Boyle Community Notes Week beginning May
3rd, 2010 (Week
16)
Correspondent: Úna Bhán Tourism, 071 9663033, unabhan3@eircom.net
GET READY FOR
THIS!
Ten packed days of Music, Dance, Art, Drama & Workshops will bring
Boyle alive this July. Boyle Arts Festival will take place from Wed 21st until
Sat 31st July this year, kicking off with a launch event by the Chapterhouse
Theatre Company performing ‘The Merchant of Venice’ in the Grounds of King
House, Boyle on Sat 10th July; tickets adults- €15, concessions- €10. The Meteor
Award winning band The Coronas will perform in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on Wed
21st July. The famous Irish choral ensemble, Anúna, play Fri 23rd July; the
highly entertaining Kilfenora Céile Band will entertain crowds on Sat 24th July
and well-known Fr. Ted star & comedian Ardal O’Hanlon performs Thurs 29th
July. Tickets for all these go on sale on Tues 4th May and, unless otherwise
stated, cost €20 each. Tickets can be purchased using Credit or Laser card by
phoning 071 9663033 or by calling into Úna Bhán Tourism, in the grounds of King
House, Boyle.
BOYLE LOCAL ART EXHIBITION 2010 – BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL
Once
again, it is the time of year to remind all local artists, new artists, those
from further afield and those under 25 – that it is time to be thinking of your
entry to the BAF10 Boyle Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition runs this year
from Friday 23rd July until Saturday 31st July, throughout the Boyle Arts
Festival. Entries will be accepted in any medium, to a maximum of 3 per person.
Last year’s exhibition was well supported as always, with many works sold. We
anticipate another excellent show, exhibits for which will be selected by an
anonymous panel. Handing-in of entries will be on Friday 2nd July 4pm to 6pm
and/ or Saturday 3rd July from 4pm to 6pm in Church of Ireland, Parochial
School, Military Road, Boyle (opposite Family Life Centre). Conditions of Entry
and an Entry Form are attached, if you have any queries about the exhibition you
can ring us at 071 96 63033 between 9am and 5pm. We are looking forward to
seeing you and your new work on handing in day.
WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A
BETTER BOYLE
As a result of a very large attendance of a recent meeting in
Dalys on Building a Better Boyle, three Sub Teams have been formed. The next
meetings will be held in Dalys Lounge on the following dates; Retail, Business
Development & Innovation on Tuesday 4th May at 6.30pm and the Tourism, Arts
& Heritage Group will meet on Wednesday 12th May at 7pm in Dalys.
Anyone
who is still interested in getting involved but for one reason or another didn’t
attend a previous meeting, you’re still not too late, feel free to come along to
whichever group you would be most interested in, or to all three and see what’s
happening. A recent gathering was as a result of a Chamber of Commerce
initiative distributing a survey in town and due to the large response and
wealth of ideas received, the social gathering was scheduled. The enthusiasm and
abundance of ideas and energy is evidence that working together is the way
forward to Build a Better Boyle! We thank everyone who took the time to attend
and support this initiative and hope you all will be back on board for the next
sessions.
SPRING INTO SUMMER AT THE BOYLE FARMERS MARKET
Spring has sprung
and now we are at that time of year where we need colour around us, so why not
drop into the Boyle Country Market and pick up some vegetable plant, potting
plants, shrubbery and fresh flowers. Look out for our special offer boards which
are at all entrances to the Market, as well as this we have a vast array of
stalls catering for all needs, organic meat and poultry, fresh fish and
shellfish, breads cakes, cheeses, fresh vegetables and fruit, Gluten and Wheat
free breads and cakes, honey, teas, ceramic ware, art in glass, jams, marmalade
and preserves, designed candles, hand made knitwear and fresh organic free range
eggs to name but a few. Fruit & Vegetables are part of a balanced diet that
helps us stay healthy. They contain essential vitamins, minerals &
potassium; they reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and certain cancers and
are an excellent source of the dietary fibre that helps maintain a healthy gut,
thus preventing constipation and other digestive system discomforts and
problems. Minimal food miles for these products mean you are reducing your
carbon footprint, as well as eating healthily by choosing local food in season.
