Rockingham. Sunshine before a shower
Rockingham. Sunshine before a shower
Articles by Sean O'Dowd
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
Scoil na nAingeal Naofa Friday 23rd October
Scoil na nAingeal Naofa Friday 23rd October “Today was a momentous day. End of a fantastic first term, Halloween dress up (teachers and children!), a…
Sunsets
Sunsets
COVID Level 5 Essentials
COVID Level 5 Essentials Essential retail outlets: https://tinyurl.com/yyatm6x4 Essential services at Level 5: https://tinyurl.com/yxphzhvs • Dorothy Shannon (King House Tearooms) and realboyle.com will have a PRELIMINARY list…
Boyle Traders OPEN during Level 5
Boyle Traders OPEN during Level 5 Boyle Food Traders Open In Boyle… Please check the lists and advise of any required corrections and additions by…
Garda operation begins to support Covid restrictions
Garda operation begins to support Covid restrictions RTE report: Gardaí have begun what they say is a major high visibility policing operation to support the…
Roscommon footballer tests positive for Covid-19
Roscommon footballer tests positive for Covid-19 RTE Report: Roscommon’s plans for Saturday’s Allianz Football League clash with Cavan have been disrupted with the announcement that…
Roscommon People
Roscommon People The weekly newspaper is available for you. Read the full edition of this week’s paper, FREE online:
Kieran Harte R.I.P.
Kieran Harte R.I.P. The death has occurred of Kieran Harte, Rinnatruffane, Geevagh, Sligo Much loved son of Brian and Carmel, father of Maebh, brother of…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Outdoor Mass ?
Outdoor Mass ? Way back in the Penal Days, Mass Rocks were used as Altars. Our current Penal Days are the Level 5 Covid regulations….
Martin Ward R.I.P.
Martin Ward R.I.P. The death has occurred of Martin Ward, Ballybane, Galway and formerly Mockmoyne, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, October 19th 2020. Pre-deceased by his wife Mary…
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves
Level 5 Covid Restrictions from midnight Wednesday 21st October
Level 5 Covid Restrictions from midnight Wednesday 21st October
Free Autumn Courses and Events
Free Autumn Courses and Events Free Autumn Courses and Events organised by Role Skillnet and Boyle Chamber of Commerce include:, Working from Home, Introduction…
Post – Free to Nursing and Care Homes
Post – Free to Nursing and Care Homes A new initiative by An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted…
Boles of Boyle
Sean Carty Cars – Boyle
Magees Fashion Shop – Main Street – Boyle
New House For Sale in Boyle – No.18A Hanly Avenue
New House For Sale in Boyle – No.18A Hanly Avenue I had the pleasure of taking photographs of this newly built house in a most…
Lough Key Forest Park
The Toon Team – GAA St. Joseph’s Hall
Boyle Training Options/GRETB
Boyle Training Options/GRETB are ready to welcome new learners to the centre and vacancies are now available on our full-time blended learning training course. The…
COVID 19
COVID 19 Would you fancy 70 minutes panting, sweating, one-to-one contact in another country with 30 like-minded men during Ireland’s National Level 3/4 recommendations? The…
Boyle Celtic Football Club 50/50 draw
Boyle Celtic Football Club 50/50 draw Boyle Celtic Football Club wishes to thank everyone for their incredible support of the 50/50 draw. The encouragement from…
House required to rent in or around Boyle
House required to rent in or around Boyle Local single lady looking to rent a three or two-bedroom house preferably, in or around Boyle asap….
Maisie Tansey (née Regan)
Maisie Tansey (née Regan) The death has occurred of Maisie Tansey (née Regan) Oxhill, Knockvicar and Clegna, Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, October 12th 2020, peacefully,…
Garrow Road, near Boyle, 13th October 2020
Garrow Road, near Boyle, 13th October 2020
Tasty Roscommon Rashers
Tasty Roscommon Rashers I bought a couple of packs of these SuperValu beauties … the tastiest rashers ever, and as the pack says “Skilfully prepared…
The Toon Team – Pumpkin Head
The Toon Team – Pumpkin Head
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View”
Boyle GAA Club
Boyle GAA Club
Tree on the N61
Tree on the N61 This tree on the N61 always catches my attention and was one of my first-ever photos back in 1960 ,,, yes…
Maureen Slein R.I.P.
