Please support our Boyle Traders of the Day, 19th June, 2018
Brogans Pharmacy • Clarke’s Bar & Restaurant • Drumderrig Nursing Home
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results – Monday June 18th 2018
Numbers drawn: 6, 7, 16, 22
Jackpot winner: None
Match three winners: P. Tarmey, Peter & Brendan, F. Feighan, A. O’Donnell
Thank-you to all who support the draw.
Next draw Tuesday June 25th 2018 at 11.00pm in Creighton’s Bar (Party Night). Jackpot €14,890
Thank You … from Scoil na nAingeal Naofa
Roscommon Herald – 19th June
The 8 at 8: Tuesday 19th
Here’s all you need to know this cloudy Tuesday morning… EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you all the news you need to know as you start the day.
Summer Concert – St Michael’s Church, Cootehall
A Summer Concert (Choral works by Bach and Handel) will take place in St Michael’s Church, Cootehall on Saturday 23rd June at 8pm, featuring two local choirs, the Serendipity Singers and the Nightingals, with conductor/soloist, Ilse Lubbers and accompanist Anne Kielty.
• Tickets at €10 can be purchased at the door or from choir members. Come and enjoy a delightful evening of music.
Sr.Mary McDERMOTT R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Sr.Mary McDermott, Convent of Mercy, Boyle
Reposing in Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle on Tuesday June 19th 4.30 p.m. until 6.30 p.m. arriving St.Joseph’s Church at 7 o’clock. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday June 20th at 11 am. Funeral afterwards to Assylinn Cemetery.
Carrick-on-Shannon – Rosebank Retail Park
The Toon Team
Boyle GAA Club Update
Boyle Golf Club Update
St. Joseph’s Church Newsletter
Xtra Mile Valet Centre at Stewarts Oil, Boyle
Saturday 16th June: Ann McQuaid Haulage came in for a hot foam wash and wheel polish on the SCANIA. Check out the video …
Sunday 17th June: Main Street to Xtra Mile Wash & Valet at Stewarts Oil
Kelly’s Londis – Massive Sale – Friday 22nd June
Will these trees fall into the river?
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Pope Francis in Knock and Phoenix Park – How to Get Tickets:
Would you like to be in the Phoenix Park for Mass with Pope Francis or at Knock Shrine for the Angelus with Pope Francis? If so, you can book a ticket online (only online) at www.worldmeeting2018.ie from Monday 25th June 2018. Every person wishing to attend one of these events MUST have a ticket. Before deciding which event you would like to attend, please consider transport, length of day etc. www.gov.ie/popeinireland has clear information and lots of FAQs. Take some time to read through the information before logging on to book your ticket on 25th June. Group bookings of up to 50 people will be permitted so you may wish to book as a parish group or as a large group of family and friends.
Thank You from Hospice
Boyle Group Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice would like to thank all who contributed to the ‘Sunflower Day Collection’ on Friday 8th June. €3675.00 was raised locally. All monies are spent in the locality.
Patrick (Pakie) CARTY R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pakie) CARTY, Knockroe, Boyle. Reposing at his home today, Saturday, from 6pm until 9pm and tomorrow, Sunday, from 3pm until 6pm
Without Hope or Dignity – Boyle Workhouse in Famine Times
My forthcoming book is in its final stages of completion.
I have linked up with an Australian Museum, (Hyde Park Barracks ) in Sydney who have sent me on some wonderful information on 52 young orphan girls, aged 14-18, who were ‘volunteered’ and sent off to Sydney in 1848 and 1850.
From Boyle they travelled by a Bianconi coach to Dublin and then on to Plymouth by ship where they then boarded a large sailing vessel the Tippoo Saib/Digsby with 200 other girls from all over Workhouses in Ireland.
This was the Earl Grey scheme (an attempt by the authorities at the time to balance the male/ratio and fares were paid by British/Australian governments. The scheme was one of the few that lost little or no passengers en route as they girls were well prepared and kitted out for their epic voyage. In total approx 4168 orphans left and made the harrowing 100 days journey, many of whom were never in a position to return. The orphans were of course never outside of the Parish of Boyle so its easy to imagine their anxiety and fear. Most had a fractured life rearing large families (8-12 children) in very remote countryside.
