Boyle Community Notes Week
Beginning 20th May (Week 20)
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 071 966
3033
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 071 966 3033. We also
offer office services such as Photocopying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing,
Faxing, Binding and Printing.
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
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 087 645 3840 or imeldamccabe1@gmail.com
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.
BOYLE MEN’S SHED
The Crescent, Boyle, Co.
Roscommon Tony Byrne 086 232 4020 theboyleshed@gmail.com
Boyle Men’s Shed has
reopened for the following days, Monday Wednesday and Friday from 11 am to 4pm.
Call in and see what we do - have a coffee and a snack. If you have grass that
needs cutting, gates that need to be put up again or small tasks needing
attention we are more than happy to help.
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
BOYLE HOLIDAY GROUP
The Boyle Holiday Group will travel and stay in the Falls Hotel & Spa,
Ennistimon, beautiful Co. Clare, Monday 3rd to Friday 7th June. For bookings
and further information please call Mary Regan on 086 129 8355
KNOCKVICAR ORGANIC GARDEN
There is a free guided tour
of the gardens on Saturdays and bank holidays at 3pm. The last Saturday of each
month there is a bring and bake using the wood fired oven from 11am-2pm.
BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL
Boyle Arts Festival
celebrates its first 30 years. The line-up for the 30th annual Boyle Arts
Festival is almost complete and there can be no doubt that Boyle will be the
place to be this summer! The Festival calendar already includes almost fifty
events, including an impressive mix of live music, visual arts, opera, drama,
film, comedy, interviews, workshops, storytelling, children’s events, poetry,
readings and much more! If you are planning a visit to Boyle this summer, then
make it late July, so you can enjoy as much of BAF 2019 as possible! Boyle Arts
Festival will open on July 18th and run until July 27th. Some of the big names
to watch out for in the live music genre include The Riptide Movement who will
perform in The Storehouse on July 20th and The Blizzards, who will play there
on July 26th.
Tommy Fleming will bring his
‘Voice of Hope ll’ concert to St. Joseph’s Church on July 21st. Charlie
McGettigan & Paul Harrington will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their
Eurovision win with ‘Rock & Roll Kids’, during a rare performance together
in the Church of Ireland, on July 23rd. For more information on Boyle Arts
Festival 2019 please visit www.boylearts.com
email info@boylearts.com Follow us on
Facebook and Twitter.
Boyle Arts Festival is
supported by The Arts Council, Local Sponsors, Roscommon Co. Council and Fáilte
Ireland.
BOYLE COMMUNITY TENNIS CLUB
Quiz night as a fundraiser
for the Boyle Tennis Club will take place in Daly’s bar on Friday the 24th
May at 8.30pm. Its 10 euro entry for a team of 4. Top prize of 100 euro.
BOYLE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
CLG contact details.
website: www.boylefrc.ie. We are also on
twitter: www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle.
Email: info@boylefrc.ie –
Counselling Service: boylecpc@boylefrc.ie
Telephone: 071 966 3000. Charity No: 20153519. If you would like to be
added to our mailing list, please let us know. Booking essential for all
groups, courses and workshops.
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.
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.
WIDOW & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
Support for those grieving the death of their spouse. Thursday June
13th, 7.30pm-9pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: Donation.
No booking necessary.
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
May 31st at 10am in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: €2 or donation
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 071 966 3000. 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 071 966 3000. 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 071 966 3000. Wszystkie mile widziane.
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
.
.
WHAT IS COUNSELLING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Counselling &
Psychotherapy is for anybody. Sometimes life can be difficult for us, it
can be unmanageable and challenging. Counselling can be a great support or
resource at times of crisis or difficulty in our lives. It involves
meeting with a trained Professional Therapist in a safe confidential setting
allowing you to talk about and explore life’s challenges in a non-judgemental
space. 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. Bazz Art Tuesday June 11th, 10am-11am sharp.
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.
COLLECTIVE VIEW EXHIBITION
AT KING HOUSE
The exhibition will be
officially launched by Orlaith McBride, Director of the Arts Council on Friday
May 17th, 6pm at King House, Boyle. Collective View presents an overview of how
collections are formed and investigates the act of collecting as a civic
gesture. Drawn from two diverse collections it offers new perspectives on the
contribution made by older artists to our cultural landscape. The exhibition
features work by some of Ireland's most celebrated artists including Janet
Mullarney, Elizabeth Magill, Willie Doherty and Anne Madden among others. This
exhibition is supported by Roscommon County Council Arts Office, Bealtaine Festival
and the Collection of the Arts Council. The exhibition continues until
June 14th. For further information contact: linda@lindashevlin.com
PERCY FRENCH FESTIVAL 2019
The 11th annual
Percy French Festival takes place in Castlecoote House from the 10th
to the 12th of July 2019.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN OF THE
YEAR 2019
As reported by ‘RealBoyle’,
The Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award, sponsored by Accord Healthcare, had
2 winners on Sunday: Katrina Owens, Brogan’s totalhealth Pharmacy, Boyle, and
Nicole Reeves, Banagher totalhealth Pharmacy, Offaly. Both showed consistent
dedication to their patients and their teams, going the extra mile to improve
patient experience and to drive the success of their pharmacies in their local
communities. Pat Brogan, owner and pharmacist of Brogan’s totalhealth Pharmacy,
Boyle, was extremely proud of Katrina. ‘She’s one of the best technicians I’ve
ever worked with so she’s well-deserving of this award. I’m delighted to be
part of a brand that takes the time to recognise individual team members in
this way’.
IRISH RESTURAUNT AWARDS
Drumanilra Farm Kitchen
won best
‘free from’ in Connaught. Well done to Rosheen Gallagher, the fantastic
Chef and all the team at Drumanilra.
TIDY TOWNS
A reminder to all walkers about the campaign to pick up 3 pieces of litter
every walk. Tuesday 21st you are invited to help tidying the car park beside
the Post Office and Carrick road area. Meeting in the car park at 7pm
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