Monday, December 30, 2013

The Club’s social event of the year i.e. The Annual Quiz in St Joseph’s Hall, on Friday night last, was once again an outstanding success, with in excess of fifty teams pitting their wits against Tony Conboy’s excellent set of topical, quirky and challenging questions. The Egan Family and friends, Ballytrasna came out on top. They were closely followed by a Boyle/St Michaels combination, and another two local combinations just one mark behind in joint third. Thanks to all who supported this event. Thanks also to all who helped in preparing the hall in advance and in its reinstatement on the following day. The Club also thanks Trojan Software for provision of IT equipment and James and Enda O’Boyle for operating the equipment on the night. Thanks to Tony-assisted by Enda O’Boyle- for his work in setting and asking the questions.

It was a source of disappointment that the charity football challenge game between the 2005 and 2013 Intermediate Champions couldn’t take place on St Stephen’s Day because of a frozen pitch. It is hoped that it can be re-scheduled for a another suitable date.

The Senior Club AGM will be held in the Clubroom on Saturday evening 18th January. Nomination Forms have been issued to all members and they should be completed and returned to the Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore within the coming two weeks. It is to be hoped that a number of new/young/enthusiastic members will make themselves available for positions in running the club and keeping up the high standards set by the outgoing committee which has done outstanding work in recent years. A number of outgoing officers have served their terms and are obliged to step down this year. They include the Chairman, Aidan Lavin; Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore and Ass. P.R.O. Tony Conboy.  

The Club wishes to thank James O’Boyle for his kind donation of a momento of the Roscommon All Ireland winning Minor Football team, which has been signed by panel members Cian Smith and Ciaran Cox as well as Manager Fergal O’Donnell and selector Stephen Bohan. It has been placed proudly on display in the Clubroom.

******There will be a special event in the Clubroom on 23rd January when a plaque will be unveiled to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Roscommon County Board in Boyle on January 23rd 1889*****.
 
Proposed Historic GAA Picture display in Boyle GAA Clubrooms.

Among the projects that it is hoped to carry out early this  year is that of putting on display a representative exhibition  of club pictures collected over the years. These include a few pre. the 1950s’ and a rising graph of pics. from the latter ‘60s’. Also it is hoped to display a very good collection of Roscommon county pics. especially pertaining to the period 1938 to 1953. All this will take funding if it is to be done properly and if anyone is interested in sponsoring/contributing to aspects of this display they might contact t.c. _
 
****The quality of the display will hinge on the outlay that can be spent on same. This will have to be sourced independently of Club normal, essential, funding.**** (t.c.)

Plans are in preparation for the Club’s presentation dinner dance--details will be announced very shortly.

Sympathy is extended to the Wynne Families, Boyle on the death of Mrs Maura Sheahan, Longford.

The Club (Senior, Minor and Ladies) wishes all players, members, supporters, sponsors and all who provide media coverage, a very happy, healthy and sporting New Year.
A Bon Voyage to our Christmas visitors who are returning to various parts of the world as we speak. We hope you had a good Christmas in Boyle. 

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529 

 

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Friday, December 20, 2013


Friday 12,30. Boyle GAA Club’s biggest social event of the year -the annual Club Quiz, will take place on Friday night next the 27th of December in St Joseph’s Hall. The event will commence at 8.30pm and patrons are advised to come early. Tony Conboy will be the quizmaster.

The next Club Lotto Draw will be held in Kate Lavin’s on Saturday night 28th. The jackpot will be €5,200 and Team ‘B’ will be in charge.

Preparations are being made for the Club AGM which will be held in the Clubrooms on Sunday 18th.

Go raibh maith agat .

Martin Dolan

P.R.O Boyle GAA Club 

Sunday, December 15, 2013


 Final preparations are ongoing for the Club’s biggest social event of the year--the Annual Monster Christmas Quiz, which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Friday the 27th of December. This is always a great opportunity to meet with our returned exiles and to discuss the happenings of the year gone by, as well as pitting of wits on Tony Conboy’s questions. Proceedings will commence at 8.30pm.

