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Change the Future - Astonishing Fact - 11th May
• 50% of the world's trees have been cut down in the past 200 years
'Four seasons' forecast for the week ahead
'Four seasons' of weather will sweep across the country this week, with the forecast ranging from gales and heavy rain to unbroken blue skies.
Repossession orders in Co Roscommon so far this year
Courts Service figures show that a total of 25 repossession orders were granted in Roscommon since the beginning of this year, with 16 family homes, four buy-to-let, and five on unspecified properties.
Monday's Contributor Updates
What it says in the papers, Monday 11th May
Here's what happened on Sunday 10th May:
• The Tánaiste said no election this year, but she’s ready for one.
• Catholic leaders were out in force arguing against same-sex marriage.
• Gardaí investigated a triple stabbing in Dublin.
• Talks on upcoming bus strikes were announced.
• A woman died after she was hit by a car in Galway.
• A GAA player was investigated over doping.
• Seriously windy weather was forecast.
• One person became €5.9 million Lotto richer.
• Catholic leaders were out in force arguing against same-sex marriage.
• Gardaí investigated a triple stabbing in Dublin.
• Talks on upcoming bus strikes were announced.
• A woman died after she was hit by a car in Galway.
• A GAA player was investigated over doping.
• Seriously windy weather was forecast.
• One person became €5.9 million Lotto richer.
Strong winds forecast
Met Éireann is warning of strong winds over the next 24 hours. The forecasting body has said gusts of up to 100kms per hour can be expected in exposed areas. The yellow weather warning is in place for the entire country until 3pm on Monday afternoon.
Deerfolk and a Dome
Jenny Jessop (aka Jennifer O'Dowd) spent five weeks at home with us in Boyle and returned to Melbourne during last week with her husband Tim and their three children. She is obviously a very talented Boyle person. Jenny has made hundreds of Deerfolk, placed them in various locations and photographed them with very amusing accompanying text.
• Come to the Quiet: Friday, May 15th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
• Pentecost Retreat: Sunday, May 24th. 10:30am
• Pentecost Retreat: Sunday, May 24th. 10:30am
Derreen Woods Bluebells 2015
The bluebells are not as abundant as other years, but nevertheless quite beautiful
Please click on the photo to view a larger version
Boyle Musical Society AGM
Boyle Musical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting in Daly’s Bar, Bridge Street, on Tuesday May 12th at 8pm. Please note the change of venue!
Brogans Natural Options
Talk to Brogans qualified Nutritionist & Health Coach Helen McSharry. Book an appointment with any of Brogans Staff. Consultations instore 9.30am-1pm, Friday 15th May
TV programmes from Saturday 9th May to Friday 15th May
Boyle Tidy Towns - May - Action Month
We need everyone to get out and do their bit please!
• May 15th: Massive Clean Up, meet on The Crescent at 6.30pm. We are asking for 2hrs to do a blitz of all approach roads. Please come out and help, bags and gloves provided and refreshments afterwards Lets get into the Community Spirit
• May 21st: Sweep Hour. We are asking every premises/business owner/tenant to come out with your brush at 12 noon and sweep the pavement ... 12 NOON in front of your premises. We will arrange the road sweeper for the following day
• Lets make this a major event!
• May 15th: Massive Clean Up, meet on The Crescent at 6.30pm. We are asking for 2hrs to do a blitz of all approach roads. Please come out and help, bags and gloves provided and refreshments afterwards Lets get into the Community Spirit
• May 21st: Sweep Hour. We are asking every premises/business owner/tenant to come out with your brush at 12 noon and sweep the pavement ... 12 NOON in front of your premises. We will arrange the road sweeper for the following day
• Lets make this a major event!
East Bros Machinery
East Bros ... their services and huge stocks of leading brand Tools For Hire, Lawnmowers, Chainsaws, Generators, Tillers, Outboard Engines, Farm Machinery Spares Lubricants & Accessories. Visit their showrooms, Doon Boyle (Just off the N4)and browse for your current and later requirements. Tel: 071 966 2710
Boyle Country Meats - Special Offers
Read Frank's article 'The Leaving of Boyle', so appropriate again in these days of emigration
Abbey College Students - National Award Winners
Abbey College students James Bolger, Luke Connelly and Cillian Doyle won the National Junior Category Award in Dublin Castle today following presentation of their One Good Idea Project "Change The Future" to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland competition judges. The boys are 'over the moon' and thrilled for their teacher Mary Carr who has put in so much time and effort into the project.
Their teacher Mary Carr wrote:
"Thanks Sean for all your help. €1500 for the school, €150 vouchers each for the boys and a fabulous trophy. Thanks again for your help. It certainly helped their cause"
Their teacher Mary Carr wrote:
"Thanks Sean for all your help. €1500 for the school, €150 vouchers each for the boys and a fabulous trophy. Thanks again for your help. It certainly helped their cause"
Roscommon Learning Links
Places now available on Full Time Information Technology Courses at Level 4 and Level 5 in s Roscommon Learning Links, Elphin Street, Boyle. Anyone who is currently unemployed and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance or Benefits can avail of these training Courses. For further detail call 071 9664510 or drop into the Centre (next door to Trojan) any morning. We are located upstairs! Don’t delay...act today and gain Certification in 2015.
