Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 31st
May (Week 22)
New Local
Link bus service for Boyle
Local Bus
Company McKennas of Boyle have been awarded the tender to run the new Local
Link Route 570 Boyle Area Bus Service. It is understood the National Transport
Authority funded service will initally include a three times daily “Lough Key
Forest Park Ranger” link between Boyle and Lough Key Forest Park, with a
further added late evening return service to the Park. This will operate seven
days per week during the holiday season. The Lough Key Shuttle Bus, whose main
sponsor was Boyletoday.com, operated this service on a pilot basis for the last
two years. In addition, the new service will include five times daily around
the town (the Boyle Round Town Services) to bring in Lowparks & Mockmoyne /
Marian Road & Church View / Termon Road, Plunkett Home, Train Station and
Silveroe (Frenchpark Road). There will be stops at Boyle Medical Centre, Post
Office, Train Station, Supervalu, King House and Abbeyhaven among others. The
fare structure is competitive with concessions for students and young children.
The services are free for passengers holding Department of Social Protection
Travel Passes. There will be an additional daily service, Monday to Sunday,
linking Boyle Town with Roscommon Town / Hospital / Train Station which will
include stops at Elphin Windmill, Strokestown Park House & Rathcroghan
Centre in Tulsk. The service will be officially launched in King House on June
1st at 1.30pm. Bus time tables are now available and local outlets.
PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Boyle is to get
a new Primary Care Centre within the next two years. Work is expected to start
from the end of this month. The aim of this and another 13 centres around the
country will be to provide patients with a variety of health care services
locally, eliminating the need for them to have to attend at hospitals.
SECRET GARDENS
Created by two
artists in an intimate rural setting, this garden combines productivity,
ornamental planting and permaculture. Winding grass paths lead to ponds,
developing woodland and polytunnel, one jungle-themed, one for fruit and veg.
With an eclectic mix of planting and sculpture, this 16 year old garden is
still developing. Open11am until 5pm on, 19th June, 10th
and 30th July, 21st August and 11 September. On R361
Boyle – Frenchpark, Right after Saddlers Inn. After approx 2.5km keep right on
big bend, take 2nd lane on Right. Entrance just after first cottage.
Saffron Thomas and Ian Stanley 086 869 1141 Ardsoran, Lisserlough, Boyle
LOUGH KEY PARKRUN
Free weekly 5k,
timed run will take place every Saturday at 9.30am. Come and join in the run in
the park.
BOYLE
CLEAN UP SCHEDULE
Friday 10th June; Roscommon Rd/
Frenchpark Road meets at Gannons Corner at 7pm. Friday 17th June; Mockmoyne meeting
at Cartys garage at7pm. Bags
and gloves provided, clean ups planned for an hour all help greatly appreciated.
COMPUTER
SESSIONS - FREE
Boyle Men's Shed
is running computer sessions at the Family Life Centre on Wednesday afternoons
from 2.30pm until 4.30pm. Sessions are for those who would like to learn the
basic understanding of computers, level 3 and below. Skype, Internet, email,
Word are some of the apps covered. This course is open to men and women of any
age. Some laptops are provided but you can bring your own laptop/tablet. Please
phone the Centre on 0719663000 to book a slot.
Boyle Open
Art Exhibition 2016
Attention all
artists, local, new, those from further afield and those under 25 – it is time
to be thinking of your entry to the Boyle Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition
runs this year from Friday 22nd July until Saturday 30th July.
We were delighted that last year’s exhibition was well supported again, as
always. We anticipate another excellent show for 2016. Entries will be accepted
in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person. Entry Forms and Condition of Entry
can be received by calling into Úna Bhán Centre, Grounds of King House, email - patricia@unahan.ie or call 071 96
63033.
Curlew Walkers Club
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 12th June, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.
The walk will take place at Nephin and will be a Climb/ Grade A. Your leader
for the day will be Philip James 086 335 3000.
Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk
www.walkingboyle.com.
Dear Boyle
Businesses
Boyle TM would
be grateful if you would take a few moments to read attached and contact any of
the current council if you’ve any queries. They are appealing to Businesses to
join us – The more people, with ideas and varying interests in Boyle – the
stronger our voice, a Proactive Chamber – all working towards a united goal –
to improve Business and attractions in Boyle. As like all rural towns, effort
and innovation is needed to bring life back to our town centres. While it is
recognised that everyone is busy keeping above board in their own business, we
must share the responsibility, to share the success. Place a value on your
ideas and join us without delay. Help play a part in rejuvenating Boyle this
year and join us for 2016/2017.
GET CERTIFIED IN IT MODULES
Places are now
available at Roscommon Learning Links, Elphin St, Boyle to Upskill and get
Certified in IT modules in addition to achieving a Major Award at Level 4 or
5. Anyone who is currently signing on
the live register is eligible. This might be an opportunity for anyone who has
been made redundant to upskill while at the same time be seeking employment
opportunities. Continuous intake on our courses which means one can start
immediately. Training is going throughout the summer months. Over 80% of our
students who have completed our Courses in the last year are now in employment
or have progressed to 3rd Level Colleges. The training is funded by GRETB. Call
into Siobhan/Martina any morning if you’d like to find out more( upstairs, next
door to Trojan) or call us on 071 966 4510. Don’t delay, call today.
BOYLE GOLF CLUB
Sunday 22nd
May saw the Gents Competition won by Charlie O’Donnell (9) 39 pts, 2nd Michael
Reid (16) 38 pts, Gross Gary Carty (6) 31 pts (gross score), & 3rd Pat
Brogan (20) 35 pts. Thursday’s Gent’s 12 Hole Open Competition was won by
Michael Gilmartin 26pts, while in 2nd was Pat Conroy 25 pts. The winning team
from Friday Evening’s Scramble was Michael Simon, Michael Reid, Michael
Gilmartin & Marie Gallagher. In Ladies Golf News, the Countess of Granard
Foursomes held on the weekend of 21st/22nd May was won by
the pairing of Joey Mullaney and Carmel Conlon. The runners up were Mandy
Toolan and Marie Hanmore Cawley. Commiserations to the Seniors Team who were
beaten by Strandhill on a scoreline of 3.5-1.5 last Wednesday 17th. On a more positive note, a massive well done
to Brendan Gaffney and his Jimmy Bruen team who defeated a Strandhill outfit, a
club regarded as one of the kingpins of Connacht golf at that level. Shane
O’Dowd & Jonathan Egan provided the decisive winning point away from home
after fighting back from 3 down to seal victory on the 19th. Club Matchplay: Round
1 matches in the King Harmon Cup are now completed. Well done to all who have
progressed. The deadline for round 2 matches to be played by is Saturday June
4th. Get into Golf Schools Program: On Tuesday some representatives from the
club visited two primary schools in Boyle along with the CGIs participation
officer Justin O’Byrne. The main aim of this program is to give kids their
first taste of golf in a fun and safe environment, and to invite them to come
along with their parents to an introductory night at the golf club this
Thursday evening at 7.30pm for one hour. More coverage of our visits to follow.
BOYLE FARMERS MARKET
The Market is
open from 10am to 2pm each and every Saturday in the grounds of King House,
Boyle. If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic
produce, then a trip to Boyle Farmers’ Market on Saturday should be on your agenda.
There is a wide range of seasonal produce, including organic fruit and
vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range eggs, fruit juices,
gluten free/ sour dough/ spelt bread and all kinds of delicious home bakes are
available every week. Alongside the food stalls are a number of crafters
selling their handmade wares, personalized candles and knitwear. So why not
come along and have a chat with the stall holders and avail of their ideas. For
further information please a call Una Bhan on 071 9663 033.
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.
