Update 20th October

Pepsi going Back to the Future!

Wednesday October 21st: Fans of the Back to the Future trilogy will no doubt remember in the second film when Marty McFly travelled into the future, specifically October 21st, 2015. He walked into a diner and ordered a Pepsi but received a futuristic Pepsi Perfect. In honor of this event, on October 21st Pepsi will release Pepsi Perfect in a limited edition. Extremely limited. Only 6,500 bottles of the stuff will be made. They’ll be sold for $20.15 a pop, literally.
• Oh, and aside from being made with real sugar, it’s just regular Pepsi in a special collectible bottle.

Sunday 25 October - Daylight Saving Time

Sunday, 25 October 2015, 2am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 25 October 2015, 1am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2015 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

GET ACTIVE 5 Week Deal

The hugely popular GET ACTIVE with Boyle GAA in association with Kelly's Londis continues. There are a full five weeks remaining and Boyle GAA are now offering a special five week deal for €50. There is a huge variety of activities remaining over the next month, walks, keep fit, circuit training, yoga, pilates and expert talks, and of course the 10K walk finale. All for just €50. By signing up you will also benefit from the Welcome pack featuring vouchers worth over €100.

Ted (Thady) MC GOWAN R.I.P.

Ted McGowan, Gurteen was hugely well-known and popular in the Trad Music circle. His pub The Roisin Dubh in Gurteen was a mecca for Irish music for decades. Predeceased by his wife Teresa. Ted is deeply loved and mourned by his daughters Teresa and Jacky, son Aidan, son-in-law Des, sisters Alice, Sheila, Colette, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Remains reposing at 'The Roisín Dubh' on Monday from 2pm until 9pm. Removal on Tuesday to St. Patrick's Church, Gurteen, for mass of the resurrection at 12 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in Knockbrack Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice c/o O'Dowd Funeral Directors Gurteen.
May Ted's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Camden, London - October 25th ...

UK Premiere of The Leitrim Equation Concert-Return to Camden Festival
• What: UK Premiere of The Leitrim Equation Concert  performance combining the best of Irish music, dance and poetry in one carefully crafted show
• Who: Musicians Eleanor Shanley, Padraig  McGovern, Dave Sheridan and John McCartin with Dónal Lunny, poet Vincent Woods and Sean Nós dancer Edwina Guckian.
• Where: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) Studio Theatre, 16 Chenies St, London WC1E 7EX as part of the Return to Camden Festival
• When: 8.00pm, Sunday 25th October.
• Tickets: €15/€13 saver www.returntocamden.org
• Press: Maureen Carty, 00353 71 966 8063 / 00353 86 866 4832 / maureencarty1@gmail.com

 

Golf Classic /Coffee Morning for Alzheimer’s Society

Boyle Golf Club will host a Golf Classic/Coffee Morning  in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society on this October Weekend, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th & Monday 26th. Classic format is a four team rumble with a cost per team of €100 including hot meal. Tee times can be booked on line at www.boylegolfclub.com or by calling 086 864 5797.
The Coffee Morning & Cake Sale will take place in the clubhouse on Saturday 24th commencing at 10.00am. A raffle will take place over the weekend with prizes including two tickets to Leinster V Connacht in the RDS on New Year’s Day. For Individuals or businesses interested in offering support or sponsorship please contact club captains Sandra on 086 8512191 or Michael on 086 8645797. All support is appreciated.

Nora O'Connor R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Nora O'Connor on Tuesday 13th October in Urmston, Manchester UK. Pre deceased by her husband John, deeply regretted by daughters Marie Feighan of Boyle and Bernie, sons Gerry, Mark, Martin, Sean O'Connor of Ballinameen, Ryan and Noel, sons and daughters-in-law and many grandchildren. Funeral to take place on Thursday 5th November at English Martyrs Church, Urmston, Manchester UK at 2pm. A frequent visitor and well known friend of many a Boyle resident, May she rest in peace.

Erris Bay Autumn

The leafy autumn of the trees nicely compliments the brickwork on the houses

Boyle Events Diary

For inclusion on realboyle.com please email details of your upcoming events to sean@realboyle.com or text 086 193 5452
• Sunday 25th: Boyle Golf Club Golf Classic/Coffee Morning, for the Alzheimer’s Society
• Sunday 25th: Tawnytaskin Community Centre - relaxation and pamper day
• Saturday 31st: Boyle Celtic Fuel Draw in Dodd's Bar

Sunday 18th October

Still in bloom and looking bloomin' good.

Boles of Boyle, forever enhancing our streetscape ...

