The Ardcarne Remembers (1913-1923) Committee has organised commemorative weekend events to take place from April 29 to May 2, 2016 in the Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall, Knockvicar. The opening address on Friday evening, April 29, will be given by Mr Michael Mc Dowell, SC.
The speakers on Saturday, May1, will be Professor Luke Gibbons, Dr John Morrissey, Oliver Fallon, Turtle Bunbury, May Moran, Patricia Molloy and Dr Kieran O’Conor.
On Sunday May 2, memorial stones at the birthplaces of Patrick Moran, Joe Molloy and Terence Glynn will be unveiled. An information board with their details and those of Father Michael O’Flanagan, who was a curate in Crossna (1915-1918), will be unveiled at Crossna Church. This will be followed by an ecumenical service in Ardcarne Church and the unveiling of a memorial stone, near the entrance gate to the graveyard, to the men from the Ardcarne Parish who lost their lives in WW1, the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.
The following is the list of those whose names will be on the memorial at Ardcarne:
World War 1 casualties
Thomas Connor( Derryherk). John Conlon (Clegna). Benjamin Dolan (Gloria), Patrick Kennedy (Brackloon), Patrick Lynch (Churchill), Michael Moffatt (Gloria), John O’Hara (Moigh), John Rea (Clooneybrien) and Edward Stafford King Harman, (Rockingham)..
War of Independence casualties.
Patrick Moran(Crossna), Terence Glynn (Drumshinney), Joseph Molloy (Aughnafinnegan),
Royal Irish Constabulary
James, Martin John and Thomas Greer,(Knocknacarrow)
Thomas Bridges(Behy).
Henry O’Brien(Moyoran).
The committee would like to invite relatives of the above to be part of the weekend and to attend the unveiling of the memorial. While we know some relatives of the men listed above, we do not know those of others. If anybody can assist us with this information please contact any committee member or May at 086 8301259
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Ardcarne Remembers 1913-1923-Committee members are: Gerry Conlisk, Chairman, Geraldine Leydon, Secretary, Tony Bambrick, Martina Deane, Joint Treasurers, Padraig Harte, Kieran O’Conor, Helen Smyth, Father Brendan Mc Donagh and May Moran.
"Boyle GAA Club Registration evening will take place next Thursday evening February 4th from 7.00pm - 9.30pm in Boyle GAA Clubrooms. This registration is for U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18 boys. Cost of registration for U8's & U10's is €40. Cost for all other ages is €50. If you are registering for the first time, please bring your Birth Certificate (Long version if possible)"
Marc Egan, Voice of Ireland
Marc Egan from Rockingham is one of Boyle's finest and respected singers and will feature on The Voice of Ireland Blind Auditions this Sunday evening, RTE One TV. We remember his outstanding performance in Boyle Musical Society's 2014 production of "Grease". • See Marc live in Daly's Lounge this Saturday night 30th January from 10pm
Boyle Garda Station
Though Boyle Garda Station office is open for restricted hours, we should be aware that Garda presence is available here 24/7 as evidenced by early morning activity today ... 2 patrol cars + unmarked cars at a house in Greatmeadow. Boyle Garda Station now opens as follows :- Monday 12noon to 5pm, and 8pm to 10pm Tuesday 12noon to5 pm and 8pm to 10pm Wednesday 12noon to 5pm and 8pm to 10pm Thursday 3pm to 5pm and 8pm to 11pm Friday 9pm to 11pm Saturday 11am to 1pm Sunday 11am to 1pm
Roscommon v Monaghan next Sunday
Tickets for Under 16s are €5 and Adult Tickets (purchased in advance) will cost €10 (but will revert to the normal price of €15 on the day of the game if there are any left). • Tickets are on sale from the following outlets while stocks last ... • The Roscommon GAA Office, Racecourse Road, Roscommon • All SuperValu Stores in the county,
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results, Monday January 25th
Numbers drawn: 19, 21, 24, 27 Match Three winner: A. Hatter Jackpot winner: None Thankyou to all who support the draw Next draw Monday February 1st at 11.00pm,Kate Lavin’s Bar. Jackpot €14,630
Roscommon v Monaghan now at Kiltoom.
