The Toon Team … Plan
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The Gaelic Chieftain, a year ago …
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Boyle Ladies GAA Sponsor Evening – Friday 22nd October
Boyle Ladies GAA Sponsor Evening – Friday 22nd October Vinny Flanagan (Manager) Collette Collins (The Well Pub) and team players Heather Kerins, Kate Harrington, Suzi Keenan, Shauna Moran, Niamh Beirne. Colette Collins, (The Well Pub, St Patrick Street) was thanked…
Reprise 2008 – Chef Mirek
Reprise 2008 – Chef Mirek 2008 offered superb dining experiences to those who chose to eat out with Chef Mirek. This was his Steak, Chips and Veg Meal
Know Your Rights: Your rights as a tenant
Know Your Rights: Your rights as a tenant Question: Can a landlord or letting agency ask me for personal information like my PPS number when starting a new tenancy? Answer: Yes, a landlord or letting agent can ask you for certain personal…
Friends don’t let friends drive … designate !!
Friends don’t let friends drive … designate !!
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves
The Toon Team Halloween
The Toon Team Halloween View More >>
Abbeytown Halloween 2021
Abbeytown Halloween 2021
Studio Eleven, Main Street, Boyle
Studio Eleven, Main Street, Boyle The official launch of Christine and Neil Stewart’s STUDIO ELEVEN purpose-built Yoga, Meditation and Rest Space will take place on a date early in 2022. In the meantime, a small gathering of regulars will have…
Boyle GAA Club Sponsors 2021
Boyle GAA Club Sponsors 2021 David Kelly (Club Chairman), Ciarán Phelan (National Automation), Aaron Sharkey (Under 20’s Team Manager) • Tuesday 12th October: The first of this year’s Team Sponsors were recognised and thanked by the club for their interest…
Budget 2022 will reduce the cost of living – Feighan
Budget 2022 will reduce the cost of living – Feighan Fine Gael is working to reduce the cost of living and Budget 2022 contains the measures to do it, Fine Gael Minister of State Frank Feighan TD has said “Budget…
Shirley Ann Kelly (née Golds) R.I.P.
Shirley Ann Kelly (née Golds) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Shirley Ann Kelly (née Golds), Maple Drive, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, October 4th 2021, peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Sadly missed by her devoted husband Pat, and…
Kevin Regan’s song … “Claudine”
Kevin Regan’s song … “Claudine” Please listen to a touching song written and performed by Boyle’s own Kevin Regan and accompanied on vocals by his grandaughter Rian Regan. Donal O’Connor arranged the music and plays guitar. Brian Farell on piano…
The McAleese Collection, King House
The McAleese Collection, King House It is possible that from information discussed at a recent meeting The McAleese Collection donated to King House, Boyle in October 2015 will be downsized. In the past the collection was removed during the King…
Connaught Rangers Remembrance Room 29th September 2021
Connaught Rangers Remembrance Room 29th September 2021 View Photos >>
New Covid-19 pill may cut chance of death or hospitalisation by up to half
New Covid-19 pill may cut chance of death or hospitalisation by up to half The pharmaceutical giant Merck has said clinical trials of its new oral antiviral medication for the treatment of Covid-19 have shown that it can reduce the…
Local TD and Minister of State Frank Feighan has welcomed the funding for the local Roscommon service providers.
Local TD and Minister of State Frank Feighan has welcomed the funding for the local Roscommon service providers. Roscommon groups to receive funding from €4.6m fund under the second round of Strengthening Disability Services funding Minister of State with responsibility…
Eamon Kelly R.I.P.
