Update 28th October

One and two cent coins to be phased out?

A scheme aimed at reducing the number of one and two cent coins in circulation is getting under way. From today, customers will have their change rounded to the nearest five cents. The Central Bank says that rounding will only be used in cash transactions. It will be conducted on a voluntary basis, meaning customers can opt out and ask for the exact change.
One and two cent coins will remain legal tender.

The 8 at 8: Wednesday

Here’s everything you need to know this morning ... Saying goodbye to 1c and 2c coins, an assault on a group of school children in Manchester and concerns for those made homeless by the earthquake in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and more.

Ardcarne Garden Centres - Christmas Shop openings

Friday 6th November 5-8pm: The Grand Opening of the Christmas Shops at Ardcarne Garden Centres, Boyle & Roscommon Town, with celebrations continuing all weekend. This eagerly awaited event is a great family occasion every year combining hospitality and entertainment with a sense of community. Enjoy a complementary glass of mulled wine and mince pies while soaking up the magical Christmas atmosphere and help support your local Roscommon/Mayo Hospice.
Free Live Musical Entertainment Friday from 5pm - 7.30pm (Boyle & Roscommon Town) and 2pm – 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday (Boyle). The Ardcarne Garden Café will also be offering a ‘Supper Special’ of Beef Stew or Curry, Dessert and Tea, for only €10 on Friday evening 6th November 5-8pm (Boyle).
photo © sean o'dowd

The Wizard of Oz - Tickets from next Saturday

Tickets for Boyle Musical Society’s "The Wizard of Oz", will go on sale this Saturday October 31st at 12pm from the BMS ticket office beside Marian’s on Bridge Street. The Wizard of Oz show will open at 8pm on Wednesday November 18th and continue at 8pm nightly until Sunday November 22nd in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle, including matinee on Sunday 22nd at 3pm.

Roll Back The Years - August 2014

Though they practiced and rehearsed frequently, 'twas a pity the band did not happen!
Doubtless many will recognise four Boyle faces in this photo...

Human Resource Management Course

Wednesday October 28th: one day course on Human Resource Management at Boyle Enterprise Centre. Owners/Managers and covers key employment areas including Statutory Responsibilities, Employment Legislation, Contracts, Performance Management, Job Descriptions & Grievance/Disciplinary procedures. 9am until 4.30pm. To book places or for more information please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 967 3440. The course is organised by Role Skillnet who provide funding and support for training. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre.

 

Lough SpooKey Halloween

Lough SpooKey Halloween Events now with lots of spooky happenings including Balloon Modelling, Pumpkin Carving, Story Telling, Halloween Craft and Baking, Witch and Monster Treasure Hunt

Boyle Celtic Draw

Tickets are now on sale for the Boyle Celtic Fuel Draw which will take place in Dodd’s Crescent Bar on Saturday 31st October. Tickets are available from players, committee members and retail outlets in the area. Great prizes to be won.

Roll Back The Years (001) - October 2010

As always, I am delighted to add features to realboyle.com. "Roll Back The Years" will be featured daily on the site from now on ... enjoy!
• The photo above shows fresh-faced members of the Boyle Celtic over 40's on the Late Late Show in October 2010 promoting their 'nude' calendar fundraiser.

Memories from 2014

realboyle.com delivers quality and quantity in the County Roscommon area:
• In October 2014, I uploaded 303 images to Flickr.com [here...]
• In November 2014, I uploaded 791 images to flickr.com [here...]
That's an average of 120 images each week, keeping viewers in touch with home.
Marian wrote: "Sean, You are an absolute legend, you are always here for me and my "needy posts", and then there's all you have done for Boyle with Real Boyle and Facebook too."