GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the latest GAA lotto were 1, 12, 13 and 18. There was no winner of the jackpot and the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Niamh Ryan, Andrew Webster and Gretta O Callaghan. The next draw will take place on September 17th and there will be a jackpot of €11,000 on offer. Tickets are just €2 each or three for €5 and are on sale from committee members, online or will be on sale at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday 16th. Choose four lucky numbers and you could be trying to decide how to spend that lovely jackpot.
MARATHON MAN
Congratulations to Pat Fitzgerald, Ballyduff West who was the recent winner of the Waterford Greenway Half Marathon. This was the 5th annual Waterford Greenway Half Marathon and is sponsored by Waterford company Eurofins. Pat who is a member of Waterford AC is very dedicated to his training and preparation. His entire family are extremely proud of him and delighted with his success as they see first-hand the dedication and commitment he puts into his sport. We wish Pat continued success.
LOVE IS THE AIR
It was certainly wedding season in the area over the past couple of weeks as 3 local couples said their I do’s. St. Nicholas Church, Ballyduff was the setting for the pretty wedding of Megan Harrington, Ballyduff to her Kilkenny man James Deasy. Megan looked beautiful as she arrived on the arm of her very proud Dad William. Following the beautiful ceremony under the watchful eye of Fr. Richard O Halloran the couple and their guests made their way to the stunning Faithlegg House Hotel to enjoy their reception in the fantastic sunshine.
The very popular Keith Norris made his way to The Rivercourt Hotel to wed his sweetheart, Kathy Butler. Their beautiful children Bonnie and Sam ensured that Mammy and Daddy said their vows and then it was time for the happy couple and their guests to enjoy a delicious meal and some music and dancing.
Popular proprietor of Mirror Mirror Hair Salon in Kilmeaden Karen Walker travelled to the Greenway Manor Hotel to exchange vows with her childhood sweetheart Blaine Toner on the 20th anniversary of their relationship, under the watchful eye of their beautiful children Emmie and Harry. The Greenway Manor holds many happy childhood memories for Karen as she enjoyed many happy meals there with her wonderful grandparents.
We wish all these happy couples every best wish for their future lives together. Love is most definitely in the air.
GRADUATION
Congratulations to Ava Spillane, Matthews Cross who recently graduated from the hairdressing and barbering course at Waterford College of Further Education. Ava has wanted to be a hairdresser since the age of four and has really enjoyed the course. She made lifelong friends and enjoyed the course content and the work experience. Ava now works at Shades Hair Studio in Ferrybank and loves being part of the team. She feels very lucky to have the opportunity to grow and gain more knowledge under the supervision of the wonderful ladies at Shades.
Ava celebrated her graduation with her family and is looking forward to progressing in her career.
BALLYDUFF AFC
The Ballyduff AFC have begun their Soccer Academy and new members are always welcome. At 5.45pm it is academy 1 mixed Junior Infants only, at 5.30pm it’s academy 2, boys born in 2016/2017, 6.30pm is for Academy 2 for girls born in 2016 and 2017 and at 6.30pm it’s academy 3 for boys born 2015.
A TRUE LADY
The whole area was deeply saddened to hear of the death of the very popular Mary Weldon (nee Guiry) of Coolagadden. Mary was a true lady with a warm smile and a friendly word for everyone she met. A hardworking lady who adored her family, Mary enjoyed meeting people for a chat and a coffee and was so well liked and popular with everyone she met. Mary’s faith was of utmost importance to her, and she was a treasured member of our community. Even through poor health she remained upbeat and in good spirits. She will be missed deeply by her husband Billy, daughter Suzie, sons Christy, Kenny and Jason, her grandchildren Jenny, Nicola, Joanne, Eve, Louis and Bonnie, her sister Cait, brothers Jimmy and Tommy, extended family, neighbours and friends. We pray that Mary is now at rest, and she is rewarded by the Lord for all her good deeds. May she rest in the peace of the Lord.
COMMUNITY GARDEN.
Work has commenced at the community garden site, and it is wonderful to see the progress. This is all thanks to some generous donations received from businesses and individuals. The digger moved in and cleared some unwanted growth and began to mark out some pathways. Stone has now been laid on the pathways and a gate will be placed at the entrance, which has been very kindly donated by a local family. Decisions will need to be made about what items will go where, so suggestions are always welcome. If you would like to be added to the Whats app group, please contact Peter Jacob, Declan Finn or Linda Spillane and you can then keep up to date with the progress. The group hope to be able to apply for grants soon but if any individuals or businesses would like to donate to this project, please contact any of the people above. The community garden will be for everyone, a place for all to enjoy and for our community to come together.