The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival was officially opened by Professor Mary McAleese in King House, last Thursday evening. The unexpected and relentless rain failed to dampen the spirits of the former President and before an audience of several hundred invited artists and guests, she declared the 27th annual Arts Festival, open. It will continue …
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Last week was a busy one at Boyle Golf Club with action over five days Results Captain’s Prize to Ladies (Sunday 24th) 1st Liz Dwyer (16) 69 nett 2nd Kathleen Candon (29) 70 nett Gross Tish Perry 89 3rd Sandra McCrann (33) 74 nett Gents 18 Hole Stableford GOY R13 (Sunday 24th) 1st Gerry Carty …
The Lough Key parkrun, the free weekly timed 5k run or walk through Lough Key Forest Park, continues to grow in popularity with over 147 people taking part on Saturday last, July 23rd. The Lough Key parkrun venue is attracting lots of parkrun tourists and last Saturday parkrunners from several athletic clubs and parkruns in …
Have you ever wanted to be in a film or do you know someone who might? A film is shooting in Boyle this Sunday and they needs Extras of “an older vintage” for a scene. “Out of Misery” is a short comedy film about a boy called Cal who mistakenly believes his parents are planning …
Boyle man Enda Madden will continue his build-up to the Cycling Race around Ireland – Irish Ultra Challenge Event (1,100km in 68 hrs) with 100 laps of his home town on Sunday July 31st. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome to join Enda in Boyle on July 31st and support his chosen charity “Downs Syndrome …
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It has been a busy time at Boyle Golf Club Results Boyle Business Association 3 Ball Rumble (Saturday & Sunday) 1st Paul Connolly, Michael Gilmartin, Michael Bannon 86pts 2nd Sean Heslin, Shane Loftus, Michael Simon 86pts 3rd Lorcan Egan, Cillian Doyle, Michael Reid 81pts. Ladies: Joyce Boles, Mary O’Hara, Annette Bartlett 72pts. Thanks to all …
Boyle Arts Festival are delighted to announce that former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese will open the eagerly anticipated 2016 Visual Art Exhibition, in King House, Boyle, this Thursday July 21st at 8pm. By Brendan McGee Picture Credit: Brian Farrell Professor McAleese will also officially open the 2016 Boyle Arts Festival and this will be …
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Boyle GAA Lotto Jackpot won! Padraig Sweeney from Drumshanbo was the lucky winner of our Club Lotto jackpot of €11,900 at the most recent draw which took place in Clarke’s Bar. Padraig purchased his lotto envelope in Better Buys, The Crescent, Boyle. We congratulate Padraig and his wife Joan on their good fortune. The €20 …
Paul Williams, Carole Coleman, Deirdre O’Kane, Lisa McInerney, Sara Baume and Ross Donlon will all be in Boyle very soon as part of Boyle Arts Festival, which runs from July 21st to 31st and as always there will be a strong emphasis on spoken word events. By Brendan McGee Picture Credit: Brian Farrell Undoubtedly, one …
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Once again, an exciting range of children’s and adults workshops have been organised for Boyle Arts Festival which will run from July 21st to 31st. Picture Credit: Brian Farrell First up, for Children aged 7 to 11 on July 22nd there’s ‘The Secret Lives of Mothers’ a poetry workshop by Gerry Boland, who will use …
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Boyle GAA Jackpot is won The Club extends its heartiest congratulations of Padraig Sweeney, Drumshanbo who was the lucky winner of our Club Lotto jackpot of €11,900. The draw took place in Clarke’s Bar on Saturday night. Results and Fixtures The Cooney Motors/Cooney’s Centra Juniors were defeated by St. Dominic’s in the Division 4 league …
Last week was Open Week at Boyle Golf Club and it was action packed. Results Monday Men’s 9 Hole Stroke: 1st Paddy Egan (Oughterard) 28.5; 2nd Michael Rush 29.5; 3rd Paul Connolly 30.5. Visitor: Colm Connolly (Ballymote) Ladies 9 Hole Stroke: 1st Tish Perry 35; 2nd Peggy Feely 37; 3rd Claire Cryan 38.5. Tuesday Ladies …
Boyle Arts Festival kicks off in less than two weeks time, opening on Thursday July 21st and running until Sunday July 31st. By Brendan McGee Getting things off to a great start in the Live Gigs programme, with a very special appearance in Daly’s Storehouse on Friday July 22nd is Paddy Casey. This is Paddy’s …
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Boyle GAA Lotto The most recent Club Lotto draw was held on Saturday night last. The €20 winners were Gerry and Phil Emmett and James Hannon. The house prize was won by Karen Duignan- Dwyer. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be a new record of €11,900 for next Saturday night’s draw which will …
Boyle Golf Club Open Week Fixtures Our annual Open Week got underway on Monday (4th July) with a nine hole stroke for ladies & gents. Tuesday is Ladies Day with the competition being an 18 hole stableford. There will also be a 9 hole stableford for gents. On Wednesday there will be a mixed scotch …
