Following a competitive recruitment process by the Public Appointments Service, Shane Tiernan has been recommended to Roscommon County Council for appointment as its new Chief Executive. Mr. Tiernan has worked in the local authority sector since 2008 as Acting Director…
Scam calls and emails Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show, Inspector David Cryan says the public need to be aware about scam calls and emails. “If someone cannot prove who they are, or if someone requests your bank account information…
Anne Patricia Mullan R.I.P. The death has occurred of Anne Patricia Mullan, 24 Forest View, Boyle, Roscommon / Castlebar, Mayo, Peacefully, in the exceptional care of the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar. Predeceased by her mother Dympna and father Harry. Survived by…
Breege O’Dowd R.I.P. The death has occurred of Breege O’Dowd, Tullyboy (The Bungalow), Boyle, Co.Roscommon and formerly of Dodderpark Road, Rathfarnhan, Dublin and former AIB staff Sligo, Galway and Ballsbridge, Monday 20th March 2023. Breege passed away after a short…
Carmel McGinn R.I.P. The death has occurred of Carmel McGinn (née Cox), Kiltycreighton, Boyle, Roscommon, Peacefully at home, after a brief illness borne with dignity and strength. Survived by her heartbroken family, her husband Chris, daughter Sabrina (Downes), son in…
Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 We were blessed with a mild, rain-free afternoon for the parade, though later the rain arrived in bucket loads. The organising committee did themselves and Boyle proud for the hundreds who lined the streets…
James Joseph (Ginger) McElroy R.I.P. James Joseph (Ginger) McElroy, 74 St John’s Road, Old Trafford and formerly of Kiltycreighton, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. -March 12th 2023- Peacefully, in Manchester, in the loving care of Abbotsford Care Home, Whalleyrange, surrounded by his…
Frank O’Mahoney R.I.P. The death has occurred of Frank O’Mahoney, Maple Drive, Boyle, Co. Roscommon (formerly of Kinsale, Co. Cork on Thursday the 16th of March 2023. Peacefully with his family by his side, in the exceptional care of the…
Job Opportunity at Roscommon LEADER Partnership Roscommon LEADER Partnership is currently seeking to recruit a full-time ADMINISTRATOR based in Keadue, Co. Roscommon. The Administrator will be responsible for preparing the centre returns, purchase orders, public procurement, SAGE, funding applications, and…
Boyle Camera Club After the meeting break saw the club host a table-top photography shoot for all present and new members Members were previously asked to bring something small to be photographed It was a learning curve for everyone, getting…
All Ireland Credit Union Quiz Final Congratulations to Mikey, Gavan, Emmett & Oisín, students from St. Joseph’s B.N.S. Boyle, who have reached the All Ireland Credit Union Quiz Final that will be held in the R.D.S. in Dublin on Sunday…
The day before hosting the world’s largest and oldest St Patrick’s Day Parade, Parade official, Hilary Beirne who hails from Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland, received the inaugural “A New York City Hero” award presented by the Bowling Green Association at…
Boyle Sculpture Trail at Boyle River and The Pleasure Grounds Roscommon Co Council has funded professional and contemporary works in sculpture, made in a manner and from materials suitable for permanent exhibition outdoors – Works that require low maintenance. View…
Maria Doyle Kennedy for Boyle Arts Festival 2023 Boyle Arts Festival is delighted to announce that another headline artist for BAF 2023 will be Maria Doyle Kennedy. Maria, who has sustained a varied and eclectic career in the Arts for…
Boyle Shop Windows St. Patrick’s Day 2023 View More >> _____________________________
Patrick (Paddy) Nicholson R.I.P. The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Nicholson Knockarush, Boyle, Co. Roscommon -March 9th 2023- Peacefully, in his 90th year, at Roscommon University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, brothers Sean and Michael and…
Scoil na nAingeal Naofa On Sunday the 29th of January, teams representing Scoil na nAingeal Naofa, Boyle, competed in the Credit Union Quiz. They had already battled stiff competition from their classmates to make it onto the Under 11s and…
