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Fri
3rd Feb - AN EVENING WITH CLAIRE ROCHE
In celebration of St Brigid's Day, to mark the beginning
of the Celtic Spring, we are holding another exclusive
dinner party with a performance by the internationally
acclaimed singer and harpist, Claire Roche, at Ballaghboy
Lodge Farm, Ballinafad, Co Sligo. There will be 20
places available for this enchanting evening and accommodation
on a first come first served basis. For further details
or to reserve your place please call 071 9666116,
or visit www.ballaghboylodgefarm.com. FRI 3RD FEB
at 7.30pm
Sat
4th Feb -
BOYLE FARMERS' MARKET
The award winning Boyle Origin
Farmers Market is pleased to announce the arrival
of new stallholder, Gerard, who has a delicious variety
of Sour Dough Breads, Rosemary and Olive Oil and Honey
and Potato to name a few. Boyle Farmers Market takes
place every Saturday in the grounds of King House,
offering a wide range of fresh local produce, much
of it organic, plus hand crafted gifts, locally sourced
organic meat, and fresh fish available each week,
alongside a variety of cheeses, local fruit and vegetables,
home baked breads and cakes hand made preserves. Please
come along and bag yourself a bargain and avail of
the tasty sample bits that are on many of the stalls.
More information is available from the organisers,
Úna Bhán Tourism, on 071 9663 033, or
log on to www.unabhan.net You can also find us on
Facebook.
Sat
4th Feb - FREE
Customer Event on 'Growing Your Own Potatoes' at Ardcarne
Plantsplus Garden Centre, Boyle Saturday 4th February
at 11.30am. Join the Ardcarne Experts and learn about
the different types of potato, new blight resistant
varieties, how to get good yields and much more. 20
different types to choose from, including many First
Early varieties which can be started off now
Sun
5th Feb - ATHLETICS EVENT FOR BOYLE
North Roscommon Athletic Club are the hosts for the
Woodie's DIY AAI Intermediate and Master Cross Country
and Juvenile 'B' Championships and Inter County Relays
on Sunday 5th February in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle.
This will be the second time to host the event in
3 seasons with the 2010 event being a great success.
1500+ athletes are expected to compete on the day
accompanied by their families, coaches, supporters
and officials from Athletics Ireland. This will be
a great opportunity to show off what the area offers
and what great hosts Boyle people are and hopefully
we will entice many to visit us again during the year.
Anyone interested in helping to prepare/set-up for
the event or stewarding on the 4th or 5th February,
we'd be glad to hear from you. Contact a North Roscommon
Athletics Club official.
Sun
5th Feb - Boyle Ladies GAA,
The club's AGM will be held Sunday 5th February, in
Abbey Park Clubrooms at 5.00pm. All players, parents
and interested persons in Boyle GAA are invited to
attend.
Sun
5th Feb
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Curlieu Wheelers
The Curlieu Wheelers weekly cycles continue to run
every Tuesday & Thursday evening at 7.00pm from
St Joseph's Boys National School Abbeytown Boyle.
Hi-vis, front and back lights are compulsory and every
Sunday morning at 9.30am from the same start point.
All abilities facilitated - Beginners/ Intermediate/
Advanced. Find out more about joining the club, all
enquires please email curlieuwheelerscc@gmail.com
Sun
5th Feb - Credit Union Quiz Finals
St Joseph's Hall, Boyle will be the venue for the
Stage 1-Boyle Credit Union Local Area Quiz Finals,
at 6pm on Sunday next 5th February. The competition
is open to all nineteen primary schools in the newly
enlarged Boyle Credit Union area that now includes
the former Kilronan-Drumboylan area. All schools in
the area have been issued with entry forms and they
may enter up to four teams per school in each of the
age categories-Under 11 and Under 13. The winning
team in each age category will go on to represent
the area in the Chapter Finals in early March, while
the winners and runners-up in both competition will
receive prizes on the evening.
Mon
6th Feb - Boyle TENNIS
Coaching will recommence for six weeks from Monday
6th February. The cost for this couse is €30
which includes membership for the year to March 1st
2013. Under 9 years 4pm until 5pm, 9 years and over
5pm until 6pm. This course is with a professional
coach, Tennis Ireland approved. Any enquiries please
contact Noreen on 071 966 2996.
Mon
6th Feb - Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the
thrones of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia &
New Zealand, and the 60th anniversary of her becoming
Head of the Commonwealth.
Tues
7th Feb - BINGO IN BOYLE
Tuesday night is bingo night in St Josephs Hall Boyle
the €1,000 jackpot is still up for grabs for
some lucky players, so get yourself there, eyes down
at 8.30 Sharp.
