Monthly Archives: June 2025

Birthday Boys, Athletic Success and Exams Over

TRACTOR RUN

The Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club hold their annual tractor run every July. This year the date has been set for Sunday July 13th and great preparations are underway. This event is really looked forward to each year. It is a wonderful day for all the family with some fantastic vintage vehicles on display. The participants gather at Haughtons Pub and the run begins at 1pm. The route followed is a scenic country route bursting with the sights and sounds of nature and then when the run arrives back and parks up safely at Haughtons where there will be lots of refreshments on offer and plenty of chat and laughs. For more information about the run please contact Pat on 0872216589.
This run has raised much need funds for many charities over the years and this year all proceeds will go to Waterford Hospice who provide public benefit to patients and their families known to the Southeast Palliative Care Service. Waterford Hospice provide invaluable support not only to their patients but also to the families affected by a loved one’s illness.

WEDDING CELEBRATIONS.

Congratulations and best wishes to Laura Cummins, Carrickphilip and her groom Robert Poole who celebrated their wedding day on June 14th in St. Nicholas Church Ballyduff. The bride looked beautiful as she arrived to meet her groom. Fr. Enright was ready and waiting to guide the happy couple through their wedding ceremony as their family and friends watched on. We wish this lovely couple every happiness for the future.

BIRTHDAY BOYS.

We wish a very happy birthday to Jack O Donnell and Michael O Connor who both celebrated their 21st birthdays recently. They both joined together to celebrate in Haughtons Pub with a party for family and friends. A great night was had by all and the celebrations carried on for the weekend.

MINOR TEAM.

Huge congratulations to Dylan Murphy, Coolagadden who is part of the Waterford Minor team, and he put in a great performance in their game against Kilkenny. They are now preparing for the All-Ireland Final and we wish Dylan and all his teammates the very best of luck.

ATHLETIC SUCCESS.

Congratulations to local ladies Olivia Dooley and Erina Scannell who enjoyed great success at the recent Munster Athletics Meeting at the RSC Waterford. The girls each won a medal in the U9 Munster Relay Race. Both girls are members of Ferrybank Athletic Club and are both 1st class pupils in Ballyduff N.S. Congratulations to Olivia and Erina and we look forward to watching their future success. The other similarity to note is that both these young ladies live on the High Road so there is definitely something in the water up there!!

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS

Congratulations to club members Trudy O Reilly and Aisling Counihan who were flying the flag for the club as they joined their teammates on the U14 Waterford blue and white camogie squad in Rathkeale on June 14th to take part in an excellently organised Munster Camogie Blitz. Both squads were placed in tough groups but put in a fantastic performance and continue to improve with each game.

Congratulations to the U13 LGFA team who closed their season at a blitz in Portlaw. The girls were excellent on the day and secured a win in all three games against Ballyduff Upper, Gailtir and Kilmacthomas. A big thank you to all the girls for putting in such hard work all year and to their parents and coaches for all their support.

The Well kids group meet every Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in Tom Cheasty Park.

Deise Draw tickets are available from all committee members. The first draw will take place on July 4th. Tickets cost €100 with €63 going back to your club.

The registration for this year’s GAA Cul Camps have now opened. The Ballyduff camp will take place from July 21st to July 25th. Book your place early as places fill very fast.

EXAMS OVER.

Congratulations to all the students who have now completed their Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate exams. We hope that they are happy with how they went and we wish them all a wonderful Summer and every best wish for the future.

BALLYDUFF AFC

The club would like to say a huge thank you to Mark Gleeson of Kilmeaden Pharmacy who generously sponsored a set of jerseys for the Ballyduff AFC U17 team. The lads were their club colours with pride and will be delighted to wear the Kilmeaden Pharmacy logo.

Ballyduff AFC have released a very important date in their annual calendar. Their popular Summer Camp will run from July 14th to July 18th. This camp is very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details. The camp is a great opportunity to make new friends while learning lots of new skills. The camp is open to boys and girls aged 5-12 and all skill levels are welcomed; the only requirement is the ability to have fun!

If you would like to join the club’s development fund, please contact any of the committee or check out details on their Facebook page. The proceeds of this draw will support the club’s upgrade plans which include a clubhouse extension and gym and all-weather pitch. Congratulations to the May cash draw winner Michael Hearne.

