Latest Laois News: Around Portarlington Way
All your news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
PARENT & TODDLERS
Parents & Toddler’s group will be in the Portarlington Community Centre every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. Why not pop in for a tea/coffee and a chat whilst your child or grandchild gets to play.
CONCERT BAND
The Portarlington concert band thank everyone who attended their recent concert at Scoil Phadraig. Also thanks to everyone for their support for their collection at McLoughlins Supervalu. The band are looking for anyone who is interested in joining the band to contact Pat Donegan & committee members. For more information contact 0838510428.
SCHOOL LOTTO
The Presentation Primary School Portarlington would like to let you know about their new weekly Fundraiser Lotto. For more information check out the School facebook page, or contact the school at 0578623007 for more information.
LAOIS AFRICA DAY
This group are proud to once again to be bringing you the Laois Africa Day 2023. Only thing is this year is going to be way better than the other year’s, as we are expecting more countries. That means more food, more culture, more music and more happy faces. See you on Saturday June 3 at the Portlaoise Leisure Centre from 12pm to 5pm.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Connie O’Connor, Birmingham & Cloneygowan who passed away on Monday May 15. Connie was predeceased by his parents Con & Mary O’Connor. He will be sadly missed by his brother Owen, sisters Mary, Margie & Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family & friends. May Connie rest in Peace.
Funeral arrangements later.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of James (Noel) Moore, Emo & Renmore Galway, who passed away on Friday May 12. Noel was predeceased by his parents Jim & Marie. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Tony, Michael & Stephen, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family & work colleagues & friends. Funeral took place in Emo on May 19. May Noel rest in Peace.
CEMETERY MASSES
The following are the dates for Cemetery Masses for the Parish. Killenard-Friday July 7 at 7.30pm. St Michael’s Cemetery-Friday July 14 at 7.30pm. Emo New Cemetery-Friday July 28 at 7.30pm. Emo old Cemetery-Saturday August 12 at 7.30pm.
O’DEMPSEY’S
Cúl Camps are back at O’Dempsey’s from July 31 to August 4. Places must be booked online at – www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
PORT GAA NEWS
LOTTO-Laois Clubs combined Lotto draw takes place as usual, every Tuesday night. Next week’s Jackpot is €5,800. 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.
DINNER DANCE
Portarlington Dinner Dance 2023 takes place at the Heritage Hotel Killenard on Sunday June 4. Doors open at 6.30pm for dinner. Music from 6pm to 7.30pm with Aidan Doyle. Medal presentation & guest speaker. Live band performance by the Seducers, with DJ till late. Tickets €45 and can be purchased from any Committee member. MC on the night Jack Nolan.
Get the glad rags on and show your support for the SENIOR CHAMPIONS on what promises to be a great night of music and entertainment.
GRACEFIELD LOTTO–Lotto results for May 15. Numbers drawn were 17-29-22-12. No winner of Jackpot. €50 each to Aidan Brady, Marie Lawlor, Joe Whelan, Elaine Corcoran & Mary Flanagan. Promoter’s prize-Breda Flanagan. Next week’s Jackpot-€3,800.