Bridge Lessons, Easter Camp and Garda Community Van

COMMUNITY SURVEY

Following the recent community survey, we were invited to take part in, there will be a meeting about the results of the survey. The presentation will take place on Wednesday March 12th from 7.30pm to 9pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All are welcome to attend.

BRIDGE LESSONS

Would you like to learn the game of bridge in a comfortable, relaxing environment? Beginners bridge lessons will commence on Wednesday March 19th at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre X91 XKR3. If you are interested in taking part, please call Elizabeth on 087 2067920.

EASTER CAMP

If you are aged between 6 years and 13 years old and would like to learn to cook some beautiful, tasty dishes, you are invited to take part in an Easter Cooking Camp. The camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th in Ballyduff Community Centre from 10am to 1pm. The cost is €110 which includes all ingredients, equipment and recipes. Everything is cooked by the participants, and they will bring their finished dishes home to enjoy and share with the family. If you would like to book your place or would like further information, please contact Siobhan on 0879027425.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC have released some very important dates in their annual calendar. Their popular Easter camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th and their Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. These camps are very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details.

LGFA AWARDS SCHEME.

The Lidl Plus Rewards Scheme returned on February 17th and every ladies gaelic football team is in with a chance to win €50,000. We all have the opportunity to help our local team by collecting the stamps in Lidl when we are doing our shopping. Each time we spend €50 we receive a stamp and when 4 stamps are collected your card can be submitted. The club you have selected needs to collect at least 50 stamps to be in with the chance of winning. Please select Ballyduff Lower LGFA and help the team to have a chance of winning.

GAA LOTTO

Ballyduff Lower GAA club held their recent lotto draw on Sunday March 2nd and the numbers drawn were 4, 5, 15 and 20. There was no winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Mary Griffin, Mary Kenny and Fergus Dunne. The next draw will take place on Sunday March 16th and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €12,500 on offer.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchases from all committee members, online or from the volunteer ticket sellers who will be at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday March 15th. This lotto is a major fundraiser for the club, and they are very grateful to everyone for their support.

CHURCH NEWS

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday evening in the church from 8pm to 9pm and are always on the lookout for new members. The choir really enhance our Sunday masses with their beautiful choice of hymns.
Anniversary masses can be booked for your loved ones for any of the weekend masses. The Saturday evening mass takes place at 7.30pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am. If you would like to book a mass please contact Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane.

GARDA COMMUNITY VAN.

The new Garda community van has proved very popular and the Gardaí have been delighted with the number of visitors they have received. On Wednesday March 12th the van will visit Kill Village from 10am to 11.30am, Dunhill Village from 11.45am to 1.15pm and Kilmeaden from 2.30pm to 4pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to report any worries or have some forms signed.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Every morning you have two choices,
Continue to sleep with your dreams
Or wake up and chase them.

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Ballyduff AFC, LGFA Awards Scheme and Community Survey

EASTER CAMP

If you are aged between 6 years and 13 years old and would like to learn to cook some beautiful, tasty dishes, you are invited to take part in an Easter Cooking Camp. The camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th in Ballyduff Community Centre from 10am to 1pm. The cost is €110 which includes all ingredients, equipment and recipes. Everything is cooked by the participants, and they will bring their finished dishes home to enjoy and share with the family. If you would like to book your place or would like further information, please contact Siobhan on 0879027425.

BALLYDUFF AFC.

Ballyduff AFC have released some very important dates in their annual calendar. Their popular Easter camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th and their Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. These camps are very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details.

LGFA AWARDS SCHEME.

The Lidl Plus Rewards Scheme returned on February 17th and every ladies gaelic football team is in with a chance to win €50,000. We all have the opportunity to help our local team by collecting the stamps in Lidl when we are doing our shopping. Each time we spend €50 we receive a stamp and when 4 stamps are collected your card can be submitted. The club you have selected needs to collect at least 50 stamps to be in with the chance of winning. Please select Ballyduff Lower LGFA and help the team to have a chance of winning this fabulous prize.

