The Sligo Champion

Boyle

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ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE

The centre will host a free Mini Garden Design Consultati­on every Wednesday up till October 25 commencing at 11 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. Bring along photos and an outline sketch and get 30 minutes of ideas and inspiratio­n from our profession­al Garden Designer on how to create your perfect garden.

SCARECROW COMPETITIO­N

You could be in with a chance of winning a share of €225 in Prizes for the best and creative Scarecrow. First Prize €100 cash: Second prize €75 Una Bhan Shop Voucher and third prize will be a Bicycle Helmet to the value of €50 all prizes are sponsored by King House Tea Rooms, Una Bhan Tourism and Chain Driven Cycles.

The closing date for entries is 5 p.m. Friday, October 27. Please bring in your Scarecrow before the closing date. Please ensure that you Scarecrow are free standing and have your name, contact details and name of Scarecrow securely attached to it. Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 28, at midday. For more informatio­n contact Una Bhan Tourism at 071 9663033.

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Plans are well progressed for this year’s Christmas Outdoor Market in the grounds of King House and Craft Fair in King House, Boyle. The Markets take place on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, On Friday, events commence at 5 p.m., concluding at 9 p.m. On Saturday the markets and fair are open from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. For any further inquiries please contact Úna Bhán Tourism at 071 9663033.

GOLF CLUB RESULTS

Thank You to everybody who supported the Niamh’s Journey There Fundraiser over the weekend 7/8th October. The Results were as follows: 1st Terry Canning & Therese O Daly 61; 2nd Tom Kearney & Ruth Hogg 63 3rd Sean Heslin & Mandy Toolan 65 12 Hole S/Ford; 1st Gerry O Dowd 29pts 2nd Paddy Mc Loughlin 27pts 3rd Jonathan Egan 25pts Winter Open 9 Hole S/Ford 1st Michael Rush 20pts 2nd Peter Leydon 19pts

PIANO PRACTICE/EXAMS

The Royal Academy of music will hold their Piano Exams in King House, Boyle on November 27 28 and 29, also on December 4 5 and six, Anyone wishing to avail of piano practice, can book a practice session for Saturday, November 18, and Saturday, November 25, please ring 071 9663242.

CLASS OF 1975

A reunion of girls from the class of 1975 from Scoil Chroist an Ri, Boyle is presently being organised. It is hoped to have a get together in 2018 to facilitate girls living overseas.

If anyone would like to assist in the organisati­on and contacting of former students please contact Yvonne Mullaney (née Higgins) at 086 2261018. Looking forward to a huge amount of calls.

COUNTRY MARKET

The Market takes place every Saturday in the Grounds of King House, Boyle from 10am until 2pm...If you would like to enjoy the best locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market should be on your agenda.

There is a wide range of seasonal produce, Vegetarian hot meals to eat here or take home as well as organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range eggs, fruit juices, sour dough/ spelt bread and all kinds of delicious home bakes are available every week.

Alongside the food stalls are a number of crafters selling their handmade wares. So why not come along and have a chat with the stall holders and avail of their ideas.

For further informatio­n please call Una Bhan on 071 9663 033

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