Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 18th August (Week 33)
SUMMER READING BUZZ
Following the
great success of the first two years of the summer reading challenge, the Boyle
Library have joined up with a number of other local authorities to offer children
the opportunity of taking part in the 2015 Summer Reading Buzz. The challenge
will take place through the month of August. Children will register for the
challenge and receive a loyalty card, and a small gift. With every book the
child reads they will have their card stamped and once they have read six books
they will receive a small prize, and on completing the challenge by reading ten
books they will receive further prizes. When the child has completed the
challenge and filled in their card (ten stamps = ten library books read) they
will also receive a certificate at the end of the summer. Registration cards
are available in the Boyle Library.
Colour Run
event for Forest Park
Roscommon Colour
Run is a fantastic ‘crawl, walk, or run’, colour event suitable for all ages
and abilities. It will take place in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle on Sunday
21st August. Not so much about speed or endurance and more about having the
time of your life, The Roscommon ColourRun is a family fun event in which
participants of all ages from 1 to 100 years are covered from head to toe in
different colours as they make their way through the beautiful grounds of Lough
Key Forest Park. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic “Color
celebration,” using more coloured powder to create happiness and lasting
memories, not to mention millions of vivid colour combinations.
With only two
rules, the idea is easy to follow: 1. Wear white at the starting line 2. Finish
plastered in colour
HERITAGE WEEK IN KING HOUSE
Life size
historical figures, interactive displays and activities bring the past 300
years to life. Saturday 22nd August from 11am until 5pm/ Tuesday 25th
/ Wednesday 26th / Thursday 27th / Friday 28th
and Saturday 29th. Free admission for children who are accompanied
by an adult.
BOYLE ABBEY
Traditional
singing and music will take place in the Boyle Abbey on Sunday 23rd
August from 2pm until 5pm. Featuring: - Boyle Singers Circle, South Sligo
Traditional Singers and Deus Meus Traditional Musicians. All singers and
listeners welcome with free admission.
BOYLE HORSE SUMMER SHOW
The Boyle Horse
and Summer Show will take place on Sunday 23rd August at its new location at
the top of Green Street between the Church of Ireland and Green Street
Veterinary Clinic. Show programs are available in UnaBhan and throughout the
town.
Show entries
must be delivered to the Marquee between 9am – 12noon on Sunday 23rd August. You
can also leave in your completed entry forms and entry fees to UnaBhan from
Monday 17th August to avoid the queues on the day. Hope to see you there!
The
Michael Coleman Story
This year is the
70th Anniversary of the death in New York of Michael Coleman, that
renowned fiddle player from Knockgrania who emigrated to America one hundred
and one years ago. To fittingly mark
these anniversaries, the weekly summer sessions in the Coleman Music Centre
tells the story of Michael Coleman. (1891-1945) Michael Coleman himself, very
well portrayed by Eamon McCoy resonates his life story. Show runs each
Wednesday during August at 9pm. Booking at 0719182599 or
www.colemanirishmusic.com
FeelyStone
A Celebration of
235 years in the Stone Industry will take place on Friday 28th
August from 2pm until 6pm beginning with a tour of Feelystone Factory,
Greatmeadow, Boyle with stone cutting demonstrations (Celtic Crosses and
Contemporary Designs), talks and readings, FeelyStone Heritage and Tradition
Exhibition with children’s activities.
Ardcarne
Graveyards Committee
There will be an
Audio visual presentation of Boat Building at Shannon Cruisers by Michael John
Breheny in Ardcarne Church of Ireland on Friday 28th August at 8.30. Music by Ceolteoiri Lough Allen.
BOYLE FITNESS CLUB
Boxing Club will
officially open on Monday 31st August 6.20pm-7.20pm. Children from 8 to 12 years
Monday / Wednesday and Friday. Men also (13+) 7.30pm until 9pm. Men (beginners)
Monday/ Wednesdays and Friday 9pm-10pm. Ladies Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-9pm.
Ladies (beginners) Tuesdays and Thursdays 9pm until 10pm. For groups bookings
and any enquiries please contact Simon on 086 404 1830. No membership needed
just pay as you go.
Lough Key
Tri
The annual Lough
Key Sprint Triathlon will take place this year on Sunday September 6th. One of
the final races of the this year’s Vodafone National Series the sprint distance
event has a 750m swim over to the scenic Castle Island and back, a 23km bike
leg around the lake followed by a 5km run through the new and improved park
paths. Lough Key has consistently proved to be one of the more popular Triathlon
events on the calendar and has always managed to attract a quality field with
names such as Gavin Noble, Kevin Thornton, Jennifer O’Connell and Laura Tighe
topping the results in recent years.
This year’s
event is sponsored once again by Waterways Ireland and in addition to our
substantial prize pot and well renowned goodie bags we have impressive trophies
for the fastest male and female bike splits. New to Lough Key this year will be
two new perpetual trophies for the fastest swim splits in memory of club member
John Cloughley who passed away earlier this year. Having seen the almost
finished trophies we can guarantee that these will be well sought after
trophies for years to come! So whether you are a top class triathlete bidding
to get your name on one of our high quality bespoke marble trophies for
posterity or a beginner looking for a great venue and friendly welcome come to
Lough Key on Sunday 6th for a great day’s racing. Entry is strictly limited to
500 on the day so make sure to get your entry in early. It’s also an ideal warm
up for the Sprint Triathlon National Championships taking place 3 weeks later
in Clogherhead. Full details can be found on the club website
www.loughkeytri.com or the Club’s Facebook page.
Cannonball
Run in the Boyle area
Car enthusiasts
are in for treat in Boyle on Friday September 11th when the seventh Cannonball
Run travels past the town on the N4. The three day Cannonball Run is the
largest organised road trip in Europe and the most exciting motoring and social
event of the year. The trip typically features 170 cars including the world’s
top makes: McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Masseratti,
Rolls Royce and Bentley. Cannonball Ireland has raised over 700,000 euro for
Irish Children Charities. This year, Make A Wish Ireland will be Cannonball
Ireland charity. It is a spectacle to behold as the cars and their colourful
drivers make their way around Ireland. Friday 11th will see the cars travel
from Dublin to Sligo. Further details on www.cannonball.ie
BOYLE GOLF CLUB
Well done to
Lionel Lynn who won 18 hole stableford on Sunday 9th August with
41pts, 2ndSean Heslin 38pts, Gross Michael Gilmartin, 3rd Gerry Carty 37pts.
Thursday 6th August saw the night Competition won by Seamus
Gallagher 22pts, 2nd Patrick Egan 21pts, and 3rd Gerry Carty 20pts. Friday 7th August saw the Scramble
won Patrick Egan, Annette Bartlett, Lewis Shaw & Michael Gilmartin 2nd
Michael Simon, Susan O’Mahoney & Lionel Lynn, 3rd Michael Rush, Gerry Carty
& Pat Conroy. Dates for your diary are Last Man Standing” Saturday
August 22nd and Lady Presidents Day on Sunday August 30th. In King Harmon news
well done to Lionel Lynn, Seamus Gallagher, Niall Kearney & Willie Tiernan
who are through to the King Harmon semi-finals. Commiserations to beaten
quarter finalists Patrick Egan, Shane O'Dowd, Charlie O’Donnell & Brendan
Gaffney.
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 9663033.
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