Kildimo Community Notes W/E May 25 2013

Table Quiz Team May 2013

Under 14 Draughts Team May 2013

ANNIVERSARIES:  On Sunday May 26, noon Mass will be celebrated in memory of the late Joe and Mary Liston whose memory is cherished.

RECENT DEATH: Sympathy is extended to Marie Sheehan of Coolbeg on the recent death of her father Frank Dillon of Crecora.  Finn Guiry of Mungret also passed away recently and sympathy is offered to his daughter Breda McCarthy of Ballynacarriga.

SOCCER NEWS:   The annual underage awards night takes place on Saturday May 25 from 5pm – 7pm in the function room of the Seven Sisters. All ages from U/6, U/8, U/10, U/12 boys and girls will be presented with their ‘Player of the Year’ awards and all medals won this year. Disco and Zumba follow the presentations. The presentation of the Annual Junior Awards takes place on Saturday May 25 from 9pm in Slattery’s Bar. All are welcome. This year’s ‘Activity Camp’ takes place from July 1 to July 5 at the Kilcornan All Weather Pitch. Starting at 9 am each morning and finishing at 2pm. It is open to age groups U/6, U/8, U/10 and U/12 of both Boys and Girls. Places are limited so prior booking of places can be done by ringing John Hickey (087) 2257547, John Tierney (086) 1754002 or at the Underage Awards Evening on Saturday May 25 in the Seven Sisters. The committee would like to thank everyone who took part and supported the hugely successful ‘Family Fun Walk’ in Curraghchase recently. A great turn out on the day from parents and kids meant a successful event. A very special ‘thanks’ to B O’Sullivan of Centra in Clarina for his very kind sponsorship of the refreshments and goodie bags on the day that were greatly appreciated by all.

‘THE AULD  TOWN’:  Askeaton town has a  notable claim for its old status as it once had a member in the British Parliament and it might also claim capital status of Munster given its association with the Fitzgeralds.  As visitors to the historic town cannot always claim the services of its tour guide Anthony Sheehy, a useful ‘Visitor’s Guide’ is being published and launched on Friday May 31 at the Tourist Office in the East Square at 9.00 pm.  This booklet is the work of Dr Gerard Curtin, author of many books and articles and lecturer on the history of West Limerick.  Its importance is attested by the visit of Jimmy Deenihan, Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht to launch this useful guide to ‘The Auld Town’.

COMMUNITY ALERT:  The ever-active committee of the local Community Alert are always on their alert for funding and facilities for those of mature years especially if living alone.  They are now compiling names of those who are eligible for personal alarm systems.  Contact Dermot (087 9319005) or Roisín (086 1989370) if you are anyone of your acquaintance might require such assistance.

BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: Many thanks to all who participated in ICA walk in aid of NBCR in Castleconnell last week-end. Sponsorship cards are being returned shortly and Guild Treasurer Mary O’Rourke, Glenameade will accept contributions to this very worthwhile cause.
On Saturday next May 25 the National ICA AGM takes place in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise and all members are welcome. This s an opportunity to meet colleagues from various parts of the country and keep up to date with ICA events.
 Reminder to book club members of the forthcoming meeting on Tuesday June 4 in ‘De Bucket ‘Pub Ferrybridge at 1.15pm. Following lunch the chosen book ‘Family of Women ‘by Annie Murray will be discussed.
On the following night Wed June 5 at 8.15pm the monthly guild meeting will take place
at ‘The Seven Sisters’Pub, Old Kildimo.
Bí Linn agus Fáilte.


PALLASKENRY ‘GATHERING’:  In connection with the 150^th celebration of the building of Pallaskenry Church, the programme of events is published and available locally.  On Sunday June 9, the newly-ordained Bishop of the Diocese Dr Brendán Leahy will open the celebration with Mass in the church at 2.00 pm.


GAA LOTTO:  The draw on May 13 for the Jackpot resulted in numbers 1, 12, 25 & 26.  No members predicted this combination so ‘Lucky Dips’ of €50 were drawn by Mary Rogan, Helen Hanley, Rosari Shanahan & Sarah O’Dea.


COMMUNITY GAMES:  All roads lead to Athlone this weekend for Kildimo/Pallaskenry Community Games when children for this area will complete in the National Finals. The Under 14 Draughts team have been very busy over the last number of weeks as they prepare to represent Munster at the National Finals in Athlone on the weekend. The team members are Jai Chaudri, Tadhg O’Shaughnessy, Naoise McGarrigle, Aishling O’Shaughnessy, Ross Cusack, Darragh O’Brien and Mícheal Cuddihy. This team is managed by Eanna McGarrigle who has coached the team in all the moves in the book and has them in winning form for their matches on Saturday and Sunday.  Eanna managed last years All Ireland Draughts champions also and he himself is a former Community Games All Ireland Draughts Champion.   The team members will stay in Athlone for the Weekend and experience what is a fantastic weekend run by Community Games. These draughts players and their manager are a credit to themselves, their families and the schools they attend. All the people of Kildimo, Pallaskenry and beyond wish them the very Best of Luck. The Under 14 Table Quiz team are also heading to Athlone to represent Limerick at the National Finals.  This team has been keeping themselves very well informed on national and world news in preparation for the questions that might come their way on Saturday.  They must also be very up to date on all Community Games rules and activities. Kay O’Dowd manages this team and has imparted her vast knowledge of Community Games to the team taking part. The team members are Inan Cullen, Jamie Hickey, Sean Galvin, John McGuinness, Rory Cullen and Aaron O’Donovan. These are a great bunch of kids who have worked hard with Kay over the last number of months and we wish them well.  Their families, schools and the wider Kildimo, Pallaskenry community are very proud of them. We wish them the very best of luck. Kieran Kelly competed in the County Finals of the Swimming Competition and won a gold medal for the Under 12 Breaststroke.  Kieran will represent Limerick at the National Finals on Saturday in the Breaststroke competition. He has trained for many long and hard hours over the last number of weeks for this competition and with the encouragement of his family and school has shown that with hard work anything is possible.  We wish him a very enjoyable weekend in Athlone and the best of luck. 
Athletics training continues every Wednesday evening in Pallaskenry GAA Pitch from 7-8pm. All who were medal winners at the Sports evening are encouraged to attend as they will be representing this Community Games area at the County Finals in Mungret on June 22 and 23. All other children are also welcome to attend.