St. Joseph’s Boys National School St. Joseph’s Boys National School, Abbeytown, Boyle are holding their Annual Sponsored Walk on Sunday 24th April. Meet in the school at 2.45pm and walk starts at 3pm. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the…
‘Better late than never’, it is good to hear that ‘Behind closed doors’ talks are in progress with unnamed locals and Coillte with a view to restoring ‘The Second Gate’ into lough Key Forest Park, and the future for this…
This week’s articles of particular interest to readers in the Boyle region of north Co Roscommon. Page 1: “Response times for ambulance critical.” 63,89% of ambulances in the Roscommon, Galway, Mayo area reached patients in cardiac or respiratory arrest wiithin…
The Good Friday Quiz organising crew thank all who made the Bright Sparks Quiz-in aid of Boyle’s Christmas Lights, such an enjoyable night. To all the teams who participated, and all those that couldn’t attend but contributed so generously, to…
Catherine Simon wrote: Interviews from cast director and writer of “If I was in the GPO we would have Won” will air TODAY Mon 18 April at 6.30pm on Channel 191 – Roscommon County Matters & will also be available…
Cartoon-style graphics will be a regular feature here on realboyle.com in future … like them or loathe them as you choose, but as the song says “Don’t shoot the piano player” 🙂
What to do in your garden this week Let’s kickstart the week with gardening advice: Need some advice? Ask Gerry! Gerry Daly, Ireland’s leading gardening expert, has compiled vast amounts of know-how on the Garden.ie website. ‘What to do NOW‘ is a…
“It will be quite cold today but temperatures will improve by the middle of the week, especially in the west and north west which will fare best this week,” said Met Éireann forecaster Jean Byrne.
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The storyline may be as old as the hills … but we have to start somewhere !!
Hats Off to Role Skillnet Cookery Course Participants March/April 2016 Friday 15th April: 14 ‘students’ were presented with their certificates for completing their recent Role Skillnet Foundation Cookery Course
Don’t forget that the Club is currently holding a “Cash for Clobber” collection. We want sealed bags of old clothes (clean clothes), old footwear and mobile phones-separate bags for footwear and mobiles). The proceeds will go towards purchase of new…
Following ground works completed in 2014 for a new installation at the Mockmoyne / Chapel Street junction, the concrete plinths will soon support the old Blackstone Single Fly-Wheel engine that generated Stewarts DC electric power for Boyle until ESB AC…
Lough Key Forest Park looking beautiful as always Saturday 16th April The Moylurg Tower offers a unique opportunity to view and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding area. Without the tower we would not have this opportunity. While opinions were divided…
[soliloquy id=”2790″] Lough Keel Scout Camp is such a wonderful facility right here on our doorstep. While there this afternoon I chatted with leaders Trevor, Áine and Derek who told me that the many Lough Keel County youngsters present were being…
[soliloquy id=”2781″] Cooney Motors, Boyle are sponsors of the Boyle GAA under u14 Feile team to compete in the competition in Mallow, Co Cork on the 24th, 25th, & 26th June. photos: Tony Conboy
Friday 15th April
Despite being landlocked, the picturesque county of Roscommon is home to an extraordinary offering of lakes and water-based sports activities. Traditional craft and heritage, sports and agriculture all play an important part in the story of the proud Rossies, as…
Friday 15th The National Automation Limited minors play Western Gaels in the Division 3 League in Frenchpark, at 7pm. Sunday 17th The U-12 Division 1 and 4 teams were scheduled to play Padraig Pearses in Woodmount. These matches have been…
Barry Feely will give a guided tour of ‘For the Record’ on Thursday 21st April at 11.30am. During this free talk/tour, Barry will take people around the exhibition he curated with the Boyle Old IRA Commemorative Committee for the Roscommon…
Topics this week : Still no Government: The Irish Senate and Dr. Martin Daly : Roscommon in Croke Park : Mixed Martial Arts : Sports Fixtures : Ash for Hurleys : The Masters (golf) Always entertaining, ever observant, Tony Conboy writes…
