ATTENTION FARMING COMMUNITY
Úna Bhán Tourism are delighted to be offering free computer
training courses again, starting in March. This unique opportunity to develop
digital skills and learn basic functions is for beginners or those eager to
improve in a fun and easy way. The course includes how to set up an email
account, send and receive emails / how to search the internet in a safe and
secure way / Complete vehicle taxation online instead of paper form & how
to set up and use online banking. More importantly for the farming community
the training will teach how to register your farm on Agfood.ie, which allows
you to Record the Birth of a Calf; Complete and Print Farm-to-Farm Movements
& Print your Herd Profile for your Farm Accountant. Courses are limited to
10 people at a time and will be held in Boyle Library. The training programme
is funded through the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
(DCCAE) Please call Nigel on 071 966 3033 for more details or to register.
BOYLE COURTYARD MARKET
The all-weather Courtyard 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, 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 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 Photocopying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing,
Faxing, Binding and Printing.
BOYLE HOLIDAY GROUP WATERFORD TRIP
Boyle Holiday Group are planning a trip to Waterford this May. The group
will visit Dungarvan, Waterford City and other places of interest in the South
east Coast. The trip will take place from Monday 6th May to Friday
11th May. The group will be staying at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. An yone
interested in travelling with the group is asked to contact Mary Regan on 086
1298355 or 071 9663544.
FAMILY SUPPORT DROP IN
CLINIC
A drop in confidential space for parents and families to call in and receive
support and a listening ear about issues and concerns about you and/or your
children. Wednesday mornings during primary school term 9.30am-12pm. An
interagency project together with Boyle FRC, Foroige & Tusla. Boyle Family
Resource Centre 0719663000.
FCA ASSOCIATION ANNUAL TOUR
19th. Inf. Bn. FCA
Association Annual Tour this year on Wednesday - 26th. June.
Further details and brochure
in next few weeks. Seats limited to 57, so get your places booked ASAP. Contact
Francie Geelan (087) 223 4477
THE IRISH HOSPITALITY AWARDS
It was the first time for
Lough Key Forest & Activity Park to be at the The Irish Hospitality Awards
and they are thrilled to have been awarded a ‘Highly Commended Recognition
Winner’ in the large category of ‘Tourist Attraction of the Year’
VOLLEYBALL FOR CANCER
RESEARCH
Students from Abbey
Community College held a Volleyball match recently between Teachers and Leaving
Certificate Students, they raised €450 for Cancer Research. Mr. Barry Greaney
presented the cheque to Damian Regan organiser of Run Walk n Roll for Cancer
Research. Well done to all. This brings the final total for Run Walk n Roll
2018 to €6480.61 Thank you all once again on behalf of the Irish Cancer
Society.
THE ROS RUN 10K & HALF
MARATHON
The organizers of The Ros
Run were proud to host their 3rd annual event in the glistening spring
sunshine, they couldn’t have asked for a better day. With over 500 participants
taking on the 10k, Half Marathon or Full Marathon Distance. The routes gave
participants the opportunity to see Roscommons beauty, the castle, the park,
the forest, lakes and breath taking views on a spring morning. Congratulations
to Boyle AC athletes who were on tour again and performed excellently
contributing some fabulous finish times with some new PB’s.
FURNITURE UPCYCLING
A furniture upcycling course
with Tom Finan will take place in the Boyle VEC, Marian Rd on Thursday evenings March 21st
continuing on the following dates: 21st March, 28th March, 4th April, 11th
April, 2nd May 9th May. There will be a two week break for Easter.
It will be a free course
running from 7pm-9pm, booking is essential. Contact the Boyle Family Resource Centre on
0719663000 or e-mail: info@familylifecentre.ie
VILLAGE TIDY-UP
Calling all men, women and
children of Ballinafad! Before the arrival of Confirmation Day in Ballinafad,
please come and lend your support to a general tidy up around the Church in
Ballinafad and in the Playground on Saturday, 6th April at 2pm. Grass needs
cutting and strimming, moss needs sweeping, weeds need pulling and litter needs
picking up. Many hands make light work so bring whatever tools will help and
our church will look as good on the outside as it will on the inside! The
playground will also be ready for another season of fun for all the kids, big
and small! Thanks guys! Padraig
BOYLE FOOD PARTNERSHIP
Community FEAD and Food
Cloud. If you and/or your family need food, we distribute food through these
programmes at Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC). Please text the word
FOOD + your first name to 0860496467 to receive details. Distribution times
are: Monday 2.30pm-4pm or Wednesday 2.30pm-3.30pm or Friday 3pm-4.30pm.
MARCH IN TO SPRING FOR MEN
A free four-week course,
three mornings per week of personal development with a variety of topics and
speakers. Starts Tuesday April 30th from 10am to 1pm each day. Please contact
Boyle FRC (Family Resource Centre) on 0719663000 for booking and details.
WIDOW & WIDOWERS SUPPORT
GROUP
Support for those grieving
the death of their spouse. Thursday April 11th, 7.30pm-9pm in Boyle
Family Resource Centre. Cost: Donation. No booking necessary.
LOSS OF RELATIONSHIP
For those who have lost a
relationship through death, separation or divorce. Starting Wednesday April
10th for 6-9 weeks, 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre,
0719663000. Booking essential.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Support for those grieving
the loss of a loved one. Tuesdays for 6 weeks at 8pm in Boyle Family
Resource Centre 0719663000. Booking essential.
