gold came to Ballyculhane by virtue of the swimming prowess of Steven O’Brien who beat off the opposition in Athlone at the National Finals in U12.  Steven’s event was the backstroke in which he now ranks at first in Ireland.  A strong contender in the U10 Hurdles is young Zara O’Donnell who will compete in Athlone at the weekend.  Congratulations to all competitors who train so hard to achieve excellence and to those who train them and facilitate their efforts. 

AFC EVENTS

The next date in Kildimo Soccer Club’s social calendar is Friday August 27, when the Poker Classic is held at the Beer Garden.  Your support for such events is vital towards the running of Club activities.  See you there!
Congratulation's to Eimear Hickey who represented Kildimo Utd at the reopening of the Aviva
Football stadium in Dublin at the match against Argentina, also to John Tierney Old Road Kildimo who won the first draw in Kildimo Utd’s field fund..2 tickets to attend the opening match Ireland v Argentina at the new Aviva Stadium.
Next draw will take place later on this month ….. Tickets available from committee members.
Kildimo Utd Junior team train Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the field in Kildimo
Anybody interested in trying out there soccer skills very welcome.

Bantracht Na Tuaithe

A very good discussion took place on ‘Brooklyn’ by Colm Tóibín when the members of the Killulta ICA Book Club met recently at ‘De Bucket’ for their usual gathering. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday October 5

and the book chosen for this  next meeting is ‘Everything Changes’ by Jonathan Tropper.Do put it on your holiday reading list.

COMMUNITY LOTTO

On Tuesday August 10, the Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 11 & 12.  Because no punter predicted this combination, Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by Mary O’Dea, ‘De Bucket’; Phyl Fitzgerald, Court; Tríona, Luke & Jerry, Ballynacarriga; Peg O’Rourke, P.O. and Shane O’Carroll, c/o ‘Seven Sisters’.  Your €2 ticket to win a Jackpot of over six and a half thousand, is available from the P.O., De Bucket, Slattery’s, Seven Sisters and Dromore Inn.  Support your local community lotto.

NATURAL HERITAGE

Biodiversity is the theme of events along the Mulkear River during ‘Heritage Week’.
These walks explore the habitats of salmon, sea lamprey and otter along the river and take place from the Mill Bar at Annacotty on Saturday and Wednesday, August 21 and 25 respectively.  The short walks begin at 1.00pm, are free and partially wheelchair accessible.  For further information ring Ruairi O’Conchuir at 061 300238 or e-mail ruairi@shrfb.com.


SCRIVENERS
Limerick’s Writers’ Centre at No. 12 Barrington Street, offers courses of interest to those who write in September.  If you’re a fan of the works of Dr. Robyn Rowland, then book your place for her full-day workshop on Saturday, September 11 from 10 am.  Bookings in advance by September 6 and the course fee is €35, or €30 concessionary.  Dr. Bridget Wallace, who is known locally for facilitating writing workshops in the past, is offering her expertise in creative writing workshops also in September.  Bridget’s events run on Tuesdays from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm for eight weeks and cater for all types and levels of writers.  Course fee is €90 or €80 for concessions. Advance booking and payments must be made to Dominic at 087 2996409 or e-mail limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com.


GAA

The Club Development Draw on Monday August 9, drew numbers 8, 13. 14 & 18.  As no punter made this prediction the Jackpot now stands at an enticing €10,400 which could cover a nice weekend of celebration in Dublin for the forthcoming Hurling All-Ireland winners, or a consolatory break for the Carey family following that same event!  Lucky Dip winners on August 9 were Garry Dillon, Clorane; Aoife O’Neill, Court; Lynn Agnew, Knockroe and Chris Sexton, Old Kildimo.
Support these forthcoming fixtures 19-Aug U12H County League Group 2 R9 verses Doon @ 6:45 PM in Doon.  20-Aug Minor F City Championship Div 1 R6 verses Na Piarsaigh @ 7:15 PM in Caherdavin.  20-Aug U10F Go Games Blitz Davin Cluster verses Crecora Cappagh and LIT Sarsfields in Kildimo.  21-Aug U16HACL DIV 2 Q/F verses Granagh/Ballingarry @ 3:30 PM.   27-Aug U08F Go Games Blitz Davin Cluster verses Cappagh in Cappagh.