Update 29th January

Main Street, onwards and upwards...

Traders on Main Street tell me that the One Way System greatly impeded development of this very important Boyle shopping street. Several shops closed, though some of our excellent traders remained in situ. Over the past few months there is a palpable return-to-former-glory. Today marked another rung of the ladder upwards for the street when Patricia's Home Bakes located to a space within the upwardly mobile Boyle Country Meats.
• Boyle Country Meats is one of our jewels with its fabulous meat displays, instore oven-ready meals, everyday convenience store items, and now Patricia Feeney's Home Bakes.

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Abbey Haven Care & Nursing Home

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STOP Suicide

New Bereavement Support Group For all Those Bereaved by Suicide
Venue: The Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. 7pm-8.30pm, Thursday 5th February. Anyone wishing to attend or for more information please call Philomena: 071 985 6070 (Mon-Wed) Michelle Fox: 086 777 2009

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Yellow Flag Meeting cancelled

Paula wrote: Our Yellow Flag meeting for tonight in Boyle has been postponed because of the bad weather. We will txt members a new date - probably next Thu. 5 Feb

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Ballinameen Bingo cancelled

Tonight's Ballinameen Bingo, Thursday 29th, has been cancelled due to weather conditions

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Role Skillnet - Free Business Growth Workshop

A free Business Growth workshop delivered by ActionCOACH Business Coaching will take place in the Radisson Hotel Sligo on Thursday February 5th from 14.00/17.00. The workshop is open to all Business Owners and Managers in the region and will focus on increasing sales generation, cash flows and profitability.
• For information / bookings, email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 967 3440. 
• For all other business training Role Skillnet can provide up to 30% funding. To apply or enquire about eligibility criteria email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 967 3440. Upcoming courses include Occupational First Aid Feb 2nd – 4th, HACCP Food Hygiene Training Feb 6th and Intermediate Excel Feb 18th. Training is free for Jobseekers and JobBridge Interns. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre

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Patricia's Home Bakes now at Boyle Country Meats

It is with pleasure I can announce that Patricia's Home Bakes has relocated to a prime position in Boyle Country Meats on Main Street. For the past few weeks I have missed her cheery presence and great Bread & Cakes (including delicious Homemade Soup) and will be delighted to call in regularly.

"Making Life Easier for You" is our motto! and in addition to Patricia's Home Bakes, Boyle Country Meats offers you beautiful displays and a new range of Oven Ready Tasty Meals, made instore
Special Offers: Shoulder Lamb Chops 33% OFF, Centre Loin Lamb Chops 33% OFF

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Blood Donor Clinic in Boyle today

The National Blood Donor Clinic will be in Boyle today Thursday 29th January from 4.30pm to 8pm in St Joseph's Hall. There is always a requirement for blood, son please consider donation some of yours ... you can be a lifesaver!!

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Trad Sesh - tomorrow Friday

Dodd's Crescent Bar, Friday 30th from 10-ish ... snow, rain or whatever, enjoy a night of great Trad Music!!

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Abbey College Spring Night Classes, Spring 2015

Baking:		Monday, 2nd February 7.30–9.30pm 5 Weeks €60
Fiddle for Beginners:		Wednesday, 4th February 6.00–7.30pm 7 Weeks €60
Fiddle for Advanced:		Wednesday, 4th February 7.30–9.00pm 7 Weeks €60
Up-Cycling:		Discover a novel way of using your household rubbish & unwanted materials. Wednesday, 4th February 7.30–9.30pm 5 Weeks €60
Art Classes:		Painting for Beginners/Improvers, Relaxed informal Environment. Monday, 2nd February 7.30–9.30pm 5 Weeks €60
Internet & E-mail: Basic Computer Skills		Wednesday, 4th February 7.30-9.30pm 5 Weeks €60
Craft Something Amazing!		Cushion covers, Patchwork, Quilting, Handbags, Jewellery etc. Monday, 2nd February 8.00–10.00pm 5 Weeks €60
Further information: Abbey College 071 966 4646 or Karen  086 358 0099 NOTE: Unemployed or other disadvantaged participants may apply for relief towards part of the fee on some of the courses.

