Charlie McGettigan / Shannonside FM
Sparkling wit, lively conversation, diary news items and great musical guests were menu items when Charlie McGettigan broadcast his Saturday Connection Shannonside FM programme, live 10am-12pm, from Lough Key Forest Park on Saturday 8th.
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View Realboyle photos [here...]
Sharon Shannon, Roscommon SPCA Dog Competition
In glorious sunshine, Irish and International Music Star, Sharon Shannon judged the dog competitions at the Roscommon SPCA Fun Day in Lough Key Forest park on Saturday 8th June. Sharon is an accredited judge and is proud owner of several dogs.
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View Realboyle photos [here...]
Roscommon SPCA Fun Day, L.Key Forest park
Congratulations and Well done to all involved in organising a great Fun Day Saturday 8th June in beautiful Lough Key Forest Park. A threatening very black rain-loaded, thunder cloud passed by in the near distance, leaving the park in glorious sunshine for the morning and afternoon's events and side attractions.
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View Realboyle photos [here...]
Church of Ireland - history presentation
Friday 6th June: Frank Tivnan's lecture outlined a history of Boyle Church of Ireland in the church on Green Street. Admission optional. This event was be a fundraiser, and all proceeds will go towards the roof restoration fund. There was an open invitation for everyone to attend and enjoy what was indeed a most informative presentation on one of Boyle's oldest buildings.
John Cummins, Roscommon Co Chairman
Boyle Fianna Fail Councillor John Cummins has been elected as new Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council. John has served on the council for 15 years and said he was honoured to be elected and that tackling the water problems in Roscommon and as well as tackling rates will be his priority in the year ahead.
An Craoibhín, closed for a short while
Our popular and highly regarded 'An Craoibhín, Bar & Restaurant' on Elphin Street will close for alterations for a short while ... from after closing time Saturday 7th and open again on Friday 13th ("hopefully", Gerry told me) He went on to say "Sean, please offer our apologies to customers for any inconvenience"
Cesh Corran B&B
Looking good in Boyle
Looking great from across Boyle River today, the building referred to as Mick O'Dowd's in the heart of Boyle.
Not so funny ...
A man in gorilla suit was shot with a tranquilliser dart at Tenerife zoo and is recovering in hospital. Police on the Spanish island received a call from a panicked member of the public, who said that a gorilla had escaped from its pen in Loro Park zoo, and was seen running around the theme park. A vet on spotting the creature fired a tranquilliser dart at its leg with enough sedative to fell a 200kg beast. But to his horror, the vet - who had only been in the job for two months - realised that the creature was in fact an employee of the zoo, dressed in a gorilla.
The vet may have learned now that 'you can't put an old head on young shoulders' ... and that we might all take time to 'measure twice, and cut once'.
The vet may have learned now that 'you can't put an old head on young shoulders' ... and that we might all take time to 'measure twice, and cut once'.
Tony Conboy's Oblique View
Boyle's own John Joe Nerney is pictured on the left in this fine action shot
taken in Croke Park. Thank you to Tony Conboy for sharing the photo
About the Film 'Jimmy's Hall', Tony wrote: "I will not attempt a critique of the film as it would take a good deal more study and consideration though I have been aware of Jim Gralton for quite a while having read Des Guckian's book on Gralton when first published. I also knew Gralton's close relative Maggie Gralton from quiz encounters. Other local connections are the Ryan's of Ballyfarnon Sean and Boyle Celtic's Joe."Read this week's full update [here...]
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Canon Gerry Hanly's 40 years
Friday 13th June: A Mass of thanksgiving and celebration is planned for Canon Gerry Hanly who will celebrate 40 years in the priesthood. All parishioners are invited by St. Joseph’s Parish Council to join Canon Gerry in this Mass of Thanksgiving and celebration at 7.30pm on the evening. You are also invited to St. Joseph’s Hall following Mass for refreshments. |
Boyle Arts Festival - Poetry Competition 2014.
Following on from last year's highly successful Poetry competition, we are delighted to announce that we are running it again this year. There is a prize of €500 for the winner and four €50 prizes for highly commended poems. The closing date is Friday June 20th and shortlisted poems will be notified ahead of the awards, which will be held on Sunday 27th July 2014 in King House, Boyle at 7:30pm.
