Boyle

CYCLING SPORTIVE

Any business in Boyle, who would like to have a stand at the Lough Key Classic Cycling Sportive registration and finish in the Sports Complex, Boyle on Saturday evening, May 12, and Sunday morning, May 13, should contact Brian Nerney at 086 2575032. This is an ideal opportunity to advertise your event or product to over 200 cyclists. There will be no charge for a stand.087 2547534.

ARDCARNE GARDEN CENTRE

On Saturday the 12th there will be a demonstration on Gardening for Pollinators with Wildlife expert Michael Bell, learn how to attract valuable pollinating insects to your garden. These are Free events, all welcome.

BOYLE CAMERA CLUB

On Friday, May 11, Boyle Camera Club members will photograph people in the town of Boyle for a special project ‘Boyle: A Moment in Time 2018’. Like every society in Ireland, Boyle is changing. Our community is made up of people from a range of backgrounds, cultures and places. One thing they do have in common is a decision to live or work in Boyle, and they are all actively shaping how our community works and the way our town will develop beyond 2018.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

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 is a truly unique experience made by YOU Family, friends and friends you haven’t met yet gathering in support of those who may be struggling or those we have lost. Together we stand together as a community and shine a beacon of light and hope. This will be Boyle’s second year to host the world wide event.

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers will be a Weekend in Wicklow on Saturday and Sunday, May 12, and 13, meeting in Wicklow. Your leaders for the day will be Darragh Kelly and team 086 1731517. This will be a Climb grade A/B/C Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle.com.

ANGLING COMPETITION

Cavetown and Clogher Angling club will hold a Pike Angling competition on Cavetwon Lake. This boat only event will take place on Sunday, May 27, Entry from 9.30 a.m. with fishing from 11 to four. Prize giving at Cavetown Amenity Area on the lake shore. Strict catch and release policy and boats must have a holding tank and electric outboards only. More information from William Little 087 2985879/ John Casserly 086 8817133 or Gary Beirne.

PADRE PIO PILGRIMAGE

The Padre Pio Pilgrimage to Holy Cross, Co Tipperary will take place on Sunday, May 27. A bus will leave the Crescent, Boyle, at 8 a.m. For further information, please call Moya at 071 9662110.

MANUAL HANDLING COURSE

A five-day Manual Handling Instructors Course QQI Level 6 will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre this May. The course will provide participant with the knowledge and skill to provide manual handling training and to manage workplace risks. Course content includes Legislative requirements, Anatomy and back care, Ergonomic principles and risk assessment, Manual handling principles and techniques, Planning and design of manual handling training programmes, delivery of manual handling training. Course dates May 9, 16th, 23rd, 30th. Times 9.30/4.30. For more information or to book places please email info@roleskillnet. com or call 071 9673440.

BOYLE HOLIDAY GROUP

The holiday group will travel to North Donegal on Monday, June 11, till Friday, June 15, staying at the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. Enquiries to Mary Regan 086 1298355 or 071 9663544.

BOYLE GAA DRAW

Boyle GAAs monster spring draw which is currently under way has hugely attractive prizes. You can win a €2.500 holiday voucher and go to any destination you choose, while second prize features a weekend in Dublin and two all-Ireland football final tickets. Tickets are just €5 and a book of five is available for €20.

If you’re not in Boyle we can arrange to send you tickets, just email boylegaatreasurer@gmail. com for details. Your help and support for our fundraising initiatives is vital to the success of the club and enables us to develop our Abbey Park facilities on an ongoing basis. We are now looking to further develop facilities at the park, and are at present applying for funding from a number of sources. Again, many thanks for your continued support.

CARD GAME

The Cloonacool Card Game will take place at 8.30 p.m. in Cloonacool Community Centre every Monday.

CLOONACOOL PLAYERS

Anyone looking for DVD of ‘Cupid Wore Skirts’ it is available now from Seán Johnston and group photo also available from Tom Callaghan for anyone that wants them. The group would like to thank everyone for their support along the way for this production.

YOUR NEWS

Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Thursday to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com. check the Irish Water website on a regular basis for further updates.

However, households should definitely continue to boil water and leave to cool before drinking.

Referendum Canvassing and discussions are taking place locally on the upcoming referendum to remove or not remove the Eight Amendment from the Constitution. Word locally is that the vote will be tight.

