Friday, February 26, 2016

Update 26th February

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 1st March (Week 9)

Public meeting on rates valuation
Most businesses have recently received correspondence from the Valuation Office in relation to the proposed rates revaluation in County Roscommon. Boyle Chamber of Commerce last week attended a meeting of Roscommon County Council addressed by Mr. Patrick Conroy from the Valuation Office in relation to this. Boyle Chamber are holding  an informal public meeting next Tuesday, 1st March 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Enterprise Centre to let people know more about the rates revaluation process and to discuss the issues arising for businesses. Anyone who will be affected by these changes are welcome to come along.

Coffee morning in Taylors Giftware
A Coffee Morning will take place in Taylor’s Interiors Giftware store, Bridge St. Boyle
Everyone is welcome to the morning which will take place on Friday March 4th commencing at 10.30am. All proceeds raised will go to the Irish Cancer Society.

Ciaran Emmett Session 10 Years On
On Friday 4th March King House Boyle will be holding a weekend launch and fundraising featuring: Charlie McGettigan, Mary &Tommy Finn, Frankie Simon, Brendan & Ollie Farley, Rosie Stewart, Paul & Brendan Emmett, Bernard Flaherty & Joe Kennedy among others. MC on the night will be Tony Conboy. Tickets are now on sale in Una Bhan Tourism, Grounds of King House, Boyle. On Saturday 5th March sessions at various venues around the town from 4pm, all musicians welcome. For further information visit www.realboyle.com all proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice & The Tommy Simon Fund.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 6th March, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9am.The walk will take place on Achill Island and will be a Climb/ Grade B + C. Your leader for the day will be Eileen Callaghan who can be contacted on 086 194 0651. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

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 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.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB
On Sunday 24th February saw the18 hole stableford won by Sean Heslin, 39 pts; 2nd Patrick Egan, 38 pts; Gross Gary Carty, 30 pts (gross score) & 3rd was Charlie O'Donnell 36 pts. Last week's weekly 9 hole open competition was won by Tommy King, 21 pts; 2nd Charlie O'Donnell, 20 pts. We wish Captains Ross Andrew & Tish Perry every success for their year ahead.

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

MARY Mc ALEESE COLLECTION
Former President Mc Aleese has kindly donated State gifts from her time as President of Ireland to the nation, through the Office of Public Works for the enjoyment of the people of Ireland. Roscommon C0 Council is delight to present the exhibition of these state gifts at the historic King House, Boyle. Co Roscommon which opens the first week of April, well worth a visit.

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, February 19, 2016

Update 19th February

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 23rd February (Week 8)

School Enrolment
Drumboylan National School are now open for enrolment. Completed enrolment forms along with birth certificates must be returned to Drumboylan National School on or
before Wednesday 24th February 2016

Parents Association St Josephs BNS
The Parents Association from St. Josephs B.N.S. would like to invite everyone to their Annual Book Fair which will take place from Tuesday 23rd February to Friday 26th February. Profits from our Book Fair are used to stock our fabulous library. We will have books/stationary for every age group and will be open for sales at the following times in the school. Tuesday 23rd February morning 9.00am – 9.30am Wednesday 24th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February afternoon 3.00pm – 4.30pm Friday 26th February morning 9.00am – 9.30am  Please come out and support our Book Fair.

Ardcarne Garden Centre
Learn how to grow early and delicious vegetables and fruit at a Free Polytunnel Event at Ardcarne Garden Centre Boyle. The event will take place on Saturday 27th February from 11.30am- 12.30pm. Art Classes, and Wet Felt Making workshops also starting soon. For more details please call 071 96 67091.

Boyle Toughest Muckers
Event details and schedule: Registration/waiver signing begins at 10am on Sunday 28th February with the first wave of 100 setting off at 12 and every fifteen minutes thereafter. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your time as you need to sign waiver and get warmed up by are fitness team.  There is ample parking run by the forest park. Wear training gear for the challenge (runners will get mucky) but remember to bring a change of clothes to enjoy the festivities afterwards, free hot showers, free beer and free food are for everybody competing (tickets given on the day)

Curlew Walkers Club
The next meeting of the club will take place on Sunday 28th February, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. The walk will take place at Ballygilgen/Lissadell - Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Frances Mc Donagh who can be contacted on 087 6787 257.  Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Ciaran Emmett Session 10 Years On
On Friday 4th March King House Boyle will be holding a weekend launch and fundraising featuring: Charlie McGettigan, Mary &Tommy Finn, Frankie Simon, Brendan & Ollie Farley, Rosie Stewart, Paul & Brendan Emmett, Bernard Flaherty & Joe Kennedy among others. MC on the night will be Tony Conboy. Tickets are now on sale in Una Bhan Tourism, Grounds of King House, Boyle. On Saturday 5th March sessions at various venues around the town from 4pm, all musicians welcome. For further information visit www.realboyle.com all proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice & The Tommy Simon Fund.

