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Friday 4th February 2012: Cloudy with rain, sleet and possibly even a little snow for a time over higher ground. Moderate south-easterly winds. Max temp 2-5°C (36-41°F).

The Scarlet Ribbon - Invitation to Book Launch

Wed 8th Feb., 7.30pm Hodges and Figgis, Dawson Street, Dublin
• "The Scarlet Ribbon" is a romantic novel by Michael and daughter Katy O’Dowd writing under the pseudonym Derry O’Dowd, published by the History Press. Set during the years 1737-1742 in Paris, London, Dublin and Galway, The Scarlet Ribbon follows the story of a young surgeon battling prejudice and suspicion in his controversial quest to become a man midwife, and the women who change his life.
• From the backstreets of Paris, through the glittering social whirl of London, and finally back to Ireland again, this is a story of the thorns of love and the harsh reality of life in the eighteenth century, where nothing is simple and complications of all kinds surround James Quinn, man midwife
• Author Michael grew up and received his early schooling in Boyle before becoming a well-know gynaecologist in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. He has written several well-received musicals as well as text books on gynaecology. Michael's daughter and co-author is a former journalist/columnist with London's "Time Out" magazine.
• The Boyle music scene appreciates Mike O'Dowd, Michael's son and drummer with "The Rivulets" and his cousins, actors John & Chris O'Dowd

Building Confidence and Assertiveness

Family Life Centre: Thursday mornings starting February 9th for 6 weeks from 10am-12pm in the Family Life Centre, Boyle 0719663000.
• Cost €60. Deposit €10 (non refundable).
• Facilitator: Eleanor Shortt, Psychotherapist MIACP, MIAHIP. This course offers an opportunity to look at many aspects of  Personal Development.  It aims to help participants cope confidently with the demands and complexities of life. For an application form and any further details contact Denise or Eleanor on 0719663841 (direct line) or 0719663000.

Coping with Anxiety - Cognitive Behaviour Skills

Family Life Centre: Six Wednesday evenings starting February 15th from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Family Life Centre, Boyle 0719663000.
• Cost: €60.  Deposit (€10).
• Facilitated by: Maura Callaghan, Psychotherapist, MIAPC. This six weeks course aims to: help participants to recognize different causes of Anxiety, to identity the signs and symptoms. Closing date is Friday 3rd February. For further information and application form please contact the Centre. Numbers limited.

Lough Key Triathlon Tri-suits

The Lough Key Triathlon Club are redesigning the Tri-suits for this year's Triathlon and are looking for sponsorship. If any business in town would also like to sponsor the event, contact must be made as soon as possible with Donal Kennedy Secretary / PRO, Lough Key Triathlon Club, 086 109 2626 email: loughkeytriclub@gmail.com . I do not have any details of cost but Finbarr Feely email: ffeely@feelystone.ie or Donal will be able to help you.

Michael Ewings R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Michael EWINGS of Clooneenhugh, Kilmactranny, unexpectedly at his home. Reposing at his home from 9.30am on Thursday evening, until 5.00pm Friday evening, house private thereafter. Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Highwood, arriving 7.00pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 12.00 noon, interment afterwards in Kilmactranny Cemetery. "May he rest in peace"

Co. Roscommon Ploughing Championships

The 2012 Co. Roscommon Ploughing Championships will be held in Boyle this year at a farm in Kilbryan, 2km outside town on the N4. It is anticipated that some 5,000 people (competitors and viewers) will attend. A date in April has been set for the championships.
An important Information Meeting will be held in Clarke's Bar, St. Patrick Street on 9th February at 8.30pm. Full details will be disclosed and suggestions discussed on how to maximise a Boyle plan to run, cater and enjoy the smooth running of this prestigious one-day event.

Ardcarne Garden Centre

FREE Customer Event on 'Growing Your Own Potatoes' at Ardcarne Plantsplus Garden Centre, Boyle Saturday 4th February at 11.30am. Join the Ardcarne Experts and learn about the different types of potato, new blight resistant varieties, how to get good yields and much more. 20 different types to choose from, including many First Early varieties which can be started off now
 

Boyle Ladies GAA

The club's AGM will be held Sunday 5th February, in Abbey Park Clubrooms at 5.00pm. All players, parents and interested persons in Boyle GAA are invited to attend.

