Married men to Priests?
Shannonside FM report: The Catholic Church looks set to examine the possibility of ordaining married men to the priesthood. Kilmore's Bishop O’Reilly introduced the idea to the recent Irish Catholic Bishops Conference, and expects to formally include the item on the agenda at a future meeting.
Roscommon Writing Award 2015
First Prize: €500. The NEW ROSCOMMON WRITING AWARD 2015 is organised as part of the county’s literature development programme. It is funded by Roscommon County Council and The Arts Council, and supported by the Roscommon Herald, the Roscommon People and by Shannonside FM. The winner will receive a monetary prize of €500 and will have their winning entry printed in the Roscommon Herald and the Roscommon People. It will also be broadcast on Shannonside FM. (Four runners-up will receive €50 each) Closing date for entries is 30 August 2015. Enquiries to roscwir@gmail.com or to mmullins@roscommoncoco.ie
Final Call for Shuttle Bus
If you want to be included in all promotional literature & advertising at Lough Key, please contact Helen at Una Bhan 071 966 3033 today with your details and contribution. Publication almost complete so final chance to get on board the Boyle Lough Key Shuttle Bus is Wednesday 17th June at 5pm.
The 8 at 8 Wednesday 17th June
Here's what happened on Tuesday 16th June
Brogans Pharmacy
Asthma Clinic in store on Friday 19th June. An Asthma nurse will be in store taking appointments every half hour from 10am-4pm. To make an appointment please call 071 966 2044
The second gate
A first piece of good news for Boyle features in John Mulligan's "The Kettle's Boyled" column in the Roscommon Herald this week. "Following a conversation local TD Frank Feighan and I had with an Taoiseach last May about the condition of the Rockingham Gate Lodge, Frank set up a meeting with Coillte to make some progress. He continued the dialogue over intervening months, and on Friday was able to tell me that this appears to have borne fruit. Coillte has had constructive discussions with the Landmark Trust and the County Council to secure the future of this iconic building.
Well done Frank Feighan, a bit of good news for Boyle this week."
Well done Frank Feighan, a bit of good news for Boyle this week."
Good news for Boyle #2
A second piece of good news for Boyle: A European manufacturer will move into an empty space in Boyle that has water, electricity, toilets and office space. Before beginning to employ staff and manufacture a product in the general health care genre, work will start on making this 'empty space' ready for occupancy ... details to follow!
Tommy Ryan for Cavan Co Council
It’s been confirmed that Tommy Ryan, Roscommon’s Acting County Manager will take up his new position as head of Cavan County Council on the 8th of September.
Boyle Arts Festival 2015
Details of very exciting and diverse events will soon be announced when Boyle Arts Festival launch the official programme for their 26th annual Arts Festival, in a few weeks time.
The nationally renowned Festival will kick off on Thursday July 23rd and continue until Sat. Aug. 1st. The programme is already bursting at the seams with over fifty events, including an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, drama, film, comedy, workshops, storytelling, children’s events, readings and much more!
The nationally renowned Festival will kick off on Thursday July 23rd and continue until Sat. Aug. 1st. The programme is already bursting at the seams with over fifty events, including an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, drama, film, comedy, workshops, storytelling, children’s events, readings and much more!
Sean Nós Dancing
Friday 19th June the children of Club Damhsa Sean Nos ar an tSionann will perform their free Summer Finale Show. Dancers from all over Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Mayo and Longford will descend on St. Mary's Hall Carrick on Shannon to perform their exuberating and energetic routines that they have personally with teacher Edwina Guckian. From barrels, brushes, bales of hay, tree stumps, trampolines to frying pans, there's nothing these children won't dance on to impress their audience!
The FREE Show starts at 7pm in St. Mary's Hall Carrick on Shannon and Everyone is invited to come support the children and join the FUN!
The FREE Show starts at 7pm in St. Mary's Hall Carrick on Shannon and Everyone is invited to come support the children and join the FUN!
Boyle Bike Week Family Cycle
photo courtesy of David Gunning
Last Sunday's Boyle Bike Week Family Cycle was a Roscommon Sports Parnership/Roscommon County Council event. Cllr. John Cummins attended and officially launched Bike Week for the County. Also in the photo are members of the Curlieu Wheelers Cycling Club and Boyle Scout Leaders who were marshals for the event.
Stolen Flowers
Jacki wrote: "Tidy Towns reports that approx. 40 flowers have been stolen from the 'Welcome to Boyle' sign on the Carrick Road beside Murphys House. This happened over the weekend and we have reported it to the Gardai"
The Weather
Sunburn Index for Monday: High in Munster and Connacht. Met Éireann has said temperatures this week will reach above 20 degrees in some places.
Though it is a little cloudy today (and there will be a tiny bit of rain on the west coast), the day will be mostly dry and mild.
Though it is a little cloudy today (and there will be a tiny bit of rain on the west coast), the day will be mostly dry and mild.
Boyle Horse & Summer Show 80s style Disco
Boyle Horse & Summer Show will hold their 80s style disco in Dalys Storehouse on Saturday July 11th - a great night guaranteed! The Summer Show will take place on Sunday Aug 23rd on grounds opposite Boyle Celtic.
Free GP care for under six year olds
As of today, parents can sign their under-sixes up for free GP care. Public registration opens this morning for the new service which is set to begin on 1 July.
