Ardcarne Garden Centres Ardcarne Garden Centre teams in both Boyle and Roscommon town have been working hard to create these inspiring plant displays, bringing together lots of different colour themes and also plants to support pollinating insects 👉 Choose your favourites!…
Decision on McDonald’s in Carrick-on-Shannon expected A decision on the planning application for McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant is due in the next month. The proposed development consists of a c.0.47 hectare site at the Dublin Road, Rosebank Retail Park in the…
ROSFM – “On Mission in Boyle” This Tuesday’s Summertime Mix show between 4 & 5pm on www.Rosfm.ie meets Fr Jonas Rebamontan, the catholic priest from the Philippines, on mission in Boyle. Catch his story while it’s flying at stream.rosfm.ie
“Constellations” – Vaudeville Theatre, London Anna Maxwell Martin and Chris O’Dowd (6 August – 12 September). Bookable via Nimax Theatres Access | 0330 333 4815 or access@nimaxtheatres.com
The Toon Team – Nanci Griffith View More >>
New Rosc CoCo sign on the N61 approaching Boyle
Ardcarne – “On a Day in May 2021”
“Escape From Boyle Barracks 1921” Photo of the cast involved in the recent filming, courtesy of Anna Robertson
Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail Many Weekend Services Sold Out – Please Pre-Book to Travel GAA Championship fixtures playing right across this weekend along with ongoing capacity restrictions mean a lot of our Intercity services are already sold out, with…
Brogan’s Chemco Pharmacy, Shop Street, Boyle Boyle Staff (L-R) Donna Naughton, Mairead McKeon, Megan McKeon, Helena Casey, Trudy Lavin, Edwina Kilcoyne, Mary Early, Aine Noone, Danni McLoughlin, Laura Moran, Ann O’Donnell. Brogan’s Pharmacy Boyle has joined forces with Irish owned Chemco…
Boyle Cistercian Abbey
Eating Out in Boyle – An Craoibhín Breakfast An Craoibhín, Elphin Street – Breakfast – Tea/Coffee and Toast with Brown Bread included … the tastiest, best, fried eggs in town and great value for only €9 Open 6 days a…
The bodies concerned with the Connaught Rangers Remembrance Room FREE exhibition in King House appear to accept that the current location of the CRA exhibition will be vacated – as flagged previously on www.realboyle.com • We are in possession of…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” I am delighted to have the latest of Tony Conboy’s “An Oblique View” for you. As always, Tony casts a practiced, well-tuned eye on happenings Local, National and International. Read More >>
Jinny’s Bakery / McGuire’s Cottages, Drumshanbo View More >>
Drumshanbo – Hay Bales – An Tostal 2021 View More >> View More >>
Boyle Celtic in Cup Final Boyle Celtic have reached their first final already, under the stewardship of new manager Jake McCrann. They will play the RDFL 50th Anniversary Cup final on Sunday 1st August at 2pm in Lecarrow. The opponents…
Bishop Kevin Doran to go ahead with communions, confirmations despite ban “The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,” Bishop Kevin writes. Writing in today’s Irish Independent, the Elphin Diocese Bishop says he consulted with senior priests…
Veronica McDermott (née Casey) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Veronica McDermott (née Casey), Derrymaquirk, Boyle, Peacefully, after an illness borne with great dignity at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents John and Hilda, her…
“Bottle Cap” Street Art, Carrick on Shannon
Feighan receives update on N4-Cootehall Turn off Junction Works Minister of State at the Department of Health and local FG TD Frank Feighan TD has recently been briefed on progress towards the development of a road-designed turn-off junction for Cootehall…
Patsy Brennan R.I.P. John Patrick (Patsy) Brennan (The Crescent, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and ex. Roscommon Herald) – July 26, 2021. In his 90th year. Peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital….
