Thursday, November 30, 2017

Update 30th November

DEAR SANTa
Have you got a little someone who would like to receive a personal letter from the man in red himself this December?  Una Bhan Craft Shop has established a direct line to Santa Claus and has arranged for him to reply to children's letters. Your child can write their letter to Santa and post it in the ‘Special Santa Box’ in the Una Bhan Craft Shop, €5 per child (to cover admin charges - no stamp required!), then leave the rest to us.  Make sure your child includes their full name, address, age and special requests for Christmas and include a mention of any brothers, sisters or special friends so the reply can be really personal. We will make sure that Santa gets to read each letter and write a personal letter back, which will be posted directly to the child. Santa’s Letter Service will up until Saturday 16th December.

Book launch in King House
The fifth chapbook is being launched by Gerry Boland in King House, Boyle, at 5pm on Friday 8th December. There will be refreshments and an open-mic afterwards with music, poems, and very short stories - so the evening will be interesting and hopefully fun. Come punctually to put your name down to perform, and also to buy a book or two (for the poem people in your life)

FESTIVE FLORAL DECOR
Lough Key Forrest and Activity Parek will host two Christmas Workshops with the very talented Florist Chantelle Kennedy, Pure Flowers of Distincion. The first one which will take place on Wednesday 6th December from 10am until 12 midday will be how to create a Christmas Garland and then one on Wednesday 13th  December form 10am 12 midday with Chantelle creating a Christmas Table Centrepiece.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Taking place in the Church of Ireland Boyle on 9th December at 7.30pm the Christmas Concert which will include the Serendipity Singers and the Nightingals with Ilse Lubbers and Derek Mahady on the Organ. Performing seasonal works and Haydn's Little Organ Mass
For further information please call Ilse on 087 183 0711
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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DISCO
Boyle Ladybirds, Brownies and Girl Guides will host a Christmas Jumper Disco on Sunday  10th December at 4pm.  Admission will be €5 which includes a goodie bag, photo opportunity with Santa, disco, face painting, photo booth, complimentary tea / coffee, and there will be cake and cupcakes for sale.

CHRISTMAS SUNDAY & LOUGH KEY
An afternoon of Free Festive Fun will take place in Lough Key on Sunday 17th December with Reindeer Face Painting. Enjoy the outdoor Nativity scene and say hello to the local donkey and some sheep. Santa will arrive with his helpers to say hello and would love to have his photo taken with you all. All this along with festive singing, minced pies, and mulled wine.

St Joseph’s BNS Christmas Draw
St. Joseph’s Boys National School Parents Association Monster Christmas Draw will take place on Thursday December 21st in the school. Proceeds from the draw will go towards ICT equipment for the school. Please support this worthy cause.

Courtyard Market
The Market takes place every Saturday in the Grounds of King House, Boyle from 10am until 2pm...If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce, Vegetarian hot meals to eat here or take home as well as organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range eggs,, 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 071 966 3033

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, November 17, 2017

Update 17th November

       


Boyle Ladies GAA – AGM
Boyle Ladies AGM will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday November 26th at 5pm. All coaches, players, parents and everyone interested in the development of ladies football in Boyle is invited to attend. This will be a great opportunity to discuss new ideas and initiatives for the club.

COOTEHALL N.S. ENROLMENT
St. Michael’s & St. Patrick’s N.S. Cootehall, Boyle enrolment for the 2018/2019 school year will take place from Monday 27th November to Friday 8th December, 2017 during school hours.  Enquiries and further assistance is also available by contacting the Principal’s office in the school – phone no. 071-9667264.

ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE
FREE Garden Bird Event, Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle, on Sunday 26th November at 2pm. Join Jamie Durrant from Bird Watch Ireland and find out how to feed birds effectively with the best types of food and feeders. You’ll also discover how to identify different birds and how to encourage them to nest in your garden. All welcome.

LOUGH KEY SANTA DASH
A Santa Dash will be taking place on Sunday 3rd December in Lough Key. Boyle at 12 noon. Medals and category trophies open 040/50/60 and u 10/12/14. Register on line at www.myrunresults.com or on the day from 11am. Refreshments afterwards.

