Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

Top Corner:
With the commencement of the works in the Abbey Park people are asked to take care and try and cooperate in terms of parking. It was disappointing that on last Sunday some people were not so cooperative with the Boyle Band stewards. There is also the issue and how it impinges on Boyle Abbey. If visitors cannot park then they can hardly be expected to stop. They might have travelled to see the Abbey. Visitors always say that the one great asset in an Irish holiday is the people so let us in Boyle reinforce that positive.

Fixtures to hand:
Tuesday June 30th U 16 v Tulsk at Boyle @ 8pm.
Wed. July 1st Meeting re. Ros. Co. Bd. Draw Tickets Royal Hotel at 9.
Thursday July 2nd.U 14 C’Ship v Clann na Gael in Boyle @ 8 pm.
Sat. July 4th the U 10 Roscommon Herald Blitz commencing at 11am
Sun. the 5th U 16s’ v Clann na Gael at Johnstone at 12 noon.
Monday the 6th of July the12th Div. 4. v Tulsk.
Wed. the 8th Open Club Meeting, Royal Hotel.

Lotto Results:
There was no jackpot winner at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Clarke’s. The following were €20 winners;-Patsy Quinn, Marian McGovern, Stephen Langan, John Kelly (Elphin), Adrian McKenna, Aidan Lavin, Allison O'Shaughnessy, M.Cleary, Eileen Egan, Fiona McDermott/Sheelagh O'Connor. This week’s draw will be held in Patrick's Well on Saturday night with Pat Goldrick's team in charge. The jackpot will be €1,700.

Abbey Park Development Commences:
Never stand still. The Club are pleased to announce the commencement of construction of the new dressing rooms and club rooms in the Abbey Park. Construction work commenced on Monday the 29th June. Users of the Park are asked to observe all safety notices/fencing and to keep clear of prohibited areas. Managers/trainers are asked to make players aware of the development. The co-operation of all will be appreciated and we look forward to its completion by March of next year.

On –field Activities:
It was a busy week on the playing fields.

U 12s’:
The U12s’ Division 4 team had a good win over Ballinameen in the league. Their next outing will be against Tulsk in Tulsk on Monday the 6th July.

U 10 Roscommon Herald Blitz:
The U10 Roscommon Herald blitz, for teams from the North Roscommon area, will be held in the Abbey Park on this Saturday the 4th July commencing at 11am.

U 14s’:
The U14s’ commence their championship campaign with a home game against Clan na Gael on this Thursday at 8pm in the Abbey Park.

Best Wishes:
Best wishes are extended to Strokestown U 14s in next weekend's Feile competition.

U 16s’:
The U16s’ were given a walkover from St Brigid's last week. Their next game is against Clan na Gael in Johnstown on Sunday next the 5th of July at 12 noon. Boyle will meet Tulsk in the Abbey Park on this Tuesday evening, the 30th, at 8.15pm.

Intermediate’s Disappointing Defeat:
The McGovern Directional Drilling team made a very disappointing start to their championship campaign with a one goal loss to St Barry's in Tarmonbarry on Sunday. This makes their next outing against Fuerty in Boyle on 8th/9th August a must-win encounter if they are to progress in the championship.(I really expected Boyle to win this game and when I got notice, a few times during the progress of the game, of the score positions I was really disappointed. By all accounts the team, with a few honourable exceptions, played poorly but since I was not there I cannot comment. If I was there I would be a sad man so perhaps it was just as well especially adding this to the Castlebar debacle T.C.).

Who’s for the last of the Choc Ices?
The last few tickets for the Roscommon County Board Draw can be obtained from any of the Club officers. The Draw takes place next week.

Important Club Meeting:
An important open meeting for club members will be held in the Royal Hotel on Wednesday 8th July.

Congratulations and Celebrations:
Congratulations are extended to Stephen and Veronica Tonra on the birth of their daughter.

Congrats to County Minors:
Congrats to the County Minors and their management team including Gary Wynne, Joe Sweeney and company on reaching Connacht Final. However my Leitrim friends tell me that GAA football is at low ebb in Leitrim at the present time.

Sympathy:
The sympathy of the entire Boyle Club and especially those members who know the family is extended to the Kelly Family, Ballyleague on the tragic death of Michael on Monday/Tuesday June 22/23rd. Michael was a great St. Faile’s stalwart and Roscommon supporter and his will be a great loss to his family, club, friends and acquaintances.

Ladies Club;

Juniors:
The junior ladies continue training for their forthcoming championship game against Ballinameen on Saturday the 18th July in Boyle.

U 14s’:
Under 14 girls-training every Tuesday and Thursday and full attendance is required at training.

U 12s’:
Under 12 girls training is on Mondays only.

Congrats:
The Club congratulates Ciara Brennan on her selection, representing Boyle, at the exhibition game on the day of the Connacht Ladies Junior and Senior Championship Finals. Enjoy the day Ciara.

Congrats to All-Ireland Winners:
Congratulations to the Roscommon U14s’ on their All-Ireland win and especially to the Boyle girls Nicole Kerins and Natasha Regan who are members of the panel.