Sat 1 am. Don't forget Boyle v Western Gaels in the O'Rourke Cup this Sat. evening in Boyle at 5. If Boyle win they can qualify for the div. 1 semi-finals. If they lose it is the end of the season.
Wed. 10.30 pm.
The following are two very good pics. by Gerry Morris from the 12s' game v Strokestown which they won by a point at Stroketown. The first pic. shows the pivotal/central role of the coach. The second shows a kind of distracted happiness. Was it after the match? If anyone has any captions I'd be pleased to hear them at 0868163399.

Now boys this is the way I see it......I've a feeling I'm being watched

Which camera please?

While the weekend was disappointing with the Intermediate and U 16 losses and shook my faith in the strenth of the position of the club, Tuesday evening was a differnet story and a kind of rehabilitation. The minors had a very good win, in a very competitive game, over Clann na Gael Boyle 0.14 Cl. na Gael 1. 7 in the minor c'ship quarter final. There were many fine spirited performances here, against tenacious dogged opposition, which one expects from Cl. na Gael and when Boyle play in the semi-final I hope they get the support they deserve. I will not mention best for at this stage. There are clues below for the forward half of the side but there were fine defensive elements to the side also agains a livley pacey side. The team was: J. McDermott, L. Harrington, T. Lowe, P. Sweeney, Ml. Hanmore, M. Goldrick, C. Lavin, C. Cox (0.1), D. Smith (0.6, 2 frees), N. Keville, C. O'Neill (0.2 frees), E. Smith (0.3) C. Griffin, C. McLoughlin, M.O'Connor with C. Goldrick (0.2). The managers are Vinnie Flanagan/Jnr. Smith/Bernie Shannon.
The half time score was Boyle 0.7 Cl. na Gael 1.3.

Mon. 9.30 pm:

Pic. from the U 8 Blitz from last Saturday.

Back Row; L. To R - Frank Kearns, Odran Feely, Stephen Bohan, Sean Purcell, Fergal O’Donnell, David Casey and Ciaran O’Connor.
Middle Row; L to R – Daire Cregg, Cathal Feely, Morgan Kearns, Jack Murphy, Jamie Reynolds, Adam Langan, Oisin Sheerin, Shane Carroll, Max King, Jack Kelly.
Front Row; L to R – David McGee, Shane Carr, Aaron Flynn, Conor McPhearson, Brian O’Connor, Oisin Cregg, Niall O’Donnell, Danny Valentine, Stephen O’Connor, Luke Fitzhenry.

Sun. 11.50pm. Boyle GAA Notes:
It was a disappointing week-end for Boyle with two defeats in important games. The U 16 team, playing way below their best, went down to a very good Strokestown team in the U 16 ‘A’ Final at Hyde Park on Sunday evening. Goals for Strokestown either side of half time defined the result. They led by 1.8 to 1 point at half time playing with the wind. Another goal immediately after half time basically ended the game as a contest. All the contenders for ‘man of the match’ came from Strokestown despite the best efforts of the Boyle players McDermott in goals, Luke Brennan, Brian Furey and Joe Sweney in backs and Colin Goldrick up front. However well done to the team and their management and I’m sure they realise they were beaten by a fine Strokestown side with a number of fine players.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediate side went down to St. Dominick’s in the quarter final at Tulsk on Saturday evening. Boyle had a very poor first half when St. Dominick’s dominated and led on the score of St. Dominick’s 1.6 Boyle 0.3 at half time. Boyle did better in the second half and might have drawn the game as they had their chances towards the end. The final score was St. Dominick's 1.7 Boyle 1.6. They now return to the O’Rourke Cup league where they meet Western Gaels on Saturday evening next the 4th with a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals if they win.
The U 12s’ had a one point win over Strokestown on Sunday last. The minors play Clann na Gael in the championship in Boyle on Tuesday evening the 30th.
The Feeelystone Junior side play Kilglass in the Northern semi-final on Sunday next –see fixtures for details.
The minor club officials deserve special thanks for their efficient running of the Garda Cup Final won convincingly by Western Gaels over Strokestown and also their hosting of the U-8 Blitz on a wet Saturday morning last.
The Ladies Snrs. Lost to Strokestown in Boyle on Sunday thus ending their Championship challenge. The U 14 girls had a win over Western Gaels last week.
The club expresses its sympathy to Frank Dwyer on the recent death of his brother Benny.

