Joe Simon, Home, Garden and Build
Realboyle photo: Joe Simon's, Wednesday 4th June.
Open Day Today: Pick up some great bargains today at Joe Simon, Home, Garden and Build at Termon, Boyle for example: 160AMP Inverted Welder €29 : 42-Piece Screwdriver Set €29 : Electric Cement Mixer €379 : Mega Pack Tools €59 and more...
Church of Ireland - history presentation
Friday 6th June at 8.30pm: Frank Tivnan will present a history of Boyle Church of Ireland in the church on Green Street. Admission optional. This event will be a fundraiser, and all proceeds will go towards the roof restoration fund. There is an open invitation for everyone to attend and enjoy what promises to be a most informative presentation on one of Boyle's oldest buildings.
Join Our Boys Trust - concert Saturday 6th
Variety Concert, featuring an array of local artists will be held in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on Saturday the 7th June at 8.30pm in support of the Join our Boys Trust. Your support for this fundraiser would be greatly appreciated. For further information seewww.joinourboys.org
Performers will include: 3 Acts from Abbey Community College, Boyle, Frankie Simon & Michael Harrington, Bernie Flaherty & Donie O'Connor, Shannon Academy Dance School, Ann Conboy, Gerry Morris, Joe Kennedy Francis & Brendan Gaffney, Conor Tivnan, Rory McDonnell, Brendan Morris & Friends, Arlene Regan, Karen Carty & Martha Baker-Kenn,y Aiden & Breda Shannon, Michael Guihen & Friends from Keadue, Tom McGlynn & Marc Egan.
The Join Our Boys Trust was set up just over two months ago to support the Naughton family from Roscommon whose three boys were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). A diagnosis of DMD is devastating and 100% fatal, where life expectancy is late teens or early twenties. Read more [here...]
Performers will include: 3 Acts from Abbey Community College, Boyle, Frankie Simon & Michael Harrington, Bernie Flaherty & Donie O'Connor, Shannon Academy Dance School, Ann Conboy, Gerry Morris, Joe Kennedy Francis & Brendan Gaffney, Conor Tivnan, Rory McDonnell, Brendan Morris & Friends, Arlene Regan, Karen Carty & Martha Baker-Kenn,y Aiden & Breda Shannon, Michael Guihen & Friends from Keadue, Tom McGlynn & Marc Egan.
The Join Our Boys Trust was set up just over two months ago to support the Naughton family from Roscommon whose three boys were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). A diagnosis of DMD is devastating and 100% fatal, where life expectancy is late teens or early twenties. Read more [here...]
Litter Alert
Martin wrote: "I saw a load of cable ties thrown over the wall down at the bridge at Christ the King, most likley from election posters that were taken down. the whole place was strewn with rubbish. I saw it while I was fishing there."
Meanwhile on the jobs front ...
1. On April 1st I was delighted to announce that from information to hand, a company was interested in 'taking up residence' in the former Green Isle factory in Greatmeadow. That was early days. I understand that shortly an announcement may be made that this same company will set about opening the factory as a manufacturing plant in the food industry.
2. So far it has not been reported ... Vention, a worldwide leader in medical device design now employs upwards of 150 people in its plant in Abbeytown, Boyle. Vention Medical has a strong global presence, with facilities throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Ireland serving growing customer needs.
2. So far it has not been reported ... Vention, a worldwide leader in medical device design now employs upwards of 150 people in its plant in Abbeytown, Boyle. Vention Medical has a strong global presence, with facilities throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Ireland serving growing customer needs.
The Bazaar is open for business
Realboyle photo: Glen & Diane Charles inside The Bazaar, Tuesday 3rd June
At The Bazaar, Bridge Street, call in for a coffee, relax, chat Diane / Glen, read the newspapers and check your Internet ... hands up all who remember Peter Phelan's Sweet shop beside Marians Fashions!
Boyle GAA Update
Read all about the latest our GAA Club affairs and news [here...]
Irish Teens on cocaine
Irish teens are in one of the top spots of the league table of cocaine use in the EU, new research has identified. Schoolchildren aged between 15 and 16 are among the most regular users of the lethal drug, the survey has found. A total of 3pc of Irish teens in that category said that they have tried cocaine.
BOD on Radio
Rugby champ Brian O’Driscoll has a new job with Newstalk radio station in the wake of his recent retirement from international rugby. Although he only hung up his boots on Saturday after Leinster trounced rivals Glasgow in the RaboDirect PRO12, the in-demand star already has a coveted contract. Hailed as Ireland’s greatest-ever player, the Grand-Slam winner is to join the Off the Ball team headed by Ger Gilroy as a sports presenter, starting next September
Role Skillnet Customer Service Training courses in Boyle
Micheal Gilmartin wrote: Role Skillnet, training Network based at Boyle Enterprise Centre will run a series of customer service training courses during June and July. Dates are: Tues June 17th, Boyle Enterprise Centre, Course times are 9.30/1.00. Topics will include how to make lasting impressions, the value of good telephone skills, handling difficult situations, and how to improve customer service in the workplace. The training is suitable for those working in, or seeking work in a customer service role.
