Update 29th May

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 2^nd June (Week 22)

Coffee Support Morning

Roscommon Special Needs Parents Association Coffee Support Morning at Open Table Restaurant, Boyle Town next Tuesday 2nd June, 10am until12 noon. Everyone Welcome. Enquiries SNPA Parent Liaison Marian Frawley 086 258 8498

Community Groups

Thursday 4th June at 8.00pm in King House: A new framework for public engagement and participation, called the Public Participation Network (PPN), has been established in County Roscommon. The PPN replaces the previous Community Forum and is the main link through which Roscommon County Council connects with the community, social inclusion and environmental sectors without prejudice to other consultation processes. Please ensure that your group is registered with the PPN. The purpose of these meetings is to:  Ensure that all groups within each municipal district are registered with the Public Participation Network:  Inform community groups about the role of the Public Participation Network Secretariat Please note that Registration Forms will be available on the night of each meeting, with registration commencing at 7.30pm. For Further Information Contact: 090 663 7316.

FUNDRAISING GOLF CLASSIC

Boyle Golf Club will host a fundraising Golf Classic for the Boyle Horse and Summer Show on Saturday 6^th June from 9am. Format is a 4 ball Rumble. €25 per person, hot meal included. All monies raised go to hosting another great community day out on the 23^rd August. Please contact Michael on 086 203 9182 to book your slot.

KING HOUSE EVENT

Revolted is a brace of solo plays by Donal O’Kelly to bark Bloomsday 2015. Joyced traces James Joyce’s odyssey through Dublin up to his departure into exile. The performance earned Katie O’Kelly a “Best Solo Performance” in Edinburgh. Hairy Jaysus tells the story of Joyce’s friend Sheehy-Skeffington, the forgotten executed man of 1916.  Sheehy-Skeffington was a pacifist and campaigner for votes for women. He was jailed under hard labour in June 1915, exactly a century ago for making forty speeches against recruitment to the British Army. Both shows together prompt the question – which was the more revolutionary in outlook - Sheehy-Skeffington or Joyce. Taking place on Thursday 11th June at 8pm in King House, Boyle. Tickets can be obtained in King House or for further information call 071 966 3242.

Registration for Toughest Muckers

Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge in Lough Key Forest Park will take place on June 13th 2015. Online registration for the event is now open. The organisers hope to run two events per year. To register log on to www.toughmucker.ie

Roscommon Learning Links

As a result of many job offers to students at Roscommon Learning Links, places on the Courses have become available for immediate start. If you want to gain employment and Certification in Information Technology, contact Siobhan/ Martina on 071 966 4510 straight away or drop into Roscommon Learning Links any morning to find out more about what’s on offer.

Call for Creative Submissions

Calling all artists, photographers, designers and poets! Boyle Arts Festival invites you to enter two creative competitions in the run up to this summer’s spectacular festival- The Open Art Exhibition and Poetry Competition. Providing a forum for artists to display their work, Boyle Arts Festival Open Art Exhibition has grown to attract entries from all over Ireland, the West being particularly strongly represented. The work is selected on merit and entries have been selected from part-time, full-time and occasional artists, giving a unique blend and standard of excellence. Entrants are judged for three overall prizes, as well as a prize for ‘The Most Promising Artist Under 25′. The overall winner will be presented with the Sue Hill Perpetual Trophy. Entries will be accepted in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person. If you would like to take part, works should be brought to the Church of Ireland School, Boyle (on the same road as the Garda Station and opposite the Family Life Centre) on: Friday, 3rd July between 4pm & 6pm.

