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Portumna Upcoming Events
Feel free to submit information about upcoming events that you would like to see listed here.
Monday 8th March
Portumna Development Company AGMThe AGM of Portumna & District Development Company will take place on Monday 8th March at 8.00pm at the Shannon Oaks Hotel Portumna. It is important that as many people as possible attend this meeting, Portumna needs to move forward and your input is vital.
Portumna Library Art Exhibition
Library Ireland Week is taking place in Portumna Library from Monday 8th March to Friday 13th March. To celebrate this week an Art Exhibition will be launched on Monday 8th @ 7.30 pm and will include a recital by the OMNA Singers.
Portumna Red Cross AGM
The local Red Cross AGM will take place on Monday next the 8th March in Na Calai at 8pm. The Portumna Branch of the Irish Red Cross are actively looking to recruit new members from 12 years up to adult.
Portumna GAA - All Ireland Club Final Tickets
Croke Park ticket office will be in the Shannon Oaks Hotel on Monday 8th March from 6pm to 8.30pm. Tickets for the All Ireland club final can be purchased on the night.
Tuesday 9th March
Sign Out Youth Project Open EveningSign Out Youth committee, would like to invite all young people and parents to an Open Night in Sign Out, on Tuesday 9th March from 7pm to 8pm. The aim of the Open Night is to show people this purpose built youth space and all weather pitch, the activities and programmes offered and to actively involve young people on the night in some of these activities, the emphasis is on 'doing' and actively taking part, rather than just 'talking about it'. The Youth Committee is made up of 16 to 18 year old members of Sign Out, who would like other young people to become part of the 'Sign Out Experience' a valuable asset to the local community. Further information from Oisin, Garry, Mark, Keith or Paul contact 087 6779267.
Loughrea Electoral Area Local Community Forum AGM
Loughrea Electoral Area Local Community Forum Annual General Meeting on the 9th March in O’Deas Hotel, Loughrea at 8pm. Guest speakers will be Kenneth Finn on Alison Community Training Programme and Máire Ní Dhuibhir & Ray O’ Donoghue who will speak on the Galway Community Forum. All are welcome.
Portumna Social Services Committee AGM
Will take place in the Day Care Centre, Castle Ave on Tuesday 9th March at 8.30pm. Open to all and new members welcome.
Wednesday 10th March
Portumna Library Crochet WorkshopLibrary Ireland Week is taking place in Portumna Library from Monday 8th March to Friday 13th March. On Wednesday 10th March Hayley will hold a Crochet Workshop @ 7.15pm. If you would like to come along and crochet a flower with Hayley please call in and bring your crochet hook.
Gortanumera Development Association AGM
AGM on Wednesday 10th March 2010 at 9 pm at Scoil Mhuire Gortanumera. The present committee would love to see some new members come along with their views and ideas for the coming year. We try to keep our meetings short, start on time and finish on time. All are welcome.
Thursday 11th March
Portumna Scout Group - 10th Galway Scout Group10th Galway Scouting AGM will be held at the Shannon Oaks Hotel, Portumna on Thursday 11th March at 8pm. All parents and friends are requested to attend this important meeting, at which details of Scouting Ireland's new One Programme will be provided.
Portumna & District Active Retirement Association
Thursday 11th March will be a bingo and games night.
Portumna Pen Pushers
The Pen Pushers, a peer led writing group, meet on alternate Thursdays in An Gairdin from 7.30-9.30pm with March meetings on 11th and 25th of March. The group is very grateful for a space in Portumna's lovely library to share and display their work. Any aspiring writers can contact 087 293 1055 for more details.
Friday 12th March
Portumna GAA - Nob Nation in the Shannon OaksFriday night 12th March in Shannon Oaks Hotel Nob Nation is coming to town as an All Ireland fundraiser hosted by the GAA. RTE's Oliver Callen is bringing his hilarious act to Portumna. Doors open at 8:15pm. On stage at 9pm. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at D.Lynch & Sons, Ladies Day Boutique, Shannon Oaks or from any committee member. Please support and get the week-end rolling.
Sunday 14th March
Mothers Day at Portumna Golf Club RestaurantCathal McIntyre is putting on a special menu for Mother’s Day this coming Sunday it is advisable to book ahead - 09097 41059.