Galilee News

Galilee Community resumed its schedule on Wednesday, February 1st.
• The CHAPEL is open from 9am every morning. The Thursday scripture evenings begin tonight, Feb 2nd. A cuppa is available at 7:30pm and the session begins at 8pm. We conclude with prayer at 9pm.
Please check our website www.galilee.ie for further details and coming events.

Camp 101

Camp 101 is the International Girl Guide Camp in Lough Key Forest Park, from 4th–11th July 2012 attended by 1,500 Guides from around the world. Camp 101 aims to provide an opportunity for girls to explore their potential to influence the world around them.
• Girl Guides Camp101 are looking for a Community project to complete during their week here in Lough Key / Boyle. They want to give something back to the community that will represent working together and that will act as a memorial to the Camp101.
• The type of projects they are looking for are - building a rockery; decorating an unsightly wall or premises with a mural for example - they are looking for suggestions from organisations, groups and or individuals that can provide them with a suitable project.

Athletics Event for Boyle 4th/5th February

Tom Guckian wrote: "North Roscommon Athletic Club are the hosts for the Woodie’s DIY AAI Intermediate & Master Cross Country & Juvenile ‘B’ Championships and Inter County Relays on Sunday 5th February in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle. This will be the second time to host the event in 3 seasons with the 2010 event being a great success. 1500+ athletes are expected to compete on the day accompanied by their families, coaches, supporters and officials from Athletics Ireland.
• This will be a great opportunity to show off what the area offers and what great hosts Boyle people are and hopefully we will entice many to visit us again during the year.
• Anyone interested in helping to prepare/set-up for the event or stewarding on the 4th or 5th February, we'd be glad to hear from you. Contact a North Roscommon Athletics Club official."

Boyle Credit Union - good news

Shannonside FM report: Statistics from the Irish League of Credit Unions also show that Boyle Credit Union has the lowest level of arrears nationally in their asset range.
• Almost €750,000 was invested in the completion of a new state of the art building for Boyle Credit Union last year which was entirely self- financed by the credit union. Read more [here...]

Welcome (from www.realroscommon.com)

New Roscommon Town Website: "Welcome to the new realroscommon.com website! As with realboyle.com, you will find news, personal views and opinions on happenings, photos of people and places as well as information ...all updated regularly."
• realroscommon.com will always be happy to hear from you. Please send Roscommon town news or other items for publication by email - info@realroscommon.com or by telephone to 087 181 6297

Job losses in Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford

261 jobs were lost at IDA supported companies across the region in the last 5 years. We have now been informed that they were no visits by an IDA client company with a view to creating new jobs in the three counties Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford since 2009. There are 17 IDA supported companies in the region employing 2,225 people

Medical Card Earnings

Shannonside FM report: GP's across the Shannonside region were paid an average quarter of a million euro to treat medical card patients in 2010. New figures reveal that over €26 million was paid out to 106 GP's across counties Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon and Westmeath that year. Under the medical card scheme, the majority of family doctors are paid an annual fee for each eligible person they treat. Read more [here...]

Hello to Austin and Agnes Beisty...

Many thanks to John Mulligan for sending me an iPhoto of my old friend and classmate, Boyle man Austin Beisty and his wife Agnes at home yesterday in Long Island, New York [here...]

Click on photo for larger version
"Out & About" in Roscommon Saturday 28th January Photos [here...]

Realroscommon.com

The new website is online now! As the site movee into action, you will find news, personal views and opinions on happenings, photos of people and places as well as information about Roscommon Town ...all updated regularly. View the new website [here...

Award for Lough Key House

TripAdvisor is proud to announce Lough Key House, Boyle has won a Travellers' Choice Award in the category "Top 25 B&B's and Inns in Ireland. The Travellers' Choice is the highest honour a premises can receive from the TripAdvisor community and is based on the reviews and freely-offered opinions of discerning guests.
• Congratulations to Frances McDonagh on this magnificent achievement. It is a testament to your commitment to the Quality of Service available in this area. Visit the Lough Key House website [here...]