It was expected that the playing season had ended, but plans are afoot for a special charity football match to be played at 12.30pm on St Stephen’s Day in the Abbey Park between the Intermediate champions of 2005 and the current champions. This should be a very special event as bragging rights will be clearly established by whichever team comes out on top. More importantly, the proceeds from the occasion will be donated to SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust) and a large attendance would be appreciated to raise funds for this worthy cause.

The following were €20 winners at Saturday night’s Club Lotto draw which was held in The Patrick’s Well;- Stephen Bohan, Aaron O’Connor, Trevor Conroy, Denis Flanagan, Hugh McPadden and the Dodd Family. The house prize was won by Michael Burke. The next draw will be held in Kate Lavins on Saturday night 28th December, when the jackpot will be at €5,200 and Team B will be in charge.

Plans are in progress for a fundraising initiative early in the New Year.

The Club’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held in early February--more details in the coming weeks.

The Club--Minor and Senior and Ladies Club extend Christmas greetings to all our players, management teams, sponsors, supporters and lotto ticket purchasers and also all who provide us with excellent media coverage.

We urge everyone in the locality to shop local and to support the businesses who continue to generously sponsor our Club.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan

Monday, December 9, 2013

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Boyle GAA Club Lotto draw which was held in Clarke’s Bar; Gerry Nerney, Lorcan Egan, Seamus and Marie Gallagher, Paul Moylan, P.J. Kelly and Bernard Furey. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at €5,100 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Patrick’s Well. Team A will be in charge.
The playing season drew to a close for the Club teams on Wednesday night last in Johnstown, when the Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra juniors lost to Clan na Gael in the Division 4 League Semi Final. Thanks to the lads who travelled distances in mid week to fulfil the fixture. Thanks to the panel and management for their commitment throughout a long season. While no silverware was won, they have had a number of memorable victories in both league and championship. Thanks also to the Clan na Gael Club for their hospitality on the night.
The Abbey Park hosted what is likely to be its last game of the season on Saturday last with the playing of the Minor Division 2 League Final between St Faithleachs and Tulsk. Congrats to St Faithleachs on their victory and to Tulsk on winning the Underage Club of the Year award. Thanks to all Club members who helped with the hosting of the game.
The Club will be represented at the County Convention on this Tuesday night
Preparations are well advanced for the Club’s Christmas Quiz which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Friday night 27th December. This event is traditionally an occasion when the locals and the returned diaspora get a chance to meet up and pit their wits.
Go raibh maith agaibh.

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529

Monday, December 2, 2013

Boyle’s Abbey Park had one of its biggest crowds of the year on Saturday last when the Club hosted  the Garda Cup and Keenan Cup finals. Tulsk overcame Strokestown in an excellent Garda Cup (U 13) Final. Garda Michael Pilkington presented the Garda Cup on behalf of the Boyle Garda District while Loyola and Melissa Kelly were present to present the player of the match award in memory of the late Sergeant John Kelly.
Our own Boyle U11s had a good win over a gallant St Michaels team in the Keenan Cup Final in what was an exceptional game of football. The scoreline wasn’t an accurate reflection of the game as St Michael’s played excellent football and played their hearts out until the final whistle. Mary Keenan Doyle and Fiona Keenan were on hand to present the Keenan Cup and the player of the match award on behalf of the Keenan family. The Club extends its best wishes to Ernie Keenan for a speedy recovery following a recent accident. Thanks to all who assisted in the smooth  running of the finals, especially the Minor Club officials who catered for the multitudes.
The National Automation Limited U21s went down to a superior Roscommon Gaels side in the Division 1 County Final in Enfield on Sunday. The team has had a fine season and while it is disappointing to come up short in the final, the lads should take heart from getting to the final as most of the panel will be eligible again next year. Also it has to be taken on board that they were beaten by what must be among the best U 21 sides in many years. Another consideration is that while the Roscommon Gaels U 21 panel could be together for numerous collective training sessions ( as referred to at the Cup presentation) this was not the case with Boyle who had the Intermediate series running which included half the team. Another factor was the loss of Donie Smith. Thanks to the panel and the management team for their commitment throughout the season. The Club congratulates a finely balanced Roscommon Gaels side on their success which should lead to a revival of the Gaels as a force in senior football.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra juniors will play Clan na Gael in the Division 4 League Semi Final in Johnstown on this Wednesday night at 8.30pm. This is a very important game for the Club as victory would ensure Tansey Cup football in 2014. The Tansey Cup is a good and reliable competition and being there would ensure regular and good games.
Arrangements are being put into place for the annual Christmas Quiz which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Friday 27th December. This is traditionally a special night for the parish and those returning for Christmas are reminded to enter the date in diaries.
Sympathy is extended to the O’Boyle family on the death of Mrs Mae O’Boyle.
The Club (male and female sections) extends best wishes to Ladies Club player Sinead Cummins who will wed Trevor Conroy on Friday next.
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Martin Dolan
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

