Around Portarlington Way
Your latest news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
CODERDOJO
Port Coderdojo returns again for its 12th year of all things STEAM – science, tech, engineering Art & Maths! This year we’re taking on board the Makeport makerspace classes with sessions in art & graphics, sound engineering as well as Blender for 3D design and printing! This is in conjunction with our regular classes of scratch coding, python, Lego robotics and educational Minecraft. We’re delighted to have a number of ninjas taking on mentorship roles some who have returned after attending the very first class in Oriel House way back in 2012. We are very lucky to be based in Colaiste Iosagain every Saturday from 11am to 12:30pm, and it’s all free and run by volunteers! It’s provides a really chilled and relaxed learning environment with an emphasis on being a welcoming community based around self led learning.
CLIMATE ACTION
Recently, Port Art Collective hosted a free event, as part of Laois County Council’s Climate Action Festival, at The French Quarter Cafe in Portarlington. The participants explored and performed spoken word pieces/lyrics/poems in this meetup/workshop.
The spectators and participants had a fun evening while honing their climate awareness.
WOMEN’S SHED
The Portarlington Women’s Shed takes place every Thursday morning at 10.30am at the Community centre. Lots of activities for all to join. Day outings to enjoy.
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 31. Spooky Craft Table –11am – while stocks last.
Spooky Storytime at 3pm.Join us for a family storytime to get you in the Halloween mood. Parent and Child Art Therapy Workshop with Katie O’Donoghue-This parent and child workshop is suitable for parents with children aged 5-8 yrs
LEAVES FESTIVAL-Author Donal Ryan in conversation with Claire O’Brien on Saturday November 9 at 12pm. Free event but booking is essential . To facilitate this event the library will be closed from 11am on Saturday November 9. Booking essential for all of the above. Call 057 8643751, or e-mail portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of John Joe Quinn, St Evins Park, Monasterevin & Nahanna, Bracknagh, who passed away on Sunday October 20. Predeceased by his parents Tony and Anne. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Rose, daughter Sandra, sons James, Christopher and Sean, grandchildren, brother Anthony, sisters Mary, Brigid Angela, Teresa, Dolores, Ann and Bernie, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Tuesday October 22. May John Joe rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Veronica (Vera) Keegan (nee Shiels), Cloneyhurke & formerly Mountmellick, who passed away on Monday October 21 surrounded by her loving family. Vera was predeceased by her loving husband Andy. She will be sadly missed by her son John & daughter Mary, sisters Moira Croker (Australia), Angela McDermott (New York), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Thursday October 24. May Vera’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The Club meets every Thursday at the Community Centre, from 2pm to 4pm. New members always welcome to join. Contact 0874460151 for more information.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC NEWS-Lotto Results for October 21. Numbers drawn 5-7-16-20. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 Winnersshare €200-Jackie Hogan & Barry Kelly. Promoter-Michael Finlay (snr). Next Draw- Tuesday October 29, with a Jackpot of €3,000. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
AGM-The club’s AGM will be held at the Clubhouse on Saturday November 9 at 8pm. All members are encouraged to attend. Nomination forms and reports are available and will be circulated to all full members via email. Any questions, please contact our Secretary Barry Finlay on secretary.odempseys.laois@gaa.ie or text 087-7707511.
GRACEFIELD GAA-Lotto results for October 21. Numbers drawn were -23-25-3-21. No Jackpot winner. €50 each to Pamela Slattery, Jenny Rennick, James Flanagan, Trish Fleming & Mary Foy. Promoter –Paddy Mulligan. Next week’s Jackpot-€4,000.