Update 16th June

Training the Boyle Ambassador

A novel new initiative will take place on Wednesday June 21^st starting at 10.45 until 2.15 meeting at Una Bhan Tourist Information Office, in the Grounds of King House. "Training the Boyle Ambassador" is one of the eight points announced by Boyle Town Team following the town's win in the national Enterprising Town Awards in November 2016. Town Team member Patricia Golden, who is leading the initiative, said she strongly encourages all Boyle businesses and business owners to send a member of their front-line staff on the free familiarization tour, as this is a great opportunity to provide their staff with added local knowledge and offer an extra service to visitors and tourists which may even encourage them to stay longer in Boyle.

BOYLE SUMMER SHOW

The Boyle Summer Show is now accepting applications from stall holders for the Summer Show being held on Sunday 20th August. Arts and Crafts, Artisan Foods, Agricultural, Educational, New Venture Stalls are all welcome. Marquees will be provided if required. Entry is free (depending on business type). Please contact Margaret on 086 3530190 to book your place. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. You can also follow Boyle Summer Show on their Facebook page.

Breast education and awareness event

A Breast Education and Awareness programme is due to be held in Boyle. The complimentary Breast Cancer Ireland programme will take place on Wednesday 21st June 11am-12pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre. All ladies are welcome to this free event.

Digital tools & online seminar in Boyle

The soon to be launched Spool Factory Co Working Hub and Event Centre in Boyle will host the “Ultimate Crash Course in Digital Tools & Online Awesomeness seminar” on Wednesday June 21^st commencing at 4pm. Galway based web development company and creative agency Educated Machine are embarking on a whirlwind tour of Connacht bringing their Ultimate Crash Course in Digital Tools & Online Awesomeness seminar to the far flung corners of our province. The Boyle event takes place in The Spool Factory Event Centre on Wednesday June 21st. Each of the seminars will be completely free of charge and are open to anybody who wants to learn about digital tools and productivity for business.

MAKEUP PLAY LAUNCH

Come and watch celebrity MUA Ken Boylan show his tips and tricks of the trade showcasing his amazing range of products with Skin and Haircare with tips from the Vanity girls on Thursday 29^th June at 6pm in King House, Boyle. Goodie bags and refreshments. Tickets are redeemable against product on the might. Tickets are available from Vanity, Green Street, Boyle.

Free admission to Boyle Abbey

The Office of Public Works is pleased to announce that on the first Wednesday of each month, all OPW managed Heritage Sites will continue to offer free admission. This will apply to all sites, including Boyle Abbey, for the duration of their season. Boyle Abbey is open daily from 10am until 6pm with last admission at 5.15pm.

Boyle funding applications now sought

Boyle Municipal District is now inviting applications from within the district for those who wish to avail of funding under the following headings: Dereliction, Infrastructure, Festivals and Fairs, Economic and Community Development and Tourism. The minimum amount of money a group can apply for is €5000. The maximum amount is €25,000. 95% of the total cost of a project is available. The funding is subject to the Boyle Municipal District Funding Scheme’s terms and conditions. Applications forms and guidelines are available to download from: www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/ or from the Boyle Municipal District office. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th June.

Curlew Walkers Club

           The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Wednesday 21^st June. . Meeting at Mc Dermotts at 7pm. This will be a Picnic/Grade C at Bricklieves “Sunset Walk”. Your leader for the evening being Philip James 0863353000. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

EXHIBITION LAUNCH

You are cordially invited to the Exhibition Launch of "Beauty in the Commonplace"

by Mathew Gammon on Friday 23rd June at 7pm. This exhibition brings together works produced by photographic artist Matthew Gammon over the last three years. This is his first solo exhibition and features a number of photographic prints created using the traditional intaglio printmaking technique. His work explores through abstraction, the innate beauty to be found in the structures and patterns of the everyday and commonplace. The exhibition runs from Saturday 24th June till Sunday 9th July in King House, Boyle.

NATIONAL PLAY DAY

Castlerea Festival are delighted to announce we are returning to Lough Key for National Play Day on Sunday the 25th of June. After last year's phenomenal success we are bringing a bigger, better and slightly different show to the park

Ballet & Dance Concert

This summer there will be a fantastic Concert held in St. Joseph’s Hall on Sunday 25th June at 3pm by McDermott’s School of Classical Ballet & Dance. For more information  www.mcdermottballetschool.com

Boyle Arts Festival

This is a reminder to all artists, local, new, those from further afield and those under 25 that it is time to be thinking of your entry to the Boyle Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition runs this year from Friday 21^st July until Saturday 29^th July. It is anticipated to be another excellent show for 2017, exhibits for which will be selected by an anonymous panel. Handing in of entries will take place as always in the Church of Ireland, Parochial School on Military Road, Boyle (opposite Boyle Family Resource Centre) on Friday 7^th July between 4pm until 6pm and Saturday 8^th July from 4pm until 6pm. Entries will be accepted in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person. Entry forms are available in Una Bhan Tourism, in the Grounds in King House, Boyle or call 071 9663 033.

