Local Notes: Sympathies, musical society news, GAA and soccer news
Matheo, who played U16 and Minor football with Porlaw, is returning home to Belgium.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late Brian O'Shea, Sweetbriar Lawn, Tramore. Predeceased by his parents John and Nancy and sister Catherine, he is sadly missed by his wife Eileen, sons John and Paddy, daughters Christine, Anne, Siobhan, and Mary, their spouses Brian, Tony, Tadhg, Caroline, and Claire, his adored grandchildren Matthew, , Tom, Sarah, Laura, Paidi, Meabhbh, Ailbhe, Remy, Estelle and Sophie, brother Sean, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Brian, late of Slievekeale Rd, Waterford, former national school teacher, Labour Party TD and Minister of State, spent time in Portlaw during his political career and held clinics to meet his constituents - to whom he gave freely of his time and helped where he could. His good work won't be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Reminder pantomime tickets will be on sale in the Community Hall. Phone booking will be available on Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 3, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. The booking number to call is 089 4785458. Please note that we do not take bookings on our social media. All booking is done either in person or via the phone number provided above.
There are still a few places remaining if you want to kick-start your weekend with a full-body workout in a fun, supportive environment. At Portlaw GAA Club Gym, on Saturdays from 8am–9am ppriced only €48 for six weeks. All fitness levels welcome - just bring yourself and some energy. To book text 086 8104168.
Well done to Matheo, who recently completed an impressive 46km run on the Greenway. Matheo, who is from Belgium, will be returning home at the end of the month. He played U16 and Minor football with us last year, and we’d like to thank him for his commitment, effort, and the positive contribution he made to the club. Best of luck back home, Matheo - you’ll always be very welcome here.
Déise Óg / CLG Portláirge are delighted to host a GAA Go Games Referee Course as part of their Referee Recruitment campaign on Friday, February 20th, at 11am in Dungarvan GAA Clubhouse (X35 K258). Open to anyone aged 16+ (male and female), this course is ideal for anyone interested in taking up the whistle, with opportunities to referee U8, U9, U10 Go Games Fun Blitzes and U11 leagues. It's also pathway to Bord na nÓg games in the future.
Soccer Tots for 'smallies' takes place on Saturday mornings in the Astro. Contact John Murray for more details if needed 087 2594301. Portlaw United FC U14 schoolgirl result: Ballinroad 1-1 Portlaw. We travelled to the league leaders with just the bare 11 girls and played some of the matches with 10 girls at times. The determination and teamwork this team put in this morning was amazing to watch. They defended for their lives and did themselves and their club very proud taking points off the league leaders, who hadn't dropped a point all season. Well done girls, the future is very bright. Goal scored by Ruby mulcahy. We would again like to thank everyone who signed up for the Club Supporters Development Syndicate to date. The most recent draw results were composed of: 1st prize - €100 Michael and Ester Nugent; 2nd prize - €50 Dawn Kehoe; 3rd prize - €25 - Elaine Power. 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.
