KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E Jan 22 2011

John Jo & Mary Gleson,Clarina at Peggy's 80th Birthday Jan 8 2010 

Joan Condon & friends at peggy Gleeson's 80th Birthday Party Jan 2011 

Maureen & George Kelly,Mellon at Peggy Gleeson's 80th Birthday Jan 8 2010

Comhbhrón

LUCY O’CARROLL, RIP. 

The funeral took place on Wednesday, January 12 to the old graveyard Kildimo, of Lucy O’Carroll, nee McNamara.  The deceased who was in her 95 year, was wife of the late Patrick (Patie) who predeceased her in 1975.  The late Patie’s uncle of the same name, was associated with Old Kildimo since his ownership of the public house there, now ‘The Seven Sisters’.  Patie and Lucy’s only son Michael, called after his paternal grandfather, was born in Kildimo, when they lived in the farm which later became Quilty’s.  Lucy was originally from Cratloe Co. Clare and when they sold their farm in Old Kildimo, they moved to Cappamore and Portnard House.  It was here that the family expanded with the birth of the girls Yvonne and Moira.  Mrs O’Carroll had enjoyed good health until admitted to the Regional Hospital recently with a relatively minor complaint and she passed away peacefully on January 8.  Her removal took place from Meehan’s Funeral Home Cappamore, on Tuesday January 11, to the local church of St. Michael where Requiem Mass was celebrated prior to her internment beside her late husband.

Beannacht Dé lena hanam. 

BIRDWATCHING

Gadwall, Shoveller and other wintering birds are part of the attraction on the Birdwatch Outing to Lough Gur on Saturday, January 29.  Be at the Car Park at 11.00am to join Geoff Hunt, Ger and Jane Griffin who will lead the outing.
 

Bantracht Na Tuaithe
Limerick ICA Federation will host An Odlums Cookery Demonstration with well known TV personality Catherine Leyden on Wednesday February 23, 2011 commencing at 8pm.The venue is Woodlands Hotel, Adare and tickets €20 each are available from Guild and Federation officers.
Céad mile Fáilte to all.

COMMUNITY LOTTO JACKPOT €7,700 Plus. 

The Lotto draw of on January 11, was for a prize of €7,600 and no punter predicted the winning combination of 2, 6, 24 & 27.  In consequence, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by Mary O’Mahony, Ballyrune; Mary Rogan, Ballyculhane; Joanne Griffin, Old Kildimo; Michael Coughlan, Court and Joe Gleeson, Ballynacarriga.

Salesian College, Pallaskenry
   Due to an all staff in-service on Promoting Student Welfare and Child Protection Guidelines on this Friday January 21 2011 school will be closed for students
Congratulations to Fr. John Campion, former parish priest of Milford and teacher at Salesian Secondary College,who  has been appointed as new Senior Chaplain of the University of Limerick.     
To celebrate the Feast of Don Bosco (Jan 31) the school will finish at 1.10pm on Friday, January 28  2011.  Buses will depart at 1.30pm.  Mass will be celebrated at the College on this day.   

Catholic Schools Week commences on Monday, January 31 2011 and a programme of celebration is being planned by Ms. Meehan, Mr. Fitzgerald and Fr. Martin Loftus. 

Civil Defence ARA

Members are reminded of the forthcoming Essay And Poetry Competition .The title is ‘Living the dream’

The difference that Active Retirement Ireland made in your life. So get creative and put your thoughts into words… Poetry (max 50 words), Prose  (600 / 800 words). Entries, together with the name of your ARA, not later than Thursday March 31 2011, to ARI, 124,Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

The Brothers of Charity, Bawnmore, are involved in the care of over four hundred persons.  Needless to say the wide range of their services demand a similar range of workers.  While professional services are offered by the Brothers, previous training is not a requirement of volunteers.  Training will be given and work allocated by consultation with the volunteer.  If you think you could give a little of your time to this worthwhile work, Sean Gallagher at 087 9817956 or by e-mail at seangallagher@limerick.brothersofcharity.ie., would like to  hear from you.
 

CO. CO. FREE LECTURES 

The fifth series of lectures in the Council’s ‘Built Heritage Series’ begins on Tuesday February 1, and will run on every second Tuesday for five weeks in the Woodlands House Hotel Adare.  One exception to the rule is the last lecture in the series, which takes place on March 29, at Kilmallock Court House.

The February lectures are, ‘Patterns of Patronage: Early Medieval Churches and Round Towers in the Limerick Region’, by Dr. Tomás Ó Carragáin on February 1 at 8.00 pm.  On February 15, the title of the lecture is ‘The Building Boom of the Middle Ages: Limerick’s Tower Houses, again at 8.00 pm.  This will be presented by Dr. Colm Donnelly.  These series of lectures are very popular so early seating is advised.
 

THE PARISH NEWSLETTER 

The weekly ‘Parish Newsletter’ which is available at weekend Masses in both parish churches is soliciting items for inclusion.  The deadline for submission is Wednesday evening at the Kildimo Office.  Contact Fr. Donworth for details on (061) 394134 or (087) 2237501.