Irish Language Secondary School Summer Camp

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 26th until Friday 30th of June in Boyle. This camp is for first and second year students.  It will cover all the skills needed for Junior Cert Irish both oral and written in a fun and creative way. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games music, art, cooking, dancing and outings. Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2 30 each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 086 329 2488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

Irish Language Primary Summer Camp

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 3rd until Friday 7th of July in Boyle. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games, music, art, cooking, dancing and outings which will reaffirm the targets of the Primary School Curriculum for Irish. All primary School children welcome as work will be differentiated to facilitate learning from all.

Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2.30pm each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 0863292488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

PRE LAUNCH IN KING HOUSE

On behalf of the organisation, we are extending an invitation for you to join and participate at the "Pre-Launch of the book "The Journey Behind the Red Door" at the King House, Boyle, on Saturday 15th July. 5pm until 6pm.  The launch of the collective book published from Creative Writing to Publish workshop to engage the community in using the act of writing as a cultural exchange in communicating their diaspora experience. This is a short but sweet book, published to motivate the participants of the works of the possibility of becoming a published author.  Believing in working with people to excel and make a difference for themselves. The next edition of Roscommon Herald will feature an interview with the authors.

FAI Soccer Camp comes to Boyle

The annual FAI Soccer Camp will take place at Celtic Park in Boyle from the 7th to the 11th of August. The camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age to ensure that everyone gets the most out of being on a SportsDirect.com FAI Summer Soccer School. Camps run from 10.30am until 3pm from Monday to Friday.

Beginners will learn the fundamental football skills needed to be a player and receive a fun and dynamic introduction to playing the game. More seasoned players will focus on more technical and skill-specific training and everyone will come together in the afternoon to participate in mini-leagues and small-sided games. The coaching programme for the week is fully aligned to our Player Development Plan and offers young players the opportunity to maximise their learning and development in a fun and safe environment whilst doing what every young football loves to do – SCORE GOALS!

Courtyard Market

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Bread, Grow Truck Vegetarian Meals, Juices, Award winning Cakes, Jams, Tarts, Honey, Hand Knits and Plants and Herbs. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

Boyle Family Resource

Get ready for Spring/Summer by doing a clear-out. There is a clothing bank outside the Boyle Family Resource Centre (Family Life Centre) which accepts old clothes, 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 and as they cannot be recycled.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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 Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Update 9th June

FREE ADMISSION TO BOYLE ABBEY

The Office of Public Works is pleased to announce that on the first Wednesday of each month, all OPW managed Heritage Sites will continue to offer free admission. This will apply to all sites, including Boyle Abbey, for the duration of their season. Boyle Abbey is open daily from 10am until 6pm with last admission at 5.15pm.

BOYLE FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW SOUGHT

Boyle Municipal District is now inviting applications from within the district for those who wish to avail of funding under the following headings: Dereliction, Infrastructure, Festivals and Fairs, Economic and Community Development and Tourism. The minimum amount of money a group can apply for is €5000. The maximum amount is €25,000. 95% of the total cost of a project is available. The funding is subject to the Boyle Municipal District Funding Scheme’s terms and conditions. Applications forms and guidelines are available to download from: www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/ or from the Boyle Municipal District office. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th June.

BOYLE TENNIS CLUB

There will be a meeting of the Tennis Club on Monday 19th June at 8.30 in the Pavilion in the tennis grounds in order to discuss the future of the club. Anyone interested in continuing the use of the tennis club is most welcome to attend. Any queries contact Noreen Hawkins on 087 657 3046.

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Wednesday 21st June. . Meeting at Mc Deermotts at 7pm. This will be a Picnic/Grade C at Bricklieves “Sunset Walk”. Your leader for the evening being Philip James 0863353000. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

EXHIBITION LAUNCH

You are cordially invited to the Exhibition Launch of "Beauty in the Commonplace"

by Mathew Gammon on Friday 23rd June at 7pm. This exhibition brings together works produced by photographic artist Matthew Gammon over the last three years. This is his first solo exhibition and features a number of photographic prints created using the traditional intaglio printmaking technique. His work explores through abstraction, the innate beauty to be found in the structures and patterns of the everyday and commonplace. The exhibition runs from Saturday 24th June till Sunday 9th July in King House, Boyle.

