Coronavirus, Covid 19 The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that the Covid 19 restrictions will remain in place for another three weeks – until Tuesday, May the 5th. • The Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, has confirmed that this year’s…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Tadhg TV Update
St. Joseph’s Church, Easter Ceremonies 2020 “We hope you can join with us in prayer from your home during Holy Week. Holy Week Ceremonies on our Webcam Holy Thursday at 8pm. Good Friday at 3pm and Prayer Around the Cross…
Iarnrod Eireann – Irish Rail Service disruptions Iarnrod Eireann – Irish Rail are carrying out Engineering Works on the Railway line between Longford and Sligo. Service disruptions will start later Today -(Thursday 9th April)- for this weekend. Service disruptions and…
Gardai to Receive PPE Devices – Frank Feighan T.D. An Garda Siochana are set to receive an order of 16,000 spit guard protection devices in the coming days in order to help to protect our local Gardai from people who…
’tis the season We are in the second month of Spring 2020. Let’s remember that despite Covid 19, no winter lasts forever, and Spring is breathing new life into the world around us and that this virus too will pass
Boyle Family Resource Centre April 8th: This morning Boyle FRC received one of their quarterly food deliveries. Usually, our wonderful team of volunteers assist us in unloading and distributing this food. Due to the COVID19 circumstances and restrictions, we asked the…
Line and Wash #01 Drawing and painting are “on/off” activities I have enjoyed since I was a youngster in St. Patrick Street, Boyle. The Coronavirus gives us all time to do things we like doing. Hopefully you, dear reader, are…
Kelly’s Londis, Boyle Tuesday 7th April: “Today we were delighted to donate 60 boxes of Vinyl Gloves to Fergal Brennan of Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle. This is just a token of our thanks for all the business they have given…
Royal Hotel – Tenders sought Cleaning the front of the hotel in July 2019 We have no doubt regarding the accuracy of this week’s Roscommon Herald front-page article about development of the Royal Hotel site. “Roscommon County Council is seeking…
James Drury R.I.P. Way back in 2008, an actor with close to Boyle connections, James Drury (The Virginian) visited the Royal Hotel. I was delighted to be there to take photos of James with locals James Drury with Gerry Mattimoe…
Civic Amenity Sites – Easter 2020 Arrangements
The Toon Team – Mick McCarthy
BOYLE GARDAÍ ARE HERE TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19 Working together we can all minimise the impact of COVID-19. Our focus in An Garda Siochana is on supporting our communities. ‘Social Distance’ guidelines are essential to decrease and interrupt…
Covid 19 Photo – Irish Independent
Bank of Ireland temporary closures 101 branches of BOI are scheduled to close temporarily. Branches in Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Castlerea and Roscommon will remain open
Varadkar open to unity government without SF Leo Varadkar is open to forming a national unity government, as long as it does not involve Sinn Fein, the Sunday Independent can reveal. Mr Varadkar, the acting Taoiseach, is prepared to begin…
Knock Basilica
Gorse or Furze … in bloom now
Irish church leaders invite all to home-based prayer on Sunday No public holy week or Easter ceremonies in cathedrals or churches due to coronavirus
Brogans totalhealth Pharmacy We are taking all the necessary precautions for the safety of our staff and customers. Thank you for all your patience and understanding during this uncertain time. A reminder, we offer a delivery service! Please note, we…
Stewarts Oil
Message from Boyle Chamber of Commerce 2nd April Boyle Chamber of Commerce are thinking of all in Boyle at this very difficult time including businesses, employees and customers and wish all good health over the coming weeks. We empathise with all…
Fancy a Takeaway? Our local Tai Chi Court Chinese is open for Takeaway meals 6 days a week (closed Tuesday) from 5-11pm. Please phone your order to 071 966 3123 and collect -or- we will deliver! Tai Chi is a…
Boyle Summer Show 2020 cancelled The Boyle Summer Show for August 2020 has been cancelled. The decision was taken by the committee because of the present health crisis. It is anticipated however that there will be a show next year…
Coronavirus, Covid-19 The virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity are fundamental. • Faith: “This Too Will Pass”. • Hope sustains us, frees us from discouragement, preserves us from selfishness. • Charity is patient and kind, believing, helping, and enduring all…
The Big Tree, Lough Key Forest Park This is a reposted 3-year-old photo of the iconic “Big Tree” in Lough Key Forest Park. I guess it was there before us and will be there long after we are gone!
