RATHKEALE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RATHKEALE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Rathkeale & District Historical Society begins it new season of history lectures this Friday night, October 2 at 8.30pm in the Community Arts Centre in Rathkeale when historian Mr. Tom Donovan speaks on the topic of “West Limerick Victims of 1916 Revolution.”  The Arts Centre is located above the library within the local area offices of Limerick City and County Council on the Ballingarry Road.

JIM O FARRELL EXHIBITION

JIM O FARRELL EXHIBITION FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25: You are cordially invited to a viewing of the Indian paintings of Jim O’Farrell at the Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on Friday September 25 at 8.00pm. The exhibition will be opened by the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. It will go on permanent display in Calcutta from December 5.

SAILOR’S HAGGARD MONUMENT

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SAILOR’S HAGGARD MONUMENT

INVITATION

You are cordially invited to attend the opening and blessing of The Sailor’s Haggard monument at

Newtown, Clarina, Co. Limerick,

Sunday, September 27^th at 3.00 pm

This monument is dedicated to the memory of all those who passed through Newtown on their way to fish the tidal waters of the River Shannon. It is the work of a group of local volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the past few months to create this commemorative site. Many of the volunteers come from the fishing community and in erecting this monument wished to capture this aspect of local history and to preserve the memory of the salmon fishing tradition.

The blessing will be performed by Monsignor Michael Lane, and there will be short contributions on the history of the fishermen, a couple of songs and refreshments to finish. Do come along!

For further details, contact Maura Byrnes at 087 2565443

LIMERICK YOUTH SERVICE BAKING SKILLS

LIMERICK YOUTH SERVICE BAKING SKILLS : Young people who are interested in a career in the baking industry are reminded that places are still available for Limerick Youth Service’s Bakery Project.  As part of the course trainees will learn many aspects of the baking industry including an understanding of ingredients and methods used to produce bread and confectionary products.
On completion of this two year course trainees will gain a City & Guilds recognised Diploma in Proficiency in Baking Industry Skills and can proceed to further training, education or employment. Contact: Paul O’Brien at paulob@limerickyouthservice.com or Tel: 061-412444