Boyle News



New Business on Elphin Street, Boyle

New Business on Elphin Street, Boyle Welcome to Ali’s Mobile Repairs and Internet Cafe. Call 083 483 3590. The signs on the shopfront describe the range of smartphone services available at this Boyle resident’s new shop





Restaurant / Bar Premises For Sale in Boyle

Restaurant / Bar Premises For Sale in Boyle photo © realboyle.com PropertyTeam Smith Kelly Scott now have a premium property, fully fitted, Restaurant / Bar For Sale on The Crescent, Boyle. For full details etc, please contact PropertyTeam Smith Kelly Scott…


Boyle Family Resource Centre – Community Notes 24th October

Boyle Family Resource Centre CLG contact details. website: www.boylefrc.ie. We are also on twitter: www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle.  Email: info@boylefrc.ie – Counselling Service: boylecpc@boylefrc.ie Telephone: 0719663000. Charity No: 20153519.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let us…


Sean Carty Cars, Chapel Street, Boyle

Sean Carty Cars, Chapel Street, Boyle We have a large selection of Different Makes and Models in stock at the moment. All cars come Guaranteed, Fully Serviced, Valeted, Finance Available and some even with 12 MONTHS FREE ROAD TAX


Jobs available at Taylors Stores, Boyle

Jobs available at Taylors Stores, Boyle • Retailer sales position availale in Taylor’s Hardware and Paint dept. Full time position. Sales experience essential and DIY knowledge of benefit to this position. Apply by email to Cecil Draper at draper.cecil@gmail.com •…


Aaron Sharkey takes over An Craoibhin

Aaron Sharkey takes over An Craoibhin Aaron’s post on Facebook: “Hey guys, As you are probably aware i am taking over The Craoibhin, Wednesday the 23rd I would like to tell everyone we will be keeping on the same warm homely…


Macdara Feighan

Macdara Feighan Frank’s post on Facebook: “Elaine & Frank are delighted to welcome our son Macdara Feighan. Born after 6pm (22nd October) in Sligo University Hospital. May he be blessed with good health & good friends. A huge thank you to…





Mary Brigid (Maureen) Meehan R.I.P.

Mary Brigid (Maureen) Meehan R.I.P. The death has occurred of Mary Brigid (Maureen) Meehan Renbrack House, Boyle. Mary Brigid (Maureen) Meehan, Renbrack House, Drum, Boyle and a resident of St.Eithnes Care Home, Tulsk. Peacefully in care of the staff of…



Seamus Higgins R.I.P.

Seamus Higgins R.I.P. Seamus Higgins, Clondra, Longford suddenly at his residence. Seamus will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, wife Stephanie, sons Ronan and Andrew, daughters Mary Lou and Jacqueline, brothers Sean, Jody and Gerry (Roscommon…




Ann’s Pilates and Tabata

Ann’s Pilates and Tabata • Pilates The next 6 week block will commence this Wednesday 23rd October in the Convent Primary School Gym. Beginners/Intermediate 6pm – 7pm Run Free 7pm – 8pm Men’s Pilates 8pm – 9pm • Tabata Starting…


Run Walk & Roll 2019

Run Walk & Roll 2019 First finisher was Conor Kelly (on the right) and first lady was Kirsty McHenry (left) with event organiser Damian Regan… Kirsty was first lady also in 2018. The Regan Family: Damian, Michaela, Pauline, Theresa, Arleen…


Marians Fashion Show 2019

Marians Fashion Show 2019 Perpetua McGee and her brother Prontius Entrance to King House on the night – note the “Sold Out” note on the door refers to the Fashion Show The Long Gallery, King House was an excellent venue…



Boyle Golf Club Update

Boyle Golf Club Update Golfer of the Year 2019 Sean Heslin (L), receiving his prize from mens Captain Seamus Gallagher at a presentation in the clubhouse on 20/10/2019



Joe (Joseph) Shannon R.I.P. (Suddenly)

Joe (Joseph) Shannon R.I.P. (Suddenly) The death has occurred of Joe (Joseph) Shannon, Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim and formerly Mahanagh, Cloonloo, Co. Sligo, October 19th 2019. Pre-deceased by his father Joe and brother-in-law Michael; Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his…





Sásta Reopening November

Sásta Reopening November Simon wrote: “Sásta Carrick on Shannon will re open in early November under new Management” Email CV to sastafitcarrick@gmail.com


Marians Fashion Show 2019

Marians Fashion Show 2019 Perpetua McGee and her brother Prontius Entrance to King House on the night – note the “Sold Out” note on the door refers to the Fashion Show



Progress report

Progress report Several weeks ago I wrote: “All in a day’s work … • New website for Boyle • Online Brochure for Boyle • Boyle App for Android and IOS • Bulk Email Sends for Boyle Traders” Viewers have asked…


Abbey Haven Nursing Home – “Mock Wedding”

Abbey Haven Nursing Home – “Mock Wedding” Wednesday 16th October: I spent time at a very highly enjoyable and fun “Mock Wedding”, complete with excellent music from Mary Rose and Enda, dancing, great food prepared by chef Stephen Coles and his…



Run Walk & Roll 2019 – 20th October

Run Walk & Roll 2019 Run Walk & Roll 2019 will take place in Boyle on Sunday 20th October at 3pm. This is the 24th year of the annual event in aid of Cancer Research. It is a 5.4km Run…



Roscommon Herald – 15th October

Roscommon Herald – 15th October There are several articles of particular Boyle interest in today’s edition !! This week’s edition of the Roscommon Herald is available online at www.roscommonherald.ie or in shops now. Happy Tuesday!



