Thursday, November 12, 2015

Update 12th November

Boyle Chamber Lotto Results for Monday Nov 9th              

Numbers drawn  9, 13, 16, 30
Match Three winners  B. Beirne, J. Hatter
Jackpot winner None
Thank-you to all who supported the draw.
Next draw Monday November 16th at 11.00pm in Daly's Bar. Jackpot €13,200

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Abigail ...storm-force winds

Irish Independent report: Storm-force winds and wintry showers will batter the country over the weekend, as Storm Abigail leaves her mark. The mild temperatures enjoyed in recent days will come to an abrupt end, and the mercury will drop amid widespread scattered showers and high winds gusting up to 120kmh. Forecasters have warned that we shouldn't be lulled into a false sense of security after a dry start in some parts today, as "the winds will pick up and rain will arrive".

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Boyle GAA

Club members are a asked to be in attendance in Abbey Park on Sunday at 12.45pm to help as stewards for the U21 Semi Final between Boyle and St Brigids

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Camogie arrives in Boyle!

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51 under 8 girls attended the first indoor camogie session held in Boyle Sports Complex. Participants on the night enjoyed their first experience of Camogie and it is hoped they will continue to particpate for the month of November. For more information on this initiative contact yvonne@camogie.ie
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Scrapbook Of Regrets - Book launch

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Book launch organised by Mr. Pádraig Kenny Principal of St.'Scrapbook of Regrets' came about by pupils from St. Hugh's National School Dowra writing to GAA football legends asking them to list their three greatest regrets from their careers in the game. Their replies are published alongside photographs, match programme excerpts and newspaper cuttings relating to their regrets.
Roscommon players Shane Curran, Gay Sheerin, Paul Early & Harry Keegan have contributed to the book.
The Book Launch - Sunday 22 November 2015 in The Old Courthouse Dowra, Co. Cavan at 3pm where guest speaker will be Aogán Ó Fearghail.

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Dodd's Trad session, Friday 13th

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Boyle Courthouse

(used to be) Courthouse

Once an iconic heritage building behind Boyle Town Clock, the Courthouse still looks great from the street. However, 'Never judge a book by its cover' was never a more apt simile when one looks at the sad state of the building inside ...

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A reminder: Here is a set of photos I took in August 2014 ...
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N61 will not be closed

Closure of a large section the N61 from Boyle to Roscommon will not take place as was planned for 9th November for 12 months. Latest information suggests that this u-turn has been forced on Roscommon Co Co by animal welfare people fearing that so far unlocated badger sets (nests) might be disturbed.

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Trouble in the Roscommon Co Co camp

Information to hand suggests that the Ros Co Co Roads Section have flatly refused to move from their offices on the Castlerea road to the new Council Civic headquarters. Could it be that the roads section, though paid by Ros Co Co actually answer to the National Roads Authority?
• A similar 'authority' muddle appears to exist where some Co Co employees are paid by the County Council, but are answerable to Irish Water!

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Boyle - a reminder

Boyle, Wednesday 3rd Feb., 2010Locals might spot the changes since I took this photo in February 2010

Why choose Boyle: Boyle's West of Ireland location, beautiful local scenery, access to the N4 National Primary route, all of the 7 up and 7 down daily trains stop at our railway station, we are 25 miles from Sligo City and Atlantic Ocean seaside resorts, 45 minutes from Knock International Airport, close to us are the River Shannon and 3 large famous lakes, a plethora of historical treasures. Sports and social clubs abound
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Boyle Golf Club

The Men’s AGM, Sunday November 15th at 5.00pm in the clubhouse. Parent Club AGM, Sunday November 22nd. Notices have been sent via email or post. If you have not received a notice please contact Brendan Gaffney, Honorary Secretary
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Running club

The club meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8pm in Results Gym car park. All different levels of running/walking catered for on the 5k Carrick Rd, Maple Drive, Abbeytown circuit. There is no charge and everyone is responsible for their own safety so please wear a hi-vis vest.

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Boyle's Hidden Treasures?

A viewer wrote: "Sean, why is there no transparency regarding Boyle's Chamber of Commerce, Boyle TM, Boyle Tidy Towns and the new Boyle Town Team. These 'clubs' could easily update to the general public like Boyle's Sports Clubs do regularly? As you pointed out several times, existing websites are never updated. Their only presence appears to be in running Fundraising Draws and Christmas Lights"
• Well folks, that's it as I got it, and I do not have an answer for this viewer!

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Social Dance Classes

Come and learn the steps for your first dance and social dancing in the Moylurg Inn, every Wednesday, starting 8.30pm ... a lovely relaxed/relaxing mid-week event!

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Merry Christmas to you

Christmas Advert

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Towns of County Roscommon

"Way back when", I was delighted to put together Internet pages on 10 Towns of County Roscommon. I have not updated the since, but as I read through them, much of the information and most of my photographs are still relevant ... check 'em out ...
 Ballaghaderreen : Ballyleague : Boyle : Castlerea : Cortober : Elphin : Knockcroghery : Monksland : Roscommon : Strokestown• I have photos from then that I took in Frenchpark and will upload them as soon as I can find them !

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Wet and Windy

November - wet and windy

Could this have been a scene from Boyle Canal on Tuesday morning? Anyone who was there at 7.30am will know!

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Boyle GAA - Important match next Sunday ...

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Post Office - Christmas 2015

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Latest posting dates for Christmas 2015