Monday October 31st. 1 pm. This really shows how our GAA top brass can identify a winner early. Certainly a pic. for the hallway!
There will be a very important club meeting on tomorrow night, Tuesday, at 8.30. Items for discussion include County board funding (which could be a headache T.C.); County Board Annual Convention and motions to it (one I would suggest is that the All-Ireland finals be brought forward by 2 weeks to facilitate earlier club championship conclusion); and the preliminary set up details of the Annual Club Quiz, which is moving to the hall and will carry with it the weight of a real Christmas social occasion for those at home and those coming home for Christmas.
For those who may be interested please note that the Co. board has four employment positions on their web site so see if that has any possibilities for you.
The following were €20 winners at the Club Lotto draw which was held in Wynnes's Bar on Saturday night last;- Michael Costello, Joe McGoldrick, Tommy and Monica King, Carmel and Gerard Tivnan, Vincent McDonagh, Geraldine Daly, Declan McQuaid, Kevin McDonagh, Mae Verdan and Doreen Caldbeck. The house prize was won by Colette Taylor-Greene. The jackpot wasn't won and it will stand at €4,500 for the next draw which will be held in Mattimoe’s on this Saturday night. Team ‘B’ will be in charge.

The National Automation Limited U21s played Clan na Gael in the second round of the Division 1 Championship on Monday-see results. They have one outstanding game in the group stages of this competition-against Padraig Pearses. The Club extends best wishes to Pearses in the Connacht Intermediate Final on Saturday next.
The minors still await their league semi final opponents. There will be an important Club meeting in the Clubroom on this Tuesday at 8.30pm. It is essential that there is a full attendance as it will make arrangemnets for the forthcoming Christmas Quiz, end of year presentations and the County Board funding proposals.
The Club extends its congratulations to former club player Damien Keenehan who recently captained the Victoria State to the All Australion Football Championship title. Congratulations also to the Boyle Golf Club and to our former Treasurer Michael Gilmartin (pictured above with the President elect and another V.I.P.) who played a major role in the preparation of a wonderful history of the first century of Golf Club and indeed an excellent resume of the sporting and social history of Boyle in general.

The Club compliments the organisers of the most successful Boyle ‘Town and More’ event at the weekend. Certainly there was a great turn out in the complex on Sunday and a lot of positivity emanating from same. Perhaps Boyle GAA could have had a stand there if we had been, perhaps, more in tune with the social element of the expo. Next time, and St. Patrick’s Day, perhaps. Also those who were involved in the very succesful 'Back to Boyle' week-end of a couple of years ago (The Virginian and all that) might bear in mind that there is going to be a big national push towards attracting the 'diaspora' home to visit through 2013 so they might get reinvigorated for that. I know from talking to people that the 'Back to Boyle' week-end was very well thought of. Of course these things can only happen with decent time intervals etc. It is nice to see the fine facilities like the Complex and the Hall being so central to these events and so well regarded as ideal venues. Don't forget (now that I've drifted to general commentary) Boyle Musical society's annual offering which this year is, 'Beauty and the Beast'. This begins on Wednesday the 16th until Sunday the 20th.

The performance of the week-end- for me (T.C.)- was the win of James Stephen’s (The Village) over Ballyhale Shamrock’s (Henry and Co.) in the Kilkenny hurling final replay. I was at the draw which was played in terrible conditions and the pundits felt that the star studded Shamrock’s would take it and certainly the replay but……they didn’t.
If you are interested in Scor participation contact Martin Dolan. The ladies GAA had their Halloween Fancy Dress Ball last night.
Sympathy is extended to the Beirne Family, Boyle on the death of Mrs. Philomena Sharkey, Tibohine.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/T.C.
P.R.O. Dept. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529

Thank You:
Boyle GAA wishes to thank the following for their invaluable support of ‘The Walk to Croker’. Tom Commins; Fergal O’Donnell; Tom and Anastasia Maye of Maye’s Bar, Dorset St., Dublin; Pat Burke; Ronan Hever and family with Hillary McCabe of Maynooth GAA; Alan Cooney of Cooney Motors; Adrian McKenna of McKenna Transport; Sean O’Dowd realboyle; The Roscommon Herald, Shannonside Radio; Liam and Mary Clifford for substantial fuel sponsorship; Neil Kennedy of Londis, Boyle; Padraig Langan, Martin Purcell Printing; Shane Kelly, Supervalu; Paul Byrne Signs; Eugene Murphy, Mayor of Roscommon; Ver. Rev. Canon Gerry Hanly; Pat Conroy; Mary Regan; Seamus Nugent. I apologise if anyone is omitted in error and I’d be happy to rectify same. Posted, with appreciation, by Boyle GAA Club Executive and membership.

