Tidy Towns.
Our local Tidy Towns Group are doing a fabulous job around our area and it is up to us as individuals to help out whatever way we can. A good way to get involved and get the whole family involved is to go along to the regular litter pick ups which are organised by the group. The next one is arranged for Saturday April 9th from 10am to 1pm. The group will meet at Centra and all helpers will be very welcome.
Hurling Academy.
The future of hurling is certainly looking bright in Ballyduff from the reports I heard back recently from a blitz competition held in Tramore . I hear our Under 7 hurling academy dug in all day and showed great effort against stern opposition from Tramore and Na Gaeil. There were some marvellous goals scored in all the games and most importantly of all great enjoyment was had. The organisers would like to thank all the parents for their great support.
Bridge News.
The results of the bridge game played on March 21st and the winners of some tasty Easter Eggs were as follows:
1st:Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche.
2nd:Margaret Power and Mary Prendergast
3rd: Genelia Rowley and Ann Kennedy.
4th:Anna Harney and Anna Ryan.
The winners on March 29th were:
1st:Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessy.
2nd: Mary O Brien and Margaret White.
3rd:Geraldine McMahon and Nano Fitzgerald.
4th:Nan Murphy and AnnMarie Brown.
Wax or Shave.
There will be a Ballyduff Lower Players Fundraiser on Saturday April 16th 2016 at 8pm in the Sweep Bar. This night will see some volunteers (and I use that word loosely) getting some waxing or shaving done. Come along and support them and have a laugh or two along the way.
Hall News.
Ballyduff Community Centre Redevelopment Company are now inviting expressions of interest from anyone wishing to tender for the job of reroofing of the old part of the hall. To show your interest please do so by email only by sending your name and details to decfinn@gofree.indigo.ie
Gaelic For Girls
As I have already informed you Ballyduff have been selected to take part in the Gaelic For Girls programme. Aimed at girls aged 8-12 years this programme introduces them to football in a fun and friendly environment. The programme begins on Saturday April 16th from 10am to 11am and costs just €8. At the end of the programme each girl will receive a t-shirt and a certificate. If you are interested or would like some more information please contact Karen Dobbyn on 087-68220473.
Recent Death.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Michael Walsh, Matthews Cross on the recent death of his wife Lyn. We offer our prayers and support to all the Walsh family at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
Church News.
We recently took bookings for anniversary masses for the months of April, May and June but there are still some dates available. If you would like to book a mass for a loved one within these months please contact myself Linda Spillane on 087-9838392 and I will look after it for you.
If there are any of you who would like to read at mass then please contact me Linda too. I have heard many great readers at funerals and anniversary masses lately and we would love to have you on the list. You will not be asked too often as the readings are mostly done by the family of the person on the anniversary
Your Notes.
If you as an individual or a group or organisation would like me to include anything in these parish notes for you then please contact me each week by a Thursday evening. You can get me on 051-399925, 087-9838392 or email me at spillanelinda@eircom.net or as I have said before if you see me out and about give me a shout!!