Ballymote
DODDY’S GOLF SCRAMBLE
Doddy’s annual Golf Scramble and barbecue was held in aid of Ballymote Nursing Unit, €1,616.50 was raised. Over 20 teams played on the day with a barbecue prepared afterwards by Lorraine Tonry and music with Brendan Lowry. Winning team members were Gerry Scanlon, Mick (The Davo) Davey, John Lavin and Mark Devlin.
A big thank you to our sponsors Kanes SuperValu (who sponsored the barbecue), John Doddy and Josephine Molloy Doddy, thanks also to John Lavin’s Menwear, Roger’s Topline and the Coach House Hotel, who donated prizes. To all the people that helped out on the day – Tott Hoare, Kate Hoare, Ciaran Dennedy, Damien Mullaney, Ballymote Golf Society, Brenda Duffy, David Glynn and special thanks also to John O’Connor, who came out of retirement to make sure the course was in pristine condition.
HERITAGE WEEKEND
The 29th annual Ballymote Heritage Weekend will be held in the Teagasc Centre, Carrownanty from this Friday, August 3, to Monday, August 6. The lectures, with subsequent audience participation, will take place at 8.30 p.m. each night. These will be as follows.
‘Female Suffrage and the Irish Revolution’ by Prof. Mary Daly UCD; ‘Ireland, a Sacred island before Christianity’ by Alf Monaghan; ‘The Clergy and the First Crusade’ by Malcolm Billings BBC and ‘Sir Charles Coote, the Last Lord Collooney’ by Ballymote man John Coleman M Litt. Coach tours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday will visit Grange and Streedagh (Armada), Creevykeel Court Tomb, Donegal Castle and Abbey, St Attracta’s Holy Well, Clogher, Carrowntemple Early Monastery, Ceoláras Coleman, Gurteen, Ballintober Castle and the Old Ballintober Graveyard and Donamon Castle (Divine Word).
Lectures: €10. Tour tickets for Saturday and Monday:€35 (incl. coffee break and lunch); Sunday tour ticket will be €15 (incl. coffee). For more information see brochures or call 086 3542905. Among our Guides during the outings will be Eddie O’Gorman, Martin A Timoney, Gregory Daly, Pyers O’Connpor Nash, Mary B Timoney and Fr Gerry Lannigan.
HOUSE IN CUAN ÍOSA
Applications are invited from elderly people in the Ballymote area for tenancy of a house in Cuan Íosa, Ballymote. Application forms available from St Vincent de Paul Office, Cuan Iosa, Ballymote. Completed forms must be returned to arrive not later than 5 p.m. on August 21. This will not be sheltered accommodation.
BAPTISM
Congratulations to the parents of Niaya Helena Davey, Carnaree, who was baptised recently.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Tara McFadden and Niall Curley, who were married recently in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Michael Healy, Bothar an Corran; Kathleen Cryan, Teeling Street, whose deaths occurred recently.
YOUR NEWS
Anyone, who wishes to have news items included in the notes email miriamsfinn@eircom.net phone 085 7561547. The deadline for submission of notes is 5 p.m. every Thursday. please let us know. Monday nights from 7 p.m. or Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. open to all just come along. For juniors there is a tennis camp happening seventh till August 10 contact Tim at 083 1155374 for information and booking.
All children eight years of age or older and interested in learning the basics of the game are welcome. All equipment will be provided.
BOYLE SUMMER SHOW
The summer Show 2018 will be held again this year, at the Boyle GAA Training Grounds, located at the Warren, the town side of Drumderrig Nursing Home. The location is ideally situated close to the town, on level ground and sheltered from the elements. One of the biggest highlights this year is hosting ‘the all-Ireland Champion Spaniel’ competition for the second time. The Dog Show will be under canvas, so come rain or shine, the dogs will look fantastic. Pony clubs from the region will also be competing for the best pony club accolade, showcasing their expertise in jumping, with all the popular attractions and competitions, over 40 stalls and fun for all the family.
HEALTH/WELLBEING CRAFT FAIR
A health and Wellbeing Craft Fair will be held in Boyle in September. The fair will take place in the Spool Factory Event Centre on Sunday, September 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is open to all complementary therapists, crafters, soap makers, crystals etc. If you are unsure if your craft is suitable please message Lucy below. To book your table or for more details contact Lucy through Facebook, email spaewytch@outlook.ie or phone 089 6038531.
