A TEN WEEK WILL GET UNDERWAY AT BLUEGATE WRITERS CENTRE ,ABBEYLEIX ON MONDAY EVENINGS COMMENCING ON FEBRUARY 6th.2012.
THIS SERIES OF CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT BY NONE OTHER THAN ACCOMPLISHED PUBLISHED AUTHOR JOHN MAHER WHOS AWARDS INCLUDE ..THE FRANCIS MCMANUS SHORT STORY AWARD ; THE PJ O”CONNOR RADIO PLAY AWARD; THE LAR CASSIDY MEMORIAL AWARD….TO NAME BUT A FEW..
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Abbeyleix is hit once again with a reduction of critical infrastructure. Following closely on the heels of planned HSE closure of the hospital, it has been announced that Abbeyleix Garda station is to be amalgamated with Portlaoise. This decision, made with no warning or consultation with the representative groups has been criticised by the Association [...]
Abbeyleix GAA are holding a St. Stephens Night party in the Manor Hotel this Christmas with all proceeds raised going directly to their Cancer Support Fund. Live acts on the night include local band Feedback and The Valves from Portlaoise. Tickets for the event are €10 with a bar extension and [...]
Please note that due to the large attendances the opening hours of the Youth Cafe have changed to 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Fridays for 2nd Years and over and to 4.30pm to 6.00pm on Saturday evenings for First Years. Upcoming events include a Pizza Night, a Christmas Party night and a photography competition over Christmas [...]
The Junior Hockey Club are holding their annual Coffee morning, Raffle and Home Baking sales in the Park Meeting room area on Sunday 11th Dec from 10.00am to 12noon. Anyone wishing to help out contact Jackie or Michelle or any committee member. Donations for Raffle and home baking most welcome. Some great prizes already in [...]
OFFICAL TURNING ON OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The Abbeyleix Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 !
So dig out your winter woolies and get down there for the official turning-on of our stunning Christmas Tree and Town Lights (4 – 9pm), presided over by Canon Patrick Harvey and Father Ger Ahern and supported [...]
Meeting tonight in Abbeyleix Manor Hotel at 8pm. All are welcome to attend.
Abbeyleix won top prize in the annual Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Awards announced at the gala ceremony in Gorey, County Wexford on Saturday last (5 November).
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan T.D., along with Co-operation Ireland Chairman Christopher Moran and Pride of Place Committee Chairman Tom Dowling presented the [...]
The Youth Cafe committee are running a Teen quiz in the Youth Cafe in Fr Breen Park on Wed night 2nd Nov at 8pm. You can enter with a team of 4 or individually to make up a team on the night. All Welcome Entry Fee €2
Abbeyleix Social Services are holding a Dinner Dance for Abbeyleix Senior Citizen on Thursday 10th November in the Abbeyleix Golf Club. Dinner will be served at 6.30pm followed by music and dancing. Contact any member of the Social Services to book a place. All are welcome
