Local Notes: Wedding day wishes, a highest peak success, GAA news and more
Darren Rockett and Sara Fitzgerald were wished the best ahead of their wedding.
It is with sad and deep regret we record the death of Suzanne Walsh (nee: Sweeney), of Coolfin, Portlaw. Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Edward she is sadly missed by her loving husband Anton and son Rhys, brother Damien, sisters-in-law Mags, Helena and Carmel, brothers-in-law Derek, Connor and Declan, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Suzanne's remains were removed from Thompson's Funeral Home to St Patrick's Church for Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. It is with deep regret we record the death of Margaret Ann Galvin, Toronto, Canada and formerly of Woodcourt House, Portlaw. Beloved wife of Kelly and devoted mother of Charlie and Lily, she is deeply mourned by her parents Ester and Martin, siblings Richard, Sharon, Vickie and Derek, sister-in-law, Sheila, brother-in-law Brian, nieces Orla, Rachel, Olivia and Lucy, nephews Dean, Paul, Sam and Connor, aunts and uncles. Margaret Ann will be remembered for her kindness and wide laughter and support for her family and wide circle of friends in particular Catherine Whitty. Her warm spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Margaret Ann rest in peace. It is with deep regret and sadness the death of James Kelly, William St, Portlaw is recorded. James was predeceased by his father and mother. A valued member of staff, he worked at the Suir railway in Kilmeaden. James remains were removed from Walsh's Funeral Home to St Patrick's Church, Portlaw, for Requiem Mass. He was laid to rest with his parents in the adjoining graveyard. His workmates from Suir Railway formed a guard of honour, testament to the respect and esteem in which James was held, May he rest in peace.
Congratulations and well done to sisters Ailish and Elaine Dunphy, who completed the 5,895m climb up Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, Africa. Ailish and Elaine are proud Portlaw Camogie and Waterford GAA supporters. They carried the Waterford flag and Portlaw Camogie jersey to the summit flying the blue and white, and blue and gold colours on the world's highest free-standing mountain.
Both former players for Portlaw Camogie, Ailish was our Intermediate Goalkeeper last year and Elaine played for Portlaw in her younger year before moving to England. Both keeping Portlaw Camogie at heart still. This is a once in a lifetime experience and a massive achievement to complete. Well Done Ailish and Elaine.
Wishing our premier stalwart Darren Rockett and his wife to be, Sarah Fitzgerald, the very best of luck as they head off into wedded bliss. Wishing them both a lifetime of health and happiness from everyone at the club. Enjoy the celebrations. Will be a great day.
Help our 2026 U15 and U18 juveniles kick start their fundraising appeal which they are commencing in order to cover the cost of a trip to play a series of matches against a selection of New York GAA hurling teams in May 2026. This is a reciprocal trip following the successful hosting of the New York Feile Teams in 2024 and 2025 by Portlaw GAA club and local families of our juvenile players.
Well Kids training recently in The Park, featured some fun and games followed by a chance for the children to throw water balloons at their coaches and finished off with a lovely ice cream. They also got some play time together in the playground. Well Kids takes place every Sunday morning at 10am for 3 to 6 year olds . It's free of charge and no equipment is needed. New players are always welcome. Just send us a message for details.
