Graduation Day
Warmest congratulations go to Eabha Jones,Lacka Road who recently graduated from University College, Cork with an honours degree in Medicine. She previously graduated from Trinity College,Dublin with a degree in English and Philosophy. Eabha graduated on Friday May 26th in Cork which was a very proud day for her family. What a just reward for all the study and hard work Eabha put into her studies. Her family are extremely proud of her achievements, especially her grandparents Jamsie and Rena Power in Blacknock. We wish Eabha the very best of luck in the future.
Bridge News
The Portlaw/ Ballyduff Bridge Club played their latest bridge game on Monday 29th of May and the results were as follows:1st: Kathleen Collins and Patsy Roche, 2nd: Margaret White and Mary Prendergast and 3rd: Breda Murphy and John Fitzpatrick.
GAA Lotto
The four lucky numbers drawn in the latest GAA lotto draw were 5,12, 18 and 19 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Yvonne Hoban, Michael Walsh and Ann Barry. The next draw takes place on June 11th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €9,950 up for grabs. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from any committee member, online or volunteer sellers will be at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday June 10th. What a lovely way to celebrate the beginning of Summer, just choose those four numbers wisely.
Trudie’s Big Moment.
Well done and congratulations to Trudie O Reilly who represented Ballyduff N.S in the Primary Games which were played during half time in the Waterford V Tipperary match in Semple Stadium. Ballyduff Lower camogie player Trudie represented her school and club with great pride and what a wonderful experience for this very talented player. Trudie has a great future ahead so watch out as Semple Stadium and Croke Park become very familiar to her.
Shield Win
Celebrations were in full flow last weekend as Ballyduff AFC as their over 35’s team had a great win in the shield final. The team met Abbeyside in the final game and came out winners with a 2-0 scoreline. The team put in a brilliant performance from every position on the field and truly deserved the win. Following the game, the trophy was presented to captain Paul Lenihan who acknowledged the efforts put in by the entire squad throughout the year and to Manager Michael Hearne for his dedication and commitment. The team celebrated in The Sweep after the game and were very grateful to Michelle and all the staff for the food and hospitality. Player of the year award went to Mark Phelan. What a great way to end the season for these lads and the club are very proud of them all.
Ballyduff AFC
The club are really looking forward to their annual Summer Camp which will take place from July 3rd to 7th and the FAI camp will run from July 17th to July 21st. Check out the club’s Facebook page for all payment details.
The club would also like to welcome more female players for the 2023/2024 season. There are teams of all ages so if you are interested, please contact Eoin on 087-2530903.
Recent Death
We extend our deepest sympathies to Helen Millea, Newtown Kilmeaden on the recent death of her beloved father Frankie Keohan. Frankie was a proud resident of Lisduggan and a former employee of Waterford Chipboard factory. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Eily, his daughters and sons Rose, Bernadette, Frankie, Anne, Helen, Oliver and Grace, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours. We pray that Frankie now rests in the peace and love of Christ.
Local Gent
Our community was deeply saddened by the death of local man Eamonn (Ned) Kelly, Springhill, Kilmeaden. Ned was a very well-liked member of the community who always had a smile and a chat for everyone he met. In the past few years, he was a regular visitor to the Waterford Suir Valley Railway where he loved to sit and enjoy a coffee while having a chat with all who passed by. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Alice and Nora, his cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours. We hope that he now rests in peace and is enjoying his heavenly resting place.
Gold Success
We send warm congratulations to Charlie Laffan who is a member of the Pat Rockett Karate and Kickboxing Academy who recently won gold at the National Championships. Charlie works very hard at his training and truly deserves his success. We wish him the very best of luck for the future.