I received the following communication from our own Roch Hanmore re. a fundraising venture he is pursuing shortly with a trek to Mt. Everest. Please give it your consideration.  (t.c.)

From: Roch Hanmore [mailto:rochhanmore@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: 25 November 2013 01:15
To: Tony
Subject: Base Camp Trek


 
Morning Tony,
Hope you’re well.

It looks like the youth has borne fruit in Boyle!
Great year was had and an U-21 would cap it off and set up a good senior team for the next generation!
I was wondering if you could circulate this letter to a few of your contacts.
It is all explained below just to get it out there!
Let me know the craic beyond anyway!
Hope you stil have the blue velvet cap kept!
Is mise le meas,
Roch

 I would just like to  let  you all know, I am taking part in a trek with my first cousin over the Christmas break to Mount Everest Base Camp.
We currently have a web site set up explaining the reasons why we chose the Charities, why we are doing the trek and what is involved in the famous Nepalese tour.
It has the list of people who have donated since the start and a best wishes note or whatever people want to say. As soon as you do, an email is automatically sent to your email address as receipt of sponsorship, so it’s all really professional and official. The response has been overwhelming so far.......Link below.
 
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Please find link below, it’s a good read too:
http://www.mycharity.ie/event/john_comiskeys_event

 I appreciate that there are so many charities going around especially this month but I’ d like to let people know at least.
Thank you for taking the time in reading this.
Warm regards,
Roch

 
 

Monday, November 25, 2013

The following were €20 at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in the Railway Bar; Seamus and Marie Gallagher, Gerry and Nuala Morris, Eamon O’Connor, Joan Gardiner, Lionel Knott and Marie Tansey. The house prize was won by Jonathan Dwyer. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at €5,000 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held Clarkes’ Bar. Team E will be in charge.
The big event of the weekend was the victory of the National Automation Limited U21s in the Division 1 County Semi-Final over Michael Glaveys in Castlerea on Saturday. It was a win that looked unlikely at half time, but the lads re-grouped to draw level by end of normal time. Boyle upped their game in extra time to run out seven point winners. They will play Roscommon Gaels in the County Final on Sunday next in Enfield (Ballintubber) at 2pm. This will be another big occasion for the Club and we ask our ever increasing fanbase to come along with flags and banners and add colour and excitement to the occasion.
The Abbey Park will host the Finals of the Garda Cup and Keenan Cup competitions on Saturday. Both of those competitions are closely with Boyle GAA Club and we again request a large turnout, especially as Boyle will be playing St Michaels in the Keenan Cup (U11) final.
Tulsk will also be involved in the Garda Cup (U14) final when they will take on Strokestown. The Garda Cup Final is scheduled for 1.30pm while the Keenan Cup Final throws in at 2.30pm--please check fixtures for confirmation of starting times.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors are due to play Clan na Gael in the Division 4 League Semi Final in the week after next.
Those using the gym in the Abbey Park are reminded to secure and tidy up the premises after use.
Go raibh maith agaibh ,
Martin Dolan
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529
 