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Sinead O'Connor not joining Sinn Féin

Singer Sinead O'Connor has decided not to join Sinn Féin following a meeting with party officials. The Wicklow-based performer had previously declared her intentions to become a party member last month and said she wanted the entire Sinn Féin leadership to step down and wanted to reframe what it means to be a republican. "They persuaded me that I'd be bored s***less, pretty much waiting for them to get into government before being able to help generate any national discussion on the issue of ending partition," Ms O'Connor said.

Update 27th January

Roscommon Co. Councillors - library amalgamation

Roscommon Co. Councillors are to inform Minister Alan Kelly of opposition to proposed amalgamation of library services. The ”Opportunities for All’ plan from the Department of the Environment and Local Government could see Sligo, Leitrim, and Roscommon libraries combine under one authority. Cllrs feel the plan would only mean a downgrading and ultimately loss of branches.

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Michael Lambert R.I.P.

Michael Lambert, Ireland’s oldest man,  from Clooneygrasson, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon has passed away in his 108th year, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.

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Bank of Ireland Heritage Meeting

Niall Flanagan, Gerry Whelehan and Michael Savage

Bank of Ireland and a committee of volunteers from the Boyle are working on an initiative which aims to promote a BOI-funded business momentum in our locality.
• A large audience attended last night's public meeting in King House. Boyle branch manager Gerry Whelehan outlined progress so far in organing a Business / Club / Community Expo in Boyle planned for the last weekend in February.
• As MC, Gerry issued an invitation for those interested to join the current committee of six locals organising the event.
• Following short videos taken during similar events in Kells, Rathdowney and Granard, presenters Michael Savage and Niall Flanagan (area manager Bank of Ireland) gave their experiences in organising events like this and outlined the legacy benefits to each of the towns.
• A lengthy Q&A session followed, referring frequently to an excellent Expo held in the Sports Complex three years ago. Here is an album of photos from Boyle TM Extravaganza 2011 ...

 

Presenters with Boyle Bank of Ireland staff

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Bad weather on the way

Weather forecasters are advising us to wrap up warm because bitterly cold conditions are set to blast Ireland for the rest of the week. While we are not going to get anything like the current snowstorm now crippling seven USA States, temperatures could plunge as low as -4C later this week.
• Enjoy today though as temperatures are predicted to reach a high of 9C.

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Congratulations to Seth Meredith

Seth Meredith won the Junior captains prize in Aug 2014 and was also awarded best young boy golfer. He is the only junior from Boyle Golf to have been selected to attend the GUI (Golfing Union of Ireland ) where he will be coached by professional golf trainers.

Update 2, January 26th

Boyle GAA Club Update 26th January

Congratulations to Donie and Enda Smith, starring for Roscommon Seniors in their FBD League success. Enda and club colleagues Evan McGrath and Tadhg Mc Kenna have a U-21 Hasting Cup final to look forward to after defeating Mayo. Their opponents in the final will be Galway next Saturday at a Longford venue. Congratulations are extended to David Casey and St. Croans on reaching the 1st of February Intermediate Club All-Ireland Final. Can all players and others make a final effort to sell Croke Park Club Tickets and return them to Martin Dolan or James O’Boyle. The club thanks all who sold and bought tickets so far.

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Boys National School Enrolments

Enrolment forms for 2015/16 school year will be available from St.Joseph's B.N.S. Abbeytown, Boyle from Monday 2nd February 2015

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Litter on Maple Drive

A viewer wrote: "I take good care in keeping our area as litter free as possible, and much pride in flower patches outside my house. Other Maple Drive residents do likewise. We have noticed in recent weeks that people have started to dump wine bottles and sauce bottles in the flower patches. Would you please ask these litter louts to stop this ASAP and keep Boyle tidy."

