Town Revitalisation / Boyle & District Angling Club / House keys lost/found / Boyle Country Meats / Trad Session in Dodd'c / Childminder wanted / An Oblique View - Tony Conboy - 30th October / Ardcarne Garden Centre Christmas Shops

Town Revitalisation Meetings

Meetings have been arranged for various Co. Roscommon towns in an effort to promote the social and economic life of rural towns. Tonight’s meeting will be in Castlerea at 6.30, while meetings in Ballaghadereen, Boyle, Roscommon Town, Monksland and Strokestown are scheduled for the week starting November 10th.

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Boyle & District Angling Club

Open Pike Angling Competition, Sunday 9th November on Lough Key. Fishing from 11am-4.30pm, Entry €20per angler, entries taken at the Doonshore. (Boat fishing) All Proceeds from this competition will go to the Kyle Casey Fund.
This competition will also determine the Club's Angler of the year from the club's league.
There will be refreshments at the Doonshore so even if your not fishing call down for a cuppa and make a donation to this great cause. For further details contact Jane Suffin 086 830 1261

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House keys lost/found

A set of house keys was found in Main Street. The keys are on a keyring with a distinctively 'Irish' fob. If they are yours, please call 087 928 8380 to recover them.

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Boyle Country Meats

Loyalty Cards now instore. Get FREE entry to our very special Christmas Draw!

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Trad Session in Dodd's Crescent Bar

Friday 31st October: All are invited to the Trad Session in Dodd's Crescent Bar

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Childminder wanted

Childminder wanted ti come to the chikdren's home Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.45pm during school term. Please contact 087 276 6648

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An Oblique View - Tony Conboy - 30th October

This week's is another 'Must Read'. Tony takes up the slack with news articles and comment of great interest to 'Boylers' everywhere: Halloween at The Warren Boyle / Chris O’Dowd in Boyle Library / Paul Young and ‘Song of the Sea’ Boyle GAA plus / Water Charges Protest Meeting/ Congratulations to Frank Geelan, Seamus Flynn and Michael Brennan

Ardcarne Garden Centre Christmas Shops

Previous Ardcarne Christmas Shop photos © realboyle [here...]

"The eagerly awaited Grand Opening of our Christmas Shop at Ardcarne Garden Centre Boyle and Roscommon Town, takes place this weekend, 1st & 2nd November. This is a real family and community occasion every year with a chance to support your local Roscommon Mayo Hospice."

Of Mice and Men / Kelly's Londis - Great for Christmas fillers / Thank You Boyle / Boyle Girl Guides say Thank You / Boyle GAA Club - Update 28th October / Boyle Golf Club - Update 28th October / Breast Cancer Charity Walk / Drumderrig House

"Of Mice and Men" - The Broadway play

The Carrick Cineplex November 6th screening of the film starring Chris O'Dowd and James Franco is FULLY BOOKED.
Rebeccah wrote: Hi Sean, Just received confirmation that we are good to go with an additional screening of OF MICE AND MEN on Monday 10th November at 7pm - Viewers are requested to book ASAP as there are many back orders. Book now [here...]

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Kelly's Londis - Great for Christmas fillers

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Thank You Boyle ...

Just looking back on my posts I realise that I didn't properly thank good folks for their great work, thought and commitment in organising a very splendid Moone Boy Fest including the fabulous Italia 90 event last Saturday. Apologies and congratulations to all my friends at Úna Bhán, Boyle Chamber of Commerce, Boyle TM and Boyle Traders. You made our family feel greatly honoured.

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Boyle Girl Guides say Thank You

"On behalf of Boyle Girl Guides we would like to thank Úna Bhán for organising the very successful Moone Boy Fest. Huge thanks to Dawn O'Porter for judging our essay competition in such a professional manner and presenting the winners with their prizes. Thank you to Kelly's Londis for accepting the competition entries for us.
Thanks also to Abbeytown XL store, Surprises/Better Buy, First Chapters and Boyle Mens Shed for the very generous prizes they donated and to Natural Options for sponsoring the beautiful hamper we presented to Dawn on Saturday night. And to yourself Sean for capturing it all on camera.
Monica, Emer and Ashling."

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Boyle GAA Club - Update 28th October

The Club will hold a very special fundraising challenge game on Saturday week 8th Nov at 3pm to mark the retirement from the playing of competitive football by Cian Smith. Cian is the proud holder of an All Ireland medal with Roscommon’s Minors of 2006. Most followers of football will know that Cian has bravely battled health problems for some years and has continued to play despite adversity. He is hanging up his boots in advance of going for surgery in mid-November.

