25-10-2003
Forthcoming events at the concert hall
The concert hall is pleased to announce forthcoming events
Thursday, November 6, Ronnie Drew and Mike Hanrahan in concert at 8.30 pm. Admission €15 with concessions €10. Tickets on sale in O’Gormans, Mountmellick and Trax, Portlaoise.
Saturday, November 8, 8.30 pm: Mountmellick Youth Theatre present Early Man by Hannah Vincent. Admission €5 with concessions €3.
Saturday, November 15: Meeting Lane Theatre Company with The Woman at the Window featuring Paula Dempsey at 8.30 pm.
Saturday, November 30: Niall Tobin in concert at 8.30pm. Admission €15 with concessions 10.
Irish Dancing
Irish dancing classes have restarted on Friday’s in the Owenass Hall, beginners 5-6 pm, advanced group 1 6-7 pm; advanced group 2 7-8 pm. Contact Leona.
Mother and Toddler Group
The mother and toddler group meets each Thursday at 10 am in the Methodist Hall (at rear of Methodist Church). All parents and toddlers welcome.
Set Dancing
Set dancing for the winter months has begun in St. Mary’s Hall, Clonaghadoo on Wednesday nights at 8.30 pm. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Tutor-Maureen Culliton.
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 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. 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 pm 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 pm to 10 pm in Lord Edward St.
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.
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.