Thursday 18th March
Portumna & District Active Retirement AssociationThursday the 18th March will be a camera night with Brendan Hoary so bring your camera to update your skills for the photo competition to be held in May.
Friday 19th March
Kilbarron Players - "Fortunes and Misfortunes"Kilbarron Players present "Fortunes and Misfortunes" by Jimmy Keary in Kilbarron Hall on Friday night March 19th through to Sunday night 21st and the group are back on stage the following weekend 27th & 28th at 8.00pm. Portumna’s own Marian Frawley produces this play.
Sunday 21st March
Portumna & District Angling AssociationThe season is to kick off with a Trout Competition on Sunday March 21st from 2pm - 6pm. Start and finish at the club.
Portumna Town Hall Tea Dance
The monthly tea dance will be held in the Town Hall Portumna on Sunday the 21st March at 3pm. The funds rised will go towards the upkeep of the Hall. Mr Donie O Meara has offered a weekend away to 2 lucky winners, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready to take to the floor.
Tuesday 23rd March
Na Calaí Community Development Project AGMNa Calaí Community Development Project would like to invite you to their AGM on Tuesday, March 23rd @ 8pm in the Day Care Centre on Castle Avenue, Portumna. Contact Na Calai on (090) 97 41887 or drop into our office on Abbey Street, Portumna if you would like information about the Project.
Clara Musical Society - Disney's Beauty & The Beast
Clara Musical Society proudly presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast from Tuesday 23rd to Saturday 27th of March at 8 pm nightly in the GAA Centre, Clara, Co Offaly. All seats are €12 on Tuesday and Wednesday nights only, €16 Thursday to Saturday with a family ticket for €50 on Saturday night only (2 adults and 2 children). Children are welcome to dress up in their fancy dress costumes when visiting the show. For Bookings please call 087 9366247 or book online on www.clarams.com
Wednesday 24th March
An Gairdin - Growing in PolytunnelsWith Dolores Keegan on Wed 24th March from 10am-4pm. Cost €45. Full organic vegetarian lunch included. Booking advisable.
Thursday 25th March
Portumna Pen PushersThe Pen Pushers, a peer led writing group, meet on alternate Thursdays in An Gairdin from 7.30-9.30pm with March meetings on 11th and 25th of March. The group is very grateful for a space in Portumna's lovely library to share and display their work. Any aspiring writers can contact 087 293 1055 for more details.
Tuesday 30th March
Secret of the Bog BodiesThe South East Galway Archaeological & Historical Society will hold a talk on Tuesday the 30th March in Portumna Retirement Village at 8.30 pm. The topic will be "The Secret of the Bog Bodies", by Ned Kelly, keeper of the Antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland (NMI). Mr Kelly brings many years experience as a professional archaeologist and keeper of antiquities at NMI to bear on this very interesting subject. He will on the night share his own theory about the ritual deposition of these bodies along territorial boundaries and explore the cultural significance of this act. He will also discuss the excavation and conservation at the NMI in Kildare Street Dublin. The National Museum is free to all and is open all week long with the exception of Mondays.
Friday 2nd April
Soccer Competition - Autism FundraiserLast year saw the rejuvenation of the Easter weekend five a side soccer tournament and this proved to be a big success with both with players and supporters alike. The aim of the tournament is to raise much needed funds for two schools which are helping to enhance the standards of life for the children who attend them while providing entertainment and exercise for the people of the town and the surrounding areas. This year the tournament has moved to the soccer club's new state of the art astro-turf facility. The tournament will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of April. The tournament will be officiated by FAI approved referees. Prizes sponsored by An Caislean. For details on how to enter or for any other queries contact Pierce 087 2828981 or David 087 9837366.
Wednesday 14th April
School of Irish DanceStephanie Power (Gortanumera, Portumna) is proud to open a school of Irish Dance in April 2010. Stephanie has recently qualified as an Irish Dance teacher (T.C.R.G) registered with An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha.
Stephanie is three times World Champion. She has toured the world with various dance productions traveling to countries such as Taiwan, Dubai and Europe. She has recently returned from Australia and America where she was touring with Dance of Desire and Mystic Force.
Classes commence Wednesday 14th April in Portumna Town Hall. Register Now - Email: spower_dance@yahoo.ie or Tel: 090-9741239 / 087-7536332.
