New by-laws for Street Trading in the county – including The Crescent, Boyle
A summary: Roscommon County Council has produced draft bye-laws to deal with the issue of casual trading in the county. The draft document proposes to…
Articles by Sean O'Dowd
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter 23rd March
Úna Bhán Community Notes – Update 15th March
Abbey CC 2nd year Basketball Regional Champions
Abbey CC 2nd year Basketball Regional Champions
Michael Mc Dermottroe R.I.P.
Michael Mc Dermottroe R.I.P. The death has occurred of Michael Mc Dermottroe Felton, Boyle, peacefully at the Plunkett Community Nursing Unit, Boyle. Reposing at his…
The Mulligan Sisters in Concert
The Mulligan Sisters together with their accompanist Padraic Ó Cuinneagáin (DIT Conservatory of Music) will be in concert in the Church of Ireland, Boyle on…
Confirmation 2019
Congratulations to all the young people from our parish who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 11.30am Mass on Sunday 24th March.
Galilee Centre, Tintagh, Boyle
Communicating with God: A Lenten faith formation series. Tuesdays March 26th, April 2nd, 9th from 10.30am – 12.00pm, led by Ian Neylon and Anne Francis. Donation…
Joseph (Joe) Brennan R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Brennan, Trien, Castlerea, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Sadly missed by family including daughter-in-law Chrissie McHugh, editor Roscommon Herald.Reposing at…
Ena Cox R.I.P.
Ena Cox R.I.P. The death has occurred of Ena Cox (née Mc Dermott), Abbeytown, Boyle, Peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of the…
Chris O’Dowd
Chris O’Dowd at the Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 24, 2019. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) Chris…
Do you know where there are local Defibrillators?
A truly caring Boyle Chamber of Commerce or Boyle Town Team would serve the community even better by taking example from Co Leitrim by following…
Tony Conboy “An ObliqueView” Update 20th March
Ardcarne Garden Centre
Ardcarne Garden Centre Everything seems to be greening up these last few days and it’s time to make sure your lawn does the same! This…
Smoke damage at Boyle apartment
Smoke damage at Boyle apartment No injuries, but smoke damage was reported at an apartment in Boyle last night (Monday 18th March). Shortly after 10pm,…
The Toon Team – Bye Laws 2
The Toon Team – Bye Laws 2
Casual Trading Bye-Laws
Casual Trading Bye-Laws
Say Hello to Jim McGrath
Boyle residents and those from farther afield will know and hold Jim McGrath with great respect and affection as proprietor of the very popular local…
Crufts success for Angela East’s St. Bernard ‘Balou’
Crufts success for Angela East’s St. Bernard ‘Balou’ Angela wrote: “Balou Ir Ch, Int Ch, won 2 ribbons at Crufts. He got 2nd in his…
Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade
“I’m A Celebrity, Get me out of Here” Boyle GAA Fundraiser
King of the Jungle Donal Connaughton – BNHP Ltd Runner up Seamus Keane – Ballyshannon A full house St. Joseph’s Hall audience was treated to…
St. Patrick’s Day Parader 2019
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Boyle 2019 Thankfully the rain held off, and the sun shone on our Parade … a lovely annual event celebrating a…
St. Joseph’s Newsletter 23rd March, 2019
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” 20th March
‘Guns and Rosaries’…. Father Peyton of Mayo and the U.S. RTE 1 Thursday 10.15. Senior people will remember the year 1954 as Marian Year….
