Update 13th July

Well done Cillian Doyle

Cillian Doyle accepts glassware prize from Mens Captain Michael Rushe

Well done to Cillian Doyle who won Sunday’s Mens 18 Hole Stroke at Boyle Golf Club with a score of 63. Cillian is one of the star golfers at the club at the age of just 14 and follows in the footsteps of his Granny Carmel, Uncle Karl and Auntie Fiona who are also members. Cillian came through the junior wing of the club and was coached by Brendan Gaffney, Moira Egan & Paddy Nangle.
• Well done also to another star of the Club Tish Perry won the Ladies 18 Hole Stroke for the 3rd year running. Tish is married to husband Eamon who came 4th in yesterday’s Mens 18 Hole and 2nd in Lady Captains Prize to the Men.
• Yesterday’s competitions finished a great Open Week at the Club. Thanks to all who took part and to all the local businesses for their generous sponsorship.

MS Warrior Run 2015

Left to right: Maire Paul (committee) Gerry Mattimoe (sponsor), Kieran Cooke (Winner) and Tony Byrne ( committee and MS Warrior Run organiser)

This year's Warrior Run was held on Sunday 12th July on a testing 10k route that brought its 80+ participants from Green Street, Lowparks, Deerpark, Garrow, Copse and back to Boyle. Almost perfect weather conditions prevailed - dry, no wind and temperature under 20C.
• 1st Home, Kieran Cooke (40 mins, 32secs) : 2nd Home, Michelle Lannon (40 mins 57 secs)
• Interesting stats: First 7 home in under 45 mins : First 10 home in under 50 mins : First 30 home in under 60 mins
• Sandwich Refreshments + tea/coffee) were available afterwards in Creightons Bar followed by presentation of numerous prizes kindly donated by sponsors.

Eircode postcode system - today

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Alex White will formally launch the Eircode postcode system today. The system will mean every house in Ireland will get a unique seven-digit identifying code.

 

Boyle Horse & Summer Show 2015 - 80's Disco

Boyle Summer Show 2015 - 80's Disco in Daly's Storehouse
A capacity audience enjoyed a great night for this once-a-year Fundraiser
Quote of the night: "All we need now is a summer" ... how true!!!

The 8 at 8 - Monday

Rosaleen Keenan (nee) Conway R.I.P.

Ballinameen, Boyle, co Roscommon. Saturday July 11th peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Sadly missed by her husband Michael John and son Michael (Cork).
Reposing at Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle (Tue) evening from five o’clock until seven o’clock, arriving to St Attracta’s Church Ballinameen at eight o’clock. Mass of Christian burial on (Wed) at twelve noon, funeral afterwards to Caldra cemetery

Golf Lessons at Boyle Golf Club

Golf Lessons for Ladies/Gents at Boyle Golf Club on six Wednesday evenings commencing Wednesday July 15th from 6.30 – 7.30pm. The lessons are with PGA Professional Philip Murphy and all equipment is provided. Lessons are suitable for beginners/improvers or those interested in taking up golf. Cost is €5.00 per person per evening . Private lessons are available by arrangement. To book please call/text 086 068 2116.

Seamus O'Rourke "Indigestion"

The King House summer programme continued with the brilliant Seamus O’Rourke’s latest play "Indigestion", Friday 10th July in front of a Full House, Totally Appreciative Audience. As I wrote previously, and it's true "this man is a serious talent" !!

Boyle Arts Festival 23rd July - 1st August

Tony Murphy assembling this year's Visual Arts exhibits prior to hanging pictures

Tony Murphy, curator wrote: "The Boyle Civic Art Collection consists of almost 300 artworks representing the very best of contemporary Irish painting and sculpture.
• This year, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Boyle Arts Festival’s Visual Arts Exhibition, we have selected artwork from the Civic Collection and asked the artists concerned to respond to their own work by producing a new and complimentary piece to ‘converse’ with their earlier work. In the spirit of extending the visual conversation and looking to the future, we have also invited a selection of recent graduates from the National College of Art and Design to exhibit alongside Ireland’s creative elite."
• View this year's Programme Cover [here...] View this year's Timetable [here...]

Ballinameen Ladies GAA

A multi-activity Summer Camp will take place in Ballinameen from Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July. Price is €50 per child, with discounts for families. There are many activities planned including: Gaelic, soccer, tag rugby, rounders, athletics, orienteering, art and crafts etc. A great week's entertainment is guaranteed!
Call or text Ruth on 086 105 5659 to confirm your child's place.