Update 27th January

ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

A meeting will take place to organise this year’s St Patricks Day Parade in Clarkes Bar on Tuesday 31^st January at 6pm. All welcome to come along and put your thoughts forward.

Rates Revaluation

Boyle Chamber of Commerce are delighted to hear from John Cummins that representatives from the Valuation Office in Dublin will be available to answer questions in the Municipal District Office in Boyle on Thursday, 2nd February from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. We encourage anyone who has questions in relation to their rates to avail of this opportunity to clarify same.

100^th Anniversay CELEBRATION

On Friday 3^rd and Saturday 4^th February, Roscommon Sinn Féin will host a weekend of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the "Election of the Snows" which saw Count George Noble Plunkett elected as an MP for North Roscommon. The election came less than a year after the executions of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, one of whom was Joseph Plunkett - a son of Count Plunkett. This historic event also led to the major electoral breakthrough of Sinn Fein in 1918.

Curlew Walkers Club

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 12^th February, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10.30.  This will be a Climb/Grade B+ at Sliabh an Iarainn. Your leader for the day will be Tom Browne 087 7237 9632. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Election of The Snows

The role which Thomas G Divine played in the North Roscommon by-election of 1917 which is referred to as The Election of The Snows along with the events surrounding the election and its immediate aftermath are recounted in a book entitled T. G. Devine (1862-1941) and The Election of the Snows, The North Roscommon By-Election of 1917. The Author of this book is Fr Tomás Flynn. The book has interesting information on JJ O’Kelly whose death in December 1916 precipitated the By-Election. Jasper Tully, owner and editor of the Roscommon Herald was also a candidate in the election. Fr Michael O’Flannigan also played a pivotal role in the election of Count Plunkett, the election campaign itself and other information relating to the history of this period. The book is now available in Una Bhan Tourist Office and Kelly’s SuperValu Boyle and other outlets.

Conference in King House

A major national conference on the Energy sector in Ireland post Brexit will take place in King House on Monday 6th February. The conference is part of the All Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit and will attract over sixty of the top names in the energy sector from all over the Ireland. Organised by the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment, the conference will be addressed by Minister Denis Naughten. The Government recently agreed that there would be an All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit with the initial meeting hosted by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on 2nd November in Dublin. This dialogue will allow for the widest possible conversation on the implications of the UK referendum result for Ireland, North and South and for North/South relations. The Boyle event is one of a number of dialogues that will be held throughout Ireland in 2017

Back To The Eighties

Abbey Community College Booking Office will open on Wednesday until 3^rd February with opening times as follows: Monday 1pm until 2pm then 4pm until 4.30, Tuesday 1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30, Wednesday1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30, Thursday 1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30 and Friday 1pm until 2pm. Child tickets are €10 and adults €15. Tickets must be paid for in full at the time of booking and must be paid for by cash/cheque; unfortunately there will be no credit card facility available. Booking must be made in person at the Booking Office (Parents Room. No phone booking facility is available; please do not call the school office to book.

Pieta House Darkness Into Light

Pieta House is the National Centre for the prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm and Suicide Bereavement Support. We would like to ask for community help to bring Darkness into Light to Boyle for 2017. We would like to meet with like-minded people to form a Boyle DiL committee. Please contact Tom McEvoy at tom@pieta.ie or 087 243 0700 for further information. This very successful charity 5km Run/Walk event is now in its 9th year and will take place in 160 locations throughout the world all starting at 4.15am on the 6th May 2017. This event helps to fund the work of Pieta House nationwide.

Grange NS ENROLMENT 2017/18

Are you are interested in enrolling your child in Grange National School for the 2017/18 academic year? If so please contact the school for an enrolment pack on 071 966 3424.

The closing date is Friday 17^th February 2017.

NevEn Maguire Comes to Kilronan Castle

A cookery demonstration with the renowned chef Neven Maguire will take place on Wednesday 1st March 2017 in Kilronan Castle. Tickets priced €20 are now on sale. This is a fundraising event in aid of Ardcarne Community Childcare Services and Cootehall National School.

