Local Notes: Hurling and camogie, heritage group, sympathies and more
The former Portlaw Tannery building
Bridget Mcgrath (nee: Power), late of Ash Road, The Woodlands, Portlaw passed away in the Pine Ward, Dunmore Wing of UHW. Predeceased by her husband Philly, son Tom, her parents James and Margaret and brother John, Bridget will be sadly missed by her loving family, sons Anthony, Damien and James, her daughter Marguriet, grandchildren sister Margaret, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Bridget's remains were removed to St Patrick's Church for Requiem Mass followed by burial in the family burial ground.
The death of Abbie Crowely Drea, of the Woodlands, Portlaw occurred recently. Abbey was predeceased by her grandparents Tessie and Pat and will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Alison and David, sister Sarah, brother-in-law Davy, her adoring grandparents, Bernie and Maurice, nieces, Eve and Lily, cousins, extended family and all who were blessed to share in her life. Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Patrick's Church followed by private cremation.
Ann Mcarthy of Beechwood Grove, and formerly of William St., Portlaw, passed away recently following a long illness which Ann bore bravely. Always a smile and a chat for all she would meet in her daily outings. Ann was predeceased by her daughters Sharon and Martha, her Mother Nellie and grandmother Annie. Sadly missed by her partner Ray, daughters Lorrain and Valerine, grandchildren Eric, Billy, Daily, George Omar, great-grandchildren Baylie, Harley, Dakoda, sister-in-law Phyillis, extended family, relatives, neighbours and Friends. Ann's funeral cortege walked from her residence at Beechwood to St Patrick's Church for her Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Well Done to Sarah O’C, Layla O’R, Chloe R and the Waterford U15 panel. They participated in the U15 All Ireland Blitz in Cahir , Co. Tipperary and were unlucky not to win the blitz.
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 Sylvia Mullowney; 2nd prize - €50 Ann Coe; 3rd prize - €25 Marie Dee. 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.
Portlaw GAA, Camogie and LGFA has established a healthy club subcommittee recently, with the aim of applying for GAA healthy club status when applications open in November. AS part of the preparation process, community mapping is required. This survey will allow us to gather valuable information as regards to insights into the community awareness of the GAA, Camogie and LGFA in our community. https://www.cognitoforms.com/PortlawGAAHealthCommittee/CommunityMappingSurveyAPortlawGAAHealthyClubInitiative
Well done to our lads who booked their place in the U16 County Semi-Final after a great win over Dungarvan on a scoreline of 2-10 to 1-07. This result now means we have home advantage for the semi-final. We’d love to see as much support as possible, so let’s get behind the boys and pack the sideline. The club is also very proud of the U15 camogie players who had a brilliant year with the Waterford U15 team and we are very proud of them for representing Portlaw on an Inter-County level. The girls will still be lining out for Portlaw in the U15 and Minor Championships over the next few weeks.
The Heritage Centre Committee would like to thank all those who supported our events over the course of Heritage Week. Both our walks were a success and we welcomed visitors every day we were open. Over the course of the week we had the pleasure of talking with former tannery workers, visitors from near and far, and even some from Australia.
We also had descendants of Kennedy O’Brien, first Managing Director of Irish Tanners, join us on Saturday, August 23, as we focused on the 40th anniversary of the closure of the tannery. It was also a pleasure to meet with members of the Knockanore Heritage & Historical Society as well as members of the Clonmel Historical & Archaeological Society.
We will be continuing with our work recording the story of tannery workers over the next year and building our website and heritage trail. Again thank you to all who supported our activities.
