Reprise from May 2014
Reprise from May 2014 Some photos are worth repeating. I set up this still life photo on a small table using two black t-shirts – one on the table and the other behind the objects. Info: 14-54mm Zuiko Kit Lens…
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Ardcarne Church
Ardcarne Church, Boyle
Evelyn Regan / Dominic McEvoy Wedding
Evelyn Regan / Dominic McEvoy Wedding Evelyn Regan and Dominic McEvoy celebrated their wedding in St Joseph’s Church, Boyle on Saturday 18th June
Boyle Arts Festival – Open Art Exhibition
Boyle Arts Festival – Open Art Exhibition Boyle Arts Festival is back in full swing again this year and we are delighted to say that the very popular Open Art Exhibition is going ahead once again. This exhibition is extremely…
Coffee Concert with Lenny Chen
Coffee Concert with Lenny Chen Boyle Arts Festival is delighted to present Lenny Chen in concert at King House on Saturday, July 16th at 11am. Admission includes coffee and tickets are available now on www.boylearts.com or by following this link…
Food Fusion open Wednesday-Sunday for Takeaway/Delivery
Food Fusion open Wednesday-Sunday for Takeaway/Delivery A welcome addition to our Boyle restaurant listings comes the news that ‘Food Fusion’, authentic Indian Restaurant Takeaway / Delivery is open for Asian Food Takeaways and Delivery, 5pm to 10pm Wednesday through Sunday…
King House – Paper & Wire Sculptures
King House – Paper & Wire Sculptures
Hilary Beirne to open Boyle Arts Festival in July
Hilary Beirne to open Boyle Arts Festival in July The Committee of Boyle Arts Festival is delighted to announce that Hilary Beirne will officially open this year’s Arts Festival on Thursday, July 14th. The event which will take place at…
Complaints to Ombudsman reached record high in 2021
Complaints to Ombudsman reached record high in 2021 4,004 complaints were received by the Office last year, the highest ever in the 38-year history of the Ombudsman. The annual report published by the Office of Ombudsman shows that complaints were…
Boyle Arts Festival – GoFundMe Page
Boyle Arts Festival – GoFundMe Page Boyle Arts Festival will return on the 14th of July with a full Festival programme. Headline events can be viewed at www.boylearts.com., and tickets can be purchased and are already selling quickly. The success…
Boyle, May 2018
Boyle, May 2018
Reprise from May 2014
Reprise from May 2014 Some photos are worth repeating. I set up this still life photo on a small table using two black t-shirts – one on the table and the other behind the objects. Info: 14-54mm Zuiko Kit Lens…
Parochial School, Boyle – teachers
Parochial School, Boyle – teachers Parochial School, Boyle … my neighbours on Military Road, Boyle – Daphne Barden, Mary Carty, Mardette Lynch, Sarah Rice The background image is the school’s beautiful wall mural by Friz __________________________________________
King House, Boyle / Connaught Rangers
King House, Boyle / Connaught Rangers “We are currently upgrading the Connaught Rangers Exhibition ‘The Devils Own’ with new installations. It is planned the exhibition should be ready by early May. We are really looking forward to this and thank…
Roscommon Co Council Local Area Plans
Roscommon County Council intends to commence its review of the existing Roscommon Town Local Area Plan 2014 – 2020 and Boyle Local Area Plan 2015-2021 to prepare a new Local Area Plan for both towns for the period 2023 –…
Visual Arts at Boyle Arts Festival 2022
Visual Arts at Boyle Arts Festival 2022 By Brendan McGee The Boyle Arts Festival and Visual Arts Exhibition will be officially opened by Hilary Beirne in King House on Thursday July 14th at 8pm. The evening will be celebrated with…
Helen B. Grehan “The Return” Book sales and performances
Helen B. Grehan “The Return” Book sales and performances Another full house King House attendance thoroughly enjoyed a relaxed, ‘no pressure’ Sunday afternoon 29th May in King House. The event comprised book sales of Jessamine O’Connor’s splendid “The Return” –…
The Mulligan Sisters in Concert
The Mulligan Sisters in Concert The Mulligan Sisters, Mary, and Aideen with their piano accompanist Pádhraic Ó Cúinneagáin sang and played to a full house audience in beautiful King House on Saturday 28th May 2022. During the interval, local lady…
Picnic In The Courtyard
Picnic In The Courtyard The sun shone and hundreds enjoyed the Discover Boyle, (Una Bhan) well-planned Picnic In The Courtyard. Patrons thoroughly enjoyed two quite different live music performances as well as onsite food stalls. Cathal Roche’s Jazz “Postcards From…
Six Days – King House – Friday 3rd June
Six Days – King House – Friday 3rd June, 7.30pm SIX DAYS – Friday 3rd of June, King House, BOYLE at 7.30pm – Tickets €12: The Easter Rebellion, a week of fools? Two Ballaghaderreen brothers bring us back to Easter…
Sheerin’s Drapery, St. Patrick Street, Boyle
Sheerin’s Drapery, St. Patrick Street, Boyle Sheerin’s Drapery on St. Patrick Street will close for the last time this coming weekend, Friday/Saturday 13th/14th May. Following many years of trusted service, Geraldine has decided to retire from business. For 17 years…
Mary Ryan R.I.P.
