Golden Couple, Mass for Deceased and Graduation

Golden Couple

We send our warmest congratulations to Tony and Helen O Leary, Ballyduff who recently celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. The couple celebrated with their family and I am sure everyone had a wonderful time. We wish Tony and Helen many more years of health and happiness.


Wedding Wishes

Heartiest congratulations to Nicola Fitzgerald and Gavin O Rourke who became man and wife in Ballyduff church on Saturday November 19th. The bride looked radiant as she arrived at the church with the couples two beautiful daughters Lexi and Ciara and waiting for was her dapper looking groom with their handsome son Sean. After a lovely ceremony and photographs the couple, their families and their guests travelled to the Brandon House Hotel for a fantastic reception. I have been reliably informed that a brilliant time was had by all. We wish Nicola and Gavin many years of good health and happiness and the memories they and their children have of this very special day will remain in their minds forever.


Mass for the Deceased.

It is amazing how fast the month of November has gone but we are already celebrating the last of our November Dead list masses. On Wednesday November 29th the mass will be offered especially for all those who died in the past 12 months. Those who were buried here will automatically be included but if you have a relative or friend who died elsewhere in the past year you are more than welcome to have them included. To have them mentioned please contact Linda Spillane or Martha Fitzgerald before Wednesday or write their name on the list in the main porch of the church. This candle mass is a beautiful ceremony and a lovely way to remember your loved ones.


GAA Lotto

The numbers drawn in the latest of our GAA lotto draws were 11, 12, 20 and 28 and there was no lucky jackpot winner. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Jack O Donnell, Kathleen Power and Jane Fortune. The next draw will take place on December 3rd and will have an impressive jackpot of €9,050 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from committee members and will be on sale all day on Saturday December 2nd outside Centra. Choose those 4 lucky numbers carefully and you could be getting an early Christmas present.


Graduation.

We extend warm congratulations to Aidan Millea, Ballyduff who recently graduated from his motor mechanics course. What a very proud day for his family especially parents Paul and Helen and of course his girlfriend Shauna. We wish Aidan the very best of luck in his future career.


Community Alert

Our local community alert group plan to host a coffee morning on Sunday December 10th from 10am to 12 noon in Ballyduff Community Centre. All proceeds on the day will go to the Touching Hearts charity. There will be some very special guests dropping by on the day and rumour has it that even the main man himself Santa Claus will be calling. Wonderful prizes will be on offer in the raffle so come along and enjoy the lovely festive atmosphere.

The group are asking for help from anyone who is willing to make some cakes or buns for the occasion to please let one of the committee know or if you want to let me Linda Spillane know I will happily pass on the message for you.


Date For Your Diary.

St. Nicholas church choir will hold a candle lit carol concert in Ballyduff church on Wednesday December 13th and will be joined by some very special guests on the night too. This was a really enjoyable evening over the past couple of years and I would urge you all to treat yourself and relax to the sounds of the singing and music. I will have more details for you in the coming weeks so stay tuned to these notes.