Bridge News.
A big welcome back to the Ballyduff/Portlaw bridge club who have returned following their Summer break. The results of their game played on Monday September 2nd are as follows:
1st: Peggy Murphy and John Fitzpatrick.
2nd: William and Ann Tobin.
3rd: Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche.
4th: Sean Hennessy and Nano Fitzgerald.
Our Sympathy.
We send our deepest sympathies to Helen Harris, Knockaderry on the ecent death of her beloved father . Mr. Patrick Coady was a resident of Ardmore Park in Ballybeg. His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Saviours Church Ballybeg and burial took place in St. Otterans Cemetery. We offer Helen and all her family our condolences and hope that they will find comfort in their memories.
100 Years Young.
We send warm birthday wishes to Mrs. Joan Hallissey, William Street, Portlaw who last week reached the tender age of 100. Joan who is a resident of Mooncoin Residential Care Centre celebrated her big day surrounded by her loving family and friends. Joan made a little trip back home to Portlaw in recent weeks and caught up with some of the locals. I was delighted to hear that Joan enjoyed her birthday and that she is in such good health.
Youth Drama
Each year Ballyduff Youth Drama stage an excellent show and this year is no different. Commencing on Monday September 9th from 6.45pm to 8.15pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All boys and girls from 5th and 6th classes are invited to come along and join in the fun. Remember that you don’t have to be attending Ballyduff NS or from the area. If you are interested in joining this group it is important that you express your interest asap as places are limited. To register your name please call Helen on 087-6493657.
Back To School
A big welcome back to the pupils and staff of Ballyduff NS who returned to school last week. We extend a warm welcome to all the new children in Junior Infants and their families. We hope that they enjoy their time in the school. We wish everyone a very happy, safe and enjoyable year.
Ballyduff AFC.
As you are all aware we have a fantastic soccer club here in Ballyduff and it has members of all ages. It is a hive of activity many nights a week with all age groups enjoying the game. As parents we all play a pivotal role in supporting childrens participation in sport. In order to progress and ensure the future of these teams help is needed. The club really need new coaches and referees to come forward and help maintain the vibrancy of he club. If you feel you could help out then please contact Paddy Kirk or Joanne King.
Hall AGM
Ballyduff Community Centre will hold their AGM on Tuesday October 1st at 7.30pm in the community centre. All are invited to come along and maybe get involved with the running of the hall, help with ideas for future fundraising and plans for the hall. A community centre is a vital part of every parish and it is important that we help in any way we can in making it a success.
GAA News.
The U11 footballers recorded a great win over Tramore on a score line of 8-3 to 4-4. Although they started off a bit shaky they fought back well and produced some great scores. A big well done to all the supporters on the line who really cheered the team on.
Well done to Rory Dobbyn, Sean Fitzgerald and Jack O Donnell who lined out with the U15 county hurling team last week and also to Billy Cuddihy who played on the U14 hurling team in the Tony Forristal tournament.
Huge congratulations to the Ballyduff U12 LGFA team on their recent great win over Old Parish on a scoreline of 3-5 to 1-2. That win secured them a place in the County Final against Abbeyside which will have taken place when these notes are issued. I hope to attend the game and so will give you a full report next week.
Well done also to the U8 and U10 girls from our academy section who recently travelled to Mount Sion to play challenge games. The girls played really well and great fun was had by all.
Our intermediate hurlers dug deep and came out with a one point win over Butlerstown. It was a very close game and they showed great resiliance to get over the line. They will meet Dunhill in the semi final on the weekend of September 27th/28th.