KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E August 20 2011

Michelle Daly,Ballysimon & Jude Hayes,Kildimo after their Wedding in Holy Trinity Abbey,Adare July 16 2011

COMHBHRÓN:  
The death occurred at the Regional Hospital of Edward (Ned) Madigan, Faha, Kildimo, late of Cement Ltd, on Thursday, August 11.  Survived by wife Mary, sisters Peg Conway and Eileen Dowling, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.RIP.  The late Ned was laid to rest in Kildimo cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church on Sunday, August 14.
Sympathy is also extended to the relatives of the late James O’Shea of Kildimo and Carrick-on-Suir on the recent death of James’s wife Margaret (nee Bolger).  Her funeral took place to St. Mary’s Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Nicholas’s Church, Carrick-on-Suir on Friday, August 12.


NATIONAL HERITAGE WALK: 
Daniel Buckley ,Irish Wildlife Trust will lead a Bat Walk in conjunction with Coillte at Curragh Chase Forest Park, Kilcornan on Sunday next August 21. 
Please assemble at car park at 8.30p.m. No charge, all welcome.

BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: 
The organisers of the ICA stand at Milford Hospice Fair welcomes non perishable goods and home produce e.g. homemade jams/chutney, vegetables, fruit etc.  for their produce stall at Milford Hospice Fair on Sunday next August 21 .
Kathleen Coughlan, Court will be co-ordinating the local collection and delivery of goods to Milford and all contributions should be with her not later than Saturday next August 20 when all goods will be delivered to Milford. All contributions are welcome. 


COMMUNITY EVENTS:  
Make a note of Friday September 2 for the Community Council Barbeque.  This is a major fundraiser for the important work of the local council and your support as always is most valuable.  There will be a limited amount of tickets available at €10 each, which will entitle you to gourmet food and musical entertainment at the patio bar of ‘De Bucket’ Pub, Ferrybridge.
 
PLATFORM DANCING: 
Remember Guerin’s platform at Curragh Chase?  Many seniors have good reason to recall the happy evenings at Curragh Cross where the ‘platform of romance’ led to enduring relationships and family dynasties that endure to this day.  This all came to an end in the middle of the last century, when ballrooms were being built and country musicians were replaced by slick-suited show bands.  However, all of these early days will be recalled on Sunday September 11, at 3.00 at the old venue outside the gates.  Members of Kilcornan community are busy planning a day of memories of the family who lived nearby and who organised the ‘penny dances’.  It was not unknown at the time that substitutes for the penny in the form of washers or other metal objects might be dropped into Guerin’s cap in order to secure a free dance.  There will be no clerical opposition to this upcoming event as was the case when the Parish Priest of Stonehall, beat the ditches for courting couples.  As one Kildimo resident recalls, “He spoiled many a good night”.  Such memories will be recounted on September 11 as the history of platform dancing at that venue will be delivered by local man Michael Costello.  The O’Connell family who did restorative work on the area will unveil the commemorative stone to the Guerin family and local musicians will lead the dancers in an afternoon of reminiscence and fun.

COMMUNITY NOTES: 
 Local builders are invited to tender for building work on the Library and details are available from the Hon. Sec. Mary Conway at 087 6521806 and to whom  tenders should be sent.  The Community Council has applied for a Leader Grant from West Limerick Resources to facilitate the completion of the work.


CALLING WRITERS:  
Works of literature are being solicited for the next issue of ‘Revival Literary Journal, No. 21’.  The closing date is Friday, September 16 for poetry, short fiction, reviews or critical pieces.  Black and white line drawings are also invited.  Details from The Editor, Revival, ‘Moravia’, Glenmore Avenue, Roxboro Rd. Limerick or e-mail revival@eircom.net.  Guidelines are available on www.revivalpress.com. 



PETITION: 
 The extension of footpaths from the village westwards to the Beer Garden, would obviously greatly improve the safety of pedestrians.  Should you agree with this proposal, then add your name and weight to the proposal by signing the petition which is available in local shops and in the Beer Garden.


