Background to the event

2011 will be the 130th anniversary of the selection and settlement of our family farm, Tyrone at St Helena. Edward Boyle and his wife, Lucy Ann Simpson, travelled here in 1881, with 7 children, ( 2 born of Lucy and 5 born of Edward's first wife, Ellen McCarthy) Lucy bore 7 more children between 1884 and 1898. The last, born in 1898, was the present Richard's grandfather, Richard Kevin Boyle, known as Dick. Our grandchildren are the 6th generation to live on the farm. All friends and relatives are invited to set aside the date, 9th July, 2011 to join us for this celebration of family.