Boyle News

Leo Varadkar and Boris Johnson – a 2nd meeting

Leo Varadkar and Boris Johnson – a 2nd meeting Confirmation of a second meeting between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British prime minister Boris Johnson has raised hopes a Brexit deal is possible before the October 31 deadline. The Government confirmed…


Google to subsidise houses in Dublin

Google to subsidise houses in Dublin Google is willing to subsidise general housing in Dublin to ease the accommodation crisis, its CEO says. “It’s something we would think about doing over time,” Google CEO Sundar Pichai told Independent.ie “It makes…



MEP Mairead McGuinness

MEP Mairead McGuinness Mairead McGuinness MEP for Roscommon and first Vice-President of the European Parliament represented the European Parliament at a G7 conference in Brest, France, recently under the theme ‘Parliaments committed to the oceans’. It addressed the protection and…








Stewarts Oil FREE Giveaway

Stewarts Oil FREE Giveaway This useful USB charger not only charges your phone while in your car, it could save your life or a life if you are unfortunate to come across an accident. With it you can break your…


Yoga Classes in Boyle

Yoga Classes in Boyle Yoga classes commencing on Tuesday 17th September in the Convent Primary School Gym at 7.30pm for ladies and men’s class at 9pm. Wednesday morning in the family Resorce Centre at 11am For inquiries contact Liz 086…


Speech & Drama lessons in Boyle

Speech & Drama lessons in Boyle Speech & Drama lessons will take place on Thursday evenings in Convent Primary School Boyle starting Sept 26th. For more details please phone Bernadette on 087 221 9911 (evenings).




Elizabeth (Betty) O’Gorman R.I.P.

Elizabeth (Betty) O’Gorman R.I.P. The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) O’Gorman, Lucan, and formerly Greatmeadow, Boyle, unexpectedly after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Myles and much loved mother of Aidan, Myles, Paul and Eilish and doting…





Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th September’s Friday the 13th looms, and, for the first time in years, there will be a full moon along with it.


Dermot Earley Bursary

Dermot Earley Bursary Roscommon County Council established an annual Sports Bursary in honour of the late Dermot Earley. These scholarships will afford financial assistance to two successful candidates, one male and one female residing in County Roscommon and attending his/her…


Safepass Course

Safepass Course A Safepass course will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Friday September 27th from 8.00/5.00. For more information or to book a place please email info@boyleenterprise.com or call 071 967 3100 / 086 203 9182


“Unveiling Main Street”

“Unveiling Main Street”  Wednesday 11th September: This evening we are getting a look at renovation works carried out on the first section of Main Street, and it looks great. Roofs have been cleaned and frontages painted in ‘traditional’ colours. • Scaffolding is…


Boyle Scouts

Boyle Scouts Registration Night for all New and Existing members will be held on Wednesday 18th September between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm in the Scout Den.All Parents who wish to enrol a child for the coming year, must please…


Hop-On Hop-Off Dublin

Hop-On Hop-Off Dublin The blurb says ” We’ve been bringing visitors to all of Dublin city’s top attractions since 1988 and we’re masters at showing you the best Dublin city has to offer. Of course most visitors to Dublin city…


Spend time in BOYLE

Spend time in BOYLE Way back in August 2010 I designed a book (free of charge) containing some photos from the area and Business Card sized Graphics from Boyle traders. I will add the cards of several of the surviving…



Roscommon County Play Day

Roscommon County Play Day Roscommon County Play Day in the Lough Key Forest Park Saturday, 7th of September from 12pm-4pm!! The aim of Play Day is to help increase awareness of the importance of play. Come along and enjoy the…






Superhero 5k Fun Run/Walk

Superhero 5k Fun Run/Walk Sunday 8th September 2019: LigiTa organised a most enjoyable fun 5k run/walk with friends in aid of Siamsa Centre, Frenchpark Ligi wrote: “As a mum of a kid that attended Siamsa Resource Centre and got loads…


Paddy Feely R.I.P.

Paddy Feely R.I.P. Michael N wrote: Just heard that Paddy Feely, originally from Abbeytown and former Chaplain with USAF died today in America.. I served with him in Vietnam during 71 – 72. RIP. Mrs Hopkins, Abbeytown is his sister.