Fri. 1.30 pm: Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Tadgh Egan after his surgery. I could write a thesis on the infamous cruciate.
Fri. 9.30am. The Intermediate game v Dominick's on Sat. is at 6 in Tulsk not 5 as I've posted earlier below. T.
Tues. 8.30pm: Boyle Minors play Clann na Gael in the first round of the championship in the Abbey Park on Tuesday next August the 31st at 7 sorta.
I've had a text from Theresa Kenoy asking me to support the Kilglass effort to win a €100,000 pitch makeover from Kellogs. You can support it if you log onto www.kellogs.ie/field of dreams and register your vote or text Kellogs to connacht to 53799 (Also asked by my pal Seamus Nugent). For the details look at page 2 Sport the Roscommon Herald. So spread the word there. It would be good to give Seamus and co a lift.
Tues. 9.30am: Two big games this week-end. The Intermediates play St. Dominick's on Sat. in Tulsk at 5 and the U 16s' contest the County 'A' final on Sunday evening in Hyde Park at 6.45. If Boyle could win this final it would be the first time since the team of James Dodd, Sean Daly, Jnr. Dooley, Freddie Daly, Gerry Carty -1970 or so- and co to win an U 16 'A' final. We did an 'A' under 12 in 1996 with Roch, and Killian with a K Egan, Ml. O'Dowd, Lee McKilleen and co. Hopefully there will be great support for the teams this week end.
Mon. 8pm.The Under 14 girls will play Western Gaels on this Wednesday in Frenchpark at 7pm and Clann na Gael next Sunday at 7pm in Boyle

Mon. 9.30am.
The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held recently in Wynnes; Roy Shannon, Owen Garvin, Chris Callan, Noel McKenna, Mary and Liam Coyle, Kathleen Furey, Keith Healy, A. Wheeler, Michelle Simon and "THe Winner". The house prize was won by Breege Simon. The next draw will be held on Saturday night next in Mattimoe’s and the jackpot will be €1,500.
The U12s' had a well merited one point victory over St Dominics on Sunday in the Division 1 Championship. The U12 Division 4 team will play Ballinameen on this Tuesday at 7pm in the Abbey Park.
The U14s finished their season with a one goal loss to Western Gaels on Thursday evening last. Thanks to the panel of players and to Bernard Shannon and his management team for the efort put in by all throughout the season.
The U16s’ will play Strokestown in the Division 1 Championship Final on Sunday next-see fixtures for venue and time. This fine team merits the full support of the Club and all football supporters on this important occasion. It would be particularly appropriate if the senior club players supported this and other under-age sides.
The minors will commence their Division 1 Championship campaign with a home fixture against Clan na Gael on Tuesday 31st August.
The Feelystone junior team had a good win over St Michael’s in the North Junior B Championship on Sunday last in the Abbey Park. They have now qualified for the semi- final in which they will meet Kilglass.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediate team will play the quarter-final of the George Bannon Sport Intermediate Championship against St Dominics on Saturday next in Tulsk at 6pm. Again, all supporters are urged to attend.
The Club will host the Garda Cup Final in the Abbey Park on Thursday at 6.30pm between Western Gaels and the winners of Elphin or Strokestown.
Club members who are interested in purchasing 2 tickets each for the All Ireland Hurling and Football Finals are asked to inform Club Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore in writing not later than 7pm on Friday evening next at 7pm. The draw will be held later that evening.
Congratulations are extended to Club player Alan Tiernan and his Bride Jenny Hanley who were married on Saturday last. The Club also extends its congratulations to Ruth Cox (daughter of Tom and Pat) on her marvellous victory in the Community Games U10 200metres National Final in Athlone on Sunday and also to Saoirse Wynne (daughter of Gary and Ann) on her 5th place finish in the U8 80metres Final.
The Club extends wishes for a speedy recovery to Tadhg Egan who has undergone surgery for a recent injury.
Sympathy is extended to the extended Hayden family on the passing of Mrs Winifred Hayden, Deerpark.