COMMUNITY ALERT.

Our local community alert group held their AGM on Wednesday February 26th All of the present officers were returned to their positions as follows: Chairperson Jay Dowdall, Secretary Chris Pragnell and Treasurer MJ Healy. In attendance on the night were Sgt. Deirdre O Neill, Inspector Alan Kissane and Inspector Denis Murphy. Sgt. O Neill gave a very informative talk about home security and how to keep your personal property safe in your house and on your lands. Inspector Kissane spoke to the group about the new revised speed limits and the need for more safety on the roads. He told the group that there will be more checkpoints throughout the county. Inspector Murphy told the group about recent burglaries on farmlands and urged people to report any unusual people or vehicles they may see in their area.
Chairman Jay Dowdall thanked everyone for attending the meeting and encouraged them to keep up their support. Cllr. John O Leary complimented the officers for their hard work and commitment.

CHURCH NEWS

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday evening in the church from 8pm to 9pm and are always on the lookout for new members. The choir really enhance our Sunday masses with their beautiful choice of hymns.
Anniversary masses can be booked for your loved ones for any of the weekend masses. The Saturday evening mass takes place at 7.30pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am. If you would like to book a mass please contact Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane.

BALLYDUFF GAA

The club would like to say a big congratulations to Ballyduff Lower Camogie members Naoise, Aisling and Ella who were part of the St. Declan’s Community College team who had a great win over Greenhill. There were some great camogie skills on display. Aisling Counihan scored 3-6 on the day and showed great talent and determination throughout the game.

COMMUNITY SURVEY

Following the recent community survey we were invited to take part in, there will be a meeting about the results of the survey. The presentation will take place on Wednesday March 12th from 7.30pm to 9pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. All are welcome to attend.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Embrace the new week with a positive mindset
And watch your potential unfold.

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Easter Camp, Bridge News and Community Alert

GAA Lotto

Ballyduff Lower GAA club held their recent lotto draw on Sunday February 16th and the numbers drawn were 4, 8, 11 and 15. There was no winner of the jackpot but the three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Margaret Elliffe, Derek Laffan and James Walsh. The next draw will take place on Sunday March 2nd and there will be a fantastic jackpot of €12,500 on offer.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchases from all committee members, online or from the volunteer ticket sellers who will be at Centra in Kilmeaden on Saturday March 1st. This lotto is a major fundraiser for the club, and they are very grateful to everyone for their support.

Easter Camp

If you are aged between 6 years and 13 years old and would like to learn to cook some beautiful, tasty dishes, you are invited to take part in an Easter Cooking Camp. The camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th in Ballyduff Community Centre from 10am to 1pm. The cost is €110 which includes all ingredients, equipment and recipes. Everything is cooked by the participants, and they will bring their finished dishes home to enjoy and share with the family. If you would like to book your place or would like further information, please contact Siobhan on 0879027425.

Ballyduff AFC

Ballyduff AFC have released some very important dates in their annual calendar. Their popular Easter camp will take place from April 14th to April 18th and their Summer Camp will run from June 23rd to June 27th. These camps are very popular so check out the club’s Facebook page for booking details.

The club would like to say a very special thank you to Tom Barry from Larchville who generously donated a First Aid kit for the U15 Boys team. The club are very grateful for his support.

The club send their deepest condolences to their division 4 player and U11 girl’s coach Sean French on the recent death of his Dad Liam. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations to club player Katie Murphy and the Waterford Women’s and Schoolgirls League Under 12 team who recently won the Munster Interleague Shield.

Bridge News

The Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge Club played their latest game on Monday February 17th and the results were as follows:
2nd: Marie Reade and Geraldine McMahon
3rd: Anne Marie Brown and John Fitzpatrick.
4th: Mary Prendergast and Joan Hartery.

Community Alert.