Monday 8 pm.
Boyle GAA Club extends its deepest sympathy to our Club President, John Joe Nerney and to the Nerney Family, Mockmoyne on the passing of John Joe's wife Agnes. As a mark of respect, all Club activities were suspended at the weekend.
The Club Lotto has been re-scheduled for this Saturday night in Wynne's Bar with Team ‘A’ in charge. The jackpot will be €4,500.
The National Automation Limited U21 team will play Clan na Gael in the Abbey Park on Bank Holiday Monday next 31st October at 2pm. Their postponed game with Padraig Pearses will be re-fixed for the coming weeks.
The National Automation Limited Minors are still waiting the fixing of their Division 1 League Semi Final.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra juniors are also waiting the playing of their final round game in the Tansey Cup versus Creggs-see fixtures.
The McGovern Directional Drilling team is due to face St Barry’s in the semi-final of the Special, North West Championship at the weekend-again check fixtures.
All team managers are advised that the main pitch in the Abbey Park is NOT to be used for games, training or warm-ups until further notice as a consequence of the inclement weather. Consent must be obtained from pitch co-ordinator, Martin Purcell before any use of the pitch.
This Wednesday 26th October is the closing date for entries for Scór Na nOg. The semi finals are scheduled for Elphin on 11th and 12th November. The Club is seeking entries for Set Dancing, Figure Dancing, Instrumental Music, Quiz, Solo Singing, Novelty Act, Ballad Group and Recitation. Entrants must be Under 17 at 1st January 2012. Boyle has participated in a number of those categories in recent years and the Club is anxious that we are represented in all or most of them this year. Those interested in taking part or in seeking more information are asked to contact Martin Dolan at 086 2413529.
Best wishes are extended to Boyle Golf Club which is holding its Centenary Celebrations in St Joseph's Hall on Saturday night.
Sympathy is extended to the Taylor Family, Boyle on the death of William Taylor.

Sunday 23rd at 8.50.
Ladies Club Notes:
U10, U12 and U14 presentation evening this Friday in Abbey Park Clubrooms at 7.00pm, all Managers, players and parents are asked to attend.
Please support Halloween Fancy Dress, Sunday 30th October in St Joseph’s Hall. Doors open at 7pm, Music by Canon Dogs, Mucca and a DJ after. Fancy Dress is not essential but prizes for best dressed. Free drink on arrival, lots of fun and tricks on the night. Tickets €10, available from An Craoibhin, The Railway Bar and committee members. Contact Sharon 086-1953474 or Sinead 086-3797370 for further info….
Fiona Mattimoe
Boyle Ladies PRO

The sympathy of the Club is extended to John Joe Nerney and the Nerney family on the death of John Joe's wife Agnes whose burial takes place tomorrow Monday to Assylinn Cemetery after Mass at 11am in St. Joseph's Church.

