11-10-2003
Mountmellick Community School
Students, teachers, parents and friends gathered in Mountmellick Community School on Thursday night, September 25 for the official opening of the school’s annual exhibition. Laois County Arts Officer Muireann ni Chonaill declared the exhibition opened and spoke of her great pleasure at seeing the wealth of talent so evident all around the exhibition hall.
There were exhibits from many areas including woodwork, art, crafts, metalwork and science from first year up to fifth year. A very topical exhibit stood just inside the entrance-the green schools stand. This is environmental awareness week and the green committee in the school are working towards achieving a green flag for the school. A video detailing their work over the past school year was on view also. The exhibition was open the following day to the public and to the students from the primary schools to give them a foretaste of school work in post primary.
Anonymous Donation
St. Vincent’s Hospital Patients Benefit Fund committee would like to acknowledge an anonymous donation of 500 for which they are most grateful.
Women’s Group AGM
The above group will hold their AGM Thursday, October 9 at 8.30 pm in the Methodist Hall behind the Methodist Church. New members welcome.
Irish Dancing
Irish Dancing classes have restarted on Fridays in the Owenass Hall. Beginners 5-6 pm; advanced group 1, 6-7 pm; advanced group 2, 7-8 pm. Contact Leona for information.
Mountmellick Tennis Club
Junior coaching for autumn continues as normal on Wednesdays and Sundays. This is catering for 4-18 year olds and for members as well as for non-members. Anyone interested contact Bryan.
Bridge
Bridge continues at the usual time in the Town Hall on Thursday nights.
Grow Group
A Grow Group meets each week in Mountmellick. If you are someone who experienced depression or anxiety attacks or who is simply in need of company do come along. You will have an opportunity to meet others, share your problems in confidence, get support and make new friends. All are welcome. Meetings take place in the MDA, Irishtown, at 3 pm every Monday. For further information please contact Harriet.
Laois Citizens Information Service
The above is in attendance every Wednesday at MDA Irishtown from 10 am to 12.30 pm or else may be contacted at the Portlaoise Office at (0502) 21425. Anyone who would like help with tax problems, social welfare entitlements, health, housing or any related problem are welcome to attend.
Snooker Club
The above club in the Community Sports Centre is open Monday to Friday from 7.30 to 11 pm.
Saturday and Sunday from 7-10 pm. It is supervised nightly. Anyone interested is very welcome.
Surfers Paradise
A new Cyber Cafe is now open seven days a week from 4-10 pm in Lord Edward Street.
Community Care Whist
Top score Tina Lalor; ladies 1 Marie Fitzmaurice and Vera Hutchinson; gents 1 Paddy Dolan; 2 B. O’Brien; halves ladies 1 Anne Mahon; 2 Violet Bryan; gents 1 Cecil Thompson; 2 Elizabeth Fletcher; best of three Kathleen McHugh.
Top score Veronica Kearns
Ladies 1 Nellie Thompson; 2 Vera Hutchinson; gents 1 Fran Tobin; 2 B. O’Brien; halves ladies 1 Teresa Conroy; 2 Sister Madeline; gents 1 Paddy Dolan; 2 Kathleen McHugh; best of three Elizabeth Fletcher.
Active Retirement Group
The above group are holding a table quiz in The Mellick Inn tonight, Wednesday, October 8 at 9 pm. Your support would be appreciated.
Athletic Club
Indoor training has begun every Tuesday night from 7-8 pm in the sports complex for ages 7-14 years. New members welcome.
Juvenile Soccer
The soccer season ot off to a great start on Saturday, September 27, with wins all round for the u-9s, 11s and 13s. Well done to the boys concerned. The u-12s won their game the previous week and the best of luck to all playing this Saturday. Anyone interested in helping out with teams, and is over 18 years of age (men and women), please contact Eamon.
Old School Whist
Results - September 25, top score E. Moran; ladies 1 M. Dunne; 2 K. Kavanagh; gents 1 L. Kavanagh; 2 S. Duff and C. Thompson; halves 1 A. Mahon; 2 A. Walsh; best of three games K. McHugh; free pass K. McHugh. The committee appreciates your continued support every Thursday night.
Farmers/Farm Families
Do you need support and advice to access off farm opportunity, improve your farm viability or explore diversification options. If so please contact Aidan or Pat at Laois Equal Employment Partnership in Abbeyleix.