NATIONAL PLAY DAY

Castlerea Festival are delighted to announce we are returning to Lough Key for National Play Day on Sunday the 25th of June. After last year's phenomenal success we are bringing a bigger, better and slightly different show to the park

BALLET & DANCE CONCERT

This summer there will be a fantastic Concert held in St. Joseph’s Hall on Sunday 25th June at 3pm by McDermott’s School of Classical Ballet & Dance. For more information  www.mcdermottballetschool.com

BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL

This is a reminder to all artists, local, new, those from further afield and those under 25 that it is time to be thinking of your entry to the Boyle Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition runs this year from Friday 21st July until Saturday 29th July. It is anticipated to be another excellent show for 2017, exhibits for which will be selected by an anonymous panel. Handing in of entries will take place as always in the Church of Ireland, Parochial School on Military Road, Boyle (opposite Boyle Family Resource Centre) on Friday 7th July between 4pm until 6pm and Saturday 8th July from 4pm until 6pm. Entries will be accepted in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person. Entry forms are available in Una Bhan Tourism, in the Grounds in King House, Boyle or call 071 9663 033.

IRISH LANGUAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 26th until Friday 30th of June in Boyle. This camp is for first and second year students.  It will cover all the skills needed for Junior Cert Irish both oral and written in a fun and creative way. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games music, art, cooking, dancing and outings. Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2 30 each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 086 329 2488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

IRISH LANGUAGE PRIMARY SUMMER CAMP

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 3rd until Friday 7th of July in Boyle. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games, music, art, cooking, dancing and outings which will reaffirm the targets of the Primary School Curriculum for Irish. All primary School children welcome as work will be differentiated to facilitate learning from all.

Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2.30pm each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 0863292488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

FAI SOCCER CAMP COMES TO BOYLE

The annual FAI Soccer Camp will take place at Celtic Park in Boyle from the 7th to the 11th of August. The camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age to ensure that everyone gets the most out of being on a SportsDirect.com FAI Summer Soccer School. Camps run from 10.30am until 3pm from Monday to Friday.

Beginners will learn the fundamental football skills needed to be a player and receive a fun and dynamic introduction to playing the game. More seasoned players will focus on more technical and skill-specific training and everyone will come together in the afternoon to participate in mini-leagues and small-sided games. The coaching programme for the week is fully aligned to our Player Development Plan and offers young players the opportunity to maximise their learning and development in a fun and safe environment whilst doing what every young football loves to do – SCORE GOALS!

BOYLE GOLF CLUB RESULTS

Congratulations to our Lady Captain Mary O'Hara who won the President’s Prize to Ladies on Sunday 4th June  with a score of 72, in second place was Tish Perry with 72, the gross was won by Peggy Feely and third place went to Susan O'Mahoney with 73. In the men’s 18 hole s/ford well done to Sean Heslin who won with a score of 43pts, in second place was Kevin O'Connor with 42pts, the gross went to Gary Carty with 74 and in third place was Vincent Egan with 41pts. In other competition news, congratulations to our Ladies Junior Foursomes team who beat Ballaghaderreen to book their place in the Connacht Semi Final. In the Club Foursomes Matchplay, Sean Heslin & Michael Rush are the first pair to book their place in the semi-final and all other matches to be played must be completed by Sat 17th June. Junior golf continues on Saturday at 11am. This week's session will include some skills challenges for kids in attendance on account of it being the President's weekend.

COURTYARD MARKET

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Bread, Grow Truck Vegetarian Meals, Juices, Award winning Cakes, Jams, Tarts, Honey, Hand Knits and Plants and Herbs. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

BOYLE FAMILY RESOURCE

Get ready for Spring/Summer by doing a clear-out. There is a clothing bank outside the Boyle Family Resource Centre (Family Life Centre) which accepts old clothes, 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 and as they cannot be recycled.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BOYLE

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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 Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Update 1st June

Local bus service recommences

The Lough Key link on the Boyle Local Link Bus Service is now in operation. The Bus will operate seven days per week and serve King House, Boyle Marina and Lough Key Forest Park with fares of adults €1 and children 50c. The Local Link bus service operates year round in the Boyle area with onward connections to Roscommon town. It was launched in June 2016 following the successful Boyletoday.com sponsored Lough Key Shuttle Bus initiative which carried many passengers between Boyle and Lough Key for a number of years.

Boyle funding applications now sought

Boyle Municipal District is now inviting applications from within the district for those who wish to avail of funding under the following headings: Dereliction, Infrastructure, Festivals and Fairs, Economic and Community Development and Tourism. The minimum amount of money a group can apply for is €5000. The maximum amount is €25,000. 95% of the total cost of a project is available. The funding is subject to the Boyle Municipal District Funding Scheme’s terms and conditions. Applications forms and guidelines are available to download from: www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/ or from the Boyle Municipal District office. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 30th June.

Irelands Toughest Muckers

With less than three weeks remaining until Ireland’s Toughest Muckers takes place in Boyle’s Lough Key Forest Park, places are filling fast. You can still register online at irelandstoughestmuckers.ie. This strength and endurance challenge will take place on Saturday June 10th. The 10k event will have a number of new features this year. A “Little Muckers” course is added this year for participants under 16 years of age with all monies raised from this section going to a nominated children’s charity. This is the fifth year for Toughest Muckers to be held in Boyle and early indications are that it will be a sell-out event.

And remember, your entry gets you free beer, food and entertainment at the finish line!