Thursday 11.25 pm. The U 21 game v Pearses has been moved to Kilbride at 6.30 on Saturday and is not now in Athleague.
Wed. 19th 11 am. I had a nice email from my friend and former(50s' early 60s') Boyle GAA stawlart Austin Beisty long since domiciled in the exotic sounding address of Babylon (New York). He keeps a sharp eye on Boyle GAA and Boyle itself. Among his comments were:
Hi Tony, Congratulations to the Boyle minor team and their mentors, a long time coming. Hopefully, they will be a foundation for a championship senior team.
A small correction (to my T.C. post below). I always considered O'Malley to be the best. Fr. Dockery (R.I.P.) would be in my top 5 or 6, the others being: Boland, Earley, K. Winston and T. McManus. I consider the 1980 team to be maybe one of Roscommon's best ever.
Slan for Now,
Austin Biesty.
Boyle U 21s’ take on Pearse's in -****Athleague*** changed... on Sat. next at 6.30. Creggs are in the Connacht Junior semi final which has implications for Boyle Juniors. In the North-West Intermediate competition Boyle’s next opponents look to be Tulsk. It’s a shakey competition.
There is a very good pic. of Roscommon players in Oz on the Ros. Herald Sport page 12, this week. Mentioning Oz I see the authorities there are getting very strict with Irish who are overstaying their visas or who cannot prove they did the right thing to get extensions or some such.
There is a general Club Meeting on this Thursday at 9 pm. Mary Clifford will have a comprehensive report from the County Board meeting of last Monday night incl. emphasis on insurance and draining water for periods of frost plus some coaching positions and if clubs wish to recommend managers for the three County teams now seeking managers et al. Gate receipts are well down (€30,000 overall, €13, 000 at the County final) this year for county championship fixtures. Finals are too late with the weather just putting people off in October. A motion could be teased out to have the All-Ireland’s brought forward by perhaps two weeks which would put the onus on inter-county championships to be resolved earlier clearing the way for inter club games.
I’m looking forward to your report Karl!
Monday 4 pm. I have no reports from Roch Hanmore's wedding as of yet.
The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Kate Lavins;- Francis Gaffney, Olive and John Filan, Margaret McKenna, John and Olivia Kelly, Adrian McKenna, J.P. Molloy, Mary Moran, Majella Hynes, Michael Beirne (Ballinameen) and Joanne McPhearson. The numbers drawn were: 4/12/22/24. The house prize was won by Barry Harvey. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will stand at €4,500 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Wynnes’ Bar. Team 'A' will be in charge .
It was another week end of mixed results on the playing fields with the Club represented at games in three different locations on Sunday. The O’Connor Auctioneering U16 team lost narrowly to St Croans in the Division 1 League County Final in Elphin, thus failing to make it three in a row U 16 League titles. This team has had a great year in reaching both the Championship and League Finals, but unfortunately they don’t have silverware to show for their hard work. Thanks to the entire panel and to Jonathan and the rest of the management team for their unstinting efforts.
The National Automation Limited U21s drew with Strokestown in Strokestown in their first game in Division 1 of this competition. They will meet Padraig Pearses in their next outing at a neutral venue and under lights on Saturday evening next-see fixtures.
The McGovern Directional Drilling team defeated St Ronans in the first round of the new North West Special Intermediate Championship in the Abbey Park on Sunday. The Cooney Motors/ Cooneys Centra juniors are scheduled to play Creggs in the last round of the Tansey Cup on Sunday-sees fixtures.
The National Automation Limited minors are awaiting a play-off to determine their opponents in the Division 1 League Semi Final.
The will be a full Club meeting in the Clubroom on this Thursday night at 9pm. All members are requested to attend.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529
Boyle Ladies are holding a Halloween Fancy Dress Party in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday 30 October, more details next week.
Fiona.
I attended the Roscommon GAA Supporters Club dinner in Dublin on Saturday evening in Croke Park. We visited the GAA Museum and the Dermot Earley section therein. It is very impressive and interesting and if you are in Dublin and have a couple of hours to spare, you should arrange a visit. Talking of museums and exhibitions one of growing importance is the Derryglad Museum of Charlie Finneran near Brideswell/Curraghboy in South Roscommon. You turn off the main Roscommon/Athlone road at Kiltoom near a prominent pub there, whose name escapes me. Anyway Derryglad is an expanding gem. It is made up of social, farming machinery and other artifacts and a small but very well presented GAA section. I recommend it especially if you are in the area and have a couple of hours. As the ad says tell tell them I sent you!
Getting back to Saturday night the team being honoured was the, in a sense forgotten, Roscommon team of the early sixties. They got to the League Semi-Final of '61 being beaten by Keery in a replay. They won a great Connacht final v Galway but were beaten by a fine Offaly team in the All-Ireland Semi Final. 1962 is remembered as the year of the broken crossbar Connacht Final in Castlebar which is now part of the folklore of Ros. football with the display of Gerry O'Malley. After defeating Cavan in the semi-final they were well beaten by Kerry in the final after and early disabling injury to Gerry O'Malley and a supreme performance by Mick O'Connell.
A number of the team are now deceased including 1. Aidan Brady, 2. Fr. Des Dockery (said by Austin Beisty as probably the finest player he saw playing for Roscommon) 3. John Oliver Moran, 4. Bernie Coyne (just a few months ago). Those present on Saturday evening were: Goalies 5. Mickie Kenny, Oran; 6. Christy Grogan, St. Croan's; full backs, 7. John Lynch, 8. Dickie Beirne,Shannon Gaels, (9. John Joe Breslin absent); half backs, 10. Gerry O'Reilly, Rooskey; 11. Gerry O'Malley (Capt.), St. Brigid's; 12. P.J.Shine, Clann na Gael; 13. Aidan Kelleher, Shanon Gaels; 14. Ronan Creaven with 14. G. Geraghty, Ballintubber; 15. Micheal Shivnan St. Michael's; 16. Tony Whyte, Clann na Gael; 17. John Stafford Kelly, Elphin; 18. Seamus Keane, Creggs; 19/20 Don and Des Feely, St. Brigid's; 21.Tony Kenny and 22. Peter Watson, Clann na Gael; 23. Cyril Mahon, Roscommon Gaels; 24. Brian Mitchell, St. Aidans; 25. Tom Turley and 26. Eamon Curley, Pearses. There was also a Tom Flanagan 27. That is 27 so I have two or so to add. The Supporters Club Roscommon Player of the Year went to Ml. Finneran of St. Dominick's.While Ballinameen won the Ml. Cox Award for best under-age club this year. I presume there will be coverage of the evening in the Roscommon Herald this week. those present from Boyle were Tom Mullaney and the Clifford family. While the President of the Club in Dublin is Bill Corcoran.
On Friday night I attended John Scally's 'Best of the West' awards, faciltated in the County Council Chamber in Roscommon Courthouse. This is the establishemnt of a 'Hall of Fame' in Roscommon. Those honoured this year were John Joe Nerney, Liam Gilmartin, Danny Murray,Donie Shine senior and Gay Sheeran. The 'Guest of Honour' was Donie Shine Jnr. Also present were Mary and Dermot Earley jnr., Charlie Finneran of Derryglad Museum, John Boyle of Goal whose annual fundraiser is the St. Stephen's Dy Walk in Ballintubber.
On Sunday I missed the U 21 draw in Strokestown and the 'seniors' win over St. Ronan's but saw Boyle U 16s' leave the League title behind them in Elphin. I went to Athleague for the County Senior hurling Final in which Four Roads easily overcame Athleague in the second half in a very disappointing show from Athleague whose hurling was of poor quality. (I was sorry to miss Damien Regan's, Walk/Roll/ Run).
(The 'Big Issue' in Roscommon at the moment is the search for a seniror manager also U 21 and minor managers).
So that was a pretty full GAA week end, for the end of season. From November I intend to take a good break from all this apart from special occasions like the Boyle GAA Christmas Quiz which is pencilled in for Wednesday December the 28th in the Hall !

Thursday 11 am.
I thought there was going to be a lull but one could hardly call next Sunday’s schedule a lull. The following are the fixtures and times, as of now, for Sunday:

Under 21(First Round) Boyle V Strokestown at Strokestown at 12 noon.

U 16 County League final at Elphin @ 2 PM V St. Croan’s.

The new North-West Senior i.e. Open competition, Boyle V St. Ronan’s @ Boyle @ 4.30 P.M.