Work underway at Ballinafad Castle

Work has commenced on stabilisation work at Ballinafad Castle. The Office of Public Works has said an improvement in weather will see work soon commence on the historic building to ensure it remains in a stable condition. The Castle, which is visible from the N4, was built in 1590 during the nine years war as a fortress to defend the pass through the Curlew Mountain. Standing three storeys high, the Castle was initially destroyed by Red Hugh O’Donnell in 1595. It was garrisoned by a Constable and ten wardens from 1610 to 1626 and, after a stout resistance, had to surrender in 1641.

Courtyard Market

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Breads, Cakes and Tarts. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

Boyle ICA

Interested locals in the ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) are trying to reform a guild in Boyle. If anyone is interested please leave their name me or text Yvonne on 087 903 7326. The ICA is the largest women’s association in Ireland, with more than 10,000 members and over 500 Guilds across the country. “We cook, travel, craft and socialise!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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.

Update 21st January

ELECTION OF THE SNOWS

On Friday 3^rd and Saturday 4^th February, Roscommon Sinn Féin will host a weekend of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the "Election of the Snows" which saw Count George Noble Plunkett elected as an MP for North Roscommon. The election came less than a year after the executions of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, one of whom was Joseph Plunkett - a son of Count Plunkett. This historic event also led to the major electoral breakthrough of Sinn Fein in 1918.

St Josephs BNS enrolment

Enrolment Forms for St. Joseph’s Boys National School, Abbeytown, Boyle for 2017/2018 school year will be available from the school office from Monday 23rd January 2017.

Completed enrolment forms must be returned to St. Joseph’s B.N.S. on or before Friday 3rd February 2017.

BOYLE COURTHOUSE 

Contractors are completing essential works in Boyle Courthouse ahead of the planned Centenary of Count Plunkett’s election as MP for North Roscommon “The Election Of The Snows”. The event will take place inside and outside on the steps of Boyle Courthouse starting at 4pm on Saturday 4th February

Curlew Walkers Club

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 12^th February, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10.30.  This will be a Climb/Grade B+ at Sliabh an Iarainn. Your leader for the day will be Tom Browne 087 7237 9632. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Conference in King House

A major national conference on the Energy sector in Ireland post Brexit will take place in King House on Monday 6th February. The conference is part of the All Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit and will attract over sixty of the top names in the energy sector from all over the Ireland. Organised by the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment, the conference will be addressed by Minister Denis Naughten. The Government recently agreed that there would be an All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit with the initial meeting hosted by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on 2nd November in Dublin. This dialogue will allow for the widest possible conversation on the implications of the UK referendum result for Ireland, North and South and for North/South relations. The Boyle event is one of a number of dialogues that will be held throughout Ireland in 2017

BACK TO THE EIGHTIES

Abbey Community College Booking Office will open on Wednesday until 3^rd February with opening times as follows: Monday 1pm until 2pm then 4pm until 4.30, Tuesday 1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30, Wednesday1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30, Thursday 1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30 and Friday 1pm until 2pm. Child tickets are €10 and adults €15. Tickets must be paid for in full at the time of booking and must be paid for by cash/cheque; unfortunately there will be no credit card facility available. Booking must be made in person at the Booking Office (Parents Room. No phone booking facility is available; please do not call the school office to book.

Pieta House DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Pieta House is the National Centre for the prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm and Suicide Bereavement Support. We would like to ask for community help to bring Darkness into Light to Boyle for 2017. We would like to meet with like-minded people to form a Boyle DiL committee. Please contact Tom McEvoy at tom@pieta.ie or 087 243 0700 for further information. This very successful charity 5km Run/Walk event is now in its 9th year and will take place in 160 locations throughout the world all starting at 4.15am on the 6th May 2017. This event helps to fund the work of Pieta House nationwide.

Grange NS ENROLMENT 2017/18

Are you are interested in enrolling your child in Grange National School for the 2017/18 academic year? If so please contact the school for an enrolment pack on 071 966 3424.

The closing date is Friday 17^th February 2017.