Saturday 4th July between 3pm & 5pm. If you are more of a writer, Boyle Arts Festival Poetry Competition is the ideal opportunity to showcase your work and explore the world of words. You can enter as many poems as you like but all work must be the unpublished, original work of the author.  An Entry Form must accompany the work and this can acquired by emailing info@boylearts.com or you can download it from our site. This year’s competition will be judged by poet and writer, Joseph Woods who has judged numerous literary prizes including the Salmon Poetry Publication Prize, Irish Times/Poetry Now Prize, the International Strokestown Prize, Cúirt New Writing Prize and the Cork Literary Review Poetry Manuscript Competition. Full entry details for both competitions are available on our website www.boylearts.com. The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival will begin on Thursday, July 23rd and continue until Saturday August 1st. It promises a very exciting and diverse programme of events, including an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, drama, film, free family events, workshops, storytelling, readings and much more. For regular updates and competitions, check in with us on Facebook at and on Twitter at @boyle.arts

Bingo in Boyle

Every Tuesday evening in St. Joseph's Hall Boyle at 8.30pm until 10.30pm. €1000 Jackpot to be won every week.

Update 21st May

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 26^th May (Week 21)

Cookery Course

Cookery course will be held in St Joseph’s Resource Centre in Boyle on Tuesday 26th of May, from 6:30pm – 9pm. It’s all about easy-peasy and very yummy gluten, dairy and sugar free cooking and baking, with a focus on breakfast suggestions, snack ideas, desserts and bread making with a demonstration of a main meal that you can enjoy together with all the other samples you are going to taste. There will be loads and nobody will go home hungry! The evening will include recipes, as well as information and handouts on how to enjoy a healthy diet free of gluten, dairy and sugar. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible by calling  085 154 3354, Doris Rabe Nutritional Therapist & Cook"

DUCK RACE FUNdRAISER

Just a few days left until the Duck Race that will take place on the Boyle River on Saturday, May 30th commencing at the bridge on Bridge Street at 1pm. Ducks will cost €5 each  1st Prize, €500, 2nd Prize €200 and 3rd €100. Cards are being distributed around the town so please make sure you get your duck early! Your Support is most appreciated between 4pm & 6pm.Saturday, 4th July between 3pm & 5pm. All proceeds in aid of Boyle Courthouse Project.

Call for Creative Submissions

Calling all artists, photographers, designers and poets! Boyle Arts Festival invites you to enter two creative competitions in the run up to this summer’s spectacular festival- The Open Art Exhibition and Poetry Competition. Providing a forum for artists to display their work, Boyle Arts Festival Open Art Exhibition has grown to attract entries from all over Ireland, the West being particularly strongly represented. The work is selected on merit and entries have been selected from part-time, full-time and occasional artists, giving a unique blend and standard of excellence. Entrants are judged for three overall prizes, as well as a prize for ‘The Most Promising Artist Under 25′. The overall winner will be presented with the Sue Hill Perpetual Trophy. Entries will be accepted in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person. If you would like to take part, works should be brought to the Church of Ireland School, Boyle (on the same road as the Garda Station and opposite the Family Life Centre) on: Friday, 3rd July between 4pm & 6pm. Saturday 4th July between 3pm & 5pm. If you are more of a writer, Boyle Arts Festival Poetry Competition is the ideal opportunity to showcase your work and explore the world of words. You can enter as many poems as you like but all work must be the unpublished, original work of the author.  An Entry Form must accompany the work and this can acquired by emailing info@boylearts.com or you can download it from our site. This year’s competition will be judged by poet and writer, Joseph Woods who has judged numerous literary prizes including the Salmon Poetry Publication Prize, Irish Times/Poetry Now Prize, the International Strokestown Prize, Cúirt New Writing Prize and the Cork Literary Review Poetry Manuscript Competition.

Full entry details for both competitions are available on our website www.boylearts.com. The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival will begin on Thursday, July 23rd and continue until Saturday August 1st. It promises a very exciting and diverse programme of events, including an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, drama, film, free family events, workshops, storytelling, readings and much more. For regular updates and competitions, check in with us on Facebook at and on Twitter at @boyle.arts.