Tony Conboy wrote; Roscommon V Monaghan on Sunday next has been moved to Kiltoom. It is a big pity that this had to happen as there is a big crowd expected to attend. Kiltoom is a grand ground but it will be under severe pressure to cope with the expected crowd on Sunday. It would be advisable to get your ticket as soon as you can as I imagine there would be a cap on the numbers allowed entry. Tickets can be had from Roscommon county board offices, Castlerea Rd, Roscommon. Queries to reception.roscommon@gaa.ie. There is a €5 discount for tickets purchased beforehand. I don’t know if SuperValu has tickets. Let me know!
Save Roscommon
Time is running out for submissions for the Save Roscommon campaign. They have to be in by 5 pm tomorrow (Wednesday) Sign now - it only takes a minute!!.
Feighan welcomes €9m in funding
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed €1.14m in funding for Plunkett Community Nursing Unit in Boyle. Deputy Feighan is also welcoming €9m in funding to upgrade the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon. "After a long fought campaign, I am delighted that the money has been finally secured to upgrade the facilities at Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon and Plunkett Community Nursing Unit in Boyle. "I am also very pleased that funding has been allocated to Aras Mathair Pol in Castlerea, which will receive €850,000 and St Patrick's in Carrick-on-Shannon which will receive €300,000." "This funding will now help to bring all three facilities in line with HIQA standards."
Cllr. Maura Hopkins Press Releases
Cllr Maura Hopkins has published a number of new Press Releases covering a range of topics. January 25th, Hopkins addresses Ard Fheis to introduce Taoiseach ; January 21st, Prepared to vote against Government if elected on Roscommon boundary Issue : January 20th, Agreement reached on Loughglynn ambulance base : January 18th, Councillor Maura Hopkins calls for investment in stroke rehabilitation services : January 15th, Hopkins urges farmer to apply for fodder scheme before January 22nd : January 2nd, Hopkins welcomes decreases to income taxes now active
Eddie Conroy Press Release / Blog
OIL PRICES TUMBLE - SO WHY NO DROP IN ELECTRICITY OR GAS BILLS? The average wholesale price of oil and gas has fallen by 40 percent but electricity and gas consumers have hardly noticed any price fall.
Today's "Blast From The Past" article is a treasurehouse of memories that many of us could share, and a special insight for others into times and events long gone ...
Leitrim Equation
Photo: Leitrim Equation
Statistics may show Leitrim to have the smallest population in Ireland but when it comes to trad music, literature, dance and theatre it packs heavy punches. One of the latest ventures to emanate from a group of artists there is the Leitrim Equation concert performance which features the best of Leitrim music combined with poetry, dance and film in one carefully crafted show. • Following its sell out premiere in Leitrim and at the RADA theatre in London, this wonderful show is returning home to a performance in Dublin at the Samuel Beckett Theatre on Friday 12th February.
An Taoiseach ‘respects’ Maura's stance
photo: Fine Gael
Fine Gael election candidate Maura Hopkins says An Taoiseach ‘respects’ her decision to vote against the Government if there were a Dáil vote on Roscommon boundary changes. • There has been widespread opposition to the proposal to change the border and move Monksland into County Westmeath.
Ballinafad Playground
The Playground Committee in Ballinafad are organising a Recycled/Used Clothes Collection on Saturday 6th February @ Ballinafad Hall from 11am- 1pm. Items accepted: Clothes, bags, hats, belts, shoes, towels, curtains, bed-linen & soft toys. Laptops & phones under 4yrs old, in good condition & not cracked. • Not Accepted: Duvets, pillows, cushions. All money raised goes towards the Playground Insurance.
Bluebird Care are hiring Health Care Assistants
If you are interested in a career as a Health Care Assistant with Bluebird Care in County Roscommon come along to our three Open Days: • Wednesday 27th January, 10 am to 1 pm, Roscommon Learning Links, Elphin Street Boyle. Please bring along your up-to-date CV and meet staff from Bluebird Care who will give you information on our company, vacancies and career opportunities and interview for our current vacancies. For Further Information please call 090 6491 044 / 087 912 2722 or Emaillrw@bluebirdcare.ie
Fianna Fáil - Roscommon Galway
Shannonside FM report: There is still a possibility of another candidate being added to the Fianna Fáil ticket in Roscommon Galway. A spokesperson for the party has confirmed to Shannonside FM News that it has not closed the ticket for the constituency. Fianna Fáil Comhairle Dail Ceantair expressed its wishes that all support should go to declared candidate Eugene Murphy.
