Boyle Bridge
Shannonside FM report: "The National Roads Authority says it’s working with the heritage section of Roscommon County Council on plans for the repair of the bridge on Bridge Street in Boyle. The stone bridge which is over 100 years old was badly damaged when a car collided with it at the beginning of this month. The car fell into the river underneath, and the elderly couple in it escaped without serious injury, but the bridge has been left with temporary fencing since.
The NRA has told Shannonside News the bridge is an historic structure and it needs to work closely with the heritage section of the council on plans for its full restoration. It’s hoped agreement on the plans can be reached over the coming weeks, and work can get underway soon after."
The NRA has told Shannonside News the bridge is an historic structure and it needs to work closely with the heritage section of the council on plans for its full restoration. It’s hoped agreement on the plans can be reached over the coming weeks, and work can get underway soon after."
Boyle Arts Festival - Guitar Event tomorrow at 8pm
The featured guitarist at this year's Boyle Arts Festival will be John Lambert. John records and performs under the name Chequerboard and there will be a rare chance to see the Dublin musician in the beautiful surroundings of the Main Salon in King House this Thursday evening at 8pm. For this unique performance, John will be joined by cellists Mary Barnecutt and Lioba Petrie in what promises to be a truly atmospheric and memorable concert, set against a backdrop of visuals by photographer Miranda Driscoll. Tickets €10. For more information go to www.boylearts.com www.eventbrite.ie or call into the Festival Office beside Marians Fashions on Bridge Street.
Tuesday's Boyle Arts Festival 2014
Joseph O'Connor in King House [photos...]
John Clapison and Triona Dignam-Mullaney - lecture in King House
"Robert & Caroline King" [photos...]
Deirbhile Brennan Piano Recital in King House [photos...]
Trad music with John Carty, Harry Bradley, Donal Lunny, Maggie & James Carty
and Ryan Owens in the Church of Ireland [photos...]
Songwriters in Wynnes [photos...]
Ardcarne Garden Centre / Boyle Arts Festival 2014
Ardcarne Garden Centre is another great Boyle Attraction. I am looking forward to spending time there on Saturday for what will surely be two entertaining and revealing events:
1pm: Free Lunchtime Concert in Ardcarne Garden Cafe with local super trad band 'Rakish'
2pm: Lecture "Ireland's Wild Flowers" with local expert Michael Archer. Booking advisable ... call 071 966 3085
1pm: Free Lunchtime Concert in Ardcarne Garden Cafe with local super trad band 'Rakish'
2pm: Lecture "Ireland's Wild Flowers" with local expert Michael Archer. Booking advisable ... call 071 966 3085
Boyle Arts Festival 2014 - Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday 30th
1pm: Sionna, King House €5
3pm: Film: "Philomena" (12A) King House €5
6pm: One Act Play: Local Drama Group (Boyle), "Joining the Club", Dodd's Bar €5
8pm: Band of Brass, Church of Ireland €10
10pm: Johnny Fean & Stephen Travers, "A Journey" Railway Bar €5
1pm: Sionna, King House €5
3pm: Film: "Philomena" (12A) King House €5
6pm: One Act Play: Local Drama Group (Boyle), "Joining the Club", Dodd's Bar €5
8pm: Band of Brass, Church of Ireland €10
10pm: Johnny Fean & Stephen Travers, "A Journey" Railway Bar €5
Thursday31st
1pm: Aidan O’Donnell & Alan Colfer, King House €5
4pm: Fruitcake with Mary McEvoy, Margaret's Cafe €8
8pm: Chequerboard, King House €10
7.30pm: Teenage Kicks, Daly's Storehouse Free
8pm: Boyle Singers Workshop with Len Graham, Dodd's, €5
10pm: Boyle Singers, Dodd's, €5
1pm: Aidan O’Donnell & Alan Colfer, King House €5
4pm: Fruitcake with Mary McEvoy, Margaret's Cafe €8
8pm: Chequerboard, King House €10
7.30pm: Teenage Kicks, Daly's Storehouse Free
8pm: Boyle Singers Workshop with Len Graham, Dodd's, €5
10pm: Boyle Singers, Dodd's, €5
Tony's Oblique View
Last week's update became "submerged", as Tony might say. I transferred it to Blog form, but forgot to press the Upload Button. 'Better late than never', even though a little dated, please log to Tony's Oblique View [here...]
Monday's Boyle Arts Festival 2014
Lynda, Ciara, Lizi and Anne (piano) in King House [photos...]
Sinead Campbell-Wallace, Soprano in the Church of Ireland [photos...]
Oliver Fallon lecture "Irishmen in the Trenches", King House [photos...]
Boyle Bridge
A reliable source told me that plans for repairs to Boyle bridge have been drawn up and agreed, and that tenders will be sought to undertake the work shortly. It is not clear yet what form the works will take
I discussed this information with former town cllr Frank Geelan. He made a valid suggestion which might be considered ... remove the footpath on the side of Stonehouse Cafe. Outside the bridge, construct a walkway similar to the one on the bridge in Carrick-on-Shannon. This would reduce traffic congestion on the bridge for many years to come.
I discussed this information with former town cllr Frank Geelan. He made a valid suggestion which might be considered ... remove the footpath on the side of Stonehouse Cafe. Outside the bridge, construct a walkway similar to the one on the bridge in Carrick-on-Shannon. This would reduce traffic congestion on the bridge for many years to come.
