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.
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