Eamon Kelly R.I.P. The death has occurred of Eamon Kelly, Ardsoran, Killaraght, Co. Sligo, September 29th 2021; Peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Ann and his wife Eileen. Eamon will be very sadly missed…
Ardcare Garden Cafe – 27th September
Ardcare Garden Cafe – 27th September “Thank all of you for your job applications. We have now hired extra staff …”
RTE TV’s “Nationwide” filming at The Barracks
RTE TV’s “Nationwide” filming at The Barracks, Cootehall The talented duo Anne Cassin and cameraman Jim Norman from RTE TV Nationwide filmed at The John McGahern Barracks, Cootehall on Tuesday 28th September. I was delighted to be there taking a…
Boyle Shopping Arcade For Sale
Boyle Shopping Arcade For Sale Boyle Shopping Arcade, Bridge Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon €278,000 The site is located on Bridge Street and has the benefit of new and full planning for the conversion of 5 existing shop units in the Arcade,…
Funding for Lung Lough Gara Way
Funding for 31 walking trails including Lung Lough Gara Way Minister Humphreys announces funding for 31 walking trails including Lung Lough Gara Way to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism in North Roscommon 31 new trails added in 13 counties…
“The Starling” film on Netflix
“The Starling” film on Netflix Here is a message I received … “Hey Sean, doubting you will see this but felt like I had to message you. As someone who does suffer with Mental Health issues, I can hand on…
Ardcare Garden Cafe – 27th September
Ardcare Garden Cafe – 27th September “Thank all of you for your job applications. We have now hired extra staff …” __________________________________________
Brogan’s Chemco Pharmacy
Brogan’s Chemco Pharmacy, Shop Street, Boyle Boyle Staff (L-R) Donna Naughton, Mairead McKeon, Megan McKeon, Helena Casey, Trudy Lavin, Edwina Kilcoyne, Mary Early, Aine Noone, Danni McLoughlin, Laura Moran, Ann O’Donnell. Brogan’s Pharmacy Boyle has joined forces with Irish owned…
Delay to official opening of the Roscommon Hospice
Delay to official opening of the Roscommon Hospice The official opening of Roscommon Palliative Care Support Unit has been pushed back. Originally set for the 1st of October, it will now take place on the 5th of at 2pm. This…
Ardcarne Garden Centre 25th September
Ardcarne Garden Centre 25th September View More Photos >>
Rutting Season for Deer
Rutting Season for Deer Rutting season 2021 is about to begin. Drivers should beware of deer causing accidents by bolting across roads. Female deer fleeing across roads from stags during mating season can increase the risk of dangerous collisions. Deer…
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter September 24th
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Courtyard Market
Courtyard Market
Abbey Community College students visit Boyle Abbey
Abbey Community College students visit Boyle Abbey “First-year students were immersed in local history during a visit to Boyle Abbey. The students heard the fascinating history of the Abbey and the many functions it has served under various patrons over…
Traditional Music Classes for Juniors
Traditional Music Classes for Juniors
Remembering BETTY MEYLER
Remembering BETTY MEYLER WHEN THEY said at her funeral that the whole world was not enough for Betty Meyler, it wasn’t meant as a put-down of the woman who relished her role as president of the UFO Society of Ireland….
Free Business Training & Events
Free Business Training & Events Free online training and events organised by Role Skillnet and Boyle Chamber of Commerce will take place during October & November. Courses include Microsoft Teams, Basic Excel, Intermediate Excel, Advanced Excel, Excel Tips & Tricks,…
Irene SPELMAN R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Irene SPELMAN Elphin Street, Boyle / Ballaghaderreen SPELMAN – (Elphin Street and late of St. Patrick Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon). September 21st 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the management and staff of Oakwood Nursing…
Connaught Rangers / King House
Connaught Rangers / King House It has been reported that Roscommon County Council has requested that the Connaught Rangers Association vacate the ground floor exhibits area known as The Room of Remembrance by the end of September. This is when…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” As always, Tony casts a sensible, practiced, well-tuned eye on happenings Local, National and International. Read More >>
Green Street Temporary Road Closure
Green Street Temporary Road Closure Green Street, Boyle, will be closed from 8am to 6pm Wednesday 22nd September as part of the Roadworks Programme. Local diversions will be in place. There will an increased likelihood of delays on this road…
Culture Night 17th September 2021 King House
Culture Night 17th September 2021, King House For me, the highlights of the night were: • Performances by the youths of Music Generation Roscommon under the expert guidance of Johnny McGlynn, Musician Educator and Katrina Regan Bouchier • The 17-minute…
Drumderrig House Nursing Home – 2 adverts
Drumderrig House Nursing Home – 2 adverts
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
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President Michael D Higgins denies ‘snub’
President Michael D Higgins denies ‘snub’ President Michael D Higgins photo © realboyle.com President Michael D Higgins has denied that he snubbed Queen Elizabeth after refusing to attend a church service in Armagh, saying that a “religious event” had become…
Michael McPadden R.I.P.
