Mon. 7.30pm.
Below is the link to an interesting seminar in Castlebar regarding a number of GAA topics and issues of interest. I intend to go and there are three places for teh Club so if anyone else is interested please contact me. It is perhaps more relevant for people at the coalface rather than the boardroom! It takes place on Saturday next starting at 9.30am.
http://www.connachtgaa.ie/clubforum/ConGAA_Club_Forum_2011.pdf

The Club Lotto draw which was postponed at the weekend as a mark of respect to the late Jimmy Furey, Derryknockeran, Cloonloo, father of Club stalwart Michael, will be held on Saturday night next in The Patrick's Well with Team B in charge. The Club extends its sympathy to the Furey family.
The Club is currently taking entries for the forthcoming adult Scór competitions. Entries must be in by 13th February and entrants are being recruited for set dancing, figure dancing, instrumental music, ballad group, novelty act, recitation, solo singing and quiz.
Congratulations are extended to Cian Smith who made his debut with Roscommon seniors against GMIT on Sunday by scoring three points. It is hoped that this will be the start of a successful county career. Good luck is extended to Fergal, his management team and his panel of players as they commence the National Football League against Longford on Sunday next.
A special meeting of the Club will be held in the Clubroom on this Tuesday night at 8.30 to distribute tickets for the Club's fundraising draw which will have as its main prize a weekend away in New York for the forthcoming Roscommon versus New York Connacht Championship game in May. A full attendance is requested. Make sure you have a passport!
The Club will be represented at the County Board meeting to be held on Monday night next 7th February.
Those using the Abbey Park are asked to note that new footpaths are being constructed by the Rural Social Scheme workers and care should be taken not to drive on to them nor to walk on them until they are fully set.
All Club members are advised that registration for 2011 is now due and payment should be made to Club Registrar Brian Supple.
Congratulations are extended to Ruth Cox who was the recipient of a special presentation to mark her outstanding achievement in winning an All Ireland Title in the U10 200metres event in the Community Games National Finals last year. The presentation was made at the Community Games AGM which was held in our Clubroom on Friday night last.
Boyle Ladies Club:
The Annual General Meeting of Boyle Ladies Football Club will be held in the Clubroom on Sunday week 13th February at 4pm. All Club members and players and supporters are asked to attend. A special welcome is extended to parents and supporters and those who wish to become involved in assisting in the good work that is being done by the Club at all levels.

Fri. 11am.
Boyle Ladies GAA will hold their AGM on Sunday 13th February, at 4pm in the clubhouse. All club members please try to attend and any interested members will always be welcomed.
Louise

Club Lotto draw, which was due to be held on this Saturday night, has been postponed until the following Saturday, the 5th, as a mark of respect to the Furey family on the death of Jimmy, father of Club stalwart Micheal. The re-scheduled draw will be held in the Patrick's Well with Team B in charge.
The Connacht Council will hold a very interesting Club Forum with many inspiring speakers including Padraig O'Ceidigh, MD of Aer Arann, in the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre, Castlebar on Saturday 20th February. Club members who are interested in attending should contact Martin Dolan at 086 2413529 for details.

TRX SYSTEMOn Friday 28th January 2011 at 7.30PM in the Mercy Secondary School GYM, Claremorris the new TRX Training System will be demonstrated. This is a simple suspension system that is designed to maintain and develop strength while simultaneously conditioning the core. I think it may be of real practical value to all GAA teams.
Its uses may be accessed on the web site www.fitnessanywhere.com
Can you please notify your managers/coaches and extend our invitation to them.
John Tobin
Provincial Coaching & Games Manager


Minor Secretaries,

The first meeting of Coisde Mionúir Roscomáin will take place in the County Board Offices, Roscommon on Wednesday night February 2nd at 8pm. Please bring this to the attention of your Club delegates.

If you are no longer Secretary of your Club I would be grateful if you could please pass this email on to your replacement.

