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
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