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Tadhg TV update

With accustomed style, Tadhg makes comments on: The Voice UK, Mr. Selfridge, Gotham, Mike and Molly, Wolf Hall, Brooklyn Nine Nine, The Last Leg and current soaps and writes "Now you might have noticed that I have avoided a certain show on RTE on a Friday because to be honest I have nothing to say about it. I am always washing what's left of my hair when it is on." :-)

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Stewarts Mill

Following last October's auction of plant and equipment at Stewarts Mill, workers are now taking down the conveyors at the top of the silos close to Boyle River. These silos replaced smaller ones that were in place since the 1950's. When, eventually the large silos are removed we will have a first hand view of that side of the Mill building.

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Break-in at Boyle Motor works last night

This morning, Gardai are investigating an overnight break-in at Boyle Motor Works on Shop Street. Information to hand suggests that two windows were damaged and that a quantity of cigarettes and other items were stolen.
Any suspicious activity in the area last night should be reported to Boyle Garda Station 071 966 4620

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Winter Rambles tour 2015

King House, Sunday 1st February: Matt Molloy, John Carty and Arty McGlynn to play in Boyle as part of their Winter Rambles Tour 2015

"How do they make it look so easy?", remarked one reviewer having just seen this trad superstar ensemble on stage. You can decide for yourself as the most exciting trad combination of recent times embark on their Winter Rambles tour 2015. Presented by Boyle Arts Festival this gig will be of special significance for Matt and John being their only gig in their native County Roscommon for a number of years.
The Winter Rambles Tour has sold out already at other venues this week & we have just a limited number available for the Boyle Arts Festival date this Sunday, 1st Feb. We hate disappointing people at the door so I would really appreciate it if you could let people know to please buy their tickets in advance! Online tickets were released on Eventbrite and this is the short link http://ow.ly/F61n9

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Boyle Golf Club Update - January 25th

Competitions for this week are the Winter Open running Monday – Saturday. Next Sunday will be an eighteen hole stableford. The December draw took place in the clubhouse last Sunday evening. Jackpot winner was Seamus & Marie Gallagher €70, runners up Kathleen Candon & Michael Rush €40 Thanks to all who took part and good luck in the next draw. Congrats to Michelle Quinn and Shane O’Dowd on the birth of their baby boy Lochlainn last Tuesday.

Update 26th January

Conversation Classes in Irish

Up to Leaving Certificate Level Irish for Students. Tuesday 27th January for 10 weeks 6.30pm-7.30pm Cost: €60
• Adult Irish Conversation Class. Tuesday 27th January for 10 weeks 7.45pm-9pm Cost: €80
• Adult Irish Intermediate: Thursday 5th February for 10 weeks 7pm-8pm Cost: €60
• Facilitator: Michael O'Toole, Native Irish Teacher. For further enquiries or to book a place please contact the office on 071 966 3000

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Boyle - an Enterprise Town - meeting tonight

Bank of Ireland and the Boyle business community are jointly working on an initiative which aims to promote the business momentum in our locality.
• Hear more about the plans for the Enterprise Town Programme or to get involved, you are invited to a community meeting on Monday 26th in King House at 7.30pm. We hope that everyone in Boyle gets involved in the events and makes Boyle Enterprise Town a big success.

