Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Top Corner:
Training and Pitch Usage:

I am told that the training pitch continues to deteriorate due to over -usage on a grand scale. Managers will just have to use the training ground opposite Kevin Mullen's shop.
Gum shields!
I'd like to get a loan of a copy of the Ireland versus England rugby match at Croke Park in 2007. Could anyone oblige?

O'Gara Cup:
Boyle will play their third O'Gara Cup game of the season on Saturday next when they travel to Knockcroghery to meet the home team St Dominics-see fixtures for details. St. Dominick's are always a tough team especially at home.

County Minor Games in Abbey Park:
Abbey Park is the venue for the Connacht Minor League game on Saturday at 4.30pm between Roscommon and Mayo.Football supporters are asked to come along and supprt the young Rossies under the managership of our own Gary Wynne and assisted by Joe Sweeney. Club members will be required to assist as stewards and they are asked to assemble at the Park at 3pm. Abbey Park will host a second Connacht Minor League game on Saturday 14th when Leitrim will be in town.

U 16s':
The U16s had a good win over Roscommon Gaels in the Division 1 County League on Saturday last. At half time the sides were level with a great goal by Donal Smith for Boyle. This was an excellent performance by a very good side. There are so many good players on this side that it may be unfair to nominate one but the performance of Donal Smith, despite the ragged attention of the opposition, was outstanding.
Something I noticed, on a cold wet afternoon, was the lack of proper clothing by substitutes such as track suits and wet covering.

The Minors:
The minors will commence their league campaign with an away game to Roscommon Gaels on Sunday-see fixtures.

U 14s':
The U14s start training on Thursday evening at 7pm in the Abbey Park training pitch. Mary Clifford will be on hand to collect all outstanding registration fees.

Scor:
The Club made a token return to Senior Scór at the weekend.It is hoped that there will be a more concentrated effort next year to participate in the full range of activities.

Good Luck:
Good luck to our panelists on the Roscommon team in next Sunday's match against Longford.

Congratulations:
Congratulations are extended to our club members and connections who rubbed shoulders with the stars of the film world last weekend at the premiere of the film "The Spirit of Kells". One of the main people behind the film is Boyle animator, Paul Young, son of Club stalwart Sean and his wife Anne who with another Boyle GAA person are featured in the film credits!

Minor Club
The GAA is offering scholarships to the Gaeltacht. All players, between the ages of 14 and 18, who wish to be considered for this great educational offer should contact Jan Flanagan at 071 9662733.

St. Patrick's Day Parade:
Jan also wishes to hear from those who would be interested in helping with the preparation of a float for the forthcoming St Patrick's Day Parade. The Club wishes to make a special effort to mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the GAA in Co Roscommon.

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