Local Notes: Dementia Alliance Monthly Cafe, Food Packages, ST. Patricks Parade
Joe Tracey at a recent Boyle Film Club event.
An evening of music, dance, and community support in aid of the new Sunflower Children’s Hospice will be held on Friday, February 13th at 9 p.m. in the Four Provinces, Rathallen, F52 T660. Live music with Paul O’Connor and Effie Neill with Barry Doyle. Good company and a great cause. Entry optional, donate what you can. Everyone welcome, bring family and friends. For any information contact Seamus Bulter on 086 3773532 or Mary Foye on 087 9748824. All proceeds will support the new Sunflower Children’s Hospice.
Boyle Group Scheme Ltd. has the following vacancies on its Community Employment Scheme - general operatives (environmental workers), support workers, Citizen 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.
Visit the Úna Bhán Tourism Centre in Boyle where the craft shop offers beautiful handmade items from local artists and stocks publications from authors from across Ireland. You can also explore the local market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. A range of services is provided within the centre, including printing, scanning, and help with emails. The team is happy to provide information for tourists visiting the area. The centre is open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. You can also order products online via the website boylecraftshop.com. For more information contact 071 963 0333 or visit the centre on the grounds of King House, Boyle, F52FW01.
The Roscommon Dementia Alliance monthly café will take place on Wednesday, February 18th at 2 p.m. in Lough Key Forest Park. This is a gathering for people living with dementia together with their carers, with entertainment, music, storytelling and information. Visit www.roscommondementia.ie or contact Teresa Keegan on 087-7061183 for more information.
The annual general meeting of Ardcarne Parish Graveyards Committee will be held in the John McGahern Barracks Museum, Cootehall on Wednesday, February 18th at 8.30 p.m. sharp. New members especially welcome.
Looking for a joyful, energising, feel-good evening? Join the Boyle One Voice Singers every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at Boyle Family Resource Centre. Come along, lift your voice, meet people from the community, and enjoy singing together in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. New members are always welcome—no auditions needed.
The numbers drawn in the Boyle GAA lotto draw were 10,12,15 & 30. There was no jackpot winner and there was one Match Three winner – Brian Hickey. The jackpot for next week stands at €9,300. You can play online in the Boyle GAA Club App or in various outlets locally.
Last Friday’s winner of the Boyle Celtic 50/50 draw were Tom and Kathleen Murray, who won €1,530. Tickets are on sale now for next Friday’s draw from all the usual outlets and online.
Plans are well underway for the Boyle Celtic Darts Night, which takes place on March 28th in aid of the Boyle Celtic Community Hub. Facebook and Instagram pages have been set up to promote the event with more details to follow.
Need a helping hand with food?If you, or someone you know in the Boyle area, is finding things difficult, Boyle Family Resource Centre provides free food packages in a friendly, respectful, and confidential way. There is no judgment — just support from people who genuinely care.If you would prefer to arrange a private collection time due to circumstances beyond your control, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The team are always happy to talk with you and do their best to accommodate your needs.For more information call 071 966 3033 or e-mail info@boylefrc.ie
Are you new to the community, or have you been living here for a while and would like to improve your English? If English is not your first language and you’re interested in building confidence while meeting new people, Fáilte Isteach may be just what you’re looking for. Conversational English classes take place every Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Boyle Family Resource Centre. All are very welcome.
Boyle St Patrick's Day Parade Committee had agreed to run the annual parade at 3.30 p.m. on March 17th. Anyone wishing to help or volunteer with the parade committee should e-mail boyleparade@gmail.com. There will be generous prize money and cups for the winning floats - overall winner, €500 and cup; runner-up, €200; U-16 winner, €200 and cup; U-16 runner-up, €100; Best Shop Window, cup; Best Vintage Vehicle, cup. To fund the parade a Go Fund Me Page is being launched and all donations greatly appreciated.
The AGM of the Cortober Residents Association will take place on Tuesday, February 17th at 8 p.m. in the Patrician Hall, Cortober. An annual subscription of €10 will be taken up . All members please attend and new members welcome.
A fundraising night in support of a new Sunflower Children's Hospice will take place in the Four Provinces Lounge, Rathallen (F52 T660), on this Friday, February 13th, commencing 9 p.m.. All welcome to an evening of music, dance, community and support social in aid of the new Children's Hospice. Bring family and friends. Music by Paul O'Connor, Effie Neill with Barry Doyle. Entry fee optional, donate what you can. Further information contact Seamus Butler on 086-3773532 or Mary Foye on 087-9748824.
The death occurred on Monday, February 2nd at the Ballinamore Nursing Unit, of Mr Michael Kilbane, Gardenstown, Carrick-on-Shannon. He was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Bridget, sisters, Phyllis (Farrell), Ann, Patricia and brother, John. Michael will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brothers, Tony and Pat; sisters, Mary (Sr. Dolores), Vera (Lannigan) and Eileen; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-niece, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposal took place in St. Michael's Church, Drumlion on Wednesday. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, February 5th, followed by interment in Jamestown cemetery, Carrick-on-Shannon.
Croghan National School is now accepting enrolments for the 2026/27 school year. For enrolment pack please contact school on 071-9668366 or email croghanns2@gmail.com.
The death took place recently of Mrs Nellie Boyd (nee Shanley), a native of Knockarush, Boyle. She was predeceased by her husband, Liam Boyd, a native of Croghan. Nellie and Liam moved to England in the late 1950's. She is survived by her family, John, Elizabeth and Fiona, grandchildren and extended family.
"Come Follow Me Faith and Fun Club" will meet on Saturday, February 14th at 3 p.m. in the Patrician Hall, Cortober.
Bingo takes place in the Patrician Hall, Cortober on Sundays at 8 p.m.. Big cash prizes to be won. All welcome.
Masses in Croghan parish this week as follows: Croghan Church on Sunday at 10 a.m.; Patrician Hall, Cortober, Sunday at 12 noon; Drumlion Church, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday 7 p.m..
Life in the Spirit Seminars will take place in Ballinameen Community Centre on each Thursday until Thursday, March 19th at 8 p.m.. Speakers to include Fr. Luke Ohiemi, Fr. Vincent Sherlock, Deacon Frank McGuinness, Conor Ward, Marie Beirne, Eileen King and John Pridmore. Mass in Ballinameen Church at 7 p.m.. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.
Cavetown CE scheme has vacancies for environmental workers, office administrator and cleaner. General Operatives duties will include the upkeep of all amenity areas, grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, litter and weed control, upkeep of flowerbeds and shrubs and landscaping. General maintenance will include repairs to fencing and stone walls, painting and decorating. Contact Tony O’Donnell, scheme supervisor, Cavetown CE Scheme on 087 775 0556.
