A fascinating and entertainment evening at the Boyle River

Stories from the Boyle River takes place on Monday July 24 in the King House, Boyle, at 6pm. 

For one night only, the Roscommon Environmental Network presents the opportunity to hear the stories, poetry and music of local people and their relationships with the river. 

The evening begins with a musical introduction from well-known local musician, Francis Gaffney, followed by an archaeological journey down the river with Dr Kieran O’Connor. 

Noreen Shryane and Professor Frances Lucy will share their work over many years trying to protect the biodiversity of the river and its lakes, as well as their current status.  

Kay Baxter, of the Inland  Waterways Association of Ireland, will bring to the event the main activities on the river today, which is cruising and boating. 

The evening concludes with a reading of his poetry by Patrick Anderson McQuoid, entitled ‘River of Journeys’, followed by an intriguing audio-visual art piece by Tarlach Ó Maoláin.

All-in all a really fascinating evening.