Our local community alert group will hold their AGM on Wednesday February 26th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. This will include an informative talk about security from Deirdre O Neill, Crime Prevention Officer and Ronan Devaney from Secureview Security. All are welcome to attend and if anyone wants to join the Community Alert Text Scheme, please bring the yearly fee of €10 and your contact number.

LGFA Awards Scheme.

The Lidl Plus Rewards Scheme returned on February 17th and every ladies gaelic football team is in with a chance to win €50,000. We all have the opportunity to help our local team by collecting the stamps in Lidl when we are doing our shopping. Each time we spend €50 we receive a stamp and when 4 stamps are collected your card can be submitted. The club you have selected needs to collect at least 50 stamps to be in with the chance of winning. Please select Ballyduff Lower LGFA and help the team to have a chance of winning.

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me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
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and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

Community Survey, Shrek Comes to Town and Litter Pickers

COMMUNITY ALERT

Our local community alert group will hold their AGM on Wednesday February 26th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. This will include an informative talk about security from Deirdre O Neill, Crime Prevention Officer and Ronan Devaney from Secureview Security. All are welcome to attend and if anyone wants to join the Community Alert Text Scheme, please bring the yearly fee of €10 and your contact number.

COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Kilmeaden Community Network represents the people of Kilmeaden, engaging with public bodies, private organisations, and local residents. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life throughout Kilmeaden and its surrounding areas. They aim to do this by developing and managing local facilities, organising community events and activities, and creating plans and strategies that benefit everyone. Through collaboration and community input, they aim to shape a brighter future for Kilmeaden together. The Kilmeaden Community Network would love your help in planning for our community’s future. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on what’s great about Kilmeaden, what could be improved, and the facilities or services we’ll need as we grow. Your feedback will help shape a plan that reflects what matters most to all of us. Click here to access the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd12hUKZOm9UMtT_1LhuQIxrpj2K_n4S0fjK8vUI2OgsVOGPA/viewform?usp=header

RECENT DEATH.

We were all very saddened to hear of the death of Breda Leahy (nee Kirwan), Blacknock, Kilmeaden. Breda was a kind, gentle lady who loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved spending time in the garden and doing crosswords. She will be greatly missed by her son Paul, her daughters Elaine and Sarah, her grandchildren Paudie, Soairse and Niamh, sons-in-law Mark and Nazir, daughter-in-law Rachel, her sisters and extended family. May her gentle soul rest in peace and may her family find comfort in their memories of Breda.

BRIDGE NEWS

The Ballyduff/ Portlaw Bridge Club played their latest game on Monday February 10th and the results were as follows:
1st: Anne Marie Brown and Mary Prendergast
2nd: Kate Hayes and Sean Hennessey
3rd: Peggy Barron and Anne Kennedy
4th: Laura Barden and Joan Hartery.

SHREK COMES TO TOWN!

Ballyduff Youth Drama invite you along to their 2025 production of Shrek Saves Far Far Away. Each year this group treat us to a spectacular show of colour, music and song. This group of energetic and talented young people have been busy rehearsing and are now putting the final touches to the show. They will take to the stage in Ballyduff Community Centre from Thursday February 20th to Saturday February 22nd at 7.30pm each night. The cost of entry is just €10 and tickets can be booked by calling or texting Eleanor 087 4046904. This is always a night to look forward each year and watching our young boys and girls have so much fun while shining on stage is very uplifting. Book your ticket now and treat yourself to a night of smiles. We wish the very best of luck to all the cast and crew and of course the three superwomen Helen Millea, Eleanor Foley and Joan Cheasty who guide and nurture these children and give them the confidence and encouragement needed to give such wonderful performances.

WATERFORD SUIR VALLEY RAILWAY.

It is so nice to see so many people enjoying the bright weather as they take a stroll or a run or a cycle along the Greenway. The Whistlestop Café at the railway has many delicious treats on offer if you stop by for a nice friendly cuppa. You can sit and relax and enjoy a chat with friends or simply just watch the world go by. The café is open every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 3.30pm.

