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Clarkes bar & Restaurant - opening hours

Sunday 22nd: Open for Evening meals from 3pm
Monday 23rd: Lunch from 12.30pm
Tuesday 24th:  Christmas Eve: Lunch from 12.30pm-2.30pm Evening meals from 5pm
Wednesday 25th: Christmas Day Closed
Thursday 26th: Closed for food, Open for drinks, St Stephen's Day Auction
Friday 27th: Evening meals from 5pm
Saturday 28th: Evening meals from 4pm
Sunday 29th: Evening meals from 4pm
Monday 30th: Lunch from 12.30pm Evening meals from 5pm
Tuesday 31st: New Year's Eve lunch from 12.30 Evening Meals from 5pm
Wednesday 1st January: Evening meals from 5pm

Boyle Musical Society - Christmas Carols

There was rapt, sustained applause and a standing ovation for last night's Boyle Musical Society's performance of Christmas Carols before, during and after 7.15pm Mass. Once more we were treated to and enjoyed the musical talents of this exceptionally gifted, dedicated group ... and once more there was justification in the statement that as far as talent goes, Boyle boxes 'way above its weight'. A very special 'well done' to the group's Musical Director Ann Kielty. Sterling performances all round - a great start for a joyful Christmas.
• View a 'book' of photos [here...]

Eucharistic Adoration

Keith Suffin wrote: Eucharistic Adoration in the Convent Chapel will cease at 9pm on Monday 23rd December and begin again at 9am Wednesday January 1st 2014. Wishing all adorers a Happy & Spiritual Christmas.

Feelystone / Bernadine Casserly / Tony Conboy / Midwinter / Message of Christmas

Feelystone Ltd

I took a set of photos in the newly arranged Feelystone Ltd Showroom to show you some of the kitchens with beautiful Feelystone worktops made in Boyle by the company.
• Feelystone have been approved as a GOLD STAR FABRICATOR for Spanish Company COSENTINO, and are one of only five in Ireland. Finbarr Feely says: "This is down to the hard work and skill of all our staff from our Cad Design, sales and ordering process right though to the manufacture and installation of the Silestone COSENTINO products".

• View a set of photos [here...]

Bernadine Casserly in Concert

Bernie sang, chatted and charmed a capacity audience in King House last night. This was a follow up to her full-house October concert. Bernie delighted with popular songs from country 'When You Say Nothing At All' and 'The Tennessee Waltz" forward to some classics like 'Danny Boy', 'Sonny', 'Wherever You Will Go' and concluded with a Christmas selection 'Pie Jesu', 'Silent Night' and more.
• Concert dynamics had Bernie perform with various musical backings provided by the excellent Thomas Cryan on piano, Enda on Guitar and brother Noel on bass.
• Tommy Egan presented the King house venue superbly as always, and the tireless Damien (Boyle Musical Society) operated the lighting beautifully.
• View a set of photos [here...]

For Your Information

Tony Conboy wrote: "I rang Barna Waste and was then told that since their next 'waste' day will fall on Christmas Day, collection will take place this Saturday the 21st. I imagine people might want a clear out since the next waste would then be January 8th. Call Barna at 1890 445 445 to confirm that what I say is right!
• A very Happy Christmas to you and all ... The GAA Quiz is on Friday the 27th and the Dodd's Traditional Music session on the evening of Sunday the 29th"

For you today, Saturday 21st

• Kelly's Londis: Warehouse Sale daily until Christmas Eve
• Boyle Origin Farmers Market 10-2pm King House grounds
• Daly's Drinks: Saturday "Strong Brew" 4-piece
• Santa will be at the Model Railway in the Trojan building at Elphin St. Boyle. 11am-5pm
• Boyle Musical Society will perform a selection of Christmas Carols on this Midwinters Saturday December 21st in St. Joseph's Church, starting at 7.15pm

 Midwinter

"The shortest day", "winter solstice" and "midwinter" are the colloquial terms used to describe the 24 hours around an annual astronomical event which occurs around the 22nd December. The shortest day marks the point when the days start to get longer and the nights shorter, and has profound cultural meaning around the world and throughout history. The cultural significance varies, but generally refers to a time of rebirth.

Take care this Christmas

Did you hear Aidan Lavin's very moving and powerful interview on Ryan Tubridy's morning RTE radio show? The interview is compulsive listening.
• Please listen to the interview [here...]
• Garda Christmas Enforcement Campaign: 413 people arrested for intoxicated driving (1st-19th December) 26,500 people breath tested (1st-19th December)

The Message of Christmas

Larger version of this photo [here...] More photos [here...]

