Around Portarlington Way
COLÁISTE ÍOSAGÁIN SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE
The Parents Council of Coláiste Íosagáin are holding a Second-hand Uniform sale in the school on Saturday June 24 from 10am-12pm.
Parents can drop unwanted school uniform items into the school on Tuesday June 6 and on the morning of the sale from 9-10 on the June 24. A box will be left in reception for all items. All items appreciated.
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PORTARLINGTON CONCERT BAND AGM
The A.G.M. of the Portarlington Concert Band was held on Wednesday May 31. There was a large attendance on the night. An update was given on the activities over the past 6 months. This was the brain child of Patrick Donegan who is himself a musician & is passionate about teaching children from a young age to learn to play a musical instrument. Up to 15 children have been attending each week for the past 6 months. Lessons have now ceased for the Summer months but will resume in September. Children from 9 years up are invited to come along and fulfil any dreams they have of playing an instrument. Any parents out there who would like their children to take part or who would be willing to help with fundraising contact Pat Donegan @ 083-8510428.
MONTHLY BINGO
Clonaslee Community Centre bingo on Sunday June 11 starting at 3.00pm with doors opening at 2.15pm. Over €1,800 in prize money to be won. Lots of parking.
It’s Bingo time in Portarlington!
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. June 12- TBC. June 19-Peter Burke. Come along for a great night out. Admission €7. All welcome.
CREDIT UNION
Portarlington Credit Union would like to announce a change in opening hours. From June 6 there will be one change to our opening hours. We will open from 10 am every Tuesday. All other days will remain unchanged.
Portarlington Credit Union News
PORTARLINGTON LIBRARY
The knitting group meets every Friday morning at 10:30 am. New members of all abilities always welcome. Colouring for Calmness- Colouring session for adults, meets every Tuesday at 10am. Pictures provided just bring your own pencils/pens. Phone 057- 8643751 to secure your place.
PORTERHOUSE PLAYERS
The Portarlington Porterhouse Players Drama group are pleased to announce their presentation of “It Happened at the Hotel Hollywood”, A Comedy in three acts at the Mountmellick Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday June 9 & 10 at 8pm each evening. Tea/Coffee stall available. Crafts Stall and raffle on the night. Admission €10.
Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland
GROW
Grow Community Mental Health Movement meets every Thursday at 7pm in the Jobs Club, Oriel House, Upper Main Street, Portarlington. If you feel anxious, isolated or depressed why not join us and learn a practical psychology of mental health. Contact John on 086 – 8033126.
Website: www.grow.ie Infoline: 1890 474 474.
ARLINGTON A.F.C/ F.A.I. SUMMER CAMP
For Boys & Girls aged 6-14. Taking placeon July 24-28. 5 days coaching. Each participant will get a full soccer kit. To book phone 1890-653-653.
Portarlington Lawn Tennis Club
Don’t miss out. Places are going fast for our children’s Summer Activities program. 8 weeks of Tennis Fun for only €60 and get free membership for 2017. Starting on Monday July 3. Your child will have tennis every weekday afternoon during July and August. Come every day or on the days that suit you. Rackets and Balls provided. Ring 087 1231135 to register your child. Check us out on facebook: www.portarlingtontennisclub
Some Portarlington Lawn Tennis Club Juvenile Members with coach Tony Lok
Tennis Coaching with Tony Lok. Introduce your young child to Tennis. There is 1 place left in Tony’s beginner class 4/6yrs, on Tuesday or Friday at 3.15pm. Cost €23 for 6 weeks. Beginner’s class aged 8 /12 years on Tuesday has 1 place left. Tony’s Friday 7pm class for teenage beginners has 1 place left. Tony’s other classes are now fully booked and a waiting list is in place. Adult Tennis Social Tennis on Mondays at 8pm has resumed. New members very welcome. To try out our courts ring 087 1231135 to arrange a booking or come on Thursday morning at 11am. Social Tennis for beginners every Thursday at 11am. Rackets and balls provided.
PORTARLINGTON GAA CLUB AND COMBINED CLUBS MEMBERS LOTTO DRAW
Numbers Drawn 2-6-20-29. No Jackpot Winner. Next Jackpot €5,400. 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.
Results-Laois S.C ACFL Div 1, Emo 0-06-Portarlington 2-21. Laois S.C ACFL Div 3 , Portarlington 2-11-Arles Killeen 0-05. U16 League, St Pauls 5-08-Portarlington 3-08.
League winners Portarlington GAA! Photo courtesy of Portarlington GAA.
FIXTURES- U12 Hurling Div 3 St Pauls Vs Portarlington on June 7 at 18.30pm.
ACFL Div 1 Ballylinan Vs Portarlington on June 8 at 19.30pm.
U16 Football Championship Portarlington Vs Killeshin Crettyard on June 22nd at 18.30pm.
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