Boyle Tennis Club delivered a free tennis blitz at Abbey Community College last Friday for all first and second year students to launch the new ‘Tennis for Health & Wellbeing’ Secondary School Initiative. Following on from this blitz Boyle Tennis…
Sayed said “We are fully open for business and delighted live here in Boyle. We serve the town and surrounding areas with our wide range of Tasty Indian Food Meals as well as food from our extensive Fastfood Pizza & Takeaway…
Screenings Friday 8th April – Thursday 14th April
Question Are advertisements saying that landlords won’t accept tenants getting Rent Supplement allowed? Answer Equality legislation applies to lettings and accommodation. The Equal Status Acts 2000-2015 ban certain kinds of discrimination. Know Your Rights: Boyle Citizens Information Centre provides a…
The hugely popular Today FM, Anton Savage Show will broadcast live from Lough Key Forest Park on Friday 29th, 9am-12pm. Programme researchers tell me the guest list is now complete and will include some very well-known personalities. Full details on how…
Logo © Sean O’Dowd The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 17th April, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9am. The walk will take place at Benwiskin and Benbullben and will be a Climb/…
Local TD Denis Naughten is encouraging all those who are interested in a career in the Defence Forces to apply on line as soon as possible. The Defence Forces plan to recruit just over 600 general service personnel to the Permanent…
Donal wrote “No Kerry Polkas or Slides” … but maybe a few Kerry Jokes?
New realboyle feature – Boyle Trader Displays – Boyle traders excel with window and instore displays. This week I took photos in Marians Fashions, Bridge Street, and concentrated on the excellent ‘Top Shelf’ displays … Log in frequently to realboyle.com…
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Following a memorable and outstanding performance in Boyle last December, Fregoli in association with Boyle Arts Festival are delighted to bring the play Pleasure Ground back home again to Boyle on Saturday May 14th. Boyle is of course also home…
This week’s articles of particular interest to readers in the Boyle region of north Co Roscommon. Page 1: Denis Naughten TD warns 50% chance of a new General Election Page 2: Christina McHugh: “Debating the future of rural Ireland” “We…
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Louise Lavin wrote: I would be grateful if you could please send congratulations to Bernie Lyons and her senior quiz team of: Niamh Brogan, Finn Doherty, Matthew Lawlor, Eoin O’Gara – a huge congratulations for coming 3rd in the All-Ireland…
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The death has occurred of Gerry Byrne, formerly Ardcarne, Boyle, peacefully in Castlebar General Hospital. Gerry will be remembered fondly and with great respect as a leading house and building painter in the area. Funeral arrangements: Reposing in Mahon’s Funeral…
Pic 1: Pictured at the presentation of funds raised during the recent “Ciaran Emmett Sessions” weekend to Mayo / Roscommon Hospice are Francis Gaffney, Ann Conboy, Mandy Toolan, Peggy Feely and Gerry Morris Pic courtesy of Joe Kennedy Pictured at the…
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With deep regret we note the death of one of Boyle most highly regarded residents, Richard (Dick) McGee, Bridge Street. Our friend passed on at 6.30am today Sunday 10th April. Peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by his wife Berry….
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Saturday April 9th: U-12 Division One | Boyle v St. Ciarans, Abbey Park, 12 noon Sunday April 10th: Ladies U-16 Championship | St. Barry’s v Boyle (postponed) Monday April 11th (changed from Sunday) Ladies U-12 League, Boyle v Kilglass Gaels, Abbey Park, 7pm
Circus Corvinni is entertaining audiences in Boyle this weekend (Friday, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm) . I attended their self-professed “Circus as it should be” last night, Friday 8th April, and enjoyed the excellence of the acts and general good-old professionalism of…
Shannonside FM report: Staff at Roscommon County Council have agreed to ballot for industrial action in overwhelming numbers for the first time in at least 10 years
Always entertaining, always observant, Tony Conboy’s “An Oblique View” is a ‘must read’ on realboyle.com every week.
