KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E October 9 2010

RUBY ANNIVERSARY




Forty years of worship in St. Joseph’s Church is being marked by a celebratory Mass on Friday, October 15 at 7.30 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to meet former priests who ministered there and hear the combined choirs of the two churches of the parish along with children from both schools of the parish. Fr. John and the Pastoral Council invite all to join in the celebration, which is followed by feasting in the adjacent marquee. Photographs of events that were centered in the church are being solicited for display on the occasion.



COMMUNITY LOTTO





The weekly draw numbers on September 28 for a bounty nearing €7,000, were 2, 3, 12 & 28. As no member predicted this combination, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 were drawn by Luke & Gerry Griffin, Ballynacarriga; Nathan Hogan, Ballyvareen; Peggy Gleeson, Ballynacarriga; Pat Bourke, Knockroe and Peter & Eimear Hickey, Old Kildimo.





KENRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY



The local historical society goes indoors for the rest of the year and the first lecture takes place on October 27 at 8.00 pm. Our lecture venue has changed to the Community Centre Pallaskenry and the lecturer on the night is the ever-popular and erudite Br. John Feheney. Br. John has done much work in researching people who have contributed in the past towards forming our community and he willingly shares this knowledge with all who are welcome to attend



COFFEE MORNING FOR HOSPICE





Slattery’s Pub is holding a ‘Coffee Morning’ on October 13 from 10 am to midday. The worthy cause is the Hospice movement, which is sponsored by Bewleys who donate the coffee. Your €2 donation will be gratefully received.









SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY





Teresa Mulqueen is Kildimo ticket agent for the forthcoming seventieth anniversary of St. Mary’s/Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton. This is a great opportunity for renewing old friendships and perhaps making new ones at the Dinner Dance in the South Court on November 20th, commencing at 7.00 pm. Music will be by the Deerhunters, followed by a D.J. for the more athletic. There is also a quiet room for friends to meet and talk. Contact Teresa at 394094 or 087 6212785.



SOCCER NEWS





Kildimo Utd AFC under 10 girls team had a great win on Saturday October 2



away to Ballingarry, winning 0 – 2. The goal scorers were Emma Ranahan and Zara O’Donnell.



The under 8’s played at home against Askeaton on Saturday afternoon losing 0 – 2. Under 12 Boys took on Killaney on Saturday afternoon at home losing 0 – 2. The junior team played away to Breska on Sunday, October 3 in the 1st round on the Munster Junior Cup winning 0 – 1, Hugh Geaney getting the Kildimo goal.







Bantracht Na Tuaithe



Well done to Kathleen Griffin who once again was successful with her baking? This time her cupcakes were among the winners at the recent federation competition where the level of interest was indicated by a very big entry.











SALESIAN COLLEGE NEWS





An Open Night for incoming 1st year students 2011/2012 will take place on Wednesday, October 13 at 7.30pm in the School Hall. Parents and students currently in 5th and 6th class are welcome to attend.



Salesian Mission in Africa Society continues to meet at the school. This is an awareness group promoting the work of Fr. Martin McCormack.



The school supported Jersey Day for GOAL Friday, October 1, where students raised €800.



The Chief Justice Mr. John Murray will visit the school on this Friday, October 8, at 2pm. He will speak to Transition Year, 1st Year class Versiglia and 3rd Year class Ita as part of their CSPE Action Project.



Transition Year Students have started a new programme called Junior Achievement with Joanne McGuiness from Junior Achievement Ireland. This Programme will involve linking the Transition Year Students with local business and enterprises in our area and will include guest speakers from these businesses. This course will continue for the rest of the year. Students will continue with their English Poetry Workshop and will start their Youth Leadership Programme ‘Alive n Avail’, with Tina Corbett and Kathy Shiels on Friday, October 8.



Congratulations to The U16 Killulta Gaels Hurling Team who won their County Final against Croagh/Kilfinny.







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.









CRAFTWORKERS UNITE!





Mary Conway is seeking like-minded crafters to join in a sale of their products in advance of Christmas. Beat the recession by selling and giving others the opportunity to buy their way out of the financial crisis. Knitters, sew-ers, bakers, painters, candlemakers and any other craftworkers should contact Mary at 087 6521806 to arrange the final details.







BROADFORD ARBORETUM



Ted Cooke, Native Woodland Specialist, visits Broadford Wildlife Arboretum again on Sunday October 10th next, as part of the Annual Broadford Village Festival. The arboretum has been planted, under Ted’s stewardship, with all 27 of Ireland’s native tree species. Ted will host a wildlife talk starting at 2.30 p.m., which will include a coppicing demonstration, with a discussion on the purpose and method of woodland coppicing. Coppicing is the practice of cutting back trees leaving only a small stump remaining, from which new stems emerge. It was widely practiced in traditional forest management, and can be used on a wide variety of native tree species. Coppicing is carried out on a 4 – 5 year rotation, providing a continuous supply of cut timber stems of a certain size. Ted will elaborate on the benefits of this traditional craft from social, economic and environmental viewpoints. Also discussed will be the important work of nature’s decomposers in native woodland, and how to encourage a health community of decomposer flora and fauna, showing examples in the Arboretum. The Arboretum in Broadford, (Co. Limerick) is located across the road from Broadford Church. All are welcome. There is a walking route around the arboretum with a hand rail designed to aid the blind, and there is partial wheelchair access. More information from Ted Cooke, on 086-8789891, ideally after 6.00 p.m.





FREE EDUCATION



Adrienne O’Connell of West Limerick Resources is hosting a free information evening on ‘Special Needs Education’ for parents, guardians, teachers and students. You will be introduced to a range of locally-based services and voluntary support groups in the area of ‘Special Education’ and Children’s entertainment is available at the event. Contact Adrienne at 069 66296. Irene O’Callaghan of the same company is currently organising ‘Computer Classes for various venues in West Limerick. Of interest to Kildimo folk is the course beginning on Tuesday, October 12 in Patrickswell from 2.30 – 4.30 pm, of three weeks duration. There are also courses in Athea and NCW. Open to Older people (over 55), people with no formal qualifications or those with a less formal education, unemployed people, people with disabilities, people living alone (particularly in rural areas), single parents, travellers, ex-prisoners and immigrants. Contact: Irene at West Limerick Resources on 069 66298.