Last night's Ecumenical Service in St.Joseph's Church was a joyous entry to the final days before Christmas. Three pastors, and three lay people delivered the Message of Christmas between seasonal carols sung by three choirs.  I brought the message home with me:

Jesus left all of us a message, to love, to care.
His words were ever simple, plain and so very clear:
"Be kind to one another throughout the coming year". 

Troy Takeaway / Santa at the Model Railway / Songwriters Collective / Boyle Civic Amenity - Christmas Arrangements / Roscommon Co Council / "Fixyourstreet" / Nativity Crib / Duncan Stewart - "Boil Boyle Water"

Thursday 19th...

• Ecumenical Service will be held in St Joseph's Church, starting at 8pm
• Christmas Reflection, Galilee Community 8pm, refreshments afterwards
• Seamie Carr will play and sing in Wynnes Bar from 10pm

Friday 20th

• Kelly's Londis: Sale Friday and Warehouse Sale Friday until Christmas Eve
• Bernadine Casserly in Concert - King House starting at 8pm
• Daly's Drinks: Friday "Alco Alf". Saturday "Strong Brew" 4-piece

Troy Takeaway - Christmas Draw tonight

• Thursday (19th December) at 7pm "We are delighted to invite all to Troy as we celebrate our 4th year in Boyle. Everyone present will be able to enjoy our delicious Pizza, Chips etc, FREE.
• Please bring along your filled Loyalty Cards before the 7pm Christmas Draw. We have some great prizes lined up for you"

Visit Santa at the Model Railway

Maurice McKenna wrote: Santa will be at the Model Railway in the Trojan building at Elphin St. Boyle. Dates are 21st and 22nd of December. Saturday and Sunday From 11am to 5pm each day.

Songwriters Collective

Conor Lawlor wrote: There will be another evening of original song in Dodd's on Monday, 30th December at 9.30.
• Entertaining us with their music will be  Derek Caldbeck, Malachy Costello, Helen Grehan, Klaus Harder and Conor Lawlor. Their previous evenings have been a great success - great songs and good craic.
• Great Entertainment to liven up those quiet days between Christmas and the New Year.

Boyle Civic Amenity - Christmas Arrangements

Closed Tuesday 24th to Monday 30th December inclusive. The centre will be closed on Wednesday 1st January. I thank Roscommon Co Co for this excellent facility and the 'main man' for his first class courteous, humorous, efficient service and thorough maintenance of the centre. Well done Ramie Maughan, you are a gem!

Roscommon Co Council

Out of Hours Contact Information: If you have an urgent issue, or need to pass on important information and the office is closed, continue to phone 090 663 7100 and instructions will be given on how to contact a member of staff in the local area. This out of hours service should only be used for urgent issues which cannot wait until the next working day.

"Fixyourstreet"

Browse through the Roscommon Co Co website and you will see this beauty to the front page:
• "Fixyourstreet" makes it easy to report non-emergency issues about street lighting, drainage, graffiti, illegal dumping, and road and footpath maintenance to Roscommon County Council. The system is still being tested and functionality may change or develop further to meet needs.
• Smartphone app: There is an app for Android mobile phone available at the Google Play Store. The "Fixyourstreet" website says: "There is an iPhone version coming real soon so please hang in there."
• The web site itself is mobile enabled which gives a simple interface for viewing and reporting issues. www.fixyourstreet.ie

Nativity Crib at Boyle Bridge

 

Duncan Stewart - "Boil Boyle Water"

Duncan Stewart, John Mulligan, Sean O'Dowd

RTE's Duncan Stewart visited Boyle today and interviewed a number of locals on the topic of the current 'Boil Boyle Water' notice. Duncan's Boyle slot will feature as part of the RTE TV 'Eco-Eye' programme early in 2014. View a small set of photos [here...]

Advert of the Day

A Mock Commercial for Beans Is Better Than Almost Any Real Commercial for Anything. Visual effects studio Cinesite produced this crazy-good mock commercial as a way to show off its creature animation skills. And one hell of a creature it is—a marauding beast who takes umbrage at being awoken from its cave by some astronauts, who take a serious beating for their transgressions. Except one guy gets away … or does he? [here...]