Frank Feighan Press Release
Loughglynn ambulance base to be operational on February 1st. Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the news that the Loughglynn ambulance base will become operational on February 1st. "I’m pleased that agreement has been reached between unions representing ambulance personnel and the HSE at the Workplace Relations Commission on deploying resources to Loughglynn
Corrigeenroe NS Enrolment day
St. Teresa’s National School, Corrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Enrolment day: Friday 12th. February, 2016 Phone: 071 966 6162 Email: corrigeenroens@eircom.net
Boyle/Roscommon Physio Conor McGowan - a Life-Saver
Air Corps Helicopter at Rathcline GAA grounds Sunday 24th January Photo submitted by a realboyle.com viewer
Tony Conboy wrote: "Huge plaudits and praise to Boyle Physio (Ballymote native) Conor McGowan for his life-saving intervention on Saturday evening last. Conor was Physio for the Roscommon U 21 team versus Leitrim in a Hasting’s Cup game which was being played at Rathcline, Lanesboro, Co. Longford. • During the game a Leitrim player, Alan McTague, developed sudden life-threatening issues. Conor rushed to his aid and applied life-saving protocols such as CPR. He was assisted by the Leitrim physio. Officials also provided the GAA Club’s defibrillator which proved vital and Alan was treated until emergency services arrived. He was then taken by helicopter to University College Hospital Galway where he has made excellent progress. The swift action of on-site physios from Leitrim and Roscommon as well as support staff has been widely praised. • It is understood Alan suffered no injuries as a result of the incident and his recovery is progressing as normal. The game was called off at that point. Frankie Dolan, one of the U21 selectors, in talking to match commentator Willie Hegarty in Tuam yesterday about what happened suggested that teams might now consider bringing defibrillators to games as part of their medical back-up in case they happen to be playing in a grounds that did not have one. • Chairperson of the Leitrim GAA county board, Terence Boyle says defibrillators are an integral part of ensuring people’s safety and should never be taken for granted. It is interesting that running in the Boyle GAA Facebook notes just now is the following; • “One place left on Defibrillator/Basic life support training taking place next Saturday 30th in the Boyle GAA clubhouse. To book contact Jan on 086 0667163”. Saturday’s incident certainly highlights the huge importance of this process and provision. • Anyway Conor well done and you have a Leitrim family and the GAA community ever in your debt."
Local Diaspora Engagement Fund
Applications for Funding 2016
Applications are now being invited for funding for local diaspora engagement projects and initiatives under the Local Diaspora Engagement Fund from local and community groups and organisations based in Ireland.
Purpose of funding
The purpose of the funding is to promote diaspora engagement at a county, local and community level. This is in line with the objectives of Global Irish: Ireland’s Diaspora Policy which was published in March, 2015 and acknowledges the importance of a sense of place to the members of the Irish diaspora and the potential for communities and counties in Ireland to reach out to their own diaspora and build relationships for mutual benefit. The aim is to provide support to local and community projects and initiatives that are focused on developing strong diaspora links within the community. A copy of the policy is available at https://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/publications/publicationarchive/2015/february/global-irish/
Priority will be given to projects which fall under the following categories:
a)Culture and Heritage
b)Genealogy
c)Communications
d)Building Networks
Qualification and evaluation criteria
In order to qualify for consideration, applicants will have to confirm compliance with the conditions of the scheme as to funding and timescale for delivery. The evaluation criteria will include:
•the quality and relevance of the proposal;
•the likely impact of the project relative to the size of the grant sought;
•the nature of the activities planned.
Budget and grants available:
There is a total of €350,000 available under this grant scheme. The maximum amount of an individual grant to be awarded to a project is €20,000 and no more than 75% of the overall cost of any project will be funded.
Application process
The Local Diaspora Toolkit http://www.merrionstreet.ie/en/News-Room/Releases/Minister_for_Diaspora_Affairs_Launches_Local_Diaspora_Toolkit.html
may be a useful resource for applicants wishing to devise diaspora engagement projects.
The closing date for funding applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Please return your completed application via email to localdiasporafund@taoiseach.gov.ie.
Alternatively, if you would like to return this via post, please send your application to: Peter McHugh, Department of the Taoiseach, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2.
You can also contact us via localdiasporafund@taoiseach.gov.ie if you have any queries.
Funding decisions will be made in late April – early May and applicants will be notified accordingly.
Department of the Taoiseach
27 January, 2016
“A strong narrative arc lit by
music. It’s tight, enthralling, different, and the audience loves it” - Deirdre Cronin.
