12-07-2003
Five day club
Mountmellick Methodist Church continues with the five day club in the Hall behind the Methodist Church until Friday, July 18 from 2.30 pm to 4 pm each day. There are games, singing, Bible stories, drama and activities. All children from the ages of 4-11 years are welcome. Come and join the fun.
St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mass
Mountmellick’s annual Cemetery Mass in St. Joseph’s Cemetery will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 7.30 pm, not Sunday, July 20. Please note the change. There will be no Mass at 7.30 pm in St. Joseph’s Church that evening.
Castlebrack Mass
The annual Mass in Castlebrack Cemetery will be celebrated on Friday, July 25 at 7 pm.
Clonaghadoo Mass
The annual Mass in Clonaghadoo Cemetery will be celebrated on Sunday, July 27 at 3 pm.
Mountmellick Tennis Club
Times for coaching on Saturdays have changed for some players, a rota has been set up for coaching super-vision starting next Saturday, all parents are asked to check the clubhouse window. Adults tennis takes place every Monday and Wednesday from 7.30 pm. For more details on joining the club or the activities in the Junior Tennis Academy call Bryan.
GAA Summer Camp
Mountmellick’s GAA Summer Camp takes place in Parc Acragar from Tuesday, July 22 to Friday, July 25. This is a combined camp featuring football, hurling and camogie. It is open to all children from 2nd class up to 6th class. The cost is 30 per child with family reductions. Each child will receive a t-shirt, a fun size football, or all weather sliotar, a baseball cap, sports socks, sports bag and a sport water bottle. Coaching will take place in Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie and the children will enjoy quizzes, bench ball and visits from inter county stars. Application forms can be obtained from Fiona.
Grow Group
A Grow Group has begun in Mountmellick. If you are someone who experiences depression, 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 will take place in the MDA, Irishtown, at 3 pm every Monday. For further information please contact Harriet.
Laois Citizens Information Service
The above will be in attendance every Wednesday at MDA Irishtown, from 10 am to 12.30 pm or else may be contacted at the Portlaoise Office. Anyone who would like to help with tax problems, social welfare entitlements, health, housing or any related problem are welcome to attend.
U12 Hurling
Mountmellick U12 hurlers had a great win in a very exciting match against Rathdowney/Errill in Abbeyleix on Friday last. This was a great team performance from all players. Team: Mark Dowling, Darren Brennan, Shane Christie, Keith Dunphy, Rachel Williams, Eddie Melia, Aishling Dunphy, Karl Donoher, Sean George, Patrick Keating, James Quigley, Gavin Conroy, Michael McDermott, Laurence Kenny and Gillian Dunne.
