Monthly Archives: November 2025

Christmas Concert, Kilmeaden Community Network and Disco Fever

Christmas Concert.

An evening of carols will take place on Wednesday December 10th at 8pm in St. Nicholas Church, Ballyduff. This beautiful candlelit evening will feature St. Nicholas’s Church choir under the direction of Bridget Jordan and many special guests on the night. Tickets cost just €10 which includes entry to a fantastic raffle. Refreshments will be served in Ballyduff Community Centre after the concert. All proceeds from this night will go towards the Church renovation fund. This promises to be a lovely relaxing evening full of beautiful music and song and an ideal way to welcome the Christmas season. Tickets can be purchased from any of the renovation committee, choir members and will be available after mass on Sunday November 30th. Please support this very worthy cause while enjoying a beautiful evening.

Kilmeaden Community Network

The Kilmeaden Community Network group will hold their AGM on Wednesday December 3rd at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All who are interested in the future of our area are invited to come along to this meeting

AGM Time.

Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club will hold their AGM on Wednesday November 19th at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All are welcome to attend this meeting. The camogie club has been going from strength to strength over the past few years and are looking forward to the new season.

Disco Fever

It is time to take out those leg warmers and shoulder pads and get yourself along to a special 80’s and 90’s party night in The Sweep, Kilmeaden on Saturday December 6th. This night of fun will be hosted by Ballyduff Juvenile Club and tickets cost just €10 and are available from The Sweep or by calling 087 2486423. There will be spot prizes on the night for the best costumes. You can strut your stuff on the dancefloor and show off those signature moves!

Recent Death

We extend our deepest sympathies to Nancy O Sullivan, Matthews Cross and Peggy O Shea, Ballyduff Hill on the recent death of their beloved brother Sean Power. Sean was born and raised in Matthews Cross but spent his married life and raised his children in the beautiful Ballymacmague, Dungarvan. His working life was spent in the ESB and he loved gardening and sports especially his beloved golf. Sean is predeceased by his beloved wife Brigid (nee Houlihan), parents John and Mary, his brothers Paddy, Mattie, Tommy, Teddy and Joe and his sister Kitty. He will be very sadly missed by his daughter Grace, son Greg, grandson Fergus, son-in-law Kevin Harty, sisters Peggy and Nancy, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. May his sweet, gentle soul rest in peace.

Bridge News.

The latest results from the Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club are as follows:
1st: Jeremy Field and Anne Marie Brown
2nd: Geraldine McMahon and Laura Barden
3rd: Martin Kirby and Kate Hayes
The group meet every Monday night at 7.15pm and new members are always welcome. For further information please contact Anne Marie Brown on 087 6722482

Thought for the week

In the blink of an eye, everything can change.
So forgive often and love with all your heart
You never know when you may not have that chance again.

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.

AGM Time, Silver Jubilee and Christmas Concert

Kilmeaden Community Network

The Kilmeaden Community Network group will hold their AGM on Wednesday December 3rd at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All who are interested in the future of our area are invited to come along to this meeting

GAA Lotto

The latest GAA lotto draw took place on Sunday November 9th and the numbers drawn were 12,14, 19 and 26. There was no winner of the jackpot and the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Sharon Flynn, Freya Brennan and Orla O Neill. The next draw will take place on Sunday November 23rd and there will be a jackpot of €12,500 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from all club members, online or will be on sale at Centra, Kilmeaden on Saturday November 22nd. The lotto is a major fundraiser for the club, and they are very grateful for the support they receive.

AGM Time.

Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club will hold their AGM on Wednesday November 19th at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All are welcome to attend this meeting. The camogie club has been going from strength to strength over the past few years and are looking forward to the new season.

Disco Fever

It is time to take out those leg warmers and shoulder pads and get yourself along to a special 80’s and 90’s party night in The Sweep, Kilmeaden on Saturday December 6th. This night of fun will be hosted by Ballyduff Juvenile Club and tickets cost just €10 and are available from The Sweep or by calling 087 2486423. There will be spot prizes on the night for the best costumes. You can strut your stuff on the dancefloor and show off those signature moves!

