Alzheimer’s Tea Morning.
A huge thank you to all who attended and donated to the recent Alzheimer’s Tea and Coffee morning which took place on Thursday May 7th in Ballyduff Community Centre. A fantastic amount of €920 was raised on the day and has been donated to The Pinegrove Day Centre in Waterford. A big well done to Niamh Larkin who arranges this each year and always treats everyone to a friendly cuppa along with some delicious treats.
Recent Death
We extend our deepest sympathy to John Skehan on the death of his sister Mary Whelan. Mary was living in Athenry but loved to visit her native Kilmeaden whenever she could. She had a wonderful love of animals and nature and her home was always a haven for any animals who needed a home. She will be greatly missed by her brother John, sister Eileen, her nieces, nephews and extended family. Mary was laid to rest in Ballyduff cemetery and we pray that she now rests in peace.
Youth Club.
Volunteers are needed to start a Youth Club in the Ballyduff and Kilmeaden area. If you are aged 18 or over, enjoy working with young people, have a positive attitude and have a few hours to spare. No experience is needed just enthusiasm. Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Services supported by the Kilmeaden Community Network aim to provide a safe, fun and welcoming space where young people can connect, learn and grow. If you are interested please contact Annette on 086-170016.
Bridge News.
The results of the latest game played by Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club were as follows:
1st: Nano Fitzgerald and Geraldine McMahon
2nd: Anne and William Tobin
3rd: Chrissie Shanahan and Margaret Pragnell
New members are always welcome. Please contact Anne Marie Brown on 087-6722482.
Talent Show.
I have noticed a lot of extra activity around our area. People are dancing along the roads, singing louder than the birds and one guy nearly hit me over the head while juggling traffic cones. Excitement is building ahead of the talent show in aid of the Church Renovation Fund. Are you a singer or musician ready to shine, do your dance moves make everyone jealous, does your magic make everyone gasp in disbelief or do your jokes and impressions have people splitting their sides with laughter. Your time has come to shine while supporting your local church renovation fund. Each club, organisation or group in the parish are asked to put forward some entrants to represent them, or individuals can put themselves forward and choose their chosen club. The nominated club could win a fantastic €1000 for their club funds. Three individual heats will take place in O Donnachas, Haughtons and The Sweep during the month of June with the finalists going through to the grand final in Ballyduff Community Centre. Music will be provided by Pat Comerford and all funds raised will go towards the renovation of our beautiful St. Nicholas Church. All entries should be forwarded to John O Leary on 087 2154519. Our parish and community is awash with talented individuals and groups so why not join in the fun.
A Little Princess
Huge congratulations to Ciara Lyons and her partner Mikey Fitzgerald on the birth of their beautiful baby daughter recently. Baby Ella Fitzgerald has brought great joy and excitement to both families and I’m sure there will be no shortage of babysitters. We send our heartiest congratulations and best wishes to this lovely little family, and we look forward to Ella’s visits to her visits to her grandparents’ home in Ballyduff.
Church News
Volunteers are required to help with the cleaning of the church so if you can spare an hour or two please give your name and contact details to Ann in the sacristy or to Joan Cheasty.
Choir practice takes place every Wednesday evening at 8pm in the church and new members are always welcome.
A huge thank you to local artist Lupita De Bháil who has donated a beautiful painting for auction, with all funds going directly to the Church Renovation Fund. If you would like to place a bid for this beautiful painting, please text your bid to 0872154519.
GAA News
The club held their latest lotto draw on Sunday May 10th and the numbers drawn were 2, 3, 12 and 14. There was no winner of the jackpot and the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Aedine Eachthigheirn, Anthony Whelan and Brendan Madders. The next draw will take place on Sunday May 24th and there will be a jackpot of €12,500 up for grabs. Tickets are just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all committee members, online and will be on sale on Saturday May 23rd at Centra.
Ballyduff Lower Cul Camp will take place from July 20th to 24th and booking for places opened on April 16th at 7pm
Quote for the Week.
A little progress each day
Can add up to big results
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