I hope to launch my book in October., but I have still ‘room’ for ‘good news stories’ from descendents of Boyle people (and its surrounds) who had some association with that period. There are a number of drawings I will have in the book and I enclose one by Michelle Simon
regards, Barry Feely
Organ Donation Awareness Evening – St. Michael’s GAA
St Michaels GAA Club, North Roscommon, are supporting Organ Donation, by organizing a Connacht Football Final Preview Evening with a number of prominent GAA Personalities from across the province. The event aimed to increase awareness of the importance of Organ Donation will be held in the Bush Hotel in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday June 16th at 8.30PM. Organ Donation ambassador Joe Brolly – Ex Derry All Ireland Winner and RTE Sunday Game Pundit will be in attendance.
The panel will comprise of leading GAA Personalities – Eamon O’Hara (Sligo), Emlyn Mulligan (Leitrim) and Donie Shine (Roscommon). Local rivalry and good honest GAA Banter will be the theme for the night.
Organ Donation Awareness – St. Michael’s GAA and Healthy living within the Community. In dialogue with Joe Brolly, he commented how excited he was to be attending the St Michael’s Event and acknowledged the great work being done both on and off the pitch.
Úna Bhán Community Notes
Today’s Menu – Open Table Restaurant – on the Crescent, Boyle
Tony Conboy’s “An oblique view” update
Tony casts an educated, literate, intelligent eye on matters local and international
Please support …
Cleaner Required
Boyle Office requires cleaner for 3 hours per week. Please contact Trisha on 087 928 0116 between 10am and 4.00pm (Monday to Thursday)
Fallen tree in St. Joseph’s Church car park
How about ‘rotten to the core’? oops !!
Facebook/Twitter Updates from our local politicians
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Strong winds – Thousands without power
Around 35,000 homes, farms and businesses have been left without power because of strong overnight winds. There were gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon, with a status yellow wind warning in place.
Thank You from the Blood Transfusion Service
Bluffer’s guide to World Cup 2018
IT’S EXACTLY SEVEN months ago today that Ireland was spanked 5-1 by Denmark at the Aviva Stadium, ending the country’s chances of competing at its fourth World Cup. But regardless of everything that’s gone before the next month is about to be overtaken by football, so here’s a guide with everything you need to know.
June 2008
There are 44,158 images on my Flickr website. During the month of June 2008 I published 242 photographs. Locals will probably recognise all of the faces and places and agree that many seem to be just as they were then. 
Daly’s Off Licence, Bridge Street
Rhododendrons in Rockingham
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results – Monday June 11th 2018
Numbers drawn: 8, 20, 22, 24
Jackpot winner: None
Match three winners: M. Smith
Thank-you to all who support the draw.
Next draw Tuesday June 18th 2018 at 11.00pm in The Patrick’s Well. Jackpot €14,760
Pope Francis is to visit the Knock in Apparition Chapel on 21st August
I published photos from Knock Basilica some weeks ago. At that time the Day Chapel and the Apparition Chapel were closed for refurbishments. Since then, both Chapels have been reopened.
Boyle Fire Service – new Scania €380,000 Fire Engine
The new addition was welcomed to the refurbished/ fully kitted Boyle Fire Station on Marian Road..
The group photo includes Roscommon Co Council Chief Executive Eugene Cummins, Ros Co Council chairperson Cllr Orla Leydon, Roscommon Fire Chief John Kane, Roscommon Co Co Services Director Pat Murtagh, Boyle Station officer Darren O’Flaherty, Cllr John Cummins, Representatives of the Co Fire Service and Westward Garage sales representatives
The ‘old’ engine that has served us so well will be upgraded and will return to Boyle as a driver training vehicle and backup fire tender
Station Road Housing Development
Mulryan Construction have 10 new quality-built houses under construction on Station Road, Boyle. The development includes 6 two storey and 4 bungalow homes.
• Speaking with developer Danny Mulryan, he said the development was conceived over two years ago and through the good offices particularly of Boyle man Derek Caldbeck and our Co Manager Eugene Cummins, the project got underway just a short few months ago.
