Local Notes: Masses, GAA club, volunteers appeal and soccer news
Portlaw United FC U15 squad
For many years, Portlaw Community Centre has provided an important community service by hosting after-funeral receptions in the Hall. This has been made possible through the dedication of the committee and a small group of volunteers. Unfortunately, due to increased work and family commitments, it has become increasingly difficult to sustain the service.We have now reached a point where additional volunteers are essential if this valued support is to continue. We are seeking volunteers to assist with any or all of the following tasks: Preparing the hall in advance of the reception; Serving on the day of the event; Tidying up, washing up and resetting the hall afterwards. Please note that time can sometimes be limited, as the hall may have another booking scheduled later in the same day. If new volunteers are not forthcoming the committee may only be able to prepare the hall, and families using the facilities would need to provide their own helpers for the event itself. The Hall is regularly booked for a wide range of community activities. When a funeral reception is requested, the regularly scheduled group may or may not be able to cancel their booking to accommodate it. On rare occasions where two funerals occur close together, this may not always be possible.We greatly appreciate the ongoing understanding and goodwill of all hall users as we try our best to facilitate families during these times. If you are willing to volunteer for any aspect of this service, please contact: Ann Power (087 1258625) and Therese Keyes (051 387616).
We are counting down the weeks to our trip to New York. Please continue to drop your cans and bottles to the field for us to return. We are blown away by the support so far. From all at the club, we would like to wish Jordan O'Sullivan and Millie the very best as they head off to Australia today for the start of a new adventure. Jordy has been a massive player for our club in both hurling and football for as long as we can remember and we will miss him greatly both on and off the field, for the year ahead. Have a ball and a safe journey.
The Portlaw Schoolgirls Soccer Club is hosting an unmissable night of fun, laughs, and show-stopping performances in the Lip Sync Battle on February 14, in the Clodagh Bar. Starts at 6pm. Followed by music with DJ Mike Rockett. Tickets only €10 so grab your friends and join us for a night full of entertainment and great craic. This is a night you do not want to miss. For tickets and more info, contact any committee member. Let’s make it a night to remember. Portlaw U15: Portlaw vs Kilmacow Team sponsor: Jimmy's Takeaway Portlaw (051 566918). Portlaw took all three points in a keenly contested battle. Great credit to the groundsmen as the pitch was playable despite the terrible conditions of late. Scorers on the day: Will Saunderson, Mark Murphy, Daniel O’Brien, Dean Driscoll, Harry O’Brien and Ishmael Moyo.
Congratulations to Abbie Burrows on being selected part of the Waterford Senior Camogie Panel for 2026. We are so proud of you. Best of luck for the 2026 season.
Portlaw Ballyduff Parish Notice. Portlaw, Saturday, January 24 - 6pm anniversaries: Michael and Josie Walsh; Eddie Lacey; Thomas and Alice Murphy. Birthday Remembrance: Willie Power. Anniversaries at this time: Michael Power Snr and Mary Knox. Saturday, January 31 at 6pm: Anniversaries: Richard, Mary B, Colm and Terry Long; Aaron Duggan, William, Bridget, Fr. Michael and Pat Hennessey. Month's Mind: Vincent O'Donnell and Bobby Whyte.
To book Masses in Portlaw contact Mary Walsh (Sacristan) 086 3206575. Ballyduff: Sunday, January 25 - 10am - Anniversary: Ollie Flynn; Sunday, February 1 - Mass at 10am: To book Masses in Ballyduff contact Ann Nolan (Sacristan)
