Wedding Bells
Wedding season has certainly hit our area with another lovely wedding last week. It was a local union this time bringing Ballyduff and Blacknock together. Lizzie O Keeffe and Joe O Brien exchanged their marriage vows in front of their children Shannon and Shane and their family and friends. After a beautiful ceremony it was off to The Tower Hotel for some fine dining and dancing. This wedding was so popular that even Billy from Aslan turned up to sing “Crazy World” for the bride and groom. We wish this happy little family the very best of luck and happiness for the future.
GAA Lotto
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 14, 20, 23 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and the lucky dip winners of €50 each were Rob Power, Brenda Foley and Ellen c/o Gary Flynn. The next draw will take place on Monday August 13th and will have a fantastic jackpot of €11,300 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 or three for €5 and are available from all club members and will be on sale at Centra on Saturday August 11th. Choose your numbers carefully.
Knitting and Crochet Group
Our local knitting and crochet group had their last meeting on Tuesday July 31st. They are taking a few weeks off before resuming again in September. Jeni who has been running the group would like me to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful ladies whom she had the pleasure of meeting. It was a delight for her to spend her Tuesday mornings with these ladies enoying plenty of knitting and crochet projects as well as many laughs, tears and chats. The group will resume again in September with the possibility of evening classes also. If you would like any more information about this group please feel free to contact Jeni on 086 8163101.
GAA Development News
Ballyduff Lower GAA club are based in Kildermody where they have their own grounds and dressing rooms ever since it was founded in 1887. The club caters for the population of Ballyduff, Kilmeaden and surrounding areas. The playing activities at Tom Cheasty Park are a hive of activity for players of all ages especially during the Summer months.
The committee of the club have decided to invest in a major development of its facilities in Kildermody. The club have decided to invest in a ball alley, astroturf, lights, running track and other improvements. The club have been successful in securing a Sports Capital Grant of €60,000 towards the cost of this development but need an additional €75,000 to complete the project.
The fundraising proposal they have put forward is a contribution of €750 over three years payable either as a single contribution of €750 or €250 for each of the next three years or 30 monthly payments of €25.
In return the club offers each contributor, free membership for adult non playing members for 3 years, Adult players will receive a €30 reduction in membership fees for 3 years, €30 reduction in family membership fees for 3 years and one free lotto entry ticket each fortnight for 3 years. All contributors and sponsors will also be named on a plague to be displayed in Tom Cheasty Park.
Fun Run/Walk
All the preparations have been done now and the countdown is on for the Liz Hayes Memorial 5 mile fun run/walk on Friday August 10th. Walkers will take off at 6.45pm while the runners will head off at 7.30pm. Entry is €10 and students and juniors are €5. All proceeds will go to Ballyduff Community Centre. There will be plenty of cash prizes and spot prizes on the day and West Waterford AC will take care of race timmings . There will be a fine array of refreshments on offer in the community centre following the race followed by the prize giving.
This is a great community event and all are invited to come along and join in the fun.