Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

Top Corner: There are a number of fixtures this week as follows from below:

Monday 22 Under 8 Blitz.

Tuesday 23 @ Ballinameen U 12 Div. 4.

Wed. Minors v Ros. Gaels at 7.30

Thursday 25 A.P. U 14 League Semi-Finals v Castlerea.

Friday 26th Minor Club Meeting at 9 in the Royal.

Sunday 28th Intermediates v St. Barry's away at 2.

Sunday 28th U 16s' league at 7.

Sunday County Girls 'B' U 14 in all-Ireland Final.

The Picture;

I got no concrete suggestion re. the missing name from the 1963 picture. (please scrool down).

What is the address of the Roscommon supporters web site?

U 12s’ Win:

The U12 Division 1 team had a good win over Padraig Pearses in a high scoring game played last week.They have now finished their league campaign.

U 12 Div. 4 Side:

The U12 Division 4 team will meet Ballinameen in Ballinameen on this Tuesday, the 23^rd, at 7pm.

U 14s’ top League:

The U 14s have topped the table in the Division 1 league and they will play Castlerea in the semi-final in the Abbey Park on this Thursday, the 25^th, at 7pm. Support is requested for this important game. Congratulations are extended to Gareth Gilmartin who has been selected to participate in the Cumann na mBunscoil football exhibition on All-Ireland Football Final day, in Croke Park, in September. It is indeed a great honour for Gareth and his parents Michael and Monica. Michael will be expected to arrange complimentary passes on the occasion for Club members!

U 16s’:

The U 16 will have a Division 1 league game on Sunday next, the 28^th, in the Abbey Park at 7pm. This will be following the All Ireland Marching Band competition which will be held in the Park on Sunday and which commences at 1pm.The Club wishes the Boyle Marching Band the best of luck and congratulates them on bringing this major event to Boyle.

Boyle Minors:

Boyle minors are scheduled to play Roscommon Gaels in the Division 1 Special; Minor League in the Abbey Park on this Wednesday the 24^th, at 7.30pm.

Intermediate Championship Begins:

The Mc Govern Directional Drilling team commence their George Bannon Intermediate Championship campaign on Sunday next with a difficult away trip to Tarmonbarry to take on St Barry's at 2pm. Supporters are asked to make the journey.

Alan Simon Insulation Sponsors:

The Club wishes to thank Alan Simon of Ultimate Insulation Services for sponsorship of jackets for the intermediate team.

County Board Tickets:

Tickets are still available from Club members for the County Board draw, the date of which has been extended to 11th July.

Open Club Meeting:

All Club members are notified that an open meeting of the Club will be held in the Royal Hotel on Wednesday 8th July at 9pm.

Beneficial Meeting with Referees:

Boyle was well represented at a very enlightening referees meeting in Roscommon recently. (Perhaps someone might email me some of the ideas which were highlighted and interesting from that night eg. the tackling of the goalie in the square)

Minor Club Meeting:

There will be an important meeting of the Minor Club in the Royal Hotel on this Friday night the 26th at 9pm. Draws have been made for the forthcoming Keenan Cup, Garda Cup and Ahern Cup competitions-further details next week.

Boyle Ladies Club;

Congratulations are extended to the Roscommon U14 ‘B’ county team on their great win over Antrim in the All-Ireland semi-final and especially to panel members from Boyle-Nicole Kerins and Natasha Regan. Nicole made her appearance as a sub and she proceeded to score a fine goal. Unfortunately Natasha was injured on the occasion but hopefully she will be available for the final. Good luck to the team in the All Ireland Final on Sunday next 28th June.