Irish Times Top Shops 2014 - three are in Boyle

Congratulations to Mary O'Donoghue "The Book Lady". The Irish Times Top 100 Shops in Ireland 2019 is where you will find only the best in a number of categories. Mary tells me she is 'over the Moon' to feature in the Bookshop category. "I can't believe my good fortune" said Mary, "The shop is open only two years. The judges visited my shop unannounced and didn't mention anything to me at the time"
The Irish Times wrote: The nearly 28,000 nominations posed a big challenge for our team of secret shoppers and the judges"
Marians Fashions and Kelly's Londis, two of our iconic shops also feature in the top 100. What a great accolade for Boyle ... three shops in Irish Times Top 100 Shops 2014.

Paddy Ryan R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph (Paddy) RYAN, MPSI, FAOI, Main Street and late of Corner Pharmacy, Boyle, peacefully surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary (nee Cronin), sons John and Tom, daughters in law Chrona and Eleanor, sisters Nell Lynch, Ann and the late Maureen (Shiel) and Agnes, brother in law John Cronin, dearly loved grandchildren Isabelle, Tom, Ellen, Emily, Phoebe, Mary, Olivia, Harry and Mollie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May Paddy Rest in Peace
Reposing at Mahons Funeral Home, Boyle, on Monday (22nd Sept) from 4.30pm with removal at 6.30pm to St Joseph's Church, Boyle to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (23rd September) at 11am. Burial afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery. House private please.

This was the Ryan's Pharmacy building on St. Patrick Street that
we all remember so well from several years ago

Games Arcade now open for youngsters

Simpson's Games Arcade is now open on Main Street. For many years we have listened to the call for "something for young people to do" in Boyle. Certainly we are blessed, having excellent sports clubs, their dedicated management teams, coaching, indoor and outdoor facilities. We also have music classes, NYP and are delighted to note Lisa McDermott's new creative group, but there was still a gap ... somewhere for youngsters to meet up, hang out, and develop social skills in a less structured atmosphere. The newly opened Games Arcade may well become the venue to fill that gap.
The Games Arcade has three pool tables, a juke box, air hockey and the like, but NO gambling machines. View a set of opening night photos [here...]

Aerial survey

An aerial geological survey is in progress now over counties Roscommon, Longford, and Westmeath. The airborne geophysical survey will continue for the next three months using two small aircraft. Owners of sensitive livestock such as horses, and other animals are being encouraged to contact the Tellus North Midlands team if they have any concerns on www.tellus.ie or 1800 303 516.

Boyle Sports Complex re-opened

Boyle Sports complex was officially re-opened (Friday 19th) following a re-furbishment project during July and August. The project, funded by the National Lottery and user organisations included the installation of new lighting, re-painting of the sports hall and full re-furbishment of the sports hall floor. The complex, originally built in the 1970’s, is used by Abbey Community college and local sports clubs and organisations. It has also been the venue for regional sports events and was used for Sunday Masses between 1977 and 1980 when St Joseph’s Church was burned. The complex was previously refurbished in 2007. The Chairperson of the Complex Eileen Callaghan thanked all those involved in the project and complimented the high standard of the work. She thanked the National Lottery for its funding and all those who use the complex for their great support. She thanked the management committee for managing the complex and for their guidance during the work. The complex, she said "is a tremendous facility for the town and a wonderful venue for all who use it!". Special tributes were also paid to all those who were previously involved in the construction and management of the complex. "Without their foresight", she said, "we would not have the facility we have today"
As part of the project the complex now has a one wall handball facility to support renewed interest in the sport and the handball & squash courts have been re-wired. The complex is owned by St Joseph’s Pastoral Council and it is managed by a committee made up of organisations using the complex and members of the parish council. The project manager was Brendan Maloney of Archer Associates.

Folk For Hospice Concert - Saturday 20th

(Left to Right) Greg O'Donnell, Niall Sheerin, Johnny McGlynn, Derek Cardbeck
James Carty, Brendan Maloney, Seamie Simon
View large version [here...] Graphic © realboyle.com

Culture night 2014 - tonight Friday

King House: Free one hour guided tours of King house starting from 5.30pm

King House: at 7pm - Exciting talk entitled ‘Robert and Caroline King – Feuds, Feminisam and Frankenstein’. John Clapison and Triona Mullaney-Dignam will give their very informative and interesting talk on the marriage of Robert King to Caroline Fitzgerald. Their marriage ensured that the King family would become one of the wealthiest land-owning families in Ireland.

King House: Meet artist’s resident in the new Harrington Studios in the courtyard of King House and talk to them about their work. Artists Gavin Porter and Dr. Susan Mannion will be on site from 6pm – 8pm

Boyle Library: Writer In Residence with Roscommon County Council Gerry Boland will review 5 books in Boyle Branch Library.

Dodd's Bar: a night of Traditional Music in Dodd's, The Crescent Bar from about 10pm. All will be welcome.

Sports Complex reopening tonight

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.

Simpson's Arcade opening tonight

Simpson's Arcade: Air Hockey, Juke Box, Boxing Machine, Pool Table

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.

Living The Scriptures Joyfully

A series of talks in Galilee Community on 6 consecutive TUESDAYS beginning on Sept 30th. The speakers are Sr. Moya Hegarty, Fr. Vincent Sherlock, Fr. Noel Rooney, Ms. Carole Barry, Fr. John Coughlan. Sessions begin at 8pm and conclude at 9:30pm. Donation €5.

Smash and Grab at Taylors Jewellers (Thursday 18th)

Taylors Jewellers were victims of a Smash and Grab raid before 4am this morning. A thief or thieves broke a shop window and stole several thousand euros worth of gold rings, chains and some watches. They did not enter the premises, and left a hammer on the ground afterwards. Garda investigations are underway. CCTV cameras were in operation at the time.
Please contact Boyle Gardaí if you noticed anything suspicious in the area last night by calling 071 966 4620

Roscommon / Sth Leitrim by-election

The Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election has been set for Friday October 10th. The person elected will fill the seat vacated by Luke 'Ming' Flanagan

Monday, September 22, 2014