News - Boyle
Major ongoing disruption to local train services
Oct 8, 2025 07:15
Annual Terry Fox run returns to Boyle this weekend
The run is open to all ages and fitness levels, with no prior registration required - people can simply turn up and take part.
Oct 5, 2025 11:57
Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Boyle come to premature end
Around 20 balloons have taken to the sky this week, which have included participants from the US, the UK and other countries.
Sep 26, 2025 13:09
Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships look set to end
Around 20 balloons have taken to the sky this week, which have included participants from the US, the UK and other countries.
Sep 25, 2025 17:30
Minister says she's open to finding a way to open new childcare centre in Boyle
There is a government scheme that allows communities to buy or build new creches, called Building Blocks.
Sep 25, 2025 13:06
HIQA issue damning reports on Roscommon nursing homes
HIQA's unannounced inspections took place in May and June of this year, the details of which have been published today.
Sep 25, 2025 11:08
Boyle beaming as balloons take flight
Hundreds of people watched around 20 balloons took to the sky at 7 o'clock.
Sep 22, 2025 12:52
Hundreds gather in Boyle as hot-air balloon event finally begins
The event finally got under way in the past hour in Lough Key Forest Park, after three flights were cancelled over the weekend because of high winds.
Sep 22, 2025 08:25
Start of Boyle's hot air balloon event delayed for a third time
Flights yesterday evening and early this morning were cancelled because it was too windy, and the organisers have confirmed this evening's flight has also been called off.
Sep 21, 2025 16:43
Hot air balloon flight cancelled again this morning in Boyle
They were due to start yesterday evening, but that was cancelled for the same reason.
Sep 21, 2025 08:40
Crowds to gather for Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Roscommon
It's taking place at 4 o'clock in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle - where two flights a day will take place until next Friday.
Sep 20, 2025 09:45
Calls for safety measures to be installed on a Co. Roscommon road
Sinn Féin Councillor Leah Cull raised the issue at today's Boyle Municipal District meeting.
Sep 19, 2025 17:23
Hot Air Ballooning Championships lift off tomorrow in Boyle
It's expected to draw large crowds to the north Roscommon area - as it's the first time it's been held there in over 30 years.
Sep 19, 2025 13:21
Significant number without power in Boyle
Sep 17, 2025 15:55Shannonside Newsletter
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