Golden Couple.
Congratulations to local Amberhill couple Paddy and Annie Kirk who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. This lovely popular couple celebrated with their family and friends and an enjoyable time was had by all. We wish Paddy and Annie many more happy years of wedded bliss.
Bridge News
The Ballyduff/Portlaw bridge club met on Monday June 18th for their weekly game of bridge and the winners were as follows:
1st: Peggy Murphy and Elizabeth Mooney.
2nd: Theresa Phelan and Ann Marie Brown.
3rd: Mary Kennedy and Kathleen Collins.
4th: Mary Prendergast and Nano Fitzgerald.
GAA Lotto
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 1, 2, 14 and 26. There was no winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Linda Connery, Alice O Brien and Ann Murphy. The next draw will take place on July 2nd and will have a fabulous jackpot of €10,850 on offer. Tickets are just €2 or three tickets for €5 and are available from all committee members and will be on sale outside Centra on Saturday June 30th.
Lourdes Fundraiser
Our local Lourdes fundraising committee would like to say a big thank you to all who recently supported their raffle and talent show.The following is a list of prize winners in the raffle:
Hamper: MJ Healy
Cosmetics: Nicola Tierney
Car Service Voucher: Theresa Barry.
Other Prizes: Brian Spillane, Christine Tubbritt, Rebecca Healy, Bid O Brien, Billy Tubbritt and Eugene Power.
The popular winner of the talent show was Angela Ryan so huge congratulations to Angela who won over the judges will her beautiful voice.
Church News.
We send birthday wishes to our Parish Priest Fr. Mick who celebrated his birthday last week.
Our annual graveyard mass will take place on Wednesday July 4th at 7.30pm so please spread the word to people in other areas who have relatives and friends buried in Ballyduff. A reminder to any of you who are visiting your loved ones graves to please bring home any old wreaths or flowers with you as there is strictly no dumping in the graveyard. Following the graveyard mass there will be some light refreshments served in the community centre. This is a lovely opportunity for people to have a chat and a cuppa.
Next weekend will see the annual sacristans collection taken up at both masses. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated and hardworking sacristan. Ann excels in her role with a friendly smile and a chat for all.
Make Up Awards
Congratulations to local lady Laura Dempsey who has been nominated for the Blogger/Vlogger of the year award in the Irish Make Up Awards 2018. Laura excels in the beauty industry and we wish her the very best in her nomination.
Waterford No.5
Congratulations to Callum Lyons, Ballyduff who lined out in the No.5 jersey for the Waterford U21 hurling team. Unfortunately things didn’t go their way on the night but Callum’s family and club are very proud of his achievement. Callum is very dedicated to his sport and practices for many hours.
GAA News.
The nursery and academy groups of Ballyduff Lower club will host their sponsored 5k walk and talk on Saturday July 14th. The walk will leave from Haughtons at 11am and head along our beautiful greenway. What a perfect way to spend a little time, taking in some beautiful scenery, breathing in some fresh air and chatting to old friends and new. A big thank you to Gerry and Margaret O Connell who will provide some lovely refreshments. Come along and join in and enjoy all things positive.
There are many matches being played at present across all ages in the club and some great results coming back. To keep up to date with all the fixtures, results and photos tune into the club facebook page.
Deepest Sympathy
We offer our sincere sympathies to Una Counihan, Lacka Road on the recent death of her beloved father. Mr. Sean Diamond lived in Strabane, Co. Tyrone and his funeral mass and burial took place in St. Marys church, Melmount. We send our condolences to all the Diamond and Counihan families and we pray that Sean will rest in gentle peace.
Tractor Date.
Sunday July 22nd is a date to definetely mark into your diary. The Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor club will host their annual tractor run in aid of The Solas Cancer Support Centre. Leaving from Haughtons at 1pm this is always a wonderful event with a big following. If you would like some more information please contact 087 2216589.
Ballyduff AFC
The U14 team notched up a 4 nil victory in Tramore last week to become league champions. Huge credit most go to all the team and the management of Gavin and Jimmy who worked so hard all year. They were hit by some injury worries during the league but they regrouped and showed their strength of character and deservedly came out as champions. Scorers on the night were Sean Fitzgerald, Jack O Donnell and Alex Reade.
The clubs annual Summer Camp will take place from July 2nd to July 6th and all are welcome to come along . To book your spot please contact Paddy Kirk. The cost of the camp is €45 per child, €35 for the 2nd child and free for a 3rd child.
Dr. Martin Centre
The Dr. Martin Centre in Portlaw offer many different services to the community. You do not have to be from Portlaw to avail of these services all are welcome to check out what is on offer.
On the first Thursday of each month a clinic is held from 11am to 12.30 which helps any older members with any issues or problems they may have filling up medical card forms or any other types of forms.
Dinner with dessert for just €6 can be delivered or collected any day once your order is in before 11.30am. To order call 051 387111 or 087 4611309
The chiropodist visits the centre every second Wednesday and you need to book an appointment in advance. The complimentary therapist visits every second Tuesday and you also need to book in advance for this. Eyes on the road mobile opticians also visit the centre and need to be booked.
There is music in the centre every Wednesday afternoon by local musicians Tuller, Sean O Brien, Gerry Walsh and Bim Connors. There is meditation on Thursday mornings and bingo on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
The centre opens from 10am to 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and invites you all to drop in. If lack of transport is preventing you getting to the centre please contact them and they will make arrangements for you.
The centre is of course indebted to the volunteers who pop in to help for an hour or two. They simply call in and have a chat with members, play a game or quiz, sing a song or maybe share a hobby or craft skill they may have. If you would like to volunteer please contact Alice Kiersey on 051 387111.
Anniversary Masses
The booking of weekend anniversary masses for the months of July, August and September have now been taken but if you happened to miss them please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 and she will book one for you.