Top Corner:
Thanks to the eye and memory of Gareth Gilmartin I have recovered ‘the cup’ I had asked about here some time ago. Its sojourn was a very benign affair! It strengthens my weak faith in the influence of this column!
I am trying to get the lowdown of Boyle under-age successes, and the opposition, of recent years so anyone with that that information please contact me on 086 8163399. Thanks T.C.
Lotto:
There was no jackpot winner at the most recent Club lotto draw which was held in Daly’s. The numbers drawn were; 8/14/17/28. The €20 winners were Lorcan Egan, Paddy and Monica Daly, Ann Conboy, Jonathan Wynne, Deirdre and Tom Kearney, Barbara Ferry, Kevin Ward, Concepta Simon, Dawn Johnston and Joe Keenehan.This week's draw will be held in the Moylurg Inn on Saturday night with Mary Clifford's team in charge. The jackpot will be €1,100.
Congratulations:
Congratulations are extended to the Abbey College second year footballers who had a comprehensive win over Castlerea Community School last weekin the Connacht semi final. They await the winners of Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown and Gortnor Abbey, Mayo in the Connacht Final. It was good to see fine performances from the many Boyle Club players on the panel.
The Club also congratulates Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown on their fine victory in the All Ireland Senior Colleges ‘C’ Final in Cavan on Sunday. This success has brought great joy to our Club Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore, who is a member of the teaching staff in Strokestown.
U 14s’ Win:
Boyle under 14s had a good win over Padraig Pearses in the Feile competition in the Abbey Park on Wednesday last.They will meet Roscommon Gaels in the next round of this competition on this Wednesday at 7pm in Boyle.
U 16s’:
The under 16s start their championship when they welcome Roscommon Gaels to Boyle on Good Friday-see fixtures for details.
U 18s’:
The ‘Think Energy’ minor team will have their next outing versus Castlerea in Boyle on Sunday April 19th at 12 noon.
Juniors:
The Feelystone junior team hava a home game versus St. Michael's on Sunday next at 12 noon in the next round of the Division 4 League.
Intermediate’s Win over Shannon Gaels:
The ‘McGovern Directional Drilling’ intermediate team had a win over Shannon Gaels in Croghan on Sunday in the O'Gara Cup. I imagine it wasn’t very enjoyable to play in but there was a section of it -early second half- not very enjoyable to watch either. By midway in the first half Boyle led on the score of 1 goal (Mark O’Connor) 4 points to 1 point. Boyle were not to score again until the 12th minute of the second half i.e. 27 minutes later. Indeed a poor Shannon Gaels team got a scent of a possible win early in the second half as the game became a messy affair. One can anticipate oppositions’ style and try to respond or not respond appropriately. For this period Boyle lacked definition and coherence. There were too many voices and the learning curve seems to be ‘flatlined’. There was a large wide total a number of which were just ‘bad wides’. In fairness the line I thought that did well was the full back line. I don’t know who the captain was yesterday but it looked as if Seanie Purcell would fit the bill with quiet advocacy with Liam Conroy as a Vice-Captain doing the rallying up front. Anyway back to the game. A Cian Smith goal, from a good Conroy pass, 22 mins. into the second half-half, finished the game off and it ended with Boyle winning comfortably on the score of 2.10 to Shannon Gaels 0.5. Team: T. McGarty, B.Supple, C. Boylan, C. Beirne, J.Lyons, D.Casey, S. Purcell, C. Cox, S. Tonra, L. Conroy, D. Keenehan, K. McLoughlin, P. Simon, M. O’Connor, C. Smith with L. Conboy, A. Finn, M.P. Gilmartin, D. Callaghan and J. Healy.
The next game is against St Barrys in Tarmonbarry on Easter Monday at 2pm.
Thanks:
Thanks are extended to Anthony Keenehan for his assistance in improvement works at the entrance to the Warren training ground. To reduce parking issues there, cars could park in the field corner.
Aidan Ray’s for Boyle club Gear:
Club members, players and supporters are reminded that Club hoodies, togs and shirts are currently available from Aidan Ray Menswear. Hoodies are available to order and orders must be placed at the premises.
Take a Break:
Boyle Minor Club informs all involved that there will be no training for under 8s’ and under 10s’ during the Easter holidays.Boyle Ladies Club;
Junior Ladies:
The Ladies Division 2 League fixtures have been revised so that all teams in the group will play each other.This means that each team is guaranteed six games.To date Boyle has had two games, losing to Michael Glavey’s in their first outing and then they had a narrow win over Castlerea St Kevin’s in Castlerea on Friday evening last.They are due to host Western Gaels on Good Friday at 7pm in the Abbey Park. (Check time as there is also a fixture time against Western Gaels in the same venue at 2pm).
Girls U 12:
Boyle has entered two teams in the under 12 league. Team ‘A’ had their first game on Sunday in Division 1 and 2-details next week.Their next game will be away to Eire Og on Easter Monday at 6.30pm.
The ‘B’ team will perform in Division 3 and 4 and they will commence their campaign away to Elphin in the Orchard Park on this Wednesday at 7pm.
Go raibh maith agaigh, Martin Dolan/T.Conboy (PRO Boyle GAA Club, M.D. at 086 2413529)
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