Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 24th
July 2018 (Week 30)
THE HOTEL PUBLIC ART PROJECT UNDERWAY
A new public art project
titled “The Hotel” is currently underway. The project aims to capture
conversations about the significant role the former Royal Hotel, Boyle played
in the lives of the local people. It will investigate the importance of
everyday practices of hospitality and welcoming others. The project organisers
would appreciate any photographs or objects that may illustrate your story on
the Royal Hotel. Conducted interviews will form part of an installation piece
in response to this historic building. If you have a story to tell, interviews
and meetings will take place on Tuesday July 24th and Wednesday July 25th from
11am – 5pm in Boyle during Arts Week. For more information
please contact Gkeogh@gmail.com or Carol MacKeogh on
086 8601121
BAF BOOKING OFFICE
Bookings for all events can
be made by phone or in person at the Festival Office, Bridge Street, Boyle and
online where indicated in the programme. Please note that there is limited
seating at most of the venues and advanced booking is recommended. Tickets must
be paid for at time of booking and are non-refundable. For more information,
call 071 966 3085 between the hours of 11am until 5pm.
BOYLE OPEN ART EXHIBITION
Showing the diverse and
exciting styles and mediums of Art, Sculpture Submission. Exhibitions standard
continually grows to attract entries from all over Ireland. The extremely
popular and well attended Art Exhibition aims to provide a forum for artist to
display their talent. The work is selected on merit and entries selected from
part-time and full-time and occasional artists giving a unique blend and
standard of excellence. Open night will be Thursday 19th July at 9pm
and will open daily from 10am until 6pm until 27th July.
PRESENCE
A
Photography Exhibition By Fotofit Photography Group Will Be Taking Place In The
Boyle Resource Centre (Basement
Entrance). This Exhibition Opens Daily until The 27th July From 11am Until 4pm
By Tony Murphy.
BOYLE GOLF CLUB FIXTURE
The
biggest event of the year for the male golfers of the club is almost upon us with
the Captains Prize for 2018 taking place on Sunday the 29th of July. The
format will be an 18 hole Strokeplay earlier in the day, with the best scorers
qualifying for a 9 hole play-off later that evening. It is the highlight of
many peoples golfing year to "make the cut" and qualify for the
play-off, but to win the Captain's Prize itself is considered a career
highlight. This year’s captain is Tyrone exile and Tulsk
resident, Terry Canning, who has been a loyal club member for
several years, making his mark on several levels including as an
inter-club player and captain, as a volunteer on works on the course and
most recently as committee member and club captain. Online booking
for this competition is essential.
POTTERY CAMP AT ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE
Hullabaloo Pottery Camp
will take place this July in Ardcarne Garden Centre. The dates are 30th
July until 2nd August from 10am until 1pm. Learn lots of different skills and
techniques when you are painting and decorating your pottery. You will have
your very own designer kiln-fired pot stand, mug, plate, bowl and piggy bank. Make
fabulous personalised presents for family & friends, if you can bear to
give them away! For booking and more information please email fun@hullabaloo.ie
or call 086 4094164. Camp is suitable for children from 6 years upwards
ROCK THE CLOCK PLANNING CONTINUES
The organisers of August’s ‘Rock the Clock’ festival
in Boyle have had to cancel the planned ‘Lip Sync Battle’ due to insufficient
entries. Work is continuing weekly on organising a great line up for the much
anticipated August bank Holiday weekend Festival. Among those performing will
be The Legends who will play live outside The Moylurg from 9:30pm on Friday 3rd
of August. The organisers would like to thank those who did sign up for the Lip
Sync and “who knows, we might do it again later in the year”.
BOYLE TENNIS CLUB
Boyle
Community Tennis are competing in the Connacht League Div.3. It has been many
years since Boyle have played any competitive tennis and great to see the community
club getting back into full swing!! Pictured are the Boyle Tennis Team who
competed in Sligo Tennis Club recently. The next match is away to Manorhamilton
with Boyle hosting a home match against Ballina in September. Boyle Community Tennis are always looking for
new players and offer membership at extremely reasonable rates. So if you
played a long time ago or would like to learn and get some exercise in a fun
environment please let us know. Monday nights from 7pm or Wednesday mornings
from 11am open to all – just come along!! For juniors there is a tennis camp
happening 7th until 10th August contact Tim 083 1155374 for
information and booking
.
JUNIOR GOLF
IN BOYLE
Junior golf continues on
Wednesday’s at Boyle Golf Club and will commence at 6pm.
All children 8 years of age or older
and interested in learning the basics of the game are welcome. All equipment
will be provided.
BOYLE SUMMER SHOW 2018
The Summer Show 2018 will
be held again this year, at the Boyle GAA Training Grounds, located at The
Warren, the Town side of Drumderrig Nursing Home. The location is ideally
situated close to the town, on level ground and sheltered from the elements. One
of the biggest highlights this year is hosting “the All Ireland Champion
Spaniel” competition for the 2nd time. The Dog Show will be under
canvas, so come rain or shine, the dogs will look fantastic. Pony clubs from
the region will also be competing for the best pony club accolade, showcasing
their expertise in jumping, with all the popular attractions and competitions, over
40 stalls and fun for all the family.
BOYLE ATHLETIC CLUB
At a well-attended meeting
it was decided to form Boyle AC (Boyle Athletic Club) to cater for the growing
number of people of all ages interested in the various athletic disciplines. It
was decided the club follow established guidelines and seek approval from the
county board as well as membership of the national governing body. Decisions
were made on a working committee, club colours and a club logo.
HEALTH & WELLBEING CRAFT FAIR
A Health and Wellbeing
Craft Fair will be held in Boyle in September. The Fair will take place in the
Spool Factory Event Centre on Sunday September 9th from 11am to 6pm. The event
is open to all complementary therapists, crafters, soap makers, crystals etc.
If you are unsure if your craft is suitable please message Lucy below. To book
your table or for more details contact Lucy through Facebook, email
spaewytch@outlook.ie or phone 0896038531
Curlew
Walkers Club
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers will be Sunday 9th
September meeting on Crescent, Boyle at 10 am and will leave for Leean and
Doons. This will be Climb Grade B. The leader for the day will be David Brett
who can be contacted on 086 8841 763.. Please confirm times with leader or
website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com
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,
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.
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