Cost of the training is €30 per person with a discount for two or more. The training is free for Job Bridge Interns and Jobseekers. For more information or to book places please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440
Cost of the training is €30 per person with a discount for two or more. The training is free for Job Bridge Interns and Jobseekers. For more information or to book places please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440
Boyle Tidy Towns
Jackie Valentine wrote: We believe that judges for the Tidy Towns competition will visit Boyle some time this week. We are organising a town clean up for Thursday 5th June. We will meet on the Crescent at 7pm. It would be great to have a big turn out so if you can spare an hour join us.
The new Roadsigns and Visitors Guide
Thankfully we have traders and citizens who will continue to operate and observe only the highest standards.
Sadly, I judge negatively on both the new Signs on approach roads to Boyle and the new Visitors Guide. Terms like "A lowering of standards" and "Sins of Omission" come to mind. I am judging from my life years in Graphic Design and Signmaking.
In my opinion the signs are garish, tatty and lack any 'class' befitting our beloved hometown. I wonder did Roscommon Planning Office actually approve the design and grant permission for erecting them where they are now.
The Visitors Brochure is heavily grey in colour and contains far too many errors and omissions to be a valid guide for Boyle. It is noteworthy that the names of both designer and printer are nowhere to be seen on the document, and I have no idea who was asked to quote for these jobs.
If others are happy, then I am happy for them. Thankfully we have traders, crafts/creative people and citizens who will continue to operate without grant aid or state assistance and observe only the highest standards ... ineluctably.
Sadly, I judge negatively on both the new Signs on approach roads to Boyle and the new Visitors Guide. Terms like "A lowering of standards" and "Sins of Omission" come to mind. I am judging from my life years in Graphic Design and Signmaking.
In my opinion the signs are garish, tatty and lack any 'class' befitting our beloved hometown. I wonder did Roscommon Planning Office actually approve the design and grant permission for erecting them where they are now.
The Visitors Brochure is heavily grey in colour and contains far too many errors and omissions to be a valid guide for Boyle. It is noteworthy that the names of both designer and printer are nowhere to be seen on the document, and I have no idea who was asked to quote for these jobs.
If others are happy, then I am happy for them. Thankfully we have traders, crafts/creative people and citizens who will continue to operate without grant aid or state assistance and observe only the highest standards ... ineluctably.
Tommy & Joan Egan's 40th Wedding Anniversary
Saturday 2nd June 2014. Tommy & Joan renewed their Wedding Vows in St. Joseph's Church with Fr. Donal Morris and were guests of honour at a celebration afterwards in Wynnes Bar.
Realboyle Photos [here...]
Realboyle Photos [here...]
Boyle Golf Club
Results from last weekends Fore Club Alliance to follow next week. Thursday nights Mens Competition was won by Terry Canning 29pts, 2nd Vincent Egan 27pts, 3rd Michael Reid 25pts. Fridays Scramble was won by Michael Simon, Teresa Ward & Vincent Egan. 2nd Jonathan Egan, Pat Conroy & Cillian Doyle 3rd Niall Kearney, Susan Gaffney & Michael Reid [read more...]
D&S Fitness, Boyle Studio
New 5 week Bootcamp starting this Wednesday 4th of June at 7.15pm. Only 12 spaces. Private Message on Facebook or txt 086 192 9282 for details or to book your spot. Let's get in shape, and then look and feel great this summer.
Felting
'THE SPACE' is organising Felt Workshops with Naomi Draper, Tuesdays in June, 3,10,17 and 24th at 7.00 - 8.30pm at "The Lodge" No 1, Curlieu View, Boyle. €30p.p. for 4 workshops. Payable on the 3rd. Places Limited. Booking essential: Veronica 086 377 6258
What is 'THE SPACE'
It is a creative and productive platform incorporating activities in the areas of drama, music, art, literature, heritage, craft and reminiscence. A place of integration learning, understanding and change. An area to recognise the abilities of each person in an atmosphere of encouragement, respect and fun.
Now open for Coffee, Sweets, Internet
Welcome to Boyle Glen & Diane Charles.
Roscommon County Youth Concert - last Saturday
Last Saturday's concert in the Church of Ireland, Green Street was a delight. I had not had the pleasure of being present for this young orchestra for quite a while. In the meantime the RCYO now sounds just as good as any I have heard performing live. Their programme covered a wide range of familiar popular music and film theme pieces. Closing my eyes as I listened made me wonder 'How can they be this good?' 'Plaudits to the young musicians, tutors and conductors' 'Plaudits as well to the Arts Council, Roscommon Co Council and everyone involved'. I look forward to hearing the RCYO many times in the future.
Realboyle photos from the Concert [here...]
Realboyle photos from the Concert [here...]
Troy, Shop Street, Boyle
Open Lunchtime Monday to Friday. New Hours: 12.30pm until 12.00am for delicious Pizzas, Burgers, Paninis, Subs and Troy Homecut Chips
