Local Notes: Terry Fox Run in Boyle, Film Club Returns, Harvest Celebration
The Regan family announcing details of this year's Terry Fox Run, which will take place in Boyle on Sunday, October 4th starting at 2 p.m. from St Joseph’s Hall.
The Terry Fox Run will take place in Boyle on Sunday, October 4th starting at 2 p.m. from St Joseph’s Hall. The run/walk is 5.4km for all ages and abilities it’s a fun day out for all the family. The event has been a huge success over the years, raising much needed funds for cancer research. This would not be possible without the continued support of all those in the community and surrounding areas, year after year. Cancer unfortunately is too familiar with most families so let’s continue in Terry Fox’s words “Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going." Those who wish to add colour to the event are welcome to dress up. There will also be refreshments served afterwards on the day. Students from Abbey Primary School will be in the area with sponsorship cards so please support if you can. Just to note there will be no raffle this year but for any businesses wishing to support/donate they can do so through the idonate page or contacting organiser Damian Regan directly. Those with Terry Fox T-shirts are asked to please wear them on the day. For those who do not have one, there will be a limited number of Terry Fox “Finish it “ t-shirts for sale on the day. Donations can be made on the day or online idonatepage https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/TerryFoxRunBoyle2026. For further details contact Facebook page Terry Fox Run Boyle or Damian on 0863942387.
A new season of movies hosted by Boyle Film Club kicks off this Friday, October 2nd. The first movie of the season is a classic 1980’s movie, directed by Martin Scorsese. Entry is free for the first movie of the season. This Friday’s Film will be screened in Boyle Library’s new temporary location in the former courthouse building. Remaining movies in this season’s programme will return to the society’s regular home at Boyle Family Resource Centre. Screening begins at 7.30 p.m. and movies will be screened every second Friday. Membership is €30.
Farming, faith, music, food and conversation will come together in Boyle on Sunday, October 18th for a special Harvest Celebration hosted by the Church of Ireland Agricultural Chaplaincy for the Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Diocese. Beginning at 4 p.m. the Harvest Celebration will be a Songs of Praise-style celebration of harvest, farming and rural community, with music and singing, stories and reflections, food and conversation. A panel discussion will bring together a range of voices from farming and rural life, with John O’Hanlon, Thomas Duffy, Sophie Bell, Adam Woods and Patrick Donohoe taking part. The discussion will provide an opportunity to hear different perspectives on farming, rural communities and the realities of life and work in agriculture today. The celebration is also an opportunity to give thanks for the harvest and to recognise the people, families and communities behind it. Everyone is warmly invited to attend, bring the family and join in an evening of music, food, stories, thanksgiving and celebration. You do not need to be a regular churchgoer to attend.
Boyle Group Scheme Ltd Boyle has the following vacancies on its Community Employment Scheme, general operatives, cleaner/caretaker for Resource Centre, support worker, information assistant, Citizens Information Office. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. The contract is for a minimum of one year. Eligibility applies for these positions. For further information contact 086 1456519.
Ardcarne Parish Graveyards Committee expresses sincere thanks for the generous donations received following the recent tri-annual appeal. A list of donors will be published and displayed in Ardcarne and Kileenan in November 2026. Any person who wishes to donate should do so now to have their name included on this list. Thank you for your continued support.
Killaraght Community Centre (F52H966) is hosting a Coffee Day on Sunday, October 4th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. Come along and join in for a cuppa a chat and some tasty treats while helping to raise much needed funds for the North West Hospice.
