Wednesday, November 5, 2014

An end regarding our Boil Water notice / Joe Keogh R.I.P. / Stop Press !! / Roscommon Hospital - a new working model / 'I was told that I mightn't make it' Cian Smith

An end regarding our Boil Water notice:

Frank Feighan TD has informed me that the Boyle Water treatment plant will be ready next month. "The Boyle Ardcarne plant will be commissioned in December 2014 and the Boil Water Notice status will be lifted."

Joe Keogh R.I.P.

Martina McGee, Sycamore Crescent has been bereaved with the death of her dad Joe KEOGH, formerly Rathangan, Co. Kildare. After a short illness at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Husband of the late Rose, sadly missed by his loving sons Philip and Christy, daughters Mary, Geraldine, Colette, Martina and Rosaleen, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace
• Reposing at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry with Rosary on Wednesday evening at 9pm. Removal on Thursday evening at 6.30pm, arriving to Mary Mother of God Church, Daingean for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Stop Press !!

I have been informed that a property signing has taken place.
"Western Brand Chickens have been named as possible owners of the vacant 'Fish Factory' in Greatmeadow, and Boyle will be buzzing shortly." A representative of Boyle Chamber of Commerce has stated that, awaiting full confirmation, this will be great news for Boyle, potential employees and traders in the area.
• UPDATE: I have been asked to note that developments won't happen immediately, and official announcements etc will be made at a later date.

Roscommon Hospital - a new working model

All politics is local, as any politician seeking to close or downgrade a hospital will find out very quickly. No issue provokes such emotion in local electorates and no hospital has caused such political consternation as that in Roscommon.

'I was told that I mightn't make it'

Cian Smith (right), pictured with his brothers Donal and Enda after Boyle’s success in the 2013 intermediate football championship. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
Screen shot from www.roscommonherald.ie

"His surgeon advised him to give Gaelic football a break for a year but Cian had other ideas."

Boyle Church of Ireland / Bright Christmas promised for Boyle / Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink / Realboyle Diary / Barry Feely, 'A Life In Stone' Book Launch / Mock wedding Video - tonight / Boyle GAA - tonight / ‘Grease’ Rehearsals in full swing / Lough Key Visitor Centre / Irish TV

Boyle Church of Ireland

The Rector, Churchwardens and Select Vestry, warmly invite you to a Service of Thanksgiving following the completion of the Church Re-roofing Project on Sunday 16th November at 3.30pm. The Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, the Rt. Rev. S.F. Glenfield will preach and perform the act of Dedication.

Bright Christmas promised for Boyle ...

Boyle Christmas Lights Bonanza Raffle is ready to be launched. With 50 Prizes up for grabs and for as little as €2 per line or €5 for 3 lines you’re in with a chance to Win. All businesses in Boyle will have these Raffle lines for Sale over the coming week. Draw will take place on Monday 22nd December. Boyle TM wish to thank all who sponsored the prizes which value totals to over €4000, definitely worth €2 to be in with a chance of winning one(or more) of those 50 prizes.
There are smaller cards of 12 lines(€20) for those who may be travelling, or selling lines to relatives etc who won’t be shopping in Boyle. If you would like to take one of these cards to support Boyle Christmas Lights please contact any of the team, Stephen, Cecil, Brian, Dara, Tish or Siobhan.
We look forward to your continued support in guaranteeing Boyle to have the brightest Christmas ever!

Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink!

This was the scene on Boyle bridge this morning circa 9.45am
pic courtesy DJ David Greene

Many residents in the Boyle area have not and will not have tap water, drinkable, boilable or otherwise until the burst pipe is replaced!
Roscommon Co Council is advising that this was a serious breach and responsibility for repairs lies with Irish Water, but that they (the Council) are assisting now and have the necessary equipment, staff and piping in Boyle to effect as speedy a repair as soon possible!
• Roscommon Co Council website: Roscommon County Council and Irish Water wish to advise consumers served by the Boyle Regional Water Supply Scheme that there will be a disruption to water supply on 4th November, 2014, in the Boyle town area from 10 a.m.. until further notice due to damage to watermain by contractors working in the area. Roscommon County Council and Irish Water regret any inconvenience caused to consumers

Did you know?

