Golden Couple
Warmest congratulations to two of Blacknocks most loved residents. Pat and Peg Aulsberry recently celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss. I’m sure this very popular couple were spoiled by their family and friends. We wish this happy couple many more years of good health and happiness together in their home in the beautiful Blacknock.
Birthday Girl
If you have ever paid a visit to the fantastic Waterford Suir Valley Railway in Kilmeaden then you have probably met the welcoming, bubbly personality that is Marie Reade. We send warm wishes to Marie who recently celebrated her 50th birthday. I know that she was treated to a delicious birthday cake made lovingly by her colleague and friend Annette Atkins and was then serenaded by other members of the crew. What a lucky girl, I have heard some of these voices and we are talking Pavarotti level. I have no doubt that she was spoiled at home too by her chef supreme husband Eamonn and their children Dylan, Shauna, Shane, Alex, Liam and Jack. We wish this very popular lady many more happy birthdays and we hope that turning 50 was a happy memorable occasion.
GAA News
Ballyduff Camogie club have joined forces with Ballyduff Community Centre to bring us a fun and exciting fundraising event. Ball lotto will take place on September 26th when 1000 balls will be dropped into the ball wall enclosure at Tom Cheasty Park. Three young ladies from the camogie club will then choose three balls at random. The winners will receive the following prizes. The first prize is €250, second prize €150 and third prize €100. Balls cost just €5 each and you are welcome to buy as many as you like. You can purchase a ball by contacting a committee member of either group, from Sarah Walsh on 086 1750370 and I also have some for sale too so give me a bell on 087 9838392
Ballyduff Juvenile club with help from all sections of the club are excited to announce a Gaa for all fun day. On Sunday September 26th from 11am to 1pm they will host a fun day for those with mild to moderate disabilities. The club feels it is important to open their facilities to all so if you are interested please register and come along and enjoy a fun day. This is a new initiative by the club and this day will be limited to participants, their families and the coaches. A big thank you goes to Waterford Sports partnership and Deise Og for all their help and advice.
There have been many exciting games recently from all levels of the club. The club are so grateful to all their players for the commitment and dedication they give to their club throughout the year. The club thanked both players and coaches for providing such fun and excitement.
Recent Death
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Eddie O Regan, Kilmagemogue who died recently. Eddie was a quiet family man who loved working the land and was a former board member of Kilmeaden Co Op. Eddie will be sadly missed by his son John, his daughters Claire, Laura, Ethel and Irene, his devoted partner Hilary, his grandchildren, his sister Noleen and brothers Michael and Patrick, extended family and many many friends. Eddie,s funeral mass and burial took place in Ballyduff church. We pray that Eddie will now rest in peace and that his family will draw comfort from their wonderful memories.
Dr. Martin Centre
I was delighted recently to see the Dr. Martin Centre in Portlaw appear on the RTE news highlighting the wonderful work being done by the staff there. They offer many facilities and information for our older generation . People can also avail of a hot daily meal delivered to their home. To find out any more information please contact Alice Kiersey and keep an eye on these notes for information about their services.