Women’s Group AGM
The above group are holding their AGM on Thursday, October 9 at 8.30 pm in the Methodist Hall. New members are welcome.
Cumann Na Mbunscoil
St. Mary’s, Clonaghadoo, have just completed the third round of games with good wins over Shanaboe, Ballyadams, and Arles. With two games left they are looking good to be involved in the final rounds. Team: M. Abraham, B. Grennan, D. Gorman, D. Murphy, D. Whelan, E. Hogan, R. Gorry, C. Treacy, D. O’Brien, J. O’Reilly, J. Dalton, M. Furey, A. Furlong, N. Bolton, N. Lynch, E. Hunt, A. Conroy and D. Greene.
Old School Whist
Results, September 18, top score T. Kearns; ladies 1 B. Keegan; 2 M. Gowing; gents 1 J. Delaney; 2 P. Dowling and T. Gowing; halves 1 B. Allen; 2 M. Fitzmaurice; best of three games B. Kennedy and A. Walsh. The committee appreciates your continued support every Thursday night.
Gala Fashion Extravaganza
The above is being organised in aid of Mountmellick Community Sports Centre. It will be held on Thursday, November 13 at 8 pm in the sports centre, so keep that date free in your diary. Tickets will be on sale at 7 each. More details shortly.
Ladies Football
Sarsfields U16’s went down to R & C Gaels on Tuesday, September 23 in the third round of the Pat Moore sponsored Laois U16 Ladies Football Championship played in Clonaslee. R & C Gaels got off to a terrific start, scoring 1-2 in the opening few minutes and they never looked back eventually winning by 2-8 to 0-4. Sarsfields are now into a play off situation with Crettyard and R & C Gaels from which two teams will emerge to qualify for the semi-finals. Team: Marie Murphy, Laura Joyce, Joanne Scott, Therese Weston, Julianne Culliton, Aine McEvoy, Gemma Bergin, Claire O’Loughlin, Laura Quigley, Carol Whelan, Nicole Dowling, Colette Dooley, Emma Hayden, Ciara Dunphy, Karen Joyce, Jenny McEvoy, Rachel Mullen, Amy Grehan, Lisa Grennan and Rosemary Bermingham.
Sympathy
The news of the death of Marian Keane (nee McRedmond) on Sunday, September 14 occasioned much grief. Marian, formerly of Harbour Street, was resident in Killarney where her funeral took place. A most well liked and respected person, Marian’s passing is deeply regretted by many. The deepest sympathy of the community is extended to her husband Bill, her mother Joan, her brothers Danny, Ray and Greg, her sisters Ber, Moira and Joan, family, relatives and friends.
Sympathy
There was deep regret at the news of William Sullivan of Lord Edward Street on Wednesday, September 10. Billy was well known and liked in the town and will be sadly missed. Removal from St. Vincent’s Chapel of Repose to St. Joseph’s Church took place on Sunday evening, September 13. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday at 11 am with burial afterwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to Billy’s sisters, brother-in-law, nieces, relatives and friends on their bereavement.
Sympathy
The community is saddened to hear of the death of George Harris on Tuesday, September 16 after a short illness at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. George was in his 88th year and was a well known and respected man who had his business in Parnell Street. A Service of Thanksgiving was held in the Presbyterian Church, Mountmellick on Sunday, September 21. George is survived by his daughter Heather and son David to whom the community extends their sincere sympathy on their bereavement.
The Rock GAA
The Rock NS football team secured their second win in Cumann na mBunscoil with a good victory over Barnashrone NS on Wednesday, September 17 at The Rock. Well done to all.
The Rock GAA Lotto
No jackpot winner, 20 each. Nigel O’Neill, Eamon Coss, Martin Morris, Rachel O’Connor, and Bernie Dunne.
GAA Lotto
No jackpot winner. 15 each. Joe McEvoy, Mary Collins, Margaret Chambers, Dave Conroy and Paddy Shortall.
Mountmellick Utd AFC Lotto
No jackpot winner. 15 each. Billie O’Keeffe, Colette McDermott, Frances Hibbitts, the Ryan family and Jimmy Lynam.
Congratulations
From all in Mountmellick Athletic Club to Ann Kavanagh on her win in the 4 mile road race in Killmor in Galway in the over 40’s last weekend. Well done Ann.