Boyle Golf Club - Update 28th October

Thanks to all who took part in the club fundraiser last weekend, results to follow next week. The winner of the nine hole for week ending October 25th was Charlie O’Donnell 23pts, 2nd Paddy McLoughlin 23pts. Competitions for this week are the weekly nine hole Monday – Saturday and next Sunday will be the start of the Christmas Turkey Competitions. Format is a nine hole stableford re-entry. • A Club EGM takes place at 7.00pm on Sunday November 9th. The AGM’s of the Ladies and Mens Club will also take place on Sunday November 9th at 5.00pm. Notice of meetings have been sent to members and are posted on the club noticeboard. The AGM of the parent club takes place on Sunday December 7th. • The club extend best wishes to Chris O’Dowd on being made a Freeman of Roscommon last Wednesday. Well done to Una Bhan and all involved with the Moone Boy Festival last weekend.

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Breast Cancer Charity Walk

The annual Centra charity walk for breast cancer Will take place next Sunday 2nd November starting at 3pm from Cooney’s Centra. Registration 2.30pm and €10.00 and includes a free pink high visibility vest. A very enjoyable day for a great cause is promised with refreshments served after. Let’s try and make this walk the biggest walk yet!

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Drumderrig House Private Nursing Home

 

Boyle GAA Update 28th October

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in the Railway Bar: John Healy, Gerry McCormack, Eileen and Gerry Callaghan, Mary Rooney, Timothy Regan and Kate Gilmartin. The house prize was won by Thomas Conroy. There was no jackpot winner and it will be at €7,400 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Clarkes Bar. Team D will be in charge.

It was a quieter than usual weekend on the playing fields, with the National Automation Limited U21s making their Division 1 County Championship debut with a three point win over Michael Glaveys in Castlerea on Saturday. The scoreline was Boyle 3  5, Michael Glaveys  0  11. All but one point of Boyle’s scores were got by Donie Smith. The lads are scheduled to play Roscommon Gaels in the next round of this competition on Saturday next but it may be postponed. 

The U14s are expected to play their Garda Cup semi final next weekend--see fixtures. Plans are progressing for the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” show which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Saturday 6th December. Numerous businesses have committed to advertise. We are especially anxious to ensure that no local firms or businesses miss the opportunity to advertise and those who have not yet been contacted are asked to make contact with any of the Team Leaders Stephen Tonra, Karen Brogan, Martin Dolan, Aidan Lavin, Mary Clifford and Len Sutton. A meeting of Team Leaders and their assistants will be held in the Clubroom on tonight (Tuesday) at 9pm. Thanks is extended to all who assisted in cutting, splitting and filling the trailer load of timber which was the first prize for the recent Club Draw. Special thanks is extended to Michael Furey for providing the timber and the site for the operations and for delivering the timber to the lucky winner Kevin Lavin. 

The Club will hold a very special fundraising challenge game on Saturday week 8th Nov at 3pm to mark the retirement from the playing of competitive football by Cian Smith. Cian is the proud holder of an All Ireland medal with Roscommon’s Minors of 2006. Most followers of football will know that Cian has bravely battled health problems for some years and has continued to play despite adversity. He is hanging up his boots in advance of going for surgery in mid November. To mark the occasion there will be a very attractive line up of players in the Abbey Park as a Boyle selection managed by David Casey will take on a selection of well known players from throughout the County, including many of his 2006 All Ireland title winning colleagues and past and present county players. The proceeds from the game will be shared between the Kyle Casey Fund and Mayo Roscommon Hospice and admission will be optional. Further details next week.

Break-in and Robbery at Abbeytown shop / Sunday 26th October

Break-in and Robbery at Abbeytown shop

A break-in and theft of cash took place at the XL Store, Abbeytown during last night. Boyle Gardai are investigating. If you noticed suspicious activity in the area, you should contact them on 071 966 4620

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Sunday 26th

• 19th Infantry Battalion FCA Assn. Visitor Centre launch, 6.30pm
• Ireland's Fittest Families semi-final (from Lough Key) on TV
• Creighton's Bar - live music with Dave Byrne
• The Psychonics and Halloween Fancy Dress in Daly's Lounge

Paddy Fennelly / Moone Boy Fest / Operation Slowdown / An Oblique View - Tony Conboy - 2rd October / Boyle Country Meats - Holiday Weekend Specials / Boyle TM Mega Christmas Draw / Ardcarne PlantsPlus Garden Centre

Paddy Fennelly - one of the best!

Paddy Fennelly will play and sing in Daly's lounge tonight/ He says "I'm making a bit of a comeback" ... I'm sure it will be a great one. Good luck my friend !!

