KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E June 11 2011

Annette Noonan,Ellen Hartney & May Galvin enjoying Kildimo ICA Bealtaine 'Bóthairín na Smaointe IV'Art Exhibition May 2011

Mercedes O'Neill & Marian Kennedy enjoying Kildimo ICA Bealtaine 'Bóthairín na Smaointe IV'Art Exhibition May 2011

COMNBHRÓN:  
The funeral of Michelle O’Curry of Castlegrange, Raheen and formerly of Mellon, took place on Monday May 30 to Castlemungret Cemetery following Requiem Mass in Raheen Church.  The late Michelle is survived by her mother Joan, her sisters Elizabeth, Josephine, Maria, Ann and Susan and her brothers Joe, John and Francis and her extended family. 
Condolences are extended to the Hunt family of Oakfield, Fr. Russell Road, Raheen and formerly of Faha, Kildimo, on the untimely death of Brian.  He is mourned by his parents Gabriel and Loretta and his brother Cian and his relatives and friends,  His remains were interred in Castlemungret Cemetery following Requiem Mass in Raheen Church on Wednesday June 1.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-ainmneacha


YEAR OF THE CRAFT:  
One of the many nationwide activities in celebration of craft is the ‘Bloom’ festival of craft in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.  This promises to be the largest event of its kind featuring gardening, food and craft with an emphasis on family participation.  There will be lots of opportunities to try your hand at various crafts under the supervision of participating craftworkers from Thursday June 2 to Monday 6.

MILFORD BARBEQUE:  ‘

De Bucket’ Pub is hosting a fundraising Barbeque on their premises Cois Maigh on Friday evening next June 3. Denis Allen will provide the music and your €10 admission will go to a good cause.  Tickets may be purchased in advance at the bar.
 

BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: 
Best wishes are extended to Ballyhahill /Loughill ICA
as they travel to Athlone on Sunday 12 representing Limerick Federation. This very energetic group are finalists in The Eleanora Gibbon competition and when it comes to talent there’s no shortage in ‘Shannon side’.
Go neirigh go geal leo.


COMMUNITY LOTTO JACKPOT €8,650 AND RISING: 
The Lotto draw on May 24, was for a prize of €8,600 and no punter predicted the winning combination of 6, 16, 18 & 25.  In consequence, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by Sean Kelly, Ballyvareen; Jennifer Griffin, Old Kildimo; Ellen Corrigan, Kilbreedy; Bernie Nolan, Old Kildimo and Daniel Brett, Faha.  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. 


COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 
The 68 page ‘Kildimo Enhancement Plan’ that was launched on St. Dioma’s Day is currently available by e-mailing kildimocommunitycouncil@gmail.com or at a charge of 12 euro for a colour and bound copy by contacting Mary @ 087 6521806 between now and the end of June. This comprehensive plan, the first of its kind for Kildimo is in six sections outlining the aims of the plan, the proposed new layout for the village and the development of its facilities both cultural and sporting.  The possible development of enterprise is also addressed in part six.  The present Community Council has put much effort into developing this plan in consultation with all the interested parties and under the guidance of O’Leary Associates.  The next Council AGM will be held on June 21 when the community are encouraged to get involved in implementing part of this forward-looking development of the village and its environs.  “Ní neart gur cur le céile”.  This work will not be completed without your help and cooperation.

CAMP BOSCO:  
You might need reminding, but summer is coming!  Unfortunately we don’t know where it may arrive but one sign of its arrival is ‘Camp Bosco’.  This offers three weeks of fun and games and social interaction for school leavers from National Education and for first year students in secondary.  The facilities of the college of Copswood will be made available from 1.30 to 5.30 for the duration and will be supervised by teachers and senior students.  Activities will include arts and crafts, dancing, singing and drama and the use of the heated indoor pool for swimming tuition.  The Camp begins on July 4 and runs from Monday to Friday until July 22 at a cost of €65 per person.  Further details from Ide McCarthy or Armelle Mangan on 061 393195.