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Public consultation sessions

People in County Roscommon are being urged to partake in public consultation sessions in the coming weeks. Roscommon County Council is seeking the public’s views on the Local Economic and Community Plan, the LEADER plan, and the Tourism Strategy. The Boyle session is scheduled for King House Boyle on Wednesday the 4th February at 7pm

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Knockvicar Organic Garden

Wayne wrote: A range of training & events are being hosted throughout the year, at the Knockvicar Gardens and at Cleen Hall. This February: Sun 1st, Vegetarian Sunday Lunch Club 12-2pm at Cleen Hall €10. Sat 7th, Bring & Bake in the clay oven 12-3pm at the Garden, Free event. Tues 10th, Planning Your Orchard 7-9pm at Cleen Hall, €5. Mon 16th, Seasonal School Gardens: Spring 7-9pm at Cleen Hall, €20. Sat 21st, Introduction to Seed Saving 10-3pm at Cleen Hall, €20. Sun 22nd, Seed Swap Sunday 12-4pm at Cleen Hall, Free Event. For bookings and further information call 071 966 7958, visit www.knockvicargardener.com  or call into the Gardens 9-5 Mon-Fri.

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Welcome to Community Games 2015

Siobhan wrote: The committee is currently busy organising the Spring Calendar of events, and as always there is a wide selection of both new and regular individual and team events available to participants.
Community games is dependent on the support and work of local volunteers/coaches, so if any parent feels their child may be interested in an event and is willing to manage and support the event, please let the community games committee know a.s.a.p.
Events include: Culture Corner, Chess - U13, Recitation, Draughts, U16 Debating, U16 Pitch & Putt , U13& U16 Handball, U16 Judo ,U15 (over12) Badminton, U11 U13 Project
Details of all these events can be found on National Community Games Website at the following Website -  www.communitygames.ie  (under "2015 list of events"). Contact Details for Committee members can be found on the website : boylecommunitygames.blogspot.com

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Nun gives birth

No, its not a headline borrowed from 'Waterford Whispers' ... A nun living in an Italian convent has given birth to a surprise baby after complaining of stomach pains, according to the Italian press

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Peggie McHugh R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Peggie MCHUGH (née Snee) Tonroe,Kingsland, Boyle - Peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Sadly missed by her daughters Elizabeth (London), Mary Harrington (Kingsland), Mairead Smith (Corrigeenroe), sons Roger and Eamon (Kingsland), sisters Eileen Cunningham (Sligo), Freda McCabe (New Jersey), sons-in-law, grandchildren and extended family.
• Rest in Peace.
• Reposing Mahon's Funeral Home, Boyle on Sunday evening from 5pm until 7pm arriving to Breedogue Church at 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 12pm with interment afterward in Killaraght Old Cemetery.

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Older realboyle articles, comments and photos

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update 24th January

CoderDojo in Boyle at 3pm

CoderDojo Boyle, a computer coding club for young people, will open in Boyle Enterprise Centre, Quarry Lane, Boyle this Saturday. The club provides an opportunity for young people from as young as 10 to learn how to code, develop websites, apps, games and more in a fun environment. Young people interested in attending this free club should attend, with their parents, for registration at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Sat. 24th Jan at 3pm. Spaces are limited and young people who are not registered will not be allowed to attend.
• Coder Dojos are set up, run and taught by volunteers, allowing members to meet like-minded people and share ideas. We have a number of mentors on-board already, giving of their time freely, but if you are interested in becoming a mentor please call in on Saturday at 3pm to meet the team and share your expertise.

Brogans totalhealth Pharmacy

In addition to our fabulous Cruise Draw, we have loads of great special offers instore ... call in and browse ... You will find us on Shop Street, Boyle

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Boyle Country Meats

Buy your meats and vegetables at Boyle Country Meats on Main Street

The good folks at Boyle Country Meats have very Special Offers for you this week ...
• 10kg WASHED ROOSTER POTATOES, only €1 when you spend €10 or more
• CENTRE LOIN CHOPS 33% OFF - This week only!
Cyril and Joe have fabulous fridge displays and a great selection of meats and readymade meals instore for you. Call in today, browse and buy ... meanwhile view realboyle photos taken on 22nd January ...
 

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2015 Angling Club Annual General Meeting.

