Latest Laois News: Around Portarlington Way
Your news from Emo, Killenard & Portarlington
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to all the Boys & Girls in the Parish of Portarlington who received their Confirmation in the past few weeks. Bishop Denis Nulty visited the parish to administer the Sacrament.
HOST FAMILIES
Kind host families sought for Spanish students for the month of July.
Host family must have a teenager (12-18) who is willing to spend time with and include the visiting student in their life for 4 weeks. Further information from Margaret on 087 2062162.
LOURDES
Portarlington Lourdes group will travel to Lourdes on August 2 & will return on August 9. Seven nights full board at the Hotel Solitude at a cost of €995 per person sharing. Transport to and from Airports. Contact Marie Corcoran in the Care Charity Shop on Main St, contact Marie at 0877589896 & Vera at 0879311813.
CLAISTE IOSAGAIN
Fundraiser in Colaiste Iosagain on April 15 at 7pm. Showing rare footage of Portarlington from almost 100 years ago from the Ronnie Mathews collection. There’ll also be arts, crafts and music on display and cakes/refreshments.
CAR BOOT SALE
Solas Eco Garden Centre Portarlington are holding their next Car Boot Sale on Sunday April 23. Stall Holders can arrive at 8am. Sale opens to the Public at 10am. Closes at 2.30pm. Bring your own table. Maximum no of Stalls – 70. Not Permitted: Large Vans, or the Sale of Power Tools. Size allocated to each Stall: 2.3m Wide x 6.5m Long. Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance of the Event. Public Entry Fee: €2. Book online @https://www.thegardenshop.ie/car-boot-sale/
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Patrick J Duffy, Ballybrittas who passed away on Wednesday March 29. Patrick was predeceased by his parents Patrick & Mary, sisters Nancy (Whelehan) & Moira Donoher. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Willie, Frank, Louis, Rich & Peader, sister Bridie (Luttrell), extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place at the Sacret Heart Church, Rath, with burial in St John’s cemetery Killenard. May Patrick rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Enda Molloy, Ballymorris Manor & formerly Rhode, Co Offaly, who passed away suddenly on Friday March 31. Enda was predeceased by his father Carthage. He will be sadly missed by his mother Eilish, brother Paul, sisters Yvonne & Miriam, extended family, neighbours & friends. May Enda rest in Peace.
GRACEFIELD LOTTO–Lotto results for April 3. Numbers drawn were 16-13-14-6. No winner of Jackpot. €50 each to Sarah Flanagan, Ronan Walsh, Clodagh Norval, Fiona Cooper & Mary Mullen. Promoters prize-Graham Delaney. Next week’s Jackpot-€2,600.
SOCIAL TENNIS
Social tennis has started & will continue every Thursday from 7.30pm at the Portarlington Lawn Tennis Club. Dust off the rackets & get fit again. New members & all levels welcome. €2 per player. Ample parking at Dr Whites.
2023 Membership now due. Looking forward to seeing returning members & new members this year. Check out our website for more information https://www.portarlingtontennisclub.ie
PORT GAA NEWS
LOTTO-Laois Clubs combined Lotto draw takes place as usual, every Tuesday night. Next week’s Jackpot is €7,200. Tickets can be bought from club members or online via www.play.clubforce.com.
BINGO
Bingo at Port GAA Centre every Tuesday night at 8pm. Over €3,000 in prize money to be won. Free parking and wheelchair accessible.