Around Portarlington Way
Your latest news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
EDUFIT
EduFit takes place every Monday & Thursday from 9.15am to 10am. Taking place at the Portarlington Community Centre.
How does it work? 1- Arrive to the Community Centre before 9:15am with a bottle of water. You will then be greeted by the EduFIT team . 2-Pay as you go (€5 per class, we accept cash or card). 3-Sign in by writing your name on the sign-in sheet. 4-If you are a new member, you will be asked to complete a health screening form, and you will receive a welcome pack. 5-Then it’s time to get moving and have some fun. Please do not worry, we work with all ages and abilities. We will find a level of each exercise to suit you, whether that is a seated version from a chair, a standing version or a version from the floor. We will look after you. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours in health, Dr Diane Cooper & the EduFIT team. Contact info@edufit.ie.
CRIME
Our Crime Prevention Officer reminds us “Remember Lock up Light up. Wintertime burglaries tend to occur between 5pm to 11pm. Secure your property be vigilant and report suspicious activity”.
CARER SUPPORT
Do you care for an Adult in your life? Would you benefit from advice & support? Why not join our free 4 week carer support group? Sessions will commence in 2024/2025, in Mountmellick, Portarlington or Edenderry area, dependant on level of interest in these areas. For further information & to book a place, please phone Social Worker in Primary Care at 0578697537 (Eilis) or 0578684248 (Emma).
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Portarlington Active Retirement has returned & you are welcome to come along every Thursday at 2pm to the Portarlington Community Centre.
TEXT ALERT
The PCDA co-ordinated the Portarlington Garda Text alert service is now taking annual subscriptions for the 2024/ 2025 year. Annual fee is €10 and can be paid at the Portarlington Credit Union. The aim of the text alert service is to alert residents and our business community about crime and other issues in the area.
PCDA OFFICE
Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) office is based in St. Michaels National School. Office hours Mon – Thurs 9am – 1pm and Fri 9am -12:30pm.
Tel: 057-8608395. E-mail: info@Portarlington.ie
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place every Monday night from 7pm to 9pm at the Portarlington Community Centre. No need to book, you can call in and give it a try. Children €3 from 7pm-8pm. Adults €6 from 8-9pm.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Michael Roycroft, Avondale estate & formerly Bracklone St who passed away on Thursday September 12. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, son Liam, daughter Noelle (Dunne), brothers Martin, Eamon & Cyril, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Saturday September 14. May Michael rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Jim Lynch, Ballymorris Portarlington & late of Killeen Mountmellick, who passed away suddenly on Sunday September 15 at his residence. Jim was predeceased by his loving wife Josie. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Martina (Fenlon), son Shane, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Tuesday September 17. May Jim rest in Peace.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC NEWS-Lotto Results-Results for September 16. Numbers drawn 1-2-5-14. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 Winner (€200)-Padraig Tracey. Promoter-Tom Coleman. Next Draw- Monday September 23, with a Jackpot of €2,000. Thanks to everyone for all your support to the Club.
GRACEFIELD GAA-Lotto results for September 16. Numbers drawn were -29-31-15-25. No Jackpot winner. €50 each to Niamh Peters, Madeline Murphy, Adam O’Sullivan, Charlie Evans & Ann Dunne. Promoter –Breda Flanagan. Next week’s Jackpot-€3,000.
BASKETBALL
Kestrels basketball are currently looking for boys born 2013/2014 to join their U12 team. Training Monday’s from 5.30pm to 6.30pm in Colaiste Iosagain. If interested please contact Louise at 0876134057.