Bridge Notes.
The Ballyduff/Portlaw bridge club played their latest bridge game on Monday February 20th and the results were as follows:
1st: Bertha O Connor and Mary Prendergast.
2nd: Nano Fitzgerald and Kate Hayes.
3rd: Patsy Roche and Geraldine McMahon.
4th: Ann Cox and Mary O Brien.
Grease Time.
Ballyduff Youth Drama recently took to the stage with their production of Grease and what a spectacular production we were treated to . This group comprises of young people from 5th and 6th classes and is run voluntarily by some parents. Each year this group amazes their audiences with their acting and musical talents. Each young person gave 150% to their role and the quality of singing and dancing was very high indeed. Grease gave us that perfect mix of song, dance and comedy. The set, costumes and props were spot on and the group should be very proud of themselves. I am not going to start naming names in thanking people because I surely would forget someone so I simply issue a huge well done and congratulations to anybody who had any involvement and thank them for giving us a great night of entertainment.
Spring Stations.
The Spring station masses are continuing and the mass for Raheen and Amberhill will be held on Tuesday February 28th in Ballyduff church at 7.30pm. The mass for Ballyduff Village, Ballyduff Hill and Ballyduff West will take place on Friday March 3rd at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Church. Mass for Adamstown, Ballyduff East and Matthews Cross will be held in the home of Mary and Jimmy Power on Friday March 10th at 8pm and on Tuesday March 14th the mass for Newtown, Cullinagh and Gortaclode will be in the home of Paul and Helen Millea at 8pm.
Fashion Show.
It’s all steam ahead for Ballyduffs Belles and Beaus Fashion Show which will take place on April 1st. Boutiques and stores are choosing their finest fashion to put on show. Models are practicing with their stillettoes and your goody bags are being filled with lots of nice treats. Start getting your crowd in order for going and book that babysitter. Keep a watchful eye out in these notes for the release of tickets as there is already a lot of expressed interest. This was a huge success last time so we are all looking forward to another great night.
Community Alert
The High Road/Ballyduff Community Alert group would like to say a huge thank you to all who attended their last meeting on Tuesday February 21st. It was great to see such huge crowds at the meeting. The group would like to take this opportunity to welcome Garda Dave Cahalane to our community. He will be based in Kilmacthomas Garda station.
Addressing the meeting on the night were Sgt. Brendan Roche, Crime Prevention officer, Peter Butler from Task, Garda Tom Daly and Garda Cahalane. Thank you to three local councillors John O Leary, Liam Brazil and Seanie Power who also attended the meeting. The €5 yearly text alert charge was taken up but dont worry if you forgot because it will also be taken up at the next meeting on Tuesday March 28th.
Adoration
Bishop Cullinan has expressed a wish to renew the practice of Eucharistic Adoration in our diocese and during the weekend masses on Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th there will be a short 5 minute presentation inviting us to spend an hour in the company of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Lourdes Trip
The Ballyduff Lourdes committee would like to send two people on the Waterford and Lismore Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place from June 6th to June 11th. If you would like to be part of this or would like to nominate somebody please contact one of the people listed before March 12th,
The Dolmen Retirement Group
The Dolmen Retirement Group will hold their next meeting on Tuesday March 7th at 11am in The Holy Cross Lounge, Butlerstown. The guest speaker will be a nutrition consultant. A fantastic trip is planned for Tuesday March 14th to Altamont Gardens and Huntington Castle. New members are always welcome to join this group.