Tony Conboy's Oblique View
Eoin Kennedy, 7 times All-Ireland Singles Handball champion.
pic courtesy Tony Conboy
"Next Thursday night Christy Moore comes to Boyle so I'll probably take a break from Brazil. Then with this beautiful weather there are turf possibilities."
This week Tony covers a range of topics: Boyle GAA's Fine Week-End / 'McGovern Directional Drilling' Boyle Seniors Fine Display / Both Boyle National Schools Contest Finals / The World Cup / and more. Read Tony's Oblique (neither perpendicular nor parallel ) View [here...]
This week Tony covers a range of topics: Boyle GAA's Fine Week-End / 'McGovern Directional Drilling' Boyle Seniors Fine Display / Both Boyle National Schools Contest Finals / The World Cup / and more. Read Tony's Oblique (neither perpendicular nor parallel ) View [here...]
D&S Fitness, Green Street, Boyle
Thursdays at 5.15 : Kettlebells & Friday at 6.30 Bodytone Abs Blast. Facebook pm or Text Siofra 086 192 9282 to book a spot. Oh, and First class is FREE!
If you don't like the Gym or Fitness classes! D&S Fitness has the solution for you. Now available in the Carrick D&S Fitness Studio ...Mini personal training sessions starting from €10. A fitness program is put in place for you and you also get a food plan. These sessions are available around classes in the studio, Contact Dave 085 205 3109 to book your slot...
If you don't like the Gym or Fitness classes! D&S Fitness has the solution for you. Now available in the Carrick D&S Fitness Studio ...Mini personal training sessions starting from €10. A fitness program is put in place for you and you also get a food plan. These sessions are available around classes in the studio, Contact Dave 085 205 3109 to book your slot...
Kelly's Londis One Day Sale
Abbey Haven Care Centre / Eleanor Shanley
Eleanor as she sang in Abbey Haven Care Centre Nursing Home
Yesterday's Music event for Nursing Home Ireland Event week. Eleanor Shanley kindly came to sing songs accompanied by guitarist John McCartin. Sunshine or none, I had to be in Abbeyhaven for this event ... photos for y'all [here...]
Doon Shore
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Doon Shore, Lough Key, has been a favourite spot for generations of Boyle residents and many others. I took this photo on Wednesday 18th June before visitors came to swim and sunbathe. [more from this set ...]
Ireland's Temperature Records
Highest air temperature: 33.3°C at Kilkenny Castle on 26th June 1887.
Highest air temperature recorded during the 20th Century was 32.5°C at Boora, Co. Offaly on 29th June 1976.
Lowest air temperature: -19.1°C at Markree Castle, Co. Sligo on 16th January 1881.
Lowest air temperature recorded 20th century air temperature was -18.8°C at Lullymore, Co. Kildare on 2nd January 1979.
Lowest grass minimum temperature:-19.6°C at Glasnevin, Dublin on 12th January 1982.
Highest air temperature recorded during the 20th Century was 32.5°C at Boora, Co. Offaly on 29th June 1976.
Lowest air temperature: -19.1°C at Markree Castle, Co. Sligo on 16th January 1881.
Lowest air temperature recorded 20th century air temperature was -18.8°C at Lullymore, Co. Kildare on 2nd January 1979.
Lowest grass minimum temperature:-19.6°C at Glasnevin, Dublin on 12th January 1982.
Next year's Boyle Pantomime
Is anyone interested in forming a small group to produce a pantomime in Boyle in February 2015? Anyone willing to help in any way please contact Noreen on 087 657 3046 by July 31st 2014
Boyle Abbey
Patricia (Patti) Purcell R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Patricia Purcell (Patti) St. Patrick Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. June 16th. Reposing at Mahon’s funeral Home, Boyle this evening (Tues) from five o’clock until half past seven with removal to St. Joseph’s church, Boyle, to arrive at eight o’clock. Funeral Mass tomorrow morning (Wed) at eleven o’clock with burial afterwards in Assylinn cemetery. House private please.
Patty will be sadly missed and remembered with affection by her family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May she Rest In Peace.
Patty will be sadly missed and remembered with affection by her family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May she Rest In Peace.
Boyle Credit Union - Patti Purcell R.I.P.
Patti Purcell was a founding member of Boyle Credit Union. The Boyle Credit Union Office on Green Street will close tomorrow the 18th June from 11am to 12.30pm as a mark of respect to Patti. May She Rest In Peace.
Cootehall Community Development group
Friday 20th June: Everyone invited to come along to the official opening of the Cootehall Barracks Garden Park and playgroundat 4.30pm. Cllr John Cummins will officially open the park. This is surely a great day for Cootehall residents and visitors alike. Cootehall Community Development group who instigated this project over 6 years ago and worked hard to get to this day, invite everyone to come along and enjoy . Later that night a fundraising draw in aid of Cootehall Tidy towns takes place in The Watersplash pub. Music by Ciaran Reynolds- door raffle and food. Come Along and enjoy! Raffle includes prizes for Garth Brooks tickets, Ryanair Tickets and more
Bonfire Dance next Saturday
Saturday 21st: Tawnytaskin Community Centre, great Bonfire Dance. Music by The Psychonics. Doors open 9pm. Tickets €10. Supporting entertainment. Hot Dog stand on site. A great night of entertainment guaranteed. Admission only by ticket! Tickets available from any committee member or please contact: Ann 086 813 0005 or Mary 085 161 8420
Kelly's Londis Sale
Tribute Concert
Thursday 26th June: Christy Moore and the Grehan Sisters will play a Tribute Concert to the late great singer John Reilly in St. Joseph’s Hall in Boyle (doors opening at 7pm). Tickets are for sale at the following locations: McDonagh’s Mace Shop, Boyle 071 966 2002, Mulvey’s Gift Shop, Carrick-on-Shannon 071 962 0134, Casey’s Centra Shop, Roscommon 090 662 5468.
Boyle Musical Society
Friday 27th June: Our accomplished, award-winning chorus and soloists will once again come together for a truly magical and memorable musical experience when they present this very special concert in St. Joseph's church, Boyle at 8.30pm.
