Kildimo Community Notes W/E Feb 18 2012

Pilgrims at St brigids Well,Cartown ,Kildimo on St Brigids Day 2012

REMEMBERANCES: On Sunday February 19, midday Mass will remember the late George Aherne for his Month’s Mind and also his late father Christy.  Also commemorated on the same occasion will be the late Nano Harte of Ballynacarriga.May they rest in peace. 

COMHBHRÓN:  The funeral Mass for the late John Cahill was celebrated by his neighbour Canon John O’Shea on Monday, February 13, one day in advance of his sixty-third birthday.  His popularity was attested by the large congregation who supported his family on his last journey.  Sympathy is extended to his sons Michael and Donal ,his daughters Catríona, Bríd, Maireád and Siobhán, his sisters and a large extended family. 
John’s remains were interred in Kildimo graveyard with his late wife Rita who
pre deceased him less than a year ago.
Suaimhneach I dteanta a chéile.


PANCAKES FOR LOURDES:  A fundraiser to send deserving pilgrims to Lourdes will take place on Tuesday February 21, traditional ‘pancake day’.  This takes place at ‘The Seven Sisters’ in Old Kildimo from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm and your continued support is solicited.

PARTY TIME:  The annual senior citizens party is now scheduled for Sunday February 26.  Christmas over-indulgence now long forgotten, this event comes at an appropriate time and the organising committee are issuing an invitation to all seniors to attend.  Seating will take place from 2.00 pm and following your welcoming drink, a full meal will follow.  As usual the ever-popular Donie Walsh will entertain into the late evening and your friends can come and join in the dancing.  If you have any problems with transport, contact Peter at 087 7600928 or any member of the committee.  
 

NATIONAL SCHOOL:  Following exhaustive interviewing, the best candidate has been selected to follow in the footsteps of the outgoing Headmistress Olive Fitzgerald.  The new Head has been on the staff of the school for many years and the Chairman of the present School Management Board is happy with the new appointee who takes up office in March.  
 

THE DRINK:  According to a national survey on alcohol consumption, the average person consumes one bottle of vodka weekly.  This statistic obviously also applies to Kildimo.  Another survey has been scientifically conducted in North Kildimo among a housing group comprising of five households and ten adults living there.  All ten of these adults denied any consumption of vodka.  It obviously follows that there are ten persons in Kildimo who consume two bottles of vodka weekly which constitutes a serious threat to their health, hence this warning.  Judging by this survey it is likely also that these ten persons live on the south side of Kildimo.
 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:  With the start of the new University semester, the Kemmy business students have begun their work on studying the social and economic strengths and weaknesses of Kildimo and its environs.  They will bring a refreshingly new and objective approach to our local environs where those of us who are in constant contact with may not always recognise such strengths and indeed weaknesses.  It is likely following their initial study of our records that they will be seen on the ground studying the environment at first hand.  For this latter phase, you are likely to come into contact with them as they monitor local opinions in regard to our future development.


 

BIRDWATCHING:  Limerick Branch of Birdwatch Ireland is hosting an outing to O’Callaghan Strand on Sunday 19 February. Meet at St Michael's Rowing Club at 10 am, where free parking is available. Among the resident bird population, are likely to be seen some migrant species such as Icelandic Gull, Ring Billed Gull, and perhaps a revisit from the Black Swans.  Wear warm dark coloured clothing and bring binoculars/telescope. The group will walk alongside the river, depending on tides, so comfortable shoes would be a good idea. Children accompanied by adults and non-members are welcome. No dogs please. Leaders; James Hayes (0852374749) and Clodagh Glasgow (0876355691)

BOXERCISE:  Classes continue on Tuesdays at 7.00 pm at Pallaskenry Community Centre.  John Penny is hosting these events and further details may be had by contacting him on 087 9115411.

BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: The recent IFTA award to the ICA Boot camp producers was a very fitting achievement for a programme enjoyed by so many. Well done to its mentors Imelda (Wexford), Josephine (Ardrahan) & Breda (Mullinavat) who now are household names and in much demand at high profile events up and down the country.

Reminder to Limerick members of Spring Federation meeting at Woodlands Hotel, Adare on Tuesday next February 22 commencing at 8pm.Who knows there may be a surprise guest appearance there!


 

COMMUNITY LOTTO:  Numbers 2, 4, 11 & 13 were drawn in the community lotto draw of February 7, for a Jackpot of €10,450.  No member predicted this combination so ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by Peggy O’Rourke, Josephine O’Dea, Mike Hogan, Margaret O’Rourke and Pat Aherne.

 

GAA LOTTO:  On February 6, numbers 4, 13, 17 & 19 were drawn for a Jackpot of €20.000.  No member predicted this combination so ‘Lucky Dips’ of €50 each were won by Tom Griffin, Donie Lane, John Egan and Eileen Fitzgerald.  The Jackpot has been capped at €20,000 for many weeks now so this could be your lucky break!

PASTORAL CENTRE:  Limerick Pastoral Centre in Denmark Street has issued their new Calendar of Events for 2012.  The lofty aims of this Centre are pursued through a wide range of courses aimed at promoting health of body, mind and soul.  Rooms at the Centre are available for hire by all and include all modern educational aids.  Among those using the Centre are self-help groups promoting mental health, addiction support and families suffering bereavement.  Staff at this facility is Fr. Noel Kirwan, Director; Karen Kiely, Administrator; Noirín Lynch, Development Officer; Fr. Chris O’Donnell, Director of Youth Ministry and Aoife Walsh, Youth Ministry Co-ordinator.  Enquiries by phone to 061 400133. 


BANOGUE INVITES:  This year’s annual parish musical is the very popular ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ which will be staged on February, 17, 18 and 19 at 8.00 pm.  You’ll see Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull and come away humming classics like, ‘There’s no business like show business’, ‘Doin’ what comes naturally’ and lots of others.