A sad complaint locally is that posters have been removed by opponents of the other opinion. Respect for all opinions should be tolerated by all sides.

GALLAGHER HOUSE

Annual open day at the Garden Centre, Gallagher House, Tubbercurry is taking place on Thursday, May 10, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Large selection of bedding plants, shrubs etc., available for purchase. Hanging baskets and window boxes made to order.

Refreshments served. All are very welcome and your support is greatly appreciated.

MARTIN SKEFFINGTON R.I.P.

The recent death occurred after a long illness borne with great courage of Martin Skeffington late of Springvale and originally from Connolly Park, Tubbercurry.

Aged 73 Martin was a well known and respected man who was quiet spoken and who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life.

In his early working life he moved to England from Tubbercurry where he spent nearly 20 years working in the construction business before returning home with his wife Jean to rear their expanding family.

Locally he worked with various farmers doing the seasonal work as required, and he always enjoyed this type of farm work where he was involved with nature and wildlife. As a hobby he always kept a racing greyhound or two and was a regular attendee at Longford and Galway greyhound racing tracks. He also enjoyed shooting and hunting and knew all the woods and bogs of South Sligo.

His remains reposed at the Morahan funeral home prior to removal to the Church of John Evangelist. Burial took place in Rhue Cemetery.

Martin is survived by his wife Jean, daughters Julie and Katie, sons Martin, Paul, Michael, Brian, Peter and Tom, sons and daughters-in-law, many grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and friends, all to whom sympathy is extended. May he rest in Peace.

TOMMY WYNNE R.I.P.

Sympathy is extended to John Wynne, Tubbercurry and Christy Wynne, Corsallagh and to their sister Margaret Granlahan on the recent death of their brother Tommy, who died recently in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. May he rest in Peace.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

The Darkness into Light Walk takes place from Banada Abbey once again this year on Saturday, May 12, at 4 a.m. Pre-registration takes place at SuperValu Tubbercurry next Friday the 27th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday the 28th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

REAL TUBBER FC

Real Tubber FC are holding an EGM in St Brigid’s Hall Tubbercurry on Monday, May 14, at 9 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a committee of officers. The club invites all members, parents and coaches to attend and to have their say on how the club will be run.

CREATIVE WRITING

Fancy yourself as a writer? Creative writing classes for adult beginners 10 weeks flash fiction, short stories, mining memories for memoir, journal keeping, poetry and more informal, fun classes led by award-winning writer Louise G Cole at: An Chroi Enterprise Centre, Ballina Road, Tubbercurry Starting May 17 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Enquiries: 086 0814683 All welcome Thursday evenings includes tea and coffee supported by the MSLETB Community Education Scheme.

RECYCLING WORKSHOP

A recycling workshop takes place on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in Án Chroí, Tubbercurry. Come along and learn ‘what goes in your bin’. Everyone welcomed.

ADVENTURE CAMPS

Ox Mountain Adventure Camp are running their fun summer camps again this year from July 17 to July 20 and 24 – July 27 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Cost of €60 per child. Aged eight years approx. And over. We also cater for children’s birthday parties.

For more information email: oxmountaincamp@gmail.com, or phone 071 9181920 or 087 1362703.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Active retirement activities have resumed for the Spring/ summer session.

The weekly Tuesday group meetings in the Health Centre will now be held in the evenings at 8 p.m. with Card games, Flower Arranging, Reflexology, Bealtaine celebration, outings etc on the agenda.

Monthly outings are being arranged and we are looking forward to our week’s trip to North Wales in June.

Weekly Bowling and Exercises continue as well as our open ‘Irish hour’ on Thursdays in Teach Laighne at 3 p.m. Ta alan daoine sa ceanntar ata gra aca do’n Gaeilge – bain usaid as bhur cupla focail and join us every Thursday for a very enjoyable hour.

Our Book club meets on the last Wednesday on each month – new members are very welcome. Book for this month in Colson Whithead’s ‘ The Underground Railroad’. Books are supplied courtesy of the local library.

YOGALATES CLASS

Yogalates Class Every Thursday Evening at 7 p.m. in St Mary’s Community Centre, Curry. Calming and Stretching your mind promotes healing and addresses chronic conditions. For all levels of fitness and age. Pay as you go. Please bring a mat, blanket and cushion for relaxation. Enquiries to Ros 087 2617309.

CORRESPONDENT

Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.