It's a Boy!
The news is out ... Art O'Porter is now one week old and parents Chris O'Dowd and Dawn O'Porter have a bouncing, healthy, baby boy.
I got an Invitation ...
I got an invitation this morning to what will surely be a joyous event.
Brothers of Charity Music Session
There will be a session in Gerry Mattimoe's Pub on Bridge Street next Monday Feb 9th, 8-10pm for users of Brothers of Charity - All Welcome.
Schools Quiz St. Joseph's Hall
The Credit Union Quiz organisers at the Credit Union Quiz today in St. Joseph's Hall.
The Annual All Ireland Credit Union Schools Quiz has been one of the most popular and successful promotions undertaken by the credit union movement over the past number of years.
| Boyle Golf Club Update - February 1st | |
 | Sunday’s competition was cancelled due to the “cold snap”. Competitions for this week, weather permitting are the Winter Open running Monday – Saturday and the Daily Mail scotch foursomes next Sunday. 2015 Membership fees can be paid to Geraldine McDermottroe, Membership Secretary, Carrick Road, Boyle. Fees can also be paid online; details included on membership letter. Thanks to all those who have paid to date. |
Afternoon mass
Sunday Mass in St. Joseph's Church at 3pm. Mass for the Year of Consecrated Life 2015 celebrated by Bishop Kevin Doran ... an opportunity to give thanks etc ...
Mary BRUEN R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Mary Bruen, Cleen, Knockvicar & Dublin. January 30th 2015 (peacefully at the home of her dear friend Gretta, Balymakee, Co. Waterford, following an illness bravely fought for many years) May she rest in peace
• Reposing at the home of her brother and his wife, Toirleach and Jenny Bruen, Cleen, Knockvicar on Sunday (February 1st) from 11.00am. Removal on Monday morning (February 2nd) to St. Patricks’s Church, Crossna, arriving for Funeral Service at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Kileenan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny c/o the Funeral Director or a family member. House private, please, on Monday morning.
• Reposing at the home of her brother and his wife, Toirleach and Jenny Bruen, Cleen, Knockvicar on Sunday (February 1st) from 11.00am. Removal on Monday morning (February 2nd) to St. Patricks’s Church, Crossna, arriving for Funeral Service at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Kileenan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny c/o the Funeral Director or a family member. House private, please, on Monday morning.
Connacht Championships Badminton in Boyle
Tom Cox, Bernie Lavin and Seamus Ryan
Local organising committee for the 2015 Connacht C Championships
in our splendid (4 courts) Sports Complex.
Saturday 31st January: Boyle Badminton club hosted the Connacht Grade C Badminton Championships in the Sports Complex. All were welcome to come along and enjoy a great day's sport. Tea, coffee, soup and sandwiches will be available in the Complex.
View photos [here...] through the day
View photos [here...] through the day
Lough Key Tri Club
Lough Key Tri Club open evening on Thursday February 5th, 6.30-8pm in Murtaghs, Carrick-on-Shannon. Some very friendly and helpful club members will be there to talk to anyone who drops in who wants to find out more about triathlons and what happens in the club. It will be an informal event, no appointments required! We would be delighted to see you all there. All are welcome.
Award for Boyle Abbey
Boyle Abbey received a CIE Tours International Award of Excellence 2014, at an awards ceremony held in The State Apartments, Dublin Castle, on Tuesday the 27th January last. Boyle Abbey was voted the most popular of all the Office of Public Works sites in Ireland, visited by CIE Tours International in 2014. The award was gratefully accepted, by Eugene Handley on behalf of all Office of Public Works staff working at Boyle Abbey.
An Oblique View - Tony Conboy - 29th January
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This week Tony casts an observant eye and has written informative articles on : 'Cake' Curran's book : What it Says in the Newspaper : Roscommon GAA Dare to Dream : and more...
Log in every week for "An Oblique View" by Tony |
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
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
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!
