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Ballyduff GAA Lotto, Church News and Christmas Wishes

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge Club played their latest game of bridge on Monday December 4th and the results were as follows:
1st: Kathleen Collins and Joan Hartrey
2nd: Peggy Murphy and Sean Hennessy
3rd: Anne Kennedy and Chris Pragnell.
4th: John Mooney and Breda Murphy.
The club would like to wish all their members and their families a very happy and peaceful Christmas and look forward to meeting them all for more bridge games in 2024.
The great news from the club is that they will commence bridge lessons on January 16th at 7pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The lesson will last two hours and will continue for 8 lessons. What a fantastic opportunity to learn the game and join in the fun. New Year! New hobbies!

BALLYDUFF GAA LOTTO

The final lotto draw for 2023 took place on December 10th and the numbers drawn were 1, 6, 10 and 20. There was no winner of the jackpot and the six lucky dip winners of €50 each were Nicky Cummins, Patricia Lyons, Sandra Harris, Kathleen Atkins, Paula Gahan and The Kennedy Family. The lotto will return in January and will begin the New Year with a jackpot of €12,050.
The club would like to sincerely thank everyone for their continued support. All money raised goes back into the club and helps to ensure that the facilities and opportunities for the coaches and players are top class. A big thank you to all who sell tickets and to the committee who run the lotto draw every fortnight.
The club wishes everyone a very happy Christmas and look forward to 2024.

CHURCH NEWS

A big well done to all who have our church looking so beautiful for Christmas and of course to our very hardworking sacristan Ann Nolan who does such a wonderful job all year round. It is lovely to watch all the children visit the crib and ask questions about it all.
Our choir have really put together a fantastic collection of hymns and carols for the season and the great news is that they will sing at Christmas Eve mass and Christmas Day mass.

CHRISTMAS WISHES

As the writer of these notes, I would like to sincerely thank all who have contributed articles during the year. I am very grateful for all the pieces of information and photos that I receive and enjoy hearing from you. I would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and every best wish for 2024.

Parish Choir, Church News and WSVR

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff and Portlaw Bridge club played their latest game on Monday December 4th and the results were as follows:
1st: Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche.
2nd: The Mooneys.
3rd: Nano Fitzgerald and Anne Kennedy
4th: Anne-Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast.

PARISH CHOIR.

It is wonderful to hear our parish choir singing at mass every Sunday. They have a beautiful selection of hymns and are always adding new ones to their portfolio. They are very busy rehearsing for Christmas and the great news is that they will sing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They enhance every mass they sing at and will certainly bring a lovely festive cheer to the Christmas ceremonies.

CHURCH NEWS

Our beautiful Advent wreath is adorning our church altar, reminding us that we are very close to the season of Christmas. As we all prepare for Christmas, buying gifts, planning menus, sending cards, the Advent wreath reminds us that we need to prepare inwardly as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. The four candles on the wreath represent hope, peace, joy and love and as we light a candle each week, we should keep the message of the candles in our hearts.
A Christmas reconciliation service will take place on Wednesday December 13th at 7pm. This is a perfect opportunity to clear your mind and heart before the Christmas season.

BALLYYDUFF AFC

All at Ballyduff AFC wish to extend a very warm thank you to Derek Tebay and his company Blue Wall (www.blue.wall.ie) who sponsored a full kit for the clubs youngest U11 league team. The guys are really going to look the part as they step out in their gear. Derek has also provided wind breakers, so the cold weather won’t be a problem. It is wonderful to see businesses supporting our clubs and we ask you all to support these businesses in return.

BALLYDUFF GAA.

Congratulations to clubman Sean O Rourke who captained the freshers of UCC in their Fresher B Hurling leagues final. Sean and his teammates excelled on the day and won the game. Sean scored 6 points on the day and led his team to victory.
Congratulations also to Kate O Donnell who has been chosen to be part of the U14 County LGFA panel and we also congratulate Emma Laffan who is now part of the U14 LGFA development football squad.

WSVR

There are lots of visitors to Waterford Suir Valley Railway every weekend as Santa and Mrs. Clause call in to visit. Although it is a very busy time of year for them, they make the time to visit Kilmeaden as it holds a very special place in their hearts. Drop along to the railway and see the beautiful Christmas decorations which will brighten even the darkest days.