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Moone Boy Fest

10-2pm: Moone Boy Farmers Market
10am: Drawing and Essay Competition entries on display in King House.
11am, 1pm, 3pm Cycling tour, Moone Boy Trail.
12-2pm: Marians Fashion Showcase with Katherine
2pm: Miniature Raft Race on Boyle River
4pm: "A Delicate Wildness" book signing, Creighton’s Bar, 4.30pm
8pm: "Moone Boy - The Blunder Years" book signing with Chris, Nick and many of the cast in St. Joseph's Hall
9pm: Italia 90 with Packie Bonner in St. Joseph's Hall
10.30pm: Reeling in the 90's Disco - DJ Dermot in St. Joseph's Hall

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Old Sligo Road, Boyle, Friday 24th October

© realboyle photos

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Operation Slowdown

From 7 o'clock this morning until 7 o'clock tomorrow morning Gardaí will mount high visibility speed checks on both national primary and secondary roads to detect drivers who are speeding and people who aren’t wearing seatbelts.
 

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• 19th Infantry Battalion FCA Assn. Visitor Centre launch, 6.30pm
• Ireland's Fittest Families semi-final (from Lough Key) on TV
• Creighton's Bar - live music with Dave Byrne
• The Psychonics and Halloween Fancy Dress in Daly's Lounge

Sun 26th

An Oblique View - Tony Conboy - 2rd October

This week's is another 'Must Read'. Tony casts his well informed, intelligently analytical and clear-thinking eye on the recent events in the area and beyond

Boyle Country Meats - Holiday Weekend Specials

graphic © Sean O'Dowd
 

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Boyle TM Mega Christmas Draw

The deadline for donating prizes for Boyle traders Mega Christmas Draw which is currently being planned to fund New Christmas Lights for Boyle is TOMORROW FRIDAY 24th Oct by 4.30pm. To allow Boyle TM proceed with placing the order for the new lights, we need to be assured of your continued support.
If you are in a position to donate a prize from your business or any of your suppliers, please confirm same with Brian Kelly-Betterbuy/Surprises before tomorrow evening at 4.30pm. We have arranged for Raffle cards to be printed over Bank Holiday weekend. We look forward to your continued support. Thanking you on behalf of Boyle TM :- Brian Kelly, Cecil Draper, Stephen Bohan, Dara Callaghan, Patricia Golden & Siobhan Gallagher

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Ardcarne PlantsPlus Garden Centre

graphic © Sean O'Dowd

Freedom of Co Roscommon for Chris O'Dowd / Kelly's Londis - Sale on Friday / Carrick Cineplex - "Of Mice and Men" / Meet West 2014 / STOP PRESS ...

Freedom of Co Roscommon for Chris O'Dowd

We are delighted that Roscommon Co Council honoured Boyle actor Chris O'Dowd for making what it says is an 'outstanding contribution to the county's standing at home and abroad'.
By implication, the O'Dowd family as well as the people of Boyle were honoured as this was the community that made it possible for Chris to grow up and mature in an atmosphere where creativity is encouraged and recognised.
 

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Kelly's Londis - Sale on Friday

 

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Carrick Cineplex - "Of Mice and Men"

SHOWING FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Carrick Cineplex is delighted to announce a very special 'Theatre Stage to Screen' film event starring one of our favourite actors! Boyle's own Chris O'Dowd treads the boards in the hit Broadway production OF MICE AND MEN, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live, screening in Carrick Cineplex on Thursday 6th November at 7pm - tickets go on sale tomorrow at www.carrickcineplex.ie

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Meet West 2014

pic: Meet West

MeetWest, the largest business networking event in the West of Ireland brings a wide range of companies from the West of Ireland and further afield together to network and do business. In its fourth year, MeetWest offers participating companies a full day of tailored one-to-one networking meetings complimented by a wide range of presentations, consultation areas and a networking dinner. The event offers delegates an invaluable opportunity to meet and connect with other businesses.
Who is MeetWest for? Companies From All Sectors: Representatives of Business Networks: Micro-enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Companies: Large Companies, Multinationals

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STOP PRESS ...

Fine Gael senator Martin Conway saidon the Vincent Browne show last night that "Water does not fall out of the sky." !!! ... maybe he thinks it gets made in a factory ... like milk ... and eggs :-)

Frank Feighan TD

Roscommon South Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has been appointed as the new Irish Co-Chair of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

He was formally ratified at the Assembly’s 49th Plenary Session in Ashford in Kent.

Deputy Feighan joins Westminster co-Chair Laurence Robertson MP in setting the direction of the Assembly, which works to foster links and dialogue between parliamentarians and groups across the two countries.