Curlew Walkers Club

            The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 11^th June. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9 am  This will be a Climb Graden A/B at Slieve League. Your leader for the day being Naomi Mc Bride 087 6743 693. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Do your local waters matter to you?

The Waters and Communities Office will hold a meeting at Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle on Tuesday 13^th June at 7.30pm to discuss the natural waters within your local area. The Community Waters Officer for Roscommon will present information on the latest draft River Basin Management Plan with details of how you can have your say. There will be discussion on local interests such as; water quality, angling, heritage, biodiversity, amenity use or issues affecting your local water environment. Afterwards there will be refreshments and opportunities to network. For more information contact Mick Kane @ mkane@lawco.ie or Catherine Seale @ cseale@lawco.ie or visit www.watersandcommunities.ie and like us on Facebook  www.facebook.com/watersandcommunities

Lough Key Event

Midlands Aquathon Series in Boyle will take place in Lough Key on Wednesday 14^th June starting at 7.30pm. A swim and run event hosted by Lough Key Triathlon Club, consisting of 750m swim and 5k run - Entry  €10 with TI licence (1 Day Licence required if you do not have a TI race licence)

Boyle Arts Festival

This is a reminder to all artists, local, new, those from further afield and those under 25 that it is time to be thinking of your entry to the Boyle Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition runs this year from Friday 21^st July until Saturday 29^th July. It is anticipated to be another excellent show for 2017, exhibits for which will be selected by an anonymous panel. Handing in of entries will take place as always in the Church of Ireland, Parochial School on Military Road, Boyle (opposite Boyle Family Resource Centre) on Friday 7^th July between 4pm until 6pm and Saturday 8^th July from 4pm until 6pm. Entries will be accepted in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person. Entry forms are available in Una Bhan Tourism, in the Grounds in King House, Boyle or call 071 9663 033.

Irish Language Secondary School Summer Camp

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 26th until Friday 30th of June in Boyle. This camp is for first and second year students.  It will cover all the skills needed for Junior Cert Irish both oral and written in a fun and creative way. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games music, art, cooking, dancing and outings. Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2 30 each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 086 329 2488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

Irish Language Primary Summer Camp

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 3rd until Friday 7th of July in Boyle. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games, music, art, cooking, dancing and outings which will reaffirm the targets of the Primary School Curriculum for Irish. All primary School children welcome as work will be differentiated to facilitate learning from all.

Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2.30pm each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 0863292488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

FAI Soccer Camp comes to Boyle

The annual FAI Soccer Camp will take place at Celtic Park in Boyle from the 7th to the 11th of August. The camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age to ensure that everyone gets the most out of being on a SportsDirect.com FAI Summer Soccer School. Camps run from 10.30am until 3pm from Monday to Friday.

Beginners will learn the fundamental football skills needed to be a player and receive a fun and dynamic introduction to playing the game. More seasoned players will focus on more technical and skill-specific training and everyone will come together in the afternoon to participate in mini-leagues and small-sided games. The coaching programme for the week is fully aligned to our Player Development Plan and offers young players the opportunity to maximise their learning and development in a fun and safe environment whilst doing what every young football loves to do – SCORE GOALS!

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

The May Monthly Medal 18 Hole Stroke Sponsored By The Mayfly Inn Ballinafad was won by Seamus Gallagher with a score of 63, in Second was Eamon Perry also with a score of 63, the Gross went to Patrick Egan with 72 and third was Frank Flanagan with 64. As today's competition was also the Qualifier for the PGA Tankard Seamus will be joined by Susan O Mahoney who won the Ladies PGA Tankard with a score of 59, second place went to Joey Mullaney with 68 , the gross went to Tish Perry and third place was Mandy Toolan with a score of 69.  Well done to Seamus & Susan and wishing them the best of luck when they go to Royal Tara Golf Club in August. Club Foursomes Match play; The Third Round has been extended for one week. All matches must now be played by Saturday 17th June. Junior Golf

Junior golf lessons will take place on Saturday morning at 11am as normal.

Courtyard Market

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Bread, Grow Truck Vegetarian Meals, Juices, Award winning Cakes, Jams, Tarts, Honey, Hand Knits and Plants and Herbs. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

Boyle Family Resource

Get ready for Spring/Summer by doing a clear-out. There is a clothing bank outside the Boyle Family Resource Centre (Family Life Centre) which accepts old clothes, 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 and as they cannot be recycled.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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 Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Update 26th May

AGE FRIENDLY BUSINNESS LIBRARY

Roscommon County Council in partnership with Older Peoples Council and Roscommon Local Enterprise Office invites you to the Age Friendly Business Library on Tuesday 30th May at 3.30 in the saloon of King House, Boyle. Presentation by Cathaoirleach, Tony Ward. Light refreshment served. For further information call 071 966 3242.

BOYLE WELCOMES YOU

You are cordially invited to a Service of welcome for Rev. Edward Yendall, in Boyle Church of Ireland on Thursday June 1st at 8pm. Rev. Edward Yendall will be Rector of the following parishes - Boyle, Ardcarne, Croghan and Aghanagh.

