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HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

The following are the times for Holy Week ceremonies in Kiltealy and Ballindaggin Churches.

Holy Thursday: Kiltealy 7 p.m. Ballindaggin 8 p.m. Good Friday Kiltealy 3 p.m. Ballindaggin 7 p.m.

Holy Saturday Kiltealy 7 p.m. Ballindaggin 9 p.m. Easter Sunday Kiltealy 9 a.m. Ballindaggin 11.30 a.m.

DUFFRY ROVERS TABLE QUIZ

Duffry Rovers annual table quiz will be held in Ballindaggin Community Hall on Good Friday night, April 19, at 9.30 p.m.

One hundred general knowledge questions. Teams of four €20. Tea and refreshments served. All proceeds go to Duffry Rovers underage section. All support welcome.

STORY HOUSE

There was brilliant entertainment at Ballindaggin Story House on Thursday night last where the music raised the roof with top class selections, the singing and variety of songs were simply beautiful and the stories were both sad and hilarious – some laughed till they cried.

Peter Hughes was complemented on reaching no.1 in the charts on two consecutive weeks with his newly recorded song ‘Keep on the Sunnyside’. Peter is donating the proceeds of the sales to the Hope Cancer Support Centre. Michael Jordan director of the Hope Centre was present to express his appreciation of Peter’s generous gesture and he went on to outline the function of the centre and thanked everyone who donates to the Hope Centre.

As secretary of Ballindaggin Hall committee Michael also thanked everyone who supports the Story House raffle the proceeds of which goes to the upkeep of Ballindaggin Community Hall. In turn Michael was congratulated on the great success of the Hope and Dream run under his direction. Ballindaggin Pipe Band were congratulated on being judged the best band at St Patrick’s Day parade in Enniscorthy.

Sympathy was extended to Leslie Dunne, Bree and to all who were recently bereaved. Prayerful good wishes were extended to all who are unwell at present.

Raffle winners on the night were: Paddy Doran, Castlewhite; Mary White, Boromount two prizes; Denis Finn, Shroughmore; Mick Jordan, Garryhill two prizes; Etty Kilbride, Carnew; Terry Jordan, Milehouse; Mick Rice, Mayo, Laois; Martin Kavanagh, Hacketstown; two prizes; Myles Heffernan, Kilcotty; Carmel Sinnott, Ballypreacus; Richie Warren, Curragraigue; Carmel Redmond, Kilcullen, Kildare; Sally Hobson, Dublin; Susan White, Ballyroebuck; Jim Roche, Tombrick; Bridget Buckley, Killanne;

Bean An Tí Anne wished all a happy Easter and thanked everyone for their support of Ballindaggin Story House.

SILVER CIRCLE

The following are the winners of the silver circle draw on Saturday, April 6:

First James Brennan and Jim O’Connor (Deirdre Banville’s card). Second Annette McCarthy (Fr Fegan’s card). Third Pádraig, Aoife and Fionn Waters (John Murphy’s card). Fourth Des and Anne Farrell (Elizabeth Armstrong’s card). Fifth Breda Nolan (Matty Armstrong’s card). Winners won €100 each.

Draw every Saturday evening in Kiltealy Hall after 7 p.m. Mass in Kiltealy Church.

SPLIT THE POT

The winner of Kiltealy NS splitthe-pot last week were Caoimhe and Saoirse Hanrahan, who won €1,128. Play split-the-pot every week, envelopes are available in local shops and pubs. Thank you for your continued support of our school.

DUFFRY ROVERS LOTTO

The numbers drawn last week were 11, 16, 30 and 32. Mick O’Leary, No matches. Lucky-dip winners were Gearoid Doyle, Monbeg; Francis Murphy, c/o Rackard’s; Anthony Foley, Athy. Seller’s prizes: Denis Doyle; Myles Roban; Malo Roban; Dean Jordan. The draw tonight is in the Holy Grail and the jackpot is €2,900.