Update 27th February

What's on in Boyle, Friday 27th

Treat yourself to a day out in Boyle this Friday ...
12.30pm - 3pm		Lunch in Clarke's Bar & Restaurant and a number of excellent venues
2pm - 4.30pm		Art Classes with Rebecca O'Connor, Family Life Centre
3pm - 8pm		Boyle Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo, Sports Complex
8pm onwards		Italian Buffet No2 in Bruno's Restaurant on the Crescent
10pm to close		Traditional Music Session in Dodd's Bar on the Crescent

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Boyle Country Meats

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Bank of Ireland, Boyle Expo

Friday 27th: Schedule for the Sports Complex can be viewed [here...]
Saturday 28th: Schedule for King House can be viewed [here...]

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An Oblique View - Tony Conboy
	"The blog this week is nearly all sport, though I did not intend it to be so. I’ll mix it better next time". This week Tony continues a review list of his favourite Sports books, two weekly, this weel Lance Armstrong and Tony Cascarino, for the next four weeks Log in every week for "An Oblique View" by Tony Conboy

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Inquest - Death by accident

An inquest in Ballaghaderreen was told on Thursday that Enda Lavin, a 57 year old Roscommon fisherman from Forest Park House in Boyle lost his life in a Lough Key accident on November 1st 2014. Roscommon County Coroner, Desmond O’ Connor, said Mr Lavin’s death was a complete accident, and he extended his sympathy to his family.

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Moone Boy Series 3

Chris O'Dowd's multi-award-winning Moone Boy, Series 3 will return to our SKY HD1 screens with Episode One on Monday next, March 2nd

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Garda - 100 senior officers to be moved

Garda Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan has today ordered the biggest managerial shake-up in the force in living memory. As part of the radical re-organisaiton, up to 100 senior officers of superintendent and chief superintendent rank are to be moved, while a number of high profile units will be merged.
• Commissioner O'Sullivan gave the order for the unprecedented shake-up this morning and officers around the country are still being informed about where they are due to be sent.

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Manual Handling Workshop

Family Life Centre, Boyle, 9.30am-1.30pm, Friday 6th March, cost €40. For information please phone 071 966 3000

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Was it you? €2.9m jackpot winner

A Lotto winner has just 24 hours to claim his or her jackpot of €2.9 million. The mystery winner purchased their ticket on November 29 - and they had 90 days to claim the prize from the date of purchase. However, the deadline expires at 5.30pm tomorrow. The ticket was bought in Tesco in Claremorris, Co Mayo. It was a €3 Quick Pick ticket and was purchased just hours ahead of the Saturday draw
• Unclaimed Lotto jackpots [here...]

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House Cleaner Wanted - Ballinameen

3 - 4 hours per week @ €10 per hour. Please contact 087 053 5152 for more details

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Class Reunion ’85 Chriost an Rí

Angela wrote: (Has it really been that long!!! Only seems like yesterday). We are planning a get together this summer of Scoil Chriost an Ri Class of 1980-1985. Please contact Michelle michellemeredith2000@gmail.com or Angela atmg66@gmail.com to confirm your interest.

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Vincent Beirne R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Vincent BEIRNE, Suddenly at his residence. Formerly of Plunkett Avenue, Boyle. Deeply regretted by his wife Ann, daughter Samantha, sons Vincent, Gary, Patrick, Daniel and Jonathan, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Latisha, Tulisha and Aiden, brother and sisters, relatives and friends.
• Reposing at the Ganly Funeral Home, Loughlynn from 5.30pm on Friday evening with removal at 7.30pm to Christ The King Church, Lisacul arriving at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection at 10am on Saturday with funeral afterwards to Lisacul Cemetery.House private please.

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Bank of Ireland, Boyle Expo - Friday 27th

1. Friday 3pm - 8pm, over 70 traders will have Display Booths in the Sports Complex
2. Friday 6pm Dermot Bannon star of RTE’s "Room to Improve".
3. Friday 7.30pm Boyle Fashion Show featuring Spring/Summer styles.
4. A variety of attractions and activities in store for you with prizes galore.
5. Friday: Throughout the day demos will take place at exhibitors stands. There’s something for everyone, from Building to Banking, Farming to Fashion, Flora to Flower Remedies
6. FREE EVENT ... don’t miss it!

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Bank of Ireland, Boyle Expo - Saturday 28th - King House

1. Saturday 11am-2pm. over 30 local clubs and organisations will have display Booths in King House
2. Sigerson Cup Winners Donie and Enda Smith and Tadhg Lowe will cut the ribbon to open the event at King House at 11.05am.
3. Come and meet Declan O'Sullivan, GAA superstar
4. Special talks before noon on Health and Well Being as well as Crime Prevention.
5. A variety of attractions and activities in store for you with prizes galore.
6. FREE EVENT ... don’t miss it!

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Water Protest meeting tonight (Thursday)

Kevin wrote: "Right 2 Water Boyle will have a meeting on this Thursday evening Feb 26th, at 8.30pm, in Gerry Mattimoe’s Bar. All are welcome to attend. If you have any questions on water charges or Irish Water, please feel free to drop in for a chat.
We will also discuss our upcoming events in Boyle and transport arrangements to the National Protest in Dublin on March 21st."

