October 2024 Meeting
The October meeting of the 2024/25 CraobhEo woodturning year was held on Thurs October 10th, 2024 in the CraobhEo Centre in Aghamore.
This was our A.G.M.
CraobhEo Chairman Tom Jordan chaired the meeting and welcomed Imelda Connelly, IWG Chairperson as our guest. He thanked all members who served the chapter in any capacity in the past year.
He also expressed sympathy on behalf of CraobhEo to the family of Seamus Parsons, one of our founding members who passed away during the summer. May he rest in peace.
CraobhEo had a successful 2024 Seminar in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford in Feb 2024 where we welcomed, Pat Horgan (Limerick Chapter) and Graham Griffiths (Shannonside) as our demonstrators. Steve Twydell, Louise Wilde, Colm Brennan (Sligo) and John Flynn (South East) took the competition prizes.
Overall monthly competitions 2024 winner was Ian McDougall with Louise Wilde second and Denis O’Donnell third.
The outside demonstrators during the year were Kevin Geaney (Cork), Joe Diver (North West), Owen Barry (Limerick), Frank Fitzpatrick (Shannonside), John Breslin (North West) and Tom Dunlop (South East).
A presentation was made to the AGM on men’s mental health by Pat Towey and this item was discussed by the members.
The 2025 CraobhEo seminar will be held the Gateway Hotel, Swinford on the 22nd Feb 2025. Demonstrators will be Jim Kelly (Crossborder) and Christine van Bussel (Gorey Chapter).
Chapter Competition
Competition for October was green (wet) turned piece 150 mm to 300 mm diameter.
There was an advanced competition and also an intermediate competition for turners up to three years experience.
Willie Creighton judged the competitions, was impressed by pieces on display and gave a critique on each piece afterwards. These pieces will go forward to our June competition. Thanks to Willie and to all who took part in both competitions.
Competition for November is a pair of whiskey tumblers.
Monthly Chapter Competition Winners
Advanced
Winner – Liam Horan
Second – Michael Maye
Third – Patrick Munnelly
Intermediate
Winner – Eltin Moran