An Craoibhín – Enda’s Thank You …

An Craoibhín – Enda’s Thank You … Hi All, Just a few words before my reluctant departure from An Craoibhín at the end of this week. I would like to say a big thank you to our loyal customers who have…





Donal O’Connor’s 60th Birthday Charity Concert

Donal O’Connor’s 60th Birthday Charity Concert Saturday 12th October: St. Joseph’s Hall Boyle was the venue for a very enjoyable charity concert and celebration of Donie’s 60th Birthday. Hospice and the Tommie Simon Fund will be the recipients of funds raised…


Philippa’s 20 years in Boyle

Philippa’s 20 years in Boyle Oh yes, it is hard to believe that Phipippa is now 20 years in business in Boyle … where have the years gone?!! Philippa and her husband John are valued Boyle residents and this young…


Court success for Ailbhe Hanmore

Court success for Ailbhe Hanmore Ailbhe Hanmore, solicitor, daughter of Kathleen and Billy Hanmore features in a current Irish Times success story … “The Dutch embassy, rather than plead diplomatic immunity on behalf of one of its official drivers involved…


River Rescue

River Rescue It is reported that a man who entered the fast-flowing Boyle River in the Lawn area at around 1.15pm, was rescued close to Results Gym by brave college students. Gardai, Ambulance and Fire Service personnel were quickly on…


Overcrowding on Sligo to Dublin railway line

Overcrowding on Sligo to Dublin railway line A delegation made up of Sligo Councillors has written to the Transport Minister with the hopes of meeting and discussing the ongoing issues of overcrowding on the Sligo/Dublin train line. There have been…


Abbey Community College – Night classes

Abbey Community College – Night classes The following night classes are on offer this Autumn Wednesday 23rd October • The internet & social media • Christmas baking Thursday 24th October • Digital Photography • Introduction to TAS accounting • Gardening…


Presentation of Tops to U16 Ladies

Presentation of Tops to U16 Ladies John Keville (Keville Engineering) and Shane Healy (Nordson) were kind sponsors of tops to the Boyle GAA under 16 Ladies Team. The girls are in the Division 1A County Final to be played on…



Ardcarne Garden Centre Newsletter

Ardcarne Garden Centre Newsletter Well it’s official – new research has proven that spending time among trees and nature is beneficial to our health. Of course we gardeners have always suspected as much! As autumn is such a good time…


Boyle is on the move …

Boyle is on the move … Like many towns, Boyle has business closures, but on balance we are winning and today note a number of property sales in Boyle Town Centre as well as a relocation on Shop Street, preparations…



Boyle – We Are Not Alone …

Boyle – We Are Not Alone … Boyle, Alberta, Canada, a village in northern Alberta, Canada within Athabasca County. It is located on Highway 63, approximately 163 kilometres north of Edmonton. “We are experiencing a high volume of development interest…


‘Dark Lies the Island’

‘Dark Lies the Island’ Carrick Cineplex: Join us on Wednesday 16th October for a special preview screening of Kevin Barry’s ‘Dark Lies the Island’ at 7pm in Carrick Cineplex, followed by a post show Q&A with it’s director Ian Fitzgibbon (Death…


Alcoholics Anonymous – every Thursday

Alcoholics Anonymous – every Thursday A viewer wrote: “Just a gentle reminder –  we would be delighted if you could put a small message on realboyle.com regarding our AA meeting. It takes place every Thursday at midday in St. Joseph’s Hall….


Regeneration of Boyle’s Streetscape – Mattimoes

Regeneration of Boyle’s Streetscape – Mattimoes Joe Ryan wrote: “Scaffolding has been erected outside Mattimoes. They are inspecting the chimney shaft and roof and these boys don’t prick around. Every Tom, Dick and Harry can see for themselves that we have…


Tutor for Grinds

Tutor for Grinds Parent looking for a tutor or teacher to give grinds to 10 year old daughter once or twice a week. Contact : 087 950 5796


Childminder required Childminder required for 3 girls , 3 days a week from 2-6 on school days and 9-6 for school holidays . Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in their own home. Car essential for school pick ups. Please call or…


Fake Money Notes in circulation !!!