LITTER PICKERS

A big thank you and well done to our local group of litter pickers who do such a tremendous job keeping our area tidy and free of litter. It is up to every individual however to take their own rubbish home with them, there is absolutely no excuse for dumping litter. The Litter Picker Group are a bunch of volunteers who give their time and volunteer to pick up litter which is mostly thrown out of the windows of passing vehicles. It is very easy to have an empty bag in your car to take home your rubbish in.

ITEMS FOR NOTES.

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me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
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and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

Community Alert, Season Start and Community Survey

GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 2, 8, 17 and 24 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Linda Spillane, Eamon Daly and Tony Latham. The next draw will take place on Sunday February 16th 2025 and there will be a jackpot of €12,500 on offer.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from all committee members, online and from volunteer sellers at Centra on Saturday February 15th. This draw is a major fundraiser for the club and they appreciate the support they receive from the community and beyond.

GET MOVING

Ballyduff AFC are encouraging everyone to get moving this January. You are invited to drop along to the club’s grounds on Tuesday’s at 7pm and join in their community walk on their walking track. This is a great way to get active and improve your mental and physical health in a safe way. You can also enjoy the company of others with a nice laugh and a chat.

CHURCH NEWS

The good news is that our Saturday evening mass has now returned at 7.30pm and our Sunday mass takes place on Sunday mornings at 10am. If you would like to book an anniversary mass for a loved one, masses will need to be shared. You can book a mass by contacting Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday night in the church at 8pm and are always ready to welcome new members. They would be delighted to welcome new male and female members so if you are interested please drop along to rehearsal. The choir really enhance our masses with their beautiful selection of hymns every weekend.

COMMUNITY ALERT

Our local community alert group will hold their AGM on Wednesday February 26th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. There will be a guest speaker on the night to speak about improving your home security.

NEW SIGNING.

Ballyduff AFC would like to send congratulations to former player Mia Lenihan who has joined the Waterford UTD women’s team for the upcoming season. Mia was always an outstanding player excelling in the Ballyduff AFC girls team and also earning an U16 cup medal with the boy’s team. The club wish Mia the very best of luck for the future and look forward to watching her play.

TRAINING DAY

The Football Academy of Ireland will host a special day of training on Tuesday February 18th from 3pm to 6pm at Ballyduff AFC Grounds. This is aimed at boys and girls aged 6-14 years and costs just €20. No booking is needed and the course includes shooting, passing, dribbling, control, crossing and tackling. For more information please log onto www.footballacademyofireland.com

SEASON START

As our lady footballers get ready to begin their season, we send our very best wishes to local lady Fiona Crotty Laffan who will lead our minors out as their manager. Fiona has years of experience as a player and coach and will be a true inspiration to the girls. Fiona is an All Star with 5 All Ireland medals and numerous club and underage county All Irelands and has the experience and passion needed to encourage and support the girls. Fiona is delighted to have such a dedicated back room team working with her and has every confidence in her players. The team will kick off their campaign in March against Cork and we wish them the very best of luck.

COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Kilmeaden Community Network represents the people of Kilmeaden, engaging with public bodies, private organisations, and local residents. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life throughout Kilmeaden and its surrounding areas. They aim to do this by developing and managing local facilities, organising community events and activities, and creating plans and strategies that benefit everyone. Through collaboration and community input, they aim to shape a brighter future for Kilmeaden together. The Kilmeaden Community Network would love your help in planning for our community’s future. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on what’s great about Kilmeaden, what could be improved, and the facilities or services we’ll need as we grow. Your feedback will help shape a plan that reflects what matters most to all of us. Click here to access the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd12hUKZOm9UMtT_1LhuQIxrpj2K_n4S0fjK8vUI2OgsVOGPA/viewform?usp=header

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

You don’t always need a plan.
Sometimes you just need to breathe
trust, let go and see what happens.

