Run Success, Life after Loss and Parent and Toddler

Bridge News.

The results of the latest bridge game are as follows:

1st: Ann Marie Brown and Breda Murphy.
2nd: Theresa Phelan and Mary Prendergast.
3rd: Mary O Brien and Michael O Donovan.
4th: Anna Harney and Anna Ryan.

 


Mass Bookings
We have now taken the bookings for weekend anniversary masses for the months of October, November and December so if you missed your chance to book one please just contact me Linda Spillane on 087-9838392 and I will look after you.

 


School Mass.
Congratulations to all the staff and pupils of Ballyduff N.S who took part in their school mass last week. Fr. O Byrne offered the mass at this the beginning of the new school year for the good health and success of the entire school. The children took part in the readings, prayers of the faithful and offertery procession and they did a marvellous job. The school choir sang some beautiful hymns and were accompanied by their principal Ms.Power on keyboard and by new teacher Mr. Stapleton on flute. Included in their prayers of the faithful was a prayer for the speedy recovery of the school caretaker Frankie Carlin a sentiment we all echo. The children did a wonderful job at mass and were a credit to themselves and their school.
Two important dates for 2018 have been realeased by the school. The pupils of second class will make their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 12th while the pupils from 5th and 6th class will be confirmed in Ballyduff Church on Thursday May 24th.

 


Community Alert

Our local community alert group return after the Summer break with their first meeting taking place on Tuesday September 26th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All are welcome to attend this meeting and please spread the word to your friends and neighbours. Keep our community united against crime.


Recent Death.
We send our deepest sympathy to Renee Power, Blacknock on the recent death of her brother Paddy Greene of Wellington Street and Ballybricken. Paddy of course was well known as a singer and entertainer and it was many a song he sang in O Donnachas (known then as De Laceys of course) over the years. Paddys removal and funeral mass took place in Ballybricken and he was laid to rest in St. Otterans graveyard. May he rest in peace and now sing with Gods chorus of angels.

 


Welcome Back
We say a big welcome back to St. Nicholas’s choir who have returned following a much deserved Summer break. Any adult wishing to join the choir would be made very welcome. The choir sing every fortnight at mass and rehearsals take place every Monday night in the church from 8pm to 9.15pm. If you would like to join come along to rehearsals or contact one of the choir members.
The choirs next performance at mass will be on Sunday October 8th at 10am.

 


Run Success
Congratulations to all who took part in the charity runway run at Waterford Airport in memory of the late Dara Fitzpatrick but we give a special shout out to Father and Son duo Dermot and Darragh Dooley, Kilmagemogue East, Kilmeaden who completed the 5k run in a fantastic time of 33.59. All the proceeds of the run went to the South East Mountain Rescue team and to the Touching Hearts charity. We are all very proud of Dermot and Darragh and I know Louise, Ava and Cathal are super proud too.

 


Life After Loss
If you have lost a loved one and are searching for ways to cope or indeed someone neutral to chat to then the Family Ministry of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore offer a service where you can talk in confidence to a trained listener/counsellor in a safe and confidential setting. To find out more about the service please contact 051-858772 or familyministrywaterford@eircom.net

 


Ballyduff GAA
Ballyduff have lots to celebrate with our Junior Footballers in an Eastern Final and the U13 hurlers in the County Final. The Tom Cheasty Park has never looked so well and a big thank you must go to all who have contributed to this especially Albert who is constantly improving the place and the club feel very lucky to have him.
The Nursery and Academy Groups have increased in numbers over the past two years which shows continuing success for the club in the future. The group caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 10 and the club are looking for anyone interested in helping out with the coaching. There are places available on an accredited GAA coaching course in October so if you feel you would like to get involved please contact Brian on 087-2486423 or any committee member.

 


Autumn Stations.

The Autumn stations have come around as fast as ever and the first of these masses will be for the areas of Lacka Road, Stonehouse and Whelansbridge in the home of Declan and Breda Finn on Tuesday October 3rd at 8pm.
On Thursday October 5th the mass for Ballygarron, Ardeenlone, Lisahane, Shanbally, Ross, Kildermody, Kilmagemogue and Carriganure Lower will be the church at 7.30pm.
I will carry a full list of the station masses in next weeks so keep an eye out for your area.

 


Parent and Toddler
Our local Parent and Toddler group are back now after the Summer break and would like to welcome any toddlers or babies along with their parent/minder. They meet each Friday morning in Ballyduff Community Centre from 10am to 12 noon. This is a great environment for the toddlers and babies to get to know other children and play and make friends in a friendly and relaxing environment. It is also an outlet for the adults to chat and mingle and get to know people. All are welcome to come along and join in the fun.