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Portumna Upcoming Events
Feel free to submit information about upcoming events that you would like to see listed here.
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.
Saturday 3rd April
Fundraising for Crumlin Children’s HospitalYouth Work Ireland East Galway and Natc are holding open auditions for all 14-18 year olds for “Westfactor” singing competition on Sat 3rd April from 2-5pm at D’Cube Ballinasloe. Registration fee: €2. For more information please contact Olive Shaughnessy at 087-770775.
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.
