Drop in at our ploughing marquee
They take place close to home, at Mogeely, Co Cork on September 27, 28 and 29.
The three days of the Ploughing Championships have always been very important in the ICA calendar, in the area in which they take place.
As Mogeely Cork is the venue, the Cork Federation Committee has been working hard to put an interesting programme together.
The Federation Committee, headed by Pauline O'Callaghan as well as members of the East Cork guilds, headed by East Cork Vice President Mairead O'Carroll, will be very active over the three days. Members can also look forward to meeting the National President, Anne Murray, in the marquee.
To whet your appetite here is a synopsis of our programme:
Tuesday, September 27, 10.00am to 11.00am, Flower Arranging with Eileen Wall, Florist and Demonstrator.
11.00am to 12noon, Lace Making with Marion O'Callaghan, Craft Teacher and Demonstrator.
12noon to 1.00 pm, Flower Arranging with Eileen Wall.
1.30pm to 2.30pm, Fun Painting with Anne Carleton, art teacher.
2.30pm to 3.30pm, Eli Lilly with an update on Women's Bone Health.
3.30pm to 4.30pm, Potter at Work Michael O'Donovan, Shanagarry.
Wednesday, September 28, 10.00am to 11.00am, Irish Lace with Eleanor Calnan, Lace and Handcraft Teacher.
11.00am to 12 noon, Fish at its Best Ballycotton Seafood.
12 noon to 1.00pm, Potter at Work Michael O'Donovan.
1.0pm to 2.00pm, Patchwork with Mary Hynes, Craft Teacher.
2.00pm to 3.30pm, Gardening with Charlie Wilkins.
3.30pm to 4.30pm, Brown Bread Competition and Results from Sheila's (Mayo) Ltd.
Thursday, September 29, 10.00am to 11.00am, Slipper Making with Pat Hurley, Craft Teacher.
11.00am to 12 noon, Crime Prevention A Rural Perspective, with Sgt John Kelly, Crime Prevention Unit.
12 noon to 1.00pm, Knitting with Cyril Cullen, Farney Castle, Co Tipperary.
1.30pm to 3.00pm, Woman, Wellbeing and Wardrobe with Claire Cullinane.
3.00pm to 3.30pm, Irish Cancer Society presents Sun Smart.
3.30pm to 4.30pm, Potter at Work with Michael O'Donovan.
The ICA guilds in Cork hope that members and those not yet members will take this opportunity to visit the marquee, view the many handcrafts on display and attend at least some of the demonstrations.
President Pauline O'Callaghan and her hard working Committee would be delighted to meet you. Noreen Condon, Craft Promoter and her team will be delighted to answer any questions you may have, relating to the crafts.
So, do come along, there is sure to be something of interest to you.
