Ballyduff
BALLYDUFF NS
Mr Lorcan Browne will be appointed as Principal of Ballyduff NS from September 2017 teaching fifth and sixth class, Ms Anna Murphy will teach junior and senior infants, Ms Joanna Kavanagh will teach first and second, Ms Emma Morris will teach third and fourth, Ms Mary Codd will remain in learning support and Ms Mairead O’Connor will be the shared resource teacher between Ballyduff NS and Tombrack NS. We hope everyone enjoys their summer break.
BARN DANCE AND BARBECUE
The Ballamon Bull Fest barn dance and barbecue on Saturday, July 22, from 9 p.m. till late at Harry and Amanda Murphys Farmyard Ballamon. Tickets €10. Proceeds to Kilrush-Askamore GAA Club and St Patrick’s Special School Enniscorthy. Music by Various Artists. Buses from Carnew, Bunclody and Ferns. All support greatly appreciated.
ART COMPETITION
Well done to Erin Doyle, who won first prize overall in the National School section of the Wexford County Council Biodiversity Art competition Bees recently, to Kate Doyle, who won first prize in the fifth and sixth class category and Elese, who was highly commended in third class for her painting.
KIDS’ CLUB
Kids’ summer club will be held in Ferns community centre from Tuesday, August 8, to Friday, August 11, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Activities include games, crafts, Bible stories, songs, quizzes and snacks. For more information and to book a place ring Johanna at 086 1621546.
DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Community Litter Pick planned for Saturday, July 22, or any day or time that suits. All help appreciated. We meet from 7 p.m. on Monday evenings to work on this year’s projects and to tidy our village. Follow us on Facebook and on ballyduffvillage.com website. We are asking homeowners to continue cleaning the stretch of road 20 meters on both sides of your property as we continue to work to keep our roads litter-free.
BALLYDUFF LADIES’ CLUB
The Ladies’ Club will not meet again till September. We hope everyone has a lovely summer.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have anything you would like included in your local notes please contact 087 8274447 before 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.