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- Keenan Cup Tuesday evening at Boyle
- Note there are tickets going on sale for All-Ireland tickets plus other prizes.
- The Intermediate game on Friday evening.
This is the key event of the coming week and perhaps of the summer. Fuerty had a good win over St. Barry’s last week and with Barry’s having beaten Boyle earlier in the championship Boyle have to win this game by a margin of four points – I believe- to remain in the Intermediate Championship and avoid the traumas of another championship relegation play-off. Boyle has the good advantage of home venue on Friday at 7.30. I can’t see a big Fuerty following but they will certainly be buoyed by their win over St. Barry’s so it will be a real test for Boyle who tend to blow hot and cold. Hopefully next Friday it will be blowing hot and that a good number of followers will make the effort to come and support the team in this vital game. It could make a good deal of difference. All Club officials are asked to be present at 6.30 for stewarding duties.
Lotto:
There was no jackpot winner of the most recent Boyle Club Lotto draw which was held in Wynne’s Bar. The following were €20 winners; Matt Smith, Damien Killoran, Hilary Clifford, Gary Wynne, Majella Flynn, John Mullooly Jnr, Niall Gallagher, Orla Vesey, Niamh Mullaney and Stephen Tonra. The house prize was won by Paul Condon. This week's draw will be held in the Royal Hotel on Saturday night with Kathleen Hanmore's team in charge. The jackpot will be €2,000.
U 14s’ Great Effort:
The U14s’ bowed out of the championship on Thursday when they lost to Strokestown in a cracker of a game in Kilmore. The final score was 4. 11 to 2.12. The game turned on a questionable penalty award. The Club extends its best wishes to Strokestown in the upcoming final. The lads will be back in action on Thursday in Tarmonbarry when they will commence their Garda Cup campaign against St Barrys. The U14s' enjoyed a great day out in Croker on August Bank Holiday Monday supporting Roscommon minors. Thanks to Kevin Mullin of Mullin’s Abbeytown Express for their sponsorship of refreshments for the team after last week’s semi-final.
Feelystone Juniors:
The Feelystone junior team had a great win over Western Gaels in the championship on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 2.16 to 3.4. This team has an outstanding game versus Eire Og which may be fixed for this weekend-please see fixtures. The team is certainly benefitting from the organisation and commitment of themselves and their mentors. I have always seen the importance of a good back-up team and certainly all deserve credit and support here.
Common Sense Housekeeping:
All club team managers are asked to ensure that lights and showers are switched off and that dressingrooms are locked after training sessions. Rubbish goes in the rubbish bins recyclables go into the recycle bins and try and empty the bottles please!
All-Ireland Ticket Draw:
The Club is holding a draw for valuable prizes including 2 All Ireland Senior Football Final tickets which will include overnight accommodation in Dublin for two. Other prizes include a weekend break in a Lynch Hotel, 4 green fees in Glasson Golf and Country Club and a dinner voucher.Tickets are available from all Club officers.
Congratulations:
The Club says well done to Gary Wynne and the Roscommon minors on their fantastic, albeit unsuccessful, performance against Kerry and also to the Roscommon juniors, especially Damien Keenehan and panel member Cian Smith on reaching the All-Ireland Junior Final.
Also, a belated congratulations to Eddie and Sharon Conroy who got married recently in Spain. Apologies. I was really just waiting a little to allow Eddie’s tan and the Hawain shirt I saw in a photo on the internet recently, I was waiting for all that to cool down. Eddie was an eager player with Boyle GAA teams down the years but in searching for a picture I have to dig deeper. Bear with me. Also, he was always willing to offer advice to the Gaaah from a Boyle Celtic perspective which has been much appreciated! His blog musings here on realboyle are amusing and collector’s items and his talents also extend to quizzes of which he a member of the local guild. I won’t even mention his dancing skills…. A Renaissance man surely, perhaps it is the influence of a Renaissance teacher! Thanks for the memories Eddie and……… still so young……at heart.
Sympathy:
Sympathy is extended to Ollie Kelly, Ballyleague on the death of his father. Ollie’s brother was killed tragically some time ago.
Ladies Club:
The U14 Girls Championship commences next Sunday August the 16th. The full details of the first game will be given at training. Training continues every Tuesday and Friday and a full attendance required. Boyle's group include; Oran, Kilmore, Western Gaels, Ballinameen, Michael Glavey's, St.Dominic’s, Roscommon Gaels and Eire
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Junior Team:
Boyle Junior Ladies have no game this coming week. Their game v Western Gaels will possibly be played the week commencing August the 16th.
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