Latest Laois News: Around Portarlington Way
Your latest news from Emo, Killenard and Portarlington
WELL DONE
Solas Eco Garden centre are delighted to announce that the Rockin Strawberry Motorcycle Gathering raised a whopping €968.46 for ULEMU at our Motorbike and Scooter Static display recently. Thank you to everyone who came along on the day and supported Phil and Emily and this great cause.
CAR BOOT SALE
The next Car Boot Sale at Solas Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington Co. Laois. R32RPX8 on Sunday October 8, from10am-3pm. You can book your stall online at https://www.thegardenshop.ie/car-boot-sale/
GALA BALL
Charity Gala Ball in aid of Midland Hospice Build takes place in the Heritage Hotel Killenard on Saturday October 14. For tickets call to Marie Corcoran at the Saoirse Care charity shop, Main St, Portarlington. You can also contact Maria Molloy & Colette Kennedy.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Check out events at the Portarlington Library-
Memoir Writing Workshop
As part of Positive Aging Week, join us for a two hour long memoir writing workshop with the LOETB.
Friday October 6 @ 2.30pm
This is a free workshop but places are limited so booking is essential. Email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie or phone 057 8643751 to book a place.
Performance Anxiety in Sport talks for Teens.
This interesting session will be relevant for parents and sports people alike and will explain how to deal with performance anxiety and nervousness in sport and life, while it will also look at and explain the ‘Mayo Phenomenon’ in GAA. It will include Q&A opportunities afterwards. Keith Begley is a Sport Ireland Accredited sport psychologist, who has worked with numerous successful inter-county GAA teams and high performance athletes. On Wednesday October 11 @ 7pm.
FREE EVENT but booking necessary – call 057 8643751 or email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie to book a place.
Adult Book Club
Meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 11am.
Knitting Group
Meets every Friday from 10:30am to 12:30 . New members always welcome.
GARRYHINCH BRIDGE CLUB
Bridge has resumed on Monday nights at 7.45pm in the Garryhinch Golf Club.
New members welcome.
BABY PLAYGROUP
Portarlington Community Centre are delighted to announce a new group starting in the Community Centre. Happy Interactions Baby Playgroup is suitable for ages 0 – 15 months. Play opportunities, Sensory experiences, Interactions and much more. For more information or to book your place call Siobhan on 086 1504669.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Katie Donnelly, Portumna Co. Galway & Portarlington who passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 13. Katie will be sadly missed by her loving mam Anne, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, friends & her work colleagues caring for the elderly. Funeral took place on Sunday September 17 in Tiernascragh, Ballinasloe. May Katie rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Margaret Jones (nee Meehan), Foxcroft Ave, & formerly Tierhogar Portarlington, who passed away on Monday September 18. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Tony Jones, parents Michael & Margaret Meehan. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, relatives & friends. Funeral took place on Thursday September 21 at St John’s Church Killenard, with burial in the adjoining Cemetery. May Margaret’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
PORTARLINGTON BRIDGE CLUB
Bridge has resumed every Wednesday night at 7.45pm in Garryhinch Golf Club.
New members welcome.
PORT GAA NEWS
LOTTO-Laois Clubs combined Lotto draw takes place as usual, every Tuesday night. Next week’s Jackpot is €9,800. 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 Sept 18. Numbers drawn were 1-11-12-15. No winner of Jackpot. €50 each to Colin Hanlon, Mary Keller, Jane Kane, Teresa Jenkins & Brereton Grandsons. Promoter’s prize-Charlotte Brereton. Next week’s Jackpot-€7,400.