Portlaoise bus company to run free bus to Shine 2022 in Laois

Alison Browne (President Laois Chamber), Aaron Martley, Cathal Martley, Mark Martley, John Strong (Chairperson Shine 2022), John Kirwan, Martin Crowley, both Emo GAA, Caroline Hofman Laois Chamber

placeholder image — Alison Browne (President Laois Chamber), Aaron Martley, Cathal Martley, Mark Martley, John Strong (Chairperson Shine 2022), John Kirwan, Martin Crowley, both Emo GAA, Caroline Hofman Laois Chamber

Martley’s of Portlaoise will kindly be providing a complimentary shuttle bus throughout the day on Saturday, 21st May 2022 for anyone wishing to attend Shine 2022 which is taking place in Emo Court from 9am to 6pm.

Shuttle buses will leave from Portlaoise at 9am, 11am, 1pm, with the last bus leaving from the Maldron Portlaoise at 3pm. The route will commence at the Maldron Portlaoise, followed by stops at Fairgreen, Portlaoise Train Station, the Midlands Park Hotel, JFL Avenue, The Killeshin and Kilminchy, arriving on-site in Emo Court. Return buses from Emo Court to Portlaoise will be available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and the last bus will be leaving from Emo Court at 6pm.

This may be subject to some changes.

Wheelchair accessibility can be booked in advance, with further information available at www.martleys.com.

The organisers says Shine will be one of the greatest athletic events in Ireland this summer. A total of 32 clubs from all across Ireland will come to Emo and compete in a series of obstacle courses and head to head events.

Clubs from different sporting backgrounds including GAA, basketball, soccer, athletics, and swimming will battle it out in front of 5,000 spectators. Only one club can earn the crown of Ireland’s Fittest Club.

The team will be made up of six athletes. Each event requires four athletes to participate, with a minimum of one female member in each event.

There will be fun for all the family with something for everyone on the day, with a food village, 110 exhibitors located in the trade show area around the main arena where all of the sporting action will be taking place, and a children’s play area.

Visit www.shineinemo.ie for more information about the event, which is free to attend with free parking also.