Update 30th April

Change the Future - Astonishing Fact - April 28th

• By the year 2050, up to one million additional deaths from malaria may be occurring annually as a result of climate change.
Facts Courtesy of Abbey College students James Bolger, Luke Connelly and Cillian Doyle.

This morning in Boyle

7.45 am in Boyle this morning - sunny and cold following a recent rain shower

Roscommon Herald

The Roscommon Herald has a vacancy for a senior reporter. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in news writing, feature and court reporting, ideally in a newspaper setting. Knowledge of all aspects of social media would be an advantage. It is essential that candidates have their own transport.
Applicants should send their CV to: The Editor, Roscommon Herald, St. Patrick Street, Boyle county Roscommon, or email edotor@roscommonherald.com before Wednesday, May 6th.

Top young GAA players honoured.

Boyle GAA players Enda Smith and Tadhg Lowe were 2 of 30 of the best young GAA stars in the country honoured at the Independent.ie GAA Rising Stars awards in Croke Park on Wednesday 29th April. Awards were presented by Uachtarán CLG Aogán O Fearghail and Ger Kevillie (Sports Editor Independent.ie) while among the recipients in attendance were Conor Moynagh and Mickey Quinn from Sigerson Champions DCU and Brian Troy and Tommy Heffernan from UL, winnners of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup
• Click on top of page photo to open gallery of recipients. Scroll through (via the arrows) to see © pics of Enda Smith receiving his award and Stephanie Lowe receiving the award for her brother Tadhg Lowe [here...]

Boyle GAA Update - busy weekend

• Friday 1st May: (Division 3 League Final) National Automation Limited Minors v Kilbride in Tulsk at 7pm. The lads would appreciate as much support as possible.
• Friday 1st May: The U12s v Kilmore at 7pm in the Spring League.
• Saturday 2nd May: U14 Div 4 v St Croans in Abbey Park at 7.15pm
• Bank Holiday Monday 4th May: Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra Juniors v St St Barrys in the Division 5 League on at 2 pm in Abbey Park.
The U14 League game versus St Brigids due to be played tomorrow evening in Abbey Park, now likely to be played in Kiltoom on Monday next, May 4th.
• The annual Church Gate Collection in aid of the underage section of The Club (male) will be held on this coming weekend.

Lack of Roses in Leitrim

SHANNONSIDE FM REPORT: There are real fears that Leitrim may not have a representative at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival. So far, only three girls have come forward to take part in the Leitrim Rose contest for 2015, which is due to take place this Sunday at eight o’clock in the Bush Hotel.

Money Found in Roscommon

A large sum of money has been found in Roscommon Town today. Gardaí are trying to locate the owner of what they’ve described as a considerable amount of cash. The owner is asked to contact Garda Eugene Kenny at Roscommon Garda Station on 090 66 8300.

Contributors to realboyle.com

Adding to our regular realboyle.com contributors, I am delighted to welcome John Mulligan, an acclaimed, award-winning writer, Irish author, journalist, lyricist, human rights campaigner and hiking enthusiast, and also a long time friend of mine. John's column in the weekly Roscommon Herald newspaper, "The Kettle's Boyled" explores and comments on issues of concern to Boyle. John is a keen observer of happenings local and national
The first in this mini series of articles is a 'must read' and demonstrates very well the power of a well written Short Story ... ‘Give a sucker an even break’ was awarded third place in the Fish International Awards in 2012, and was first published in the ‘Fish Anthology’ 2012. © John Mulligan, 2012.

Plane Finder

Screen grab from planefinder.net at 10.10am this morning

The website planefinder.net shows live flight tracking in the airspace above Europe, USA, Australia and worldwide. Also available as mobile apps.