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and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

GAA National Club Draw, Waterford Suir Valley Railway and Litter Pickers

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC grounds is a very busy place with lots of activity happening on and off the pitch. The club would like to inform their members that a Re-Turn bin has now been installed at the clubhouse. You are urged to drop off any bottles and cans that have the Re-Turn logo. By doing this you are not only helping the environment, but you will also be helping your club. All the funds raised will be used for the club’s fundraising project.
The club have also installed a new boot cleaner which can be used after games to remove any mud from your boots before returning to the clubhouse or to your car.
The club are also hosting a fundraising scrap metal collection. You are invited to drop along to the club grounds any day between 10am and 9pm and drop off your old scrap metal, car parts, old washing machines, dishwasher or dryers, lawn mowers, bikes etc and all for free of charge. Please do not include any timber, plastic, glass, tyres, TV’s, paint tins etc. CCTV cameras are in operation in the club grounds.

Ballyduff AFC are encouraging everyone to get moving this January. You are invited to drop along to the club’s grounds on Tuesday’s at 7pm and join in their community walk on their walking track. This is a great way to get active and improve your mental and physical health in a safe way. You can also enjoy the company of others with a nice laugh and a chat.

If you are interested in finding out more about the club, log onto their Facebook page where you will find details of all their activities. The club welcome new members always, so whether you are a player, a coach, a volunteer there is a place for you within the club.

BALLYDUFF GAA

As activities resume after the bad weather the club invite new members and volunteers to check out their facilities and see all they have to offer.
The Hurling Winter League has kicked the 2025 season off with over 50 children taking part in the two leagues this year. Well done to all who took part, showing some great hurling skills. On Wednesday the younger ages played for Week 2 and on Friday night the older lads battled it out.
A reminder that the club’s lotto draw has returned for 2025 with a fantastic jackpot of €12,500 on offer. This is the club’s major fundraiser during the year so please support if you can. Keep an eye in these notes for details of draw dates and where you can get your tickets.

GAA NATIONAL CLUB DRAW

Tickets are now on sale from all club members for the GAA National Club draw for just €15 each. The draw will take place on March 26th and there are some wonderful cash prizes, holiday vouchers and football and hurling packages up for grabs.

COMMUNITY ALERT.

The AGM of our local community alert group will take place on February 26th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre and all are welcome to attend. There will be guest speakers attending to advice on Home Security.

CHURCH NEWS

Our Saturday evening masses have now returned much to the delight of everyone. If you would like to book an anniversary mass for a loved one, you can book a mass by contacting Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane on 087 9838392

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday night in the church at 8pm and are always ready to welcome new members. They would be delighted to welcome new male and female members so if you are interested, please drop along to rehearsal. The choir really enhance our masses with their beautiful selection of hymns every weekend.

WATERFORD SUIR VALLEY RAILWAY

It is so nice to see so many people enjoying the bright weather as they take a stroll or a run or a cycle along the Greenway. The Whistlestop Café at the railway has many delicious treats on offer if you stop by for a nice friendly cuppa. You can sit and relax and enjoy a chat with friends or simply just watch the world go by. The café is open every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 3.30pm.

LITTER PICKERS

A big thank you and well done to our local group of litter pickers who do such a tremendous job keeping our area tidy and free of litter. It is up to every individual however to take their own rubbish home with them, there is absolutely no excuse for dumping litter. The Litter Picker Group are a bunch of volunteers who give their time and volunteer to pick up litter which is mostly thrown out of the windows of passing vehicles. It is very easy to have an empty bag in your car to take home your rubbish in.

ITEMS FOR NOTES.

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

Get Moving, Grandparents Mass and Church News

GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 4, 9, 20 and 22 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were Jane Fortune, Eamon Power and Myra Larkin. The next draw will take place on Sunday February 2nd 2025 and there will be a jackpot of €12,500 on offer.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from all committee members, online and from volunteer sellers at Centra on Saturday February 1st. This draw is a major fundraiser for the club and they appreciate the support they receive from the community and beyond.