NEVEN MAGUIRE COMES TO KILRONAN CASTLE

A cookery demonstration with the renowned chef Neven Maguire will take place on Wednesday 1st March 2017 in Kilronan Castle. Tickets priced €20 are now on sale. This is a fundraising event in aid of Ardcarne Community Childcare Services and Cootehall National School.

COURTYARD MARKET

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Breads, Cakes and Tarts. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

Boyle Golf Club Results

Sunday 15^th January saw the 18 hole stableford for gent won by Terry Canning (12) 39pts, in second was Vincent Egan (18) 38pts, the gross was won by Charlie O’Donnell and in third was Seamus Gallagher (18) 36pts. The final for the four group winners along with the two best runners up is set for Sunday 5th March. Entry fee is €5 per person per match excluding the final. Also, our 9 hole open stableford (re-entry) resumes this week and will continue each week until the end of March. It can be played any day Monday-Sunday inclusive.

BOYLE ICA

Interested locals in the ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) are trying to reform a guild in Boyle. If anyone is interested please leave their name me or text Yvonne on 087 903 7326. The ICA is the largest women’s association in Ireland, with more than 10,000 members and over 500 Guilds across the country. “We cook, travel, craft and socialise!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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.

Update 14th January

Free Garden Design Consultations

Ardcarne Garden Centre will commence Free Garden Design Consultations on Wednesday morning’s for a next number of weeks. The first consultation will take place on Wednesday January 18th from 11am to 12.30pm. Bring along photographs and an outline sketch of your garden. The Garden Centre’s professional garden designer will give you ideas and inspiration on creating your perfect garden. To book your place please call 071 966 7091

St Josephs BNS enrolment

Enrolment Forms for St. Joseph’s Boys National School, Abbeytown, Boyle for 2017/2018 school year will be available from the school office from Monday 23rd January 2017.

Completed enrolment forms must be returned to St. Joseph’s B.N.S. on or before Friday 3rd February 2017.

JOIN THE WHEELERS

If one of your New Year resolutions is to get fit, lose weight, join a social group, enjoy the outdoors, or indeed all of the above, then cycling could be for you. Boyle based Curlieu Wheelers (leisure) Cycling Club will provide you with the support and knowledge to get started. Dust off your bike and helmet and join us for a no-obligation introductory ride on Sunday 15th Jan at 10am from the Crescent, Boyle. We have routes to accommodate all fitness and ability levels. For more information please email curlieuwheelerscc@gmail.com or call 086 858 6225. You can also find Curlieu Wheelers on Facebook.

Boyle and District Angling Club

The Clubs AGM will be taking place on Friday 20^th January at 8pm in The Well, St Patricks Street. All members are requested to attend.

Curlew Walkers Club

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 22^nd January, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10.30.  This will be a Flat/Grade C at Limmagh Bog. Your leader for the day will be Caroline  Morgan 086 4065 610. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Conference in King House

A major national conference on the Energy sector in Ireland post Brexit will take place in King House on Monday 6th February. The conference is part of the All Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit and will attract over sixty of the top names in the energy sector from all over the Ireland. Organised by the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment, the conference will be addressed by Minister Denis Naughten. The Government recently agreed that there would be an All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit with the initial meeting hosted by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on 2nd November in Dublin. This dialogue will allow for the widest possible conversation on the implications of the UK referendum result for Ireland, North and South and for North/South relations. The Boyle event is one of a number of dialogues that will be held throughout Ireland in 2017

BACK TO THE EIGHTIES

Abbey Community College Booking Office will open on Wednesday 18^th January until 3^rd February with opening times as follows: Monday 1pm until 2pm then 4pm until 4.30, Tuesday 1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30, Wednesday1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30, Thursday 1pm until 2pm and 4pm until 4.30 and Friday 1pm until 2pm. Child tickets are €10 and adults €15. Tickets must be paid for in full at the time of booking and must be paid for by cash/cheque; unfortunately there will be no credit card facility available. Booking must be made in person at the Booking Office (Parents Room. No phone booking facility is available; please do not call the school office to book.

