Community Centre.
The AGM of the Ballyduff Community Centre will take place on Tuesday January 31st at 7pm in the community centre. Financial reports for 2015 and a progress report for 2016 will be available at the meeting. All are welcome to attend this meeting.
Dinner Dance.
A reminder that all roads will lead to The Granville Hotel on Saturday February 4th for a celebratory dinner dance hosted by Club of the Year Ballyduff Lower GAA Club. Kicking off at 7.30pm you will be treated to a delicious 4 course meal followed by the presentation of medals and then dance the night away to the sounds of Tequila Sunrise. Tickets cost just €35 and are available from any committee member or by contacting 087-2353295. You do not have to be a member of the club to attend the dinner dance the only criteria needed is that you know how to enjoy yourself.
Bridge News.
The results of the latest bridge game played on Monday January 23rd were as follows:
1st: Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessy.
2nd: Nano Fitzgerald and Geraldine McMahon.
3rd: Breda Cowman and Mary Kennedy.
4th: Mary and Brenda Cummins.
Kilmeadens Slimspiration
Kilmeadens 2017 Slimspiration is up and going and recording great results. The group meet each Monday night in Ballyduff Community Centre from 7pm to 8pm for a weekly confidential weigh in, motivational speakers and advice from fitness and nutrition experts. Come along any Monday night, it is never to late to start.
Next Meeting
A date for your diary is Tuesday February 21st when the High Road/Ballyduff community alert group will hold their next meeting at 8pm in the community centre. Guest speakers on the night will be Crime prevention officer Sgt. Brendan Roche, Margaret Quinn from Muintir na Tire and Peter Butler from Task. The annual €5 text alert charge will also be collected at the meeting. Please spread the news of this meeting as it is important to have as many people as possible involved in a group of this importance.
Birthday Boy.
We send warmest birthday wishes to Frankie McGrath from Ballygarron who recently celebrated his 80th birthday. I know what you are thinking 80 are you joking us but yes I have it on good authority that he was indeed 80. I think his youthful appearance is a mixture of oil of ulay and the love of a good woman! I know Frankie celebrated his special day in style with family and friends and a dance or two were also on the menu. We wish Frankie continued good health and happiness.
Recent Death.
We extend our deepest sympathy to John Carroll, Johnstown on the recent death of his father Michael Carroll, Bishopscourt, Ballygunner and Havenwood Retirement Village. Michaels funeral mass was held in St. Marys Church, Ballygunner and he was buried in the adjoining cemetery. We pray that he may rest in peace and that his family will draw comfort from the wonderful memories he left them.
Grease Time
Ballyduff Youth Drama are very busy at the moment rehearsing for their production of Grease which will take place in Ballyduff Community Centre on Friday February 17th and Saturday February 18th at 8pm and Sunday February 19th at 3.30pm. Tickets are now on sale at €10 and can be booked by calling or texting Helen on 087-6493657.The T Birds and Pink Ladies promise you a great show.
In order to raise some funds to cover their cost the group will be at Centra on Friday February 3rd selling tickets for a raffle where you could be the lucky winner of one of their beautiful Valentine hampers.