KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E March 26 2011

Muriel Hayes, Anne Hayes, Kitty Mc Mahon and Breda Mc Cauley 

BEREAVED

The local community are saddened by the death of Rita Cahill (nee O’Sullivan) on Friday, March 18.  Her funeral took place to the local cemetery following Requiem Mass on Monday, March 21 at noon.  She is survived by her husband John, her daughters Catríona, Bríd, Maireád and Siobhán and her sons Michael and Donal, along with her brothers and sisters and extended families.  Sympathy is extended to her family, friends and neighbours.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

  ‘AR MUIN NA MUICE’

‘On the pigs back’, is how young Madeline Mulqueen is described on the front page of ‘Foinse’, the Irish language newspaper of March 16, 2011.  Two photos by Patrick McHugh of the model from Carheeny also grace the pages.  Her interview ‘as gaeilge’ recounts her delight in the publicity her appearance on the Rubberbandits ‘There’s a horse outside’ has given her.  Such a stimulus, allied to her modelling talents has brought her to notice by a larger public and a consequent rise in modelling engagements.  Madeline has a keen interest in drama and rightly points out the comparison between the two.  Another of her loves and talents is the native teanga that she looks forward to using when she returns home on visits.  
 

RACE NIGHT 

Kildimo Community Council and Kildimo AFC would like to thanks everybody for their support for the dog night held Friday last in the new greyhound track in Limerick.  Congratulations to the winning dog sponsors sweep who won on the night. All twelve prizes were kindly sponsored by the Seven Sisters Bar. The winners were; Joe Horan, Kelly Foley Accountants, Pat Hickey, PMC Construction, The Seven Sisters Bar, John O’ Curry, Bunratty Folk Park, Leatrans International, Ger Griffin, Curragh Chase Garden Centre & O’ Rourkes Post office.  John Sheahan and Ciara Lyons impressed the judges of the best-dressed male and female competition. Raffle prize winners were; Patrick Ambrose of West Limerick, Ellen Morton of O’ Connell Avenue, Marisa O’Shea, Kildimo, Andrew Sexton, Bruree, James Mulcair, Kildimo & Brian Hoban Kildimo. Two prizes were not claimed and the ticket numbers are 0598, 0861. If you hold one of the winning tickets could you please contact a member of the Community Council or Kildimo AFC to claim the prizes. They  would like to take this opportunity to thank all their sponsors on the night and a special thanks to the feature race sponsor Kieran Healy of Inhouse renovations and Tarmac refurbishment.

GOGGIN COTTAGE RESTORATION 

Following the recent visit of members of the Irish Landmark Trust who have undertaken the restoration of the late Jack’s cottage, they have contacted the Community Council and others about their recent grant from the Heritage Council for a further €10,000, to continue the work.  Given the nature of the restorative works and the heavy costs involved, this recent grant will not finalise the work so the Landmark Trust is anxious to hear of further donors who might willingly come on board.  The Trust will be offering the cottage for holiday lettings for a period in which they will recoup their financial commitments, before handing it back to the original owners.  This is the first such rest oration of its kind undertaken by the Trust, who hold many prestigious properties all over Ireland, although  this is their first Co. Limerick involvement.  Gate lodges and Lighthouse properties feature largely on their list of restored holiday properties, so the late Jack would be proud to note the inclusion of his cottage among such a list that includes Russborough House and Castletown estate.  The website of the Trust iswww.irishlandmark.com

HOSPICE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

The weekend of March 26/27 has been designated for the Churchgate Collection in the parishes of Kildimo/Pallaskenry.  The needs of the Hospice are even greater in these straitened times and therefore voluntary contributions are in even greater demand.  If Hospice needs us, we don’t need reminding that we also need Hospice.  Come prepared to help when attending weekend Masses.

COUNTING NEWTS 

Do you come across many of these little lizard-like creatures during your walks or gardening?  If the answer is yes then the Irish Wildlife Trust will be interested in your observations.  They are conducting a nationwide survey of newts over the coming months and if you’re interested contact Kieran at 01 8602839 or e-mail newts@iwt.ie. 
 

DAFFODIL DAY
Local organisers Kitty & Mary O’Shaughnessy,Ballynolan and friends  of Daffodil Day, will be evident on Friday, March 25 at the local schools and church .  Daffodils will also be on sale in local shops for this worthy cause Your support  is once again requested for this Annual fundraiser.

BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE

 The Killulta ICA Painters, who are presently painting with Artist Mark Heng, have recently submitted entries to the  National ICA  Competition. They are also preparing fo r  a  federation art competition being arranged by Arts Officer Mary Moloney and entries are expected to be submitted. ’A Spring Scene’, using any of the following: Acryllic, Oil, Pastel,Watercolour,.Mazimum Size 12’’ x 18’’. Entries, either framed or unframed, to be handed in by 7.30pm in on the night of the AGM  Tuesday April 26  at Woodlands Hotel,Adare.
In order to facilitate this event please send entry fee of €5 per entry with your details to Mary (083)3544625 by Tuesday April 19 2011.

COMMUNITY LOTTO JACKPOT €8,100 AND RISING. 

The Lotto draw of on March 15, was for a prize of €8,100 and no punter predicted the winning combination of 3,5, 27 & 28.  In consequence, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by John Sheehan, Bolane; Phyllis McKenna, Old Kildimo; Martin O’Dea, Ferrybridge; Peter & Eimear Hickey, Old Kildimo and Gerry O’Shea of Glenameade.  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 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 11. am.  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.