Magees Fashion Shop
We have some great shops in Boyle. Renowned among these is Magees fashion shop on Main Street.
Other
St. Patrick’s Day 2016
St. Patrick Street, Boyle “A turn in the year” is a phrase we often hear associated with St. Patrick’s Day. All around us evidence suggests that the day is indeed a break away from winter. On the streets of Boyle…
Mary Mulhern R.I.P.
Mary Mulhern, Cornameeltha, Boyle, (Wife of the late Seanie) died 10th March, at UCH Galway.Reposing at her home on Sunday 13th of March from 12 noon to 8pm, removal to St Joseph’s Church Boyle Monday morning for funeral mass at…
Tadhg TV
Boyle GAA Weekend Fixtures:
Boyle GAA Weekend Fixtures: • Saturday 12 Mar 2016 U-16 Division 3 League The James Lannon Tyre Centre U-16’s v Eire Og in the Abbey Park at 5pm. • Sunday 13 Mar 2016 Ladies U-16 Championship Boyle ladies U-16’s v…
Una Bhan Notes
Boyle Credit Union sponsorship
Left to right: Sean O’Dowd, Eddie Creighton, Joe Currid, Alison O’Shaughnessy, John Purcell, Sabrina Downes, Keith Suffin Members of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee were delighted to receive a sponsorship cheque from Boyle Credit Union manager, Joe Currid
Daffodil Day 2016
Pictured are Pearl and Mary at the SuperValu Daffodil Day collection point Today is Daffodil Day. You will encounter volunteers at various locations around Boyle today and trust you will give your financial support to the Irish Cancer Society
An Oblique View – by Tony Conboy. 11th March
This week Tony Conboy takes an oblique view and writes interestingly on topics including: Roscommon three in a row : Healy Renua : Searching for a government : Ciaran Emmett Concert : The Shankhill War of Independence Memorial : Annoying TV…
Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town
Boyle, Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager BOI, Boyle wrote: Bank of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was…
Boyle photos, 10th March
Boyle Parochial School displays a suitable message Pure flowers – Young artists at work – window painting for St. Patrick’s Day Another beautiful flower arrangement by Chantelle at Pure Flowers, Bridge Street, Boyle Mary O’Donohue (The Book Lady) with a…
Cromleach Lodge Hotel closes
Sligo Weekender report: Cromleach Lodge Hotel and Restaurant in Castlebaldwin has closed with immediate effect. The four star hotel and spa has been a popular wedding venue in Sligo. Couples who had booked their weddings at the venue or made enquiries…
Seamus O’Gara R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Seamus O’GARA, Copse, Boyle Peacefully at Sligo Regional Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Deirdre and Stephanie, sons Shane and Damien, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, neighbours and a large…
Superfoods
What are superfoods? We’ve had a look at the best available research to see if the health claims of 10 popular “superfoods” add up. Click on the foods listed below to see the evidence: blueberries : goji berries : chocolate : oily fish : wheatgrass : pomegranate juice : green tea : broccoli : garlic : beetroot The…
Abbey Haven Nursing Home – spring lambs
Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle Full on the joys of spring, residents at Abbey Haven Care & Nusing Home, Boyle are delighted to have two spring lambs on the campus. “It’s like home from home” a farming background resident commented…
Abbey Community College GAA
Abbey Community College GAA Best of luck to Abbey Community College Ladies Junior team who will play in the Connacht Junior C Final against Colaiste Bhaile Chlair, Claregalway in the Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis, 10th March, at 11:30am.