Thanking you,

Majella U

Tuesday 10pm: The following were €20 winners are the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Clarkes;-Deirdre Purcell, Aaron O'Connor, Perpetua McGee, John and Margeurite Nally, Peter Gavican, Monica Daly, Maura Shannon, Ethan O'Flaherty, Sean Simon and Fergal Quinn. The house prize was won by Carmel McMaster. The jackpot wasn't won and a jackpot of €2,600 will be on offer for this week's draw which will be held in the Patrick's Well on Saturday night next with Team ‘B’ in charge.
The Club's adult teams are in preparation for the upcoming O'Rourke Cup and Tansey Cup competitions which will commence on the last weekend in February. The County Board has also determined that this years adult championships will be based on three groups of four teams and that it will commence in early May. The method by which it is proposed to run will mean that teams will retain an interest in the competition until the last series of games are played.
The Club's new dressing rooms were awarded a ‘certificate of merit’ at a gala awards ceremony by the Local Authority Member's Association (LAMA) in Dublin on Saturday night last. The function was attended by Club officials.
The adult Scor competitions will begin shortly and the Club is anxious to participate in all of the categories, which include figure dancing, set dancing, instrumental music, solo singing, recitation, ballad group, novelty act and quiz. Those wishing to take part should contact Martin Dolan at 086 2413529 immediatly.
Best wishes are extended to Club player Peter Lavin who is going to New Zealand to study there as part of his degree studies. We look forward to his return for the championship.
The Club extends its sympathy to the Garvin and Egan families, Boyle on the sad passing of Lucy and to Pat Gannon and family, Ardagh on the death of his mother, Mary, Sandyhill, Charlestown.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/T.C.
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529.

Fri. 11am.

*** Boyle GAA are looking for more people to join the Lotto teams. The Lotto is the club's lifeblood. There are people who have been doing the Lotto for years. We have lost people like Karl Keenan snd some others. As somone who is on a team and while it is not something I enjoy, I realise its importance and also when one gets stuck into it, on the night, it is not such an intimidating gig. People are generally very good and the bars deserve great credit for their hosting. So come on it means just 4/5 bars, with someone else, once every ten weeks. People who could surely come on board are team members.Give me a ring and I'll pass it on
While on tha matter it would be good and encouraging for the club to see younger members at meetings expressing their opinions. There were just a few at the A.G.M. but they were very polite. New blood is always vital.
Lotto: At Saturday night's draw in Clarke's there was no jackpot winner of the €2,500. The numbers drawn were 4/17/18/28. The €20 winners were Deirdre Purcell/Aaron O'Connor/Perpetua McGee/John&Margaurita Nally/Peter Gavican/Monica Daly/Maura Shannon/Ethan O'Flaherty/Sean Simon/Fergal Quinn. The House Prize was won by Carmel McMaster.The next draw will take place in The patrick's Well on the 29th of January with Team 'B' in charge, with the Jackpot at €2,600.

At the AGM Gary Wynne said he neeeded a person to operate the camera for matches. Kit O'Connor did this last year but has become more involved in the camera club and would not be able to committ to Boyle games.There has to be somone who would be interested in serving their time at this.

Why is it that Boyle does not get a relevant F.B.D. game?

While I am, like so many people, aghast at the goings on in the Dail. On an aside it seems as if the R.T.E studios have now taken over from the Dail as there are certain people, at least, constantly on the air. So on March the 11th are we voting for representation as T.Ds' or on R.T.E?