Boyle and District Angling Club AGM tonight, Friday 23rd January at 8.30pm in Tawnytaskin Community Centre. All Members Are Urged To Attend

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Moone Boy and Terry Wogan

Broadcasting giant Terry Wogan is one of several guest stars lined up to make cameo appearances in the new series of Chris O'Dowd's TV comedy Moone Boy. Wogan will play the host of a home video show for which Martin Moone (David Rawle) tries to film a clip. The Guardian reports that Irish comedian Sharon Hogan and John Sessions will also appear on the Sky1 show when it returns on March 2.

Update 22nd January

Grainne Caldbeck and "Sweet Charity"

Grainne lives in Boyle and is a very talented singer, dancer, actress, and one of Boyle Musical Society's star performers.
February 17 - February 21. Grainne will perform in "Sweet Charity", Hawkswell Theatre, Sligo'
Grainne and Sligo Musical Society promise to entertain you with a highly-theatrical, fast-paced and entertaining show, featuring such well-known musical numbers as "If My Friends Could See Me Now," "Big Spender" and "Rhythm of Life".
 

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Windmill Lane Studios

Many singers, groups and musicians record at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin. Have a look at and listen to a number of recent sessions ...

Locally, Boyle Mens Shed on the Crescent has developed a Recording Studio. Enquiries welcome
 

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Mrs Brown's Boys wins Award

Mrs. Brown's Boys collected the comedy prize at the National Television Awards last night, beating shows such as Outnumbered and The Big Bang Theory.
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Role Skillnet Courses, Boyle Enterprise Centre

Upcoming courses at Boyle Enterprise Centre include Successful Communications to Influence Customers on Jan 27th,
Intermediate Excel Feb 18th,  Occupational First Aid-3 days-QQI level 5 from Feb 2nd-4th and Food Hygiene-Fetac Level 1 & 2 on Feb 6th
For more information or to book places please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Training is free for JobBridge interns and Jobseekers.

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CoderDojo in Boyle

Ciaran wrote: CoderDojo Boyle, a computer coding club for young people, will open in Boyle Enterprise Centre, Quarry Lane, Boyle this Saturday. The club provides an opportunity for young people from as young as 10 to learn how to code, develop websites, apps, games and more in a fun environment. Young people interested in attending this free club should attend, with their parents, for registration at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Sat. 24th Jan at 3pm. Spaces are limited and young people who are not registered will not be allowed to attend.
• Coder Dojos are set up, run and taught by volunteers, allowing members to meet like-minded people and share ideas. We have a number of mentors on-board already, giving of their time freely, but if you are interested in becoming a mentor please call in on Saturday at 3pm to meet the team and share your expertise. Contact Ciaran 086 2437314 or coconnor@trojan.ie  for more details.

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Boyle Credit Union AGM

Boyle Credit Union AGM Thursday 22nd January at 8pm in St Joseph's Hall. Why not come along and be in with a chance of winning one of six cash prizes.
REAL PEOPLE for REAL SERVICE!

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Boyle Country Meats Special Offer

Update 21st January

Boyle - an Enterprise Town

Gerry wrote: We are pleased to announce that Boyle has been chosen as one of Bank of Ireland's Enterprise Towns for 2015. Bank of Ireland and the Boyle business community are jointly working on this initiative which aims to promote the business momentum in our locality. We will work with the wider community including the town's 2nd level schools in the next few weeks through a range of activities.
• Hear more about the plans for the Enterprise Town Programme or to get involved, you are invited to a community meeting on Monday 26th in King House at 7.30pm. We hope that everyone in Boyle gets involved in the events and makes Boyle Enterprise Town a big success.

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Roscommon Water ... Cancer?

Tests on Roscommon water finds a chemical linked to cancer. A new investigation in Co. Roscommon has uncovered a number of new problems with the county’s water supply. Lead levels, 26 times the legal limit were also detected.
Maresa Fagan from the Roscommon Herald said: "We found a number of serious breaches of the drinking water standards – lead in pipes and the presence of THMs which are possibly carcinogenic."
 

