Thursday, March 24, 2016

Update 25th March



CHILDRENS CRAFT CLASSES
Fun Craft Workshops with Anna & Eva will take place on Tuesday 29th Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st of March with something different made each day to take home (includes snack). Enquiries and bookings to Una Bhan, Grounds of King House, Boyle 071 966 3033

LIFE SAVER
Boyle Gardai is currently fitting a Defibrillator in a weatherproof cover on the wall outside Boyle Garda Station, Military Road, Boyle. Boyle & District Angling Club purchased the Defibrillator and had the weatherproof box fitted with the help of the OPW. Signage and a list of contact numbers of Trained Personal will be put up in the coming week.

Boyle Coder Dojo
Coder Dojo together with Foroige are delighted to welcome new and existing coders to register on Wednesday evening 30th March between 6pm and 7pm in Boyle Enterprise Centre, Quarry Lane, Boyle. Young People from 10 -16 years are eligible to join. This year we will be working with Scratch, Animation, and Science & Engineering. For further details, call Noirin on 086 388 0738 or email boylecoders@gmail.com

Free foundation cookery course
A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet is taking place up until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle, Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town
Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager BOI, Boyle wrote: Bank of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was held in partnership with a local committee to discuss the various planned activities that will take place over Friday 1st April.  The aim of the initiative is to promote and drive momentum for SMEs in the locality while showcasing all that the town has to offer.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 3rd April, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Creevy Pier (Donegal) Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Lydia Fawls who can be contacted on 086 1544 418. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The Apostolate of Eucharist Adoration invites all Parishioners on a special Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 24th April. There is a full programme organised for Adults, Teens and Children. The launch of a National Crusade of Prayer for Vocations will take place at the 3pm Mass. The programme begins at 11.30. Bishop Kevin Doran is the chief celebrant and homilist Fr Declan Hurley Adm, Navan, will give a talk on “Gazing at the face of Mercy” at 1.30 in the Basilica.

TASTE OF SUCCESS
This year the taste of Success is going global with the Food Flight.
This year RTÉ and Lidl Ireland are launching a NEW way to enter the competition with ‘The Food Flight’. In a nutshell, if you know of an Irish born person who is a born chef but – for whatever reason, is living abroad then ‘tag’ them on Facebook and get them to apply. We will fly ONE lucky person home from anywhere in the world – all expenses paid - to compete in the competition. So, you get a loved one home for a visit AND they might win 100,000 EURO – you can’t say fairer than that! If you know someone who you think could win with one of their dishes – Tag them on the RTE One Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RTEOne/?fref=nf or Twitter - @RTETasteSuccess - get them to apply.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB
The final round of the Spring League was held last weekend 19th/20th March. A strong surge by Team 8, consisting of Liam Whyte, Dave Purser & Marie Hanmore-Cawley was enough to see them take 1st place with 137 pts. In second was round 1 leader Sean Heslin, Liz Dwyer & Tommy King with a total score of 135 pts. In third position was Club Captain Ross Andrew along with Susan O’Mahoney & Gerry O’Hara who were one point further adrift. Big thanks to all who took part. Finally a message regarding membership fees - Please forward 2016 membership fees to membership secretary, Geraldine McDermottroe. Thanks to all who have paid to date. If members have not received renewal letter/email please call 086 2039182 or email info@boylegolfclub.com.

CV & Office Services
Are you looking for a new job? Are you having difficulty putting together your CV? Would you like some help? Then why not call into the Úna Bhán office in the grounds of King House, Boyle, where we will be delighted to give you any help, advice or information we can. A good CV could make all the difference in getting your job application through to the interview stage. We have a template and sheet of helpful tips to guide you through the process. We will also type your CV if you cannot do this yourself. Or you may just want to call in for a chat about your CV. All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. For more details, contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 9663033. We also offer office services such as Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Friday, March 18, 2016

Update 18th March


 A GREAT ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Amidst glorious sunshine and over 2000 viewers watching on, the Boyle St Patricks Day took place. Sincere thanks to all who entered the Parade which gave such enjoyment; to all who came out in such large numbers to support it; to the Businesses who contributed so generously to allow the Parade be organised; to our Judges, our Viewing stand, our MC for the day, our Music and Langans for the stand; our Stewards, and all who decorated the town & their premises to add to the festive atmosphere; to our Mascots who lead the parade,- taking time out from their studies; to the media and websites and to RTE for our national coverage. Special thanks to the committee for their hard work and a very warm welcome to the new members who joined the committee this year.