To mark Men’s Health Week Ballyduff AFC will facilitate a four-week block of Yoga with Ginni. This is proudly funded by Waterford Sports Partnership and is a wonderful way to improve your wellbeing. This free event will take place on Wednesdays July 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd at 7pm. To book your place please contact Brian on 087-6392452.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Worrying doesn’t take away tomorrow’s troubles
It takes away today’s peace.

NOTES

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

Ballyduff GAA News, Memorial Tournament and End of Season Awards

TRACTOR RUN

The Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club hold their annual tractor run every July. This year the date has been set for Sunday July 13th. This event is really looked forward to each year. It is a wonderful day for all the family with some fantastic vintage vehicles on display. The participants gather at Haughtons Pub and the run begins at 1pm. The route followed is a scenic country route bursting with the sights and sounds of nature and then when the run arrives back and parks up safely at Haughtons where there will be lots of refreshments on offer and plenty of chat and laughs. For more information about the run please contact Pat on 0872216589.
This run has raised much need funds for many charities over the years and this year all proceeds will go to Waterford Hospice who provide public benefit to patients and their families known to the Southeast Palliative Care Service. Waterford Hospice provide invaluable support not only to their patients but also to the families affected by a loved one’s illness.

GOLF CLASSIC

Last year’s open golf classic proved to be a great success, and the dates have been announced for this year’s event. Get those clubs ready and get your team organised. The next Rory McIlroy may be just around the corner. On Friday June 20th from 8am to 5pm and Saturday June 21st from 8am to 2pm, Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club will be the venue for the Ballyduff Lower, LGFA and Camogie Golf Classic. To book your time you can contact the Golf Club directly on 051-640047 or contact Michael on 087 9247547. For more details check out the Ballyduff Lower GAA Facebook page.

GAA LOTTO

The latest GAA lotto draw was held on Sunday June 8th and there was no lucky jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 9, 16, 23 and 24. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Margaret Kennedy, Betty Sullivan and Michelle Dwane. The next draw will take place on June 22nd and will have a fantastic jackpot of €12,500.
Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 for €5 and can be purchased from all committee members, online or will be available to buy on Saturday June 21st at Centra in Kilmeaden from the volunteer ticket sellers. This is a major part of the club’s fundraising so please support if possible and you could be that lucky jackpot winner.

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS

A big well done to the U8 girls who represented their club in the mini games at half time during the Waterford V Derry Camogie match in Walsh Park. They even helped to form a guard of honour to welcome both teams to the pitch. The girls really enjoyed their experience and some even scored their first goal in Walsh Park, some future stars of the senior team in the future.

The Well kids group meet every Saturday morning from 10am to 11am in Tom Cheasty Park. Congratulations to this week’s players of the week, Annie and Patrick.

Deise Draw tickets are available from all committee members. The first draw will take place on July 4th. Tickets cost €100 with €63 going back to your club.

Huge congratulations to the U14 panel who beat Kilrossanty to take the County Final title. There were great performances right across the squad and it was brilliant to see such support on the day.

Hard luck to the U12 girls who came up against a very strong and physical Ferrybank team. The girls kept their heads up and battled well.

The registration for this year’s GAA Cul Camps have now opened. The Ballyduff camp will take place from July 21st to July 25th. Book your place early as places fill very fast.

BALLYDUFF AFC NEWS.

The club would like to sincerely thank Barry Walsh Financial services for sponsoring a set of training tops for the Division 3 squad. They are very grateful for this very kind gesture.

Ballyduff AFC have released a very important date in their annual calendar. Their popular Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. This camp is very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details. The Miwadi football camp will take place in Ballyduff from 7th to 11th of July. Check out the club’s Facebook page for details of both camps.

If you would like to join the club’s development fund, please contact any of the committee or check out details on their Facebook page. The proceeds of this draw will support the club’s upgrade plans which include a clubhouse extension and gym and all-weather pitch.

MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Ballyduff GAA have announced the date for their annual Tom Cheasty and Derek Ryan Tournament. It will take place on June 22nd 2025 in Tom Cheasty Park with the U12 team taking on Mount Sion and the Intermediates playing Modeligo. Tom Cheasty and Derek Ryan were two hugely popular names in our parish and were both taken way before their time. This tournament is held each year in memory of two men who were so important to the club.

