Boyle
BOYLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
The Book Club’s next meeting will take place in the library on Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a. m. till 12.30. The book up for discussion is Canada by Richard Ford.
BOYLE BRANCH LIBRARY
An information meeting to discuss Library Services for older people and the National Library Strategy will take place in the Library on Friday, May 19, at 2.30. Refreshments provided, all welcome.
THE CORRAN PLAYERS DRAMA GROUP
The Drama Group will be presenting ‘ A Wake in the West’ and will be taking place in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle, on Friday, May 19, at 8.30 with tickets on sale on the door.
ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE
Free summer container planting demonstration, Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle, and Roscommon Town, on Saturday, May 20, 11.30 a. m. 12.30 p. m. Discover how to plant up your perfect summer containers and which plants will give you the best show.
THREE TENORS IN ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH.
An entertaining night awaits when the Three Tenors play in St Joseph’s Church in Boyle on Sunday, May 21, Hear the three perform popular classical hits from Sinatra, Pavarotti and the Dubliners. This live event gets under way at 8 p. m.
ENTERPRISE CENTRE
Free Training for Community Groups at Boyle Enterprise Centre from 7.30- 9.30 on Wednesday, May 24, Topics covered: Introduction to Funding, Management Committee Skills, Understanding Funding Decisions/ Lobbying. The training is organised by Roscommon Public Participation Network. For more details or to book places please contact Brenda at 090 6665735 or 086 0478616 or email brenda@ roscommonppn. ie.
CURLEW WALKERS CLUB
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers club will be taking place on Sunday, May 28. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle, at 9 a. m. This will be a Climb Graden B with your leader being Eugene Criffin 086 2560400. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle. com.
IRELAND’S TOUGHEST MUCKERS
Registration is now open for Ireland’s Toughest Muckers challenge which will take place once again in Lough Key Forest Park on Saturday, June 10, The 10k obstacle challenge will have a number of new features this year. A ‘ Little Muckers’ course is added this year for participants under 16 years of age with all money raised from this section going to a nominated children’s charity. This is the fifth year for Toughest Muckers to be held in Boyle and early indications are that it will be a sell- out event. And remember, your entry gets you free beer, food and entertainment at the finish line. To register for this event go to irelandstoughestmuckers. ie.
COURTYARD MARKET
The market is now open for organic fruit and vegetables, organic eggs, olive oil, Achill sea salt, bread, grow truck vegetarian meals, juices, award winning cakes, jams, tarts, honey, hand knits and plants and herbs. The market will be open from 10 a. m. till 2 p. m. each and every Saturday.
SUICIDE ALERTNESS EVENING IN BOYLE.
Boyle Family Resource Centre are hosting safeTALK suicide alertness for everyone on Monday, May 29, 7 p. m. to 10 p. m. The aim of this evening is to increase the ability to promote the immediate safety of someone who may be at risk of suicide and provide links to further help. This training is suitable for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide and is prepared to become a suicide alert helper, safeTALK suicide alert helpers are trained to: Move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide: Identify people who have thoughts of suicide: Apply the TALK steps to connect a person with suicidal thoughts to people and agencies that can help. Booking is essential and booking forms are available from the centre. Places must be booked before May 19 This course is free.