Fake Money Notes in circulation !!! These notes are being widely circulated at the moment. On the front of each note it says ‘Movie Money’ under the EU flag. The Serial Numbers are the same on these fake €50, €20…



Boyle Family Resource Centre Newsletter 16th October

Boyle Family Resource Centre CLG contact details. website: www.boylefrc.ie. We are also on twitter: www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle.  Email: info@boylefrc.ie – Counselling Service: boylecpc@boylefrc.ie Telephone: 0719663000. Charity No: 20153519.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let us…



Boyle Family Resource Centre 9th October 2019

Boyle Family Resource Centre CLG contact details. website: www.boylefrc.ie. We are also on twitter: www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle.  Email: info@boylefrc.ie – Counselling Service: boylecpc@boylefrc.ie Telephone: 0719663000. Charity No: 20153519.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let us…



JFC Centre, Carrick Road, Boyle

JFC Centre, Carrick Road, Boyle The timely arrival of the JFC building on the Carrick road, 1 mile from the main N4 (Dublin to Sligo) & 1/4 mile from Boyle town centre. A very necessary and welcome development, consisting of…







Marians Glamour & Glitz Fashion Show

Marians Glamour & Glitz Fashion Show Ticket only event with proceeds to Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Tickets €25 available at Marians, Bridge Street. An evening of Fashion in King House, Thursday 17th October. Drinks reception 8pm, Show 8.30pm. Marians are now…


Vaping Deaths

Vaping Deaths At least 18 deaths and more than 1,000 cases of a mysterious lung illness have been linked with vaping by US health authorities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cases were up a quarter from…


Clerics “pleasure marriage” in Iraq

Clerics “pleasure marriage” in Iraq A BBC investigation has uncovered a secret world of sexual exploitation of children and young women by religious figures. Clerics are grooming vulnerable girls in Iraq and offering them for sex, using a controversial religious…



The Poet’s Republic and The Hermit Collective

The Poet’s Republic and The Hermit Collective King House – Monday 14th October, 7.30pm: A delegation from the Scottish journal ‘the Poet’s Republic’ will come to Boyle’s King House, as part of their ‘big wee tour of Ireland’. Award-winning local…



Main Street Regeneration

Main Street Regeneration   Now that scaffolding has been removed we can admire the first section of repainting and other works on Main Street, Boyle



Boyle Family Resource Centre – Community Notes 8th October

Boyle Family Resource Centre CLG contact details. website: www.boylefrc.ie. We are also on twitter: www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle.  Email: info@boylefrc.ie – Counselling Service: boylecpc@boylefrc.ie Telephone: 0719663000. Charity No: 20153519.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let us…


Pat Lavin R.I.P.

Pat Lavin R.I.P. The death has occurred of Pat Lavin, Dernaskeagh, Ballinafad, Boyle. Pat Lavin passed away suddenly, but peacefully. Deeply regretted by his wife Joan, sister Mai and family Margaret, Bernard, John, Peter, Joan, Martina, Eugene, Domnick and Carmel,…






Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is indeed a nice-looking, informative website. This map on the site appears to declare areas of particular interest. • Boyle’s particular and quite spectacular attractions do not feature here despite Roscommon CoCo, Boyle Chamber…


Dominic Henry R.I.P.

Dominic Henry R.I.P. The death has occurred of Dominic Henry, Killaraght, Boyle, peacefully in Sligo University Hospital on Saturday 28th September 2019. Predeceased by his wife Maura (nee McGuire). Deeply mourned by his loving children Dominic, Neil and Tracy, grandchildren,…


Tidy Town’s Competition 2019

Tidy Town’s Competition 2019 Boyle 294 marks : Keadue 324 marks. (awarded out of a possible 470) In this general area, Roscommon Town, Carrick-on-Shannon, Keadue and Castlecoote secured gold medal awards. Keadue regained its place in top spot, which Chairperson…


Leitrim Boxty Festival

Leitrim Boxty Festival Kicking off on Saturday 19 October in Carrick-on-Shannon, there will be exhibitions, talks, tastings, music, dance and of course lots of boxty. Organisers say boxty will be available on breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in eateries throughout…


Yvonne Cervi R.I.P.

Yvonne Cervi R.I.P. The death has occurred of Yvonne Cervi, Boyle, Roscommon. Daniela Beadnall of Boyle sadly announces that her mother Yvonne Cervi (Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle) passed away suddenly on the 27th September 2019. She will be deeply…




Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to visit LA this week

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to visit LA this week After engagements in New York, Varadkar will travel to LA to inaugurate the new Hollywood base, which is being touted as a big resource to the Irish film industry. While on his…






Boyle GAA Trip to the Ploughing Championships

Boyle GAA Trip to the Ploughing Championships Martin Dolan wrote: “There has been a very favourable reaction to the Club’s Social Initiative trip to National Ploughing Championships on Wednesday last, September 18th. Our driver Seán Heslin safely transported 52 happy passengers…