Update 8th September

Allsop Auctions

Three lots from Boyle are to go under the hammer in the latest Allsop Ireland auction.
• Forest View, Boyle: RESERVE NOT TO EXCEED €40,000
• 53 Foxwood Manor, Boyle: RESERVE NOT TO EXCEED €40,000
• Cornacartha, Corrigeenroe, Boyle: RESERVE NOT TO EXCEED €20,000

Boyle GAA U12s

Boyle GAA U12s play against St Michaels U12s in the semi-final of the Keenan Cup this Wednesday even in Cootehall at 7pm. All support welcome.

Free Business Workshops in September

Two free business workshops take place this September "Growing your Business" in Breaffy House Hotel Castlebar on this Wednesday September 9th which looks at opportunities for business growth and "Lean Business" in the Radisson Hotel Sligo on Tuesday September 22nd which introduces new ways to identify and implement business efficiencies. Both workshops run from 9.30/12.30 and are part of a programme of business development training organised by Role Skillnet in conjunction with Management Works.
• Other events planned are a one day "Finance Made Simple" course on Wednesday October 7th in Carrick-on Shannon and a one day "Human Resource Management" course on Wednesday October 28th in Boyle.  Role Skillnet, based at Boyle Enterprise Centre provide up to 30% funding towards the cost of training in the workplace. Funding is subject to eligibility criteria.
• For more information on funding or to book places for upcoming events visit www.roleskillnet.com or email info@roleskillnet.com

Boyle GAA Senior team

Boyle club's McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors will be out this Sunday in the quarterfinal of the senior championship against Padraig Pearses. A double header with Castlerea v Clan na Gael at 2pm (quarterfinal also) and Boyle v Pearses at 4pm in Dr Hyde Park. This will be the lads biggest game of the year SO FAR so please come and support the team.

 

Registration for girl guides

Registration for new and existing LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES AND GIRL GUIDES, 7-8pm this Wednesday evening 9th September in Boyle Tennis Club (beside Family Life Centre). All girls aged 5 upwards welcome. Contact Monica on 086 121 6690 for information.

Run Walk n Roll

The 20th annual Run Walk n Roll event in aid of Cancer Research will take place in Boyle on Sunday 11th of October. With the event celebrating 20 years it would be great to see a big turnout of all ages on  the day so get on your training shoes with 5 weeks to go. Any novelty ideas welcome ... more details next week.
• Photos [2013...] [2014...]
• Previously known as the Terry Fox Run [2000...] [2007...] [2008...] [2010...]

Dwyer Speech & Drama Classes

Speech and Drama classes will begin in the Convent Primary School, Boyle on Thursday evenings from October 1st. Classes for all age groups from Infants to Leaving Cert. Enrolment will be on Sept 24th at 6pm in the Convent Primary School. For further information contact 071 966 6040.

Lough Key Triathlon 2015

1st, 2nd and 3rd past the finishing line
Winner Ciaran McCloskey (centre) 2nd Daire McCloskey (left) 3rd Ben Walsh

1st, 2nd and 3rd Ladies past the finishing line

He's just 4 months old, but parents Jonathan and Aisling Egan are raising a future tri-athlete!

This morning's Lough Key Triathlon 2015 was the 9th running of the annual event. Weather conditions were probably perfect - cool, dry, clear and no rain. Congratulations to the local organising committee, Coillte & Lough Key Management and the 400+ athletes who entered the event. Well done also to the 80+ marshals without whose help, running an event of this size would be impossible.

North Roscommon (Boyle) Athletics Club

Athletics will recommence on Wednesday 16 September at the complex for existing members. Registration for new members takes place in January.

Music Classes

Music Generation Sligo classes will recommence in Ceolaras Coleman, Gurteen on Tuesday 15 September between 4 & 6pm. Group tuition for beginners in Harp, Cello, Guitar & Uilleann Pipes. To register email MusicGenerationSligo@msletb.ie or 071 913 8306.
Music Generation Sligo delivers an exciting range of long-term music education projects for children and young people as part of a national Music Generation programme initiated by Music Network, co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, The Department of Education & Skills and Sligo Music Education Partnership. Music Generation Sligo is managed and funded locally by Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB, Sligo County Council, Sligo Education Centre, Sligo County Childcare Committee, Cranmore Regeneration and the local music sector. For further information contact the above email/number or speak with Rhona McGrath, Co-ordinator.

Cannonball Run 2015

Day 1 Friday 11th September: CANNONBALL is the largest organised road trip in Europe and the most exciting motoring and social event of the year. The trip typically features 170 cars including the world's top makes: McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Masseratti, Rolls Royce and Bentley.
• The cars will depart from Carrick-on-Shannon at 4.30pm and head to Sligo. They will pass close to Boyle on the N4 at approximately 4.40pm.