We wish former Boyle GAA legend Roch Hanmore and his lady, Mandy, a great day on their wedding on Saturday, in Sydney, Australia.

We hope everyone has a memorable day there.

Back Row:
Conor McPadden (sorry Conor, hopefully we'll come across a full pic.), Jonathan Regan, Diarmuid Boylan, Paul Sweeney, Evan McGrath, Paul McDermott, Tadhg McKenna, Micheal Lavin, Eoin Lavin, Jason McDermott, Jake McCrann, Brian Furey, Donal Smith.
Front: Jack Morris, Conor Tivnan, Dylan Mattimoe, Enda Smith, Colin Goldrick, Luke Harrington Capt., Mark Goldrick, Joe Sweeney, Dylan East, Luke Brennan, Shane Filan.
Front/Front....Luka Roddy.
(pic. per Kevin O'Connor)
Mon. 12.30 am.
A Claddagh Ring was lost in the Abbey Park on Saturday evening. If anyone comes across it please forward it to Club Chairperson Aidan Lavin who will reunite it with its owner. (It is always as nice to re-unite someone with something of sentimental value as it is to have it returned to yourself…..do unto those what you would wish them to do unto you knda thing, T.C.)

Charlie Candon, Micheal Lavin, Enda Smith, Paul McDermott,.... ?...., Luke Harrington, Tadhg McKenna, ....Majella Smith, (Secretary of the Minor Board), Eoin Lavin, Dylan East, Mark Goldrick. (Pic. per T.C.)

Sunday 6.30 pm.
‘Championes’
Boyle 0.11 Michael Glavey’s 0.8.
Boyle won their first straight ‘A’ County Minor Championship Final since 1939 (John Joe Nerney & co.) at Hyde Park, in miserble weather, this afternoon. The day was reminiscent of the Connacht Final day in that respect.
I fancied that, barring disaster, Boyle would prevail on this occasion as the minor age group was supplemented by some fine younger players. The first half was mundane enough and the teams went in level at 4 points each. Boyle switched Donal Smith to full forward on the resumption and he posed a considerable threat there as one would anticipate. Boyle had an excellent period through the early period of the second half and went into a four or five point lead. This could have been added to but for a couple of misses. Glavey's brought it back to 3 towards the end and this meant a few anxious moments for all of us but it ended in a worthy victory. The result means an excellent team and management team got their just reward. This championship was won not just in the Hyde but also in the Abbey Park in the classic game v Roscommon Gaels and that dogged encounter in Kiltoom v Clann na Gael. Today Boyle generally looked the most likely winners but it being the final meant it was only endorsed at teh final whistle. So congrats to all involved as I have said with the Minor and Senior Committees, the sponsors National Automation Limited, Conor McGowan physio., the fine support et al. With an excellent team and panel on board for the next few years we will be looking to build on this win. There are league finals at minor and under 16 also to come.

The team today was; J.McDermott, B.Furey, L. Harrington (Capt.), L. Brennan, E. McGrath (probably, considering his age, the player of the series), T. McKenna, P. McDermott, E. Smith (0.1), D. Smith (0. 2. 1 x 45), C. McPadden (0.2), J. McCrann (0.2), C. Goldrick (0.1), L. Roddy (0.2), M. Lavin, D. East (0.1). Subs used Mark Goldrick, Paul Sweeney, Eoin Lavin with C. Tivnan, D. Mattimoe, J. Regan, S. Filan, D. Boylan, J. Nally, J.Sweeney, J. Morris, P. Nally, J. Gunning. Manager Vinny Flanagan with J. Conroy, T. Kearney and L.Conroy with Pat Goldrick Jnr. and young Brennan. Sponsors; National Automation Limited who are based in the large green premises in Lower Deerpark.

Boyle Ladies Club.
Boyle Ladies GAA congratulation Boyle Minors on their great Division 1 Final win last Sunday in Hyde Park, well done to the panel and their Management.
A date for your diary, Boyle Ladies are holding a Halloween Fancy Dress party in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday 30 October. More details to follow.

Mon. 12.30 am.
Pride of place this week must go to our magnificent National Automation Limited Minor football panel which bridged a seventy two year gap on Sunday in Hyde Park when they won the County Division 1 Minor Football Championship by defeating a gallant Michael Glavey’s team. The game was played in difficult weather conditions and it was a tribute to both teams that they battled to the end and the outcome was in doubt up until near the final whistle. Team Captain Luke Harrington, in accepting the cup, thanked the team management of Vinny Flanagan, Jonathan Conroy, Tom Kearney and Liam Conroy and the many other Club mentors and coaches who had worked with them since they first commenced playing football. He thanked the entire panel for their commitment throughout the year. The Club is grateful to all involved and to their sponsor National Automation Limited who sponsored a welcome homecoming meal for the panel and mentors in Mericks. Their season doesn’t end yet as they have the Division 1 League Semi Final to look forward to shortly. The Club will be involved in another final on Sunday next when the U16s’ travel to Elphin to take on St Croan’s at 2pm.
The U10 Roscommon Herald football blitz is scheduled for the Abbey Park on Saturday-weather permitting.
The National Automation sponsored U21 team is currently in preparation for the upcoming County Championship.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Senior team may have a fixture in the North West League at the weekend-see fixtures.
Thanks to all who helped with stewarding for the Division 2 Minor Semi Final game in the Abbey Park at the weekend.
Scór na nOg will soon be getting under way and those under age seventeen who wish to participate in set dancing, figure dancing, instrumental music, solo singing, novelty act, quiz or recitation are asked to contact Club PRO Martin Dolan.
A Claddagh Ring was lost in the Abbey Park on Saturday evening. If anyone comes across it please forward it to Club Chairperson Aidan Lavin who will reunite it with its owner. (It is always as nice to re-unite someone with something of sentimental value as it is to have it returned to yourself…..do unto those what you would wish them to do unto you knda thing, T.C.)
Congratulations are extended to Dessie McLoughlin on completing the “4 Peaks Challenge” at the weekend. Best wishes are extended to former Club player Roch Hanmore who gets married in Australia next weekend. The Club extends its deepest sympathy to the Connolly Family, Termon Road on the sad passing of little Mari.
Well done to Karen Carty who gave a beautiful rendition of Amhran na bhFiann at Sunday’s County Finals in Hyde Park.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529

