GAA LOTTO.
The latest numbers drawn in the Ballyduff Lower GAA lotto draw were 10, 14, 21 and 24. There was no lucky winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Peg Power, Marian Kenneally and Jimmy King. The next draw will take place on November 26th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €11,750 up for grabs.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from any club member, online or you can get your ticket on Saturday November 25th from the ticket sellers at Centra, Kilmeaden. The only thing you need to think about is which four numbers will be the lucky ones.
This fortnightly lotto is a very important fundraiser for the club, and they are very grateful to all who contribute to it.
BRIDGE NEWS
The Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge club meet for their weekly game of bridge every Monday night in Ballyduff Community Centre. The results of the game played on Monday November 13th are as follows:
1st: Anne and William Tobin.
2nd: Geraldine McMahon and Kathleen Collins.
3rd: Peggy Murphy and Elizabeth Mooney.
4th: Kate Hayes and Nano Fitzgerald.
DEATH OF MOSSIE POWER.
Our community was deeply saddened by the recent death of Mossie Power, Ballyduff West. Mossie was indeed a true gentleman who lived his life in a quiet and dignified fashion. He was a true community man who gave many years working on different projects and committees for the good of his area. His dedication and devotion to our church and parish was exemplary. An honest, caring, trustworthy man, he was an excellent family man who loved to tell you about his family and grandchildren. Our parish is most definitely a much poorer place without him, and he will never be forgotten by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his sons Gerard, Philip and Declan, his daughter Imelda, his grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. We pray that his sweet gentle soul now rests in peace and that he has taken his rightful place at the Lords table. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
CHURCH NEWS.
During the month of November, we remember our holy souls in a special way. There will be nine days of consecutive Novena masses with the dates and times listed in the church porch.
On Wednesday November 29th there will be a special candle mass for all those who have died since last November. The names of those whose funeral took place in Ballyduff will automatically be added but if you would like to add the name of a family member or friend who died elsewhere then please drop the person’s name and your contact details into the Sacristan Ann or you can contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.
CAMOGIE AGM
On Wednesday November 22nd the Ballyduff Lower Camogie club will host their AGM in Ballyduff Community Centre at 7.30pm. The club has been going from strength to strength with membership rising every year. Drop along to the AGM and listen to the plans for the future of the club.
GAA CLUB AGM.
On Friday November 24th Ballyduff Lower GAA Club will hold their AGM at 7pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The local GAA club is at the heart of every area and is always open to welcoming new members and volunteers.
CANDLE LIT CONCERT.
Our neighbours in Portlaw will play hosts to a beautiful Christmas candle lit concert in St. Patrick’s Church, Portlaw on Sunday December 17th. Described as an evening of song, faith, hope and love, it will feature some excellent artists such as Philomena Begley, Dana, Chrissy Mac, Sandy Kelly, Louise Morrissey and Dominic Kirwan. Tickets cost €30 and can be purchased by contacting one of the following Kathleen Stone 0876081144, Jackie Kearns 0872025659 or Margaret Power 0834097469. Start your Christmas season in a relaxed, beautiful setting and allow yourself to be captured by the joy and hope of the season.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Drench yourself in words unspoken.
Live your life with arms wide open.
Today is where your book begins.
The rest is still unwritten.