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Coronation Street actress dies

Tributes have flooded in for Coronation Street star Anne Kirkbride, who played the part of the "legendary" Deirdre Barlow, following her death after a short illness.
 

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"Charlie"

Cork actor Gavin O'Connor has responded to criticism of his portrayal of late former Justice Minister Sean Doherty in RTE drama 'Charlie'.
Last week Sean Doherty's daughter Councillor Rachel Doherty slammed the series, saying she was frustrated by the portrayal of her father as a "villain" and a "cartoon figure". I knew the late Sean Doherty very well. He was a hugely charismatic, influential and capable man that you meet just once in a generation. I and agree that there is substance in Rachel's comments.

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Rose of Tralee

The search is on now to find the 2015 Roscommon Rose, who will be among the 60 to take part in the Rose of Tralee Regional Festival in Portlaoise in May, and who could be among the 32 Roses to take part in the Rose of Tralee International Festival in August.

Dorothy Knott R.I.P. : Boyle Golf Club Update - Saturday January 17th : A little video - St. Patrick Street : Archie Cornwall R.I.P. : P.McGrath Butchers Special Offer : Bruno's Restaurant Finger Food Art Festival : Tadhg TV update Saturday 17th January : Justin HANNON R.I.P. : Sloan's Topline Hardware : Feighan welcomes funding : Stott Pilates

Dorothy Knott R.I.P.

With heavy hearts we mourn the peaceful passing in Sligo General Hospital of Dorothy Knott, late of Military Road, Boyle. Dorothy's  husband Logan Knott died on 30th August 2009. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her sons Neville and Lionel as well as a wide circle of friends.  Arrangements to follow.

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Boyle Golf Club Update - Saturday January 17th

Watch out for the new website coming your way in the next few weeks. The good news is that the blog lives on and even better news for avid "bloggers" is a pre-launch viewing of the website available at the special knock down price of €50 per person (including free golf lesson). phone 086 203 9182 or email info@boylegolfclub.com and the password is "the blog is great" In other news the course is closed for the weekend due to the bad weather..

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A little video - St. Patrick Street

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Archie Cornwall R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Archie CORNWALL, Green Street, Boyle, Peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Deeply regretted by his wife Betty, daughter Elizabeth, sons Leslie, Neville and Adrain, brother Reggie, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Mahon's Funeral home, Boyle on Monday January 19th from 5pm to 6.30pm, arriving Church of Ireland, Boyle for 7pm. Funeral service on Tuesday at 2pm internment, in the adjoining graveyard.

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P.McGrath Butchers Special Offer

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Bruno's Restaurant Finger Food Art Festival.

I was delighted to be one of the large attendance at last night's Finger Food Art Festival in Bruno's Restaurant on The Crescent, Boyle. Bruno and his chefs demonstrated clearly that they are creative experts with their presentation of a delicious selection of Finger Foods.
 

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Tadhg TV update Saturday 17th January
	This week Tadhg takes a look and comments on: Million Euro Challenge : The Voice of Ireland : Family Guy : Extant 9 : The Restaurant : Operation Transformation : The Musketeers

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Justin HANNON R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Justin HANNON, Ballymote, brother of Sabrina Hannon-Kerins, Garrow, Boyle. Peacefully at his residence. Removal on Monday at 11.30am to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Templevanney Cemetery, Keash, Co. Sligo. House private at all times please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, Sligo.
May He Rest in Peace

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Sloan's Topline Hardware

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Feighan welcomes funding

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon-South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed funding for two schools in North Roscommon. "Funding has been proved for structural works at Abbey Community College in Boyle while mechanical works at St Michael’s National School in Woodbrook has also got the go-ahead.
"I’m very pleased that funding has been granted for these works at both schools and work will get underway once the tendering processes have been completed. These welcome allocations have been sanctioned by the School Building Unit at the Department of Education."