Statistics may show
Leitrim to have the smallest population in Ireland but when it comes to trad
music, literature, dance and theatre it packs heavy punches. One of the latest
ventures to emanate from a group of artists there is the Leitrim Equation concert performance which features the best of Leitrim
music combined with poetry, dance and film in one carefully crafted show.
Following its sell out premiere in Leitrim and at the RADA theatre in
London, this wonderful show is returning home to a performance in Dublin at the
Samuel Beckett Theatre on Friday 12th February.
The
show looks to the long tradition of Leitrim music to trace a wider history full
of colour, of love and loss, and of leaving and coming back. From the hills of
Sí Beag and Sí Mór and the pits of the Arigna mines to the music of Irish
communities of London and New York; the show describes how landscape shapes us,
how we live, learn, and find beauty in the smallest of things.The
production is the culmination of a residency in Leitrim with musicians Eleanor
Shanley, Dave Sheridan, Padraig McGovern and John McCartin who have been
researching and sourcing Leitrim music and song, and together with Dónal Lunny
they will present beautiful arrangements of these tunes, some of which have not
been played for over 100 years. The cast is completed by poet, playwright and
broadcaster Vincent Woods and the captivating footwork of Seán Nós dancer
Edwina Guckian with lighting design by Michael Cummins and film by Johnny
Gogan.
“I
loved the show. The music was superb, the dancing was superb, the visuals were
beautiful, but the surprise was how brilliantly the poetry glued everything
together. So simple but right on the nail.”- Stuart
Ongley, SGO Music.
For
those wishing to go to the performance in Dublin who don't want to drive,
Leitrim County Council Arts Office has organised a bus which will leave from
The Dock, Carrick on Shannon at 4.00pm on Friday 12th, returning
after the performance at 11.00pm. If you wish to book a seat (cost €10), please
contact Christine Kelly on ckelly@leitrimcoco.ie
or phone 07196 21694.
The hidden gem undiscovered with a wealth of mythological sites, a journey off the wild Atlantic way into a county that boasts African drumming centres, a windmill in Elphin and some of the most important celtic royal sites in Europe including the location of Queen Mavev’s palace and Oweynagat cave believed to the entrance to the other world.
Mary Fanning researched, edited, produced and directed this programme and used Castlecoote House as a backdrop when work on restoring the original bridge began earlier this year.
She explored the Lough Gara Lake and Legend’s tour and spoke to the committee trying to fight back with tourism in a county that is sometimes forgotten.
Mary Fanning went to Kilmovee in Mayo where collaboration between the Lough Gara team and the Kilmovee Heritge centre is bearing fruits.
She also meets Barry 0’ Flanniath who brought African music to Roscommon with his drumming centre overlooking a lake that boasts the most populated crannog centre in Europe.
The programme also took a look at the Lough Key amenity park which is hosting millions of tourists and the restoration of King House and Boyle Abbey.
Mary says, ‘forget about the bucket and spade , take a walk on the wild side of heritage and culture.
Ministry will be resumed in Galilee Community on Monday, February 1st. • Monday: Meditation at 7pm • Thursday: An opportunity to come together and grow in awareness of the energy and hope that comes to us when become more familiar with the scriptures through study and prayer. Session begins with a cuppa at 7.30 , input and sharing begins at 8pm Pope Francis has declared 2016 as a Jubilee Year of MERCY. We will be honouring this through the year. • Lenten Programme: Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb 23rd, March 1st and March 8th There will be a number of speakers addressing different aspects of Mercy as part of a Lenten Experience. Watch out for further details on the Galilee Website, radio and local paper. • Alf Monaghan will be returning in April.
• The Flower Altar Society are looking for new members to do even one or two months per year. If you are willing to help out please leave your name into the Sacristy. • Grange National School: If you are interested in enrolling your child in our School for the 2016/17 school year, please contact us for an enrolment pack on 071 9663423 or by email at grangensboyle@gmail.com. The closing date is Friday, 12th February 2016. Check out our blog on www.grangensboyle.scoilnet.ie/blog
• St. Joseph's B.N.S.: Enrolment Forms for 2016/2017 school year will be available from the school office from Monday 25th January 2016. Completed enrolment forms must be returned to St. Joseph’s B.N.S. on or before Friday 5th February 2016.
