GAA Lotto.
The four numbers drawn in the last lotto draw were 7,16,17 and 22. There was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Mary Power, Kathleen Power and The Sweep Gang. The next draw will take place on September 10th and will have a fantastic jackpot of €8150 up for grabs. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. They are on sale from committee members and will be on sale on Saturday September 9th outside Centra all day. Get your tickets and choose your four numbers carefully and the jackpot could be yours.
Ballyduff AFC News.
Ballyduff AFC are continuing their clothes collection for the month of September so if you fancy clearing out those closets then you can drop your unwanted clothes, towels, bed linen, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys to the clubhouse any evening Monday to Friday from 6pm or contact Jenny on 086-8605930 to organise collection. All money raised goes directly back into the club to provide the best possible facilities for all its members.
The Terry Butler Cup Final will take place on Sunday September 10th in Portlaw at 11am. The Under 11 teams from Ballyduff and Portlaw will compete for the honour of lifting the Terry Butler Cup. Terry was indeed a man who was very proud of his club and gave many years of dedication and committment to the club and so it is fitting that this great man be honoured in this way.
Church News.
Weekly adoration of the blessed sacrament takes place every Tuesday from 12 noon to 7pm. You are invited to drop in for a few minutes or longer at any stage of the day and spend some quiet time with the blessed sacrament.
If you are interested in putting your name down to read at the weekend masses from time to time then please contact myself Linda Spillane on 087-9838392.
On Sunday morning a team of volunteers visit parishioners who are sick or housebound and unable to get to mass and bring them holy communion. If you know of someone who would like to avail of this service please contact Fr.Mick or leave their name into the sacristy. This service is available for someone with a short term illness as well as long term ailments.
Wedding Delight.
We send our warmest congratulations to Tracy Power, Raheen on her recent marriage to Marcus Fearon. We hope the happy couple enjoyed their beautiful wedding day and wish them and their gorgeous little girl Maisie many years of happiness in their future lives together.