Roscommon A&E was axed in July 2011. At the time the following was reported:
• Dr David O'Keeffe, Clinical Director of the Galway-Roscommon Hospital Group said there had been ongoing difficulties recruiting the required number of NCHDs (junior doctors) required to safely deliver a safe 24-hour emergency service in Roscommon. In the recent past we have been managing this issue through the use of locum doctors. That is not a sustainable or safe solution in the long term.
• Dr. O'Keefe's remarks came following Minister Reilly's reported statement that "the mortality rate for a cardiac patient was four times greater in Roscommon than at the closest major specialist centre in Galway"

Realboyle Diary
Wednesday 5th	• Mock Wedding Video in Tawnytaskin Centre, 8pm • 'Who wants to ba a Thousandaire' press launch GAA 8pm
Thursday 6th	'Of Mice and Men' Carrick Cineplex, 7pm (Fully Booked)
Friday 7th	Barry Feely's 'A Life in Stone' Book Launch in Feelystone 7.30
Saturday 8th	Cian Smith retirement GAA match, Abbey park, 3pm
Sunday 9th	• Open recruitment Day, Boyle Military Barracks 12pm-3pm • Angler of The Year Fishing on Lough key 11am-4.30pm • Golf Club EGM at 5pm in the Clubhouse
Monday 9th	• Town Revitalisation meeting in Boyle Enterprise Centre • Moone Boy Fest on Irish TV at 6.30pm • 'Of Mice and Men' Carrick Cineplex, 7pm book online
There will be additions to the above listing as information emerges Add your event details by emailing sean@realboyle.com

Barry Feely, 'A Life In Stone' Book Launch

Barry Feely will launch his book ‘A Life in Stone’ on Friday 7th November 2014 between 7 and 8.30pm. Guest Speaker Brian Leyden
Barry's story, which started in the middle of the 20th Century, will be launched in the modern and impressive 21st Century Kitchen Showrooms of Feelystone, Boyle. The showrooms encompass the old Feely Family home – fittingly bringing Barry’s story home to the house in which he was born.
Barry started as apprentice in the family business in 1955 with his father and uncles, the 8th generation of stonemasons. His book records the passing of a dying art, of characters and friendships over a lifetime in the trade. Barry’s art of storytelling is evident in the book as he recalls a variety of characters who called to the stone yard.
• Book cost €15 + €3 Post. To purchase please see www.feelystone.com

Mock wedding Video - tonight

Ann McGlynn wrote: We have been approached by many people who missed last Friday nights video showing of the Mock Wedding of 2002, to show it again. So by popular demand, we have decided to Re-Run the video of the MOCK WEDDING this Wednesday next the 5th of Nov at 8oc, in Tawnytaskin centre, please contact ANN OR MARY for further details on the following numbers. 086 813 0005 and 085 161 8420. All are welcome even if you were with us last time, you can always watch it again, in good company! Look forward to looking back!

Boyle GAA - tonight

The press launch of the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire”” will be held in the Clubroom on Wednesday evening at 8pm, when the 9 Major Sponsors which the clubs have procured, will be unveiled. Pallas Promotions Limited, who will do the show on our behalf on 6th December, will be present to outline how the show works and they will do a round or two of the show for demonstration purposes. All members and players from the Boyle GAA Clubs-adult male and Minor and Ladies Club are urged to come along. The general public are cordially invited as are businesses who would be interested in becoming advertisers on the night of the event.

‘Grease’ Rehearsals in full swing

Boyle Musical Society's production of the musical 'Grease' will be staged on five consecutive nights from Wednesday 19th to Sunday November 23rd in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle. All performances will commence at 8pm.

Lough Key Visitor Centre

November, December, January, February:
"Our hours of business are Friday tthrough Sunday 10am to 5pm. We are happy to open outside these hours for group bookings. If you would like any information or help with anything please email reception@loughkey.ie"

Irish TV

Of particular interest to residents in the area:
Boyle: A full half hour special on Chris O'Dowd & The Moone Boy Fest will air on Monday 10th November - Same time, same channel.
Boyle: Interview with our new TD Michael Fitzmaurice & “A Delicate Wildness” book launch by Julian Vignoles which was held in John Cryans Bar recently will air Monday 17th November.