Monday, November 11, 2013

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in the Railway Bar; Henry Clifford, Gerry and Phil Emmett, Pat Conroy, Danny Mulryan, Michael Furey and David Tiernan. The house prize was won by John Gallagher. The numbers drawn were: 10/13/16/21. The Jackpot wasn’t won and it will stand at €4,900 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in An Craoibhin with team ‘D’.
 The U11 Keenan Cup and the Garda Cup teams will be in action in Tarmonbarry on this Thursday evening at 6.45pm and 7.45pm respectively. Both teams will face Strokestown opposition.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors exited the North Junior ‘B’ Championship at the Final on Saturday when they went down to Michael Glaveys. The team didn’t perform as well as expected, but they will have an opportunity to return to winning ways when they take on Clan na Gael in the Division 4 League at a date to be arranged.
The National Automation Limited U21s are awaiting the winners of the Western Gaels versus Michael Glaveys clash.
All roads will lead to MacHale Park, Castlebar on Sunday next when the McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediate (now senior) side take on Kiltane, Co. Mayo in the Connacht Club Intermediate Final. The game is timed for 2pm. The Club urges all GAA supporters in the Boyle Parish and in surrounding areas  to make the trip to Castlebar to support the lads in this, their biggest game ever. We also ask that Boyle supporters group together in the stand, with flags and banners, so as to make the maximum support impact.
The Club extends its sympathy to Minor Club Secretary Sabrina Kerins and to the Kerins and Hannon families on the death of Sabrina’s father, Stephen Hannon, Threen, Castlebaldwin.
Go raibh  maith agaibh
Martin Dolan

Friday, November 8, 2013


 Stephen Hannon R.I.P.

Stephen Hannon, Threen, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo. Suddenly at his residence.
 Reposing at the Perry Funeral Home, Ballymote on Saturday morning from 11.30am to 1.30pm followed with removal to St. Kevin’s Church, Keash arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm.

Monday, November 4, 2013

The following were €20 winners at the Club Lotto draw held on Saturday night 26th October in Dodds Bar; David O’Connor, Patricia Harrington, William and Martina Beirne, Jack Queenan, Paddy McKeon and Laura Gannon. The house prize was won by Mary Rooney.
Weather conditions meant that the Keenan Cup and Garda Cup games that were scheduled for last weekend had to be postponed. Both postponed games involved Strokestown opposition and they are rescheduled for Thursday evening under lights at a venue to be determined see fixtures for details of venue. The Keenan Cup game is scheduled for 6.45pm while the Garda Cup game will start at 7.45pm.
The McGovern Directional Drilling team had a convincing victory over Eslin in the Connacht Intermediate Championship Semi Final in Carrick on Shannon on Sunday. They will meet Kiltane, Co Mayo in the Connacht Intermediate Final on Sunday week 17th November in MacHale Park, Castlebar. The Club wishes to thank all who travelled to Carrick to support the lads today. Thanks also to the minor players who helped in the programme selling on Sunday. We ask all of you to keep Sunday 17th in your diaries and to encourage even greater numbers to make the trip to Castlebar to cheer on the lads to hopefully a Connacht title.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra team had a great win over Kilmore in the North Junior B Championship Semi Final on Bank Holiday Monday. They will play Michael Glaveys in the Final on Saturday next in Strokestown at 1.30pm.
The National Automation Limited U21s are awaiting their opponents for their Division 1 County Semi Final.
There will be an important open meeting of the Club in the Clubroom on this Thursday night at 8.30pm. Among the items on the agenda is to consider the motions for the forthcoming County Convention. All members are encouraged to attend.
Congratulations are extended to Lorcan Egan and his bride on their recent marriage. The Club extends it best wishes to St Brigids in their Connacht Semi Final clash with St Mary’s in Carrick on Shannon on Sunday next. Sympathy is extended to the McGee family, Bridge Street on the death of Mrs Berry McGee and to the Casserly family, Grange on the passing of Mrs Anna Casserly.
Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529

