Local Notes: Charity run, soccer camp and village fun day
Peggy Feely, Gertrude Crummy, and Sandra Laird at the Irish Tenors in St.Joseph's Church, Boyle as part of the Boyle Arts Festival. Pic: Noreen Gaffney
A community garden is being planned for The Warren area. Would you be up for helping plan garden events, spreading the word about what’s growing, keeping things organised behind the scenes? No experience needed — just a love of community, nature, and cuppas. Why not join the garden committee. The team will be meeting casually (and probably outside with biscuits) on Sunday afternoons. If you’re local and interested, message on WhatsApp 083 3954736 or email info@thewarrencommunitygarden.
Well done to Adrian and Noelle Taheny, and Boyle Athletic Club coach Adrian Gurn, who took on the tough, challenging and beautiful Hills of Keash at the weekend for the Keash King of the Hill evet. Adrian completed the tough 5K route, while Noelle and Adrian Gurn took on the demanding 10K course — a race that challenges runners not just with its distance, but with its punishing elevation profile. Adrian Gurn finished strongly, placing in the top 10 with a time of 40 minutes – a solid result on such a hilly route.
The death took place last week, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, of Mr Martin Joseph (Josie) Daly, 10 Termon Road, Boyle. Predeceased by his parents, Dolly and Martin, brothers, Eddie, Seán and Mick and his sister, Maura Murphy. Josie will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving family, his brothers, Padraig, Eamonn and Noel; sisters, Annie, Cora, Eileen, Breege, Martina and Phil; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Following Mass of the resurrection in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle on Friday morning burial took place in Assylinn Cemetery.
The numbers drawn in the Boyle GAA online lotto draw were 14, 17, 25, 26. There was no jackpot winner and no Match 3 winners. Next lotto jackpot stands at €6,500. You can buy your tickets through the Boyle GAA app or in various outlets locally.
There are still some places available for the Boyle Celtic upcoming week long Sligo Rovers Camp at Celtic Park starting on Monday, August 4th. To register download the Clubforce app.
Save the date of Thursday, July 31st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boyle Family Resource Centre for a special Connect Café themed around friendship, to celebrate International Friendship Day. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones over a cuppa, and enjoy a fun language exchange — learn how to say "hello" and ask for a cuppa in French, Irish, Spanish, Arabic, and more. Participants will also be making friendship bracelets, so come get creative and share a good old chat. All are welcome.
Ever wanted to learn Spanish but never quite got started? Or maybe you're looking to brush up on your skills? A new series of classes is back at the Boyle Family Resource Centre with Laura. The classes are perfect for beginners and improvers alike. Join the small, welcoming group where learning is relaxed, social, and enjoyable. Call 071 966 3000 or email info@boylefrc.ie to book your spot or find out more.
The Cootehall Village Fun Day will be held on Saturday, August 9th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.. The fun starts in the newly extended Riverside Park with a barbecue, face painting, hair braiding, ice-cream van, music in the gazebo, basketball competition and dog show. The dog show starts at 1 p.m., its free entry and dogs can be entered for one of the following three categories, friendliness, obedience and cuteness. There will be a €25 prize for each category. Children up to the age of 16 can enter. The entertainment continues in the evening at Henry’s (thanks to Peter for providing the venue). It won’t be a barn dance, that idea will be held for 2026, but it promises to be a great evening of entertainment with Shaun O’Dowd. The whole day is very much about thanking those who have contributed to making the village as beautiful as it looks today. It is hoped to break even on the day so donations at the barbecue and on the door in Henrys, will be very welcome and will help to pay for the music, refreshments, raffle prizes etc.
A pop-up market- selling certified organic produce from Knockvicar Organic Garden and Carigeen Farm, takes place every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. in Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall.
The annual 5K fun run/walk will be held on Friday, August 1st in Keadue. All proceeds raised will go towards North West STOP, a community voluntary body providing a free counselling service and working to prevent suicide by informing, educating and promoting positive suicide prevention policies throughout the West and North West of Ireland, and Keadue Tidy Town's. Registration at 6.30 p.m. in St Ronan's Hall. Walk/run commences at 7 p.m.. Refreshments and prizes in St Ronan's Hall afterwards.
Over the next week Tidy Town's judges will visit Keadue for their second judging. The members of the local committee are volunteers working for their community. Thanks to everybody who has come out to weed, paint, clean, sweep, plant and mow over the last few months. The committee asks all in the community to keep up the good work and keep Keadue looking good.
