Gaelic For Girls.
Ballyduff received the great news recently that they have been selected to take part in a new exciting programme called Gaelic For Girls. This programme is aimed at girls aged 8-12 years old and introduces them to football in a fun environment. The programme runs for 8 weeks and when completed the participants receive a t-shirt and a certificate. The cost is just €8 and begins on Saturday April 16th at 10am until 11am. If you are interested or would like some more information please contact Karen Dobbyn on 087-68220473.
Church News.
Please note that gluten free holy communion is now available at all masses in our church. If you would like to avail of this please inform the sacristan before mass.
Fr.Mick and Fr.Richard would like to say a huge thank you to all who helped out during the Holy Week and Easter ceremonies. This is always a busy time in the churchs’ calendar and so they are very grateful for all the help they receive. They also thank everyone who have returned their Trocaire boxes and if you have not done so please do so as quickly as possible. The sooner the money is counted and sent off, the sooner the good work can begin.
Equestrian Success.
The great love of horses is very evident in our parish and it is wonderful to see two more young ladies from our parish excelling in this sport which they love with a passion.
Emily Laffan recently travelled to Ballen, Co. Carlow to take part in the National Schools hunter trials. She represented her school Saint Declans, Kilmacthomas with her team mates Maud and Percy O Callaghan. They finished the trials in 16th place out of 67 teams who took part. This is a fantastic achievement.
Another local lady Kate Foley has also been given some great news this week. Kate has made her way onto the Irish squad for the Irish Pony Clubs tretatalon team. This is again a fabulous achievement.
While I know that these two ladies put in a lot of hard work and dedication into their sport, I also know that they have very supportitive parents behind them. I congratulate Jim and Lorraine Laffan and Eleanor and Sherlock Foley who have made sure the girls have been given every opportunity possible. I’m sure their reward is to see the love and enjoyment the girls get from what they do.
Dawn Players.
The curtain has now come down on Dawn Players production of “Seperate Beds”. This production was a huge success with great crowds packing in each night. The play was a very funny comedy with lots of laughs from beginning to finish. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this production and would even say it was one of my favourites. It was indeed excellently cast with each actor/actress suiting their parts completely. A huge well done to all the cast and the huge crew of volunteers who help backstage and front of house etc. Producer Declan Finn and Director Denise Quinn can be hugely proud of this production and we thank all involved for lifting our spirits and giving us such a great night out.
Community Centre News.
Ballyduff Community Centre Redevelopment Company wish to announce that would now like to replace the roof of the old part of the community centre and wish to hear from anyone wishing to express an interest in tendering for this job. Please submit your name and details by email only to Declan Finn on decfinn@gofree.indigo.ie
Many thanks to all the young people who recently attended the Easter disco. Many thanks to D.J supreme John O Shea who kept everyone on the dance floor and thanks also to the Easter Bunny who dropped in for a visit. €564 was raised for the hall.
Thanks also to all who bought raffle tickets at Centra for the beautiful Easter hamper. €626 was raised from this and the lucky winner of the hamper was Philip Hoban.
Beautiful Wedding.
Saint Nicholas’ church, Ballyduff was the scene for a most beautiful wedding recently. Breda Kennedy, Stonehouse only daughter of Martin and Margaret and sister to Jack looked stunningly beautiful as she arrived at her local parish church. The bride beamed brightly as she exchanged vows with the love of her life Cormac O Brien. The celebrant officiating at the ceremony was local man and good friend of the family Fr. John Harris. The reception was held in the Faithlegg House Hotel where I hear a great time was had by all. We wish every happiness to this lovely young couple in their future lives together.