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Latest Laois News: All around Portarlington Way
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Latest Laois News: All around Portarlington Way

Your news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington

CMON PORT

Congratulations to the Port Senior footballers who won the County final on Sunday October 9. Great achievement as its now 3 in a row. Best of luck as they head now to the Leinster. Commiserations to our near neighbours O’Dempsey’s.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

Portarlington Social Services/Meals on Wheels will hold their Church gate collection in the 4 Churches in the Parish next weekend. October 22 & 23. All donations greatly appreciated.  

Portarlington Parish Newsletter Week ending July 18th 📷 Con Murphy Photography
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ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Portarlington Active Retirement Club has resumed after the Summer break, every Thursday from 1.45pm to 3.45pm at the Portarlington Community Centre. New members welcome. 

BRIDGE-GARRYHINCH

Bridge has resumed in Garryhinch Golf Club, & will continue every Monday night at 7.45pm. New members welcome.

PORTARLINGTON BRIDGE

Bridge has resumed & will continue every Wednesday night at 7.45pm at Garryhinch Golf Club. New members welcome.

Portarlington signpost with snow on it
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SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Charlie Kavanagh formerly Bracklone St who passed away on Saturday October 8. Charlie was predeceased by his loving wife Annie. He will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family & friends. Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday October 11 at St Michael’s Church, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Charlie rest in Peace.

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Carmel Keogh (nee Shortall), Kilbarrack, Dublin & formerly St Michael’s Park Portarlington who passed away on Wednesday October 12. Carmel was predeceased by her beloved son Michael. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, sons Brian, Declan & Paschal, daughters Deirdre, Bernadette & Clare, her 8 beloved grandchildren, sisters Marie, Jean & Bernie, extended family & friends. Funeral Mass took place on Saturday October 15 at the Holy Trinity Church, Donaghmede, with burial after in Fingal Cemetery. May Carmel rest in Peace. 

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Mona Whittaker (nee Cobbe), Clonbullogue, who passed away on Tuesday October 11. Mona was predeceased by her loving husband Victor & daughter Margarette. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Heather, grandchildren Sharon & Philip, great-grandmother to Mati, Eliza, Emma, Ally & Charlotte, brothers Ray, Bill & Patsy, extended family, neighbours & a large circle of friends. Funeral Service took place on Friday October 14 at St Kevin’s Church Clonbullogue, with burial in the adjoining Churchyard. May Mona rest in Peace.

The Tidy Town's 'Spring Clean' of Portarlington on Saturday 23 April was a big success. Over 120 volunteers took part at 34 different locations across the town and surrounding areas. 190 sacks of rubbish were collected.
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BINGO

Bingo at Port GAA Centre every Tuesday night at 8pm. Over €3,000 in prize money to be won. Port GAA Clubs brand new website is now live…www.portarlingtongaa.ie.

PORT GAA NEWS

LOTTO-Laois Clubs combined Lotto draw takes place as usual, every Tuesday night. This week’s jackpot is €12,400. Tickets can be bought from club members or online via www.play.clubforce.com.

Portarlington GAA jersey presentation
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GRACEFIELD GAA

Lotto results for October 10. Numbers drawn were 2-13-14-28. No Jackpot winner. €50 each to Graham Delaney, Lisa Bryan, Paddy Mulligan, Billy Dempsey & Shelly Hyland. Promoter prize-Pat Keegan. Next week’s Jackpot-€2,200.