Ardcarne Garden Centre & Cafe June 9th
Ardcarne Garden Centre & Cafe June 9th Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough, Smoked Salmon & Salad … A tasty delight !!!
Articles by Sean O'Dowd
Boyle Man to Serve on Prestigious Irish American Committee
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’
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
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
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
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 – Music Generation
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
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 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 – Music Generation
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
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 !!
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
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
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
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…
North West Green Party
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
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
Derreen Wood Bluebells
40 Shades of Green – Lough Key Forest Park
40 Shades of Green – Lough Key Forest Park
€15 million fund to revitalise rural towns & villages – more positive news for rural Ireland – Feighan.
€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
Boyle GAA Club – Update Read More >>
Maud Regan (née Henry) R.I.P.
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
Family Resource Centre, Boyle Full Information >>
New Season Bluebells & Rhododendrons
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 … Boyle Church Fire
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 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
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
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.
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
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
Blossoms 2021 on the grounds of the Plunkett Home
Darkness Into Light 2021
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 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
The Toon Team – Grand National View More >>
Molly was killed by poisoning
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…
Easter 2021 at Lough Key
Easter 2021 at Lough Key
New Government plan – Feighan
New Government plan – Feighan Graphic assembled by Sean O’Dowd A new Government plan reflecting changes in living and working patterns during Covid-19 will maximise the recovery for all parts of our country including rural towns and villages in Sligo,…
Free Business Training & Events – April & May
Free Business Training & Events – April & May Free online training and events organised by Role Skillnet and Boyle Chamber of Commerce will take place during April and May. Courses include: Microsoft Teams April 9th, Basic Excel April 13th,…
“Non Nationals” – a short story by John Mulligan
“Non Nationals” – a short story by John Mulligan Listen to John Mulligan’s beautifully written and spoken story of a generous Christmas charitable act to fellow, but less fortunate humans … Listen Here >>
Over €2m funding boost for Boyle – Feighan
Over €2m funding boost for Boyle – Feighan The Minister for Community and Rural Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD has this morning (Monday) announced a significant funding boost for Boyle town centre under the Rural Development Fund. Local TD and Minister…
Roscommon Co Co finishes Silveroe Houses
Roscommon Co Co finishes Silveroe Houses Roscommon County Council announces the completion of 12 homes at Silveroe Meadows, Boyle. The pre-existing but unfinished houses were acquired by Roscommon County Council and extensive refurbishment works were carried out on behalf of…
Local library services on the Internet
Local library services on the Internet Would you like to be able to access your local library services on the Internet, download your favourite books or listen to audio books but you’re not sure how to do this? Let our…
Mary (Bunty) Murphy (née Helly) R.I.P.
Mary (Bunty) Murphy (née Helly) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Mary (Bunty) Murphy (née Helly) Childers Heights & late of Barrett St, Ballina, Mayo Mary (Bunty) Murphy Suddenly, at her residence. Predeceased by her parents John and Sarah, sister and…
Rory Conlon R.I.P.
Rory Conlon R.I.P. Bodorragh, Keadue, Co. Roscommon – Tuesday, April 13th suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Christina and his brother William. Sadly missed by his brothers Gerry and Ronan, sisters; Marian and Philomena, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews,…
The Lawn, Boyle 14th April 2021
The Lawn, Boyle 14th April 2021 A well-respected Boyle businessman told me that in all his years in the town of Boyle, The Lawn was never in a worse state than it is at the moment. Here is my album…
No increases in income tax or USC rates after pandemic
No increases in income tax or USC rates after pandemic graphic: Sean O’Dowd The Government has reiterated its commitment to no increases in income tax or USC rates post-pandemic, the Minister for State at the Department of Health and local…
AstraZeneca graphic by Sean O’Dowd
AstraZeneca graphic by Sean O’Dowd
Garda Youth Awards
Garda Youth Awards “We are currently looking for nominations for the Garda Youth Awards. If someone local would like to nominate a local young person, an application form is available from members of the Community Policing Unit at Boyle Garda…
Molly was killed by poisoning
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…
Boyle Summer Show 2021
Boyle Summer Show 2021 The Boyle Summer Show committee is disappointed to announce that the Annual Show will not go ahead this year owing to the pandemic. Read More >>
Good Friday 2021, Knock Shrine
Good Friday 2021, Knock Shrine, Passion of Christ Fr Richard Gibbons is Parish Priest of Knock and Rector of Knock Shrine.