Maureen Slein R.I.P. The death has occurred of Maureen Slein (née Cryan) Tawnytaskin, Boyle, Roscommon, Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her devoted family. Pre-deceased…
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
Una YOUNG R.I.P.
Una YOUNG R.I.P. The death has occurred of Una YOUNG,(née Flynn) (Coolock, Dublin 5 and formerly of Elphin Street, Boyle and New Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co….
Sunset
Sunset Riverside, Boyle, Sunset 8th October – “Into The West”
SuperValu, Blue Hour, 8th October
SuperValu, Blue Hour, 8th October
Dominic Curtin R.I.P.
Dominic Curtin R.I.P. The death has occurred of Dominic Curtin (EI9JS), Derrynabrook, Cloontia Co. Sligo and formerly Killaraght, Boyle, Co.Roscommon after a long term illness…
Roscommon People
Roscommon People 8th October The weekly newspaper available for you from Thursday 8th October
Come on down – the prices are right
Come on down – the prices are right
Thomas (Tom) Regan R.I.P.
Thomas (Tom) Regan R.I.P. Thomas (Tom) Regan, Shannon Drive, Gurteen, Ballymote, Co. Sligo and formerly of Shraugh, Cloonloo, Boyle, suddenly, at his residence. Rest In…
Marians Fashions, Bridge Street, Boyle
Marians Fashions, Bridge Street, Boyle
Nation moves to Level 3
Nation moves to Level 3 Irish Times: “In a significant break with its advisers on the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and after a series…
Keep Safe … Self-Isolate
Keep Safe … Self-Isolate
Jobs available at Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home
Jobs available at Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home
New Restaurant for Boyle
New Restaurant for Boyle Set to open on The Crescent, late next month, the former, highly regarded “Stairs” is currently seeking Kitchen, Bar and Floor…
The Toon Team – Gilbert “A Lawn Again Naturally”
The Toon Team – Gilbert “A Lawn Again, Naturally”
About ONESONIC
About ONESONIC ONESONIC was launched in October 2020 and includes the BB-HD1 wireless headphones and the BXS-HD1 wireless earphones. A smart speaker and noise cancellation…
ONESONIC Founder – Boyle Connection
ONESONIC Founder – Boyle Connection ONESONIC was founded in 2019 by Boyle native David Cawley. David has been working in the acoustic and audio industry…
Boyle Canal – Saturday 3rd October
Boyle Canal – Saturday 3rd October
Tadhg TV Update
Tadhg TV Update
Boyle VTOS Centre – Music Classes and Covid 19
Boyle VTOS Centre – Music Classes and Covid 19 • Music classes in various instruments are available online instead of in your Local VTOS (formerly…
The Toon Team – Town Team AGM
The Toon Team – Town Team AGM
Lough Key Forest Park
Lough Key Forest Park
The Toon Team “Three Billboards outside Boyle, County Roscommon”
The Toon Team “Three Billboards outside Boyle, County Roscommon”
FEIGHAN LAUNCHES NATIONAL HEALTHY EATING GUIDELINES FOR ‘1 TO 4’ YEAR OLDS
FEIGHAN LAUNCHES NATIONAL HEALTHY EATING GUIDELINES FOR ‘1 TO 4’ YEAR OLDS Fine Gael TD for Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon and Minister…
Minister Feighan Welcomes Publication of HSE Winter Plan.