Michael McPadden R.I.P. The death has occurred of Michael McPadden in Southampton, United Kingdom (formerly of Boyle, Co. Roscommon) peacefully on the 6th of September 2021. Michael will be greatly missed by his loving parents Michael and Stella, his daughter…
Where are the Water Troughs?
Where are the Water Troughs? Many years ago 3 concrete water troughs were presented to the town of Boyle by the Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The letters “CSPCA” were chiselled into the side of each…
Eating Out in Boyle – Tai Chi
Eating Out in Boyle Despite continuing anxiety and concerns regarding Covid, the country is slowly returning to what will be our ‘normal’. Indoor dining is now a ‘normal’, much to the delight of those of us who enjoy Eating Out…
Boyle Training Options/GRETB Boyle Training Options/GRETB are ready to welcome new learners to the centre and vacancies are now available on our full-time training course. The Tourism Customer Care and IT Skills course provides certified QQI training in Communications, Computer…
Ardcarne Garden Cafe
Ardcarne Garden Cafe The Garden Cafe, Ardcarne Garden Centre is recruiting for a part-time Cafe Assistant. We operate 7 days a week and are therefore looking for flexibility. • Approx 20 hours per week. • Please contact Ann or Carol on Tel…
Sunday Lunch at The Open Table Restaurant
Sunday Lunch at The Open Table “Busy, Busy” are appropriate words for lunchtime at The Open Table, Sunday 12th September. I chose the Beef Lunch and was delighted with speedy, friendly service and my excellent quality meal.
King House exhibition space for Erwin Springbrunn
King House exhibition space for Erwin Springbrunn Erwin Springbrunn (7th March 1939 – 27th December 2015) was a world-renowned gemstone cutter and the exhibition planned for King House, Boyle, Co Roscommon will celebrate his work. Erwin Springbrunn’s entire workshop including…
Spend Time In Boyle
Spend Time In Boyle
Plunkett Home
Plunkett Home, Boyle
Peter REGAN R.I.P.
Peter REGAN R.I.P. The death has occurred of Peter REGAN R.I.P., Quigaboy, Enniscrone, Sligo / Keadue, Roscommon formerly Keadue and Boyle, Co. Roscommon. September 10th 2021, Peter passed away peacefully at his home, in the tender care of his devoted…
Tommy Vesey R.I.P.
Tommy Vesey R.I.P. The death has occurred of Tommy Vesey, Ardagh, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Tuesday, September 7th 2021, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Tommy, predeceased by his brothers Martin and Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughters Diane,…
The Open Table Restaurant
The Open Table Restaurant Open now for Breakfasts, Lunches and Afternoons
Boyle Citizens Information – 9th September
Boyle Citizens Information – 9th September Read More >>
“The Royal” 9th September
“The Royal” 9th September
Roscommon Co Council
Roscommon Co Council “PLEASE VOTE FOR OUR HOUSING PROJECT” Read More >>
Boyle Camera Club
Boyle Camera Club Meeting 14th of September This month’s meeting will be held on Zoom – Zoom link is https://overstock.zoom.us/j/98137987206?pwd=NDFIMTVIZFdJSXRZbTNrZUUrWnREZz09 Meeting ID: 981 3798 7206 Passcode: 99968522
Meetings of concern …
Meetings of concern … • “A very important meeting with Roscommon Co Council” is set for the Connaught Rangers Association Committee in King House on Friday 10th September at 11am. • Boyle Town Team AGM to be held via Zoom…
Aaron Sharkey – He’s the Winner
Aaron Sharkey – He’s the Winner Minister Frank Feighan TD picked Aaron Sharkey’s Boyle GAA/Boyle Celtic draw winning ticket for a new Nissan Quashqai car worth €35,000, a luxury holiday at Fota Island, Cork, worth €3,000, €1,000 holiday spending money…
Biology/Maths Grinds
Biology/Maths Grinds Biology/Maths, including H.L.Maths … in accordance with covid regulations … Abbeytown, Boyle For information please call Ann on 086 877 0252
Croghan – Boyle – September 2021
Croghan, Boyle September 2021 View Photos >>
Rockingham – Boyle
Rockingham, Boyle
Home Economics & Maths Grinds
Home Economics & Maths Grinds Experienced home economics student-teacher offering grinds also experienced in giving maths grinds over the past few years. The grinds could be arranged either online or in-person (Boyle area) and would cover a range of the…
Ardcarne Garden Cafe Breakfast
Ardcarne Garden Cafe Breakfast Poached Eggs, Bacon, Smashed Avacado on Sourdough
Christina Scanlon nee Mc Garry R.I.P.