DAFFODIL DAY 2021
DAFFODIL DAY 2021 The organisers of this year’s Daffodil Day in Boyle take this opportunity to say thank you to the business people who allowed the collections to take place on their premises, the local media outlets for advertising and…
VACCINATIONS
VACCINATIONS Teachers unions are considering balloting their members for strike action over changes to the vaccine prioritisation list, ahead of their annual conferences which begin today. COMMENT: Reactions from the public have been swift in condemning strike action. Tweets included:…
Bealtaine Festival Roscommon
Bealtaine Festival Roscommon Celebrating the Arts & Creativity as we Age – 1st to 31st May 2021 Call Out for Participants for 1 to 1 Creative Conversations Short creative engagements between artists and older participants in a household or nursing…
Tawnytaskin Community Centre Broadband Hub
Tawnytaskin Community Centre Broadband Hub Tawnytaskin Community Centre Chairperson Michael Fitzpatrick Tawnytaskin Community Centre in Boyle now has its connection to high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan. At the filmed launch of Highspeed Broadband Hub in the Community Centre,…
Thomas L (Tom) Callan R.I.P.
Thomas L (Tom) Callan R.I.P. The death has occurred of Thomas L (Tom) Callan, The Warren, Boyle, Co. Roscommon on the 30th of March 2021. Peacefully in his 93rd year, solicitor (retired). Beloved husband of Rosemary and much-loved father to…
Marie (Mary) Devine R.I.P.
Marie (Mary) Devine R.I.P. The death has occurred of Marie (Mary) Devine (nee Timoney) Felton Road, Boyle, Co.Roscommon and formerly of Ballina, peacefully at her home on Friday the 9th of April 2021. Deeply loved and regretted by her loving…
Leitrim Mourns its Sporting Hero, Packie McGarty
Leitrim Mourns its Sporting Hero, Packie McGarty Tony Conboy wrote: “It was with sadness that I, a Roscommon man, heard of the passing of Leitrim’s greatest Gaelic footballer, Packie McGarty at the age of 88. I feel that it would…
Michael Curley R.I.P.
Michael Curley R.I.P. The death has occurred of Micheál Curley, Rosehill, Sligo Town, Sligo / Ballycastle, Mayo Peacefully, at the North West Hospice, Sligo, surrounded by his loving family. Former staff of North West Tourism and Community Games. Dearly loved…
Boyle Golf Club Update
RETURN TO GOLF – The course will re-open to play on Monday 26/4/21. There are some restrictions laid down by Sport Ireland which the club has no choice but to comply with, the two most notable being that in the…
Boyle GAA Club Update
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Feighan welcomes €70m Transitional LEADER Programme
Feighan welcomes €70m Transitional LEADER Programme Local Groups can apply for funding immediately Roscommon Leader allocated €2.6m A total of €70 million to support rural communities and enterprises The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, T.D. has today…
Bealtaine Festival Roscommon
Celebrating the Arts & Creativity as we Age 1st to 31st May 2021 Call Out for Participants for 1 to 1 Creative Conversations Short creative engagements between artists and older participants in a household or nursing home Each session…
Boyle Summer Show 2021
The Boyle Summer Show committee is disappointed to announce that the Annual Show will not go ahead this year owing to the pandemic. This decision was made on the advice of the Irish Shows Association (ISA) that shows should not…
New Government plan – Feighan
New Government plan will support the recovery of our tourism and hospitality sector and help create jobs in Rural Ireland: Feighan A new Government plan reflecting changes in living and working patterns during Covid-19 will maximise the recovery for all…
Feighan Encourages Local Schools to Apply for funding under ‘Safe Routes to School Scheme’
Feighan Encourages Local Schools to Apply for funding under ‘Safe Routes to School Scheme’ €15 million is available nationally under a new initiative called Safe Routes to School which will support active travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country….
They have seen better days … information signs at the Gaelic Chieftain
They have seen better days … information signs at the Gaelic Chieftain
The Isles of Lough Key – Henry Fitzpatrick
The Isles of Lough Key – Henry Fitzpatrick “The emerald green valley lay smiling, ‘neath the shade of a beautiful moon, As I wandered along to the hillside, Which cradles the grey Rock Of Doon. And from there I gazed…
North Roscommon / Leitrim Region Waterways Master Plan
Exciting Opportunities for North Roscommon Leitrim Region in Waterways Master Plan Waterways Ireland’s new Tourism Masterplan has received an enthusiastic endorsement from Boyle native and local TD, Frank Feighan. The masterplan was launched this week by Minister Darragh O’Brien and…
Feighan to raise local bank closures with Finance Minister
Feighan to raise local bank closures with Finance Minister Minister for State and local TD Frank Feighan has expressed his deep disappointment of the decision of Bank of Ireland to close several their branches in Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal….
St. Vincent de Paul – Boyle Conference
St. Vincent de Paul – Boyle Conference St Joseph’s Conference Boyle, wishes to sincerely thank all who donated to the St Vincent de Paul Annual Appeal. During these difficult times your generosity towards those who are less fortunate was very…
Frank Devenney R.I.P.
