Archive for the ‘Portlaw’ Category
Robberies
The weekend before last weekend saw a large number of house robberies in Portlaw with up to six houses broken into in the early evening on Saturday, with another house broken into during the week.
Drowning Tragedy
News of the drowning tragedy in the Estuary between Arthurstown and Duncannon on Friday last cast a gloom over the entire fishing communities on both the Wexford and Waterford coastlines.
Pantomime
Congratulations once again to Portlaw Musical Society for a great week’s entertainment with their 31st Production, Cinderella.
Portlaw Musical Society
On Saturday last 18th December we were treated to a wonderful evening’s entertainment compliments of the Portlaw Junior Musical Society.
River Suir frozen
If you would like to see the River Suir frozen at Fiddown Bridge.
Local Star in Tg4 Documentary
Congratulation to local actor Freddy Kelly who took part in Na Chead Fight Clubs, a documentary screened by TG4 on Tuesday night
New Book
Congratulations to local amateur photographer Seán O’Brien, who is a founding member and an active participant in Carrick Camera Club, on having had over twenty photographs published in a book entitled “Kilcooley Abbey” .
Heritage Centre photo appeal
The Heritage Centre is appealing to all residents in Portlaw to have a look at any old photos they may have in their homes, as we require a photo of the old footbridge which crossed over from Bridge Street to the Green Island.
Martin Hospital & Woodlock Nursing Home
They were presented to the people in Martin hospital and Woodlock recently. The women spent a long time making these garments and great thanks to them. They were gratefully accepted especially due to the cold weather lately. The group
Memorial Mass
There was a great sense of relief that Sunday morning dawned beautiful, sunny and crisp.