Boyle
RUN WALK AND ROLL
Once again the people of Boyle and all the surrounding area came out in big numbers to take part in the annual Run Walk n Roll for Cancer Research. With almost 400 participants of all ages young and old running, walking, cycling, kids in buggies even the dogs on the street knew this event was on (anyone that was there will know what I mean when I was aptly interrupted by a ‘Woof’ when I said dogs were welcome). All participants received well deserved medals and refreshments in the hall afterwards so it was a great social occasion.
First man home was Eastersnow/Croghan man Paul Little in a time of 20.10 with local Boyle teen Daniel Casey getting nearer winning every year in a close second. First lady was Croghan teen Kristy McHenry so it is great to see some great young runners coming up.
Thank you to all our sponsors Kelly’s Londis, SuperValu, Corrib Oil, Cooneys Centra, Applegreen, Better Buys, Eventease.ie, Dj Richie, Bazaar Cafe, St Joseph’s Hall, McGees Jewellers and Paul Beirne signs. Thank you to the Gardaí, Order of Malta, Roscommon County Council, Callery Family, Abbeytown Xpress, Kearney Family, Langans, Finbarr Feely, Stewards, registration people, tea and refreshments staff, neighbours and each and everyone involved without whom it could not happen. Thank you to Maura and all the staff and pupils at St Joseph’s Boys NS who have supported this event for years raising big sponsorship which will be publicised at a later date. So far €4,000 has been raise with more to come in.
ICA DANCE CLASS
Tuesday, October 30: Boyle and District IC A. will take to the dance floor with dance Tutor Breda McNulty who will hold a dance taster class in Tawnytaskin Community Centre from 8.30 p.m. Breda will demonstrate jive, Rock’n’ Roll, Salsa and also some body conditioning exercises that can be done while sitting. Open to ALL LADIES, so please come along and bring a friend. For information on ICA and more, please call 087 9557036.
MEMORIAL TO WAR DEAD
Work is progressing on a memorial to the 127 men from Boyle, who lost their lives in the Great War. Boyle lost more men in the last year of the Great War than in any other year. The memorial will be unveiled on Sunday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at King House.
MS EXCEL WORKSHOP
This workshop in organised by Role Skillnet and will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre on November 15 from 9.30/11.30. (Registration 9.00/9.30) The workshop is suitable for participants interested in exploring Excel’s capabilities to become more efficient in using and creating spreadsheets. For more information please email info@roleskillnet. com or call 086 2039182. Role Skillnet provide funding and support for training for private businesses.
BOOK LAUNCH
Launch of Barry’s book by Dr Jason King, who is the Academic Coordinator of the Irish Heritage Trust and National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park.
The book is about the Workhouse in Boyle and emigration in famine times. It describes the building of and living conditions in the Workhouse. It tells the distressing tale of 52 orphan girls from the area, leaving on a Bianconi long cart and onwards on a sea voyage lasting 100 days to Australia. This was during the years 1848 to 1850, when 4114 orphan girls from Workhouses all over Ireland many as young as 14 years old were sent under the Earl Grey Irish orphans scheme to Sydney and beyond. Their passage was paid by the Australian Government as more females were required to offset the gender imbalance in the colony (8m: 1F).
Through correspondence with researchers (Irish Famine Memorial) based at the Hyde Park Barracks Museum, in Sydney, we have traced the early history of some local girls. Some of it makes for sad reading. They were so vulnerable. The book also gives details on the Rockingham and Woodbrook evictions from their estates in the Barony of Boyle and their resettlement on Sheegora, and Ballymore. Poignant images of a famine house with its bed outshoot or ‘pristy’ bed are included. Emigration to America, Canada and Australia including the names of the ships and some passenger lists are also covered. Many of these passages were financially assisted by the Boyle Union Board of Guardians.
Most of the information was gathered by reading the minutes of what remains of the Boyle Board of Guardians books and from local newspapers of the period. Taking place in King House, Boyle on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m.
BRIDGE CLUB
Boyle Bridge Club continues for the autumn season every Wednesday and will take place in the Spool Factory on St Patrick Street from 7.30 p.m. New members are always welcome.
GOLF CLUB RESULTS
David Wynne was the winner of the 18 hole Stableford competition played on the weekend of October 20 with 41 points. Second place went to Captain Terry Canning with 40 points and Paul Connolly took the third spot with 37 points. Patrick Egan claimed the prize for best gross score. The men’s’ winter nine hole is ongoing on a weekly basis and can be played any day from Monday to Saturday. The AGM for the men’s’ section takes place on Sunday, November 11, at 5 p.m. in the clubhouse. to attend and show support for the project. These projects will not be funded unless it is seen they have universal support.
The time is fast approaching for a decision to be made on whether or not the project gets the green light. Please attend the first meeting on this coming Wednesday night at An Chroi.
BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED
Users of Lough Talt water will be delighted to hear the boil water notice on water has been lifted by Irish Water. This has been in place over the last six months and has been a huge inconvenience to domestic users as well as pubs, hotels and restaurants. It added significant extra cost to families and businesses and we all hope this will be the end of the problem. An upgrade of Lough Talt treatment plant still has to take place, and hopefully this will occur in the near future.
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Work has been ongoing over the last few months on the replacement and upgrade of the town sewage treatment plant. This project is being done in conjunction with other upgrades at Grange, Strandhill and Ballinafad. It is expected work will continue for another few months before the project is complete, but it should help significantly issues that arise.
FOREST WALK EXTENSION
The recently developed extension to the Forest Walk behind Rathscanlon Creamery has been welcomed by all who have had the pleasure so far of walking around it. There are different options of loops available with nearly 5km in total of pathways. It is ideal for young and old and family groups as much of it is wheelchair and buggy friendly.
The project was developed by Tubbercurry Chamber of Com- merce and Community Association with the co-operation of land owners including Aurivo, Coillte and various bog users and owners on Rathscanlon and Rhue bogs. A local contribution needs to be raised by the community and raffle tickets are presently on sale locally, €20 each or a book of three tickets for €50.
We ask families and households do their best to contribute to this wonderful facility which will be there for visitors and locals. Many people are now doing a few miles daily on it – wonderful to see.
FOLEYS GOLDEN JUBILEE
Best wishes are extended to Michael Foley and his siblings and extended family on their celebrating 50 years in business in Tubbercurry.
Foleys pub is an institution over the years, known for good drink, good hospitality and great fun. It was bought by the late Paddy and Patsy Foley in the summer of 1968 from the Ferguson family who owned if for at least 50 years before that. They opened in October 1968. Paddy and Patsy worked hard in their pub, building up the trade and customer loyalty while rearing a large family of eight girls and one son. Blessed was Michael among women.
The business has continued to thrive, being managed by Michael and Sheila while others sometimes help out when called upon. They celebrated their 50 years in style, with drinks at 1968 prices over the weekend. They look forward to the next 50 years.
RETIREMENT
Best wishes are extended to Henry Carr and James Coffey, who retired last week from work with the Rural and Social Employment Scheme.
Both men were excellent workers and did a lot of work quietly and behind the scenes for the betterment of the general South Sligo community. This work ranged from garden and public space maintenance, hedge maintenance and a lot of Tidy Town works.
They worked closely with Tidy Towns chairperson Geraldine Brennan, and the increasing marks gained in recent years in the Tidy Towns competition was due to Henry and James as well as the rest of the team. They will be difficult to replace and best wishes are extended to both from the community.
COMHALTAS SESSION
The monthly Comhaltas session will be held in Nathy Brennan’s on Friday, November 2, junior session stars at 8 p.m. and senior session begins at 9 p.m. Please note the change of time, the starting times have been brought forward an hour. All musicians are very welcome.
PHOENIX PLAYERS
Rehearsals are now well under way for ‘Moll’, a comedy by John B Keane which will be presented in St Brigid’s Hall on Thursday, December 6, Sunday, December 9, with two repeat performances on Thursday, December 13, and Sunday, December 16. The production is directed by Eamon Gallagher with an all-star cast whose identities have to remain anonymous due to Phoenix Players Data Protection Policy.
After long and protracted negotiations between the Phoenix Players and Tubbercurry GAA Club an Exit deal has been hammered out allowing GAA Great Pat Gilmartin to make a dramatic entrance as the Bishop in the forthcoming production of ‘Moll’.
25 CARD GAMES
25 Card Games single hands takes place in Tubbercurry in St Brigid’s Hall at 8.30 p.m. every Sunday night. All welcome to attend.
DANCE CLASS
Why not join the Tubbercurry Dance Class on Sligo Road on Wednesday night from 8 p.m. Class for beginners – improvers, learn new step or practice your dancing, and a brilliant way to exercise. Slow Waltz, Waltz Foxtrot Quickstep and more. For more information 087 6674561.
TUBBERCURRY FRC
Parent and Toddler Group – This group meets every Monday from 10.30 a.m. All parents/ guardians/grandparent babies and toddlers are welcome. There are plenty of activities for the little one and the all-important cup of tea for the adults. Inquiries welcome to 071 9186926.
Counselling Service – Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre provides an adult bereavement and relationship Counselling service. This service is open to the public and you do not need a referral. We have a fully qualified and accredited therapist available for appointments. At times a waiting list applies but we try to keep this as short as possible. If you would like to find out more please contact the centre at 071 9186926.
CORRESPONDENT
Email Roger McCarrick – tubbercurrynotes@eircom.net.