Boyle
Community Notes Week beginning 20th December (Week 51)
Christmas
Day Swim
Lough Arrow Christmas Day Swim 2016 will take place on 25th
December at 1pm. Registration at Flynn’s Pier from 12:30pm. Music, hot drinks
and prizes on the day. Proceeds in aid of North West Hospice. Sponsorship cards
available from Mary Moran 086 873 3485. All welcome.
Boyle GAA
Club Fundraiser
Senior Team
Fundraiser Over 30s versus the Under 30s in aid of Brothers of Charity will be
taking place on Monday 26th December at 12pm in the Abbey Park Boyle
Fun
Run/Walk in aid of children with Autism
The 3rd Annual
5k Fun Run/Walk in aid of children with Autism in Lough Key Forest Park on
Tuesday 27th December at 2pm until 3pm. Rapid Prompting Method
Ireland Ltd. is a charity which is supporting Education and Communication to
those living with Autism. Registration from 1.30pm €10 for Adults, €5 for Children, €20 per
Family. For more information please contact Majella on 086 812 3594
St.
Stephen’s Day Treasure Hunt
The annual St
Stephen’s Day Treasure Hunt in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice will take place at
2.30pm in Lough Key Forest & Activity Park. Answers to be handed in
afterwards to the quiz masters who are the Conneely’s, at Clarkes’s Bar, St
Patrick’s Street, Boyle, where the results will be announced.
Curlew Walkers Club
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking place on Tuesday 28th December, meeting
on the Crescent, Boyle at 12.00. This
will be a Flat/Grade C at Lough Meelagh. Your leader for the day will be Tom
Browne 087 2379 632. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each
walk www.walkingboyle.com.
BOYLE TEAM
Congratulations
to Boyle Town Team on winning the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Award for
County Roscommon and also named the overall winner of the Bank of Ireland
National Enterprising Town Competition.
BOYLE GOLF
Club Results
The Christmas
bonanza was held on Sunday 11th December with a large number of
members participating. Forty points was the mark required for the gents to
feature in the top three. First prize went to Paul Connolly (18) 40pts, on a
countback from John McGuinn (9) 40pts & Lionel Lynn (20) 40pts. The gross
prize went to Lorcan Egan. In the ladies section, first place went to Sandra
McCrann, in second was Regina McLoughlin & in third was Mary O'Hara. The
club's monthly draws also took place on Sunday for October-December. The
winners were John & Claire Cryan, Seamus & Marie Gallagher & Denis
& Mary O'Donnell. The runners up were Liam Mullaney, Denis & Mary
O'Donnell (again!), Michael Gilmartin, Padraig O'Connell, Gerry Carty &
Jonathan Egan. Thanks to all who entered these draws.
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.
FOOD APPEAL
The boys at
St.Joseph’s B.N.S. are once again supporting the local branch of St. Vincent de
Paul. We are collecting non-perishable food for Christmas Hampers. We realise
that many people are not as fortunate as us and Christmas is about the spirit
of giving and helping those in need. If you would like to donate food, please
drop it in at the school during school hours or give it to one of the boys who
will leave it in for you.
BOYLE
Garda station
Increased opening
hours at Boyle Garda Station are as follows: Monday to Saturday (Inclusive) 9am
until 1pm and 7pm until 10pm, Sunday 11am until 1pm. On occasion it may be
necessary for the Garda working at the station having to respond to 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. Gardai can still be contacted on a 24hr bases on the
existing telephone number 071 9664 620.
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.
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