Coronavirus, Covid-19 There is no known treatment for the coronavirus that emerged in China late last year and has since proliferated across the planet, infecting more than half a million people and claiming more than 30,000 lives. It will take…
“Boiled In Oil”
Boyle – Where is the vision? In this week’s Roscommon Herald, John Mulligan wrote… “Where is the vision and imagination that could turn our assets into jobs and prosperity, and bring sustainable employment” “We have the people, space and connectivity,…
The Crescent Car Park, Monday 30th March
Coronavirus Irish Times: “Ireland should ‘look seriously’ at closing borders to keep new infections out Ten more deaths and 200 new cases bring death toll in Republic of Ireland to 46 and case total to 2,615”
The Toon Team, Coronavirus
Boyle at 8am Remembering the old song “Oh What A Beautiful Morning …”
Lockdown: Stay at home Irish Independent: “Ireland today enters a strict two-week period of almost total lockdown in a bid to crush the coronavirus outbreak. With very few exceptions, people must stay in their homes for more than a fortnight –…
Picture names; At Back; Seamie O’Dowd/ John Joe Carty/ Gerry O’Dowd/ Sean Young with the Henry Feely Cup/ James Dodd/ Jimmy Dwyer/ Billy Hanmore/ Pat Kearney/ Christy Dolan. Front: Leo Doherty/ Noel Sheeran/ Edwin (Jnr.) Dooley/ John Keenehan/ Rory Ahern….
Irish Rail – revised service from Monday 30th March • There will be a reduced schedule in operation on all routes. Please check times before travel for all routes on Irish Rail journey planner at www.irishrail.ie Boyle to Connolly 06:13,…
Boles of Boyle It is great to see Boles and other Boyle traders continuing to change their window displays, giving pleasure to people as they are out walking. The theme for their current window is “The Clocks go forward this…
Civic Amenity Sites Herald report: Roscommon County Council Civic Amenity sites are currently operational as normal in Roscommon, Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea and Boyle. Opening hours are Monday, Friday and Saturdays from 8.00am to 4.00pm. Customers are asked to observe ‘Social/Physical distancing’…
BOYLE GARDAÍ ARE HERE TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19 Working together we can all minimise the impact of COVID-19. Our focus in An Garda Siochana is on supporting our communities. ‘Social Distance’ guidelines are essential to decrease and interrupt…
Covid 19 – New measures expected Tuesday 24th March Photo – Irish Independent The Government is expected to introduce further measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus today after the National Public Health Emergency Team meets this morning.
Covid 19 – UK LOCKDOWN Tough restrictions on travel and socialising aimed at forcing people to stay in their homes have been implemented across the UK, following an announcement by Boris Johnson last night (Monday 23rd March) • People only…
Bank of Ireland temporary closures 101 branches of BOI are scheduled to close temporarily. Branches in Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Castlerea and Roscommon will remain open
Boyle Golf Club Update
Varadkar open to unity government without SF Leo Varadkar is open to forming a national unity government, as long as it does not involve Sinn Fein, the Sunday Independent can reveal. Mr Varadkar, the acting Taoiseach, is prepared to begin…
St. Joseph’s Church Newsletter
Kathleen Healy (née McDermott) R.I.P. Kathleen Healy (née McDermott), Ardmore and St. Patrick’s St., Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formally Killoran, Lavagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, March 20th 2020. Peacefully surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff…
St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle. Apology: “We experienced technical difficulties with our webcam during the week and it was beyond our control. We have been working daily with the company who installed our webcam and we now hope it is now…
Michael Harrington R.I.P. HARRINGTON Michael (Merchant Tailor). St Jude’s, Shop St. Boyle 19th March 2020 In his 101st year, Peacefully in Drumderrig Nursing home. Predeceased by his wife Josephine & son Vincent. Sadly missed by his family, Micheál (Boyle), Christy,…
Coronavirus – Covid 19 Shannonside News: Fewer than five cases have been reported in counties Roscommon and Longford, with none in Leitrim so far.