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

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 available in Mulveys, Main Street, Carrick. 5.25: Depart from Boyle.

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.

MARY Mc ALEESE COLLECTION
Former President Mc Aleese has kindly donated State gifts from her time as President of Ireland to the nation, through the Office of Public Works for the enjoyment of the people of Ireland. Roscommon C0 Council is delight to present the exhibition of these state gifts at the historic King House, Boyle. Co Roscommon which opens the first week of April, well worth a visit.

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, February 12, 2016

Update 12th February

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 16th February (Week 7)

Art Course
Art Classes will begin again at Ardcarne Garden Centre Boyle, with Rebecca O’Connor, on Friday 19th February 10am-12.30 pm. The course will run for 5 weeks. For further information please ring 071 966 7091 to book your place.

School Enrolment
Drumboylan National School are now open for enrolment. Completed enrolment forms along with birth certificates must be returned to Drumboylan National School on or
before Wednesday 24th February 2016

Boyle Toughest Muckers
Event details and schedule: Registration/waiver signing begins at 10am on Sunday 28th February with the first wave of 100 setting off at 12 and every fifteen minutes thereafter. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your time as you need to sign waiver and get warmed up by are fitness team.  There is ample parking run by the forest park. Wear training gear for the challenge (runners will get mucky) but remember to bring a change of clothes to enjoy the festivities afterwards, free hot showers, free beer and free food are for everybody competing (tickets given on the day)

Back to Education Initiative Course
BTEI provides flexible learning opportunities for young people and adults; its aim is to give people the opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. People over 16 years of age and out of full time education. Courses are offered free of charge to the following: Medical/GP Card Holders, Those in receipt of a Department of Social Protection payment and those with less than leaving Cert. Courses include Horticulture; Level 4  – Horticulture Module; Level 3. Induction for both of the above courses is Wednesday 17 February at 11am. For further information Email: - croghanorganicgarden@eircom.netor tel: - 071 9668963

Parents Association St Josephs BNS
The Parents Association from St. Josephs B.N.S. would like to invite everyone to their Annual Book Fair which will take place from Tuesday 23rd February to Friday 26th February. Profits from our Book Fair are used to stock our fabulous library. We will have books/stationary for every age group and will be open for sales at the following times in the school. Tuesday 23rd February morning 9.00am – 9.30am Wednesday 24th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February afternoon 3.00pm – 4.30pm Friday 26th February morning 9.00am – 9.30am  Please come out and support our Book Fair.

Ciaran Emmett Session 10 Years On
On Friday 4th March King House Boyle will be holding a weekend launch and fundraising featuring: Charlie McGettigan, Mary &Tommy Finn, Frankie Simon, Brendan & Ollie Farley, Rosie Stewart, Paul & Brendan Emmett, Bernard Flaherty & Joe Kennedy among others. MC on the night will be Tony Conboy. Tickets are now on sale in Una Bhan Tourism, Grounds of King House, Boyle. On Saturday 5th March sessions at various venues around the town from 4pm, all musicians welcome. For further information visit www.realboyle.com all proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice & The Tommy Simon Fund.

Garden Consultation at Ardcarne
Arcane Garden Centre will hold a free Mini Garden Consultations at their Boyle Centre on Wednesday mornings throughout February. You can avail of expert advice and ideas on how to design your garden. Consultations last 20 minutes and must be booked in advance. Tel: 071 966 7091

Curlew Walkers Club
The next meeting of the club will take place on Sunday 28th February, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. The walk will take place at Ballygilgen/Lissadell - Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Frances Mc Donagh who can be contacted on 087 6787 257.  Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com. 

Information Evening
Neville MK Financial Adviser invites you to an information evening on Friday 19th February in the Boyle Enterprise Centre. Quarry Lane, Boyle at 6.15 until 7.30. A glass of wine and light refreshments will be served to celebrate the launch of the new website www.mkfinancial.ie 

Boyle GAA Launch New York Draw
Boyle GAA club have launched their “New York Draw 2016″ 1st prize is a 5 night trip to New York which also includes transfer from the airport to hotel, to and from the match and from the hotel to the airport. 2nd prize is a 32 inch Normende Television. 3rd prize is a Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 inch 8 GB. 4th prize is Weekend Getaway Break Tickets are available from club officials and members and draw will take place on March 27th.

Pilates
St Joseph’s Resource Centre is the venue for Pilates which takes place every Thursday from 10am until 11am. Improves joint mobility, increased flexibility and so much more and is suitable for all ages. For further information call Linda on 087 7866 866.