• Station Road will become a highly sought-after living area, and is one of just two such developments in the county at the moment.
Toon Team
Invitation to Roscommon Writing Awards 2018
Boyle Flowers 2018
Boyle Flowers 2018
Mandy & Donie helping to make sure Boyle is looking great – Sunday 10th June.
‘Strip and Dip’
A charity swim at Maghermore Beach, Co. Wicklow called ‘Strip and Dip’ attracted an incredible 2,505 women, smashing the previous record for the world’s largest skinny dip.
Xtra Mile Wash & Valet at Stewarts Oil, Mill Road, Boyle
Boyle Arts Festival Saturday 28th July
Bernadine Casserly will be joined by pianist Anne Kielty, for a very special lunchtime concert in the Church of Ireland on Saturday, July 28th. Bernadine has performed all over Europe with Frankie Gavin’s De Dannan and Anne is the pianist and Musical Director, with Boyle Musical Society.
Irish border concerns – Boris Johnson
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said concerns over the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic are “pure millennium bug stuff”. He said fears about the border were out of proportion.
“It’s so small and there are so few firms that actually use that border regularly, it’s just beyond belief that we’re allowing the tail to wag the dog in this way,” he added.
Labour’s Ian Murray, a supporter of the People’s Vote campaign for a second referendum, said: “Boris Johnson is utterly shameless.”
‘Celtic U-13’s Crowned Champions
Sligo Leitrim Boys U-13 Division 1 League Final … Boyle Celtic 2 : Merville United 1
By Ronan Flanagan
Boyle Celtic U-13’s captured the Sligo Leitrim Boys U-13 Division 1 League with a 2-1 victory over Merville United at a sun drenched Celtic Park on Tuesday evening.
Murphy calls on Minister Harris to address failings in paediatric audiology services as a matter of urgency
Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to urgently address the failings identified as part of the review of paediatric audiology services provided in more than 900 cases by one audiologist in Mayo and Roscommon from 2011 to 2015 which may have left some children with lifelong impairments. RTÉ Investigates this week highlighted the fact that the Health Service Executive is to apologise to almost 50 families in Mayo and Roscommon for serious failings in audiology services provided to children.
Boyle Flowers 2018 – Úna Bhán
Grange National School – Co. Roscommon successes – Soccer & Basketball
Boyle Flowers 2018
Mandy said “It’s work in progress and I hope it helps people smile'” Mandy setting flowers on The Crescent on Thursday 7th June …The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in Boyle.
Feighan welcomes major 350 jobs boost for Sligo
Senator Frank Feighan has welcomed a major 350 jobs boost for Sligo following the announcement of a new regional operation centre by Abtran, a specialist provider of services in sectors including government, transport, utilities and financial services.
“The new Sligo operations will be based at Finisklin Business Park in Sligo and will be up and running later this year.
“Abtran is already well established in Ireland and already employs more than 2,000 people in Cork, Dublin and Kildare as well
“This a massive jobs boost for Sligo and I welcome the Abtran CEO’s endorsement of the continued need to support national and regional economic development wherever possible.
“I wish Abtran well in its endeavours and this new regional centre will provide a huge boost to Sligo’s economy.”
Manual Handling Instructors Course
Manual Handling Instructors Course QQI Level 6 – June 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st
A five day Manual Handling Instructors Course QQI Level 6 will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre in June. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and skill to provide manual handling training and to manage workplace risks.
Course content includes Legislative requirements, Anatomy and back care, Ergonomic principles and risk assessment, Manual handling principles and techniques, Planning and design of manual handling training programmes, Delivery of manual handling training.
Course dates June 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st. Times 9.30/4.30. Cost €550.00 per person. For more information or to book places please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 967 3440. Other upcoming courses include Barista Training, Supervisory Management, Time Management & Advanced Excel. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide training support and funding for businesses.
2018 Flowers in Boyle
With some notable exceptions, flower displays around town have been late this year. At last, I will have an opportunity to publish photos of our 2018 Flowers in Boyle, starting with this one-of-two window boxes at AnCraoibhín on Elphin Street.
