Around Portarlington Way
Your latest news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
CALLING ALL BANDS
Portarlington woman Deirdre Connolly is searching for talent for upcoming fundraiser to support local cancer services. A Summer fundraiser with a Musical twist, with the proceeds going towards the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise. Deirdre was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago and has been using the support services at the Cuisle Centre ever since. Deirdre says that we all know someone or their families effected by cancer of some sort, and who benefit from this service. The Portlaoise facility “relies on public donations and fundraiser efforts.” A night of live music to be held in the Anvil Inn, Portarlington, from 7pm to 9pm on Sunday August 3. The theme is American & Irish Country music and any acts interested in performing can contact Deirdre directly on 085-2875951, or Eoghan Coffey, Manager of The Anvil Inn, on 087-6601669. Now Deirdre is putting the call out to any bands who think they might fit the bill.
PORTARLINGTON LIBRARY
Robotics Workshop-Thursday July 10 at 11am. Suitable for 7-12 years.
Pom Pom Monsters Craft-Tuesday July 15 at 2:30pm Suitable for 9-12 years.
Reptile Zoo Visit-Wednesday July 16 at 3pm. Suitable for all the family.
Dogman Drawing Workshop-Wednesday July 23 at 10:30am. Suitable for 7-12years.
Lukes Deadly Dinosaurs-Tuesday July 29 at 2:30pm. Suitable for 5-12 years.
Butterfly Craft Table-Thursday July 31 at 11am-1:30pm or while stocks last .
Storytime-Every Friday at 3:30pm. Lego Freeplay-Every Saturday 10:30am-12:30.
Knitting Circle-Meets every Friday 10:30am-12:30pm. New members always welcome.
Puzzle Club-Every Tuesday at 10am. Pop in and help complete our current jigsaw.
Social Chess Club-Every Wednesday at 6pm Drop in for chess, chats and a cuppa.
Adult Book Club-Meets on the last Tuesday of the month.
To book any of the above call 057 8643751, email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie or give your name at the library desk.
CONCERT BAND
A small section of our Sound Sport Band will be competing against Bands from Mullingar, Clondalkin, Tallaght and Arklow in the Gracefield GAA pitch on Saturday July 12.
TAEKWON DO CAMP
Portarlington Taekwon do School have their Summer camp from July 14 to 19 from 11am-1.30pm daily. Only a few places left in the camp, so get your name in now.
Contact 086 361 7001. E-mail info@portarlingtontaekwondo.com
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Fran Dempsey, Clondoolusk Portarlington & Formerly Ballagh, Monasterevin who passed away on Friday June 20, peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Fran was predeceased by his beloved daughter Tina, parents Francis and Margaret, brothers Pe and Lar. Deeply regretted by his loving wife May, sons Frank and Ed, sister Margaret (Fitzgerald), sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, wonderful neighbours and many friends. Funeral took place on Tuesday June 24. May Fran rest in Peace.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC
Lotto results for June 9. Numbers drawn: 6-15-16-27. No Jackpot Winner. Match 3 winners (€100)-Christine Dunne & Kate Hughes. Promoter-Noel Byrne. Next Draw-Monday June 30, with a Jackpot of €6,500. Thanks for your ongoing support.
Cúl Camps-Cúl Camps will be back in O’Dempsey’s from July 14 to 18, for boys and girls. Places must be booked in advance at the following link – www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
GRACEFIELD GAA-Lotto results for June 9. Numbers drawn were 8-5-7-19. No winner of Jackpot. €50 each to Rebecca Maher, David Murphy, Carol & Margaret Carmody, Ann Fullam & Damien Finlay . Promoter-Noeleen Murphy. Next Jackpot €3,800.
ARLINGTON AFC
The club is seeking coaches to work with our 2017 squad. Teams only come together and can be sustained when people put their hands up & volunteer. Please contact Phil at 086-810-0657 for more information. Perhaps this is your year to get involved. Volunteer, start that journey whilst assisting others on theirs.