Tuesday, October 29, 2013



A group of Boyle young Boyle Gaelic footballers with their managers and officials at Croke Park on Saturday last, Oct. 26th, for the Compromise Rules game Ireland v Australia which Ireland won comprehensively. Well done to all involved in organising the trip. A few years ago there were a number of such trips to Croke Park, Tullamore (?) and most memorably to Ennis for Roscommon's All-Ireland minor victory in the replay with Kerry. If any young member of the group wishes to send me an account of their trip, to tconboy1@eircom.net  I could publish same here. Thanks to Kevin O'Connor for sending me the pic.  

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Sat.1o pm.....The celebrations have subsided after the Intermediate title success of the McGovern Directional Drilling team on Sunday last. The Club wishes to thank the public who came out in such numbers to welcome the team home. The lads will be back in action on Sunday next when they will play Eslin in the Connacht Semi Final in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Carrick on Shannon at 1.30pm. We appeal once again to our many supporters to make the short journey to Carrick. It is an unique opportunity to see the team play such an important game so close to home.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooneys Centra Juniors played Kilmore in the North B Championship on Bank Holiday Monday. They are expected to be in action in the Division 4 League semi final versus Clan na Gael==see fixtures.

The National Automation Limited U21s had a hard earned win over Clan na Gael in the Division 1 Championship quarter final in Enfield on Saturday.

The U11s finally got their first outing in the Keenan Cup on Saturday last when they defeated Eire Og in incessant rain in the Abbey Park. It is a pity that this competition has been left until this time of year as playing in such conditions does nothing for skill development or love of the sport. Both teams made history on Saturday as it was the first game at which the Boyle Credit Union sponsored scoreboard was in operation. Both sides kept the scoreboard operator very busy!

 Well done to the Minor Club for bringing the very young players to the Compromise Rules International in Croke Park.

The Garda Cup fixtures should soon be announced for our U14 player.

The Club Lotto will be held in An Craoibhin on Saturday night next and Team ‘C’ will be in charge.

Go raibh maith agaibh.

Martin Dolan

Sunday, October 20, 2013




                   Mission accomplished!
1.      Boyle’s ‘McGovern Directional Drilling’ intermediate footballers have successfully completed the second leg of their plan for 2013 by winning the County Intermediate Championship Final in a thriller with Tulsk on Sunday in Strokestown. This means that they have achieved their target of gaining promotion to play senior championship and senior league next year. Congratulations to David O’Connor and his management team of Bernard Shannon, Michael Bermingham and Ciaran Supple and the many others who assisted them throughout the year. Congratulations also to an extremely dedicated  panel of in excess of thirty players who have given unselfishly of their time  throughout a long season. Congratulations are also extended to Tony and Marion McGovern of ‘McGovern Directional Drilling Limited’ whose on-going generous sponsorship has brought its rewards. The panel/club have deservedly achieved their ambition to play at senior level. They will play in the Connacht Intermediate Club Championship in two weeks time. They will not be expected to turn their thoughts to this for a day or so.  Sincere thanks is due to the massive numbers of supporters who travelled to Strokestown on Sunday.