Padre Pio Pilgrimage

The annual Padre Pio pilgrimage to Holy Cross Abbey, Co Tipperary will take place on Sunday 31st May. The pilgrimage will be led by the new Archbishop of Cashel & Emly, Dr. Kieran O'Reilly. A bus will leave The Crescent, Boyle at 8am sharp. For all enquiries please contact Moya on 071 966 2110

Ardcarne Community Childcare Services Ltd

A Family Fun Walk & Fete will be taking place on Monday 1st June (Bank Holiday Weekend) Meeting at Cootehall School at 12.30pm with a walk around Cootehall Village (approx 2km, suitable for all the family! Back to the School for refreshments and Fete with stalls, games and fun for all the family. Date for your Diary! Ladies night on Friday 26th June at 7.30pm in Tara Marina Restaurant & Bar, Knockvicar. Start with a glass of champagne on arrival followed by 3 course buffet meal and music with Carol O’Dowd. Tickets €20 & will be available soon.

KING HOUSE EVENT

Revolted is a brace of solo plays by Donal O’Kelly to bark Bloomsday 2015. Joyced traces James Joyce’s odyssey through Dublin up to his departure into exile. The performance earned Katie O’Kelly a “Best Solo Performance” in Edinburgh. Hairy Jaysus tells the story of Joyce’s friend Sheehy-Skeffington, the forgotten executed man of 1916.  Sheehy-Skeffington was a pacifist and campaigner for votes for women. He was jailed under hard labour in June 1915, exactly a century ago for making forty speeches against recruitment to the British Army. Both shows together prompt the question – who was the more revolutionary in outlook - Sheehy-Skeffington or Joyce. Taking place on Thursday 11th June at 8pm in King House, Boyle. Tickets can be obtained in King House or for further information call 071 9663 242.

Registration for Toughest Muckers

Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge in Lough Key Forest Park will take place on June 13th 2015. Online registration for the event is now open. The organisers hope to run two events per year. To register log on to www.toughmucker.ie

Boyle Golf Club

Well done to Jim Mooney who won the  PGA Tankard on Sunday 17^th May with 41pts, 2nd Gary Carty 40pts, Gross Charlie O’Donnell, 3rd Ross Andrew 38pts. Charlie O’Donnell is the new leader in the Golfer of the Year Competition. Thursday 16^th May saw the night Men’s competition won by Niall Kearney 26pts, 2nd Owen Garvin 26pts, and 3rd John McGuinn 23pts. Fridays Scramble was won by Marie Gallagher, Jim Mooney, Michael Reid, & Michael Gilmartin, 2nd Niall Kearney, Criona O’Donnell & Paddy Nangle, 3rd Terry Canning, Michael Rush & Seamus Gallagher Competitions for this week are the Mens Competition on Thursday night, Friday is a nine hole scramble and next Sunday is an 18 Hole Stableford (Qualifier) The Club Foursomes semi-final pairings are Jim Mooney/Cillian Doyle V Jonathan Egan/Seamus Gallagher & Charlie O’Donnell/Ted Hestor V Michael Reid & Michael Gilmartin, Good luck to all the teams taking part. King Harmon. 1st round matches are to be completed by May 30th. In Ladies news well done to Michelle Quinn who won the PGA Tankard last Tuesday. Ladies Competitions this week are a nine hole on this Saturday May 23rd, draw moved to 1.00pm. There will be a beginners competition depending on numbers

Boyle Farmers Market

Every Saturday from 10am until 2pm, in the Grounds of King House, Boyle. The reasons to buy your food at the Boyle Farmers Market are endless, low food miles, seasonal produce and a wide range of produce in all weights and portion sizes. So come and see us this Saturday and help keep our culinary traditions alive! The Bridgestone Award winning Farmer's Market in Boyle provides an excellent range of local, wholesome and healthy produce. Boyle Market has available a large variety of freshly made gluten & wheat free breads, pastries and cakes that are very reasonably priced. Very competitively priced, locally grown and freshly picked fruit and vegetables, with a good selection of organic produce. Specialty honey, teas, jams and homemade gluten free quiche. Why not have a candle made for that special occasion, such as communion, christening or weddings. Gubeen salami, oatmeal and Olive Oil, fruit juices and home make fruit cakes. Please support your local Farmers Market held in the grounds of King House, Boyle every Saturday from 10am-2pm www.unabhan.ie for more details or call  071 9663033.The pace will be very leisurely and totally focussed on the social aspect of cycling.

