Local Notes: Soccer news, GAA lotto, cookery classes, church news and more
Linda Spillane enjoying a cuppa at the Grandparents celebration with Nancy O Sullivan and Ann Hearne
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 2, 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 1. This draw is a major fundraiser for the club and they appreciate the support they receive from the community and beyond.
On Tuesday, January 21 the pupils of Ballyduff NS 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.
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 4 to March 4, 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.
Would you like to learn more about your smartphone and how to get the most from it. Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 29, for seven weeks in Brown's 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
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.
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 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.
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones you’ll start having positive results.
If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or email spillanelinda2017@gmail.com
