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 further 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? A weekly card game began on Thursday February 1st at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre and you are welcome to drop along and enjoy a game of Progressive 30’s. Many people have enjoyed the card game over the past couple of weeks and new players are always welcome. 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.
EASTER CAMP
The Football Academy of Ireland’s Easter camp is now open for booking. It will take place on Wednesday April 3rd and Thursday April 4th from 2pm to 5pm. The venue is the Ballyduff AFC grounds in Ballyduff West. This camp caters for boys and girls aged 6 to 14 years and the cost is €36. You can book your spot by logging onto www.footballacademyofireland.com
GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 15, 16, 20 and 21 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Tracy O Reilly, Katie Harris and Fergus Dunne. The next draw will take place on February 18th and there will be a jackpot of €12,350 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5. Tickets can be purchased from all committee members, online or there will be volunteer sellers at Centra on Saturday February 17th. The lotto is a very important fundraiser for the club and they appreciate your support.
DAFFODIL DAY
Friday March 22nd will be National Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Each year in Kilmeaden, a group of volunteers set up at Centra to raise funds and this year it is hoped to set up also at Gala. If you feel you may have an hour or two to spare and would like to help out please contact Elizabeth Mooney on 087 2067920. Elizabeth and her group of volunteers are very grateful to the management of Centra and Gala for offering the use of their premises.
MATILDA THE BOOKWORM
Ballyduff Youth Drama are very busy rehearsing for their production of Matilda the Bookworm. The show will take place on Thursday February 22nd and Friday February 23rd at 7.30pm and on Saturday February 24th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased every Monday between 7pm and 8.30pm at the community centre or by call or text to 087 4046904.
Ballyduff Youth Drama stage a fantastic show each year full of vibrance and colour and lots of dancing and singing. The young performers from 5th and 6th classes give 100% to the show every year and the audience is treated to a wonderful night.
RECENT DEATHS
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Larkin and O Brien families on the recent death of Bid O Brien, Kilmagemogue and formerly of Powersknock. Bid was a hardworking lady who adored her family. She loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren and loved to be kept up to date with whatever was happening in their lives. She was a great character who enjoyed a good laugh with family and friends. She is survived by her daughters Marie, Dolores and Tina, her sons Billy, Patsy, Fran and Sean, her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her sisters Moll, Johanna and Doll. Bid’s funeral mass took place in St. Nicholas Church, Ballyduff and she was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May her sweet, gentle soul now rest in peace.
We also send her condolences to the Whelan family, Knockaderry on the death of Paddy Whelan who died recently in London. Paddy will be sadly missed by his sisters Kay and Josie Whelan, Knockaderry and Mamie Crowley, Ballyduff. Paddy was a very proud Waterford man and enjoyed visits home when he could. His funeral took place in London and we pray that he now rests in peace.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Peggy O Shea, Ballyduff Hill and Nancy O Sullivan, Matthews Cross on the recent death of their beloved brother Teddy Power. Teddy was a resident of Viewmount Park but loved to visit Kilmeaden, where he had many fond memories. Teddy was probably one of the most precious human beings, I have ever met. I had the great honour of having him as my godfather and he excelled in the role. Teddy was kind, generous and loyal. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Renee and he adored his four daughters Catherine, Geraldine, Caroline and Jeanine, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved visiting his sisters Nancy and Peggy and his brother Sean and they enjoyed remembering tales from their childhood days growing up in Matthews Cross. Teddy’s funeral mass took place in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ballyduff followed by private cremation. We pray that he now enjoys his seat at the Lord’s table, and we thank the Lord for placing in in our lives and for all our wonderful memories of such a special man.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Your spirit needs recharging as often as your phone or laptop.
Make time to reconnect with yourself.