Roscommon joint managers Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay named their team to play Kerry in the Allianz Leagues semifinal to be played on Sunday in Croke Park at 2pm.
When words fail, there must be a reason. Sometimes it is because something very special enters your headspace, and it will never be better than this … please listen to the entire piece
Why can’t they attach some kind of inflatable thingy to the undersides of aircraft so that the planes cannot sink when they hit the sea? Kinda like airbags in cars … or fire retro-rockets for planes to descend slowly if…
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Queenan, Chasefield, Cloonloo, Boyle. James is deeply mourned and lovingly remembered by his brother John-Joe, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, on Friday evening from 6pm. Removal…
Jobs for the week: Plant summer flowering bulbs: Lilies, ornamental alliums, gladioli, dahlias and begonias are the stars of the garden during the summer and now is the time to plant their bulbs either in the ground or start them off in pots….
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A little encouragement goes a long way! Sarah Egan from the parish of Eastersnow, Co. Roscommon is invited to play a gentle session with the mighty P.J. Hernon & Jnr Davey
Bernie wrote: Hi Sean myself and my daughter Rebecca recorded an interview with rte2 teen program two-tube today about our living related kidney transplant from 6 years ago. It’s due to broadcast Thursday 7th April at 5.45pm
Screenings Friday 8th April – Thursday 14th April
The Corvinni Circus is in Boyle at the moment. Performances in the ‘Results Gym’ Car Park on Carrick Road Friday 8th, 7pm : Saturday 9th, 5pm and Sunday 10th at 3pm
Merle Haggard was one of my musical heroes R.I.P. “Merle Haggard, the grizzled country music legend whose songs, such as “Okie from Muskogee” and “Fightin’ Side of Me,” made him a voice for the workingman and the outsider, has died….
As previously flagged here on realboyle.com, I am slowly assembling a photo album of Full Irish Breakfasts available in the area. When ‘eating out’ is your choice, the Full Irish Breakfast cannot be beaten for value! When complete, I will…
Friday 1st April, Boyle Sports Complex. Completing the day’s Bank of Ireland Enterprise town initiative we enjoyed a splendid Fashion Show of seasonal wears from Marians Fashions, Magees Fashion Shop, Aidan Ray Menswear and Boles of Boyle. Our local models…
Ardcarne Remembers 1913-23 : 29th April – 1st May 2016 The Ardcarne Remembers Committee has organised commemorative weekend events to take place from April 29 to May 2, 2016 in the Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall, Knockvicar. Venues: Crossna Church (Friday…
Boyle Camera Club will present an exhibition of award winning colour and black and white images at The Dock Gallery, Carrick-on-Shannon from Thursday 14th April. The exhibition will run until 14th May. Gratitude to Visionary Photography, Boyle for printing and…
Question Can you explain how the census works? Do I have to complete the form? Answer The Census of Population counts every person who is in the State on a particular date. It establishes the size of the population in…
Hot Topic #6: Pension Opportunities for Company Directors Many business people are still not aware of the financial benefits arising from pension legislation.
