KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E Feb 19 2011

Ethel Patterson,Chair W I Northern Ireland makes a presentation to Nat ICA President Anne Maria Dennison,Mainistir na Féile marking the close of ICA centenary year

Gillian Doab & Trevor Sheehan on their wedding day

COMHBHRÓN

Condolences are extended to the Fitzgerald family, Cloongownagh, Kildimo on the recent death of Mrs Maureen Fitzgerald, whose funeral took place, following Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Kildimo Thursday February 10 2011, to  Kilcornan Cemetery.

Sympathy is also extended to Catherine Murphy, Co Co Revenue Collector, Kildimo / Pallaskenry area on the death of her husband Jim, whose funeral took place, following Requiem Mass in  Christ the King Church, Caherdavin, on Wednesday February 9  2011.

May they rest in peace.

Anniversary Masses: Nano Harte, Ballinacarriga (Sat Feb 12 at 7pm),Dick Liston, Bolane ( Thurs  17 @ 10.00),Thos & Catherine Walsh,Ballinahalee (Fri 19 @ 10.00),John Sheehan & Eamon Lyons( Sat 19 @ 7pm)

 

BIRDWATCH IRELAND

Limerick branch of Birdwatch Ireland Outing on Sunday next  February 20at 10.00am –Shannon River walk, Limerick. View Gulls, Duck, Waders along the Shannon River.
Meet at St Michael’s Rowing Club, O’Callaghan Strand at 10.00am
Leaders:  James Hayes & Clodagh Glasgow.
For further details contact James Hayes  0879037640   jamesg.hayes@yahoo.com or Maura Turner  0877927972  maura.turner1@gmail.com

LOCAL THATCHING

If you missed ‘Ear to the Ground’ on RTE 1 on either February 8 or the repeat on Sunday February 13, you may still view the show on RTE Player on your computer.  Local interest in this programme was the feature on thatching which was filmed on the O’Brien house in Ballyculhane.  Tommy Roberts from Clarina was not exactly enjoying the best weather conditions as he provides a new roof for the house.  It was gratifying to note that local river reed is the thatch of choice, as much reed is presently being imported from Eastern Europe.  Dr. Fidelma Mullane- an academic expert on thatch pointed out the benefits of using the local men and reed on the carbon footprint.  Mícheal O’Brien who was born in the house, said that he’s the sixth generation of the family there.  And it seems positive that many more generations will continue the family lineage in Ballyculhane.

GOING STRONG

Be sure to set aside Sunday March 6 for the annual ‘Going Strong’ party.  The venue is the same- for newcomers that means ‘The Seven Sisters’.  Assemble at 2.00 pm to be seated and warmed by a festive potion.  This will be followed by a four-course meal, dancing to Donie Walsh and final refreshments at 7.00 pm.  Recently retired persons are invited to join in the fun and meet with your neighbours.

SAGE ADVICE

This advertisement was printed in the programme for a concert in Kildimo in 1939.  The advice by Maurice O’Rourke from his pub (now the Seven Sisters) is as valid to day as it was pre-war, and publicans and their patrons might enjoy its advice. 

COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS

As you must be aware, funds are being made available for the upgrading of Slattery’s corner and the bend at Bolane.  You may learn all about these projects and more by attending the next consultative meeting which takes place at the ‘Seven Sisters ‘ Pub, Old Kildimo on Wednesday next  February 23 at 8pm. Plans for the village are reaching an advanced stage and will shortly be submitted to the Co. Co. for final approbation. 

CAR BOOT

A fundraising ‘Car Boot Sale’ takes place at the Community Centre, NCW, on Sunday, February 20 from 7.30 am.  This is the first of 2011 and is in aid of WL102FM.  It may be your opportunity to snap up a priceless heirloom or to offer some of your attic treasures for sale.  Details about this event may be had by ringing 087 6866450.

‘EDWARD ENTERTAINS’

Limerick Federation will host a Cookery Demonstration with Edward Hayden, celerity chef and author of ‘Edward Entertains’ on Wednesday February 23,2011 commencing at 8pm. The venue is Woodlands Hotel, Adare and tickets €20 each are available from all Guild and Federation members.