Mary Ryan R.I.P. Mary Ryan R.I.P. Died peacefully on her 91st birthday, after a short illness, at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy (Ryans Pharmacy), parents Jack and Jane, brother John, sisters-in-law Claire Cronin, Agnes Ryan,…
Martin Higgins R.I.P.
Martin Higgins R.I.P. The death has occurred of Martin Higgins, 90 years old, former Ambulance Driver and Funeral Director, 29 Marian Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon on the 18th of May 2022 peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his loving wife…
Follow The Tune – King House
Follow The Tune – King House Wednesday May 18th to Saturday May 21st in King House, Boyle. Presented by Artscope Follow the Tune will follow and present the cultural footprint of the music and song of the area of North…
Frank Tarpey (92) – Home Again
Frank Tarpey (92) – Home Again It is great to report that my long-time friend Frank is home again following a serious accidental fall some months ago.
Mary McDonagh (née Egan) R.I.P.
Mary McDonagh (née Egan) R.I.P. MaryMcDonagh (née Egan), Portmarnock and formerly of Boyle, Co. Roscommon. 6th May 2022. Peacefully, in the care of Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Jim. Very sadly missed by her loving…
John Fry R.I.P.
John Fry R.I.P. John’s funeral will arrive at The Church of Ireland, Green Street, Boyle, for Funeral Service on Thursday, 5th May, at 12 noon. A private cremation will take place thereafter. May He Rest In Eternal Peace
Follow The Tune – King House
Follow The Tune – King House Wednesday May 18th to Saturday May 21st in King House, Boyle, Co Roscommon Presented by Artscope Follow the Tune will follow and present the cultural footprint of the music and song of the area…
Boyle Arts Festival 2022
Tickets for Boyle Arts Festival on sale from May 3rd. By Brendan McGee Tickets for a selection of the main events at Boyle Arts Festival 2022 go on sale from Tuesday May 3rd at 10am. They can only be purchased…
Boyle Angling – Easter Pike Competition
POOL PRIZE The Pool Prize of €200, the winner is No 239 Paddy Sharkey with a fish weighing 21lb 3oz. SATURDAY PRIZES The 5 winners of €100 apiece are as follows No 108 Sean Kelly with a fish weighing 14lb…
Renovation works at Boyle Garda station
Renovation works at Boyle Garda station Renovation works at Boyle Garda station are due to commence on Monday 28th March 2022. It is expected that these works will be completed in approximately 12 weeks. • As a result a temporary…
Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home Limited
Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home Limited Full-Time Position Vacant Experienced Health Care Assistants (QQI Level 5) Applicants must have QQI level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support To Apply: Send Curriculum Vitae with Covering letter. (No telephone calls) to,…
Happy 90th Birthday Patsy Quinn
Happy 90th Birthday Patsy Quinn 16th March 1932, Boyle resident Patrick V. Quinn was born. Patsy was and is a man ahead of his time and did more for Boyle than most during his 90 years. His Nire factory on…
Maureen Buckley R.I.P.
Maureen Buckley R.I.P. The death has occurred of Maureen Buckley (nee McGlynn) Southgate, London, and formerly Ballinultha, Boyle on Feb 28th 2022. Predeceased by her husband Tom and her son Adrian, her brothers Padraig, Eamon, Michael, and sister Philomena Finn….
