Boyle
‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’
With just a few weeks till opening night, Boyle Musical Society is delighted to announce that tickets for its eagerly anticipated new show, ‘The Addams Family’, are on sale.
‘The Addams Family’ will be staged in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle from Wednesday, November 21, to Saturday, November 24, and the performances will be at 8 p.m. nightly. There will be a special Matinée performance on Saturday, November. 24th at 2.30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from our new ticket office which is located at Únabhán Tourism and Craft Shop in the grounds of King House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day excluding Sundays.
Please note that tickets will be available for all performances but there is no pre-booking of allocated seats for the Wednesday and Thursday. performances. Tickets can also be booked by telephone at 071 9663033. This line will be open during booking office hours only, every day excluding Sundays, till November 24 We accept credit card bookings. A detailed seating plan is now available on boylemusicalsociety.com. Click on ‘Shows’ for a look at the seating plan.
CAREERS EVENING
Boyle GAA are planning a Careers Evening on Friday, November 9, at 8.30 p.m. in the GAA Club House. This is a new initiative offering young players and their friends in the community an opportunity to hear about college life and apprenticeships and the trials and tribulations of further education and training. Locals, who have tread the paths will be there to answer any questions, and we hope the evening will inform, inspire and give the opportunity to young people to hear more about further education and training-the varied routes/ colleges chosen/challenges/and career options that are available to them.
Boyle GAA invite all 15- to 18-year-olds and their parents (if they wish) to come along and hear the short presentations from a variety of professional and skilled young people who have chosen different career paths. The unknown for many – can bring excitement – but for others fear, thus hearing about college, apprenticeships and opportunities from those that have pursued these routes, will encourage young people to aspire to achieve their full potential in their chose career/interests.
The evening will commence at 8.30 p.m. and will be informal while informative. We welcome all young people GAA and non-GAA members alike. Please spread the word and mark your diary for Friday, November 9, at 8.30 p.m.
MEMORIAL TO WAR DEAD
Work is progressing on a memorial to the 127 men from Boyle, who lost their lives in the Great War. Boyle lost more men in the last year of the Great War than in any other year. The memorial will be unveiled on Sunday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at King House.
ARDCARNE CHRISTMAS SHOP
Experience the best of Christmas in the sparkling surroundings of the Ardcarne Garden Centre Christmas Shop and enjoy some family time together at a special event weekend. Renowned for its inspirational displays and stylish décor, the newly opened Ardcarne Garden Centre Christmas Shop is the place to visit on Saturday and Sunday, November 10, and 11. As part of the official opening celebrations there’s an opportunity to join with family, friends and neighbours to support your local Mayo-Roscommon Hospice while enjoying a glass of mulled wine and tasty nibbles.
EXCEL WORKSHOP
This workshop in organised by Role Skillnet and will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre on November 15 from 9.30-11.30. (Registration 9.00/9.30) The workshop is suitable for participants interested in exploring Excel’s capabilities to become more efficient in using and creating spreadsheets. For more information, please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 086 2039182. Role Skillnet provide funding and support for training for private businesses.
BOOK LAUNCH
Launch of Barry’s book by Dr Jason King, who is the Academic Coordinator of the Irish Heritage Trust and National Fam- ine Museum at Strokestown Park. is taking place in King House, Boyle on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m. The book is about the Workhouse in Boyle and emigration in famine times.
NEW BOOT CAMP
With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to sign up for the latest Boot Camp at the Fitt Factory. This two-week Camp is the only tonic you will need to get in shape for Christmas. six classes, two weeks, with great results, commencing on Monday, November 26, at 6.45 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There are limited places on this Boot Camp so best to reserve a space at 086 0878676. And new this week at the Fitt Factory is Men’s Pilates, commencing this Thursday evening. Places are filling up so please call or message Siobhán at 086 0878676 to book your place.
COURTYARD MARKET
The Market takes place every Saturday in the grounds of King House, Boyle from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce.