Monthly Archives: July 2024

Scrap Collection, Golf Classic and Lady Footballers

DESERVING AWARD.

We send many good wishes and congratulations to Paddy Kirk, Amberhill who was honoured by the Waterford Junior League last weekend when they presented him with a Special Recognition Award for his many years of service to his beloved club Ballyduff AFC. This award is richly deserved as Paddy has been and still is the very heartbeat of the club. His enthusiasm and affection for the club is infectious and is loved by players and coaches alike. His encouragement to all the players ensures that they are happy to stay on at the club and continue up through the ranks. All this work is done with a smile on his face and a friendly welcome for players and visitors alike. Seemingly John O Shea had been invited to the awards ceremony, but we all know that he wasn’t going to miss the chance to be in the presence of the great Paddy Kirk.

SCRAP COLLECTION

Ballyduff AFC are hosting a scrap collection at their grounds in Ballyduff Lower. Items can be dropped to the grounds any day between 10am and 8pm. Please do not bring any dishwashers or items with glass. This is a fundraiser for the club who have great plans for further development of the club and its grounds. Please support by having a tidy up of that yard or shed you have been promising to do and drop your items off at Ballyduff AFC. You’ll earn great brownie points for tidying up and supporting your local club.

CHURCH NEWS

If you would like to book a weekend anniversary mass for your loved one, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 with your preferred date. Saturday evening masses take place at 7.30pm and Sunday morning masses are at 10am.
The Summer collection for the priests of the parish is being taken up at all weekend masses. You will find an allocated envelope in the annual pack or you can simply use any envelope you have.

GOLF CLASSIC

Ballyduff Lower GAA, LGFA and Camogie Clubs will host an open golf classic at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on Friday July 26th from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday July 27th from 8am to 2pm. Teams of three will cost €90. Booking can be made directly to Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on 051-640047 or with Michael on 087-9247547. This fundraiser is a fun way to raise money for the club. The fun will continue in O Donnachas with music and finger food. This golf classic is open to all and it would be great to see as many of the businesses and members of the community as possible.
A huge thank you to Damien and Majella in Gala Kilmeaden who have sponsored some fantastic prizes for the winners.

RECENT DEATH

We extend our deepest sympathies to Bernard Philips and his family on the recent sad death of his beloved wife Marie. A gentle, quiet lady she enjoyed spending time with family and friends having a chat and a laugh and kept in regular touch with relations in England and abroad through social media. Marie’s funeral mass took place in St. Nicholas’s Church, Ballyduff followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. We pray that Marie now enjoys the peace and love of Christ. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

LADY FOOTBALLERS

Ballyduff AFC are hoping to start a ladies football team for the coming season and so are putting a call out for all goalies, defenders, strikers and midfielders to get in touch through Facebook messenger or by contacting Paul on 086 3135984.
They are also on the lookout for coaches, junior men’s players, ladies’ senior players, schoolboys and schoolgirls players, academy players and coaches. Ballyduff AFC is a wonderful club with fantastic facilities and there are teams to suit every age.

KILMEADEN TRACTOR RUN

The Gods were certainly shining on this year’s tractor run as the sun shone brightly on all those taking part and all the spectators along the route. This annual event attracts a large crowd each year and there is always a large display of machines for all to enjoy. The route was a beautiful, scenic one through the nearby countryside. As the tractors finished up back at Ballyduff Community Centre, the drivers enjoyed a refreshing cuppa and some delicious food. Congratulations to a very hardworking committee who ensure that every detail is taken care of and that everyone taking part is kept safe on the roads. This annual event has raised a lot of money for deserving charities over the years and this year The Pieta House will be the beneficiary. The money raised will help them to continue to offer their wonderful services to all those who need it.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Accept what is, let go of what was
And have faith in what will be.

ITEMS FOR NOTES.

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

Graveyard Mass, Scrap Collection and Golf Classic

CHURCH NEWS

If you would like to book a weekend anniversary mass for your loved one, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 with your preferred date. Saturday evening masses take place at 7.30pm and Sunday morning masses are at 10am.
You are invited to drop along to the church and light a candle for a special intention you may have. Our new candelabras are proving very popular. Just drop your coin in the slot and your candle will automatically light up.
If you are interested in reading at mass, new readers are always welcome. Please hand your name and number into the sacristy.
The annual Summer collection for the support of the priests of the parish will be taken up at all weekend masses over the next couple of weeks. You can use the allocated envelope in your yearly pack or simply use an ordinary envelope and mark it for the Priest’s Collection.

GRAVEYARD MASS.

The annual graveyard mass at St. Nicholas’s Church, Ballyduff Lower will take place on Monday July 22nd at 7pm. This is a lovely chance to come together and remember our loved ones and think of those in our graveyard who have nobody left to pray for them and those who are buried in unmarked graves. There will be a collection made at the graveyard mass for the upkeep of the cemetery.
Please remember if you are cleaning up your family grave and removing any old flowers or wreaths to take away the rubbish with you as there are no bins available. Our graveyard is looking so beautiful, and we thank all the families for keeping their family plots so well. We also give a very special mention to Maurice Doyle who has been doing a fantastic job cutting grass and strimming. He has really cleaned and tidied the place up and we are very grateful to him.