Entry: €5 per poem An Entry form must accompany the poems and this can acquired by going to www.boylearts.com clicking on the 'Festival' tab and selecting 'Poetry Competition' in the drop down menu. Alternatively you can email info@boylearts.com
Entry: €5 per poem An Entry form must accompany the poems and this can acquired by going to www.boylearts.com clicking on the 'Festival' tab and selecting 'Poetry Competition' in the drop down menu. Alternatively you can email info@boylearts.com
Urgent Virus Alert
Our friends at Trojan.ie issued an Urgent Virus Alert, and advise us to be vigilant:
1. Do Not open suspicious / unexpected email attachments including office files.
2. Do Not click on links to websites from unknown email senders. (eg Banks do not email clients)
3. Do Not download suspicious files from websites etc.
4. Delete these files or emails immediately.
What to do next:
1. Forward this email to all your employees.
2. Check you have a back up solution and it is working. We recommend off-site storage and / or cloud backup of both personal and business files with retention of at least 30 days.
3. Ensure your Antivirus and Antispam solutions are up to date.
1. Do Not open suspicious / unexpected email attachments including office files.
2. Do Not click on links to websites from unknown email senders. (eg Banks do not email clients)
3. Do Not download suspicious files from websites etc.
4. Delete these files or emails immediately.
What to do next:
1. Forward this email to all your employees.
2. Check you have a back up solution and it is working. We recommend off-site storage and / or cloud backup of both personal and business files with retention of at least 30 days.
3. Ensure your Antivirus and Antispam solutions are up to date.
Celebration for Fr. Brian Conlon
Realboyle photo: Fr. Brian Conlon
On Sunday 29th of June, Ardcarne Parish will hold a day of celebration to mark Fr. Brian Conlon's 25th Anniversary of ordination and also 10 years of being Priest in Charge of Ardcarne Parish. Special mass in Cootehall at 11.30am con-celebrated with Bishop Jones featuring Cootehall & Parish Choir, afterwards Fr. Brian will plant a tree in the Church grounds.
He will then call to Cootehall NS for 'Coffee and Cake' and a chance to chat and mingle.
The climax of the celebration will be a night out in The Bush Hotel, Carrick. Doors open at 7pm, food served at 8pm and entertainment at 9pm with music and dancing to The Brian Mc Dermott Band and D.J. Willie G. will make this a night to remember! The will be a donation box at the door to cover costs and a fabulous door-prize on offer. Also thank you to our sponsors for some wonderful spot prizes which will be raffled on the night - again to help cover costs. If you have have any queries or wish to help or donate a spot prize then you can email ardcarnesj@yahoo.ie
He will then call to Cootehall NS for 'Coffee and Cake' and a chance to chat and mingle.
The climax of the celebration will be a night out in The Bush Hotel, Carrick. Doors open at 7pm, food served at 8pm and entertainment at 9pm with music and dancing to The Brian Mc Dermott Band and D.J. Willie G. will make this a night to remember! The will be a donation box at the door to cover costs and a fabulous door-prize on offer. Also thank you to our sponsors for some wonderful spot prizes which will be raffled on the night - again to help cover costs. If you have have any queries or wish to help or donate a spot prize then you can email ardcarnesj@yahoo.ie
To whom It May Concern
Sometimes we write in riddles without explaining exactly what we mean and without naming names. I did this myself a few days ago when referring to the new roadsigns and visitor guide to Boyle.
I did not know who was responsible for the designs etc and made reference to unnamed grant assisted bodies in the area. I realise now that after speaking to some people, I caused hurt where I did not intend there should be any.
I agree that in our own ways we are all interested in letting the world know that Boyle is very special place to visit and a great place in which to live and work.
I did not know who was responsible for the designs etc and made reference to unnamed grant assisted bodies in the area. I realise now that after speaking to some people, I caused hurt where I did not intend there should be any.
I agree that in our own ways we are all interested in letting the world know that Boyle is very special place to visit and a great place in which to live and work.
