Update 25th March

CHILDRENS CRAFT CLASSES

Fun Craft Workshops with Anna & Eva will take place on Tuesday 29^th Wednesday 30^th and Thursday 31^st of March with something different made each day to take home (includes snack). Enquiries and bookings to Una Bhan, Grounds of King House, Boyle 071 966 3033

LIFE SAVER

Boyle Gardai is currently fitting a Defibrillator in a weatherproof cover on the wall outside Boyle Garda Station, Military Road, Boyle. Boyle & District Angling Club purchased the Defibrillator and had the weatherproof box fitted with the help of the OPW. Signage and a list of contact numbers of Trained Personal will be put up in the coming week.

Boyle Coder Dojo

Coder Dojo together with Foroige are delighted to welcome new and existing coders to register on Wednesday evening 30th March between 6pm and 7pm in Boyle Enterprise Centre, Quarry Lane, Boyle. Young People from 10 -16 years are eligible to join. This year we will be working with Scratch, Animation, and Science & Engineering. For further details, call Noirin on 086 388 0738 or email boylecoders@gmail.com

Free foundation cookery course

A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet is taking place up until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle, Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town

Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager BOI, Boyle wrote: Bank of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was held in partnership with a local committee to discuss the various planned activities that will take place over Friday 1st April.  The aim of the initiative is to promote and drive momentum for SMEs in the locality while showcasing all that the town has to offer.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 3^rd April, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Creevy Pier (Donegal) Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Lydia Fawls who can be contacted on 086 1544 418. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

The Apostolate of Eucharist Adoration invites all Parishioners on a special Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 24^th April. There is a full programme organised for Adults, Teens and Children. The launch of a National Crusade of Prayer for Vocations will take place at the 3pm Mass. The programme begins at 11.30. Bishop Kevin Doran is the chief celebrant and homilist Fr Declan Hurley Adm, Navan, will give a talk on “Gazing at the face of Mercy” at 1.30 in the Basilica.

TASTE OF SUCCESS

This year the taste of Success is going global with the Food Flight.

This year RTÉ and Lidl Ireland are launching a NEW way to enter the competition with ‘The Food Flight’. In a nutshell, if you know of an Irish born person who is a born chef but – for whatever reason, is living abroad then ‘tag’ them on Facebook and get them to apply. We will fly ONE lucky person home from anywhere in the world – all expenses paid - to compete in the competition. So, you get a loved one home for a visit AND they might win 100,000 EURO – you can’t say fairer than that! If you know someone who you think could win with one of their dishes – Tag them on the RTE One Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RTEOne/?fref=nf or Twitter - @RTETasteSuccess - get them to apply.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

The final round of the Spring League was held last weekend 19^th/20^th March. A strong surge by Team 8, consisting of Liam Whyte, Dave Purser & Marie Hanmore-Cawley was enough to see them take 1st place with 137 pts. In second was round 1 leader Sean Heslin, Liz Dwyer & Tommy King with a total score of 135 pts. In third position was Club Captain Ross Andrew along with Susan O’Mahoney & Gerry O’Hara who were one point further adrift. Big thanks to all who took part. Finally a message regarding membership fees - Please forward 2016 membership fees to membership secretary, Geraldine McDermottroe. Thanks to all who have paid to date. If members have not received renewal letter/email please call 086 2039182 or email info@boylegolfclub.com.

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 March

 A GREAT ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Amidst glorious sunshine and over 2000 viewers watching on, the Boyle St Patricks Day took place. Sincere thanks to all who entered the Parade which gave such enjoyment; to all who came out in such large numbers to support it; to the Businesses who contributed so generously to allow the Parade be organised; to our Judges, our Viewing stand, our MC for the day, our Music and Langans for the stand; our Stewards, and all who decorated the town & their premises to add to the festive atmosphere; to our Mascots who lead the parade,- taking time out from their studies; to the media and websites and to RTE for our national coverage. Special thanks to the committee for their hard work and a very warm welcome to the new members who joined the committee this year.

Daffodil Day 2016

The organisers of this year’s Daffodil Day in Boyle take this opportunity to say thank you to the collectors, the business people who allowed the collections to take place on their premises and who provided refreshments throughout the day, the staff and students of Abbey Community College, the staff and residents of both the Plunkett Home and Drumderrig Nursing Home and most importantly to the people who contributed so generously to this collection. The final amount collected was €6484.15.Thank you all for supporting this most worthy cause.

