KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E April 2 2011

Bernard Gloster,George & Mary O'Rourke & Marie & Tommy O'Shea enjoying Kildimo 'Dog Nite'

VILLAGE PLANNING:  As indicated in the ‘Limerick Leader’ of March 19, the road development plans are now available for inspection at County Hall, Dooradoyle or the Council Area Offices in Croom.  Copies of the same plans may be had for a reasonable cost and any submissions in regard to them should be made in writing by May 13 next.  

COMMUNITY LOTTO JACKPOT €8,150 AND RISING: The Lotto draw of on March 22, was for a prize of €8,150 and no punter predicted the winning combination of 12, 14, 16 & 17.  In consequence, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by William O’Donoghue, Kilbreedy; Syd Warren, Coolbeg; Karen O’Brien, Castletown; Geraldine Costello, Coolbeg and Rory O’Brolcháin, Ballycasey.  When you next visit the ‘The Seven Sisters’, Post Office, De Bucket, Slattery’s or the Dromore Inn, be sure to fill in your lucky numbers where a minimum investment of €2 could cover your holiday costs.  

TABLE QUIZ: ‘De Bucket’ is the venue for a fundraising Quiz in aid of Chernobyl.  The enduring damage to human health from nuclear radiation has been reaffirmed with the damage to Japanese Nuclear Stations.  Your support is solicited for this event on Friday April 8.  Tables are a mere €20 and enjoyment is assured with the possibility of a lucrative win. 

BIRDWATCHING: The Limerick branch of Birdwatch Ireland have their next field trip to Ardclooney, O’Briensbridge on Saturday, April 9, at 10.00 am.  With the coming of Spring, so is hoped the sighting of migrants such as House Martins, Swifts, etc.  Meet the leaders at the public Carpark near the playground in the village.  Further details from James at 087 9037640 or by email at jameshayes@yahoo.com. 
 

LENTEN PILGRIMAGE: A local penitential walk of ten kilometres is being organised by the Parish Church on Saturday April 2.  All are welcome to participate and pray privately at stations along the way to St. Brigid’s Well in Kilbreedy.  Walkers will meet at the Seven Sisters at 11am. You are advised to wear shoes appropriate to road and field and note that the descent into the little vale in which the well is situated may be wet and slippery, so a pilgrim’s staff might save your blushes.  The value of a communal walk in penitential mode can only strengthen the bonds within the believing community according to Fr. John Donworth who will lead the pilgrims.
 

DEFIBRILLATOR: The persons who voluntarily undertook Defibrillator training two years ago will shortly renew their training to bring them up to speed on this very worthwhile skill.  Fortunately for the local community, there have been no calls on their expertise.  Should you be interested in undertaking this training and having your name added to the list which is held in the Post Office, the nearest public venue adjacent to the Defibrillator which is in the Church Carpark, contact Mary O’Brolcháin on 087 6226332 or any other member of the panel.  You need have no fears about taking on this training as it is comprehensive and ‘hands on’ and modern defibrillators are fully automated to guide you through their usage in emergencies, so you’ll do no harm to prospective patients.
BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: The Killulta ICA book club members will meet for lunch on Tuesday next April 5 at ‘De Bucket’, followed by a discussion on ‘The General’ by John Lonergan.On the following night, Wednesday
April 6, the guild’s Annual General Meeting will take place, commencing at 8.15pm in ‘The Seven Sisters’Pub, Old Killdimo.Federation Information Joan Hayes will be in attendance.

TIDY TOWNS:  ‘An Taisce’ has designated the month of April to ‘National Spring Clean’ and the members of the local Tidy Towns committee have designated Wednesday, April 13, as the local day for cleaning the Bog Road.  Given the use of this area as a dump, the task is a daunting one and the saying ‘Many hands make light work’ suggests itself.  If you can’t make the morning session at 10 o’clock, then the opportunity will be available to you to join the 7 pm session.  Both begin at Walsh Motors and a high visibility jacket and gloves would be an asset