Anniversaries60 today: Marians 60th anniversary Fashion Show in Kilronan Castle, 7.30pm25 today: Shannonnside FM, our much-loved, excellent local radio station 75 tomorrow: Kelly's Londis, Boyle - Special offers all weekend.
Kelly's Londis 75th Anniversary
Dr. Paddy Joe Mannion R.I.P.Susan Mannion has been bereaved with the death of her father, Dr. Paddy Joe Mannion R.I.P., formerly Mount Joseph's, Carrick Road, Boyle.• Dr Patrick Joseph Mannion (Omagh) - Nov 11, 2014, ("Birch Hill" 32 Killyclogher Rd), dearly beloved husband of Trudy and devoted father of Michael, Cathy, Fiona and Susan, grandchildren, sisters Myra (Staunton) and Rita (Lyons): deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, and entire family circle. R.I.P. • Funeral mass today at 10am St. Mary's Church, Killyclogher, Omagh followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Boyle. Burial in Assylin Cemetery, Boyle following 10am Mass tomorrow (Friday 14 November). • Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Maguire's Funeral Directors, 21 Aghnamoyle Rd, Omagh, BT78 5JX. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. New Business in BoyleGreat 'For Sale' news for investors and BoyleFor further information please call 071 966 2124 or 086 253 1736 Margaret McLoughlin Homeopathy & ReflexologyNew Business in BoyleWork experience for Spanish studentsAnnie Curbelo Lang wrote: "I work with an Irish company NBTI (National Business Training Institute) and we collaborate with a Spanish company Coliavent. Most of the students study outdoor pursuits and 12 are studying basic office studies.I am in the process of sending students to Lough Key Forest Park and to EBT Electric Bike Trails.I need more placements and in particular for the basic office students. They can do data inputting, filing and some telephone work. Hope you can help us find more work placements. Email soulheal@gmail.com "
‘Grease’ will open next week in Boyle.The BMS ticket office will be open again every day (excluding Sunday) from Saturday, November 15th until Saturday November 22nd 12.30pm to 2.30pm Grease will open on Wednesday November 19th and continue until Sunday November 23rd in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle. Roma Grill TakeawayMobile cinema in Boyle, Tuesday 11th NovemberThe cinema is here showing film and conducting workshops for schools in the area as part of National Science Week. Tomorrow it will be in Carrick-on-Shannon. Joe Simon Building SuppliesIrish TV in BoyleLast night, Irish TV (Channel 191) screened another great programme filmed in Boyle. This one centered on the recent Chris O'Dowd 'Freedom of Roscommon Award" and the "Moone Boy Fest"You can view the full programme [here...] Town Plan & Town Revitalisation meetings6.30-8pm: Boyle Town Plan. The audience were divided into discussion groups, each chaired by a council official. 16 headers questions were answered by each group that will be collated and a list of recommendations offered in the formulation of a current Town Plan 8pm-10.30pm: Town Revitalisation. Acting County Manager Tommy Ryan introduced a presentation by Retail Design Specialist Ann Marie O’Connell, who gave a detailed audio-visual presentation on the Revitalisation programme. "We want our community to have a town to be proud of. We aim to support the creation of jobs, facilitate start-up business and above all re-instill the pride we all should have for "Our Town". Effective change will come from within." View the Roscommon Towns Team (Boyle) page [here...] Frank Feighan TD - Youth Project Funding - URGENTDeputy Frank Feighan urges youth projects to apply for funding immediately! Details of the scheme and how to apply are on the Department of Children & Youth Affairs website at www.dcya.gov.ie – closing date next Friday, 14th November
'The Rockingham Projects'
Sean Rafferty, grandson of the late Pat Flanagan has created a great new website, a resource for information about aspects of the past in our area.'The Rockingham Project' is a documentation of the projects carried out by Sean Rafferty relating to the site of the former Rockingham Demesne. The website is in the early stages of its development, but will continue to grow over time as further projects are carried out. It is intended that the website can eventually be both a reference point and repository for locals and outsiders; a place to view and contribute documents, articles, videos and other ephemera relating to the multi-layered cultural, social and historical landscape of Rockingham.