Boyle treatment plant to be ready next month

Work on construction of 5 permanent water treatment plants in Roscommon to be completed by May – Feighan

*Boyle treatment plant to be ready next month

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon-South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has said that work on the construction of 5 permanent water treatment plants in County Roscommon will be completed by May, bringing to an end the long-term boil water notices that have affected drinking water in the county.

Deputy Feighan has received comprehensive updates on the construction projects following representations he made to Irish Water.

“The Four Roscommon Regional Water Supply Design Build Operate (DBO) contract was awarded to Glan Agua last year. The project covers the separate schemes of South Roscommon, Roscommon Central, Boyle Ardcarne and Arigna.

“The contract provides for the construction of 5 new treatment plants at Killeglan Water Treatment Works; Lisbrock Water Treatment Works; Roscommon Town (Ballinagard) Water Treatment Works; Boyle Ardcarne (Rockingham) Water Treatment Works and Arigna (Ballyfarnon) Water Treatment Works.

“The Boyle Ardcarne plant will be commissioned in December 2014 while the South Roscommon (Killeglan) is scheduled to be commissioned in February 2015. I understand that the latter works could be completed before this date depending on progress. Once these two plants are fully complete, the Boil Water Notice status will be lifted in both areas. The Roscommon Central, Arigna and Lisbrock plants are expected to be ready by May 2015.

“These treatment plants will improve drinking water availability and quality to more than 15,000 people in South Roscommon, 9,000 people in Central Roscommon and approximately 7,000 in North Roscommon.

“Currently, there is no Boil Water Notice on Lisbrock, Arigna or Roscommon Central and in the case of Roscommon Central, there is a mobile treatment plant in place pending the permanent solution.

“In relation to the Castlerea water supply schemes, a temporary treatment plant is being installed on the rural supply section, which will end the boil water notice to for 3,000 people in the Castlerea area by year end. A permanent plant is due to be built next year. A capital investment of €1.4m has already been invested in works in Castlerea which will see the urban and rural water networks linked by an interconnector.

“In relation to the North East Roscommon Regional Water Supply Scheme, there are two stages to this scheme as included in Irish Water’s Capital Investment Plan. The first scheme is currently under construction and involves an upgrade to the pipe network. This is estimated to be completed this month.

“The second stage involves a new water treatment plant and Irish Water say it is currently progressing this. It is anticipated that once the contract is awarded in the middle of next year, the works will take approximately 20 months to complete.

“As people are well too aware, water quality in Roscommon has been a major issue for far too long. Under previous Governments, due to years of under-investment, a situation was allowed to come about where thousands of people do not have access to quality drinking water.

“This €17m investment in Roscommon’s water infrastructure will finally bring to an end the constant boil water notices affecting so many businesses and consumers for way too long.”

Contact: Deputy Feighan, (086) 8331234.

Boyle creeper burglary / Boyle Bridge / Boyle GAA Club - Update 3rd November / Irelands Toughest Muckers / Cooney's Centra Charity Walk

Man due in court re Boyle creeper burglary

Shannonside FM report: A man is due in court this Friday in connection with a creeper burglary in Boyle. The break-in happened between Thursday night and Friday morning last at a house on the Carrick Road. A car was then stolen from the property but later recovered in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. A man was arrested and appeared before Sligo District Court on Friday evening. He was remanded on bail to appear before Ballyshannon District Court this Friday, November 7th.

Boyle Bridge

Work is proceeding today laying new limestone footpaths at Boyle Bridge

Boyle GAA Club - Update 3rd November

There will be a very special charity game in the Abbey Park on Saturday at 3pm to pay tribute to Cian Smith who is retiring prematurely from playing due to health reasons. Cian has given exceptional service to the Club as a player from under 8 to the present day. He holds county title medals in almost every age category and his most treasured possession is his All Ireland medal which he won with Roscommon Minors in 2006. A Boyle selection managed by David Casey will take on a selection managed by Fergal O’Donnell which will comprise mostly of Cian’s Roscommon colleagues of 2006 as well as other well known players. The proceeds from the game will go towards the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice and the Kyle Casey Fund. Kyle is son of former Roscommon and Ballinameen player Sean Casey, who is receiving medical treatment at present. Admission is optional and it is hoped that there will be a large turnout.

