Ardcarne Garden Centre newsletter

September is here and that means one thing in the garden - time to start planting bulbs! As usual you'll find a huge selection at Ardcarne Garden Centre, whether you want to create a magnificent drift of daffodils, turn heads with ornamental onions (like those above) or just want something to bring a bit of glamour to your containers in spring. Remember, the earlier bulbs are planted the happier they are!Read the full newsletter [here...]

Tony Conboy's Oblique View

In addition to local and National Sports reviews, Tony comments on Greatmeadow road works and the Ballaghaderreen bypass. additionally he sends greetings to some of our friends overseas: Darren Dockery in Dubai, Tadgh Egan in Canada, Killian with a 'K' Egan, Seamie Gallagher, Damien Keenehan, Ciaran Keenehan, Ciaran Conlon, J.S. Lyons and Karl Keenan in Oz. "My gender balance is pitiful as I do not know the Boyle ladies in those places apart from my neighbour Aoife Brady in Dubai"
Read Tony's update [here...]

MadBid

A new phenomenon is developing in Europe and North America - clearance penny auction websites. Through the web, in blogs etc you can read stories about happy winners who 'won' amazing products, usually quite expensive, for a pittance. "On MadBid the items come from closing stores, clearance auctions and bankruptcies. It’s because they get their products so cheap that they are able to offer such low prices compared to the usual selling price."
Don't blame me if you get stung, but first read the article [here...]

GAA All-Ireland 2014 Finals to be shown in cinemas

Irish Independent report: Hurling and Football All-Ireland Finals will be seen in ODEON Cinemas in the coming weeks. The cinemas taking part are in Blanchardstown, Coolock, Point Village, Stillorgan, Cavan, Limerick, Waterford, Naas, Newbridge and Portlaoise.

Childcare Assistant wanted

Toadstool Cottage crèche (Castlebaldwin) requires a childcare assistant for 20/ 25 hours weekly. Suitable candidate must hold a minimum of Level 5 childcare qualification. Experience in working with children is desirable. All enquiries please : to Sinead Mc Quaid : 071 912 7261 / 087 0971 6586.

Boyle Golf Club

Breaking news: "We have a new Granny and Grandad in the Club. Congratulations to Lisa and Lorcan Egan on the arrival of Baby Orla on Tuesday and to Granny & Grandad Moira and Vincent at the top of the road."