Lough Derg cruise highlight of tour
The guild is going to Limerick and Killaloe, where they will enjoy an hour’s cruise on Lough Derg.
They then overnight in Kilkenny and, prior to returning home via Wexford, a visit will be made to the Dunbrody Famine ship.
Final stop before coming home is at Tides in Youghal for dinner. Details from Mairead at 021/4631526, 50 secures your seat on the bus.
Midleton held their Annual General Meeting recently. Kitty O’Sullivan, Federation PRO, attended. The Midleton ladies made her job very easy, as the meeting was expertly planned and ran very smoothly.
Outgoing president, Margaret Sargent, was highly complimented on her work for the past three years.
Nuala Stack, the incoming President, is no stranger to ICA members within Cork Federation, as she had been Federation Secretary for the three years up to the last AGM.
A committee was elected, out of which the other officers will be elected at the next guild committee meeting. Margaret Sargent will, of course, remain on as Vice President for the coming year. This guild has been very active over the past twelve. Their Ballad Group did the guild proud recently, being runners up in the Beginners Section of the Ballad Competition held in Mourneabbey Members of the group were: Ann O’Neill, Gonzie Watson, Mairead Staack, Maura Ahern and Sheila Daly. Well done! The Guild run very successful and popular Craft Classes in the Teagasc Centre, Midleton. Details can be had from Mairead at 021/4631526. Newcomers will be most welcome.
