Easter Disco, Team Success and Your Notes

March 31, 2023 Christine Tubbritt

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club played their latest games on Monday March 13th and Monday March 20th and the results were as follows:
March 13th: 1st: Kathleen Collins and Iris Graham.
Joint 2nd: Ann-Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast.
Mary Kennedy and Joan Hartery.

The game played on March 20th was a special charity night in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and the results were as follows:
1st: The Mooneys.
2nd: Michael and Ruth Murray
3rd: Therese Greaney and Joan Hartery.
Joint 4th: Patsy Roche and Michael Greaney.
Peggy Barron and Monica Sullivan

GAA LOTTO

Ballyduff Lower GAA club held their latest lotto draw on Sunday March 19th and there was no winner of the jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 22 and 28. There were three lucky dip winners of €50 each were T.J Condon, Kathleen Atkins and Dickie Murphy. The next draw will take place on Sunday April 2nd and there will be a jackpot of €9,200. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all committee members and will also be on sale at Centra on Saturday April 1st so don’t be an April fool and get your ticket earlier.

EASTER DISCO

Time to get your Easter boogie on and get your dancing shoes ready. Ballyduff Community Centre is the venue on Friday March 31st for a fabulous Easter disco for kids aged 4 and up. All are welcome to drop into the disco between 6pm and 8pm. Entry fee will be €5 and all proceeds go to Ballyduff Lower GAA club. The disco is kindly sponsored by Kiddies Kingdom, Centra and Gala.

BALLYDUFF AFC.

Ballyduff AFC are busy getting ready for their very popular Easter Camp which will take place from April 3rd to April 7th at St. Nicholas Park, Ballyduff. The camp will run each day from 10am until 1.30pm with plenty of fun guaranteed. This is a fantastic opportunity for young boys and girls to learn some new skills, play some fun games and make some new friends. The cost is €65 for your first child, €50 for the second and your third child goes free. If you would like some more information, check out the club’s very informative Facebook page or contact 087 2764883.
The club are keeping themselves very busy both on and off the pitch and are always thinking of ways to raise funds to continue to improve their fantastic facilities. At present they are running two different collections, a clothes collection, and a scrap collection. Items can be dropped to the club grounds any day between 10am and 8pm.
They are also delighted to have finished the extension to their walking track and are thrilled to bring this addition to all their members and the wider community.

TEAM SUCCESS

Congratulations to local lady Sarah O Connor who has been selected as a member of the Waterford U14 B County Camogie Squad. This is a fantastic achievement for Sarah and we are all very proud of her and look forward to watching her competing.

RECENT DEATH

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Gamble, late of Cullinagh who died recently. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Edwina, son David, her sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all her relatives, friends and neighbours. Ruth’s funeral service was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Kilmeaden with burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace.

YOUR NOTES

We now have many new residents in our area, and we extend a very warm welcome to them all. We need to let everyone know about what is happening within or clubs and organisation and encourage people to get involved in community life. If you would like me to include any information in these notes or would like to give a shout out to Paddy who turned 80, or Peggy Sue who just got married, Lucy who graduated or got a new job, Petulia who had a baby or your dog Rover who found a bone, then please contact me by Thursday evening of each week. You can email me on spillanelinda2017@gmail.com or call or text on 087 9838392 or just stop me if you see me out and about, I never refuse a chat!

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Happiness is an inside job
Don’t assign anyone else
that much power over your life.

Anniversary Celebrations, Hurling Places and New Businesses

March 24, 2023 Christine Tubbritt

Anniversary Celebrations

We send warm congratulations and best wishes to popular local couple Seamus and Michelle Dunphy who recently celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary with their beautiful children Hollie and James. The very popular proprietors of The Sweep bar and restaurant spend their time extending a warm welcome to all who enter their premises so we hope they managed to take some time off on their special day and enjoy some nice food and a few drinks. We wish them continued happiness and many more years of wedded bliss.

Flying Tent.

Are you missing a red tent from your garden in the Ballyduff Village/ Ballyduff West area? Following the high winds, a couple of weekends ago, a local lady woke to find one in her back garden. Thankfully there was nobody in the tent, unless of course they fell out in a different garden, but I haven’t received any reports yet!! If you are missing the tent and would like it back, please contact these notes and I will put you in touch with the finder.