The Toon Team – Bye Laws 1
Thank you from Boyle GAA ‘I’m a celeb’ committee
What A Night! (Saturday 15th March) Firstly a huge thank you to our Main Sponsor, LandEscape PTY Ltd and our two Premium Sponsors, Callan Tansey…
St. Patrick’s Day Shop Windows
St. Patrick’s Day Shop Windows
Swans on Lough Key
Major expansion for Drumanilra Farm Enterprise
Justina Gavin opened Drumanilra in 2015. The well-known farm retail shop and café in Boyle is about to lodge a planning application for a…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1960
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1960 Joseph Stewart have been supporters and parade participants in the Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade for so many years, and…
Comhghairdeas leis na cailíní as Scoil na nAingeal Naofa
Comhghairdeas leis na cailíní as Scoil na nAingeal Naofa Is mór an chuís broíd agus athais é do Scoil na nAingeal Naofa gur éirigh le…
Law companies closed Thursday 14th March
Law companies closed Thursday 14th March As a mark of respect for our late friend and colleague, Henry J. (Harry) Wynne, the offices of Callan…
Feighan welcomes capital funding of €13.7m for Sligo IT
Senator Frank Feighan has warmly welcomed capital funding of €13.7m for Sligo Institute of Technology towards significant building upgrades. The funding announcement under Project Ireland 2040…
IUSA Inter-varsities sailing
IUSA Inter-varsities sailing event on Lough Key. Students from around the country are competing in this terrific sailing event until this Saturday the 9th of…
Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2019
Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade Layout: Sean O’Dowd Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2019 will start at 3:30pm on Sunday 17th March. If people would…
The GAA Presidents Awards – The Smith Family
Friday 8th March: The Smith Family accepted the Dermot Earley Family Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the GAA At a star-filled ceremony…
Say Hello to Jamie – Tai Chi Court Chinese Restaurant
Jamie Jin came to Boyle 5 years ago and since then with her chef husband Lennie has operated one of Boyle’s favourite restaurants, the Tai…
International Women’s Day at The Moorings Restaurant
Friday 8th March: Independent Women’s Day! Treat yourselves ladies or that woman in your life to dinner with us in The Moorings, Knockvicar. To celebrate,…
Town Team – monthly meeting Thursday 7th March
I will be delighted to hear whether the Team have progressed with and actioned on items identified for attention in April 2017 — Boyle Greenway;…
Cathal McGee R.I.P.
Cathal was one of Co. Donegal’s loved sons and a gift to Boyle, its development and its high standing nationally. Cathal and his wife Mary…
Say Hello to John Mulligan
John Mulligan is a valued friend of mine. Readers will be familiar with John as my ‘comrade author’ and inspirational text source for our realboyle.com…
Say Hello to Philippa Breheny – Philippa’s Hair Design
Philippa Breheny is a popular, expert hairdresser who has been serving a discerning clientele in Boyle for 19 years. Philippa has relocated her business to…
Abbey College – Connacht Champions
Abbey College – Connacht Champions Well done to our own Abbey College Boyle boys Junior team who progressed to AND WON the Connacht Schools final…
Say Hello to Alison Clarke O’Shaughnessy
Clarke’s Roast Beef Lunch 4th March 2019 Discerning Diners in Boyle Restaurants will immediately recognise Alison from Clarke’s Bar & Restaurant on St. Patrick Street….
Shrove Tuesday 5th March
Shrove Tuesday is the day in February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. Though named for…
Nora Healy R.I.P.
Nora Healy R.I.P. The death has occurred of Nora Healy, Bridge Street, Oughterard, Co. Galway and formerly of Grangemore, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, on the 3rd…
St. Joseph’s Boys School Annual Book Fair
St. Joseph’s Boys School Annual Book Fair Wednesday 6th March from 9.00am – 9.30am Thursday 7th March from 9.00am – 9.30am Thursday 7th March from…
Pilates with Ann
Next 6 week block starting this Wednesday 6th March in the Convent Primary School Gym. 6pm – 7pm Beginners/Intermediate 7pm – 8pm Run Free Also…
Boyle GAA Update 4th March
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 7,11,16&26. €20 winners were Trevor Conroy, Mary Gallagher and Denis Dodd. The…
The Moorings Bar & Restaurant Sunday 3rd March 2019
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter 3rd March
Carrick Cineplex March 1st – 7th
The Stairs Menus
FREE Potato Growing Talks, Ardcarne Garden Centres
Ardcarne Garden Centres – Boyle and Roscommon FREE Potato Growing Talks, Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle & Roscommon Town, Saturday 2nd March 11am and 3pm. Pick up some…
FREE Herb planting Demonstrations, Ardcarne Garden Centres
Ardcarne Garden Centres – Boyle and Roscommon FREE Herb planting Demonstrations, Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle & Roscommon Town, Saturday 9th March 11am and 3pm. Discover how to…
Smart Start Preschool
Smart Start Preschool Smart Start Preschool Open Evening Thursday 28th, 5pm-6.30pm … Aughnagrange, Boyle
Safety measures for ‘dangerous’ N4 junctions
Shannonside News: The design for enhanced safety measures at N4 between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon is being undertaken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) consultants in Donegal. •…
Boyle Community Games Quiz
Boyle Community Games Quiz takes place this Friday 1st March in Scoil na nAingeal Naofa (Girls Covent Primary School) Starting at 6.15pm and finishing at…
Say Hello to Dorothy Shannon
Visit King House Tea Rooms where Dorothy guarantees a warm and friendly welcome. Cooked to order Breakfasts as well as lunch menu items are served…
St. Joseph’s Boys School Annual Book Fair
St. Joseph’s Boys School Annual Book Fair Wednesday 6th March from 9.00am – 9.30am Thursday 7th March from 9.00am – 9.30am Thursday 7th March from…