International Eucharistic Congress - June

The International Eucharistic Congress will take place at the RDS, Dublin on Monday 11th June and Thursday 14th June 2012. Buses from Boyle Parish will travel to the Congress. There is an urgency to register all interested persons as soon as possible due to limited availability of places at the Congress. Please contact Fr. Alan Conway at 071-9662012, or email: communicate@esatclear.ie or Keith Suffin at 086-1758885. We urge you to contact us now.

Aidan Ray Menswear

Winners in the Aidan Ray Menswear Christmas Draw
 Front: John Murphy, Michael McDonald, Tom McCann
Back: Jim Feighan, Gerard Sheerin, Gerry Shannon, Aidan Sheerin, Gerry Mullaney. Click on pic for large version.

Credit Union Quiz Finals

St Joseph's Hall, Boyle will be the venue for the Stage 1-Boyle Credit Union Local Area Quiz Finals, at 6pm on Sunday next 5th February. The competition is open to all nineteen primary schools in the newly enlarged Boyle Credit Union area that now includes the former Kilronan-Drumboylan area. All schools in the area have been issued with entry forms and they may enter up to four teams per school in each of the age categories-Under 11 and Under 13. The winning team in each age category will go on to represent the area in the Chapter Finals in early March, while the winners and runners-up in both competition will receive prizes on the evening.
• Prizes will also be presented on Sunday evening to those who were successful in the recent Credit Union Art Competition. The following are asked to come along to receive their prizes: 7 years and under -1st Sarah Conheady (Corrigeenroe N.S,) 2nd Rebecca O'Hara (Boyle Parochial School), 3rd Ruth Johnson (Boyle Parochial School. 8 to 10 years - 1st Diarmuid Sutton, 2nd Adam O'Connor, 3rd Jack Kelly (all St Joseph's B.N.S.), 11 to 13 years - 1st Cian King (Corrigeenroe N.S.), 2nd Sophie Litton (Corrigeenroe N.S.),3rd Megan McKenna (Boyle Parochial School). Special Category -1st Diarmuid Mulrennan, 2nd Ciaran Corrigan (both St. Joseph's B.N.S.).

Bike Maintenance Course

Bike Maintenance Course will start in Abbey Community College on Tuesday 31st Jan at 8pm - 9.30pm, cost €50 for 7 weeks.
• Comprehensive maintenance course on all types of bicycles covering routine safety checks, fault finding, puncture repair and developing an understanding of bike components (drivetrain, brakes, wheels etc) Be prepared for the summer ahead by carrying out your own maintenance thus avoiding possible breakdowns and expensive repair costs.

"Bridesmaids" nominated for an Oscar

The blockbuster film hit of 2011 "Bridesmaids" has been nominated for a 2012 Oscar - the film industry's highest honour in the category "Original Screenplay"
• Our own Chris O'Dowd had a leading role in Bridesmaids - what a year it has been for him ...a BAFTA nomination, two IFTA nominations, a lead role in Bridesmaids and his own "Moone Boy" being filmed for Sky TV

Galilee News

Galilee Community will resume its schedule on Wednesday, February 1st. The CHAPEL is open from 9am every morning. The Thursday scripture evenings begin on the 2nd. A cuppa is available at 7:30pm and the session begins at 8pm. We conclude with prayer at 9pm. Please check our website www.galilee.ie for further details and coming events.
• Galilee Community is located 2.5km from Boyle just off the N4 overlooking L.Key and L.Arrow

Evening Classes, Abbey Community College

Tuesday 31st January: Baking for beginners (7.30-10.00 for 6 weeks), Computers for beginners, Fiddle, Bike Maintenance, Craft.
Thursday 2nd February: Spanish, Sugar Craft (advanced), Gardening - spring planting and seeding, Fiddle, Patchwork for beginners.
• All courses run for 7 weeks except Baking which runs for 6 weeks. The cost is €50 for each course except computers which costs €80.
• Enquiries to apoconnor11@gmail.com  or call 071-9664646.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

There will be a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boyle, starting at 3pm on Saturday 17th March. Members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee have met and are actively planning this year's event. Hopes are high that Parade 2012 will be a showcase for everything that is good in Boyle and the area in general.
• You too are asked to play a part! A dedicated Facebook page for the Boyle St. Patrick's Day Parade will be online shortly where your ideas will be most welcome so that this year's parade may become our best ever ... watch this space !

