GAA Lotto
Ballyduff Lower Gaa Club held their lotto draw recently and the numbers drawn were 10, 14, 17 and 20. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Eva Flavin, Maire Morrissey and Eabha Power. The next draw takes place on March 5th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €8,900 on offer. Tickets are just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all committee members and will also be on sale at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday March 4th. Just 4 lucky numbers stand between you and that lovely jackpot.
Bridge News
The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club played their latest game on Monday February 21st and the results were as follows:
1st: Mary Cummins and Mary Kennedy.
2nd: Nano Fitzgerald and Kate Hayes.
3rd: Mary Prendergast and Ann Cox.
4th: Geraldine McMahon and Kathleen Collins
5th: Ann and William Tobin.
Ballyduff Lower GAA Club
There are lots of activities happening within our local GAA club with many sections getting back to their training schedule. The academy training for children aged 4 years + returns on Saturdays from 10am to 11am. For more information see the Ballyduff Lower GAA Facebook page or contact Paul on 087-2424918.
The U10 LGFA Gaelic Football training will return on Thursday March 2nd in Ballyduff Lower ball wall from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This group is open to all girls born in 2013/2014 and newcomers are always welcome.
Ballyduff Lower GAA club is a hive of activity with something for everyone and new members are always welcome. Check out their Facebook page and find details of training times and scheduled events.
Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club
Our local camogie club will host an information evening on Wednesday March 8th from 7pm to 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. If your child is already a member or if they are interested in joining, there will be an opportunity to meet the coaches and committee. You can also receive help filling up registration form. There will also be some samples of club gear available to try on for sizes before you place your order. Drop in have a cuppa and a chat and find out all about this very popular group.
Training will resume for girls aged 4 + on March 13th from 6.15pm to 7.15pm in Tom Cheasty Park, Kildermody X91 YKO7.
Community Garden
An information meeting about the possibility of creating a community garden in Kilmeaden was held on February 21st. It was a very enthusiastic and positive meeting where people were informed that a piece of land between the entrance to the Greenway at the top of Matthews Cross and Waterford Suir Valley Railway was available and the council were willing to sign in over to a group as a possible site for a community garden. The meeting was told about the possibilities of such a garden, it could include raised beds, a pond area, wild flower area, some seating, fruit trees, vegetables and so much more.
The garden would be for all ages to share and come together as a community. A place that would be wonderful for a healthy body and healthy mind. A committee needed to be elected to apply for grants etc. Peter Jacob was elected as Chairman, Linda Spillane as Secretary and Declan Finn as Treasurer. Watch out for more information on this exciting project.
Church News
We have now entered the season of Lent and Trocaire boxes are available in the church. Please take one home and place it in your house where you may have the opportunity to donate a little when you have the chance. Every little bit is appreciated by Trocaire as they continue to help as many as they can.
The Parish choir rehearse on Wednesday nights in the church at 8pm and are happy to welcome new members.
As you know our beloved priest and friend Fr. Michael O Byrne is in hospital at the moment. He has asked me to say a big thank you to you all for all the good wishes, visits and prayers. He has been faced with challenges which he approaches with courage and faith in the Lord. He asks that you continue to keep in your prayers and he is remembering you all in his.
Ballyduff AFC
Ballyduff AFC have announced details of their Easter Soccer Camp. The camp will run from April 3rd to 7th. This camp is aimed at boys and girls from 5 to 12 years of age and will include games, practice, new skills and most importantly plenty of fun. It will run daily from 10am to 1.30pm at can be booked on klubfunder or if you would like some more information visit the club Facebook page or contact 087 2764883 or email BALLYDUFFAFC70@GMAIL.COM
For A Happy Life.
Make sure one of the paths in your life
leads to the beach, the forest and on some days
a table full of cake and chocolate.
Walk barefoot wherever
and whenever you can.
Learn to love your alone time.
Always let your heart,
hope and dream and love.
Be honest with yourself.
Turn the page you are stuck on.
Expand the story.
Make enjoyment important in your life.
See your age as a gift
and not a curse.