Irelands Toughest Muckers

Mickey Cull and Barry Brennan with daughter Saffron Cull and son Luke Brennan represented Drumderrig Care and Nursing Home, Boyle and became Irelands Toughest Muckers in Lough Key Forest Park on Sunday 2nd November

Irelands Toughest Muckers attracted 200+ competitors from all over Ireland. The very well-organised event of strength and endurance was set over a distance of 10 km with 15+ obstacles for competitors to overcome in our own beautiful Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle. Food and drink were available at the finish line, with music and entertainment after the event while waiting for all competitors to finish.
Congratulations to event organisers Darren O'Flaherty's family and friends as well a large group of marshals. Irelands Toughest Muckers must now continue and become one of Ireland's prestigious sporting events.

Cooney's Centra Charity Walk

This cheerful group completed the Cooney's Centra Charity Walk in aid of Irish Cancer Society's Action Breast Cancer on Sunday afternoon 2nd November.

First home (though it wasn't a competitive event) were sisters Martina and Olivia Cryan

Monday, November 3, 2014

Boyle GAA update Monday 3rd November 2014

Our U14s went down to a physically stronger Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels combination in the Garda Cup semi final in miserable weather conditions in Kilmore on Saturday. This brings an end to this panel’s playing activity for 2014. Thanks to all the lads and the management for their efforts throughout the year. The Garda Cup Final will be hosted in the Abbey Park on Saturday 15th November. More details next week.
The National Automation Limited U21s will play Padraig Pearses on Sunday next in the Abbey Park at 1pm in their second outing in the U21 Division 1 Championship. They will be in action again in the next round of this competition on Sunday week against Roscommon Gaels.

As part of the Roscommon GAA Football Development Plan there will be end of season regional competitions at U17 and U15 levels comprising of teams picked from clusters of clubs. Boyle will be grouped with neighbours St. Michaels and St. Ronans. The objective is to give the best players from the grouped clubs an opportunity to play Division 1 football at 15 a side, thus developing their skills and experience. These competitions will be played during the coming six weeks. More details to follow.

There will be an important meeting of the Senior Club on this Tuesday evening at 8pm sharp to discuss an number of important matters, including the submission of motions for the upcoming Northern Board and County Board Conventions, and to make arrangements for the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” launch and the event itself. This will be followed at 9pm by the weekly meeting of “Thousandaire” leaders and helpers. The press launch of the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire”” will be held in the Clubroom on Wednesday evening at 8pm, when the 9 Major Sponsors which the clubs have procured, will be unveiled. Pallas Promotions Limited, who will do the show on our behalf on 6th December, will be present to outline how the show works and they will do a round or two of the show for demonstration purposes. All members and players from the Boyle GAA Clubs-adult male and Minor and Ladies Club are urged to come along. The general public are cordially invited as are businesses who would be interested in becoming advertisers on the night of the event.

There will be a very special charity game in the Abbey Park on Saturday at 3pm to pay tribute to Cian Smith who is retiring prematurely from playing due to health reasons. Cian has given exceptional service to the Club as a player from under 8 to the present day. He holds county title medals in almost every age category and his most treasured possession is his All Ireland medal which he won with Roscommon Minors in 2006. A Boyle selection managed by David Casye will take on a selection managed by Fergal O’Donnell which will comprise mostly of Cian’s Roscommon colleagues of 2006 as well as other well known players. The proceeds from the game will go towards the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice and the Kyle Casey Fund. Kyle is son of former Roscommon and Ballinameen player Sean Casey, who is receiving medical treatment at present. Admission is optional and it is hoped that there will be a large turnout.

Boyle had the unique distinction of providing three playing members to the DCU team which played in the Third Level Colleges Division 1 League last week when Donal and Enda Smith and Tadhg Lowe lined out for the Dublin college. The Club extends its sympathy to the Lavin and Kelly families Grevisk on the sad passing of Enda Lavin and also to Club Treasurer Mary Smith and to the Finn family on the death of their uncle in Dublin.

Fire Service call-out charges

Shannonside FM report: The AA is calling on the government to bring an end to fire brigade call-out charges for householders. Longford County Council charges €125 for domestic chimney fires, while the cost for Cavan and Leitrim County Councils is €200, and it’s €250 in Roscommon; Monaghan is the only county council that doesn’t charge for domestic call outs.

