Boyle

LIBRARY EVENT

Positive Ageing Week will take place in the library on Tuesday, September 25, at 6.30 p.m. Presentation and Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee with John O’Hara, who is the Senior Physiotherapist at Boyle Primary Care Centre, in conjunction with the Roscommon County Council Age Friendly Strategy. This is a Free event so booking is essential at 071 9662800.

‘GATEWAYS’

An exhibition titled ‘Gateways’ by Fiona McDonald has been launched in King House, Boyle. As construction of the new visual art space at the Roscommon Arts Centre continues, Gateways is one of a series of offsite projects presented across the county. Following a series of visits to sites in the Boyle region, artist Fiona McDonald has produced a series of works exploring live networks and the idea of making these communication/data systems more visible. The launch took place on September 1 and will run till September 27.

RUN WALK N ROLL 2018

This event will take place on Sunday, October 21, at 3 p.m. at St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle. Run Walk N Roll is in its 23rd year in Boyle. This year’s theme is: ‘We Won’t Give Up Until Cancer Does’ It is a 5.4km run/walk and we encourage everyone to come out and participate, fancy dress is welcome. Entry is on the day and refreshments will be served afterwards. Sponsor cards are also available. Check out this page regularly for updates. Looking forward to seeing you all there to support this worthy cause once again. Contact Damian Regan 086 3942388.

ATTENTION FARMERS

All Farmers use the ‘Blue Book’ to record their herd and activity on the farm, however with the Department of Agriculture increasingly moving towards online communications and all BPS applications having to be completed online, it’s never been more important that the farming community are equipped with digital skills.

Úna Bhán Tourism are delivering free Roscommon Leader Partnership Digital Skills Training Courses for the Farming Community (five x 2hr training course) on various dates in Sept, Oct and Nov, please call Patricia at 071 9663033 to Register your interest/Book your free course. The training programme is funded through the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and Úna Bhán Tourism are delighted that Boyle Library Services are providing their venue to facilitate the training courses.

This unique opportunity to develop digital skills in a fun and easy way (max 10 participants per course) to learn the basic functions for beginners or those eager to improve. The course includes how to set up an email account, send and receive emails/ how to search the internet in a safe and secure way/Complete vehicle taxation online instead versus in paper form/Set up your own banking online account and learn how to bank online.

More importantly for the farming community the training will teach how to register your farm on Agfood.ie, which allows you to Record the Birth of a Calf; Complete and Print Farm-to-Farm Movements; and Print your Herd Profile for your Farm Accountant. Call 071 9663033 now to BOOK your free place.

‘MNA NA BUILLE’

Úna Bhán Tourism are conducting a project called Mná na Buille, a celebration of the culture and creativity of the women from the community of Boyle, especially those born prior to 1940.

The project will capture their stories and experiences through different times and situations, often funny, often sad, but all amazing. Stories that reflect growing up in the local community, going to school, the chores they had to do, how they socialised, met their partners and how their lives led them through marriage and rearing families. Stories lost if not recorded and passed to future generations reflecting their strength and endurance during different times, bringing rural and urban experiences and bridging different classes together.

The project will reflect and respect specific identities in a positive way to also include women with Dementia and those that may now find their homes in care and nursing homes. If interested in being involved or telling your stories, please call Anna in Úna Bhán Tourism at 071 9663033.

Úna Bhán Tourism ‘ Mna na Buille’ is supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. Further information from creative ireland.ie and Ireland.ie.

HEALTHY IRELAND

Louise is a children’s mindfulness teacher and the author of Irelands first Mindfulness series for children, the ‘Mindfully Me’ series. Louise will read from her books and help children to learn fun and creative ways to calm, relax and deal with worries. Children will also explore thoughts, feelings and how to feel good about being themselves using art, craft and stories. This is a free event and will take place in the Boyle Library on Saturday, October 6, from 2.30 p.m. till 3.30. Booking essential 071 9662800.

CURLEW WALKERS CLUB

The next meeting of the Curlew Walkers will take place on October 7. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10 a.m. with your leader for the day being Pam Barnes 087 2027513. This will be a Climb, Grade B/C at L Arroo/ Loughmuirran. Please confirm times with leader or website prior to each walk walkingboyle.com.

BOYLE WOMEN’S GROUP

The group meets in St Joseph’s Resource Centre every Tuesday from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. New members always welcome. For more information, contact Rita at 087 045570599.

COURTYARD MARKET

The Market takes place every Saturday in the grounds of King House, Boyle from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. 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.