Christina Scanlon nee Mc Garry R.I.P. The death has occurred of Christina Scanlon nee Mc Garry on 2nd of September peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of the Plunkett home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Deerpark, Boyle. Predeceased…
Let’s celebrate Annie Egan
Let’s celebrate Annie Egan Let’s celebrate Annie Egan, Woodenbridge Road, Boyle, who in her 98th year, is a treasured, much-loved lady and not adverse to the occasional cigarette. ____________________________________________
The death has occurred of George Oliver McKeon
The death has occurred of George Oliver McKeon 22nd August, 2021. Suddenly, at home. Predeceased by his parents George and Mary-Lizzie, sister Rita, recently deceased brother-in-law Patsy Brennan and his nephew Donald. George will be very sadly missed and fondly…
Ardcarne Garden Centres
Ardcarne Garden Centres Ardcarne Garden Centre teams in both Boyle and Roscommon town have been working hard to create these inspiring plant displays, bringing together lots of different colour themes and also plants to support pollinating insects 👉 Choose your favourites!…
Decision on McDonald’s in Carrick-on-Shannon expected
Decision on McDonald’s in Carrick-on-Shannon expected A decision on the planning application for McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant is due in the next month. The proposed development consists of a c.0.47 hectare site at the Dublin Road, Rosebank Retail Park in the…
ROSFM – “On Mission in Boyle”
ROSFM – “On Mission in Boyle” This Tuesday’s Summertime Mix show between 4 & 5pm on www.Rosfm.ie meets Fr Jonas Rebamontan, the catholic priest from the Philippines, on mission in Boyle. Catch his story while it’s flying at stream.rosfm.ie
“Constellations” – Vaudeville Theatre, London
“Constellations” – Vaudeville Theatre, London Anna Maxwell Martin and Chris O’Dowd (6 August – 12 September). Bookable via Nimax Theatres Access | 0330 333 4815 or access@nimaxtheatres.com
The Toon Team – Nanci Griffith
The Toon Team – Nanci Griffith View More >>
New Rosc CoCo sign on the N61 approaching Boyle
New Rosc CoCo sign on the N61 approaching Boyle
Ardcarne – “On a Day in May 2021”
Ardcarne – “On a Day in May 2021”
Escape From Boyle Barracks 1921
“Escape From Boyle Barracks 1921” Photo of the cast involved in the recent filming, courtesy of Anna Robertson
Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail
Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail Many Weekend Services Sold Out – Please Pre-Book to Travel GAA Championship fixtures playing right across this weekend along with ongoing capacity restrictions mean a lot of our Intercity services are already sold out, with…
Brogan’s Chemco Pharmacy, Shop Street, Boyle
Brogan’s Chemco Pharmacy, Shop Street, Boyle Boyle Staff (L-R) Donna Naughton, Mairead McKeon, Megan McKeon, Helena Casey, Trudy Lavin, Edwina Kilcoyne, Mary Early, Aine Noone, Danni McLoughlin, Laura Moran, Ann O’Donnell. Brogan’s Pharmacy Boyle has joined forces with Irish owned Chemco…
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Eating Out in Boyle – An Craoibhín Breakfast
Eating Out in Boyle – An Craoibhín Breakfast An Craoibhín, Elphin Street – Breakfast – Tea/Coffee and Toast with Brown Bread included … the tastiest, best, fried eggs in town and great value for only €9 Open 6 days a…
CRA / King House / Roscommon CoCo U-turn
The bodies concerned with the Connaught Rangers Remembrance Room FREE exhibition in King House appear to accept that the current location of the CRA exhibition will be vacated – as flagged previously on www.realboyle.com • We are in possession of…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” I am delighted to have the latest of Tony Conboy’s “An Oblique View” for you. As always, Tony casts a practiced, well-tuned eye on happenings Local, National and International. Read More >>
Jinny’s Bakery / McGuire’s Cottages, Drumshanbo
Jinny’s Bakery / McGuire’s Cottages, Drumshanbo View More >>
Drumshanbo – Hay Bales – An Tostal 2021
Drumshanbo – Hay Bales – An Tostal 2021 View More >> View More >>
Boyle Celtic in Cup Final
Boyle Celtic in Cup Final Boyle Celtic have reached their first final already, under the stewardship of new manager Jake McCrann. They will play the RDFL 50th Anniversary Cup final on Sunday 1st August at 2pm in Lecarrow. The opponents…
Bishop Kevin Doran to go ahead with communions, confirmations despite ban
Bishop Kevin Doran to go ahead with communions, confirmations despite ban “The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,” Bishop Kevin writes. Writing in today’s Irish Independent, the Elphin Diocese Bishop says he consulted with senior priests…
Veronica McDermott (née Casey) R.I.P.