Hurling Places

Congratulations to Ballyduff Lower players Jack O Donnell and Rory Dobbyn who have been named on the Waterford U20 Hurling Team for the 2023 season. Lead by manager Gary O Keeffe the team will commence their campaign on March 22nd when they take on Limerick in Fraher Field at 7pm. Congratulations to Jack and Rory, this is a wonderful achievement for them both and I have no doubt that they will give 100% to their training and every game.

Dulcet Anniversary

If you have ever had the pleasure of hearing the beautiful sounds of Waterford group Dulcet then you know what a real pleasure it is. One of the members is Ballyduff lady Rachel Breen whose voice blends beautifully in harmony with her fellow members. Dulcet celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special performance at St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre on Friday April 14th. They will be joined by the following special guests Dordan, Edmund Rice Choral Society, Scott Keappock, Lily Power and Strange Fruit.
Tickets are just €15 and are available from Menders, Colbeck Street and all proceeds will go to The Solas Centre and Oasis House. A wonderful night of music and song is promised while supporting two fantastic charities.

New Businesses

We welcome the proprietors and staff of Moon café and restaurant to Kilmeaden and wish them the very best of luck. Serving authentic breakfast and lunch and Thai and Burmese cuisine, there is surely something for everyone.
We also welcome all at Greenway Fuels who have set up in The Forge in Kilmeaden catering for all your heat and firing needs.
Dinny’s Mobile Washing services work from a unit at Hennessy’s Garage and will have your car or vehicle shining at their car wash and valet.
Kilmeaden is growing every day with new homes popping up everywhere, so it is wonderful to see such positive activity taking place and to see new businesses realising the great potential there is in the area.
I am a great promoter of shopping local so please support these new businesses and also all the wonderful established local businesses in the area, whenever you can. These are the places we turn to for spot prizes, donations and sponsorship for all our charity activities and club and organisation support.

Ballyduff AFC.

Confirmation

We send our best wishes and congratulations to all the young people from Portlaw N.S who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Patrick’s church, Portlaw on Tuesday March 14th. We hope they all enjoyed a lovely day and wish them all well for their future.

Daffodil Day

The annual daffodil day will take place on March 24th, and we will have an opportunity here in Kilmeaden to support this very worthy cause. Elizabeth Mooney is arranging a group of people to sell daffodils and the daffodil day merchandise at Centra on the day. Please support this very worthy cause while purchasing some lovely merchandise whose bright Spring colours will always bring you joy.

Social Dancing

Are your toes tapping every time the music starts? Do you watch “Dancing with the Stars” thinking “I could do that”! The answer to your question could be right here. Social dancing classes are beginning in Ballyduff Community Centre on Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 9pm. All are welcome to attend, with all levels catered for especially beginners. You don’t need to have a partner as you can be paired up with one of the Fred Astaires or Ginger Rogers there. So if you want to waltz, jive or quick step around the floor please contact Helen on 086 8541081 for more information.

Slip Jig or Reel?

The Mulcahy Bible Dance School will hold Irish dancing classes in Ballyduff Community Centre on Thursdays at 4.30pm. All levels are welcome to come along and join in the fun. If you would like to book your place or find out more about the classes, please contact Faith on 087 2040961.

Your Notes

We now have many new residents in our area and we extend a very warm welcome to them all. We need to let everyone know about what is happening within or clubs and organisation and encourage people to get involved in community life. If you would like me to include any information in these notes or would like to give a shout out to Paddy who turned 80, or Peggy Sue who just got married, Lucy who graduated or got a new job, Petulia who had a baby or your dog Rover who found a bone, then please contact me by Thursday evening of each week. You can email me on spillanelinda2017@gmail.com or call or text on 087 9838392 or just stop me if you see me out and about, I never refuse a chat!

Thought For The Week

Happiness is an inside job
Don’t assign anyone else
that much power over your life.

Birthday Girls, Daffodil Day and Social Dancing

March 17, 2023 Christine Tubbritt

Birthday Girls

Warmest birthday wishes to Freya Harvey, The Woodlands, Portlaw who celebrated her 21st birthday on March 7th. Freya was joined by family, friends and neighbours in The Forge, Portlaw where they all enjoyed a great night and danced the night away to the sounds of the great Michael Rockett. We wish Freya many more happy birthdays to come.
The beautiful Ruby Kearns, Kilmagemogue hit that all important milestone of 1 on March 8th. Ruby is a very popular young lady with a smile to brighten up everyone’s day. She celebrated in style with her Mammy and Daddy, Kelvin and Jessie and all her family and little friends. I’m sure there was lots of yummy cakes and treats on offer and we look forward to seeing all the photos. Happy 1st birthday precious little girl.