Boyle Musical Society

Over forty past and present members of Boyle Musical Society will perform a selection of Christmas Carols in St. Joseph’s Church next Saturday December 21st. The singers will be accompanied by Anne Kielty, on piano. The performance will be part of the regular 7.30pm vigil Mass and the music will begin at 7.15pm.

Vouchers and Shopping online

It has always been possible to buy gift vouchers in shops, restaurants etc. A gift voucher may well be something you will consider for the 'person who has everything' so that they can spend as they please and in their own time. A few new-ish suppliers have caught my attention recently:-
Stewarts Oil: for Central Heating Oil and Solid Fuels call 071 967 0100
Boles of Boyle: Buy Vouchers online [here...]
Magees Fashion Shop: Buy Vouchers online [here...]

Kellys Londis / Brothers of Charity night out

Kelly's Londis

 

Brothers of Charity night out

Brothers of Charity, Veronica O'Connor, Carers and Volunteers brought a happy group to Mattimoe's for a special night of food and Christmas Music.
• Lizi Hannon and her choir of 3rd year pupils provided beautiful singing, playing and solo performances ... a most enjoyable night in very hospitable surroundings! 

Carty's Daybreak, Cooney Motors and Boyle GAA updates

Carty's Daybreak

View our Special Instore Offers [here...]

Cooney Motors

Due to popular success on its first day with us, we have managed to get Qashqui back for second day. Call in a have a look at this great car!

Boyle GAA Club Updates

• Boyle GAA Club's Annual Monster Christmas Quiz, St Joseph’s Hall on Friday the 27th December at 8.30pm.
• Charity football match, 12.30pm on St Stephen’s Day in the Abbey Park between the Intermediate champions of 2005 and the current champions.
• €20 winners at Saturday night’s Club Lotto draw in The Patrick’s Well: Stephen Bohan, Aaron O’Connor, Trevor Conroy, Denis Flanagan, Hugh McPadden and the Dodd Family. The house prize was won by Michael Burke.
• The next draw will be held in Kate Lavin’s on Saturday night 28th December. Jackpot will be at €5,200 and Team ‘B’ will be in charge.
• Read more [here...]

St. Stephen's Day Treasure Hunt / Lough Key Visitor Centre - Santa & the Carol Singers

St. Stephen's Day Treasure Hunt

The St. Stephen's Day Treasure Hunt has now become an eagerly looked-forward-to annual event. It provides a great opportunity to dust off the over-eats of Christmas Day ... to get out in the open, feel the fresh air, and enjoy a mind-challenging stroll in Lough Key Forest Park.
• This year's Treasure Hunt (is it the 22nd annual?) will start at 2.30pm from Lough Key Forest & Activity Centre and will be followed by a Fun Auction & Raffle in Clarke's Bar & Restaurant, St Patrick Street, Boyle.
• Please bring your unwanted gifts to Clarke's on the day. All proceeds to Hospice & other charities.
• Sharpen your pencils, brush up on your general knowledge and be prepared to count and recount at this highly enjoyable, sociable family event.

Lough Key Visitor Centre - Santa & the Carol Singers

View the set of photos [here...]

Sunday 15th December: Santa, accompanied by two of his elves and a couple of 'strangely dressed dudes' arrived at the Visitor Centre through a haze of crackers and smoke screen to a large and enthusiastic group of parents and youngsters. From the grotto in the Moylurg Room Santa was introduced and chatted each of his young visitors, while staff at the Centre dispensed delicious hot choc and good cheer. A face-painter did what face-painters do for delighted kiddies. Yes, Mrs. Claus was there too and kept the show moving nicely.
• A great group of friends who are a section of Boyle Musical Society gave an 'impromptu' selection of favourite carols while raising funds for Cancer Research.
• Full marks to the Visitor Centre staff who regularly transform the centre into seasonal wonderlands, and to the carol singers who took time aside to entertain ... what a great and talented crew all are!

Saturday's update 14th December 2013

Boles of Boyle

Are you looking for the perfect gift this Christmas?
A Boles of Boyle gift voucher could be the perfect solution.
Buy a Gift Voucher for Boles of Boyle online and we'll post it to you by same or next day post. Please hurry, there is still time. Click on the image above, or [here...] 

Take care this Christmas

Road users, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists, account for a staggering 70% of hospital admissions because of road collisions. As of December 6, a total of 175 people were killed in road collisions compared to 152 deaths on the same date in 2012.

