Birthday Celebrations
A little bird told me that Ballygarron man Sean Guiry recently celebrated his 80th birthday but he wasn’t the only family member celebrating a birthday last week. His son John and daughter Helen also got to blow out birthday candles. We wish them all very warm birthday wishes and I am sure they have had their fill of birthday cake for another year.
Gaa Lotto.
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 4, 7, 10 and 21. There was no winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Martin Murray, Andrew Rockett and Donnacha O Fuarthain. The next draw will take place on June 4th and will have a fantastic jackpot of €10,550 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 each or three tickets for €5. Tickets will be on sale outside Centra on Saturday June 2nd.
Gaa News.
The Nursery/Academy section of the club welcomed a very important visitor along to their training section last week. Derek McGrath popped in to say hello and give the group some good advice. It was a real treat for the boys and girls and some of the adults too. The children were awestruck by his presence and humility. The coaches and parents would like to say a big thank you to Derek for being so generous with his time and they wish him and all the Waterford team the very best of luck in their championship campaign.
The club would like to remind you all that tickets for the Deise draw are now on sale and can be purchased from John Stephenson or any committee member.
Confirmation Time.
The boys and girls from 5th and 6th classes in Ballyduff N.S arrived in sunshine at St. Nicholas’ church on Thursday, May 24th to receive the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. These young men and women were extremely prepared and recited readings, prayers of the faithful and reflections perfectly. Their friends and schoolmates formed a beautiful choir and really enhanced the ceremony. Some of the candidates sang the verses of the psalm with each one singing beautifully. Gifts were carried reverently to the altar and they didn’t forget to welcome everyone at the beginning and thank all who had helped them on their journey to Confirmation.
Bishop Cullinan was joined by Fr. Mick and Fr. Richard aswell as Fr.John Harris a native of Amberhill whose nephew Conor and niece Ashling were receiving their Confirmation. The ceremony was very memorable and was organised so well. A big thank you to all the teachers and staff of Ballyduff N.S who put such a huge effort into these occasions. A special thank you to our wonderful sacristan Ann who always makes sure our church is looking fantastic.
A big thank you to the ladies and gentlemen who gave their time to serve a lovely cuppa and delicious cake in the school hall after the mass. This is a lovely tradition and a great chance for everyone to relax and have a chat. My own son Adam was one of the children who received his Confirmation this year and I must say we were given some beautiful memories to cherish from the ceremony. A big well done to all and to anyone who helped in any way at all.