Local Notes: 30 years looking after Portlaw's health, a great year for 10th scout troop, and more...
Mary Flynn and Bernadette Drohan, two of the volunteers who helped organise the concert at Clonea Power Parish Church as part of this year's Comeragh's Wild Festival. Photo: Mary Browne
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Eamon Power, 5 Cross Roads. Eamon's passing took place recently. His remains were removed to St Patrick's Church on Thursday, July 11, for Requiem Mass.
He was a valued member of Portlaw GAA Club and steam member of the hurling team for many years, and also a well-known member of the farming community in his area. To his wife Ann and his family, his sisters Carmel, Maria and Ann, to his extended family, sincere condolences.
Congrats to our Minor Hurlers who enjoyed a great win over Tramore in Portlaw recently. Congrats to our Intermediate Hurlers on a great win earlier versus Ballyduff. Final score Portlaw 5-16 Ballyduff 0-11.
We were very saddened to hear today of the passing of Eamon Power, RIP. Eamon was a player with Portlaw during our golden period in the 70s and is remembered fondly by all who played with him during this period. His son Mike is our current Juvenile Chairman and his grandsons Daithi and Ruari are important players on our underage teams. All at Portlaw GAA extend our deepest sympathies to his loving wife Ann, sons Brendan, Mike, John and Kevin, his daughter Catherine, grandchildren and extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Well done to our U10 Players of the Week for the month of June. These girls have been training very hard over the past few weeks. Congratulations to Mary Kate, Willow and Aoife. Well done girls. Our U12 team played a display match at half time during the U16 County Camogie Championship, Waterford vs Offaly at Walsh Park recently.
Portlaw, De la Salle and St. Molleran's combined teams to form two mixed teams. There was great camogie skill on display from all girls. Well done girls and well done to our U16 county team on a great win.
Well done to our U8 players of the week for the month of June. Like our U10 girls, these three girls have been training very hard over the past few weeks and have improved immensely. Congratulations to Ellie, Benny and Lacey. Well done girls.
We were delighted to host the U14 Waterford Camogie panel recently. We have two girls from our club on this panel, Sarah O'Connor and Sarah Kelly, which we are extremely proud of!
Thanks to Freddie and Valerie for organising the refreshments for the team. We were delighted to have the girls there making use of our new facilities.
Well it was a great year for 10th Portlaw Scouts - cubs went to nationals and scouts are off to the Phoenix in August and no better way to finish off the year with a trip to the IOAC in Wexford. And that's a wrap for our 2023/2024 Beaver group finishing up a great year with an end of year party at World of Bounce. If you are interested in your child joining our Beavers/Cubs/Scouts group in September, please complete the waiting list form on our homepage.
Players and coaches wanted for the 2024/25 season. Some of our schoolboy teams are currently recruiting new players to join our squads for the upcoming season.
We are currently recruiting for players born in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 for the upcoming seasons. We are also looking for coaches for our U11 team (children born in 2014).
If you know someone who is interested in joining contact Adam on 083 1435087 or Jonnie on 087 2316285.
We would again like to thank everyone who signed up for the Club Supporters Development Syndicate to date.
We held our latest draw with the lucky winners 1st prize €100 Tyrone Whyte; 2nd prize €50 Rory Cleary; 3rd prize €25 John O’Mahoney.
If anyone would like to join the syndicate to improve the club facilities contact any member of the committee or the club Facebook page directly.
Dr Finnegan and his wife Kate retired from the Health Centre in Portlaw. Both Dr Finnegan and Kate were present on Friday evening, June 28 in the Health Centre to say farewell to their clients and friends. A large crowd were present following their kind invitation. They were both thanked for their service and professionalism in looking after the health of the people of Portlaw and further afield, serving the needs for over 30 years. They were in great demand for photographs with the people who attended and were the recipients of many presents from the well-wishers. It was a lovely ending to their period in Portlaw as people mingled, talked and enjoyed the cup of tea and the food. They had become familiar figures in our midst, looking after the health needs of their many patients. We wish them well in their retirement and thank them for their outstanding service to the area. The replacement doctor for the health centre is Dr. Ciaran Cassidy from Wexford.
Tuesday, July 16 at 7pm. Please tell your friends and relatives.
All at Portlaw GAA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Lacey family on the recent passing of Angela.
Angela is predeceased by her loving husband Eddie, a president of our club, and her son John is our current treasurer and a stalwart of our club. Angela was always on hand to support Eddie and John and a great supporter of Portlaw GAA.
We send our condolences to her sons Eamonn, Michael, Paul and John, her daughter Anna and all of her extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
