I would like to pay tribute to Carol, Una, Isobel and their team for the wonderful time we all enjoyed in Dublin over the last two years. AOIFA grew under their leadership and we hope that we continue to follow their example. Emily has been an admirable President, guiding and advising where necessary.

 

We are delighted to be hosting AOIFA for the next two years and look forward to welcoming you all to Cork.

There are busy times ahead for all AOIFA members. The Education Programme begins in April, and will for this term concentrate on Competitive work in preparation for the World Show 2014.

Limerick, Fermoy and Doddervale Clubs will host the Inter Club and Floral Artist of the Year Competitions. Forms will be sent out with the newsletter, for those who wish to enter the heats.

The WAFA Ireland Seminar begins May 8th, when over 80 delegates will be welcomed to Ireland. The Seminar begins in Cork, travels to Killarney, then on to Limerick and Ennis. It finishes in Galway. 

AOIFA members have been invited to view the Honorary Exhibits in Cork, take part in Competitions in Cork and Limerick and attend the Gala Demonstration in Ennis. Our support and best wishes go to WAFAIreland for the occasion.

Bloom takes place in Dublin Thursday May 31st – Monday June 4th 2012 and we wish the very best to the Maynooth Club who will showcase their wonderful talents. Best of luck also to those who enter the Competitions and many thanks to Carol and the Teachers who will demonstrate and promote AOIFA at the event

The Chairmans Meeting takes place in Oriel House Ballincollig, Co. Cork on June 7th 2012.

June 22nd-24th brings AOIFA to Clonakilty, Co. Cork for the National Flower Festival the “Circle of Life”. This will be an exciting occasion where over 200 floral artists will decorate 3 churches in the town. The Opening Ceremony and Reception will take place on Friday 22nd at 7.30pm. A Musical                                                                                                                                           

Recital will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the Saturday night at 8.30pm. 

The Closing Ceremony will take place on Sunday 24th at 5.30pm in Kilgarriffe, Church of Ireland. 

Do come and visit.