GAA Lotto

The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw held on March 5th were 6, 24, 27 and 28 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Helen Millea, Harry c/o The Sweep and Linda Connery. The next draw will take place on March 19th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €9,050 up for grabs.
Tickets can be purchased from any committee member and will also be on sale at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday March 18th. Tickets cost just €2 each or three tickets for €5.

Bridge News

The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge Club held their latest game on Monday March 6th and the results were as follows:
1st: The Mooneys
2nd: Peggy Murphy and Ann Cox.
3rd: Deirdre Phelan and Elizabeth Mooney.
4th: Peggy Barron and Monica Sullivan.

Baby Boom.

Congratulations and warm welcome wishes to the world to two new cousins who joined our community in recent weeks. Ray and Danielle Ryan welcomed their beautiful daughter Lottie to their family, and she is a very lucky young lady to have a great big sister and brother who are ready to teach her all the tricks of the trade. Ray’s sister Mairead Gooney and her husband Kevin welcomed their handsome son Oisin to their family and his brothers were ready to welcome him home and fill him in on life in Gortaclode and how to wrap mammy and daddy around your finger. We welcome Lottie and Oisin to our community and look forward to watching them grow up.

Daffodil Day

The annual daffodil day will take place on March 24th, and we will have an opportunity here in Kilmeaden to support this very worthy cause. Elizabeth Mooney is arranging a group of people to sell daffodils and the daffodil day merchandise at Centra on the day. She is on the lookout for some volunteers, so if you would like to offer your support please contact her on 087 2067920.

Social Dancing

Ballyduff AFC

Ballyduff AFC are keeping themselves very busy both on and off the pitch and are always thinking of ways to raise funds to continue to improve their fantastic facilities. At present they are running two different collections, a clothes collection and a scrap collection. Items can be dropped to the club grounds any day between 10am and 8pm.
The club have now finished the extension to their walking track and they are delighted to bring this addition to all their members and the wider community.

Slip Jig or Reel?

Bridge News, Charity News and Community Garden

March 10, 2023 Christine Tubbritt

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge Club held their latest game on Monday February 27th and the results were as follows:
1st: Iris Graham and Elizabeth Mooney.
2nd: Nano Fitzgerald and Sean Hennessy.
3rd: Kate Hayes and Peggy Barron
Joint 4th: Celia Nugent and Mary Kennedy
Breda Murphy and Monica Sullivan

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC are holding a fundraising scrap collection so it’s time to get rid of that junk that’s cluttering up those sheds and garages. You can drop off your items to the club grounds each day between 10am to 8pm. Please remember no glass or plastic objects, tyres or fridges.

CHARITY EVENT

We send warm good luck messages to local man Gavin O Rourke who will make his way to Croke Park on April 22nd but there won’t be a hurley or football in sight. Gavin will abseil from the roof of the Hogan Street to help raise funds for The Solas Centre. We are all aware of the wonderful work being done by all at the centre and the fantastic help and support they give to all their clients and their families. Gavin wants to give back to the centre who have given such great support to his wife Nicola who is currently going through chemotherapy.
On Saturday April 22nd Gavin will join other volunteers as they abseil down the Hogan Stand and hope to raise as much money as possible for such a worthy cause. If you would like to sponsor Gavin as he takes on this challenge, he would be very grateful for any donation. To donate just log into https://www.idonate.ie/Gavin O Rourke. We send our warmest get well wishes to Nicola and we will be thinking of her and keeping her in our prayers.

BALLYDUFF LOWER CAMOGIE CLUB

Our local camogie club will host an information evening on Wednesday March 8th from 7pm to 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. If your child is already a member or if they are interested in joining, there will be an opportunity to meet the coaches and committee. You can also receive help filling up registration. There will also be some samples of club gear available to try on for sizes before you order some. Drop in have a cuppa and a chat and find out all about this very popular group. Training will resume for girls aged 4 + on March 13th from 6.15pm to 7.15pm in Tom Cheasty Park, Kildermody X91 YKO7.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Community Garden committee are busy getting all the paperwork and forms ready for the project. They will meet a representative from the council next week and get the plans in motion to have the land signed over to the group and make plans for getting the garden started. It has been wonderful chatting to people about possible items which could be included in the garden.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Keep your face always towards the sunshine
And shadows will fall behind you.