GAA Lotto, Community Alert and Community Garden

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club held their latest game on Monday November 27th in Ballyduff Community Centre and the results were as follows: 1st: Mary Kennedy and Kate Hayes 2nd: Patsy Roche and Kathleen Collins 3rd: Geraldine McMahon and Nano Fitzgerald and 4th: Peggy Murphy and Elizabeth Mooney.

GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 7, 21, 22 and 24 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Eabha Power, Catherine Miller and Paula Gahan. The next draw will take place on December 10th and there will be a jackpot of €11,900 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all committee members, online or can be purchased on Saturday December 9th from the ticket sellers at Centra in Kilmeaden.

COMMUNITY ALERT.

The Ballyduff/High Road Community Alert group held their latest meeting on Wednesday November 29th. The guest speakers on the night were Kieran Foley from WLR and Sgt. Deirdre O Neill who is the Crime Prevention Sergeant. Kieran spoke to the group about moving from the newspaper to the radio and how the media now has social media and online activity to contend with. He spoke about how important the media is and about how much he enjoys the buzz of breaking news. He stressed that every good media outlet should provide a good mix of items to reach out to all their audience.
Sgt. Deirdre O Neill spoke to the group about the importance of securing your home during these Winter months and how it is essential to have proper lighting. She explained how many burglars and intruders are looking for an opportunity so locking up securely and lighting up should be our everyday normal routine.
The text alert €10 fee is now due and can be paid to any of the committee members.

HAMPER RAFFLE

Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club have organized a wonderful Christmas raffle with lots of fantastic prizes. The raffle tickets will be on sale at Centra Kilmeaden on Saturday December 16th and will cost you just €2 each or three for €5. Please support this wonderful club who have been going from strength to strength and are the current U12 and U13 County Champions.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Huge congratulations to all the brilliant volunteers who have been very busy in our community garden. Pathways have been laid, fruit trees sowed, bulbs planted, hedges laid and the area for wildflowers has been cleared. If you would like to become involved just drop along or contact Peter Jacob, Declan Finn or Linda Spillane and they can add you to the Whats App group for all the latest happenings.

Holy Souls Mass, Death of Mossie Power and Community Alert

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club played their latest game in Ballyduff Community Centre on Monday November 20th and the results were as follows:
1st: Anne and William Tobin.
2nd: Anne-Marie Brown and Monica Sullivan.
3rd: Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche.
4th: Iris Graham and Kate Hayes.

HOLY SOULS MASS.

The final mass for the Holy Souls will be offered on Wednesday November 29th at 7pm in St. Nicholas’s Church, Ballyduff. This special candle mass will be offered especially for all those who have died since November 2022. The names of those who were buried in Ballyduff graveyard will be automatically added but if you would like to include the name of a loved one who died elsewhere, please give their name and your contact details to Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane.

DEATH OF MOSSIE POWER.

Our community was deeply saddened by the recent death of Mossie Power, Ballyduff West. Mossie was indeed a true gentleman who lived his life in a quiet and dignified fashion. He was a true community man who gave many years working on different projects and committees for the good of his area. His dedication and devotion to our church and parish was exemplary. An honest, caring, trustworthy man, he was an excellent family man who loved to tell you about his family and grandchildren. Our parish is most definitely a much poorer place without him, and he will never be forgotten by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his sons Gerard, Philip and Declan, his daughter Imelda, his grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. We pray that his sweet gentle soul now rests in peace and that he has taken his rightful place at the Lords table. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

GAA CLUB AGM.

On Wednesday November 29th Ballyduff Lower Juvenile GAA Club will hold their AGM at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The local juvenile club has enjoyed lots of success during the year and is always open to welcoming new members and volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with your club and encourage our young people to participate and enjoy taking part in sport.

COMMUNITY ALERT

Our local community alert group will host its next meeting on Wednesday November 29th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. Guest speakers on the night will be Kieran Foley from WLR and Deirdre O Neill, Crime prevention Officer. All members are asked to attend, and new people are always welcome to come along.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Drench yourself in words unspoken.
Live your life with arms wide open.
Today is where your book begins.
The rest is still unwritten.

Bridge News, Camogie AGM and Candle Lit Concert

GAA LOTTO.