Veronica McDermott (née Casey) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Veronica McDermott (née Casey), Derrymaquirk, Boyle, Peacefully, after an illness borne with great dignity at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents John and Hilda, her…
“Bottle Cap” Street Art, Carrick on Shannon
“Bottle Cap” Street Art, Carrick on Shannon
Feighan receives update on N4-Cootehall Turn off Junction Works
Feighan receives update on N4-Cootehall Turn off Junction Works Minister of State at the Department of Health and local FG TD Frank Feighan TD has recently been briefed on progress towards the development of a road-designed turn-off junction for Cootehall…
Patsy Brennan R.I.P.
Patsy Brennan R.I.P. John Patrick (Patsy) Brennan (The Crescent, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and ex. Roscommon Herald) – July 26, 2021. In his 90th year. Peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital….
RosFM – visit to McGahern Barracks
RosFM – visit to McGahern Barracks This Tuesday’s Summertime Mix between 4 & 5PM on RosFM, the volunteer-led community radio station broadcasting around the world on www.rosfm.ie focuses on the life and works of John McGahern with a visit to the newly…
The Toon Team – Electric Picnic
The Toon Team – Electric Picnic View More >>
Sweet Rockingham
Sweet Rockingham Realboyle.com © Photo: Cormac Callery, Grainne Caldbeck “Sweet Rockingham” tearful and memorable. Lyrics by Cormac Callery, Music by Donal O’Connor, Recording by Paul Gurney, and vocals by Grainne Caldbeck The CD will be available at Taylors Jewellers and…
Eating Out in Boyle – An Craoibhín
Eating Out in Boyle – An Craoibhín “We are delighted to announce we will be re-opening on Monday morning at 9am and cannot wait to see you all again We will be open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm each…
Indoor Dining in Boyle – Tai Chi
Indoor Dining in Boyle – Tai Chi It is so great that indoor dining is returning to restaurants in Boyle. This evening I chose the Beef Chow Mein with Honey Chilli Sauce at Tai Chi Chinese, Bridge Street … Yum…
Seamus Drury R.I.P.
Seamus Drury R.I.P. Seamus Drury (formerly of An Garda Síochána), Kilpatrick, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Ardsoran, Lisserlough, Boyle, Co. Sligo, 7th August 2021; Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff in Raheny House Nursing Home, Raheny,…
“Assylinn: More than a Graveyard” by Christy Wynne
“Assylinn: More than a Graveyard” by Christy Wynne Another gem from one of our foremost authors/historians “Assylinn, a place that begins and ends with memories, in every sense of the word; an ocean of dreams, a balm for the soul,…
Sports Equipment for North Roscommon Clubs
Sports Equipment for North Roscommon Clubs The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D, and the Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, T.D., today (6 August) announced €16.6 million in equipment…
August Spectacular “At the Abbey”
August Spectacular “At the Abbey” At the Abbey, Saturday 14th August from 9.30pm Booking opens Wed 11th August at Noon Roscommon County Council Arts Office in association with Boyle Arts Festival, the OPW and Heritage Week 2021 will host “At…