Speaking this morning, Deputy Feighan said political cooperation across the two islands has never been stronger with the visit of Queen Elizabeth here and President Michael D Higgins to the UK.

The Fine Gael TD says he intends to use his new position to build on the goodwill that both visits have generated.

Deputy Feighan will continue to work as Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.

Press Release:

Deputy Frank Feighan appointed co-Chair of British Irish Parliamentary Assembly

21 October 2014

Deputy Frank Feighan TD has been appointed as the new Irish Co-Chair of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly. The appointment was formally ratified at the Assembly’s 49th Plenary Session, taking place in Ashford in Kent.
He joins Westminster co-Chair Laurence Robertson MP in setting the direction of an Assembly that works to foster links and dialogue between parliamentarians and groups across these islands.
Speaking this morning, Deputy Feighan said: “With the reciprocal state visits of Queen Elizabeth and President Michael D. Higgins, political cooperation across our islands has never been stronger. Of course, the visits have in many ways cemented the close bonds between our peoples for generations. I intend to use my new position to meaningfully harness the goodwill that both visits have generated. It was a particular honour to participate in the Assembly visit to the memorial sites of Flanders yesterday, where we sombrely remembered all those from these islands who fell in World War One.”
“As our economies emerge from the financial crisis of recent years, the Assembly will continue to provide a valuable forum for fruitful exchanges on fostering trade, enterprise and commerce. Trade between the UK and Ireland amounts to approximately one billion euros per week, and supports by some estimates about 400,000 jobs on both sides of the Irish Sea. So I am acutely aware that Britain and Ireland must continue work very closely together at commercial and trade levels to overcome the economic challenges facing our countries.”
“Over the years, the Assembly has played an understated role in bringing about a much better understanding between parliamentarians from London and Dublin. And now it also includes representatives from legislatures from Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. So it is great honour to have been appointed co-Chair and I thank the Members of the Assembly for the confidence they have displayed in me. I look forward to working with my counterpart Laurence Robertson MP through the challenging times ahead.”
Deputy Feighan will continue to work as Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.
“I believe there will be great synergy between my work on the Good Friday Agreement Committee in Leinster House and this new role. The securing of peace and stability from the Good Friday Agreement has unleashed significant economic gains for Northern Ireland and the border region. Peace remains fragile and cannot be taken for granted and I will continue to work with my Committee colleagues from both sides of the border to secure the progress of the past 16 years.”

About the Assembly:

The Assembly's mission is to promote co-operation between political representatives in Britain and Ireland for the benefit of the people they represent. BIPA’s membership includes representatives from the UK Parliament, the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Welsh Assembly, the High Court of Tynwald (Isle of Man) and the States of Guernsey and Jersey

"Moone Boy - The Blunder Years" / Boyle Golf Club - Update 19th October / Tommy Kenoy - Insiders TV on Tuesday

"Moone Boy - The Blunder Years"

pic Urmston Bookshop

"Moone Boy The Blunder Years" is the book written by Chris O'Dowd and Nick Murphy. They will attend a book signing on Thursday October 23rd in King House, 10am to 12pm. All will be welcome ... come along and get your book(s) signed by Chris and Nick. The book will be a great family Christmas present! 

Boyle Golf Club - Update 19th October

Winter League winners, Michael Simon and Paddy McLoughlin. Gary Carty and Michael Rush were 2ndand Michael Reid and Lionel Lynn came 3rd . Daily prize winners were Sean Heslin and Ted Hestor, Gerry Carty and Eamon Perry, and Charlie O’Donnell and Tish Perry. Thanks for all who took part and special thanks to Michael Rush for organising. • The weekly nine hole was won by Owen Garvin 22pts, 2nd James Shivnan 21pts.Next weekend's is a club fundraiser, played Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday. Format will be a three ball “Shambles”, entry is €15 per person with a €5 re-entry. The weekly nine hole runs from Monday to Saturday. • The 16th teebox is being extended and the bunkers are out of play. They will be re-sanded in new year. • Club EGM, Sunday November 9th. The AGM’s of the Ladies and Mens Club on the same day, Sunday December 7th.

Tommy Kenoy - Insiders TV on Tuesday

Insiders on RTE TV on Tuesday at 7 will deal with Roscommon’s Tommy Kenoy and his drive to open up Croke Park to rugby and soccer during the rebuilding of the Aviva stadium and the eventual visit of the Queen of England to Croke Park.

