There was real surprise and disappointment when word came through, mid-week, that John Bruen would not be continuing with the Boyle Intermediate Team this year. John was under considerable pressure to return to his own club of Eastern Harps when their manager Dennis Johnstone took over St. Mary's Carrick-on-Shannon. John is of course a life-long Harps man. It is a pity that he could not remain this year as there was an expectation of being able to build on the good work and achievements of last year. He was very well received, and thought of, by players, club officials and supporters of Boyle and maybe sometime in the future he could return. So we wish him well with Harps and thank him, wholeheartedly, for his fine contribution in '08.
Hopefully the club will be able to get a satisfactory replacement, not an easy task. (This news was in Australia this am Friday!)
Minor Club Presentations:
Boyle Minor Club held a well attended awards night on Friday evening last in St. Joseph's Hall at which medals were presented by Nigel Dineen to the successful Boyle U 11 Keenan Cup and U 16 Ahern Cup teams. He also presented ‘Player of the Year’ awards to the following winners;-U10-Conor Deery, U11-Jack Cox, U12-Evan McGrath, U14-Tadhg McKenna, U16-Mark Goldrick and Minor-Jonathan McDermott. The following were also presented with the ‘Most Improved Player’ awards; U10-Liam Casey, U11-Cian McKeon, U12-Patrick Goldrick, U14-Jason McDermott, U16-Tadhg Lowe and Minor-Kyle Suffin. Thanks to Nigel Dineen for his attendance and for his words to the players.
There was also a presentation to Brian Nerney who was stepping down after a period as Treasurer.
It was noted on the night that Boyle Club now organises: the U 10 Blitz for the Roscommon Herald Cup; the U 11 Keenan Cup; the U 14 Garda Cup- to a degree- and now the Ahern Cup for U 16. This is a major contribution to under-age football in the North-West region.
Roscommon impressive at the Abbey Park:
Abbey Park provided the setting for Fergal O'Donnell's Roscommon's first competitive win on Sunday when we hosted the FBD League game versus Sligo IT. It was fitting that Fergal and Stevie should start successfully in Boyle and that Boyle players David Casey and Sean Purcell should acquit themselves so well on their home ground. It was a pity that Damien Keenehan fell victim to flu as it is likely that he would have featured-hopefully he will be fit for next week in Kiltoom when Roscommon face a stiffer challenge against NUIG. Thanks to all Club members who helped with the stewarding and catering and also to our young club lotto ticket sellers.
EGM:
The special EGM of the Club will be held in the Royal Hotel on this Friday night at 8pm to consider proposals to construct new dressing rooms and ancillary facilities. The Club has a short timeframe in which to avail of the Sports Capital grant which it has been allocated. It is important that all club members attend as important decisions regarding fundraising etc have to be made.
Lotto:
There was no Jackpot winner in Kate Lavin's on Jan. 3rd. The numbers drawn were: 4, 8, 10, 23. The €20 winners were: D. McLoughlin, P. Brogan, J. Dodd, M.& S. Brennan, D. Kelly, E. McGowan, E. O'Donnell, A. Sweeney, A. McGlynn, I. Tivnan with the House prize going to, N. Mullaney. Then next draw is in Wynne's with team 'A' on Sat. the 17th of Jan. with the Jackpot at €1500.
AGM:
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held on Sunday 18th January in the Royal Hotel at 5p.m. All motions should be submitted to the Secretary Kathleen Hanmore by Sunday next 11th January.
Club Quiz:
The Club will hold a table quiz in the Moylurg Inn on Friday 23rd January with Tony Conboy in charge. This will be a fun night and all are invited irrespective of quiz skills or experience.
Club Social:
The club will hold its annual social in St.Joseph's Hall on Saturday night 7th February. This promises to be an extra special night as the 1983 County Intermediate Championship winning team will be honoured. Tickets €25. It will be on the lines of the 'Back to Boyle' event. If anyone has a good original picture of that day and team please let me know.
Scor:
The Club wishes to make a special effort to participate to the fullest extent possible in this year's Adult Scór competitions. There will be competition in set dancing,figure dancing,novelty act,solo singing,ballad group,recitation and quiz. Those who are interested in participating or in assisting with organising are asked to contact the P.R.O. at 086 2413529.
Sympathy:
The Club extends its sympathy to the Purcell family, Drum, Boyle on the death of Bill Purcell, Behy,Knockvicar, father of former Boyle Chairperson, Martin and grandfather of current Boyle and Roscommon player, Sean.
Busy Busy:
Reflecting on the dates for the above if you insert some other happenings of interest in Boyle it will make for two busy week-ends on January the 30th and February 6th and 7th. The World Rally Night is on Friday the 30th and we expect that to be a Fleadh and Carnival night in Boyle. The following week-end on Friday the 6th you have the Boyle Person of the Year Awards and on the same night a Quiz in Daly’s in aid of the Convent National School and on Saturday the Boyle GAA Social.
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