Busy year for Kilmeen, from shows to retirement party
The guild hosted the Federation Variety Show in which 12 guilds took part and catered for the very large attendance. They also catered for the local Ploughing Match, the Drama Festival, the Senior Citizen’s Party and the retirement party for local guard, Finbarr O’Shea.
The AGM of Kilmeen Guild elected new officers: President, Phillie Beechinor. Secretary , Eileen O’Donovan. Treasurer, Marie Collins. CDA Mary McCarthy attended the meeting.
Unfortunately they lost an esteemed member, Margaret Coakley, who had given so much to the guild over the years. May she rest in peace.
During the year the guild heard guest speakers on the Alexander Technique, Magnetic Products and Personal Care Products. In keeping with all this, Phillie Beechinor entered the Healthy Eating Competition. Phyllis Calnan also gave a demonstration on Leaf Magic.
Kilmeen were runners up in the Regional Quiz. Annie Bateman received yet another award for her baking during the year. To raise funds for last year’s charity, the Cork Arc Cancer Support Centre, they hosted an open meeting on Free range Pork which was very well attended. As well as all this these busy ladies found time to knit blanket squares for the Chernoble Children’s Project.
The year was brought to a conclusion with an outing to Fota House and Gardens, followed by a beautiful meal in the Blarney Park Hotel.
