LOTTO RETURN
The very popular Ballyduff GAA Lotto returned last week, and everyone went about choosing those four lucky numbers very carefully. The draw took place in The Sweep and there was no lucky winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners on the night were Cathal O Leary, JP Tierney and Bernice Allen. They each received €50 and we hope they enjoyed their winnings. The next draw will take place on March 5th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €12,500 up for grabs. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 for €5 and can be purchased online through Clubforce.ie or will be on sale outside Centra on Saturday March 5th. Choose those 4 numbers and you could be booking a little holiday or heading off on a shopping spree.
GAA NEWS
The U12 LGFA team had a very muddy outing lately on a very wet and windy day in Dungarvan as they played during half time of the Waterford/ Meath game. They played Ballymacarbry and were unfortunate to be playing against a gale force wind but that didn’t stop them bringing the ball up the pitch with a series of quick hand passing great link up play and excellent teamwork. There were some great scores on display from both teams. The girls did really well and made both Ballyduff Lower and Portlaw LGFC’s proud. This was a great opportunity and a wonderful experience for the girls.
Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club will resume for all girls aged 6 years and older every Monday from 6.15pm to 7.15pm in Tom Cheasty Park GAA grounds. Newcomers are always welcome to come along and join in the fun.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday March 2nd is the start of the season of Lent and following the last couple of years it is lovely to be back in our church together celebrating all this events. As you know this year our beautiful church will be 200 years old and so every occasion, we have together is very special. There will be two masses on Ash Wednesday at 10am and 7.30pm and both these masses will be offered for all parishioners. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at both masses.
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Ballyduff Youth Drama are getting very close to their opening night. I am really looking forward to seeing this show especially when I have been promised that I will be introduced to a Martian or two. The show will run on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th of March at 7.30pm and on Saturday March 12th at 8pm. Tickets cost just €10 and are available by contacting Eleanor on 087-4046904. I hope to go along to rehearsals next week so I will bring you further information then.
FILM SUCCESS
Local lady Karan Casey originally from Ballyduff Hill has enjoyed wonderful years of beautiful music and song. Karen’s voice is stunning, and her voice tells the story of each song she sings. Karen has enjoyed fantastic success all around the world and is always a delight to talk to when she visits her family home.
Ali and Ava, a new movie which is due to be released on March 4th and is described as a truly extraordinary piece of art, it is uplifting and deeply human. Karan has been chosen with Harry Escott to sing the beautiful song “Grace” for this movie. What a wonderful achievement for Karan and we wish her the very best for the future.
BALLYDUFF AFC
Ballyduff AFC continue their scrap metal collection. They ask you to please consider supporting this fundraising event. A skip has been placed at the club’s grounds and you can drop off your scrap metal any day between the hours of 12 noon and 8pm. Please support your local club while getting rid of those items you have been wanting to clear away.
BIRTHDAY BOY
We send warm birthday wishes to popular local man Tommy O Brien from Ballyduff Village who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Tommy was surrounded by his wonderful family and friends for his birthday. I have no doubt that Tommy missed his beloved wife Mary who died recently but I’m sure that Mary was watching on with pride and shared a little dance in the heavenly skies. We wish Tommy many more happy and healthy birthdays.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
On this road called life, you have to take the good with the bad
Smile with the sad, love what you have and remember what you had
Always forgive but never forget, learn from your mistakes but never forget
People change. Things go wrong, but just remember; the ride goes on.