The latest numbers drawn in the Ballyduff Lower GAA lotto draw were 10, 14, 21 and 24. There was no lucky winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Peg Power, Marian Kenneally and Jimmy King. The next draw will take place on November 26th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €11,750 up for grabs.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from any club member, online or you can get your ticket on Saturday November 25th from the ticket sellers at Centra, Kilmeaden. The only thing you need to think about is which four numbers will be the lucky ones.
This fortnightly lotto is a very important fundraiser for the club, and they are very grateful to all who contribute to it.

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club meet for their weekly game of bridge every Monday night in Ballyduff Community Centre. The results of the game played on Monday November 13th are as follows:
1st: Anne and William Tobin.
2nd: Geraldine McMahon and Kathleen Collins.
3rd: Peggy Murphy and Elizabeth Mooney.
4th: Kate Hayes and Nano Fitzgerald.

DEATH OF MOSSIE POWER.

Our community was deeply saddened by the recent death of Mossie Power, Ballyduff West. Mossie was indeed a true gentleman who lived his life in a quiet and dignified fashion. He was a true community man who gave many years working on different projects and committees for the good of his area. His dedication and devotion to our church and parish was exemplary. An honest, caring, trustworthy man, he was an excellent family man who loved to tell you about his family and grandchildren. Our parish is most definitely a much poorer place without him, and he will never be forgotten by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his sons Gerard, Philip and Declan, his daughter Imelda, his grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. We pray that his sweet gentle soul now rests in peace and that he has taken his rightful place at the Lords table. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

CHURCH NEWS.

During the month of November, we remember our holy souls in a special way. There will be nine days of consecutive Novena masses with the dates and times listed in the church porch.
On Wednesday November 29th there will be a special candle mass for all those who have died since last November. The names of those whose funeral took place in Ballyduff will automatically be added but if you would like to add the name of a family member or friend who died elsewhere then please drop the person’s name and your contact details into the Sacristan Ann or you can contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.

CAMOGIE AGM

On Wednesday November 22nd the Ballyduff Lower Camogie club will host their AGM in Ballyduff Community Centre at 7.30pm. The club has been going from strength to strength with membership rising every year. Drop along to the AGM and listen to the plans for the future of the club.

GAA CLUB AGM.

On Friday November 24th Ballyduff Lower GAA Club will hold their AGM at 7pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The local GAA club is at the heart of every area and is always open to welcoming new members and volunteers.

CANDLE LIT CONCERT.

Our neighbours in Portlaw will play hosts to a beautiful Christmas candle lit concert in St. Patrick’s Church, Portlaw on Sunday December 17th. Described as an evening of song, faith, hope and love, it will feature some excellent artists such as Philomena Begley, Dana, Chrissy Mac, Sandy Kelly, Louise Morrissey and Dominic Kirwan. Tickets cost €30 and can be purchased by contacting one of the following Kathleen Stone 0876081144, Jackie Kearns 0872025659 or Margaret Power 0834097469. Start your Christmas season in a relaxed, beautiful setting and allow yourself to be captured by the joy and hope of the season.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Drench yourself in words unspoken.
Live your life with arms wide open.
Today is where your book begins.
The rest is still unwritten.

Church News, AGM Time and Thought for the Week

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club meet every Monday night in Ballyduff Community Centre to enjoy a nice friendly game of bridge. The results from the game played on Monday November 6th are as follows:
1st: Anne-Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast.
2nd: Ann Cox and Peggy Murphy.
3rd: The Mooneys.
Joint 4th: Joan Hartery and Mary O Brien
and
Sean Hennessy and Kate Hayes.

RECENT DEATH

We send our deepest sympathies to John Carroll, Johnstown on the recent death of his mother. Mary (Maisie) Carroll was a resident of Havenwood Retirement Village in Ballygunner and formerly of Bishopsfield and Bishopscourt, Grantstown. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Denise and Deirdre, sons John and Tony, daughters-in-law Valarie and Joanne, her grandchildren, her brother Thomas, sister Rose, extended family and many friends.
Maisie’s funeral mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner and she was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
We pray that she now rests in peace and that her family will draw comfort from their lovely memories.

CHURCH NEWS.

During the month of November, we remember our holy souls in a special way. There will be nine days of consecutive Novena masses with the dates listed in the church porch. On Wednesday November 29th there will be a special candle mass for all those who have died since last November. The names of those whose funeral took place in Ballyduff will automatically be added but if you would like to add the name of a family member or friend who died elsewhere then please drop the person’s name and your contact details into the Sacristan Ann or you can contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.

