Update April 12th

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 TO CLARE

Boyle Holiday Group are planning a trip to Co Clare. The trip will take place from Monday 3rd June to Friday 7th June. The group will be staying at The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon. Anyone interested in travelling with the group is asked to contact Mary Regan on 086 129 8355 or 071 966 3544.

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 071 966 3000.

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

FURNITURE UPCYCLING

A furniture upcycling course with Tom Finan will take place in the Boyle VEC, Marian Rd on the 2nd May and 9th May. It will be a free course running from 7pm-9pm, booking is essential. Contact the Boyle Family Resource Centre on 071 966 3000 or e-mail: info@familylifecentre.ie 

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 086 049 6467 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 FREE – POSTPONED UNTIL AUTUMN

A four-week course, three mornings per week of personal development with a variety of topics and speakers. Dates to be decided. Please contact Boyle FRC (Family Resource Centre) on 071 966 3000 for booking and details.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 

Support for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Tuesdays for 6 weeks at 8pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 071 966 3000.  Booking essential.

MUSIC & ITALIAN WITH MARIE HANMORE CAWLEY

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 071 966 3000. 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 071 966 3000. 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 071 966 3000 or Maura on 071 966 3841 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 085 740 7856 or Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC) on 071 966 3000. 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) 071 966 3000.  Cost: Donation. A chance to meet and enjoy being with parents/carers where children can play together in a child friendly environment.

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 071 966 3000.

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.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Volunteers required to work afternoons in Western Alzheimer’s Charity Shop, Boyle. For further information, contact Fiona on 087 687 3283

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

BOYLE DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB

The Pike Angling Festival will take place on the 20th to the 21st April in Lough Key, Boyle, Roscommon. Fishing will take place from 10am to 5pm both days. First prize is €1500. There is a strict catch and release policy. Please contact Jane on 086 830 1261 or boyleanglers.blogspot.ie

CLASS OF 1979 REUNION

Scoil Chriost an Ri, Boyle. Saturday 6th July at 8pm in The Stairs Boyle. Those who were part of the class from 1974-1979 are welcome to come along.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

St. Joseph's Resource Centre in Boyle will have a dementia support group on May 2nd from 11.30 am to 1pm. For further information, please contact 087 278 3778.

BOYLE MEN'S SHED 

Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 11am-4pm(ish), The Crescent, Boyle. New members welcome.

TIDY TOWNS

Following on from a very productive meeting tidy towns are organising weekly clean ups. The first will be Tuesday 9th April for the Mockmoyne area meeting at Carty’s Garage at 7pm.  These clean ups are for 1 hour only so please give your town an hour of your time. Gloves bags etc. provided. Also over the next few weeks the planting of the beds will be taking place if anyone has an interest in flowers and would like to lend a hand please email jackievalentine@eircom.net

BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL

The headline artists will soon be announced for Boyle Arts Festival 2019. This year's Festival will be its 30th year and will run from July 18th to 27th. More details to come soon.

TOURISM IRELAND TRIP TO ROSCOMMON

Staff from Tourism Ireland came from their offices in Spain, France and Italy to experience what we have to offer in Roscommon. They visited Lough Key Forest Park and Boyle as part of a familiarisation trip for Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.

PROVISION FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD

Any parents of children with ASD or other diagnosis, who may be entitled to July Provision and are seeking a teacher for this July, please contact Sheila on 087 629 0423 or silenichartaigh@yahoo.ie