BRIGHT SPARKS

If you were there last year you’ll remember the great night of fun and entertainment, if not join us this year, and battle for the title of The Bright Sparks! Boyle chamber/Boyle TM are appealing to all Businesses, Societies, Clubs and individuals to come along on Good Friday to St Joseph’s Hall, March 25th at 8pm. All proceeds raised go to Boyle Christmas Lights, every one welcome to come along, Table of 4 - €40 but if you can’t make a table just come along and you’ll be sorted. If you want to reserve a table in advance, contact any of the following: Stephen Bohan, Patricia Golden, Deirdre Purcell, Siobhan Gallagher, Dara Callaghan, Cecil Draper or Brian Kelly.

PIKE ANGLING FESTIVAL

Boyle and District Angling Club will be holding their Pike Angling Festival Boat Competition on Saturday 26^th and 27^th March on Lough Key, Boyle commencing on Saturday at 11am until 6pm and Sunday at 10am until 5pm. Guaranteed Prize Fund will be €5,000 with the Overall first prize being €2,500 plus the Moonstone Jewellers Perpetual Cup, Saturday €1,175 and Sunday €1,175. Juniors must fish for Junior Prizes and be accompanied by a fee paying adult. Presentation of all Prizes will take place on Sunday 27^th March. Please note that all donations for refreshments at this year’s bar-b-q will go towards the  Doireann Martin fund. Doireann Martin from Frenchpark is five years old and on the 27th of November she was diagnosed with DIPG, an inoperable brain tumour with no survival rate. The funds raised will help ease the financial burden on the family and make it possible to enjoy the time they have with Doireann and do fun things she would like to do.

TAWNYTASKIN CENTRE

An Afternoon Tea will be held in Tawnytaskin Community Centre on Easter Sunday 27^th March as well as Monday 28^th March at 11 o’clock. Other attractions include local stalls, cake sale and Mini to you Fashion Show. For further information contact Mary on 086 8130 005 or Mary on 085 1618?

St JOSEPHS HALL EVENT

A Holistic & Angel Fair will take place in St Josephs Hall, Boyle on Monday 28th March from 12.00 to 5.00, also looking for local Holistic Therapists who are interested in promoting themselves and doing treatments on the day.

Free foundation cookery course

A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet will take place in Boyle from March 21^st until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle Celtic Soccer Sisters

This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03. The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 3^rd April, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Creevy Pier (Donegal) Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Lydia Fawls who can be contacted on 086 1544 418. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Boyle, Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town

Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager BOI, Boyle wrote: Bank of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was held in partnership with a local committee to discuss the various planned activities that will take place over Friday 1st April.  The aim of the initiative is to promote and drive momentum for SMEs in the locality while showcasing all that the town has to offer.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

The Apostolate of Eucharist Adoration invites all Parishioners on a special Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 24^th April. There is a full programme organised for Adults, Teens and Children. The launch of a National Crusade of Prayer for Vocations will take place at the 3pm Mass. The programme begins at 11.30. Bishop Kevin Doran is the chief celebrant and homilist Fr Declan Hurley Adm, Navan, will give a talk on “Gazing at the face of Mercy” at 1.30 in the Basilica.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

The Spring League got underway last weekend 12/13 March with some impressive scores being recorded. Team 6 (S Heslin, L Dwyer & T King) leads the way with 47 pts, followed closely by team 2 (N Kearney, P Conroy & A Gaughran) on 46 pts. In third place is team 11 (P Egan, P Connolly & S Mc Crann) on 43pts. A full league table can be viewed on the club’s website. Looking ahead, the club’s fundraising classic will take place over the Easter weekend. It’s a 4 person rumble, with the entry fee set at €60 per team. The online timesheet is now live, so members and visitors are encouraged to book their tee time through the club’s website. In other news, the club outing to Tullamore Golf Club will take place on Saturday April 2nd, with the first players teeing off at 11am. If you wish to go, please put your name on the sheet in the clubhouse or contact Michael Rush by March 26th at the very latest.