BMS TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased from the following outlets in Boyle. Taylor’s Jewellers on Bridge St., Mary Magee’s on Main St. and Unabhán in King House. ‘Joseph…’ will be staged in St. Joseph’s Church from Thursday November 23rd to Saturday November 25th and the performances will be at 8:30pm nightly. Tickets are priced at €15 but special concessions of €10 tickets for children, students and senior citizens, will be available for Thursday night’s show. Tickets will also be available at the door, each night. Because of the change of venue this year, there is no specific seat allocation but a reserved area will be allocated to pre-purchased tickets. The earlier you arrive at the performance, the better your choice of seat in this area. Tickets can also be booked by telephone on the BMS Ticketline, 087 2736740. The show is based on ‘The Coat of Many Colours’ from the book of Genesis, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and text by Tim Rice and BMS are  very fortunate to be able to present it this year, in the atmospheric surroundings of St. Joseph’s Church. For more information please go to www.boylemusicalsociety.com of follow us on Facebook.

MOVEMBER NIAMHBER FUNDRAISER
For the month of November a group of Boyle gentlemen will be attempting to grow and tame some moustaches in a  ‘Movember’ campaign or ‘Niamhember’ as they are calling it to raise funds in aid of ” Niamh’s Journey There”. Let’s hope there is good growth during November and it brings with it a whole host of silly, bizarre, and overly ambitious moustache attempts! Please support anyone you see during the month with any sort of an attempt at a moustache!

Dates for Christmas Fair & Market
Plans are well progressed for this year’s Christmas Outdoor Market in the grounds of King House and Craft Fair in King House, Boyle. The Markets take place on Friday December 1st and Saturday December 2nd. On Friday, events commence at 5pm, concluding at 9pm On Saturday the markets and fair are open from 10am until 7pm. For any further inquiries please contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 966 3033

Piano Practice and Exams
The Royal Academy of Music will hold their Piano Exams in King House, Boyle on the 27th 28th and 29th of November, also on the 4th 5th and 6th of December, Anyone wishing to avail of piano practice, can book a practice session for Saturday the 18th of November and Saturday the 25th of November, please ring 0719663242.

Tommy Fleming in Kilronan Castle
Tommy Fleming will bring his special Christmas Show to Kilronan Castle on Sunday 3rd December, 2017. This promises to be a special night of music and song with his band in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle – a Christmas show not to be missed.

St Joseph’s BNS Christmas Draw
St. Joseph’s Boys National School Parents Association Monster Christmas Draw will take place on Thursday December 21st in the school. Proceeds from the draw will go towards ICT equipment for the school. Please support this worthy cause.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB
The Men’s 18 Hole Stableford held on Sunday the 12th of November was won by the new Greens Convener, Michael Rush, with a score of 39 points. In second place was Gary Carty with 38 points, the best gross score went to Patrick Egan, and in third was Frank Flanagan with 37 points.

BOYLE YOGA SHACK
We offer Beginner and Intermediate Yoga classes to both ladies and gents to suit all levels. Classes span across the week, Monday to Friday with both evening and daytime classes.
If you are interested in joining us just ring/text Christine 087 225 1138 : Mags 086 8360 111

Courtyard Market
The Market takes place every Saturday in the Grounds of King House, Boyle from 10am until 2pm...If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce, Vegetarian hot meals to eat here or take home as well as organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range eggs,, 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

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, November 10, 2017

Update 10th November

BOYLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The Boyle Christmas Lights Team will distribute Raffle cards to ALL Businesses over the coming days for the Annual Cash Draw with prizes in excess of €1,000 to be won. The team appeals to all Businesses to promote the raffle and encourage maximum sales. The annual running costs of the lights is approx. €5,000 and we are this year faced with an additional cost of installing a new infrastructure/upgrading system to accommodate the lights to a RECI approved standard. The erection of the lights commenced Tuesday 7th November in Boyle and again we appeal to anyone, especially Boyle business owners who can lend a hand for a couple of hours. If you’d like to get involved please call Dara on 086 406 6976. The scheduled nights over the next 10 days are this evening (Wednesday 8th) at 6.30pm at the Crescent and Tues 14th & Wednesday 15th November. It takes approx. 500 voluntary man hours to erect and take down the lights, thus help would greatly be appreciated.

