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SYMPATHY
We remember in our prayers at this time: Johnny Johnston, Cloonarara, Michael McCarrick, Doomore and Ballina (nephew of Johnny Johnston), Mary Clancy, Sligo (sister of Peter and Patsy Marren, Bridget (Bridie) Hone, Knock (sister of the late Michael and Owen McGuinness), Charlie Armstrong,(father-in-law of Mary Teresa (Lee) Armstrong), Sr Mary Christopher (Nora) Sweeney, Fiji (aunt-in-law of Johnny Johnston), Barry Hughes, Lough Gowna, Cavan (brother-in-law of Tommy Kilcoyne, Achonry). Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
PHOTO/HISTORY EXHIBITION
The local committee are planning another photo and history exhibition later in the summer following on from the huge success of the 2017 event. All photos relating to the parish from community events, church events, sport, workplace, schools, people, locations etc are all welcome.
Anyone, who now lives away from the parish is also welcome to contribute relevant material. Please contact Anne Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 or email amgorman12@gmail.com. All photos will be returned after the event.
MINI-MARATHON
The friends of Mary Teresa Armstrong (Lee) are planning on doing the upcoming Women’s Mini Marathon to raise whatever funds they can for Mary Teresa and her family to put towards her hospital treatment options and helping to make her good days even better days. If you would like to support our dear friend on her journey go to gofundme.com/mini-marathon-fundraiser-for-t. All donations, no matter what size, are greatly appreciated.
PETITION
There is a petition currently doing the rounds to highlight the serious issue of the deterioration of Court Abbey. It is is hoped all locals will sign it.
TRACTOR/HONDA RUN
The Killoran/Coolaney Tractor Run has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 3, at 2 p.m. from the Mountain Inn. Registration from 1 p.m. €20 entry with refreshments afterwards. Proceeds go to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com. in aid of Ballymote Community Parks/Haiti is now up and running again for this year. The previous collection raised €730 for both the Parks and Haiti. Bags can be left at first dressing room in Brother Walfrid Park. Clothes, towels, bed linen, boots, shoes, runners, leather bags, blankets accepted. No pillows or duvets please. Thank you for your continued support.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Margaret Patricia (Patsy) Cawley, Ardnaglass, whose death occurred recently.
BAPTISED
Congratulations to the parents of Dara John Scanlon, Carrigans Upper; Noah Patrick James Quinn, Cloonacurra, who were baptised recently.
NOTES
Anyone, who wishes to have news items included in the notes emailmiriamsfinn@eircom.net phone 085 7561547. The deadline for submission of notes is 5 p.m. every Thursday. nominees in this category are Portlaoise Musical Society and Waterford Musical Society.
PLEASURE GROUNDS LIGHTS
Five new solar powered light are to be installed in the Pleasure Grounds in Boyle in the next number of weeks. The lights have zero running or electrical costs.
The project was identified and led by Boyle Town Team, who are working in association with Roscommon County Council towards installation. Funding was obtained by the team by way of a grant from the RAPID fund. This was complimented by additional funds from a charity car wash undertaken by Boyle Fire Service.
It is hoped the lights, which will be installed in key areas of the grounds, will add to the security of the area. The Pleasure Grounds is a key part of the Boyle 2040 plan. The Plan is currently being finalised and further details of this and a number of other exciting Town Team projects will be announced in the coming weeks.’.
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES
Social Dance Classes in Tawnytaskin Community Centre on Wednesday nights at 8.30 p.m. Teaching of jive, Slow-Waltz, Old time waltz, Quick-Step, and FoxTrot. All Welcome no Partners required. For more details, contact Colette at 087 2666423.
TEA TASTING NIGHT
Boyle and District ICA will have guest speaker Doris Rabe (Irish Tea company) on Tuesday, May 29, and will provide a tea tasting night including a talk about nutrition and her website goodhealthclinic.ie, Doris is also a beekeeper and producer of honey so it will be an interesting night. There will be a small fee to cover costs. Find out more about Boyle and District ICA by contacting Eimear Browne at 087 9777036.
BLOOD DONATION CLINIC
Save a life give blood on Thursday, May 31, from 4.30 p.m. till 8 p.m. in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle.
A NIGHT AT THE RACES
This Novelty Race event promises to be a great night’s entertainment in addition to raising funds for the club. It will take place in Mattimoe’s Bar commencing at 9.30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, There are still some horses remaining for sponsorship at €20 each. Contact any committee member if interested. Sponsorship includes horse, jockey, colours, race card, entry to the parade ring and form advice.
CURLEW WALKERS CLUB
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers will be on Saturday/Sunday, June 9/10 meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 9 a.m. This will be a Clonbur walk and is a climb, grade B Leader for the day will be Eugene Griffin 086 2560400. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle.com.
LOUGH KEY AQUATHON
The Lough Key Aquathon will take place this year on Wednesday, June 13, will consist of 750m swim and a 5k run. Commencing at 7.30 p.m. in Lough Key Forest Park, the Aquathon is part of the Midlands Series. More information on closer to the event.
CANCER SOCIETY FUNDRAISING NIGHT
A fundraising night for the Irish Cancer Society will take place in the Patrick’s Well on June 22 and the Moylurg on July 6 the event is in aid of Boyle man Paul Condon’s sponsored parachute jump which will take place on Sunday, July 22, Limerick by birth but Boyle by nuture, Paul has been 25 years in his adopted town and has raised over €25,000 to date for the Irish Cancer Society through a number of fundraising ventures.
OPEN ARTS FESTIVAL
Boyle Art Exhibition are accepting art submissions on Friday July July 6 and seven from 4 p.m. till 6 p.m. at the Parochial School, Military Road, Boyle. Guidelines and form. For further information email patricia@unabhan.ie or Una Bhan Tourism,