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Bogus Callers
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BOGUS CALLERS Unfortunately, everyone can receive visits form bogus callers and our older persons are frequently targeted by them. Bogus callers will say anything to get into your home or onto your property. “There’s been an accident, can I call an ambulance?” “I’ve broken down, can I use your phone?” “I’ve had a fall, could I have a glass of water” “I’m from the council, there’s a burst main, I need to turn off your supply” Occasionally we see them telling people they are members of An Garda Síochána that are investigating counterfeit money. They then steal peoples money. Some will keep you talking at the front door while their accomplice sneaks in the back door. In all cases you need to be wary of strangers calling to your home. They will be offering services such as powerwashing, painting, selling goods etc. Take precautions – • Do not open the door to anyone before you’ve checked who it is and what they want. Use your door viewer and chain/limiter. • Check identification, where appropriate. • Do not leave strangers unattended at your doorstep. • Ensure your back door is locked when you answer a call at the front door. •keep gates to yards closed. We advise and encourage people not to engage with such callers. Don’t open your door to anyone before you have checked who it is and what they want. They can be intimidating and refuse to take no for an answer. We ask you to be vigilant when out and about and report suspicious persons/vehicles to us immediately. Please pass this advice on to those in our community that may not follow our page. REMEMBER IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT. https://www.garda.ie/en/crime/burglary-theft/what-is-a-bogus-caller-.html
Laois Heritage Office event
Laois County Council is delighted to invite you to the launch of “The High Fortress: A Guide to the Rock of Dunamase” On Wednesday 23rd November at 7.15pm in the Midlands Park Hotel Portlaoise. The book which is published by Wordwell, supported by The Heritage Council and Laois County Council , is the culmination of several years’ work and features wonderful contributions from Brian Hodkinson, Dr John Feehan, Dr Sharon Greene and Dr Matthew Stout, edited by Peigín Doyle. Please share with anyone who may be interested.
Senior Alerts Scheme
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The Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) has been established to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities. Search the website by County for providers or you can contact Pobal onlinesupport@pobal.ie or telephone (01) 511 7222. https://www.pobal.ie/programmes/seniors-alert-scheme-sas/?s=09
Garda Property App
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What is the Garda Property app? This is a free app developed by An Garda Síochána to allow you to record and index your property, for example, bicycles, laptops, farm machinery etc.
Cops & Donuts
Date: 20th November @ 10am – 4pm Location: Laois Shopping Centre Gardaí attached to Abbeyleix and Portlaoise Garda Stations are holding a ‘Cops and Donuts’ fundraiser for Special Olympics Ireland/Leinster. We hope to see a big turn out for this very special cause. More info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067892474295
Live Forever Oasis Tribute Band & Access All Areas
Date: 19th November @ 10pm – 12:30am Cost: €6.19 Location: Lilly’s Bar and Kitchen Live Forever are the definitive tribute to the iconic Manchester Super group Oasis. Brought together with a purpose and passion to perform the crowd rousing hits, b-sides & album tracks of Oasis. This record breaking tribute band are also officially the most followed Oasis Tribute band on social media on the planet More info: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/live-forever-oasis-tribute-band-access-all-areas-tickets-461724990877?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Gala Ball Returns To Raise Funds For Laois Charity
Date: 19th November @ 6pm – 11:30pm Cost: €70 Location: Midlands Park Hotel This year’s event will take place on November 19th. The theme of this year’s event is focused on the glamorous Great Gatsby, allowing everyone the opportunity to dress up for 1 night in their best representation of a 1920s movie star and look their best for the night. More info: https://destarz.ie/product/destarz-ticket/
Portlaoise Musical Society Presents Sunshine On Leith
Date: 19th – 26th November Cost: €20 Location: Dunamaise Arts Centre Portlaoise Musical Society are back after a three-year interval, due to the pandemic, with the Irish musical premiere of the sensational stage hit show ‘Sunshine on Leith – The Musical’. Featuring music by Scottish pop-folk band The Proclaimers, ‘Sunshine on Leith – The Musical’ is a funny, energetic and heartfelt piece of musical theatre about the power of home, family and love. The story follows the highs and lows of Davy and Ally, who, after coming home from serving in Afghanistan, have to re-learn how to live life in Edinburgh, together with their girlfriends and parents. More info: https://dunamaise.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873630118
Smash Hits at Kavanagh’s
Date: 18th November @ 9:30pm – 11pm Cost: €22 Location: Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue Smash Hits! are a unique, entertaining tribute to the golden era of early 90s dance, pop and R‘n’B. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks from acclaimed artists such as Vanilla Ice, MC Hammer, House of Pain, Take That, Spice Girls, Haddaway, Prodigy and Snap, amongst others. Fully decked out in 90s outfits and possessing an energetic set overflowing with chart hits, Smash Hits! are a throwback to a feel-good time of old skool nightclub DJs, all-night raves and packed out dancefloors. Since bursting onto the club scene in May 2009 the band have sold out shows all over Ireland, performed at Oxegen and Electric Picnic, and gone down a storm across Europe. Smash Hits! have residencies in many of the finest venues around Ireland. They have regular sell-out shows in The Button Factory, The Academy and The Sugar Club in Dublin, Crystal in Waterford, The Garavogue in Sligo, Langtons in Kilkenny, The Dinn Rí in Carlow, Brubakers in Dundalk, Electric Ballroom in Drogheda, Voodoo in Cork … the list goes on. Smash Hits! have appeared on bills across Ireland with acts like 50 Cent, MGMT, 5ive, S-Club, Faithless, Wheatus, Orbital, The Saturdays, The Coronas and 2Unlimited. The Smash Hits! live show has been getting the party started in venues, nightclubs, corporate events and festivals for the last five years. More info: https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/smash-hits-kavanaghs-bar-venue-tickets/12151735