Ladies Club;
The U14s had a good win over Roscommon Gaels in the first round of the championship in the Abbey Park on Sunday evening. They await details of their next fixture. The ladies lost to Western Gaels in the Junior A Championship in Frenchpark on Tuesday last. They had already qualified for the semi final in which they will meet Strokestown on Sunday next-see fixtures for details of venue and time.

Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/T.C.
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529.

Monday 9.30pm:

The U 16 Semi-Final between Boyle and Oran will take place in Tulsk on Tuesday the 17th at 7. Whatever support could manage to go would be greatly appreciated. This is a very good side but they will have their hands full with Oran who they have met a number of times before at various times.
The Northern Junior Quarter Final v St. Michael’s takes place on Sunday the 22nd at 1 in Croghan.

County GAA Plans for Oran site:
I tried to source the following reference on the Roscommon Herald web site so that you could look it up but I wasn’t successful. Anyway the piece was; ‘Green light for ambitious GAA centre plans in Oran’. It was on page 3 of the edition of August 1oth last. It concerns the Ros. GAA plans for the development in Oran. A lot of the objections seemed to have a good deal of merit. I am pretty conservative when it comes to the financial risks of ambitious projects. Since Ros. GAA still have large debts and repayment issues I don’t see if they are in any position to take on an expensive project. The County Board got themselves into a financial mess a few years ago perhaps because GAA people were not vigilant enough. We have been paying for it through the County Board draw of the past few years. It is a great pity that the Kilbride location and possibilities for the County usage ended up wherever it did and for whatever the reasons were. Anyway I’m trying to alert those who might take an interest that the implications of this project need to be monitored closely and that people should not be reluctant to query its rationale.

Our U12s went down to a stronger Roscommon Gaels outfit in the Division 1 Championship in Hyde Park on Saturday evening last. Their next outing will be at home to St Dominic’s in the Abbey park on Sunday next at 12 noon. This will be an opportunity for this promising group of players to get back on winning ways.
The Garda Cup U 14 team had a good win over Tulsk in Tulsk on Thursday evening last. They will play Western Gaels in the semi final of this competition on this Thursday-see fixtures for details of time and venue. The U16s had a good win over Castlerea on Sunday evening. They will play Oran in the County Semi Final on this Tuesday evening-see fixtures for details.
The minors are still awaiting confirmation of their league semi final. The Feelystone Junior team had a comprehensive win over an understrength Shannon Gael team on Sunday in the Junior B North Championship. It was good to see former players like David Kelly and Karl Feighan back in the Boyle colours and doing so well. They will play St Michael’s in the quarter final in Croghan on Sunday next at 1pm.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediate team lost by a one goal margin to St Brigid’s in the George Bannon Sports Intermediate Championship in Kiltoom on Saturday evening last. This was a very disappointing result and throws Boyle in with the sharks in terms of future opposition. They had already qualified for the knock-out stages of the championship, but they will need to show considerable improvement if they are to overcome St Dominic’s in the forthcoming quarterfinal which is scheduled to be played on the weekend of 28th/29th August. Abbey Park will host an Intermediate Championship Quarter Final on Saturday evening next when neighbours St Michael’s and St Ronan’s do battle at 6.45pm. All Boyle Club Members are asked to assemble at 5.30pm to take up their positions as stewards.
An open monthly Club meeting will be held in the Clubroom on this Thursday at 9pm.
Heartiest congratulations are extended to Gerard and Sandra Sheerin on the birth of a baby boy. Gerard has been a quiet and popular contributor to the club in a variety of roles over the years.
We wish Seamie Gallagher Snr, a speedy recovery after recent hip surgery.
Sympathy is extended to Pat Cox, Mockmoyne on the recent death of her father Alphonsus Murray, Killina.
Greetings to Oz, England and New York.