Bridge News.

The latest results from the Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club are as follows:
1st: John Fitzpatrick and Sean Hennessy
2nd: Deirdre Phelan and Helen Kavanagh
3rd: Nano Fitzgerald and Kate Hayes.
The group meet every Monday night at 7.15pm and new members are always welcome. For further information please contact Anne Marie Brown on 087 6722482

Silver Jubilee.

In 2000, Ballyduff Intermediate Hurlers were the County Champions and will celebrate their silver jubilee this year. On Saturday November 22nd Throwing Shapes will be on hand to entertain with some great music in O Donnachas at 9pm. Ballyduff Lower Club will present each member of the team with a special momentum of the occasion. This promises to be a great night of memories and I’m sure many moments of that important game will be relived. MC for the evening will be John O Shea.

Christmas Concert.

An evening of carols will take place on Wednesday December 10th at 8pm in St. Nicholas Church, Ballyduff. This beautiful candlelit evening will feature St. Nicholas’s Church choir under the direction of Bridget Jordan and many special guests on the night. Tickets cost just €10 which includes entry to a fantastic raffle. Refreshments will be served in Ballyduff Community Centre after the concert. All proceeds from this night will go towards the Church renovation fund. This promises to be a lovely relaxing evening full of beautiful music and song and an ideal way to welcome the Christmas season. Tickets will be on sale soon so watch this space for details how to get yours.

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.

Silver Jubilee, Months Mind Mass and Disco Fever

Bridge News.

The latest results from the Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club are as follows:
1st: Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessy.
2nd: Geraldine McMahon and Nano Fitzgerald.
3rd: Ann-Marie Brown and Bernie Dwyer.

Silver Jubilee.

In 2000, Ballyduff Intermediate Hurlers were the County Champions and will celebrate their silver jubilee this year. On Saturday November 22nd Throwing Shapes will be on hand to entertain with some great music in O Donnachas at 9pm. Ballyduff Lower Club will present each member of the team with a special momentum of the occasion. This promises to be a great night of memories and I’m sure many moments of that important game will be relived.

Months Mind Mass.

The Months Mind Mass for the late Fr. Gerry O Connor will take place on Monday November 17th at 7pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Portlaw.

Beat The Train.

All the gang at Waterford Suir Valley Railway remind you to save Saturday November 15th in your diaries as the very popular Beat the Train for DSI is due to take place. This is a very popular event which always attracts a big crowd. The train will depart from Kilmeaden station at 9.50am to get into position at the start line. All proceeds from this event go to Down Syndrome Ireland Waterford and South Kilkenny Branch. If you fancy running 10 miles on the finest Greenway in Ireland, book your spot please contact 051-384058 between 10am and 4pm.

AGM Time.

Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club will hold their AGM on Wednesday November 19th at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All are welcome to attend this meeting. The camogie club has been going from strength to strength over the past few years and are looking forward to the new season.

Ballyduff AFC.

The U14C team had a 5-0 win over Hibernian FC. This was their fifth straight win which puts them top of the league. The team gave a great performance against a very sporting Hibs team and worked hard right up to the final whistle.
The U16 C panel also had a great game ending in a 5-1 win against Seaview Celtic. The team played well together with some great passing and applied pressure in all positions.
The U12 B team were unlucky with a 3-1 defeat over Villa despite plenty of possession and some good chances.

Disco Fever

It is time to take out those leg warmers and shoulder pads and get yourself along to a special 80’s and 90’s party night in The Sweep, Kilmeaden on Saturday December 6th. This night of fun will be hosted by Ballyduff Juvenile Club and tickets cost just €10 and are available from The Sweep or by calling 087 2486423. There will be spot prizes on the night for the best costumes. You can strut your stuff on the dancefloor and show off those signature moves!

Quote for the week.

Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.

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.