Ireland's Fittest Families semi-final / Busy Week Ahead ... / Boyle GAA u12 champions / Boyle Musical Society - Grease / Why Boyle? / Taylors Interiors - Cookware Offer

Ireland's Fittest Families semi-final - TV next Sunday

Ireland's Fittest Families semi-final using Ireland's Toughest Muckers course in Lough Key Forest Park will be screened on RTE next Sunday the 26th rather than the following weekend. This is great it will be shown one week before Ireland's Toughest Muckers next challenge on the 2nd of November.

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Busy Week Ahead ...
Tues 21st		• John Spillane's TG4 series (filmed in Boyle) on your TV at 10pm • Tommy Kenoy - Insiders TV on Tuesday at 7pm
Wed 22nd		Chris O'Dowd, Freedom of Co. Roscommon in King House (by invite)
Thurs 23rd		• "Moone Boy Blunder Years" book signing, King House 10.30am • Galilee Community, "Sunday Scriptures" cuppa etc 7.30pm • John Spillane's TG4 series (filmed in Boyle) repeat at 9pm • John Spillane CD Launch and sing song in Wynne's Bar at 9pm
Fri 24th		• "A Delicate Wildness" book signing, Creighton’s Bar, 4.30pm • James Kilbane in Concert -  Church of Ireland at 8pm • Magees Fashion Show 5-6pm in Magees fashion Shop • "Mock Wedding" 2002 video Tawnytaskin Community Centre 8pm
Sat 25th		• The Úna Bhán Moone Boy Fest in St Joseph's Hall • Tickets for Boyle Musical Society's ‘Grease’ available from 12pm •  Marian's Instore Fashion Show 12-2pm - Special discounts
Sun 26th		• 19th Infantry Battalion FCA Assn. Visitor Centre launch, 6.30pm • Ireland's Fittest Families semi-final (from Lough Key) on TV • "Moone Boy - The Blunder Years" book signing with Chris, Nick and many of the cast.
If I missed an event please email sean@realboyle.com with details

Boyle GAA u12 champions

Click photo for large version © Tony Murphy

Boyle GAA U-12 beat a gallant Clan na Gael (1-8 to 1-4) to become champions in the Roscommon County Summer League finals held at Oran GAA club on Sunday 19th October. Team captain, Luke Glennon, holds the shield high in reward for a well deserved victory!
Tony wrote: "It was a great game with some fine football played, worthy of much older lads … we were all very proud of them."

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Boyle Musical Society

graphic © realboyle

Premium Tickets for ‘Grease’ available from 12pm on Saturday October 25th!
With just over four weeks to go until opening night, tickets for Boyle Musical Society’s eagerly anticipated new show, the hilarious comedy musical, Grease, will go on sale on this Saturday October 25th at 12pm. They will be available to book or purchase from the BMS ticket office, which is situated beside Marian’s on Bridge Street. The office will remain open until 3pm.

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Why Boyle?

Boyle town has a 'heritage' feel, and is a very pleasant place to visit, live and work. To its 2,500 population it is home. The Boyle area is a special place and can boast its attractions King House, Boyle Abbey, Lough Key Forest Park Visitor and Activity Centre, Fine Shops, Schools, Housing, Services, Accommodation Providers and places to eat out, and three great nearby lakes with superb fishing.
Just a short drive from Boyle are Carrowkeel and the Bricklieve Megalithic Cemetery, The Arigna Mining Experience, Douglas Hyde Centre at Frenchpark, the Coleman Centre in Gurteen, Cromleach Lodge Hotel, Kilronan Castle Hotel and much more.
• Read a short history of Lough Key and Castle Island [here...]
• Read the Local Legend of Úna Bhán [here...]
• Where is Boyle? View our location on Google Maps [here...]

Please Support your Local Traders

Taylors Interiors - Cookware Offer

Eating Out in Boyle - Tai Chi Court / Moone Boy Fest / Boyle Camera Club AGM

Eating Out in Boyle - Tai Chi Court

Beef Chow Mein at the Tai Chi Court © realboyle photos

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Moone Boy Fest

October Bank Holiday weekend. This event is being organised by Una Bhan Tourism and plans are in motion for a memorable weekend with a difference! Moone Boy Fest, Celebrating all things Moone Boy, Saturday, October 25th

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Boyle Country Meats

 

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Boyle Camera Club AGM

Our very successful Boyle Camera Club held its AGM last Tuesday

Photographers of the Year - From left; Sally Moffitt, Tony Murphy, Noreen McNamara with club Chairperson, Andy Rimmer.