Defence Forces to withdraw 130 Irish troops THE DEFENCE FORCES are to withdraw from the UN peacekeeping mission on the Golan Heights in Syria. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin today informed the Government of the decision to withdraw…
‘Devastating loss’ of Irish plant life More than half of Ireland’s native plants are in decline, while many of the habitats on which Irish wild plants depend have been destroyed or altered by farming and forestry since the 1950s, according…
Lakeside Cafe, Lough Key Forest Park Lakeside Cafe, a comfortable, warm, nicely decorated space in the Activity Centre with friendly staff and great food. _____________________________
Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 The viewing stand is to move to the Crescent this year and we will have a concert after the parade with Music Generation and DJ Rob, there will be spot prizes for Best Costume…
Lift for Boyle Rail Station Notice has been published that Iarnrod Eireann has applied for permission for a development at Boyle Rail Station. The structure is intended to include concrete and steel elements, a pair of staircases (two flights each),…
Boyle St Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 Boyle St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has agreed to run our annual St Patrick’s Day Parade at 3.30pm on 17.03.2023. Anyone wishing to help or Volunteer with the parade committee would be great –…
Scheduled flights from Knock to the US have returned after a 16 year absence. People now have the opportunity to fly from Ireland West Airport in Knock via Heathrow Airport in London to New York, Boston, Washington and many more…
Boyle Yoga Shack – 2023 Timetable Monday 6.30pm – Gentle Movement 8pm – Strong ‘n’ Satisfying Tuesday 10am – Gentle Flow 1.10-1.50pm – Lunchtime Dip 6.30pm – Beginners 8pm – Blokes Flow Interested? Contact Mags on 086 836 0111 _____________________________
Declan (Denis) O’Carroll R.I.P. The death has occurred of Declan (Denis) O’Carroll, Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon, N41 D9E5 / Carrick-on-Shannon, ex Eircom and Countryside properties. March 1st 2023. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin. Declan (Denis), Predeceased by his son…
Mary Ellen Tighe (née Oates) R.I.P. Mary Ellen Tighe (née Oates) R.I.P. Taverane, Cloonloo via Boyle, Co. Sligo and formerly of Kilmore, Co. Roscommon. -March 2nd 2023- Peacefully at The North West Hospice, Sligo, surrounded by her loving family. Mary…
Monica Battles R.I.P. The death has occurred of Monica Battles(nee McLoughlin) Garrow, Boyle, Co.Roscommon on the 2nd of March 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the devoted care of the staff of the Plunkett Community Nursing Home, Boyle….
Maura Gilligan (née Duffy) (Retired Teacher) R.I.P. Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. February 25th 2023, (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family in the care of the nurses and staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Pre-deceased by her husband Sean, sisters Bridgeen,…
Ecumenical Service Fundraiser and 24 Hour Fast – Church of Ireland, Boyle
Irish Rail … major rise in anti-social behavior Irish Rail received complaints of racism, verbal sexual harassment, assaults and drug-taking on trains last year. There was a 60 per cent increase in anti-social behaviour complaints in 2022, compared to the…
Kathleen O’Flaherty (nee Regan) R.I.P. There will be a one way system in place for the reposing, traffic will be directed up the old Sligo, Curlews Road and will exit through Lowparks, Green Street Boyle. The death has occurred of…
Rosaleen McDonnell R.I.P. The death has occurred of Rosaleen McDonnell, 5 Lower Marian Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Belfast. -February 3rd 2023- Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her brother Bernard and sister Margaret. Rosaleen will be…
Blood Transfusion Service in Boyle – Sunday 12th February Blood donors are needed urgently! You are requested to make a special effort to give blood in Boyle on Sunday 12th February.The blood door clinic will be in St. joseph’s…
Moira Tighe R.I.P. The death has occurred of Moira Tighe (née Duignan) Ballindoon, Riverstown, Co. Sligo. F52X309, January 30th 2023, peacefully, at her home, in the loving care of her family, her dedicated carers and the Community Palliative Care Team….