IRELANDS TOUGHEST MUCKERS

With less than three weeks remaining until Ireland’s Toughest Muckers takes place in Boyle’s Lough Key Forest Park, places are filling fast. You can still register online at irelandstoughestmuckers.ie. This strength and endurance challenge will take place on Saturday June 10th. The 10k event will have a number of new features this year. A “Little Muckers” course is added this year for participants under 16 years of age with all monies raised from this section going to a nominated children’s charity. This is the fifth year for Toughest Muckers to be held in Boyle and early indications are that it will be a sell-out event.

And remember, your entry gets you free beer, food and entertainment at the finish line!

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 11th June. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9 am  This will be a Climb Graden A/B at Slieve League. Your leader for the day being Naomi McBride 087 6743 693. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

LOUGH KEY EVENT

Midlands Aquathon Series in Boyle will take place in Lough Key on Wednesday 14th June starting at 7.30pm. A swim and run event hosted by Lough Key Triathlon Club, consisting of 750m swim and 5k run - Entry  €10 with TI licence (1 Day Licence required if you do not have a TI race licence)

BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL

This is a reminder to all artists, local, new, those from further afield and those under 25 that it is time to be thinking of your entry to the Boyle Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition runs this year from Friday 21st July until Saturday 29th July. It is anticipated to be another excellent show for 2017, exhibits for which will be selected by an anonymous panel. Handing in of entries will take place as always in the Church of Ireland, Parochial School on Military Road, Boyle (opposite Boyle Family Resource Centre) on Friday 7th July between 4pm until 6pm and Saturday 8th July from 4pm until 6pm. Entries will be accepted in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person. Entry forms are available in Una Bhan Tourism, in the Grounds in King House, Boyle or call 071 9663 033.

IRISH LANGUAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 26th until Friday 30th of June in Boyle. This camp is for first and second year students.  It will cover all the skills needed for Junior Cert Irish both oral and written in a fun and creative way. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games music, art, cooking, dancing and outings. Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2 30 each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 086 329 2488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

IRISH LANGUAGE PRIMARY SUMMER CAMP

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 3rd until Friday 7th of July in Boyle. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games, music, art, cooking, dancing and outings which will reaffirm the targets of the Primary School Curriculum for Irish. All primary School children welcome as work will be differentiated to facilitate learning from all.

Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2.30pm each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 0863292488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

FAI SOCCER CAMP COMES TO BOYLE

The annual FAI Soccer Camp will take place at Celtic Park in Boyle from the 7th to the 11th of August. The camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age to ensure that everyone gets the most out of being on a SportsDirect.com FAI Summer Soccer School. Camps run from 10.30am until 3pm from Monday to Friday.

Beginners will learn the fundamental football skills needed to be a player and receive a fun and dynamic introduction to playing the game. More seasoned players will focus on more technical and skill-specific training and everyone will come together in the afternoon to participate in mini-leagues and small-sided games. The coaching programme for the week is fully aligned to our Player Development Plan and offers young players the opportunity to maximise their learning and development in a fun and safe environment whilst doing what every young football loves to do – SCORE GOALS!

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

Sunday 21st May saw the Bart Moran Trophy won by Pat Conroy with a score of 64, in second was Jim Dwyer with 66, the gross prize was won by Gary Carty with 72, and in third was Pat Brogan with 67. The ladies Niamh Nangle Cup was won by Marie Hanmore Cawley, in second was Ruth Hogg while in third was Paula Cull. Well done to all prize winners. Thursday 18th May saw the men’s competition won by Sean Heslin with 24pts, in second was Michael Rush 23pts and third was Ted Hester also with 23pts. Entries are now being taken for the club’s singles matchplay competition, the King Harmon Cup. The sign-up sheet is on the noticeboard in club house... The foursome’s match play competition has progressed to round three with these games to be played by 10th June.  Junior Golf lessons for kids aged 8-16 began Saturday 20th May at 11am and will continue every Saturday until the end of August. They are coordinated by Junior Convenor Brendan Gaffney along with Moira Egan & Paddy Nangle and are free of charge (excluding membership).

COURTYARD MARKET

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Bread, Grow Truck Vegetarian Meals, Juices, Award winning Cakes, Jams, Tarts, Honey, Hand Knits and Plants and Herbs. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

BOYLE FAMILY RESOURCE

Get ready for Spring/Summer by doing a clear-out. There is a clothing bank outside the Boyle Family Resource Centre (Family Life Centre) which accepts old clothes, 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 and as they cannot be recycled.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BOYLE

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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 Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Update 18th May

Boyle Arts Festival – thank you

The committee would like to sincerely thank all for the tremendous sponsorship support we have received. This year’s Festival will run from July 20th to 30th featuring almost 50 events over ten days. We will soon launch our programme and if anyone would like to become a sponsor, it is still not too late to be included in the programme and a donation can be made to any of the Committee members.

