BOYLE'S ANNUAL parade will take place on Wednesday, March 17th at 3.30pm.

The committee has announced the following prizes. (1) Overall Prize €500 + cup. (2) Runner Up €300. (3) Third Prize €200. (4) Funniest €200. (5) Junior (under 16) €200. (6) Junior Runner up €100. (7) Best Shop Window Display €150 + Cup.

There is a new category included this year, Best Heritage / Traditional so there is plenty of scope for all businesses, clubs etc to participate.

All businesses, club and organisations are encouraged to enter float. Entry is free. Entry Forms can be had from Committee, Dodds Bar 9662108, Creighton's Bar 086 8127712, Clarkes Bar 9662064, Mattimoes 9662320.

The committee needs lots of stewards on the day, so if you can help out on the day in any way contact any of the committee. For further information contact any of the above numbers.

Meanwhile, following the huge success of the Aughanagh Parish, St Patrick's Day and Family Fun Day last year, Ballinafad village will be hosting a spectacular event once again on St. Patrick's Day kicking off at 1.00 p.m. with many events such as tractor pulling, penalty shoot outs, bouncy castles, face painting, wheel barrow races etc. The popular radio station I102.104 will be there on the day broadcasting live from the village and all proceeds will be going towards the new community pitch in Ballinafad and Western Alzheimers. BOYLE SUMMER SHOW: A fundraising table quiz will take place on Thursday, March 11th, in Daly's Bar, Boyle at 9pm. Proceeds of the night will go towards funds for the Boyle Summer Show. A table of four costs €20. Quiz Master on the night, Matt Burke DANCING AT LUGHNAS: The highly regarded Splódor Theatre Company, from Leitrim, comes to perform the Brian Friel classic 'Dancing at Lughnasa' in St. Joseph's Hall, Boyle on Saturday March the 13th. To book, please call Mary on 086 268 6995 or 087 210 9060. BOYLE CAMERA: Club members get together next on Tuesday, March 9th, when Sean Kennedy of Dublin Camera Club will give a talk about black and white photography. New members are always welcome. Meetings start at 8pm upstairs in the Lough Key Room of the Royal Hotel, Bridge Street, Boyle. All you need is an interest in digital photography, access to the internet and a mobile phone to receive text messages. For more information, log onto www.boylecameraclub.com, or contact chairperson Louise Cole on 086 0814683. Former members are invited to re-join. There are still a few places left on the weekend away to the Aran Islands, which takes place on June 11th - 13th; deposits are now due to secure a place on the outing. More information about the club is available on www.boylecameraclub.com or contact Louise Cole, Chairperson, on 086 0814683. CURLEW WALKERS: Next walk on Saturday March 13th and Sunday 14th, meet at 9am on the Crescent, Boyle. The walk will take place on Muckish and Errigal Mountains. Grade A B&C. Contact Philip Jones 086 3353000. BOYLE GOLF CLUB: Sunday 28th Feb - 18-hole stableford was won by Paddy McLoughlin with 43pts, 2nd Michael Rush 40pts (countback), Gross Charlie O Donnell and 3rd Gerry Emmett 40pts. The draw for the Spring League took place on that Sunday with the first round starting on the weekend of 13th/14th March, play Saturday or Sunday. Ladies nine-hole competition continues each week, play any day while the rain stays away. Results so far, week November 29th, 1st Phil Emmet, week December 13th, 1st Joyce Boles, 2nd Liz Dwyer, week February 14th, 1st Tish Perry, 2nd Peggy Feely, Week February 21st 1st Phil Emmet, 2nd Joey Mullaney. Congrats to Liz Dwyer and Tish Perry who beat Swinford in the first round of the Daily Mail. Comments or inclusions always welcome to the PRO in person or at mnmg@eircom.net BOYLE MARCHING BAND: Boyle Marching Band is seeking new members interested in learning tin whistle, accordion or drums. Band practice is each Saturday morning in Abbey Community College. To join, come to a practice any Saturday morning along with a parent, or contact one of the committee - Marie Kennedy, Pat Conroy, Marie King or Mary McLoughlin. BOYLE ACTIVE AGE GROUP: Boyle Active Age group is seeking new members. They meet every Saturday at 2.30pm in Boyle Clinic, The Crescent, with various activities, events, trips, bingo there is always something going on, so do come along, all are very welcome. BOYLE ACTIVE AGE HOLIDAY: The date for this year's holiday is Mon May 31st until Fri June 4th. Members and friends will stay at the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. Day tours are arranged for the American Folk Park in Omagh, Derry City for sightseeing & shopping and sightseeing of the Innishowan Penninsula and North Donegal. Details can be obtained from Margaret on 087 2095219. Non members are very welcome too. TREES AVAILABLE: This year National Tree Week will take place from March 7TH to 13TH 2010. A limited number of trees will be made available from the Tree Council of Ireland to Roscommon County Council for distribution to Community Groups and Schools. If your group/school is interested in applying for trees then you should apply to the Environment Section, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Rd, Roscommon before 26th February, 2010. Every effort will be made to facilitate all who apply, but please note that the number of trees available, are limited. WEEKLY BINGO: Bingo continues in St Joseph's Hall, Boyle every Tuesday night. There is a 1,000 euro jackpot up for grabs. Everyone is welcome. Start time is 8.30pm sharp. BOYLE SINGERS NIGHT: Takes place in Dodd's bar, The Crescent, Boyle, on Saturday Mar 20th, as always, singers and listeners gather from 10pm onwards for all kinds of informal singing, English and Irish traditional included, mostly unaccompanied. It is an informal group, with no membership and no cover charge. For more details, contact Bríd Duffy on 071 9663244. CHILDCARE FIRST AID COURSE: Michael ( Sam) Casey will run a Childcare First Aid Course in the Moylurg room in the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park on Sunday, March 28th. The course is designed for parents / childminders / babysitters. It will cover all aspects of First Aid and Life Saving Procedures for the infant and Child. Anyone interested in attending can Contact me on 087 2178008 or 071 9668848 FRIENDLY CALL SERVICE: A 'Friendly Call' can keep your relatives, friends and neighbours, who may be living alone, safe, secure and active. The Friendly Call Service offers a free telephone call, weekly and/or daily to check all is well. A chat with our friendly volunteers is a nice break and a great way of staying in touch. All operators have Garda clearance. All calls are strictly confidential. To register for the Friendly Call Service, phone 0906627424/071 9662008 CORRESPONDENT: Úna Bhán Tourism, 071 9663033, unabhan3@eircom.net