GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 1, 4,12 and 19 and there was no jackpot winner. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Una Behan, Julie Monaghan and Finbarr Tymon. The next draw will take place on August 6th and there will be a jackpot of €10,550 up for grabs. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from all committee members and will also be on sale at Centra on Saturday August 5th . Choose those 4 lucky numbers and you could be off on a spending spree.
BIRTHDAY GIRL.
We wish a very happy 30th birthday to Ciara Burns (nee Larkin). Ciara no doubt spent a lovely day with her husband Kevin and of course it was her first birthday celebrations with her gorgeous son Liam. The Burns and Larkin families will have ensured that Ciara enjoyed every minute of her birthday and celebrated in style. We wish Ciara many more years of happy birthdays.
BREAKING NEWS
I have heard some exciting news and will let you in on the secret. Ballyduff Youth Drama are getting ready to host their registration night and launch their new show for the 2023/2024 season. Each year students from 5th and 6th classes in Ballyduff, Kilmeaden and surrounding areas are invited to come along and join the drama group. Their yearly performance is always looked forward to and the audience are treated to a fantastic show full of music, dance and colour. Watch this space for details of registration and start dates. I have been promised to hear the news firsthand.
CABARET NIGHT
A special fundraising Cabaret Night will take place in O Donnachas on August 11 th at 8.30pm. Music will be by Dick Quinn and there will also be an auction and spot prizes. The funds raised will go towards helping Vinny Keane travel to the biggest sporting event for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the world. Vinny has been chosen to represent Ireland as part of the Irish Blind and Visually Impaired tennis team. The games will take place from August 21st to August 27th. Come along and enjoy a great night of music and song.
CHURCH NEWS.
Despite the miserable weather, a large crowd attended the annual graveyard mass on Wednesday July 26th. The mass was celebrated in the church will beautiful music and song from Gerry Walsh. Prayers were offered for all those buried in the graveyard and all those who no longer have anyone left to pray for them. A big thank you to all those volunteers who have been cutting the grass and strimming edges over the past few weeks. Their generosity and kindness is to be admired and respected. It is hoped that we will be allocated a scheme worker to maintain the graveyard in the next few weeks.
It was lovely to see so many people go to the community centre after mass to enjoy a cuppa and refreshments. Many people enjoyed a chat and a laugh and met people they hadn’t seen for some time. A big thank you to all who donated cakes, buns and biscuits and a special thank you to Damian and Majella in Gala, Kilmeaden who provided cups and biscuits.
If you would like to book a weekend anniversary mass for your loved one please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.
BALLYDUFF CAMOGIE
Many of the members of Ballyduff Camogie Club travelled to the SETU Arena on Thursday July 27th to watch our county team train ahead of their All Ireland Final. There was then a chance to meet the team and get some autographs and photos. What a wonderful inspiration these women are to all the young girls around the county who are taking up their hurleys and playing their hearts out for their clubs. We all look forward in hope of a Deise win.
BALLYDUFF AFC.
Congratulations to all who took part in the recent FAI Summer Camp. It was jam packed with fun activities and football drills for all levels. A big thank you to the coaches Gary, Kevin, Joe, Pauric and Jenny who ensured that everyone enjoyed the camp.
Ballyduff AFC are continuing their Cash4Clothes fundraiser and invite you to clear out those wardrobes, hot presses etc and bring along your unwanted items to their dressing rooms any day between 10am and 8pm. The finishing date is September 7th. Please do not include any pillows, duvets, or carpets but you can bring along any clothes, handbags, belts, paired shoes, soft toys, towels, bed linen, blankets, curtains etc. this is a fantastic opportunity to have a good clear out while supporting your local club.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
A person becomes 10 times more attractive,
not by their looks, but by their acts of kindness,
love, respect, honesty and loyalty they show.