19-04-2003

Green Flag goes missing

If anyone has information of the whereabouts of the Green Flag from St. Joseph’s GNS could you please contact the school.

The flag is green and white with a blue book on it. It also has a tree on it. It was taken from the school on Wednesday, April 2.

This is the second flag to go missing. As it is a symbol of the work and commitment of the school towards the care of the environment it is vital to get it back. A replacement flag will cost €40.

Special Olympics art

Mountmellick will be a host town for athletes from Peru who are taking part in the Special Olympics in June. Art exhibitions will be held throughout Mountmellick in shops, schools and halls and all schools and organisations are invited to get involved. Drawings, paintings, projects, models and collages from individuals and groups of all ages are welcomed. The closing date is Wednesday, April 16. Artwork can be left into the MDA Office, Irishtown marked “Special Olympics Art”. For any queries please contact Sheelagh Coyle or Florence Fennelly.

Laois citizens information service

The above will be in attendance every Wednesday at MDA Irishtown from 10 am to 12.20 pm or else may be contacted at the Portlaoise office.

Childminders support

Are you a childminder and would like an evening of aromatherapy and reflexology and an opportunity to meet other childminders? If so, a series of informal meetings for childminders are taking place in different location in the county.

In Mountmellick the meeting is on Thursday, May 8 at 7.30 pm in the MDA. This group also offers support to parent/community groups who wish to access childcare training.
For further details please contact the committee at 6 Lismard Court, Portlaoise.

Macaboy

Mountmellick’s Brendan McEvoy (stage name Macaboy) had a successful launch of his first solo single which went straight into the charts at number 27. Entitled “Good-bye” it is on sale in Trax, Portlaoise and Brendan is now on a promotional tour. Brendan is well known as the front man for Mesner and is wishes the best of luck from all in the town on his solo career.

Fun run for cancer

Laois ICA are organising a fun run in aid of breast cancer research. It will be held on Easter Monday, April 21 in Castletown, leaving the ICA Hall at 2pm. Everyone is invited to take part from the fleetest of runners to the easy going strollers. Sponsorship cards are available from any ICA member and T-shirts will be available on the day. Refreshments will be served in the ICA Hall after the run.

MTC Tennis Academy

Mountmellick Tennis Club is delighted to announce the introduction of our new MTC Tennis Academy. It is hoped with the new Junior Tennis Academy to cater for all ages and standards with a system in place to allow players to progress at their own pace.
The academy will run inside and outside school term. Children will be grouped according to age and standard as follows: Tiny Tots, Mini Tennis, Tennis School, Competition Academy and Performance Academy.

The MTC Tennis Academy will be running an Easter camp for Mini Tennis and Tennis School students, from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25. The Mini Tennis camp will run between 11 am and 1 pm each day. The Tennis School camp will run from 2 pm to 4 pm each day. For more details on the MTC Tennis Academy contact Bryan.