GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 3, 9, 21 and 24 and there was no jackpot winner. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Eileen O Leary, Noel Flynn and Michael Hoban. The next draw will take place on Monday March 18th and you could be the lucky winner of the jackpot of €12,500. Tickets cost just €2 or three for €5 and are on sale from all committee members, online or they will be on sale at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday March 16th. Choose four lucky numbers and you could be off on holiday of a spending spree.
BRIDGE NEWS
Congratulations to President Joan and her committee who attended a Daffodil Day Fundraiser last week and presented a cheque for €700 to Elma Walsh for Waterford Daffodil Day. This is a fantastic amount for the collection before National Daffodil Day on March 22nd.
RECENT DEATH.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jack Sheehan, late of Birchdale, Kilmeaden who died recently. Jack was a wonderful family man who enjoyed watching his family grow and welcomed his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren with great pride. The Sheehan family had a long association with the Post Office and Jack served as General Secretary of the Irish Postmasters Union for many years. Jack was a very knowledgeable man who had an interest in a wide variety of topics and kept up to date with the latest news and happenings. He enjoyed the daily newspaper and liked to complete the crossword. He loved his garden and liked to relax while listening to some opera. I had the honour of working for the Sheehan family throughout my teenage years, just as my sisters had done before me. We were always treated so well and felt more like family members than employees. That friendship has continued throughout the years, and we mourn the loss of a wonderful neighbour. Our sympathies go to Lupita, Eithne and Michael and all the family on their sad loss and we pray that their lovely memories will bring them comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Jack’s funeral mass took place in St. Nicholas’s Church Ballyduff, and he was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest now in the peace and love of Christ.
GLORIOUS TONES
The Peace Proms concert is always a spectacular event, and this year was no different as the blend of the young voices and the glorious sound of the Cross Border of Ireland Orchestra filled the SETU Arena. Among those voices were the boys and girls from 3rd to 6th classes at Ballyduff NS. Following months of preparation, the students were very excited to get to the arena for their rehearsal with the orchestra. As the arena began to fill to capacity the children spotted their parents and other familiar faces arrive and when the show began the choirs and orchestra treated the audience to a night to remember. For two and a half hours the children and staff sang and danced their hearts out and the atmosphere in the arena was just electric.
This was a wonderful experience for all the students and staff to share with their teachers, SNA’s, parents and families and a memory that will stay with them forever.
CLUB VACANCY
Ballyduff Lower GAA Club have a vacancy for a groundsman at their grounds in Kildermody. If you are on a community employment scheme and are interested in the position, please contact club chairman John O Leary on 087 2154519.
TRIATHLON SUCCESS
Congratulations to local lady Diane Behan who took first place in her age group at the Athy Triathlon recently. Diane is a super athlete who trains hard and gives full commitment to every event she takes part in.
LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL.
The girls at Ballyduff Lower Gaelic Football Club are encouraging new players to join them and enjoy the game. It is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to keep healthy, learn a new skill and make lots of friends. Ages are catered for so drop along to club grounds on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm to see what it is all about.
EASTER CAMP
Ballyduff AFC will host their annual Easter Camp from March 25th to March 29th from 10am to 1.30pm daily. The camp is for boys and girls aged 5 years to12 years. The price for the first child is €60, €45 for the second and your third child goes free. Check out the Ballyduff AFC Facebook Page for details. Last few places now available.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
I truly believe that everything we do
And everyone we meet.
Are put in our path for a purpose.