Update 8th October

Town Enhancement Project News

Boyle Town Team and Boyle Chamber of Commerce have jointly welcomed the granting of €100,000 towards the Town Enhancement Project by the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Town Team and Chamber will now liaise with Roscommon Co Co to ascertain the finer points of the grant. The monies will go towards the Town Enhancement Project to include development and works to make the town centre more visually attractive, the advancement of the Scattered Hotel concept and the development of a master-plan for the former Royal Hotel building.

BOYLE GAA NURSERY PROGRAMME

The Nursery Programme is a series of fun based exercises and games to develop movement, motor skills, agility, balance, co-ordination, running and jumping skills. These skills form the basis for the later development of the specific skills of Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic Football. Registration will take place on Wednesday 11^th October at 7pm until 8pm in Boyle. For boys and girls 4 to 6 years. Age 4 on the 1^st January 2017 and age 6 or under on 31^st December 2017. The Programme will start on Monday 16^th October at 6pm until 7pm in the Boyle Sports Complex. Registration fee is €20 per child plus €2 per evening to cover the rental of the complex.

Rosary Rally at the Marian Shrine

There will be a Rosary Rally at the Marian Shrine, Carrick Road, Boyle on Friday 13^th October at 6.30. Everyone Welcome!

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

Cloonloo Cookery Classes

Cloonloo Development are delighted to announce the return of their popular Autumn Cookery Classes with Naomi Taylor in Cloonloo Hall. Classes started on Tuesday October 10th and run every Tuesday until November 7th. For more information call Linda on 086 600 9940 or Breege on 086 373 2775.

CHURCH OF IRELAND SUPPER SOCIAL

Sean Brennan will be performing at The Four Provinces on Friday 20^th October at 9pm for the Annual Boyle Church of Ireland Supper Social. All welcome.

ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE

The Centre will host a FREE Mini Garden Design Consultation every Wednesday up until 25th October commencing at 11am until 12.30pm. Bring along photos and an outline sketch and get 30 minutes of ideas and inspiration from our professional Garden Designer on how to create your perfect garden.

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The show will be running from Thursday 23rd to 25^th November inclusive. The 2017 Show will take place nightly at 8.30pm and are very fortunate to have permission to stage this year’s production in St. Joseph’s Church, and look forward to a spectacular performance.

Tickets are €15 nightly but concessions for Children and OAP’s will be available for Thursday night’s production (only) at €10. Tickets will be on sale from early November in the following shops-Magees Fashions Main St. Boyle; Taylors Jewellers, Bridge Street, Boyle and Una Bhan Co-operative, Grounds of King House. There is no specific seat allocation but a reserved area will be allocated to pre-purchased seats- The earlier you arrive the better your choice of seat in the reserved area. Any further detail will be posted on the Boyle Musical Society Website and F/B page in addition to our town websites Realboyle and Boyle Today.

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 9^th. The Awards ceremony will be held on December 1st 2017 “Celebrating Voluntary Activity in Community Life in County Roscommon”

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.