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 9663033.

Update 11th March

Start getting your Float ready

The Boyle St Patricks Day Committee is in full swing, organising the Parade which will take Place on Thursday 17th March at 3pm starting from Mockmoyne, via Bridge Street to the Crescent. We are appealing to all Businesses, Clubs, and Associations and Societies to enter a Float this year and contribute to making it our Best ever parade. While entering a Float to the Parade is Free, any donation given will be greatly received. Looking forward to you all joining us, collecting in Mockmoyne from 2.15pm onwards.

BRIGHT SPARKS

If you were there last year you’ll remember the great night of fun and entertainment, if not join us this year, and battle for the title of The Bright Sparks! Boyle chamber/Boyle TM are appealing to all Businesses, Societies, Clubs and individuals to come along on Good Friday to St Joseph’s Hall, March 25th at 8pm. All proceeds raised go to Boyle Christmas Lights, every one welcome to come along, Table of 4 -€40 but if you can’t make a table just come along and you’ll be sorted.. If you want to reserve a table in advance, contact any of the following: Stephen Bohan, Patricia Golden, Deirdre Purcell, Siobhan Gallagher, Dara Callaghan, Cecil Draper or Brian Kelly.

Free foundation cookery course

A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet will take place in Boyle from March 21^st until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle Celtic Soccer Sisters

This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03… The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 20th March, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Hangmans Hill and will be a Climb/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Brian Doherty who can be contacted on 086 086 9775. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

TAWNYTASKIN CENTRE

An Afternoon Tea will be held in Tawnytaskin Community Centre on Easter Sunday 27^th March as well as Monday 28^th March at 11 o’clock. Other attractions include local stalls, cake sale and Mini to you Fashion Show. For further information contact Mary on 086 8130 005 or Mary on 085 1618.

Boyle, Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town

Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager BOI, Boyle wrote: Bank of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was held in partnership with a local committee to discuss the various planned activities that will take place over Friday 1st April.  The aim of the initiative is to promote and drive momentum for SMEs in the locality while showcasing all that the town has to offer.

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK

The Apostolate of Eucharist Adoration invites all Parishioners on a special Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday 24^th April. There is a full programme organised for Adults, Teens and Children. The launch of a National Crusade of Prayer for Vocations will take place at the 3pm Mass. The programme begins at 11.30. Bishop Kevin Doran is the chief celebrant and homilist Fr Declan Hurley Adm, Navan, will give a talk on “Gazing at the face of Mercy” at 1.30 in the Basilica.

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 4th March

Free business advisory clinic

A free business advisory clinic, by appointment, takes place at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Thursday March 10th from 10.00am until 2.00pm. The clinic will offer advice to new and existing businesses and information on supports available. Each attendee is allotted a one hour, one-to-one meeting with business mentor Cathal Mahon. For more information or to book appointments email localenterprise@roscommoncoco.ie or visitwww.localenterprise.ie/roscommon. The event is organised by Roscommon Local Enterprise Office as part of Local Enterprise Week 2016.

James Kilbane in Ballinameen

Ballinameen community will host a fundraising concert with James Kilbane for their community Centre, School and Church repair. Communities across Leitrim and Roscommon in rural Ireland are now more than ever joining together to help this fundraiser for vital local amenities and daily community facilities. In Ballinameen, the community are coming together on Sunday 13th March to hold a concert with leading Irish singer James Kilbane in the Ballinameen Community Centre. The event is being organised by the village locals as there is a growing need within the community to take a greater role in fundraising to maintain their local community centre, school fund raising needs at Kingsland N.S. There is also need to carry out repairs to the Ballinameen church working towards a total new roof as the present one is 113 years old. All three fundraising needs play a very central part in the everyday life of the local community with all three located just yards from each other. The Ballinameen community are looking forward to hosting the Irish, Country and Gospel concert in their Community Centre with multi-platinum selling James Kilbane for a wonderful night of Irish and folk favourites from ballad to anthem. Kilbane will be including many of his popular country songs as well as many Irish and gospel favourites..Tickets are available in Mulveys in Carrick on Shannon, Cooney’s and McDonagh’s garages in Boyle, Oliver McDermott in Frenchpark, 8 Till Late in Roscommon, Clancy’s in Elphin, The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown, Super Valu in Ballaghadereen, Super Valu in Castlerea, The Cross Bar, Ballinameen, The Four P’s in Rathallen or direct from concert members or by contacting Carmel at 0866011866 or Johnny at 086 1019149. Concert starts at 8 pm and doors open at 7.30 pm. All support will be appreciated by the Ballinameen community and area.

RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IRELAND

The RPSI will run a Vintage Steam Train from Carrick to Boyle and return on Sunday 13th March. The train will be headed by Loco No.4 built in 1947 and acquired by the RPSI in 1971. The carriages were built by Cravens of Sheffield in the early 1960's and acquired by the Society in 2006 when the last of them came out of service.

Information: 11.00: Train will depart from Connolly Station for Carrick Tickets: 14.25: Depart from Carrick. Tickets for the Carrick / Boyle trip are available in Mulveys, Main Street, Carrick. 5.25: Depart from Boyle.

Start getting your Float ready

The Boyle St Patricks Day Committee is in full swing, organising the Parade which will take Place on Thursday 17th March at 3pm starting from Mockmoyne, via Bridge Street to the Crescent. We are appealing to all Businesses, Clubs, and Associations and Societies to enter a Float this year and contribute to making it our Best ever parade. While entering a Float to the Parade is Free, any donation given will be greatly received. Looking forward to you all joining us, collecting in Mockmoyne from 2.15pm onwards.

Free foundation cookery course

A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet will take place in Boyle from March 21^st until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle Celtic Soccer Sisters

This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03… The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

Making Boyle beautiful

From seeds to flowers: Mandy Toolan of Boyle Tidy Towns committee is appealing to any flower lovers who may be growing their own flowers from seeds, and would like to donate some to enhance Boyle town, to get in touch with her call 086 081 1434 or e-mail on mandytoolan@yahoo.ie

Bright Sparks quiz

The enjoyable Bright Sparks Quiz night is a little over three weeks away. The quiz will take place on Good Friday March 25th in St. Joseph’s Hall commencing at 8pm. Teams of 4 cost €40 with all proceeds going to the Boyle Christmas Lights fund. To reserve a table please e mail Stephen on sbohan@trojan.ie

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 20th March, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am.The walk will take place at Hangmans Hill and will be a Climb/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Brian Doherty who can be contacted on 086 086 9775. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Boyle Golf Boyle

On Sunday 27^th February saw the Captain’s Drive take place, with a strong turnout showing their support. The first two tee shots were struck by Ross Andrew and Mary O’Hara, the latter deputising for Lady Captain Tish Perry. The winners of the scramble that followed were Terry Canning, Liz Dwyer & Tommy King. Pipped into second was the quartet of Gary Carty, Michael Simon, Pat Conroy & Marie Hanmore-Cawley. In third position were Jim Mooney, Michael Gilmartin and Lewis Shaw. Also, thanks to Jim Mooney for providing his photography service for the day. At the presentation that evening, prizes were also presented to the winners of competitions for the previous few weeks. The monthly club draws for December, January and February followed. Respectively, first prizes went to Liam Whyte, Padraig O’Connell, and Harry & Marie Wynne. Runners up were Ted Hestor, Mary O’Hara, Sean Heslin, Harry & Marie Wynne, Claire & John Cryan, and Jimmy & Pauline Doyle.

Aughanagh Parish Fundraising Committee

A belated but sincere "thank you" from Aughanagh Parish Fundraising Committee to everyone who contributed to make their Fundraising Bazaar such a great success which was held in Ballinafad on the 29th of November 2015. Thanks to all who gave such generous prizes, hampers, vouchers and gifts for the raffles and to all who came to support us in such large numbers on the night. Thanks to all who helped & supported us in any other way also. We appreciate your support in the past and looking forward to your future support.

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 9663033.

Update 26th February

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 1^st March (Week 9)

Public meeting on rates valuation

Most businesses have recently received correspondence from the Valuation Office in relation to the proposed rates revaluation in County Roscommon. Boyle Chamber of Commerce last week attended a meeting of Roscommon County Council addressed by Mr. Patrick Conroy from the Valuation Office in relation to this. Boyle Chamber are holding  an informal public meeting next Tuesday, 1st March 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Enterprise Centre to let people know more about the rates revaluation process and to discuss the issues arising for businesses. Anyone who will be affected by these changes are welcome to come along.

