Congratulations to John O'Dowd
John O'Dowd was Producer for the Drama category award winner for Ocean FM with Mark O'Halloran's play 'Mary Motorhead' at this year's PPI Radio Awards 2013. The PPI Radio Awards 2013 were held on Friday October 4th when Kilkenny's luxurious Lyrath Estate Hotel rolled out the red carpet for the prestigious Black Tie event.
• A host of well-known 'voices' attended the glittering ceremony. 75 judges from Ireland and the UK had the arduous task of selecting the winners from a record number of entries, which totalled 600 from stations all over the country. Friday night's event attracted some 650 representatives from radio north and south. Today FM's Ian Dempsey, Newstalk and RTE's Joe Duffy were winners in other categories. Newstalk, Today FM, RTE Radio One and Ocean FM were among the winning stations at the 'Oscars' of Irish radio.
• Guests at the awards included Ray D'arcy and Jenny Kelly, Mairead Farrell, FM104's Jim Nugent, 98FM's Siobhan O'Connor, former Apprentice star Brian Purcell, and 98FM star Dermot Whelan.
• John O'Dowd is based in Galway, grew up and schooled Boyle, is son of Denise & Realboyle's Sean O'Dowd. His brother is International actor Chris O'Dowd and he has three very talented sisters Doirbhle, Triona and Jennifer.
• Guests at the awards included Ray D'arcy and Jenny Kelly, Mairead Farrell, FM104's Jim Nugent, 98FM's Siobhan O'Connor, former Apprentice star Brian Purcell, and 98FM star Dermot Whelan.
• John O'Dowd is based in Galway, grew up and schooled Boyle, is son of Denise & Realboyle's Sean O'Dowd. His brother is International actor Chris O'Dowd and he has three very talented sisters Doirbhle, Triona and Jennifer.
Green Veterinary Centre
Monday 7th October: Re-opening of the Kennels at The Green Veterinary Centre, Green Street, Boyle, following renovations under new management. Contact 071 966 2621 or 086 353 7285.
Boyle Enterprise Centre
Thursday October 10th: Tender Writing Course. Courses from 9.30/ 1.00 and are organised by Role Skillnet. Course tutor, Orla Leyden. For further enquires please call 071 962 2504 or email info@roleskillnet.com
Church of Ireland Supper Social
Friday 11th October: Boyle Church of Ireland Supper Social in The Saddlers Inn, music by Brendan Kearney and his band.
Class Reunion
Friday 11th October: A get together of Scoil Chriost an Ri Class of 1972-1977 will take place in Daly’s Lounge Boyle on Oct 11th at 8:30pm. For information contact Jackie 086 152 2069 or Attracta 086 812 9190
Boyle Library, call 071 966 2800
Saturday 19th Oct 2013: 11.30am to 12.30pm: Social Inclusion Week : Storytelling with Danielle Allison.
Family Life Centre, Boyle
Yoga sessions on Wednesday mornings at 11am in the Family Life Centre, Boyle
Monday 21st October: Manual Handling Course: Providing participants with the knowledge and skills for safe manual handling. Funding may be available for people who are unemployed, self employed or working in a private company Booking Essential. Time: 9.30am–1.30pm: €40
Monday 21st October: Manual Handling Course: Providing participants with the knowledge and skills for safe manual handling. Funding may be available for people who are unemployed, self employed or working in a private company Booking Essential. Time: 9.30am–1.30pm: €40