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Bank of Ireland, Boyle Expo - Special Guest on Saturday

Declan O'Sullivan, pic © gaa.ie

• Come along and meet Declan O'Sullivan, former Kerry Captain who will join us on Saturday in King House from 11am-2pm
• In an inter-county playing career that lasted from 2003 until his retirement in 2014, Declan O'Sullivan was widely regarded as one of the finest players in the history of the game.
• With his native Kerry, O’Sullivan won 5 All Ireland Senior Football Championship medals, 3 National Football League medals and 3 all star awards, together with a host of medals at provincial, underage and club levels. In captaining Kerry to successive All Ireland titles in 2006 and 2007, O'Sullivan joined an elite band of eight men to have captained his county to two All Ireland Senior titles.

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Bank of Ireland’s Boyle Expo

1. The Sports Complex will be open from 9.30am on Friday morning closing at 12.30pm for set up but must have everyone out by then as we need to have area cleared for school closing. We will have a team in complex all day
2. The display booths have an MDF Finish so are suitable for Blue Tac & Sellotape but not screws & nails.
3. Teas & Coffees will be provided by Boyle Scouts throughout the day.

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Bookings for "Oliver" by Abbey Community College

photo: Benny Morgan

The following are the booking details for the musical "Oliver" to be held in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle from Wednesday 4th March to Sunday 8th March 2015, commencing at 8pm nightly.
• Booking from 1pm to 2pm at Abbey College on all schooldays this week and next week.
• Booking at Business Expo in Sports Complex on Friday 27th February 2015 from 3pm to 8pm.
• Booking at Sports & Community Expo in King House on Saturday 28th February 2015 from 11am to 2pm.

Boyle Bank of Ireland Enterprise Centre

Bank of Ireland Boyle Expo in the Sports Complex

Friday, February 27th

• 3.00pm
Opening Welcome:
Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland, Boyle
Dara Callaghan, Joint President, Boyle Chamber of Commerce


• 3.10pm
The opportunities in a changing Business environment:
Shane Healy – General Manager, Vention Medical Ireland Ltd.
Niall Murray, General Manager, Collins McNicholas, Recruitment and HR Services
Joe Doyle, Senior Manager, National Payments Plan for Ireland
Niamh Cunningham, Irrelevant Fish, Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE), National Finalist

• 3.50pm
Q&A opportunity with the above speakers

• 4.00pm
Networking and exhibitor demonstrations

• 4.00pm – 4.30pm:
Social Media & Online Sales Workshop

• 4.30pm
Opportunities in a changing Agricultural environment:
Panel presentation and Q&A discussion moderated by Roberta McDonald, Farm Profitability Programme Manager, Aurivo
Sean Farrell – Head of Agriculture, Bank of Ireland
Gerry Cregg – Business & Technology/Drystock Advisor, Teagasc
Brian Costello – Farm Manager, Cherry Island Farm

• 5.00pm
Networking and exhibitor demonstrations

                       
• 5.30pm – 6.00pm
Business Supports for SMEs Workshop

• 6.00pm
Guest speaker – Dermot Bannon, Architect, M.R.I.A.I.
Presentation followed by Q&A with the star of RTE’s "Room to Improve"

• 6.45pm
Networking – final opportunity to visit the exhibitor stands in the hall

• 7.15pm
Fashion Show – local boutiques and designers showcase their upcoming lines
Marian’s Fashions, Magees Fashions, Boles of Boyle, Aidan Ray Menswear, Logan Knott

• 8.00pm
Close – Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland, Boyle

Bank of Ireland Sports & Community Expo Boyle

Saturday 11am-2pm in King House

• 11.00am 

Opening welcome by Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland, Boyle 

• 11.05am 

Sigerson Cup Winners - Donie & Enda Smith and Tadgh Lowe cut the ribbon to open the day’s 

event. Boyle GAA will make a presentation to Donie, Enda and Tadhg followed by an informal Q&A. Benny O'Brien will introduce Declan O’Sullivan - Former Kerry Senior Football Team Captain and All Ireland Winner will join in the day’s events 

• 11.20am 

Networking - opportunity to visit the 30+ wide variety of sports clubs, societies and other associations showcasing in King House 

• 11.45am 

Health & Wellbeing – Melanie Johnson, Slimming World 

• 12.00pm 

Crime Prevention with Q&A – Sergeant Paul McDermott 

• 12.20pm 

Networking - opportunity for ‘meet & greet’ to visit the displays 

• 12.45pm Other activities and attractions throughout the day include – 

. Boyle Camera Club – award winning slideshow 

. Historical Film footage from Boyle archives 

. Boyle’s famous ‘Moone Boy’ – ‘St. Patrick’s Day Parade’ 

. Boyle Men’s Shed - come along to see the model railway display 

. Civic Art Collection Tour 

• 2.00pm 

Close by Gerry Whelehan, Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland, Boyle

There will also be live music from musicians including Ruth Kielty & Sarah Egan and we’ll have some great spot prizes. Fun for all the family with face painting & treats for the children so come along and enjoy the day. 

