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). 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.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Volunteers required to work afternoons in
Western Alzheimer’s Charity Shop, Boyle. For further information, contact Fiona
on 087 687 3283.
BOYLE MEN'S SHED
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.
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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
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.
CALLING
ALL CRAFTERS
Boyle Craft Shop is
seeking talented and unique Irish and Local crafters. Are you a small scale
producer seeking new opportunities to sell and promote your products? Boyle
Craft Shop is the proud home of local and exclusive crafts in the Boyle Region.
We are always looking to promote new and established local talent. If you wish
to display and sell your crafts though our shop, please contact Anna by
emailing shop@unabhan.ie or call us on 071 966 3033.
BOYLE
GAA
Boyle GAA Club is
delighted to announce that this year’s Social Initiative Trip will be to the
National Ploughing Championships. This year it is taking place in Carlow and
the Club will travel down on Wednesday, September 18 in the Club Rossie Bus!
Previous social trips to Belfast and Dublin were enjoyable and well received -
the ploughing has been chosen this year due to popular demand. We anticipate
that places will fill up quickly and encourage those interested in travelling
to contact either Martin Dolan on 086 2413529 or Barry Lowe on 086 854 5492 for
further details and to book places. Please note that this is an open trip for
anyone who wishes to attend the ploughing championships.
HOST
FAMILIES
A number of host
families for Spanish language students are sought in Boyle this September and
October. Midland Language Centre is seeking families to host the teenagers
(aged 12-15) from September 3rd to October 30th. The students will be attending
classes in Abbey Community College during this time. It is preferable if the
host families have children of a similar age. Host families will be paid €1480.
If you are interested in hosting one of these students, please call MLC ASAP on
043 334 6832.
Our snr men’s team are now back on a
Friday night. They train at 8pm and are always looking for new members so if
you want to get involved come along and see what it’s all about.
SIARSCÉAL FESTIVAL
11-12 October, Roscommon Town. Literary
festival inspired by the culture and heritage of County Roscommon, in the heart
of Ireland. Roscommon County Library HQ in Roscommon Town. Contact Us: enquiries@siarsceal.com. Website: www.SiarSceal.com
BALLINAFAD
PARISH HALL
If you or your organisation need a venue for activities, why not consider
Ballinafad Parish Hall? It ideal for hosting night classes, céilís, card games,
children/youth activities, retreats, meetings, afternoon get-togethers or just
a space to practice dance routines! Ample parking and reasonable hire rates.
For details contact 087 821 0566 or 087 203 6083.
BOYLE
MUSICAL SOCIETY
Bring a friend and
come along to our welcome night in St. Joseph's Hall, on Monday September 2nd
at 8pm. Our Director/Choreographer and Musical Director will be there to
outline the show to everybody and rehearsals will continue on Monday and
Thursday nights for the next 12 weeks. 'Sister Act' will be staged over four
nights, from November 20th to 23rd in St. Joseph's Hall, Boyle. With music by
Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater and songs like 'Raise Your Voice', 'Take Me
To Heaven', 'Sunday Morning Fever' and 'Do The Sacred Mass', you can expect
some serious hand clapping, foot stomping, God fearing, Gospel and Soul! For
more details on Boyle Musical Society, please visit www.boylemusicalsociety.com
DCHG’S
WOMEN IN POLITICS & PUBLIC LIFE EXHIBITION
Roscommon County
Council are hosting a number of guided tours and lectures as part of the
promotion and public awareness raising for the DCHG’s Women in Politics &
Public Life Exhibition currently on display at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon until
Friday, 27th September 2019. There is free admission to all tours and
lectures
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. Our drop-in room is open Monday to Friday
from 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. We have Tea/Coffee making facilities,
Library, Comfortable Chairs, Computer & Wi-Fi access, information leaflets,
a listening ear when needed.
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.
RAINBOWS/SPECTRUM
A group for children/teenagers
who have lost a parent or significant other through death, separation or
divorce. Information evening for Parents/Guardians Wednesday 11th
September at 7pm for Parents. Programme begins on October 2nd at 7pm for
9 weeks. For more information please contact Boyle Family Resource Centre 071
966 3000. Booking essential.
WIDOW
& WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
Support for those
grieving the death of their spouse. Starts on Thursday 12th September
from 7.30pm-9pm and monthly thereafter in Boyle Family Resource Centre.
Cost: €3/Donation. No booking necessary.
MUSIC
& ITALIAN WITH MARIE HANMORE CAWLEY
Share learning
with people of all ages and abilities. Learn new skills from the mix of
Music and Italian. So, come along and learn with us every Wednesday
morning starting September 11th from 10.30am-12.30pm in Boyle Family Resource
Centre. Cost: €3/donation.
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE CLASS
English language
classes are for those whose English is not their first language. Starts
Tuesday 10th September 12pm-1pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 071 966
3000.
Lekcja języka
angielskiego
Lekcje języka
angielskiego są dla tych, których angielski nie jest ich pierwszym językiem.
Rozpoczynamy się we wtorek 10 września w godz. 12–13 w Centrum zasobów
rodzinnych Boyle 071 966 3000.
Limba engleză
Cursurile de limba
engleză sunt pentru cei a căror engleză nu este prima lor limbă. Începe marți,
10 septembrie, 12:00 - 1 pm în Boyle Family Resource Center 071 966 3000.
Anglų kalbos klasė
Anglų kalbos kursai skirti tiems, kurių anglų kalba nėra jų pirmoji kalba.
Prasideda rugsėjo 10 d., Antradienį, 12–13 val., „Boyle“ šeimos išteklių centre
071 966 3000.
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 starting September
4th. An interagency project together with Boyle FRC, Foroige & Tusla.
Boyle Family Resource Centre 071 966 3000.
CLOTHING
BANK FOR YOUR SUMMER/AUTUMN 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.
BABY
AND TODDLER GROUP
Baby & toddler
groups can be a great way of meeting other people with children the same age as
yours in our community. It is open to childminders, grandparents and
other guardians, babies, waddlers and toddlers are welcome. Every Tuesday and
Thursday morning from 10am–12.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC) 071
966 3000. Cost: Donation.
Bazz Art, Second
Thursday of each month starting on 12th September 10am-11am sharp. Cost
included in Baby & 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 071 966 3000.
BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT
Support for those
grieving the loss of a loved one. Tuesday 1st October for 6 weeks at 8pm
in Boyle Family Resource Centre 071 966 3000. Cost: €3/donation. Booking
essential.
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 hours. Wednesday 9th October from 2pm-5pm in Boyle
Family Resource Centre. Cost: FREE. Booking essential. To book a
place on our Suicide Prevention Training Programmes (ASIST, Safe TALK, STORM
®or Understanding Self-harm) in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon please click this
link. https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr#focus=ev-s447-20190902093000
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