Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

I am sorry this is going up sorta late but my internet has been ‘down’ for some days.
Senior A.G.M.:
Reports and Commendations:
There was a well attended AGM of the senior club on Sunday in the Royal Hotel. The Club reviewed an eventful year in the Chairperson, Aidan Lavin's address and the comprehensive reports of the Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore and the Treasurer, Michael Gilmartin. The reports noted that the first team acheived O'Rourke Cup status and the second team achieved Tansey Cup status for 2010 and they noted the successes of the Under 16 and Under 14 teams in particular in the under age levels. All team managements were complimented on their achievements and especially Pat Leonard and Noel Casey who were stepping down after two successful years involvement with the first team. Other highlights noted included participation in the St Patrick's Day parade, the Lá na gClub 125th anniversary celebrations, the re-emergence of participation in Scór and the hosting of the County Convention as well as holding a very successful dinner dance. The other big highlight was the commencement of construction of the new clubrooms which are due for completion in April. The meeting noted the substantial financial committment that this development entails.
Sponsors:
The meeting paid fulsome tributes to its sponsors- Mc Govern Directional Drilling, Feelystone, Ultimate Insulation (Alan Simon), Purcell Print and Barry Lowe (Moving Stairs). Of course the Club would welcome, very much indeed, elements of sponsorship for the coming year. So if you wish to help there please get in touch with the officers of the Club.
President’s Address:
The Club President-who is also County Board President- John Joe Nerney also addressed the meeting and he paid tribute to all involved in ensuring that the Club has such widespread participation and support. He referred also to the welcome emergence of the Ladies Club.
The Media Thanked:
The Club acknowledged the excellent media coverage provided by the Roscommon Herald, Roscommon Champion, Roscommon People, the Roscommon County Board website and Sean O'Dowd (Realboyle.com). Tony Conboy was thanked for his role with the latter.
The meeting also wished Stephen Bohan and Joe Sweeney well in their work with Fergal O'Donnell with the county senior panel.
Officers Elected:
The following officers were elected; President-John Joe Nerney, Vice Presidents-Paddy McDermott and Barry Feely, Chairperson-A. Lavin, Vice Chairperson-Pat Goldrick, Secretary-K. Hanmore, Assistant Secretary-deferred, Treasurer-M. Gilmartin, Assistant Treasurer-Mary Smith, P.R.O Martin Dolan, Insurance Officer-Michael Furey, Registrar-Brian Supple, ASAP Officer-Jan Flanagan, County Board Delegates-Mary Clifford and Martin Purcell,with Michael Smith and Sean Young as alternates. Pitch Co-Ordinator-M. Purcell. Senior Team Manager-Gary Wynne with David O'Connor, Bernard Shannon and Joe Sweeney. Junior Team-D. O'Connor with Dessie McLoughlin, B Shannon and Paul Beirne. U 21-G Wynne.
There was a general atmosphere of optimism and expectation going into 2010 with a prevailing feeling that the club was in good shape in many respects and were in a position to acquit themselves well in their respective areas.
Votes of Sympathy:
Votes of sympathy were expressed with the McDonagh Family Kiltybrannock on the sad passing of Fr Oliver and to the Mullaney and O'Donnell families, Forest View on their recent bereavements.
Training:
There will be no Under 10 training on this Tuesday evening because of weather conditions.
Lotto:
There was no jackpot winner at the first Boyle Club Lotto draw of the year which was held in Clarke’s recently. The €20 winners were; Colin and Teresa Kearney, Tommy and Monica King, Aaron O'Connor, Eugene and Zita Griffin, John Carroll, Michael Lavin, Mark O'Daly, Gus Regan, Annette Griffin and Sinead Mearon. The house prize was won by Matthew A. Tivnan. This week's draw will be held on Saturday next in Patrick's Well with Team D in charge. The jackpot will be €3,100.
A broader blog:
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