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First lady at last weeks whist was won by Eamon Hayes, second lady was shared by Ann Cowman and Peg McDonald, half time lady was Eilish Murphy. First gent was Terry, second gent was Peg Byrne, half time gent was Nancy Forde. Raffle winners on the night were Peg MCDonald, Eileen Furlong and Cyril Bryan. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30p.m.Read more …

Ballyfad Community Alert are holding their AGM on Monday, 8th February, at 8pm in Ballyfad Hall. All are welcome.Read more …

The entries are in and the curtain goes back at 7.45pm on Friday, 5th February   There are still limited availability for the first night so contact Helen immediately. The preliminary rounds continue on 12th and 19th with the final on 26th.  All the usual categories will be included, Singing (solo and group), Music (solo and group), Irish dancing (solo and group), Modern dance (solo and group), recitation, mime and novelty act. Please contact Helen at 087 6429291Read more …

First lady at last weeks whist was won by Mollie O Toole, second lady was Phylis O Rourke, third lady was May Murphy, half time lady was shared by Eileen Furlong and Ann Cowman. First gent was Betty Rose, second gent was Jack Gethings, third gent was Jack Stanley, half time gent was Mary McCarthy. Raffle winners on the night were Phylis O Rourke, Jack Gethings and Bernie Walsh. Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30pm.Read more …

Ballyfad's Lifestyle Challenge in conjunction with Operation Transformation is at week 4. So far those attending a have lost in excess of 7 stone. Well done! This week our guest is Eilis Kavanagh, 2015 Operation Transformation Leader. Eilish will speak about her weight loss and fitness, the challenges and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. People are welcome to come and hear Eilish speak even if they don't want to join our lifestyle challenge. Cost €5. Talk will start at 7.45pm approx. This Lifestyle Challenge is a fundraiser for Ballyfad Hall Building Fund.Read more …

Outing The bus for the outing to The Gate Theatre on Saturday, January 30th, will leave the village at 11.30am. Stopping at The Applegreen service Station, Cullenmore, and at the Glen View Hotel on the return journey. There are some places on the bus for anyone who would like to spend the afternoon shopping in the city centre @ €15. Contact Benny on 0863782206. Tapestry Project The tapestry project continues on Monday's 7.30pm Yogalates Yogalates on Tuesday's at 7pm. Cost €5Read more …

First lady at last weeks whist was won by Lilly Kavanagh, second lady was May Murphy, half time lady was Sadie Mordaunt. First gent was Marie Cushe, second gent was Noel Carter and half time gent was Betty Rose. Raffle winners on the night were Ann Fleming, Paudie Doyle and Noel Carter.   Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30pm.Read more …

Old Kilnenor Historical Society are holding an exhibition on research done by members on their local town lands. The exhibition takes place in Ballyfad Hall on Sunday 27th December from 12-4pm and in Kilanerin Hall on Sunday 3rd January 2016 from 12-4pm. The exhibition will cover many town lands around the Kilanerin, Ballyfad, Croghan and Coolgreany area. Exhibition is free but donations are welcome. The public is invited to bring any documents, photos or artefacts that may be of interest to the area. The items will be scanned/photographed on the day and will be returned there and…Read more …