Local Notes: Actor and director Chris O'Dowd takes to the red carpet and appears on Late Late Show
Boyle man Chris O'Dowd pictured with actress Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) when they appeared on the Late Late Show to talk with host Patrick Kielty about their new series 'Small Town Big Story', the premiere of which took place at the Irish Film Institute last week. The six part comedy series will air on Sky Original later this month. Pic: Courtesy RTE
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place this year commencing at 3.30 p.m. on March 17th. Following on from last year’s successful parade, the viewing stand will remain on the Crescent and there will be a DJ playing before and after the parade. The big success of the parade last year was the inclusion of Music Generation and all the local young people who played after the parade. Music will commence at the rear of An Rioga (former Royal Hotel) before the parade with face painting taking place there. After the parade Music Generation will run a concert at St Joseph's Hall where they have a number of different bands/ groups playing a variety of music from rock to traditional Irish music. The parade costs approximately €6,000 to run and all support would be greatly appreciated via a go fund me page https://gofund.me/fc7e16c1 Volunteers are needed if you wish to participate and help please email boyleparade@gmail.com or contact 0876521271.
The new 'Boyle One Voice Singers, Community Singing Group' will hold its first meeting on Thursday, February 27th.
This is open to everyone, the only requirement is that you enjoy music, meeting new people and singing. There are no auditions. The focus is on fun and positivity. If you would like more information or to register phone 071 966 3000 or email info@boylefrc.ie
Boyle will host the finish of Stage 1 of this year’s Ras Tailteann cycle race.
The 70th Rás Tailteann will take place from May 21st to May 25th and will finish in Boyle on Wednesday, May 21st.
The event will start in Drogheda on Wednesday, May 21st heading westwards to finish in Boyle. Riders will transfer to Charlestown for the start of stage two where they will take on the infamous Windy Gap and Maumtrasna climbs in the longest of the 2025 Rás Tailteann stages.
There will be another transfer to County Mayo for the start of stage three, where Cong will welcome the Rás Tailteann. After setting off from Cong, the riders will take in breathtaking scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way before they face the fast finish towards Miltown Malbay in County Clare.
The penultimate stage will kick off from Ennis, County Clare and take on two category three climbs before crossing the category one Wolftrap climb with less than 15KM remaining – will there be enough time to regroup before the finish in Mountrath, County Laois?
The final stage of Rás Tailteann 2025 will kick off in Kildare Town heading across the plains of ‘The Lilywhite County’ before entering County Meath where again, the winner of Rás Tailteann will be crowned in Bective. The 2025 edition of the race is again five stages and will take on over 760KM along the roads, including 13 categorised climbs.
Boyle and District Angling Club will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 27th at 9 p.m. in The Moylurg.
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle to help support people affected by dementia, their families and carers. This month's event takes place on this Wednesday, February 19th, from 2 - 4 p.m. and will include music, song, advice and a chat. If you would like to attend please visit http://www.roscommondementia.ie or call Teresa Keegan on 087 7061183 for more information.
The Odd Antique Shop, Main Street, Boyle, opposite Bank Of Ireland, is open Fridays and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m.- 5.30 p.m.. Lots of lovely and unusual antique collectible and vintage items including jewellery, rugs, ceramics, furniture, art, oil lamps and much more.
An evening of prayer and healing with Eddie Stones, confessions, adoration and Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, on this Tuesday, February 18th at 7 p.m. All welcome.
Boyle Group Scheme Ltd has vacancies on its Community Employment Scheme for general operatives. No experience necessary and training will be provided. Eligibility applies for this position. For further details contact the CE supervisor on 086 1456519.
The death occurred on February 16th peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, with his family by his side, of Mr Joseph (Joe) Tormey, Deerpark, Boyle and formerly of Cappagh, Toomard, Ballinasloe. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank and his sister, Eithne Keary. Joe is sadly missed and remembered with love by his devoted wife, Florrie; daughter, Shona; sons, Michael and David; sister, Maura; grandchildren, Emily, Rebecca, Niall, Thomas, Orla and Sarah; son-in-law, Brian McEntee; daughters-in-law, Michelle and Éilis; brother-in-law, Mike; sister-in-law, Carmel; nieces, nephews, extended family neighbours, and many friends. Joe will repose in Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle on Wednesday evening ( February 19th) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.. Removal from his home on Thursday morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. with burial afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery.
The death has occurred peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff and nurses in the North West Hospice Sligo, with his family by his side, of Mr Ron Bentley, 1 Warren Cottage, Abbeytown, Boyle, and formerly of London. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Shaunagh and his sisters, Rosie and Jackie. Ron is sadly missed and remembered with love by his devoted wife, Maria; son, Paul; daughter, Claire; sisters, Brenda, Pamela and Carol; brother, Johnny; his adored grandchildren, Joseph, Oliver, Ronnie, Izzy, Faith, Patrick, Mason, Honey-May and Jennifer; son-in-law, Timmy Regan; daughter-in-law, Holly; brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Ron will repose in Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, (F52 ND23) today Tuesday ( February 18th) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.. Removal on Wednesday morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, with burial afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery.
The annual Tony McGowan Run took place in Drumshanbo last weekend with over 1,500 participants over the 5k, 10k and half marathon distances. Boyle AC was, as always well represented, with 34 members taking part over the three distances.
The 10k race saw most of the club athletes take part and with great success. Neil Conlon was first home in the Boyle colours. Following Neil closely was Helen Beirne who ran a superb time of 42:45 setting a new personal best and a club record by 18 seconds. This was Helen's third consecutive PB over the 10K distance. There were also personal best times achieved by Sean Ballantyne and Aileen Farrell. Impressive performances by Adrian Taheny, Philip James, Sheila Cunningham, Claire Flanagan, Cian Duffy, Siobhan Keaney, Carmel Goldrick, Sinead McQuaid, Tom O’Connor, Caroline O’Grady, Sinead Spellman, Helena Casey and Sinead McCafferty. Congratulations to Nicole Harney who ran her first 10k in an impressive time of 61:55. Nicole only joined the club recently and did the C25K in October.
Well done Andy Mullen, Terry Reilly, Fidelma Mullaney, Trish Kane,Nance Hayden, Isabelle Roche, and Ruth Harbison who ran a brilliant personal best over the half marathon distance.
Club members also took on official pace-making roles for the race organisers. Club coach Adrian Gurn paced the 1hr:40min group. Noel Scally and David Greene paced the 1:50 group. Pacing duties were carried out with precision getting runners home under their target times. Well done lads.
In the 5k there were impressive performances from Conor Hamill, Breege Donoghue, Therese Killoran, Ciara Dooley, Ruth McManus Taheny and Sean Donoghue.
A special mention to club coach Adrian Gurn from Running & Physical Therapy Clinic for looking after the athletes during the weekly coaching sessions that are yielding great results.