GRANDPARENTS MASS

On Tuesday January 21st the pupils of Ballyduff N.S hosted a lovely mass to honour their grandparents. Fr. Francis celebrated a beautiful mass and spoke about what a wonderful role grandparents play in children’s lives. He encouraged children to spend time listening to their grandparent’s stories and experiences and to learn from their faith and sense of values. During the mass teachers and pupils sang hymns and read the readings and prayers of the faithful. Following the mass everyone was invited to the school hall for a cuppa and some lovely refreshments. It was a wonderful opportunity for the pupil’s family to see their classrooms and some of their fantastic artwork. This really was a lovely occasion and a big well done for organising such a lovely event.

COOKERY CLASSES

If you are interested in expanding your culinary skills please contact Siobhan on 087 9027425. She will host a four week cookery course for teenagers aged between 13 and 16 years. The course will run from February 4th to March 4th in Ballyduff Community Centre from 6pm to 8pm. The cost of the course is €110 which includes ingredients, equipment, recipes, aprons and instruction from a qualified chef. To book your place or receive further information please contact Siobhan. To secure your place, a €25 deposit is required.

SMARTPHONE CLASSES.

Would you like to learn more about your smartphone and how to get the most from it. Classes will begin on Wednesday January 29th for seven weeks in Browns Road Library. They will take place each Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon. If you are interested in taking part please contact the organisers by phone on 051 849614 or email the library at brownsroadlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie

GET MOVING

Ballyduff AFC are encouraging everyone to get moving this January. You are invited to drop along to thITEMS FOR NOTES.e club’s grounds on Tuesday’s at 7pm and join in their community walk on their walking track. This is a great way to get active and improve your mental and physical health in a safe way. You can also enjoy the company of others with a nice laugh and a chat.

CHURCH NEWS

The good news is that our Saturday evening mass has now returned at 7.30pm and our Sunday mass takes place on Sunday mornings at 10am. If you would like to book an anniversary mass for a loved one, masses will need to be shared. You can book a mass by contacting Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane on 087 9838392.

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday night in the church at 8pm and are always ready to welcome new members. They would be delighted to welcome new male and female members so if you are interested please drop along to rehearsal. The choir really enhance our masses with their beautiful selection of hymns every weekend.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC are recruiting for their U17 Boys team which will begin in March. If you were born in 2008 or 2099 and are interested in joining, please contact the club through their Facebook page or through the committee.
Congratulations to the ladies who secured their first win of the season beating a very physical Abbeyside team 7-0.
A big well done to the U10 girls who hosted a fantastic blitz, welcoming teams from Kilmacow, Ballinroad and Tramore. All teams treated the spectators to some great football and skills and a great time was had by all.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones
You’ll start having positive results.

ITEMS FOR NOTES.

If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

Cookery Classes, Smartphone Know How and Get Moving

COOKERY CLASSES

If you are interested in expanding your culinary skills, please contact Siobhan on 087 9027425. She will host a four-week cookery course for teenagers aged between 13 and 16 years. The course will run from February 4th to March 4th in Ballyduff Community Centre from 6pm to 8pm. The cost of the course is €110 which includes ingredients, equipment, recipes, aprons and instruction from a qualified chef. To book your place or receive further information please contact Siobhan. To secure your place, a €25 deposit is required.

SMARTPHONE KNOW HOW.

Would you like to learn more about your smartphone and how to get the most from it. Classes will begin on Wednesday January 29th for seven weeks in Browns Road Library. They will take place each Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon. If you are interested in taking part, please contact the organisers by phone on 051 849614 or email the library at brownsroadlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie

GET MOVING

Ballyduff AFC are encouraging everyone to get moving this January. You are invited to drop along to the club’s grounds on Tuesday’s at 7pm and join in their community walk on their walking track. This is a great way to get active and improve your mental and physical health in a safe way. You can also enjoy the company of others with a nice laugh and a chat.

