Local Notes: Night and Day Festival, Beginner Golf Lessons, Bonus Ball
Members of Boyle Women's Group at the rally in Boyle on Saturday afternoon in support of the planned Aldi development for the town: Hilary Carolan, Carmel McGarry, Anne Smyth, Loretto McGowan, Dympna Bird, Kathleen Donnellan and Fiona Hanberry. Pic: Noreen Gaffney
The Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place this year at 3.30 p.m. on March 17th starting at Carty’s Garage. The viewing stand will remain on the Crescent this year. DJ Stan will play before and during the parade with face painting also available. After the parade concludes two music events will take place. Music Generation will hold a concert after the parade in Daly’s Warehouse featuring lots of local children showcasing their musical talents and on the viewing stand local band Spiral will host a music session. Organisers are appealing to the public to support the parade by contribution to the Go Fund me page, https://gofund.me/f3a409eb4
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The Boyle Conference of St Vincent de Paul thanks all those who responded to the recent annual appeal. “Your contributions are greatly appreciated and they will go a long way in easing the burden for so many,” said a spokesperson.
The Night and Day Festival returns to Lough Key Activity Park from May 29th - 31st, promising a weekend full of music, creativity and unforgettable moments. Tickets for the festival are available to purchase at Boyle Craft Shop on the grounds of King House (F52 FW01). The craft shop is open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m...
Boyle Group Scheme Ltd has the following vacancies on its Community Employment Scheme: general operatives (environmental workers), support workers Citizens Information Office, caretaker St. Joseph’s Resource Centre. No experience is necessary and accredited training will be provided to support career development. The contract is for a minimum of one year. For eligibility contact the local Department of Social Protection Office or telephone 086 1456519 or email healyboylegroupscheme@gmail.com for further information.
The newly founded Killaraght Active Age is hosting a public meeting at 8 p.m. on March 5th in Killaraght Community Centre where the guest speaker will be Sergeant Cara Kiernan, crime prevention officer, Sligo-Leitrim Garda Division. The presentation will cover home security, scam awareness, personal safety and community crime prevention and will be followed by a question and answer session. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Former Boyle postmaster Paul Forde has this week thanked all those who turned out for his last day at Boyle Post Office before it moved to a new location at SuperValu. “To all my loyal customers and friends, I am truly humbled by the generosity of your gifts, cards, messages, and kind words. Thank you to the people of Boyle and the surrounding areas for your incredible support. To those who travelled long distances to join us on Friday, January 30th, making it such a memorable day — your presence meant so much.
“A sincere thank you to Florence and Carlo at the Boyle Community Hub for capturing fantastic photos and videos; to Thomas James Connolly for his wonderful photos on Boyle People and Places; to Ros FM, Shannonside Radio, the Roscommon Herald, and the Leitrim Observer for your valued coverage; and to Eabhba Street Kitchen for the refreshments on the day.
“I wish you all well in the future.”
Boyle GAA’s new 50/50 draw has been launched with a guaranteed minimum prize of €2,000. Tickets are available online at www.boylegaa5050.com, on the Boyle GAA Club App or there are a number of outlets around town where you can purchase tickets. Online entries close at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th.
Last Friday’s winner of the Boyle Celtic 50/50 draw was David Morgan, who won €1637. Tickets are on sale now for next Friday’s draw from all the usual outlets and online.
Sunday next sees the official start of the golfing year at Boyle Golf Club with the Captains’ Drive-In. The men’s captain this year is Paddy McLoughlin and Michelle Quinn is the lady captain. Paddy and Michelle will be there on the day to do the traditional ceremonial drive so ome along to show your support for the new captains. The competition format will be the usual one of a 9 hole Scramble, with names to be in for a draw for teams at 12.30, with shotgun start at 1 p.m..
There will be men’s golf lessons at the club this year running as a block of weekly lessons on a Wednesday evening from April to July. If you are interested please send a brief email with name, address, phone etc to boylegolfclub9@gmail.com. There will also be ladies lessons, details yet to be finalised, but they will be running over the same time period.
The upkeep of Ardcarne and Kileenan Graveyards has been managed by the Ardcarne Graveyard Committee for the past 33 years, ensuring the graveyards have been kept in pristine condition. At AGM on Wednesday, February 18th the committee was unable to fill the role of secretary. Therefore, an EGM will take place on Wednesday, March 11th at 8.30 p.m. in the John McGahern Barracks, Cootehall. The committee urgently requests new members to join to ensure the graveyards can continue to be maintained to a high standard. If not, the committee will have no option but to disband.
Flower arranging classes/workshops with Angela East, supported by Community Education (GRETB), are being held in Ardcarne Park complex, Cootehall, (F52 X886). Learn professional tips, take home your floral creations in time for St Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter. Contact Nuala 086 3974566 for further details.
The County Leitrim Percy French Society will present its show ‘Remember me is all I ask’- the songs, recitations and parodies of the great Irish composer Percy French in the Hunt Hall, Mohill , on Thursday, March 5th at 8 p.m.. Proceeds to St Mary’s Parish.
The Crossna Community Co-op Committee is proposing to stage another “Melodies and Memories” concert in May 2026. The committee is asking anyone interested in submitting a piece of writing (approx. 800 words) to be read at the concert to send it to patmolloy3@gmail.com or to maymoran85@gmail.com on or before March 31st. If more than the six pieces required are received, a selection panel will review the pieces and select those that are best suited for the concert. More information can be obtained from 086 8500709 or 086 8301259.
A coffee morning in aid of Women’s Aid will be held on Friday, March 6th, 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., in the Enterprise Centre. Details from Gwynn, 087 290 6463.
Keadue Tidy Town's Bonus Ball continues. Pick the Bonus Number in the main Lotto on Saturday and for €2 buy a line in the Harp and Shamrock or O'Donnells. The January 24th bonus number was 36, winner Monica Flynn. January 31st, the number was 13, winner Martin Roddy; February 7th, number 39, winner Ann Marie McManus; February 14th, number 4, winners, Peter Haran, Margaret Grimes; February 21st, number 31, winners, Daniel Easterbrook, Shay Flynn. Thank to everybody that has supported Keadue Tidy's Towns.
