Around Portarlington Way

PORT CREDIT UNION

The Christmas Shoebox Appeal is moving online!

Unfortunately, due to the effects of the COVID-19 restrictions, it is not possible to send gift-filled shoeboxes from Ireland this year.

Portarlington Credit Union News

Instead Team Hope will be asking schools, families, friends, communities and businesses to #TeamUpForTeamHope by donating gift-filled shoeboxes for children affected by poverty ONLINE.…

WELL DONE

A big well done to the staff at Adrian Dunne’s Pharmacy who got cycling last Thursday to raise money for the “Build it for Andy” fundraiser. A big well done to all who donated on the day. This fundraiser is dedicated to raising funds and sourcing donations of materials and labour, so that a home can be built for Andrea and her Partner & children. Andrea suffered life changing injuries due to Meningitis in February 2020.

LAOIS ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

The Heath Golf Club are holding a Charity Golf Classic in aid of the Cuisle Centre and Laois Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland on next Friday September 25.

Four Person Team Event at €80 per team. Timesheets on BRS at the Heath www.theheathgc.ie. Phone 057 8646533. Best Men’s Team, Best Ladies Team and Best Mixed Team. Golf prizes kindly donated by Shaws Department Store.

Raffle lines will be on sale in the Heath Golf club & in the Alzheimer’s Resource centre with lots of prizes. Please support both charities if you can.

The Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Tel: 057 8681492. “A Cancer diagnosis can leave you worried and feeling alone. We provide information and support to people diagnosed with cancer, their families and carers”

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline is 1800 341 341. For any information on dementia contact Ann Munnelly on 057 866 3398/086 8372168. Home-care Coordinator 47 Main Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois R32 VRX8. Email amunnelly@alzheimer.ie.

PORT CONCERT BAND

We are looking for new members & also looking for help at our venue during classes. Call Pat Donegan for details at 0838510428. Adult students very welcome too.

 GARDA SÍOCHÁNA LAOIS OFFALY

Unfortunately, in the course of our duties we often have to attend suicide incidents. We remember all those who have lost their lives in such circumstances. We have also helped to prevent many suicides, mainly by talking and listening. It’s always good to talk.

Support is always available:

▪︎Call Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie, available 24/7.

▪︎Call Pieta on 1800 247247 or text HELP to 51444, available 24/7.

▪︎Call SOSAD on 041 9848754, available 24/7.

▪︎Call the Aware Support Line on 1800 804848 or email supportmail@aware.ie.

▪︎Call the Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line on 1800 807077.

▪︎Text YMH to 50808 – a free and anonymous text support service, available 24/7.

▪︎For information on ending mental health stigma, visit www.seechange.ie

▪︎For information on mental health supports and services, visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Eileen Fingleton (nee Nee), Shandra Lane, Portarlingtn & formerly Kilcormac, Co. Offaly who passed away on Saturday September 12. Eileen will be sadly missed by her loving husband Andrew, daughters Carol & Emma, brothers Coleman & Martin, sisters Mary, Bridget & Ann, her aunt Maureen, extended family, neighbours & friends. Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday September 15 in St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, with burial in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Eileen rest in Peace.

RIP

PORTARLINGTON PARISH

The link for the Church webcam is here.

GRACEFIELD LOTTO

Lotto results for Monday September 14. Jackpot €10,200-no winner. Numbers drawn, 22-16-12-14. €50 each to Colette Coss c/o M Knight, Madeline Brady c/o J Brady, Ann & Criona c/o Hawthorn, Donie Molloy c/o John Kennedy & Frank Cahill c/o Jamie Hanlon. Promoter- Anthony Earley. Next Jackpot-€10,400.

ONLINE LOTTO

Our club lotto tickets can now be purchased online here.

Please share this around to your friends and families if possible.

BRIDGE

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, Garryhinch & Portarlington Bridge clubs are not in a position to reopen this September. If, and when there are changes, members will be notified. In the meantime, we wish everyone well.

PORT RFC

Portarlington Rugby Clubs 50/50 Club Draw takes place every month to raise money for the Club.  To be in with a chance to win in next month’s draw, then it is as simple as clicking on the link below and choosing the payment option that best suits you. It costs only €2, and the funds go directly to keeping the club operating in these difficult times. Click here for more details.