All the news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington 

SANTAS HELPERS
This is the 3^rd Christmas that Santa’s Helpers have helped families in the Laois areas who have found themselves struggling to live just day to day. Anyone with children always want to give their children a magical Christmas with Santa.  Last year Santa’s helpers reached in excess of 180 families in our local communities across Laois. Over 30 of these were in Portarlington. We are hoping to do better this year. You can donate on this link- santashelpers482@gmail.com. If you are based in Portarlington & you can help, you can contact Ann Bourke Dunne at 0874116101. E-mail annmdun@hotmail.com. 

XMAS TREE

The Portarlington Christmas Tree committee  needs the help of the people of Portarlington to light up our Tree this Christmas. 
You can donate online, or drop a donation in to Brian Whelan, Main Street.

GROW
Launch of New Grow Mental Health Peer Support meeting will take place every Thursday afternoon from 2.30pm until 4.30pm in the Social Services Centre, Link Road, Portarlington.At Grow Mental Health Organisation we understand what you are going through. Reach out to us now & start getting the support you need.Any person over 18 years of age are welcome to attend. We are confidential, & asking for help is the best thing you could ever do.  If you require any further information in relation to this meeting. Please contact:  Assumpta on 086 8114135 or e-mail assumptalyons@grow.ie.

XMAS SAVINGS

This year’s Credit Union Christmas Savings Club pay out will commence from Tuesday November 16 to Thursday December 23.Your funds can be transferred directly to your bank account once your BIC and IBAN are provided. Also this year if you have an online account with PCU you can transfer the funds yourself. If you have any queries please contact the office on, 0578623336 orEmail: mail@portcu.ie.

SENIORS ALARM

The Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) has been established to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities. It provides funding for a personal monitored alarm, connected to a contact centre to enable older persons of 65 or older to continue to live securely in their homes, with confidence, independence and peace of mind.The Love Portarlington office are now based at the old Boys school Patrick St & they will help with your application. Office opening hours are as followers: Monday-Thursday 9am -2pm. Friday 9am-12:30pm. Contact on 0578608395 or email on info@portarlington.ie.

WELL DONE PORT

Congratulations to our Senior Football Team and Management on their magnificent win over Emo on Sunday October 31 at O’Moore Park. The best of luck as they play in the County Final against Portlaoise on Sunday November 14.
C’mon Port.

PORT LOTTO 

Portarlington GAA Club weekly lotto draw Jackpot is now at €5,200. To be in with a chance to win each week just click on the link here, or you can buy your tickets from any Committee member.