Back To School.
That dreaded word school has surfaced again as our young students head off once again with their sharpened pencils and brand new copies. We all hope that each childs’ experience of school will be a positive one. May school be a place where they can be an individual, a place where they make lots of different friends and a place where each of them is encouraged to reach their full potential. We also wish all the teachers and staff a wonderful year and may they do their very best to see the potential in each different individual.
We say a special good luck to all the boys and girls heading to school for the very first time. This is always an emotional occasion but the children love all the new experiences they have. Good luck also to the young men and women off to secondary school, we know it can be a daunting experience but after a few weeks ye will be experts.
Hospice Morning
I want to give you a heads up about a coffee morning coming up soon in aid of The Hospice because I know it is a charity that is close to many of your hearts like mine. The coffee morning will take place on Thursday September 15th in O Donnachas and I know that ye will support this cause. I have had the honour of being asked to help out again this year but really all I have to do is try drum up some support and on the day chat and mingle and sure I do that in my sleep. O Donnachas take care of the freshly brewed tea and coffee and of course their world famous scones. I will give you more information in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!!
Our Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathy to Jimmy and Noel Fitzgerald and Alice O Brien on the recent death of their brother David (Dab) Fitzgerald who lived in Larchville. His funeral mass was celebrated in St.Pauls and he was then brought home to his native Ballyduff for burial. May he rest in peace.
We also offer our sympathy to Jim Power of Oldcourt on the death of his brother Willie Power in Portlaw. Willie was indeed deeply involved with the heritage centre in Portlaw and had a vast knowledge of the history of Portlaw and its surrounding areas. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh Se.
Our sympathies also go to the Butler and Long families following the recent death of Kevin Butler in Portlaw. Kevin was a quiet man whose garden I always admired as I passed his house. We offer our support and prayers to his wife Martina and his extended family including his sister in law Eleanor and his niece and nephew Rachael and Darren Butler in Gortaclode. May he rest in gentle peace.
Sean Kelly Tour.
A huge congratulations to all those from the Ballyduff, Portlaw, Kilmeaden areas who took part in the different levels and stages of the Sean Kelly Tour last weekend. They battled through wet and windy conditions at times but made it through safely thank God.
Gone To The Dogs.
Do you fancy a visit to Kilcohan Greyhound Stadium for a night of racing and fun. Ballyduff GAA club will host a night of racing and fun on Saturday September 17th. There will be lots of races on the cards including novelty races and a raffle. Tickets are priced at €10 with a family ticket costing €20. This promises to be a great night so get your tickets early
Get In Touch.
As seasons change lots of activities resume and what a better way to let people know than through your local notes. I would be delighted to get a call or a text from you at 087-9838392 or an email on spillanelinda@eircom.net or indeed my favourite way is that old fashioned way, a conversation so stop me if you see me or indeed drop in for a cuppa, you’re always welcome. So if you would like me to include something in these notes just let me know!