Around Portarlington Way
Around Portarlington Way
LEA CASTLE
The Lea Castle Conservation Group have organised and exhibition of posters telling the history of Lea Castle and the plans for its conservation. The exhibition will be held in Portarlington Library from Monday 22 August to Saturday 28 as part of Heritage Week 2016.
There will also be a talk on “Lea Castle – The Story So Far” which will take place on Thursday 25 August in Kilnacourt House (HSE Primary Health Care Centre) at 8pm. Guest speakers will explain what work has been taking place at the castle and plans for the future.
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All are welcome, admission is free, and light refreshments will be served afterwards courtesy of the Heritage Officer in Laois County Council.
TEA AND TRENCH CAKE.
Fancy a cup of tea and a slice of trench cake? Trench cake was the name given to the type of cake made by families at home and sent to relatives serving at the front during the First World War. It was considered a great treat by the soldiers receiving it.
Those attending the Somme Commemoration on August 26 in the French Church to commemorate all Irish men who lost their lives at the Battle of the Somme will have the opportunity to try a slice of trench cake with their cup of tea after the talk. The event starts at 8pm, admission is free and all are welcome. This event has kindly been sponsored by the Heritage Officer, Laois County Council as part of Heritage Week 2016.
Lest we forget
PCDA/Derryounce Project Fundraising Walk
A 5K and 10K Walk in aid of PCDA/Derryounce Project is taking place on Saturday August 27th at 2.30pm. The 5K walk will take approx one hour and the 10K walk will take approx two hours. The cost of the walk is €5 and registration is at 2pm on the day at the Hawthorn Bar Patrick St. All proceeds will go to the PCDA/Derryounce Project. The Derryounce Project is an ongoing development for the benefit of Portarlington and the community. Contact Donie Molloy on 086- 3288858 or Loveport Office on 085- 8568801 for further information.
Love Port spreading the good news from Portarlington
LITTLE BLACK DRESS NIGHT
The return of the Little Black Dress night takes place on Friday September 16 in O’ Deas Pub, Portarlington. For a great girl’s night out with the best music, canapés and craic come along and bring your friends.
Tickets are €10 and are available from the Portarlington Community Development Association office (Love Port) in the Community Centre.
All proceeds for the night in support of local community projects by the Portarlington Community Development Association.
Tickets are limited so to avoid disappointment please contact the Love Port office on 085-8568801.
St Vincent de Paul (Dancing)
Dancing continues every Monday night in The Gandon Inn, from 9.30pm to 11.30pm in aid of Portarlington St V de Paul. August 29-J & S Sound. Come along for a great night out. Admission €7. All welcome.
St. Vincent de Paul news
Friends Together
Portarlington Friends Together meets every Tuesday & Friday in the Scouts Den Main St from 2.30-5pm. This is a free club where people can meet for a chat & a cuppa, play a game of cards or some board games. Meet new people & make friends. Two phones up and running on 085-2148322 & 085-2148505.
Friends Together News
MABS
Laois MABS Drop in Service on Friday August 26 from 9.00am – 1pm in Portarlington Community Centre – NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
For further information please ring 0761 072620.
Happy Hearts
The Happy Hearts club will re-open on Thursday September 1 from 2-4pm in the Community Centre with lots of variety on offer. Looking forward to seeing all former members & inviting new members to join us also.
Rest in Peace
Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy to Chris O’Reilly & family Patrick St on the recent death of her brother Patrick Culleton Limetree. Patrick will be sadly missed by his 7 sisters, brother, his extended family, neighbours & friends. Requiem Mass took place in St Paul’s Church Emo, with burial after in the adjoining Cemetery. May Patrick rest in Peace.
Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Charlie Greene St Mary’s Tce who passed away on Sunday August 14 in Oakdale Nursing Home. Charlie will be sadly missed by his sister Laura, his devoted nieces & nephews, his extended family & friends. Requiem Mass took place in St Michael’s Church on Tuesday August 16, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Charlie rest in Peace.
Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy to the Lyons family Frenchchurch St & late of St Patrick’s Tce on the death of Dermot (Dermie) who passed away in Sydney Australia. Son of the late Dinny & Polly Lyons. Dermie will be sadly missed by all his family & friends. A remembrance Mass was held in St Michael’s Church on Wednesday August 17. Dermot will be interred in Australia where he has lived for many years. May Dermie rest in Peace.
Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy to the Kelly family Doolagh on the death of John who passed away in Bermingham. May John rest in Peace.
Heritage Week in Library
Genealogy for Beginners Workshop on Wednesday August 24 @ 4.30pm.
An Illustrated Talk on the Heritage Trees of Ireland on Wednesday August 24 @ 6.30pm
Both events are free to attend but prior booking is advised (057-8643751).
Beginners Course in Chess for Adults
During September the library will host a 4 week beginner’s course in chess for adults. This course is free but prior booking is advised. Phone the library on 057-8643751 for further details.
Basketball signup at Colaiste Iosagain
Kestrels Basketball
Registration for season 2016/2017 will take place in Colaiste Iosagain on Friday September 9 from 6-9pm. Also Saturday 10 from 11am – 1pm. All players that intend to play must register on either of these dates. €60 per child. New members welcome.
Lotto Results
Arlington Soccer Club Lotto results for August 9. Letters Y- R- N- S. No Jackpot winner. €25 to S. Kenny & Ryan McCarthy. Sellers prize Jack Kenny. Next draw on August 23 in the Barrow Lodge. Jackpot €4,600.
Your Arlington AFC news here.
PORT GAA LOTTO
Results for week 33. Numbers Drawn 14-22-26-32. No Jackpot Winner. €50 Winners Ann Terrett c/o Joe Whelan and Agnes Maher c/o Eddie Flood. €25 Winners BiBi c/o Joe Whelan and Eugene Murphy c/o Joe Whelan. Jackpot next week €3,300.
Thanks to all those that supported our club by giving generously on our recent flag day and a special thanks to those that gave up their time to collect on behalf of the club.
Congratulations to Fiona Lawlor who won the 2 Electric Picnic Weekend tickets along with tent sleeping bags and all the camping essentials. We hope she enjoys herself!
Results-Laois Shoppping Centre JFC Rd 2-Portarlington 2-13, Ballyroan Abbey 3-10.
Fixtures-Laois Shopping Centre SFC Rd 3-Ballyllinan vs Portarlington on August 28 at 6pm.
U21 Football Championship Rd 1-Portarlington Vs Graiguecullen on October 15 at time TBC.
U8 and U10 Football Blitz Rd 8 on August 27. Portlaoise (2) ,St Pauls,St Josephs,Ballylinan,Portarlington,The Harps , Clonaslee and O’ Dempseys.
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