Portlaoise Notes
At the Irish League of Credit Unions Schools Quiz 2013, representing St. Paul's School, Portlaoise.
PARISH NOVENA
Portlaoise Parish Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help runs from Wednesday, February 13 to April 10 Ash Wednesday every Wednesday at 7:30pm. Petitions will be remembered and prayed for throughout the nine weeks. Speakers include: Hector O hEochagáin 2FM (February 13), Frances Black singer (February 20), Brian Cody hurling coach (February 27), Brian Crowley MEP (March 6), John Longergan retired prison governor (March 13), Mary Kennedy RTE Nationwide (March 20), Fr Liam Lawton composer(March 27), Joanne O’Riordan Young Person of the Year (April 3), Johnny Murtagh jockey (April 10).
Ash Wednesday
Blessed Ashes will be distributed at all Masses on February 13. Note that due to the Novena (at 7.30pm) ashes will be distributed before Mass (7pm) and after the Novena Mass and prayers.
PORTLAOISE PLOUGHING
The Portlaoise and District ploughing takes place this Saturday, Febuary 16 in Rathleague on Maher’s and Conroy’s. It will be sign posted off the N80 Portlaoise to Stradbally Road and the R426 Portlaoise to Timahoe Road. All entries must be in no later than Friday, February 15 and the match will start at 12pm sharp. For queries contact our secretary Mejella on 086-3101822. Results announced in the Rock Inn where a dinner will also be provided. The committee look forward to a successful match. The Laois Ploughing Dinner dance will take place March 16 in the Maldron Hotel. Tickets available from committee members or any county member. Contact the county secretary John Paul Fenlon on 0877698277.
The HEATH FUN RUN
The Heath Hall & Cemetery Committee are holding their annual sponsored Fun Walk on Sunday, February 24, assemble at the old Heath Hall at 2pm. Refreshments served afterwards. Everybody welcome.
Portlaoise Library News
Blind Date Forget judging a book by its cover, why not date a mystery book, as recommended by library staff, this Valentine’s Day. We wrap up books that we have enjoyed with a short humorous description to help you to decide which book to ‘take out’. Exhibition: Portlaoise College are exhibiting their award-winning project about the orphans from Mountmellick Workhouse who were helped to emigrate during the famine. It will be displayed in the library until Saturday, February 16.
SIN FOR LAOIS HOSPICE
Strenght in Numbers will perform a charity concert in aid of Laois Hospice which takes place on Saturday, February 23 next in Kavanagh’s Portlaoise.
SINGERS WANTED
To join our fledgling Adult Chamber Choir. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. First class vocal warm-ups and tips on singing technique provided. Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm. For more information, contact Patricia Finnegan 089 467 9243.’
Cuisle Centre meeting Postponed
A public meeting in the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre, Block Rd, Portlaoise planned for Tuesday, February 12 from 7.30pm taht was to have been given Frank Brennan from “Men Against Cancer” has been postponed. The meeting will be rearranged for a fure date.
Trócaire
Trocaire boxes are available for this year’s lenten collection at SS Peter and Paul’s Church or at the Parish Centre. Last year nearly €20,000 was collected in Portlaoise Parish.
IRISH WHEELCHAIR AsSOC
We are looking for ladies to take part in te Ladies Mini Marathon on 3rd June to raise funds to take our members on outings, holidays & Christmas dinners. We will register you, provide transport and a meal on the way home. Contact: Maura O’ Brien 086-3344722 Anna May Dunne 057-8621343 Eugene Lacey 087-2535924
Fatima
Pilgrimage From Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Ballybrittas & Monasterevin for 7 nights from June 6 €720. Spiritual Director Fr Jimmy O Reilly, & Fr O Reilly. For more details & to book your place please phone Maura on 086 3344722.
MEDJUGORJE
If anyone is interested in the Medjugorje pilgrimage this year, deposits are now due before February 16. Spiritual Director this year will be Fr Paddy Byrne. Contact; Paul Dooley 087-9832826 Gerry/Rachel Murphy 057-8660053 Anthony 057-8621227 John 087-1254841
Ladies Badminton
Takes place at the Portlaoise GAA hall near Telfords every, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10.15 am til 12 noon. Tea/ coffee at interval Racket not essential. Contacts: Gaye 087 6445630 or Janet 086 3580037.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
Mountmellick Mountrath & Ballyfin Lourdes Pilgrimage, July 17-24 2013 at Solitude Hotel, €770 per person sharing. Contact Eleanor 087 7670915 for booking. Spiritual leaders Fr Pat Hennessy PP & Fr Míchéal Murphy PP.
50+ Active Age Group
13th February Valentine Theme; Feb 20 Dancing. Bowls every Monday in St. Mary’s 2-4pm. Cards in the Parish Centre. Tuesday/Thursday after Mass. New members always welcome, just come along or contact Andy 057-8621571.
Equestrian Reuion
Is being held in Portlaoise Heritiage Hotel on March 23 at 8:30pm, tickets €15 including finger food, D.J and bar extension. Invite extends to past pupils, parents, spectators, students, helpers, livery owners etc. Contact Séona McCloskey 085-1974011.