Coffee morning in Taylors Giftware

A Coffee Morning will take place in Taylor’s Interiors Giftware store, Bridge St. Boyle

Everyone is welcome to the morning which will take place on Friday March 4th commencing at 10.30am. All proceeds raised will go to the Irish Cancer Society.

Ciaran Emmett Session 10 Years On

On Friday 4^th March King House Boyle will be holding a weekend launch and fundraising featuring: Charlie McGettigan, Mary &Tommy Finn, Frankie Simon, Brendan & Ollie Farley, Rosie Stewart, Paul & Brendan Emmett, Bernard Flaherty & Joe Kennedy among others. MC on the night will be Tony Conboy. Tickets are now on sale in Una Bhan Tourism, Grounds of King House, Boyle. On Saturday 5^th March sessions at various venues around the town from 4pm, all musicians welcome. For further information visit www.realboyle.com all proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice & The Tommy Simon Fund.

Curlew Walkers outing on Sunday

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 6^th March, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9am.The walk will take place on Achill Island and will be a Climb/ Grade B + C. Your leader for the day will be Eileen Callaghan who can be contacted on 086 194 0651. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IRELAND

The RPSI will run a Vintage Steam Train from Carrick to Boyle and return on Sunday 13th March. The train will be headed by Loco No.4 built in 1947 and acquired by the RPSI in 1971. The carriages were built by Cravens of Sheffield in the early 1960's and acquired by the Society in 2006 when the last of them came out of service.

Information: 11.00: Train will depart from Connolly Station for Carrick Tickets : 14.25: Depart from Carrick. Tickets for the Carrick / Boyle trip available in Mulveys, Main Street, Carrick. 5.25: Depart from Boyle

Start getting your Float ready

The Boyle St Patricks Day Committee is in full swing, organising the Parade which will take Place on Thursday 17th March at 3pm starting from Mockmoyne, via Bridge Street to the Crescent. We are appealing to all Businesses, Clubs, and Associations and Societies to enter a Float this year and contribute to making it our Best ever parade. While entering a Float to the Parade is Free, any donation given will be greatly received. Looking forward to you all joining us, collecting in Mockmoyne from 2.15pm onwards.

Free foundation cookery course

A Free Foundation Cookery Course organised by Role Skillnet will take place in Boyle from March 21^st until April 7th. The course is designed to prepare jobseekers for employment opportunities in the hospitality/nursing home and deli sectors. Places are also available for part-time workers on social welfare. Course locations are Abbey Community College and Boyle Enterprise Centre. For more information or to express interest please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 9673440. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding for training in small and medium sized businesses.

Boyle Celtic Soccer Sisters

This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03… The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

On Sunday 24^th February saw the18 hole stableford won by Sean Heslin, 39 pts; 2nd Patrick Egan, 38 pts; Gross Gary Carty, 30 pts (gross score) & 3rd was Charlie O'Donnell 36 pts. Last week's weekly 9 hole open competition was won by Tommy King, 21 pts; 2nd Charlie O'Donnell, 20 pts. We wish Captains Ross Andrew & Tish Perry every success for their year ahead.

Making Boyle beautiful

From seeds to flowers: Mandy Toolan of Boyle Tidy Towns committee is appealing to any flower lovers who may be growing their own flowers from seeds, and would like to donate some to enhance Boyle town, to get in touch with her call 086 081 1434 or e-mail on mandytoolan@yahoo.ie

MARY Mc ALEESE COLLECTION

Former President Mc Aleese has kindly donated State gifts from her time as President of Ireland to the nation, through the Office of Public Works for the enjoyment of the people of Ireland. Roscommon C0 Council is delight to present the exhibition of these state gifts at the historic King House, Boyle. Co Roscommon which opens the first week of April, well worth a visit.