Denis Naughten meetings with An Taoiseach & Deputy Martin
Statement by Denis Naughten on meetings with An Taoiseach & Deputy Martin Earlier today (Wednesday 9th March) I had frank discussions with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, and leader of the opposition Micheal Martin TD on the formation of a…
HACCP Course on Friday
HACCP Course on Friday 11th March A HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Level 1 & 2 Food Hygiene Course will take place on Boyle Enterprise Centre on this Friday March 11th from 9.30/4.30 For more information or to book…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and the Boyle Parade will commence at 3pm on Thursday 17th March, starting at Mockmoyne, via Bridge Street, to the Crescent. Entry forms for floats are available at Una Bhan…
MK Financial – Hot Topic #2
Investing for a return on your capital With interest rates so low at the moment and DIRT tax of 41% to be paid, it means there is little or no return on your deposits. To achieve real growth on your…
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results
Boyle Chamber Lotto Results, Monday March 7th 2016 Numbers drawn: 3, 9, 26, 27 Match Three winners: None – €260 next week Jackpot winner: None Thank you to all who support the draw Next draw Monday March 14th at 11.00pm…
“Fall in Love with Boyle” prize winners
“Fall in Love with Boyle” window display prize winners realboyle photo: Chantelle Kennedy and Sheila Kelly, Pure Flowers The winners of the window display held during the recent “Fall in Love with Boyle” weekend were presented with tokens of appreciation…
Local Link Transport Forum Meeting
Local Link Transport Forum Meeting Please come along to the meeting in King House at 2pm on Wednesday 9th March. This will be a meeting to discuss the availability of rural transport (already in operation but many people in the…
Boyle Parochial School – Flag Raising
St. Joseph’s National School
St. Joseph’s Boys National School Raising of the flag ceremony on Tuesday 15th March at 11.15am for Proclamation Day. A student in the school related to Seán Mac Diarmada. His name is Mason Prior. Seán Mac Diarmads’s mother and his grandfather’s…
March Photos through the years
Popular Boyle couple Tommy & Joan Egan celebrated a special event during March 2010 View realboyle.com photos published each year during the month of March [2015…] [2014…] [2013…] [2012…] [2011…] [2010…] [2009…] [2008…]
Roscommon Herald Tuesday 8th March
Front page: Naughten confirms he is interested in being the next Ceann Comhairle Page 2: Editor Christina McHugh muses “…it’s those of us who have paid water charges who are incensed” “… while the ‘don’t pay, won’t pay’ lobby sits…
Galilee Community, Tintagh, Boyle
The last of the Tuesdays celebrating Lent and the Year of Mercy will take place in Galilee Community on Tuesday, March 8th at 8pm. Theme : “MERCY – A LENS ON THE WORLD.”
€3,000 funding for Boyle Arts Festival
Shannonside FM report: Eight festivals in the Shannonside region have been approved for festival funding. This funding is part of a national €1,000,000 investment in festivals through Fáilte Ireland which was announced by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport,…
Matz Barber Shop
For Sale or Lease in Boyle
For Sale or Lease as going concern – Hair & More Hair Salon, Main Street, Boyle. For full details please call Tom Cunningham on 086 231 8734, or auctioneers Vincent Egan on 071 966 2464
Boyle Celtic – football tonight
Boyle Celtic U14s girls football kicks-off tonight at 7.15 against Gurteen Celtic This is the clubs very first girls competitive game at any level so come down any support the girls. All the very best to all Girls involved and the…
Ardcarne Garden Centre
FREE Fruit Growing Event at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle this Saturday 12th March from 11am – 12 noon. Discover how easy it is to grow your own fruit, which are the best varieties and an easy guide to pruning.
