Family Concert
Saturday, 11th October at 4pm (doors open at 3.45pm)
St. Joseph's Church, Boyle. Roscommon County Youth Orchestra is delighted to welcome the Orchestra of the Music School of Binningen Bottmingen, Switzerland to Boyle on Saturday, 11th October. Join us to celebrate this visit in an afternoon of music for all the family. With over 70 young musicians performing together, this concert is not to be missed! Admission free. For enquiries call 087 928 9909 or emailroscommoncountyyouthorchestra@gmail.com
St. Joseph's Church, Boyle. Roscommon County Youth Orchestra is delighted to welcome the Orchestra of the Music School of Binningen Bottmingen, Switzerland to Boyle on Saturday, 11th October. Join us to celebrate this visit in an afternoon of music for all the family. With over 70 young musicians performing together, this concert is not to be missed! Admission free. For enquiries call 087 928 9909 or emailroscommoncountyyouthorchestra@gmail.com
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, October 25th
Lighting up Boyle for Christmas!
Úna Bhán report: Resulting from the wonderful support received for the Bright Sparks Quiz on Last Good Friday night, we have decided to undertake the project of replacing all our Christmas lights which is well overdue with all new LED lights and Christmas feature pieces for this Christmas with the switch on scheduled for December 6th next.
Car Valet - Dirty Cars Wanted
My car may be eleven years old, but inside it looks like new ... following a valet by "Dirty Cars Wanted" at Stewarts Oil, Boyle.
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
All bags can be left outside the side gate at of the school on or before THURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBER
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 (possibly) on October 22nd
• "A Life In Stone" by Barry Feely, launch in King House 7th November
• "Christy Regan" by Mary Regan with a King House launch on Friday 28th November
• "Moone Boy" by Chris O'Dowd and Nick Murphy Boyle launch (possibly) on October 22nd
• "A Life In Stone" by Barry Feely, launch in King House 7th November
• "Christy Regan" by Mary Regan with a King House launch on Friday 28th November
Websites for sale
Earlier this week I wrote "We need more websites and blogs promoting the message that Boyle is a great place in which to live, grow and do business."
I should have added the line "You might consider buying an existing widely viewed website such as this one, www.realboyle.com." Start by emailing offers to sean@realboyle.com
I should have added the line "You might consider buying an existing widely viewed website such as this one, www.realboyle.com." Start by emailing offers to sean@realboyle.com
'Of Mice and Men' - in Irish cinemas 6th November
Eye Cinema Galway and Century Cinemas Donegal. More venues to be announced shortly.
Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage in New York by National Theatre Live.
Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage in New York by National Theatre Live.
An Oblique View, by Tony Conboy
This week Tony expresses thoughts on a diverse range of topics of interest: Hibernia Course Material : Water, Water, Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink : Monday Night’s Prime Time Debate : The Cats Prevail.
Tony will be delighted to read your thoughts and comments at emailtconboy1@eircom.net
Tony will be delighted to read your thoughts and comments at emailtconboy1@eircom.net
Power of Words
GPs, health professionals, their patients and members of the general public now have access to a new selection of self-help books through the 'Power of Words' bibliotherapy scheme, being launched on Friday 10th October at 11.00am at the County Library, Abbey Street, Roscommon. by the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr John Cummins
Trad For Trocaire in Dodd's Bar - tonight (Friday)
Drop in to Dodd's Bar on Friday night from 10-ish for a special Trad For Trocaire session ...
Christy Regan - The Book
If you have special memories of Christy, whether two-liners or up to two pages long, please send them for inclusion to Mary Regan, Green Street, Boyle (Phone 071 966 3544) arriving with her no later than October 18th. Email Mary atcregan04@yahoo.co.uk
Start a blog website - they are free
Soon we will welcome a new Boyle Website. I understand the new one will feature daily news as well as FREE advertising for Boyle traders.
We need more websites and blogs promoting the message that Boyle is a great place in which to live, grow and do business.
We need more websites and blogs promoting the message that Boyle is a great place in which to live, grow and do business.
Boyle Civic Collection on display at RHA in Dublin
Patrick Murphy, Frank Feighan, Rhona McGrath, Marion Ahern,
Barry Feely and Des McMahon President RHA.
Photos from the opening of the Boyle Civic Collection Exhibition which opened at the RHA in Dublin last night. A great turn out, we were all very proud! The pictures looked so fresh and new on the gallery walls. Patrick Murphy curated the exhibition and the President of the RHA, Des McMahon, spoke glowingly of the collection and the work done by the BAF in promoting the Arts. Barry Feely said a few words too and paid homage to the contribution of Fergus Ahern to the BAF and Civic Collection. Frank Feighan TD spoke for and represented the Minister for Arts and Culture who was not able to be there. All photos © Tony Murphy
Leading Edge Workshop with Eleanor Shanley
Saturday 11th October: Eleanor Shanley will share her secrets on stagecraft with musicians and singers at The Dock Arts Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon. Guidelines for how to get the best from your performance will be provided by Eleanor, ably assisted by fellow musicians Charlie McGettigan and John Carty and sound engineer Keith Conroy.
To book call the Dock on 071 965 0828. For information on the remaining workshops visit www.leitrimarts.ie.
To book call the Dock on 071 965 0828. For information on the remaining workshops visit www.leitrimarts.ie.
