Golf, exams and memorial event on busy Portlaoise GAA agenda

Portlaoise GAA has some special upcoming events both on and off the field.

First up, the Portlaoise GAA Club Annual Golf Classic takes place at The Heath Golf Club on Friday, May 5. Teams of four can enter for just €200, and there's an opportunity to sponsor a tee box for €150.

"With prizes, food, and great company, it's an event you don't want to miss," says the club.

Contact the club  to register teams or to sponsor a tee box.

Meanwhile, the club is delighted to be participating in the Eoin Fingleton Memorial Cup at Drimnagh Castle on Saturday, May 6. The Eoin Fingleton Memorial Cup is a tribute to deceased clubman Eoin, who was  member of the community and a true sportsman.

"This tournament is a fitting way to honour his memory and celebrate his legacy," said the club.

Bus transport is being arranged for supporters that might want to trave.

"A good and sociable crew is gathering," says the club.

Please contact Diarmuid Lalor  087 987 4510 if you would like to participate or travel.

Finally, Portlaoise GAA has arranged for club man, teacher, and guidance counsellor Seán Cotter to give a presentation to the parents of exam year students. Seán is a teacher and guidance counsellor in Clonaslee College. 

The presentation will take place on Monday, May 8 in the Parish Centre (The Heath Room) at 7pm. Places are limited so book The link to confirm your place is available in the Portlaoise GAA app.

Follow Seán’s Instagram for more information @careerguidance4students

Meanwhile, special praise must go to Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington who held their annual Schools Go Orange on Wednesday, April 3 last.

This year the Amber Altruism Appeal was held to honour the memory of Portlaoise teenager and GAA player David Brown who is a nephew of the school's principal Justin Brown.

The chosen charity of the Brown family, Trexo for Jamie Mannion, benefited from the event. During the day the school welcomed the Brown and Mannion family. They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the effort that went into organising the fundraising activity.

The school looks forward to making a substantial contribution to ‘’Trexo For Jamie’ soon.