RECENT DEATH

We extend our condolences to the family of Pat Keating, Knockroe, Passage East who died recently. Pat was originally from the Lacka Road, Kilmeaden. He will be sadly missed by his sons John and Eoin, daughters-in-law Amy and Nicole, brothers Paul and Tony, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Pat’s funeral mass was celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, Crooke followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. We pray that Pat now rests in peace.

AGM TIME

It’s that time of the year again when many clubs hold their AGM’s so if you would like to get involved with a local club or perhaps a couple, then head along to the meeting and see what is involved.
On Wednesday November 22nd the Ballyduff Lower Camogie club will host their AGM in Ballyduff Community Centre at 7.30pm. The club has been going from strength to strength with membership rising every year. Drop along to the AGM and listen to the plans for the future of the club.
On Friday November 24th Ballyduff Lower GAA Club will hold their AGM at 7pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The local GAA club is at the heart of every area and is always open to welcoming new members and volunteers.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Without ambition one starts nothing.
Without work, one finishes nothing.
The prize will not be sent to you.
You have to win it.

New Business, Camogie AGM and Spooky Halloween

NEW BUSINESS

We send warm wishes and congratulations to Rachael Wall (nee Butler) formerly of Gortaclode, Kilmeaden who has opened her new beauty salon in Kilmeaden in recent days. Radiance by RB is situated in the Centra Kilmeaden complex, and Rachael is looking forward to welcoming former and present clients along with some new customers. This bright and beautifully designed salon has lots of free carpark spaces outside and nice easy access to the building.
Rachael has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the beauty trade and her salon will be a very welcome addition to the area. We all need a little pampering in our lives so drop into Rachael where you can sit back, relax and allow her to work her magic.
We wish Rachael the very best for the future and thank her for seeing the wonderful potential that is in our area.

GAA LOTTO.

The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 8, 17, 18 and 20 and there was no jackpot winner. The jackpot now climbs to €11,600 and is just waiting to be won. What a lovely early Christmas present it would make.
The three lucky dip winners of €50 each on the night were Ann O Brien, Francis Walsh and Michael Fitzpatrick. The next draw will take place on November 12th. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all club members, online and will be on sale at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday November 11th. Get your ticket early and choose those four numbers carefully.

MICHAEL GAHAN RIP.
Our community and neighbouring parishes were all very saddened to hear of the death of Michael Gahan, late of Carriganure, Kilmeaden. Michael was a hard-working man who devoted his life to providing and caring for his family. He also enjoyed the company of friends and loved to meet for a chat and a laugh. He fought his battle with illness with great courage and strength. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Paula, sons Keith and Garreth, daughters Sarah, Michelle and Colette, his grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, wonderful neighbours, and many friends.
Michael’s funeral mass took place in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ballyduff and following mass Michael was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. We pray that he now rests in peace where there is no more pain or discomfort. May his gentle soul rest in the peace and love of Christ.

CAMOGIE AGM

Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club will hold their AGM on Wednesday November 22nd 2023 at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The camogie club has been going from strength to strength with membership up in all age levels. Why not get involved with your local club by heading along to the AGM and seeing what it is all about.

NOTICE OF AGM

It’s that time of the year for AGM’s and Ballyduff Lower GAA Club will hold theirs on Friday November 10th at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. Anyone who is interested in hearing about the club are welcome to attend and the club are always open to welcoming new members.

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN

Congratulations and well done to all at Waterford Suir Valley Railway who put on a fantastic display for Halloween. A great time was had by all who visited with ghosts and ghouls around every corner. Some of the fairies from the Fairy Woods headed off for a little mini break until all the scary characters had left the area.
A little bird has told me that there have already been a couple of discussions with Santa and his elves about his visit to Kilmeaden this year. The volunteers are very excited about preparing the railway for Santa’s visit and of course his beautiful warm cosy cabin will be ready for lots of little visitors and a few not so little visitors. If you haven’t booked your visit yet, please do soon by calling 051 384058.

Church News, Lets Cook and WSV Railway

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club played their latest game on Monday October 16th and the results were as follows:
1st: Anne Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast.
2nd: Sean Hennessy and Nano Fitzgerald.
3rd: Peggy Murphy and Elizabeth Mooney.
4th: Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche.
5th: John Fitzpatrick and William Tobin.