• Take the opportunity to visit Bank of Ireland’s Youth Stand and play our giant Connect 4 Game! 

• The Farmers Market will run as normal from 10am – 2pm. 

• Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

Business Expo Boyle

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Community Games 2015

Community Games 2015

Welcome to a new year of Community games in Boyle. There are a number of upcoming events happening in the next few weeks and months, all the details will be available on the website – www.boylecommunitygames.blogspot.com . Please check the website regularly for updates.

Best of luck to the U10 indoor Soccer  Team who are playing their first game this Sunday -01/3/15- in Strokestown  at 10.30 am. Please note that each child will need to pay €2 to enter the event. 

The Handwriting competition will take place on Saturday 7th March @ 4PM in Boyle Resource Centre. It is for U10 (over 8) and U12 (0ver 10) as of 31st of July 2015. All participants must live in the Parish of Boyle. Entry is €2 per child.  Every entrant must bring their birth certificate with them to the event. All children to be accompanied by an adult. 

The Art competition will take place on Saturday 14th March @ 4-5.30pm in Boyle Resource Centre. The competition is open to U8, U10 U14, U16. 

(a) U8s & U10s his/her own choice of any community games theme.

(b)   U12, U14 & U16 one only of 4 (four) taken from a list of 10 (ten) community games activities as listed on our website. All entrants should bring their own materials.

Entry is €2 per child and entrants must bring their birth certificate with them on the day.

Upcoming events to watch for include the Quiz team, and basketball .  Details on these events will be listed shortly on our website, so please check back soon.

Good luck to all participants!

Bank of Ireland’s Boyle Enterprise Town

Boyle - The place to be this weekend

Boyle Chamber/Boyle Town and More are delighted to be involved with Bank of Ireland’s Boyle Enterprise Town. An action packed two days are scheduled commencing with official opening of the Business Expo in The Sports Complex at 3pm Friday 27th February.

A variety of speakers and workshops are lined up, themes including opportunities in changing Business and Agricultural environments /Social Media & Online Sales Workshop and Business Supports for SME’s.

Friday’s Guest Speaker is Dermott Bannon at 6pm star of RTE’s Room to Improve, followed at 7.30pm by Boyle’s Boutiques showcasing Spring/Summer styles for all the family for every occasion. Throughout the day demos will take place at exhibitors’ stands. There’s something for everyone, from Building to Banking, Farming to Fashion, Flora to Flower Remedies ... don’t miss it. 

The Sports & Community Expo commences Saturday morning bringing stars galore amidst the Farmers Market, when the Sigerson Cup Winners – Donie and Enda Smith and Man of the Match Tadhg Lowe cut the ribbon to open the event at King House at 11.05. Over 30 clubs and associations will be on display with special talks before noon on Health and well being as well as Crime Prevention. A variety of attractions and activities in store with prizes galore.

Don’t miss Boyle Enterprise Town Business and Sports and Community Expo ... an action-packed two days this Friday 27th in the Sports Complex & Saturday 28th in King House.

Update 23rd February

Bus Eireann to cut some services

This region is being spared from cuts for the moment. In an interview with the Irish Independent, chief executive Martin Nolan said Bus Éireann is losing thousands of euro everyday on routes with low passenger numbers. The company says that if the Government wants rural services to be saved – it will need to provide a subsidy.

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Missing Dog

White shi-tzu with brown markings missing from Crossna and last seen in the Corrigeenroe area. Old dog with eye problems and wearing an electric fence collar. Any information please to 086 027 5779. His sister and owners miss him!

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John Joseph (JJ) Burke R.I.P.

John Joseph (JJ) Burke, Cloghergrange, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim.February 20th 2015 (Peacefully) at St.Patrick's Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons John (Boyle), Brendan (Carrick-on-Shannon), Martin (Lifford), Enda (Keadue), daughters Attracta Fitzpatrick (Moate) and Imelda Coleman (Boyle), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace.Mass of Christian Burial today Sunday at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to St.Mary's Cemetery, Carrick-on-Shannon. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to St.Patrick's Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

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NoWDOC Update

Frank Feighan TD: "I have been working closely with the doctors. An independent mediator has been appointed between both sides and I am hopeful and confident that issues will be resolved shortly"

Leitrim Observer report: Over 50 family doctors from the North West initially met in Donegal Town on February 12th last to discuss the threatened collapse of the NoWDOC service. The NoWDOC service based in Carrick-on-Shannon covers all of South Leitrim up to and including Drumkeerin, as well as parts of North Roscommon including Boyle, Strokestown, Elphin and Ballyfarnon. In all, there are 21 doctors involved.
The local GPs have expressed their concern about the evolving situation which now threatens the continuation of the existing out of hours GP cover in the area.

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Ban on sunbed offers

Special offers for sunbeds in tanning shops are to be banned from next month. The Health Minister says it’s part of his plan to tackle the number of cases of skin and eye cancer.