SPEED LIMIT CHANGES PLANNED IN BOYLE

Roscommon Co Co have published their draft speed limit bye-law document which sees a number of changes proposed to speed limits throughout the county including a large number in Boyle. Some housing estates in Boyle that currently do not have a speed restriction will be issued with a 30 kph limit. Additions and alterations are also proposed for 50/60/80 and 100kph zones. The document is also available for inspection at a number of council locations including the Boyle Municipal District Office on Cootehall Street. Objections may be submitted in writing by any person or e-mailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie at any time during the inspection period. The latest date for receipt of objections is 4 p.m. on 9/2/2017.

A copy of the Draft Bye-Laws may be purchased for the sum of €20.00. The Draft Bye-Laws and accompanying maps are available to view online or at www.speedlimits.ie

BAG PACK

The committee of the Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Fund would like to thank all those who contributed and supported the pre Christmas Bag Pack in Supervalu. A total of €6,213.71 was raised. To our wonderful team of bag packers, please accept our appreciation and thanks for your generous donation of time, enthusiasm and energy.

NEVAN MAGUIRE COMES TO KILRONAN CASTLE

A cookery demonstration with the renowned chef Nevan Maguire will take place on Wednesday 1st March 2017 in Kilronan Castle. Tickets priced €20 are now on sale. This is a fundraising event in aid of Ardcarne Community Childcare Services and Cootehall National School.

COURTYARD MARKET

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Breads, Cakes and Tarts. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

BOYLE ICA

Interested locals in the ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) are trying to reform a guild in Boyle. If anyone is interested please leave their name me or text Yvonne on 087 903 7326. The ICA is the largest women’s association in Ireland, with more than 10,000 members and over 500 Guilds across the country. “We cook, travel, craft and socialise!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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.

Update 5th January

JOIN THE WHEELERS

If one of your New Year resolutions is to get fit, lose weight, join a social group, enjoy the outdoors, or indeed all of the above, then cycling could be for you. Boyle based Curlieu Wheelers (leisure) Cycling Club will provide you with the support and knowledge to get started. Dust off your bike and helmet and join us for a no-obligation introductory ride on Sunday 15th Jan at 10am from the Crescent, Boyle. We have routes to accommodate all fitness and ability levels.

• For more information please email curlieuwheelerscc@gmail.com or call 086 858 6225. You can also find Curlieu Wheelers on Facebook.

Boyle and District Angling Club

The Club AGM will take place on Friday 20^th January at 8pm in The Well, St Patrick Street. All members are requested to attend.

Curlew Walkers Club

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 22^nd January, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10.30.  This will be a Flat/Grade C at Limmagh Bog. Your leader for the day will be Caroline  Morgan 086 4065 610. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

BACK TO THE EIGHTIES

Abbey Community College is currently busy preparing for the staging of its fifth school musical “Back to the 80’s which will be staged from Thursday 2^nd February until Saturday 4^th in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle. There will also be a staging of a matinee show for the local primary schools on Wednesday 1^st February. “Back to the 80’s” will bring you on a journey back to a time when Michael Jackson and Rick Astley were the Kings of Pop, where bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool. Set in the USA and tells a story of the senior class of William Ocean High in the 1980’s. It is packed with high-energy dance routines as well as some of the most popular songs ever written. The young cast are already having great fun with it and the more senior cast members are having a lovely trip down memory lane.

NEVEN MAGUIRE COMES TO KILRONAN CASTLE

A cookery demonstration with the renowned chef Nevin Maguire will take place on Wednesday 1st March 2017 in Kilronan Castle. Tickets priced €20 are now on sale. This is a fundraising event in aid of Ardcarne Community Childcare Services and Cootehall National School.

COURTYARD 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 Courtyard 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, so why not come along and have a chat with the stall holders and avail of their ideas. For further information please call Una Bhan on 071 9663 033.

BOYLE ICA

Interested locals in the ICA (Irish Countrywomen’s Association) are trying to reform a guild in Boyle. If anyone is interested please leave their name me or text Yvonne on 087 903 7326. The ICA is the largest women’s association in Ireland, with more than 10,000 members and over 500 Guilds across the country. “We cook, travel, craft and socialise!

Society of St. Vincent dE Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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.