Three Tenors concert cancelled

The Three Tenors concert due to take place in St. Joseph’s Church in Boyle on Sunday May 21st has been cancelled. A spokesperson for the Three Tenors confirmed to Boyletoday.com that the concert was cancelled “due to circumstances beyond our control”. The spokesperson stated that a new date will be rescheduled shortly.

boyle Enterprise Centre

Free Training for Community Groups at Boyle Enterprise Centre from 7.30-9.30 on Wednesday May 24th. Topics covered: Introduction to Funding, Management Committee Skills, and Understanding Funding Decisions/Lobbying. The training is organised by Roscommon Public Participation Network. For more details or to book places please contact Brenda on 090 666 5735 or 086 0478 616 or email brenda@roscommonppn.ie

GARDA VETTING BUREAU

Garda Vetting is legally mandatory for everyone who works or volunteers with children and vulnerable adults. A short presentation will give an overview of the Garda Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act and will provide information on the steps community groups should take to ensure they are compliant. Information will also be given on the “E-Vetting” system and give tips on avoiding delays and problems. Training on the Key Requirements for Community Groups who fundraise and are charities and aren’t sure what they need to do to be compliant under the Charities Act. The training will take place from 2pm until 5pm on Thursday 25th May in Roscommon Leader Partnership Office, Golf Links Road, Roscommon Town The training is free, but places are limited. To book your place, contact Bridie on 094 986 2565 or email bridie@ridc.ie or Linda on 090 663 0252 or email linda@ridc.ie

Curlew Walkers Club

            The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 28^th May. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9 am  This will be a Climb Graden B with your leader being Eugene Criffin 086 2560 400. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Suicide Alertness evening in Boyle

Boyle Family Resource Centre are hosting safeTALK ‘suicide alertness for everyone’ on Monday 29th of May 7pm-10pm. The aim of this evening is to increase the ability to promote the immediate safety of someone who may be at risk of suicide and provide links to further help. This training is suitable for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide and is prepared to become a suicide alert helper. SafeTALK suicide alert helpers are trained to: Move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide: Identify people who have thoughts of suicide: Apply the TALK steps to connect a person with suicidal thoughts to people and agencies that can help. Booking is essential and booking forms are available from the Centre. Places must be booked before May 19th. This course is FREE. Boyle FRC supports you, your family & our community, we are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm(closed 1pm to 2pm)

IRELAND'S Toughest Muckers

Registration is now open for Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge which will take place once again in Lough Key Forest Park on Saturday June 10th. The 10k obstacle challenge will have a number of new features this year. A “Little Muckers” course is added this year for participants under 16 years of age with all monies raised from this section going to a nominated children’s charity. This is the fifth year for Toughest Muckers to be held in Boyle and early indications are that it will be a sell-out event. And remember, your entry gets you free beer, food and entertainment at the finish line! To register for this event go to irelandstoughestmuckers.ie

Lough Key Event

Midlands Aquathon Series in Boyle will take place in Lough Key on Wednesday 14^th June starting at 7.30pm. A swim and run event hosted by Lough Key Triathlon Club, consisting of 750m swim and 5k run - Entry  €10 with TI licence (1 Day Licence required if you do not have a TI race licence)

Irish Language Secondary School Summer Camp

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 26th until Friday 30th of June in Boyle. This camp is for first and second year students.  It will cover all the skills needed for Junior Cert Irish both oral and written in a fun and creative way. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games music, art, cooking, dancing and outings. Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2 30 each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 086 329 2488 or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

Irish Language Primary Summer Camp

Enrolment is now open for an all Irish summer camp which will take place from Monday 3rd until Friday 7th of July in Boyle. The aim of this summer camp is to offer students an enjoyable and fun atmosphere where they can learn Irish and have the opportunity to speak it  in an Active Learning environment – lots of drama, games, music, art, cooking, dancing and outings which will  reaffirm the targets  of  the Primary School Curriculum for Irish. All primary School children welcome as work will be differentiated to facilitate learning from all.

Class starts at 10 and finishes at 2. 30pm each day. Discounts are available for families. More information regarding this summer camp is available by phoning 0863292488  or emailing mairenidhonnchu@gmail.com

FAI Soccer Camp comes to Boyle

The annual FAI Soccer Camp will take place at Celtic Park in Boyle from the 7th to the 11th of August. The camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age to ensure that everyone gets the most out of being on a SportsDirect.com FAI Summer Soccer School. Camps run from 10.30am until 3pm from Monday to Friday.

Beginners will learn the fundamental football skills needed to be a player and receive a fun and dynamic introduction to playing the game. More seasoned players will focus on more technical and skill-specific training and everyone will come together in the afternoon to participate in mini-leagues and small-sided games. The coaching programme for the week is fully aligned to our Player Development Plan and offers young players the opportunity to maximise their learning and development in a fun and safe environment whilst doing what every young football loves to do – SCORE GOALS!

