Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

Lotto:The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in An Craoibhin; Tom and Mary McKeon, Jonathan Wynne, Karl Keenan, Christy Dolan, James Cox, Francis Harrington, Joe McDermott, Matt Tivnan, Michael Conroy and Cian Smith. The House Prize was won by Adrian King. There was no jackpot winner and the jackpot of €3,700 will be on offer for this week's draw which will be held on Saturday night next in Dodd's. Team C will be in charge.
Well done to all involved in organising the U8/U10 football blitz which was held in the Abbey Park recently. The U12s have finished their league programme. The U14s have qualified for the play-off stages and they await news of their next fixture. It is expected that the U16s will commence their championship on Sunday evening next 3rd July when they host Clan na Gael in the Abbey Park. The National Automation Limited minors await the commencement of their championship, but with the welcome success of the County team, its unlikely that there will be any fixtures in the immediate future. Well done to the County Minors on their great win over Mayo in Castlebar on Sunday and to our representatives Donal, Enda and Tadhg with special mention of the Smith brothers on their goal and point scoring exploits. The Cooney Motors/Cooney Centra team commence their County Junior A Championship on Friday evening next at 8pm against Castlerea St Kevins in the Abbey Park. The McGovern Directional Drilling team will play Kilbride in Kilbride on this evening (Tuesday) at 8pm in the O'Rourke Cup. They also await news of their Intermediate Championship Quarterfinal fixture versus Kilglass Gaels. Roscommon U16 panel will play Sligo in a friendly in the Abbey Park on this Wednesday evening at 8pm. Boyle has strong representation on this panel. The Club extends good wishes for a speedy recovery to senior team captain Ciaran Supple who hs undergone a knee operation. Club player Marcus Kennedy is wished "bon voyage" as he becomes another victim of emigration. Hopefully we will see him in a Boyle jersey before too long. The Club extends its appreciation of the catering staff who fed a multitude at the recent Intermediate Championship double header in the Abbey Park. All team managers and players are reminded to ensure that all plastic bottles are emptied and placed in the recycling bins that are provided in the pitch and also to ensure that the dressing rooms are left in clean condition following training sessions and games. They are also requested to ensure that the plastic bins in the dressing room are respected and not used as footballs. All motorists driving into and out of the Abbey Park are asked to obey the 5km/h speed limit which is being imposed. Football supporters who have not yet purchased a ticket for the upcoming County Board draw are asked to contact any of the Club officers. With the County teams enjoying substantial success, your support would be appreciated.

Boyle Ladies Club;
The Ladies Club hosted a very successful U10 girls football blitz on Saturday last in the Abbey Park, with teams from Western Gaels, Shannon Gaels and Boyle participating. A great time was had by all. Thanks to Fergal O'Donnell who presented the medals. Thanks also to referees Michael Brennan and Sarah Halligan and to the ladies who did an exellent job of catering. A special word of thanks to Mary Magee of Magee Fashions, Boyle who sponsored a set of jersies for the U10 panel. The U12 s continue training as usual. They will be hosting a friendly game with a club from Co. Mayo shortly. The U14s train on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Junior Ladies had a deserved win over Shannon Gaels in the Junior Championship in Croghan on Sunday evening. The Ladies Club congratulates Club player Sharon Conroy on celebrating a significant birthday recently and Donal and Enda Smith and the Roscommon Minors on their magnificent win on Sunday in Castlebar.