Bridge News, Community News and Church News

March 3, 2023 Christine Tubbritt

GAA Lotto

Ballyduff Lower Gaa Club held their lotto draw recently and the numbers drawn were 10, 14, 17 and 20. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Eva Flavin, Maire Morrissey and Eabha Power. The next draw takes place on March 5th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €8,900 on offer. Tickets are just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all committee members and will also be on sale at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday March 4th. Just 4 lucky numbers stand between you and that lovely jackpot.

Bridge News

The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club played their latest game on Monday February 21st and the results were as follows:
1st: Mary Cummins and Mary Kennedy.
2nd: Nano Fitzgerald and Kate Hayes.
3rd: Mary Prendergast and Ann Cox.
4th: Geraldine McMahon and Kathleen Collins
5th: Ann and William Tobin.

Ballyduff Lower GAA Club

There are lots of activities happening within our local GAA club with many sections getting back to their training schedule. The academy training for children aged 4 years + returns on Saturdays from 10am to 11am. For more information see the Ballyduff Lower GAA Facebook page or contact Paul on 087-2424918.
The U10 LGFA Gaelic Football training will return on Thursday March 2nd in Ballyduff Lower ball wall from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This group is open to all girls born in 2013/2014 and newcomers are always welcome.
Ballyduff Lower GAA club is a hive of activity with something for everyone and new members are always welcome. Check out their Facebook page and find details of training times and scheduled events.

Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club

Our local camogie club will host an information evening on Wednesday March 8th from 7pm to 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. If your child is already a member or if they are interested in joining, there will be an opportunity to meet the coaches and committee. You can also receive help filling up registration form. There will also be some samples of club gear available to try on for sizes before you place your order. Drop in have a cuppa and a chat and find out all about this very popular group.
Training will resume for girls aged 4 + on March 13th from 6.15pm to 7.15pm in Tom Cheasty Park, Kildermody X91 YKO7.

Community Garden

An information meeting about the possibility of creating a community garden in Kilmeaden was held on February 21st. It was a very enthusiastic and positive meeting where people were informed that a piece of land between the entrance to the Greenway at the top of Matthews Cross and Waterford Suir Valley Railway was available and the council were willing to sign in over to a group as a possible site for a community garden. The meeting was told about the possibilities of such a garden, it could include raised beds, a pond area, wild flower area, some seating, fruit trees, vegetables and so much more.
The garden would be for all ages to share and come together as a community. A place that would be wonderful for a healthy body and healthy mind. A committee needed to be elected to apply for grants etc. Peter Jacob was elected as Chairman, Linda Spillane as Secretary and Declan Finn as Treasurer. Watch out for more information on this exciting project.

Church News
We have now entered the season of Lent and Trocaire boxes are available in the church. Please take one home and place it in your house where you may have the opportunity to donate a little when you have the chance. Every little bit is appreciated by Trocaire as they continue to help as many as they can.
The Parish choir rehearse on Wednesday nights in the church at 8pm and are happy to welcome new members.
As you know our beloved priest and friend Fr. Michael O Byrne is in hospital at the moment. He has asked me to say a big thank you to you all for all the good wishes, visits and prayers. He has been faced with challenges which he approaches with courage and faith in the Lord. He asks that you continue to keep in your prayers and he is remembering you all in his.

Ballyduff AFC

Ballyduff AFC have announced details of their Easter Soccer Camp. The camp will run from April 3rd to 7th. This camp is aimed at boys and girls from 5 to 12 years of age and will include games, practice, new skills and most importantly plenty of fun. It will run daily from 10am to 1.30pm at can be booked on klubfunder or if you would like some more information visit the club Facebook page or contact 087 2764883 or email BALLYDUFFAFC70@GMAIL.COM

For A Happy Life.

Make sure one of the paths in your life
leads to the beach, the forest and on some days
a table full of cake and chocolate.
Walk barefoot wherever
and whenever you can.
Learn to love your alone time.
Always let your heart,
hope and dream and love.
Be honest with yourself.
Turn the page you are stuck on.
Expand the story.
Make enjoyment important in your life.
See your age as a gift
and not a curse.

In the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore in the southeast of Ireland, Ballyduff and Kilmeaden are about 23 miles from Dungarvan and 5 miles from Waterford.

Ballyduff Parish Church

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