Update 18th February

Moone boy - The Movie

Moone Boy actors David Rawle, Deirdre O'Kane and Peter McDonald at the World Premiere of Moone Boy series 3 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham © Irish Independent photo

A Moone Boy movie could be on the way, reveals Deirdre O'Kane. Comedienne Deirdre, who plays mother Debra Moone in the hit Sky 1 show, revealed that Chris O'Dowd's directing skills helped to make the third series the best yet. Deirdre O'Kane thinks third time is lucky for Moone Boy, as she has hinted there may be a movie in the pipeline.
 

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Fresh Fish ...

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Fish from the Trawler and cooked to perfection

Special for Ash Wednesday "We will cook delicious Smoked Cod and Ray for you!"

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Ash Wednesday - and - No Smoking Day

Today February 18th is ‘Ash Wednesday’, it is also National No Smoking Day. To mark the occasion, the Smoking Cessation Service are hosting an all-day open event in the main foyer at Sligo General Hospital.

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Railway, Ships, Aircraft modelling

Family life Centre, today, Ash Wednesday, 3-5pm, an informal class designed for the modelling enthusiast

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Corrigeenroe NS enrolments today

Enrolments for Corrigeenroe National School, today Wednesday, February 18th between 1pm and 3pm

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Boyle GAA - meeting tonight

All Team Managers and their assistants, male and female (U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, Minor, Junior and Senior) are ALL requested to attend an important meeting in the Clubroom tonight, Wednesday 18th Feb at 8pm sharp.

Business & Marketing Course

A business Marketing course including E-Marketing will take place in Roscommon town commencing Thursday February 26th.

This course is designed to help start-ups and existing businesses to develop an effective marketing strategy. It will provide participants with a solid foundation in the marketing process and the essential knowledge and techniques to build an effective Marketing Plan.  Participants will learn to pro-actively market products and services, through low cost and no cost promotional activities.

Course objectives include:

Understanding the four steps of the Marketing Process. Building and maintaining awareness of products in target markets. Learn how to grow business by increasing the customer base. Effectively market products & services using no-cost and low-cost promotional tools Develop an effective Marketing Plan.Dates: Thursdays: 26th Feb., 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th March    Time:  9.30am – 12.30pm    Venue: Roscommon Town Fee:   €50.00 For more information or to book places call Anne Browne at 090 662 6263 or logon to www.localenterprise.ie/roscommon. Course can be held in the evening if sufficient demand.

Update 15th February

Tadhg TV update for the week ahead

In his unique style, Tadhg comments on TV programmes: RBS 6 nations : Top Gear : The Walking Dead : The Flash : Peoples debate with Vincent Browne : Arrow : The Graham Norton Show : Easternders : Emmerdals : Fair City : Coronation Street

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"Desiderata" - Words for Life - paragraph five

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

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Two Fillet Steaks, Tray of Garlic Mushrooms, Tray of Garlic Creamed Potatoes and an After-Dinner Surprise ... all for only €12.99
2 Striploin Steaks+Tray of Garlic Potato, only €7.99	3 Sirloin Steaks + Sliced Mushrooms €9.99

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Irish Water to prioritise Roscommon’s water leaks.

Irish Water says it will take years before the percentage of water leaks in Roscommon is reduced to below the national average. Reportedly efforts are underway to take up to 20,000 residents across 5 schemes off boil water notices.

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Tuition available

Agricultural Science grinds available for Leaving Cert. Higher Level. Boyle Area. Please Contact: 086 240 2414

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An Oblique View - Tony Conboy
	The Graham Norton Show, Boyle Musical and Singing Tradition Continues with Dodd’s ‘Session’, Roscommon GAA Fixtures 2015 involving Boyle,  Roscommon’s Great Win in Newry, Sigerson Cup Quarter Final Boyle’s ‘Man of the Match’ Log in every week for "An Oblique View" by Tony

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Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle

• Sunday 22nd March: Foods that Fight Cancer, 1-2pm €10. Join local scientist and two times cancer patient, Judit Warner and discover what are the best cancer beating foods to grow and eat. Cost €10 – includes complimentary green tea and healthy nibbles
• Wednesday March 4th: First of ten Wednesday Sewing Classes, 10am – 12 noon €150. Join professional dress maker Alena Gurn and learn how to be creative with your sewing machine!
• Saturday March 7th: National Tree Week Event 11.30am – 12.30pm FREE Event
• Saturday March 14th: Decorate and plant your own Mother’s Day Gift
• Saturday March 28th: Lawn Care Clinic, 2-3pm FREE event

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Excel Training, Boyle Enterprise Centre

Role Skillnet will hold a one day Intermediate Excel training course in Boyle Enterprise Centre on the following dates: Thursday February 19th and Tuesday March 3rd.
• A one day basic Excel course will take place on Monday February 23rd.
• Courses will run 9.30/4.30. Cost is €40.00 per person. Training is free for Jobseekers and JobBridge interns. For more information please email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 967 3440

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Boyle Tennis Club

Tennis coaching for children will re-commence in Boyle for five weeks from Monday Feb 23rd, 4pm to 5pm. The €25 cost includes membership until March 2016. Enquiries please to Noreen Hawkins on 087 657 3046

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Ardcarne Garden Centre

Belinda McCauley and Peggy Feely (Mayo Roscommon Hospice) accepting a cheque from Liz, Ciara and Mary Frances from recent Christmas fundraiser at Ardcarne Plantsplus Garden Centre. Thanks to all our customers!