Daffodil Day 2016
The organisers of this year’s Daffodil Day in Boyle take this opportunity to say thank you to the collectors, the business people who allowed the collections to take place on their premises and who provided refreshments throughout the day, the staff and students of Abbey Community College, the staff and residents of both the Plunkett Home and Drumderrig Nursing Home and most importantly to the people who contributed so generously to this collection. The final amount collected was €6484.15.Thank you all for supporting this most worthy cause.

BRIGHT SPARKS
If you were there last year you’ll remember the great night of fun and entertainment, if not join us this year, and battle for the title of The Bright Sparks! Boyle chamber/Boyle TM are appealing to all Businesses, Societies, Clubs and individuals to come along on Good Friday to St Joseph’s Hall, March 25th at 8pm. All proceeds raised go to Boyle Christmas Lights, every one welcome to come along, Table of 4 - €40 but if you can’t make a table just come along and you’ll be sorted. If you want to reserve a table in advance, contact any of the following: Stephen Bohan, Patricia Golden, Deirdre Purcell, Siobhan Gallagher, Dara Callaghan, Cecil Draper or Brian Kelly.

PIKE ANGLING FESTIVAL
Boyle and District Angling Club will be holding their Pike Angling Festival Boat Competition on Saturday 26th and 27th March on Lough Key, Boyle commencing on Saturday at 11am until 6pm and Sunday at 10am until 5pm. Guaranteed Prize Fund will be €5,000 with the Overall first prize being €2,500 plus the Moonstone Jewellers Perpetual Cup, Saturday €1,175 and Sunday €1,175. Juniors must fish for Junior Prizes and be accompanied by a fee paying adult. Presentation of all Prizes will take place on Sunday 27th March. Please note that all donations for refreshments at this year’s bar-b-q will go towards the  Doireann Martin fund. Doireann Martin from Frenchpark is five years old and on the 27th of November she was diagnosed with DIPG, an inoperable brain tumour with no survival rate. The funds raised will help ease the financial burden on the family and make it possible to enjoy the time they have with Doireann and do fun things she would like to do.

TAWNYTASKIN CENTRE
An Afternoon Tea will be held in Tawnytaskin Community Centre on Easter Sunday 27th March as well as Monday 28th March at 11 o’clock. Other attractions include local stalls, cake sale and Mini to you Fashion Show. For further information contact Mary on 086 8130 005 or Mary on 085 1618?

St JOSEPHS HALL EVENT
A Holistic & Angel Fair will take place in St Josephs Hall, Boyle on Monday 28th March from 12.00 to 5.00, also looking for local Holistic Therapists who are interested in promoting themselves and doing treatments on the day.

Free foundation cookery course

A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet will take place in Boyle from March 21st until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle Celtic Soccer Sisters
This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03. The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 3rd April, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Creevy Pier (Donegal) Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Lydia Fawls who can be contacted on 086 1544 418. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Boyle, Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town
Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager BOI, Boyle wrote: Bank of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was held in partnership with a local committee to discuss the various planned activities that will take place over Friday 1st April.  The aim of the initiative is to promote and drive momentum for SMEs in the locality while showcasing all that the town has to offer.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The Apostolate of Eucharist Adoration invites all Parishioners on a special Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 24th April. There is a full programme organised for Adults, Teens and Children. The launch of a National Crusade of Prayer for Vocations will take place at the 3pm Mass. The programme begins at 11.30. Bishop Kevin Doran is the chief celebrant and homilist Fr Declan Hurley Adm, Navan, will give a talk on “Gazing at the face of Mercy” at 1.30 in the Basilica.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB
The Spring League got underway last weekend 12/13 March with some impressive scores being recorded. Team 6 (S Heslin, L Dwyer & T King) leads the way with 47 pts, followed closely by team 2 (N Kearney, P Conroy & A Gaughran) on 46 pts. In third place is team 11 (P Egan, P Connolly & S Mc Crann) on 43pts. A full league table can be viewed on the club’s website. Looking ahead, the club’s fundraising classic will take place over the Easter weekend. It’s a 4 person rumble, with the entry fee set at €60 per team. The online timesheet is now live, so members and visitors are encouraged to book their tee time through the club’s website. In other news, the club outing to Tullamore Golf Club will take place on Saturday April 2nd, with the first players teeing off at 11am. If you wish to go, please put your name on the sheet in the clubhouse or contact Michael Rush by March 26th at the very latest.

CV & Office Services
Are you looking for a new job? Are you having difficulty putting together your CV? Would you like some help? Then why not call into the Úna Bhán office in the grounds of King House, Boyle, where we will be delighted to give you any help, advice or information we can. A good CV could make all the difference in getting your job application through to the interview stage. We have a template and sheet of helpful tips to guide you through the process. We will also type your CV if you cannot do this yourself. Or you may just want to call in for a chat about your CV. All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. For more details, contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 9663033. We also offer office services such as Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 9663033.



