Jersey Sponsors
A big well done and thank you to Damien, Majella and all at Kilmeaden Services (Industrial Plant and Agricultural spares) who sponsored a new set of jerseys for the Portlaw/Ballyduff U10 LGFA team. The club are very lucky to be supported by a local business and I am sure they will wear theirjerseys with great pride. Our clubs and organisations are always fortunate to have the backing of many local businesses and so please if you can at all support those businesses in return.
Maith an Cailin
Congratulations and best wishes to local lady Siofra Phelan, Ardeenlone who has been awarded a Gaeltacht Residency Scholarship. She will attend Colaiste Naomh Einne on Inis Mor on the Aran Islands for the academic year of 2023/2024. Siofra is a Junior Cert student at St. Declan’s Community College in Kilmacthomas. Through Sceim na bhFoghlaimeoiri Gaeilge, Siofra submitted a personal statement and then attended an interview in the GRETB Head office in Athenry, Co. Galway back in March. Siofra is thrilled with her scholarship and was delighted to have the opportunity to attend an open day at the college. Comhghairdeas Siofra agus ta suil againn go mbainfidh tu taitneamh asan deis iontach seo.
Exam Time
We wish continued good luck and best wishes to all the young men and women from our community who are sitting their Junior and Leaving Certificate exams at the moment. The work has been done so we hope the papers will be kind to them. We hope they remember to take time out too, get some fresh air and eat well. It will all be done soon and then there will be time to enjoy the Summer.
Church News
If you would like to book a weekend anniversary mass for a loved one for the coming months, please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.
The church choir rehearses every Wednesday night at 8pm in the church and are always ready to welcome new members. The choir are a real asset to our Sunday mass and the congregation are encouraged to join in.
A reminder that there is no Saturday evening mass at the moment as the priest is away, but it will return soon hopefully.
Ballyduff AFC on tour.
The U12 and U14 girls at Ballyduff AFC recently headed off on their end of season trip. The bus was boarded, and they headed for Wexford where they played a few friendly games against North End United. In the crowd watching these friendly games was Tom Elmes who is the Ireland Women’s team assistant manager. I bet he spotted some up and coming talent. To cool off after their games the girls headed to the beautiful Curracloe beach to do a bit of surfing and cool off. Of course, after all that activity bellies began to rumble so they stopped off at Supermacs before taking the road home. A great day was had by all, and wonderful memories were made.
Mini World Cup.
Ballyduff AFC grounds will be a hive of activity at the weekend when teams from every country will assemble to compete for the honour of being the winners of the girls Mini World Cup. The competition is open to all girls in the U12, U14 and U16 age groups and is open to club members and non-members. The teams will be 5 a side and the entry fee is €5. Registration closes this evening (13th) and you can register by following the link on the club’s Facebook page or by calling 086 3135984. What a great way to stay active while having fun and making new friends.
The club is now taking registrations for the U12, U14 and U16 schoolgirl teams for the new season. If you would like to join Ballyduff AFC please contact Eoin on 087 2530903. Plans for next season include trips to watch national team games, team socialising and team building activities, team coaching, friendly games in neighbouring counties etc.
Ballyduff GAA
The club would like to thank all at “Hunt Office” who have sponsored a new set of jerseys for the Intermediate team. The team are very grateful and look forward to a good season ahead.
The club has organised a fun ball run in aid of the Ballyduff/Portlaw Feile 2023. On June 16th at 7pm 1,000 numbered coloured balls will be dropped at the top of the school hill and the first 3 to pass the line at the bottom will win prizes. Balls cost just €2 and are available from Sarah on 086 1750370 or Sally Ann on 087 3128981.
Thought for the Week
Always end the day with a positive thought.
No matter how hard things were,
Tomorrow is a fresh opportunity,
To make it better.