SCRAP COLLECTION

Ballyduff AFC are hosting a scrap collection at their grounds in Ballyduff Lower. Items can be dropped to the grounds any day between 10am and 8pm. Please do not bring any dishwashers or items with glass. This is a fundraiser for the club who have great plans for further development of the club and its grounds. Please support by having a tidy up of that yard or shed you have been promising to do and drop your items off at Ballyduff AFC. You’ll earn great brownie points for tidying up and supporting your local club.

GOLF CLASSIC

Ballyduff Lower GAA, LGFA and Camogie Clubs will host an open golf classic at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on Friday July 26th from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday July 27th from 8am to 2pm. Teams of three will cost €90. Booking can be made directly to Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on 051-640047 or with Michael on 087-9247547. This fundraiser is a fun way to raise money for the club. The fun will continue in O Donnachas with music and finger food. This golf classic is open to all and it would be great to see as many of the businesses and members of the community as possible.
A big well done and thank you to Damien, Majella and all at Gala who have sponsored some fabulous prizes for the Golf Classic which include bags, shoes, balls and tops.

CURRAGHMORE DELIGHT

Oh what a night! What a wonderful night at the opening of the Comeragh Wild Festival at Curraghmore House. The courtyard was the perfect venue for a night of great music and song. The crowd was entertained from start to finish and there was a brilliant atmosphere as everyone relaxed and soaked up the atmosphere. Gerry Walsh was thrilled with the reaction to his new band “Charlie’s Pride” and was delighted to launch the band officially in his hometown. Ceol were next up with something for everyone as they take well known songs and “folk” them up. The main attraction “The High Kings” did not disappoint with everyone in the crowd singing along and dancing. It was a very well organised event and was so enjoyable and the weather played its part by staying fine. A couple of stand out moments were the haunting sound of the Lonesome Boatman being played on the tin whistle where the only other sound was a seagull who seemed to fly over just at the perfect time and watching some of Jack and Esther Laffan’s grandchildren who are big fans of the High Kings sing every word of every song and dance along with every piece of music. My heart was leaping with joy watching them.

GAA LOTTO.

The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 8, 14, 20 and 23 and there was no jackpot winner. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Nuala McKenna, Aedin Eachthigheirn and Eoghan Power. The next draw will take place on Sunday July 21st with a jackpot of €12,500 up for grabs.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and are available online, from all club members and will also be on sale on Saturday July 20th at Centra, Kilmeaden. Choose your four numbers carefully and you could be celebrating.

ITEMS FOR NOTES.

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

There is always a reason to smile,
You just have to find it.

Scrap Collection, Golf Collection and Tractor Run

SCRAP COLLECTION

Ballyduff AFC are hosting a scrap collection at their grounds in Ballyduff Lower. Items can be dropped to the grounds any day between 10am and 8pm. Please do not bring any dishwashers or items with glass. This is a fundraiser for the club who have great plans for further development of the club and its grounds. Please support by having a tidy up of that yard or shed you have been promising to do and drop your items off at Ballyduff AFC. You’ll earn great brownie points for tidying up and supporting your local club.

CHURCH NEWS

If you would like to book a weekend anniversary mass for your loved one, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 with your preferred date. Saturday evening masses take place at 7.30pm and Sunday morning masses are at 10am.
You are invited to drop along to the church and light a candle for a special intention you may have. Our new candelabras are proving very popular. Just drop your coin in the slot and your candle will automatically light up.
If you are interested in reading at mass, new readers are always welcome. Please hand your name and number into the sacristy.

GOLF CLASSIC

Ballyduff Lower GAA, LGFA and Camogie Clubs will host an open golf classic at Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on Friday July 26th from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday July 27th from 8am to 2pm. Teams of three will cost €90. Booking can be made directly to Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on 051-640047 or with Michael on 087-9247547. This fundraiser is a fun way to raise money for the club. The fun will continue in O Donnachas with music and finger food. This golf classic is open to all and it would be great to see as many of the businesses and members of the community as possible.

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS.

You are still in time to purchase your Deise draw ticket. The first draw will take place on July 12th. Tickets cost €100 for 6 draws and two thirds of the price stays with your club. There is over €126,000 in cash prizes to be won over the six draws. If you would like to purchase a ticket through the Ballyduff club please contact any committee member.
Tom Cheasty Park is a hive of activity every evening and weekend with something for every age group. If you are interested in becoming part of the club, as a player, coach, volunteer, the club are always delighted to welcome new members. Check out the club’s Facebook page for details of all fixtures, training sessions etc.

TRACTOR RUN.

The annual Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Run will take place on Sunday July 14th. This very popular event will leave Haughtons Cross at 1pm on the day. This is always a lovely day with some fantastic machines on show. Following the run there will be time for a chat and a laugh at Ballyduff Community Centre over a cuppa and some tasty treats. The route itself takes in some beautiful scenery and there will be plenty of stewards along the route keeping everyone safe. If you require any further information about the route, please contact Pat Fitzgerald on 087 2216589.
The club has raised a lot of money over the years for charity and this year all proceeds will go to Pieta House in Waterford. Pieta House provides a safe haven and a listening ear to many people who find themselves in a dark place. The support they offer is invaluable and they rely mainly on donations to keep their services available. Please give as generously as possible on the day.