Mon. 7.31 pm.
The Club's Senior AGM.
(There is a fine set of pics. on realboyle from the Minor Presentaton Night. Just scroll down the realboyle home page until you come to blue GAA notice and log on to pics).
There was an excellent attendance at the Club AGM which was held on Sunday last. It was the first AGM to be held in our new clubroom and the pride of the attendance in the excellent facilities that now exist was expressed on numerous occasions throughout the meeting. The Chairperson Aidan Lavin welcomed the attendance and thanked all for their hard work and dedication during the past year and the paid tribute to the various teams and their managements and his fellow officers and the he expressed the appreciation of the Club of the the many generous sponsors and those who have supported the various fundraising activities of the Club. He also thanked all involved in co-ordinating the use of the pitch.
The President John Joe Nerney complimented all involved in their achievements on the playing fields and in our infrastructural development throughout 2010.
Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore presented a very comprehensive report of Club activities for the year, and Treasurer Mary Smith provided a detailed report on the financial position of the Club. A presentation was made to former Treasurer Michael Gilmartin who stepped down during the year. The Club acknowledged the strong involvement of Boyle players and team management on various county teams and special reference was made to the winning of Connacht Championship medals by David Casey and Sean Purcell at senior and by Ciaran Cox at U21 level.
The following officers were elected; President-John Joe Nerney, Vice Presidents-Barry Feely and Paddy McDermott, Chairperson-Aidan Lavin, Secretary-Kathleen Hanmore, Assistant Secretary-Mary Clifford, Treasurer-Mary Smith, Assistant Treasurer-Mary Halligan, P.R.Os Martin Dolan and Tony Conboy, Insurance Officer-Michael Furey, Registrar-Brian Supple, Delegates to County Board-Mary Clifford and Martin Dolan subs. Tony Conboy and Ernie Keenan. Delegates to North West Board- Michael Brennan and Paul Beirne. History Committee-T. Conboy, M.Clifford and M.Dolan. The posts of Vice Chair and Players Representative are to be filled at the next Club meeting. The following team management appointments were ratified;- Senior-Gary Wynne (Manager) with David O'Connor, Joe Sweeney, Barry Greaney and Bernard Shannon, Junior-David O'Connor (Manager) with Bernard Shannon and Paul Beirne, U21-David O'Connor(Manager) with B.Shannon, P.Beirne and Aidan Lavin.
The Club expresses its sympathy with the Harte family, Tyrone on the death of Michaela and with the McDermott family, Behy, Boyle on the death of Thomas and with the McManus and Shine families, Clan na Gael on their bereavements.
The Club wishes "bon voyage" to former Club captain Tadhg Egan who has emigrated to Canada. It is to be hoped that circumstances will improve whereby our many emigrants will be able to return and find employment among us.
The street league which has been running since Christmas reached its finale on Sunday with an exciting final in the Abbey Park when the lads from the Town overcame their comrades from the Warren. This has been a most exciting league which has taken place over four days and involving 53 players. Thanks to all involved.
(All players who use the gym in the Abbey Park (old dressingrooms) are asked to sign on arrival).
The minor club held a very well attended awards night in St Joseph's Hall on Friday night last. County player Sean Purcell was in attendance to present the various awards. The panels in all age groups from U8 upwards were presented with suitably inscribed certificates. The following received Most Improved Player awards;- U12-Jonah Tighe, U14-Dermot O'Driscoll,U16-Jordan Nally and U18-Luke Harrington. The following received Player of the Year awards;-U12-Conor Deerey, U14-Dylan Mattimoe, U16-Brian Furey and U18-Donal Smith. The Minor Club expresses its appreciation of Kieran McKeon of Kieran McKeon Tyres for generous sponsorship of playing gear for the U12s and U14s.

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

There was a great turn-out at the Minor Presentation Night on Friday last the 14th in St. Joseph’s Hall. This included a fine turn out of players and their parents. This is only proper considering the efforts the Minor Committee went to with the recognition of as many players as could be and the general feel-good factor that emanated. So now attention focuses on the coming season.
Among the main award winners were the following:
The U 8 and U 10 teams were the recipients of Certificates of Participation.
U 12: The ‘Most Improved Player’ was Jonah Tighe with the Top Player award going to Conor Deary, recognising the need to disperse these awards. The under 12 team received training tops sponsored by Kieran McKeon Tyre and Service Centre, Deerpark.
U 14: The ‘Most Improved Player’ went to Dermot O’Driscoll with the Top Player award going to Dylan Mattimoe. The U 14 team received T. shirt vouchers again sponsored by Kieran McKeon, Tyre and Service Centre, Deerpark.
U 16: The ‘Most Improved Player’ award went to Jordan Nally (an all-round sportsman) while the ‘Top Player’ award went to Brian Furey. The U 16 team had received fine kit bags a while ago sponsored by Clifford Haulage and Gas. The U 16s’ received their County ‘A’ Championship runners-up medals; their League winning medals; having already being presented, on the day, with the Ahern Cup medals and a fine team picture.
U 18: The ‘Most Improved Player’ award went to Luke Harrington with the ‘Top Player’ award going to Donal Smith. The Minors also received their County Minor ‘A’ runners-up medals.
The head coach of each team Gerry Cregg, Bernie Shannon, Jonathan Conroy and Vinnie Flanagan addressed the gathering thanking players for their commitment, parents for their assistance especially in the area of transport and support and the training colleagues.

