GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 9, 14, 19 and 25. There was no lucky winner of the jackpot and the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Helena Power, Tony Larkin and Marie Morrissey. The next draw will take place on October 7th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €11,150 up for grabs. Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from any committee member, online or tickets can be bought at Centra Kilmeaden on Saturday October 6th. Choose your four lucky numbers and you could be heading off on a shopping spree.
BRIDGE NEWS
The Ballyduff/ Portlaw bridge club held their AGM recently and the following officers were elected:
Incoming President: Joan Hartery.
Vice President: Anne Kennedy.
Honorary Secretary: Kathleen Collins.
Honorary Treasurer: Breda Murphy.
Congratulations and well done to Outgoing President Elizabeth Mooney and her team for all their work.
Following the election of officers, it was down to the Monday night game of bridge and the results were as follows:
Joint First: William and Ann Tobin and Nano Fitzgerald and Geraldine McMahon.
3rd: Peggy Murphy and Elizabeth Mooney.
4th: Monica Sullivan and Breda Murphy.
The Bridge Club meet every Monday night at Ballyduff Community Centre and are always very welcoming to new members.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Our local community alert held their AGM last Tuesday night. Jay Dowdall retained his position as Chairperson and MJ Healy kept his position as Treasurer. Linda Spillane announced her intention to step down as Secretary due to work and other commitments. She will continue to support the group and act as their PRO. Chris Pragnell will take on the position of Secretary and we wish him the very best in his new position.
Following the AGM business, the meeting heard a very interesting presentation from Ann Marie Veale who is the advisor to the HSE for the Alzheimer’s Society. Everyone agreed that Anne Marie was an excellent communicator, and her talk was very interesting and informative. The group also heard from Garda Sharon Ryan who asked people to mindful of leaving valuables in their cars and to remember to secure their property when going away during the day or on holidays. She also encouraged people to contact the guards if they see anything suspicious in their area.
The group will continue to engage with some more speakers for their coming meetings and are looking forward to more members attending the meetings as it is important that everyone works together within the community.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
If you have passed by the community garden in recent days, you will notice that pathways have been marked out and stone has been laid on footpaths and at the entrance. Plans are now underway to begin planting some trees and shrubs and everyone is welcome to come along and get involved. Donations to the garden are very much appreciated and the group are delighted with the support they have received from businesses and individuals. This garden will benefit all and will provide a beautiful place for people to relax, meet people, enjoy the beauty of nature and be involved in their community.
CHURCH NEWS
The annual sacristan’s collection will continue this weekend. There is an envelope included in your yearly pack, but any envelope will do, just mark it for the sacristan’s collection. Our sacristan Ann Nolan does a fabulous job keeping our church is tip top condition and she is so welcoming and friendly to all who visit the church and graveyard. Our church community are very lucky to have her, and we ask you to be as generous as possible.
Choir practice takes place in the church on Wednesday evenings at 8pm and new members are always welcome.