Rosemary White R.I.P.
Rosemary White R.I.P. The death has occurred of Rosemary White, Hendra, Leam, Boyle, Co.Roscommon peacefully at her home Saturday the 26th of February 2022. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Tristan and Kelvin. Rosemary’s remains will leave Higgins and Sons…
Boyle Canal Tuesday 1st March
Boyle Canal Tuesday 1st March
Rising star Lennie Chen
Rising star Lennie Chen Lenny Chen from Boyle is achieving Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) awards as a pianist of exceptional ability, following his recent performances in Dublin. Lennie is son of Lennie Chen and Jamie Jin, Mill Road,…
Boyle St Patrick’s Day Parade from 3.30pm Thursday 17th March
Boyle St Patrick’s Day Parade from 3.30pm, Thursday 17th March Taking its usual route starting from Carty’s Garage to St Patrick’s St., over the Bridge past the viewing stand and continue on through town and up the Crescent with pick…
A favourite sculpture
A favourite sculpture This beautiful crucifixion sculpture graced the new St. Joseph’s Church sanctuary for a short while. Together with the green-poled globe lights, it was removed. The sculpture was located in the Convent of Mercy’s Chapel for a time…
Energy Prices to soar
Energy Prices to soar An “astronomical” increase in the cost of domestic energy announced by one of the State’s leading providers will be replicated by other companies, consumers have been warned. The Government expressed “strong concern” at the move by Bord…
Mary Anne ‘MIMI’ Scheib-Hatfield R.I.P.
Mary Anne ‘MIMI’ Scheib-Hatfield R.I.P. The death has occurred of Mary Anne ‘MIMI’ Scheib-Hatfield, peacefully, at her home in Corrigeenroe, Co. Roscommon, March 7th 2022, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Rathmines, Dublin, in the loving care of the wonderful Roscommon…
Cloonloo N.S. Green School Day of Action
Cloonloo N.S. Green School Day of Action On Tuesday 22nd of February Cloonloo N.S, held our Green School Day of Action. It was Fair Trade Fortnight from the 21st February to the 6th March so we had a Global Citizenship…
Marian Shrine Lough Key Forest Park
Marian Shrine Lough Key Forest Park
Helen Feighan R.I.P.
Helen Feighan R.I.P. 95-year-old Helen died in the Plunkett Home, Boyle. Helen was a dear friend, gentlest of ladies and mother of Minister Frank Feighan T.D., Jim Feighan & Tony Feighan • Helen Feighan (née Feely), Mc Donagh’s Newsagents, Boyle….
The death has occurred of Mary Fitzpatrick (née Campbell) Forest View, Boyle, Roscommon / Westport, Mayo
The death has occurred of Mary Fitzpatrick (née Campbell) Forest View, Boyle, Roscommon / Westport, Mayo Peacefully, after a brief illness, in the exceptional care of the staff of Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her heart broken family. Predeceased by…
Boyle Canal Walk
Boyle Canal Walk
Nice to see you
Nice to see you
Feighan – Abbey Community College
Feighan – Abbey Community College The Minister of State Frank Feighan TD has been informed by his colleague Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education that funding has been granted to Abbey Community College, Boyle. The extension details comprise of 2…
The Toon Team – Chimneys on The Royal
The Toon Team – Chimneys on The Royal
Aura Swim and Gym
Aura Swim and Gym Aura, Carrick on Shannon 5th March
King House Tea Rooms Cholesterol Buster #2
King House Tea Rooms Cholesterol Buster #2
King House Tea Rooms Cholesterol Buster – Smoked Salmon & Salad
King House Tea Rooms Cholesterol Buster – Smoked Salmon & Salad
An Craoibhín Cholesterol Buster Breakfast
An Craoibhín Cholesterol Buster Breakfast Porridge, Granola and Honey
Tai Chi Restaurant Table Flowers
Tai Chi Restaurant Table Flowers
Boyle Canal 3rd March
Boyle Canal 3rd March
Road Safety Notice – Seat Belts
Over Quarter of drivers and passengers killed on Irish roads in 2021 were not wearing a seat belt. – 27%* of fatalities were not wearing seat belt in 2021 – 10%* of those seriously injured between 2017 to 2020 not wearing…
Snow in Boyle 19th February
Snow in Boyle 19th February
Keadue Social Services Kitchen Assistant / Assistant Cook
Keadue Social Services Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Kitchen Assistant / Assistant Cook (full-time) Keadue Social Services, a Day & Activity Centre and a Community Food Services Programme serving the needs of Older People and Adults…
Ali Tech Repairs & Netcafe