Friday 1.10 pm.
Best wishes to Karen Carty, of Boyle Scor, who will represent the club singing the national anthem, Amhran na bhFiann, before the senior game on Sunday, in Hyde Park. I hope to have a preliminary report of the minor game up here on Sunday evening.
Best of luck also to a number of Boyle people who are on their way to two very different venues and events pretty far removed. They are those on their way to Wellington for the Ireland v Wales game (on T.V. here at 6am Sat.) Also there are is number in or en route to Barcelona for the Ireland v Andorra game.
In case it goes out of my head, and I imagine it will not, best wishes to Roch Hanmore and his wife to be, on their big day, next week, Sat. the 15th. Sans Souci Roch. The U 12 team (and management!) of ’85 will be there with you in spirit.
Thurs. 9.20 pm.
Suggestion to Boyle Supporters:
It has been suggested that Boyle supporters at the minor game on Sunday get together near the sideline, split between both sides to encourage the Boyle team. By staying way up in the stand (under the overhang shelter for instance) is so far removed from the team on the field, that support and encouragement is very much reduced in impact. So be flagged out and together on Sunday from kick off, if not before.
Thurs. 4.45 pm.
I set out to dedicate this post to the Minor team but... a couple of items have come on board.

I'll just mention the small item first i.e the Walk participants 'get-together' in the Abbey Bar tomorrow Friday night at 10ish. I was hoping for a few pics. of the Walk and so on to revive memories....like how Ml. Gilmartin got his tall hat to stay tall etc.

Fergal O'Donnell has stepped down from his position as manager of the Roscommon Senior football team following three years in charge.
During his tenure, Fergal led the team to the county's first Connacht Senior title in nine years by defeating Sligo in 2010 and made the team a competitive force again.
A statement from the Roscommon County Board read: "The Board would like to extend its gratitude to Fergal and his Management team. Their hard work, dedication and level of professionalism was greatly appreciated by the Board, the players and supporters."
Fergal has been highly regarded and has become an iconic figure in Roscommon's GAA structure. I think in terms of his visibility, acessibility (presentations/club visits etc...we saw this at the launch of the Walk night) identification with GAA and reputation as someone who has been there and done that in spades. This is against the backdrop of the exaggerated expectations of some Roscommon supporters, the passion of those supporters and their tendency towards criticism. I remember this after the debacle at McHale Park v Mayo in June 2009.
It comes as no great surprise to me (T.C.) that Fergal has made this decision. He has made a huge contribution and he must be lauded for that. I believe that the commitment now expected of county panel members and their management is o.t.t. This has also become the norm with clubs and it is said that it is necessary if a club hopes to progress. I do not know how this can be controlled but I feel that some efforts/consideration have to be made to give players back a slice of their summer lives.
We should thank (as I'm sure so many people will) Fergal and his team for their efforts and commitment over the years and I wish him well.

Back: Joe Sweeney (inj.), Mark Goldrick, Jordan Nally, Paul McDermott, Tadhg McKenna, Conor McPadden, Micheal Lavin, Jason McDermott, Donal Smith, Enda Smith, Eoin Lavin, Paul Sweeney.
Front: Conor Tivnan, Diarmuid Boylan, Jeff Gunning, Evan McGrath, Dylan East, Luke Harrington, Brian Furey, Luke Brennan, Dylan Mattimoe, Colin Goldrick.
Missing from photograph; Luka Roddy, Jake McCrann, Jack Morris, with Jonathan Regan and Shane Filan.
Management: Vinny Flanagan, Jonathan Conroy, Liam Conroy and Tom Kearney. Sponsor: National Automation limited.