Marians Fashion ShowAngling on Lough Key, Sunday 9th November
Brendan Sharkey and son Paddy with the magnificent 17lb 9oz pike they caught on Lough Key before releasing it again into the lake. Boyle & District Angling Club operates a strict Catch & Release policy. Pic courtesy of Kevin Tiernan. |
Boyle Golf Club - Update 2nd November |
Last Sunday’s turkey voucher was won by Jim Mooney 23pts, 2nd John McGuinn 22pts, 3rd Charlie O’Donnell 22pts. The weekly nine hole was won by John McGuinn 22pts, 2nd Owen Garvin 20pts. • The fundraiser held over the October weekend was won by John McGuinn, Pat Conroy & Michael Rush 99pts, 2nd Terry Canning, Tom Kearney & Michael Bannon 96pts, 3rd Gary Carty, Gerry Carty & John Joe Carty 95pts. • Competitions this week are the weekly nine hole Monday – Saturday and the Turkey Voucher next Sunday. Both competitions are re-entry. An extraordinary general meeting takes place next Sunday evening at 7.00pm in the clubhouse. The Mens and Ladies AGM also take place next Sunday November 9th at 5.00pm. The Club AGM will take place on Sunday December 7th 2014. The presentation of prizes for October took place last Sunday evening, well done to all the winners. The winners of the October draw were Pat Conroy €70, Sean Heslin €40, & Jimmy/Pauline Doyle €40 Thanks to all for supporting the draw. |
Lough Key Triathlon Club - Run In The Dark
The club is delighted to be involved with the Run in the Dark event again this year and are planning the run in the scenic surroundings of Lough Key Forest Park on Wednesday November 12th. This is an international charity event which takes place all over the world on the same day in aid of spinal injury research. It was a very successful event last year with a 5k loop around the beautiful trails in the park.Route details [here...]
The start and finish will be located at the entrance to the Lough Key Activity Centre. Both 5k and 10k loops will start at the same time so please aim to be there approx. 10-15 minutes before the start (8pm) so that we can get everyone organised. Just to remind you, there is no lighting in the park and it will be quite dark so anyone taking part must ensure to bring some form of lighting with them. The club does not take any responsibility for participants and you take part at your own risk.
Last year, it was a beautiful but cold winter's evening and all enjoyed a good hot cup of tea afterwards to take the chill off. We look forward to doing the same again this year.
More details [here...]
Christmas in Boyle 2014
View these Christmas items, lights, trees and many more in Sloan's on Main Street
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Please log in frequently to see a comprehensive album of photographs showing trader and other seasonal displays as will get closer to the Christmas season.For a life less ordinary
New installation
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Works are underway for a new installation at the Mockmoyne / Chapel Street junction. Concrete plinths will support the old Blackstone Single Fly-Wheel engine that generated Stewarts DC electric power for Boyle until ESB AC power became available in 1965.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
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."Kelly's Londis - Great for Christmas fillers
Drumderrig House Private Nursing Home
Boyle GAA - Cian Smith Testimonial
Ardcarne PlantsPlus Garden Centre
graphic © Sean O'Dowd
Frank Feighan TD
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.
pic: Frank Feighan / Paul Hand
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...]
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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
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 launched Wednesday October 22nd
• "A Life In Stone" by Barry Feely, launched in Feelystona, Friday 7th November
• "Christy Regan" by Mary Regan with a King House launch on Friday 28th November
Roma Grill Takeaway
Area Information
• 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...]

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Information about Boyle Bridge
Local historian Frank Geelan has supplied information about the history of the bridge.
In 1763, Sir Edward King had a statue of King William erected on the bridge of the time, possible a wooden structure. This statue was moved to a site on top of a stone plinth in what was know as the Town Park, and now named the Pleasure Grounds. The statue was moved before the rebuilding of Boyle Bridge in 1834.
Paul Deane, Domestic Appliance Repairs
Why Choose Boyle?
Here are some reasons: Boyle's West of Ireland location, beautiful local scenery, access to the N4 National Primary route, all of the 7 up and 7 down daily trains stop at our railway station, we are 25 miles from Sligo City and Atlantic Ocean seaside resorts, 45 minutes from Knock International Airport, close to us are the River Shannon and 3 large famous lakes, a plethora of historical treasures, sports and social clubs abound.• We have prime Tourist Attractions: King House, Boyle Abbey and Lough Key Forest Park We have leading edge schools, houses for sale, an active Town Council and Chamber of Commerce, High Speed Broadband, no pollution, a friendly "live and let live" attitude, fine shops and services, many highly talented inhabitants as well as excellent accommodation providers, restaurants and services.
Boyle Branch Library
Tuesday: 1.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday: 10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Thursday: 1.00pm to 8.00pm
Friday: 10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm
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