Wed
8th Feb to Sun 11th Feb - Castlerea Musical Society
Caslterea Musical Society presents ' All Shook Up'
www.castlereamusicalsociety.com
Thurs
9th Feb - Co. Roscommon Ploughing Championships meeting
The 2012 Co. Roscommon Ploughing Championships will
be held in Boyle this year at a farm in Kilbryan,
2km outside town on the N4. A date in April has been
set for the championships.An important Information
Meeting will be held in Clarke's Bar, St. Patrick
Street on 9th February at 8.30pm. Full details will
be disclosed and suggestions discussed on how to maximise
a Boyle plan to run, cater and enjoy the smooth running
of this prestigious one-day event.
Sat
11th Feb -
BOYLE FARMERS' MARKET
The award winning Boyle Origin
Farmers Market is pleased to announce the arrival
of new stallholder, Gerard, who has a delicious variety
of Sour Dough Breads, Rosemary and Olive Oil and Honey
and Potato to name a few. Boyle Farmers Market takes
place every Saturday in the grounds of King House,
offering a wide range of fresh local produce, much
of it organic, plus hand crafted gifts, locally sourced
organic meat, and fresh fish available each week,
alongside a variety of cheeses, local fruit and vegetables,
home baked breads and cakes hand made preserves. Please
come along and bag yourself a bargain and avail of
the tasty sample bits that are on many of the stalls.
More information is available from the organisers,
Úna Bhán Tourism, on 071 9663 033, or
log on to www.unabhan.net You can also find us on
Facebook.
Sat
18th Feb -
BOYLE FARMERS' MARKET
The award winning Boyle Origin
Farmers Market is pleased to announce the arrival
of new stallholder, Gerard, who has a delicious variety
of Sour Dough Breads, Rosemary and Olive Oil and Honey
and Potato to name a few. Boyle Farmers Market takes
place every Saturday in the grounds of King House,
offering a wide range of fresh local produce, much
of it organic, plus hand crafted gifts, locally sourced
organic meat, and fresh fish available each week,
alongside a variety of cheeses, local fruit and vegetables,
home baked breads and cakes hand made preserves. Please
come along and bag yourself a bargain and avail of
the tasty sample bits that are on many of the stalls.
More information is available from the organisers,
Úna Bhán Tourism, on 071 9663 033, or
log on to www.unabhan.net You can also find us on
Facebook.
Sat
25th Feb -
BOYLE FARMERS' MARKET
The award winning Boyle Origin
Farmers Market is pleased to announce the arrival
of new stallholder, Gerard, who has a delicious variety
of Sour Dough Breads, Rosemary and Olive Oil and Honey
and Potato to name a few. Boyle Farmers Market takes
place every Saturday in the grounds of King House,
offering a wide range of fresh local produce, much
of it organic, plus hand crafted gifts, locally sourced
organic meat, and fresh fish available each week,
alongside a variety of cheeses, local fruit and vegetables,
home baked breads and cakes hand made preserves. Please
come along and bag yourself a bargain and avail of
the tasty sample bits that are on many of the stalls.
More information is available from the organisers,
Úna Bhán Tourism, on 071 9663 033, or
log on to www.unabhan.net You can also find us on
Facebook.
Fri
2nd Mar to 10th Mar - Roscommon
Drama Festival
Sun
4th Mar - Paddy Sharkey Memorial Perpetual Cup
Sun
4th Mar - ROSCOMMON TOURISM SHOWCASE
All Tourism and Recreational related businesses, events
and attractions within County Roscommon, are invited
to participate in the inaugural "Showcase Roscommon"
event, which will promote the wide ranging and diverse
tourism events and attractions available within the
County to both county residents and organisations
and those further afield. The event is being organised
by 'Roscommon Community Tourism Network (RCTN) and
will be hosted by Gleeson's Townhouse and Restaurant,
Roscommon on, Sunday 4th March between midday and
5pm to showcase existing and new events and attractions,
so make sure to book your place early. There is no
charge for exhibiting at, or visiting this event as
RCTN want to involve as many groups and businesses
as possible in order to promote Roscommon as an exciting
and innovative place to come, visit and stay. To book
your place at the event or to obtain further information
email RoscommonCTN@gmail.com or write to The Secretary,
Roscommon Community Tourism Network, c/o Cruachan
Aí Heritage Centre, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon.
Fri
9th Mar - Visual Art
The Crossing by Gabhann Dunne which illustrates the
artist’s capacity to tell a captivating story
through the medium of paint. Open from Friday 20th
January to Friday 9th March during Roscommon Arts
Centre opening hours - access to the gallery is free.
