Look out Number 11 at Cahore Point, Co Wexford
LOOK OUT POST number 11
Suíomh Múinteoirí Scortha Chill Dara
Look out Number 11 at Cahore Point, Co Wexford
LOOK OUT POST number 11
Great seeing everyone on Tuesday – I think the few weeks of fine weather lifted all our spirits. The meeting was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends as well being informative. Thanks to the committee, Carmel, Mary and Michael.
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The meeting commenced with presentation of vouchers to our Golf team, Mary Mahon, Ann Fenelon, Ted Rooney and Mick Deeley who ably represented us in RTAI All Ireland Golf Classic in Mountrath .
1st Dublin South – Matt Reville, Marty Nevin, Emily Nevin,Susan Maher.
2nd Tipperary Tearaways – Paudie Butler, Christy Clancy, Fionnuala Corcoran, Marian Ryan.
3rd Kildare – Mary Mahon, Ann Fenelon, Ted Rooney, Mick Deely
4th Donegal North – Brighidín Hawke, Cliona Murphy, Paul Dooley, Patrick Hanley.
5th Laois – William Carroll, Paud O’Reilly, Mary McCarthy, Dinah Kingsley
6th Kerry – Kieran Coffey, Michael Burke, John O’ Connor, Billy Daly.
Kathleen O’Connor asks you to check out “The Heart Sings – Claire Crehan in Concert” on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, Jun 24 • 19:30 GMT+01:00
Location: Main Street, Leixlip
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
TO KILDARE RETIRED TEACHERS:
Greetings from Baltinglass Outdoor Education and Training Centre, which is operated as a part of Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board. Over the past number of winters, we have organised an adult education programme which I feel may be of interest to some of your members. The programme is titled ‘Track and Trail Guide Traineeship’, it is based in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, and starts in November each year. This free traineeship makes use of the many hill, valley, and forest walks throughout the region, the programme is delivered primarily outdoors, where participants will develop and practice the skills and knowledge required to plan and lead group walks on these tracks and trails. Training takes place from Tuesday to Thursday each week, with our minibuses transporting participants to a different location each day. I’m hoping that you can forward the attached flyer onto potentially interested parties, we have met some groups from your organisation over the years and I really think this training programme might suit some of them. Please contact me for further information. Many thanks, Mick Farrell Ionad Oideachais & Allamuigh Belach Chonglais, Cearnóg Fíodóra, Belach Chonglais, Chill Mhantáin, W91 F3CH. Baltinglass Outdoor Education & Training Centre, Weaver Square, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, W91 F3CH. M: 0860430064 |
Looking forward to seeing you all
Chairperson: Carmel Gleeson
Vice Chair: Michael Minogue
Secretary: Mary Kennedy
Míle buíochas to out-going officers, Martin Hoban and Fidelma Farrell for their wonderful service. We appreciate all the time and effort you have put in on our behalf.
Carmel Gleeson, Michael Minogue, Mary Kennedy and Geraldine McHugh will attend Convention in Croke Park on 28th March. Our branch nomination for President is Mary McCarthy and for Vice President is Charlotte May.
After 8 years of organising tours and trips for us, Rena McAllen is resigning as chief organizer – you’ll be sadly missed, Rena, but I’m sure you will share your expertise with next organizer. Many branches join together to make up numbers for outings and Mary McCarthy, our new President, is assured that members from ARTI Laois Branch would be happy to join with us if numbers were required. Some of the small branches joined together in September 2022 for a few days in Westport – a great time was had by the 80 attendants and there were lots of activities over the few days. This year an Autumn break (8th – 11th October) to Kilkenny is planned. it is open to members from all branches. Please see www.rtaireland.ie for booking details.
RTAI GOLF CLASSIC 2023 – Mon 22nd May
VENUE: Mountrath Golf Club, Co Laois.
ACCOMMODATION: Midland Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
To ensure our branch gets an opportunity to enter a team, please book through Mary Kennedy, Branch Secretary – booking accepted till 7th May
A Bridge congress is being planned for 2023 – more news to follow
Our Dance Class continues every second Wednesday in the Town House Hotel. Check it out!
Would you like to support children with reading?
We are recruiting volunteers to the
BETTER BASICS BOOSTING READING PROGRAMME
Training will take place over 2 Wednesdays – 30th Nov and 7th Dec
Contact: aine@countykildarelp.ie or 045 895450 to register
Brief summary of the happenings – I’ll be brief as Billy will brief us all at AGM and it will also appear in the next CONÁSC
BUDGET 2023
2. Billy’s retirement – his post was advertised in the Times 27th October. but he assured he’s not disappearing immediately. he will be working with his replacement as soon as possible.
3. Three short workshop presentations by members
info @ taireland.ie
generalsecretary@rtaireland.ie
Also keep an eye on their web page, for all updates.