Local Notes: A new club signing, Easter celebration and community alert
Ballyduff Community Centre. Picture by Joe Evans
Our local Community Alert group will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, April 1, at 8pm in Ballyduff Community Centre.
There will be an interesting presentation from Martin Halley of ALONE.
Following several burglaries in surrounding areas, local Gardaí will give an update on recent happenings and offer advice on how to keep our homes and businesses safe.
It is very important to support this local group and work together to combat crime.
On Easter Sunday morning, after 10 am Mass, an Easter commemoration will take place at our beautiful commemoration monument outside the church.
Hosted by Waterford Fianna Fáil Chomhairle Dáil Ceantair, the ceremony will include the reading of the Proclamation, the laying of a wreath, the raising of the Tricolour, and talented piper Tommy Kiely will play our National Anthem.
Refreshments will be served afterwards in the community centre.
This is always a lovely occasion with a great sense of community and tradition. All are welcome to attend.
The results from the last game played by the Ballyduff/Portlaw Bridge Club on Monday, March 16:
1st: Geraldine McMahon and Nano Fitzgerald; 2nd: Joan Hartery and Sean Hennessy; 3rd: Peggy Murphy and Helen Kavanagh.
New members are always welcome.
Please contact Anne Marie Brown on 087 6722482.
Kilmeaden Community Network Group will join with WWETB to offer free smartphone and device classes.
These classes will cover online activity, email, WhatsApp, messaging, using apps, and much more.
Classes will take place in Ballyduff Community Centre, with dates to be confirmed once interest is assessed.
To express your interest, contact Tricia Shannon on 087 2979332, email kilmeadencommunitynetwork@outlook.ie, or speak with any Community Network committee member.
The Ballyduff branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club is planning a trip to the Red Devils’ last home game on Sunday, May 17.
If you are interested, please contact the club.
The club has released dates and details about their Easter and Summer Camps — please check their Facebook page.
Details on joining the club’s monthly development draw are also available on Facebook. Kathleen Harris was the lucky February winner.
All money raised supports the club’s development plans.
Some important dates coming up in our church include Saturday, May 2, when the boys and girls of our parish will make their First Holy Communion, and Tuesday, June 2, when our young men and women will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Trócaire boxes are still available in the church — please take one home and be as generous as possible.
Holy Week begins on Monday, March 30, with Easter Sunday on April 5.
Holy Thursday: 7:30pm, Holy Saturday: 6:30pm, Easter Sunday: 10am.
Choir practice takes place every Wednesday at 8 pm, and new members are always welcome.
The St Nicholas Church Renovation Committee has launched Phase 2 of their renovation project.
The committee deserves great credit for their work so far, with special mention to Maurice Doyle, who has given many hours of labour and materials voluntarily.
The next phase includes painting inside and outside, washing all areas, repairing plasterwork, hiring height equipment, and of course purchasing paint and labour.
The need for funds remains great, and the committee wishes to express sincere thanks to all who have donated so far.
They kindly ask anyone who may wish to donate to please do so.
Donations can be made by bank transfer, given to a committee member, or placed in the weekly offertory basket in an envelope marked Church Renovation Fund.
A huge thank you goes to local artist Lupita De Bháil, who has donated a beautiful painting for auction, with all proceeds going directly to the Church Renovation Fund.
To place a bid, text 087 2154519.
Congratulations to local woman Kate Foley, who has been signed by Bohemian FC as their new goalkeeper.
Kate’s great talent and work ethic make her a fantastic addition to any team.
She has gained valuable experience with both Wexford and Treaty clubs and was always a shining light with her native Ballyduff FC.
She will be a true asset to Bohemians, and we look forward to watching her progress this season.
Ballyduff Lower GAA, LGFA and Camogie is a club for all — players and nonâplayers, young and old.
Club membership details and rates are now available, with plans to suit all needs.
Register now on www.foireann.ie.
Registration deadline: March 31.
If you have any spare hurleys or helmets at home and would like to donate them to the club, please contact Jack Kennedy on 087 9206373.
These items will be put to great use.
Camogie training has now returned on Monday nights.
Times for each age group are available on the club’s Facebook page.
The club is also seeking coaches for the U6/8 group.
If interested, please contact the secretary on 086 8944780.
The latest lotto draw took place on Sunday, March 15th, and the numbers drawn were 9, 20, 21, 27.
There was no jackpot winner. €50 Lucky Dip winners: Peggy O’Shea, Marian Beecher, Gerry Walsh.
The next draw will take place on Sunday, March 29.
Tickets are available from committee members, online, or from volunteer sellers at Centra on Saturday, March 28.
This is the club’s major fundraiser, and they are very grateful for all support.
Today will never come again.
Be a blessing. Be a friend.
Encourage someone. Take time to care.
Let your words heal and not wound.
If you would like to include any news in these notes, please get in contact by Thursday at lunchtime.
Email: spillanelinda2017@gmail.com
