Bridge News.
The results of the latest bridge game played are as follows:
1st: Mary Kennedy and Joan Hartery.
2nd: Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessy.
3rd:Peggy Murphy and Margaret Power.
4th: William and Ann Tobin.
GAA Lotto.
The numbers drawn in the last draw were 13, 23, 25 and 28 and there was no jackpot winner. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Mary Power, Aileen Stephenson and Gemma Halpin. The next draw will take place in O Donnachas on Sunday March 13th and will have a fantastic jackpot of €2,600. Tickets will be on sale outside Centra on Saturday 12th so pick those four lucky numbers carefully.
Station Masses.
It is hard to believe we are now at the end of the Spring station masses already. The final station mass for Matthews Cross, Adamstown and Ballyduff East will take place on Friday March 11th at 8pm in the home of Bridget and Tom Whelan.
Fr.O Byrne would like to sincerely thank everybody who attended the station masses and the families who hosted them. He is very grateful to everyone who handed in their station envelopes and thanks you for continuing to support your church.
Quiz Success.
I attended the recent table quiz in aid of our local community alert group recently and what an enjoyable night it was. I must say I had a great night and my team mates Denise, Danielle and myself were only 4 points behind the winning team so we were delighted with ourselves. Well done to the organisers and what a wonderful array of spot prizes they had for the raffle but unfortunately I didn’t win the raffle either.
You will notice over the coming weeks that there will be 20 text alert signs erected around the parish. It has been decided that there will be a €5 yearly charge for this service and this can be paid at the next meeting which will be held in Ballyduff Community centre on Monday March 21st at 8pm and all are welcome to attend.
Youth Drama.
I attended Ballyduff Youth Drama recent production of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and what a treat it was. I smiled from ear to ear the whole way through. It was colourful, vibrant and action packed the whole way through. The music and songs were excellently chosen with some fantastically talented singers emerging. The dancing was energetic and eyecatching in front of beautifully decorated stage scenery which was done by local lady Deirdre Giani. I’m glad for the Oscars committee that they didnt have to choose best actor or actress here because they would have been spoilt for choice and it would have been a very difficult decision.Talent just shone out from this cast with brilliant acting, dancing, singing and great comedy performances. I congratulate every member of the cast on providing us with such a brilliant nights entertainment. There is a huge crew of volunteers behind the scenes too numerous to mention but if you were involved in any shape or form give yourself a clap on the back for a job well done.
I’m sure none of you will object to me singling out three ladies, Helen Millea, Eleanor Foley and Joan Cheasty who run this drama group every year for the 5th and 6th class pupils. They volunteer their time and energy and it gives the children far much more than just being in a show. It gives them confidence and raises their self esteem and teaches them the importance of working together as a group. These ladies should be congratulated because we all know what time and effort has to go into putting on a show of this calibre.
Lourdes Pilgrimage.
Our local Lourdes committee would like to send two people from our parish on the Waterford/ Lismore Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place from June 6th to June 11th. If you would like to nominate someone then please contact one of the following before Sunday March 13th, John O Leary 384550, Donal Daly 384134, Noel O Sullivan 384443 or Eugene Power 384164.
Dawn Players.
The Dawn Players drama group will raise the curtain this week on their 21st production. This year they will stage “Seperate Beds” which was written by Sam Cass and is directed by Denise Quinn. I caught a glimpse of some of their rehearsal recently and I can see that we are in for a real treat. This comedy runs from Wednesday March 9th to Saturday March 12th in the school hall of Ballyduff N.S at 8pm each night. Tickets are €12 and are available by calling or texting Linda on 087-4487648.