Around Portarlington Way
MASS RETURNS
Masses returned for the public on Monday June 29, and will continue with all the Covid19 guidelines. People who are vulnerable & unwell are advised to stay home & listen to Mass on their Church radio or via the Church webcam.
The link for the webcam is here.
PORT TIDY TOWNS
Clean up as returned every Wednesday night with Port Tidy Towns. The committee would like to thank everyone who turned up to help so far. They would like more help. Check out their Facebook page here for all details of times etc. Love your Town.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Nuala Gibson (nee Carroll), St Michael’s Park who passed away at her residence on Sunday June 28. Nuala was predeceased by her loving husband Michael. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Sharon, sons Declan & Maurice, grand-children, great-grandchildren, her extended family, neighbours & friends. Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday June 30 at St Michael’s Church, with burial after in St Michael’s Cem-etery. May Nuala’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Sarah (Sadie) Harmon (nee Jackson), Kilnacourt & for-merly Kinsealy Dublin who passed away on Tuesday June 30 at Oakdale Nursing home. Sadie will be sadly missed by her loving husband Harry, daughters Sharon & Fiona, son Harry jnr, sisters Ann & Joan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her extended family & friends. Sadie will be also missed by all her friends at Portarlington Happy Hearts Active Retirement Club. May Sadie rest in Peace.
RIP
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Maggie Duffy (nee McCusker), Bracknagh, who passed away in her 97th year on Monday June 29. Maggie was predeceased by her husband Jimmy. She will be sadly missed by her son James, daughters Margaret & Maura, sister Eileen, her 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Wednesday July 1. May Maggie rest in Peace.
BUILD IT FOR ANDY
Portarlington RFC are now moved to Phase 2 of the project for Andrea Broughan who remains in Beaumont Hospital. The Club are looking to generate the funds, labour and materials needed to build a home for Andy’s partner Adam & their 2 young children. If you, or your business are in a position to help us with donation of your skills, materials or a money donation then it would be greatly appreciated. Check out the link here.
BRACKNAGH GAA
A big well done to Bracknagh GAA club and all the wonderful people who took part recently in a 250km run to raise funds for Denise Geoghegan & her family. Denise has now been in hospital for over 7 months and will remain there until she receives the medical treatment required. Please check out all fundraisers for Denise & her family.
TENNIS
Portarlington Lawn Tennis Club welcomes new members. We encourage our members to stay fit and healthy, and we hope you all continue to be healthy and well. Tennis is a great sport to continue playing at this difficult time. We are now open on a strictly pre-booking system to protect our Vulnerable members. For more information ring or text 087- 1231135.