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results, Monday April 4th 2016 • Number drawn: 4, 5, 9, 10 • Match Three winners: E. Coleman, P. Battles • Jackpot winner: None • Thank you to all who support the draw Next draw Monday April…
David M Byrne aka Dave Byrne One Man Show is expanding – no, not girthwise” – but into the welcoming realm of the blogosphere. He tells us he will write “A weekly journal of my own thoughts, observations, musings and…
IF I WAS IN THE GPO WE WOULD HAVE WON written & directed by Catherine Sheridan “As nationalist fever swells to a bloody climax with the revolution of Easter 1916 in Dublin. The conflict divides the city and her people,…
Property formerly known as, The Royal Hotel, Bridge Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon for Sale at Auction, on 28/04/2016 Lot No. 101 • RESERVE RANGE €90,000 – €110,000 For further information please call Gillian Earley on 01 637 5547 or email gillian.earley@allsopireland.ie
Bank of Ireland held its Boyle – Enterprise Town initiative on Friday 1st April in Boyle Sports Complex with special guest John Giles. The well-attended event featured stalls from local businesses, clubs and organisations with a mandate to provide a…
Friday 8th, 7pm : Saturday 9th, 5pm : Sunday 10th, 3pm
This week’s articles of particular interest to readers in the Boyle region of north Co Roscommon. Page 1: “…the constant rain left Hyde Park unplayable for Roscommon’s clash with Dublin on Sunday” Page 2: Herald Editor Christina McHugh “But it…
“INTERCONNECTIONS” – a celebration of woven tapestry from Scotland and Ireland in association with Roscommon Lamb Festival You are invited to The Opening Reception Wednesday April 27th at 6.30pm : Guest Speaker Ms Theresa McKenna NCAD Exhibition continues until May 2nd…
Paschal Mullany (Carrick Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Bridge Street, Boyle) – April 3, 2016, predeceased by his sons John and Barry, his sister May and brother Paddy; deeply regretted by his loving wife Moya, son Charles, daughter…
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The Boyle Community Games Art & Handwriting takes place on Saturday, 9th April from 4 – 6pm in Resource Centre, Boyle. The Art is open to all children aged over 6 years and under 16 years on 31 July 2016…
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Organ Donor Awareness Week 2016, 2nd to 9th April. Organ recipients: Gina Lenehan (heart transplant) Paddy O’Mahoney (lung recipient) Gordon Ryan (double lung recipient) Local man Gordon Ryan received a double lung transplant in 2013 as a consequence of Cystic…
The death has occurred of Bridie CREGG (née Tansey) Ballymore, Boyle, Peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Predeceased by her husband Michael Francis and her son Eugene. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters. Padraig (Dublin), Mary (Boyle), Eamon (Ballinasloe), Sadie…
What to do in your garden this week Let’s kickstart the week with gardening advice: Need some advice? Ask Gerry! Gerry Daly, Ireland’s leading gardening expert, has compiled vast amounts of know-how on the Garden.ie website. ‘What to do NOW‘ is a…
Ger & Mary wrote on April 2nd: “We saved and saved and at the start of April we eventually headed off on our dream holiday, a hired cruiser on Lough Key. The weather – pretty awful, but the scenery and…
Coaching for children will start again on Tuesday April 5th from 4pm to 5pm. This course is for 5 weeks at a cost of €30 which will include membership until March 2017. Enquiries please to Noreen on 087 657 3046.
‘They Dared To Challenge’ Book Launch Friday 1st April, King House, the Long Gallery was full for the launch and book signing of Barry Feely’s latest book “They Dared To Challenge” – the of the Troubles in the provincial town of…
Improve Your Health Improve Your Health with Taoist Tai Chi arts. Health benefits include:- improved circulation, reduced stress, improved balance & posture, increased strength & flexibility. • New Beginner Classes (First class is free) start on Monday 4th April 7pm-8.15pm…
Boyle & District Angling Club presented a cheque for 1,567 to the Doireann Martin Fund today (Saturday 2nd April). Pictured above are Tom Commons, Christina Mitchell, Anne Marie Burke-Cogan, Tyrone Martin, Derrick Winter and Jane Suffin Doireann Martin is five…
(L-R) Michael Burke, Richard Gallagher, Mary Lavin, Tommy Egan (Manager) Martina Regan King House staff with Anita Moran, Roscommon Co Co Health & Safety Officer (third from right)
“Before The Deluge” Bank Of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will run today in Boyle Sports Complex. Various planned activities that will take place over through the evening 4pm-8.30pm. Log in tomorrow for photographs. All…
Three nuns die and go to heaven. St. Peter says to them “These days you have to pass a test to get into heaven.” Peter asks the first nun, “Who was the first man on earth?” “Adam” answers the first…
A guy is at the pearly gates, waiting to be admitted, and St. Peter says, “I can’t see that you did anything really good in your life but, you never did anything bad either and if you can tell me…