Pilates

Next six week course starting Wednesday 22nd Oct in Convent of Mercy primary school gym at 7pm. To book call Ann 086 308 8873

Cooney's Centra Walk for Action Breast Cancer

Following on from the hugely successful 2014 Action Breast Cancer Campaign, Cooney's Centra kept the momentum going this year, and say thank you to staff and all who took part on this sunny October 17th afternoon. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

View of Ben Bulben from Rosses Point, Saturday 17th October

Autumn behind the wall

Saturday 17th October and all is well !!

Boyle Country Meats Special Offers - for you!

An Craoibhin Bar & Restaurant - job available

Extra cook/chef required immediately or as soon as possible. Flexi hours, call Orla ASAP on 087 953 2131

Certification before 2016 at Learning Links

Places will be available over the coming weeks to join Full-Time IT certification programmes at Level 4 and Level 5. These Courses are available to anyone who is currently unemployed and wishing to upskill with Certification to allow progression to employment/further Education. For further detail, call in to Roscommon Learning Links, (next door to Trojan) any morning to discuss with Siobhan /Martina or call 071 966 4510; email:info@roscommonlearninglinks.com

Launch of the McAleese Collection King House

King House : Open for 2 weeks for "Intertwined"

Sculpture presented to President Mary McAleese by Senator Edward Kennedy in 1998

Tonight's launch of "Intertwined" will add another dimension to the attractions of King House and another reason for you and yours to visit this premier Boyle Attraction.
"Intertwined": Former President Mary McAleese has kindly donated State Gifts from her time as President of Ireland through the OPW for the enjoyment of the people of Ireland. Roscommon Co Council is delighted to present the exhibition of these State Gifts, only at King House.
• The items have been independently valued at over €100,000.
• Following tonight's launch, King House will remain open for two weeks so that visitors may view this large selection of the State Gifts. During the 2016 season, all of the gifts will be displayed.
• Log in here tomorrow to view photos from tonight's launch and a special set of realboyle photos of the State Gifts on display.

To Autumn

"Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eaves run"

Thank you to Tony for reminding me of the wonderful John Keats poem "To Autumn". I loved this going to school, and it is now a dear memory.
Thank you to Tony as well for the following:
"Grehan Sisters Award: It is nice to see the Grehan sisters being awarded with the Annie McNulty award on Thursday October the 22nd by the South Roscommon Singers Circle in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon. Donie O’Connor will be one of the guest singers on the night."

Garda Tony Golden R.I.P.

A Book of Condolence, in respect of the late Garda Tony Golden, who lost his life while assisting in a domestic violence situation in Co. Louth has been opened by Roscommon Safe Link, Elphin St., Boyle. Members of the public are invited to sign this book, which is available in the ROSALI FUNDRAISING CHARITY Shop, Monday to Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm and also on this Saturday.

Did you know?

The Boyle Credit Union offices are heated by underfloor GeoThermal. The offices are heated from a deep drilling to an underground river and pumping system under the car park area beside the offices. Radiators are not necessary and temperature is controllable, ensuring a very pleasant working environment. In summer the system can be set for air conditioning.

Did you Know?

I have quite a nice set of Boyle Photos online ... including some from 2008.

Una Bhan Craft classes

Boyle Credit Union International FREE Coffee Day

Today, (Thursday 15th October) is International Credit Union Day. Call in to Boyle Credit union and enjoy the friendly atmosphere ... and a cuppa + treats.

Neil Stewart, chairperson Boyle Parochial School

Neil Stewart will soon resign as chairperson of Boyle Parochial School's Management Committee. Last night (Wednesday 14th), school principal Mary Bourke, assisted by teacher Mardette Lynch, presented a wonderfully crafted Powerpoint presentation outlining the history of the building, the school and a glowing report on Neil's years as chairperson. Then followed Derek Caldbeck's presentation to Neil of a beautiful Naomi Draper glass creation and flowers to Neil's wife Christine.

Family Life Centre, Boyle

Couple Therapy Training Workshop: Offering an understanding of couple dynamics from a psychodynamic and development model perspective. Introducing techniques that help shift the couple from a stuck place into better understanding of self and other through differentiation and improved communication.
• November 21st and 22nd 2015 in Boyle 10.00 – 4.30 Cost €130
• Registration and coffee from 9.30am
• Facilitator: Cate Heffernan - Accredited Supervisor/Psychotherapist

Ardcarne Garden Cafe

Sunday 18th October: Sunday Afternoon Music in Ardcarne Garden Cafe! Next - Jazz with Cathal Roche on Saxophone and Mark Murphy on keyboards. 2pm to 4pm, free entry.