MUSIC & ITALIAN WITH
MARIE HANMORE CAWLEY
No class from March 27th.
Resumes April 17th. Come along and learn with us every Wednesday
from 10.30am-12.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC) 0719663000. Cost:
€3/donation. You are welcome to join at any time
.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS WITH
CATHERINE OR MAURA
Tuesdays from 12.30pm-1.30pm
Cost: €3/donation in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Booking essential. For more
information, please contact the Centre on 0719663000. All welcome. Anglų kalbos
klasė Antradieniais nuo 12.30 iki 13.30 val. Kaina: 3 EUR / dotacija Boyle
šeimos išteklių centre. Būtinas rezervavimas. Norėdami gauti daugiau
informacijos, prašome kreiptis į Centre adresu 0719663000. Visi laukiami. Limba
engleză Martea de la 12.30-1.20.30 Cost: € 3 / donație în Centrul de resurse
familiale Boyle. Rezervarea esențială. Pentru mai multe informații, vă rugăm să
contactați Centrul de pe 0719663000. Toate binevenite. Klasa języka
angielskiego Wtorki od 12:30 do 13:30 Koszt: 3 € / darowizna w Boyle Family
Resource Center. Rezerwacja niezbędna. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji,
skontaktuj się z Centrum na 0719663000. Wszystkie mile widziane.
SPANISH CLASSES WITH LAURA
Please register your
interest for a lunch time class from 12.30pm-1.30pm in Boyle Family Resource
Centre 0719663000. Dates to be decided.
BOYLE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
A space where you and your
baby will receive lots of support, a warm welcome & cuppa! Older
siblings are very welcome to come along as are expectant mothers. Friday April
26th at 10am in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: €2 or donation
CLOTHING BANK FOR YOUR
SPRING CLEAR OUT
There is a clothing bank
outside Boyle Family Resource Centre which accepts old clothes and bed linen,
handbags, and shoes that are sent for recycling. Your support and donations are
very much appreciated as this helps raise funds towards the Centres programmes
and community work. NO DUVETS AND PILLOWS AS THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE
RECYCLING COMPANY. Thank you
.
COUNSELLING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Appointments are available
Monday to Friday, day and evening. Therapeutic Support for Families,
Adolescents, Couples and Individuals. The cost is on a sliding scale and is
negotiable. Please contact Marie on 0719663000 or Maura on 0719663841 in Boyle
Family Resource Centre. All our programmes and services are confidential and
professional.
ROSCOMMON SUICIDE
BEREAVEMENT LIAISON SERVICE
Roscommon Suicide
Bereavement Liaison Service is a free & confidential service that provides
assistance & support to families & individuals grieving the death of a
loved one by suicide. Contact: Tiffany Jennings Walsh, Suicide
Bereavement Liaison Officer on 0857407856 or Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC)
on 0719663000. This service is funded by the HSE National Office for Suicide
Prevention.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Parent/toddler groups can be
a great way of meeting other people with children the same age as yours in your
area. It is open to childminders, grandparents and other guardians. Every
Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10am–12.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre
(FRC) 0719663000. Cost: Donation. A chance to meet and enjoy being with
parents/carers where children can play together in a child friendly
environment. Bazz Art Tuesday April 9th, 10am-11am sharp, cost included in
Parent & Toddler Group.
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Boyle Family Resource Centre
(FRC) offer a wide range of Office and Administration Services at affordable
rates. Services include typing, laminating, binding, scanning, faxing,
photocopying A4 & A3. We offer internet access / Wi-Fi in our drop-in room
and use of a PC. If you require a large amount of photocopying/office
services, please call in advance to book on 0719663000.
SafeTALK
SafeTALK ‘suicide alertness
for everyone’ is a half day training programme that prepares participants to
identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid
resources. These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are
taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help
reduce suicide risk in their communities. Participants learn how to provide
practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide in only a few house.
Following a SafeTALK workshop you will be more than willing and able to perform
an important helping role for persons with thoughts of suicide. Thursday May 16th
in Boyle Family Resource Centre from 7pm-10pm. Cost: FREE. Booking
essential.
LAUNCH THE NEW EU PROJECT
Momentum [educate+innovate]
invite you to the launch of Recognising Cultural Heritage Opportunities for
Tourism (ROOTS), an Erasmus+ Project which enables small tourism enterprises to
harness the potential of Cultural Heritage Tourism to successfully grow their businesses.
Tourism SME's will learn innovative strategies to develop their operation,
engage new target markets and compete on a global level. Hear from expert
European and local guest speakers with both academia and industry experience
who share their expertise in relation to this project and subject area. It will
take place Tue, 2 April 2019 from 11:45 – 15:00 in Manorhamilton Castle &
Visitors Centre, 6 Castle Street, F91 HY88. Any questions or queries please
email laura@momentumconsulting.ie
or visit www.rootsproject.eu.
This is a free event with lunch provided.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Volunteers required to work
afternoons in Western Alzheimer’s Charity Shop, Boyle. For further information,
contact Fiona on 087 6873283
FOOD AND CRAFTERS WANTED
Food and craft producers
wanted for O'
Carolan International Harp Festival, Keadue for Sunday 4th August 2019,
if interested please contact Imelda 0876453840 or imeldamccabe1@gmail.com