The market is held in the grounds of King House in Military Road, Boyle, every
Saturday from 10am until 2pm. Look at www.unabhan.net for more details or call
071 9663033 or look at our new face-book page facebookboyle@gmail.com
THE
BRASS SHILLELAGH AWARD
Boyle Arts Festival is now accepting original
unpublished one-act plays with a maximum length of 15 minutes from amateur
playwrights/directors and actors for its inaugural Brass Shillelagh Drama Award.
Five winning finalists will be selected to perform on the night of Saturday 31st
July during the Boyle Arts Festival. You will be required to stage the play with
your own cast and need to have your own props. On the final night of Boyle Arts
Festival an overall winner will be selected based on the performance and the
transformation from script to stage. By using your own cast, you can realize and
perfect your vision. We will provide the audience, the Judges, advertising,
prize money of €300 to the winner, €50 to the four runners up and the
prestigious Brass Shillelagh itself. Closing Date for entry is 15th June. For
more information and to request an entry form info@boylearts.com / Tel 071 966
3085
www.boylearts.com
ANGLING NEWS
Boyle Rambling Anglers Association
is holding an E.G.M on Thursday 6th May in the Royal Hotel at 9pm. All topics
and issues for discussion must be forwarded to the elected officers before this
meeting. All members please attend
HOST FAMILIES “WANTED”
For the past
three years the Boyle Branch of the Friends of the Children of Chernobyl have
been bringing children from a village near Belarus which was affected by the
Chernobyl nuclear disaster to Ireland for the month of July. The month is spent
in Ireland, eating fresh food and out in the fresh air which improves their
health tremendously. This year the Branch intends to bring 12 children, 6 boys
and 6 girls to the area and is seeking host families in Boyle and the
surrounding areas for two weeks in July. If you are interested, and would like
more information or would like to make a donation please contact Orlagh on 086
793 4338
BUSY PHOTOGRAPHERS
Boyle Camera Club activities continue apace,
as members gear up for a series of outings and meetings, plus the annual
exhibition in the Library during Boyle Arts Festival in July. A working party is
currently being set up to organise this year's exhibition. Meanwhile, the
deadline for the monthly motivation is on Tuesday, May 4th, a week ahead of the
club's meeting in the Royal Hotel, Boyle. The April motivation, set to inspire
members to take more pictures, is 'Nightscapes'. The speaker for the May 11th
meeting will be Tony Geoghegan, who makes a welcome return to the club to talk
about taking portrait photographs. There will also be slideshows of the two most
recent photo-shoots, one to Cavan County Museum and another to the Marble Arch
Caves. The talk about picture framing due to take place at the April meeting
will now be re-scheduled for later in the year, after the speaker, Michael
Ewing, was unable to attend at the last minute due to a bereavement. An outing
is planned to Sligo Races on May 9th and a visit to the bluebell woods near
Knockvicar is promised, details will be on the website. The annual weekend away
is getting closer – 27 members will head for the Aran Islands on June 11th
-13th. Boyle Camera Club continues to prosper, with almost 50 paid up members,
regular outings and meeting in the Royal Hotel on the second Tuesday of the
month. As ever, new members are always welcome. We cater for beginners,
improvers and experts and have an eclectic mix of ages and professions of both
sexes. You can see some of the images created by members on our Flickr site –
follow the links on the web: www.boylecameraclub.com. Contact the chairperson,
Louise Cole at the Greenway Emporium, Boyle, for more information on 071 9664090
or 086 0814683
THE BRIAN COLLERAN TRUST FUND:
22 year old Brian Colleran
is the son of Tom Colleran who was a popular metalwork teacher at Boyle
Vocational school through the eighties and nineties (Tom is now in St. Nathy’s,
Ballaghaderreen). Brian suffered disabling spinal injuries in a car accident in
December last, on his way to work. Gerry McGrath is running the Belfast City
Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday, May the 3rd as part of fundraising for the
inevitable enormous medical costs involved in Brian’s treatment and ongoing
care. Sponsor cards are in located in various Boyle business premises. Tony
Conboy will visit these premises, seeking support for the fundraising, on
Saturday night May 1st. Please give what you can to support Brian and his family
into their challenging future. You can call Tony on 086 816 33 99 if you wish to
help to whatever degree.
