BRIDGE NEWS
The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge Club played their latest game on Monday April 15th and the results were as follows: 1st: Sean Hennessy and Mary Prendergast. 2nd: Ann Marie Brown and Geraldine McMahon. 3rd: Nano Fitzgerald and Kate Hayes.
GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 8, 11, 23 and 24 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Mary Quirke, Calum Lyons and Tony Kirk. The next draw will take place on Sunday April 28th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €12,500 on offer.
Tickets are available from all members, online and will be on sale at Centra on Saturday April 27th. Tickets cost just €2 or three for €5.
LET’S COOK
Do you have a budding little chef on your hands who would like to take part in some cookery classes. Ballyduff Community Centre will host to “Lety’s Cook” Cookery classes for children from July 15th to July 19th from 10am to 1pm each day. What a great way to spend some of the Summer holidays, learning skills and making new friends. To book your place please contact 087 9027425.
WATERFORD SUIR VALLEY RAILWAY.
WSVR in Kilmeaden is a hive of activity every day of the week with people enjoying a beautiful scenic trip on the train, visiting the Greenway or sitting enjoying a cuppa or an ice cream from The Whistlestop Café. There is something for everyone to enjoy and visitors come from all over Ireland and beyond to visit and enjoy a little piece of Heaven.
Presenter of The Good Morning programme on ITV Dermot O Leary was the latest celebrity to drop by for a visit and enjoy all that was on offer. Dermot was with his parents, his wife Dee Koppang O Leary and their son. They are regular visitors to Co. Wexford, and we are delighted that they chose to visit beautiful Kilmeaden.
WSVR is now open for the season so drop along and enjoy a relaxing trip on the train taking in all the stunning sights along the river Suir. Visit their Facebook page or their website www.wsvrailway.ie for times and booking information.
RUGBY SUCCESS
Congratulations to local man Alan Phelan, Carriganure who has recently been chosen as part of the Munster Rugby U17 squad. He will be part of the team for the upcoming interprovincial. We wish Alan and all the team, management and coaches the very best of luck for the future and congratulate Alan on his fantastic achievement.
TEA DAY
The annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day is always a very well supported event. Unfortunately, Alzheimers is part of many people’s lives now and we are all aware of the wonderful care which is provided by the Pine Grove and other care centres. Each year all over Ireland we do what we do best, we put the kettle on and organise a cuppa and a chat. Organisations and individuals arrange an event in their local and we all get a chance support this very worthwhile charity.
On Thursday April 25th you are invited to drop along to Ballyduff Community Centre between 9.30am and 12 noon to enjoy a nice cuppa, delicious treats and a nice warm and welcoming chat. Please support this very worthy cause and drop along to enjoy a nice relaxing morning.
FIRST PENANCE
Congratulations to all the young boys and girls from 2nd class in Ballyduff N.S who recently celebrated their First Penance in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ballyduff. Fr. Francis was on hand to hear all the things they were sorry for and to remind them that God forgave them and loved them. They sang some beautiful hymns and read readings and prayers of the faithful. They were so very kind to remember Fr. O Byrne in their prayers which I know he will be delighted to hear that.
The pupils are now very busy preparing for their First Holy Communion which will take place on Saturday May 18th. It is a very exciting time for them all as they prepare for this big milestone in their lives. It is lovely to see them at mass on Sunday mornings joining with the people of the parish to celebrate mass. They have been staying after mass for a little chat with Fr. Francis and he is never short of answers to his questions. We wish the boys and girls the very best in their final preparations for their big day and we will all include a little prayer for some nice sunshine.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
You can get everything in life you want,
If you will just help enough other people get what they want.