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Galilee Community, Tintagh, Boyle

Wake up to God this Lent: This is the theme of our Lenten Programme in Galilee.
Collette Furlong will facilitate the presentation on Tuesday, February, 24th & March 3rd. Her topic is “The Art of Practising the Presence.” Fr. Vincent Sherlock will facilitate the presentation on March 10th, 24th &31st. His topic “The Enchanted Way – reflections from the road to Calvary.”
LENTEN RETREAT this year will be given by Carole Barry on March 14th. More details later.

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Moone Boy ... the album

Sony Music will have an album of songs available for download at the end of this month. It will feature songs you will have heard through the award winning Moone Boy TV series ... "Tico's Tune" "Where's Me Jumper" etc and "Moone Boy" which was written with lyrics by our own John Mulligan and music/performed by our friend Charlie McGettigan.
• The long awaited Series 3 of Moone Boy will be shown on Sky 1 HD starting. Special guests through the series will include Sir Terry Wogan, Sharon Horgan, John Sessions & Bronagh Gallagher and guests from Series 1 and 2

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"Desiderata" - Words for Life - paragraph four

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

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Money Found

Sean, could you please let people know sum of money was found tonight between Garda station and Tennis Club and was left into Garda station.

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Boyle Summer Show

The 2015 date has been chosen - it's Sunday August 23rd. The committee has already begun to put a fun filled day for all the family together. Lots of information on up coming events to follow.

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Clarke's Bar & Restaurant: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th Feb Lunch Special main course, Dessert tea/coffee €12 from 12.30pm/ Our Special Valentines Dinner Menu will be available all weekend Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th from 5pm. Call Clarke's on 071 966 2064 to book your table.

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Irish Water v Roscommon Co Council

Roscommon has the worst water supply leakage problems in the country. Most local authorities are losing 40 per cent of their water supply through leaks, but the percentage in Roscommon is 62 per cent; the worst rate in the country.
• The question that occurs immediately is "Should Irish Water charge Ros Co Co for Leaked Water?" ... they will certainly charge householders for domestic leaks!!

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Sancho Panza

Christy Wynne wrote:
Hi Sean, Your quote of the day 11th Feb from Sancho Panza brought me back half a century to when I first read the piece, wrote it down and learned it off. It’s not as lofty or as long as Sam McGee or Dan McGrew but I always felt there was something earthy, warm and fulfilling about it.
• “All I know is that while I’m asleep, I’m never afraid, and I have no hopes, no struggles, no glories — and bless the man who invented sleep, a cloak over all human thought, food that drives away hunger, water that banishes thirst, fire that heats up cold, chill that moderates passion, and, finally, universal currency with which all things can be bought, weight and balance that brings the shepherd and the king, the fool and the wise, to the same level. There’s only one bad thing about sleep, as far as I’ve ever heard, and that is that it resembles death, since there’s very little difference between a sleeping man and a corpse”

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Bargain Prices in Scanlons

Licensee Stephen Simpson said "In these financially difficult times we all love a bargain. At Scanlons we have specials daily from 10.30am - 6pm, Pints only €3. Specials on all other drinks from 10.30am to closing time. We ran this offer very successfully in the UK" As the banner on the building says ..."€3 a pint where would you get it?!"

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"Desiderata" - Words for Life - paragraph three

"Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism."

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Art in St. Joseph's Church, Boyle

The Boyle Civic Arts Collection Committee have hung "The Glory Foretold", a 2002 work by artist Patrick Pye. the painting can be viewed in St. Joseph's Church close to the baptismal font. The painting was donated to Boyle Civic Collection by the Haverty Trust and is an artistic representation of the Transfiguration showing Jesus, Eliza, Moses, Peter, James and his brother John.

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Martin O'Connor R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Martin O'CONNOR, Frenchpark, Feb. 7th, 2015, following an accident in the USA, dearly loved husband of Valerie, devoted father of Nathan and Andrew, loving son of Michael and Dolores.
Reposing at his parents residence, Castlerea Road, Frenchpark, on Friday 13th from 2 o'clock to 8 o'clock. Removal to St. Asicus Church, Frenchpark, on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in Cloonshanville Cemetery. Family time please on Thursday and on Saturday morning.

Update 11th February

For Boyle people worldwide:

What it says in the Papers, Wednesday 11th February 2015
 

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Vention Medical - Jobs available in Boyle

We have a number of vacancies  for Extrusion Technicians within the company. Start Date: ASAP. Salary would depend on experience (Negotiable). All Vacancies would involve shift work.
• We also have at least three vacancies for Technical Process Assurance Operators.
• Email: LMcNama@ventionmedical.com  |  WEB: ventionmedical.com

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St. Patrick's Day Parade 2015

At last night's meeting it was confirmed that Boyle will have its St. Patrick's Day Parade on Tuesday 17th March. Realboyle will have ongoing regular information updates on matters relation to Parade 2015.
There are comprehensive realboyle photo albums from previous Boyle parades, and I will assemble links to them, starting with photographs from last year's parade ...
 