Ladies Club
The Sean Daly Memorial Perpetual Cup blitz was help in the Abbey park on Saturday last. Under 14 girls from Boyle, Kilmore, Western Gaels, St Ronans and Eire Og participated. Western Gaels narrowly defeated Boyle in the Final in what was a great display of football, to bring the cup back to Frenchpark/Ballinagare for a second year. Thanks is extended to all clubs, the referees and officials and the Daly family and all the U14 girls who participated and who made the day such a success. The new clubhouse proved to be an excellent facility, with culinary delights prepared and served by parents of the Boyle U14girls, whose help is greatly appreciated. The U14 Championship Division 1 will commence for the Boyle girls on Sunday next when they will host Roscommon Gaels in the Abbey park at 7pm. Full support will be appreciated. The ladies team will play Western Gaels in the County Junior A Championship on this Tuesday evening at 7pm. Again, all support will be greatly appreciated.

Mon. 10.30pm.
Lotto: The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Kate Lavins;-Padraig Roddy, James and Eilish Goldrick, Gerry Nerney, John and Olivia Kelly, Lorcan Egan, Bernard Egan, Amanda Nevin, Hal Cawley, Karl Cuffe and Majella Hynes. The house prize was won by Michael Egan. The jackpot wasn't won and there will be a jackpot of €1,400 for the next draw which will be held in Wynnes on this Saturday night. Pat Goldrick's team will be in charge.
The U12s will play Roscommon Gaels in Hyde Park on Saturday next at 3pm in the Division 1 Championship. There follows games against St. Dominick’s, Eire Og, Clann na Gael and Pearses.
The U14s will play Tulsk in Tulsk on this Thursday at 7pm in the first round of the Garda Cup. All players are asked to assemble at St Joseph's Hall at 5.45pm for tarvel to Tulsk.
The U16s lost to Strokestown in the Division 1 Championship on Friday evening last. They play Castlerea in the Abbey Park on Sunday next the 15th at 6pm in what is a must win game.
The minors had a good championship win over Padraig Pearses and they await news of their next outing.
The Feelystone Junior team had a hard earned draw with St Ronans in Cootehall on Sunday last. Failure to convert the numerous scoring opportunities that came their way deprived them of victory.Their next outing will be against Shannon Gaels on Sunday next in the Abbey Park.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediate team secured qualification for the next phase of the George Bannon Sports Intermediate Championship following a comprehensive victory over Eire Og in the Abbey Park on Saturday last. They have one remaining game in the group stages of the competition for which they travel to Kiltoom on Saturday next to play St Brigids at 5pm.
Thanks is expressed to all who helped with the hosting of the Keenan Cup Final in the Abbey Park on Sunday evening. Castlerea emerged victorious over Eire Og in the Final.Thanks is also extended to the meithil who worked late into Wednesday and Thursday evening last to ensure that the Abbey Park was looking resplendent for the weekend's games.
It is nice to see Mark O'Donohoe back in Boyle again. Welcome home Mark. I believe there is a bit of a party cominbg up in Sydney soon. I'll be watching the post!
The Club extends its sympathy to Club Chairperson Aidan Lavin and the extended Lavin Family on the death of Aidan's Aunt, Audrey Hayden nee Healy-formerly of Knockvicar- in Tynriland, Co. Carlow.
Ladies Club;
The Ladies Club will host the Sean Daly Memorial Tournament for U14 girls on this Saturday in the Abbey Park.

Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/T.C.
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club.
086 2413529.

Sat. 1.30. This evening we have one of the most important games of the season as the Intermediates take on Eire Og in the Champioship at 7.

The Juniors play St. Ronan's tomorrow, Sun. at 1.30 at Cootehall.

