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Your news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
HAPPY 2025
I would like to wish everyone in Portarlington a Happy, Healthy & Peaceful New Year.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The oldest woman in Portarlington, Sylvia Matthews, Station road and residing this past number of years at St Vincent’s Nursing Home, Mountmellick turned 106 on January 1. Wishing Sylvia a happy birthday from everyone in Portarlington.
90th Birthday- Also wishing the truly amazing Kathleen Murphy, Congress Tce a very happy 90th birthday. Kathleen loves her family, her bingo, socialising, her home and her style. She celebrated with her family & friends on the day.
GOAL MILE
Congratulations to all who took part in the Christmas day GOAL MILE from the Portarlington GAA. A total of €1,021.65 was donated on the day. Very Much appreciated. … Supporting GOAL in their humanitarian work.
FUNDRAISER
A fundraiser is being held in aid of the Irish Cancer Society in honour of the late Thomas Fingleton, Shandra Portarlington. The fundraiser is being organised by the Portarlington I.F.A. The fundraising night takes place on Friday January 24 at 8pm at the Portarlington Golf Club. Refreshments on the night & a cheque presentation to the Irish Cancer Society. Thomas is survived by his loving wife Claire, parents Dan and Lillie, siblings Ciarán and Melissa, extended family & many friends. R.I.P.
COMHALTAS
Well done to all the wonderful musicians of Portarlington Comhaltas who showcased their talent at their Chritsmas Concert On December 20. A great turn out with over 70 musicians taking the stage and of course the main man Santa, who also made an appearance to say hello to all the students.
CHARITY CONCERT
Dana’s Cross and Cloak Concert takes place at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Sunday, February 2 at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm). Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana will perform on the night, offering a memorable evening of music and song. All proceeds will support the Sacred Heart Crusade 2025, a national initiative culminating at Knock Shrine on June 22 next. Tickets: Available online at www.eventbrite.ie. Contact Information: sacredheartcrusade@gmail.com or via our website www.sacredheartcrusade.ie
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of John Maher. Treascon House who passed away suddenly on Thursday December 12. John was predeceased by his parents John & Ida. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Liz, sister in law Margaret, brother in law John & his wife Mary, extended family, work colleagues from Slieve Bloom coaches, neighbours & friends. Funeral Mass took place on Monday December 16 at t John’s Church Killenard, with burial after in the adjoining Cemetery. May John rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Deirdre Quinn (nee McNamara), Killenard & formerly Dundrum, Dublin, who passed away on Saturday December 21. Deirdre was predeceased by her loving husband Dr John (Jack) Quinn. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday December 24 at St Michael’s Church Portarlington, with burial after at St John’s Church, Killenard. May Deirdre’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Such sadness this Christmas for the Dunne family Crowe Lane on the death of their beloved son Stefan, who passed away in North Carolina, America. Deepest Sympathy to his parents Ann & Brendan Dunne, his loving wife Sheena, brother Jonathan, sister Amy, his extended family & many friends. May Stefan rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Sean Shortall, Bracklone St, who passed away on Monday December 23. Sean was predeceased by his loving wife Myra, his brothers Tom, Jim & Peter. Deepest Sympathy to his sons David & Noel, daughter Michelle, grandchildren, sister Mary (Carthy), brother Noel, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Friday December 27 at St Michael’s Church, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Sean rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to Clare & Mark Shiels and family, Landsdowne, Ballymorris on the death of Claires father Dom Walsh, St Evins Park, Monasterevin who passed away on Friday December 27. Dom was predeceased by his son Brendan. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife May, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Monday December 30. May Dom rest in Peace.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC NEWS
Lotto Results-Numbers drawn December 16: 2-4-5-26. No Jackpot Winner. Match 3 winner-Padraig Treacy. Promoter: Richie Slevin. Next Draw: Monday January 6. Jackpot €4,000. Thanks for your continued support with the club fundraiser. Tickets are available from our usual sellers and online.
Calendar- The O’Dempsey’s 2025 Calendar is ready and it’s the perfect stocking filler for club members and supporters. You can pick up yours in Dowling’s Gala and Whelehan’s Newsagent.
Calendars are €5 each and contain a great mix of photos from club matches and activities from the past year.
GRACEFIELD GAA-Lotto results for December 16. Numbers drawn were -6-3-16-8. No Jackpot winner. €50 each to Edward Geoghegan, Megan Orange, Pat Keegan, Betty & Niall Corcoran & Paula Nolan. Promoter- Paddy Mulligan.
Christmas Bonus, €30 each-Ger Greene, Amy Slevin, Aisling Curley & Tony Mullen. Next week’s Jackpot on December 23-€2,600.
Results for Monday December 23. Numbers drawn -19-5-28-29. €50 each to Mary Gallagher, Martina Wilmot, Pauline McEvoy, Madeline Brady & Tom Garry. Promoter-Pat Keegan.
Christmas Bonus, €30 each-Gavin Smyth, Richard Delmer, Liam, Joe & Peader & Rebecca Bryan. Next Jackpot €2,800.
PORT GAA
Bingo will return on Tuesday January 7 at 8pm. Over €3,000 can be won. The Club would like to wish all their Patrons a very Happy & Healthy New Year.