END OF SEASON AWARDS.

Ballyduff AFC enjoyed a wonderful end of season awards and mini world cup day full of great fun and community spirit. The club would like to thank everyone who came along to support the day, those who volunteered, coached, played, supported or simply joined in the celebration. To all those who ran the bbq, tuck shop, the music, the three little birds coffee crew, First Class Castles, ice-cream van, raffle sponsors and organisers and those who provided the gazebo’s.
A big thank you to all the guests, sponsors, families and the club committee who organised a great day for everyone. The club is extremely proud of all its young players and their coaches and they are looking forward to a great Summer and their successful Summer Camps. Check out their Facebook page for all the award winners.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

You have to believe in yourself, when no one else does.
Opportunities don’t happen, you create them
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

NOTES

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

21st Celebrations, Tractor Run and Golf Classic

PRETTY WEDDING.

Congratulations and best wishes to Meg Walsh, Coolagadden and Michéal Casey who celebrated their beautiful wedding day recently with their friends and family. The bride looked stunning as she arrived at St. Nicholas’s Church to meet her handsome groom. A wonderful weekend of celebration was had by all. We wish the happy couple every best wish for their future lives together and all the happiness in the world.

21st CELEBRATIONS.

We send happy birthday wishes to Sean O Rourke, Ballygarron, Kilmeaden who recently celebrated his 21st birthday. I am sure that his parents Gavin and Nicola and his sisters ensured that he had a wonderful day and we wish him the very best for the future and many more happy birthdays.

TRACTOR RUN

The Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club hold their annual tractor run every July. This year the date has been set for Sunday July 13th. This event is really looked forward to each year. It is a wonderful day for all the family with some fantastic vintage vehicles on display. The participants gather at Haughtons Pub and the run begins at 1pm. The route followed is a scenic country route bursting with the sights and sounds of nature and then when the run arrives back and parks up safely at Haughtons where there will be lots of refreshments on offer and plenty of chat and laughs. For more information about the run please contact Pat on 0872216589.
This run has raised much need funds for many charities over the years and this year all proceeds will go to Waterford Hospice who provide public benefit to patients and their families known to the Southeast Palliative Care Service. Waterford Hospice provide invaluable support not only to their patients but also to the families affected by a loved one’s illness.

GRAVEYARD MASS.

The annual graveyard mass for St. Nicholas’s Church, Ballyduff took place on Wednesday June 4th at 7pm. Unfortunately, the weather was unsuitable for an outdoor mass, so the mass was moved indoors. A large crowd attended, and Fr. Francis welcomed them and thanked them for their attendance. A big thank you to our Sacristan Ann Nolan who always has everything prepared and ready to go, to those who read and the Ministers of the Eucharist and of course our parish choir whose beautiful choice of hymns enhanced the mass greatly.

GOLF CLASSIC

Last year’s open golf classic proved to be a great success, and the dates have been announced for this year’s event. Get those clubs ready and get your team organised. The next Rory McIlroy may be just around the corner. On Friday June 20th from 8am to 5pm and Saturday June 21st from 8am to 2pm, Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club will be the venue for the Ballyduff Lower, LGFA and Camogie Golf Classic. To book your time you can contact the Golf Club directly on 051-640047 or contact Michael on 087 9247547. For more details check out the Ballyduff Lower GAA Facebook page.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC have released a very important date in their annual calendar. Their popular Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. This camp is very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details. The Miwadi football camp will take place in Ballyduff from 7th to 11th of July. Check out the club’s Facebook page for details of both camps.

If you would like to join the club’s development fund, please contact any of the committee or check out details on their Facebook page. The proceeds of this draw will support the club’s upgrade plans which include a clubhouse extension and gym and all-weather pitch.

BALLYDUFF GAA

The registration for this year’s GAA Cul Camps have now opened. The Ballyduff camp will take place from July 21st to July 25th. Book your place early as places fill very fast.

Check out their Facebook page for details of future games and details of all events taking place.

MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Ballyduff GAA have announced the date for their annual Tom Cheasty and Derek Ryan Tournament. It will take place on June 22nd 2025 in Tom Cheasty Park with the U12 team taking on Mount Sion and the Intermediates playing Modeligo. Tom Cheasty and Derek Ryan were two hugely popular names in our parish and were both taken way before their time. This tournament is held each year in memory of two men who were so important to the club.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The only impossible journey, is the one you never begin.

