ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE BOYLE
The Centre will be holding
a FREE Mini Garden Design Consultation every Wednesday from 4th October
until 25th October commencing at 11am until 12.30pm. Bring along
photos and an outline sketch and get 30minutes of ideas and inspiration form
out professional Garden Designer on creating your perfect garden.
Calling all Boyle
Businesses and Community Groups
As you may be aware, the
town of Boyle was the recipient of The Bank of Ireland Most Enterprising Town
Award 2017. To celebrate this accolade, the town will play host to an
Enterprise and Innovation event in The Spool Factory in Boyle on the evening of
October 6th from 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm. As well as involving the business
community, the initiative involves the wider community and local schools to
ensure everyone can get involved and be part of the positive experience. As
part of the evening there will be exhibition spaces for local businesses to
meet new customers and interact with other local businesses. There will also be exhibition spaces for
clubs, societies, associations etc., from the locality, with all displaying at
the event. The event promises to be a fantastic showcase of Enterprise and
Community, and will feature a panel discussion on the Future of Boyle and
presentations from local schools who are partaking in Bank of Irelands Young
Entrepreneurship Programme Bizworlds. Special guest on the night will be
Entrepreneur, Businessman and Broadcaster Bobby Kerr. There is no charge for
exhibitors and admission is free for this event. Tea/Coffee and refreshments
being served by Bank of Ireland. If you
could attend and exhibit and bring with you your family, friends and customers as
this will make the event a really enjoyable and worthwhile experience for all
in Boyle. Businesses, clubs and
societies interested in taking part in the events can register by emailing
Grainne King – grainne.king@boi.com or calling into the Boyle branch of Bank of
Ireland to speak to a member of staff.
Parish Pastoral
council meeting
The Diocese is hosting the Pastoral Gathering again
this year in Boyle, and is assisting in its preparation. The Icon of the Holy
Family (World Meeting of Families) will be present for veneration at the
Gathering on Saturday 7th October and again in St Joseph’s Church on
the Sunday and Monday. St Joseph’s Church are working on a Celebration of
Baptism for those Baptised in the last year in October and have discussed
lighting the Church and its grounds.
Climate Change
Conference
This event will take place
in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on Saturday 7th October at
10.30 until 4.30 and is being sponsored by the Galilee Community, Tintagh,
Boyle. Speakers on the day will be Nellie McLaughlin who is a native of Donegal
and a member of the Sisters of Mercy, Northern Province. Eamon Ryan is the Leader of the Green Party
who’s main task is building the Party. Eamon formerly chaired the Digital and
Energy Policy Groups for the Institute of International and European Affairs in
Dublin. For further information and bookings call 071 9664 101 or email
galileecommunity@gmail.com.
Curlew
Walkers Club
The next
meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking place on Sunday 8th October
meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. This will be a Climb Grade A/B at
Leam/Hangman's Hill with your leaders being David Brett 086 8841 763 and Tom
Browne 087 2379 632 at Please confirm times with leader or website prior to
each walk www.walkingboyle.com.
Run Walk N Roll 2017
Now in its 22nd year in
Boyle, will take place on Sunday the 15th of October at 3pm at St. Joseph's
Hall Boyle. A percentage of the funds raised this year will be donated to
'Niamh's Journey There' as she continues her difficult journey! Check out this
link: https://niamhsjourneythere.wordpress.com The theme of this year's run is
'Fight back against Cancer' so that we all come out and fight against it
together, both for Niamh and anyone else who benefits from the funds raised for
Cancer Research in Ireland. It is a 5.4km run/walk and we encourage everyone to
come out and participate, fancy dress is welcome. Entry is on the day and
refreshments will be served afterwards. Sponsor cards available. In excess of
€160,000 has been raised for cancer research in Boyle, through this event over
the last 21 years. Hopefully this money has benefitted people through their
journey with cancer and will benefit Niamh on her journey in this difficult
time. Looking forward to seeing you all there to support this worthy cause. Contact
Damian Regan 0863942388
Roscommon Volunteer
Awards 2017
Do you know an individual,
organisation/group or school in County Roscommon who deserves to have their
volunteer work rewarded? If so - Roscommon Volunteer Information Service are
seeking nominations for the Roscommon Volunteer Awards 2017. There are five
categories – Young Volunteer of the
Year: Older Volunteer of the Year: Group/Organisation of the Year: Schools
Civic Social Engagement Award (New in 2017): Volunteer of the Year.
Nomination Forms are now
available and can be obtained with criteria from
Bridie on 094 98 62565 or
email roscommonvolunteerawards@gmail.com Closing Date for nominations is midnight October 9th.
The Awards ceremony will be held on December 1st 2017 “Celebrating Voluntary
Activity in Community Life in County Roscommon”
Boyle
golf Club
Winter Open 9 Hole S/Ford which took place on Sunday
24th September with winner being Gerry Carty 21pts, 2nd
Michael Connolly 20pts and 3rd Pat Conroy 19pts. The
Roscommon cup to be held in Ballaghaderreen Golf Club has been re-arranged for
Saturday 14th October. Winter league will be coming up soon and a sheet is
Available on the Notice board. Please put your name down if you would like to play
in this competition
Boyle Food Partnership
Boyle
Food Partnership was established in July 2017, following the realisation that
some households are experiencing food shortages due to a lack of money. Food supplies are limited and available to
those most in need, those who are going without today … not to replenish a
cupboard for an unidentified rainy day. We look forward to serving you. If you
or anyone you know is going without food due to economic or other hardship,
please let them know we are up and running and ask them to get in touch. We
will help as best we can. This service is confidential. Tel 071 966 3000 or
text 086 738 7910. Email
hiddenpoverty@gmail.com or Facebook messenger Poverty and
Homelessness. All messages will be responded to on the date of receipt.
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,, 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
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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