Joe Sweeney of the County Senior Management team also addressed the attendance and spoke of optimism for the year ahead and the work being done locally.
Pat Goldrick, Vice-Chairman of the County Minor Board congratulated the Club on its achievements in 2010 and their contribution to and cooperation with the County Board through the year and wished the club every success in 2011.
Aidan Lavin, Chairman of the Senior Club echoed these sentiments and urged all to continue the great work being done.
The Chairman of the Minor Club, Gerry Cregg thanked all who had worked so hard and contributed to the success of the club in 2010 with special mention to outgoing trainers Bernie Shannon, Paul Beirne and Aidan Lavin; Liam Conroy with the schools and the generous sponsors; He also thanked all for their help on the night. The Chairman then made presentations to Sean Purcell (who made most of the presentations) and David Casey in recognition of their Connacht Championship win in 2010. Joe Sweeney and Stephen Bohan and Fergal O’Donnell were commended for their part in that success also.
Thanks were expressed to the media, Roscommon Herald and People and realboyle and to Mary Regan and Sean O’Dowd for their attendance. Martin Purcell and Sabrina Corrigan were thanked for their help with the U 16 team picture a copy of which was presented to each team member.(Apologies were received from Sean Young who was away on the night).
A few moments silence were observed as a mark of respect in noting the terrible tragedy of the death of Michella Harte-McAreavey in Mauritius.
The absence of a number club members abroad, such as Tadgh and Killian Egan, Damian Keenehan, Seamie Gallagher, Roch Hanmore, Ciaran Conlon- in troubled Brisbane-, Ciaran Keenehan, Damien Dooley and A.N.Other was referred to.
That was it and hopefully we will have as much, if not more, to celebrate after 2011. As someone said the country’s hope is as much G.A.A. as I.D.A !
(I presume I’ve left someone out or made some errors above please let me know same!). So to Senior A.G.M.

Jan.14th 2011

There was a great turn-out at the Minor Presentation Night on Friday last the 14th in St. Joseph’s Hall. This included a fine turn out of players and their parents. This is only proper considering the efforts the Minor Committee went to with the recognition of as many players as could be and the general feel-good factor that emanated. So now attention focuses on the coming season. Among the main award winners were the following: The U 8 and U 10 teams were the recipients of Certificates of Participation. U 12: The ‘Most Improved Player’ was Jonah Tighe with the Top Player award going to Conor Deary, recognising the need to disperse these awards. The under 12 team received training tops sponsored by Kieran McKeon Tyre and Service Centre, Deerpark. U 14: The ‘Most Improved Player’ went to Dermot O’Driscoll with the Top Player award going to Dylan Mattimoe. The U 14 team received T. shirt vouchers again sponsored by Kieran McKeon, Tyre and Service Centre, Deerpark. U 16: The ‘Most Improved Player’ award went to Jordan Nally (an all-round sportsman) while the ‘Top Player’ award went to Brian Furey. The U 16 team had received fine kit bags a while ago sponsored by Clifford Haulage and Gas. The U 16s’ received their County ‘A’ Championship runners-up medals; their League winning medals; having already being presented, on the day, with the Ahern Cup medals and a fine team picture. U 18: The ‘Most Improved Player’ award went to Luke Harrington with the ‘Top Player’ award going to Donal Smith. The Minors also received their County Minor ‘A’ runners-up medals. The head coach of each team Gerry Cregg, Bernie Shannon, Jonathan Conroy and Vinnie Flanagan addressed the gathering thanking players for their commitment, parents for their assistance especially in the area of transport and support and the training colleagues.

