Local Notes: Scór Finalists, Hospice Fundraiser, Cemetery Maintenance
Cllr Leah Cull pictured at Assylinn Cemetery in Boyle. Cllr Cull worked very hard in securing funding to have the trees removed from the cemetery.
It has been a very busy year for Boyle woman and film and television editor, Gráinne Creighton. Gráinne, a freelance editor based in London, is the daughter of Eddie and Sylvia Creighton. She has edited a number of programmes for RTÉ, two of which will air this week.
The first, a three part crime series ‘Busted’, aired on RTÉ One on Monday night. This programme featured some of the world's biggest drug busts, and crucially included the input of the defence forces, gardaí and customs.
In the first episode. viewers learned about Irish Naval Service vessel LÉ William Butler Yeats, which dramatically took container ship MV Matthew by force as it tried to head for international waters. In total, 2.2 tonnes of cocaine was seized during the incident, which had a value of €157 million- the largest such seizure in Irish history.
This is being followed by ‘Ireland's Population Crash’ on Wednesday on RTÉ One at 9.35 p.m.. This new series sees Miriam 0'Callaghan look at Ireland's birth rate and the reasons it has fallen to its lowest level since records began. With Ireland now having the fastest-ageing population in Europe, she explores the factors behind declining birth rates and what that means for generations to come.
In the first episode, the presenter heads to South Korea, which has the lowest birth rate in the world, to find out more about a movement called 4B. Its members are women who have chosen not to marry, have children or date.
Boyle Celtic FC invites members, supporters, volunteers and the wider community to the official opening of its new clubhouse, and community hub on Sunday, November 15th at 12 noon. This landmark development marks the completion of a five-year project, resulting in state-of-the-art facilities for players, members and volunteers, alongside a dedicated community hub that will serve and support the wider community for years to come. The official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, will be followed by the senior men's FAI junior cup tie between Boyle Celtic and Castlebar Town Enjoy a fantastic afternoon of football, including half-time youth games and presentations to the ladies and reserves teams. From 6 p.m. join in Boyle Celtic Past & Present – a gathering for former players, committee members and volunteers, celebrating the people and memories that shaped Boyle Celtic FC, while recognising those involved today and who have helped bring the vision to life.
On Saturday, November 7th from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.. call in to Ardcarne Garden Centre and enjoy complimentary mulled wine and nibbles and a chance to win €500 in fabulous prizes, while soaking up the magic of the Christmas shop. Featuring live music at the Boyle branch. Your support is always appreciated.
The annual Mass for present and deceased Eircom staff members will take place on Saturday, November 14th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon. The Mass will be followed by a brief meeting in the Bush Hotel. All are welcome to attend.
The AGM of the Friends Of Assylinn Cemeteries Committee will be held on Wednesday, November 25th at 8 p.m. in St Joseph's Resource Centre.
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.
Rick Epping will bring his music to King House on this Wednesday, November 4th at 2 p.m.. This is part of the King House Cultural Companions Programme. Rick Epping (harmonica, concertina, banjo, jaw harp), is a native of California and living in the West of Ireland. He has been moving back and forth between the United States and Ireland for over 50 years and has been playing the music of both lands since childhood. Rick’s performances, which include old-time string band songs and tunes, blues and traditional dance music from Ireland and beyond, reflect the heritage passed on to him by these and many others throughout a lifetime dedicated to making their music his own. Call 087 144 4739 to book.
Boyle Family Resource Centre has announced the launch of a new Parent Support Group starting on Friday, November 13th at 10 a.m.. If you are a parent of a child living with Type 1 Diabetes, this group is for you. It will provide an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and support one another.
Stephanie Lowe was the lucky winner of the latest 50/50 prize draw for €1,420. The next draw will take place on November 7th in The Well.
Best of luck to all the Boyle GAA Scór finalists in the county final on November 8th - .Rose O’Dowd – singing; Caoimhe Battles – recitation and Ruadhan Egan, Emer Feely, Dorothy Wallace, Anna Kell – Trath na ngCeist.
The death has occurred suddenly but peacefully at home (Ardsoran), surrounded by his family, of Monsignor Michael T. Flanagan, Pastor Emeritus of our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Parish of Columbia, Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, USA. Predeceased by his parents James and Kate, his sister Rita and brothers, Bernard, William, Seamus and Fr Pádraig (St Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan). Lovingly remembered by his sister, Jane Patricia, brother, Francis, sister-in-law Joan, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Also the bishop, priests and parishioners in the diocese of Jefferson City and his many friends and relatives in the US. Funeral Mass today Tuesday, November 3rd at 1 p.m. in St Attracta’s Church, Killaraght followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
