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Your news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
LOURDES 2024
Wishing all the best to all going on this year’s Portarlington Lourdes Annual Pilgrimage on Tuesday July 30. Have a safe journey & a peaceful trip.
𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟮0𝟮𝟰
Join us in Emo Court and Parklands for a Social Wellness Walk on Saturday August 10. Meet at 10.30am & start at 11am. Meet at car park, Emo Court. Cost: Free -Must Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/…/social-wellness-walk…
Further Information Contact: Liam @ 086 0111 722. Refreshments will be provided.
Credit: Laois Sports Partnership.
HERITAGE WEEK 2024
Talks will take place on August 21, from 8pm – 10pm at the Portarlington Library, Main street, Portarlington. Topics for discussion will be – Dereliction, Decay and Conservation – Saving Portarlington’s Historic Buildings.
Guest speakers will talk about the recent restoration of the Victorian buildings at Portarlington Railway Station and the ongoing work of conservation and restoration of the Market House or Tholsel in Portarlington. They will also talk of the challenges in trying to save some of the town’s historic houses, which are now derelict and in danger of demolition. Arlington House will be used as a case study to illustrate what measures are required to save similar historic buildings.
Further Information-Portarlington Arts & Heritage Group-contact 0861508046, or e-mail-davidorford55@gmail.com. Car parking available, Fully wheelchair accessible, Suitable for families & Free.
BADMINTON
Badminton – every Monday from 7-9pm at the Portarlington Community Centre. All welcome as this is an open group, with no need to book. feel free to call in and give it a try.
MY LITTLE LIBRARY
Exciting news for families with children starting school this September! The My Little Library initiative is back! If your child is starting school this year, here’s what you need to know:
Visit your local library. See you at the library! For more information visit- https://www.librariesireland.ie/my#TakeACloserLook
BOARD GAMES-Looking for something to do with the children during the summer evenings? Pop into Portarlington Library on Wednesdays 6-7pm and enjoy some traditional board games together.
ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations to Fr Sean Hyland, who recently celebrated his 10th anniversary in the Priesthood.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family & friends of James Kelly, Bermingham & formerly the Hawthorn Portarlington who passed away recently. May he rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to Martina Smyth, from the Community Employment Scheme at the Portarlington Community Centre on the death of her beloved mother, Esther (Babs) Whelan ( nee Downey), Dr Murphy place Portlaoise who passed away on Wednesday July 24, surrounded by her loving family. Esther was predeceased by her husband Paddy & daughter Brigid. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Saturday July 27. May Esther’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
GRACEFIELD GAA-Lotto results for July 22. Numbers drawn were -27-30-9-24. No winner of Jackpot. €50 each to Margaret Walsh, Roy Bradley, John, Joe & Deirdre Doyle, Rachel Murphy & Gillian Rice. Promoter’s prize-The Hawthorn. Next Jackpot-€16,000.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC NEWS-Lotto Results-Results for July 22. Numbers drawn 7-11-24-29. No Jackpot Winner. Match 3 winners-Tony Kavanagh, Enda Delaney, Kieran Kehoe & Jason Redmond. Promoter-The Bridge Club. Next Draw- Monday July 29, with a Jackpot of €9,400. Thanks to everyone for all your support to the Club.
ARLINGTON AFC
Open training session for Under 10’s. The coaches of the under 10’s are hoping to add to the squad next Season. Players – boys born 2014 & girls born 2013/2014 are welcome to attend a training session at Arlington. Sessions take place at Arlington football pitch, Lea road on July 23 & 30 at 6.15pm. Spread the word everyone.