Latest Laois News: Around Portarlington Way
Your news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
WELL DONE MARTINA
Well done to Martina Foster, Church View Portarlington who recently did the Dublin Half Marathon with her friends, and presented a cheque for €10,850 to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, in memory of her husband Shane O’Neill who died tragically last December.
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Exciting Summer Workshops for Children at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre. Join us for a season filled with fun and education. From gardening to pizza making, we have something for everyone. Our gardening workshops will allow kids to get their hands dirty and discover the wonders of nature. Book online now at https://www.thegardenshop.ie/gardening-workshop/. Also, contact 0579373330.
CAR BOOT SALE
SOLAS Eco Garden Shop will host another Car Boot Sale on Sunday July 30 from 9am to 3pm. Sellers must book in advance. https://www.thegardenshop.ie/car-boot-sale/ Small vans only- Transits/ Hiace vans are not allowed. Toilets and refreshments available in the food court. Contact 0830452810 for more details.
PORT CONCERT BAND
Portarlington Concert Band recently received an award from Offaly County Council to develop their own logo. Beta França, the Portarlington based artist was commissioned by the Band to design this logo. After 4-month consultative process the logo was recently finalized. The logo was unveiled when Portarlington Concert Band played at the Irish Derby in the Curragh recently. The Band would like to take this opportunity to thank Offaly County Council and Beta França for their support in this process.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to Maureen Callaghan (nee Harney) formerly Cushina on the death of her loving husband Michael (Mick) J Callaghan, former Detective, Garda Siochana, Drogheda & formerly Roscommon who passed away on Wednesday July 5. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen, daughters Sinead & Fiona, son’s in law Simon & Liam, adored grandchildren Lily, Isla & Siomha, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Saturday July 8 in Drogheda. May Michael rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to George O’Sullivan & family Killenard on the death of George’s brother Very Rev Dennis O’Sullivan, Monasterevin & formerly Garryhinch, who passed away on Sunday July 9. Fr Dennis will be sadly missed by his brother George, sister in law Pauline, brother in law John, nieces, nephews, extended family, the clergy & parishioners of Monasterevin & former Parishes. Funeral took place on Thursday July 13. May Rev Dennis rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Ethel Wardrop (nee Goodwin), Foxcroft St who passed away on Sunday July 9. Ethel was predeceased by her husband Ian. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Daphne, sons Trevor, Ken & Clive, brothers Archie & David, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends. Funeral took place on Wednesday July 12. May Ethel’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Roslyn Allman who passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 11. Roslyn will be sadly missed by her parents Pat & Ann, brother Gavin & his wife Natalie, sister Lauren & her partner Carl, niece Cliodhna, nephew Oisin, uncles, aunts, cousins, & a large circle of friends. Funeral took place on Saturday July 15. May Roslyns gentle soul rest in Peace.
CEMETERY MASSES
The following are the dates for Cemetery Masses for the Parish. Emo New Cemetery-Friday July 28 at 7.30pm. Emo old Cemetery-Saturday August 12 at 7.30pm.
Cúl Camps
Cúl Camps are back at O’Dempsey’s from the July 31 to 4th August 4. Places must be booked online at – www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Club Bingo Online
Bingo books are available at Dowling’s Gala Killenard, or at Whelehans Newsagents, Main St Portarlington. Eyes down at 8pm every Friday. If you’re not in you can’t win!
PORT GAA NEWS
LOTTO-Laois Clubs combined Lotto draw takes place as usual, every Tuesday night. Next week’s Jackpot is €7,800. 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.
Bus runs every week to the Centre from around the town. If you are interested in being picked up and collected please ring Johnny Mooney at 0857761253 for more information.
GRACEFIELD LOTTO–Lotto results for July 10. Numbers drawn were 4-30-14-24. No winner of Jackpot. €50 each to Michael Murphy, Madeline Murphy, Mary Moore, Madeline Brady & Soia Doyle. Promoter’s prize-Jamie Hanlon. Next week’s Jackpot-€5,400.
Couch to 5K run or walk starts on July 19 for 6 weeks. Registration at Gracefield GAA club at 7pm on the night. For more information contact 0879656983.