Courtyard Market

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Bread, Grow Truck Vegetarian Meals, Juices, Award winning Cakes, Jams, Tarts, Honey, Hand Knits and Plants and Herbs. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

Boyle Family Resource CENTRE

Get ready for Spring/Summer by doing a clear-out. There is a clothing bank outside the Boyle Family Resource Centre (Family Life Centre) which accepts old clothes, 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 and as they cannot be recycled.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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 Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Update 12th May

BOYLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

The Book Club’s next meeting will take place in the Library on Wednesday 17^th May at 11am until 12.30. The book up for discussion is Canada by Richard Ford. New members

BOYLE BRANCH LIBRARY

An information meeting to discuss Library Services for older people and the National Library Strategy will take place in the Library on Friday 19^th May at 2.30. Refreshments provided, all welcome.

The Corran Players Drama Group

The Drama Group will be presenting ‘A Wake in The West’ and will be taking place in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on Friday 19^th May at 8.30 with tickets on sale on the door.

Ardcarne Garden Centre

FREE Summer Container Planting Demonstration, Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle & Roscommon Town on Saturday 20th May 11.30am – 12.30pm. Discover how to plant up your perfect summer containers and which plants will give you the best show.

Three Tenors in St. Joseph’s Church

An entertaining night awaits when The Three Tenors play in St. Joseph’s Church in Boyle on Sunday May 21st. Hear the three perform popular classical hits from Sinatra, Pavarotti and The Dubliners. This live event gets underway at 8pm.

Enterprise Centre

Free Training for Community Groups at Boyle Enterprise Centre from 7.30-9.30 on Wednesday May 24th. Topics covered: Introduction to Funding, Management Committee Skills, Understanding Funding Decisions/Lobbying. The training is organised by Roscommon Public Participation Network. For more details or to book places please contact Brenda on 090 666 5735 or 086 0478 616 or email brenda@roscommonppn.ie

Curlew Walkers Club

            The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 28^th May. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9 am  This will be a Climb Graden B with your leader being Eugene Criffin 086 2560 400. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

IRELANDS Toughest Muckers

Registration is now open for Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge which will take place once again in Lough Key Forest Park on Saturday June 10th. The 10k obstacle challenge will have a number of new features this year. A “Little Muckers” course is added this year for participants under 16 years of age with all monies raised from this section going to a nominated children’s charity. This is the fifth year for Toughest Muckers to be held in Boyle and early indications are that it will be a sell-out event. And remember, your entry gets you free beer, food and entertainment at the finish line! To register for this event go to irelandstoughestmuckers.ie

Suicide Alertness evening in Boyle

Boyle Family Resource Centre are hosting safeTALK ‘suicide alertness for everyone’ on Monday 29th of May 7pm-10pm. The aim of this evening is to increase the ability to promote the immediate safety of someone who may be at risk of suicide and provide links to further help. This training is suitable for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide and is prepared to become a suicide alert helper,  safeTALK suicide alert helpers are trained to: Move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide: Identify people who have thoughts of suicide: Apply the TALK steps to connect a person with suicidal thoughts to people and agencies that can help. Booking is essential and booking forms are available from the Centre. Places must be booked before May 19th. This course is FREE. Boyle FRC supports you, your family & our community, we are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm(closed 1pm to 2pm)

Boyle Arts Festival 2017

Once again, Boyle is the place to be this summer, with appearances by Anúna, Declan O’Rourke, Miriam O’Callaghan, Eddi Reader, Brian Kennedy, Rackhouse Pilfer, Regina Nathan, The Celtic Tenors, Michael McHale, The Inishowen Gospel Choir, Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy all lined up for the 28th annual Boyle Arts Festival, which will take place from Thursday 20^th July to Sunday 30^th July. More details of very exciting and diverse events will soon be announced when the official programme is launched, in June. The Festival calendar is already bursting at the seams with almost fifty events, including an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, drama, film, comedy, 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 2017 as possible! Tickets for a selection of events will soon be available to purchase on www.eventbrite.ie.  A big thanks Roscommon Co. Council for the use of the beautifully restored King House which as always, houses the centrepiece of Boyle Arts Festival – the main Visual Exhibition, once again curated by Paul McKenna. The theme this year is ‘Facing West’ and the exhibition features 95 of the very best artists from the West of Ireland.  Several other exhibitions, including the highly acclaimed Local Artists exhibition, will take place during the Festival and details will be available in the programme. For more information on Boyle Arts Festival 2017 please go to www.boylearts.com and  www.eventbrite.ie or email info@boylearts.com  Telephone 0719663085. Follow us on Facebook. Boyle Arts Festival is supported by The Arts Council

Courtyard Market

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Bread, Grow Truck Vegetarian Meals, Juices, Award winning Cakes, Jams, Tarts, Honey, Hand Knits and Plants and Herbs. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

Boyle Family Resource

Get ready for Spring/Summer by doing a clear-out. There is a clothing bank outside the Boyle Family Resource Centre (Family Life Centre) which accepts old clothes, 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 and as they cannot be recycled.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boyle

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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 Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.