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Stott Pilates

Classes recommencing on wednesday 21st Jan in Convent Primary School Gym. Ladies 8 - 9pm, Men 9 - 10pm. To book call Ann 086 308 8873 Booking essential.
Pilates is a form of overall strength and conditioning used in the development of strong core muscles, it places major emphasis on joint stability, mobility and freedom of movement. It also improves postural problems, helps prevent injury, enhances functional fitness, improves balance, coordination and circulation, heightens body awareness and is low impact on the joints. Pilates as a method of exercise focuses on working the muscles from the inside out rather than the outside in therefore developing proper movement patterns which reduce the likelihood of injury.

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Best Wishes to Bridgie Lawrence

Bridgie has retired after 45 year cumulative service to management in Plunkett Home and the earlier Boyle hospital. Work colleagues made presentations and celebrated with Bridgie last night in the Moylurg Inn.

Boyle Country Meats Special Offer : Oscar Nomination : Frances Conboy R.I.P. : Ballinameen Bingo cancellation : Trad Session Cancelled : Garda warning : A little video : Boyle Men's Shed AGM : 8.15am Wednesday in Riverside, Boyle :

Boyle Country Meats Special Offer

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Oscar Nomination

Cartoon Saloon’s Paul Young, from Boyle, who co-founded the Kilkenny-based studio, revealed their feature length film 'Song of the Sea' has been in production since 2008. Cartoon Saloon is in the running for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for its film Song of the Sea.
"It’s a great achievement and recognition," Paul said about the award nomination, "We’ll be bring a big entourage with us." Cartoon Saloon’s previous work, The Secret of Kells, was a surprise nomination in the 2010 Oscars.
Song of the sea tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea.

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Frances Conboy R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Frances Conboy, Castlecoote, Co.Roscommon (Peacefully) at Roscommon County Hospital. She will be very sadly missed by her brothers Paddy (Castlecoote), Tony Conboy (Boyle) and Brendan (Australia), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May She rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Thursday evening from 5.30 o’c followed by Removal at 7 o’c to the Church of the Assumption, Fuerty. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday at 10.30 o’c. Burial afterwards in Fuerty Cemetery.

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Ballinameen Bingo cancellation

Bingo in Ballinameen Community Centre cancelled to night Thursday 15th January due to weather conditions

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Trad Session Cancelled

As a mark of respect following the passing of Frances Conboy (sister of Tony Conboy), Fiday night's planned Trad Session in Dodd's Bar has been cancelled.

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What is says on the papers

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Garda warning
	Homeowners are being warned to ensure their houses are locked at night and their car keys are out of sight. The Garda warning comes following 4 incidents of thefts. Gardai say that many burglaries that have taken where there was no forced entry – meaning that people left their doors, mainly their back doors, unlocked.

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A little video ...

Above - a little video I made a few days ago in Boyle
Since then the weather has changed.

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Boyle Men's Shed AGM

Boyle Mens Shed AGM was postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday 21st at 8.30pm in the Family Life Centre.

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8.15am Wednesday in Riverside, Boyle

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Computer Classes for Beginners

Computer Classes for Beginners are being offered by the GRETB in Roscommon Learning Links, Elphin Street, Boyle. They will run on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. If you wish to attend these classes, they will commencing on Tuesday 20th January 2015. Please call 071 966 4510 for details.

Paddy O'Regan R.I.P. : Lough Key - January : House Break-in update : Green Isle Factory : Brogans totalhealth Pharmacy : Snow in Boyle : Yoga Classes : Thank You from Boyle TM :

Paddy O'Regan R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Paddy Regan, the Watersplash Bar, Cootehall.
Tuesday, January, 13th peacefully at Sligo Regional Hospital. Removal Thursday to St. Michael’s Church, Cootehall, arriving for Mass of Christian Burial at twelve noon. Interment afterwards in Ardcarne Cemetery. House private please on Thursday morning.