Minister Feighan Welcomes Publication of HSE Winter Plan. Fine Gael TD for Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon and Minister for State at the…
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
Public Consultation on Roscommon Co Council plans for Boyle
Public Consultation on Roscommon Co Council plans for Boyle Frank Geelan (Boyle Town Team), Adrian Kielty (Engineer, Roscommon CoCo), Darragh Kelly (Roscommon Herald) Please note:…
9/11/2001 – “The Day The World Stopped Turning” !!
9/11/2001 – “The Day The World Stopped Turning” !! Nineteen men hijacked four fuel-loaded US commercial airplanes bound for west coast destinations. A total of…
Supporting Boyle Traders – Open Table Beef Lunch
Supporting Boyle Traders – Open Table Beef Lunch Open Table Restaurant, Beef Lunch with all of the traditional trimmings … DELICIOUS !!
OUTDOOR FILM PROJECTIONS FOR CULTURE NIGHT
OUTDOOR FILM PROJECTIONS FOR CULTURE NIGHT FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER & WEEKEND: The Culture Night Roscommon 2020 highlight event will be an outdoor film projection of the Douglas…
Roscommon People
Roscommon People The weekly newspaper is available for you. Read the full edition of this week’s paper, FREE online:
Ballyfarnon NS – job available
Ballyfarnon NS – job available Ballyfarnon NS is seeking applications for the position of temporary part-time cleaner / caretaker. General cleaning of school 5 evenings…
St Patrick’s Well, Boyle
St Patrick’s Well, Boyle Legend has it that St. Patrick created St. Patrick’s Well when he and his band of followers visited the Boyle area…
Boyle Drumanone Dolmen
Boyle Drumanone Dolmen Our oldest man-made structure – almost hidden, not signposted! Location: From Boyle take the R294 (Tubbercurry Road) west for almost three kilometres after…
Community Monuments Fund 2020
Community Monuments Fund 2020 “Hi all, The National Monuments Service has just announced a new Community Monuments Fund 2020 – the first time ever I…
The Shed Distillery Visitor Experience
The Shed Distillery Visitor Experience This state of the art building is located at The Food Hub in Drumshanbo and it really is a place…
Roscommon Herald 8th September 2020
Roscommon Herald 8th September 2020 Buy your copy of the Herald this week for the following articles and many more: Page 1: Reduction in school…
Siobhan Gallagher Career and Life Coaching
Siobhan Gallagher Career and Life Coaching Congratulations to the Leaving Certificate students of 2020 and best wishes to all who are awaiting CAO offers over…
Boyle Town Centre Public Realm Enhancement Project
“The Boyle Town Centre Public Realm Enhancement Project has been developed with the overriding aim of realising the potential of the town centre to become…
Boyle Tuition Centre
Boyle Tuition Centre Biology and Maths Classes. Please call Ann 0n 086 877 0252
May KNEESHAW R.I.P.
May KNEESHAW R.I.P. The death has occurred of May KNEESHAW (née Flannery), Churchtown, Dublin / Boyle, August 27th 2020 (peacefully) at the Blackrock Clinic, after…
Christina Mitchell (Née Sproule) R.I.P.
Christina Mitchell (Née Sproule) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Christina MITCHELL (née Sproule), Abbey House, Boyle, County Roscommon (formerly Tullymoan Road, Clady, Strabane, County…
Jimmy (Matt) Sheridan R.I.P.
Jimmy (Matt) Sheridan R.I.P. Jimmy (Matt) Sheridan (brother of the late Dan Sheridan C.I.E), Boyle, died suddenly on 25th August 2020, in the wonderful care…
Mary Mulvihill R.I.P.
Mary Mulvihill R.I.P. The death has occurred of Mary Mulvihill (nee Butler),8 Green Hills, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co.Roscommon on Sunday August 30th peacefully and surrounded by…
Michael Rushe R.I.P.
Michael Rushe R.I.P. The death was announced at mass in St. Joseph’s Church of Michael Rushe, Mockmoyne, Boyle, a former employee at the Roscommon Herald….
Owen Mc Keon R.I.P.