Boyle GAA Updates
Tickets are currently on sale for the Club’s fundraiser, a Draw for a most attractive 5 day return trip for two to New York for the Roscommon v New York Connacht Senior Football Championship. Other prizes in the draw include…
St Patrick’s Day
Graphic: Sean O’Dowd St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and the Boyle Parade will commence at 3pm on Thursday 17th March, starting at Mockmoyne, via Bridge Street, to the Crescent. Entry forms for floats are available at Una Bhan Craft…
Bright Sparks Quiz
Bright Sparks Quiz 2016 If you were there last year you’ll remember the great night of fun and entertainment, if not join us this year, and battle for the title of The Bright Sparks! Boyle chamber/Boyle TM are appealing to…
Emergency Services
Ambulance Service: Tel: 021 420 9888 Fire Brigade Station: Marian Road, Boyle. Tel: 071 966 2067 Garda Station: Military Road, Tel: 071 966 4620 / 071 966 4627 Boyle Garda Station is the red brick building located on Military Road,…
Boyle Garda Station Opening Hours
Boyle Garda Station is the red brick building located on Military Road, 200 metres from Boyle Abbey, on the left, between the Abbey and Main Street Sunday: 11am – 1pm Monday: 12noon – 5pm and 8pm – 10pm Tuesday: 12noon…
Battle Of The Celts
Sunday, March 13th: Lough Gara Stables & Country Pursuits, Lisserlough, Boyle • Enter your clan! Teams of four from your business, local pub, club or group of friends. Protect the O’Gara heartland and claim the shield !! • “In Battle…
Boyle Diary
Tuesday 8th : Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in the Resource Centre at 8pm Wednesday 9th : Family Life Centre 10am – 12pm, 10am – 2pm Entertaining with Flair : Inspiring menus for everyday cooking, cook with flair not effort! Every day is…
Marian Shrine, Lough Key Forest Park
Moone Boy Confidential
Boyle Daffodil Day – Friday March 11th
Tadhg TV Update 5th March
Water disruption – Saturday 5th March
Water disruption – Saturday 5th March Roscommon County Council and Irish Water wish to advise consumers served by the Boyle Ardcarne Water Supply Scheme in the Deerpark area, that they will experience disruption to their water supply on 5th March,…
Mattimoes Bar, Boyle for Lease or Sale
Mattimoes Bar & Lounge with 3 bedroom residential accommodation on Bridge Street, in the heart of Boyle Town Centre. For full details, please call Gerry Mattimoe on 087 776 0212 – or auctioneers Smith Kelly Scott :-
St Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
Grange NS Mothers Day
Grange National School children with their Mother’s Day gifts Photo courtesy of Maeve Moran
Úna Bhán Community Notes – Update 4th March
Vention Medical Ireland – Job vacancy
Vention Medical Ireland is a dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturer of sterile medical devices and components for worldwide markets. Based in the North Roscommon town of Boyle, 25 minutes from Sligo Town, the Company is fully integrated covering all…
Free Business Advisory Clinic
Free Business Advisory Clinic A free business advisory clinic, by appointment, at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Thursday March 10th from 10.00am – 2.00pm. The clinic will offer advice to new and existing businesses and information on supports available. Each attendee…
Boyle GAA Weekend Fixtures
Boyle GAA Weekend Fixtures Saturday 5th March The James Lannon Tyre Centre U-16’s v St. Aidan’s in Ballyforan, at 4pm. Sunday 6th March The Cooney Motors/Cooney Centra Juniors v Oran, in Rockfield, at 11am. The U-16 ladies’ v St. Faithleach’s,…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” 4th March
This week, Tony’s Blog “An Oblique View” is loaded with views and articles: Patricia O’Flaherty Retiring from Boyle Library : Roscommon GAA Major Weekend : Roscommon’s Great Win : After The Election (“It is now up to the elected players. We live…
Patricia O’Flaherty Retiring from Boyle Library
Patricia O’Flaherty Retiring from Boyle Library Tony Conboy wrote: Patricia O’Flaherty will retire from Boyle Library from the end of next week. Patricia has a been a real asset to the library service in Boyle for nearly twenty years. Patricia…
2,040 Premises In Roscommon To Benefit From Fibre Broadband
2,040 Premises In Roscommon To Benefit From Fibre Broadband Eir have confirmed 2,040 homes and businesses in Roscommon are among the 100,000 locations that will benefit from the first stage of their rural fibre broadband roll-out during the next 12…
Netflix – House of Cards season 4
Netflix subscribers will doubtless be delighted that “House of Cards” has returned to the channel House of Cards season 4 review: ‘Consistently satisfying and deeply compelling – a triumphant return to form’. With each new season of House of Cards,…
The 32nd Dáil
Shannonside FM report: The makeup of the 32nd Dail: Fine Gael 50 seats, Fianna Fail 44, Sinn Fein 23, 17 Independents and Labour 7,Triple A/People Before Profit and the Independent Alliance have 6 seats each, Social Democrats 3 and the…
Ciaran Emmett Sessions
