Frustration all around at delay on Aldi decision
If the delay in granting or refusing planning for the Aldi development in Boyle is frustrating for the public, can you just imagine what it must be like for the company behind the project? A decision from An Coimisiun Pleanala was expected on August 18th but that has been extended and every day we wait for news on the appeal, which the vast majority of people in Boyle hope will be positive.
At this stage, there is absolutely nothing anyone can do either to support or alter the decision – which is most likely already made and just needs to be conveyed to the promoters. It is understood Aldi, who have invested a considerable amount of money to date in the project, are fully committed and if planning is granted they will move quickly to commence work on what will be a the largest infrastructural project in the history of the town centre. Through the various submissions that were made to An Coimisiun Pleanala a few months ago during the designated timeframe by a number of individuals and groups like the Town Team, the company are fully aware of the support from the people of Boyle for the project, for which it is understood they are most grateful.
So for now, there is nothing anyone can do only wait for news to be conveyed to Aldi and hope that it will be to grant permission for what will be a welcomed transformational development for our town.
Scout registration takes place on Monday next
Registration Night for all new and existing Boyle Scouts will be held on Monday September 14th between 7.30 pm and 9.00 pm in the Scout Den. All Parents who wish to enroll a child for the coming year must please register them on this night at any stage during the above times. The minimum age is strictly 6 years old.
Boyle Scouts are also looking at the possibility of reopening their Venture Section (15 – 17 years old), depending on interested numbers and availability of Leaders.
While they are accepting registration for new members, places will be dependent both on returning member numbers and Leader numbers and therefore cannot be immediately guaranteed. Weekly meetings will resume where possible, the week beginning Monday 28th September.
The group are looking for additional Leaders, otherwise some of the Sections may struggle to reopen and continue running. If you would be interested in becoming involved as a Leader please contact Brian on 085 101 6308
Memorial car and motorbike Run from Knockvicar on Saturday
The Owen Cleary Memorial Run will take place from Clancy’s Bar in Knockvicar this Saturday commencing at 12 noon. Vintage and classic cars and motorbikes along with tractors are welcome to participate. On the day there will be family / children’s entertainment and live music. Registration from 10am – 11.30am is €20. The funds raised from this event will go towards two charities: North West Hospice and Ardcarne Community Childcare. Further information from John on 087 9007300.
The forgotten man of Boyle history
Next Wednesday September 16th sees the 88th anniversary of the death of an infamous son of Boyle – Jasper Tully. Jasper was born in 1858. His father George founded the Roscommon Herald newspaper a year later in 1859 and his grandfather Charles had founded the Roscommon Journal in 1828. Japer also purchased what was then an old closed down building that previously housed a Spool Factory on St. Patrick Street back in the late 1800’s to be the new base for his newspaper. This building is now home to the modern day Spool Factory Co Working Hub and Office Suites.
On the death of his father, and subsequently his mother, Jasper took over the running of the newspaper and his strong nationalist views were to see him imprisoned with Parnell in Kilmainham Gaol – the first of many occasions he was incarcerated. Those who remember Jasper recalled that “The Chief” as he was known, was a difficult yet highly influential man. He was elected an MP for Leitrim South in 1892 and became a Whip in the Irish Parliamentary Party. He stood for Roscommon North in 1917 but was not elected.
He was married to a Mary E. Monson who owned the Royal Hotel. Their marriage was neither peaceful or happy and they realistically lived separate lives. One of the many stories that was told of Jasper related to a letter, addressed to Mrs Tully, arriving to the hotel some time after his wife’s death. Jasper, it was said, crossed out the address and reposted it with the wording “Not known at this address – try hell”!
Jasper, the forgotten man of Boyle history and one of the most powerful people locally of his time, died aged 88 on September 16th 1938 and is buried with his family in Assylinn Graveyard, halfway up the hill on the left hand side.
Ladies GAA Club 20th anniversary celebration day
Tomorrow Saturday September 12th, Boyle Ladies GAA Club will host a programme of events to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. The day will commence with the Daly Cup tournament in Abbey Park for Under 13 teams from surrounding clubs. This will be followed at 5.30pm by the Adrian Brogan Memorial Walk with donations going to Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Registration from 4.45pm at Abbey Park. Following the walk all are invited to join up for refreshments and memories in the Clubhouse. No doubt both Sean Daly and Adrian Brogan will be looking down with a smile on the day.
News snippets from around Boyle
Boyle Badminton Club will return to play on Monday 21st September 21st at 9pm in Boyle Sports Complex.
The club AGM, for existing members, will take place immediately before the club night on 21st September at 8.30pm…………Three local events this weekend will be sure to keep you active. On Saturday the ‘Run for Ronan’ 5k Family Run/Walk in memory of Ronan Healy will take place in Ballyfarnon at 3pm with registration from 2pm. On Sunday, the Corrigeenroe 2K/5K/10K Fun Run/Walk will take place at 2pm starting from the Church Grounds. All proceeds towards the upkeep and maintenance of St. Teresa’s Church. Also on Sunday at 1pm, the 33rd annual Culfadda Walk takes place commencing at 1pm…………..Join Seamus O’Donnell and friends at Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Grangemore on Saturday September 12th from 9.30pm, all in support of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. Bring your instrument and play a tune, or simply come along and enjoy the music and craic!. There’ll also be a raffle on the night, with all proceeds going to MRHF……….Traffic gridlock around Boyle on Tuesday afternoon last when a northern registered delivery truck decided to park on the carriageway on the bridge in the town centre to make deliveries, just as schools finished. (He did have his ‘park anywhere’ (hazard warning) lights on so maybe that allowed him abandon his truck in the middle of the road!!) The vehicle was there for over 20 minutes. When approached by a passerby to say he was parked illegally and blocking traffic, the driver just laughed and kept on off loading his delivery………Irish Conversation Group for Adults in Boyle Library every Thursday at 5.30pm. Buail isteach chuig leabharlann Mainistir na mBúille gach Déardaoin ag 5.30pm le haghaidh Ciorcal Comhrá. Tá fáilte roimh chách!………..Boyle Tidy Towns AGM on Wednesday September 30th at 7pm in St Joseph’s Resource Centre, Abbeytown………..‘1,009,456’ – the number of views on Boyletoday Facebook page in the last 28 days!
And finally……….!
A woman was taking a pleasant stroll through a quiet neighborhood when she spotted a wrinkled, weathered little man rocking contentedly in a chair on his front porch.
Enchanted by his serene expression, she walked up the garden path, leaned over the railing, and said, “Excuse me, sir, but I couldn’t help noticing just how peaceful and genuinely happy you look.
Tell me, what’s your secret to living such a long, joyful life?”
The man smiled thinly through yellowed teeth and replied, “Well, ma’am, I smoke three packs of unfiltered cigarettes every single day.”
“Really?” she asked, surprised.
“Oh, absolutely. I also polish off a full case of whiskey every week, eat greasy, fatty foods for every meal, and I have never exercised a single day in my life.”
The woman gasped in astonishment. “That is downright miraculous! If you don’t mind me asking, just how old are you?”
He paused his rocking, looked her dead in the eye, and said:
“Twenty-six.”
