Boyle

MEETING OF FAMILIES

Boyle will host a session of guided discussion and reflection on family life in preparation for the World Meeting of families in Dublin in August. The three Boyle sessions will be held in St Joseph’s Recourse Centre, on Thursday, February 22, and March 1 from eight to 9.30 p.m. These sessions will be held in an informal and friendly atmosphere followed by a cup of tea or coffee. Everyone is invited to attend.

DANCE, ACT, SING

The dance, Act, Sing Academy Classes take place on Tuesdays in St Joseph’s Boys National School for 10 years to 12 years commencing at 5.30 p.m. till 6.30 p.m. For further information contact 086 3266146 or email dasacademy@eircom.net.

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers will be taking place on Sunday, February 18, meeting on the Crescent at 11 a.m. Your leader’s for the day on the day will be Anne Brown 086 8100309. This will be a Flat Grade C at St John’s/Rindoon. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle. com.

SECRET GARDEN TALK

Tickets are now on sale for ‘An evening with Secret Garden columnist Paul Kirwan’. The evening will be held in the Spool Factory Event Centre on Tuesday, February 20, from 8 p.m. till 9.30 p.m. All proceeds on the night to Roscommon Mental Health. The night will include a presentation on all the gardens Paul has fea- tured in his Secret Garden column in the Roscommon Herald. There will also be a question and answer session. Admission is €10 and tickets are available from 087 4404240 or paul.kirwan@aurivo.ie.

BOYLE GOLF CLUB

Fixtures have been released for 2018, upcoming highlights include the Spring League taking place over three weekends in February and the Captains Drive in on February 25. Captains Terry Canning and Marie Hanmore-Cawley will get the 2018 golfing season off to its official start that day and welcome all members to join them.

CASH FOR CLOBBER

Soil na nAingeal Noafa, Convent Primary School, Carrick Road, Boyle are organising a clothing collection to raise much needed funds for the school. This fundraising event will be open to the public on February 21. If you are in the need of a clear out please place any of the following items into a large black bag: clothing, curtains, towels, handbags, belts, soft toys.

Please drop off all items in closed bags to the school hall between 8: 30 till 9 a.m. or 3: 30 till 5.30 p.m. on February 21 You can contact the school to arrange collection or if you need assistance with bags at 071 9662737. Unfortunately, we cannot accept wet clothing, mats, carpets, duvets/ pillows, books, laptops or mobile phones.

ENROLMENT

Scoil na nAingeal Naofa Carrick Road, Boyle are now Enrolling up till March 3 for the academic year 2018/2019. Application forms and details are available at the School. Phone 071 9662737.

ANGLING FESTIVAL

The Boyle and District Angling Club Easter Pike Angling Festival will take place on Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1.

CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE

The annual ‘Cycle Against Suicide’ will pass through Boyle this May. The event previously stopped off in Lough Key Forest Park in 2016 when over 500 cyclists and back up crew enjoyed the beauty of the area. This year the cyclists will come through Boyle on Saturday, May 5, as they make their way on leg two from Tubbercurry to the stage finish in Carrick on Shannon. E

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Darkness into Light is an annual 5k Walk/Run in aid of Pieta House. On Saturday, May 12, a community will come together at St Joseph’s Hall and walk in support of positive mental health. This will be Boyle’s second year to host the world wide event. freshments served. Tutor is Christopher Beirne. Art classes

art classes for beginners and advanced are starting in the community centre for three nights commencing this Tuesday night February 13, Tuesday, February 27, and Tuesday, March 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Materials supplied. Come along and test your skills. Contact Claire Doohan 086 3661307 for more information.

WELLNESS TALK

Regina from ANEWU health and wellness will give a talk on Tuesday, February 20, in the community centre at 8 p.m. The winners of the €20 prizes were Kathleen Conlon, Geevagh Cross; Gerard Lavin, Creevagh; Martin Kelly, c/o Paddy’s; Angela and Pat O’Reilly, c/o Paddy’s and Aimee Bruen, Keadue.

PUBLIC MEETING

A Public Meeting will take place in Gleann Hall on this Tuesday, February 13, at 9 p.m. An Garda Síochána Crime Prevention Officer will give the talk. This is a subject in all our interests, we look forward to a good turnout. The event is hosted by Gleann ICA.