GAA Lotto
Ballyduff Lower GAA club held their lotto draw on April 16th and the four lucky numbers drawn were 5, 23, 26 and 28. There was no winner of the jackpot and the new jackpot of €9,500 will now be up for grabs on April 30th. Wouldn’t that be a lovely way to end off the month. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each on the night were Michelle Dunphy, Kim Bergin and Gary Flynn. Tickets are just €2 each or three for €5 and are available from all club members, online or will be on sale at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday April 29th.
Bridge Club
The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge club held their recent game on Monday April 17th at the results were as follows:
Joint Winners: Ann and William Tobin and Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche.
Joint 3rd: Iris Graham and John Fitzpatrick and Peggy Barron and Joan Hartrey.
Recent Death
We extend our deepest sympathies to MJ Healy, High Road on the recent death of his father Mervyn Healy late of Coxtown, Dunmore East. Mervyn will be sadly missed by his wife Marie, daughter Margaret, sons Derek, Raymond and Mervyn John, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brothers and extended families. Mervyn’s funeral mass took place in the Holy Cross Church, Killea followed by private cremation.
Alzheimers Tea Day
We are all aware of the fantastic work being done by the Alzheimers Society. The support and help which they give to their members and their families in invaluable and we must all work together to ensure that these services continue within our communities.
On Thursday May 4th we will have an opportunity to help raise much needed funds as we gather to celebrate National Alzheimers Tea Day. Ballyduff Community Centre is the venue for a lovely tea and coffee morning from 9.30am to 12 noon. All funds raised stay local and will benefit those living in the Waterford area. Drop into Ballyduff Community Centre and enjoy a nice cuppa and a chat and I will let you in on a little secret, there are always some very tasty treats but don’t tell anyone that I told you.
ITF Championships
Congratulations to Ben Latham, Cullinagh and his teammate Christine Franks who travelled recently to Romania to represent Ireland at the ITF European Championships. Ben is a member of Master Franks Taekwondo club. This a fantastic achievement for Ben to be chosen from competitors all over Ireland.
21st Celebrations
Congratulations to local lady Maria Power (nee Smith), Ballygarron who recently celebrated 21 years in business. Aura Skin and Laser Clinic is situated in the Ballinakill Shopping Centre on the Dunmore Road offer a dedicated and friendly service to their customers and are always willing to work with each individual to find the perfect treatment for their needs. We wish Maria and her staff continued success and many more great years serving the people of Waterford and beyond.
Ballyduff AFC
Ballyduff AFC have two different collections running at the moment. The scrap collection is continuing, and you are welcome to drop your pieces to the grounds. They are also running a clothes collection so why not have a clear out of those wardrobes and drop off your bags of unwanted items to the dressing room. Items can be dropped off any day between 10am and 8pm.
The club have announced the dates of their very popular Summer camps. The club’s own camp will begin on July 3rd and the FAI camp will begin on July 17th. Watch out through their website and Facebook page for payment link details.
Ballyduff Community Centre
Do you have a little budding chef in your house? Ballyduff Community Centre will play host to cookery classes from July 17th to July 21st from 10am to 12.30pm each day. These classes are for boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years and they will learn to cook flapjacks, traybakes, pasta bakes, pizza and many other tasty treats. There will be 8 people per class and a €25 deposit is needed to secure your place. For more information, please contact Siobhan on 087 9027425.
Thought for the week.
Happiness is an inside job.
Don’t assign anyone else,
That much power over your life.