Boyle

OPEN AFTERNOON

Boyle Parochial School will hold Open Afternoon Tuesday, March 7, All are welcome to visit between 1.30 p. m. and 4 p. m. For further information please call 071 9663555

ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE

National Tree Week will be taking place up till Sunday, March 12, to celebrate trees. As part of the celebrations Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle and Roscommon Town, are offering a free tree sapling to customers on Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12.

BOYLE MEN’S SHED

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is embarking on another round of regional ‘ cluster meetings’ These get- togethers are a great opportunity to network with other sheds in your area and to catch up on the latest information and updates from the Irish Men’s Sheds Association and its key partner organisations. The meeting will take place in King House Boyle on Thursday, March 9, from 10.30 till 12.30.

BOYLE ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

This year’s Boyle St Patrick’s Day parade promises to be the best ever with a special International flavour including traditional samba dancers. Our parade will commence at 3.30 p. m. on Friday, March 17.

We encourage as many businesses, clubs and associations in Boyle to prepare over the coming weeks to partake in the parade and enter a float. Entering a float is free so do avail of the opportunity.

First prize for overall winner is € 500 with a runner- up of € 200; There is also a junior section ( under- 16) first prize is € 200 and runner- up € 100 and of course the perpetual cup for the best dressed window display in town.

The success of the parade depends on the community and businesses to get involved and showcase Boyle at its best.

Taking part with a float in the parade offers a great opportunity to promote your club, school or business, which we’re all very proud of.

Over the coming weeks letters will be dropped into businesses seeking contributions towards the parade and the organising committee thank the community always for the warm welcome they receive and their financial support.

GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER

A golf classic will be held in Boyle Golf Club for Boyle Courthouse and Model Railway on Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26. Teams of four – price € 100 per team. Lunch is included in entrance fee – your support is most welcome – confirmation is needed by Tuesday, February 21. Call Frank at 087 2234477

BOYLE AND DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB

Boyle annual Pike Angling Festival will be taking place on the Easter weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, on Lough Key, Boyle. € 5,000 guaranteed prize fund first Prize € 2,500 plus the Moonstone Jewellers Perpetual Cup. In addition, Saturday and Sundays winners will each receive € 1,175 in prize money. Entry Fee per person – Adults € 60/ Juniors € 20 ( Juniors must fish for junior prize and be accompanied by a fee- paying adult). Additional information is available from Jane at Boyle and District Angling Club at 086 830 126.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

A free cookery foundation course will be taking place this Easter in Abbey Community College/ Boyle Enterprise Centre. This course is suitable for anyone seeking employment in the restaurant/ hotel/ nursing home or deli sectors. Tonya Keane ( BA in Culinary Arts) will be the tutor for this course, which will take place on Monday, April 10, Friday, April 28, from 9.30 till 4.30. The course is organised by Role Skillnet Training Network. For more information email info@ roleskillnet. com or phone 086 2039182