Local Notes: ST Brigid's Festival Events, Drama Production, Yoga
Michael Gilchrist, Mary Quinn and John Lavin at the St. Michael's/St. Ronan's LGFA dinner dance in Kilronan Castle. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
A number of events have been organised by Roscommon County Council for the St. Brigid’s Festival – January 30th to February 2nd. Join local makers and artists at Una Bhan in Boyle for a series of welcoming, craft- led workshops honouring the traditions and creativity associated with St.Brigid. Workshops will include memory wire bracelet workshop, St Brigid's Cross making, Irish music and dancing, drawing and painting workshop. To book a place on these workshops contact (071)9663033 or e-mail marketing@unabhan.ie
Enrolment for Abbey Primary School, Boyle for the school year 2026/2027 will open on January 30th and will close on February 13th. A copy of the school’s admission policy and the application form is available to download at: www.scoilboyle.ie or on request by emailing info@scoilboyle.ie The number of places being made available in junior infants for the new school year is 50.
The death has occurred of Mrs Margaret Flynn (née Toolan), Ballisodare, Sligo and formerly of Cashel, Boyle, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at North West Hospice. Predeceased by her parents, Mary-Jo and Paddy and her brothers, Michael and Philip. Beloved wife of Stephen and dear mother of Claire (Conor), Emma (Shaq), Luke (Hayley) and Brendan. She will be sadly missed by her husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren Ivan, Sorcha and Rory, brother Leo (Eileen); brothers-in-law, PJ, John and Muredach; sisters-in-law, Maura and Sally; cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass today Tuesday, January 20th at 11.30 a.m. in St Brigid's Church, Ballisodare with funeral proceeding to St. Brigid’s Cemetery.
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.
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 Monday’s at 8.30 p.m..
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café at Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle to help support people affected by dementia, their families/carers. This month's café takes place on Wednesday, January 21st 2 – 4 p.m. and will include music/song/ advice and a chat. Please note change of venue. If you would like to attend call Teresa Keegan on 0877061183 / visit www.roscommondementia.ie
The numbers drawn in Boyle GAA’s online lotto draw were 6,14,18, 32. There was no jackpot winner and there were two Match Three winners – Imelda Sheerin & Enda Commons. The jackpot for next week now stands at €9,000.
On Friday, January 23rd at 7 p.m. Boyle GAA Club will host a talk with Mr Patrick McGreevy, paramedic, who is certified through the GAA to give talks on concussion awareness. This talk will be open to coaches, adult players, parents/guardians of Underage players of all codes and attendance is free. However, the club asks those attending to contact secretary Amy O’Connor by email, secretary.boyle.roscommon@gaa.ie, so the club can have an idea of numbers.
A highly acclaimed play, “I had to go for counselling” by Gerry Farrell, will be staged in Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall, F52 A497, on Saturday, February 7th at 8 p.m.. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.. Admission, €15. Tickets at the door.
Drumboylan NS is now accepting applications for enrolment for junior infants for September 2026. Afterschool service and bus service available. If you would like an enrolment form or any other information contact the office by phone, 071 96 21724 or by e-mail, drumboylanns@gmail.com
Music Session with Liam Purcell and friends will be held on Sunday, February 1st from 4-6 p.m. in Crossna Community Centre, Cleen Hall. F52 A497.
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.
Cootehall/Crossna/Drumboylan defibrillator group is holding its AGM on Thursday, January 29th at 8 p.m. sharp in the McGahern Barracks, Cootehall, New members are very welcome.
Roscommon Dementia Alliance hosts a monthly café meeting in Lough Key Forest Park to help support people affected by dementia, their families and carers. This month’s café takes place on Wednesday, January 21st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include music, song, advice and a chat. Please note change of venue. If you would like to attend, please visit www.roscommondementia.ie or contact Teresa Keegan on 0877061183 for more information.
Yoga has resumed in Ardcarne Park sports complex every Wednesday starting at 7.30 pm. Yoga has health benefits beyond the mat/chair, improves strength, balance and flexibility. Suitable for everybody, male and female. All welcome.
Have you bags of unwanted clothes sitting at home, waiting to drop them to a clothes recycling bank? Drumboylan NS is hosting a clothes collection as a fundraiser for the school on Tuesday, January 27th. If you have any unwanted clothes/shoes/bags/belts, please support the collection by donating. Items that are not accepted are duvets, blankets, pillows and crested uniforms. Bags can be dropped off during school hours or on the morning of the collection before 9.30 a.m.. Thank you for your support.
Drumshanbo Comhaltas traditional weekend takes place from Friday, January 30th to Sunday, February 1st. For more information/ registration call 089 4972050.
St Michael's-St Ronan's Underage GAA & LGFA presentation night to present medals and celebrate the achievements of the successful U-14, U-16 and U-18 panels in 2024 and 2025 will take place in Kilronan Castle on Saturday, February 7th.
St Michael’s GAA dinner dance will be held in Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway on Saturday, February 28th. An evening of great food, music and plenty of fun.
Ardcarne Community Games is inviting boys and girls to take part in the U-10 and U-13 indoor soccer competition. Parents/guardians should WhatsApp Agnes on 086 8761457 by Wednesday, January 21st to register. Please include the child’s name and date of birth. Team panels will consist of eight players. Places will be allocated to the eight oldest boys and girls who register in each age group. Volunteer coaches are also needed. If interested, please contact Agnes by Wednesday, January 21st.
