Bridge News
The results from the last couple of games played by Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club are as follows:
Monday March 2nd:
1st: Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessy.
2nd: Anne Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast.
3rd: Nano Fitzgerald and Joan Hartery.
New members are always welcome, please contact Anne Marie Brown on 087 6722482.
Ballyduff AFC
The club are on the lookout for a grounds person for the club, so if you qualify under the TUS or CE schemes, please send a direct message to the club on their Facebook page or contact a member of the committee.
The Ballyduff branch of the Man Utd supporters club are planning a trip to the Red Devils last home game on Sunday May 17th. If you are interested, please contact the club.
The club have released dates and details about their Easter and Summer Camps so check out details on their Facebook page.
The Football for All group at Ballyduff AFC is hugely popular and a very important part of the club’s weekly activities. Training will begin in late March and the club are looking for a volunteer coach to help out. If you are interested in hearing more please contact Mike Masterson (Football for All Coordinator) on 087 6910091
Church Renovation
The St. Nicholas Church Renovation committee launched phase 2 of their renovation plans on Wednesday March 4th in Ballyduff Community Centre. The committee are to be congratulated on all the wonderful work they have already completed with a special mention to Maurice Doyle who has given many hours of labour and materials voluntarily. It is now time to begin the task of painting inside and outside. All areas will need to be thoroughly washed down, repairs to plaster work, hire of height equipment and of course paint and labour.
The need to raise more funds is great and the committee are eager to get the word out there that they are very grateful to all who have already donated and sincerely ask those we may wish to donate to please do so. All donations are very welcome and can be paid through Bank Transfer, given to a committee or simply placed in the weekly offertory basket in an envelope marked Church Renovation Fund. We all understand that there are huge demands on everyone these days but would be delighted if you had something spare to see our beautiful church restored to its full glory. Our church has stood proudly watching over us all for over 200 years and has paid a huge role in our lives, the lives of our ancestors and will continue for the future generations. It is a place of worship, reflection, celebrations, quiet thought, a place of comfort and most importantly a place where community comes together in prayer and support of each other.
Recent Deaths
We extend our deepest sympathies to some local residents who are mourning the recent loss of a loved one. Our condolences to Pat Power, Lacka Road on the recent death of his beloved sister, to Jim and Bernie O Brien on the death of their brother and to Jack Laffan on the death of his brother. We pray that they all rest in peace and that their families will find comfort in their memories
Bridge News
The results from the last couple of games played by Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club are as follows:
Monday March 2nd:
1st: Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessy.
2nd: Anne Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast.
3rd: Nano Fitzgerald and Joan Hartery.
New members are always welcome, please contact Anne Marie Brown on 087 6722482.
GAA News
The club held their latest lotto draw on Sunday March 1st and there was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 19 and 23. The three lucky winners of €50 each were Fiona Walsh, Mar Ryan and John Counihan. The next draw will take place on Sunday March 15th and tickets are on sale now from all committee members, online and will be available on Saturday March 14th at Centra in Kilmeaden. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 for €5. This is the club’s main fundraiser, and they are very grateful for the support they receive.
Ballyduff Lower GAA, LGFA and Camogie is a club for all players and non-players, young and old. Club membership details and rates are now available with plans to suit all needs. Register now on www.foireann.ie Registration deadline is March 31st.
If anyone has any spare hurleys or helmets at home and would like to donate them to the club, please contact Jack Kennedy 087 9206373. These items will be put to great use by the club.
The club’s Well! Kids program began on Saturday March 7th in Tom Cheasty Park at 10am. This fun introduction to GAA for boys and girls aged 4-6 will run every Saturday morning and is a fun and inviting way for these young kids to learn basic skills, movement and coordination while making new friends and building their confidence. For more information, please contact Jack on 087-9206373. If you register before March 31st, you will receive a free hurley from Dylan Reade Hurleys.
Camogie training has now returned on Monday nights and the times for each age group are available on the club Facebook page. The club are looking for coaches to help with the U6/8’s group. If you are interested, please contact the secretary on 0868944780
Quote for the Week.
Life is like a book.
Some chapters are sad and some happy and exciting.
But if you never turn the page, you will never know what the next chapter holds.
Your Notes
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