COMMUNITY ALERT
Our local community alert group will hold their AGM on Wednesday February 26th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. This will include an informative talk about security from Deirdre O Neill, Crime Prevention Officer and Ronan Devaney from Secureview Security. All are welcome to attend and if anyone wants to join the Community Alert Text Scheme, please bring the yearly fee of €10 and your contact number.
COMMUNITY SURVEY
The Kilmeaden Community Network represents the people of Kilmeaden, engaging with public bodies, private organisations, and local residents. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life throughout Kilmeaden and its surrounding areas. They aim to do this by developing and managing local facilities, organising community events and activities, and creating plans and strategies that benefit everyone. Through collaboration and community input, they aim to shape a brighter future for Kilmeaden together. The Kilmeaden Community Network would love your help in planning for our community’s future. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on what’s great about Kilmeaden, what could be improved, and the facilities or services we’ll need as we grow. Your feedback will help shape a plan that reflects what matters most to all of us. Click here to access the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd12hUKZOm9UMtT_1LhuQIxrpj2K_n4S0fjK8vUI2OgsVOGPA/viewform?usp=header
RECENT DEATH.
We were all very saddened to hear of the death of Breda Leahy (nee Kirwan), Blacknock, Kilmeaden. Breda was a kind, gentle lady who loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved spending time in the garden and doing crosswords. She will be greatly missed by her son Paul, her daughters Elaine and Sarah, her grandchildren Paudie, Soairse and Niamh, sons-in-law Mark and Nazir, daughter-in-law Rachel, her sisters and extended family. May her gentle soul rest in peace and may her family find comfort in their memories of Breda.
BRIDGE NEWS
The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge Club played their latest game on Monday February 10th and the results were as follows:
1st: Anne Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast
2nd: Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessey
3rd: Peggy Barron and Anne Kennedy
4th: Laura Barden and Joan Hartery.
SHREK COMES TO TOWN!
Ballyduff Youth Drama invite you along to their 2025 production of Shrek Saves Far Far Away. Each year this group treat us to a spectacular show of colour, music and song. This group of energetic and talented young people have been busy rehearsing and are now putting the final touches to the show. They will take to the stage in Ballyduff Community Centre from Thursday February 20th to Saturday February 22nd at 7.30pm each night. The cost of entry is just €10 and tickets can be booked by calling or texting Eleanor 087 4046904. This is always a night to look forward each year and watching our young boys and girls have so much fun while shining on stage is very uplifting. Book your ticket now and treat yourself to a night of smiles. We wish the very best of luck to all the cast and crew and of course the three superwomen Helen Millea, Eleanor Foley and Joan Cheasty who guide and nurture these children and give them the confidence and encouragement needed to give such wonderful performances.
WATERFORD SUIR VALLEY RAILWAY.
It is so nice to see so many people enjoying the bright weather as they take a stroll or a run or a cycle along the Greenway. The Whistlestop Café at the railway has many delicious treats on offer if you stop by for a nice friendly cuppa. You can sit and relax and enjoy a chat with friends or simply just watch the world go by. The café is open every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 3.30pm.
LITTER PICKERS
A big thank you and well done to our local group of litter pickers who do such a tremendous job keeping our area tidy and free of litter. It is up to every individual however to take their own rubbish home with them, there is absolutely no excuse for dumping litter. The Litter Picker Group are a bunch of volunteers who give their time and volunteer to pick up litter which is mostly thrown out of the windows of passing vehicles. It is very easy to have an empty bag in your car to take home your rubbish in.
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