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WINNERS OF POKER CLASSIC
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Portarlington GAA Good Friday Poker Classic.
Congratulations to the winner Stephen Dillon who was presented with a Crystal Trophy and a €600 cheque from event organiser Joe Whelan and Club Chairman Canice McCarthy.
The runners up-2nd place Noleen Moore €300. Joint 3rd– Ena Deegan and Chris Doyle €100 each. 5th– Liz Fenton €50. 6th– John Doody €50. 7th– Andy Carroll €50
8th– Jim Stanley €50.
The Club wish to thank all those who took part in the event and made it a great success with the best turnout we’ve had in many a year. Thanks to the ladies on their Social committee for the excellent food. Special thanks to Joe Whelan who organised the event and who along with John Doody collected all the great spot prizes for our interval raffle.
Thanks to all the businesses who so generously donated spot prizes for the event.
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. May 1-The Kelly Family. Come along for a great night out. Admission €7. All welcome.
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FRIENDS TOGETHER SOCIAL CLUB
Friends together continue meeting on Tuesday & Friday each week from 2.30pm to 5pm in the Scouts Den Main St. Free refreshments & also free transport for anyone who would like to attend. Lots of activities take place. Contact 087-2788472 for more information.
CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE
“Laois Public Participation Network are holding a Crime Prevention Advice Session and a Meet your PPN Representative Session on Tuesday April 25 from 7.30pm – 9.30pm in The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise. For further information please contact Pamela Tynan, Laois PPN on 057 8665661 or visit Laois PPNs website www.laoisppn.ie or find Laois PPN on facebook.”
PORTARLINGTON FIRST RESPONDERS
Entry is now open for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon which takes place on June 5 this year. If you were thinking on taking part and are looking for a worthy local cause, please consider the Portarlington First Responders. Any money raised will go towards the upkeep of our Public Access Defibrillators, Community Training and keeping our Responder Phone activated. If you are interested and would like a sponsorship card please email: chairman@portarlingtonfirstresponders.com. Or leave your details with the Love Port office on 085 8568801 and we will contact you. To Register visit: www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie. (Entry closes 28 April).
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SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the Blanc family St Michael’s Park on the death of Thomas Flaherty on Wednesday April 12. Thomas will be sadly missed by his devoted family Shirley & Edward Blanc who took care of Tom so well & sympathy to the extended Blanc & Broughan family. Funeral service took place on Good Friday April 14 in St Michael’s Church, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Tom’s gentle Soul rest in peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the McNally/Whelan family on the death of Brendan McNally Spa St & formerly Carrickmore Co. Tyrone who passed away on Good Friday April 14 at his home. Predeceased by his loving daughter Brenda (Grant) just 2 years ago. Brendan will be sadly missed by his loving & devoted wife Kathleen, his daughters Karen (Sherlock), Lynne (Moran) & Anne, his devoted brother Johnny, sister Bridget, his 10 granddaughters, 1 grandson, his extended family, neighbours & friends. Brendan has lived in Portarlington for over 43 years, where he became known as a gentle, hardworking & caring man. Brendan was known for his hard work & generosity in helping neighbours & friends. Requiem Mass took place on Monday April 17 in St Michael’s Church, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Brendan’s gentle Soul rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the Dunne & Murphy families on the death of Ellen (Nellie) Dunne (nee Murphy) Avondale Estate who passed away on April 19. Nellie was predeceased by her infant daughter Sinead. She will be sadly missed by her loving & devoted husband Michael, her son Michael, grandchildren Adam, Kate, Emily & Liam, sister Anne, her extended family, neighbours & friends. Requiem Mass took place on Friday April 21 in St Michael’s Church, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Nellies gentle Soul rest in Peace.
PORTARLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Membership for 2017 is now due. Our Tennis Club welcomes new members. Check out our website www.portarlingtontennisclub.ie and Facebook page here to learn more about our club and if interested ring 087 1231135. Tennis Coaching with Tony has now resumed. Still a few places left in the beginner classes. Children must be 4 years or older to participate in Tony’s Coaching classes. Social Tennis for Adults every Monday at 8pm.
Some Portarlington Lawn Tennis Club Juvenile Members with coach Tony Lok
O’DEMPSEY’S G.A.A.
O’Dempsey’s GFC will be holding a club Mass for present, past, sick and deceased members of the club. The Mass will be held in the clubhouse on Friday the May 5 at 8pm. All members past and present are welcome and encouraged to attend. Tea and sandwiches will be served after Mass. Please pass on this message to anyone who you think may be interested.
Lotto Results for April 10. Numbers drawn- 18-21-23-25. No Jackpot winner. Next week’s Jackpot: €17,400.
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ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB LOTTO
Results for April 4. Letters- B- F- Z- G. No Jackpot winner. €25 to Derek Anderson & Alan Dunne. Sellers prize Emma Ryan. Next Jackpot €6,300. Draw will take place in the Barrow Lodge.
PORTARLINGTON GAA CLUB COMBINED CLUBS MEMBERS LOTTO
Results for April 12. Numbers Drawn 8-10-18-19. No Jackpot Winner. Jackpot next week €9,200.
Tickets available from Burbages, Tynans Butchers, The Railway Bar, Pint O Port, Luttrell Oil, Spar Station Rd or from any committee member.
Portarlington GAA registration for all players and members is now open for the 2017 season.
League winners Portarlington GAA! Photo courtesy of Portarlington GAA.
Results– ACFL Div1B Rd 3-Portarlington 2-13-Ballylinan 1-04.
Fixtures- U12 Hurling Div 3 Portarlington vs Abbeyleix St Lazarians on April 27 at 18.30pm.
U16 Football League Sarsfields Vs Portarlington on May 3 at 18.45pm.
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Lotto Results for April 19. Numbers Drawn 4-7-13-34. No Jackpot Winner. Jackpot next week €9,400. Results sheets available locally. Tickets available from Burbages, Tynans Butchers, The Railway Bar, Pint O Port, Luttrell Oil, Spar Station Rd or from any committee member.
Portarlington GAA registration for all players and members is now open for the 2017 season.
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Results-ACFL Div1B Rd, Portarlington 3-16-Killeshin 4-06. Laois S.C MFL Group B Rd 2,
Stradbally Gaels 1-08-Portarlington 3-10.
Fixtures- U12 Hurling Div 3 Portarlington vs Abbeyleix St Lazarians on April 27 at 18.30pm.
U16 Football League Sarsfields Vs Portarlington on May 3 at 18.45pm.
U14 Football League Portarlington Vs St Josephs on May 17 at 18.30pm.
U12 Football Div 1 St Josephs Vs Portarlington on May 21 at 10.30.
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