COMMUNITY LOTTO:  
The draw on August 2 produced numbers 7, 8, 22 & 27 as the winning combination for a Jackpot of € 9,100.  No member predicted this sequence and in consequence Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by Shirley Fitzgerald, Ballynacarriga; Alice Healy, Shanagolden; Michael Coughlan, Court; Kevin Kelly, Ballyvareen and Liam Griffin of Clorane.  Numbers 4, 8, 9 and 22 were drawn for the week ending August 13.  The Jackpot of €9,150 was not won so Peggy Fitzgerald, Ballynacarriga; P. O’Connell, Askeaton; Mary O’Mahony, Ballyrune; Maurice Dolan, Kildimo and Michael Murray Old Kildimo were consoled by €20 Lucky Dips. You can now have three shots at the Jackpot for €5 at any of the ticket sales venues or from a member of the Community Council.

COPSWOOD GAELS RUGBY: 
 The new season will get off to a start with registration at the Salesian College on Sunday August 28, from 12 to 3.00 pm.  Requirements for registration include passport photos and a copy of your birth certificate.  Include a gum shield with your training gear.  Further details are available from  the Club Secretary, Anthony O’Donovan.  

CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Funded under the Equality for Women Measure, this FETAC Level 5 programme will offer mandatory modules in communications and mathematics along with component modules in information technology, computer applications, web design, photography, painting, work experience and drawing. Expression of interest forms to be returned by Wednesday September 7th 2011.  Running from September 13th 2011 until April 26th 2012 it will take place in Tournafulla Community Hall.  Contact: Dearbhla in West Limerick Resources, Abbeyfeale (The Square) on 068 32444 or Michelle/Marie in Newcastle West (St Mary's Rd.) on 069 62222 TUS: West Limerick Resources is now accepting applications from community organisations who wish to be considered for inclusion in the TUS initiative which is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people.  Participants will work for 19½ hours a week and the placement lasts 12 months. The organisations must provide good quality work opportunities that are of benefit to the community.  Organisations should submit an expression of interest form including a detailed proposal on type of work along with the number of participants required.  Tel: 069 79110/79119.  Email: tus@wlr.ie.  For more information see: www.wlr.ie/tus-programme/   VOLUNTEER COMPUTER TUTORS SOUGHT:  Volunteers, over 18 years, are required to provide basic email and internet training to both over 65’s and others with no computer experience in a number of West Limerick locations for 1 ½ hours per week over a 4 week period per group. It is expected that these classes will begin in September. Training will be provided beforehand so tutors will know what to expect. Volunteers do not require any specific qualifications but must have a working knowledge of computers.  Training material will be supplied and each tutor will be limited to a maximum of 3 students at a time, ensuring that individual learners get plenty of personal attention. If you are a confident computer user and have a few hours to spare, you can contact Irene at West Limerick Resources on 069 66298 or email iocallaghan@wlr.ie   RAINBOWS PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMME:   Rainbows is a free support group for children between the ages of 4 to 12 years that is designed to assist children and youths who are grieving a death, separation or any other painful transition or change in their family. The new application forms for the autumn 2011 programme are now available from Dearbhla or Nora in the WLR Abbeyfeale office on 068 32444.     SPRINGBOARD INITIATIVE:  The Springboard initiative is designed to provide 6,000 new places on higher education programmes for unemployed people. Targeted at those who were previously working but lost their jobs or were made redundant and who, with some up-skilling, could fill current or future job shortages, the initiative will allow those who undertake the courses to retain their benefits and if they find a job, they will still be permitted and encouraged to finish their course. A total of 34 institutions in both the public and private sector will offer programmes ranging from Certificate to Masters Level.   Potential students can online though Bluebrick.ie. Subject to eligibility for these courses, participants will not have to pay fees. Applications for most courses close on or around August 31st.   MEASLES IMMUNISATION:  The HSE National Immunisation Office is urging parents to make sure that their children are fully vaccinated against measles following a large pan national outbreak of the disease in Europe. Measles is a highly infectious and dangerous illness which spreads very easily, particularly in homes, crèches, playgroups, camps, schools and universities.  So far, 110 cases of measles have been reported in Ireland since January 2011.  Parents should speak with their GP and get the vaccine for their child if needed. The vaccine is free.