CHURCH NEWS

Our Saturday evening masses have now stopped so we just have our 10am Sunday mass. If you would like to book an anniversary mass for a loved one, masses will need to be shared. You can book a mass by contacting Ann in the sacristy or Linda Spillane on 087 9838392. Fr. Francis has urged everyone not to give up hope and remain optimistic that the Saturday evening mass will return. This is a diocesan decision as there is a shortage of priests and so the existing priests will be needed to cover weekend masses in other parishes. Bishop Cullinan has asked for special prayers for vocations.

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday night in the church at 8pm and are always ready to welcome new members. They would be delighted to welcome new male and female members so if you are interested, please drop along to rehearsal. The choir really enhance our masses with their beautiful selection of hymns every weekend.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC grounds is a very busy place with lots of activity happening on and off the pitch. The club would like to inform their members that a Re-Turn bin has now been installed at the clubhouse. You are urged to drop off any bottles and cans that have the Re-Turn logo. By doing this you are not only helping the environment, but you will also be helping your club. All of the funds raised will be used for the club’s fundraising project.
The club have also installed a new boot cleaner which can be used after games to remove any mud from your boots before returning to the clubhouse or to your car.
The club are also hosting a fundraising scrap metal collection. You are invited to drop along to the club grounds any day between 10am and 9pm and drop off your old scrap metal, car parts, old washing machines, dishwasher or dryers, lawn mowers, bikes etc and all for free of charge. Please do not include any timber, plastic, glass, tyres, TV’s, paint tins etc. CCTV cameras are in operation in the club grounds.

If you are interested in finding out more about the club, log onto their Facebook page where you will find details of all their activities. The club welcome new members at all times so whether you are a player, a coach, a volunteer there is a place for you within the club.

BALLYDUFF GAA

As activities resume after the bad weather the club invite new members and volunteers to check out their facilities and see all they have to offer.
The Hurling Winter League has kicked the 2025 season off with over 50 children taking part in the two leagues this year. Well done to all who took part, showing some great hurling skills. Next Wednesday the younger ages will play for Week 2 and on Friday night the older lads will battle it out. Throw in on both nights is 6.05pm.
A reminder that the club’s lotto draw has returned for 2025 with a fantastic jackpot of €12,500 on offer. This is the club’s major fundraiser during the year so please support if you can. Keep an eye in these notes for details of draw dates and where you can get your tickets.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

The expert in anything was once a beginner

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New Wishes, Get Moving and Cold Weather

NEW YEAR WISHES

I wish you all every good wish for 2025 and hope that the year brings you and your family good health and happiness. I thank everyone who has contributed to these notes during 2024 and look forward to hearing from them again this year.
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RECENT DEATH

We extend our deepest sympathies to Seamus Connolly, Knockaderry on the recent death of his sister Brigid Scully, late of Ballina, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Knockaderry. Brigid passed away peacefully in Sligo University following a short illness. She will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and neighbours and we pray that she now enjoys the peace and love of Christ.

GET MOVING

Ballyduff AFC are encouraging everyone to get moving this January. From Tuesday January 14th at 7pm you are invited to drop along and join in their community walk on their walking track. This is a great way to get active and improve your mental and physical health in a safe way. You can also enjoy the company of others with a nice laugh and a chat.

COLD WEATHER

As we experience our recent cold spell, we encourage everyone to keep an eye on your neighbours and friends especially those living alone and our elderly. Check that they have enough fuel, groceries and prescriptions and that they are not having any problems with their heating and water. A simple phone call for a chat can also be a wonderful way to lift someone’s spirits who might not be out and about. The snow is really beautiful to look at but not very practical for many people.

CHURCH NEWS

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday night in the church at 8pm and are always ready to welcome new members. They would be delighted to welcome new male and female members so if you are interested please drop along to rehearsal. They treated us to some wonderful festive hymns and music over the Christmas season.

Our Saturday evening masses have now stopped so we just have our 10am Sunday mass. Fr. Francis has urged everyone not to give up hope and remain optimistic that the Saturday evening mass will return. This is a diocesan decision as there is a shortage of priests and so the existing priests will be needed to cover weekend masses in other parishes. Bishop Cullinan has asked for special prayers for vocations.