We will cover whatever distance you are comfortable with and stop for tea/coffee and refreshments during or after the spin.

Current members will accompany you every step of the way.

If you were thinking of getting back on your bike this year, these Social Sunday spins are for you.

Make new friends, get helpful advice on cycling and bike maintenance, feel fitter, get confident on the road.

Our first Social Sunday will be February 22nd at 10am from the clock in Boyle.

Route leader on the day will be Eddie Conroy. Please feel free to contact Eddie for more details on 086 2574257 (after 6pm) or any member of the Curlieu Wheelers.

A cycling helmet is compulsory. Everyone is welcome.

Bingo in Boyle

Every Tuesday evening in St. Josephs Hall Boyle at 8.30pm until 10.30pm. €1000 Jackpot to be won every week.

Update 16th May

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 19^th May (Week 20)

Upcoming King House concert

Ciaran O’Maonaigh and Caitlin Nic Gabhann are coming to King House on 20th May at 8pm. Ciaran plays the fiddle and Caitlin plays the concertina. These are two of the finest young musicians on the current traditional Irish music landscape. Caitlin is also an accomplished dancer, taking to her feet to accompany Ciaran’s melodic reels. This is a performance not to be missed! Tickets available at King House on 071 966 3242 or at www.roscommonartscentre 

Paths To Freedom & 1916

The two-day event will take the form of a day of lectures in King House on Friday May 22 and half day on Saturday 23rd May  followed by a musical evening on Saturday May 23 with broadcaster Myles Dungan the Master of Ceremonies on both days .  The lectures will feature well-known expert speakers from the worlds of TV, radio and academia, with a local perspective on Cumann na mBan and the struggle for women’s emancipation. An exciting musical evening has also been included in the programme this year which will fill King House with songs and stories from World War 1 performed by The Brook Singers, with soloists Sadhbh Burt Fitzgerald, Jonathan Creasy, actor/tenor Brendan MacQuaile, pianist Ronan Murray and Simon Morgan.

DUCK RACE FUNdRAISER

A Duck Race will take place on the Boyle River on Saturday, May 30th commencing at the bridge on Bridge Street at 1pm. Ducks will cost €5 each  1st Prize, €500, 2nd Prize €200 and 3rd €100. Cards are being distributed around the town so please make sure you get your duck early! Your Support is most appreciated between 4pm & 6pm.Saturday, 4th July between 3pm & 5pm. All proceeds in aid of Boyle Courthouse Project.

Ardcarne Community Childcare Services Ltd

A Family Fun Walk & Fete will be taking place on Monday 1st June (Bank Holiday Weekend) Meeting at Cootehall School at 12.30pm with a walk around Cootehall Village (approx 2km, suitable for all the family! Back to the School for refreshments and Fete with stalls, games and fun for all the family. Date for your Diary! Ladies night on Friday 26th June at 7.30pm in Tara Marina Restaurant & Bar, Knockvicar. Start with a glass of champagne on arrival followed by 3 course buffet meal and music with Carol O’Dowd. Tickets €20 & will be available soon.

Padre Pio Pilgrimage

The annual Padre Pio pilgrimage to Holy Cross Abbey, Co Tipperary will take place on Sunday 31st May. The pilgrimage will be led by the new Archbishop of Cashel & Emly, Dr. Kieran O'Reilly. A bus will leave The Crescent, Boyle at 8am sharp. For all enquiries please contact Moya on 071 966 2110

Registration for Toughest Muckers

Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge in Lough Key Forest Park will take place on June 13th 2015. Online registration for the event is now open. The organisers hope to run two events per year. To register log on to www.toughmucker.ie

Workshops and Training on Green Opportunities

Community Groups, Enterprises and Individuals. The Accelerate Green Enterprise programme, based in Boyle, Co. Roscommon is offering a range of workshops and training for interested individuals, businesses and groups. All workshops are free and include themes such as - how to create viable business opportunities from natural resources, understanding the green customer of the future - and much more. The programme also offers an IdeaGen platform which will assist budding entrepreneurs with a green idea, seeking to test out the idea and receive advice on how to move it forward. Additional supports include: case study visits and general business mentoring / training. The Accelerate programme may be of interest to those currently unemployed / underemployed. For more information contact Olwen on 087-7997772 or Orla on 086-3807802.