Boyle Credit Union: Covid-19 In these difficult times, the safety and welfare of our staff, volunteers, members and the community at large is of paramount concern to us & all our decisions are made with this in mind. Our opening…
Kelly’s Londis Supermarket
East Brothers Machinery We are operating a RESTRICTED ACCESS to our Shop/Workshop. Please follow SIGNS, Thank you Edward & Nigel
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” The National (International) Emergency
“Calm Before the Storm” – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Joe Simon Home, Garden & Build Hi all, from Wednesday morning 18th March, Joe Simon Home, Garden & Build will be implementing controlled access to the general public. This involves changing our customer purchasing and collection processes to help protect…
Boyle Chamber of Commerce Boyle Chamber of Commerce members are thinking of all Businesses in Boyle at this very difficult time and wishing them, their employees and customers good health over the coming weeks. We are fortunate to have a…
There’s no need for Panic Buying
**IMPORTANT NOTICE** from Brogans totalhealth Pharmacy We here at Brogans totalhealth Pharmacy will remain open for the weeks ahead… To ensure the health and safety of our staff and you our valued customers we are putting precautions in place with…
The Toon Team, Duty-Free Politicians
Coronavirus – Covid 19 A concerned viewer wrote: “If you contract the disease it becomes a household and family disease. 90% of people who are healthy will fight off the virus as they would a cough or a cold. Their…
St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, webcam masses The celebration of all public Masses in the Diocese is suspended until and including Sunday 29th March. ** Exceptions may be made for weddings and funerals where the attendance will be controlled to under…
Boyle Cistercian Abbey – green for St. Patrick’s Day 2020 realboyle.com © photo
Ireland West Airport Saturday 14th March: I was delighted to visit our local, ever-friendly, well-appointed airport. Today the airport was almost deserted, due I guess to the Flybe Limited (in Administration) issue and Coronavirus.
Magees Fashion Shop, Main Street, Boyle
Coronavirus – Covid 19 Irish Independent: “No one knows where and when it will end and how many people will die. This is the terrifying reality confronting us all now. It relegated the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations by Irish-American…
Zorba – nothing to do with Boyle, but enjoy !! M
NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed New York, NY. March 12, 2020 The board of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade announces with a heavy heart, that at the direction of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, the 2020 New York City…
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the country’s schools, colleges, childcare facilities, museums, galleries, and tourist attractions are to close Schools and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the country’s schools, colleges and childcare facilities, as well as museums, galleries, and tourist…
St. Patrick’s Day Window Displays Boles of Boyle on Bridge Street Marians Fashions on Bridge Street Taylors, Bridge Street St. Patrick’s Day 2020 will still be on Tuesday 17th March. Boyle traders will create window displays as they do every…
Abbey Community College – Advice to our Parents/Guardians. In the interest of continuity and in the event of any prolonged school closure, if such occurs, all Abbey Community College students have access via their gretb email to daily online classes….