Ciorcal Cainte
Irish Conversation every Wednesday from 5:15pm to 6:30pm in Portlaoise Library. Má tá suim agat - bí linn! Fáilte Romhat.
GAELSCOIL TABLE QUIZ
Table Quiz in aid of the Gaelscoil Phortlaoise Parents Council will take place on Thursday, February 28 at 9pm in Grellan Delaneys Portlaoise.Entry is €10 per person, all welcome a fun night to be had by all with a raffle and prizes also on the night. Only one round will be “as gaeilge” and tables can be put together on the night so don’t worry if you don’t have a full team.
Parish Lotto
No jackpot winner when the draw was made on Thursday, February 7. Numbers drawn: 24,25,29,30. The 1 match 3 winner won €1,000 each. This week’s jackpot is €20,000
Public Meeting
Public meeting in O’Loughlin’s Hotel, organised by the campaign against household & water taxes on Tuesday, February 12 at 8pm. All welcome.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed at Parents First: Would you be interested in volunteering with Parents First for 1-2 hours each week? We are looking for parents or grandparents to pass on their valuable knowledge & experience in bringing up children. Contact 0Dolores or Mary on 057-9322996 or 086-1959221.
FIRST PENANCE DATES
Ceremony C&D Saturday, February 16 at 11am in the Parish Church; Ceremony A Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30pm in Holy Cross, Ratheniska; Ceremony B Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30pm in the Church of the Assumption, the Heath; Ceremony E&F Saturday, February 23 at 11am in the Parish Church
LOFFA table quiz
Table quiz in aid of the Laois Offaly Families for Austim(Loffa) takes place on Wednesday night, February 24 in the Sally Gardens Pub. Table of four €40. Raffle also.
PORTLAOISE BRIDGE CLUB
Portlaoise Bridge Club Jessop Cup Results 1st Mary Conroy & Damian Nee [Portlaoise], 2nd Catherine Campion & Maura Bourke [Rathdowney], 3rd Paddy Prendergast & Tom Reilly [Abbeyleix], 1st Session Gordan & Colm Walsh[Portlaoise], 2nd Session Eileen Fingleton & Paddy Conroy [Portlaoise], 4th Ita Ryder & Larry Ryder [Abbeyleix], 5th Margaret Nee & Ette Kennedy [Portlaoise], 6th Tom Handy & Jim Fingleton [Portlaoise].
Results for Thursday, February 7: Simultaneous Pairs; 1st Anne Doolan & Denis O’Leary, 2nd Marie Fennin & Kevin Kennedy, gross Frances & Jim Delaney, 3rd Rita Arrigan & Carmel Doorley, 4th Mary Downey & Helen Williams.
The “Silver Salver” competition will take place over two nights, February 18 and 21, each night with different partners. Normal competitions will also be held on these nights,in the Sue Ryder Centre, Kilminchy. Commencing at 7.30pm sharp.
Relics of Don Bosco
Visit of the Relics of Don Bosco to Parish Church, Tuesday, February 26 2.30pm to Wednesday 27 8.30am. In association with the 200th anniversary of his birth, the Salesians have embarked on a world wide tour with the reliquary of their founder – St. John Bosco (born 1815). We are fortunate in Portlaoise that, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm, Midnight, 7.30am. Departure 8.30am
The Church will remain open during the visit.
LATE FINTAN Dooley
Condolences to the family of the late Fintan Dooley of 7 Dr Murphy Place who died suddenly on Saturday February 2. Son of Joe and the late Elish, he is also deeply regretted by his loving family Gabrielle, Martin, Pascal, Anne Marie and Paul, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposed at the Chapel of Rest at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise with removal to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for Requiem Mass. Burial last Thursday in SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
LATE TERESA MAHER
Condolences to the family of the late Teresa Maher (nee Nerney) late of Rookfield, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise who died peacefully on February 7 at home surrounded by her loving family, Teresa loving wife to Tom and dearly loved mother to Michael, Tom, Dave, Deirdre and Teresa and the late Johnny is also deeply regretted brother Michael, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposed at her residence with Removal last Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
IRISHWHEELCHAIRSOCIATION
We are looking for ladies to take part in te Ladies Mini Marathon on 3rd June to raise funds to take our members on outings, holidays & Christmas dinners. We will register you, provide transport and a meal on the way home. Contact: Maura O’ Brien 086-3344722 Anna May Dunne 057-8621343 Eugene Lacey 087-2535924
Fatima
Pilgrimage From Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Ballybrittas & Monasterevin for 7 nights from June 6 for €620 pps (if paid in full before Feb. 1st) or else €720. Spiritual Director Fr Jimmy O Reilly, & Fr O Reilly. For more details & to book your place please phone Maura on 086 3344722.