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Boyle singer songwriters - tonight

If you have an interest in songwriting, you are invited to Dodd's Crescent Lounge tonight. In an informal setting a dedicated talented group of 'fairly' locals will assemble and perform some of their compositions. While the emphasis will be on self-penned pieces, the group allows a limited number of covers and finishes with a "Transatlantic Session". For tonight's session, the singers have been asked to perform their favourite 3-chord song.
I hope to have photos for you tomorrow, and maybe a few soundbites.

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"Desiderata" - Words for Life - paragraph two

"Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans."

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Boles of Boyle

Boles of Boyle - a current window display

Boyle Traders do themselves and Boyle proud with the quality of their shop window displays. At all times of the year our traders exercise their creativity, giving time and money to quality window dressings that would grace any town, anywhere. As we head to longer daylight hours and fast approaching St. Patrick's Day I will photograph and publish many of these beauties!

Update 10th February

Boyle and Christy Regan's book on TV tonight

Michael Freyne wrote: Just to let you know that there will be a 10min piece on Christy Regan's book and an interview Mary Regan aired on Monday 9th on Roscommon County Matters @ 6.30pm ... Irish TV, Channel 191

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Boyle GAA Club Update

Our McGovern Directional Drilling seniors have received their O’Rourke Cup fixtures. They will commence their campaign with a home game against Tulsk Lord Edwards on Sunday 22nd March. We follow this up with  four consecutive away games, followed by three home games and concluding with an away game. In the meantime they are scheduled to play Western Gaels in the Northern Cup this coming weekend. Details will be provided during the week. • Our Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra juniors  are scheduled to commence their Division 5 League campaign on Sunday next in Ballyforan at 2.30pm. They will have a further six games in this completion over the coming month

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Fat - we got wrong advice

One of the most widely advocated pieces of dietary advice from the 1970s and 1980s - to cut intake of fat and saturated fat in order to reduce the risk of a heart attack - was wrong and should never have been introduced, according to new research.
 

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Eamon Mullarkey R.I.P.

Saturday, February, 7th peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his wife, Mary McGann.
Reposing at the Plunkett Home Boyle, tomorrow morning (Tuesday) from 11am until 2pm, Burial afterwards in Ardcarne cemetery. House private please, Enquiries to Higgins & Sons Funeral Directors.

Update 8th February

Marian's Fashions, all set for St. Valentine's

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What's On?

We don't own the news, or make 'stoopid' claims to publish items first, but are delighted to pass 'em on to you!, so here is one version of the week ahead in the area :-)

Monday 9th		• Family Life Centre: New Mums Group. A group for new mothers and their babies (under12 months) to meet, enjoy a cuppa and a chat in the child friendly environment of the Family Life Centre, Boyle 10am to 12pm, €2 or donation per family. • Family Life Centre: Basic First Aid Course. 9.30am to 5pm. Booking Essential 071 966 3000 • Gerry Mattimoe's Pub: Trad Music with Ann Conboy & friends 8-10pm
Tuesday 10th		• Clarke's Bar: St. Patricks Day Parade Committee Meeting at 6.15pm • Cleen Hall: Planning Your Orchard, 7-9pm, €5 • Family Life Centre: Adult Irish Conversation Class 7.45pm - 9pm • Bingo: St. Joseph's Hall, 8.30pm
Wednesday 11th		• Family Life Centre: Yoga with Liz Dwyer 11am to 12pm
Thursday 12th		• Family Life Centre: Art with Bazz Brush for childsplay Toddler & Parent group, 10am - 11am • Family Life Centre: Knit & knatter Craft Group 2.30pm - 4pm • Family Life Centre: Adult Irish - Intermediate, 7pm - 8pm • Family Life Centre: Widows & Widowers Support Group, 7.30pm - 9pm
Friday 13th		Ardcarne Garden Centre: Rebecca O'Connor Art Classes,2pm - 4.30pm
Saturday 14th		• Knockvicar Garden Centre: Orchard Pruning, 9am - 12pm • King House Grounds: Boyle Farmers Market 10am - 2pm • Daly's Lounge: Live gig ... Marc Egan & Tom McGlynn from 10pm
E&OE (Errors and Omissions Excepted)

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Tadhg TV update for the week ahead

In his unique style, Tadhg comments on TV programmes: RBS 6 nations : Top Gear : The Walking Dead : The Flash : Peoples debate with Vincent Browne : Arrow : The Graham Norton Show : Easternders : Emmerdals : Fair City : Coronation Street

Update 7th February

Bruno's Buffet Party

Humour, good cheer, great food and a most enjoyable night at Bruno's Restaurant!

Friday 6th was Buffet Party Night at Bruno's, The Crescent, Boyle. Over 12 Delicious Dishes prepared inhouse were there to try as well as Dessert and a Glass of Wine. The large attendance left for home very satisfied that Bruno and his staff had 'pulled out the stops' and laid on an excellent selection of tasty choices.