• Scoil na nAingeal Naofa: Now enrolling until 12th February for the academic year 2016/2017. Application forms and details available at the school. Contact for further information 071-9662737
Friday's Weather
Bright and blustery today with some sunshine and occasional showers, heavy at times in the north. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees in mostly fresh to strong and gusty south-west winds.
Boyle Celtic u11 squad 2015-2016
The future looks bright for Boyle Celtic as the U11’s proudly wear their new kit kindly sponsored by Vention Medical. • Top Left to Right: Luke Kearns, Cathal McKeon, Rosco McDaid, Barry Monaghan, Kian Carty, Mark Halligan, Andrew Magee, Daniel Carroll, Shane O’Dowd, Barry Cryan • Bottom Left to Right: Conan Cregg, Shay Noone, Mark Dywer, Oran Henry, Conor Kelly, Oisin McDermott, Sean Duffy, Greg Nutley, Dylan Butler, Nicholas Callan, Callum Rodden
'Fall In Love With Boyle' Weekend
Patricia wrote: "Valentines Weekend is fast approaching and Boyle Town Team are coordinating a marketing and promotion campaign to highlight any promotions, special offers, events, music, meal deals etc that is taking place in Boyle that weekend. Can all businesses that are organising a Valentines Special let Boyle Town Team know by Wednesday 27th Jan to be included in Free printed promotional material and marketing initiative, email details to justinagavin@hotmail.co.uk"
Tony Conboy - An Oblique View
Interesting and with a practiced eye as always, articles current and 'in memory of', Tony's is a must read as we head towards the weekend. This week's fare includes articles - The Athlone Boundary Review : Litter : National Newspaper Coverage ... Lack Of : ‘Uno duce, una voce’ : Poverty : Dodd’s Bar and the introduction of colour television
Trending on YouTube - new for you
Knowing that there is a world outside the boundaries of Boyle, sometimes we are confronted with items like the craziness of today's Trending Video on YouTube ... By the way, 'Trending on YouTube' will be a regular feature here on realboyle.com from today onwards.
If you 'really must', you can also view "What's Trending on Twitter" [here...]
From Boyle to Zambia - appeal for donations
"My name is Emma Tiernan from Warren Way. I am a 2nd year student in Marino studying BSC in Education. At the beginning of the summer I will be spending 6 weeks as a teaching assistant in Zambia, Africa. I am looking for sponsorship to fulfil this ambition. The total amount I need to raise is €3000. This is not only for me but also will benefit the students in which I will be teaching. Any donations big or small is greatly appreciated. Thank you." • Please make a Donation [here...]
Moving Monksland would cause deep divisions
As well as having a devastating economic impact on the entire of county Roscommon, County Council CEO Eugene Cummins says that unlike amalgamating two areas within one county, any prospect of moving Monksland and part of South Roscommon into the boundary of Westmeath, changing county and provincial boundaries will cause deep divisions within the community.
Press Releases
Denis Naughten: Thursday 21st January 2016: Loughglynn - Ireland's only blackspot. without an ambulance. Lights are on, but no ambulance and no service for 30k people
• Denis Naughten TD has branded the failure by the HSE to provide a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week ambulance service at the Loughglynn base to service the West Roscommon and East Mayo area as a ‘national disgrace’.
• The HSE has spent €70,000 refurbishing a garda station which had previously been refurbished and then closed, in order to provide an emergency ambulance base for Ireland’s only official ambulance blackspot.
Eddie Conroy:Thursday 21st January 2016: IRISH WATER WARS
The news that 3500 people in Roscommon are now on another boil water notice comes as no shock where Irish Water are involved. They are a glorified, tax collecting, shambles.
All the historical research has been gathered, all of the art pieces have been made and collected and displayed. The video work has been installed and the architectural constructions have been built. The last part of our commemoration to the events of 1916 are the music and the drama which will be performed in the Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon this evening at 6.30. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• This event is in partnership with Carrigallen Vocational School.
Thursday's Weather
Cloudy and breezy with rain at times. Relatively mild for the time of year, with top temperatures ranging 10 to 12 degrees. South to southeast winds will remain fresh for much of the day
The 9 at 9: Thursday
It’s getting closer to the weekend, and here are headline newslines for you.
Cycleway linking Lough Key Forest Park and Boyle town
Roscommon County Council is to seek funding for a Lough Key to Boyle cycleway in 2016. Over €400,000 has already been granted to develop a route from Knockvicar through wood and bogland to the Lough Key Forest Park.
