Spring Stations.
The Spring station masses will begin in the coming weeks and I will carry a full list of them next week.
A volunteer is needed to host the station mass for the combined areas of Knockaderry, Carrigphilip and Carriganure. If you are interested in hosting this mass please text Fr.Mick on 087-9626618 or text or call Linda on 087-9838392. The mass would be held during February or early March.
Worker Needed
Ballyduff Soccer Club are still on the lookout for a CE worker to help in the club grounds. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to enjoy the outdoors and mix with many different people. If you are interested in finding out more about the job please contact Paddy on 087-2764883.
Names For Lourdes
Each year we as a community like to send two people to Lourdes with the Waterford/Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to get the chance to travel to Lourdes as part as the invalid section of the pilgrimage. If you would like to put someones name forward please contact one of the following by Friday February 23rd, Noel O Sullivan, Donal Daly, Eugene Power or John O Leary.
GAA Lotto
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 4,6,11 and 26 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Jim Laffan, Kathleen Power and Michael Curran. The next draw will take place on Sunday February 11th and will have a fantastic jackpot of €9,500. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful way to start the New Year. Tickets are just €2 or 3 for €5 and are available from club members and will be on sale on Saturday February 10th at Centra.
Charity Fundraiser
On Saturday February 22nd O Donnachas will play host to a charity night in aid of the Hope Foundation working with street children in Calcutta, India. The foundation have been working with these children since 1999. Funds raised on the night will be used to send local volunteer Sharon O Leary to Calcutta.
A great night is planned with music by Throwing Shapes. There will be an auction and raffle with lots of raffle prizes on offer. Get yourself along for a great night out while helping a brilliant charity.
Needles At The Ready.
Are you interested in joining a local knitting and crochet group? It is hoped to start a group in Ballyduff Community Centre. All levels will be welcomed and catered for and of course the customary cuppa and chat will all be part of the plan. If you are interested then please express your interest by contacting Jeni on 086-8163101.
GAA News
A big thank you to all who attended the coaches meeting last week. All at Ballyduff GAA club were delighted with such a big turnout. There was a nice mix of familiar returning faces and new faces. This shows the high level of community spirit in our area. The club really appreciates the time and effort which is put in by all its volunteers.
The nursery and academy sections of the club have proved very successful and they will be back to their training on February 17th. The Nursery group will cater for boys and girls born in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the Academy for those born in 2008, 2009,and 2010. The organisers look forward to welcoming familiar faces back but also hope to see some new faces. I’ll have more information for you in the coming weeks so watch this space.
Shrek Time.
Ballyduff Youth Drama have been very busy rehearsing for this years production of Shrek Saves Far Far Away and they are now ready to take to the stage. Ballyduff Community Centre is the place to be on Friday February 9th and Saturday February 10th with tickets retailing at €10. You can book your ticket by texting or calling Eleanor on 087-4046904.
This promises to be a great night out with lots of fun and laughter guaranteed. Book your ticket now.