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Your latest news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
GREAT NEWS
Coláiste Íosagáin, Portarlington has won planning permission for a new School to replace its existing facilities. The new school with space for 1,300 pupils will replace the school that was built for 750 students. After a decade of planning, the school board received the good news last week with no changes to the proposed plan.
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Thanks to Port Trail Walking group for leading the Community Walk to celebrate National Walking Day recently. An enjoyable day was had on a wonderful social walk at Derryounce Lakes & Trails, with some tasty treats, tea and chat along the way.
This is a beautiful amenity with accessible trails suitable for all ability levels.
PORTARLINGTON LIBRARY NOTES
Puzzle Club is back – join us for a jigsaw morning and a cuppa. Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm. New members welcome .
Stay Connected :We will shortly be hosting a new Stay Connected course facilitated by the LOETB. This course will help you to get the most out of using your phone or tablet. Details to be confirmed.
Halloween Fun-Thursday October 31st. Spooky Craft Table –11am – while stocks last.
Spooky Storytime at 3pm.Join us for a family storytime to get you in the Halloween mood. Climate Action Festival : Cleaner Greener Home & Garden Workshop on Friday October 18th at 2:30pm. This is a one hour sessions where participants can learn how to make their own cleaning products that will not damage the environment like bought ones can. There is a talk about what to use where in both the home and the garden. Bring along a container and take home a sample. Booking essential for all of the above. Call 057 8643751 or e-mail portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.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”.
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.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Paddy Devlin, St Thereses, Foxcroft St who passed away on Thursday September 26. Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his loving nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours, his loyal close friends and his four legged friend Louie. Funeral took place on Sunday September 29 at St Michael’s Church Portarlington. May Paddy Rest In Peace.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Portarlington Active Retirement has returned & you are welcome to come along every Thursday at 2pm to the Portarlington Community Centre.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC NEWS-Lotto Results-Results for September 30. Numbers drawn 11-13-18-26. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 Winner-Sean McCormack. Promoter-Mick Aherne. Next Draw- Monday October 7, with a Jackpot of €2,400. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
GRACEFIELD GAA-Lotto results for September 30. Numbers drawn were -21-4-7-1. No Jackpot winner. €50 each to Sam McLoughlin, Jake McLoughlin, Tony Mullens, Niall Slattery & Gillian Treacy. Promoter –Breda Flanagan. Next week’s Jackpot-€3,400.
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.
PORT RUGBY CLUB-Minis Rugby is BACK! Whether your little one is just starting, or has been playing for years, we have a place for everyone from U5s all the way up to U12s. Bring the kids down for fun, exercise, and learning the great game of rugby! Saturday @ 10am-11am (all age groups). Wednesday @ 6:30pm-7:30pm (U9, U10, U11, U12, boys/ U8 U10 U12 girls)
Contact Barry at 086 8206776 for more information.