An enthusiastic Committee of Boyle Chamber welcomed Padraig
Langan and Michael Keville to its first meeting under the new leadership of
Alan Cooney ably assisted by Bodo Funke.
After a busy year working on Boyle
Town initiatives, we hope to see more new members join us over the coming
year. Projects throughout the year included our Christmas Lights which required
a number of fundraising activities - Christmas Mega Draw and the Good
Friday Quiz - events which to date raised over 16k, and while over 25k has
already been spent on our new lights we hope to enhance the Town again this
year with some additional features. It was noted that almost 50 people lent
their support to the erecting of the Christmas Lights/organising events/and The
Town enhancement Cleanups and has proven many hands make light work but more
importantly promotes a town spirit working together for Boyle.
The Lough Key
Shuttle Bus is now running thrice daily for the summer season on it’s 2nd
year and already we have had over 150 passengers despite our inclement weather,
the Chamber acknowledge greatly the support of the businesses of Boyle to this
initiative.
As a group we are delighted to be able to support the
lighting of Church of Ireland and Boyle Abbey, which greatly enhance the
entrances to our town at night. Of course no support to town projects would be
possible without the weekly support from the loyal customers of Boyle Chamber
Lotto.
Last year was also busy, lending our support to the very successful Bank
of Ireland Business and Community Expo. Boyle Chamber members many of which are
leading Boyle Town and more initiatives is all inclusive and welcomes anyone
who is interested in bettering Boyle though Business, Tourism, Arts, and Town
Enhancement to join us.
We look forward to working together in the coming year
but assistance and expertise is always welcome as all of the Committee are
involved on other committees to include GAA, Arts Festival, Musical Society.
Court House Action Group, Scouts, Credit Union, etc and welcome
extra hands and voices always.
On a final note we look forward to the spectacular 10 days
events ahead of us thanks to Boyle Arts Festival and plan a Town
Clean up collecting at the Crescent Wednesday 22nd July
to ensure our Town is looking its best for the many visitors passing through.
Town Clean Up Wednesday 22nd 7pm
If you have an hour to spare this Wednesday evening to help
in a clean-up in preparation for the Arts Festival opening tomorrow. Please
join us at the Crescent this evening 7pm..