Zombie outbreak at King House
“Zombie Science: Worst Case Scenario” will be held in King House on Wednesday 15th November. Held as part of Sligo Science Festival, the event commences at 7pm. It is open to all over 13 and is a free event. To guarantee a seat – email melia.oli@itsligo.ie or call into King House. Zombie Science: Worst Case Scenario is a spoof tutorial on the real science behind a Zombie epidemic. The tutorial puts the audience at the heart of a hypothetical Zombieism outbreak and teaches them what to do when the inevitable Zombie pandemic occurs. The tutorial features a multi-media presentation, practical demonstrations and audience participation.

FASHION SHOW
Mini fashion shows, styling tips etc with Mandy Maher Instore with the Catwalk Modelling Agency taking place in Marians, Bridge Street, Boyle on Saturday 18th November. All Welcome.

BMS TICKETS NOW ON SALE
With just three weeks to go until opening night, Boyle Musical Society  are delighted to announce that tickets for their eagerly anticipated new show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat  are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased from the following outlets in Boyle. Taylor’s Jewellers on Bridge St., Mary Magee’s on Main St. and Unabhán in King House. ‘Joseph…’ will be staged in St. Joseph’s Church from Thursday November 23rd to Saturday November 25th and the performances will be at 8:30pm nightly. Tickets are priced at €15 but special concessions of €10 tickets for children, students and senior citizens, will be available for Thursday night’s show. Tickets will also be available at the door, each night.
Because of the change of venue this year, there is no specific seat allocation but a reserved area will be allocated to pre-purchased tickets. The earlier you arrive at the performance, the better your choice of seat in this area. Tickets can also be booked by telephone on the BMS Ticketline, 087 2736740. The show is based on ‘The Coat of Many Colours’ from the book of Genesis, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and text by Tim Rice and BMS are  very fortunate to be able to present it this year, in the atmospheric surroundings of St. Joseph’s Church. For more information please go to www.boylemusicalsociety.com of follow us on Facebook.

MOVEMBER NIAMHBER FUNDRAISER
For the month of November a group of Boyle gentlemen will be attempting to grow and tame some moustaches in a  ‘Movember’ campaign or ‘Niamhember’ as they are calling it to raise funds in aid of ” Niamh’s Journey There”. Let’s hope there is good growth during November and it brings with it a whole host of silly, bizarre, and overly ambitious moustache attempts! Please support anyone you see during the month with any sort of an attempt at a moustache!

Dates for Christmas Fair & MarketPlans are well progressed for this year’s Christmas Outdoor Market in the grounds of King House and Craft Fair in King House, Boyle. The Markets take place on Friday December 1st and Saturday December 2nd. On Friday, events commence at 5pm, concluding at 9pm On Saturday the markets and fair are open from 10am until 7pm. For any further inquiries please contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 966 3033

Piano Practice and Exams
The Royal Academy of Music will hold their Piano Exams in King House, Boyle on the 27th 28th and 29th of November, also on the 4th 5th and 6th of December, Anyone wishing to avail of piano practice, can book a practice session for Saturday the 18th of November and Saturday the 25th of November, please ring 0719663242.

Christmas Special
Tommy Fleming will bring his special Christmas Show to Kilronan Castle on Sunday 3rd December, 2017. Tickets are currently on sale in Kilronan Castle. Some of the proceeds from this Concert will go towards Ardcarne Community Childcare Facility. Details to follow.


Tommy Fleming in Kilronan Castle
Tommy Fleming will bring his special Christmas Show to Kilronan Castle on Sunday 3rd December, 2017. This promises to be a special night of music and song with his band in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle – a Christmas show not to be missed.