Friday, March 11, 2016

Update 11th March



Start getting your Float ready
The Boyle St Patricks Day Committee is in full swing, organising the Parade which will take Place on Thursday 17th March at 3pm starting from Mockmoyne, via Bridge Street to the Crescent. We are appealing to all Businesses, Clubs, and Associations and Societies to enter a Float this year and contribute to making it our Best ever parade. While entering a Float to the Parade is Free, any donation given will be greatly received. Looking forward to you all joining us, collecting in Mockmoyne from 2.15pm onwards.

BRIGHT SPARKS
If you were there last year you’ll remember the great night of fun and entertainment, if not join us this year, and battle for the title of The Bright Sparks! Boyle chamber/Boyle TM are appealing to all Businesses, Societies, Clubs and individuals to come along on Good Friday to St Joseph’s Hall, March 25th at 8pm. All proceeds raised go to Boyle Christmas Lights, every one welcome to come along, Table of 4 -€40 but if you can’t make a table just come along and you’ll be sorted.. If you want to reserve a table in advance, contact any of the following: Stephen Bohan, Patricia Golden, Deirdre Purcell, Siobhan Gallagher, Dara Callaghan, Cecil Draper or Brian Kelly.

Free foundation cookery course
A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet will take place in Boyle from March 21st until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle Celtic Soccer Sisters
This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03… The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 20th March, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Hangmans Hill and will be a Climb/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Brian Doherty who can be contacted on 086 086 9775. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

TAWNYTASKIN CENTRE
An Afternoon Tea will be held in Tawnytaskin Community Centre on Easter Sunday 27th March as well as Monday 28th March at 11 o’clock. Other attractions include local stalls, cake sale and Mini to you Fashion Show. For further information contact Mary on 086 8130 005 or Mary on 085 1618.

Boyle, Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town
Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager BOI, Boyle wrote: Bank of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was held in partnership with a local committee to discuss the various planned activities that will take place over Friday 1st April.  The aim of the initiative is to promote and drive momentum for SMEs in the locality while showcasing all that the town has to offer.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The Apostolate of Eucharist Adoration invites all Parishioners on a special Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 24th April. There is a full programme organised for Adults, Teens and Children. The launch of a National Crusade of Prayer for Vocations will take place at the 3pm Mass. The programme begins at 11.30. Bishop Kevin Doran is the chief celebrant and homilist Fr Declan Hurley Adm, Navan, will give a talk on “Gazing at the face of Mercy” at 1.30 in the Basilica.

CV & Office Services
Are you looking for a new job? Are you having difficulty putting together your CV? Would you like some help? Then why not call into the Úna Bhán office in the grounds of King House, Boyle, where we will be delighted to give you any help, advice or information we can. A good CV could make all the difference in getting your job application through to the interview stage. We have a template and sheet of helpful tips to guide you through the process. We will also type your CV if you cannot do this yourself. Or you may just want to call in for a chat about your CV. All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. For more details, contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 9663033. We also offer office services such as Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Friday, March 4, 2016

Update 4th March


Free business advisory clinic
A free business advisory clinic, by appointment, takes place at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Thursday March 10th from 10.00am until 2.00pm. The clinic will offer advice to new and existing businesses and information on supports available. Each attendee is allotted a one hour, one-to-one meeting with business mentor Cathal Mahon. For more information or to book appointments email localenterprise@roscommoncoco.ie or visitwww.localenterprise.ie/roscommon. The event is organised by Roscommon Local Enterprise Office as part of Local Enterprise Week 2016.

James Kilbane in Ballinameen
Ballinameen community will host a fundraising concert with James Kilbane for their community Centre, School and Church repair. Communities across Leitrim and Roscommon in rural Ireland are now more than ever joining together to help this fundraiser for vital local amenities and daily community facilities. In Ballinameen, the community are coming together on Sunday 13th March to hold a concert with leading Irish singer James Kilbane in the Ballinameen Community Centre. The event is being organised by the village locals as there is a growing need within the community to take a greater role in fundraising to maintain their local community centre, school fund raising needs at Kingsland N.S. There is also need to carry out repairs to the Ballinameen church working towards a total new roof as the present one is 113 years old. All three fundraising needs play a very central part in the everyday life of the local community with all three located just yards from each other. The Ballinameen community are looking forward to hosting the Irish, Country and Gospel concert in their Community Centre with multi-platinum selling James Kilbane for a wonderful night of Irish and folk favourites from ballad to anthem. Kilbane will be including many of his popular country songs as well as many Irish and gospel favourites..Tickets are available in Mulveys in Carrick on Shannon, Cooney’s and McDonagh’s garages in Boyle, Oliver McDermott in Frenchpark, 8 Till Late in Roscommon, Clancy’s in Elphin, The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown, Super Valu in Ballaghadereen, Super Valu in Castlerea, The Cross Bar, Ballinameen, The Four P’s in Rathallen or direct from concert members or by contacting Carmel at 0866011866 or Johnny at 086 1019149. Concert starts at 8 pm and doors open at 7.30 pm. All support will be appreciated by the Ballinameen community and area.

RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IRELAND
The RPSI will run a Vintage Steam Train from Carrick to Boyle and return on Sunday 13th March. The train will be headed by Loco No.4 built in 1947 and acquired by the RPSI in 1971. The carriages were built by Cravens of Sheffield in the early 1960's and acquired by the Society in 2006 when the last of them came out of service.
Information: 11.00: Train will depart from Connolly Station for Carrick Tickets: 14.25: Depart from Carrick. Tickets for the Carrick / Boyle trip are available in Mulveys, Main Street, Carrick. 5.25: Depart from Boyle.

Start getting your Float ready
The Boyle St Patricks Day Committee is in full swing, organising the Parade which will take Place on Thursday 17th March at 3pm starting from Mockmoyne, via Bridge Street to the Crescent. We are appealing to all Businesses, Clubs, and Associations and Societies to enter a Float this year and contribute to making it our Best ever parade. While entering a Float to the Parade is Free, any donation given will be greatly received. Looking forward to you all joining us, collecting in Mockmoyne from 2.15pm onwards.

Free foundation cookery course
A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet will take place in Boyle from March 21st until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle Celtic Soccer Sisters
This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03… The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

Making Boyle beautiful
From seeds to flowers: Mandy Toolan of Boyle Tidy Towns committee is appealing to any flower lovers who may be growing their own flowers from seeds, and would like to donate some to enhance Boyle town, to get in touch with her call 086 081 1434 or e-mail on mandytoolan@yahoo.ie

Bright Sparks quiz
The enjoyable Bright Sparks Quiz night is a little over three weeks away. The quiz will take place on Good Friday March 25th in St. Joseph’s Hall commencing at 8pm. Teams of 4 cost €40 with all proceeds going to the Boyle Christmas Lights fund. To reserve a table please e mail Stephen on sbohan@trojan.ie

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 20th March, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Hangmans Hill and will be a Climb/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Brian Doherty who can be contacted on 086 086 9775. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Boyle Golf Boyle
On Sunday 27th February saw the Captain’s Drive take place, with a strong turnout showing their support. The first two tee shots were struck by Ross Andrew and Mary O’Hara, the latter deputising for Lady Captain Tish Perry. The winners of the scramble that followed were Terry Canning, Liz Dwyer & Tommy King. Pipped into second was the quartet of Gary Carty, Michael Simon, Pat Conroy & Marie Hanmore-Cawley. In third position were Jim Mooney, Michael Gilmartin and Lewis Shaw. Also, thanks to Jim Mooney for providing his photography service for the day. At the presentation that evening, prizes were also presented to the winners of competitions for the previous few weeks. The monthly club draws for December, January and February followed. Respectively, first prizes went to Liam Whyte, Padraig O’Connell, and Harry & Marie Wynne. Runners up were Ted Hestor, Mary O’Hara, Sean Heslin, Harry & Marie Wynne, Claire & John Cryan, and Jimmy & Pauline Doyle.

Aughanagh Parish Fundraising Committee
A belated but sincere "thank you" from Aughanagh Parish Fundraising Committee to everyone who contributed to make their Fundraising Bazaar such a great success which was held in Ballinafad on the 29th of November 2015. Thanks to all who gave such generous prizes, hampers, vouchers and gifts for the raffles and to all who came to support us in such large numbers on the night. Thanks to all who helped & supported us in any other way also. We appreciate your support in the past and looking forward to your future support.

CV & Office Services
Are you looking for a new job? Are you having difficulty putting together your CV? Would you like some help? Then why not call into the Úna Bhán office in the grounds of King House, Boyle, where we will be delighted to give you any help, advice or information we can. A good CV could make all the difference in getting your job application through to the interview stage. We have a template and sheet of helpful tips to guide you through the process. We will also type your CV if you cannot do this yourself. Or you may just want to call in for a chat about your CV. All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. For more details, contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 9663033. We also offer office services such as Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 9663033.