Precious Gift.
We send our heartiest congratulations to Edel O Keeffe and her partner Jimmy on the birth of their beautiful baby boy. Baby Alex has brought great joy to both families and I know that Nanny and Grandad Christy and Vera will be proudly showing him off around Ballyduff. We wish Edel, Jimmy and Alex every happiness and look forward to meeting Alex.
Bridge News.
The results of the latest bridge game played on March 20th were as follows:
1st: Michael O Donovan and Mary Cummins
2nd: Breda Cowman and Mary Kennedy.
3rd: Ann Cox and Geraldine McMahon.
Reconciliation Service.
Lent is a time for a spiritual Spring clean and so with that in mind there will be a reconciliation service with individual absolution during masses in Ballyduff on Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd. This is an ideal opportunity to prepare ourselves for Easter.
Wedding Bells
Warmest congratulations to popular local couple Declan Finn and Breda Jones, Lacka Road who recently celebrated their wedding. A lovely day was had by all and we wish this lovely couple every happiness in the world.
Community Alert.
As we all know our local community alert have really brought a great sence of togetherness into our community. The text alert scheme which has been in operation for some time is now being rolled out into several other areas. This text scheme gives great peace of mind to people and has helped to solve many crimes.
The next meeting of this group will take place next Tuesday night March 28th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. It would be lovely to see some new faces at the meeting. You are asked for nothing in return just your attendance at a few meetings a year. This meeting will be your final chance to pay the €5 yearly text alert fee so please bring it along to the meeting.
Fashion Show
Ballyduffs Belles and Beaus Fashion Show will take place on Saturday April 1st at 8pm in the school hall of Ballyduff N.S. Our local models from all walks of life will strut their stuff on the catwalk in clothes from stores and boutiques in Waterford City and Dungarvan. Tickets cost just €15 and are available by contacting Marie on 089-4348844. The cost of your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine, a fabulous goody bag and the chance to win a fantastic door prize. The Best Dressed Lady on the night will also win a prize. Raffle tickets will be on sale for some wonderful prizes. This promises to be a great night of style and fun so book your ticket today.
Tidy Towns.
Our local Tidy Towns group are doing tremendous work around the parish and we all greatly appreciate their work. They will hold a fundraising raffle for a fabulous Easter hamper containing a brilliant mix of goodies. Tickets will be on sale all day Friday March 31st outside Centra so please support this hardworking group and you may be the lucky winner.
Coffee Morning
The Waterford and South Kilkenny branch of Down Syndrome Ireland are delighted to be named as the charity benefiting from the Waterford Viking Marathon this year. To kick off the fundraising they held a coffee morning last Monday in O Donnachas, Kilmeaden. I have been to many coffee mornings in my time but I have never seen such a turnout. The people kept coming and a big well done to Seamus and Michelle Dunphy and their fantastic staff who made sure everyone was looked after and received a warm welcome. A huge thank you to all the the many sponsors for the day and all who donated raffle prizes and to all who donated to the cause. If you fancy taking part in some part of this years marathon please consider doing so for this group. You can sign up on WWW.DSIWATERFORD.IE