Ali Tech Repairs & Netcafe OPENING MONDAY 21st FEBRUARY on Bridge Street in the former Margaret’s Cafe. Ali, formerly trading on Elphin Street, offers a wide range of services including repairs and sales of phones and ancillaries as well as…
Roscommon Community Festival and Events Grant Scheme 2022
Roscommon Community Festival and Events Grant Scheme 2022 Roscommon County Council is currently taking applications for the CommunityFestival and Events Grant Scheme 2022. • The Festival and Events Programme is aimed at festivals and events that fit within one of…
Boyle Community Tennis Club’s new website
Boyle Community Tennis Club’s new website Boyle Community Tennis Club’s new website is live – you can find it here – https://ti.clubspark.com/BoyleCommunityTennisClub/ The new site is a one-stop-shop where you can find all club information, details of coaching, social events, etc….
Des McGonigle R.I.P.
Des McGonigle R.I.P. Des McGonigle, Cleen, Knockvicar, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, formerly Clones Co. Monaghan, February 12th 2022, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Pre-deceased by his…
Sailing in Rockingham Bay 12th February
Sailing in Rockingham Bay 12th February IUSA, Irish University Sailing Association’s event was a tough one for competitors who had to contend with different wind conditions and heavy rain showers. View Photos >>
Keadue Social Services – Kitchen Assistant / Assistant Cook (full-time)
Keadue Social Services Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Kitchen Assistant / Assistant Cook (full-time) Keadue Social Services, a Day & Activity Centre and a Community Food Services Programme serving the needs of Older People and Adults…
Sports Capital Grants announced for Co.Roscommon
Sports Capital Grants announced for Roscommon • Minister Feighan welcomes funding for 34 Clubs • Boyle Celtic FC Synthetic Pitch Development 137,022 Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D. and Minister of State for the…
thousands of homes will benefit from retrofitting – Feighan
Significant increase in funding support will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from retrofitting – Feighan Local TD and Minister of State Frank Feighan has said that the boost in home energy upgrade supports agreed by Cabinet today will…
“Town Centre First” Policy
New ‘Town Centre First’ Policy will revitalise towns in Roscommon – Feighan Local communities and businesses in County to be supported in revitalising towns and villages through tools and supports Targeted funding for the regeneration of towns and to…
Feighan appeals to people to check their passport before they book any holiday or trip abroad
People planning to jet off this year must put passport applications top of their list – Feighan Feighan appeals to people to check their passport before they book any holiday or trip abroad With up to a fourfold increase in…
Support Scheme for Music Industry
Support Scheme for Music Industry Read More >>
Feighan Welcomes 40 New Jobs for Sligo
Feighan Welcomes 40 New Jobs for Sligo Read More >>
New support scheme for music industry – Feighan
New support scheme for music industry – Feighan Local TD and Minister of State, Frank Feighan is encouraging people in Roscommon to apply for the 2022 strand of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS). Feighan said, “Performers and…
Christmas Wreath
Christmas Wreath, Riverside, Boyle
Feighan Welcomes 40 New Jobs for Sligo
An Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD has announced that the company Advantio is set to create 40 jobs in Sligo with establishment of Cybersecurity HQ in Sligo over the next 3 years. Advantio, is…
6,000 reasons to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Air Ambulance in our region
6,000 reasons to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Air Ambulance in our region – Feighan The Minister of State at the Department of Health Frank Feighan has paid tribute to the Air Ambulance Service this week as it celebrates…
Boyle Camera Club
Agenda – 11th of January 2022 – Meeting This months meeting will be held on Zoom – Zoom link is https://overstock.zoom.us/j/98137987206?pwd=NDFIMTVIZFdJSXRZbTNrZUUrWnREZz09 Meeting ID: 981 3798 7206 Passcode: 99968522 For instructions on how to join a zoom meeting, see https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting The…
Boyle GAA Club – Update
Boyle GAA Club – Update Read More >> _____________________________________________
Kathy EWING R.I.P.