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"High Nelly Re.....Cycling Club"

Ride out Sunday 8th February, meet at the Crescent Boyle at 12 noon. New members welcome. club bikes available to ride for a small donation to charity. Ring Lawrence for info 086 863 2687.

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Maura Regan (Nee Collins) R.I.P.

Cavetown, Croghan, Boyle, Friday, February, 6th peacefully at her residence. Removal from her residence tomorrow evening (Sunday) at half past six arriving to St. Michael’s Church, Croghan at seven o’clock. Funeral mass on Monday at twelve noon with burial immediately afterwards in Easter Snow cemetery. House private please.

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Drumderrig Nursing Home

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Coder Do Jo Team Wrote:

On behalf of the Coder DoJo team we are delighted with the interest expressed in the Program. We thank all who expressed interest in participating and thank the many parents and Mentors who have offered their support. At this stage the Team are currently scheduling classes and groups. Due to the large numbers, all participants will not have an immediate start but will be accommodated over the coming weeks, months and years. All details have been recorded and in the coming week all parents will receive an e-mail from us regarding the schedule

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Brogans Pharmacy, Shop Street

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Curlew Walkers:

This weekend's walk is on Saturday 7th Feb. Meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. Grade C climb on Kesh Corran. Leader Fidelma Brennan 087 234 3615.
2 to 4 hours duration. Moderate level of fitness required.
For reasons of safety and personal comfort, all members and guests walking with the club must have the following basic items and equipments: Strong waterproof boots, Waterproof clothing and a walking stick, Woollen hat and gloves, Adequate food and liquids, A whistle and rucksack for all items

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New law

A new law will require restaurants, takeaways and all food service outlets to post the information alongside the price for all items offered on their menus. The Restaurant Association of Ireland claims the move would cost businesses, and is blaming the ‘nanny state’.
1. will every menu in the country have to be reprinted?
2. who is qualified to measure the calories?
3. will there be new menu inspectors?
4. what numbskull came up with this idea?
Sure, obesity is a problem, but so is the continued availability of cigarettes, booze and contaminated water!

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St Patrick's Day is fast approaching

Siobhan wrote: With little over five weeks until St Patrick's Day, the St. Patrick's Day Committee appeal to anyone in the Community who would like to get involved to come along to Clarkes Bar next Tuesday evening at 6.15pm.  The committee badly need extra heads and hands, if a Parade is to go ahead this year, and appeal to anyone who has a few hours to give, to please join them on Tuesday 10th February at 6.15pm

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New Buses - Roscommon connection

Bus Éireann has unveiled an upmarket new fleet of coaches which it claims are "better than the car". 20 new coaches will go into service on Expressway’s 23 intercity (including Dublin Sligo I guess) routes next week. The buses are painted with the new red and silver livery, changes which the entire fleet will undergo. The buses were built through a joint-venture partnership of Irizar in Spain and Westward Scania in Roscommon.
 

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Redempta McGlynn (née Gilboy) R.I.P

The death has occured of Redempta McGlynn (née Gilboy), late of Oberstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin and formerly Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital.
Reposing at her home on Friday from 2pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. MacCullin's Church, Lusk arriving for funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Ardcarne Cemetery, Boyle, Co. Roscommon at approx. 2pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Cancer Research. Basket at Church.

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Magees Fantastic Friday

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Boyle Country Meats Special Offer

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BOI Boyle Expo

Plans are well under way for the BOYLE EXPO scheduled to take place over two days, Fri 27th & Sat 28th February.
• Day One will be held in Boyle Sports Complex and will cater for all Businesses, Enterprises, Professional Practices and Services.
• Day Two will be hosted in King House and will focus on the large variety of Clubs & Associations in Boyle and the surrounding areas. Both days will be filled with activities, entertainment and giveaways, compliments of the Bank of Ireland.
Exhibiting at the Expo is open to everyone on a first come first serve basis. For information, please contact Grainne or Gerry in Bank of Ireland 071 966 2015 or Patricia at Úna Bhán 071 966 3033.

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Grange NS Enrolement

Breege wrote: If you are interested in enrolling your child in our school please contact us for an enrolment pack on 071 966 3423 or by email at grangensboyle@gmail.com. The closing date is Friday, 6 March. Check out www.grangensboyle.scoilnet.ie/blog

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An Oblique View - Tony Conboy

	Tony is in full flow this week with informative articles on : "The Meaning of Life", "The Holocaust Commemorated", "The Oscars", "Tadhg Egan", "Roscommon GAA", "Super Bowl Error" Log in every week for "An Oblique View" by Tony

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Places still - Free Business Growth Workshop TODAY

There are still a few places left on a free business growth workshop today in the Radisson Hotel Sligo from 2.00/5.00. The workshop organised by ManagementWorks, an initiative of SKILLNET, is geared towards business owners and managers seeking business growth. Management works offer a range of Business Development and Leadership programmes. For more information email info@roleskillnet.com or call 071 967 3440.

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Tree cutting in Riverside, Boyle

A lovely morning for the job ...

