This photo shows the 1,500 'Bags of Love' of basic food products which were circulated to poor families of Zwelshi township and the township itself in the top picture. This was made possible by fundraising at home in Kilcornan and the efforts on the ground in the Western Cape of SA by members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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 70th 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.
BOOK OF PRAYERS
Limerick Diocese has compiled a Prayer Book which was collected by members of the Diocesan Youth Ministry Project. The collection is from members of the Diocese who were asked the question, ‘What’s your favourite Prayer?’ The compilation will be launched for sale at the Woodlands Hotel Adare on Thursday, October 14 and prior booking of your intention to attend is expected to the Pastoral Centre on 061 400133 or by e-mail to reception@ldpc.ie.
Bantracht Na Tuaithe
Members are looking forward to the travel stories of three of the guild members who were on ICA holidays recently. Eileen O’Byrne travelled to Scotland and May Galvin and Linda Smyth went further afield to Austria.
Creative Dancing facilitator Lisa Cahill will conduct a number of sessions commencing on Wednesday September 22 . The Autumn Federation meeting will be held on Wednesday September 29,commencing at 8pm in Woodlands Hotel, Adare.All members are invited to participate in both events.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.
Kildimo AFC
The club had a number of engagements recently on many levels. The U10’s took on Creeves and came away as victors with Adam Butler’s goal. U14’s were away to Shannonside but had to be content with one goal by Akash Chaudri against the opposition two. The junior team played Ballingarry at home with both sides scoring one goal, Kildimo’s by Conor Fitzgerald.
POETRY WEEKEND
Inishbofin Island is the venue for a Poetry weekend on September 25 & 26. The weekend will include classes, workshops, site-specific writing challenges and indoor and outdoor Readings. It will be lead by poet and writing teacher Yvonne Cullen. There will be a free public Reading as part of this weekend. There are also special offers relating to this weekend available from the Over The Edge Literary Events. Further information from: (086)1701418 /email : yvonnesworkshops @gmail.com
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.
TIDY TOWNS
The newly-established local Tidy Towns Committee are highly pleased with their first entry into the competition. The adjudication results were very positive while offering many suggestions for further improvement to the village and its environs. Many of the suggested improvements involve intervention on the part of the Co. Co. to improve traffic movement through the village. The overall results may be found on tidytowns.ie.
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