Carrick Cineplex : Fri 15th – Thursday 21st April
Screenings Friday 8th April – Thursday 14th April
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Tenant Rent Supplement Advertisements
Question Are advertisements saying that landlords won’t accept tenants getting Rent Supplement allowed? Answer Equality legislation applies to lettings and accommodation. The Equal Status Acts 2000-2015 ban certain kinds of discrimination. Know Your Rights: Boyle Citizens Information Centre provides a…
The Anton Savage Show – Boyle Friday 29th
The hugely popular Today FM, Anton Savage Show will broadcast live from Lough Key Forest Park on Friday 29th, 9am-12pm. Programme researchers tell me the guest list is now complete and will include some very well-known personalities. Full details on how…
Curlew Walkers – next Sunday
Logo © Sean O’Dowd The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will take place on Sunday 17th April, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9am. The walk will take place at Benwiskin and Benbullben and will be a Climb/…
Naughten encourages applications for Defence Forces
Local TD Denis Naughten is encouraging all those who are interested in a career in the Defence Forces to apply on line as soon as possible. The Defence Forces plan to recruit just over 600 general service personnel to the Permanent…
Dodd’s Trad Session
Donal wrote “No Kerry Polkas or Slides” … but maybe a few Kerry Jokes?
Marians ‘Top Shelf’ layouts
New realboyle feature – Boyle Trader Displays – Boyle traders excel with window and instore displays. This week I took photos in Marians Fashions, Bridge Street, and concentrated on the excellent ‘Top Shelf’ displays … Log in frequently to realboyle.com…
Irish Wheelchair Association Showcase
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‘Pleasure Ground’ on way back to writer’s hometown of Boyle
Following a memorable and outstanding performance in Boyle last December, Fregoli in association with Boyle Arts Festival are delighted to bring the play Pleasure Ground back home again to Boyle on Saturday May 14th. Boyle is of course also home…
Roscommon Herald 12th April
This week’s articles of particular interest to readers in the Boyle region of north Co Roscommon. Page 1: Denis Naughten TD warns 50% chance of a new General Election Page 2: Christina McHugh: “Debating the future of rural Ireland” “We…
Boyle Golf Club Update 11th April
For this week’s update and the realboyle.com archive of past updates …
Ardcarne Garden Centre – 30 years in business
Congratulations to Corrigeenroe N.S.
Louise Lavin wrote: I would be grateful if you could please send congratulations to Bernie Lyons and her senior quiz team of: Niamh Brogan, Finn Doherty, Matthew Lawlor, Eoin O’Gara – a huge congratulations for coming 3rd in the All-Ireland…
Charice – sings “All By Myself”
Boyle GAA Update 11th April
For this week’s complete update and the realboyle.com archive of past updates …
Gerry Byrne R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Gerry Byrne, formerly Ardcarne, Boyle, peacefully in Castlebar General Hospital. Gerry will be remembered fondly and with great respect as a leading house and building painter in the area. Funeral arrangements: Reposing in Mahon’s Funeral…
Ciaran Emmett Sessions
Pic 1: Pictured at the presentation of funds raised during the recent “Ciaran Emmett Sessions” weekend to Mayo / Roscommon Hospice are Francis Gaffney, Ann Conboy, Mandy Toolan, Peggy Feely and Gerry Morris Pic courtesy of Joe Kennedy Pictured at the…
Boyle Area Photos
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Richard McGee R.I.P.
With deep regret we note the death of one of Boyle most highly regarded residents, Richard (Dick) McGee, Bridge Street. Our friend passed on at 6.30am today Sunday 10th April. Peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by his wife Berry….
Circus Corvinni
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Boyle GAA Weekend Fixtures
Saturday April 9th: U-12 Division One | Boyle v St. Ciarans, Abbey Park, 12 noon Sunday April 10th: Ladies U-16 Championship | St. Barry’s v Boyle (postponed) Monday April 11th (changed from Sunday) Ladies U-12 League, Boyle v Kilglass Gaels, Abbey Park, 7pm
Circus Corvinni 2016
Circus Corvinni is entertaining audiences in Boyle this weekend (Friday, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm) . I attended their self-professed “Circus as it should be” last night, Friday 8th April, and enjoyed the excellence of the acts and general good-old professionalism of…
Doireann Martin fundraiser
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter 10th April
Boyle Country Meats – 8th April
Una Bhan Update 8th April
Staff at Roscommon County Council to ballot for industrial action
Shannonside FM report: Staff at Roscommon County Council have agreed to ballot for industrial action in overwhelming numbers for the first time in at least 10 years
Tony Conboy – update 8th April
Always entertaining, always observant, Tony Conboy’s “An Oblique View” is a ‘must read’ on realboyle.com every week.