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 19th February

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 23^rd February (Week 8)

School Enrolment

Drumboylan National School are now open for enrolment. Completed enrolment forms along with birth certificates must be returned to Drumboylan National School on or

before Wednesday 24th February 2016

Parents Association St Josephs BNS

The Parents Association from St. Josephs B.N.S. would like to invite everyone to their Annual Book Fair which will take place from Tuesday 23rd February to Friday 26th February. Profits from our Book Fair are used to stock our fabulous library. We will have books/stationary for every age group and will be open for sales at the following times in the school. Tuesday 23rd February morning 9.00am – 9.30am Wednesday 24th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February afternoon 3.00pm – 4.30pm Friday 26th February morning 9.00am – 9.30am  Please come out and support our Book Fair.

Ardcarne Garden Centre

Learn how to grow early and delicious vegetables and fruit at a Free Polytunnel Event at Ardcarne Garden Centre Boyle. The event will take place on Saturday 27th February from 11.30am- 12.30pm. Art Classes, and Wet Felt Making workshops also starting soon. For more details please call 071 96 67091.

Boyle Toughest Muckers

Event details and schedule: Registration/waiver signing begins at 10am on Sunday 28^th February with the first wave of 100 setting off at 12 and every fifteen minutes thereafter. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your time as you need to sign waiver and get warmed up by are fitness team.  There is ample parking run by the forest park. Wear training gear for the challenge (runners will get mucky) but remember to bring a change of clothes to enjoy the festivities afterwards, free hot showers, free beer and free food are for everybody competing (tickets given on the day)

Curlew Walkers Club

The next meeting of the club will take place on Sunday 28^th February, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. The walk will take place at Ballygilgen/Lissadell - Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Frances Mc Donagh who can be contacted on 087 6787 257.  Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com.

Ciaran Emmett Session 10 Years On

On Friday 4^th March King House Boyle will be holding a weekend launch and fundraising featuring: Charlie McGettigan, Mary &Tommy Finn, Frankie Simon, Brendan & Ollie Farley, Rosie Stewart, Paul & Brendan Emmett, Bernard Flaherty & Joe Kennedy among others. MC on the night will be Tony Conboy. Tickets are now on sale in Una Bhan Tourism, Grounds of King House, Boyle. On Saturday 5^th March sessions at various venues around the town from 4pm, all musicians welcome. For further information visit www.realboyle.com all proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice & The Tommy Simon Fund.

Making Boyle beautiful

From seeds to flowers: Mandy Toolan of Boyle Tidy Towns committee is appealing to any flower lovers who may be growing their own flowers from seeds, and would like to donate some to enhance Boyle town, to get in touch with her call 086 081 1434 or e-mail on mandytoolan@yahoo.ie

RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF IRELAND

The RPSI will run a Vintage Steam Train from Carrick to Boyle and return on Sunday 13th March. The train will be headed by Loco No.4 built in 1947 and acquired by the RPSI in 1971. The carriages were built by Cravens of Sheffield in the early 1960's and acquired by the Society in 2006 when the last of them came out of service.

Information: 11.00: Train will depart from Connolly Station for Carrick Tickets : 14.25: Depart from Carrick. Tickets for the Carrick / Boyle trip available in Mulveys, Main Street, Carrick. 5.25: Depart from Boyle.

Boyle Celtic - Soccer Sisters

This Easter Boyle Celtic FC will host the FAI Soccer Sisters Camp. The camp is for girls of 7 to 12 years of age. It will take place at Boyle Celtic FC on the Monday and Tuesday 21st and 22nd March from 10am-2pm. Bookings can be made at https://payments.fai.ie/…/soccer-sisters-easter-camps-21-03… The camp will be run by fully qualified female coaches who are playing in the Women's National League. This is an ideal opportunity to introduce your daughter to the game or to help them to develop their skills further. Boyle Celtic have recently introduced U14 and U16 teams along with their U9 academy so it is hoped that initiatives such as the Soccer Sisters Camp can help the girls game to grow and prosper in the region.

MARY Mc ALEESE COLLECTION

Former President Mc Aleese has kindly donated State gifts from her time as President of Ireland to the nation, through the Office of Public Works for the enjoyment of the people of Ireland. Roscommon C0 Council is delight to present the exhibition of these state gifts at the historic King House, Boyle. Co Roscommon which opens the first week of April, well worth a visit.

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 9663033.

