Davy Gleeson Ballinacarriga with his New Potatoes
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The September 2010 ‘Newsletter’ was launched at the Barbeque on Friday, September 3. Copies are available from any member of the Council and will be delivered to households. The five-page document brings up to date the many activities under way in the community. Maps of projected developments are included as well as a Questionnaire to ascertain the present opinions of the community in regard to future growth and development. Public cooperation is necessary for community development and new members are always welcome to join the local council by contacting Chairman Tommy O’Shea (394409), Secretary Dermot Mullane (087 9319005) or PRO Mary Conway (087 6521806).
TIDY TOWNS
The site for the Community Centre has been finally secured after a lengthy legal process and preliminary work will soon begin on the entrance area. As an interim measure the area nearest the street will be developed into a community garden with seating, to be enjoyed by young and old. This area which has lain undisturbed for years supports a variety of wildlife to be enjoyed by visitors who may wish to take some time out. The results of this year’s Tidy Towns Competition will shortly be made public on www.tidytowns.ie and however Kildimo fares in its first year of entry, it has to be admitted that the efforts of the working group has paid dividends in enhancing the village. For the wider community this newly established Tidy Towns Group has to be given the ‘thumbs up’ and are winners for us. Their successive planting and care of the tubs will continue over the autumn and winter with appropriate plantings.
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.
RUMMAGE FOR CHARITY
Kilcornan Community Centre has a fundraising event on Sunday next September 12 for feeding the impoverished in Zwelishe, South Africa. Rummaging begins at 11.30 am and finishes when all is rummaged at 4.30 pm. All age groups are catered for and on sale will be the culinary confections that only the ladies of Kilcornan can produce. Enjoy a coffee with friends and neighbours and thereby bring happiness to the impoverished of this South African township through the Christmas feeding programme which is facilitated by Bernadette and Tony Hackett at 061 393637.
Cúrsai Eaglaise
Mass times in the parish from the beginning of September are as follows:
St Joseph’s Church, Kildimo Saturday Night Vigil Mass 7pm
St Mary’s Church, Pallaskenry Sunday Mass 11am
BIG POTATO
Davy Gleeson of Ballynacarriga decided it was best to dig up his mammoth potatoes before they took over his little garden. Experimenting with a new variety, he had never expected that they would reach this size. Two that he is pictured holding are respectively two and a half and three pounds in weight and must be a record (no pun intended!) for this area. The ‘Guinness Book of Records’ gives the largest potato as a British-produced seven pounds and one ounce. Had Davy chanced leaving it in the ground, who knows what size it would have realised. Other potato growers locally are on high alert to match or surpass the Ballynacarriga spuds, which were produced without any special forcing or fertilizing techniques. Beat that!
Bantracht Na Tuaithe
Cupcakes are the order of the day as members prepare for the forthcoming Federation Meeting on Wed September 29 in Woodlands Hotel,Adare.Bets are on as to who will be the Kildimo Queen with Old Kildimo and Court the favourites but some dark horses are also in the race !
COMMUNITY LOTTO
On Tuesday August 31, the Numbers drawn were 10, 13, 14 & 16. Because no punter predicted this combination, Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by Peggy Gleeson, Ballynacarriga; Peter & Emer, Old Kildimo; Emma Griffin, Old Kildimo; A & D O Brolcháin and Kathleen Coughlan of Court. 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.
CULTURE NIGHT
We have been treated to culture from various sources in the past. The ICA ladies have hosted visual art at De Bucket, Dermot Mullane has an online portfolio of photographs, we’ve participated in international ‘Drawing Day’, Tommy McCauley has entertained our ears- most recently at the Community Council Barbeque, the Book Club meets regularly, poets and writers beaver away in their garrets, our own songstress from the creamery road, namely Doris Shire, brings joy and gladness to many through her performances at home and abroad. We could go on… So how about bringing together some of these artists in our own Kildimo celebration of ‘Culture Night’? This is an annual event, much celebrated in the larger towns and cities, but not necessarily so. We have enough local talent to have an evening of culture with readings from local writers, local storytelling, song and dance, etc. Let us know about your ideas for such an evening, tell us of those friends and neighbours too modest to ‘come out’ themselves. Your local correspondent will happily channel your suggestions to the organisers.
Day at Punchestown
Active Retirement Racing Package includes admission to racecourse , racecard, refreshments, and many more surprises .The dates available are either October 26 or 27 all for the modest cost of €27. If interested contact Stacey at (045) 897704 for booking details.
ART AT CITY HALL
Istabraq Hall is the venue at City Hall for displaying art while the Art Gallery in Pery Square is under refurbishment. The opening of ‘Woods’, an exhibition of selected works from the National Collection of Contemporary Drawing and Creative Limerick will take place on Thursday, September 9 at 6.00 pm on the premises and will run until October 29. Viewing hours coincide with office opening times. The exhibition contains works by David Godbold, Patrick Hall. Seamus Heaney, Alan Keane, Paraic Leahy, Alice Maher, Eoin McHugh, Laura McMorrow, Clive Moloney, Mary Moloney and Garrett Phelan.
Kildimo UTD AFC
Kildimo Utd Junior team had their 2nd outing of the season on Sunday last at home to Abbeyfeale Utd loosing 3 – 4
Kildimo under 8’s are invited to play Kilcornan on Sunday next @ 1pm in Kilcornan for the ‘Feed the Children ‘ Africa charity event
The under 10’s and 14’s start the new season on Saturday next September 11
The under 10’s at home to Creeves KO 11.30am and the under 14’s
away to Shannon side KO 11am The following Tuesday the under 12’s start the season away to Creeves KO 6.35 pm
Salesian Secondary College, Pallaskenry
Evening Study will commence on Monday, 13th September 2010.
Evening Music Classes will resume shortly at the school in piano, traditional instruments, guitar and bass guitar.
Our Open Night for incoming 1st year students 2011/2012 will take place on Wednesday, 13th October 2010 at 7.30pm.
Induction Night for Parents of our current 1st year students, which was originally planned for Wednesday, 15th September, has been changed to Wednesday, 22nd September 2010 due to the Junior Certificate Results issuing on the 15th September 2010.
Junior Certificate Results are due out on Wednesday, 15th September 2010. Transition and 5th Year Students will have a day off on this day. Results will be distributed from the school library from 10.30am to 12 noon. All students to attend school on Thursday and Friday as normal.
Congratulations to :
- 1.Leaving Certificate class 2010 that achieved outstanding results.
- and wish them all the best in their chosen paths.
- 2.Eoghan Bedford on his selection for The Munster “A” Schools Rugby Squad
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