KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E October 2 2010

Dave and Marian O'Connell at Kilcornan Rummage Sale Sept 2010

WOMENS’ MINI MARATHON

All those months of training, of dealing with traffic hazards and ‘helpful’ comments of other road users is finally paying off with muscles well-toned for the ‘Women’s’ Mini-Marathon’ on Sunday, October 3 at U.L.  Mellon ladies and others, namely Julie Fitzgerald, Margaret Fitzgerald, Marian Mulhall and Rosario Harte are participating in the cause of Cystic Fibrosis.  The problem with this debilitating disease is more acute in Ireland, which has the highest rate of sufferers in the world, allied to the highest rate of incidence among siblings.  Voluntary contributions and fundraising are important allies in making life more tolerable for CF sufferers.

 

FORTY YEARS A-GROWING
Mary Conway and the Pastoral Office Kildimo are soliciting items of interest in the forty years of Catholic activity centered in St. Joseph’s Church.  Photographic records of events during those years will be displayed during a celebration that culminates in a Mass on Friday, October 15.  Contact Mary at 087 6521806 or e-mail maryconway087@vodafone.ie

COMMUNITY LOTTO

The weekly draw numbers on September 21 for a bounty nearing €7,000, were 2, 6, 11 & 20.  As no member predicted this combination, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 were drawn by Jamie & Liz Hickey, Old Kildimo; Kitty Sexton, c/o Liz Hickey; Andy Downes, Main Street; Peggy Fitzgerald, Ballynacarriga and Morgan Breen, Ferrybridge. 

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to Rosaleen Moran and family of Coolbeg on the recent death of her mother Ellen Keane, formerly of Greenmount Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston and St. Joseph Street.  She is also survived by sons Mike, Jim, Jerry and Ray and daughters Barbara, Geraldine and Sylvia.  The local community was shocked at the untimely death of Michael Byrnes, formerly of Court and late of Foynes.   Michael is survived by his mother, brothers and sisters and their families.  His funeral took place to the family burial ground in Kilkeedy following Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church Kildimo on Friday September 24.  Sympathy is also offered to Christy Dinneen and family on the recent death of his sister Kathleen O’Sullivan of Lixnaw, Co. Kerry and also to John and Dorothea Fitzgibbon of Monanogue on the loss of their baby Aoibhinn. 

Solas i measc na naomh.
 

ANNUAL SALE OF WORK 

Pallaskenry Community Council are holding their fundraising Sale of Work on Sunday October 3 at the Community Centre from 2.30 pm.  This is the main fundraiser for the Centre to maintain it in the high standards of care and maintenance it offers.  Good saleable items are solicited for the event, such as unwanted gifts, toys, presents, bric-a-brac, books and home produce, etc.  Please do not offer damaged, soiled or unsaleable items.  If you cannot bring to the sale, then come and buy and support this worthy cause towards maintaining  this community amenity.  

 

SCHOOL REUNION
November 20 should be reserved for meeting old (and not so old) school pals from St. Mary’s/Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton.  This special occasion marks the 70^th Anniversary of the School. To mark this historic occasion a dinner dance will be held on Saturday November 20 at the South Court Hotel Limerick commencing at 7pm. Music by the Deerhunters followed by a DJ.  A quite room will be available for those who want to catch up with old friends
In Kildimo, Teresa Mulqueen (087 6212785) is ticket agent and general advisor for the commemorative dinner dance.

SELF MEDICATION
A system of medicine based on self promotion of your own inner energies has been devised by Donna Eden in the U.S. The Pastoral Centre in Denmark Street is offering a one-day introduction to the skills involved.  The saying ‘Physician heal yourself’ is the best introduction to the Eden method, as its originator claims to have successfully healed herself of serious illness.  Josie Scholman facilitates the course from 10 am at a cost of €70 and early booking is advised at 061 400133.

Bantracht Na Tuaithe
ICA activities have resumed including creative dancing and art.
The next Killulta ICA Book Club meeting will take place on Tuesday next October 5 at’De Bucket’  Pub Ferrybridge commencing with lunch at 1.15pm
The next guild meeting will be held on Wed October 6 at the earlier time of 7pm at ‘The Seven Sisters ‘Pub, Old Kildimo, followed by a mini auction ,proceeds in aid of ACWW.

YOUTH CLUB
The Youth Club is back in action, meeting every Friday evening at Copswood College from 7.30 to 9.00 pm.  Members in Sixth Class or beyond are welcome as well as leaders over the age of fifteen.  Support this valuable local initiative, forge friends for life and challenge yourself to newer heights and skills.  There are lots of new ideas planned for the coming season.

HARD OF HEARING
Help is offered for those with hearing difficulties by ‘Deaf/Hear,ie’ at the No 4, Henry Street.  Classes begin on Friday October 1, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm for an eight week course.  Contact 467494 for further details.

INTERNET NEWS

The internet is providing a useful and up-to-date way for emigrants and others to access our local news.  For those who do not know, pass on the following address.  For Kildimo news http://kildimonews.blogspot.com/.  News from the Irish Countrywomen’s Association may be gained fromhttp://limerickicafederation.blogspot.com/.  

Kildimo AFC
Kildimo under 10 boys played away to Athea Utd on Saturday losing  4 – 1
Mark Curran getting the Kildimo goal
The  Kildimo under 12 girls played at home on Saturday Losing 0 – 5 to st Itas
The Junior team played Pallaskenery at home on Sunday winning 1- 0
Kevin Hogan getting the Kildimo Goal  

INVITE TO CURRAGH CHASE
Eileen O’Keefe of Curragh Chase forest park offers free entry courtesy of Coillte to the park for an Orienteering event on Sunday October 3.  If you’ve ever got lost on the new trails through the park, this is your opportunity to gain new skills that will benefit you when out of doors.  Although Orienteering may be regarded as a sport it is a useful skill and National Trails Day offers introductions to negotiating the landscape with the aid of maps- that will be supplied on the day.  Courses will be graded to suit beginners and more experienced walkers.  This is a family event for walkers and bikers.  Bring your own picnic or use the barbeque facilities on site.  All that is asked of you is that you take away your own litter and wrappings and Eileen will gladly answer any queries on 087 2487503.  

‘WEST LIMERICK LOCAL’
The latest Issue of our community magazine is available locally with lots of interesting items and contact numbers for useful local services.  A regular item by Bridget entitled ‘Money Does Matter’ contains useful advice for dealing with state services and for regaining legitimate taxes.  For example there are items on the Contributory State Pension, Home Carer Tax Cr edit, Farmland Leasing, Wills and Deed of Family Arrangement, etc.  The author may be contacted on 069 69373/087 6916387 and a useful site for information is www.knowyourtax.ie.  Also included in the booklet is ‘Community Noticeboard’ where you may advertise your events for free by contacting Deborah on 087 2269154 or on info@westlimericklocal.com.