Roscommon and Kerry name teams for semi-final
Roscommon joint managers Fergal O’Donnell and Kevin McStay named their team to play Kerry in the Allianz Leagues semifinal to be played on Sunday in Croke Park at 2pm.
Andrea Bocelli & Zucchero – Miserere
When words fail, there must be a reason. Sometimes it is because something very special enters your headspace, and it will never be better than this … please listen to the entire piece
Why can’t they? #1
Why can’t they attach some kind of inflatable thingy to the undersides of aircraft so that the planes cannot sink when they hit the sea? Kinda like airbags in cars … or fire retro-rockets for planes to descend slowly if…
James (Jimmy) QUEENAN R.I.P.
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Queenan, Chasefield, Cloonloo, Boyle. James is deeply mourned and lovingly remembered by his brother John-Joe, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, on Friday evening from 6pm. Removal…
Ardcarne Garden Centre – Jobs for the week – April 10th to 17th
Jobs for the week: Plant summer flowering bulbs: Lilies, ornamental alliums, gladioli, dahlias and begonias are the stars of the garden during the summer and now is the time to plant their bulbs either in the ground or start them off in pots….
Boyle Country Meats – Steak Special
Call in to us today on Main Street, Boyle
P.J. Hernon, Jnr. Davey & Sarah Egan
A little encouragement goes a long way! Sarah Egan from the parish of Eastersnow, Co. Roscommon is invited to play a gentle session with the mighty P.J. Hernon & Jnr Davey
Living related kidney transplant
Bernie wrote: Hi Sean myself and my daughter Rebecca recorded an interview with rte2 teen program two-tube today about our living related kidney transplant from 6 years ago. It’s due to broadcast Thursday 7th April at 5.45pm
Carrick Cineplex 8th-14th April
Screenings Friday 8th April – Thursday 14th April
Circus in Boyle – venue changed
The Corvinni Circus is in Boyle at the moment. Performances in the ‘Results Gym’ Car Park on Carrick Road Friday 8th, 7pm : Saturday 9th, 5pm and Sunday 10th at 3pm
Merle Haggard R.I.P.
Merle Haggard was one of my musical heroes R.I.P. “Merle Haggard, the grizzled country music legend whose songs, such as “Okie from Muskogee” and “Fightin’ Side of Me,” made him a voice for the workingman and the outsider, has died….
An Craoibhín – Full Irish Breakfast
As previously flagged here on realboyle.com, I am slowly assembling a photo album of Full Irish Breakfasts available in the area. When ‘eating out’ is your choice, the Full Irish Breakfast cannot be beaten for value! When complete, I will…
Coleman Centre – Patrick O’Sullivan
Boyle – BOI Enterprise Town 2016 – Fashion Show
Friday 1st April, Boyle Sports Complex. Completing the day’s Bank of Ireland Enterprise town initiative we enjoyed a splendid Fashion Show of seasonal wears from Marians Fashions, Magees Fashion Shop, Aidan Ray Menswear and Boles of Boyle. Our local models…
Ardcarne Remembers 1913-23
Ardcarne Remembers 1913-23 : 29th April – 1st May 2016 The Ardcarne Remembers Committee has organised commemorative weekend events to take place from April 29 to May 2, 2016 in the Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall, Knockvicar. Venues: Crossna Church (Friday…
Boyle Camera Club Exhibition
Boyle Camera Club will present an exhibition of award winning colour and black and white images at The Dock Gallery, Carrick-on-Shannon from Thursday 14th April. The exhibition will run until 14th May. Gratitude to Visionary Photography, Boyle for printing and…
Know Your Rights – Census 2016
Question Can you explain how the census works? Do I have to complete the form? Answer The Census of Population counts every person who is in the State on a particular date. It establishes the size of the population in…
MK Financial – Hot Topic #6
Hot Topic #6: Pension Opportunities for Company Directors Many business people are still not aware of the financial benefits arising from pension legislation.
