FREE
COMPUTER TRAINING
Úna Bhán Tourism are delighted to be offering free computer training
courses again. 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). The next course
starts on 4th June - spaces are filling fast, so please contact Nigel on (071)
966 3033 for more details or to book your place.
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
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
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.
COLLECTIVE VIEW EXHIBITION
AT KING HOUSE
The exhibition was
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.
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS MEETING
Every
Thursday at midday in St. Joseph's Hall. Alcoholics Anonymous is an
international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.
Their stated purpose is to enable “members to stay sober and help other
alcoholics achieve sobriety." It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, and
apolitical.
ROSCOMMON
SOLSTIC CHOIR
Gala
night in St. Joseph’s church Boyle on Friday 21st June at 8.30pm.
FREE
DOOR SECURITY AND GUARDING SKILLS COURSE
10
week course commencing on Monday 24th June 2019. There will be an
information session on Tuesday the 18th June 2019 at 11am in the
Boyle Enterprise Centre, Quarry Lane, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Apply online at www.fetchcourses.ie or call 091 706 200
for more information
WRITERS
/ FILMMAKERS COLLABORATION WORKSHOP
Sligo
Leitrim Roscommon Film Project is continuing to enable the film sector in
Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon to grow and develop. The informative session
is suitable for writers and film makers interested in applying for the SLR Film
Collaboration Bursary 2019. A filmmaker may have a conventional film background
or be a film artist with a background in visual arts. Concepts for film
projects can be in any context or genre. The workshop will be held in the
Council Chambers, Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon on Tuesday 18th June from
14.00 until 17.00. The workshop is free but attendees must be members of
Creative Frame. If you wish to register with Creative Frame follow this link
prior to booking: creativeframe.eu/register/
For further information contact: Maureen Carty T: +353 (0)71 96 21 694 E: creativeframeleitrim@gmail.com
W: www.creativeframe.eu
BOYLE
ENERGY SURVEY RESULTS
Boyle spends €4.1 million on energy each year, mainly on heating and transport!
This amazing figure was calculated in a survey done in Boyle recently carried
out by Good Energies Alliance (GEAI), a Leitrim-based charity with a focus on
renewable energies and climate change. Would you like to know more about the
survey and how to cut down on your energy costs? Come to the ENERGY CHALLENGE
SEMINAR Monday 17th June in Abbey Community College at 7.30pm. The full results
will be presented, followed by discussions on increasing energy efficiency and
reducing costs. Admission is FREE and refreshments will be served.
SUNFLOWER
COLLECTIONS FOR MAYO ROSCOMMON HOSPICE
Boyle
group Mayo Roscommon Hospice would like to thank all of the retail outlets who
hosted the Sunflower collections, all of the volunteers who gave so generously
of their time and of course you the public who supported the collection. We are
delighted to announce that a total sum of €3,643 was collected. These funds
will go exclusively towards palliative care in the locality.
NEW
ROSCOMMON WRITING AWARD 2019
The
shortlist for the 2019 New Roscommon writing award has just been announced.
Adjudicator Kevin Hora has selected the following writers from the 67 entries:
Louise G. Cole – Eileen Keane – Brian McClean (twice) – PJ Moore (twice) – John
Mulligan (twice) – Shane Tivenan – Neil Tully. The adjudicator had no prior
knowledge of the names of the entrants, as all entries were numbered, with care
taken to ensure the entries remained anonymous to the adjudicator. At the
awards ceremony, which will take place at 6pm in King House, Boyle on Tuesday
18th June, the winning entry together with the 4 runners-up will be announced.
The winner will receive a cheque for €500 from Roscommon County Council and
will be officially named the New Roscommon Writer of 2018. The winning entry
will be published in the Roscommon Herald and an extract of the story will be
broadcast on the Charlie McGettigan Saturday Connection Show on Shannonside FM.
The 4 runners-up will receive a cheque for €100. This award is supported by the
Arts Council. The awards ceremony is an open event and all are welcome to
attend. For more information, please contact Mary Mullins, Arts Officer mmullins@roscommoncoco.ie
BULKY
GOODS COLLECTION
At
the following Civic Amenity Sites (10 am - 4 pm): Boyle - Tue 18th June,
Roscommon - Wed 19th June, Ballaghaderreen - Thurs 20th June, Castlerea - Sat
22nd June. Only Couches & Armchairs, Outdoor Dining Sets, Carpets, Bathroom
Suites, Mattresses and Divan Beds will be accepted on the day. For further
information please contact 090 663 7260 or environment@roscommoncoco.ie
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.
POST
OF GENERAL OPERATIVE/DRIVER
Boyle
Family Resource Centre is seeking to recruit a part time General
Operative/Driver through the Roscommon Rural Social Scheme. The post will
be based in Boyle FRC. Category B driving licence essential. To be
eligible to apply, the candidate or their immediate family must have an active
herd number and be in receipt of a means tested Social Welfare payment i.e.
Farm Assist or Jobseekers Allowance. Please ring Deborah at Boyle Family
Resource Centre on 071 966 3000.
BABY
AND ME
5
week programme for New Mums (babies up to 6 months) & Mums to be starts
Friday May 24th from 10.30am-12.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre
071 966 3000. Guest speakers each week. Welcoming space to meet
with other Mums to be and New Mums. Cost: Donation/€2. Booking
essential. You’re welcome to join any Friday.
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. The last Wednesday for the Clinic before
the summer holidays is 26th June. Resumes in September.
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.
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 June 28th 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.
SPANISH
CLASS 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.
CLOTHING
BANK FOR YOUR SUMMER 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 18th, 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.
JIGSAW
ROSCOMMON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
'Understanding
Youth Mental Health' training from 10am until 4.30pm on July 10th in Boyle
Family Resource Centre. This is a free, one day interactive workshop for people
who work or volunteer with young people. Spaces on this workshop are limited
and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. If anyone is interested
in securing a place on the workshop, please contact Sinead on 086 142 6843 or
on sinead.obrien@jigsaw.ie.
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