All the latest news from Emo, Killenard & Portarlington

PORTARLINGTON LIBRARY

Do you want to learn how to get the most from your smartphone or tablet? The LOETB will be running a Stay Connected @ your Library course in Portarlington Library. The course is free but places are limited. To sign up or for further information call 057 8643751, e-mail portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.iem or ask at the library desk.

GROW

New Grow Mental Health Peer Support meeting taking place every Thursday afternoon starting at 2.30pm until 4.30pm in the Social Services Centre Portarlington. Any person over 18 years of age is welcome to attend. If you require any further information in relation to this meeting, please contact:  Assumpta on 086 8114135 or e-mail assumptalyons@grow.ie. 

SENIOR ALARMS

Do you know anyone over the age of 65, that maybe a Senior Alert Alarm could enable them to have some peace of mind. The first year monitoring is free, no installation charge for Landline phone. If anyone is interested in any of the above, the Love Port office can do all the necessary paper work. Over the phone, you can contact 057- 8608395. E-mail info@portarlington.ie. The Love Portarlington office opening hours are as follows-Monday – Thursday 9am -2pm. Fri 9am – 12:30pm.

CODER DOJO
The Club have some fantastic news. The club received great news from Colaiste Iosagain that they can return to where they had been hosting the Dojo for the last number of years. They have held a number of online classes up until last April in Microbits, Python, Unity & Scratch and also continuing with their sister club MakePort. The intention is to start up again in the New Year – pandemic permitting. Please get in touch if you can help. The club prioritise the children of mentors meaning they will be able to get ahead of the dojo waiting list. Check out the Coder Dojo Portarlington facebook page for more information.

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Maureen Hoey (nee Brophy), Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny & formerly Gracefield, Portarlington, who passed away on Wednesday January 12. Maureen will be sadly missed by her loving husband Binnie, sons Daniel, William, Gerry & Pascal, daughters Maureen, Breda & Patricia, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family & friends. Funeral Mass took place on Sunday January 23 at St Patrick’s Church, Clogh, with burial in the adjoining Cemetery. May Maureen’s gentle soul rest in Peace. 

SYMPATHY

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Denis (Dinny) Lyons, Derrymore, Ballymorris & late of St Patrick’s Tce who passed away on Thursday January 20. Dinny was predeceased by his parents Denis & Polly, brothers Dermot & Robbie. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Jimmy, Raymond, Martin & Kevin, sisters Tanya, Eileen & Ann-Marie, his nieces & nephews, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral Mass took place at St Michael’s Church Portarlington on Sunday January 23, with burial after in St Michael’s Cemetery. May Dinny’s gentle soul rest in Peace.  

PORT GAA NEWS 

Laois Clubs combined Lotto draw takes place as usual, every Thursday night. There was no winner of last week’s draw, and this week’s jackpot is €6,800. Tickets can be bought from club members or online via www.play.clubforce.com.

Membership

Just a reminder to all our loyal members at the Port GAA, that your membership for 2022 is now due. Without your continued support we would not be able to keep our club running. As we are unable to run our bingo due to the current Covid restrictions, it is even more important that we generate revenue from all other income streams.Paying your membership, purchasing your Laois Draw ticket and supporting our weekly lotto now will help to cover the present shortfall. Membership options can be accessed directly through the Clubforce App or through our website,  www.clgportarlington.com. We look forward to seeing you all throughout the year.

GRACEFIELD GAA 

 Lotto results for January 17. Numbers drawn were 16-4-25-11. No winner of the €4,000 Jackpot. €50 each to Teresa Coughlan, Ray Murphy, Connor Bryan, Jamie Hanlon & Madeline Murphy. Promoters prize-Colette O’Reilly. Next Jackpot-€4,200. Tickets from your usual seller, also from Centra Shop, Gracefield, and Anthony Early’s Shop Gracefield, or alternatively you can now do it online if you follow the link below.  https://smartlotto.ie/gracefield-gaa/.