Confirmation Day.
We wish all the boys and girls of Ballyduff and Portlaw a wonderful Confirmation Day on Tuesday June 2nd. We hope they all enjoy a lovely day with their family and friends.GAA
Bridge News.
The results of the latest Bridge game are as follows:
1st: Theresa Kirby and John Fitzpatrick
2nd: Helen Kavanagh and Mary Prendergast
3rd: Nano Fitzgerald and Kate Hayes.Your Notes
Talent Show.
Time is ticking and everywhere you go you will spot people getting ready for the Talent Show in aid of Ballyduff Church Renovation Fund. As I walked on the Greenway the other day, a guy kept telling me jokes and as I rested in our beautiful community garden, a lady serenaded me while a group of dancers did backflips over the bench I was sitting on. Another guy pulled a rabbit out of a hat but wasn’t too impressed when the rabbit escaped to enjoy the garden. I had to explain to them all that I had no influence over the judging system and was merely helping to get the word out.
Our community and surrounding areas are awash with talent, so now is the time to shine and the big news is that the winner will win €1,000 for themselves. Open to all kinds of acts from all areas this a wonderful chance to show off your talent and have a chance of winning this fantastic amount of money.
The beautiful Waterford Rose Cara Comerford will officially launch the event at the first heat in O Donnachas on Friday June 5th at 9pm. The second heat will take place on Friday June 12th in Haughtons Pub, while the final heat will be at The Sweep on Friday June 26th. The grand final will take place on Friday July 3rd. Entries can be given to John O Leary on 087-2154519. Music will be by Pat Comerford each night.
Ballyduff AFC
Well done to three former players/coaches who won the All Ireland U15 Shield with the Waterford Inter-League team. A fantastic achievement for Anthony Carlin, Barry Walsh and Noel Cheasty.
Congratulations to Youths player Matt Fitzgerald who scored 5 goals in his latest game, which means that was 9 goals in his last two games.
Ballyduff AFC will hold their Summer Camp for girls and boys from July 6th to July 10th from 10am to 1pm. This camp is aimed at children from 5-12 years and details are on the club’s Facebook page.
The FAI Summer Camp will run from July 13th to July 17th and places can now be booked on https://bookings.faifootballcamps.ie/s/
Congratulations to Michael Murphy who was the April cash draw winner in the club’s development fund draw. If you would like to join up and perhaps be one of the monthly prize winners check out the details on their Facebook page.
On Friday June 5th at 6pm the club will bring walking football to their Astroturf pitch. Open to men and women of all ages and abilities who are looking to be active, meet new people and have a bit of fun. Free to all, the only requirements are a pair of runners and a smile.
The Ballyduff branch of the Manchester United Supporters club enjoyed a fantastic trip to Old Trafford recently. It was a weekend where great memories were made, and the trip was a huge success. Rumour has it that Paddy Kirk had a few enquiries about transferring to Ballyduff AFC but none were up to the club’s standard.
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
On Saturday June 6th Ballyduff Lower GAA Club will continue their annual Memorial Tournament remembering two stalwarts of the club Tom Cheasty and Derek Ryan. The club’s U12’s will take on Kilmacow while the Junior Leage Div 5 will play Stradbally. This is always a wonderful day with everyone joining together to remember two great clubmen who were taken way before their time and whose dedication to the club will never be forgotten. There will be fun for all on the day and plenty of refreshments for everyone. Keep an eye out on the club’s social media sites for starting times.
The latest lotto draw took place on Sunday May 24th, and the numbers drawn were 1, 2, 15 and 16. There was no winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Anne Ryan, David Mulcahy and Brian Tyrell. The next draw will take place on Sunday June 7th and there will be a jackpot of €12,500 up for grabs. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all committee members, on line or will be available from the volunteer sellers at Centra on Saturday June 6th. This is the club’s major fundraiser and they are very grateful for the support they receive.
Ballyduff Lower Cul Camp will take place from July 20th to 24th and booking for places opened on April 16th at 7pm.
A big thank you to Mark from Kilmeaden Pharmacy and Tara from Sing for Joy for their very generous sponsorship of the Wellkids programme. The group paid a lovely visit to the Clochan estate to invite people to become involved with the group and were delighted to meet some new faces
The U15 Camogie girls have qualified for the All-Ireland Feile in Rathdowney on June 20th. This is an absolute fantastic achievement by these girls and to help fund this trip, team members and supporters took part in a sponsored cycle from The Suir Valley Railway Station to Kilmacthomas. If you would like to support the girls as they prepare for the Feile please contact any member of the club.
Quote for the Week.
Believe in yourself and all that you are.
Know that there is something inside you
That is greater than any obstacle.
Your Notes
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