NOTES

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

Tractor Run, Graveyard Mass and Golf Classic

PRETTY WEDDING.

Congratulations and best wishes to Meg Walsh, Coolagadden and Michéal Casey who celebrated their beautiful wedding day recently with their friends and family. The bride looked stunning as she arrived at St. Nicholas’s Church to meet her handsome groom. A wonderful weekend of celebration was had by all. We wish the happy couple every best wish for their future lives together and all the happiness in the world.

21st CELEBRATIONS.

We send happy birthday wishes to Sean O Rourke, Ballygarron, Kilmeaden who recently celebrated his 21st birthday. I am sure that his parents Gavin and Nicola and his sisters ensured that he had a wonderful day and we wish him the very best for the future and many more happy birthdays.

TRACTOR RUN

The Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club hold their annual tractor run every July. This year the date has been set for Sunday July 13th. This event is really looked forward to each year. It is a wonderful day for all the family with some fantastic vintage vehicles on display. The participants gather at Haughtons Pub and the run begins at 1pm. The route followed is a scenic country route bursting with the sights and sounds of nature and then when the run arrives back and parks up safely at Haughtons where there will be lots of refreshments on offer and plenty of chat and laughs. For more information about the run please contact Pat on 0872216589.
This run has raised much need funds for many charities over the years and this year all proceeds will go to Waterford Hospice who provide public benefit to patients and their families known to the Southeast Palliative Care Service. Waterford Hospice provide invaluable support not only to their patients but also to the families affected by a loved one’s illness.

GRAVEYARD MASS.

The annual graveyard mass for St. Nicholas’s Church, Ballyduff took place on Wednesday June 4th at 7pm. Unfortunately, the weather was unsuitable for an outdoor mass, so the mass was moved indoors. A large crowd attended, and Fr. Francis welcomed them and thanked them for their attendance. A big thank you to our Sacristan Ann Nolan who always has everything prepared and ready to go, to those who read and the Ministers of the Eucharist and of course our parish choir whose beautiful choice of hymns enhanced the mass greatly.

GOLF CLASSIC

Last year’s open golf classic proved to be a great success, and the dates have been announced for this year’s event. Get those clubs ready and get your team organised. The next Rory McIlroy may be just around the corner. On Friday June 20th from 8am to 5pm and Saturday June 21st from 8am to 2pm, Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club will be the venue for the Ballyduff Lower, LGFA and Camogie Golf Classic. To book your time you can contact the Golf Club directly on 051-640047 or contact Michael on 087 9247547. For more details check out the Ballyduff Lower GAA Facebook page.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC have released a very important date in their annual calendar. Their popular Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. This camp is very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details. The Miwadi football camp will take place in Ballyduff from 7th to 11th of July. Check out the club’s Facebook page for details of both camps.

If you would like to join the club’s development fund, please contact any of the committee or check out details on their Facebook page. The proceeds of this draw will support the club’s upgrade plans which include a clubhouse extension and gym and all-weather pitch.

BALLYDUFF GAA

The registration for this year’s GAA Cul Camps have now opened. The Ballyduff camp will take place from July 21st to July 25th. Book your place early as places fill very fast.

Check out their Facebook page for details of future games and details of all events taking place.

MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Ballyduff GAA have announced the date for their annual Tom Cheasty and Derek Ryan Tournament. It will take place on June 22nd 2025 in Tom Cheasty Park with the U12 team taking on Mount Sion and the Intermediates playing Modeligo. Tom Cheasty and Derek Ryan were two hugely popular names in our parish and were both taken way before their time. This tournament is held each year in memory of two men who were so important to the club.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The only impossible journey, is the one you never begin.

NOTES

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations to all the boys and girls from Ballyduff N.S who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 24th. The boys and girls took part in the readings, prayers of the faithful and the offertory and did so with perfection. Pupils from the older classes sang some beautiful hymns throughout the mass. We hope that all the young people enjoyed their special day.

EXAM WISHES

We send our very best wishes to all the young men and women who will sit their Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate next week. We hope that everything goes well for them all and encourage them to take time out from study to relax and get some fresh air and exercise.