Update 12th February

Boyle Community Notes Week beginning 16th February (Week 7)

Art Course

Art Classes will begin again at Ardcarne Garden Centre Boyle, with Rebecca O’Connor, on Friday 19th February 10am-12.30 pm. The course will run for 5 weeks. For further information please ring 071 966 7091 to book your place.

School Enrolment

Drumboylan National School are now open for enrolment. Completed enrolment forms along with birth certificates must be returned to Drumboylan National School on or

before Wednesday 24th February 2016

Boyle Toughest Muckers

Event details and schedule: Registration/waiver signing begins at 10am on Sunday 28^th February with the first wave of 100 setting off at 12 and every fifteen minutes thereafter. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your time as you need to sign waiver and get warmed up by are fitness team.  There is ample parking run by the forest park. Wear training gear for the challenge (runners will get mucky) but remember to bring a change of clothes to enjoy the festivities afterwards, free hot showers, free beer and free food are for everybody competing (tickets given on the day)

Back to Education Initiative Course

BTEI provides flexible learning opportunities for young people and adults; its aim is to give people the opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. People over 16 years of age and out of full time education. Courses are offered free of charge to the following: Medical/GP Card Holders, Those in receipt of a Department of Social Protection payment and those with less than leaving Cert. Courses include Horticulture; Level 4  – Horticulture Module; Level 3. Induction for both of the above courses is Wednesday 17 February at 11am. For further information Email: - croghanorganicgarden@eircom.netor tel: - 071 9668963

Parents Association St Josephs BNS

The Parents Association from St. Josephs B.N.S. would like to invite everyone to their Annual Book Fair which will take place from Tuesday 23rd February to Friday 26th February. Profits from our Book Fair are used to stock our fabulous library. We will have books/stationary for every age group and will be open for sales at the following times in the school. Tuesday 23rd February morning 9.00am – 9.30am Wednesday 24th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February morning 9.00am - 9.30am Thursday 25th February afternoon 3.00pm – 4.30pm Friday 26th February morning 9.00am – 9.30am  Please come out and support our Book Fair.

Ciaran Emmett Session 10 Years On

On Friday 4^th March King House Boyle will be holding a weekend launch and fundraising featuring: Charlie McGettigan, Mary &Tommy Finn, Frankie Simon, Brendan & Ollie Farley, Rosie Stewart, Paul & Brendan Emmett, Bernard Flaherty & Joe Kennedy among others. MC on the night will be Tony Conboy. Tickets are now on sale in Una Bhan Tourism, Grounds of King House, Boyle. On Saturday 5^th March sessions at various venues around the town from 4pm, all musicians welcome. For further information visit www.realboyle.com all proceeds to Roscommon/Mayo Hospice & The Tommy Simon Fund.

Garden Consultation at Ardcarne

Arcane Garden Centre will hold a free Mini Garden Consultations at their Boyle Centre on Wednesday mornings throughout February. You can avail of expert advice and ideas on how to design your garden. Consultations last 20 minutes and must be booked in advance. Tel: 071 966 7091

Curlew Walkers Club

The next meeting of the club will take place on Sunday 28^th February, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. The walk will take place at Ballygilgen/Lissadell - Coastal and will be a Flat/ Grade B. Your leader for the day will be Frances Mc Donagh who can be contacted on 087 6787 257.  Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk www.walkingboyle.com. 

Information Evening

Neville MK Financial Adviser invites you to an information evening on Friday 19th February in the Boyle Enterprise Centre. Quarry Lane, Boyle at 6.15 until 7.30. A glass of wine and light refreshments will be served to celebrate the launch of the new website www.mkfinancial.ie 

Boyle GAA Launch New York Draw

Boyle GAA club have launched their “New York Draw 2016″ 1st prize is a 5 night trip to New York which also includes transfer from the airport to hotel, to and from the match and from the hotel to the airport. 2nd prize is a 32 inch Normende Television. 3rd prize is a Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 inch 8 GB. 4th prize is Weekend Getaway Break Tickets are available from club officials and members and draw will take place on March 27^th.

Pilates

St Joseph’s Resource Centre is the venue for Pilates which takes place every Thursday from 10am until 11am. Improves joint mobility, increased flexibility and so much more and is suitable for all ages. For further information call Linda on 087 7866 866.

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 9663033.