CHOO CHOO FUN DAYS

Drop along to Waterford Suir Valley Railway and enjoy a lovely day out. The trip on the train takes you on a beautiful scenic route alongside the River Suir. Watch out for any little friends in the Fairy Woods and peek into Mount Congreve Gardens. Enjoy the soothing sounds of the birds whistling, the breeze through the trees and the gentle rippling of the water. If you visit the station on Wednesdays or Saturdays, you may get to meet Barry and Honey Bear who enjoy spending time meeting the visitors to the station.
The Whistlestop Café is the perfect place to grab a nice cuppa and relax or enjoy an ice cream or a tasty freshly baked treat from Kilmeaden Bakes. The peace and tranquillity as you sit and watch the world go by is beautiful. Visit the website to find out more information or to make a booking.

ITEMS FOR NOTES.

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a wonderful to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

The purpose of life is to live it,
To taste experience to the utmost
To reach out eagerly and without fear
For newer and richer experiences.

Graduation, Wedding Delight and Viking Success

BRIDGE NEWS

The latest Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge games was played on Monday June 24th and the results were as follows: 1st: Jeremy Fields and Anne Marie Browne, 2nd: William Tobin and Peggy Murphy, 3rd: Ann Tobin and Margaret Pragnell.
The Bridge Club will now take their Summer holidays and return in September for some more great games. We wish all the members a nice relaxing and refreshing Summer break.

GAA LOTTO.

The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 1, 7, 9 and 11 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Brendan Carberry, Brian Tyrrell and John Quinn. The next draw will take place on Sunday July 7th and there will be a jackpot of €12,500 up for grabs.
Tickets are available from all club members, can be purchased online or there will be volunteer sellers at Centra, Kilmeaden on Saturday July 6th. Choose those four lucky numbers and it could be your lucky day.

GRADUATION

Congratulations to all the boys and girls from 6th class in Ballyduff N.S who graduated last week and will now enjoy their Summer holidays before heading off to their chosen secondary school in September. We hope that the memories of their years in Ballyduff N.S will remain with them and that they will value the friendships they made there.
We wish all the students and staff a very happy, safe and relaxing holiday.

WEDDING DELIGHT.
The wedding took place last week of Ballyduff man Stephen O leary and his beautiful bride Donna Flynn. The ceremony took place in The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly and was officiated by Fr. Chestnutt. Following the ceremony the happy couple made their way to The Tower Hotel and joined their family and friends for a gorgeous meal and a great night of dance and fun.
We wish Stephen and Donna every happiness for the future.

CHURCH NEWS

If you would like to book one of the weekend masses for a Month’s Mind, First Anniversary or any anniversary mass please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392. Saturday evening mass takes place at 7.30pm and Sunday morning mass is at 10am.
You are invited to drop along to the church and light a candle for a special intention you may have. Our new candelabras are proving very popular. Just drop your coin in the slot and your candle will automatically light up.
If you are interested in reading at mass, new readers are always welcome. Please hand your name and number into the sacristy.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC are running their scrap collection at the moment. Items can be dropped to their grounds daily between 10am and 8pm. Please remember this is for scrap metal items only. If you are in doubt about your item, you can check with any committee member. This is a wonderful opportunity to get rid of any scrap you have and support your local club.

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS.

A reminder that booking has now opened for the annual Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp. The camp will take place this year from July 22nd to July 26th and you are advised to book your place early.
Tom Cheasty Park is a hive of activity every evening and weekend with something for every age group. If you are interested in becoming part of the club, as a player, coach, volunteer, the club are always delighted to welcome new members. Check out the club’s Facebook page for details of all fixtures, training sessions etc.
You are still in time to purchase your Deise draw ticket. The first draw will take place on July 12th. Tickets cost €100 for 6 draws and two thirds of the price stays with your club. There is over €126,000 in cash prizes to be won over the six draws. If you would like to purchase a ticket through the Ballyduff club please contact any committee member.

VIKING SUCCESS

Congratulations to all who took part in any part of the recent Viking marathon. The dedication and commitment people put into their training and preparation is exemplary. A special mention to our own superman Pat Fitzgerald who came home in first position in the half marathon. Pat puts a lot of work into his training and deserves the awards he has been reaping. We wish him continued success.
A big well done to all the volunteers who helped at the water station at Kildermody. I’m sure all the participants were thrilled to see them and they gave great encouragement to all those taking part. Jerry Forde from Blarney in Co. Cork was taking part in his 530th marathon and stopped off to say hello and have his photo taken with the volunteers

ITEMS FOR NOTES.

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a wonderful to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community.

A WISH FOR THE WEEK AHEAD.

May you remember that you have the choice to be kind.
May you grow from your experiences, or at least survive them.
May your frazzled brain find moments of rest and hope.
May your resolve be steady, your coffee be fresh,
And may all your phone calls, be texts.