Busy times for Chris O'Dowd

Chris O'Dowd is in Ireland for a few busy days: TV3 appearance with Mark Cagney : Radio interview with Ray Darcy [here...] : radio interview with Dave Fanning [here...] : Book signings in Kilkenny and Dublin : a meet and greet in Leinster House. Then of course there is the release of "The Program", and an appearance next Friday night on BBC TV's Graham Norton Show.
"Moone Boy - The Fish Detective" Chris O'Dowd collaborates with friend and fellow screenwriter Nick Vincent Murphy on Moone Boy 2: The Fish Detective, the second in this hilarious illustrated series inspired by the Sky TV series they co-wrote.
"The Program" ... is a 2015 British-French biographical drama film about Lance Armstrong directed by Stephen Frears, starring Ben Foster as Armstrong and Chris O'Dowd as journalist David Walsh. The film is based on Walsh's book Seven Deadly Sins. It premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on 14 September 2015, was released in France on 16 September and the United Kingdom on 14 October.

Bank Holiday rail strike?

Management and unions at Iarnród Éireann will return to the talks table this morning to try to avoid a Bank Holiday strike at the rail company.

 

Roscommon Safe Link

Wednesday 14th October: Open day at their offices in Elphin Street, Boyle (enter via Rosali) in conjunction with Roscommon Social Inclusion Week 2015. This is a networking opportunity to meet others working locally and to gain valuable awareness and understanding of our work in County Roscommon and surrounding areas. Please drop in and say hello to us. Contact 071 966 4200.

Graffiti in the Park

I find it difficult to find fault with this humorous piece of graffiti close to the Gazebo in Lough Key Forest Park. Someone has a sense of humour!

Tawnytaskin Community Centre "Taste of Lough Key"

Wednesday 4th November: A ‘Taste of Lough Key’ hosted by Lough Key Farm Shop in the Centre. This will be an evening to celebrate local artisan food, meet local producers, tasting of craft beer, food demonstrations and Christmas gift ideas. Tickets are €10 and include a glass of wine and tasting of samples. Contact Ann on 086 813 0005.

New play court at Lough Key Forest Park

The new 'astro' basketball / football court on the great lawn, Lough Key Forest Park

Click on the photo above to see a larger version. A different photo [here...]

Abbey Haven Care & Nursing Home

"Get Active Today"

Up and Running: After many weeks of preparation GET ACTIVE TODAY with Boyle GAA, sponsored by Kelly’s Londis is now officially up and running. After an excellent talk from Niall Moyna in the comfortable surroundings of King House the hard work began in the St Joseph’s Boys school gym on Monday night when Aaron O Connor and Conor McGowan put us through a tough but enjoyable Circuit Session. This morning, Tuesday, under the cover of darkness over 20 people gathered on the Crescent for 7:00am for the Dawn Walk as walks coordinator Kit O Connor led us on a 3K walk, with the more adventurous taking the 5K route.
Another walk is planned for tonight, while the next talk will be from Maria Keenehan on diet and nutrition and will be in the GAA clubhouse on Thursday at 7:30pm. It’s still not too late to register and by joining up tonight you will benefit from the full package of incentives available including Londis money off vouchers to the value of €70, a €20 Elvery’s voucher, a 5 day pass to Aura and money off vouchers from Sasta Fitness and Margaret McLoughlin Reflexology. All of this, and the activity programme for an incredible €70. We’ll be on the Crescent tonight Tuesday 6 October from 7:00pm in advance of this evenings walk.

Weekend updates

Ardcarne Garden Centre (pre-Halloween)

Ardcarne Garden Centre is undoubtedly one of Boyle's premium attractions. Season in, season out the friendly, well-informed and knowledgeable Ardcarne staff arrange beautiful displays for us. Shortly, Halloween displays will be in place, followed by what is always a stunning Ardcarne garden Centre Christmas Shop.
• I was delighted to spend pleasant time there and hope you like the photos from my visit ...

Brogan's Pharmacy - Christmas Club

Boyle Country Meats

Know Your Rights

Consumer Rights in the EU [here...] Means Test For Farm Assist [here...]
Water Conservation Grant [here...] Cycling Offences [here...]

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.

Beginners Computer Classes

Free Beginners Computers Classes will commence on Tuesday 6th October for 4 evenings namely, Thursday 8th, Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th October. Classes are from 7pm-9pm and will be held in Roscommon Learning Links, Elphin Street, Boyle. To reserve a place call Martina on 071 966 4510.

Special Needs Athletics Club

Starting in the sports hall in St. Joseph's Boys National School on Tuesdays from 5/6 for over 13s and 6/7for under 13s. Contact Majella Nicholson 086 877 0096.

Galilee Community, Tintagh, Boyle

Monastic Ireland – Gift of the Nile: Alf Monaghan will present a series of three illustrated talks focusing on Eastern influence on early Irish Christianity and the religions that preceded it. Location is Galilee Community, Tintagh, Boyle. (Near the Gaelic Chieftain on the Sligo/Dublin Road). The series will begin on Tuesday, October 13th and continue on 20th and 27th from 8:00pm to 9:30pm. Donation welcome. To book please contact 071 966 4101 or email galileecommunity@gmail.com