Castle Island, Lough Key / Boyle Golf Club - Update 2nd November

Castle Island, Lough Key

There is always room for another photograh of Castle Island. I took this one on Sunday evening as a rain shower threatened ... and delivered :-)

Boyle Golf Club - Update 2nd November

Last Sunday’s turkey voucher was won by Jim Mooney 23pts, 2nd John McGuinn 22pts, 3rd Charlie O’Donnell 22pts. The weekly nine hole was won by John McGuinn 22pts, 2nd Owen Garvin 20pts.
• The fundraiser held over the October weekend was won by John McGuinn, Pat Conroy & Michael Rush 99pts, 2nd Terry Canning, Tom Kearney & Michael Bannon 96pts, 3rd Gary Carty, Gerry Carty & John Joe Carty 95pts.
• Competitions this week are the weekly nine hole Monday – Saturday and the Turkey Voucher next Sunday. Both competitions are re-entry. An extraordinary general meeting takes place next Sunday evening at 7.00pm in the clubhouse. The Mens and Ladies AGM also take place next Sunday November 9th at 5.00pm. The Club AGM will take place on Sunday December 7th 2014. The presentation of prizes for October took place last Sunday evening, well done to all the winners. The winners of the October draw were Pat Conroy €70, Sean Heslin €40, & Jimmy/Pauline Doyle €40 Thanks to all for supporting the draw.

Lough Key Drowning / Water Charges, Protest Marches / "Who Wants to be a Thousandaire" / Lough Key Triathlon Club - Run In The Dark / Water Charges Protest March

Lough Key Drowning

Tragedy struck on Saturday when a man drowned while bank fishing at Drummond's Island on Lough Key. The man's body was recovered last night. The man has been named as Enda Lavin, Forest Park House, (ESB Sligo and formerly ESB Moneypoint). Suddenly and sadly missed by wife Helen, daughter Catherine son Paul, mother Phil ( Sligo, formerly Highwood), mother in law Eileen Kelly, sister Marie (Sligo) and brother Kieran (Dublin) Sisters in law, Brothers in law, Niece and Nephews and a large circle of friends. R.I.P
• Reposing at his residence Tuesday 2 o'clock until 8 o'clock, Removal on Wednesday to St.Joseph Church, Boyle for 12 o'clock Mass. Funeral afterwards to Aughanagh Cemetery, Ballinafad. House Private on Wednesday morning.

Water Charges, Protest Marches

Thousands of people across the region walked in protest marches against the introduction of water charges and Saturday 1st November. Reported estimated nembers: Roscommon 2,500, Boyle 600, Carrick-on-Shannon 2,000, Athlone 1,500 and Longford 1,500.

Boyle GAA "Who Wants to be a Thousandaire"

Boyle GAA Clubs (Male Club and Ladies Club) have joined forces to bring the hugely popular "Who Wants to be a Thousandaire" show to St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on 6th December. The purpose of the event is to defray the repayment costs of the extensive infrastructural developments which have taken place in Abbey Park in recent years, and to help fund future developments in the grounds.
• Nine (9) major sponsors have come on board and work is progressing very satisfactorily in attracting advertisers. This will enable nine (9) rounds of the quiz to be held on 6th December, with the opportunity for €1,000 to be won in each round. Potentially a total of €9,000 could be won on the night.
• This is the first time that such an event has been held in the North Roscommon area and it is generating massive interest. The show is based on the popular television quiz show and it will feature "50/50", "Ask the Audience " and "Phone a Friend". The show is fully computerised and is provided on behalf of the Clubs by Pallas Marketing Limited.
• A Press Launch will be held on Wednesday evening next at 8pm in Boyle GAA Clubroom in the Abbey Park, when details of the major sponsors will be unveiled, and further details of the show will be outlined.

Lough Key Triathlon Club - Run In The Dark

The club is delighted to be involved with the Run in the Dark event again this year and are planning the run in the scenic surroundings of Lough Key Forest Park on Wednesday November 12th. This is an international charity event which takes place all over the world on the same day in aid of spinal injury research. It was a very successful event last year with a 5k loop around the beautiful trails in the park.
Route details [here...]
The start and finish will be located at the entrance to the Lough Key Activity Centre. Both 5k and 10k loops will start at the same time so please aim to be there approx. 10-15 minutes before the start (8pm) so that we can get everyone organised.Just to remind you, there is no lighting in the park and it will be quite dark so anyone taking part must ensure to bring some form of lighting with them. The club does not take any responsibility for participants and you take part at your own risk.
Last year, it was a beautiful but cold winter's evening and all enjoyed a good hot cup of tea afterwards to take the chill off. We look forward to doing the same again this year.
More details [here...]

