Local notes: Bealtaine Festival, Aquathon, park development and church improvements
All those who took part in Boyle Musical Society’s ruby anniversary concert at St. Joseph’s Church Boyle on Sunday night last. Pic. Enda Regan
An art workshop with community art facilitator Veronica O’Connor will take place as part of the Bealtaine Festival for those 50 years + at Boyle Library on May 31st from 3-5 p.m... Suitable for beginners and other levels. This workshop is free-of-charge, and materials are supplied. Booking required, phone 071/ 9662800 or e-mail boylelibrary@roscommoncoco.ie
Boyle Group Scheme Ltd., Boyle, have the following positions available on its Community Employment Scheme, One Support Worker/Receptionist (Citizen’s Information Office), Three General Operatives. No experience is necessary and accredited training will be provided to support your career development. The contract is for a minimum of one year. Please contact your local Department of Social Protection for eligibility status or telephone 086 1456519 or email healyboylegroupscheme@gmail.com
Boyle Family Resource Centre will be hosting its monthly community Connect Café on this Thursday, May 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m...The café is open to everyone in the community to call in have a cuppa and chat or maybe just a cuppa and a sweet treat. This is a free café. Thank you to Roscommon County Council and Mental Health Ireland for funding this initiative. Looking forward to meeting everyone, spread the word and bring a friend!
The Community Festival of Fun will be held on Friday, May 31st from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Courtyard Market , in the grounds of King House. This is a free event for all the community, with food stalls, face painting, balloon making, music and much more.
A parent support group takes place on Friday, May 31st (monthly meet up) from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Boyle FRC. The group is open to any parent/guardian who is parenting a child with additional needs or awaiting a diagnosis. This is an inviting space for parents to receive peer support and also guest speakers.
English language classes continue on Monday at 10.30 a.m. in Boyle Family Resource Centre. New students always welcome.
Lough Key will host the fourth round of the Midland’s Aquathon series 2022 on Wednesday, June 19th. The Midlands Aquathon series takes place every Wednesday evening in June, each week a different club hosts the event. The distance is a 750m open water swim followed by a 5km run. There is also a shorter option with a 250m swim and 5 km run. The short option is ideal for anyone new to triathlon. A relay team is also an option. Entry is only €10 and is confined to current members of the five clubs involved or any other triathlon club.
The online Lotto was drawn on Sunday, May 12th for €8,900. The numbers drawn were 6, 12, 19 & 30. The Match 3 was won by Emma Butler and John Finneran and the jackpot was not won. The jackpot now stands at €9,000 and will be drawn at the changed time of 9 p.m. on Monday, June 3rd.
A music session will be held in Cleen Hall, Knockvicar, F52A497 on Sunday, June 2nd from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.. All welcome.
Sewing classes are starting in the Drumboylan Community Centre for beginners and improvers. Contact Annette on 086 8069613 if interested.
Ardcarne Parish Graveyards Committee has just set up a new draft website. It can be accessed at the following link; tinyurl.com/ardcarne-parish-graveyards.
A group has been set up to organise and oversee some necessary improvement works to Crossna Church. Initially, an assessment will be done to determine the extent of works to the roof and church exterior. Volunteers have kindly offered to paint the exterior church doors. This work will commence shortly and is much appreciated. Many thanks to all those who voluntarily carried out essential maintenance to outside the church and surrounds last week.
Outdoor circuit training is starting at the Keadue Astro Pitch commencing Tuesday, May 28th 6-7 p.m.. Cost is €50 for the six week programme payable on the first night. Any queries please contact 087 7907886.
Patricia, Agnes & Anne invite the Active Age Community to join them for a chat and a cuppa on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in the McGahern Barracks, Cootehall. Looking forward to seeing you all.
The committee will host a bake sale on Friday, June 7th from 6.30 p.m. at Ardcarne Community Centre. The committee has recently carried out much needed maintenance on the community centre and is now available to all local groups for various activities. All support would be appreciated.
The Dads & Lads group take to the pitch at 9 p.m. on Wednesday s at Ardcarne Park. New blood is always welcome so come along and join in - an enjoyable hour is guaranteed. Contact 0868328337 for more information.
