Friday, July 31, 2015

Update 31st July

Boyle Arts Festival, Friday 31st July

1pm: King House : Liam & Alana McManus, guitar & piano  €5
3pm: King House : "Paddington" (Film) €2
6pm: 
King House : Literature & Landscape: David Cameron, Anne Marie Kennedy, Martin Dyar €6
8pm:
 Ardcarne Garden Centre: A Cultural Fusion,  €40
10pm:
 The Urban Cowboys will play in The Patrick's Well - FREE event

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Secret Gardens of Co. Sligo

Angela East Tel: 086 164 9656  Deerpark, Boyle: Nestled on the side of the Curlew Mountains, visitors enter through a young beech avenue. The garden, started 14 year ago and designed for a flower arranger, comprises many flowering shrubs, some herbaceous perennials and a few annuals.
• There is a polytunnel for vegetables and the garden is gradually developing down towards the river that runs at its foot.
• Open: 2pm – 6pm  3 Aug (Bank Holiday Monday) On the N4 Sligo to Boyle, turn R onto L1013 after the Gaelic Chieftan statue. At top of the road turn L, continue 200m then R. 3rd house on L.
• All donations are going towards Tommy Simon's care fund.

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Magee's Fashion Shop Fantastic Friday 31st July

Fantastic Friday July 31st, 2015

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Boyle Golf Club, Captain's Prize Day Sunday August 2nd


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Boyle Arts Festival, Thursday 30th July

1pm : King House : Adam McDonagh. Piano. Adm €5
2–4pm : North West Curators, Roscommon Herald Building, Free
5.30pm : King House : Fregoli Theatre. Mary, Mary, Mary. Adm €8
7.30pm : Daly’s Storehouse : Teenage Kicks, Free event
8pm : King House : Kevin Barry & Belinda McKeon, Adm €8
9.30pm : Dodd's Bar : Boyle Singers Circle : Special guest, Niamh Parsons

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Boyle Arts Festival - Wednesday 29th July


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The Henry Girls in King House, Wednesday 29th July

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Fregoli Theatre "Mary, Mary, Mary" in King House


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Photographs 2015: Once again I am delighted to be the official photographer for the Arts Festival Committee. I attend as many of the events as I can and am adding photos daily.

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The death has occurred of James Lal WOODS

Peacefully at his residence. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Frances, sons and daughters.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday from 2pm until 10pm. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Assylinn Cemetery. House private to family on Friday morning please. Enquires to Mahon's Funeral Directors, Boyle.

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Brogans Totalhealth Pharmacy - Thursday 30th July

Marie Keating at Brogans Pharmacy

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Magees Fashions Summer Sale

Magee Fashions Summer Sale

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Coffee morning/afternoon tea

Coffee morning/afternoon tea in aid of children in Nepal, August Bank Holiday Monday, August 3rd, 11am to 6pm. Tawnytaskin Community Centre.
Eileen wrote: "To fund 8 temporary shelters in Nepal and repair one of two orphanages we already have in operation there for quite a few years now. Luckily none of our children  were injured despite being in the earthquake area so we are very grateful for that. However major cracks have appeared in one of the buildings and as so many thousands are homeless and sleeping outdoors now, we have made a pledge to build shelters to protect them from the elements while they plan their future and repair and make safe the second orphanage."

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Abbey View self catering, Boyle

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Beginners IT Classes - FREE

8 Hour FREE Introduction to Computer Courses are being offered in Roscommon Learning Links, Boule during August. These classes are funded by Irish Rural Link. They will run two sessions of two hours per week over 2 weeks. morning, afternoon or evenings are available. Course will cover, Setting up and using e-mail, shopping /paying bills online, Browsing the Web etc. To reserve a place just call Siobhan/Martina on 071 966 4510.

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New Roscommon Co Manager

Shannonside FM report: The new Chief Executive Officer of Roscommon County Council is expected to take up his position at the beginning of October. The Corporate Policy Group of the council met yesterday and approved the appointment of Eugene Cummins for the position, this will now go to a full meeting of the council which has been called for Tuesday next. It’s expected that his ratification will be a mere formality.