*Boyle Club wishes to acknowledge the major part that a gallant Tulsk team played in making it one of the best games of the year in the  County. We sincerely hope that they keep together and take the get their reward in due course.
The Club had a very enjoyable Sponsors’ Night in the Clubroom on Friday last where our many sponsors were acknowledged for their generosity. Further details of that event will be published next week. 
The National Automation Limited U21s will play their Division 1 Championship Quarter- Final versus Clan na Gael in Enfield on Saturday at 3.30pm.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors will play Kilmore in the North Junior B Semi- Final on Monday next in Elphin at 2pm . Extra time will be played if necessary in both of those fixtures.
The Garda Cup and Keenan Cup competitions are due to commence next weekend- see fixtures for details.
The Club Lotto which was due to have been held on Saturday night last was postponed until this coming Saturday night. The jackpot will be €4,700. It will be held in Dodd’s and Team ‘B’ will be in charge.
Sympathy is extended to the Martin and Keenehan families Cootehall and Boyle on the sad passing of Noel Martin, Ballylanders, Limerick, sister of former Club Secretary, Bernadette Keenehan.
Ladies Club
The Intermediate Girls will play the Shield Semi-Final versus Western Gaels in the Abbey Park on Sunday. See fixtures for details.
The Club extends its sympathy to the Moran family, Crossna on the death of Mrs. Maureen Moran, mother of Club player Angela.
Go raibh maith agaibh

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

Monday, October 14, 2013

Mon. am.  All roads lead to Strokestown on Sunday next when the McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates take on Tulsk Lord Edwards in the County Intermediate Final at 3pm. This is the Club’s biggest game of the year and the best wishes of the Club go with the players and the management. All involved have left no stone unturned and we hope that there will be massive Boyle support to cheer on the lads to what we hope will be a successful outcome.

The following were €20 winners in the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Daly’s;- J.J, Carty, Nuala and Gerry Morris, Michael Leydon, Karen Healy, Johnny Lyons and John Finn. The house prize was won by Mary Cox. This Saturday night’s draw will be held in Dodd’s and Team ‘B’ will be in charge. The jackpot will stand at €4,700.

Thanks is extended to all who helped in the smooth running of the County U16 Final in the Abbey Park on Saturday last.

All Club members are invited to attend a get together to acknowledge our many generous Club sponsors which will be held in the Clubroom on Friday at 8.30pm.

Our U21s are awaiting details of the quarter final draws for the Division 1 County Championship, following their outing with Roscommon Gaels on Friday night last.

The long awaited Garda Cup and Keenan Cup fixtures are now looming closer and the lads will be in action very shortly.

The Club extends its sympathy to the Daly Family, Tarmon on the death of Matty, to Dr Margaret Loftus on the death of her brother and to the Beirne Family, Tulsk on their bereavement.
Ladies Club
Commiserations to our U14 girls on losing their Division 1A County Final Replay to St Dominick’s on Sunday. While the girls are naturally disappointed, they will know that they have had a great season and they have given great enjoyment to their parents and loyal supporters. Thanks to the girls and the management for their commitment throughout the year. Good luck to the Intermediate men on Sunday next in Strokestown.

Go raibh maith agaibh

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529

Monday, October 7, 2013

Boyle U12s has a great win over St Brigids in Kiltoom on Sunday in the Summer League. This win give the lads and their management much confidence for the future.
The National Automation Limited U21s received a walkover from St Aidans in relation to their Division 1 Championship game which was scheduled for Sunday. It is most disappointing as this has been the second walkover received by the team in this year’s championship, and more especially on this occasion that notification of concession was received at such a late stage. They will play Roscommon Gaels in the next round of this competition in Lisnamult on Friday night next ay 9pm.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra team is still awaiting notification of their outstanding league and championship fixtures.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates are in preparation for their County Final date with Tulsk which will take place in Strokestown on Sunday 20th at 3pm. Supporters are again urged to put up flags and bunting. Flags may be obtained from Kelly’s Londis and Abbeytown Express Store.
The Club extends its thanks to the many patrons who have responded positively to the Club Lotto renewal drive. All will be contacted in the coming week.
Abbey Park will play host to the Division 3 U16 County Final between Tulsk and St Ronans on Saturday at 4.30pm.
The Club extends its sympathy to the Roddy Family, Tarmon on the sad passing of Ava, to the Moran Family, Forest View on the death of Tommy,  to the Sweeney Family, Ardagh on the death of Tony, to the Hanley Family, Corra Droichead, Carrick on Shannon on the death of former Shannon Gaels player, Ronan, and to Tony Conboy and family, Forest View on the passing, on Sunday evening, of Tony’s sister, Kathleen Finan, Thomastown, Kilkenny.

