GAA Lotto.
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 1,13,15 and 28. There was no winner of the jackpot but the lucky dip winners were Elsie Stephenson and Chris Connolly. The next draw will take place in O Donnachas on February 28th and the jackpot will be €2,450. Tickets cost just €2 or 3 for €5 and will be on sale outside Centra on Saturday 27th so pick those lucky four numbers carefully.
Recent Deaths.
We extend our deepest sympathy to two local ladies who recently suffered the death of their brothers. We send our sympathy to May McGrath on the death of her brother John Flynn who lived in Larchville and also to Margaret Kennedy, Stonehouse on the death of her brother John Dunford who hailed from Ballinroad, Dungarvan. May they both rest in peace.
Spring Stations.
The Spring station masses have now begun and each station mass is offered for the good health of all the people of that area. On Tuesday February 23rd the mass for Ballygarron, Ardeenlone and Lissahane will take place in Ballyduff church at 7.30pm. Wednesday February 24th will be the turn of Cullinagh, Gortaclode and Newtown at 8pm in the home of Marie and Eamonn Reade. On Thursday February 25th the mass for Powersknock, Blacknock and Carrigadustra will be in the home of Tony and Niamh Larkin at 8pm and on Tuesday March 1st mass for Amberhill and Raheen will be in Ballyduff church at 7.30pm and on Wednesday March 2nd the mass for Stonehouse, Lacka Road and Whelansbridge will be in the home of Kathleen and Paddy Hennebry at 8.30pm.
School News.
The school and the Parents council would like to thank everyone who supported the recent cake sale. €740 was raised and this money will pay for gymnastic lessons for all the pupils after the mid term.
Sixth class are now settled into their brand new classroom. The external siteworks are not yet finished due to the poor ground conditions following our bad weather.
The pupils of 5th and 6th classes are busy at present rehearsing for the Peace Proms concert which will take place in The Hub, Kilkenny on Saturday March 5th at 8pm. They will perform a wide range of songs along with hundreds of other pupils of the same age from schools all over the South-East accompanied by the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland.
Parents and guardians are reminded to send in all the application forms for enrolment next September by March 30th. Places will be allocated according to the school enrolment policy which can be viewed on the school website www.ballyduffns.com
Music Classes.
I happened to be up in the community centre the other night while some music classes were in swing. It was so lovely to hear the bodhran, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Do you fancy learning one of these instruments. Classes for children and adults are now available from a music student who is studying music in WIT. If you are interested please call 083-1614523. It is a well known fact that music is good for the body and soul so think about it, it’s only going to benefit you.
Quiz Time.
All the talk at the moment on the radio, on the televisions and in the papers is telling us to make sure we vote the right politicians in but the people of Kilmeaden are dealing with another difficult decision on the same day, “Who will I pick for my quiz team?”. The High Road/Ballyduff Community Text alert group will host a fundraising table quiz on Friday February 26th at 9pm sharp in O Donnachas. A team of 4 will cost €20 and the quizmaster will be Dermot Molloy. There will be lots of lovely spot prizes up for grabs on the night. This is the groups main fundraiser for the year so please support if possible.
Youth Drama.
It’s curtains up this week for Ballyduff Youth Drama has they present this years production “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. The show will take place on Friday February 26th and Saturday February 27th at 8pm with a matinee performance at 3pm on Sunday 28th. Tickets cost just €10 and can be booked by calling Helen on 087-6493657.
Leap Year.
I am keeping space in the notes over the next couple of weeks in case any of you ladies decide to pop the question to your beloved. According to tradition and folklore ladies can propose on February 29th each leap year so don’t forget to let me know about any happenings. I in fact proposed to my husband Brian but not in a leap year, I just git fed up of waiting if the truth be known. That was on June 12th 1995 and we’re still putting up with each other so give it a go!!