Eoin Kennedy – All Ireland ten time winner

Eoin Kennedy – All Ireland ten time winner Tony Conboy wrote: Eoin won the All-Ireland 60x 30 handball final in the Croke Park Alley Saturday 7th September. In it he defeated seven time winner Robbie McCarthy of Mullingar who was…


Daniel (Don) Frawley R.I.P.

Daniel (Don) Frawley The death has occurred of Daniel (Don) Frawley, 8 Chapel Street, Boyle, Roscommon / Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Peacefully in Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle. Sadly missed and much loved by his daughters Ave, Marian, Edwina and their…




FCA Association trip to Áras an Uachtaráin

FCA Association trip to Áras an Uachtaráin Members of 19th. Inf. Bn. FCA Association and friends on their visit to Farmleigh House and Áras an Uachtaráin where they were greeted by President Michael D. HIGGINS and his wife Sabina. The…


Ardcarne Garden Centre

Ardcarne Garden Centre Autumn has truly arrived, with schools buzzing back to life and days shortening. What better time then to learn a new skill? Over the next few weeks we have a very exciting range of Spanish, Print Making and…




Saint Patrick Street (St. Patrick Street)

Saint Patrick Street (St. Patrick Street) ***NOT*** Patrick Street / Patrick’s Street / St.Patrick’s Street. I accept that road signs are frequently misspelt (Tobercurry/Keadew etc) but know that considerable research was a feature before ordering Boyle’s Street Signs


Boyle Brochures – where?

Boyle Brochures – where? A realboyle.com viewer wrote “Sean, where can I get Boyle Brochures”. I went to the Úna Bhán Tourism Gift Shop to see what is available. I was disappointed to find that there are only two:- A…


Roscommon County Play Day

Roscommon County Play Day Roscommon County Play Day in the Lough Key Forest Park this Saturday, 7th of September from 12pm-4pm!! The aim of Play Day is to help increase awareness of the importance of play. Come along and enjoy…


Free Microchipping for dogs

Free Microchipping for dogs Roscommon Co Council will offer FREE dog microchipping on Saturday 21st September in the Civil Defence Building, Lanesborough Road, Roscommon. To book your dog you must email dogmicrochipping@ roscommoncoco.ie. Owners will be required to present a…


Volunteers wanted

Volunteers wanted Volunteers required to work afternoons in Western Alzheimer’s Charity Shop, Boyle. For further information, contact Fiona on 087 687 3283.


Pilates /Tabata

Pilates /Tabata We’re back with some new options for Wednesday evenings, or if you feel like getting your workout done early then kick start the day with a 7am class. 7am – 7.40am Tabata (High Intensity Interval Training) 6pm –…



Heuston Rail Station, Dublin

Heuston Rail Station, Dublin There is an enormous difference between facilities available at Connolly and Heuston rail stations. I took the Luas from Connolly and spent an enjoyable time in Heuston Station on Tuesday 3rd September. A highlight for me…



Pilates /Tabata

Pilates /Tabata We’re back with some new options for Wednesday evenings, or if you feel like getting your workout done early then kick start the day with a 7am class. 7am – 7.40am Tabata (High Intensity Interval Training) 6pm –…


Superhero 5k Run/Walk

A mum wrote … “As a mum of a kid that attended Siamsa Resource Centre and got loads of help from them now want to do something in return so I have organised a family fun run and a raffle…



Boyle Junior Tennis Lessons

Boyle Junior Tennis Lessons A new 8 week term of junior tennis lessons will be commencing this week on Wednesdays. A 6 week term will begin next Monday. All equipment is provided and lessons are provided by Tim Clarke our…


Boyle and District I.C.A.

Boyle and District I.C.A. Two ICA courses will begin this month:- • Sewing: beginning Friday September 13th, from 11am to 2pm for 6 Fridays – Free • Arts & Crafts: beginning Monday 16th from 7.30 to 10pm • Meetings: Boyle and District I.C.A…


Boyle Golf Club Update 2nd September

Boyle Golf Club Update 2nd September The King Cup was the competition scheduled for Sunday the 1st of September, but it was postponed due to water-logging on the greens. A new date will be fixed shortly. The mens’ 12 hole…