JARLATH BURNS EVENING
Ballyduff Lower GAA Club will present an evening with incoming GAA President on Saturday January 20th at 7pm in The Greenway Manor Hotel. There will be some other special guests on the night also. Tickets cost just €10 each and can be purchased through Eventbrite.
CAMOGIE CLUB RAFFLE.
Ballyduff Camogie Club held their Christmas raffle before Christmas and are very grateful to all who supported it and to all the businesses who donated prizes for the raffle. The club were delighted with the support they received and look forward to some great camogie moments in 2024.
CHURCH NEWS
A big thank you to all who helped to make our church look so beautiful for Christmas. The Christmas tree stood tall as the lights glistened, the altar and window ledges were adorned with beautiful floral arrangements and candles and of course in pride of place was our glorious crib. Our local choir sang beautifully on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and the congregation joined in with the festive hymns and carols. A special thank you to our Sacristan Ann Nolan who keeps our church looking so well throughout the year.
The annual Christmas collection for the support of the priests of the parish was taken up over Christmas and can still be dropped in at weekend masses if you have forgotten.
The new boxes of weekly collection envelopes are now available in the church. There are no names on the boxes so you can take whichever box you want.
SUIR VALLEY RAILWAY
The Suir Valley Railway welcomed many guests over the Christmas season. There were wonderful scenes of excited children waiting to visit Santa in his cabin. Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty and Dasher have now returned home to the North Pole but really enjoyed meeting all the girls and boys on the Santa Express. They have promised to return next Christmas to catch up with everyone.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The community text alert fee is now being collected. The €10 can be dropped to Jay Dowdall, MJ Healy or Chris Pragnell. The text alert scheme is of vital importance alerting people of any suspicious activity in the area or any storm and weather conditions affecting roads in the area. If you would like to join the scheme you can give your name and number to any of the committee.
SILVER YEARS
We send warm congratulations to Martin and Tracy O Reilly, Ardeenlone who recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. I’m sure their beautiful daughters Bonnie, Sophie, Maisie and Trudie ensured that their mam and dad celebrated in style and enjoyed their day. We wish this lovely couple many more years of wedded bliss.
SCRAP COLLECTION
Ballyduff AFC are hosting a scrap collection at their grounds in Ballyduff Lower. Items can be dropped to the grounds any day between 10am and 8pm. Please do not bring any dishwashers or items with glass. This is a fundraiser for the club who have great plans for the future development of the club and its grounds. Please support by having a tidy up of that yard or shed you have been promising to do and drop your items off at Ballyduff AFC. You’ll earn great brownie points for tidying up and supporting your local club.
GAME OF CARDS ANYONE?
Do you fancy a game of cards in a nice relaxing environment? Beginning on Thursday February 1st at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre, you can drop along and enjoy a game of Progressive 30’s. The cost is €15 for a team of 3 and this is a fantastic way to meet up with others and enjoy a game and a chat. If you would like any further information, please call Tricia on 0872979332
BRIDGE CLUB NEWS
The great news from the club is that they will commence bridge lessons on January 16th at 7pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The lesson will last two hours and will continue for 8 lessons. What a fantastic opportunity to learn the game and join in the fun. New Year! New hobbies!
NEW YEAR QUOTE
May the canvas of the New Year be painted with vibrant moments and unforgettable memories. Wishing you all a year filled with joy, peace and good health. May you always offer and be offered the hand of kindness. Let us all count the many wonderful blessings we have in our lives and give our time and talents to help those who need it.