Names please … Just now, I can name all but two of these ladies – Eithne, Yvonne, Grainne, Joanne, Viv, ? Olwyn, ?. You may be able to name all of the girls. _____________________________
Boyle Credit Union AGM _____________________________
Angela Devenney R.I.P. The death has occurred of Angela Devenney, née Caldwell, 30 Church View, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Cuilmore, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. -January 18th 2023- Peacefully, in the tender care of The North West Hospice Sligo. Predeceased…
The death has occurred of Peter Layden R.I.P. Clooneigh, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon / Leitrim, Co. Roscommon (formerly Arigna) 17th January 2023 (peacefully after a short illness) surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Pre-deceased by his father Brendan….
Pauline Madden R.I.P. The death has occurred of Pauline Madden, (née McNiffe), Forest View, Abbeytown, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Sligo. -January 11th 2023- Suddenly yet peacefully. Predeceased by her husband Martin Basil. Pauline will be very sadly missed…
Flanagan Fr. Padraig R.I.P. Flanagan Fr. Padraig, St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Ardsoran, Killaraght, Boyle, Co. Sligo & Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria, January 6th 2023, peacefully in the Care Unit, Kiltegan. Predeceased by his…
Boyle Musical Society says Thank You We reluctantly lowered the curtain on ‘Guys and Dolls’ on Saturday, November 26th and said farewell to Nathan, Miss Adelaide, Sister Sarah, Sky, Rusty Charlie, Harry the Horse, Niecly-Nicely, Agatha, Big Jule, Lieutenant Brannigan,…
Free Christmas dinners in Boyle for 50 people It’s a tradition that began in 2017 and was started by Dorothy Shannon from the King House Tea Rooms in Boyle. The meal is free of charge and will take place at…
Great News for Boyle and Keadue in Community Centre Grant Funding Announcements The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, along with the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD, have today announced funding of over €33 million for the upgrade…
Households in Roscommon set to qualify for Fuel Allowance Scheme for first time – Feighan Over 80,000 households nationwide expected to benefit from payment From today, households in Roscommon can apply online for the Fuel Allowance Scheme, local Minister of…
Unsolved: 840 missing person cases active In the last decade alone, a total of 38,929 people were reported missing. From 2012 to July 2022, up to 242 of these cases remain unsolved. “A missing person investigation commences when the incident…
Sheila Murphy (née Bushell) R.I.P The death has occurred of Sheila Murphy (née Bushell) Sheila, Carnamadda, Carraroe, Sligo and late of Boyle, Co. Roscommon, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, after a short illness. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Christy,…
Community library in Boyle has received funding of €4,335,851 Roscommon County Council’s application for the development of a new community library in Boyle has received funding of €4,335,851. The new library will be located to the rear of the former…
SVP Annual Appeal – 2022 (Society of St. Vincent dePaul) This Christmas, please support St. Joseph’s Conference Boyle Annual Appeal. Our collection will be in St. Joseph’s Church on the weekend of 10th / 11th December where envelopes will be…
Run Walk n Roll 2022 “Run Walk n Roll 2022 in aid of Cancer Research has been another great success. Together we raised a grand total of €5896 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society Research Fund. Thank you to…
Chris O’Dowd wins a BAFTA Roscommon Herald 27th November: “There has been success for Chris O’Dowd at tonight’s BAFTA Children and Young People awards. The Boyle native has been named as the winner in the Performer category for Here We Are:…
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF BOYLE-FRENCHPARK ROAD Roscommon County Council has decided to close the R361 Boyle-Frenchpark Road in order to facilitate necessary road improvement works as part of the 2022 roads programme. Diversions will be in place and all Local and…