Lough Key / Boyle Shuttle Bus 2015

Building on the success of the 2014 Pilot Shuttle Bus initiative, which provided over 400 passengers a valuable and inexpensive service we hope that the service will be provided again this season, with some changes to enhance the service based on feedback: Service will run three times daily, six days a week throughout July and August Departing Lough Key  at 11am, 3.00pm and 7.00pm Bus to be more visual with external music and departure information Internal Audio recording of history & culture of the area Ticket price to remain the same ... Adult €1 / children up to 16yrs only 50c cent. We realise that there are many demands on all businesses in Boyle at this time. We greatly appreciate and acknowledge the generosity received last year for our pilot initiative and we are again appealing for financial support which is vital to provide this excellent service.  Last year’s Shuttle Bus Initiative cost over €5,000 to run! The bus times have been changed to accommodate visitors’ avail of getting Provisions/Go shopping/ Eat out and come back to Boyle for Entertainment and slots also will coincide with the action packed schedule for Boyle Arts Festival. Sponsorship contributions of €100 to be included in the benefits below are most welcome and can be dropped to Cecil Draper (Taylors Interiors) / Brian Kelly (Betterbuys) / Patricia Golden (Una Bhan Tourism).The benefits of being a Shuttle Bus Sponsor: Inclusion in new 2015 promotional brochure, Inclusion in new Voucher Booklet, Joint marketing, Promotion on advertising screen in Lough Key Forest Park, A Contributor to the Shuttle Bus service running 3 times a day / 6 days a week / for months of July and August, Lough Key to Boyle. Boyle Town and More are confident that the Shuttle Bus will attract many of the visitors to Lough Key to visit our town of Boyle. Your support is greatly acknowledged as we had over 50 subscribers to this initiative last year.

BOYLE MUSICAL SOCIETY AGM 2015

In their annual reports, the Society's Secretary Marie Kennedy, Chairperson Liz Gannon and Treasurer Benny Morgan thanked everyone involved for making this another very successful year for BMS. During the year, the Society was delighted to present the musical "Grease" as well as a Summer Concert and perform as Choir in St. Joseph's Church at a Christmas mass. Each made special mention and offered the Society's condolences on the untimely death of Committee member Aidan Callaghan. BMS Producer Viv Moran revealed details of the Society's next Musical.  "We're off to see the Wizard!" That's right, Boyle Musical Society are delighted to announce that this year's musical will be The Wizard Of Oz. Everybody will be familiar with the classic 1939 MGM film, starring Judy Garland and the BMS production will be a special treat for all the family. The Wizard of Oz will open in St. Joseph's Hall, Boyle on Wed. November 18th and continue until Sunday November 22nd. Rehearsals will commence on Monday August 31st.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

On Sunday10th May the Holmpatrick Cup results are as follows, 1st Prize Charlie O’Donnell &Terry Canning, 2nd Prize Brendan Gaffney & Jonathan Egan, and 3rd Prize John McGuinn & Pat Conroy. Thursday7th May saw the Men’s Competition won by Gerry O’Hara 26pts, 2nd Owen Garvan 26pts, 3rd Lorcan Egan 25pts. Fridays Scramble was won by Brendan Gaffney, Michael Reid, Mary Lombard & Michael Gilmartin. Date for your diary is the Committee Cup on Saturday/Sunday May 30th/31st. This will be the first “Major” of the year and open to Ladies and Gents. Format is 18 hole stroke and the top ladies and gents will play a final nine holes on Sunday evening. There are two 18 hole qualifiers during May for those wishing to get cards in.