Ardmore 'over the moon' with progress

BOOSTED by the shooting of the third series of Chris O'Dowd's 'Moone Boy', Ardmore Studios has enjoyed a turnaround in its fortunes this year after two years of successive losses.

• Read more [here...]

Margaret McLoughlin says 'thank you'

"Thank you so much for your support at the coffee day for Mope. I'm over the moon to say we raised €2000 euro! I'm so delighted, humbled and proud of our wee town as it always comes up trumps when the chips are down every time."

Christmas Lights

Creighton's Bar & Lounge, Shop Street/ Bridge Street

Gift Vouchers are available at Clarke's Bar ... a great Christmas gift idea. Clarke's bar has an excellent A La Carte And Wine Menu. Our new Chefs have created a tasty Christmas Menu. Call Clarke's on 071 966 2064 for more information.

Mattimoe's Bar/ Lounge, Bridge Street

Boyle Traders and Householders are showing themselves beautifully in all their 2013 Christmas glory. See the (evolving) set of photos [here...] 

Cake Decorating by Assumpta Doherty

Assumpta Doherty (McLoughlin's Bakery, Boyle) gave a cake decorating masterclass in Taylor's Interiors Kitchen Shop on Friday 13th December.
Assumpta will be delighted to decorate a cake for you.
For information please call her on 087 799 5019 

Kelly's Londis

Order today ... Offer  will end today, Saturday

Boyle Events Guide - Check dates for your diary [here...] Email your news/events to sean@realboyle.com 

Funding for L.Key Forest Park

Local Government TD, Frank Feighan, has warmly welcomed €58,000 in funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport for the provision of a multi-use games area at Lough Key Forest Park.
• "This funding, will be allocated to Roscommon Co Council to develop this exciting recreational facility. "I am delighted that the Lough Key Forest Park project received the maximum funding of €58,000.
• "This multi-use games area will be yet another significant addition to the array of top class recreational and leisure facilities at the park which is certainly the North West’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’," concluded Deputy Feighan.

Clarke's Bar & Restaurant

Gift Vouchers are available at Clarke's Bar ... a great Christmas gift idea
• Clarke's bar has an excellent A La Carte And Wine Menu. Our new Chefs have created a tasty Christmas Menu. Call Clarke's on 071 966 2064 for more information. 

Decorate your Christmas Cake

If you would like to decorate your Christmas cake beautifully, then Taylor's Interiors just the thing for you...
• Assumpta Doherty will give a cake decorating masterclass in Taylor's Kitchen Shop next Friday at 12.30pm.
• Go on, go on, come in on Friday, Assumpta guarantees lots of inspiration.

Boyle Celtic Race Night

Fri 13th December in The Railway Bar: Don't let the fearsome date put you off. First Race will run at 10pm
• Come along and have a little flutter, maybe put together a syndicate for the auction race (the final race of the night) and have some fun with Boyle Celtic FC.

Boyle driver avoids jail term after fatal crash

• Extracts from Shannonside FM report: Alan Harrington of Lacken, Kingsland, Boyle was 18 years old at the time of the accident, in which his 17 year old friend Eoin Lavin, of Lisserdrea, Boyle died in August 2012.
• In the Lavin Family’s Victim Impact Statement, they pleaded with Judge Anthony Hunt that they did not want to see their son’s friend Alan Harrington go to prison.
• Handing down the sentence of a community service order and a driving ban, the Judge said it was clear that Mr Harrington’s attitude and behaviour had been exemplary throughout the investigation and that he wasn’t liable to re-offend

Boyle Credit Union AGM

This year's Boyle Credit Union AGM will take place on Thursday night, 12th December at 8pm in St Joseph’s Hall. There will be a raffle for cash prizes, first prize €500 euro and five other prizes of €100 for those attending.

Model Railway - the world's largest

Model Railway - the world's largest

In Germany, two brothers have a wonderful model railway that is something to see. There is an update for their German Wonderland. There have been little clips about this place for the past few years. It is still not finished and is growing.
• The Boyle model can grow too - 'mighty trees grow from acorns'
• View the amazing German Wonderland in Hamburg [here...]

