Roscommon Herald – 17th January

17th January edition: Readers will note number of articles of particular interest to locals in the Boyle area…
• King House: Negotiations are underway to bring major exhibits,  collections and artefacts of national importance to King House – “a museum and centre of cultural importance … King House holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Roscommon and surrounding counties.”
• Concern over rates valuation: “several people saying the preliminary valuation on their businesses is incorrect”
• Plunkett Home: Residents at Boyle’s Plunkett Nursing Unit support worthy causes
• Bus Eireann: Fears for future of rural bus services
Rose McTiernan: Older Category, Celebrating Voluntary Activity in community Life
• Boyle Town Focus: page 57 is devoted to Boyle news, photos and diary items of interest