Owen Mc Keon R.I.P. The death has occurred of Owen Mc Keon, Croydon, England, formerly Deerpark, Boyle. Owen passed away suddenly on Saturday 29th August….
Boyle GAA Boyle Seniors in 4th County Semi-Final in 5 Years
Photo submitted by Boyle GAA “Once more unto the breach…” Boyle Seniors in 4th County Semi-Final in 5 Years (Boyle Town I suggest that you…
Michelle Gill (Principal) wrote
Michelle Gill (Principal): “The best of luck to all students, teachers, SNA’s and school staff returning to school in Boyle and the surrounding area this…
Feighan Welcomes €4 Million Government Allocation for Active Travel and Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Sligo and Leitrim
Feighan Welcomes €4 Million Government Allocation for Active Travel and Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Sligo and Leitrim Fine Gael TD for Sligo, Leitrim, South…
Junior Tennis Lessons
Junior Tennis Lessons Tennis Ireland Coach Tim Clarke will be running a set of six 1 hour lessons over 6 weeks on Wednesdays after school…
Roscommon People 27th August
Roscommon People 27th August This week’s edition is available NOW in shops and online at www.roscommonpeople.ie. Don’t forget to pick up your free copy! • The full…
Media News – Wednesday 26th August
Media News – Wednesday 26th August Irish Times: Government believes Phil Hogan should resign as fresh claims emerge [here] Irish Independent: Taoiseach Micheál Martin insists Phil Hogan broke…
Community Enhancement Programme 2020
Community Enhancement Programme 2020 Funding will be provided under the Community Enhancement Programme, and is in addition to €2 million provided under that programme earlier…
Ladies football
Ladies football Ladies football Monday evenings 8pm-9pm at Boyle Celtic Astro pitch. EVERYONE welcome – no experience necessary, even if you’ve never kicked a football…
“Council dismisses speculation over former Royal Hotel”
“Council dismisses speculation over former Royal Hotel” Darragh Kelly is a fine, experienced reporter and highly regarded acquaintance of mine. On page 2 of this…
Roscommon Herald 25th August
Roscommon Herald 25th August Page 1: Arrests made after Boyle house party / Boyle School to feature in documentary Page 2: Council dismisses speculation over…
The Toon Team “Three Billboards outside Boyle County Roscommon”
The Toon Team “Three Billboards outside Boyle, County Roscommon”
The Bush Hotel – Carrick
The Bush Hotel, Carrick Creative use of timber at The Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, one of three great hotels 10 miles from Boyle
Hotel For Boyle??
Hotel For Boyle?? A realboyle.com news item suggests that an interested group of investors, some local, is to make, or has made a bid to…
Reprise – The Toon Team – “No Room at the Inn”
Reprise – The Toon Team – “No Room at the Inn”
Are you Learning Irish?
Are you Learning Irish? Then welcome to Foras na Gaeilge’s English-Irish Dictionary. The dictionary is available free of charge and has been adapted to work…
Weekly Grinds For Students
Weekly Grinds For Students CILL RÓNÁIN TUITION CENTRE: “Online and classroom-based grinds commence from 24th August for the Academic Year 2020/2021. Trusted by students and…
Tony Conboy “an oblique view”
Tony Conboy “an oblique view” Here on realboyle.com, we are fortunate to have quality writers and authors contributing the fruits of their thoughts and ‘penmanship’….
Roscommon People
Roscommon People Roscommon People weekly newspaper, 20th August available now… as promised, alongside the Roscommon Herald, two great Roscommon weekly newspapers. • The full ‘Flip…
Adult Beginners Tennis Lessons
Adult Beginners Tennis Lessons Ever fancy starting to play tennis or dusting off your old racket?? Tim Clarke will be running adult beginners tennis lessons…
Roscommon Co Council Online Services
Roscommon Co Council Online Services Avail of a growing number of online services provided by Roscommon County Council. • You can avail of some services…