Widows & Widowers group meeting
A widows and widowers support group will be taking place meet in the Family Life Centre in Boyle from 7.30pm to 9pm. This is a support group for those who have been bereaved by the death of their spouse. The meeting’s take place every second Thursday of the month thereafter. No booking necessary. Cost is a Donation.

BOYLE YOGA SHACK
We offer Beginner and Intermediate Yoga classes to both ladies and gents to suit all levels. Classes span across the week, Monday to Friday with both evening and daytime classes.
If you are interested in joining us just ring/text Christine 087 225 1138 : Mags 086 8360 111

Boyle Garda Station Opening Hours (Revised)
Monday to Saturday (Inclusive) opening from 9am until 1pm then 7pm until10pm
Sunday 11am until 1pm Please note: On occasion it may be necessary for the Gardai working at the station having to respond to a call or incident of an urgent nature. If this arises, they will have to temporarily close the station in order to respond to the incident. In addition to providing increased opening hours this will provide greater uniformity and consistency for the public. Gardai wish to thank the people of Boyle and the surrounding area for their continued support.

Food Partnership
Boyle Food Partnership was established in July 2017, following the realisation that some households are experiencing food shortages due to a lack of money.  Food supplies are limited and available to those most in need, those who are going without today … not to replenish a cupboard for an unidentified rainy day. We look forward to serving you. If you or anyone you know is going without food due to economic or other hardship, please let them know we are up and running and ask them to get in touch. We will help as best we can. This service is confidential. Tel 071 966 3000 or text 086 738 7910. Email
hiddenpoverty@gmail.com  or Facebook messenger Poverty and Homelessness. All messages will be responded to on the date of receipt.

Courtyard Market
The Market takes place every Saturday in the Grounds of King House, Boyle from 10am until 2pm...If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce, Vegetarian hot meals to eat here or take home as well as organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range eggs,, 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

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, November 3, 2017

Update 3rd November

      

COMMUNITY CAMES
Boyle Community Games AGM will be held next Tuesday 7th November at 7:15 pm in the GAA Clubhouse. There will be no requirement to take on roles on the committee. The committee would be grateful if parents and coaches that were involved in the different events could attend to provide feedback on the this years competitions and discuss events for 2018

1916 Plaque Unveiling - SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19
The 19th Infantry Battalion association will unveil a 1916 memorial plaque in Boyle. The ceremony will take place adjacent to the Garda station and will commence at 12.30. This is the last of three plaques to be unveiled in the Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon areas covered by the 19th Battalion. Sunday’s ceremony is organised by members of the association from the former A and E Companys of the 19th.  Light refreshments will be served in St. Joseph’s Hall after the event. Association members, former members of the Battalion and the general public are cordially invited to attend.

FUN RUN/WALK
Corrigeenroe NS are having their 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday 12th November in Lough Key Forest Park at 12pm and will be assembling at 11am. Yow can register online at www.myrunresults.com

FASHION SHOW
Mini fashion shows, styling tips etc with Mandy Maher Instore with the Catwalk Modelling Agency taking place in Marians, Bridge Street, Boyle on Saturday 18th November. All Welcome.

BMS TICKETS NOW ON SALE
With just three weeks to go until opening night, Boyle Musical Society  are delighted to announce that tickets for their eagerly anticipated new show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat  are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased from the following outlets in Boyle. Taylor’s Jewellers on Bridge St., Mary Magee’s on Main St. and Unabhán in King House. ‘Joseph…’ will be staged in St. Joseph’s Church from Thursday November 23rd to Saturday November 25th and the performances will be at 8:30pm nightly. Tickets are priced at €15 but special concessions of €10 tickets for children, students and senior citizens, will be available for Thursday night’s show. Tickets will also be available at the door, each night.
Because of the change of venue this year, there is no specific seat allocation but a reserved area will be allocated to pre-purchased tickets. The earlier you arrive at the performance, the better your choice of seat in this area. Tickets can also be booked by telephone on the BMS Ticketline, 087 2736740. The show is based on ‘The Coat of Many Colours’ from the book of Genesis, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and text by Tim Rice and BMS are  very fortunate to be able to present it this year, in the atmospheric surroundings of St. Joseph’s Church. For more information please go to www.boylemusicalsociety.com of follow us on Facebook.

