Dr. Ian Paisley R.I.P.

Tributes are being paid to Northern Ireland’s Former First Minister – Dr Ian Paisley – who has died following a long illness at the age of 88. Former President, Mary McAleese and her husband Dr Martin McAleese said 'Dr. Paisley will be remembered by many people in Northern Ireland as a controversial figure, a political giant and spiritual leader'.

Boyle Angling event today (Saturday)

Saturday 13th September 11am-5pm: Martin Mitchell Charity Perpetual Cup (Incorporating the Ladies Cup). This will be a Lough Key Boat Event. Entries at Doon Shore. Ladies Invited. Presentation Venue - An Craoibhín at 8.30. Please note change of venue from that previously published. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Charity. For more info contact please Jane 086 830 2361. Club Blog [here...]

View a list of competitions for autumn 2014 [here...]
For more information please contact Jane 086 830 2361

John Reilly plaque unveiling today (Saturday)

Gerry O'Daly and the gentleman who cast the plaque in bronze are
pictured here fixing the plaque to the wall at Bruno's yesterday.
The plaque was designed by Fergus Lyons

A Plaque in memory of the late John Reilly, Traditional Singer, will be unveiled Saturday 13th at 3pm at Bruno's Bar formally Grehan's Bar on the Crescent in Boyle. On the morning of the unveiling Charlie McGettigan will have the Grehan Sisters and others on his Shannonside Radio Show speaking about John Reilly's life, so tune into Shannonside Radio on Saturday Morning the 13th of September 2014 after the news at 10am.

Boyle Celtic Training today (Saturday)

Boyle Celtic U8 training starting back this Saturday at the earlier time of 11am on the astro pitch. All girls and boys aged 5 to 8 most welcome

Culture Night readings with Gerry Boland

pic: Our Lady of Mercy Primary

Friday 19th September, 6 and 8pm: If you like books, then you may be interested in a Culture Night event in Boyle Library on at 6pm. Gerry Boland, Roscommon Writer-in-Residence, has chosen five library books and will review and read extracts from them. The titles of the books will not be revealed till the night, but the five will include a recent and acclaimed novel, a well-known collection of poems, a collection of short stories, a memoir and a fascinating book about animals. Three of the five are by Irish writers. It promises to be an interesting and entertaining evening. The choice of books is deliberately varied in the hope that there will be something for most readers to relate to and to enjoy. This event, as with all Culture Night events, is free. There is no need to book, just turn up at 6pm or as near to as you can manage.

Computers for the Terrified!

Age Action Ireland organises beginner computer classes for the over 55’s. The aim of the “Getting Started” programme is to introduce older people to the basics of internet and email. Participants will be taught in small groups by trained volunteer tutors. The course normally runs for 2 hours once a week for 4 weeks and costs €20.
Classes run in Boyle To book a place, Please call Age Action on 091 527 831

Sports Complex reopening

Boyle Sports Complex at dusk, 800 ISO

September 19th at 6pm: Re-opening of the Sports Complex next Friday, following its recent re-furbishment that included a new lighting system, repainting of the interior and re-furbishment of the sports hall floor. The handball/squash courts were rewired as part of the project. The work was funded by the National Lottery and users of the Complex.

Ardcarne Garden Centre

Everyone loves roses and this weekend you can pick yourself up a real bargain during our Rose Sale. All roses are 25% Off and as usual you can choose from one of the best range of rose varieties in the country, including the world famous David Austin roses, renowned for their fragrance, long flowering and old rose appearance.
Saturday September 13th, 11am: You can also join a Free Bulb Talk this Saturday. This is the best time of year to plant spring-flowering bulbs and you can find out how to make the most of them in your garden and containers. Hope to see you soon.
Saturday 13th September, 11am: FREE bulb event this at both Ardcarne Garden Centre BOYLE and ROSCOMMON TOWN. Discover the best varieties for naturalising in grass and ways to use bulbs in the garden and containers for maximum colour and impact. Now is the best time for planting bulbs and you'll also find the best selection at this time of year.

BBC World Service filming in Boyle

(L-R) Sam Jones, Alison Clarke and Diarmaid Fleming.
Sam is a film cameraman and Diarmaid a journalist with BBC World Service

BBC World Service have seen fit to highlight the water situation in Ireland. A segment in a scheduled online live programme on October 1st is set to focus attention on water in Boyle and our need to 'Boil Boyle Water'.a

Nice wall paintings at the Bazaar

One of Michelle Simon's wall paintings at The Bazaar. Bridge Street

The weather is promised good again today. I will definitely be one of many who will enjoy a cuppa and a 'calorie-free' {joke!) snack bar at The Bazaar on Bridge street. I will enjoy the peaceful oasis Glen and Diane have created in the newly decorarted courtyard through the back door of their coffee shop. I really like the ambiance of this space helped along greatly by Michelle Simon's continental-flavoured wall paintings. Sample it for youself while the good weather is still with us.

Coffee mornings for Hospice

Mayo/Roscommon hospice appeal for your support at one of the venues in Boyle taking part in the nationwide hospice coffee morning.
Thursday 18th September - Clarkes, St.Patrick St : Dalys, Bridge Street : An Craoibhin, Elphin street. Stewarts Oil and the Family Life Centre.
Friday 19th September: Loftus Medical Centre
Thursday 25th September: Auntie Bees Cafe, King House.
All proceeds will go towards the local Pallitative Care service.

Ireland and the Great War

Image: Roscommon Co Council

John Mulligan wrote:

"Irish water estimates that 20,000 consumers are affected in Ireland. Local data shows just over 20,000 people affected in Roscommon, so effectively the problem is confined to one small region in Ireland, a triangle encompassing Castlerea, Boyle and Strokestown. If every other county council in ireland was able to provide clean water, this debacle points to one thing -- incompetence by Roscommon County Council and the unwillingness or inability of the elected councillors to deal with that.
I debated this on the Matt Cooper show with councillor Pascal Fitzmaurice earlier in the week, but he still doesn't get it; he is still in denial as to the reason why our water is undrinkable.
I thought we got rid of most of the non-performers in May, but maybe we missed a few."

'An Oblique View' by Tony Conboy

Again this week Tony Conboy has his eye on the ball and scores a winner with articles on: The Scottish Referendum / All-Ireland Hurling Final / Sheepdog Trials / Boyle GAA Ladies
Read more [here...]

Dead Poets Society Fundraiser

Thursday 18th September: Dead Poets Society Fundraiser Screening at Carrick Cineplex. In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day 2014, Carrick Cineplex would like to announce a special film screening of one of Robin William's finest films, 'Dead Poets Society', next Thursday at 8.30pm. Robin Williams stars in this Academy Award winning drama English teacher John Keating, who inspires his students to develop a love of poetry and to seize the day. Admission is a suggested donation of €10 on the door in aid of Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm. Please support this worthy cause!
Carrick Cineplex - www.carrickcineplex.ie - 071 96 72000

Saturday, September 13, 2014