KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E April 30 2011

Kildimo Tidy Towns group cleaning up the Bog Road

COMMUNITY COUNCIL:  Plans are at an advanced stage for the village development and St. Dioma’s Day, Thursday May 12 is set for the launch.  This will take place at ‘The Seven Sisters’  where all the participants in the development will be on hand.  The village plan is the first ever of its kind for Kildimo and much thought and public consultation has been given to it.  As with all such plans, it is not written in stone but it is a positive beginning and it is largely motivated by safety in the village environs.  We are fortunate that no major accident has taken place in the village, given all the heavy vehicles that pass through.  These plans are the product of professional planners ‘O’Leary Consultants’ in collaboration with Limerick Co. Co. and the local community.

COMHBHRÓN: Sympathy is extended to the sons, daughters and extended family of the late Sylvia Higgins, Monanoag, who died recently.  Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Saviour’s Church and internment took place to Mount St Oliver’s Cemetery afterwards.  

COMMUNITY GAMES: Congratulations to Maggie Mulcair who came away with gold from the county swimming competitions recently.  She carries the hopes and good wishes of Limerick when she goes on to represent the county in the national finals in August.  Congratulations also to Kieran and Adrian Kelly who won silver and bronze respectively at county level.  The Annual Sports Day will be held at Pallaskenry GAA pitch on Monday, May 2.  The competition begins at 2.00 pm when everyone will have a chance to compete from toddlers to their grannies and granddads. 


PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORIE: John O’Brien at 061 380614 is taking bookings for the thirtieth anniversary pilgrimage to Medjugorie.  Travel is from Shannon on September 10, returning September 17.   Half Board costs €639 if booked before April 30.  



NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK:  The Heritage Council of Ireland has designated August 20 to August 28 for the annual celebration of our native heritage.  This event is gathering force with the years and it is expected that this year will be the best so far.  Any local group can organise an event and this year the week kicks off with ‘Tell Tale Day’ on August 20.  Of course your local event may be organised on any other day of your choice.  Storytelling is a rich area of heritage from the Bards to the tales of politicians prior to election!  A local event of this nature might feature children telling their favourite stories or tales drawn from their elders.  Offering prizes might stimulate participation and quality of stories.  All other aspects of our local heritage may be featured in such events.  An annual booklet by the Heritage Council will feature all submissions received by May 31.  



TIDY TOWNS:  With the recession has come a tsunami of rubbish which threatens to engulf the island.  From reports around the country, Kildimo may not be a lot worse than other places which are so plagued.  This is partly because of the local Tidy Towns committee members and their helpers who regularly pick up after others.  Even if you cannot participate in their picking, you may do your own in your own   time and place.  If this is beyond your capacity, then monitoring and reporting those who flout the law could be a valuable contribution towards keeping Kildimo clean.  The environmental section of Limerick County Council will gladly take reports and follow them to prosecution of dumpers.  The Council representative for our area is Eamon Dalton who may be reached on 069 62100 or by Freephone on 1800 201151.  Complaints will be logged and acknowledged.

COMMUNITY LOTTO JACKPOT €8,350 AND RISING: The Lotto draw on April 19, was for a prize of €8,350 and no punter predicted the winning combination of 2, 4, 14 & 28.  In consequence, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by John O’Curry, Ballynacarriga; Bernie Nolan, Old Kildimo; Margaret O’Reilly, Ferrybridge; Ann O’Dea, Carheeny and Chrissie McMahon, Askeaton.  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. 

ARTS FOR ALL:  The Ballyhoura Arts Network Project invites you to ‘Art 4 All’ on Saturday May 7.  This will feature a variety of artistic activity and will offer ‘hands on’ for participants to try traditional crafts and even African drumming.  The venue is the Maple Ballroom, Kilfinane from 2-4 pm.  There will also be demonstrations of dancing and music and art and craft work will be on sale.  Further information may be found on info@artlands.ie. 

BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: The next guild meeting will take place on Wednesday May 4 in ‘Seven Sisters’ Pub, Old Kildimo at 8.15pm.  Membership fees will be collected on the night should you wish participate in the activities of the association for the coming year.

KENRY HISTORY SOCIETY: Would you like to know more about the rich historical heritage of the ancient tuath of Iverus?  Then join the members and friends of the Kenry Historical Society who are hosting a tour of the area under the expert guidance of Br. John Feaheney who is a native of the place and best authority on its history.  Pencil in Sunday May 15 for this free event and join the group at the Catholic Church in Ballysteen at 3.00 pm.