January view from Ballindoon Abbey
© Sean O'Dowd
Boyle GAA Club registration evening
"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
• 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
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,
• 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
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."
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
"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."
• 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."
