Local Notes: Hugely successful parade and busy weekend for Boyle AC
Lorcan Egan, Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, receiving €500 sponsorship from Ciaran Sheerin, Nordson Medical.
The Boyle St. Patrick’s Day committee says a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year's parade a big success. To the clubs, organisations, individuals and businesses that participated in the parade, thank you for your effort. To the main sponsors, Boyle Credit Union, and Nordson Medical, thank you for your support. To all the businesses, clubs, organisations and individuals that supported the parade financially, thank you. The committee appreciates that times are hard for so many so it means so much to hit our target. To the local media sites, newspapers and everyone who shared the posts and helped spread the word about the parade, thank you. Thanks to Padraig O'Dowd, and Turlough O'Gara for the use of the lorry and thanks to Ardcarne Garden Centre for making it look so beautiful with the lovely flowers. Thanks to Brian from BoyleToday for the photo coverage on the day. Thanks also to Mike Smith from Smith Auctioneers for the power and for doing MC on the day. Thanks to Roscommon County Council, An Garda Siochana, fire services, defence forces, stewards, Music Generation Roscommon, Lisbeg Pipe Band, John Keville, Darren Deery, Micheal Sweeney, Tommy Egan, and the St. Joseph's Hall Committee, secret judge, Luxury Wedding Supplies, David Connolly, Stan Walsh, Mascothire.ie , face painters (Ella Bermingham, Ellie Mullen & Nikita Cullen), everyone on the viewing stand and the many volunteers who helped out in St Joseph's Hall and around town. Thanks also to those that helped out in any way with the preparations. And a big shout out to James Bulger for being a wonderful grand marshall. Finally, thanks to each and every person that showed up . It was amazing to see the streets turn green and hear the hustle and bustle. Overall winner (€500 plus cup), Boyle GAA; runner-Up (€200), Boyle Golf Club; U-16 winners (€200 plus cup), Boyle Ladybirds, Brownies and Girl Guides; U-16 runners-up (€100), Boyle Scouts; Best Vintage Vehicle, Joe Sweeney’s Camper Van; Best Shop Window, Cosgrove’s on St. Patrick Street.
Boyle AC members had a busy and successful St. Patrick’s weekend.
Melissa Doohan’s come back is continuing at pace with a postpartum best time of 21.24 at the Mullingar parkrun along with being the women's first finisher.
On Sunday, March 16th, 72 participants took to the roads for the Monasteraden 5K. Congratulations to Sheila Cunningham, who claimed first place in the women’s race. Well done to the club and committee members who helped out on the day.
Over 2,000 runners took part in the annual Mullingar Half Marathon—a well-organised and hugely popular race hosted by Mullingar Harriers. The 21.1 km course featured challenging climbs and a scenic stretch along the Royal Canal. Five Boyle AC runners took on the challenge and crossed the finish line with strong performances from Mark Reilly, Denise Flaherty, Fidelma Mullaney, Nance Hayden, and Sinead McQuaid.
Another highly competitive annual event, the Tubbercurry 10K & 5K has long attracted some of the best runners in the country. This year was no exception, with host club South Sligo AC welcoming Irish internationals Sean Tobin and Willie Maunsell, who battled it out for first and second place—separated by just a second at the finish line.
The Boyle colours were proudly on display with great performances from Adrian Taheny and Noelle Taheny in the 5k and in the 10k from Aisling Rock, an impressive 4th place in the women’s race, John Reynolds, and Trish Kane.
It was a fantastic weekend of racing for Boyle AC members—congratulations to everyone involved.
Meanwhile, bad weather was no match for Boyle AC members at the Elphin 8k/5k. Congratulations to Linda Scanlon, who claimed first female and third overall in the 8k with a fantastic time of 35:28. Strong performances also came from Clodagh Sharkey in the 8k, along with Caroline O’Grady and Carmel Goldrick in the 5k.
Well done to everyone who took part and to the organisers for their efforts in challenging conditions. All proceeds from the event go to Down Syndrome Roscommon—a great cause.
Huge congratulations to Helen Beirne and Neil Conlon, who proudly represented Boyle AC at the Dunboyne 10K on Sunday last.. Now in its 54th year, this prestigious race incorporated the Athletics Ireland National Championships, drawing over 1,500 of the country's best runners from clubs across Ireland. The course took athletes through the roads surrounding the County Meath town, finishing with an exciting lap of the Dunboyne AC track. Neil Conlon showed his form is returning to his best, delivering another blistering performance with a superb time of 36:32.
Helen Beirne continued her incredible streak of personal bests, smashing her previous record yet again to set a new Boyle AC Women’s Club Record of 42:11, also securing a fantastic 10th place in her category. A brilliant day for the club - well done to both athletes on their outstanding performances.
Boyle Family Resource Centre is inviting people to come along on the morning of March 31st to celebrate the end of Ramadan. Everyone is welcome to an Eid celebration. Whether you are celebrating Eid or simply want to share in the festivities, you are welcome. Enjoy delicious food, great company, and a spirit of unity and joy. Let's celebrate together.
The death occurred on March 16th peacefully, at her home, with her family by her side, of Mrs Mary Attracta Lavin (née Heaver), Killaraght, Boyle. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Ellen Heaver and her adored grandson, Owen. Mary is sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken husband, Joseph; sons, Frank, Tony, Seamus, Joseph, David and Michael; her beloved grandchildren, her brothers, Michael and John; daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and many friends. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday last in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle was followed by committal service in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan.
The death occurred peacefully in the exceptional care and comfort of the North West Hospice, surrounded by her devoted family, after a brief illness, of Mrs Joyce (Joy) Mullen (Née Perry), Maple Drive, Boyle and formerly Birmingham, UK. Pre-deceased by her husband Jimmy, deceased is survived by her heartbroken, daughter, Tracy; son in law, Padraig Sheridan; her precious grandchildren, Jack and Tara, their partners Megan and Kealan; her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Following mass of the Resurrection in St. Joseph’s Parish Church, Boyle on Tuesday last interment took place in Assylinn (old) Cemetery.
The death has taken place, after a long illness, in Naas, County Kildare of Mrs Margaret Mattimoe (nee O’Gara), a native of The Copse, Boyle, eldest daughter of the late James and Delia O’Gara. Deceased worked for a number of years on the staff of WJ Sloan, Main Street. Of a cheerful and happy disposition, she was a regular visitor to her native Boyle, which she loved deeply. Deceased had a special devotion to Knock and visited Lourdes. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael (late of Lowparks), her son, Sean, brothers, Padraig O’Gara (Cournameeltha), Seamus O’Gara (Copse), and sister, Mona Beirne (Elphin). Deceased is survived by her son, Ciaran; daughters, Marie and Ann (Merrins); son-in-law, David; daughters-in-law, Anne and Noeleen; grandchildren, brother, Michael Francis O’Gara (Abbeytown); sisters, Philomena Battles (Copse), Patricia Kirwin (Ballinameen), Attracta O’Dowd (Croghan). Following Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of Our lady and St. David (Naas), deceased was laid to rest in St. Corban’s Cemetery.