Wed. 1.30 The Minors had a good win over Pearses on tuesday evenign and now top the league.
No luck for those who spported the County Board draw with Boyle GAA Club. The folowing are the results from the Ros. Co. Bd web site:Roscommon GAA Members Draw Winners
Date : 03/08/2010 21:35

€50,000 John Gill, Carrick on Shannon (Ticket seller: Elphin)

€15,000 Jim OKelly & Gerard Cooney, Tibohine (Ticket seller: Western Gaels)

€10,000 Joe & Anne Connaughton, St. Johns, Lecarrow (Ticket seller: St. Dominics)

€5,000 Brendan Crawley, Carrowbehy, Castlerea (Ticket seller: Eire Óg)

€3,000 Patrick McKeon Snr, Lecarrow, Croghan (Ticket seller: Elphin)
€3,000 Gerry Ryan, Ardnaglug, Ballydangan (Ticket seller: Padraig Pearses)
€3,000 Canon P Lavin, Knockcroghery (Ticket seller: St. Dominics)

€2,000 Mattie Kilroy, Caltra, Ballinasloe (Ticket seller: Castlerea St. Kevins)
€2,000 John Costello, Kielty, Athlone (Ticket seller: Clann na nGael)
€2,000 Gerry Gill, Fuerty (Ticket seller: Fuerty)

€1,000 Deirdre Markham, Killygordon, Co. Donegal (Ticket seller: Michael Glaveys)
€1,000 Pat & Sarah Keena, Cornafulla, (Ticket seller: Clann na nGael)
€1,000 Kieran & Peggy Fallon, Cloonenbane, Roscommon (Ticket seller: Oran Hurling)
€1,000 Joe Coyle, Lanesboro Rd, Roscommon (Ticket seller: Roscommon Gaels)
€1,000 Paul Kelly, Keadue, (Ticket seller: St. Ronans)

Mon. 8.30pm. The McGovern Directional Drilling team will begin their Intermediate Championship against Eire Og in the Abbey Park on this Saturday evening at 7pm (not Sunday as previously stated) The North Junior B championship game versus St Ronans is on Sunday in Ballyfarnon at 2.30pm.
Congratulations to the Roscommon U 16 team who won the Ted Webb Cup defeating Sligo today Monday and the Boyle reps. on the team Tadgh McKenna, Enda Smith, Brian Furey and Jason McDermott. It is great to have reps. here as on the minor team.

12.30am.

Good luck to Shannon Gaels, who officially open their new grounds in what has been traditionally known as ‘the Bull field’ or the Showground’s’ behind Woco, Carrick-on-Shannon. This will take place at 2.30 on this August Bank Holiday Monday so it would be appropriate if some Boyle GAA people could be present at the event as I know John Heslin and co. were at Boyle on May 1st.

Boyle U14s’ lost the League Division 1 Semi-Final during the week to a stronger Padraig Pearses outfit. Good luck to Pearses in the Final.
The U16s’ have two Division 1 Championship games scheduled-they will travel to Strokestown on Friday evening next to take on the home team while they will entertain Castlerea in the Abbey Park on Monday next. Both games are fixed for 7.30pm.
The minors will have Division 1 Championship action on this Tuesday evening when they will play Padraig Pearses in Woodmount at 7.45pm.
The McGovern Directional Drilling team will, at last, commence their Intermediate Championship campaign when they will take on Eire Og in the Abbey Park on Sunday next at 2pm.
All Cub members are asked to assemble in the Park on this Wednesday and Thursday evenings armed with spades, clippers etc to do a tidy up of the grounds in preparation for Sunday's Championship game.
All team managers, players and officials are asked to ensure that the last person out of the Abbey Park after training sessions or games closes the gate securely.
The Club extends its thanks to the very many who have supported the County Board Draw. I am led to believe the Draw will take place at Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening the 3rd. So if you go there look out for it. It is hoped that as a result some of our purchasers may be a little richer!
A well deserved "thank you" to Fergal and his management and his gallant panel of players who have given us a memorable summer. The dream lived until shortly after half time. There was great Roscommon support at Croke Park on Sunday. There is no doubt that the potential is there for ultimate success in the coming years. Thanks to Liam Clifford who erected the Club's "good luck to the Rossies" sign on a bridge on the N4 at Mullingar. The results, with the exception of Roscommon’s of course, really put a new blas on the All-Ireland semi-finals with Dublin v Cork and Kildare v Down. I really hope Kildare go all the way. They were really impressive v Meath in the second half. The ladies P.R. dept. is quiet.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/T.C.
P.R.O. Dept. (!)Boyle GAA Club