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results, Monday April 4th 2016
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results, Monday April 4th 2016 • Number drawn: 4, 5, 9, 10 • Match Three winners: E. Coleman, P. Battles • Jackpot winner: None • Thank you to all who support the draw Next draw Monday April…
David M Byrne Blog
David M Byrne aka Dave Byrne One Man Show is expanding – no, not girthwise” – but into the welcoming realm of the blogosphere. He tells us he will write “A weekly journal of my own thoughts, observations, musings and…
IF I WAS IN THE GPO WE WOULD HAVE WON
IF I WAS IN THE GPO WE WOULD HAVE WON written & directed by Catherine Sheridan “As nationalist fever swells to a bloody climax with the revolution of Easter 1916 in Dublin. The conflict divides the city and her people,…
Royal Hotel – For Auction
Property formerly known as, The Royal Hotel, Bridge Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon for Sale at Auction, on 28/04/2016 Lot No. 101 • RESERVE RANGE €90,000 – €110,000 For further information please call Gillian Earley on 01 637 5547 or email gillian.earley@allsopireland.ie
Boyle – BOI Enterprise Town
Bank of Ireland held its Boyle – Enterprise Town initiative on Friday 1st April in Boyle Sports Complex with special guest John Giles. The well-attended event featured stalls from local businesses, clubs and organisations with a mandate to provide a…
Circus in Boyle next weekend
Friday 8th, 7pm : Saturday 9th, 5pm : Sunday 10th, 3pm
Roscommon Herald 5th April
This week’s articles of particular interest to readers in the Boyle region of north Co Roscommon. Page 1: “…the constant rain left Hyde Park unplayable for Roscommon’s clash with Dublin on Sunday” Page 2: Herald Editor Christina McHugh “But it…
INTERCONNECTIONS
“INTERCONNECTIONS” – a celebration of woven tapestry from Scotland and Ireland in association with Roscommon Lamb Festival You are invited to The Opening Reception Wednesday April 27th at 6.30pm : Guest Speaker Ms Theresa McKenna NCAD Exhibition continues until May 2nd…
Paschal Mullany R.I.P.
Paschal Mullany (Carrick Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Bridge Street, Boyle) – April 3, 2016, predeceased by his sons John and Barry, his sister May and brother Paddy; deeply regretted by his loving wife Moya, son Charles, daughter…
Boyle Golf Club Update 4th April
For this week’s update and the realboyle.com archive of past updates …
Boyle Community Games – Art & Handwriting
The Boyle Community Games Art & Handwriting takes place on Saturday, 9th April from 4 – 6pm in Resource Centre, Boyle. The Art is open to all children aged over 6 years and under 16 years on 31 July 2016…
Boyle GAA Update 4th April
For this week’s complete update and the realboyle.com archive of past updates …
Organ Donor Awareness Week
Organ Donor Awareness Week 2016, 2nd to 9th April. Organ recipients: Gina Lenehan (heart transplant) Paddy O’Mahoney (lung recipient) Gordon Ryan (double lung recipient) Local man Gordon Ryan received a double lung transplant in 2013 as a consequence of Cystic…
Bridie Cregg R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Bridie CREGG (née Tansey) Ballymore, Boyle, Peacefully at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Predeceased by her husband Michael Francis and her son Eugene. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters. Padraig (Dublin), Mary (Boyle), Eamon (Ballinasloe), Sadie…
What to do in your garden this week
What to do in your garden this week Let’s kickstart the week with gardening advice: Need some advice? Ask Gerry! Gerry Daly, Ireland’s leading gardening expert, has compiled vast amounts of know-how on the Garden.ie website. ‘What to do NOW‘ is a…
Litter on Boyle River and Canal
Ger & Mary wrote on April 2nd: “We saved and saved and at the start of April we eventually headed off on our dream holiday, a hired cruiser on Lough Key. The weather – pretty awful, but the scenery and…
Tennis Coaching in Boyle
Coaching for children will start again on Tuesday April 5th from 4pm to 5pm. This course is for 5 weeks at a cost of €30 which will include membership until March 2017. Enquiries please to Noreen on 087 657 3046.