Snippets on the Internet (Facebook etc)

"I have the simplest of tastes - I am only satisfied with the best"
• Boyle Arts Festival 2015: 23rd July to 1st August. Submission of entries 3rd & 4th July
• Curlew Walkers: Next walk Sat 9th - Sun 10th May, Clonblur Lough Mask
• Daly's lounge: Live music Saturday & Sunday night
• Kelly's Londis: '1 week only specials'While stocks last
• Kelly's SuperValu: Great Offer on Wine this Thursday!
• Marians Fashions: In stock, dresses size 10-16
• Magee's Fashion Shop: Dress options for cooler evenings
• Taylors Interiors: Everyone seems to love Green (see our front of shop displays)

Ardcarne Community Games

Ardcarne Community Games Sports Day, Bank holiday Monday 4th May in Ardcarne Park. Registration from 2pm - 2.50pm. First race at 3pm sharp. €10 Euro for a family entry. Hope you will all come along for a nice family day of fun.

Boyle Musical Society AGM

Following last Friday's untimely death of our dear friend Aidan Callaghan, the AGM of Boyle Musical Society scheduled for Thursday April 30th, will now be postponed until Tuesday May 12th.

Ian Forsythe R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Ian Forsythe, Abbeycrest, Boyle. Ian was a valued member of the Family Life Centre Support Team. Peacefully, at Sligo General Hospital. Deeply regretted by his sister Debra Forsythe, Cheshire, England, family and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing Mahon's Funeral Home, Boyle, Saturday morning from 10am to 10.30am, arriving at St. Joseph's Church, Boyle, for Mass of Christian burial at 11am. Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin.

Grange NS Past Pupils Project

Over the past two months a group of pupils and teachers have been working on a Grange NS project involving designing and painting a canvas representing the core values of the school. They also organised a Family Fun Day for Sunday 26th April.
The Fun Day included a Soccer Blitz sponsored by Trojan Software, Boyle, as well as a range of events for all ages.
Families and members of the local community got involved and supported this very enjoyable event.
• Thank you Maeve for the photos ...

Primary School Teacher Wanted

Marian wrote: Primary School teacher to deliever July Provision Home Tuition. Tutor must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland, Garda vetted through them and have experience with Autism. Please Contact: mbenny@live.ie 086 258 8498

Eating Out In Boyle

At last count we have 13  restaurants/ including takeaway venues in Boyle. Sandwiches, Breakfast Rolls and other Hot Foods are available also at other locations around town.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Boyle Support Group Mayo Roscommon Hospice would like to acknowledge receipt of the sum of €1133 from the McTiernan family, proceeds of their fundraising activity "Shave or Dye" on Easter saturday night in the Moylurg Inn.
Monies are used by Mayo Roscommon Hospice to fund palliative & hospice care for terminally ill patients and their families throughout Mayo and Roscommon. We would like to thank the McTiernan family members and all who contributed to the event. Thanks indeed to all of you who contribute throughout the year.
Our next fundraiser will be on Sunflower Day on Friday 5th June.

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Family Life Centre

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED: Suicide is devastating; its suddenness can leave many unanswered questions. One to one and group support available:  please contact the Family Life Centre, Boyle on 071 966 3000 for more information. You are not alone in your pain! Facilitator: Fr. Brian Conlon.
SPRING CLEANING TIME AGAIN: There is a clothing bank outside the Family Life Centre, Boyle which accepts old clothes and bed linen, handbags, and shoes which are sent for recycling. Your support and donations would be very much appreciated as this helps raise funds towards the Centre's programmes and community work.

Community Games Athletics Results

SIOBHAN WROTE: Our annual Sports day was held on a wet and windy day on 11th April last, although the weather didn't play its part there was a good turnout, so thank you to all the parents and children who participated on the day. A word of thanks as always to Martin Dolan and Claire Byrne for their help on the day, and to all the parents who helped out on the day! Those who will be going forward to the county finals in June will be notified shortly by a member of the committee.  Congratulations to all the participants (especially the parents!). All results and further updates will be available on boylecommunitygames.blogspot.com