Ardcarne Garden Centre Coffee Shop Franchise

Ronan O'Conghaile wrote: If you have an ambition to run your own catering business, we would welcome a proposal from you. We have an opportunity / franchise for an enterprising partner in setting up and running a coffee shop at our garden centre premises at Ardcarne, Boyle, by St. Patrick’s Day at the latest. We will provide a fully equipped facility, the franchisee will run the facility as an independent business.
• Ardcarne Garden Centre (9km from Carrick-on-Shannon and 6km from Boyle, just off the N4) is a long established, multi-award winning garden centre, with a reputation for quality and customer service. A coffee shop is something our customers have voiced a demand for over recent years.
• For Information please call to the Garden Centre or phone 071 9667091

Feighan Vindicated

Frank Feighan TD has been vindicated and has welcomed a HIQA statement supporting developments at Roscommon County Hospital.

Tennis

Coaching will recommence for six weeks from Monday 6th February for €30 which includes membership for the year to March 1st 2013. Under 9 years 4pm until 5pm, 9 years and over 5pm until 6pm. This course is with a professional coach, Tennis Ireland approved. Any enquiries please contact Noreen on 071 966 2996.

Boyle Bingo

Every Tuesday night is Bingo Night in St Joseph's Hall, Boyle playing for a €1,000 jackpot, eyes down at 8.30 Sharp.  

Vote For Chris O'Dowd

A special moment in Chris O'Dowd's career will happen on Sunday 12th February. Following his hugely popular and praiseworthy filming of "Moone Boy" in Boyle, Chris will be one of the nervous nominees for a BAFTA Film Award in London.
• You can have a say in who wins by voting for Chris [here...]
 

Will you live to be 100?

Scientists claim they can predict whether someone will live to 100 with up to 85 per cent accuracy after developing a genetic test for healthy ageing. Researchers came up with the complex formula after studying the DNA of centenarians and identifying common genetic variations which may have contributed to their unusual longevity. Read more [here...]
• Paddy asked his doctor "Will I live to be 100?" The doctor replied "Do you smoke tobacco or drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs?" "Do you eat red meat?" "Do you spend time in the sun, play sport or exercise?" "Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?" "No," Paddy replied. "I don't do any of those things." The doctor looked at Paddy and asked, "Then why do you care about living to 100?" 

Performing Arts School for Boyle

A new Performing Arts School will start every Tuesday in the Resource Centre, St. Joseph's Church Car Park on Tues, 24th Jan. Each 1 hour class will develop Theatre skills using diverse styles of Dance and Drama.
• 5-7yrs, 3.30pm to 4.30pm : 8-10yrs, 4.45pm to 5.45pm : 11-13yrs 6-7pm. Teenage classes will be available at a later date. Interested people should contact Vivienne Moran on 0868957195 or E-mail vivcaldbeck@hotmail.com

Yoga classes with Liz

Boyle Class in Primary School Gym every Tuesday night - Ladies class 7.30 and Men’s class 9pm.

Boyle Credit Union is safe

Shannonside FM report: Manager of Boyle Credit Union, Joe Currid says that a number of smaller Credit Unions will eventually have to amalgamate with larger Credit Unions in order to survive. He told the Joe Finnegan Show, that while Credit Unions are in a tough place at the moment, the majority of those in operation including Boyle are safe.

Where to Pay Bills? - Carty's Daybreak!

Did you know? Over 150 bills can be paid at the same, one-stop shop ... Carty's Daybreak Supermarket, Mockmoyne, including: Airtricity, Bord Gais, ESB, Eircom, WERS Waste Ltd, Littlewoods, UPC, Barna Waste & Recycling and many more!!
• TV Licence - yes you can you can renew your TV licence, get One4all Gift Cards, International Call Cards, M50 eFlow Toll and Bill Payments, Buy Stamps, 3V Credit top-Ups, Payzone Worldwide Money top-up, Ukash, and Mobile Phone top-ups
• Carty's Daybreak, open early till late, 7 days-a-week.