Boyle Farmers Market

Every Saturday from 10am until 2pm, in the Grounds of King House, Boyle. The reasons to buy your food at the Boyle Farmers Market are endless, low food miles, seasonal produce and a wide range of produce in all weights and portion sizes. So come and see us this Saturday and help keep our culinary traditions alive! The Bridgestone Award winning Farmer's Market in Boyle provides an excellent range of local, wholesome and healthy produce. Boyle Market has available a large variety of freshly made gluten & wheat free breads, pastries and cakes that are very reasonably priced. Very competitively priced, locally grown and freshly picked fruit and vegetables, with a good selection of organic produce. Specialty honey, teas, jams and homemade gluten free quiche. Why not have a candle made for that special occasion, such as communion, christening or weddings. Gubeen salami, oatmeal and Olive Oil, fruit juices and home make fruit cakes. Please support your local Farmers Market held in the grounds of King House, Boyle every Saturday from 10am-2pm www.unabhan.ie for more details or call  071 966 3033.The pace will be very leisurely and totally focussed on the social aspect of cycling.

We will cover whatever distance you are comfortable with and stop for tea/coffee and refreshments during or after the spin.

Current members will accompany you every step of the way.

If you were thinking of getting back on your bike this year, these Social Sunday spins are for you.

Make new friends, get helpful advice on cycling and bike maintenance, feel fitter, get confident on the road.

Our first Social Sunday will be February 22nd at 10am from the clock in Boyle.

Route leader on the day will be Eddie Conroy. Please feel free to contact Eddie for more details on 086 2574257 (after 6pm) or any member of the Curlieu Wheelers.

A cycling helmet is compulsory. Everyone is welcome.

Bingo in Boyle

Every Tuesday evening in St. Joseph's Hall Boyle at 8.30pm until 10.30pm. €1000 Jackpot to be won every week.

Update 8th May

 Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 12^th May (Week 19)

THE LOUGH KEY CLASSIC

The 60/120 routes & King of the Mountain Challenge takes place on Saturday May 16^th starts and finishes in Boyle Co Roscommon. Enjoy the beauty of Lough Key County and take in the views from the Curlieu Mountains in this challenging event. Sign on in the Sports Complex on Friday 15^th May from 7pm until 8.30pm and Saturday 16^th from 7.30am until 8.45am. Starting time on Saturday 16^th will be 9am for the 120k and King of the Mountains with the 60k starting soon after at 10am. Refreshment will be served after the event. Showers will also be available. For more information go to www.curlieuwheelers.com

MAY ACTION MONTH FOR TIDY TOWNS

We need everyone to get out and do their bit please on Friday May 15th for a massive cleanup meeting on The Crescent at 6.30pm. We are asking for 2hrs to do a blitz of all approach roads. Please come out and help, bags and gloves provided and Refreshments afterwards.  Let’s get into the Community Spirit on Thursday May 21^st Sweep Hour. We are asking every premises/business owner/tenant to come out with your brush at 12 noon and sweep the pavement 12 noon in front of your premises. We will arrange the road sweeper for the following day. Let’s make this a major event.

KING HOUSE SALON SESSION

Ciaran O Maonaigh is a fiddle player from Donegal. A noted musician he is no stranger to touring and his virtuosity and charismatic stage presence, make him a natural performer. This time he in on the road with Caitllin Nic Gabhan, three times winner of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil on concertina and a regular performer at festivals and in concert halls around the world. This pairing brings together two of the finest instrumentalists on the Irish traditional scene and is brought to you in association with Age & Opportunity as part of Bealtaine 2015. This session will be taking place in King House, Boyle on Wednesday 20^th May at 8pm. To book tickets at this and other events at King House please contact Roscommon Arts Centre on 0906 625 824.

