Local Notes: Tractor run success, soccer and GAA news, cooking camp and more
The tractor run was a fantastic success. Stock image
Ballyduff AFC are getting ready for a new season and are ready to welcome new members to all their sections especially academy players aged 4 to 9 years, schoolgirl and schoolboy players and the women’s and men’s teams. They are also hoping to welcome some new coaches. No experience is necessary as FAI training will be provided. There is also an opening for some new committee members to help shape the future of the club. There is a place within the club for everyone so please contact any committee member or go to their Facebook page and fill out their form to register your interest. Ballyduff AFC is a vibrant and thriving club with fantastic plans for the future growth of their club. They are very welcoming to all new members. A big thank you to the 60+ young footballers who took part in the FAI Camp recently. It was a fantastic success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
On Wednesday, August 6, the Dillon Quirke Foundation will visit the club to carry out their Cardiac Screening Programme on all juvenile members. The screening programme is designed to raise awareness of Sudden Death Syndrome which takes almost 100 lives each year. The screening can help against SADS by identifying heart conditions at an early stage. If you would like to register your interest. This is a free test, but places will be limited so book early. This is a wonderful opportunity so please book your place early.
A weekly children’s cooking summer camp has begun at Ballyduff Community Centre from July 14. This camp is aimed at boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years and runs from Monday to Friday, at 10am until 1pm. Places are limited so to register your interest or to find out some more information please contact Siobhan on 087 9027425. This is a great opportunity to learn some great cooking skills while making new friends.
The Ballyduff Community Centre committee will hold their AGM on Tuesday, July 29, at 8pm in the community centre. All are welcome to attend and become involved in their local community.
For the foreseeable future there will be no Saturday evening mass in Ballyduff Church. The only weekend mass will take place on Sunday morning at 10am. The annual Newcastle cemetery mass will take place on Wednesday, July 23, at 7pm. Fundraising is now underway for the renovation of our beautiful church. Each household has now received an information letter about the project and how to donate. All details are also available on the parish website. The renovations are making steady progress. A few of the windows have had glass replaced and have been leaded. The next part of the renovation will include the replacement of gutters and downpipes to prevent dampness and moisture. The committee would like to sincerely thank all those who have made donations so far and ask those who haven’t, to consider donating so that these renovations can continue.
The annual Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor run took place on Sunday, July 13 and what a weekend of fun and laughter. Festivities kicked off on Saturday, July 12, when Haughton's Pub was the venue for three live bands. There was a great night of talent from EJ Mae, Washed Out and Woody, who all performed some great covers and brilliant original numbers. The tractor run set off on their journey just after 1pm on Sunday in glorious sunshine. On their return they were treated to a very tasty barbeque cooked perfectly by Jack Molloy and his team. Old and new friends gathered to chat and laugh. During the weekend collection buckets were passed around for The Hospice and people were delighted to support a charity who provide such vital support and help to their clients and their families. A big well done to all involved in the organisation of the weekend activities. It was a wonderful success, and they should all be very proud.
May your week be filled with good thoughts, kind people and happy moments.
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