BALLYDUFF AFC

Ballyduff AFC grounds is a very busy place with lots of activity happening on and off the pitch. The club would like to inform their members that a Re-Turn bin has now been installed at the clubhouse. You are urged to drop off any bottles and cans that have the Re-Turn logo. By doing this you are not only helping the environment but you will also be helping your club. All of the funds raised will be used for the club’s fundraising project.

The club have also installed a new boot cleaner which can be used after games to remove any mud from your boots before returning to the clubhouse or to your car.
The club are also hosting a fundraising scrap metal collection. You are invited to drop along to the club grounds any day between 10am and 9pm and drop off your old scrap metal, car parts, old washing machines, dishwasher or dryers, lawn mowers, bikes etc and all for free of charge. Please do not include any timber, plastic, glass, tyres, TV’s, paint tins etc. CCTV cameras are in operation in the club grounds.

Garda Reminder, Three Little Birds and A True Lady

CHURCH NEWS

Our parish choir rehearse every Wednesday night in the church at 8pm and are always ready to welcome new members. They would be delighted to welcome new male and female members so if you are interested please drop along to rehearsal. They treated us to some wonderful festive hymns and music over the Christmas season.

Fr. Francis recently announced that the Saturday evening mass in Ballyduff will be cancelled from January. He urged everyone not to give up hope and he remains optimistic that the Saturday evening mass will return. This is a diocesan decision as there is a shortage of priests and so the existing priests will be needed to cover weekend masses in other parishes. Bishop Cullinan has asked for special prayers for vocations.

GARDA REMINDER

At the most recent Community Alert meeting our local Garda reminded us to stay vigilant during these dark Winter days. Ensure that there is sufficient lighting around your property and that valuables are always locked away securely. They urged people to keep an eye out for any unusual behaviour in their area and to report any worries to them.
As the cold weather hits and the dark evenings are well and truly in place we are reminded to keep an eye on our elderly neighbours and those living alone. It is important to check that they have enough heat and supplies but most importantly just to call or phone and say hello. Often a little bit of company is all they need and a friendly chat can lift someone’s spirit and is something we can all do.
They spoke about a great new scheme beginning in December which will see a Garda van in place in different areas around the rural areas on pre organised days. At this van people will be able to get forms signed or stamped or speak to a member of the Garda about a query they have. This will be a wonderful service in many areas where there are no Garda stations.

COMMUNITY ALERT AGM.

Our local Community Alert Group will host their AGM on Wednesday January 8th at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre and all are invited to attend. The guest speaker on the night will be Ned Kearney who is the Development Officer of Muintir na Tire.
Our local group are very active in the community and keep an excellent text alert system running keeping the community up to date with any unusual happenings in the area and surrounding areas.

THREE LITTLE BIRDS.

Ballyduff AFC are delighted to announce that the Three Little Birds coffee dock will now be open at the club grounds on match days. This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some hot teas, coffee, hot chocolate, pot noodles, soup and minerals. The proprietor is local lady Aoife Laffan and we wish her every success.

A TRUE LADY

Our local community was plunged into deep sadness in recent days as news spread about the death of one of our most treasured residents. Mrs. Bridget Morrissey, Ballyduff was a kind, gentle and caring woman. She was a wonderful family woman who loved to speak about her children and all her family. Her radiant smile and warm nature drew people into her company. She had a fantastic faith and loved attending mass. Popular with young and old, she led a full and active life. She will always have a special place in our hearts and she will be deeply missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to all her family and we will all remember her with great love and affection. Mrs. Morrissey’s funeral mass was offered in her beloved St. Nicholas’s Church Ballyduff and she was laid to rest in her native Kilteagh, Co. Wexford. We shall think of her often and remember her in our prayers. Our parish is a poorer place without her. May her sweet gentle soul now rest in the peace and love of Christ.

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and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation.

In the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore in the southeast of Ireland, Ballyduff and Kilmeaden are about 23 miles from Dungarvan and 5 miles from Waterford.