Boyle
BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL OFFICE
The Boyle Arts Festival office next door to Marian’s on Bridge Street is now open till Saturday, July 29, from midday till 6 p.m. Monday through to Saturdays. For more information on Boyle Arts Festival 2017 please go to boylearts.com eventbrite. ie or email info@boylearts. com Telephone 071 9663085. Follow us on Facebook. Boyle Arts Festival is supported by the Arts Council, Fáilte Ireland, Roscommon County Council, Local Businesses and patrons.
FAMILIAR
Photography exhibition by Fotofit, This is an initiative open to all beginner photographers to learn new skills in a fun way. The exhibition will be launched by Seán O’Dowd on Thursday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the Boyle Resource Centre. The exhibition will continue daily from Friday the 21st till Thursday, July 27, from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m.
PLANS CONTINUE FOR COOTEHALL FÊTE.
Plans are progressing for the Cootehall Fête which will take place on the weekend of July 21 Friday, July 21, social dancing Spectacular Back to the Marquee of the ‘70’s with Paul McCarthy and Sharon Turley Saturday, July 22, summer Fête Party with hog roast, fête raffle and special guests. Music by Martin Boston. Sunday, July 23, Fête Fun Day with competitions, fun and games. Proceeds, after costs, to Shout Sligo and community groups. Tickets are available locally or on eventbrite.ie.
JAMES (LAL) WOODS DARTS COMPETITION
The annual James (Lal) Woods Darts Competition will take place this year on Saturday, July 29, in the Moylurg Inn. First prize €150 plus perpetual cup (sponsored by the Woods family) and second prize €100 (sponsored by the Woods family) Boards open at 6.30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start. There will also be a raffle and spot prizes on the night. All proceeds in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. All enquiries 086 7342251. 90 dart throwers took part in the competition last year with over €2,000 raised for the Hospice.
BOYLE SUMMER SHOW
The Boyle summer show is now accepting applications from stall holders for the summer show being held on Sunday, August 20. Arts and crafts, artisan foods, agricultural, educational, new venture stalls are all welcome. Marquees will be provided if required. Entry is free (depending on business type). Please contact Margaret at 086 3530190 to book your place. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. You can also follow Boyle summer show on their Facebook page.
FAI SOCCER CAMP COMES TO BOYLE
The annual FAI Soccer Camp will take place at Celtic Park in Boyle from the seventh to August 11. The camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age to ensure that everyone gets the most out of being on a SportsDirect.com FAI summer Soccer School. Camps run from 10.30 a.m. till 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Beginners will learn the fundamental football skills needed to be a player and receive a fun and dynamic introduction to playing the game. More seasoned players will focus on more technical and skill-specific training and everyone will come together in the afternoon to participate in mini-leagues and small-sided games. The coaching programme for the week is fully aligned to our Player Development Plan and offers young players the opportunity to maximise their learning and development in a fun and safe environment while doing what every young football loves to do – score goals.
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.