Boyle Credit Union / Cash For Clobber - St. Joseph's Boys National School / Boyle Country Meats / An Oblique View - Tony Conboy - 16th October / Boyle GAA update - 13th October

Boyle Credit Union

The current Board of Directors, Oversight Committee and Management Staff at the unveiling of a specially commissioned wooden sculpture honouring the Boyle Union's past chairpersons.
Manager Joe Currid welcomed those present and outlined current Credit Union developments that will benefit members into the future, including online banking, bill-pay facilities and the planned provision of Debit Cards. The branch now has 5,000 members and capital of €13 million. Also present at the ceremony were eight of the Union's ten past chairpersons since its foundation in 1978 as well as current chairperson Bernie Mullins.

 

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Cash For Clobber - St. Joseph's Boys National School

Items that can be collected are:- New and Used Men’s and Women’s & Children’s Clothing, Footwear, Belts, Handbags, Hats, Household Textiles (curtains, blankets etc), Mobile Phones (put these in a separate bag or hand into reception in the school).
All bags can be left outside the side gate at of the school on or before THURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBER

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Boyle Country Meats

This week's Special Offer ... Spend €25 and get 5kg Potatoes FREE !!
© realboyle photo shows Joe Regan and Cyril Heviken

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An Oblique View - Tony Conboy - 16th October

This week's is a 'Must Read'. Tony casts his well informed, intelligently analytical and clear-thinking eye on the recent by election, the forthcoming general election, GAA matters of interest, next week's events in Boyle and offers special congratulations for 'jobs well done'

Boyle GAA update - 13th October

Congratulations to Club Officer Aidan Lavin on being the recipient of a special award from the National Blood Transfusion Service for having reached 50 blood donations. The GAA strongly encourages blood donation and the Club urges all our members to make a conscious effort to give blood at the nearest available blood transfusion clinic.

Chris O'Dowd on Having A Baby / Boyle Credit Union / Boyle Fire & Rescue Service say Thank You / Roscommon Community Tourism Network AGM / "Moone Boy - The Blunder Years" / What is BOB?

Chris O'Dowd on Having A Baby

Chris (he's getting a few grey hairs!!) was a guest on the USA Jimmy Kimmell show:

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Boyle Credit Union

A specially commissioned wooden sculpture will be unveiled at a ceremony in Credit Union offices on Green Street at 5.30pm. The sculpture honours the Boyle Union's past chairpersons:
1978-1984 Fr Bobby Jones
1985-1988 Mae Morris
1988-1991 Pat Wynne
1991-1993 Jack Fallon
1993-1995 Anne Ryan
1995-2002 Paddy McDermott
2003-2004 John Keville
2004-2005 Tom Commons
2005-2008 Pat Wynne
2009-2011 Billy Reid
2012 to date Bernie Mullins

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Boyle Fire & Rescue Service say Thank You

Tommy wrote: A very successful Charity Car Wash was held last Saturday October 11th. Darren O'Flaherty, Mark McGovern, Martin Supple, Tommy Sheridan, and Gerry Kiernan would like to thank people who helped out: Paul Byrne for the donated advertising signs, SuperValu for the treats, Gerry Gunning for sponsoring the car shampoo, Sean O'Dowd and realboyle.com, Aaron Sharkey, Gary Neary, Dylan Thomas + Rourke for their extra hands and the Casey family for their help.
We have raised €2226 to date and thank all for their generous support for the Kyle Casey Fund. Very best wishes to Kyle and his family going forward.

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Roscommon Community Tourism Network AGM

The forthcoming AGM of the Roscommon Community Tourism Network, will be held on Thursday 30th October, 2014, at 8.00pm in Gleeson’s Townhouse, the Square, Roscommon.

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"Moone Boy - The Blunder Years"

Book signing in King House, Thursday 23rd October ... see you there!

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What is BOB?

pic from Dawn's website www.bobbydop.com/

BOB isn’t a person, and it doesn’t stand for anything either. It is an iconic haircut of the 1960’s which is probably the reason its the hairstyle of the founder Dawn O’Porter, who has a particular obsession with this decade. Dawn’s love of fashion comes from the nostalgia of the past. She scours the earth searching for clothes that have impact and a sense of recent history. Wanting to spread that sentiment she created BOB Vintage - to make those pieces available to you.
... and yes, Dawn will be in Boyle next week with husband Chris O'Dowd

Boyle Bridge this Wednesday 15th morning / Trad Session in Dodd's Crescent Bar / Text Alert Scheme launch tonight / "A Delicate Wilderness" book launch in Creighton's / Boyle Community Games / Boyle Books for Christmas

Boyle Bridge this Wednesday 15th morning

One side of Boyle Bridge has now bee repaired and preparations are beng made to lay a new footpath. Congratulations to NRA contractors Jons Civil and Feelystone, Boyle who repaired damaged sections of the bridge

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Trad Session in Dodd's Crescent Bar

There will be a Trad Session in Dodd's Crescent Bar on Friday night starting around 10pm. A huge thank you to all at the last session's €115 raised for Trocaire.