They Dared To Challenge
‘They Dared To Challenge’ Book Launch Friday 1st April, King House, the Long Gallery was full for the launch and book signing of Barry Feely’s latest book “They Dared To Challenge” – the of the Troubles in the provincial town of…
Tadhg TV – Update 2nd April
Taoist Tai Chi arts
Improve Your Health Improve Your Health with Taoist Tai Chi arts. Health benefits include:- improved circulation, reduced stress, improved balance & posture, increased strength & flexibility. • New Beginner Classes (First class is free) start on Monday 4th April 7pm-8.15pm…
Boyle Anglers Cheque Presentation
Boyle & District Angling Club presented a cheque for 1,567 to the Doireann Martin Fund today (Saturday 2nd April). Pictured above are Tom Commons, Christina Mitchell, Anne Marie Burke-Cogan, Tyrone Martin, Derrick Winter and Jane Suffin Doireann Martin is five…
King House staff, 2016 season
(L-R) Michael Burke, Richard Gallagher, Mary Lavin, Tommy Egan (Manager) Martina Regan King House staff with Anita Moran, Roscommon Co Co Health & Safety Officer (third from right)
Boyle – Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town 2016
“Before The Deluge” Bank Of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will run today in Boyle Sports Complex. Various planned activities that will take place over through the evening 4pm-8.30pm. Log in tomorrow for photographs. All…
Three nuns go to heaven
Three nuns die and go to heaven. St. Peter says to them “These days you have to pass a test to get into heaven.” Peter asks the first nun, “Who was the first man on earth?” “Adam” answers the first…
The Good Deed
A guy is at the pearly gates, waiting to be admitted, and St. Peter says, “I can’t see that you did anything really good in your life but, you never did anything bad either and if you can tell me…
Paddy The Pilot
Aer Lingus Flight 101 was flying from Heathrow into Dublin Airport one night, with Paddy the Pilot, and Mick the co-pilot. “B’jeesus” said Paddy “Will you look at how short that runway is”. “You’re not kiddin, Paddy, this is gonna…
They Dared To Challenge
‘They Dared To Challenge‘, Book Launch, King House Boyle, Friday 1st April 8pm. Barry Feely’s book is a fascinating, highly detailed account of the revolutionary period (1914 – 1922) with photographs and drawings depicting many of the key events. From…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” 1st April
Always entertaining, always observant, Tony Conboy’s “An Oblique View” is a ‘must read’ on realboyle.com every week. This week Tony gives due credit to RTE for its excellent coverage of ‘The Easter Rising’ ceremonies in Dublin : Last week’s launch…
Frankie Simon says ‘Thank You’
Tommy Simon “With regard to the recent Ciaran Emmett Sessions Concert, I wish to congratulate and to thank beyond words, it’s organisers, participants and the Emmett family. The decision to donate part of the proceeds to The Tommy Simon Carefund…
Ardcarne Garden Centre – Vegetable Growing
Ardcarne Garden Centre – FREE event on Saturday 9th April
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results, Tuesday March 29th 2016
• Numbers drawn: 6, 15, 21, 24 • Match three winners: E. Callaghan, R. Diffley, F. Lavin • Jackpot winner: None Thank you to all who support the draw Next draw Monday April 4th at 11.00pm in The Patrick’s Well….
Stewarts Oil – Energy Saving Tips
Energy Saving Tips • Service your boiler every year so that you have an efficient heating system • Turn down the heating in living areas to 20C • Set your heating system timer to turn on the heating 30 minutes…
Carrick Cineplex
Screenings Friday 1st April – Thursday 7th April
Ardcarne Garden Centre
Ciara (Ardcarne Garden Centre) picks apples during a previous year’s harvest season • Discover how easy it is to grow tasty and healthy vegetables at the Ardcarne Garden Centre (Boyle) FREE Vegetable Growing Event on Saturday 9th April at 11am…
Sásta Health • Fitness • Weight Loss
Sásta Health & Fitness | Meal Plan FREE TRIAL at any of the Sásta fitness studios in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Cork, Drogheda and Naas. To book a FREE TRIAL viewers in this area should please call Carrick-on-Shannon Tel: 071 967 1921 or Mobile: 087 202…
Real Irish Realboyle Recipes
Graphic © Sean O’Dowd Irish stew, boiled bacon with cabbage and soda bread still make regular appearances on the tables of families in Ireland. There are many, often more sophisticated, specialities that didn’t achieve fame despite passing down the generations….