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, February 5, 2016

Update 5th February

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 9th February (Week 6)

St. Patricks Day MEETING
The day is fast approaching and the first meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th February at 6pm in Clarkes Bar, Patrick Street. We appeal to businesses in Boyle and indeed anyone who would be interested in getting involved in the organisation of the Parade, to come along on Tuesday 9th, in particular, Cafes, Restaurants and Bars, as they are the main beneficiaries of the event. The Parade has drawn great crowds to the town over the last number of years and we are hoping this year will be even bigger than before.

Free Computer Classes for Beginners
Places still available on Beginners Computer classes running over 8 Tuesday afternoons commencing Tuesday 9th February from 2-4pm at Roscommon Learning Links, Elphin Street, Boyle. Just come along on Tuesday to register.

Fall in Love with Boyle Weekend
The residents of Boyle and the surrounding area are in for a treat this February 14th as the town’s business people have been working together to create a Valentine’s weekend to remember in Boyle.  From live music to special Valentine’s menus in the town’s restaurants, to a whole range of special offers in stores, The Town team are delighted to have been able to use funding from Roscommon County Council via the Boyle Town Team fund, to initiate and support the “Fall in Love with Boyle” initiative with posters, special offer leaflets and marketing of the weekend.  We are hoping that local residents will consider shopping, eating and partying in town over Valentine’s weekend and rediscover the many reasons to “fall in love with Boyle”!

Back to Education Initiative Course (2016)
BTEI provides flexible learning opportunities for young people and adults; its aim is to give people the opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. People over 16 years of age and out of full time education. Courses are offered free of charge to the following: Medical/GP Card Holders, Those in receipt of a Department of Social Protection payment and those with less than leaving Cert. Courses include Horticulture; Level 4  – Horticulture Module; Level 3. Induction for both of the above courses is Wednesday 17 February at 11am. For further information Email: - croghanorganicgarden@eircom.netor tel: - 071 9668963

CIARAN EMMETT SESSION 10 YEARS ON
On Friday 4th March King House Boyle will be holding a weekend launch and fundraising featuring: Charlie McGettigan, Mary &Tommy Finn, Frankie Simon, Brendan & Ollie Farley, Rosie Stewart, Paul & Brendan Emmett, Bernard Flaherty & Joe Kennedy among others. MC on the night will be Tony Conboy. Tickets are now on sale in Una Bhan Tourism, Grounds of King House, Boyle. On Saturday 5th March sessions at various venues around the town from 4pm, all musicians welcome. For further information visit www.realboyle.com all proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice & The Tommy Simon Fund.

BOYLE TOUGHEST MUCKERS
Event details and schedule: Registration/waiver signing begins at 10am on Sunday 28th February with the first wave of 100 setting off at 12 and every fifteen minutes thereafter. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your time as you need to sign waiver and get warmed up by are fitness team.  There is ample parking run by the forest park. Wear training gear for the challenge (runners will get mucky) but remember to bring a change of clothes to enjoy the festivities afterwards, free hot showers, free beer and free food are for everybody competing (tickets given on the day)

Garden consultation at Ardcarne
Arcane Garden Centre will hold a free Mini Garden Consultations at their Boyle Centre on Wednesday mornings throughout February. You can avail of expert advice and ideas on how to design your garden. Consultations last 20 minutes and must be booked in advance. Tel: 071 966 7091

Grange National School
if you are interested in enrolling your child in our Grange School for the 2016/2017 school year, please contact the school far and enrolment pack on 071 966 3423 or by email at grangeboyle@gmail.com the closing date is Friday 12th February. Also you can check out our blog for more information on www.grangeensboyle. Scoilnet.ie/blog

COOTEHALL N.S. ENROLMENT
St. Michael’s & St. Patrick’s N.S. Cootehall, Boyle enrolment for the 2016/2017 school year will take place up until Friday 12th February, 2016 during school hours.  Enquiries and further assistance is also available by contacting the Principal’s office in the school – phone no. 071-9667264.

Curlew walkers club
The next meeting of the club will take place on Saturday 14th February, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9am. The walk will take place at Glencare - Mines and is a Climb grade B+. Your leader for the day will be Naomi McBride 087 6743 693 and Pamela Barnes on 087 2027 513.  Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com. 

INFORMATION EVENING
Michael Neville MK Financial Adviser invites you to an information evening on Friday 19th February in the Boyle Enterprise Centre. Quarry Lane, Boyle at 6.15 until 7.30. A glass of wine and light refreshments will be served to celebrate the launch of the new website www.mkfinancial.ie 
 
Boyle GAA launch New York draw
Boyle GAA club have launched their “New York Draw 2016″ 1st prize is a 5 night trip to New York which also includes transfer from the airport to hotel, to and from the match and from the hotel to the airport. 2nd prize is a 32 inch Normende Television. 3rd prize is a Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 inch 8 GB. 4th prize is Weekend Getaway Break Tickets are available from club officials and members and draw will take place on March 27th.

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.