Boyle
JOINT TICKETING
A joint ticketing initiative is now available in four of the area’s top attractions. Visitors to King House, Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle Abbey and Arigna Mining Experience can avail of a discount if they purchase another ticket for any of the other attractions.
It is hoped to have Boyle Model Railway added to the ticketing system when it is up and running. The idea was first mooted by Boyle Town Team to Roscommon County Council earlier this year. With the assistance of Martin Lydon and Mary Mullins from Roscommon Co Co and the management of the four venues, the joint ticketing initiative is now live.
KING HOUSE EVENT
Come along to the front step of King House to see Michael Bell from naturelearn.com open his moth trap to reveal what wonderful creatures can be found flying around the grounds of King House during the night while you are asleep. This is an outdoor event so please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This event takes place on Monday, August 21, in the grounds of King House at 11 a.m. till midday Michael will then take you on a nature walk August 21 at midday till 1 p.m. and take a nature walk in the Pleasure Grounds adjacent to King House. See what bugs, creepy crawlies and wildlife you can find living in the park and along the river.
LIBRARY EVENT
Emigration from Boyle with a happy ending. Hear grandnephew Vincent Delaney tell the story of Thomas Higgins, born near Boyle in the 1840s who emigrated to the United States and in later years wrote down recollections of his life. This will be taking place in the Library on Tuesday, August 22, at 6.30 p.m. till 7.30 p.m. Boyle Library will also host an exhibition of letters and images relating to Thomas Higgins and his amazing life. This exhibition will take place Library hours from the 15t August 26.
DELIA MURPHY
Enjoy and afternoon of the story and songs of Delia Murphy, performed by her niece Carmen Cullen with music by Gerry Anderson. Delia was a singer and collector of Irish ballads who recorded several records from the 1930s to the 1960s. During World War Two she assisted Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty (the Vatican pimpernel) to hide Jews and escaped Allied soldiers from the Nazis. This event will take place in Boyle Library on Wednesday, August 23, at 2.30 p.m. till 4.30 p.m.
ARCHAEOLOGY BUS TOUR
To celebrate National Heritage Week, Úna Bhán Tourism Co-operative and Ballaghaderreen Lake and Legends invite you to join us on archaeology Bus Tour on Saturday, August 26, leaving from King House, Boyle at midday Visiting Drumanone Dolmen, Moygara Castle, Clogher Stone Fort, The Four Altars and Urlaur Abbey. To book a place call Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 – 96 63033.
COURTYARD MARKET
To celebrate Heritage Week the Courtyard Market which takes place every Saturday in the grounds of King House, Boyle will be hosting the following events: Vintage Motorbikes and High Nellie Bike display on Saturday, August 19, alongside: ‘How to Build a Bug Hotel’ (the only Hotel in Boyle) 10 a.m., Basket Weaving Demonstrations with Victor and live music by Stereo Bytes at 11 a.m.
On Saturday, August 26, also celebrating Heritage Week: Vintage Motorbikes and High Nellie Bike display 10 a.m. with Food demonstrations, ‘How to Build a Bug Hotel’ 10 a.m. Basket Weaving Demonstrations with Victor, 11 a.m. Live music by ‘The Hermit Collective’ 11 a.m. Free Children’s tour of King House ‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ conducted by Anna for children aged six to 12 (pre-booking essential as limited numbers). midday Hair braiding by Anna and food of Bye-gone years’ in King House Tea Rooms with a Vintage Theme.
ARCHAEOLOGY FOR KIDS
‘Dig It’ is a fun educational, hands on archaeology experience for ages 3years plus where they will carry out a ‘mini excavation’ with the promise of hidden treasure using safe, child friendly tools. Warning children can get a littler dirty as this is an outdoor event so please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This event will take place on Saturday, August 26, from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. Leitrim and Tyrone at 3.15 p.m.
A warm welcome to all visitors and holidaymakers spending time with their family and friends. Hope they have an enjoyable time.
LEAVING CERT
The best of luck to all students from the area awaiting their Leaving Cert results which are due out tomorrow Wednesday.
PRESCHOOL
Little Bunnies Preschool re-opens on Wednesday, August 30, at 9.30 p.m. Further enquiries contact 087 4430761.
UPKEEP OF CEMETERIES
Envelopes are available at the church door to help with the cost of grass cutting at Kilturra and Cloonameehan cemeteries. Families of loved ones buried in these cemeteries are asked to be as generous as possible.