Boyle
ARCHAEOLOGY 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.
LOUGH KEY TRIATHLON
Lough Key Triathlon takes place on Sunday, September 3 – for anyone who has never done their race before have you ever wondered what to expect?
They have a stunning Forest Park setting in heart of the North West of Ireland – 30 minutes from Sligo, one hours 30 from Galway, two hours from Dublin and just over two hours from Belfast. They pride themselves on doing something different each year as regards their famous goodie bags and this year is no different – they have just taken delivery of 300 ‘ goodies’ and they can guarantee entrants will not be disappointed. Make sure to get your entries in via triathlonireland. com.
BEE KEEPING
An Introduction to Bee Keeping will take place in Ardcarne Garden Centre on Saturday, August 26. This free customer event will get under way in the Boyle store at 11.30 a. m. and conclude at 12.30 p. m. Join Eamonn Tubman, chairman of Digges Beekeepers Association for an introduction on how to keep bees.
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.
LIBRARY
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 15th 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.
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). At 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 three years plus where they will carry out a ‘ mini excavation’ with the promise of hidden treasure using safe, child friendly tools.
This event will take place on Saturday, August 26, from 11 a. m. till 5 p. m.
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.