BOI Enterprise town initiative – Friday 1st April
Bank Of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. Various planned activities that will take place over Friday 1st April. View realboyle.com photos during and after…
‘They Dared to Challenge’ book launch
Book Launch in King House – Friday at 8pm ‘They Dared to Challenge’, Book Launch, King House Boyle, Friday 1 April 8pm. Barry Feely’s book is a fascinating, highly detailed account of the revolutionary period (1914 – 1922) with photographs and…
This week in your garden – March 28 – April 3
Need some advice? Ask Gerry! Gerry Daly, Ireland’s leading gardening expert, has compiled vast amounts of know-how on the Garden.ie website. ‘What to do NOW‘ is a special feature on garden.ie and currently deals with issues of concern to all gardeners…
MK Financial – Hot Topic #5
Hot Topic #5: Capital Acquisitions Tax If you are a business owner, you should also take a close look at the implications of Capital Acquisitions Tax if you are thinking about passing on your business to your family when you die….
A Fanatic Heart: Geldof on Yeats
A Fanatic Heart: Geldof on Yeats Bob Geldof presents this two-part documentary examining the life and work of poet WB Yeats in the context of the cultural revolution that preceded 1916. Bob Geldof visited Lough Key and was filmed on…
Boyle Golf Club Update 29th March
Boyle Golf Club Update 29th March For this week’s update and the realboyle.com archive of past updates …
Easter Daffodils 2016
Easter Daffodils Winter casts off its steely grip as the natural cycle brings colour and warmth to our landscape. Though a little late this year our daffodils are close to full bloom right now. For me the photo below seems…
Vagaries of the weather
A brief period of warm sunshine allowed us to leave the umbrellas to one side at the Doon Shore on Easter Monday
Roscommon Herald – 29th March
Page 2: Herald Editor Christina McHugh: “I do realise that Easter has a deep religious significance and this year we are celebrating the centenary of the Rising, but the purpose of this musing is to indulge … the senses ……
Know Your Rights #7
Question Should my dog be microchipped? Does the microchip replace a dog licence? Answer Under the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015, all dogs born after 1 June 2015 must be microchipped and registered on an authorised database by the time…
Resurrection Garden at Galilee Community
The Galilee Community welcome visitors to view the Resurrection Garden installed in their chapel. Sisters of Mercy, Galilee Community, Tintagh, Boyle, Co Roscommon Phone: 071 966 4101 | Email: galilee2000@gmail.com | Website: www.galilee.ie
For High Flyers and Wannabes
As you hear their engines and look up to the sky, have you ever wondered about that aeroplane above you … where has it come from, where is it going, what height & speed is it flying at etc? Well…
Boyle GAA Update 28th March
Boyle GAA Update Sunday night’s Boyle GAA New York Draw from L to R: Mary Clifford (Club Secretary), Seamus Sweeney (Ros, Co. Board Chairman), John McMahon (1st prize winner), Brian McMahon and Martin Dolan (Club Chairman) • Photo courtesy of…
Martina’s Cupcakes
Martina’s Cupcakes at Doon Shore Special treats for first-come first-served on Sunday during the Easter Pike Angling Festival were Martina’s Mint & Orange Cupcakes “Let them eat cake” was first written by the political philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau in his autobiography…
Tawnytaskin Community Centre – Easter Tea Party
Easter Tea Party ‘Ladies in-waiting’ for you at the Tawnytaskin Community Centre – Easter Tea Party – today from 2.30pm to 5.30pm Enjoy the pampering, the ambience and view some rare photos from a bygone era
Boyle Angling – Easter Pike Festival 2016 – Winners
JUNIOR SECTION In Third place is Shane Hayden, No 338 with a fish weighing in at 2lb 11oz. Shane gets €50. In Second place is Danny Funke, No 401 with a fish weighing in at 7lb 6oz. Danny gets €100….
St. Joseph’s Newsletter – Easter 2016
Easter Vigil Mass 26th March 2016
Following a period of intense rehearsals, St. Joseph’s New Choir performed for the first time in public at the 9.30pm Easter Vigil Mass in Boyle. The large congregation loved the joyous, multi-part harmonies and voiceings of a group of close…