Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

Top Corner:

1.Missing Flags:
The Club is anxious to trace the whereabouts of 5 sideline flags which have disappeared from the Abbey Park. Their return would be appreciated.

2. County Draw Tickets:
There is still a need for people to come on board toe sell and buy a number of these as we are well short of our quota at the time of writing.

3. A limited number of tickets for Ros. versus Leitrim available at the Abbey Park, Tuesday the 26th from 8 to 9 on a first come basis.

U 14s’:
Boyle Under 14s’ had a comprehensive win over an understrength Padraig Pearses in the League on Thursday last. They travel to Knockcroghery on this Thursday to take on St Dominic’s at 7pm in their next outing in this competition.

U 12s’:
The Under 12s lost to St Dominic’s on Sunday last. They travel to Roscommon on Thursday evening to play Roscommon Gaels.

Intermediate Team:
The McGovern Directional Drilling team has no fixture this weekend but it is expected that they will be back in action on the following weekend for the first of their two remaining O'Gara Cup games. These are against St.Michael’s and Ballinameen. The team is in a good position to qualify for the play-offs with wins over St. Brigid’s and Clann na Gael seconds, Michael Glavey’s, Shannon Gaels, Creggs and Tulsk with narrow defeats to St. Dominick’s and Roscommon Gaels. I see the first championship game is fixed for Saturday June 20th against St. Barry’s at Barry’s. This is the same week-end of the Roscommon (Leitrim) winners play Mayo. What’s the story there?

Juniors:
There is a possibility that the Feelystone junior team will have a game at the weekend-check fixtures.

Abbey College:
Commiserations to the Abbey College team which lost by 3 points in a thrilling Connacht Colleges Junior Final to Gortnor Abbey in Elphin on Monday last.

Congratulations:
Congratulations to all our young players who received the First Holy Communion at the weekend.

Good Luck and Match Tickets:
Good wishes are extended to the Roscommon Senior and Junior teams who will be in action on Sunday next and especially to all the Boyle connections-panels and managements.Tickets will be on sale for these games in the Clubrooms, Abbey Park on this Tuesday evening from 8pm to 9pm. Early attendance is advised as only a limited supply is available.

First Aid:
It was good to see a number of GAA personnel present for the intensive First Aid day last Saturday in the Resource Centre. While this does not make them medicos it is still good for a few people to have basic knowledge and I am sure that one or two are checking that first aid kit to see if X, Y and Z are present. Thanks to Louise for setting it up.

Derry v Monaghan;
This was a mess of a game and a bad advertisement for the GAA which is struggling to get the championship off this year. Maybe Tipp.v Cork in hurling next week-end will give it a boost.

Ps. N.B. Under ten/under eight (blitz etc) teams need to be listed for insurance purposes. There is a maximum fee for under-age teams. Team Managers please consult the insurance officer.

Boyle Ladies Notes:
Boyle Ladies lost to Strokestown in a very competitive Junior League game in Strokestown on Friday last. Training continues for this panel in preparation for their next championship game which will be in mid June. Under 14 training continues every Tuesday and Friday for this panel. The Under 12 Lions are to meet St Faithleach's in the quarter final of the Division 1 Championship this week and their next game will be on 7th June. The Under 12 Cubs have a home game to Clan na Gael Cubs this week -time and details to be confirmed. Training continues for both Under 12 panels every Monday and Friday.