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Well done to Donal, Enda, Tadhg

Enda Smith, Tadhg Lowe and Donal Smith

Three Boyle lads, Enda Smith, Tadhg Lowe and Donal Smith played for DCU on Wednesday 4th February and defeated a star-studded UUJ team by 3-10 to 0-10 in Belfast. The UUJ team included a full forward line of Cillian O'Connor (Mayo), Paddy Cleary (Donegal) and Kieran Hughes (Monaghan), an all-star line up!
• Two crucial goals from Enda Smith helped DCU get the better of UUJ in a keenly contested Bigger cup tie played in Jordanstown.
Photo courtesy of Barry Lowe
 

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Fly Dublin to Boston and Washington - from €149

Icelandic carrier WOW Air plans to start selling flights to the US from as little as €149. The low-cost airline will start flying from Dublin to Boston and Washington DC in October. The airline plans to offer one-way fares from as little as €149 including taxes, but flyers will have to endure a two-hour layover in Reykjavik
 

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Scam Phone Calls

Eircom is warning people about scam phone calls, after a listener to Shannonside FM had a call from a person purporting to be from Eircom in recent days.
 

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Public Consultation

Denise McDonnell, Patsy Daly, Anthony Dockery, Pat Murtagh, Una Doris, Linda Doherty

People in County Roscommon are being urged to partake in public consultations. Roscommon County Council is seeking the public’s views on the Local Economic and Community Plan, the LEADER plan, and the Tourism Strategy. The Boyle session took place in King House Boyle on Wednesday the 4th February at 7pm.
• Representatives of Roscommon Co Council and Leader were present and open to suggestions put forward by an all-too-small number of people.
• Coping with apathy is one of the requirements for those organising meetings like the one last night. Daily we hear comments like "Why don't they ...", yet when an opportunity arises to have a say in the future plans of the Co Co or other administrative bodies, only a small number of people turn up. (rant over :-)
 

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Profile of Co. Roscommon

• Population 64,065
• 10.8% are Non-Irish Nationals
• 13.7% have a Disability
• 9,396 Older people & 28% live alone
• 6,257 One Person Households
• 2,950 Households without a car
• 7,468 Households without a PC
• 34% Households have no Internet access
• 719 individuals with no formal education
• 25% of the population have 3rd level education (???)
• 13% of college graduates receive their first job in the county
• 4,579 over 25's on the Live Register September 2014 (Castlerea highest rate signing)
• 1,371 under 25's signing September 201

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Boyle GAA Club Update

€20 winners, Club Lotto draw in Daly’s Lounge ;- Liam Mullaney, Colm O’Connor, Damien Killoran, Seamus Murray, Joe Connell and Noel Cunningham. The house prize was won by Greg Cunningham. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will stand at €8,100 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in the Moylurg Inn with Team A in charge. Well done to  the Roscommon U21s on winning Hastings Cup, and especially to our representatives Evan McGrath and Tadhg McKenna. Club sympathy to Roscommon Co. Board Central Council rep Michael Maguire, Kilmore, on the death of his father and to theBruen family Cleen, Knockivar on the passing of Mary Bruen. Ladies AGM, the following committee was elected: Chairperson Karen Brogan; Secretary Sinead Keenehan; Treasurer Cathy Garavan; Registrar Sabrina Kerins.

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Drumderrig Kitchen Assistant

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Boyle Community News (is news is news!)

I picked up a copy of the February Issue of this printed pamphlet in Roma Grill this evening. I note the authors (Boyle Family life Centre) have articles of interest for you including a number of news items that I missed out on, so here goes with with headers thanks to Boyle Community News:
• Boyle Mens Shed have a new recording room. Info - please call Martin: 083 135 6148
• New cookery class in Boyle - Cooking without Gluten, Dairy, Yeast and Sugar. Those interested please email doris.rabe@live.com Tel: 085 154 3354
• Boyle Youth & Family Support (formerly NYP) seek volunteers. Please call 086 388 0738
• Clothing Bank at Family Life Centre - clothing, shoes & handbags, NO pillows or duvets
• Comprehensive list of supports availble at the Family Life Centre Tel: 071 966 3000
email info@family lifecentre.ie website: www.familylifecentre.ie, Facebook & Twitter
Please pick up your copy of the Newsletter for full info on the headers above.

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Abbey Community College Spring Night Classes

Fiddle for Beginners: Wednesday, 4th February (6.00 – 7.30 p.m.) Cost 7 Weeks €60
Fiddle for Advanced: Wednesday, 4th February (7.30 – 9.00 p.m.) Cost7 Weeks €60
Up Cycling: Discover a novel way of using your household rubbish &unwanted materials. Wednesday, 4th February (7.30 – 9.30 p.m.) Cost 5 Weeks €60
Internet & E-mail: Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, 4th February (7.30- 9.30p.m.) 5 Weeks €60
For further information on the above classes in Boyle contact:
Abbey Community College (071) 966 4646 or Karen (086)358 0099
NOTE: Unemployed/Social Welfare recipients may apply for relief of 75% on their fees for the course