 Ladies Club
Boyle U14 Girls conested a very exciting County Final with St Dominics on Sunday and despite extra time the two teams couldn’t be separated. The Ladies Club suffered a painful loss last week with the sad passing of former Club player Ava Roddy. The Club extends its deepest sympathy to the Roddy Family on their great loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam dilis.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529

 

Sunday, September 29, 2013

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held recently in the Moylurg Inn;- Colm Loftus, T.P. Toolan, Gerard Lavin, Ray Lynam, Seamie McManus and Peter Conroy. The house prize was won by Enda Smith. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will stand at €4,600 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Daly’s Bar. Team ‘A’ will be in charge. Thanks  to all who have responded to the Club Lotto membership renewal request. They will be contacted by a Club official during the coming week.
The long awaited U11 Keenan Cup and U14 Garda Cup competitions will commence towards end of October. The respective panels have been preparing eagerly for some considerable time and it’s a pity that they will have to play when playing conditions are likely to have deteriorated.
The National Automation Limited U21s will play St Aidans in the U21 Division 1 Championship in Ballyforan on Sunday at 12 noon. (the County Senior Final between St. Brigid’s and western Gaels is on Sunday @ 4. I am told that this game will also be televised by T. na G. Cane Western Gaels break the dominance of Brigid’s ?)
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors are still awaiting news of two fixtures; their Junior ‘B’ North Semi- Final versus Kilmore and their  Division 4 League Semi-Final versus Clan na Gael.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates are in preparation for their upcoming Championship Final versus Tulsk on Sunday the 20th October. It’s time to decorate the town and parish with maroon and white. Flags and bunting are available from Kelly’s Londis and Abbeytown Express store.
Sympathy is extended to Mickey Cull, Drumderrig Nursing Home on the death of his mother, and to Eamon Horan, Lisserdrea on the passing of his mother in Ballinafad.
The Club extends its congratulations to Interediate player Cillian Cox who celebrated his 21st birthday at the weekend. Congrats also to long-serving Boyle stalwart Jonathan Conroy who was part of the Fuerty Junior winning C’Ship team which defeated Ml. Glavey’s in Elphin on Sunday.
Those interested in participating in Scór na nOg are advised that entries must be submitted to the Coiste Scór Ros Comáin by 1st November. The Club is anxious that someone will take responsibility for promoting and organising Scór in the Club, as it is an equally important aspect of the GAA.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/t.c.
P.R.O. Dept. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529

Monday, September 23, 2013

Mon. 11.30.
The U10s’ will have a Blitz on Saturday next
The U11s and U14s will also be told at training of their upcoming Keenan Cup and Garda Cup fixtures
The U12s’ had a good win over St Barry’s on Saturday.
The U12s’ ‘B’ team are scheduled to play St Croan’s  this Monday…..where? Any fixtures for the coming weekend will be notified at training. 
The McGovern Directional Drilling Juniors may have a fixture at the weekend--see fixtures for details.
The National Automation Limited U21s’ got a walkover from Michael Glavey’s in the first round of the Division 1 U21 Championship. The late call on that was pretty inconvenient.
Thanks is extended to all Club members and players who made the trip to Ennis on Saturday to assist with the fundraising project of the raffle of All Ireland Hurling Final Replay tickets. There were 3 very pleased Ennis, winners that afternoon.
The Club wishes to inform Club players who are at third level education that the Connacht Council is offering bursaries and that applications must be submitted to the Connacht Council office in Ballyhaunis by 11th October. Details are available on the Connacht Council website or from Club officers.
Congratulations are extended to the Mayo minors on their All Ireland Final success a commiserations to the seniors on their latest near miss. It was a peculiar game but the all-round nuances in the team and play of Dublin saw them home. The tactical approach and ability of Cluxton to enable the Dubs to play ‘around’ the formidable (in the traditional sense) Mayo  midfield was a major factor and the sheer pace of the support coming through the middle for Dublin, especially with McCauley, was huge. The Mayo forward line was poor. Conroy made little impact this time. Higgins was their star player with the wing backs again. Dublin, though they won by just a point, had 3 of the 5 contenders for ‘Man of the Match’ in Cluxton/Brogan and McCauley with Higgins and Hennelly being the Mayo contenders despite the goalie’s mistake for the opening goal. There was another big (if somewhat understandable) mistake by an umpire with a miscall for a ‘45’. Then there was the slowness of O’Connor with the late frees and the misunderstanding, from a Mayo player’s point of view, with the referee’s timing at the death. A pity it wasn’t a draw!
Congratulations to former Boyle Club player Paddy Daly on his 90th birthday. It's a pity he did not get the present of a Mayo All-Ireland win as I believe he was at the game. 
Go raibh maith agaibh
Martin Dolan/t.c.
P.R.O. Dept. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529
 

