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Ballinode ICA visit An Grianán for Monaghan week

  Four members from Ballinode Guild travelled to An Grianán last week and had a really wonderful time. An Grianán is the ICA college. This charming manor is situated near the Co Louth beach of Termonfechin which … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA enjoys Local Historian Brian Mc Donald speaking on townland names

There was a good attendance at our monthly meeting on Thursday  9th May in Tydavnet cc. A vote of sympathy was passed with Breege Lenihan and Patricia Cavanagh  on the death of their aunt, Kitty Geddis , Hollywood ,Co Down. … Continue reading

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There was a great turnout for our March meeting in Tydavnet CC. A vote of sympathy was passed with the family of the late Jean Wilkinson. Jean was a very active member of ICA and was a member of … Continue reading

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February’s meeting was very well attended. We spent a lot of time discussing Anecdote’s or bits and pieces we consider suitable for the ICA Book of Home and Family soon to be launched. A big congratulations to our Chairperson Patricia … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA 10th January 2013

There was a great turnout for our January meeting in TCC on January 10th last. After our initial greetings and chat we all settled down for our meeting. We had a vote of sympathy for Maureen Collins on the death … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA December meeting Dec 13th 2012.

Ballinode ICA welcomed four new members Ann McArdle, Patricia Carbin, Mary Higgins and Maria Dolan. We hope they all enjoy our spring/summer programme of events.
Seven members joined the Federation trip to Dáil Eireann on the 12/12/12. A great day was … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA cake decorating demonstration.

 ICA Cake icing demonstration on thursday 13th December in Tydavnet cc following monthly meeting that starts at 8pm. Jill Condell will be demonstrating  and new members always welcome. 
 
 
 
 

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Some of ICA’s activities in 2011

We take part in lots of activities such as dancing, drama, crochet and this year have been very involved in the Warming Irish Hearts

One of the Hat, Scarf and Mitts sets knitted by a member

Knitathon for Irish Heart Foundation 30th … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA enjoys flower arranging demonstration with Wilma from JP Flowers

 Report by Sheila Murray PRO.
Our November meeting was a great night and very well attended. After our prayer and apologies we held a minutes silence in sympathy with Bernie Deery and Geraldine McCarville who had family bereavements recently. There was … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA welcomes back Wilma from JP Flowers

On Thursday 8th November Wilma from JP Flowers will do a flower arranging demonstration following our monthly meeting in Tydavnet CC  starting at 8pm.  Arrangements with a seasonal theme will be popular and we remember with gratitude when she so generously gave … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA The October meeting was very well attended. A cheque was presented to Declan Mc Phillips of the Shauna McPhillips Rhetts Syndrome Trust Fund, by Ballinode ICA proceeds of monies raised by a sponsored walk we had last June. … Continue reading

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Digital switchover evening in Tydavnet cc

A talk will be given by our digital switchover champion for CoMonaghan Gretta McCarron in Tydavnet cc tonight,thursday 11th at 8pm. Come along and have your last minute queries answered about the switch from analogue to digital viewing. Everyone welcome … Continue reading

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The digital switch is the process of changing how Ireland receives its television signal. This is changing from analogue to digital so we can receive a better quality service. Saorview is Irelands free digital television service. Confused? Don’t be. Ballinode … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA Autumn/Winter /Spring programme

Ballinode ICA demonstrations and talks 2012/2013 got off to a good start on thursday 5th Sept when Catherine McGregor gave a most enjoyable and entertaining talk on decluttering your wardrobe and colour me beautiful
Thursday 11th October at 8pm Gretta McCarron … Continue reading

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 There was a great turnout from the Tydavnet Parish in support of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday last 9th Sept in Tydavnet CC.  Scotstown and Ballinode ICA’s Tea and Talk was a great success. A very clever and humorous … Continue reading

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ICA Tea and Talk in Tydavnet Sunday 9th Sept.

A very successful Tea and Talk morning was held in Tydavnet Community Centre on Sunday 9th September. Report to follow.

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ICA Tea and Talk:

All the family are welcome to the Tea and Talk morning on Sunday 9th September in Tydavnet Community Centre from after mass to 1pm. Guest speaker Psychologist Shane Martin will give a talk. ICA members from Scotstown and Ballinode Guilds will … Continue reading

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Irish Countrywoman’s Association & Suicide or Survive launch nationwide campaign to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

“High Tea & Talk” campaign will raise funds and promote mental health awareness
August, 2012.  The Irish Countrywomen’s Association recently joined forces with Suicide or Survive with the aim of raising awareness of mental health issues in Ireland and working towards … Continue reading

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ICA at Tydavnet show

The Irish Countrywomens’ Association was represented at the Tydavnet show at Kilmore playing fields last Saturday. Here is a selection of photographs showing some of the entries, starting with the winning one from the Scotstown Guild.

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ICA represented at Tydavnet Pride of Place

Ballinode ICA were among the community groups that had a stand at Tydavnet community centre last Wednesday for the judging in the “Pride of Place” competition.

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Tydavnet Pride of Place photos

Photographs from the recent “Pride of Place” exhibition for the judges at Tydavnet community centre on Wednesday 8th August. A great display by all groups.

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Eyes of the World on Monaghan Federation ICA & Clogher Area WI

Congratulations to  Breege Lenihan of Ballinode Guild ICA whose winning photo featured alongside the winning article by Beryl Boyd of Clogher Area WI in the International magazine of the Associated Countrywomen of the world. To celebrate ACWW day and as … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA has “gone to the dogs”

Last Saturday evening twenty ladies from Ballinode ICA travelled to Dundalk Stadium for a night out Greyhound racing. All amateurs at gambling but this addictive sport did not disappoint. After 11 races at €2 min bet I didn’t hear anyone … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA walk for Shauna Mc Phillips

On Wednesday 6th June last 20 ladies from Ballinode ICA walked from Tydavnet community centre to support the Shauna McPhillips fund. It was a very pleasant walk. The rain stayed away and we took some very nice photos of the … Continue reading

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Ballinode ICA We have a number of events to look forward to in the next week which includes a Study Trip to South Armagh 9th June a Network Walk on the 11th June but most of all our end of … Continue reading

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ICA and WI walk for ACWW in Fardross Forest Park

To celebrate ACWW day and as part of the “Women Walk the World” event, 50 women from Monaghan Federation ICA walked with 25 women from Clogher Area WI on Saturday 28th April in Fardross Forest Park close to Clogher on … Continue reading

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Co. Monaghan Federation ICA AGM

Patricia Cavanagh newly elected Federation President with Monaghan Federation ICA members
 
                              
Patricia Cavanagh receives chain of Office from outgoing Federation President Marie Curley
 
       
Patricia Cavanagh presents                          Patricia Cavanagh presents
outgoing President Marie Curley                outgoing Treasurer Mary Strong
with a gift.                                                        with … Continue reading

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Tydavnet woman newly elected as Co. Monaghan Federation ICA President

Patricia Cavanagh received the Chain of Office from outgoing Co. Monaghan Federation ICA President, Marie Curley, last night at the ICA Co. Monaghan Federation AGM in Tydavnet Community Centre.
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