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Portumna Upcoming Events
Feel free to submit information about upcoming events that you would like to see listed here.
Tuesday 31st January
Town Hall AGMWill take place on Tuesday 31st Jan in the Town Hall (small hall) at 8pm.
Wednesday 1st February
Portumna Parent & Toddler GroupThe group meet at the new time of 10.30am every Wednesday in the town hall. If you are a parent with a baby or toddler and wish to meet other parents please come along and join us.
Thursday 2nd February
Portumna & District Active Retirement AssociationQuiz with Vincent Sellers as quiz master.
United Left Alliance to Protest Visit of Eamon Gilmore to Galway
The Galway branch of the United Left Alliance has called a protest to coincide with the visit of Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to the city this Thursday, 2nd February. The protest will take place at 7:30pm at the main entrance to the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Fairgreen Road, and all groups, campaigns and individuals are invited to take part. Mr.Gilmore will address the North and West regional organisation of the Labour Party.
All those hit by Budget 2012 and angered by the recent €1.25Billion payout to unsecured bondholders are urged to take part in the protest. For more information visit www.unitedleftalliance.org or find ULA Galway on Facebook.
Friday 3rd February
Baby & Toddler EventJoin us in O'Meara's Supervalu Portumna on Friday the 3rd February for our Baby & Toddler Event from 10.30am-1pm, Talk to our Baby Advisor & Nutritionist, Cookery Demonstration by Chef Duncan West and Local Producers be here on the Day.
Saturday 4th February
CinemobileMonthly visit to Portumna resumes on the 4th & 5th Feb.
Sunday 5th February
Portumna Film Club Resumes for the Spring/Summer SeasonCinemobile are hosting a cheese and wine reception at 5pm in An Caisleán, Main St., Portumna on Saturday 4th February in advance of the first film club screening of 2012, so bring your friends and get the full details of the Portumna Film Club Spring/Summer Programme. Further details on upcoming Film Club movies are available by e-mailing audience@cinemobile.ie.
Killimor Camogie Club
The All Ireland Senior Club semifinal takes place this Sunday 5th Feb at 2pm in Nenagh, Killimor -v- Drum and Inch (Munster Champions). Best of luck to the team and management and all involved.
Monday 6th February
Discovering the Core of my Personality5 Monday nights, beginning on the 6th Feb at the Carmelite Abbey Residence, Loughrea. From 7pm- 10.15pm. Contact Mary Silk 090-6624937.
Thursday 9th February
Portumna & District Active Retirement Association AGMOur A.G.M. starting at 7pm is a most important date, please note the 7pm start as we shall have a social afterwards at 9pm with music and dancing.
Saturday 11th February
Tai Chi/QIGONGClasses starting in An Gairdin on Wed 15th Feb from 7pm-8pm and Thurs morn 16th Feb from 10.30am-11.30am. Free taster class on Sat 11th Feb from 10am-11am. Contact Elyse at 087-6942826.
Redwood National School Annual Tea Party Fundraiser
Redwood National School Annual Tea Party Fundraiser Saturday, 11th Feb at 9.30 p.m. Clubhouse, Moatfield. Music by Pat Conlon & Richie Burke. Please support - tickets available on the door / or from any parent / or by contacting Paula on 087 4168592 €8.00 for one and €15 for two.
Monday 13th February
Computer Course for BeginnersA computer course for beginners will be held in the IRD Training Centre, Portumna starting on Monday 13th February for 8 weeks from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This course is suitable for people who have no knowledge of computers. The course content concentrates on using the Internet, e-mail and Skype in everyday situations. The course fee is €120. For further information or to book your place tel: 090-9741687 or call into the IRD Centre in Abbey St.
Wednesday 15th February
An Gáirdín's Organic Gardening CourseAn Gáirdín's Organic Gardening Course this year begins on Wednesday 15th February. Over this 6 day intensive course participants will learn how to successfully grow their own healthy vegetables, fruit and herbs, using organic methods. Topics covered are: Organic Principles; Garden Design and Layout; Soil Care; Seed Sowing and Propagation; Crop Rotation; Growing in Polytunnels; Green Manures; Compost Making. The course is practical and hands-on and covers all the theory. An Gáirdín offers the idyllic setting for this course, with its long history of organic growing and commitment to sustainable living.
The day begins at 10am and ends at 4pm. The cost of the course is €180 for 6 days. Contact 0909741689 email angairdin1@gmail.com www.angairdin.ie
Portumna Arts Group AGM
Will take place on Wed 15th Feb at 8pm in the Sign Out Youth Café. New members always welcome.
Thursday 16th February
Maple Poetry Group - Love NotesAs Spring is just around the corner, with the daffodils bursting from the earth and as we approach Valentine's Day too, the Maple Poetry Group invite you to for a session of Love Notes - poems, prose and song with Love as the theme. Horan's Bar will be the venue on Thursday, Feb 16th at 8.30pm. So dig up all the old favourite love rhymes or put pen to paper and compose your own. Get into the spirit of Portumna's Love Factor!
Cookery Course in Na Calaí
An informal four week cookery course will take place in Na Calaí, Abbey Street. The course will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. over four Thursday mornings starting 16th February. The course will include baking scones, soup making and tips on making meals cheaply and healthily. Participants can enjoy their lunch in Na Calaí with the meals they prepare. There is a participation fee of €20. Places are limited and if you would like to reserve a place, please contact Catriona Burke, Community Development Worker on 087 2859863.
Thursday 23rd February
Funding available to Community Groups for Eligible Capital ProjectsGalway Rural Development Company (GRD) is currently funding awareness seminars for community groups, to provide information on opportunities available to them to achieve greater energy efficiency in community buildings and achieve cost reductions in their energy bills. The seminars will provide an overview of various cost saving mechanisms and typical alternative / renewable energy opportunities that can lead to the improvement of community buildings. They will also outline the proposed funding available through the LEADER Programme for Energy Assessments and the implementation of renewable energy/cost projects and other energy saving measures for Community Buildings.
This is an opportunity for communities to receive substantial grant aid, improve energy efficiency and achieve significant cost savings, which should be particularly attractive for eligible groups. Co-ordinated by WESTBIC, the initial Awareness Events will take place in the following locations:
Craughwell Community Centre: Monday 20th Feb 2012, 8pm – 9.30pm
Moylough Community Centre: Wednesday 22nd Feb 2012, 8pm – 9.30pm
Portumna Community Centre: Thursday 23rd Feb 2012, 8pm – 9.30pm
At the events, eligible groups can register for an Energy Assessment for their building(s) aimed at identifying opportunities for improvement, followed by guidance with making an application to GRD for up to 75% grant aid towards capital costs where appropriate. Please confirm your attendance by returning the confirmation slip below in the S.A.E provided, to Niamh Considine, WESTBIC, Galway Technology Centre, Mervue, Galway, Tel: 091 730850, or email info@westbic.ie.