The Gulf Stream The Gulf Stream is an Atlantic ocean current typically 100km wide and 800 to 1,200 deep with a fastest maximum speed of 5.6 mph. It ensures that the climate of Western Europe is much warmer than it…
King House Piano Concerts December 18th
Sheila Bohan R.I.P. The death has occurred of Sheila Bohan, Glen Oaks, 30 Curlew View, Abbeytown, Boyle and formerly of Church View, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. -November 26th 2022- Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Charles and…
Guys and Dolls They say Guys and Dolls is for grown-ups. It is sassy, sexy, and full of men being men and women being strung along. Guys and Dolls is a great musical. The Boyle Musical Society’s version was great…
Chris O’Dowd – Sunday Times 20th November _____________________________
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter Read More >>
Plunkett Avenue November Rosary
Night and Day Festival 2023 “We’ve got a new home… and a new date! We’re excited to announce that Night and Day has found a new home in the beautiful surroundings of Lough Key Forest Park We are also moving…
Solstice Choir to perform in Boyle Over the past few years the Church of Ireland organ has fallen into disrepair & now requires major restoration. This work is being overseen by the Rector, Canon Edward Yendall, who is an accomplished…
Catching up on the news etc Wednesday 16th November: I will spend time checking various sources for what has happened locally and elsewhere since last Friday. • With my family I spent the past days in the little-known but absolutely…
King House Christmas Craft Fair 2022 The Christmas Craft Fair in King House, Boyle marks the first signs of Christmas for many, providing excitement, family fun and a great buzz. It takes place over two dates: Friday evening Nov 25th…
MARTINA CALPIN R.I.P. River View, Boyle,, Co. Roscommon (Peacefully) in University Hospital, Galway. Pre-deceased by her parents James and Teresa, brothers Val and Joseph, sisters Mary, Catherine and Bernadette Sadly missed and remembered with love by her son Lee, daughter…
“The Royal” – scaffolding is gone Now that the scaffolding is gone, traders and others are delighted to note progress on “The Royal”
Roscommon County Council’s application for the development of a new community library in Boyle has received funding of €4,335,851. The new library will be located to the rear of the former Royal Hotel, will face out onto the river walk…
Sheepdog Trials – from 9.30am to approx 4pm Sunday 13th November Eddie Egan will host Connaught Branch Sheepdog Trials (young dogs) on his farm at Knockroe, Boyle. Wonderful displays from dogs and their handlers to be enjoyed all day long…
Lenny Chen to play in King House
Fr. Kieran Dodd R.I.P. Fr Kieran Dodd died suddenly but peacefully at St, Michael’s Care Home, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex on Tuesday, 25th October 2022, surrounded by his loving carers. Predeceased by his parents James P and Mai Dodd, siblings Margaret (McCavana),…
Boyle Community Tennis Club Boyle Tennis Fundraising Bake Sale Please support the first of our fundraising events to kick start the “Floodlighting Fund”!! Our fundraising cake sale and raffle will take place in the tennis courts clubhouse building next Saturday…
Roisin Wynne will head to Kenya Roisin Wynne, member of the Boyle Senior and Roscommon Intermediate Ladies will be travelling as part of a group 50 male and female Inter-County Gaelic Games players from all four codes taking place in…
Gunpowder Gin wins international awards The Leitrim brand beat other top international brands like Moët and Jägermeister to take home top honours. Drumshanbo is celebrating as Gunpowder Irish Gin has won two awards at the Oscars of the Spirits industry….
The embankment collapse The heavy rain of recent days has caused a number of issues locally. In Boyle, an embankment at St. Joseph’s Terrace at Mockmoyne in the town slid onto the footpath overnight. Debris fell onto the footpath underneath,…
Irene Graham (née Maxwell) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Irene Graham (née Maxwell), Boyle, Roscommon Irene Graham (nee Maxwell), Boyle, Co. Roscommon. 30th October 2022. Peacefully, in Brabazon House, Gilford Road, Dublin, surrounded by her family. Husband Henry (deceased)….