RosFM – visit to McGahern Barracks This Tuesday’s Summertime Mix between 4 & 5PM on RosFM, the volunteer-led community radio station broadcasting around the world on www.rosfm.ie focuses on the life and works of John McGahern with a visit to the newly…
The Toon Team – Electric Picnic View More >>
Sweet Rockingham Realboyle.com © Photo: Cormac Callery, Grainne Caldbeck “Sweet Rockingham” tearful and memorable. Lyrics by Cormac Callery, Music by Donal O’Connor, Recording by Paul Gurney, and vocals by Grainne Caldbeck The CD will be available at Taylors Jewellers and…
Eating Out in Boyle – An Craoibhín “We are delighted to announce we will be re-opening on Monday morning at 9am and cannot wait to see you all again We will be open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm each…
Indoor Dining in Boyle – Tai Chi It is so great that indoor dining is returning to restaurants in Boyle. This evening I chose the Beef Chow Mein with Honey Chilli Sauce at Tai Chi Chinese, Bridge Street … Yum…
Seamus Drury R.I.P. Seamus Drury (formerly of An Garda Síochána), Kilpatrick, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Ardsoran, Lisserlough, Boyle, Co. Sligo, 7th August 2021; Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff in Raheny House Nursing Home, Raheny,…
“Assylinn: More than a Graveyard” by Christy Wynne Another gem from one of our foremost authors/historians “Assylinn, a place that begins and ends with memories, in every sense of the word; an ocean of dreams, a balm for the soul,…
Sports Equipment for North Roscommon Clubs The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D, and the Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, T.D., today (6 August) announced €16.6 million in equipment…
August Spectacular “At the Abbey” At the Abbey, Saturday 14th August from 9.30pm Booking opens Wed 11th August at Noon Roscommon County Council Arts Office in association with Boyle Arts Festival, the OPW and Heritage Week 2021 will host “At…
Radio Garden App Radio Garden allows you to listen to over 25,000 thousand live radio stations world wide by rotating the globe. Every green dot represents a city or town. Tap on it to tune into the radio stations broadcasting…
John Brady – Atlantic Studios John Brady, formerly from Main Street, Boyle, owns Danú Media, a Galway-based TV and FİLM company that is developing a large-scale world-class TV and FİLM Studio, Atlantic Studios, at the former Galway Airport site. A…
Boyle Arts Festival 2021 “Crossings”, King House King House will, as always, house the centrepiece of Boyle Arts Festival – the Visual Exhibition. Curated by Paul McKenna, this year’s theme is “Crossings”, which will bring together leading artists from across…
In memory of Roscommon priest Fr. Michael O’Flanagan A special memorial session of traditional Irish music and song will take place in Boyle Abbey on Saturday, August 7th from 2.00 to 3.30 pm.. The event, in memory of Roscommon priest…
School Uniforms at Sheerin’s Drapery, St. Patrick Street, Boyle. Abbey College and Primary School Uniforms Now in stock until August 24th. Shop closing temporarily from August 25th. Re-opening 30th September. Phone 086 308 4920
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Press Release Minister Frank Feighan TD 4/8/2021 Feighan encourages local communities to consider new €7million Fund to enhance streetscapes & shopfronts in their rural towns and villages Projects to include upgrade to building facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture…
Sraith na Búille Online Music Premiere for Boyle Arts Festival 14th August 2021 Dr Ryan Molloy is the first recipient of the King House Piano Commission 2020/21, marking the first in a series of music commissions by Roscommon County Council….
Visual Arts at Boyle Arts Festival 2021 By Brendan McGee Thursday, August 5th to Saturday August 14th Tickets for Boyle Arts Festival 2021 will go on sale from Thursday morning, July 29th at 10am. Art is a powerful form of…
Tickets for Boyle Arts Festival on sale from Thursday, July 22nd. Tickets for Boyle Arts Festival 2021 will go on sale from this Thursday morning, July 22nd at 10am. They can only be purchased online at www.boylearts.com and tickets…
Restaurants and Pubs indoors targeted for July 26th Under the Government’s plans, fully vaccinated people will be able to go to a pub or restaurant indoors, with 26 July the date targeted for reopen. Read More >>
Only one medal for Jadotville soldiers Veterans and their families are expressing deep disappointment at today’s report. Just one Irish Army officer who was involved in the Siege of Jadotville in the Congo 60 years ago has been recommended for…
Jobs Available OFFICE STAFF NEEDED Office staff to do 20 hours a week. Hours can be done to suit people with kids. Based on St. Patrick Street, Boyle. Duties to include bookkeeping, job allocations. MAINTENANCE PERSON x 2 Maintenance person…