Céad mile Fáilte to all idir Fir is Mná

 

EAGLE

A flurry of interest among bird-watchers was caused by the sighting of a White-tailed Eagle recently in Ringmoylan.  This may be a migrant from Kerry where it is being re-introduced from Norway.  The west coast of Ireland was well stocked with these birds before they were hunted to extinction in the 18th century. While this was a rare visitor, regular sightings of Whooper Swans, Little Egrets, Grey Herons and Dunlins are also to be seen.  It is hoped to erect a board near the pier to alert visitors to the native and visitor species that inhabit this area.

 

AFC NEWS

The local club is holding a fundraising ‘table quiz’ on this Friday, February 18.  Such efforts are vital in promoting the activities of the club, so come along and join in the fun.  The Dromore Inn is the venue and you should have your team in place at €5 each for kick off at 9.30 pm.  Congratulations to club member Kyle Hayes on his selection for the Kennedy Cup Squad.

 

COMMUNITY LOTTO JACKPOT €7,800 Plus.

The Lotto draw of on February 8, was for a prize of €7,800 and no punter predicted the winning combination of 3, 4, 13 & 20.  In consequence, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by Emma Griffin, Old Kildimo; Ted O’Donoghue, Kilmoreen; John Meade, Old Kildimo; John O’Mahony, Ballyrune and Ann O’Dea of Carheeny.  When you next visit the P.O., De Bucket, Slattery’s or the Dromore Inn, be sure to fill in your lucky numbers where a minimum investment of €2 could realise a handsome dividend which no bank will match!

KENRY HISTORY

As part of their ongoing promotion of local history in the barony of Kenry, the local history society are holding a lecture and AGM on Wednesday, February 23 at the Community Hall Pallaskenry at 8.15 pm.  These are available to members and friends alike and this occasion will offer you a chance to elect new officers and committee as the present one is there since the inception of the history society in 2008.  The talk on Wednesday, 23 is on the Kildimo farmer who fortunately for historians wrote a diary from 1740 to 1751.  This has to be the most important source of local history, offering as it does a rare insight into farming life among the gentry and their retainers during this time.  The area at this time was in the throes of an artic winter of such severity that the land was frozen for six months and couldn’t be tilled nor crops harvested.  While the great famine which followed a century later gets most notice historically, earlier famines such as in the eighteenth century are thought to have been just as serious. The relative absence of earlier famines from the history books is probably due to the poorer recording of events at the time.  It is for this reason and for many more that the Diary of Nicholas Peacock of Kilmoreen is a vital document for local historians and indeed for all who are interested in this period when literary levels among the natives was low and their interests were wholly taken up with sustaining their lives rather than writing about them.  

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 SALESIAN COLLEGE NEWS

Mid Term Break Supervised Study for 3^rd and 6^th year students will commence on Monday, 21 to Friday, 25 February 2011, from 10am to 4pm daily. 

Registration Night for parents only of 1^st year students entering in September 2011 will take place on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 8pm in the hall.  1^st Year Assessments will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10am.

A 5^th Year Subject Options night will be held on Wednesday, March 9 for parents only of current

3^rd and Transition year students at 8pm in the hall.

1^st year students will travel to Connemara to participate in outdoor education activities from Monday, March 14 to Wednesday, March 16, 2011. 

1^st and 2^nd year students studying French for their Junior Certificate will travel to Paris from Wednesday, March 23 to Saturday, March 26, 2011. 

Our annual musical will take place on Thursday 24, Friday 25 and Saturday 26, March 2011.  This year’s production is Chicago. Tickets €10 student and €15 adult available from Clancy's Bar, Corner House, O’Sullivan’s Centra Clarina, O'Rourke's Kildimo Post Office, O'Dea's De Bucket, Gretta Gibbs,  Salesian Secondary College 061 393105.

2^nd and 5^th year students studying Spanish for their Junior Certificate will travel to Barcelona from Wednesday, April 6 to Sunday, April 10, 2011. 

Congratulations to: U14 boys Soccer Team who beat St. Nessan’s 2 – 1 in the play-off game and now qualify for the North Munster Schools Semi-Final.  Goal scorers were T.J. O’Connor and Killian Gavin.

Well done to:  Rugby Team who put in a great performance against Castletroy College with Ger McNamara (2), Kalvin Yu (2) and Josh Fitzgerald all scoring tries.