Local Notes: Golf classic, camogie success, Heritage Week events and more
Well Done to Chloe R, Sarah O’C and Layla O’R who togged out for the Waterford U15 team for the recent Munster U15 Blitz.
Portlaw GAA club was delighted recently to welcome the prize winners from their recent Golf Classic Fundraiser to a special presentation event. A huge congratulations to all our winners, and a sincere thank you to everyone who took part. Special thanks again to Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club for hosting a fantastic day of golf and for their ongoing support and hospitality.
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, your generosity helped make the event the great success that it was and finally a big shoutout to every team who participated and helped make this a brilliant day for the club. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir – here’s to the next one.
Well done to our Minor Camogie team who had had a brilliant win recently against Butlerstown Camogie. The fulltime score was Portlaw 4-09 Butlerstown 3-05. Also well done to our U14 camogie team who played a tough challenge match against Mooncoin in preparation for their Semi Final on August 12.
Also, massive thanks to Philip Hennebry, from Hennebry Pest Solution LLC, for sponsoring a new set of jerseys for our Intermediate Camogie team. Hennebry Pest Solutions LLC is a family owned and operated business based in New Jersey, USA. They Provide a multitude of Eco and pet friendly services to protect your home. Philly has always been a massive supporter of Portlaw Camogie Club and we are very greatful to have him behind us as a team and club.
Portlaw holds a unique place in the landscape of planned industrial towns in Ireland. For almost two centuries the factory complex built by the Malcomson’s has provided a backdrop to the village, firstly as a mill in the 19th century and then as a tannery in the 20th century. The importance of Portlaw in the industrial history of Ireland, as well as the Malcomson’s links to shipbuilding, cannot be underestimated and the development of the village plays a part in that story. Portlaw was a social experiment as well as industrial village. The story of the worker housing, the forms of social insurance for workers who became ill and the approach to savings and temperance provide a fascinating insight into the 19th century social world of the village. Portlaw is a unique design with a Baroque layout of triangular blocks of housing leading to an open space and direct to the factory gates. The houses had a distinct roof design; known as the Portlaw Roof, one of the most striking architectural features in the built environment. There are many large houses in the area linked with the Malcomsons, as well as the attraction of the large demesne at Curraghmore. We will have a photographic display upstairs of tannery life and encourage former employees so come along and share your own stories. Why not take the opportunity to come along and explore the village and its surroundings during Heritage Week. All events are free. Heritage Week opening hours are from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, August 16; Wednesday, August 20; Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 - 2.30pm to 4.30pm. We welcome any former workers from the tannery period to call to in and share stories on Saturday 23 August as we mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of the tannery.
Guided walks will take place in Portlaw as part of Heritage Week on Sunday, August 17, at 2pm. Explore the different aspects of the village taking in stories of the people, the buildings and the relationship with the demesne at Curraghmore on the loop walk. The Portlaw Heritage Centre will be open after the walk. Another guided walk will take place on Sunday, August 24, at 2pm. The Village Walk will go through the streets of the village exploring the foundations of our modern village taking in the social and industrial landscapes. Again, the heritage centre will be open after the walk. Further Information Portlaw Heritage Centre 086 8364925 bgcrotty@eircom.net
It was great start to a busy weekend in the village recently with two syndicate members coming out in this months Déise Draw. Huge congratulations to Pat and Mandy Dunphy and Bernie Murphy. We hope everyone had a great weekend at ATN, thanks to all who supported.
Congratulations to our U16 Football team who were crowned Division 3 Champions recently in a brilliant display of football against Dungarvan. Full time score Ballyduff Lower / Portlaw 4-5 Dungarvan 0-10. This win is a testament to the work these girls have put in at training with their managers throughout the year and they deserve every minute of the celebrations Thanks to all the Supporters who came to cheer on the team, this support and encouragement was heard all through the game and the season.
The Portlaw GAA Club Kellogg’s Cúl Camp begins next Monday, August 11 until Friday, August 15. The camp will run from 10am to 2pm each day for children between the ages of six and 13. A place on the camp can only be booked using the online form at www.kelloggculcamps.gaa.ie. The deadline for registration is this Friday, August 8. Please note that only those children that have been registered online can attend the camp https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/
Well Done to Chloe R. Sarah O’C and Layla O’R who togged out for the Waterford U15 team recently for the Munster U15 Blitz. A brilliant day out in Rathkeale, Limerick with some good tough games. It’s always a good day to put on the Waterford Jersey and represent your county.
