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JULY/AUGUST 2006
ANNUAL IWN GOLF TOURNAMENT
A Great Day of Good Humour and Some Decent Golf
GOLFERS at the Irish Women's Network annual tournament -Paula Nannery, Geraldine Megannety and Eilis Courtney enjoying some refreshments at the Mylora Golf Course.
NOELEEN CORR presented Margaret Roche with the longest shot award.
BRIDIE EVISTON went home happy with her prizes at the end of the day.
By MARY MONKS
VANCOUVER - On the Sunday morning of the annual IWN golf tournament, the day is overcast and quite cool.
Dressing appropriately, I set off for Mylora Golf Course in Richmond where, eventually, I arrive. This was after taking several wrong turns and stopping for directions at a couple of gas stations.
What is it about Richmond? Aware of my propensity for getting lost, I left home early, so I still arrived in plenty of time for the pre-golf chatter and coffee with other golfers, both serious (i.e. weekly) and casual (annual or thereabouts).
At tee off, the sun burst through the clouds, as if by arrangement with the organizing committee - or some higher authority. I should have expected this, of course, as the sun always shows up for our golf tournament.
After a pretty poor start, I begin to hit a few decent shots, and my putting earns me some compliments.
The thought occurs that perhaps practicing before the tournament might have been beneficial. My team mates are obviously of like mind, as we make plans to golf monthly from now on so as to perform decently next year.
As always, it was a great day with much good humour, some great prizes, a tasty supper, and even some decent golf.
Our organizing committee (Marie Morris, Noeleen Corr, Carol May, and Fiona Byrne) did their usual splendid job, and we thank them for giving us such a good time.
Our organizing committee also sends a big and very sincere "thank you" to all those who contributed
MEMBERS of the organizing committee: Carol May, Noeleen Corr, and Fiona Byrne.
TERESA MCDONNELL, Claire Fox, Anne Marie McGrath relaxing after playing the course. In background is Bernie Rochfort.
the prizes that crowned the efforts of the victorious and consoled the less successful. Your generosity greatly enhances our annual golf tournament, and we are really very grateful.
Our next event will be an afternoon
tea in September/October. Watch The Celtic Connection for date and venue, or contact Deirdre O'Ruairc at (604) 538-6765, e-mail shamrockhome@shaw.ca. Until then, enjoy your summer, and stay safe.
Ireland Monument Project Update: Committee Prepared to Move Forward
By BRENDAN FLYNN
VANCOUVER - The Irish Monument Committee (IMC) would like to ensure that all supporters are aware of the outcome of the initial meeting with the Parks Board held on May 25.
The committee was provided with a clear direction by Parks Board officials on how to proceed in the planning of the Ireland Monument at Trout Lake. In simple terms, if the Ireland Monument complies with Parks Board regulations, the project can be completed.
The IMC would like to convey to all supporters that the
completion of the Ireland Monument now lies in the hands of the Irish/Celtic people in western Canada. It is an opportunity to build and complete this project together at relatively little cost.
All committee members are very committed to the project and will ensure that the monument design complies with the wishes of the majority of all supporters.
In the coming weeks, a member of the committee will contact supporters regarding financial contributions and monument design. An information letter will be issued to all supporters in July.
An account for the Ireland Monument Project is now open
at the Royal Bank of Canada. For security, three members of the committee will be required to cosign any cheque written. No funds will be withdrawn from the account until the project is ready to proceed to the construction phase.
All supporters of the project are encouraged to complete their financial commitment of $100 each to the project by making their contribution at any branch of the Royal Bank of Canada. The total balance in the account will be forwarded to all supporters every 90 days.
The IMC intend that all interest credited to the account will be forwarded to the Celtic Society of Canada as a donation. Should the project not be completed, the committee will refund all monies to supporters less the cost of any costs incurred.
All cheques should be made payable to the Ireland Monument Project, account number 07440-003-100-711-1.
Payment can be made at any branch of the Royal Bank. Supporters are asked to notify a committee member so receipts can be issued for their contribution.
Supporters who wish to pay in four installments of 025 may do so. Full supporter status is not provided until the final installment is completed. Cheques can be mailed to 2342 Fast 27th Avenue, Vancouver, V5N 2X2.
Anyone requiring further information is encouraged to contact any of the following committee members: Brendan Flynn (604) 873-3167; Al McCabe (604) 942-6413; Teresa McDonnell (604) 270-2881; Roicin O'Connolly (604) 761-2157; Jim McCann (604) 765-1916.
Bilingual Nameplate
atEU Meetings
Ireland will request a bilingual nameplate for EU meetings beginning next year.
The nameplates will say "Eire Ireland," and reflect the fact that Irish will be an official working language of the EU from January. Belgium and Finland, which also have two official languages, already use dual-language nameplates.
Under the 1937 constitution, "The name of the state is Eire, or, in the English language, Ireland."