Bridge News.
The results from the latest two bridge games played by the Portlaw/Ballyduff bridge club are as follows:
3/10/2016
1st: Breda Cowman and Mary Kennedy.
2nd:Bertha O Connor and Kate Hayes.
3rd: Patsy Roche and Kathleen Collins.
4th: Margaret Power and Margaret White.
10/10/2016
1st:Sean Hennessy and Fr. Michael O Byrne.
2nd:Celia Nugent and Mary Kennedy.
3rd:Kate Hayes and Michael O Donovan
4th:Margaret Power and Peggy Murphy.
GAA Lotto
The numbers drawn in the GAA lotto draw on October 9th were 10,20,23 and 24. There was no winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Dave Roche, Jackie O Brien and Padraig Dunphy. The next draw will take place in O Donnachas on Sunday October 23rd and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €5000 on offer. Tickets cost just €2 each or 3 for €5 and will be on sale at Centra on Saturday 22nd all day.
Our Sympathies.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Martin Cornwell, Ballyduff West on the recent death of his beloved mother Mrs. Maura Cornwell who was a resident of Williamstown Park. We offer our prayers and sympathy to Martin, Alison, Brianan and Neasa and all their extended family. May she rest in peace.
Treat Yourself.
Do you fancy a nice little treat for yourself then come along to Ballyduff Community Centre on Saturday October 22nd at 8.30pm and enjoy one actress put on two plays which have received rave reviews. Well known actress Denise Quinn will perform Winsome Webster and Lady Bastible, two plays about two very different women. Admission is just €10 and there will be light refreshments served. Tickets can be booked by calling 087-3777230. I can tell you that the last time Denise came here with her one woman play, I laughed for days after it so go on you deserve a treat.
Walk With Centra
The management and staff of our local Centra in Kilmeaden are once again getting behind the Centra Cancer Walk this year. They invite you all to join them in their 5 mile walk in aid of the cancer charity on Saturday October 29th at 12 noon. This is not a race and is open to all ages and capabilities. I’m assured that there will be plenty of banter and laughs along the way and all paticipants will be entered into a raffle for some nice spot prizes. Light refreshments will be served on your return to Centra. If you have any queries please contact Vicky or Christine in Centra.
Community Alert Date.
The High Road/Ballyduff community alert group will hold their AGM on Monday November 7th in Ballyduff Community centre at 8.30pm. Please mark this important date in your diary and spread the news that all are welcome to attend.
Autumn Stations.
The Autumn station masses are now coming to a close and we are now down to the final four. On Tuesday October 18th the mass for Amberhill and Raheen will take place in Ballyduff church at 7.30pm. Thursday October 20th mass for Ballyduff Village, Hill and West will take place in the church at 7.30pm and on Friday October 21st the mass for Carriganure Upper, Knockaderry and Carrigphilip will be held in the home of Eleanor and Eoin Leane at 8pm. The last of the stations will take place on Friday October 28th at 8pm in the home of Dympna and Tom Keegan for the areas of Stonehouse, Whelansbridge and Lacka Road.
Recycle.
A reminder to you all that Ballyduff AFC are hosting a recycle collection at the club from now until November 11th. You can drop your items to the club grounds between the hours of 6pm and 8pm any weeknight. All clothes, bed linen, shoes, bags etc will be greatfully accepted for this fundraising event.