SCHOOL QUIZ

The Ballyduff N.S Parents Council held a very successful pub quiz in The Sweep Bar on Friday October 20th. A large crowd attended, and a great night was had by all. Teams comprised of 4 members and 23 teams took up the challenge. John Carey played the role of Quizmaster to perfection and the teams were tested with questions from all different topics. The Parents Council would like to thank all who supported the event and all those who purchased raffle tickets, the staff at The Sweep Bar for ensuring everyone was well looked after, those who sponsored prizes, parents who helped on the night, John Carey for doing an excellent job as quizmaster and Ricky O Brien for kindly supplying and setting up the microphone and speaker. The aim of the quiz was to raise funds to buy additional ipads for the school and other school facilities and they were delighted to raise a fantastic amount of €3,485. A big well done to all the organisers for such a successful event.

CHURCH NEWS

It is hard to believe we are heading into the month of November already. On November 1st mass will take place at 10am to celebrate All Saints Day and for All Souls Day on November 2nd mass will take place on the previous night at 7pm and on the day at 10am.
If you would like to read at mass please give your name and contact number into the sacristy.
The Parish Choir meet every Wednesday night at 8pm and are always very welcoming to new members.

CAMOGIE PROGRAM

The inaugural “Leading Provincial Females Program” which will take place in Connacht, Munster, Leinster and Ulster. 104 participants have been selected to represent 28 different counties in this 12-month program. Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club are elighted to announce that they will be represented by proud club lady Michelle Galvin. Michelle works tirelessly along with other club members to develop camogie within the club.
This program has been secured through the support of the Sport Ireland Women in Sport fund and will run from October 2023 to July 2024. It is designed for ladies over 18 (so Michelle just about qualifies) who are interested in personal development and potentially leading teams. It is a blended course with face-to-face sessions, online webinars and there are many benefits. Participants get to mix with like minded future leaders in Gaelic games. This course is aimed at females who wish to develop their leadership skills while furthering their development as a coach, match official, administrator or any volunteer roles within Gaelic games .we wish Michelle the very best with this course and look forward to her advice and suggestions for our club.

LET’S COOK

Are you looking for something fun and interesting for your child to do, then why not send them along to Ballyduff Community Centre from Wednesday November 1st to Friday November 3rd to enjoy a fun cookery camp. The camp will run from 10am to 1pm daily for children aged 6 to 12 years. For prices and further information, you can contact Siobhan on 087-9027425.

WSVRAILWAY

Drop along to the Waterford Suir Valley Railway over the mid-term break and enjoy The Spooky Express. Many spooky creatures move into the railway station for the week and like to roam around the area, some of the fairies even head off on holiday to make room for the ghosts and ghoulies. Trains operate on the hour from 11am with the last departure at 3pm. Booking is highly advisable on 051 384058

Beautiful Wedding, Junior Cert Results and Birthday Thanks.

GAA LOTTO

The latest lotto GAA draw took place on Sunday October 15th and the numbers drawn were 4,8, 10 and 12. There was no jackpot winner and the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Margaret O Leary, Jack c/o The Sweep and Helen Millea. The next draw will take place on October 29th and there will be a jackpot of €11,450 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from all club members, online or there will be ticket sellers at Centra, Kilmeaden on Saturday October 28th.

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/Portlaw bridge club held their latest game on Monday October 16th in Ballyduff Community Centre. The results are as follows:
1st: Peggy Murphy and Mary Kennedy
2nd: Iris Graham and Peggy Barron
3rd: Mary Prendergast and Joan Hartery
4th: Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche.

BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

On Saturday October 14th, St. Nicholas Church, Ballyduff was the setting for a great Kilmeaden and Dunhill union. Niamh Kennedy from Stonehouse, Kilmeaden exchanged vows with proud Dunhill man Eamonn Murphy. Niamh was simply stunning and elegant as she arrived at the church with her bridesmaids Aoife O Sullivan and Louise Walsh. She was walked up the aisle by her very proud Dad Pat and every step was watched by her mother Maura and her brother Paul. Her groom Eamonn smiled from ear to ear when he saw his gorgeous bride and was supported greatly by his groomsmen and brothers Noel and Richard. Proud parents Milo and Kitty watched on as their son greeted his bride to be. The ceremony was celebrated by Ballyduff native and friend of the family Fr. John Harris. He kept the couple at ease throughout and said some beautiful words. The music and singing during the mass were simply beautiful and performed to perfection by Tara Heffernan and Jonathan Kelly.
Following the ceremony, the bridal party headed to the picturesque gardens of Mount Congreve for some photographs of their special day. It was then on to the Newpark Hotel for a delicious meal. The all-important rugby match was not forgotten as the big screen arrived into the room. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted, spirits were still high as the bridal party and their guests danced the night away. A beautiful day was had by all, and we wish this lovely couple every happiness for the future.

JUNIOR CERT RESULTS

Congratulations to all the young men and women in our area who received their Junior Cert results recently. They had a long wait for their results, so I’m sure there was great relief for them all. We hope they enjoyed their celebrations, and we wish them continued success in their studies.

BIRTHDAY THANKS

As the writer of these notes, I am going to take advantage of the platform and take the opportunity to thank everyone who sent me lovely birthday wishes. I turned 50 on October 16th and I was overwhelmed by all the lovely messages I received. People keep asking me how I feel about being 50, but to me it’s just a number and I am very happy to have made it this far unscathed. A big thank you to whoever sent in the lovely letter about me to Damien Tiernan’s show on WLR. It was a very emotional moment for me when I heard what was said. I deeply appreciate the very kind words and thank the person for taking the time to write them. I hear that the 50’s club is very exciting and that great things lie ahead, so I am ready! Watch out world here I come!

GAA WELLBEING

Waterford GAA Health and Wellbeing Conference will take place at the SETU Arena, Carriganore on Monday November 6th from 7.30pm to 9.30pm with a networking and refreshment section from 6.30 to 7.30pm. There will be some inspiring guest speakers, a performance by the Mount Sion Choir and performance and networking with healthy GAA clubs. Pop onto the Ballyduff GAA Facebook page to get details of how to register.

Alabama Bound, Award Winner and Quiz Time

BRIDGE NEWS.

The Ballyduff and Portlaw bridge club played their most recent game on Monday October 9th in Ballyduff Community Centre and the results are as follows:
1st: Patsy Roche and Anne Kennedy
2nd: Kathleen Collins and Geraldine McMahon
3rd: Peggy Murphy and Elizabeth Mooney.
4th: Kate Hayes and Nano Fitzgerald.

ALABAMA BOUND

Bon Voyage and best wishes to Emma Carlin, Ballyduff West who heads off to Alabama, USA to take part in the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy Space Camp. Emma is a 5th year student in St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas and this is a fabulous achievement. We hope that Emma enjoys every minute of this incredible experience and look forward to hearing about her adventures.

CAMOGIE NEWS

Congratulations to Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club players Ava Dooley and Aisling Counihan who represented their club at the U13 Waterford Camogie skills competition recently. Congratulations to Aisling who won 2nd place in the competition. The club are very proud of these two young ladies who represented their club with great pride.

The club are thrilled to have benefitted from the new Camogie Association initiative. The Association launched their investment of €250,000 which will help over 600 clubs around the country. This will serve as a tangible way to support and strengthen clubs. Ballyduff Lower were delighted to receive their training equipment pack which they will make great use of in their training sessions.

AWARD WINNER

The Gala Retail awards were announced recently and our local Gala in Kilmeaden were once again among the winners. A special mention to Gala Kilmeaden’s manager Stephanie Sweeney who picked up the Manager of the Year award. What a fantastic achievement for Stephanie who has worked in the store for nine years and it is a just award for all her hard work and commitment. Congratulations to Damien, Majella and all their staff in Kilmeaden who also came away with a Gala Excellence award and we wish them continued success.

QUIZ TIME

The Parents Council in Ballyduff N.S will host a pub quiz to raise funds for the school. The quiz will take place on Friday October 20th at 8pm in The Sweep Bar. Teams of four will cost €40 and there will prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. There will also be many lovely raffle prizes on offer and tickets can be purchased through the Ballyduff Parents Council Facebook Page. Quizmaster on the night will be the one and only John Carey and a great night is guaranteed.

GET IN TOUCH

If you would like to include anything in these community notes please contact Linda on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com