Tony Conboy “An Oblique View” I am delighted to have the latest of Tony Conboy’s “An Oblique View” for you. As always, Tony casts a practiced, well-tuned eye on happenings Local, National and International. Read More >>
Circus Corvinni 2021 View Photos >>
Please Donate A life we all loved. Linda died suddenly at her residence on Monday 5th April 2021. All funds raised will go directly to Irish Skin Foundation. IDONATE.IE Please Support In Memory of Linda Fitzpatrick on www.iDonate.ie Please Donate Here >>
CARROWREAGH CHILDHOOD A new book by HARRY KEANEY For further information, images or to arrange author interview, contact 087 956 5613 or email carrowreagh123@gmail.com On the 29th of June this year, Sligo native Harry Keaney completed four decades working as…
Boyle Arts Festival By Brendan McGee With less than five weeks to go, the line-up for Boyle Arts Festival 2021 is almost complete and the official programme will be launched in just a few weeks time. This year’s Festival will…
Tibohine airshow to raise funds for two important charities The annual Tibohine Fly-In, a staple in the flying and community calendar, will take place on 26th and 27th June (weather depending), with all proceeds going to the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation…
Boyle Arts Festival 2021 By Brendan McGee Well, they promised that they would be back this year and they are keeping that promise! The Boyle Arts Festival committee is delighted to announce that BAF 2021 will take place from Thursday,…
FRAUD – 083 NUMBERS AND VOICEMAILS A number of calls were received at Boyle Garda Station from concerned members of the public who had received phone calls allegedly from numbers starting with the following digits of 087 2874**** or 087…
View from the Gaelic Chieftain
King House 13th June 2021
Ardcarne Garden Centre & Cafe June 9th Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough, Smoked Salmon & Salad … A tasty delight !!! View More Photos >>
Filming in Boyle during June “Dear Sean: Hill Sixteen Features in association with RTE will be shooting a feature-length film called “13HOURS” in Boyle this coming June, written and directed by Ciaran Creagh. We are very excited about filming in…
St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle
Roscommon County Youth Orchestra – King House Grounds Music Generation Roscommon brought the Woodwind Ensembles of Roscommon County Youth Orchestra to the grounds of King House this afternoon, Saturday 12th June, for a wonderful performance of works familiar to those…
Pharmacies now administrating Covid 19 Vaccines Over 1000 Community Pharmacies now administrating Covid 19 Vaccines – Feighan Minister of State at the Department of Health and local TD for Sligo / Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the involvement of local…
Ardcarne Garden Centre & Cafe June 9th Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough, Smoked Salmon & Salad … A tasty delight !!!
Boyle Man to Serve on Prestigious Irish American Committee New York, NY April 23, 2021. Boyle, Co. Roscommon native, Hilary Beirne, recently became the newest member of the Irish Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement (GFA), in…
Soccer and GAA join forces in Boyle for innovative ‘Joint Development Draw’ Now that summer is here and the country is beginning to emerge from lockdown, that long-awaited holiday may finally be around the corner. But there’s a chance you…
Extension of commercial rates waiver Fianna Fáil Senator for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has welcomed the fact that the Government has announced an extension of the current commercial rates waiver for an additional 3 months, covering July to September. This waiver…
Two schools in the area win awards Cathaoirleach Cllr Laurence Fallon launched Roscommon’s Cruinniú na nÓg programme last week with visits to four schools to present the Cathaoirleach Awards for their Rock Art Trails. Two schools in the area –…
Beautiful shopfront and fascia sign Newtownforbes, Co. Longford – A beautifully / appropriately designed shopfront and fascia sign in Irish and English. We need more like this… and there are grants available !!
Show Must Go On Photographer Leon Farrell captures brother and sister musicians, Roscommon County Youth Orchestra on Bridge Street, Boyle. Music Generation, Ireland’s national music education programme, is paying tribute to the thousands of young people around Ireland who played…
Beautiful shopfront and fascia sign Newtownforbes, Co. Longford – A beautifully / appropriately designed shopfront and fascia sign in Irish and English. We need more like this… and there are grants available !!
The Violin by Alex Pentek The steel sculpture on the N5 Bypass outside Longford Town by Alex Pentek represents the upper portion of a giant 20m long violin as if it has been partly unearthed by the newly cut-away embankment….
