Local Notes: Coffee Morning, Badminton, Irish Conversation
There was a huge crowd for the Adrian Brogan Memorial Walk in Boyle last weekend raising funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Boyle Ladies GAA marked their 20th anniversary last weekend. Congratulations to Western Gaels, winners of the Sean Daly Cup, following a great final against Northern Harps. Well done to the other U-13 teams, all played all morning with great spirit and skill - Boyle, St Michael’s/St Ronan’s and St Barry’s. Later the club was delighted to see hundreds of people take part in the Adrian Brogan Memorial Walk, raising funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported this very special event. It was wonderful to welcome everyone back to the clubhouse afterwards for plenty of chat, cups of tea, sandwiches and, of course, cake. All enjoyed a great display of photographs from 2006 to 2026. Organisers are grateful to all participants, stewards, volunteers, bakers and committee members who gave their time and energy to make the day such a success. A special thank you to the Boyle GAA Committee, and in particular Aidan Lavin, for the fantastic work, as always, in ensuring the grounds and facilities at Abbey Park were looking absolutely ship-shape. The club was very proud to welcome so many people to the wonderful facilities at Abbey Park. Thank you to everyone who helped remember 20 years of Boyle Ladies GAA — a day full of football, community, friendship and memories.
Are you concerned about someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon family group provides help for family and friends of problem drinkers. Boyle Al-Anon meetings are held in St. Joseph’s Resource Centre (F52 N260) on Mondays at 8.30 p.m..
Tony & Claire Regan, Marian Road, Boyle (F52, HH01), will host a Coffee Morning on Thursday, September 24th from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.. All money raised stays locally in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Every cup counts so come along and enjoy a cuppa, a treat and a chat, donate what you can and help hospice make life a little brighter. All welcome.
Events at Killaraght Community Centre include: fun fitness for over 50s – every Tuesday at 11 a.m., contact Tony McCarthy for details on 085 784 6073; yoga– commencing September 16th, six-week block, contact Caitriona on 086 336 5363; pilates - resuming Monday, September 28th at 7.30 p.m., four-week block, contact Veronika on 087 063 5200; pop-up barre class– Saturday, September 26th at 11 a.m., contact Veronika on 087 063 5200; flower arranging course– October 1st– November 5th, 7–9 p.m., course facilitator, Angela East, to book your place, contact Christine on 086 232 8548.
Roscommon SPCA will hold a door collection on Friday, September 25th outside the following business premises in Boyle – SuperValu, Cooney’s, Boyle Motor Works. Roscommon SPCA is run completely by volunteers who give up their free time to fundraise and work tirelessly each weekend to gather enough funds to cover upcoming costly vet bills. The group would be so grateful for your kind support with every donation, big or small, going directly towards animal welfare in the county.
BOYLE Boyle Group Scheme Ltd Boyle has the following vacancies on its Community Employment Scheme - general operatives, cleaner/caretaker for resource centre, support worker, information assistant, Citizens Information office. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. The contract is for a minimum of one year. Eligibility applies for these positions. For further information contact 086 1456519.
Boyle Casual Walking Group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St Joseph's Church. It's a great way to get a little exercise and have a chat as the evenings close in.
Last Friday’s winners of the Boyle Celtic’s 50/50 draw were John and Rosie Tighe, Kilmactranny, who won €1530. Tickets are on sale now for next Friday’s draw from all the usual outlets and online.
Boyle Badminton Club will return to play on Monday, September 21st at 9 p.m. at Boyle Sports Complex. The club AGM, for existing members, will take place immediately before the club night on September 21st at 8.30 p.m..
An Irish conversation group for adults meets in Boyle Library every Thursday at 5.30 p.m.. Buail isteach chuig leabharlann Mainistir na mBúille gach Déardaoin ag 5.30pm le haghaidh Ciorcal Comhrá. Tá fáilte roimh chách.
The AGM of Boyle Tidy Towns will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 p.m. in St Joseph’s Resource Centre, Abbeytown.
