Around Portarlington Way
Your latest news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to Paddy and Geraldine Moore from Garryhinch who recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with their family, neighbours & friends. Married on August 16, 1960. The couple are now in their 80’s & are blessed with 8 children, 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Wishing Paddy & Geraldine many more years of good health & happiness.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulatios to the U12 girl’s panel representing Portarlington at the recent Leinster Community Games for coming 2nd & winning Silver for their achievements. Thank you to all the parents, the commitment begins with you as you have to get these girls to the pitches. And thank you to our umpires and linesmen who step up when asked. It all helps to keep the game fair and pitch safe for the girls to play. Coaches Karen & Helena (thank you for jumping on ship……. You know these girls best). Massively appreciated.
So, hopefully we’ll all be back for this venture next year.
Beginners classes, enrolling from September 1 in Portarlington. Juniors -boys & girls from 7 years. Monday 7pm-7:45pm or Tuesday 4:30pm-5:15pm. Adults and teens from 14 years
Wednesday 7pm-7:45pm.
Contact 0863617001 or email: info@portarlingtontaekwondo.com for more information.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to John & Colette Coss and family, St Joseph’s Tce on the death of John’s brother Thomas (Tommy) Coss, Mountmellick who passed away on Friday August 15th surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen, brothers Colm & Michael, brother -in-law Ronnie, sister-in-law Mary and niece Ursula. He will be sadly missed by his sister Nancy, brothers Eddie and Johnny, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Collette and Norah, neighbours relatives and his many good friends. Funeral took place on Monday August 18. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.
PORTARLINGTON LIBRARY
Lego Freeplay-Every Saturday 10:30-12:30. No need to book!
Knitting Circle-Meets every Friday 10:30-12:30pm. New members always welcome
Puzzle Club-Every Tuesday 10am. Pop in and help complete our current jigsaw
Social Chess Club-Every Wednesday 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.
PORTARLINGTON GAA
The Club are re-launching the Portarlington GAA Club Euromillions Plus Lotto Syndicate on August 19. Membership costs just €20 and you can sign up using the link
Https://portarlingtongaa.ie/products/29005/purchases/new. What do I get for my €20?
As a member of the syndicate you will be entered in the Euromillions Lotto PLUS draw twice a week for 40 weeks starting from Tuesday August 19. THAT’S 80 DRAWS AT A COST OF 25cent PER DRAW. ALL Syndicate WINNINGS are shared amongst the Syndicate members! On top of this, you will also be supporting the Club with a very important Summer Fundraiser.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC
Lotto results for August 18. Numbers drawn: 3-14-22-27. 1 match 3 winner-Tina Duffy. Promoter-Conal Barry. Next Draw-Monday August 25, with a Jackpot of €7,300. Thanks for your ongoing support, which enables our continued growth and development.
GRACEFIELD GAA-Lotto results for August 18. Numbers drawn were 12-1-20-17. No winner of Jackpot. €50 each to Laura Slevin, Sam Byrne, Beatrice Ryan, Dan Hanlon & PJ kavanagh. Promoter-Marian Bryan. Next Jackpot €5,400.