Curlew Walkers Club

The next meeting of the club will take place on Saturday 24^th May meeting on the Crescent at 11am. This will be a Climb/Grade A at Nephin with your leader being Beverley James contact no 087 9905 217. Please confirm times with Leader or web site prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

DUCK RACE FUNdRAISER

A Duck Race will take place on the Boyle River on Saturday, May 30th commencing at the bridge on Bridge Street at 1pm. Ducks will cost €5 each - 1st Prize, €500, 2nd Prize €200 and 3rd €100. Cards are being distributed around the town so please make sure you get your duck early! Your Support is most appreciated between 4pm & 6pm.Saturday, 4th July between 3pm & 5pm. All proceeds in aid of Boyle Courthouse Project.

Padre Pio Pilgrimage

The annual Padre Pio pilgrimage to Holy Cross Abbey, Co Tipperary will take place on Sunday 31st May. The pilgrimage will be led by the new Archbishop of Cashel & Emly, Dr. Kieran O'Reilly. A bus will leave The Crescent, Boyle at 8am sharp. For all enquiries please contact Moya on 071 966 2110

Registration for Toughest Muckers

Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge in Lough Key Forest Park will take place on June 13th 2015. Online registration for the event is now open. The organisers hope to run two events per year. To register log on to www.toughmucker.ie

Boyle Golf Club

Thanks to all who supported the weekend golf and the Quiz and Curry on Friday 1^st May night. The Quiz was won by the Egan family of Moira, Vincent, Lorcan and Paddy (parachuted in from Oughterard), 2nd Kathleen Hanmore, Marie Kennedy, John Compton (Strokestown) and Gary Carty. A Special thanks to Susan and Brendan for organising and sponsoring prizes, Mary for the lovely food, to Vincent and Gary for looking after the Bar and to Frank O’Mahoney for his sponsorship.  Thanks also to Strokestown Golf Club for their support. Thursday 30^th April saw the Men’s competition won by Gerry Carty 27pts, 2nd Gary Carty 27pts, and 3rd Ross Andrew 26pts.  Fridays scramble was won by Charlie O’Donnell, Carmel Keenan & Michael Rush, (courtesy of an eagle on the 8th), 2nd Marie Kennedy, John Compton & Kathleen Hanmore.  A special well done to Kathleen and Marie who were prize-winners in their first scramble (a sign of things to come), 3rd Sean Heslin, Regina McLoughlin & Eamon Perry. Date for your diary is the Committee Cup on Saturday/Sunday May 30th/31st. This will be the first “Major” of the year and open to Ladies and Gents. Format is 18 hole stroke with Ladies playing Saturday and Gents on Sunday. The top ladies and gents will play a final nine holes on Sunday evening. There are two 18 hole qualifiers during May for those wishing to get cards in. The Horse and Summer Show Classic takes place this Saturday June 6th. Details to follow. Members are reminded that 2015 membership is due, thanks to all have paid to date.

The pace will be very leisurely and totally focussed on the social aspect of cycling.

We will cover whatever distance you are comfortable with and stop for tea/coffee and refreshments during or after the spin.

Current members will accompany you every step of the way.

If you were thinking of getting back on your bike this year, these Social Sunday spins are for you.

Make new friends, get helpful advice on cycling and bike maintenance, feel fitter, get confident on the road.

Our first Social Sunday will be February 22nd at 10am from the clock in Boyle.

Route leader on the day will be Eddie Conroy. Please feel free to contact Eddie for more details on 086 2574257 (after 6pm) or any member of the Curlieu Wheelers.

A cycling helmet is compulsory. Everyone is welcome.

BOYLE FARMERS MARKET

The Market is open from 10am to 2pm each and every Saturday in the grounds of King House, Boyle. If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to Boyle Farmers’ Market on Saturday should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce, including organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range eggs, fruit juices, gluten free/ sour dough/ spelt bread and all kinds of delicious home bakes are available every week. Alongside the food stalls are a number of crafters selling their handmade wares, personalized candles and knitwear. So why not come along and have a chat with the stall holders and avail of their ideas. For further information please a call Una Bhan on 071 9663 033.

Bingo in Boyle

Every Tuesday evening in St. Joseph’s Hall Boyle at 8.30pm until 10.30pm. €1000 Jackpot to be won every week.