Bike Maintenance Course Voucher for Christmas

Wondering what to give the cyclist in your life for Christmas?
• How about a bike maintenance course gift voucher? Prices start from €30
• Up coming courses:
   Level 1- Beginner bike maintenance  (1 night) 7th Jan
   Level 2- Complete bike maintenance (3 nights) 21st Jan/28th Jan/4th Feb
   St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
• "For less than the price of a standard service, learn how to service and maintain your own bike" ... Work on your own bike - Work stands and tools supplied. Tea/coffee provided during all courses.
• For more details please contact David on 086 858 6225 or emailinfo@trailcycling.ie

Solar power

Solar powered houses are not some sort of futuristic idea, they are happening now and there have been important improvements. Some energy companies produce enough solar energy to power even small cities.
• Great ideas don't come much better than the solar tiles [here...]

Crystal Clear Water Coolers

Crystal Clear Coolers & Water Filters Christmas Competition

For one lucky winner we are giving away a fully installed commercial grade water filtration system for your home valued at €249.  So for the chance to have clean, healthy water on tap over the festive season just enter our great facebook competition here http://bit.ly/1aIOwmu. Winner will be announced at 5pm on Friday 20th December.

Crystal Clear Coolers & Water Filters Christmas Gift Vouchers

Stuck for gift ideas? How about a something novel that will also bring peace of mind and clean healthy water. Why not buy your loved one a gift voucher towards  a water filter system or even a replacement filter/service on your existing system. Vouchers are available from our websitehttp://www.watercoolers2rent.com/  in €50 denominations.
• You can either buy a whole system, club together with other family members or friends or simply make a start towards crystal clear water on tap for that special someone!

Snowdrops in December ...

Tommy Cunningham wrote: "Guess what Sean, I spotted a snowdrop in my garden today - that's at least six weeks earlier than normal!" That's great Tommy - have you been treating the soil with a plant growth enhancer available to buy now at Sloan's on Main Street (advert:-)

• Our autumn/winter weather so far has been exceptionally mild and forecasts for this week indicate 'more of the same'

• Revealed: Coldest place on Earth discovered on Antarctic mountain where temperatures plummet to below -91C. Conditions could freeze a human's eyes, nose and lungs within minutes.

Updates

Santa switched on Boyle's Christmas Lights

Santa arrived in style on The Crescent. He was ferried there by the good folks of our local Boyle Fire Service in a beacon & light flashing Fire Engine. DJ Dermot and face painters in the Angling Club marquee, Boyle Scouts and a large group of youngsters and parents were there to greet him. For an hour or so Santa posed for photos with children before the official countdown and then switched on Boyle's Christmas Lights 2013.
• View the realboyle set of 66 photos [here...]

King House Craft Fair & Outdoor Market

Friendly faces will greet you ...
Last Friday & Saturday's annual indoor Craft Fair alongside the Outdoor Market was a very special event, and provided a great opportunity to choose and buy from a wide selection of quality, well priced crafts and food items. View photos [here...]

Boyle Events Guide
Sunday 8th	Florist Richard Delmer will be at Ardcarne Garden Centre at 2pm giving an inspirational and entertaining demonstration on creating floral masterpieces.
Sunday 8th	St Michael's Choir & guests in Cootehall Church, proceeds to NW Hospice and Tommy Simon Care Fund. 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Monday 9th	Oakport Haven Respite Centre, Cootehall, 7pm, doors opening at 6.30. Cookery demo by Sham (Cottage Restaurant, Jamestown. Local Exhibition with stalls and crafts including complementary Mulled Wine and mince pie. Proceeds in aid of Cootehall N.S. and Ardcarne Community Childcare Services For further information contact 071 966 7140
Thursday 12th	'The Pampered Chef' cookery demonstration in Tawnytaskin Community Centre. 8pm - 10pm. Call 086 813 0005 for more details.
Email news/events to sean@realboyle.com Tel: 086 193 5452

Boles of Boyle

View photos from Boles of Boyle VIP night & more, 5th Dec [here...]

Daly's Wine Fair

Daly's Lounge, Boyle,Thursday 5th December
View a set of photos [here...]

Best Wishes Trevor and Sinead

Trevor Conroy and Sinead Cummins, both from Boyle, got married in St. Joseph's Church on Friday. Trevor (second from left) is pictured here with friends Jordan Maye, Thomas Conroy, Tony Garvin and Mark McGovern, enjoying pre-wedding night fun in Wynne's Bar, Main Street, Boyle.

Bananas ... did you know?

A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. 

• Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.

• No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes. But energy is not the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Boyle Library

Colouring competition for 0-6 year olds and 7-12 year olds in Boyle Library.
• Entries must be in by Friday 13th December.
• Christmas storytelling on Saturday 14th December. From 11am to 12 Noon
also presentation of colouring completion prizes.