The latest from Boyle, Co Roscommon

Tony Conboy's Oblique View Update

Once again, Tony's column is loaded with information and comment on current affairs:
>> Boyle Celtic Edge Closer to Title
>> 'D' Day ... at the Count Centres, including thoughts on candidates up for election
>> Independents Day - a look at the European Election
>> The Growing Tragedy of Homelessness
Read and enjoy Tony Conboy's Oblique View Update [here...]

Polling Day - Friday 23rd May.

Vote for the candidates of your choice between 7am and 10pm. Those eligible will have the opportunity to vote in this area for candidates in the Boyle Municipal District as well as nominated European Election candidates.

Songwriter & Poetry

Klaus wrote: Just to let you know about our Songwriter & Poetry Night on Friday 23rd of May in Dodd`s Bar, Boyle. Songwriters on the night: Conor Lawlor, Derek Caldbeck, Donal O`Connor, Helen Grehan, Malachy Costello, Klaus Harder Poets: Helen Grehan, Jessamine O`Connor, Pete Worth, Rosaleen Glennon

N4 Boyle/Ardcarne Speed Limit Order

Notice has been given that Roscommon County Council has made a Road Works Speed Limit Order to apply a Road Works Speed Limit of 60km/h on the N4 National Primary Route.
The N4 from a point 236 metres east of its junction with local road L50605 in the townland of Rockingham Demesne to a point 358 metres north-west of its junction with local road L5131 in the townland of Drumharlow.
The Road Works Speed Limit Order will apply from 15th May, 2014 for the duration of the works subject to a maximum period of six months.

Kelly's Londis - Massive Sale

Prime Time TV Invitation for next Tuesday

Aisling Brady wrote: I am contacting you from Prime Time in RTÉ regarding our programme on Tuesday 27th of May. We will be discussing 'Water Charges' and I was wondering if you would be interested in attending? Also could you recommend groups or contacts that would be worth getting in touch with regarding the programme.
Audience arrive at 8:15pm to RTÉ Television Studios, Donnybrook. You can book audience seats by calling 01 208 3494 or you can email primetimeaudience@rte.ie. You can also submit comments by emailing aisling.brady@rte.ie. Although please note we cannot guarantee talking time on the programme. There is ample parking available to those who wish to attend. Audience go to the RTÉ Television Studios.

Kilronan Castle & Spa

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Boyle GAA - Eoin Lavin

It has become necessary to postpone until a later date the unveiling and blessing of a commemorative seat in the Abbey Park in memory of young Boyle footballer the late Eoin Lavin. It was scheduled to take place on Sunday next in conjunction with an O’Rourke Cup game between Boyle and Strokestown. The game itself has had to be postponed, so it has been decided to defer the unveiling and hold it in conjunction with another game.
 

Irish Water - exemptions for Co Roscommon users

Irish Water says a special exemption should be made by the Commission of Energy Regulation when introducing water charges in Co. Roscommon, and that of the 1.8 billion euro is being invested in the national water network removing boil water notices in places like Boyle and Castlerea will be a priority.