BACK TO SCHOOL
We wish very best wishes to all who have returned to school or have started school. To all who have started in Playschool, primary school or secondary school. We wish them every happiness and encourage them to be kind to each other.
We also wish all the management and staff a wonderful school year.
BALLYDUFF AFC.
The club are delighted to have their new training and academy and Football for all mini goals in place before the new season. This was possible due to part funding from a grant award under the Local Enhancement Programme
Ballyduff AFC are getting ready for a new season and are ready to welcome new members to all their sections especially academy players aged 4 to 9 years, schoolgirl and schoolboy players and the women’s and men’s teams. They are also hoping to welcome some new coaches. No experience is necessary as FAI training will be provided. There is also an opening for some new committee members to help shape the future of the club. There is a place within the club for everyone so please contact any committee member or go to their Facebook page and fill out their form to register your interest.
Ballyduff AFC are a vibrant and thriving club with fantastic plans for the future growth of their club. They are very welcoming to all new members.
CHURCH NEWS
For the foreseeable future there will be no Saturday evening mass in Ballyduff Church. The only weekend mass will take place on Sunday morning at 10am. If you would like to book an anniversary mass for a loved one during the coming months, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or talk to Ann in the sacristy.
Fr. Francis and some volunteers are hoping to call to houses in the area to meet people and have a chat in the coming weeks. Please extend a warm welcome to them. They are delighted with the response they have received so far and are really enjoying meeting families in the area.
Fundraising is now underway for the renovation of our beautiful church. Each household has now received an information letter about the project and how to donate. All details are also available on the parish website. The renovations are making steady progress. A few of the windows have had glass replaced and have been leaded. The next part of the renovation will include the replacement of gutters and downpipes to prevent dampness and moisture. This work has now commenced so please take care as you are walking in the church yard. The committee would like to sincerely thank all those who have made donations so far and ask those who haven’t, to consider donating so that these renovations can continue.
A beautiful painting which was painted by Fr. Francis is on display in Centra, Kilmeaden and will be auctioned off and the proceeds given to the renovation fund.
WSVR
All at Waterford Suir Valley Railway wish to extend their deepest sympathies to their manager Maria Kyte on the death of her beloved husband Gareth. A native of Pyle in Wales but living in Slieverue, Gareth died after a short illness. We all send our condolences, and our thoughts and prayers are with them all.
BALLYDUFF GAA NOTES.
A big well done to the 9 girls from the club who completed the U13 LGFA Player Development Programme over the past 6 weeks. They showed off their skills in Mallow as they took part in the Munster Blitz.
The Ballyduff Lower/ Portlaw U12 lady footballers took on a great Abbeyside team and came out on top. They face Gaultier next.
Congratulations to Ballyduff Lower Camogie U14 team who were victorious over St. Anne’s to take the U14 Shield. Congratulations to Trudy O Reilly who was awarded Player of the Match. The girls were treated to a meal in the Pavilion Restaurant, SETU Arena. A big thank you to Kilmeaden Groundworks and Hicksons Centra for keeping the girls fed and hydrated on the day.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.
Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.
NOTES
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