• Roscommon County Council will seek further funding to develop a cycleway linking Lough Key Forest Park and Boyle town this year.
Beginners 7pm and Improvers 8.30pm in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Abbeytown.
All Levels Friday mornings at 10am in the Moylurg Room, Lough Key Visitor Centre.
Website being re-vamped - submit your details today
Boyle Town & More website is currently being re-vamped and updated. Boyle Chamber of Commerce are inviting all Businesses/Services/Attractions – Old & New, to forward up to date Information & contact details (including opening days/hours) to hello@boyletm.com on or before next Thursday 21st January.
AGM Community Games tonight
Boyle Community Games will hold their AGM tonight, Thursday 21st January at 8.30 pm in Boyle GAA Clubhouse. We need as many parents as possible to attend to ensure the continuation of the games in Boyle. Please come along and volunteer as much or as little time as you can. All assistance will be gratefully received!
• 2015 was a very successful year again with Ruth Cox, Mary Ellen Halligan, Sinead Glennon and Aoife Valentine coming 3rd in the U16 Girls Relay in the National Finals, Diarmuid Sutton who qualified for the National final of the u14 boys breaststroke in swimming, Aisling Feeley won the County 600m u12 girls and qualified for the National Finals and Luke McGrath won the boys u12 Ball throw and also qualified for the National Finals in Athlone. Well done to all the children who participated and apologies if we have left any one out.
New Pilates Classes
Begin with a Free Taster Session in St Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle
• Times: Thursday Morning 10 – 11 Jan 21st : Friday Evening 7-8 Jan 22nd
• Levels: Absolute Beginners to Advanced
• Cost: Follow-on classes €10 per class or €50 x 6
• Other classes: Enquiries welcome for 1-1 or group sessions
• Contact: Linda 087 786 6866 Please Note: Booking Essential
Ladies GAA Club AGM - time changed!
Please note the time change to the Ladies GAA Club AGM from 5pm to 7pm this Sunday January 24th in the clubrooms due to the FBD final taking place in Tuam at 2pm.All players, parents and everyone interested in the development of ladies football in Boyle is invited to attend. We are always actively looking for new people to get involved with the club, both to help with coaching and on the committee to bring new ideas and energy.
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results, Monday January 18th
Numbers drawn: 7, 23, 24, 27
Match Three winners: M. Tiernan
Jackpot winner: None
Thank you to all who support the draw
Next draw Monday January 25th at 11.00pm in The Moylurg (Party Night). Lotto Jackpot €14,500
Nora SHEEHAN R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Nora SHEEHAN (née Conlon) Marian Road, Boyle, Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Plunkett Community Nursing Home, Boyle. Sadly missed by her relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at Mahon's Funeral Home, Boyle Thursday 21st from 9.30am until 11.30am. Removal to St.Joseph's Church, Boyle for Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Killaraght Old Cemetery.
Monsignor John J.HANLY R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Monsignor John J.HANLY Carnaross, Kells, parish priest of Carnaross and late of Laytown, past Rector of Irish College Rome, and native of Oldcastle, Co. Meath, 20th January 2016, at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. Son of the late Dr. Michael and Beda Hanly, Oldcastle. Deeply regretted by his sisters Freda Kearney, Elizabeth Smith, Pauline Ryan (Abbeytown, Boyle), Geraldine Henry, Olivia Kelly, (Carrick Road, Boyle) and his brother Dr. William Hanly, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, Bishop, priests and Religious Orders of the Diocese of Meath, the past students of the Pontifical Irish College Rome (Oliver Plunkett Union), relatives and wide circle of friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Gibneys Funeral Home, Oldcastle, Thursday from 4pm to 7pm with removal to St Ciarán’s Church, Carnaross arriving at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon, with burial immediately afterwards.
Bridie O'CONNOR R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Bridie O'CONNOR (née Halton) Shannon Lodge, Carrick-on-Shannon, January 18th 2016 (peacefully) at Sligo Regional Hospital. Predeceased by baby Hugh, daughter Mary and son-in-law Martin; Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband John (Jack), son Fr.Eamonn O'Connor (Strokestown), daughters Una (Ballintubber) and Jacqueline (Galway), son-in-law Frank, grandchildren Katie, Sarah, Robert, Alice and Francesca, brothers Thomas and Dan, sisters Catherine, Margaret and Teresa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace
Reposing at her home on Thursday (21st) from 12 noon until 5pm with removal to St.Mary's Church, Carrick-on-Shannon arriving at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to St.Mary's Cemetery. House private from 5pm on Thursday evening please.
