Update 28th May

Change the Future - Astonishing Fact - 28th May

• Reducing your carbon footprint can be as simple as turning off the light when you leave a room.

Magee's Fashion Shop

Lough Key Forest Park

Ros Co. Cllr. Maura Hopkins wrote: "Looking to the future, I strongly called for an urgent review of iconic buildings on the site namely the Gatehouse, Church and Stables. I called for an assessment of these buildings take place to ascertain their current condition, identify potential uses of such buildings and seek funding for their restoration. We must ensure the further decline of these buildings is arrested. I will continue to work hard to encourage such a review as it is terrible shame to see such buildings fall further into disrepair."

The 8 at 8 - Thursday

What it says in the papers - Thursday

Philip Martin R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Philip Martin, Kilmactranny, Peacefully at Sligo Regional Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family. Reposing at his home on Thursday evening from 4.00 o’clock until 9.00 o’clock. Removal on Friday morning to St. Brigid’s Church, Highwood, arriving 11.45 o’clock, for Mass of Christian Burial at 12.00 noon. Interment afterwards in Kilmactranny Cemetery. Family flowers only please, House strictly private on Friday morning.
"Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam delis"

Boyle Farmers Market - A Celebration of 10 years

Graphic courtesy of Una Bhan

Una Bhan Tourism is delighted to mark Boyle Farmers Market's 10th Anniversary with a celebration event on Saturday 30th May 2015, in the grounds of King House, Boyle between 10am and 2pm. The event will include food tastings by artisan producers with information and advice, a FREE BBQ (free BBQ food for those spending over €5 on produce in the market), Glenda Pet farm from Athlone will showcase some of their adorable animals, Eagles Flying from Ballymote will display a majestic bald eagle; Live music provided by talented local musician Adam Daly, free face painting and free prize draw.

Padre Pio pilgrimage

The annual Padre Pio pilgrimage to Holy Cross Abbey, Co Tipperary will take place on Sunday 31st May. The pilgrimage will be led by the new Archbishop of Cashel & Emly, Dr. Kieran O'Reilly. A bus will leave The Crescent, Boyle at 8am sharp. Enquiries please to Moya on 071 966 2110

Ardcarne Community Childcare Services Ltd

Family Fun Walk & Fete on Monday 1st June (Bank Holiday Weekend) Meet at Cootehall School at 12.30pm walk around Cootehall Village (approx 2km, suitable for all the family! Back to the School for refreshments and Fete with stalls, games and fun for all the family. Cost: €10 per family for walk Fete stalls from as little as 20 cent upwards.
• Date for your Diary! Ladies night on Friday 26th June at 7.30pm in Tara Marina Restaurant & Bar. Start with a glass of champagne on arrival followed by 3 course buffet meal and music with Carol O’Dowd. Tickets €20 & will be available soon.

Lough Key Forest Park

Roscommon Co Council meeting in King House

At this week's Roscommon Co Council meeting in King House, it was announced that the visitor centre at Lough Key Forest Park, the car park, café and Boda Borg centre are currently operating at capacity, with 72,000 visitors every year. The operation employs 39 people.
• There were renewed calls for a hotel to be developed at Lough Key Forest Park in light of the proposed Center Parcs development in south county Longford.
• Gerry Egan (Coillte) said that in the autumn they would be looking at the next 5 to 10 years phase of development of Lough Key Forest Park and that this would need to dovetail in the Lough Key local area plan.

Coffee Support Morning next Tuesday

Roscommon Special Needs Parents Association Coffee Support Morning at Open Table Restaurant, Boyle Town next Tuesday 2nd June, 10am-12 noon. Everyone Welcome, Enquiries SNPA Parent Liaison Marian Frawley 086 258 8498

Thank you Roscommon Co council

It was great to see the road sweeper truck in Boyle on different days this week. While here the driver as well as our own Paul Reilly and the sweeper unit were out bright and early clearing manholes in the town centre and sweeping away old leaves etc

Scam alert

It has been reported that some lads have been attempting to collect money for what they say is a new Boxing Club in St. Joseph's Hall in Boyle.
1. A St. Joseph's Hall person told me that there are no plans for a Boxing Club in the Hall.
2. I spoke with Simon O'Donnell and he said "Those lads have nothing to do with me. However I have plans to start a new Boyle Boxing Club, open to all from next September." Simon went on to say "We have not been collecting funds and have not decided on a venue yet. We will have full information available at a later date.

Center Parcs planning application

Junior Minister Michael Ring hopes people will see the benefit of the Center Parcs development near Ballymahon, Co. Longford, and won’t object to the planning process. Speaking while on recent visit to the region, Junior Minister Michael Ring says he can’t smooth out the planning application, as he and his Department aren’t allowed interfere in the planning process.

Boyle Golf Club "Hat Trick"

Boyle Golf Club completed a  Hat Trick of inter club victories last night with a win over Castledargan in the Jimmy Bruen Shield. This followed wins last week by the seniors against Enniscrone and the Pierce Purcell Team against Castledargan. Well done to all three teams and their Captains, Brendan Gaffney, Eamon Perry & Jimmy Dwyer. Mens Captain Michael Rush congratulated the teams on their great run and wished them success in the next round. The club are playing Strandhill tomorrow evening in the Mixed Foursomes.