This is a list of all parish and community groups and notices which relate to each. Click on the group name below for more information.
Other Community Groups
Parent and Toddler Group
Parents Together: Parent & Toddler Group takes place every Wednesday in the Methodist Church, Railway St., Portlaoise. Free of Charge!! Contact: Lisa on 085 - 7620874.
Posted On 10/03/2009
50+ Active Age Group
50+ Active Age Group Welcome.
Posted On 10/03/2009
Al - Anon
Meetings held Tuesday nights at 8pm in Mount St. Anne’s to help people affected by alcoholism. All are welcome to attend.
Alot of very helpful information can be found on al-anon offiical website www.al-anon-ireland.org/alanon.htm
Posted On 10/03/2009
Al - Anon Meeting
Tuesday Night @ 8pm in Mount St Anne’s to help people affected by alcoholism. All are Welcome to Attend.
Posted On 10/03/2009
Alateen
If you are a teenager and your Mum or Dad has a drinking problem, you can see what it’s doing to them.
But can you see what it’s doing to you?
For Information on your local meeting, Contact: Jacinta on 087 - 2929315 / (057) 8663013.
Posted On 10/03/2009
Amen
Support Service for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse. Weekly Support Group Meetings – Tuesday Night 8pm – 10pm. Contact 046 – 9023718 for information or log onto www.amen.ie
Posted On 10/03/2009
AWARE
Need help for Depression?
Weekly Aware Meetings are held in the Parish Centre, St Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Monday’s at 8pm. Contact: (059) 8625898.
More information on the services provided by Aware can be found at www.aware.ie
Posted On 10/03/2009
Clonad GAA Club
Clonad GAA Club Welcome.
Posted On 10/03/2009
Cura
A voluntary Organisation which offers support and help to those who are faced with a crisis pregnancy. There are 16 Centres around the country. Contact 1850 - 622626 for your nearest . Information on Cura can be found at www.cura.ie
Posted On 10/03/2009
Grow Community Mental health Support Group
Grow Community Mental Health Support Group meets every Wed. at 7:30pm in the Community Mental Health Centre, Bridge St. Portlaoise. If you are suffering from epression, Shyness, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, then why not come along. Contact: John at 086 - 8033126.
For more information on the services offered by Grow visit www.grow.ie
Posted On 10/03/2009
Library
Portlaoise Branch Library.
Contact phone: (057) 8622333
Posted On 10/03/2009
Library News
Portlaoise Branch Library are running a Children’s Non- Fiction, Reading Challenge for 7-12yr olds commencing on 3rd March until 2nd June 2009. Open to all members, and new members are welcome. See in Library for details. For further information contact Portlaoise Branch Library on (057) 8622333.
Posted On 10/03/2009
Merchants Quay Ireland Midlands Project
Rehabilitation/After Care Support Groups available in Midlands.
Merchants Quay Midlands Project are currently setting up support groups for people who are working towards achieving a drug/alcohol free lifestyle.
Venue: 1 Grattan Court, Grattan Street, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise
Time: Thursdays
We woul love to meet with you and discuss how you can move forward in dealing with addiction and relapse prevention issues. For more information contact Angela on 085-7218814
This a free and confidential service.
“A Community of Hospitality, Hope and Justice”.
Posted On 28/03/2011
Parents supporting Parents
Parents, supporting Parents, why: to provide support for parents whose children have beed diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other related challenging behaviours.
Contact: 086-2037713
Posted On 10/03/2009
Shine
Formerly Schizophrenia Ireland. Supporting people affected by mental ill health. For further information contact(057) 9323111 or information helpline 1890 621 631 or log onto www.shineonline.ie
Posted On 31/07/2009
St. Vincent De Paul
St. Vincent De Paul in Portlaoise is located at 1 Dublin Road, (057)8660486 and is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
The aim of the St Vincent de Paul Society is to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need.
Posted On 26/06/2009
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