Piano in Connolly Station, Dublin
Time spent waiting for your train can be enjoyed since this colourful piano was installed in Connolly Station, Dublin
Good value on Wicklow Street, Dublin
Customer Service Course for Seasonal Staff
A Customer Service Training Course organised by Role SKillnet will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Monday June 25th 9.30/1.00. The course is aimed at businesses employing seasonal staff. Course content includes, Customer Service Transaction Model, Understanding Customers, Going the extra mile, Building rapport, Communication skills, First Impressions and Handling challenging situations. Cost per person €40.00 discounts apply for 2+ participants. For more information or to book places please email info@roleskillnet. Role Skillnet are based at Boyle Enterprise Centre and provide funding and support for training in private businesses.
King House Tea Rooms
French Onion Soup … one of my all-time favourites !!
There are almost fifty events to choose from in the ten day calendar of art, music, drama, film, comedy, spoken word, children’s events, workshops and literature. The official Boyle Arts Festival programme for 2018 will be launched in a few weeks time and the Festival office will open its doors on Monday, July 9th. You can still beat the rush though, by visiting www.boylearts.com and viewing all of the artists there.
Carrick-on-Shannon #1
Carrick-on-Shannon #1: Dublin Road, Main Street, Bridge Street on Thursday May 31st, 2018
Clarke’s Bar & Restaurant May 31st
This was a tasty Baked Haddock with Salad and Chips lunch Thursday May 31st
Scoil na nAingeal Naofa Community Fundraiser
The children from Scoil na nAingeal Naofa may visit your home with a sponsorship card with the our school stamp on the back. We are asking for € 2 per line. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a defibrillator for our whole community. It will be located on the outside of the wall of our school on the Carrick Road.
Please support us in funding for this vital life safe equipment. Thank you.
Frank Feighan Clinics
Lough Key visitor area – May 28th 2018
Bright in places and dark in others, warts and all, here is my little video spin around the Lough Key Visitor Area on Monday May 28th 2018, as captured using my Samsung S8 Smartphone
Archbishop says Catholic Church must ‘ruthlessly’ examine its role
Senior Catholic bishops acknowledged that the Church must “ruthlessly” examine its place in a society that has changed hugely in recent years. Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin admitted many people would see the referendum result as an indication the Catholic Church in Ireland is regarded with indifference today by many and has a marginal role in the formation of Irish culture.
Sean Carty Cars, Mockmoyne, Boyle
Social Dance Classes
Social Dance Classes in Tawnytaskin Community Centre on Wednesday nights at 8.30pm. Teaching of Jive, Slow-Waltz, Old time Waltz, Quick-Step, and Fox-Trot. All Welcome no Partners required. For more details contact Colette 087 266 6423
‘Number of years’ before Carrick bypass begins
Shannonside News: The €80-million scheme that links to Dromod-Rooskey bypass to Cortober was shelved in 2009 amid the country’s financial crisis. Shay O’Connor, a senior engineer in the Leitrim council’s roads department, accepts it’ll be several years before Carrick’s traffic problems come to an end.
The Town House, Main street, Boyle – EARLY BOOKING OFFER!!
• Please call us on 087 776 2662 email: townhouse.boyle@gmail.com
Just A Thought…
Open Table Restaurant – on The Crescent
Parking cars and pumping gas
It is always a pleasure to feature one of John Mulligan’s short stories here on realboyle.com. This is one you will enjoy … a reality check when you think you are making ‘progress’
Alcoholics Anonymous
Having trouble with alcohol?
Does your drinking worry you?
Is it causing you to get into unpleasant or dangerous situations?
Are family members complaining about your drinking?
• If the answer is “Yes” to any of the above questions then you may have a problem with Alcohol. For information on help and your local meetings, call 01 842 0700 or the Connacht Helpline on 091 767777
• Remember: “You are never alone.”
St. Joseph’s Parish Contact Numbers
Rev. Gerry Hanly P.P. 071 966 2218
Rev. Tito Abuda C.C. 071 966 2012
Parish Office & Sacristy 071 966 2643
Parish Office Hours: 9:30am to 12:30pm
24hr Duty Phone Number 086 826 2643
Parish e:mail office@boyleparish.ie