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Dinner Dance in London

Roscommon Association in London will hold their Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, October the 18th at 7.30. The venue is The Irish Centre, Murray St., Camden Town. Tickets are £35 and can be had from Anne at 079 73217206. Music by Barry Owen.

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Text Alert Scheme launch tonight

Tawnytaskin Deerpark Corrigeenroe Text Alert Scheme official launch date is Wednesday 15th October at 8.30pm in Tawnytaskin Centre just off the N4. Garda Michael Pilkington Liaison Officer Boyle Garda Station and Serrgeant Paul Mc Dermott Crime Prevention Officer Roscommon will be in attendance on the night and will be available to speak to anybody who has concerns re safety of their property.
All signed up members to this Scheme are welcome on the night and anybody in the area who wishes to join this scheme is very welcome to come along and get information on the night. You will have an opportunity to join on the night if you wish.  

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"A Delicate Wilderness" book launch in Creighton's

"A Delicate Wilderness - The Life and Loves of David Thompson." How fitting that Julian Vignoles author of “A Delicate Wildness” should choose Creighton’s bar in the John Cryan building as the perfect venue for his book signing October 25th, 2014 at 4.00pm.

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Boyle Community Games

Boyle Community Games will hold it’s AGM this Friday 17th October at 8.30pm in G.A.A. Clubhouse. We have had great successes again this year both locally and nationally, well done to all the children and volunteers who have worked so hard.

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Boyle Books for Christmas

Three books of particular Boyle interest will be available in the near future, and well before Christmas. You might consider adding one or all to your 'must have Christmas present list'.
• "Moone Boy" by Chris O'Dowd and Nick Murphy Boyle launch on Wednesday October 22nd
• "A Life In Stone" by Barry Feely, launch in King House, Friday 7th November
• "Christy Regan" by Mary Regan with a King House launch on Friday 28th November

"A Delicate Wilderness" - The Life and Loves of David Thompson by Julian Vignoles

"A Delicate Wilderness" - The Life and Loves of David Thompson by Julian Vignoles

Woodbrook, an Excerpt by David Thomson

“My favourite bar in Boyle was John Cryans, it was unusually bright and when its doors were open you missed nothing of what was going on outside. It was on the corner. His grocery shop opens onto the main hilly street, with the Royal Hotel, where judges, generals and travellers had stayed since the eighteenth century, beside it the river below that; and his bar opened onto the side street that leads to the Carrick road. That was the street where the horses stood on a fair day, and from John Cyan’s bar you could watch what went on. He had stools at the grocery counter too, but to drink there among people who were doing their shopping was exclusive, something like a saloon bar in England at the time. His real bar was only about 12 feet long and five wide, and was perfectly simple, ornamented only with advertisements for drinks that no longer existed, such as D.W.D.-DUBLIN WHISKEY DISTILLERY on a large mirror printed with red, black and gold, or drinks long unknown like Buchanan’s Scotch Whiskey, which had chosen for its advertisement a large framed picture of two white dogs fighting in a basket and a black one looking on. He also cut out and framed a picture with horses from a Dublin Horse Show poster. However crowded John Cyan’s bar was, it was peaceful”.

How fitting that Julian Vignoles author of “A Delicate Wildness” should choose Creighton’s bar in the John Cryan building as the perfect venue for his book signing October 25th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Julian Vignoles

Julian Vignoles, born 1953 is a native of county Wicklow. He attended University College Dublin and began his working career in Hot Press. He won three Jacobs awards for his RTE documentary work. He moved to television as a producer/director and became Assistant Head of Entertainment. This is his first book. The book: A Delicate Wildness-the Life and Loves of David Thomson, 1914-1988, is the first exploration of the contribution-and soul-of a relatively unsung but uniquely talented man. This resonant biography boasts more than fifty unseen photographs.

*Copies of the book will also be available from The Book Lady, next door to pub, voted one of Ireland’s best shops in Irish Times Poll.

Boyle Community Games

Boyle Community Games will hold it’s AGM this Friday 17th October at 8.30pm in G.A.A. Clubhouse.

We have had great success again this year both locally and nationally, well done to all the children and volunteers who have worked so hard. 

Boyle Youth Choir were delighted to be placed 2nd in the Community Games u13 National Finals on Saturday 16th August. 

Boyle U14 quiz team  placed second in the National Community Games finals in Athlone  in August -Boyle won the quiz last year and came 3rd the previous year.1st,2nd and 3rd in three years is a great achievement!