Boyle Rambling Anglers Club

At the recent Annual General Meeting of the association held on the 11th January,the following officers were elected :
Chairperson, C.J Greene : Vice Chairperson, John Nicholson : Secretary, Sharon Greene : Assistant Secretary, Ann McGlynn : Treasurer, Ruth Egan : Assistant Treasurer, Pat Egan : P.R.O : Diarmuid Beirne : Health/Safety, Marc Egan : Youth Officer, Marc Egan
The outgoing committee was complimented by the members for their imagination and creative work in the development of the association.Moone Boy" in Boyle - emails to realboyle

Great news for Chris O'Dowd

Boyle actor Chris O'Dowd has been nominated for a BAFTA 2012 Award as Rising Star. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Orange British Academy Film Awards will take place on Sunday 12 February 2012.
• The Film Awards are the Academy’s highest film honours, rewarding the best work of any nationality seen on British cinema screens during the preceding year.

Chris O'Dowd strums a tune on the set of "Moone Boy"

Boyle Rail Station

Iarnrod Eireann's continued investment in its Boyle Station is noted and most welcome. Works are nearing completion with a splendid, large Car Park and total resurfacing of roads approaching the facility.

Back bencher of the year - Frank Feighan

John Drennan (Sunday Independent) wrote: If we have any problem with the new brigade of TDs, it is that they appear to have the odd notion that back-benchers should think independently. In the end, we decided that Frank Feighan's courage in holding the line on Roscommon hospital, and, even more courageously still, going to war with Terry Leyden, means Frank Feighan is this year's winner.

The Weather - the facts - Hot & Cold

Regardless of our manmade influence on climate, the world's weather is in a constant state of change. Where we are headed cannot be defined.
• Recently, Met Eireann's station in Malin Head recorded a 10-minute mean windspeed of 126kmh ...a hurricane-force wind. This exceeds the previous record windspeed record for Malin Head recorded on St Stephen's Day 1998.
• Regarding extremes, the highest air temperature recorded in Ireland was + 33.3°C at Kilkenny Castle 26th June 1887. The lowest recorded air temperature was -19.1°C measured at Markree Castle, Co. Sligo on 16th January 1881
• There have been about 11 dfferent "Ice Ages", with the last only 11,000 years ago. At times the ice layer over Ireland was up to 1 kilometer thick Right now we are living in a mini ice age. During the "Great Ice Age" over a third of the earth was covered in ice.

Here's a thought ...

Moylurg Rockingham, King House, Roscommon Co Co, Fáilte Ireland, local craft workers, songwriters, film makers and event organisers might consider including The Legend Of Úna Bhán in their plans for 2012. I have my own plans for a photo exercise!
• The Legend tells a beautiful love story and is based here in Lough Key. All the ingredients are there in the story. Check my version of the Legend Of Úna Bhán [here...]

Street Resurfacing - Good News

Thanks to lobbying by Frank Feighan TD, there will be no traffic disruption from street resurfacing in Boyle before Christmas. The footpaths will be completed shortly and the street resurfacing has been rescheduled for immediately after Christmas. This will ensure that there will be NO Traffic Disruption during the shopping days close to Christmas. Well done Frank Feighan, as well as the decision makers!

It was great to meet with Frances McGee in Marians!

The splendid new Boyle Credit Union building in
Green Street Car Park, Boyle  

King House is Open for Business

Following a request from Boyle Town Council, Roscommon Co Council has issued a written statement regarding its involvement in the future of King House. Here is an extract:
• "Roscommon County Council is committed to the operation, management, safeguarding and development of King House. It's development as a vital cultural asset in the county and one that can be further and continually developed and underpinned by a strong programme of activity remains central to our ambitions."
• The full statement is viewable [here...]

Warmer Homes and Boyle companies

Rising fuel costs and cold winters demand that we must now take measures to properly insulate our homes from the cold. Householders can save hard-earned euros - Great ideas from Boyle firms: Insulate your home: Read more [here...] Harvest Your Rainwater: Read more [here...] Stay cosy an warm with heating Oil from Stewarts Oil [here...]

Boyle Chamber of Commerce

Council members of Boyle Chamber of Commerce this year are: Dara Callaghan, Stephen Bohan, Sara Condon, Sarah-Jane Daly, Lorcan Egan, Cecil Draper, Jackie Valentine, Mary Clifford, Mary Cretaro, Finbarr Feely, Alan Simon and Mike Smith. All are all working together for Boyle, lead this year by Ciaran O'Connor & Siobhan Gallagher.

Inspiring words from Steve Jobs R.I.P.

• Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
• Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.
• Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life...Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

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