Sat
17th Mar - Boyle Farmers Market - Book Signing
Author of 'gags for Gals' Bernadette McQuid Murphy,
originally from Boyle will showcase,sign and hopefully
sell a few copies of her new book on Boyle farmers
market today. Info on the book: Gags For Gals- inoffensive
fun with no side effects- an 87 page book of clean
jokes for ladies of all ages with a sense of humour
- having a "go" at the boys. Laughter pumps
more oxygen into your blood and triggers the release
of feel good hormones in much the same way as exercise.
Read Gags For Gals and join in the fun. If you are
having a party for a hen or planning a girls night
in, Gags For Gals may be just the thing. If you are
going on a journey by bus or train, or if you're stuck
in 'cos of the rain, crack open Gags For Gals again
and again. At 10 euro cheaper than two vodka's or
a packet of fags and there are no hangover effects.
Check out the website www.gagsforgals.ie or follow
us on facebook.
Sat 17th Mar - St Patrick's
Day Parade
The annual Boyle St. Patrick's Day Parade will take
place on Sat this year in Boyle, starting at 3pm.
Parade 2012 will be a showcase for everything that
is good in Boyle and the area in general.
Sun
1st April - Co. Roscommon Ploughing Championships
meeting
The 2012 Co. Roscommon Ploughing Championships will
be held in Boyle this year at a farm in Kilbryan,
2km outside town on the N4.
Sat
7th & Sun 8th Apr -
Boyle
Easter Pike Angling Festival
Sun
22nd April - Confirmation in St. Joseph's Church,
Boyle
Wed
2nd to Mon 7th May - Roscommon
Lamb Festival
Fri
4th May to Sun 6th May -
Strokestown
Poetry Festival
Sun
6th May - Boyle
Charity Duathlon
The third Boyle Charity Duathlon. Lough Key Forest
Park is an ideal location for multi-sport events with
its beautiful scenery and full compliment of amenities.
So if your an athlete looking to get your race season
off to an early start or your thinking about trying
a duathlon for the first time then this is the event
for you! The Charity you will be supporting is "The
Ciara Grehan Foundation" in association with
Ability West. Run routes - 5km - 2.5km course in the
scenic and tranquil Forest Park. Cycle route - 20km
course exiting Forest Park at Ardcarne junction onto
the N4 with a turnaround 1km from Carrick on Shannon
and returning back along the N4 to Forest Park via
the Rathdiven entrance. Registration fee includes
an event t-shirt for all competitors as well as prizes
and trophys, spot prizes also. Why not make this event
a family day out as bouncy castles, childrens obstacle
course, face painting and other activities will be
taking place in conjunction with the duathlon. The
normal Forest Park 4 euro parking fee will not apply.
Boyle Charity Duathlon in association with Roscommon
Sports Partnership. 6th May at 12 noon, 5km run -
20km cycle - 2.5km run (Sprint Distance), Registration
fee €25, Event fully insured (No race licence
required), Max entry 250, Chip Timing.
Sat
19th May - First Holy Communion in St. Joseph's Church,
Boyle
Mon
11th June to Thurs 14th June - International Eucharistic
Congress
The International Eucharistic Congress will take place
at the RDS, Dublin on Monday 11th June and Thursday
14th June 2012. Buses from Boyle Parish will travel
to the Congress. There is an urgency to register all
interested persons as soon as possible due to limited
availability of places at the Congress. Please contact
Fr. Alan Conway at 071-9662012, or email: communicate@esatclear.ie
or Keith Suffin at 086-1758885. We urge you to contact
us now.
Sun
8th July - Chapterhouse
Theatre Performance
To Launch Boyle Arts Festival 2012 there will be a
magical Chapterhouse Theatre Group performance of
Sleeping Beauty in the grounds of King House, Boyle
at 2pm. Tickets and Information from Box office 071
966 3035. Adults €10 / Students and Children
€5 / Families (2 Adults 2 Children) €30
- 10% Discount for parties of 10 or more. Gardens
open for picnics from 2.00pm, please bring your own
rugs or low-backed seating. Refreshments on sale
Wed
4th July to Wed 11th July - Irish
Girl Guides Camp 101 taking place in Lough Key,
Boyle
Thurs
26th July to Sat 4th Aug - Boyle
Arts Festival 2012
Fri
July 27th to - August 12th: Summer Olympics will be
held in London
Sun
5th Aug - Boyle Summer Show
Great family day out that includes, Fruit, Veg, Cooking,
knitting, Arts & Craft competitions to name just
a few. The very popular Dog Show event also will be
included. Good old fashion family novelty events including
Wheel-of-fortune, throw ball to win goldfish, duck
pond, cow pat, zorbing, go-carting and lot lots more.
Sun
9th Sept - Lough
Key Triathlon
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