MEPs Mairead McGuinness and Jim Nicholson met Commissioner and Urge Immediate Action to Generate Competition in the Beef Sector
MEP for Roscommon and Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness and Ulster Unionist MEP, Jim Nicholson this week (Tuesday 19th January) met with the European Commissioner for Competition, Margethe Vestager in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to discuss competition or a lack of it in the beef sector both North and South of the border.
St. Joseph's B.N.S., Enrolments
St. Joseph's B.N.S., Enrolment Forms for 2016/2017 school year will be available from the school office from Monday 25th January 2016. Completed enrolment forms must be returned to St. Joseph’s B.N.S. on or before Friday 5th February 2016.
Is this is Ireland we voted for?
How many people are poor in Ireland? Poverty in Ireland is measured by the Central Statistics Office. Two measurements, consistent poverty 233,192 people and at risk of poverty 579,819 people How many people are homeless in Ireland? Just over 400 families were homeless in Ireland at the start of the year 2015 and by August that figure had increased to just over 700, a 76% rise in just eight months. Almost 1,500 children are now homeless, a 73% rise since the start of 2015.
First World Problems
"• I can't figure out which way to face my cup of coffee in the microwave so after 1 minute the handle will be facing me. • I was screaming inside because I thought we were out of cinnamon stick flavored tea. • I have two computers in one room, and their wireless mouses always connect to the opposite computer • I bought a galaxy s5, but the bootloader is locked and i cant root it • I cut my finger and now the Touch ID on my iPhone doesn't work. • The little televisions attached to the treadmills at my gym were broken today, so I had to do my workout with no entertainment. • Nobody cares about my problems."
Third World Problems
• More than 870 million people of the entire third world population have no food to eat or a very precarious food supply i.e. more than the population of the US and the European Union combined. • More than 800 million people have no access to health care. Women, children and men that die every year just because of lack of preventable health care services. • A quarter or more of the entire world population lives without electricity in pitch black darkness as the night falls. That is around 1.6 billion people who do not know something like electricity exists. They are technically still living in Stone Age, no computers, no Internet, no appliances, no eFibre, no 1GB fibre.
Wednesday's Weather
Dry and bright across most areas for much of the day. Becoming cloudier this evening with some rain later. Afternoon temperatures will range from 5 to 8 degrees.
Daffodils in January 2016
Deerpark Lodge, Ardcarne/Knockvicar
Snippets from this week's Roscommon Herald
Read the full articles, view photos and more in the Roscommon Herald
• O'Dowd wades in on "Save Roscommon". Chris O'Dowd tweeted "Just catching up on this #SaveRoscommon thing. They're trying to do WHAT?!" "Online form that helps you make a submission - it takes 1 minute! http://www.opacity.ie/save-roscommon" • Murphy to launch election campaign in Strokestown on Friday 22nd January • Boyle couple's battle to save home goes on • Rose of Tralee to visit Roscommon on Friday 22nd January • Boyle students in 1916 exhibition at The Dock, Thursday 21st January • Boyle fumes over major recurring flooding issues • Bernadine Casserly, Frenchpark delighted to sing with Frankie Gavin and De Dannan • Boyle accountancy firm Ahern & Co renamed & rebranded to Devine & Co • Boyle Town Focus, pages 54 & 55 • Out and about photos in Mattimoes Pub, Boyle
Pictured above in Strasbourg on Tuesday (19th January) at a meeting to discuss the issue of competition in the Irish and UK beef sectors were (l-r) Jim Nicholson MEP, Margrethe Vestager Commissioner for Competition and Mairead McGuinness Fine Gael MEP for Roscommon and Vice-President of the European Parliament.
McGuinness and Nicholson Meet Commissioner and
Urge Immediate Action to Generate Competition in the Beef Sector
MEP for Roscommon and Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness and Ulster Unionist MEP, Jim Nicholson this week (Tuesday 19th January) met with the European Commissioner for Competition, Margethe Vestager in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to discuss competition or a lack of it in the beef sector both North and South of the border.
MEP McGuinness stated that "the merger of ABP Food Group with Slaney Foods has consequences in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland" and she added that "farmers need a guarantee that this merger will not cause further distortions in an already highly concentrated market".