Connacht Ladies Intermediate GAA Semi-Final Boyle 0.06 : Charlestown 3.07 In front of one of the largest crowds present in Abbey Park for quite some time, the Boyle Ladies were a credit to themselves, their mentors, the club and Boyle…
Tickets for ‘Guys & Dolls’ “With just over three weeks until opening night, tickets for ‘Guys & Dolls’ will go on sale from 10am on Saturday, November 5th. Our Booking Office is once again located at the Únabhán Craft Shop…
The death has occurred of PJ (Patrick Joseph) Browne R.I.P. Station House, Boyle, Co Roscommon (Former Station Master, Irish Rail Boyle / Retired Commandant 19th Battalion, FCA) Browne, PJ (Station House, Boyle, Co Roscommon), October 27th 2022, died peacefully surrounded…
Boyle Faces #1 Sadly some of the people photographed here have died since I created this set of 348 photos several years ago. May they Rest In Peace. View Photos >>
Roscommon GAA Senior Football Manager Davy Burke has been ratified as the new Roscommon GAA Senior Football Manager at a meeting of the Roscommon County Board. He has been appointed for a three-year period. Davy who hails from Kildare, has…
Two Boyle deaths announced at Mass on 26th October • Fr. Kieran Dodd R.I.P. (50 years ordained) • Jackie Ward R.I.P. (late of St. Patrick Street)
Halloween at King House
Autumn Leaves
Halloween Tennis Camp Tim Clarke is running a 3-day junior tennis camp in Boyle for the midterm week. The camp will run from Tuesday-Thursday, (with Friday as a fall back if any day very bad weather). Morning classes, 90 minutes…
Cash For Clobber The Parents’ Association of Scoil na nAingeal Naofa will hold a Cash for Clobber collection on November 9th, 10th and 11th with bags being collected on those mornings only at 9.20 am.
Mairead Cogan (Supple) “Plant the Planet Games” in Kenya. Warriors For Humanity in partnership with Self Help Africa and the GPA have launched “Plant the Planet Games” in Kenya. Taking place in Kenya from the 19th to 27th November, the…
Boyle 10 : Strokestown 11 – GAA Senior Roscommon County Final A match review by me would be a helluva cheek, coming as it would from one with only a basic knowledge of the game. However, knowing that this was…
Boyle Ladies GAA at Scoil na nAingeal Naofa View Photos >>
St. Joseph’s Boys School – a special letter from the boys to Boyle GAA
Emergency Temporary Road Closure of the L1032 Abbeytown, Boyle Roscommon County Council has decided to close the L1032 at The Abbey/GAA Pitch in Abbeytown, Boyle from 8am on Friday 21st October 2022 to Wednesday 26th October 5pm for road overlay…
Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home
Moylurg Tower: The Ugliest Building in Ireland? The Moylurg Tower rises from the north-west corner of the ruins of Rockingham House which was destroyed by fire on 10 September 1957. The reinforced concrete tower is six-storeys in height and 150…
Sewage is poured into Irish waters — sixteen years after EU deadline Enough sewage to fill three Olympic-sized swimming pools — some 7.5m litres — is pouring into Irish seas and rivers every day, 16 years after EU deadlines passed…
GAA Rossie Bus in 3 Boyle Town National schools Tuesday 18th October: I was delighted to take photos of the Club Rossie GAA bus as three local National Schools were presented with Admission tickets to the Senior County Final between…
Tony Conboy “Reflections on Boyle’s Long Journey into the Light” “Through the decades there were hundreds who enabled the Club to grow with a recent surge helping to make it the fine club that now exists.” View Photos >> :: Read…
Mattimoes, Bridge Street, is For Sale Mattimoes Bridge Street is For Sale: Prime Licensed Premises with Residential Accommodation. Since moving to Boyle Gerry and Alice developed an outstanding business and many, many friendships. Call the auctioneers SMITH KELLY on 071…
Strokestown Park: The National Famine Museum Saturday 15th October: I visited the splendidly restored / upgraded Strokestown Park National Famine Museum View Photos >>
Strokestown Park House – Tour Saturday 15th October: The 45-minute tour of the fabulous Strokestown House included artifacts and gems of historical information delivered by our well-informed tour guide Sarah. Works on the upper storey of the building are in…
Tony Conboy – The Match Realboyle correspondent Tony Conboy will be here on Monday 17th, with his thoughts on this year’s Senior Roscommon GAA Football Final
Chemco Pharmacy Cheque Presentation to Boyle GAA Chemco Pharmacy on Shop Street were delighted to present a €500 cheque to Boyle GAA ahead of the club’s 23rd October County Final. The cheque was accepted by star Boyle player Cian McKeon…
Ingrid Stewart R.I.P. Abbeyhaven Care Centre and Nursing Home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Abbeyville, Boyle and formerly of Munich, Germany, October 12th 2022- Suddenly, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth J. and sister Inge Scheel. Ingrid will be…