Profile of Boyle Team Manager-Vincent Flanagan-and his Assistants.
Vincent (Vinny) Flanagan is this year’s Manager of Boyle’s minor football panel. Vinnie has devoted his life to the GAA, having come up through the ranks in the Club. He was equally adept in attack or in defence. He played in the half forward line in the Boyle team which won the County Intermediate title in 1983 and he played for many years thereafter with Boyle’s first teams. He was regarded as a teak tough, uncompromising, but skilful player who always gave 100% commitment. He was a leader on the field and it was no surprise that he gravitated towards team management and coaching on retirement from playing, where he has shown the same enthusiasm and commitment. Vinny has been involved in the management and joint management of different panels and age groups over the past decade, including a spell with the senior panel. Vinny lives at Sandhill, Boyle with his wife Jan (who is also a Club activist) and their three children, who are also showing considerable promise as footballers.
Vinnie’s management team includes Jonathan Conroy, who served as Boyle goalkeeper for many years and who has won honours in all grades with the Club. Jonathan also served as goalkeeper/ reserve goalkeeper on the County senior panel for two years and he holds a Connacht FBD League medal. He also holds a North American Junior Championship medal which he won with Chicago Wolfe Tones. Jonathan is also part of the County under 16 management.
Also in Vinny’s management team is Tom Kearney, another Club stalwart and former goalkeeper.
A more recent addition to the management squad is Liam Conroy (brother of Jonathan). Liam is a veteran of many years loyal service to the Club’s senior squad.
PROFILE OF BOYLE MINOR CAPTAIN-LUKE HARRINGTON.
Seventeen year old full back Luke Harrington captains the Boyle team in this year’s County Minor Final. Luke, who is son of Patricia (Tish) and the late Dermot, was born in Australia but he came to live in Boyle as a child when the family returned to Ireland. It was no surprise when he showed his aptitude for Gaelic football at an early stage as there are generations of talented footballers in both sides of his family-the Harringtons and Flahertys. Luke hold county league titles at Under 14 and Under 16 levels as well as holding Garda Cup and Ahern Cup medals as well as a Connacht Colleges Juvenile title with Abbey College, Boyle. He was full back on last year’s Boyle team which lost to Roscommon Gaels in the Division 1 County Minor Final and he believes in the adage that you need to lose one to win one. Luke is quiet spoken and not given to shouting instructions in the dressing room or on the pitch. However, when he speaks he immediately commands attention and he lets his actions do the talking on the field. He looks forward to bringing the Cup back to Boyle on Sunday evening.
PROFILES OF THE BOYLE MINOR PANEL
Jason McDermott; Age 17, Position-Goalkeeper. Honours won;-Keenan Cup (2), Garda Cup (2) U14 League(1), U16 League (2), Connacht Schools titles, U16 Ted Webb Cup with Roscommon(1).
Brian Furey ; Age 17, Position- Corner Back, Honours won; Keenan Cup (2),U12 League (3), Garda Cup (2),U14 League (1),U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (3) Ted Webb Cup with Roscommon (1), Connacht Schools
Luke Harrington; Age 17, (Captain), Position- Full Back, Honours won; Keenan Cup (1), U12 League (2), Garda Cup (2),U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (3), Connacht Schools.
Luke Brennan; Age 15, Position-Corner Back; Honours won; U12 League (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (1).Connacht Schools.
Evan McGrath; Age 15, Position-Half Back; Honours won; U14 League (1), U16 League. Connacht Schools, County U15 Development Panel.
Tadhg McKenna; Age 17, Position-Half Back. Honours won; Keenan Cup (2),Garda Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (3),Connacht Schools , Ted Webb Cup with Roscommon(1), Connacht Minor League(1),Connacht Minor Championship(1).
Paul McDermott; Age 18, Position-Defender, Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), Garda Cup (2),U12 League (2), U14 League(1), U16 League (1), Ahern Cup (1), Connacht Schools.
Enda Smith, Age 17, Position-Midfield/Forward. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), U12 League (3), Garda Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (3), Connacht Schools, Ted Webb Cup (1), Connacht Minor League (1), Connacht Minor Championship (1)
Donal Smith; Age 18. Position-Midfield/Forward. Honours won-Keenan Cup (1), U12 League (I), Garda Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (1), Ahern Cup (2), U16 Championship (Div 2), Fr Manning Cup (1), Connacht Minor League (1), Connacht Minor Championship (1), All Ireland Colleges Freshers Title (DCU), second highest scorer in 2011 All Ireland Minor Championship.
Conor McPadden; Age 18, Position-Forward. Honours won-Keenan Cup (3), Garda Cup (1), U16 League (1) Ahern Cup (1).
Colin Goldrick; Age 16, Position-Centre Forward. Honours won- Garda Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (3), and Connacht Schools.
Paul Sweeney; Age 16, Position-Half Forward. Honours won- Garda Cup (2), Ahern Cup (2), and U16 League (2).
Luka Roddy, Age 18, Position-Corner Forward. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), Garda Cup (1), U14 League (1), U16 League (1), Ahern Cup (3).
Micheál Lavin. Age 16. Position Full Forward/Forward. Honours won; U12 League (2),Garda Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (2), Connacht Schools.
Dylan East. Age 17. Position-Forward. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), Garda Cup (1), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (2).
Mark Goldrick. Age 17. Position-Defender. Honours won; Keenan Cup (I),U12 League (1),Garda Cup (1), Ahern Cup (2) U16 League (Div1), U16 Championship (Div 2), Fr Manning Cup-Roscommon U16.
Eoin Lavin, Age 16, Position-Forward. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), U12 League (3), Garda Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (2). Connacht Schools, County U16 panellist.
Jake McCrann. Age 16, Position-Half Forward, Honours won;-Keenan Cup (2), U12 League (1),Garda Cup, U16 League (1), Ahern Cup (2).
Jordan Nally Age 17, Position-Midfield. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), U12 League (3), Garda Cup (2), U14 League, (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (3).
Jack Morris. Age 17. Position- Defender. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), U12 Leagues (2), Garda Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (2), Connacht Schools, Talented musician –participated in Scór na nOg.
Dylan Mattimoe, Age 15. Position-Defender. Honours won-U14 League (1), U16 League (1), Ahern Cup (1), Connacht Schools, U15 County Development Panellist.
Conor Tivnan. Age 17. Position-Forward. Honours won- U12 League (1), Garda Cup (1), U14 League (1), U16 League (2) Ahern Cup (2).Connacht Schools, Accomplished musician-Scór na nOg participant.
Jeff Gunning; Age 17. Position-Wing Back. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (2).Connacht Schools
Diarmuid Boylan; Age 16. Position-Forward. Honours won-U12 League (1), U14 League (1), Garda Cup (1), U16 League (2) Ahern Cup (1).
Johnny (Jonathan) Regan. Age 16. Position-Defender. Honours won-Keenan Cup (2), U12 League (3), U14 League (1), Garda Cup (2), U16 League (2), Ahern Cup (1). Connacht Schools.
Shane Filan, Age 15. Position-Forward. Honours won-U12 League (2), U14 League (1), U16 League (1).Connacht Schools.
Joseph Sweeney. Age 16. Position-Half Forward/Half Back. Honours won-U12 League (1), U14 League (1), Garda Cup (1), U16 League (1), Ahern Cup

