EASTER CAMP
If you are aged between 6 years and 13 years old and would like to learn to cook some beautiful, tasty dishes, you are invited to take part in an Easter Cooking Camp. The camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th in Ballyduff Community Centre from 10am to 1pm. The cost is €110 which includes all ingredients, equipment and recipes. Everything is cooked by the participants, and they will bring their finished dishes home to enjoy and share with the family. If you would like to book your place or would like further information, please contact Siobhan on 0879027425.
BALLYDUFF AFC.
Ballyduff AFC have released some very important dates in their annual calendar. Their popular Easter camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th and their Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. These camps are very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details.
LGFA AWARDS SCHEME.
The Lidl Plus Rewards Scheme returned on February 17th and every ladies gaelic football team is in with a chance to win €50,000. We all have the opportunity to help our local team by collecting the stamps in Lidl when we are doing our shopping. Each time we spend €50 we receive a stamp and when 4 stamps are collected your card can be submitted. The club you have selected needs to collect at least 50 stamps to be in with the chance of winning. Please select Ballyduff Lower LGFA and help the team to have a chance of winning this fabulous prize.
COMMUNITY ALERT.
Our local community alert group held their AGM on Wednesday February 26th All of the present officers were returned to their positions as follows: Chairperson Jay Dowdall, Secretary Chris Pragnell and Treasurer MJ Healy. In attendance on the night were Sgt. Deirdre O Neill, Inspector Alan Kissane and Inspector Denis Murphy. Sgt. O Neill gave a very informative talk about home security and how to keep your personal property safe in your house and on your lands. Inspector Kissane spoke to the group about the new revised speed limits and the need for more safety on the roads. He told the group that there will be more checkpoints throughout the county. Inspector Murphy told the group about recent burglaries on farmlands and urged people to report any unusual people or vehicles they may see in their area.
Chairman Jay Dowdall thanked everyone for attending the meeting and encouraged them to keep up their support. Cllr. John O Leary complimented the officers for their hard work and commitment.
CHURCH NEWS
Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday evening in the church from 8pm to 9pm and are always on the lookout for new members. The choir really enhance our Sunday masses with their beautiful choice of hymns.
Anniversary masses can be booked for your loved ones for any of the weekend masses. The Saturday evening mass takes place at 7.30pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am. If you would like to book a mass please contact Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane.
BALLYDUFF GAA
The club would like to say a big congratulations to Ballyduff Lower Camogie members Naoise, Aisling and Ella who were part of the St. Declan’s Community College team who had a great win over Greenhill. There were some great camogie skills on display. Aisling Counihan scored 3-6 on the day and showed great talent and determination throughout the game.
COMMUNITY SURVEY
Following the recent community survey we were invited to take part in, there will be a meeting about the results of the survey. The presentation will take place on Wednesday March 12th from 7.30pm to 9pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All are welcome to attend.
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK
Embrace the new week with a positive mindset
And watch your potential unfold.
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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.