Bikers for CARI
COMMUNITY LOTTO JACKPOT €8,900 AND RISING: The Lotto draw on June 28, was for a prize of €8,850 and no punter predicted the winning combination of 19, 20, 23 & 25. In consequence, ‘Lucky Dips’ of €20 each were drawn by Susan Quaid, Old Kildimo; Rory O’Brolcháin, Ballycasey; Alison Griffin, Old Kildimo; Rose McKeogh, Coolbeg and Karen Staff, Pallaskenry. 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. With the rise of the Jackpot, there is also a noticeable rise in ticket sales and to increase your chance of landing the big one, tickets will soon be on sale at three for €5.
FOR THE BIRDS AND THE BUTTERFLIES: Limerick branch of Birdwatch Ireland are visiting the Aughinish Nature Reserve on Sunday July 17 at 2.00 pm in the Visitors Carpark. From the three hides in the area you may see Waders, Teal, Widgeon and the Little Egret. You may also have a chance to view Peregrine Falcons during their nesting period. The Butterfly and Dragonfly Sanctuaries will be visited under the expert guidance of Geoff Hunt and Ger and Jane Griffin. Children may get involved in pond dipping for fish and insects. Fishing nets and wellingtons advised. Geoff is available for further information at 087 7656439. Dogs are not welcome to view birds and butterflies or splash in the Lough.
BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: Are you free on Wednesday July 20 and if so would you like to join with Kildimo ICA members on a coach tour to Cashel? This will include a visit to the famed Rock, the seat of the kings of Munster and to St. Cormac’s Chapel which is regarded as the greatest example of Romanesque architecture in the country. Departing Kildimo at 10.00, the cost is €20 per person which includes conducted tour of the Rock. Lunch will be extra and is scheduled for the Café Hans which is one of the best and most popular restaurants in the area. Further information from any guild member or from 087 2452336 .
Members and non members welcome
Pitch and Putt practice continues every Tuesday night from 7pm in Adare. Further information available from Sports Officer Kathleen Griffin (087) 2172225.
All members are invited to participate in Arts and Craft Exhibition ‘Le Chéile I’ which will be officially opened on Tuesday July 19 at 3pm in Newcastle West Library. Please forward details of your entry, ONE per member (either art or craft) as soon as is convenient to Phyllis. The exhibition will continue until Friday July 29 2011, when all submissions will be ready for collection at Newcastle West Library between 11am and 1pm.
COMMUNITY GAMES: Congratulations to the following who won medals at the community games athletic finals, which took place in brilliant sunshine at Mungret G. A. A. field last week end; Sean Barry bronze in u12 long puck, Melissa Kerins silver in long puck, Boys u12 relay team of Liam Wilson, Jack O Donnell, Mark Curran, Padraig Hartigan & Aaron Corbett, silver, U16 girls relay team of Sinead McCarthy, Anna Flannery, Caoimhe O Neill and Fiona Mangan, bronze, Mark Curran & Luke O’ Keeffe silver & bronze in u12 Ball Throw, Jamie Galvin bronze in u10 60m hurdles, Padraig Hartigan bronze in u12 600m. Congratulations and well done to all, a special word of thanks to John Mangan, Maeve Galvin and Noelle Nicholson for all their hard work in training the athletes over the past few months.
This weekend saw the end of an era as one of our many dedicated volunteers took her leave of Pallaskenry/Kildimo community games for life in Roscommon. A presentation was made on Saturday to Agnes O Dowd of a framed photograph of Dromore Castle by Mary O Shaughnessy by the chairman Damien O Brien.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: The AGM of the local community council was held in the Library on Tuesday, June 21. The attendance from the community at large was somewhat underwhelming. A large compliment of the present committee made themselves available to attend as did the group who oversee the weekly Lotto draw. The position of Chairperson remains the same with Tommy O’Shea returned as uncontested. Dermot Mullane tendered his written resignation as Secretary and Mary Conway offered to fill that onerous position. As Mary had previously held the position of PRO, it is hoped to co-opt someone into that vacant position. The Community Council will gladly co-opt any others who wish to offer their services for the betterment of the community. Much needs doing and doing needs you!
HISTORICAL TOUR: The Kenry Historical Society and friends will be investigating the border area of the barony with Cappagh on Sunday July 24. Jim Riordan of Cappagh has previously led the group around the eastern parts of that parish and this time he will lead the group along the interesting area to the west of Cappagh. This will include some interesting and historic old houses, places of worship, a holy well of early date and graveyards with interesting history and burials. The meeting place will be the Catholic Church of Cappagh from where we will take a circular tour and meet again at the starting point. Jim knows this area like the proverbial ‘back of his hand’ and participants are sure to come away with replete with a wealth of lore which he has collected over a lifetime and which he willingly shares. Three o’clock start at the Church.
CALLING ARTISTS: Limerick City Gallery of Art invites you to an outdoor drawing event in the People’s Park on Saturday, July 9 at 11.30 am. Artists Paraic Leahy and Patrick Fitzpatrick will lead the participants to a deeper understanding of the Park and the elements that make it such a treasure to the people who use it. Everyone from beginners to professionals will be welcome, as will children over twelve who are accompanied. Some drawing materials may be supplied but you are advised to bring your own along with seating and brolly. Early booking is advised as places are limited on this free event: artgalleryeducation@
GRAVEYARD DEVELOPMENT: The Strategic Village Plan includes in Part 4 the projected extension plans for the graveyard. The present graveyard extension of former years now approaches its complete fulfillment and lands to the south are in process of acquisition for the provision of 159 new plots. Limerick Co. Co. has made funds available for this extension and the sale of plots will cover the expenses of its preparation. An interim group of Trustees will supervise the takeover of this development before a sub committee of the Community Council will take over the management and sale of plots. There are vacancies for two trustees to join Fr. Donworth and persons interested in these positions and membership of the management committee will be welcome to give their names to any member of the Community Council.
BIKERS FOR CARI: A fundraising Bikers run was launched at the Kilmurry Lodge on Saturday, July 2 with bikers and members of Cari in attendance. Bikers from Kildimo and the ‘Sixty-Niners’ will join the group on Saturday July 16 as they take off from Kilmurry Lodge at 11 am. Collecting for Cari will take place along the route which will have stops in Ballina/Killaloe at 11. 30 at Flanagans and in Ennis around 2. 00 pm. and Bedford Row at 4. 00 before returning to the stage end at Kilmurry Lodge where you’ll have a chance to win valuable prizes. Enquiries about the event and sponsorships to Joe Gleeson, Ballynacarriga on 087 0625526.
SUMMER SOCCER CAMP: Kildimo Utd is running a Summer Soccer Camp for boys and girls between the ages of 6 – 13 from 9.15am to 2 pm in Kildimo’s Soccer Field from Monday to Thursday July 25 to 28. Children must bring their own gear, drinks and a packed lunch. Registration fee of €20 payable on Monday July25. To confirm place please contact John Hickey on 0872257547.
CANCER FUNDRAISER: A céile to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society is being arranged in Fr Casey’s GAA Hall, Abbeyfeale on Saturday August 6 commencing at 9.30pm. Music is by the Striolan Céili Band and light refreshments will be served. Further details from Teresa 0879427259 or Deirdre 0861630201 .
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