11 pm. per. Martin Dolan:
There were no winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in the Patrick's Well. The €20 winners were; Pat Brogan, Christopher O'Connor, Pat Conroy, Seán McLoughlin, Damien Killoran, Pat Gormley (Ballinafad), Dan Kennedy, Maureen McQuaid, Pat Mullaney and Hugh McPadden. The house prize was won by Christine Keane. The jackpot wasn't won and it will stand at €4,400 for this week's draw which will be held in Kate Lavin's on Saturday night next. Team E will be in charge.

Sunday next will be a major day for the Club when our National Automation Limited minors take on Michael Glaveys in the Division 1 County Minor Final in Hyde Park. The game will commence at 2pm and all with an interest in Boyle GAA are asked to go along and lend their support. Boyle supporters are asked to try to congregate together in the grounds and to bring flags and banners. It is also hoped that flags and bunting will be erected around the town during the week.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra team performed disappointingly against Castlerea St Kevins in the Tansey Cup in the Abbey Park on Saturday evening last. They have one remaining game in this competition-against Creggs in a few weeks time and it is to be hoped that they will get back to winning ways then and thus make the semi finals of this competition.
The U12s have finished their activities for the season. Thanks to the entire panel and their management for the great efforts.
The U16s' are awaiting the fixing of their league final.
The Abbey Park will host a Division 2 Championship Semi Final on Saturday next at 5pm between Strokestown and St Croan’s. Club members are asked to attend to do stewarding.
There will be a get-together in the Abbey Bar on this Friday night at 10pm for those who participated in the recent Walk to Croker. This will be an opportunity to review photographic and video footage of this historic event. All are invited to attend.
Congratulations are extended to Blaithín and Gerry Cregg on the recent birth of their daughter and to Maura and Noel Casey on the birth of a son.
Sympathy is extended to the McMorrow Family, Carrick Road on the death of Mrs. Eithne McMorrow. (I remember Cyril being a good under-age player for us in the late seventies and his son Aaron likewise in the nineties T.C.).
Boyle Ladies;
The Junior Ladies suffered a four points loss to St Marys in the Division 3 League Final in Croghan on Saturday. A much improved second half display almost resulted in victory. This brings their season to an end. While it was disappointing to lose both the championship and league finals, it is important to remember that they reached those finals and defeated almost all the teams in their groups and that there is now an extended panel with a promising blend of youth and experience which should reap dividends next year. Thanks to all the girls and to the management for their comittment and hard work throughout the year.

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

Sun. 9.43 pm.
The Boyle Minor Team who will contest next Sunday's County 'A' final v Michael Glavey's. The Club's next big occasion. More updates through the week.
Back: Joe Sweeney (inj.), Mark Goldrick, Jordan Nally, Paul McDermott, Tadhg McKenna, Conor McPadden, Micheal Lavin, Jason McDermott, Donal Smith, Enda Smith, Eoin Lavin, Paul Sweeney.
Front: Conor Tivnan, Diarmuid Boylan, Jeff Gunning, Evan McGrath, Dylan East, Luke Harrington, Brian Furey, Luke Brennan, Dylan Mattimoe, Colin Goldrick.
Missing from photograph; Luka Roddy, Jake McCrann, Jack Morris, with Jonathan Regan and Shane Filan.
Management: Vinny Flanagan, Jonathan Conroy, Liam Conroy and Tom Kearney.
Sponsor: National Automation limited.

Tansey Cup Division 3 League: Determined Castlerea Overcome Boyle.
Castlerea 2.4 Boyle 0.5.
A poverty of capability was very evident, from a Boyle perspective, in this game. I don’t know where the result leaves Boyle after this poor performance. Boyle just managed one point in the first half, which ended; Castlerea 1.3. Boyle 0.1. Castlerea showed a commendable determination, despite being short a number of players, as we were told. Boyle did show some more ambition in the second half, and hope flickered, but a second Castlerea goal quenched the light.
Boyle Junior Team: T. McGarty, Ml. Hanmore, J. Healy, J.S. Lyons, C. Beirne, C. Cox, Ml. McHale (0.1 fr.), S. Tonra, P. Lavin, C. Lavin, D. Callaghan (0.3, 2frs, 1 45) , N. McKenna, J. Suffin, D. O’Connor (0.1), B. Harvey with S. Spellman and D. Kelly.