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Lough Key - January

Checking my realboyle photos on Flickr, I note that I have 27,850 images there at the moment.  The majority of these are photos I took in the Boyle area over the past few years.

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House Break-in update

There are indications now that the stolen car may have been found in the Castlerea area!
A house was broken into at Silveroe on the Frenchpark Road on Monday night. A light blue/silver Volkswagen Passat, reg number 00 DL 2758 and some money were stolen. If you noticed activity in the area between 2am and 4am please call Boyle Gardai on 071 966 2030.
I have been informed that an attempt was made to enter another house closeby on the same night and a car at this house was vandalised.

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Green Isle Factory

Speculation and rumours for the past week have been confirmed. Sale of the Greatmeadow Green Isle factory to a particular interested party will not go ahead. All is not lost though ... a senior political figure has suggested to me that an investor is interested in the property.
• During these early days of 2015 we must hope that before the end of the year buyers will be found for the Green Isle factory and the Royal Hotel. 2015 may also be the year that will have our Boil Water notice lifted.

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Brogans totalhealth Pharmacy

• Great offers on our Nivea products price ranges €5 €4 €3 €2 €1
• Special offer on our photos - 100 pictures for €13.99

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We had snow in Boyle

Like it or loathe it, we have snow in Boyle on Wednesday!

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Yoga Classes

Yoga with Liz will recommence on Tuesday next 13th January in the Primary School Gym, Carrick Road, Boyle at 7.30 for Ladies and Mens Class 9pm
Benefits of Yoga for you:
• Improves your flexibility. Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga.
• Builds muscle strength
• Perfects your posture
• Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown
• Protects your spine
• Betters your bone health
• Increases your blood flow
• Weight Loss notice the results after only six weeks.
Please bring a rug or mat. For informationContact Liz 086 869 0804

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Thank You from Boyle TM

Boyle Town and More thanked everyone in Mattimoe's prior to the Chamber Draw for all their help with the Christmas Lights and all who assisted in their fundraising efforts during the year (Good Friday Quiz and Christmas Mega Draw).
• While the purchase of the lights for the town cost €25,000, the Christmas draw raised €9,600 and last year’s Good Friday ‘Bright Sparks Quiz’ raised €3,000 - so they are half way there with the loan in year one! Boyle TM especially thanked all the 50 sponsors who donated prizes to the Draw, the 100 business’ who sold numerous cards and the 30 plus individuals who took cards to sell to their families and friends and last but not least the thousands who bought lines to support fundraising for the lights.
• The gathering took place prior to the Boyle Chamber Lotto and sponsors and supporters were there as was many of the 30 volunteers in the Community who did a super job on erecting the lights. All enjoyed their night, before embarking on the arduous task of taking down the bright lights of Boyle!
• Mark your Calendars for Friday 3rd April – The Good Friday Bright Sparks Quiz!

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© realboyle photos

There is always space on realboyle for photos of our local attractions. The photo above is a lightly stylised image of our 'Gaelic Chieftain' on the N4.
• History: The Battle of Curlew Pass was fought on the 15th of August 1599, during the campaign of the Earl of Essex in the Nine Years' War, between an English force under Sir Conyers Clifford and a rebel Irish force led by Hugh Roe O'Donnell. The English forces were ambushed and routed while marching through a pass in the Curlew Mountains, near the town of Boyle. The English forces suffered heavy casualties, reputedly 500 were killed. Losses by allied Irish forces were not recorded but were probably minimal
• Maurice Harron's metal sculpture 'Gaelic Chieftain' statue overlooks the battlefield today. Derry man Maurice Harron lived in the Boyle area some years ago and commuted to Roscommon Convent where he was employed as an Art Teacher.
• View realboyle 'Gaelic Chieftain' photos [here...] [here...] [here...] [here...]