Fed ICA Halloween Lunch 2011
Kathleen Coughlan Trevor O'Brien and Bridie Toomeyat presential Election in Kildimo
RECENTLY DECEASED: Sympathy is extended to the wife and daughter of John Halpin of ‘Lemonfield’, Court, who died recently. His funeral took place to Castlemungret Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church on Friday, October 28. Formerly of Stryker Orthopaedics, the late John is also survived by his sister Judy, his mother in law Nora Constable and his extended family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
OUR COMMUNITY REMEMBERS: The following past members of our community will be remembered in local Masses, namely, Aiden O’Brien, Tom Boland, Declan Costello and the deceased members of the McKeogh family. On Wednesday November 2 Mass for All Souls will be celebrated in Pallaskenry Church at 9.30am and in Kildimo Church at 7.30pm .There will also be Masses in Kildimo on the following days Thursday and Friday
Nov 3 and 4 at 10.00.
BURIAL GROUND PRAYERS: Fr John, P.P. will lead prayers for the dead in local graveyards on Sunday next November 6. Beginning at 2.00 pm in Kildimo graveyard, he will then progress to Ardcanny for 2.45 pm and on to Killurach for 3.30 pm prayers.
The annual collection for burial ground maintenance will be taken up on the day and your generosity would be very much appreciated.
In the neighbouring parish of Kilcornan prayers will be recited at Kilcornan Graveyard on Sunday November 6 after 11am Mass and on the following Sunday November 13 in Castletown cemetery at 12.00.There will be Mass in Kilcornan Church on Monday November 7 at 8pm with a special mention of all who died in the parish during the past year.
‘FIRST FRIDAYS’: A new slant on First Fridays is provided by the musical soirees that take place in ‘De Bucket’ on just such Fridays of every month. The first session begins on Friday November 4 and features local harpist Niamh O’Brien of Old Kildimo. Niamh is making a name for herself on the harp and will be joined by other similarly accomplished local musicians. No better way to spend your Friday nights and in the process keep our community alive.
SENIOR CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE: Sunday November 13 has been set aside for the Churchgate Collection in aid of the annual party for seniors. This will be taken up at the midday Mass and your continued support for this important annual event is anticipated.
NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS: A ‘Monster Auction’ in aid of the school building fund will take place in the Salesian College on Sunday November 20 from 2.00 pm. Any and all saleable items are solicited for this event and further details may be had from the School at 394500 or 085 1995416.
MARY’S CRAFT FAIR: Keeping business local is the theme of the second Christmas Craft Fair, organised by Mary Conway. The venue is the ‘Seven Sisters Pub’ on Sunday November 13, opening at 1.30 pm. You will find here the answer to all your Christmas present needs. Further information from 087 6521806.BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: Congratulations to guild sec Kathleen Griffin who recently completed
An ICA Information Officer training course through Central Office .She will be in readiness to oversee
some annual general meetings in designated areas in the city and county during the months of March and April 2012.The guilds November meeting takes place on this Wed November 2 ,at the later time of 8.30pm, in Seven Sisters Pub, Old Kildimo .On the following Saturday Nov 5 members are invited to an ICA Conference which is taking place in Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill commencing at 10.30am to 4.30pm .Do come along and avail of the opportunity to meet and renew friendships with ICA friends countrywide .
BOOK LAUNCH: Pat Wallace, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, will launch a new book on the Stonehall Harriers Hunt on Saturday, 5 November at Kilcornan Community Centre at 7.30 pm. Dr John Feheney, author of the book, entitled, Stonehall Harriers Centenary Record, has combed the archives of the Hunt in his efforts to tell this great story in pictures and words. The World Music Centre of the University of Limerick has kindly agreed to provide entertainment during the launching event. Among those present will be Michael O’Shaughnessy and Ivan McDonagh, current Masters of Hounds, together with Brian Moran, Huntsman, Whips Timothy Handley, Gabriel Quinn and John Finucane. Older members will remember the late Michael O’Neill, who, after retiring as one of county Limerick’s most prominent middle-distance athletes, went on to hold the post as Whip for the Stonehall Harriers for some 40 years. PJ Dore, chairman of the current executive committee, will act as host for the evening. The attractively-produced book contains over 250 photographs, many of them of historical value. Personalities mentioned or featured in photographs include John McDonogh, the founder, his son, Paddy McDonogh, first Master, the late Betty Hewson and George Kennedy, both Joint Masters, and George’s wife, Marjorie, who rode with the Stonehalls for 40 years. The well-known novelist, Dorothea White nee Conyers, was a regular supporter of the Stonehalls, as was the late Brigadier Hewson. Captain Harry Freeman-Jackson, who represented Ireland in Equestrian sports in five Olympics, also rode with the Stonehalls for a quarter of a century. The Stonehall Harriers pay great attention to young riders and their annual children’s hunt draws large numbers. A number of riders who began their youthful careers with the Stonehalls have gone on to make a name for themselves in National Hunt racing and in showjumping. Yet others have gone to the USA, where they have built careers as professional huntsmen. The Harriers are particularly proud of their great record in producing quality showjumpers. Among the great horses which began their jumping careers with the Stonehalls have been Jessica, sold to Max Houri of Switzerland and went on to win a bronze medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1982. Another great Stonehall horse was Denham Hills, bred by Dan Ranahan and ridden for several years by Derek Ricketts in the British Showjumping Team. This horse set an Irish record for the Puissance at the RDS in 1980 and then went on to do the same at the Horse-of-the-Year Show in London. Preachan, trained by the late Michael Moran, and ridden by Graham Fletcher with the British team, was another great winner. More recently, Diamond Exchange, trained by Ronnie Kelly, Askeaton, was ridden to victory by Jessica Kurten in Grand Prix competitions for the Irish Equestrian Team during the 1990s. The Stonehall Harriers emphasize their close connection with the local community, covering an area along the Shannon from Borrigone to the Ferry Bridge and from the Shannon southwards to Adare. In this area, they have been to the fore in supporting charitable and benevolent causes and in caring for the environment. The Hunt operates under the rules of the Hunting Association of Ireland (HAI) and the Irish Masters of Harriers Association of Ireland (IMHA). This book was published with the support of West Limerick Resources under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, through a grant of €5000 towards the design and print costs. According to West Limerick Resources Rural Development Programme Coordinator Joan Casey, “The centenary celebration of the Stonehall Harriers is testament to the strength of the organization and to the strong hunting tradition in the West Limerick area. This book will play a vital role in preserving this integral part of the history and heritage of life in rural West Limerick. We would like to commend the committee for their vision and hard work and wish them all the best in their future activities.” The Rural Development Programme, also known as LEADER, is designed to target resources to support improvements to the quality of life in rural areas and the diversification and development of the rural economy. The Programme is financed by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan and part-funded by the EU under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
COMMUNITY LOTTO: The draw on October 25 produced numbers 1, 15, 16 & 23 as the winning combination for a Jackpot of € 9,700. No member predicted this sequence and in consequence Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by John O’Mahony, Ballyrune; Peggy Gleeson, Ballynacarriga; Caroline O’Connell, Church View, Askeaton; Bernard Gloster, Ballyculhane and Tríona, Luke & Gerry Griffin, Ballynacarriga. You can now have three shots at the Jackpot for €5 at any of the ticket sales venues or from a member of the Community Council
