Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 14th July (Week 28)
RIVER CLEAN UP
Boyle and
District Angling club are having their annual Boyle River clean up on Thursday
16th July meeting at the bridge at 7pm. All help will be
appreciated. Don’t forget to bring rakes, forks and gloves.
CURLEW WALKERS CLUB
The next meeting of the walkers club
will take place from Richmond Harbour, Tarmonbarry at 9am on Saturday 18th
July through to Monday 20th
July this being a three day event but
walkers are free to join for one or two days. The walk which will be following
the Royal Canal is a climb and a grade 3 with your leaders being Philip James
on 086 3353 000 and Denise O’Dowd on 086 2342 999. Please confirm times with
leader or web site prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.
FAREWELL
FR BRIAN
A number of celebratory events for the contribution to the
area by Fr. Brian Conlon will take place locally in the coming weeks. Fr Brian is
due to undertake further studies in hospital chaplaincy from the end of July.
On Saturday 18th, Fr Brian will be honoured in Drumboylan Community Centre at
9.30pm. In Boyle, an evening of celebration will take place on Friday 24th July
commencing at 7.30pm in the Family Life Centre. On Saturday 25th, the
celebrations continue in Crossna Parish House following 8.30pm Mass. Fr Brian’s
final local Masses will take place in Drumboylan and Cootehall on Sunday 26th.
Later that evening a grand farewell party will take place
in a marquee adjacent to Cootehall Church at 8pm
BOYLE ARTS FESTVAL
The nationally
renowned Boyle Arts Festival will launch on Thursday 23th July and open fully
on Friday July 24th continuing until Saturday August 1st. The programme is
already bursting at the seams with an eclectic mix of visual arts, music,
drama, film, free family events, craft workshops, storytelling, readings and
much more and will be in circulation around the town very soon. Booking is
advisable for all events and this can be done at the Festival office, next door
to Marian’s, Bridge St. Boyle. Drop in to pick up a programme or to find out
about the other exciting events. The office will be open every day (excluding
Sundays) from Friday July 17th until
August 1st. Online booking is available for selected events at
www.eventbrite.com For more information,
see our full programme or go to www.boylearts.com Tel. 071 9663085. Email info@boylearts.com or
follow us on Facebook, www.twitter.com/boyle_arts and Google+
SECRET GARDENS
These hidden
gardens, large/small and in some wonderful settings which offer inspiration,
ideas and tranquillity – a perfect day out.
One such garden belongs to Saffron Thomas and Ian Stanley. The garden
which has been created by two artists in an intimate rural setting combine’s
productivity, ornamental planting and permaculture. The garden opens to view
from 11am until 5pm on Sunday 26th July 2nd August and 6th
September. The garden can be found on the Boyle /Frenchpark Road, turn right at
the Saddlers Inn, after approx 2.5km keep right on the bend, take 2nd
lane on right and entrance just after first cottage.
TALES OF ALES
An evening of
storytelling, history and beer tasting from sisters Susan Boyle (creator of “A
Wine Goose Chase”) and Judith Boyle (MSc Chemistry and Beer Sommelier). Taking
place on Friday 24th July at 10pm in Daly’s Bar with doors opening
at 9.30pm. In this enjoyable and enlightening event, specially created for
Boyle Arts Festival, Susan and Judith will lead you through a taste filled
journey discovering the stories behind some of the world’s most loved beers and
delving into some of Ireland’s most intriguing craft brews.
GALLIPOLI 1915
Oliver Fallon is
a native of Boyle, Co Roscommon and one of the founder members of the New Connaught
Rangers Association, founded in 2002. He has contributed to numerous TV and
radio documentaries and publications. He has carried out extensive research on
the history of the Connaught Rangers and their campaigns and will talk on the
ill-fated Gallipoli campaign which cost the lives of so many, including many
Irishmen, 100 years ago. Friday 24th July at 6pm in King House doors open at
5.30
THE
MATCHMAKER
Starring television favourite Mary McEvoy and actor and
comedian Jon Kenny, The Matchmaker is based on the novella “Letters of a County
Matchmaker” by John B. Keane, one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers. The play follows the efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor to make
matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all parts of the country. At the centre of this celebrated production is John B
Keane’s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled by his unparalleled way with
words. John B. Keane takes us back to a simpler time, when even phones were few
and far between and the only web was one left behind by spiders. The show is
directed by Michael Scott and not suitable for audiences under 16 years. Taking
place in St Josephs Hall on Saturday 25th July, this is one not to
be missed.
DE DANNAN
Irish
Traditional Music performers will be appearing in the Church of
Ireland on Friday,
25th July at 8pm in (Doors 7.30pm) For
more information, see the full programme or go to www.boylearts.com Tel. 071 9663085. Email info@boylearts.com or
follow us on Facebook, www.twitter.com/boyle_arts and Google+
Honda 50
Run
The Honda 50 run
for all size bikes will be taking place on Sunday July 26th, meeting at
Tawnytaskin Community Centre, Boyle Co. Roscommon. Entries are been taken from
10:30 am with refreshments being served all morning. Bikes are scheduled to
leave at 12:30 for the round trip, returning 3:30- 4:00, a meal will be served
afterwards with a raffle. So why not come along and enjoy the bikes, have a chat
and a cuppa with the locals. For more information contact Mary on: 085-1618420
or Ann: 086-8130005
BOYLE
& DISTRICT Angling CLUB
The Paddy
Sharkey Memorial Perpetual Lough Gara Cup Open Pike Angling Competition (boat
fishing) will take place on Sunday 26th July. Fishing from 11am until 6pm.
Entries will be taken at Templeronan Pier. Presentation in the Moylurg Inn at
8:30pm. Refreshments served at the Lakeshore throughout the day. This is a
Strict Catch and Release Policy. For further information Contact Jane at 086 8301261.
Summer
soccer camp at Boyle Celtic
The FAI Summer
Soccer Camp is coming to Boyle this August. 5 days of top quality coaching will
take place in Celtic Park, Boyle from August 10th to the 14th 2015. Camps are
open to boys and girls aged between 6 and 14. They run from 10.30am until 3pm
Monday to Friday. Cost is €65 with participants receiving a kit jersey, shorts,
socks, backpack, football and certificate. Book online at
summersoccerschools.ie or call 1890 653 653.
BOYLE GOLF CLUB
Congratulations
to Peggy Feely who won Sandra McCrann’s Lady Captain’s Prize on Sunday 5th
July. Ruth Hogg was a close 2nd, Liz Dwyer won the gross and Regina McLoughlin
was 3rd. At the presentation Lady Captain Sandra thanked everyone for attending
and welcomed the Captain Michael Rush, Lady President Liz Dwyer & Mens
President Charlie O’Donnell. The Ladies Captains Prize to the men was won by
Dave Purser 41pts, 2nd Eamon Perry 40pts, Gross Patrick Egan, 3rd John McGuinn
39pts. Lady Captains Scramble was won by Sean Heslin, Marie Hanmore-Cawley
& Sean McLoughlin, 2nd Michael Reid, Mary McKeon & Paula Cull, 3rd
Patrick Egan, Dave Purser & Bridie Beirne. In Inter Club matches well done
to our Cecil Ewing Team who had a great win against Rosses Point last Friday. Junior
lessons also continue on Saturday mornings at 11.00
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
Bingo in
Boyle
Every Tuesday
evening in St. Josephs Hall Boyle at 8.30pm until 10.30pm. €1000 Jackpot to be
won every week.
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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