TRACTOR RUN

The Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club hold their annual tractor run every July. This year the date has been set for Sunday July 13th. This event is really looked forward to each year. It is a wonderful day for all the family with some fantastic vintage vehicles on display. The participants gather at Haughtons Pub and the run begins at 1pm. The route followed is a scenic country route bursting with the sights and sounds of nature and then when the run arrives back and parks up safely at Haughtons, there will be lots of refreshments on offer. For more information about the run please contact Pat on 0872216589.
This run has raised much need funds for many charities over the years and this year all proceeds will go to Waterford Hospice who provide public benefit to patients and their families known to the Southeast Palliative Care Service. Waterford Hospice provide invaluable support not only to their patients but also to the families affected by a loved one’s illness.

GOLF CLASSIC

Last year’s open golf classic proved to be a great success, and the dates have been announced for this year’s event. Get those clubs ready and get your team organised. The next Rory McIlroy may be just around the corner. On Friday June 20th from 8am to 5pm and Saturday June 21st from 8am to 2pm, Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club will be the venue for the Ballyduff Lower, LGFA and Camogie Golf Classic. To book your time you can contact the Golf Club directly on 051-640047 or contact Michael on 087 9247547. For more details check out the Ballyduff Lower GAA Facebook page.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC will host their Mini World Cup with the play offs taking place on June 5th and the finals on June 7th at 5pm.This is aimed at all girls born between 2011 and 2014. It is for mixed age teams and 5 a side and is open to members and non-members. Registration is €5.
Ballyduff AFC have released a very important date in their annual calendar. Their popular Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. This camp is very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details. The Miwadi football camp will take place in Ballyduff from 7th to 11th of July. Check out the club’s Facebook page for details of both camps.

If you would like to join the club’s development fund, please contact any of the committee or check out details on their Facebook page. The proceeds of this draw will support the club’s upgrade plans which include a clubhouse extension and gym and all-weather pitch.

BALLYDUFF GAA

The registration for this year’s GAA Cul Camps have now opened. The Ballyduff camp will take place from July 21st to July 25th. Book your place early as places fill very fast.

Check out their Facebook page for details of future games and details of all events taking place.

TEAGASC SUCCESS

Heartiest congratulations to Kate Fitzgerald (nee Curran) Kilmagemogue who was recently announced as the overall winner of the Teagasc/ FBD Student of the Year 2024 Award. The awards were presented to the top graduates of Teagasc Level 6 agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry training programmes in 2024. Kate completed the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming at the Teagasc Kildalton College in Piltown. We congratulate Kate on her fantastic success and wish her the very best for the future.

WSVR

Many visitors have been enjoying some beautiful scenic trips on the Waterford Suir Valley train. The tranquil trip taking in the wonderful sights of the surrounding countryside. The sun glistening on the River Suir is so peaceful and relaxing and the wildlife and fauna are just picture postcard. The train operates on the hour from 11am Monday to Saturday and from 12 noon on Sunday and tickets can be booked in the booking carriage. The Whistlestop Café is ready to treat you to a nice relaxing cuppa and some delicious homemade treats. Their ice cream machine is working overtime during this glorious weather so pull up a seat and enjoy.
A special visitor dropped into the railway last week. Timmy Mallett who many will remember from the television series Wacaday which ran from 1985 to 1992. Timmy is cycling around Ireland and chronicling his journey to show how you can reach your full potential and live in the moment in memory of his Down Syndrome brother Martin. Timmy stopped off at the railway and enjoyed a nice cuppa and some lemon drizzle cake from The Whistlestop Café. He enjoyed a spin on the train and used his catchphrase “utterly brilliant” to describe his visit.

GAA LOTTO

Ballyduff Lower GAA club held their recent lotto draw on Sunday May 25th and the numbers drawn were 8, 16, 26 and 27. There was no winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Valarie Walker, Helen Power and Max Miller. The next draw will take place on Sunday June 8th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €12,500 on offer.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchases from all committee members, online or from the volunteer ticket sellers who will be at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday June 7th. This lotto is a major fundraiser for the club, and they are very grateful to everyone for their support.

SCHOOL SUCCESS

Congratulations to Ballyduff N.S who emerged as winners of the Roinn C U13 Cumann na mBunscoil County Final. The school, coaches, parish and parents are extremely proud of this great bunch of lads and send them their very best wishes.

NOTES

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.