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Boyle Arts Festival - Tuesday 28th July

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The Jazz Ladds in Clarke's Bar, St. Patrick Street

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Exploration Dome

Exploration Dome

Ireland's most Advanced Mobile Planetarium: "We bring the Wonders of the Universe to your doorstep". Let us take you on a wondrous trip through our Universe in our fully immersive 360 degree Planetarium. Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be an astronaut, swim with a shark, visit the planets and lot more in a fun, safe and interactive way? Then come see us at Boyle Arts Festival, on Saturday August 1st.
xploration Dome will be located at St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle. Shows will start at 1:30pm, every half hour until 4.30pm. Cost €3 (€10 family ticket) Please arrive approx. 5 minutes before the show, so everyone can get into the dome by starting time. For more information seewww.explorationdome.ie

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Still time to see at BAF 2015

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The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival was officially opened by Paul Young of Cartoon Saloon on Thursday July 23rd in King House and it will continue until Saturday August 1st. There is still time to see some fantastic performers, events and exhibitions over the coming days.

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Boyle Arts Festival - Monday 27th July photos

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Amy and Dawn in New York with BOD and Chris O'Dowd

The famous pair, Amy Huberman and Brian O'Driscoll jetted to New York earlier this week and have been sharing their envy inducing antics on social media. In addition to meeting Bono backstage after U2's performance at Madison Square Garden wasn't enough, the popular couple caught up with close friends, actor Chris O'Dowd and broadcaster Dawn O'Porter.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Update 28th July

Boyle Arts Festival, Tuesday 28th July

1pm : King House : Cue Saxophone Quartet  Adm €5
4pm : Gerry Mattimoe’s Pub : David Murphy "Walking on Ripples"  Free Event
6pm : King House : Patricia Reilly "The Interview" Adm €6
8pm : King House : Julian Hubbard Tenor Adm €10
10pm : Clarke#s Bar : The Jazz Lads, Adm €5
Log in tomorrow to see photos from some of the above and photos from fringe exhibitions
• "Shifting Perspectives", rear of Roscommon Herald Building, St. Patrick Street
• Malachy Costello, in Christy Wynne's, Main Street
• Harrington Studios, King House.
• Boyle Camera Club, Boyle Library
• "A WoMan's Friend", Family Life Centre

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Still time to see at BAF 2015

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The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival was officially opened by Paul Young of Cartoon Saloon on Thursday July 23rd in King House and it will continue until Saturday August 1st. There is still time to see some fantastic performers, events and exhibitions over the coming days.

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The Good ...

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The Bad ...

Those people who steal / deface floral displays in Boyle

The Ugly ...

20150728_0749037am Tuesday 28th July, overflowing waste bin at Boyle Marina

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Boyle Arts Festival Calendar of events

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Boyle Arts Festival - Monday 27th July photos

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Brogans Totalhealth Pharmacy - Thursday 30th July

Marie Keating at Brogans Pharmacy

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Amy and Dawn in New York with BOD and Chris O'Dowd

The famous pair, Amy Huberman and Brian O'Driscoll jetted to New York earlier this week and have been sharing their envy inducing antics on social media. In addition to meeting Bono backstage after U2's performance at Madison Square Garden wasn't enough, the popular couple caught up with close friends, actor Chris O'Dowd and broadcaster Dawn O'Porter.
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Frank Feighan TD receives ‘sinister’ death threat

FrankFeighanTwitterThis is a screen capture from Frank Feighan's Twitter page.

Frank Feighan TD

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Boyle Arts Festival - Niall O'Sullivan & Friends


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Irish trumpeter Niall O’Sullivan has firmly established himself as an accomplished performer in several styles of music. His album of classical works, jazz standards, contemporary pop and traditional Irish songs reached #1 in the Classical iTunes chart. The Niall O'Sullivan & Friends performance in King House was a delight. The standing ovation was well deserved and a tribute to the man and his accompanying group on piano, cello and guitar alongside vocalist Shona Henneberry. I believe the full house audience will look forward to having Niall O'Sullivan return to Boyle at some future date. Enjoy Niall playing the perennial favourite "Danny Boy" on YouTube ...


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Galilee Community

There will be an hour of TAIZE PRAYER in Galilee Community on Friday, July 31st. from 9-10pm.

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Boyle Arts Festival - Open Art Show


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Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics, Charcoal Drawings, Photographs, Sculptures - they are all on display in the Parochial School on Military Road. Viewers have declared that this years' Open Art Show is the best ever, and works are of a exceedingly high standard. The show opens daily until 1st August, 10am - 6pm
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Boyle Arts Festival 2015 - The Cornerboys

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Fans of Bluegrass Music were delighted with the return of "The Cornerboys" to this year's Boyle Arts Festival. The Corner Boys are a six piece band from Sligo with a shared passion for American music. Playing guitar, mandolin, harmonica, dobro, bass & drums, & with multi vocalists, this group delighted us with a set ranging from Honk Tonka to Blues Stomp. Choosing songs and tunes from the 1930's to now, The Corner Boys delivered an eclectic and lively session of great music.
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