Bridge News
The Ballyduff/Portlaw bridge club played their latest game on Monday September 23rd and the results were as follows:
1st: Breda F Murphy and Kathleen Collins.
2nd: Nano Fitzgerald and Geraldine McMahon.
3rd: William and Anne Tobin.
4th: Nan Murphy and Mary Prendergast.
GAA Lotto
The numbers drawn in the last lotto draw were 1, 13, 14 and 26 and there was no jackpot winner. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Tony Whelan, Colette Murphy and Maurice Flynn. The next draw will take place on October 6th and there will be a whopping jackpot of €12,500 up for grabs. Tickets are on sale from all committee members and will also be on sale at Centra on Saturday October 5th. Tickets are great value at just €2 each or three for €5. Choose your four lucky numbers carefully and it could be you winning that lovely jackpot.
Dawn Players.
Our local drama group Dawn Players are celebrating their 25th season this year. The group formed in 1995 and took to the stage that year with the production of Brian Friels “Lovers”. The group are busy at present reading through some scripts to find the perfect play for their 25th production. The group are always on the lookout for some new members so if you have aspirations for the acting world or would like to help back stage or front of house you will be indeed welcomed into the fold. If you would like to express your interest please send a text to Karen on 086-1590939.
Church News
There will be a second collection at both masses on Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th. This collection is to support the Missionaries working around the world. We are asked to be as generous as possible.
A reminder that bookings have now been taken for anniversary masses during the months of October, November and December.If you missed the bookings there are still dates available, so please contact myself Linda Spillane on 087-9838392 and I will book a mass for you.
GAA News
The U10 footballers put in a great game against a very strong Gaultier team and kept themselves in the game right up to the very end. There were some great individual performances but a huge team effort from this bunch.
In the U11 league the curtain came down on the season as the team bowed out to a stronger St. Marys side. Although they were missing a few of their regulars they battled right till the end and finished up mid table in this section. This team has improved immensely this year and they show great promise playing U12 next year.
30 children from our academy section travelled to Kilmacow to take part in a U6/7 blitz. Everyone played well and a great time. A big thank you to the Kilmacow club for their hospitality and their very generous goodie bags.
In the U16 Eastern hurling championship Ballyduff/Portlaw defeated Tramore on a score line of 0-13 to 1-7 in desperate conditions. This was a super display as they head for the County Final. A big well done to all the panel and mentors.
In the U13 schools football championships Ballyduff NS have qualified for the semi final in their group. They had a fine win over a very galiant Fenor team. A special word for Mr.Carey all at the school for faciliting their progress.