MEDJUGORJE
If anyone is interested in the Medjugorje pilgrimage this year, deposits are now due before February 16. Spiritual Director this year will be Fr Paddy Byrne. Contact; Paul Dooley 087-9832826 Gerry/Rachel Murphy 057-8660053 Anthony 057-8621227 John 087-1254841
Ladies Badminton
Takes place at the Portlaoise GAA hall near Telfords every, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10.15 am til 12 noon. Tea/ coffee at interval Racket not essential. Contacts: Gaye 087 6445630 or Janet 086 3580037.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
Mountmellick Mountrath & Ballyfin Lourdes Pilgrimage, July 17-24 2013 at Solitude Hotel, €770 per person sharing. Contact Eleanor 087 7670915 for booking. Spiritual leaders Fr Pat Hennessy PP & Fr Míchéal Murphy PP.
50+ Active Age Group
13th February Valentine Theme; Feb 20 Dancing. Bowls every Monday in St. Mary’s 2-4pm. Cards in the Parish Centre. Tuesday/Thursday after Mass. New members always welcome, just come along or contact Andy 057-8621571.
Equestrian Reuion
Is being held in Portlaoise Heritiage Hotel on March 23 at 8:30pm, tickets €15 including finger food, D.J and bar extension. Invite extends to past pupils, parents, spectators, students, helpers, livery owners etc. Contact Séona McCloskey 085-1974011.
Ciorcal Cainte
Irish Conversation every Wednesday from 5:15pm to 6:30pm in Portlaoise Library. Má tá suim agat - bí linn! Fáilte Romhat.
GAELSCOIL Table Quiz
Table Quiz in aid of the Gaelscoil Phortlaoise Parents Council will take place on Thursday 28th of February at 9pm in Grellan Delaneys Portlaoise.Entry is 10e per person, all welcome a fun night to be had by all with a raffle and prizes also on the night. Only one round will be “as gaeilge” and tables can be put together on the night so don’t worry if you don’t have a full team.
Parish Lotto
No jackpot winner when the draw was made on Thursday, February 7. Numbers drawn: 24,25,29,30. The 1 match 3 winner won €1,000 each. This week’s jackpot is €20,000
Public Meeting
Public meeting in O’Loughlin’s Hotel, organised by the campaign against household & water taxes on Tuesday, February 12 at 8pm. All welcome.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed at Parents First: Would you be interested in volunteering with Parents First for 1-2 hours each week? We are looking for parents or grandparents to pass on their valuable knowledge & experience in bringing up children. Contact 0Dolores or Mary on 057-9322996 or 086-1959221.
FIRST PENANCE DATES
Ceremony C&D Saturday, February 16 at 11am in the Parish Church; Ceremony A Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30pm in Holy Cross, Ratheniska; Ceremony B Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30pm in the Church of the Assumption, the Heath; Ceremony E&F Saturday, February 23 at 11am in the Parish Church
LOFFA table quiz
Table quiz in aid of the Laois Offaly Families for Austim(Loffa) takes place on Wednesday night, February 24 in the Sally Gardens Pub. Table of four €40. Raffle also.
PORTLAOISE BRIDGE CLUB
Portlaoise Bridge Club Jessop Cup Results 1st Mary Conroy & Damian Nee [Portlaoise], 2nd Catherine Campion & Maura Bourke [Rathdowney], 3rd Paddy Prendergast & Tom Reilly [Abbeyleix], 1st Session Gordan & Colm Walsh[Portlaoise], 2nd Session Eileen Fingleton & Paddy Conroy [Portlaoise], 4th Ita Ryder & Larry Ryder [Abbeyleix], 5th Margaret Nee & Ette Kennedy [Portlaoise], 6th Tom Handy & Jim Fingleton [Portlaoise]. Results for Thursday, February 7: Simultaneous Pairs; 1st Anne Doolan & Denis O’Leary, 2nd Marie Fennin & Kevin Kennedy, gross Frances & Jim Delaney, 3rd Rita Arrigan & Carmel Doorley, 4th Mary Downey & Helen Williams.
The “Silver Salver” competition will take place over two nights, February 18 and 21, each night with different partners. Normal competitions will also be held on these nights,in the Sue Ryder Centre, Kilminchy. Commencing at 7.30pm sharp.
Relics of Don Bosco
Visit of the Relics of Don Bosco to Parish Church, Tuesday, February 26 2.30pm to Wednesday 27 8.30am. In association with the 200th anniversary of his birth, the Salesians have embarked on a world wide tour with the reliquary of their founder – St. John Bosco (born 1815). We are fortunate in Portlaoise that, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm, Midnight, 7.30am. Departure 8.30am
The Church will remain open during the visit.
LATE FINTAN Dooley
Condolences to the family of the late Fintan Dooley of 7 Dr Murphy Place who died suddenly on Saturday February 2. Son of Joe and the late Elish, he is also deeply regretted by his loving family Gabrielle, Martin, Pascal, Anne Marie and Paul, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposed at the Chapel of Rest at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise with removal to SS Peter and Paul’s Church for Requiem Mass. Burial last Thursday in SS. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
LATE TERESA MAHER
Condolences to the family of the late Teresa Maher (nee Nerney) late of Rookfield, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise who died peacefully on February 7 at home surrounded by her loving family, Teresa loving wife to Tom and dearly loved mother to Michael, Tom, Dave, Deirdre and Teresa and the late Johnny is also deeply regretted brother Michael, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposed at her residence with Removal last Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Paul’s Church for Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery.
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