The Competition Commissioner reassured the MEPs that the issue will be dealt with by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority and Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and if necessary, will be referred to the EU Commission to ensure that the proposed merger will not further distort the beef market.
Jim Nicholson MEP highlighted that the merger may uncover deeper competition issues in this market and will significantly highlight price gaps for beef in Northern Ireland compared to mainland UK.
The MEPs who are members on the European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, also raised the general issue of competition in the food sector arising from the imbalance of power between producers, processors and retailers.
Last year the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee unanimously voted in favour of adopting legislation to stamp out unfair trading practices in the food supply chain. The committee is awaiting the publication of a study from Commissioner Bienkowska that will assess voluntary initiatives such as the Supply Chain Initiative (SCI) and national best practices in tackling unfair trading practices.
Further information: Mairead McGuinness, MEP tel. 087 259 1829
Mainly dry. Fog over mountains and hills. Feeling cool as temperatures only reach 6 to 8 degrees. Winds will be light east to southeast or variable.
Phone Taps
Enda Kenny says the law should be changed so that the Garda Ombudsman doesn’t have the power to monitor journalists phones.
Glenn Frey R.I.P.
Glenn Frey, who co-founded the Eagles and with Don Henley became one of history's most successful songwriting teams with such hits as, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Lyin' Eyes and Hotel California has died. • "Peaceful Easy Feeling" [here...] • "Lyin Eyes" [here...] • "Hotel California [here...]
Boyle Golf Club News
Gary Carty wrote: Mother Nature has remained against us in recent times with no on course action to report. Realistically, it may be another two weeks at least before the course is fit for play. Letters regarding membership subscriptions for the year will be issued via post or email in the coming week.
Thecla MCQUILLAN R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Thecla MCQUILLAN, Upper Marian Road, Boyle, Peacefully at her residence in the loving care of her family, predeceased by her son Brendan.Sadly missed by her husband Brian, daughters Attracta and Barbara, son Raymond, nieces, nephews, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and many friends. Rest in Peace Thecla Reposing at her residence Tuesday from 2pm until 5.30pm, with removal to St.Joseph's Church, Boyle at 7pm Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards to Assylinn Cemetery.
View from Doon Shore, Monday 18th January
North Roscommon Athletics Club
Athletics Registration: Parents are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday 20th January in Boyle Complex regarding registration with North Roscommon Athletics Club (Boyle) for children age 5+. Meeting for parents of existing members at 7pm. Meeting for parents of new members (limited places) at 7.30pm. We are also looking for new leaders please.
Boyle Community Games AGM
Boyle Community Games AGM will take place on Thursday 21st January at 8.30 pm in Boyle G.A.A Clubhouse. We would ask that as many parents as possible could attend. We are looking for new committee members members this year to assist with running the games and ensuring that the games can continue in Boyle. We have a strong and proud history of success in the Community Games and all assistance would be of great benefit to all the children who participate every year. We will be shortly registering for events for 2016, so along with the regular events we would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in other events including swimming, gymnastics, cycling, model making, badminton, chess, draughts, handball, group singing, pitch and putt, table tennis, group dance, group comedy and drama. We look forward to welcoming new volunteers! • Boyle was again successful in last years Community Games. A very big congratulations to the following: Diarmuid Sutton who for the National final of the u14 boys breaststroke in swimming, Aisling Feeley won the County 600m u12 girls and qualified for the National Finals and Luke McGrath won the boys u12 Ball throw and also qualified for the National Finals in Athlone. Well done to all the children who participated and apologies if we have left any one out.
New St. Joseph's Church Choir - Singers Invited To Join
"We are pleased to announce that we are working with a group of local musicians and singers to form a new Church Choir. The choir will rehearse weekly in the church from 8pm to 9.15pm commencing Tuesday 2nd February. It is intended that the choir will sing for the Easter Ceremonies at the Vigil Mass on Saturday 26th March and on the 4th Sunday of the month thereafter. We are looking for sopranos, altos, tenors and basses who can commit to weekly rehearsals and monthly masses. First rehearsal Tuesday 2nd February 8pm in St Joseph's Church."
Welcome for Fr. Stephen Ezenwegbu
St. Joseph's Church: "We welcome Fr. Stephen Ezenwegbu from Nigeria who has been studying in Ireland for the last number of years. Fr. Stephen is here in Boyle for a few months learning about life in the Diocese of Elphin. • Fr. Stephen will be preparing for his driving test and doing work for Bishop Kevin."
