GAA Lotto.
There was no winner of the latest lotto draw and the numbers drawn were 3, 16, 18 and 27. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each on the night were Tommy Power, Mary Dunne and Michael Walsh. The next draw will take place on May 17th in O Donnachas and will have a fantastic jackpot of €1,100 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 or 3 for €5 and are available from committee members and will be on sale outside Centra all day on Saturday May 16th. All you need to do then is choose those four lucky numbers.
Fundraising Night.
The Ballyduff/Kilmeaden Lourdes committee hope to send two people from our parish on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes as part of the invalid section. They will host a benefit night to raise money for this. Come along to O Donnachas on Saturday May 16th and enjoy music by the singing priest Fr. Paschal Moore Band. Sit back and sing a long or take to the dance floor and show them how its done while supporting a great cause. If you are unable to attend but would like to give a donation you can contact Noel O Sullivan, Eugene Power, John O Leary or Donal Daly.
Soccer Camp.
Ballyduff Soccer Club will host their Summer Soccer Camp from Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th from 10am to 2pm each day. The cost of the camp is €45 for the first child, a second child in a family is €35 and the third child in a family goes free.
Successful Coffee Morning.
I attended a really lovely coffee morning last Thursday in aid of the Alzheimers society. Local lady Niamh Larkin runs this annually and tempts us in with promises of beautiful home baking. We were indeed spoiled once again this year with a wide display of home baking. The chat with all the different people who pop in is the thing I really love. There were also many fantastic prizes on offer in the raffle and Niamh would like to thank all those who donated rafle prizes. I was delighted anyway to come away with a lovely bunch of flowers. A brilliant amount of €400 was raised on the day and Niamh would like to say a big thank you to all who supported this very worthy cause.
GAA Cul Camp.
Ballyduff GAA Club will play host to the kelloggs cul camp in Ballyduff GAA grounds in Kildermody from June 29th to July 3rd. If you would like to book someone in or find out more log onto http://www.kelloggs.gaa.ie.
Bluebell Success.
Many congratulations to our neighbours in Portlaw who held the Bluebell Festival in Curraghamore last Sunday. It was a great pity that the weather did not look too kindly on them but that certainly did not dampen the spirits of the hundreds of visitors to the festival. There was plenty of music, song and chat and lots to keep the children entertained. Well done to everyone involved.
Notes.
A reminder that if you or your club or organisation would like me to let people know about your activities in these notes then please give me a ring at 051-399925 or drop me an email on spillanelinda@eircom.net