The organising committee members are overwhelmed with the response to the Ciaran Emmett Sessions Concert in King House on Friday March 4th. All tickets have been sold. For those who have not got a ticket, there will be sessions throughout the…
Tidy Towns Grant Scheme
Roscommon County Council is currently accepting applications under the Amenity and Tidy Towns Grant Scheme 2016 The aim of this scheme is to support community groups in County Roscommon who wish to undertake small scale amenity projects for open, public…
Job vacancy at Vention Medical, Boyle
Lisa Mcnama wrote: “We are currently seeking a Production Operative for Immediate start. This will be an initial one month contract, with possible opportunity for progression. We require highly committed and self-motivated production operators with good attention to detail. Key responsibilities…
Enabling Athlone – Boyle road (N61)
Contractors appointed by Roscommon County Council have begun enabling works on the N61 Athlone – Boyle ahead of realignment works on two sections at Ratallen/Runnaboll Townlands and at Treanagry/Knockroe Townlands. The Road will soon be closed between Caldra Cross Roads and…
DCW Wash & Valet Centre
Graphic: Sean O’Dowd Call to us at Stewarts Filling Stations, Boyle & Carrick. Loyalty Cards available … 5 washes and get the 6th FREE
Boyle – Bank Of Ireland Enterprise Town
Bank Of Ireland is delighted to announce that the ‘Enterprise town initiative’ will return to Boyle, following on from the success of 2015. A recent meeting was held in partnership with a local committee to discuss the various planned activities…
MK Financial – Hot Topic #1
MK Financial – Hot Topic #1 Plan for your retirement! What do you need to do to avoid a huge drop in income? • The State Retirement age will increase to 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028. If you…
Boyle Above & Beyond – by Darren Purcell
Beautiful Boyle, beautifully captured by Darren Purcell, Visionary Photography, The Crescent, Boyle.
Roscommon Herald – 1st March 2016
This week’s Herald properly devotes several pages to articles and detailed analysis of last Friday’s General Election • Christina McHugh (editor): “There is no doubt that elections are brutal battlegrounds. Whatever shade of political opinion you are, you have got…
Boolya – by Frankie Simon
Reprise: Let’s have another look at this great song and video … Published on Aug 3, 2013 The Boolya Album is now available to buy on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/boolya!/id691485950 Written as an Anthem for the Town of Boyle, ‘Boolya’ is the…
Corrigeenroe N.S. Quiz Winners
Congratulations to Corrigeenroe School’s Senior Quiz team who came first in the Credit Union Stage 2 quiz in the Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday the 28th of February. The team will represent Boyle Credit Union in the National Finals which…
Boyle Hurling Team
Names are missing from this Boyle Hurling team photo. Perhaps you will let us know who they are? A special feature of this photo is that it is the only known sports photo of Boyle man Frankie Flaherty, now living in…
Féile Peil na Óg
Alan Cooney of Cooney Motors Boyle, presents a substantial sponsorship to Boyle GAA Club’s Feile team officials at Boyle GAA centre on Monday February 22nd. This is to offset the considerable expense of sending Roscommon’s representatives, Boyle Feile Team, to…
Boyle Community games
Boyle Community games are putting together squads for the Community Games Soccer, boy’s u10 Indoor soccer, boy’s u13 indoor soccer and boy’s u12 outdoor soccer. For both indoor soccer squads we need a team of 8 and for the outdoor…
Why Choose Boyle?
Here are some reasons: Boyle’s West of Ireland location, beautiful local scenery, access to the N4 National Primary route, all of the 7 up and 7 down daily trains stop at our railway station, we are 25 miles from Sligo…
Clarkes Bar & Restaurant – Mothers day
Special sitting of Sunday Lunch on Sunday 6th March Mothers Day. Look after your mother & grandmother on Mother’s Day and treat them to lunch at Clarke’s from 1pm. Call Clarke’s on 071 966 2964 to book your table
Sr. Carmel DODD SSL R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Sr. Carmel DODD SSL, St. Louis Convent, Dundalk, Louth / Boyle Suddenly, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Very deeply regretted by her sister Colette McBride, brother Fr. Kieran, brother-in-law Columb, nieces, nephews, grandnieces,…
A Musical Treat this Mother’s Day At Ardcarne Garden Café!
The Café, located at Ardcarne Garden Centre, will open 12-5pm on Mother’s Day, Sunday March 6th with the performance from 2-4pm. It’s going to be a busy day and no reservations are being taken, as such we’d highly recommend that…
Ireland’s Toughest Muckers
The sun shone brightly, in fact conditions were just about perfect for the almost the 200 Toughest Muckers competitors in beautiful Lough Key Forest Park, on Sunday 28th February. Well done to all who took part … you are a…
This is an Easy Test …
[table sort=”,desc,asc”] Header,col2,col3 col4,col5,col6 [/table]
Frank Kelly R.I.P.