Kathy EWING R.I.P. The death has occurred of Kathy Ewing, Ballisodare Co. Sligo and formerly Corrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, January 2nd 2022, Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of all the kind-hearted professionals. Deeply mourned by…
The Saddlers Inn 10th Annual Drive
The Saddlers Inn 10th Annual Drive The Saddlers Inn 10th Annual Tractor (and Lorry) New Years Day Drive was a fun, good-humoured event with the serious purpose of raising funds in aid of Dylan’s Journey. Upwards of 100 vehicles and…
Happy New Year to all our supporters and viewers
Happy New Year to all our supporters and viewers
“The Last Supper” 2021
“The Last Supper” 2021 Shredded Beef and Veg, Honey Chilli Sauce in the Tai Chi Chinese Restaurant, Bridge Street, Boyle.
“The Unforgettable Fire”
“The Unforgettable Fire” Read treasured memories, dear to Christy Wynne, our brilliant storyteller, memories of the fire that destroyed St. Joseph’s Church … and more. Read More >>
Please Support Boyle Traders of the Day
Please Support Boyle Traders of the Day: Ardcarne Garden Centre : Boles of Boyle : Brogans Chemco Pharmacy : Sean Carty Cars : Magees Fashions : Marians Fashions : Open Table Restaurant : Abbey Haven Nursing Home : Tai Chi Chinese : Drumderrig Nursing Home : Carmel’s Skincare & Beauty : Stride-Beyond Coaching : Siobhan Gallagher Coaching : Stewarts Oil : Studio Eleven Yoga…
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Pizza Max / The Stairs
Pizza Max / The Stairs • The popular Pizza Max outlet on St. Patrick Street is now under new management. Your quality Pizza and Takeaway menu items and more are available. • The premises formerly trading as “The Stairs” is…
Doon Shore, Lough Key
Doon Shore, Lough Key
Lough Key Forest Park
Lough Key Forest Park
St. Joseph’s Church, Nativity Crib 2021
St. Joseph’s Church, Nativity Crib 2021
St. Joseph’s Church, Christmas 2021
St. Joseph’s Church, Christmas 2021
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” Reaching out to you at this special time of the year, Tony reflects on “Some Memories of my early Castlecoote Christmases” Read More >>
Autism Fun Run / Walk
Autism Fun Run / Walk
Greetings to our Boyle emigrés
Greetings to our Boyle emigrés, compiled by Tony Conboy with apologies for errors and omissions … Australia Ciaran Conlon and family/ Paraic Sweeney & Sarah/ Conor Nangle/ Enda, Jacquie and Emer & Glenn O’Callaghan/ Seamie Gallagher/ Damien Keenehan/ Ciaran Keenehan/Clodagh…
Santa’s classy arrival in Strandhill – population 1,753
Santa’s classy arrival in Strandhill – population 1,753
The Toon Team – Eamon Ryan
The Toon Team – Eamon Ryan
Marian Shrine – Carrick Road
Marian Shrine – Carrick Road, Boyle
James Cox R.I.P.
James Cox R.I.P. The death has occurred of James Cox, Knockroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon on 16th of December 2021. Funeral arrangements to follow. Higgins and Sons Funeral Directors, Boyle and Ballinameen Read More >>
Close bars, restaurants … and more at 8pm
Close bars, restaurants … and more at 8pm The Cabinet has agreed to implement an 8pm closing time for hospitality and live events, as well as other indoor venues such as cinemas and theatres, to curb the spread of Covid-19…
Christmas Lights 2021
Christmas Lights 2021 Sean & Caitriona Purcell’s home, Bridge Street, Boyle
Nativity Crib at Boyle Town Bridge
Nativity Crib at Boyle Town Bridge
Loftus Medical Centre – Covid booster clinic
Loftus Medical Centre – Covid booster clinic ‘Loftus Medical Centre will hold a walk-in Covid booster clinic on Wednesday the 22nd of December from 9 am to 12 pm, this is for patients of the practice age from 17 &…