Nollaig na mBan outing to National Concert Hall on 6th January.
Pick up Grand Hotel Wicklow at 6pm and Ashford House at 6.15
As part of out centenary celebrations we are organising a trip
to Kerry to the beautiful Dingle Peninsula from 2nd -7th March.
It will be a great with sightseeing, lovely hotels, entertainment, shopping, lots of craic
and the ICA Spring Conference which will be hosted
by Kerry Federation.
Full details from our secretary Una Ryan 0404 62725
Deposits of €100 to be given at the Nollaig na mBan outing
or to Una or any committee member by 15th January.
Make sure to keep Friday 18th June free
when we will host a concert by
the brilliant Paddy Cole and his All Star Band
in the Arklow Bay Hotel.
This will be a great night and a wonderful way to celebrate
being part of ICA. We hope to raise lots of money for An Grianan.
Committee 2009-2010
President: Lou Sillery
Vice President: Claire Timmons
Secretary: Una Ryan
Treasurer: Liz Doyle
Marie Togher Margaret Horne Sheila Sherlock Hilda Roche
Catherine Carey Patricia Ruttledge Una Mc Gowran
Our programme for the year
September:
Health First from Wicklow Town came to talk about what they have to offer. Members had an opportunity to enjoy Amatsu
and
a Head, Neck and Shoulders Message
while listening to a very interesting talk on Homeopathy.
October: Auction of cookery books (for guild funds)
November: International
Night
December: Christmas Dinner in belair Hotel
January: Nollaig na mBan outing
February: Geneology
March: Irish Night
April: AGM
New members are always welcome.
Contact our President Lou Sillery at 0404 61106
This year our chosen charity of the year was Cystic Fybrosis.
Patricia Ruttledge, Jenny Jones, Marie Togher, Mary Doyle
and Stephanie Mc Donald began the fundraising
by taking part in the mini marathon.
 
They raised €1213. Congratulations ladies
We had a very successful table quiz organised by the Lions club which brought in a further €915 for our charity of the year Cystic Fybrosis
Exchange Visit:
For many years we have had a link with the W.I (Women's Institute) in Agadowey, Co Derry.
There have been many exchange visits north and south.
Friendships have been made and we have enjoyed our times together, attending our meetings, taking part in guild/institute activities and getting to know the two beautiful areas of Ireland.
   
One Act Drama Festivals
Our drama group won the adjudicator's award at the
One Act Festival in Glenealy in November and Una Ryan won a merit award for her part as Leora in The Three Million Dollar Lunch.
The group went on to win theColin Smith Trophy for design
at the Bray One Act in January
  
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