Presidential Candidate, Michael D. Higgins meets two Boyle V.I.P.s' the efferescent Michael Gilmartin and the irrepressible Kathleen Hanmore, near Croke Park. All three would make excellent candidates.....maybe next time.....whatever the Presidential model.

'There is no Show like a Joe Show'.....Boyle walkers pay homage to Joe Dolan in Mullingar on the Wednesday. Mary Clifford, Jan Kennedy, Bernie Mullens, 'Joe Dolan', Keith Suffin, Fidelma Morris, Owen Garvin, Michael Costello, Bernie Shannon.

Sunday 2 pm.

Final…Final… Walk to Croker review.
The above will take place in The Abbey Bar on Friday October the 7th .People with pictures of the Walk etc. could pass same on for a display on the night. A comprehensive list of ‘thank yous’ will be posted here shortly.
(Ireland v Andorra on T.V. @ 8.30 pm Friday. Ireland v Wales Sat. at 6.30 am)
Just to refresh peoples’ memories the following are the daily roll calls:
Monday: A. Lavin, Paul Beirne, Mary Smith, Charlie Candon, Mark O’Connor (Capt.), Sean Purcell, Cillian Cox, Colin Garvin, Brian Supple, Jonathan Lyons, Cian Smith, (Liam Conroy), David Callaghan, Brian Furey (Seamus Nugent), (Canon Gerry Hanly, and a good few more who saw the ‘Walk’ off). i.e. 13 ish
Tuesday: John Cummins (Capt.), John Filan, Sinead Cummins, Patricia Cummins, Laura Gannon, Loyola Kelly, Liz Gannon, Paul Beirne, Mary Flynn, Aidan Lavin, Martin Dolan, Martin Purcell, Tom Commins, Fiona Mattimoe, Mary Conroy, (The Mayor of Roscommon, Cllr. Eugene Murphy, Anne O’Brien-Hannon, Newtownforbes). i.e. 15 ish.
Wednesday: Jan Flanagan (Capt.), Bernie Mullens, Fidelma Morris, Paul Beirne, Aidan Lavin, Martin Dolan, Bernard Shannon, Sandra McCrann, Mary Clifford, Liam Clifford, Keith Suffin, Michael Costello, Owen Garvin.i.e. 13
Thursday: Margaret O’Neill (Capt.), Carmel Goldrick, Eilish Goldrick, Aidan Lavin, Mary Smith, Regina McLoughlin, Claire Conway, Pat Duignan, Tony Conboy, Barry Lowe, Ernie Keenan, Mary Clifford (x2). 12 ish.
Friday: Aidan Lavin, Martin Dolan (Capt.), Brian Furey, Eileen Callaghan, Zita Griffin, Donal O’Connor, Mandy Toolan, Maurice Mullens, Michael Brennan, Marina Beirne, Eugene Halligan, Gary Wynne, Odran Feely, Ciaran O’Connor, Mairead Horan, Megan Morris, Gillean Cleary, Cian Smith, Ronan Hever, Adrian Hever and families. i.e. 20 ish.
Saturday: Aidan Lavin (Capt.), Kathleen Hanmore, Margaret O’Neill (x2), Michael Gilmartin, Stephen Bohan, Eugene Halligan (x2), Pat Goldrick, Marina Beirne (x2), Paul Beirne, (Rory O’Donohoe), Cianan Conboy, Justin McCormack, John Healy, Michael McHale, Owen Garvin (x2), Tom Kennedy (Leixlip), Michael Furey, Tomas Halligan, (Roger Mullarkey, Lucan). 17 ish.
Sunday; Fiona Mattimoe (x2), Aidan Lavin (x7), Mary Smith (x2), Kathleen Hanmore (Capt.) (x2), Martin Dolan (x4), John Brennan, Michael Brennan (x2), Paul Beirne (x4), Donal O’Connor (x2), Mandy Toolan (x2), Regina McLoughlin (x2), Bernard Shannon (x2), Michael Gilmartin (x2), Martin Purcell (x2), Dessie McLoughlin, Ben McLoughlin, Kyle McLoughlin, Mary Halligan, Olive Filan, Cian Smith (x2), Brian Supple (x2), Ciaran Supple, Gary Wynne (x2), Michael O’Donnell. [Cian Beirne, Darren O’Connor, Ciaran Cox, Conor Tivnan, Eoin Lavin] i.e. 24 ish. About 83 different people participated.
It would be a surprise if there were no mistakes in the above and I will accept corrections, no problem.
It was a brilliant and memorable effort, with fantastic organisation and while the net results were somewhat below what the effort might have deserved it was still very worthwhile. One cannot know what the result is until one tries and the project is completed.

Sat. 10am.

Two games today.

Boyle Junior Ladies play St Mary's in the Junior 'A' League Final this Saturday (today)
in Croghan, throw in 2.00pm, please support.

Boyle Juniors (men) play Castlerea St. Kevin's at 5.30 in the Tansey Cup at the Abbey Park.