Frank Kelly (Fr. Jack) R.I.P.
Roscommon Galway Election
The final poll for Roscommon Galway in the official order: • Naughten, Denis (IND) • Fitzmaurice, Michael (IA) • Murphy, Eugene (FF)
Tadhg TV
Open Day Invitation – Parochial School
Boyle Parochial National School, Military Road, invites you to their Enrolment Day on Wednesday March 9th from 2.30pm-430pm – “We would be delighted to see you” Tel: 071 966 3555
Marians Fashions
Marians window displays 26th February, 2016
Úna Bhán Community Notes
Ciaran Emmett Sessions
View the full poster [here…]
Marc Egan “The Voice of Ireland”
graphic: sean o’dowd Popular acclaimed Boyle singer Marc Egan will feature in “The Battles Round” of “The Voice of Ireland” this Sunday 28th February on RTE One TV at the later time of 7.00. Marc will ‘do battle’ with David…
Rates for Businesses
Most businesses have recently received correspondence from the Valuation Office in relation to the proposed rates revaluation in County Roscommon. Boyle Chamber of Commerce last week attended a meeting of Roscommon County Council addressed by Mr. Patrick Conroy from the…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2016
Start getting your Float ready … graphic: sean o’dowd The Boyle St.Patrick’s Day Committee are in full action mode, organising the Parade which will take Place on Thursday 17th March starting at 3pm from Mockmoyne, via St. Patrick Street, Bridge…
Election Candidate Press Releases:
General Election on Friday 26th, check out recent statements from candidates … Denis Naughten [here…] Eddie Conroy [here…] Eugene Murphy [here…] Maura Hopkins [here…] Michael Fitzmaurice [here…] Miriam Hennessy [here…] I have tried but cannot find press releases for the…
Cookery Class – Free at Boyle Enterprise Centre
Cookery Class – Free at Boyle Enterprise Centre A FREE Foundation Cookery Course will be conducted in Boyle Enterprise Centre from March 21st–April 7th. The course is suitable for those seeking employment opportunities in the Hospitality/Nursing Home and Deli sectors. Course content…
Tony Conboy – “An Oblique View”
Alongside several diverse articles of local, national and international interest, Tony remembers Kieran Emmett, a member of the very wellknown and regarded Emmett family of Ballyfarnon who died in early March 2006. He was known in many parts of the…
1st Holy Communion and Confirmation Outfits
Boles of Boyle • Visit Boles of Boyle today to view our new Communion and Confirmation • View the fantastic new collection of Girl’s dresses & accessories. Boys suits in traditional 2 piece style, or include the waistcoat for the…
Roscommon Herald – the future
Christina McHugh (editor) wrote: In relation to your recent posting regarding the Roscommon Herald could I just clarify for your readers that while we will vacate our existing offices on St.Patrick Street, Boyle at the end of this year we…
Carmel’s Skincare & Beauty – Coffee & Cupcake Morning
Carmel wrote: “To celebrate Fuschia’s Spring collection I will be hosting a Coffee and Cupcake morning in the salon this Saturday the 27th of February between 11:30am and 3:00pm. Make sure to come in and see all the new Spring…
Why Vote on Friday 26th February?
Polling stations open 7am to 10pm If you believe in having the right to vote, but are unsure as to whether it really will make a difference, should you vote or not? • Yes – if you want better healthcare,…
Did You Know?
Daly’s Drinks: Paddy Daly established Daly’s Wholesale bottling business in 1956. The business employed a number of young people from the town for bottling Guinness, Smithwicks and other beers. The bottling business continued up until 1972 when the breweries decided…
Fastest 8 year old boy in Ireland
Mairead Supple wrote: Darragh Fahy, son of Sharon Supple and grandchild of Teresa and Bernie Supple, Garrow, Boyle, was crowned recent winner of Ireland’s Fastest Feet competition in Athlone on Saturday January 30th. Darragh’s journey began in Dublin, one of…