BOYLE TENNIS CLUB
Adult lessons will be starting
on Wednesday 12th May 8pm to 9pm.these lesson are for beginners and improvers
and will be given by a qualified coach, €5 per session, please ring Noreen on
071 966 2996. Adult tournaments are starting again on Tuesday evenings at 7pm,
please come along, all abilities welcome. There will be a Junior American
Tournament on Saturday 8th May from 2pm 4pm, members €1, non members €5 all
welcome.
BOYLE BADMINTON
The Connaught League Finals took place in the
Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday 25th April, Boyle had two teams representing
Roscommon in Division 2 and in Division 6.
The Division 6 team had first to
meet Loughrea however play just didn't go in Boyle's favour on the day and they
were eliminated at the semi-final stage. Congratulations to the whole team on
getting through to represent in Connaught, putting in huge effort all year and
emerging with a second County Title under their belt - not a bad season's work!
The Division 2 team played against Cortoon from Galway in what was a rerun of
the Galway League Final. Coming in to the mixed doubles Boyle had taken two
games, men's singles and men's doubles and with first mixed not going in Boyle's
favour they had it all to do when taking to the court for the last two games.
They were outstanding, a lesson in how to play mixed. Boyle took both games in
two sets. As always Cortoon were worthy competitors but in the end Boyle took a
fantastic 4-3 win to emerge Connaught Champions. They go forward to represent
Connaught in the BI All Ireland League Finals, Division 2, in Baldoyle, Dublin
on 16th May. Congratulations to Padraic, Sean, John, Marcin, Ruth, Bernie &
Mandy.
SUMMER CAMP
Looking for a fun-filled, excitement-packed summer
camp? Join ScienceMania for four days of hands-on fun and discovery with
interactive projects, exciting demonstrations and inquiry-based activities.
This venue will take place in Boyle - Scoil na Naingeal Naofa on July12th-15th
Camp will run for 4 days and cater for children from age 5* to 12 years: Mini
Mania camp for 5* to 7 year olds: 10.00am -12.30pm each day. MegaMania camp for
8 to 12 year olds: 2.00pm - 4.30pm each day. Programme: Day 1: Crazy Chemistry
- mix magic potions and learn what makes them fizz, pop, change colour and lots,
lots more! Day 2: Water Wonder explores the wonders of water and learn some
amazing water tricks! Day 3: Microbe Magic - uncover The Good, The Bad and the
Ugly microbes that share our world! Day 4: Rocket Science - learn how to make
and launch your own rockets.....everyone's favourite day! Places can be booked
on line at www.sciencemania.ie or by calling Nance on 0862052403. * Please note
that children must have completed at least one full year in Primary
School.
BOYLE SPRING CLEAN
April was the month of National Spring Clean
and so in conjunction with Boyle Tidy Towns arrangement have been made for clean
ups around the town. On May 13th will be Abbey Town from GAA Pitch to 1st Gate
Rockingham meeting at GAA Pitch. May 27th will be Pleasure Grounds/Lawns town
area meeting at Pleasure Grounds. All Clean ups start at 6.30pm, gloves and bags
provided. Tidy Towns have also sent letters to the local schools asking them to
adopt an area to clean up for the month. We would request that local businesses
take up the idea and contact Jackie Valentine 086 3200915 should they require
gloves/bags. If anyone is interested in joining the tidy town/river development
we meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the Royal Hotel
THE
BOYLE SINGERS' CIRCLE
The next session with the Boyle Singers Circle will be
held in Dodd’s Pub, The Crescent Boyle, on the 15th May at 9.30pm onwards and
every 3rd Saturday of every month. Taking place will be Solo singing (mainly,
but not always) unaccompanied, in Irish, English or any other language;
traditional and other styles. All singers and listeners welcome. No standards
set. For more information please contact: 071 966 3244
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