Water Charges Protest March

Saturday 1st November 2014: Protest marches were held throughpiut the country today. In Boyle an estimated 500+ assembled and marched peacefully from the Shop Street Car Park through Abbey Terrace, Military Road, Main Street, Bridge Street and on to the Crescent where a number of speakers addressed the gathering.

Teresa Kane R.I.P. / Christmas in Boyle 2014 / Boyle Courthouse AGM / a life less ordinary /

Teresa Kane R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Teresa Kane (nee Conlon) Cornashamsogue, Drumshanbo, Co.Leitrim and formerly of Flagfield, Geevagh, Co. Sligo, Peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo on Friday 31 October 2014, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of Thomas and their sons Matthew and Timothy. Sadly missed by her sister Bernadette Cleary (Milltown Malbay) brothers David, Jimmy and Fr Brian (Ardcarne Parish), Aunts, Mother in Law, Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at her home from 3pm on Saturday 1st November to 3pm on Sunday 02nd November. House private from 3 pm on Sunday please. Remains arriving to St. Patricks Church, Drumshanbo on Sunday for 7pm. Funeral mass on Monday 03 November at 11am followed by burial in local cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice, Sligo.

Christmas in Boyle 2014

Please log in frequently to see a comprehensive album of photgraphs showing trader and other seasonal displays as will get closer to the Christmas season.

Boyle Courthouse AGM

The planned AGM for last night was postponed and will take place instead on Thursday 27th November. Please mark this date in your diary and attend the AGMif you have an interest in developments regarding Boyle's historic Courthouse building.

For a life less ordinary

Open day in Boyle Military Barracks Sunday 9th November and Recruitment drive for army reserve. Applicants should be between 18 & 35yrs old come along and see what's on offer. "For a life less ordinary we will be there from 12noon to 2pm."

New installation / Water Charges Protest March / Irelands Toughest Muckers / Boyle GAA Cian Smith fundraiser

New installation

Works are underway for a new installation at the Mockmoyne / Chapel Street junction. Concrete plinths will support the old Blackstone Single Fly-Wheel engine that generated Stewarts DC electric power for Boyle until ESB AC power became available in 1965.

Water Charges Protest March tomorrow

Tomorrow's scheduled peaceful, non-political Protest March will offer all an opportunity to voice concerns about our parasitic water supply, proposed water charges and the Boil Boyle Water situation. Online posted comments include "Enough is enough, we can't and we won't pay"
Protesters will assemble at the Council/Royal Hotel Car Park at 1.30pm for the 2pm Protest March that will coincide with similar Protests nationwide.
• Former minister for communications, energy and natural resources Pat Rabbitte has described claims that Irish Water will be privatised in years to come as a red herring. The Labour TD said no government "with its head screwed on" would seek to sell the utility to private enterprise. Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Rabbitte said not enough time was allowed by the Government for the smooth establishment of Irish Water.

Irelands Toughest Muckers Sunday, 2nd November

Irelands Toughest Muckers will attract entries countrywide. The event is a strength and endurance challenge set over a distance of 10 km with 15+ obstacles for competitors to overcome. The next event will take place on Sunday 2nd of November in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle. First wave will off at 12.00 noon and there will be 10–15 mins given between each wave of competitors.
There will be food and drink at the finish line, music and entertainment after the event while waiting for all competitors to finish. The fun will continue in Boyle and every competitor wearing a wrist band will get a discount on drinks in some of the local bars.

Boyle GAA

The Club will hold a very special fundraising challenge game on Saturday week 8th Nov at 3pm to mark the retirement from the playing of competitive football by Cian Smith. Cian is the proud holder of an All Ireland medal with Roscommon’s Minors of 2006. The game will feature a very attractive line up of players in Abbey Park: a Boyle selection managed by David Casey and a selection of well known players from throughout the County.