Update 5th May

ROSARY RALLY 

Saturday 13th May: To mark the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s first apparition at Fatima on the 13th May in 1917 there will be a Rosary Rally at the Marian Shrine, Carrick Road at 6.30pm followed by 7.30pm mass in St. Joseph's Church

MID WEEK CYCLE 

Curlieu Wheelers mid-week spins have commenced and will be held every Wednesday departing from the Crescent at 6pm. An evening spin will also take place on Friday’s at 6pm with the main weekend cycle on Sunday’s at 9pm. the Lough Key Classic will take place on Sunday May 14th

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking  place on Sunday 14th /15th May. This will be a weekend away in Innisboffin with your leaders Naomi McBride 087 6743 693 and Eileen Callaghan 086 1940 651. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

LOUGH KEY CHALLENGE

The Challenge will be taking place on Sunday 14th May starting and finishing in Boyle.  The115k will start at 9am and the 10am start for the 33/70k.Enjoy the beauty of Lough Key Country and take in the views in this challenging event. Further news coming soon on www.curlieuwheelers.com

BOYLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

The Book Club’s next meeting will take place in the Library on Wednesday 17th May at 11am until 12.30. The book up for discussion is Canada by Richard Ford. New members

THREE TENORS IN ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

An entertaining night awaits when The Three Tenors play in St. Joseph’s Church in Boyle on Sunday May 21st. Hear the three perform popular classical hits from Sinatra, Pavarotti and The Dubliners. This live event gets underway at 8pm.

IRELANDS TOUGHEST MUCKERS 

Registration is now open for Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge which will take place once again in Lough Key Forest Park on Saturday June 10th. The 10k obstacle challenge will have a number of new features this year. A “Little Muckers” course is added this year for participants under 16 years of age with all monies raised from this section going to a nominated children’s charity. This is the fifth year for Toughest Muckers to be held in Boyle and early indications are that it will be a sell-out event. And remember, your entry gets you free beer, food and entertainment at the finish line! To register for this event go to irelandstoughestmuckers.ie

BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL 2017

Once again, Boyle is the place to be this summer, with appearances by Anúna, Declan O’Rourke, Miriam O’Callaghan, Eddi Reader, Brian Kennedy, Rackhouse Pilfer, Regina Nathan, The Celtic Tenors, Michael McHale, The Inishowen Gospel Choir, Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy all lined up for the 28th annual Boyle Arts Festival, which will take place from Thursday 20th July to Sunday 30th July. More details of very exciting and diverse events will soon be announced when the official programme is launched, in June. The Festival calendar is already bursting at the seams with almost fifty events, including an eclectic mix of visual arts, music, drama, film, comedy, 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 2017 as possible! Tickets for a selection of events will soon be available to purchase on www.eventbrite.ie.  A big thanks Roscommon Co. Council for the use of the beautifully restored King House which as always, houses the centrepiece of Boyle Arts Festival – the main Visual Exhibition, once again curated by Paul McKenna. The theme this year is ‘Facing West’ and the exhibition features 95 of the very best artists from the West of Ireland.  Several other exhibitions, including the highly acclaimed Local Artists exhibition, will take place during the Festival and details will be available in the programme. For more information on Boyle Arts Festival 2017 please go to www.boylearts.com and  www.eventbrite.ie or email info@boylearts.com  Telephone 0719663085. Follow us on Facebook. Boyle Arts Festival is supported by The Arts Council

BOYLE MUSICAL SOCIETY 

The Society are delighted to reveal that this year’s show will be the spectacular, much loved musical, ‘Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ and are  delighted to announce that the show will be staged in late November, in the beautiful atmospheric surroundings of St. Joseph’s Church in Boyle. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and text by Tim Rice, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ is a show for all the family and features well known songs like ‘Close Every Door’ and ‘Any Dream Will Do’. Rehearsals will begin in early September. For updates go to www.boylemusicalsociety.com for more information on Boyle Musical Society.

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COURTYARD MARKET

The market is now open for Organic Fruit and Vegetables, Organic Eggs, Olive Oil, Achill Sea Salt, Bread, Grow Truck Vegetarian Meals, Juices, Award winning Cakes, Jams, Tarts, Honey, Hand Knits and Plants and Herbs. The market will be open from 10am until 2pm each and every Saturday.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BOYLE

If you need help with bills, with education expenses or simply need to speak to someone outside the family or friends about any difficulties you are facing or wish to make a donation -contact St. Vincent de Paul Society, Boyle telephone or text 087 9292627  Email: svpboyle16@gmail.com  All calls, texts and help provided are CONFIDENTIAL

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 Photo Copying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing are carried out at the Una Bhan office in the grounds of  King House, for further information please contact the office on 071 966 3033.