HERITAGE WEEK
A number of events and are planned for Heritage Week in Boyle including: A Sacred Island before Christianity Ardcarne Church of Ireland (August 22). Mighty Moths King House (Au- gust 23). Family Nature Walk King House (August 23). King’s Trail Bus Tour Grounds King House (August 18 and 25). ‘Gathering’ King House (August 18 to August 25). ‘Dig It’ Archaeology for Children Lough Key Forest Park (August 25).
National Heritage Week 2018 will take place between August 18 to August 26. Coordinated by the Heritage Council, National Heritage week is Ireland’s most popular cultural event and this year over 450,000 people are expected to participate in over 2,000 heritage events around the country. Over 30 community groups, organisations and individuals have organised more than 50 events around County Roscommon to celebrate the rich and diverse heritage that is there for us all to enjoy.
Events range from lectures, launches, nature walks, visits to historic houses and gardens, music, poetry and song to family fun events. Many of the events are free and highlight the abundance of great work that is carried out in communities all around County Roscommon including Boyle to care for and promote our built, natural and cultural heritage.
CURLEW WALKERS CLUB
The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers will be Sunday, September 9, meeting on Crescent, Boyle at 10 a.m. and will leave for Leean and Doons. This will be Climb Grade B the leader for the day will be David Brett, who can be contacted at 086 8841763. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle.com.
GOLF CLUB NOTES
Mary O’Hara was the winner of this year’s Lady Captains Prize, played on Sunday the 15th of July. Mary and the other prize winners were presented with their prizes by this year’s Lady Captain, Marie Hanmore-Cawley at a presentation in the clubhouse that evening. The list of winners is as follows–1st–Mary O’Hara, 2nd–Peggy Feely, Best Gross Score–Liz Dwyer, 3rd, Carmel McGarry, Category A- Tish Perry, Category B-Mandy Toolan, Category C–Geraldine McDermottroe, Pats Captain–Kathleen Candon, Front Nine–Moira Egan, Back Nine- Ruth Hogg, Best VisitorMargaret Cox, 9 hole competition–Criona O ‘Donnell.
Lady Captains Prize To The Men, 1st Vincent Egan 38 points, 2nd Eamonn Perry 37 points, Best Gross Score–Charlie O’Donnell, 3rd–Tom Kearney. Mens Midweek Competition. The 12 hole stableford played on Thursday the 19th was won by Gerry Carty with 29 points, in second was Tom Kearney with 28 and back in the winners enclosure after a few months absence was Cillian Doyle, taking third place with 27 points. The "2s club" was won by Gerry Carty. Interclub. The men of the club recorded a good win over Ballinamore in the first round of this years Jack O’Sullivan Trophy. The team is ably captained by Charlie O’Donnell.
JAMES SHIVNAN MEMORIAL CUP–James Shivnan was a very popular member of Boyle Golf Club and since his untimely passing we have played an annual competition for a perpetual trophy in his honour. This year’s competition will be an 18 hole stableford taking place on Sunday the 19th of August with an entry fee of 10 euro for members and 15 euro for visitors. Online booking is available at www. boylegolfclub.com.
CAPTAINS PRIZE - The biggest event of the year for the male golfers of the club is almost upon us with Terry Canning’s Captain’s Prize for 2018 taking place on Sunday the 29th of July. The competition will consist of an 18 hole strokeplay, with the best scorers qualifying for a 9 hole play-off later that evening with presentation of prizes taking place shortly after the end of the play-off. Online booking has opened for this competition with several of the earlier tee-times reserved already.
JUNIOR GOLF IN BOYLE–Junior golf continues on Wednesday’s at Boyle Golf Club and will commence at 6pm.
Anyone, who would like to make a donation to the Tidy Towns effort can do so by leaving their contribution into the local post office and support would be greatly appreciated. Well done to all concerned.
TRAD SESSION
There is a traditional session every Friday night in the Crossbar from 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.
NORTH WEST HOSPICE
North West Hospice is appealing for volunteers to help support their new charity shop in Sligo town centre – a variety of roles including front of house customer service – sorting of clothes – goods and labelling of items. Full training will be provided. Please telephone 071 9170523 or drop into the Wine Street office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email volunteer@northwesthospice.ie.