Frank Devenney R.I.P. The death has occurred of Frank Devenney, Breandrum, Boyle, Co.Roscommon and formerly Oulster Lane, Drogheda, Co.Louth on the 28th of February 2021 in the exceptional care of the Sligo Hospice. Frank will be greatly missed by his…
Covid Vaccines:
Covid Vaccines: Medical practices in Boyle are busy delivering vaccines to our people over 85. They will continue with other age groups etc as prescribed Submitted photos, with full permission of those involved … 1/ Staff at Boyle Medical Clinic…
Covid Vaccines: Great news for Boyle …
Covid Vaccines: Great news for Boyle … From 8.30am this morning Covid vaccines are available for MORE THAN 100, pre-booked over 85-year-olds at Boyle Medical Centre facility operated by Doctors Barry Cosgrove and Kamal Javed
Irish Times poll: Strong support for reopening society as soon as possible
Irish Times poll: Strong support for reopening society as soon as possible There is strong support for reopening society and the economy as soon as possible, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll, with only a minority favouring…
Nursing home visits could return ‘in weeks’
Nursing home visits could return ‘in weeks’ Independent.ie: Hope has risen for the return of nursing home visits within weeks after “robust” evidence emerged that vaccines are leading to a significant drop in infections and deaths among residents. Read More >>
Isabel Mc Quade (née Smyth) R.I.P.
Isabel Mc Quade (née Smyth) R.I.P. The death has occurred of Isabel Mc Quade (née Smyth), Springwell, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo, February 24th 2021: Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff and nurses at Abbeyhaven Nursing Home. Predeceased by her…
February 1947, “The Big Snow”
February 1947, “The Big Snow” Christy Wynne was nine when the snow fell on his hometown of Boyle in Co Roscommon. “It began on the evening of Monday 24 February 1947; the greatest snowfall of the 20th century was about…
Roscommon CoCo: Covid-19 Rates Waiver Appeal 2021
Roscommon CoCo: Covid-19 Rates Waiver Appeal 2021 A three-month waiver will apply to eligible businesses and will take the form of a credit in lieu of rates Read More >>
Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home Jerusalema fun dance
Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home Jerusalema fun dance The Residents and Staff of Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home have been working on the Jerusalema Fun Dance over the past week and we all had great fun…
New Lantern Lights for Main Street
New Lantern Lights for Main Street Main Street Regeneration works are continuing following the recent provision of new footpath paving stones on the south side of the street. • Lantern-type lights are being installed today. The older lighting poles will…
Garreth Williams R.I.P.
Garreth Williams R.I.P. The death has occurred of Garreth Williams, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Drogheda Co. Louth, February 22nd 2021: Peacefully at his home. Garreth is predeceased by his father Ken and his infant brother Hugh. Much loved…
Restaurants unlikely to reopen until the middle of summer
Restaurants unlikely to reopen until the middle of summer Irish Independent: “The hospitality industry will likely not reopen until the middle of the summer, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said this morning. Mr Martin said that he did not foresee pubs or…
Pancakes
Sketches – entrance to L. Key Forest Park from the N4
Sketches – entrance to L. Key Forest Park from the N4
Pancake Tuesday aka Shrove Tuesday 16th Feb 2021
Pancake Tuesday aka Shrove Tuesday 16th Feb 2021 Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, observed in many Christian countries through participating in confession and absolution, the ritual burning of the previous year’s Holy Week palms, finalizing one’s Lenten…
Ash Wednesday 17th February 2021
Ash Wednesday 17th February Ash Wednesday is important because it marks the start of the Lenten period leading up to Easter, when Christians believe Jesus was resurrected. The ashes symbolize both death and repentance. During this period, Christians show repentance and mourning for their sins,…
Michéal KELLY R.I.P.
Michéal KELLY R.I.P. Michéal Kelly, Cloonloo, Boyle, Co. Sligo, February 14th, 2021; Peacefully, at The North West Hospice, Sligo. Predeceased by his brother’s Frankie and Tommy-Joe and his siter Lily, Michéal will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by…
Margaret (Rosaleen) Callery R.I.P.
Margaret (Rosaleen) Callery R.I.P. The death has occurred of Margaret (Rosaleen) Callery (nee Duffy), Knockarush, Boyle, Co. Roscommon on the 14th of February 2021. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Paddy) Callery. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary Kavanagh (Monaghan),…
The Toon Team – Snowman
The Toon Team – Snowman
Pubs, hotels and restaurants set to stay shut for several more months
Pubs, hotels and restaurants set to stay shut for several more months Pubs, restaurants, hotels and cafes are facing shutdown for several more months as Taoiseach Micheál Martin warned a “critical mass” of the population must be vaccinated first with…
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter
St. Joseph’s Parish Newsletter Read More >>
Oh Balls … Snowballs 13th February
Oh Balls … Snowballs 13th February
Happy Chinese New Year 12th February,2021
Happy Chinese New Year 12th February,2021
Marians, Bridge Street, Boyle
Marians, Bridge Street, Boyle