Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

Tues. 2am!!
U 16s’ End Campaigns on Winning Note:
The highlight of a flooding dominated weekend was the comprehensive victory by our U16 footballers over St Croan’s in the Ahern Cup Final which was played in the Abbey Park on Sunday. It was one of the few games that went ahead in the county and the pitch was in perfect shape. Well done to both teams on giving a fine display despite the windy conditions. The following are the Boyle panel members that retained the Ahern Cup;-Jeff Gunning, Luke Brennan, Luke Harrington, Brian Furey, Colin Goldrick, Mark Goldrick (Capt),Paul Sweeney, Donal Smith, Enda Smith, Dylan East, Tadhg McKenna, Micheal Lavin, Luka Roddy, Cian McLoughlin, Jake McCrann, Jack Morris, Colin Doherty, Eoin Lavin, Conor Tivnan, Paul McDermott, Jason McDermott, Ciaran Gaffney and Ryan Daly. (I’ll write a note on the game a.s.a.p. for here. T.C.)
Junior Semi-final:
The Feelystone team will host St Aidan’s in the County Division 4 semi-final in the Abbey Park on Saturday at 2.30pm.
Scor:
Karen Carty will fly the flag for Boyle in the solo singing event in the County Scór na nOg semi finals in Ballyleague on Friday night next.
County GAA Convention for Boyle:
Boyle Club is honoured by being given the hosting of this year's County Convention. It will be held in St Joseph's Hall on Monday 14th December. Boyle is hosting the event to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the GAA and to commemorate the fact that the Roscommon County Board was founded in Boyle.
Intermediate C’Ship/Senior League Manager 2010:
The Club is seeking expressions of interest from those who might be interested in managing the Boyle senior team in 2010 and those interested should contact the Chairperson or the Secretary. Christmas Quiz:
The Club are organising a Quiz in the week of Christmas (date to be confirmed). It is hoped to make this an annual event, kind of as ‘THE Christmas Quiz’ for visitors, friends and so on. Details to follow.
Childline Church Gate Collection:
The Club is assisting with next weekend's church gate collection for Childline. Club members are asked to make themselves available for this purpose and to inform the Secretary in advance of their availability.
Boyle Ladies Club;
The AGM of Boyle Ladies Football Club will be held in the Moving Stairs at 4pm on Sunday 13th December. All interested in the continued expansion of ladies football are asked to attend.

Odds:
Nil to do with GAAh but I’ve been directed towards pretty funny u tube excerpts called ‘Wind Ups’ at Cork 96 Fm esp. one of the dog owner and the licence inspector. There is also a set of ‘wind up calls Scott Mills’ especially those involving a pizza owner and a chap looking to play a request on a radio station eventually getting through to the same pizza owner. Check them out……strong (!!) ........language.

I’ve heard a rumour that France has offered to play at the opening of the new Aviva Stadium, when it opens, is it next year at the old Landsdowne Rd. Perhaps they can get Roy over (for) it as well!

There was a good pic. of Henri playing for Kerry on the Indo web site today.

Club Star of the week.......the Abbey Park!