Electric Picnic team effort in Laois for Portlaoise hospital

Portlaoise’s biggest sports club is backing one of the best-known charities in Laois to help raise funds for patients' needs at Portlaoise hospital.

Portlaoise GAA is supporting the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital in a special fundraising raffle with the top prize of two weekend tickets to the Electric Picnic in Stradbally.

The Charity hopes lots of people will get behind the fundraiser.

“We’re thrilled to announce a raffle for two Weekend Tickets to the Electric Picnic 2026, kindly donated by the Electric Picnic Committee.

This is your chance to experience Ireland’s biggest music festival, while supporting a cause that’s close to home. Every cent raised from this raffle will go directly towards enhancing patient comforts at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

“With your help, we’re making a real difference but we need you to help us keep going,” the committee says.

Portlaoise GAA says it is proud to support the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital Raffle, describing it as a “fantastic fundraising initiative” that will directly benefit patients at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

“Not only will your support help enhance patient comforts and services in our local hospital, but you’ll also be in with a chance of winning an incredible prize.

“Every ticket purchased makes a real difference and helps fund projects that improve the experience of patients and their families in our community.

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“We encourage all our members, supporters, players, coaches, families and friends to get behind this worthy local initiative. Together, we can help make a positive impact while also being in with a chance of attending one of Ireland’s biggest festivals,” said the club.

“Thank you for your continued support of our community and local hospital,” concludes the club.

To buy tickets in the raffle, go to ww.idonate.ie HERE Tickets can also be purchased by scanning the QR code on the poster on the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital Facebook page. The draw will be made on August 16.

The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital is dedicated to raising funds to enhance patients' comfort. It was established in 1991 to improve patient comfort in Portlaoise hospital. They do this by providing the facility with much-needed supplies and medical equipment.

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They rely solely on fundraising and donations, with the money used to help the hospital in many and varied ways. MORE BELOW PHOTO.

They recently donated flowers to the Mortuary garden where relatives of those who have sadly passed away can avail of a quiet space during difficult times.

They also recently donated care packs for patients who may not have anyone available to bring in essential personal items, or who were too unwell at the time of admission to organise these necessities themselves. The care packs include pyjamas, underwear, socks, toothbrushes and toothpaste, which the Friends say help to provide comfort and dignity to patients during what can be a very difficult time.

If you would like to find out more about the Friends you can check out our website: https://friendsofthehospital.wixsite.com/portlaoise or you can contact us at [email protected].