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PORTARLINGTON GROW GROUP

GROW Community Mental Health Movement support group meets every Thursday at 7.30pm in the Jobs Club, Oriel House, Upper Main Street, Portarlington. If you are lonely, isolated or suffering from stress why not come learn a practical psychology of mental health. Contact Michelle at 086 418 3805. Visit www.grow.ie. GROW Promoting Positive Mental Health.

PORT SOCIAL SERVICES AGM

Have you time to spare? Have you an interest in joining our Committee? Then why not come along to our AGM and meet our Committee & see what is involved. AGM takes place on Friday January 26 at 7.30pm in the Social Services Centre Link Road.

PORTARLINGTON LIBRARY
Adult Chess Club-We are now taking names of adults who may be interested in a weekly meet up to play chess in the library. Those who are interested can give their name at the library desk or call 057 8643751.

Portarlington Library News

Junior Chess Club- The library would be interested to hear from any adult chess players who would be interested in overseeing a junior chess club in the library. Drop into the library or call 0578643751 for more information.

Junior Book Club-The junior book club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, we have limited spaces available for new members aged 9-12, call 057 8643751 for more information.
Knitting Club-The knitting group continues to meet every Friday morning 10:30am-12:30pm, new members always welcome.

GALA BALL

This fabulous night of the year is fast approaching. The glitz and glamour night is on February 23 in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard. Proceeds are in aid of Portarlington Senior Citizens. To book your ticket or a table of friends, please contact: Marie @ 087-7589896 / Colette @ 086-2654277 / Maria@ 086-3058181. A great night is guaranteed!

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from August 8 to 15. This includes 7 nights full board in the Hotel Solitude. Price €799 per person sharing. For booking contact Marie on 087 7589896 or Vera on 087 9311813, or any Committee members.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2015. Pic courtesy of www.thomastownparish.ie

CONFIRMATION & COMMUNION DATES

CONFIRMATION dates for the parish. Sacred Heart NS, RATH- Wednesday April 25 at 11am. St. Paul’s NS, EMO- Wednesday April 25 at 2pm. Scoil Naomh Eoin, KILLENARD- Wednesday May 2 at 11.30am. St. Patrick’s Boys NS-Friday May 4 at 11am. Presentation Primary School & Cloneyhurke NS- Friday May 4 at 2pm.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION– Sacred Heart NS, RATH- Saturday May 5 at 11.30am. St. Paul’s NS, EMO-Sunday May 6 at 11am. Scoil Naomh Eoin, Killenard- Saturday May 12 at 11.30am. St. Patrick’s Boys NS- Saturday May 19 at 11.30am. Presentation Primary School & Cloneyhurke NS Saturday May 26 at 11.30am.

BINGO

Bingo will continue in Portarlington GAA Centre every Tuesday night at 8.30pm. Over €2,000 in prize money.

PORTARLINGTON CONCERT BAND MEETING

The Concert Band for boys & girls aged 9 years and upwards is back up and running for the New Year. Instruments offered are: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Euphonium & Percussion. If you would like your child to learn an instrument in the New Year please contact Pat Donegan on 083-8510428.

Portarlington St V de Paul Christmas Dance & Draw at the Gandon Inn

MONDAY NIGHT DANCING

Dancing in Aid of Portarlington St Vincent de Paul continues every Monday night in the Gandon Inn Hotel & Restaurant. Monday night dancing on January 29 with Brian McDermott. Admission €7. Dancing 9.30pm to 12. A great night assured.

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Kathleen Costello (nee Culleton), Bracklone St who passed away on Saturday January 13. Kathleen was predeceased by her loving husband Paddy & will be sadly missed by her sons Michael, Brendan, Tommy & Patrick, daughters Lucy, Eugenie & Breda, sister Briggie Kiernan Lea Rd, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Requiem Mass took place on Monday January 15 in St John’s Church Killenard, with burial after in the adjoining Cemetery. May Kathleen’s gentle soul rest in Peace.

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to Kathleen McNally & family Spa St on the death of her brother in law Johnny McNally Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone who passed away on January 13. Johnny spent many years living in Portarlington before returning to his native Tyrone. Johnny & his late brother Brendan were well known & respected builders. He was involved with Arlington FC & would have played in the famous street leagues for Marian Hill. He is fondly remembered by all his mates in the Club. Last year for many months he stayed helping to look after his brother Brendan McNally who passed away in April 2017. Johnny will be sadly missed by his loving wife Josephine, daughters Tracey, Jackie, Christine & Pamela, sons Kevin & Ronan, grandchildren, sister, his extended family & friends. Requiem Mass took place in St Colmcille’s Church on Monday January 15, with burial after in the adjoining Cemetery. May Johnny rest in Peace.

RIP

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to Jimmy O’Connor & family St Brigid’s Sq on the recent death of his sister Mollie Moloney, formerly the Old Pound who passed away in England. May Mollie rest in Peace.

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Liam Hickey Market Sq who passed away on January 16. Liam will be sadly missed by his loving family. His brothers Don, Tom, Dermot, Philip & Gerry, sister Peggie (Harris), nieces, nephews, his extended family & friends. Requiem Mass took place in St Michael’s Church on Thursday January 17, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Liam rest in Peace.

 ENROLMENT

Enrolment forms for Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin, Killenard for School year 2018/2019 are available from the school reception from Monday January 8, 2018. Closing date for application is Friday January 26 at 5pm.

TABLE QUIZ

Table quiz on Thursday January 25 at 9.30pm in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel. Proceeds to the Tenakill Lalor House Restoration Project.   Table of four €40.   All support greatly Appreciated.

Abbeyleix Manor Hotel hosting fundraising quiz

HAPPY HEARTS

Portarlington Happy Hearts/ Active Retirement Club invite new members, age over 55 years to join their club. The club meet every Thursday from 2-4pm in the Community Centre.
For more information call Barbara on 086-1999405.

ARLINGTON AFC

Arlington AFC U14 girls squad has space for new players. Training every Wednesday, 6-7pm in the Portarlington Community Centre. Seasoned players and those with a desire to learn a new skill are welcome.

ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB LOTTO RESULTS

Lotto results for December 29. Letters drawn, X- K -B -D. No winner of Jackpot. €25each to Martina Smyth & Alex, Luke & Emma Dunne. Sellers prize: Jack Kenny. Next Jackpot €8,200.

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PORTARLINGTON GAA CLUB

Bingo continues every Tuesday @8.30pm in the GAA Centre. Over €2,000 in prize money.
Dinner Dance tickets @ €40 are still on sale and selling fast. The can be purchased on Tuesday January 23 from 8-9pm in the GAA centre. You can also contact Darren Bracken or Adrianne McCarthy. Our guest and MC on night will be the legendary Micheal O’ Muircheartaigh who will be presenting the successful Minor & U 21 winning championship teams. Don’t be left out & get your tickets now. Always a great social night in Portarlington GAA calendar.

Laois Clubs Combined Lotto results for January 18. Jackpot: €11,800. No jackpot winner.
Numbers drawn-14- 21- 30- 35. Jackpot next week €12,000. €20 Winners-Matt Colgan, Mick Gallagher, Seamus Connolly & Sandra Farrell. Thanks to all those who supported this week’s draw.

League winners Portarlington GAA! Photo courtesy of Portarlington GAA.

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