Scoil na nAingeal Naofa – “Scríobh Leabhar” – Emma Duggan. Comhghairdeas le hEmma Duggan a bhuaigh an comórtas Scríobh Leabhar. Is é seo an tríú bliain i ndiaidh a chéile a d’èirigh le hEmma duais a bhuachan sa chomórtas. Táimid…
Boyle Parochial School 11th March I was delighted to visit the school during Open Afternoon, chat with teachers Mardette, Daphne and Mary as well as view their excellent “Bogs of Roscommon” acclaimed science project. Apart from the assembled articles and…
Boyle Branch of O.N.E. The next meeting of the Boyle Branch of O.N.E. (The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel) will be held in Daly’s Lounge, Bridge Street, Boyle, this Thursday night, 12th March, at 8.00 pm. All Members are requested…
Fire at Roscommon Herald 10th March 1965 report Photo courtesy of M.F.O’Gara. “Damage estimated at over half-a-million pounds was caused to the premises of the Roscommon Herald, Boyle. The blaze, which broke out half-an-hour after the staff of 50 reported…
Boyle Camera Club March meeting tonight at 8pm in Boyle Resource Centre. Special guest speaker Hugh McConville – adm €5
Suggestion re Masses in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle If Masses in Boyle are suspended because of Coronavirus, Masses could still be celebrated ‘behind closed doors’ and viewed as they happen on the Parish Webcam
New Roscommon Writing Award 2020 (short fiction) First Prize: €500. Closing date for entries Friday May 15th. For all enquiries and competition rules, please email artsoffice@roscommoncoco.ie
Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed “We would like to advise we will be postponing our St Patrick’s Day Parade. The committee has agreed it is the responsible action to take in light of the Covid 19 issue. We are…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – suggestion In the event of this year’s Boyle Parade not taking place on 17th March … 1. Announce a postponement *NOT* a cancellation 2. Have the Boyle Parade later this year, for example over the…
The Toon Team – Corona
Surf ‘n’ Turf at The Moorings, Knockvicar, Sunday 8th March
Daffodils on Station Road, Boyle, Sunday 8th March
Boyle Golf Club Update
EPIC in Dublin’s Docklands 128 Photos from a premier Tourism Attraction …
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” EPIC in Dublin’s Docklands and covers the history of the Irish diaspora and emigration to other countries. Its founder is Downpatrick born, South Africa raised Coca Cola supremo E. Neville Isdell and it was designed…
International Women’s Day 2020 – 8th March
St. Joseph’s Church Newsletter
Boyle GAA – medals for the u12 and u14 boys teams Team Managers Gerry Nerney and Eugene Halligan with Roscommon Senior Team Captain Enda Smith (centre)
St Patrick’s Day plan criticised by doctors Irish Independent: (7th March) “The Government’s go-ahead for the St Patrick’s Day Festival in the face of the coronavirus crisis has been strongly criticised by leading doctors. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, backed by chief medical…
Leitrim Observer Editor Claire McGovern: “Sean, please let your readers know that we at the Leitrim Observer did not suggest or infer that Coronavirus (Covid-19) is or was in Boyle. We have no connection with any Co. Leitrim website that may…
HSE says no coronavirus case in Boyle After speculation that a case of Covid-19 was detected in the Boyle area, the Public Health Team in HSE West has confirmed that there is no current case in Boyle. In a statement…
Brogans totalhealth Pharmacy Brogans Pharmacy, Shop Street, Boyle would like to advise customers to phone in and order their prescriptions in advance for their own convenience and to save unnecessary waiting times Contact us on: 071 – 9662044 071-9664840 alternatively you…
New business for Shop Street? It is reported that when purchase arrangements are completed, the new owners will proceed to set up a business pressing vinyl records
Jervis Centre and Heuston Station 5th March: Continuing my trips to Visitor Attractions I visited the Jervis Centre and Heuston Station, Dublin travelling to each location on Luas trams from Connolly Station
Abbey Community College Night classes The following night classes are on offer this Spring • Wednesday 11th March Computerised Accounts – Sage Mindfulness • Thursday 12th March Computerised Payroll – Sage Upcycling • All courses run for 5 weeks from…
Úna Bhán Community Notes
Visitor Information Boards Úna Bhán Tourism are in the process of updating the three Visitor Information Boards currently in place in Boyle and based in the following locations; • Boyle Marina • The Crescent, Boyle • Boyle Train Station Each…
Curlew Walkers The next walk will take place on Sunday 8th March, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. The walk will be on Glenfarne, it is a Grade C Flat walk (4 to 6-hour duration, Good level of fitness…