MOVEMBER NIAMHBER FUNDRAISER
For the month of November a group of Boyle gentlemen will be attempting to grow and tame some moustaches in a  ‘Movember’ campaign or ‘Niamhember’ as they are calling it to raise funds in aid of ” Niamh’s Journey There”. Let’s hope there is good growth during November and it brings with it a whole host of silly, bizarre, and overly ambitious moustache attempts! Please support anyone you see during the month with any sort of an attempt at a moustache!

HELP NEEDED
Boyle Model Railway is a community project, being built by the community for the community. Boyle Men’s Shed is next door to the Courthouse needs help. Martin is busy with a beautiful river, harbour and hill scene. David is building a farm and Jonathan a football pitch. Can you help or do you have ideas. It’s Ireland!!!

Dates for Christmas Fair & Market
Plans are well progressed for this year’s Christmas Outdoor Market in the grounds of King House and Craft Fair in King House, Boyle. The Markets take place on Friday December 1st and Saturday December 2nd. On Friday, events commence at 5pm, concluding at 9pm On Saturday the markets and fair are open from 10am until 7pm. For any further inquiries please contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 966 3033

Piano Practice and Exams
The Royal Academy of Music will hold their Piano Exams in King House, Boyle on the 27th 28th and 29th of November, also on the 4th 5th and 6th of December, Anyone wishing to avail of piano practice, can book a practice session for Saturday the 18th of November and Saturday the 25th of November, please ring 0719663242.

Christmas Special
Tommy Fleming will bring his special Christmas Show to Kilronan Castle on Sunday 3rd  December, 2017. Tickets are currently on sale in Kilronan Castle. Some of the proceeds from this Concert will go towards Ardcarne Community Childcare Facility. Details to follow.

Stonepark Warrior Challenge 2017
30km Cycle and 8km Run as Duathlon. Option to Cycle only, Run only or Fun Walk 8km route. Taking place on Sunday 12th November with  registration from 10:45 am in Cloonloo Hall. Event starts at 11:30am sharp. Entry fee is an Optional Donation. Money Raised for STOP Suicide and Local Community Amenities. For further details Message our Page.

Tommy Fleming in Kilronan Castle
Tommy Fleming will bring his special Christmas Show to Kilronan Castle on Sunday 3rd December, 2017. This promises to be a special night of music and song with his band in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle – a Christmas show not to be missed.

Boyle Garda Station Opening Hours (Revised)
Monday to  Saturday (Inclusive)  opening from 9am until 1pm then 7pm until10pm
Sunday 11am until 1pm Please note: On occasion it may be necessary for the Gardai working at the station having to respond to a call or incident of an urgent nature. If this arises, they will have to temporarily close the station in order to respond to the incident. In addition to providing increased opening hours this will provide greater uniformity and consistency for the public. Gardai wish to thank the people of Boyle and the surrounding area for their continued support.

Food Partnership
Boyle Food Partnership was established in July 2017, following the realisation that some households are experiencing food shortages due to a lack of money.  Food supplies are limited and available to those most in need, those who are going without today … not to replenish a cupboard for an unidentified rainy day. We look forward to serving you. If you or anyone you know is going without food due to economic or other hardship, please let them know we are up and running and ask them to get in touch. We will help as best we can. This service is confidential. Tel 071 966 3000 or text 086 738 7910. Email
hiddenpoverty@gmail.com  or Facebook messenger Poverty and Homelessness. All messages will be responded to on the date of receipt.

Courtyard Market
The Market takes place every Saturday in the Grounds of King House, Boyle from 10am until 2pm...If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce, Vegetarian hot meals to eat here or take home as well as organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range eggs,, 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

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.