Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 1st September (Week 35)
Post
Leaving Cert Courses
Abbey Community
College are now taking applications for their FETAC Level 5 Certificate in
Business Studies. Application forms can be downloaded from www.abbeycc.ie or by
calling to the school reception. The course commences on Tuesday 8th September.
The course is suitable for students who have recently completed their Leaving
Certificate or those who wish to return to the workplace. Grants are available
for students. For more information please contact 071 966 4646
Man. Utd
supporters club meeting
The Manchester
United Supporters Club county Roscommon branch will hold a Membership Meeting
on Thursday September 10th. It will commence at 9.30pm in The Patrick’s Well, Boyle.
New Members are welcome. This is the final opportunity this season to register
through your local branch.
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.
HEARTFULNESS
A spiritual
adventure will take place in the Family Life Centre, Boyle on Thursday 10th
September from 3pm until 4.30pm. Come and experience the beauty of your heart
through Relaxation and Meditation. For further details contact Clair Callery on
087 976 0493 or visit www.heartfulness.org
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 & DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB
Fishing for the Martin
Mitchell Charity Cup will be taking place on Lough Key on Sunday 13th
September from 11am until 5pm. This is a Boat Competition with all entry fees
being passed onto a charity, plus the club contribution.
PPN MEETING
The Roscommon
Public Participation Network hereby announces a Network Plenary meeting and
committee selection process, to be held on September 14th, 2015 at 7.30pm in
the Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House, Roscommon and cordially invites
all community groups to attend.
Opportunities
galore
Roscommon
Learning Links Boyle run full Time Level 4 and Level 5 Major Awards in
Information Technology from their Training Rooms in Elphin Steet. These are
Local Training Initiatives funded by the GRETB-Galway Roscommon Education and
Training Programmes. All Courses offer QQI Certification allowing students’
progress to further Education if they wish, or gain certification in Office
Applications –an essential requirement for all most all administrative type
roles. While Siobhan Gallagher –Centre Co-ordinator has acknowledged the
difficulty over the last number of years for students gaining employment, both
she and Martina have seen a marked increase in progression since January 2015.
18 students have finished their Training since April 2015 almost 60% of those
have opted to go to University or Further Education to achieve Higher
Certificates at Level 6 or Degree Programmes while 35% have taken up full-time
employment. Their jobs include Tourism, Services Sector, Hospitality, Auctioneering
and Construction. Anyone who is currently unemployed and in receipt of a Social
Welfare payment can be waitlisted for these Courses. They Run Full-time Monday
to Thursday with a half day on Friday. Anyone who is at a crossroads trying to
decide where to next could do worse than pop in to Roscommon Learning Links to
chat further about the Training Courses available. To anyone who may be
disappointed with Leaving Results and in a quandary about what to do, once they
are registered with social Welfare they too can join the programme where up to
400 points can be achieved on a Level Programme. Places will be available in
September so if interested or you wish to find out more, call either Martina
/Siobhan on 071 9664510 or drop in to their offices (next door to Trojan) any
morning. Healthcare Modules are also being ran from the Centre commencing
September 2015, and are advised, if interested to attend a GRETB Information
evening in the Abbey Hotel Roscommon on Tuesday 1st September at 7pm, while if
it’s Childcare you might be interested in, an Information session is being held
in Hannons Hotel Roscommon on Thursday 3rd September at 8pm. For further detail
on Healthcare or Childcare modules call GRETB Roscommon on 090 6634189. A
series of Computer Benefit Classes have just been completed at the Centre
funded by Irish Rural Links where 20 participants have gained tuition and skill
in Internet & Email. These classes were free and offered to those with
little or no IT knowledge. It is hoped that these classes will be offered again
in the Autumn. The Job Club are also scheduling a 4 week Programme running from
the Centre (mornings only) so it’s all go at Roscommon Learning Links and the
place to be this Autumn.
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 071 966 3033.
boyle golf
club
On Sunday 23rd
August the 18 hole was cancelled due to bad weather and will be re-arranged.
Thursday 20th August saw the night competition won by Lorcan Egan
19pts, 2nd Charlie O’Donnell 18pts, and 3rd Jonathan Egan 18pts. Friday 21st
saw the Scramble won by Patrick Egan,
Susan O’Mahoney, Paddy McLoughlin & Lewis Shaw, 2nd Brendan Gaffney, Gerry
O’Hara & Peter Leydon, 3rd Michael Reid, Eithne Gaffney & Cillian
Doyle. Saturday 22nd August “Last Man Standing” was won by John
McGuinn (20th), 2nd Cillian Doyle (19th), 3rd Cian Smith (19th. “Last Lady
Standing was won by Sandra McCrann (17th), 2nd Moira Egan (17th). Well done to
Niall Kearney who won his King Harmon semi-final against Seamus Gallagher and
is through to the final against Lionel Lynn. The Captains Prize to the juniors
was won by Ciara Rooney and Seth Meredith. Other prize-winners were Enda Carr,
Niamh Brogan, Sean Brogan Niall O’Donnell, Lorcan Connolly, Maeve Brogan,
Mathew Lawlor, Garett Mullen, Grainne Rooney, Brian O’Connor, Kevin Beirne,
Thomas Guckian, Christopher Lavin, Shane Lavin, Daniel Casey At the
presentation Sandra McCrann & Michael Rush thanked all the Juniors and
parents who took part and thanked Brendan, Moira, Paddy and all who helped with
the coaching on Saturday mornings. Ciara Rooney and Seth Meredith, on behalf of
the prize-winners thanked all the coaches during the season and thanked Susan
for arranging the competition.
DOG
OBEDIENCE CLASSES
Dog Training services provide private one to one classes as well as group
classes. Group classes are held in Annaghmore, Colooney and Sligo Golf Academy,
Ransborough. At the moment the following classes are running: Wednesday puppy
obedience, junior obedience. Friday Puppy play dates Agility. Saturday Socialisation
and obedience course adult dog obedience junior handler. Sunday,
competition obedience and town walk. For more information please visit the Facebook page or contact Calry
Dogs on 087 2765606 or Info@calrydogs.com.
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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