Update 10th July

Boyle Country Meats - Weekend Specials

10kg Washed Roosters - €2.99 : Mild Cured Gammon - Half Price
2lb Back Bacon + 1 Chicken €9.99
 

Boyle Country Meats is your one-stop-shop for tasty meat treats and prepared meals, vegetables and a range of everyday grocery items. Visit us today on Main Street
 

This week Tony brings us through a special, informative article on W.B.Yeats, and continues with articles: Advance Roscommon GAA : Kellogg’s Cul Camps : Issues of the Moment : Best wishes to a regular reader

The 8 at 8 - Friday

Warriors Run - help wanted

Boyle GAA wrote: "The Warriors Run 10k run/walk will take place on Sunday morning next 12th in Boyle. The Clubs (male and female) has been asked to assist in this event which is a fundraiser for MS Ireland. We are asking Club Members (officials and players) to make themselves available to act as stewards or to assist in registration or in catering. We will be required from 10am until circa 12.30pm (in plenty of time to head to the game in Enniskillen). Those will ing to assist in this worthy event should give their names to Martin Dolan (086 241 3529) or Karen Brogan (086 804 6477)•Thanks to those who have come forward to assist with the Warriors Run on Sunday morning next. We need more help. Please contact Martin or Karen to confirm availability."

Tunisia holidays - RTE Report this Friday morning

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is urgently reviewing its travel advice to people intending to go to Tunisia. The department currently advises exercising extreme caution if travelling to the country.

Director of 'Song of the Sea' reveals frustration

Tomm Moore, director of Oscar-nominated 'Song of the Sea' has criticised Irish audiences for failing to support Irish films at the box office. Moore admits it can be exasperating when home-produced films fail to be commercially successful in Ireland - despite receiving international acclaim. "It can be frustrating when you have spent years working on a film and people don't watch it," he said.
The film follows on from the success of Moore's 2010 film 'The Secret of Kells'. produced in Kilkenny's award-winning animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, headed by Boyle's own Paul Young.

FIVER FRIDAY at Roma Grill - today 10th July

Specials on a selection of menu items and meals, each only ... €5

Old IRA

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Barry Feely wrote: A meeting will be held in Tawnytaskin Community Centre on Wednesday 15th July at 8.30pm to discuss 'troubled' times in the area. Barry Feely will attend with old photographs and information from his forthcoming book "They Dared to Challenge in the Garrison Town of Boyle" on the subject. which also includes details on the three forces involved in the conflict, namely IRA, RIC and British Army. All are welcome. We are particularly interested in local stories and memorabilia.

Fr. Brian Conlon's farewell

Boyle Family Life Centre: An evening of thanksgiving & farewell for Fr. Brian Conlon will be held at the Family Life Centre on Friday 24th July from 7.30pm. All are welcome. Please let us know if you plan on attending - call 071 966 3000

Maura Corneille R.I.P.

Nora Tivenan wrote: The death occurred recently of Maura Corneille,(nee Spellman) in Our Lady,s hospital Harold's Cross, Dublin. eldest daughter of the late Ellen and Patrick Spellman late of Cournaglea Boyle.
• Sadly missed by her son Enda and sisters, Kathleen, Chris and Eileen Sligo. Predeceased by her husband Vincent, sister Lena and brother Joey.
• Maura worked in the Mullingar telephone exchange, for many years and later She returned to her native Boyle and worked in the Telephone Exchange there. Finally she transferred to Dublin and worked there until her retirement. She was a past pupil of the Convent of Mercy in Boyle. Maura was always happiest when she was travelling west and her great love was going to Knock where she was most at peace, Our Lady of Knock pray for her.