Joe Sweeney of the County Senior Management team also addressed the attendance and spoke of optimism for the year ahead and the work being done locally. Pat Goldrick, Vice-Chairman of the County Minor Board congratulated the Club on its achievements in 2010 and their contribution to and cooperation with the County Board through the year and wished the club every success in 2011. Aidan Lavin, Chairman of the Senior Club echoed these sentiments and urged all to continue the great work being done. The Chairman of the Minor Club, Gerry Cregg thanked all who had worked so hard and contributed to the success of the club in 2010 with special mention to outgoing trainers Bernie Shannon, Paul Beirne and Aidan Lavin; Liam Conroy with the schools and the generous sponsors; He also thanked all for their help on the night. The Chairman then made presentations to Sean Purcell (who made most of the presentations) and David Casey in recognition of their Connacht Championship win in 2010. Joe Sweeney and Stephen Bohan and Fergal O’Donnell were commended for their part in that success also. Thanks were expressed to the media, Roscommon Herald and People and realboyle and to Mary Regan and Sean O’Dowd for their attendance. Martin Purcell and Sabrina Corrigan were thanked for their help with the U 16 team picture a copy of which was presented to each team member.(Apologies were received from Sean Young who was away on the night). A few moments silence were observed as a mark of respect in noting the terrible tragedy of the death of Michella Harte-McAreavey in Mauritius. The absence of a number club members abroad, such as Tadgh and Killian Egan, Damian Keenehan, Seamie Gallagher, Roch Hanmore, Ciaran Conlon- in troubled Brisbane-, Ciaran Keenehan, Damien Dooley and A.N.Other was referred to. That was it and hopefully we will have as much, if not more, to celebrate after 2011. As someone said the country’s hope is as much G.A.A. as I.D.A ! (I presume I’ve left someone out or made some errors above please let me know same!). So to Senior A.G.M.

Friday 3pm.

The Street League Finals will take place on Sunday with Deerpark v Forest View at 11am and the Final Warren v Town afterwards. It is important that these games start on time as Sunday has a full schedule of GAA activities including Roscommon V Leitrim at Elphin at 2 in the F.B.D. League and Boyle's Senior Convention at 4 in the new community room at the Abbey Park.

Wednesday 10 pm.

THE MINOR PRESENTATION IS ON AT 8.30 NOT 7.30 ON FRIDAY NIGHT NEXT AS ALREADY POSTED HERE.

SORRY ABOUT THAT, PLEASE INFORM WHOEVER.

10am.