Well done to Kate Garavan who came 4th in her Art competition!

Overall, 33 children from the Boyle parish are now through to the National Finals held in AthloneNever before did so many children get through to the National Finals and this is some achievement for the Boyle parish.

Boyle Community Games is dependent on volunteers to ensure its continued success, so if you can assist in any way please come along on Friday night to the A.G.M. 

We look forward to seeing a great turnout!

Kelly's Londis - This week's Special / Shane Curran - "Cake" / Sloan's October Sale / Repairs to Boyle Bridge / Marie Keating Foundation - Mobile Unit / Music Classes for Juniors / Galilee Community, Tintagh, Boyle / Dorcas Toop - Congratulations to you / Ardcarne Garden Cafe / Bag Pack for Hospice / Run Walk N Roll

Kelly's Londis - This week's Special

 

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Shane Curran - "Cake"

I had the pleasure of sharing the Friday Panel on Shannonside FM with Roscommon GAA legend Shane Curran last week.
Shane's new book is an autobiography of a passionate, outspoken sportsman and entrepreneur. "Brave, honest and hilarious, and full of entertaining yarns and challenging observations on the state of the GAA and the world, Cake tells the story of an Irish sportsman who has lived the dream in his own utterly original way."
Add this great read to your Book List... Chris O'Dowd refers to Shane Curran [here...]

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Sloan's October Sale

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Repairs to Boyle Bridge

Shane Feely at Boyle Bridge © realboylephotos

Shane Feely and Feelystone Ltd., Boyle are carrying out excellent repair work on the damaged Boyle Bridge. In addition to repairs, craftsmen at Feelystone had to carve four new pillars similar to the existing ones. Shane tells me works will be completed quickly. The repairs will be noticable for a time, but will age gracefully.
Contractors will also replace the footpaths on both sides of the bridge

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Marie Keating Foundation - Mobile Unit

Tuesday October 14th: Free Cancer Information Service. The Marie Keating Foundation mobile unit and Nurse will be at the Family Life Centre, from 11am. Talk to the Nurse in Confidence and get information and advice from the Specialist Nurse. No appointment necessary.

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Music Classes for Juniors

Classes for juniors with tuition in all instruments will recommence in the Tennis Club Pavillion, boyle this Tuesday (14th October) at 7.30pm. For further information please contact Bernard Flaherty on 086 805 4233

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Galilee Community, Tintagh, Boyle

Living the Scriptures Joyfully: The speaker for Tuesday, October 14th will be Fr Noel Rooney. The session will begin at 8pm. Sr.Moya Hegarty will return on Tuesday, October 21st for a second session in the series. You are welcome to any one session or all.
Thursdays At Galilee: We continue to explore the Sunday scriptures in light of the needs of our time. Cuppa at 7.30pm, session at 8pm followed by a prayer.

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Boyle Golf Club Update

The second round of the winter league took place last weekend with Gary Carty and Michael Rush leading on 89pts.
Date for your diary: Club Fundraiser on the October Bank Holiday weekend. (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) Format will be a three ball shambles.

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Dorcas Toop - Congratulations to you

Congratulations to Dorcas Toop from Ballinameen who walked in Boyle's Run walk N Roll (Terry Fox Run). Dorcas raised over €1300 for the Irish Cancer Society. Dorcas experienced first hand the great work of the Irish Cancer Society after being diagnosed with cancer last year and is now well on the road to recovery. Dorcas is grateful for the support of her family, friends and neighbours. You can donate at Dorcas' charity page http://www.mycharity.ie/event/dorcas_toops_event.

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Ardcarne Garden Cafe

Nessa O'Brolcháin and Cliodhna Quinlan now operate the cafe at Ardcarne Garden Centre, 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 12 to 5pm on Sundays. Visit Ardcarne Garden Cafe for Hearty, Healthy, Homemade specials, Salads and Desserts. Vegetarian and Gluten-free options are available. Oh what a lovely venue to visit and relax in a garden setting while you enjoy great food options.

 

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Bag Pack for Hospice

Peggy Feely, Jarlath Dufficy and Mary Vesey

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Run Walk N Roll

Finley Daly and Michelle Lannon - 1st male & 1st female, Run Walk N Roll 2014

Boyle's annual Run Walk N Roll took place on Sunday 12th October - a beautifully sunny day. This was a fun event for all the family, formally known as The Terry Fox Run and now in its 19th year in Boyle. The Boyle event has raised in excess of €120,000 for Cancer Research in Ireland over the years. A day out for all the family. Event organiser Damian Regan said there were app. 350 entries for this year's event. Contact Damian if you wish to donate on 086 394 2388