Autism & ADHD
Summer Camps in Boyle
Summer camps are aimed at
inclusion and equality so are open to both children with Special Needs and
siblings. Camps are run over two days the 16th and 17th August10
until 3pm and include all materials, gift at the end and certificate of
participation for every child. For further information and to register call 057
874 1470 or email info@nolimitsac.com
Joint ticketing for
Boyle attractions
A joint ticketing
initiative is now available in four of the area’s top attractions. Visitors to
King House, Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle Abbey and Arigna Mining Experience can
avail of a discount if they purchase another ticket for any of the other
attractions. It is hoped to have Boyle Model Railway added to the ticketing
system when it is up and running. With the assistance of Martin
Lydon and Mary Mullins from Roscommon Co Co and the management of the four
venues, the joint ticketing initiative is now live.
KING HOUSE EVENT
Come along to the front
step of King House to see Michael Bell from www.naturelearn.com open his moth trap to reveal what wonderful
creatures can be found flying around the grounds of King House during the night
while you are asleep. This is an outdoor event so please wear suitable clothing
and footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This event
takes place on Monday 21st August in the grounds of King House at
11am until 12pm. Michael will then take you on a nature walk 21st
August at 12pm until 1pm and take a nature walk in the Pleasure Grounds
adjacent to King House. See what bugs, creepy crawlies and wildlife you can
find living in the park and along the river.
Boyle Branch Library
Emigration from Boyle with a happy ending! Hear
grandnephew Vincent Delaney tell the story of Thomas Higgins, born near Boyle
in the 1840’s who emigrated to the United States and in later years wrote down
recollections of his life. This will be taking place in the Library on Tuesday
22nd August at 6.30 pm until 7.30 pm. Boyle Library will also host an exhibition of
letters and images relating to Thomas Higgins and his amazing life. This
exhibition will take place Library hours from the 15t 26th
August.
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Enjoy and afternoon of the
story and songs of Delia Murphy, performed by her niece Carmen Cullen with
music by Gerry Anderson. Delia was a singer and collector of Irish ballads who
recorded several records from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. During World War Two
she assisted Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty (the Vatican pimpernel) to hide Jews and
escaped Allied soldiers from the Nazis. This event will take place in Boyle
Library on Wednesday 23rd August at 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
ARCHAEOLOGY BUS TOUR
To celebrate National
Heritage Week, Úna Bhán Tourism Co-operative and Ballaghaderreen Lake and
Legends invite you to join us on archaeology Bus Tour on Saturday 26th August,
leaving from King House, Boyle at 12pm. Visiting Drumanone Dolmen, Moygara
Castle, Clogher Stone Fort, The Four Altars and Urlaur Abbey. To book a place
call Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 - 96 63033
COURTYARD MARKET
To celebrate Heritage Week
the Courtyard Market which takes place every Saturday in the grounds of King
House, Boyle will be hosting the following events: Vintage Motorbikes and High
Nellie Bike display on Saturday 19th
August alongside: ‘How to Build a Bug Hotel’ (the only Hotel in Boyle) 10am,
Basket Weaving Demonstrations with Victor and
live music by Stereo Bytes at 11am. On Saturday 26th August
also celebrating Heritage Week: Vintage Motorbikes and High Nellie Bike display
10am with Food demonstrations, ‘How to Build a Bug Hotel’ 10am Basket Weaving
Demonstrations with Victor, 11am Live music by ‘The Hermit Collective’ 11am
FREE Children’s tour of King House ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ conducted by
Anna for children aged 6 to 12 (pre-booking essential as limited numbers). 12
noon Hair braiding by Anna and food of Bye-gone years’ in King House Tea Rooms
with a Vintage Theme.
DIG IT ARCHAEOLOGY FOR KIDS
“Dig It” is a fun
educational, hands on archaeology experience for ages 3 years plus where they
will carry out a ’mini excavation’ with the promise of hidden treasure using
safe, child friendly tools. Warning – children can get a littler dirty as this
is an outdoor event so please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children
must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This event will take place on
Saturday 26th August from 11am until 5pm.
Courtyard Market
The
Market takes place every Saturday in the Grounds of King House, Boyle from 10am
until 2pm...If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic
produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda. There is
a wide range of seasonal produce, Vegetarian hot meals to eat here or take home
as well as organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic
free range eggs, fruit juices, smoothies ice cream milkshakes 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
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