The Minor Club presentation night will be held in St Joseph's Hall on this Friday night 14th January at 7.30pm. Awards will be presented to the underage club players of the year in the different age categories. All underage players i.e. up to under18 level are asked to attend and parents are especially invited to come along.
The Minor Club will hold their registration evening for all children who are under 10 years of age and who wish to play football with Boyle in 2011. It will be held in the Sports Complex on Tuesday 18th January from 5.45pm to 7pm. Each child should be accompanied by a parent or guardian
The Senior Club AGM will be held in the Clubroom on Sunday next 16th January at 4pm. All those interested in Gaelic games in Boyle Parish are cordially invited to come along. As most outgoing officers appear to be seeking re-election, new attendees should not have any fear of being landed with an officer-ship, unless of course they wish to do so. The nomination forms have been circulated to all members and the return of same to the Sec. would be good, appropriate and appreciated. The AGM is a great opportunity to review activities for the past year and to make preparations and improvements for the coming year and a large attendance is expected.
There will be a Club meeting on this Wednesday night at 8.30pm in the Clubroom to make arrangements for the upcoming LAMA Awards night -Sat. Jan. the 22nd- at which our new club facilities have been nominated for an award.
The following were €20 at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in the Hideaway on 1st January;- Kevin and Maria Lavin, Michael Smith Jnr, Rory Nevin, Gerry Cregg, Jackie Harvey, Triona O'Dowd, Tony Garvin, Joe Kennedy, Deirdre Kearns and Grainne McQuaid. The house prize was won by Richard Ellis. There was no jackpot winner and a jackpot of €2,500 will be on offer for this week's draw which will be held in Clarke’s on Saturday night next. Aidan Lavin's team will be in charge. The club wishes to thank all those who support the draw and the bars who facilitate it. As we have said before it is the lifeblood of the club.
The street league finals were victims of the weather on Sunday. It is expected that they will be played on Sunday next. The Club extends its congratulations to Gerry Cregg on his election of County Youth Officer at the County Convention on Saturday last. Gerry and all the other officials are extended best wishes as they manage the affairs of Roscommon GAA in 2011 especially the new County Board Chairman Michael Fahey (former Boyle team Manager) who is carrying on a family tradition as his father was a long-time GAA officer in a myriad of roles.
We extend our best wishes to Killian Egan who I believe has returned to Oz and to our constituents there and to others who I know will be wending their ways to, as Micheal O Hehir used to say on All-Ireland commentary days, ‘lands across the seas’ in the coming weeks.
The Club expresses its condolences to former Boyle player of the seventies and the eighties, Greg McCrann, Roscommon, on the death of his father, and with Anne Marie Lennon and Mary Nicholson, Boyle on the death of their father, Bernie Kearney, Trien, Castlerea.

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

Happy New Year:
The following were €20 winners at the Club Lotto draw which was held in An Craoibhin on 18th December; Mary and Liam Coyle, Michael Hunt, John and Olivia Kelly, Paul and Anita Kearney, Martin Supple, Tom Gallagher, P.Butler, Michelle Simon/Triona Mullaney, Ciaran Keenehan and Jordan Maye. The house prize was won by Katriona Duffy. There was no jackpot winner.
The Abbey Park has been a hive of activity in recent days with the playing of a very successful and competitive street league. There has been a huge turnout of players and their efforts are greatly appreciated. It was good to see some of our returned players participating and also some ‘guests’. Also some of the experimental rules panned out well. The pace of the game apparently confused a Sligo goalkeeper and led to a defining moment in one while it was a bit unfair to take advantage in this way we won’t dwell on it go hard on him! The final will be played anon. Perhaps next Sunday is out due to the commencement of the F.B.D. League Ros. v GMIT in Ballyforan. Anyway the final will be contested between The Warren and The Town with the ‘Plate’ between Forest View and Deerpark. Apparently after the seasonal goodwill only ‘legitimate’ teams will be allowed in these games. The Club extends its thanks to Wynne’s Bar and the Moylurg Inn for the provision of sandwiches and refreshments after the street league games. The goal of the series goes to Alan Cooney.
The Annual Quiz, which was held in a packed Moving Stairs on Wednesday night last, was a resounding success, as a fundraiser and socially. The winners from a total of 47 teams were the Keane Family and friends, Granny, Ballinameen. Thanks to all who participated and helped and thanks to Quizmaster Tony Conboy for his own brand of quiz which helped make the night special and to Barry Lowe and staff in the Moving Stairs for their assistance. It is now a seasonal fixture and with the necessary adjustments to some of its elements it will hopefully continue to improve.
The Minor Board presentation night has been postponed until Friday week 14th January-more details next week.
The Senior Board AGM will be held in the Clubroom on Sunday week the 16th January.The nomination and motionj forms have been circulated but the return to date has been slow. A meeting of the Club will be held in the Clubroom on Wednesday night the 12th. of January to consider arrangements for the forthcoming LAMA awards ceremony for which our Clubrooms have been shortlisted. The County Convention takes place this coming Saturday in St. Brigid’s complex.
The Club extends its sympathy to the Dennehy family, Elphin, the Jordan family, Loughglynn and the Langan family, Boyle on their recent bereavements.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/Martin Dolan
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529.