Show Must Go On Photographer Leon Farrell captures brother and sister musicians, Roscommon County Youth Orchestra on Bridge Street, Boyle. Music Generation, Ireland’s national music education programme, is paying tribute to the thousands of young people around Ireland who played…
Plan on easing of measures in June, July due next week Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said there will be a comprehensive statement next week from Government on the easing of Covid-19 restrictions over June and July, and how that will…
Ireland’s Eurovision hopes – NONE !! Former local Eurovision winner, Drumshanbo resident and Donegal native Charlie McGettigan, says it’s disappointing Ireland won’t be there. Despite being well received by the audience, Dubliner Leslie Roy failed to get the required number…
US Airforce plane says hello to Longford A lot of people spotting the huge plane over the skies in Longford yesterday would have had no idea the pilot wanted to say hello to his native county Read More >>
Aer Lingus set to close Shannon Airport base MORE than 100 staff at Shannon Airport are facing redundancy with Aer Lingus set to permanently close its base there. The flag-carrier airline confirmed the news in a statement, with the move…
Irish-language shopfront scheme Individual grants of between €15,000 and €50,000 will be made for eligible projects which include refurbishment and conservation works to historic shop facades, windows and signage. – Fund seeks to restore/refurbish Irish language shopfronts – Structures must…
Our Rural Future: NW Greens welcome €1.6 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways The funding, announced under the Local Improvement Scheme, will improve access to rural homes and farms, as well as outdoor amenities such as lakes,…
Taylors Interiors – Jobs available in Boyle … We have 2 Full-time positions available at the minute (1) Paint and Hardware dept (2) Interiors shop Apply draper.cecil@gmail.com
Derreen Wood Bluebells
40 Shades of Green – Lough Key Forest Park
€15 million fund to revitalise rural towns & villages – more positive news for rural Ireland – Feighan. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Monday, May 3rd) announced €15 million in funding to help…
Boyle GAA Club – Update Read More >>
Maud Regan (née Henry) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Maud Regan (née Henry), Dublin Lodge, Rockingham, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of O’Connell Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, 1st May 2021; Peacefully, in her 90th year, in the loving care…
Family Resource Centre, Boyle Full Information >>
Rhododendrons in bloom New Season Bluebells in Lough Key Forest Park Reopening plans and key dates for exiting lockdown
Reopening plans and key dates for exiting lockdown May 4th: all remaining construction returns May 10th: intercounty travel ban lifted, hairdressers reopen as well as galleries and museums • Grandparents who have been vaccinated will be able to meet indoors…
Maura O’Connor R.I.P. The death has occurred of Maura O’Connor (nee Bredin) St. Patrick Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Maura passed away peacefully on 28th of April in the care of the wonderful staff of Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her…
Easing of Covid restrictions • Inter-county travel, hairdressers, and non-essential retail set for May return • Major easing of restrictions across next two months • Inter-county travel on May 10 • Meeting different households in private gardens to be permitted…
John Brennan, formerly of Leam, Boyle R.I.P. The death has occurred of John Brennan, Brittas, Dublin Brennan, John (Late of Brittas, Co. Dublin), April 26th, 2021 peacefully at the The Beacon, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Rose…
Stock up on heating fuels ahead of carbon tax rise, Saturday May 1st The cost of gas, home-heating oil, coal and briquettes will rise on May 1 due to a rise in the tax. • A home-heating oil fill will…
On This Day … A viewer wrote “44 years ago on this day, the old St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle caught fire and was destroyed …”
Creative Roscommon Young Visitor Project Creative Roscommon Young Visitor Project encourages children to engage with key heritage sites throughout the County The innovative Creative Roscommon Young Visitor Project aims to encourage families and young children to celebrate and explore a…
INAUGURAL AWARD CEREMONY HONORING IRISH AMERICANS FOR PANDEMIC ENDEAVORS INCLUDES BOYLE MAN New York, NY April 23, 2021 Hilary Beirne formerly Boyle, Co Roscommon was among several Irish Americans to receive an inaugural “Arts & Culture medal” at a virtual…
Domestic Abuse Purple Day “We, in An Garda Síochána, continue to treat all instances of Domestic Abuse as a priority and wish to take this opportunity to once again re-enforce and reassure victims that domestic abuse incidents, including coercive control,…
Padraig Shannon R.I.P. The death has occurred of Padraig Shannon, Derrymaquirk, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, 22nd April 2021; Peacefully, at University Hospital Galway. Padraig will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brothers Tony (Roscommon) and Christy (Waterford), sister…
ACC College TY students collect & bag Litter A great group of 38 Boyle Community College Transition Year Students guided by teachers M/s Cronin and McKenna picked up and bagged litter/rubbish at The Lawn and the Pleasure Grounds, Boyle. It…
Blossoms 2021 on the grounds of the Plunkett Home
Darkness Into Light 2021 Darkness Into Light 2021, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, will take place at sunrise on the morning of 8th May. “This year, as we cannot gather together at our usual Darkness Into Light venues, we are…
Boyle Community Tennis Club Boyle Community Tennis Club is delighted to be scheduled to return to tennis from April 26th. There will be some Tennis Ireland guidelines to follow, including members-only play at this time, courts must be pre-booked online…
The Toon Team – Grand National View More >>
A Viewer wrote: “My beautiful spaniel Molly was killed by poisoning in Knocknashee, Boyle yesterday. Shortly before she died she regurgitated three sausages that she must have found while we were walking together in our field this morning. The bright…