Stradbally
Garda Billy Delaney from Stradbally who retired from the force on Friday last at Monasterevin Garda Station,after 30 years service, with Gda David Peake and Sgt. Niall Lynch. Photo:Tim Keane.
FLOWER AND GARDEN
The AGM of the Stradbally Flower and Garden Club was held on Wednesday, October 3 in St Joseph’s Hall, Stradbally. There was a good attendance and Pauline Harrison welcomed everyone to our 20th anniversary meeting. She gave a special welcome to three new members and paid tribute to all who participated in the club’s activities during the year. Frances Scully gave her treasurer’s report and informed the meeting that the club was in a healthy position. Vera Donohue gave the secretary’s report and thanked the committee and members for their hard work in making 2012 a successful year with a lot of events. The committee was elected for the coming year. Chairperson Dorrie Moran. Assist Brenda Corcoran, treasurer Frances Scully. Assist Mary Whelan, secrerary/PRO Vera Donohue. Assist Mary Fenlon. Commitee Margaret Delaney (A) Deirdre Wolfe, Marg. Delaney (S), Phyllis Bennett, Molly Bambrick, Pauline Harrison. Next Meeting in Wednesday, November 7 in St Joseph’s Hall at 8pm.
and this will be a work night and members are asked to bring materials for this.
LATE GORDON CARTER
The death occurred (peacefully) at Portlaoise General Hospital on October 2 of Gordon Carter, Loughehoe, Stradbally. Gordon, beloved husband of Doreen, he will be sadly missed by his loving family Ruth, Mervyn, Wesley and Paul, his sister Alice, brothers Willie and Bertie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and many friends. His remains were reposing at his home on Wednesday and following funeral service on Thursday in St Patrick’s Church, Stradbally at 2 o’c. burial took place in Timogue Cemetery.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
A meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 17 commencing at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Hall, Stradbally.
LATE Billy McDONALD
The death occurred on September 27 of Mr Billy (William) McDonald, No 2, Stradbally Road, Timahoe. His remains were reposing at his home until removel on Saturday last to St Michael’s Church, Timahoe and following 12 noon requiem mass his remains were interred in adjoining cemetery. Pre-deceased by his wife Rita twelve years ago, he is survived by his sons Willie, James and John, daughter Mary, brothers Jimmy, Pat and Martin, sister Margaret, daughter in law Mary, grandchildren and extended family to whom we tender our deepest sympathy.
LATE TOM DUFF
The death occurred (suddenly) at his residence on September 30 of Mr Tom Duff, Orchard, Timahoe. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, sons Pat and John, daughters Deirdre and Fiona, sister Nora Brennan, sister-in-law Maureen, brother-in-law Danny, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends. His remains were reposing at his residence until removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to St Michael’s Church, Timahoe for requiem mass. Interment afterwards to adjoining cemetery.
ELECTRIC PICNIC
Residents are asked for feedback on this year’s Electric Picnic. Send all written comments about this year’s event to the secretary Carmel Dillon, No 10 Church Avenue, Stradbally. Closing date is Friday, October 12.
ICA
Members please note that there will be no meeting in October. Next meeting will be held on November 6 in St Patrick’s Hall at 8pm.
CHERNOBYL NEWS
We are looking for host families for 2013 for Adie Roche Chernobyl International Stradbally/Portarlington group or surrounding areas. Applications need to be in by October 12 and any enquries please contact Aishling 087 1245291, Audrey 087 7984177, Orlagh 086 0892699 or Ann-Marie 087 7809369.
WHIST DRIVE
Next whist drive Friday, October 19 at 8.30pm sharp.
SCOR NA NOG
The Laois Scor na nOg will be held on Saturday, November 3 in Timahoe Community Hall commencing at 5pm. For all information on Scor contact 057 8660674.
YOUTH CENTRE
New members welcome from 6th class upwards. Existing members and new members will have to pick up a new enrolment form. Please note volunteers and help are desperately needed. Contact 086 0766716 for more details.
CARERS ASSOC
Carers Association Laois are holding an information day in St Joseph’s Hall, Stradbally on October 11 from 11am until 3pm. For further information contact Alison Hackett at 086 7957086.
SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Marie Graham, The Green, Stradbally on the death of her sister Brigid Byrne, formerly Kildare who died in England.
GORTA
Thanks to all who supported the recent church gate collection. A big thanks also to the collectors.
VICARSTOWN RECREATIONAL
On Wednesday, October 10, Kathleen Delahan will give a talk on healthy living and alternative medicine. 8pm in the community centre. All are welcome.
Dunnes 100 YEARS
Dunnes bar and lounge are celebrating 100 years in business and there is a party to celebrate the occasion on Saturday, October 13 and all are welcome on the night.
GARDA RETIREMENT
Garda Billy Delaney retired completing 30 years service on 5 October. The Stradbally native was stationed in Monasterevin since 2000. Garda Delaney has been heavingly involved with the Stradbally GAA club over mnay years The retirement function take place in the Hazel Hotel on Friday 26 October. Tickets cost €20 and are available from Monasterevin Garda Station.
Email to a friend
Print this page
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Weather for Portlaoise
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: North west
