KILDIMO COMMUNITY NOTES W/E October 15 2011

Copsewood Gaels RFC U11 team which won 10 - 0 against Ballincollig at half time
of the Munster V Ospreys match at Thomand Park.Limerick Sat October 8 2011

BEREAVEMENT:  The death occurred on Sunday, October 9, of Mrs Patricia Downes (nee Fitzgibbon) of Cloonagolleen, Kilcornan.  Her funeral took place on Tuesday to the local cemetery, following Requiem Mass in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Kilcornan.  Sympathy is extended to her husband Bernard and to her family and friends.  May she rest in peace.
 

CARI SAYS ‘THANKS’:  The local branch of Cari on the Ennis Road, wish to convey their thanks to those who recently organised the Darts Tournament in Slattery’s Bar.  An especial thanks is due to Martin Hogan who put so much into the success of the night and who gave his premises free of charge.  The sponsors who took on the World Champion John Part, have submitted their sponsorship finances which has realised the considerable sum of €1,500.  The running of the local centre depends greatly on such fundraising initiatives to maintain the professional services available to those children and their families that are traumatised by sexual deviancy.  A phone Helpline is available during daytime at 1890 924567 and the CARI website is at www.cari.ie. 
 

KILDIMO YOUTH CLUB:  The local Youth Club has got off to a great start with the registration of twenty eight new members and five junior leaders. There is always a need for adult helpers who might offer even a limited time to help and supervise.  Contact Dermot Mullane for further information.  

 

HARNESSING ENERGY:  West Limerick Resources (in co-operation with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) is seeking local community stakeholders in developing local sustainable energy projects or taking part in sustainable energy training with a view to identifying energy efficiency and renewable energy collaborative opportunities. The objective of the initiative is to assist the move towards sustainable energy best practice in the West Limerick Region.  Community groups or businesses interested in participating should contact Tim Coffey, Renewable Energy Development Officer, West Limerick Resources on 069 66296 or email tcoffey@wlr.ie.  

WOMEN IN BUSINESS:  If you’d like to hear more about the business success story of Samantha Rathling which she achieved through networking, than the Woodlands Adare is the place to be.  Samantha is the guest of Limerick County Enterprise Board on Wednesday October 19, from 6.00 – 9.00 pm. 

THE PALATINES:  Would you like to know more about those German immigrants who made such an impact on our society.  Then the Rathkeale & District Historical Society will make you welcome at the Community Arts Centre in the town on Friday, October 19 at 8.30 pm.  Sarah O’Doherty will present the talk at the venue over the Library on the Ballingarry Road.

BANTRACHT NA TUAITHE: Members of Kildimo ICA at their October meeting passed a vote of sympathy
to the Gallagher family, Kilmoreen on the recent death of their mother Mary. RIP The late Mrs Gallagher ,who was in her 94^th year, was a former ICA member in Kildimo in the earlier years of the guild and her skills in craft, particularly in knitting ,were widely acknowledged. Leaba I measc na naomh.

SALESIAN COLLEGE NEWS:  October 12 is the opening night for incoming students for the coming year when parents and students in fifth and sixth classes are available.  The school office will supply application forms.  Lifesaving classes are being organized for students with swimming skills and successful participants will receive certification following their ten week course.  Mr Lavan, Darragh Dunne and Dave Downes won €100 each in the ‘Guess the Score’ competition.  Congratulations to the Under 18 hurlers who recently overcame Abbeyfeale.
 

COMMUNITY LOTTO:  The draw on October 4 produced numbers 2, 6, 19 & 28 as the winning combination for a Jackpot of € 9,550.  No member predicted this sequence and in consequence Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by P. O’Connell, Askeaton; John Sheehan, Dromore; Dylan & Nathan Hogan, Pallaskenry; Pat & Mary Bourke, Knockroe and Ger Griffin, Ballynacarriga.  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 Club had an eventful weekend with their U11 team playing in Thomond Park at half time in the Munster match on Saturday evening. It was a very competitive game between two strong teams that saw our lads come out on top at 10-0.  Our first try resulted from a blistering run from Mark Curran after the pack of David Moloney, Shaun Barry, Aaron Corbett, Jonathon Power and Shane Moloney secured the ball.  The second try was a great move between Liam O 'Sullivan, Aaron O'Donovan, Tadhg O'Shaughnessy, Tommy Hartigan and Jack Mullane with the final Pass falling to Dan Pearse who went over in the corner.  This was a fantastic experience for the lads and one they will cherish for a lifetime.   Well done to Ballincollig for a very sporting game.
We were up and at it again early on Sunday morning when we hosted our first U11 home blitz against Garryowen, Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West. We played 5 games in total dividing our teams into two.  We had a very good outing and we won two and lost two.  The game of the blitz was a 10 - 10 draw with a very good Garryowen side.  All our players had a part to play and we would like to thank our visiting teams for a very sporting event.  Our teams are now beginning to find their feet and we are looking forward to a very good season for the club. Training continues on Sunday mornings 10 to 11 and all are welcome.