Monday, September 16, 2013

Mon. 1.45. The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Creightons Bar;- Maeve and Seamus Brennan, Fergal and Marie O’Donnell, Hillary Clifford, John Gallagher, Gerry McCabe and Dominic Nicholson. The house prize was won by Paddy McLoughlin. The Jackpot wasn’t won and it will stand at €4,500 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Daly’s. Team E will be in charge.

The U8s will participate in a ‘Go Games Blitz’ in Strokeston on Saturday.
It is expected that the eagerly awaited fixture list for the Garda Cup and Keenan Cup competitions will be announced this week.

The National Automation Limited U21s’ will commence their championship campaign on Saturday next at 5pm in the Abbey Park against Michael Glaveys.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors are awaiting details of their outstanding championship and league fixtures.

The highlight of the weekend was the victory by the McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates in the John Corcoran Menswear Championship Semi Final over a gallant St Michael’s team in Strokestown on Sunday. It was an excellent all round team performance. They will play Tulsk in the County Final on 20th October. Well done to the entire panel and the management and no doubt they will be leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the upcoming final. Thanks to the Strokestown Club for their hospitality and for their excellently presented facilities. Boyle Club wishes to express its appreciation of the sponsorship by Kevin Mullen of Abbeytown Express  of water for the team and of Martin and Marian Purcell  of Gala Foodstore for sponsorship of the after match sandwiches.

Thanks to all Club members who helped in the stewarding in the Abbey Park on Saturday of the Intermediate game between St Croans and St Ronans. 

Sympathy is extended to the Daly Family, Tarmon on the death of Francie Daly.

The Club extends it best wishes to the Mayo Seniors and Minors and it is hoped that they will bring Sam and Tommy back to Connacht. Congratulations to former Roscommon greats Harry Keegan, Tony McManus and the late great Dermot Earley who will be honoured in the Team of the Eighties in Croke Park on Sunday next.  

The Club wishes to stress that vehicles entering the Abbey Park grounds must obey the 5km/h speed limit in the interests of health and safety. Letters have been issued to those who have not renewed their Club Lotto subscriptions. The recipients of same are asked to make contact with any of the Club officers.
Ladies Club
The Intermediate Ladies bowed out of this years championship after an epic semi-final battle with Eire Og in Frenchpark on Saturday evening. The sides finished level at the end of normal time at 1. 8 each, with Boyle’s goal coming from the excellent Danielle Gaffney. There was never more than a few points between the sides throughout the game and this pattern extended  into the first period of extra time. However, the Eire Og girls secured the vital scores in the second period of extra time to secure victory on a score line of 3.12 to 1. 12. It has been a marvellous achievement for the girls to reach the semi final and to go so close to victory in their first year in the Intermediate grade. It is to be hoped that the panel and the management will stay together and come back next year with the aim to build on this year’s experience. Team;- Christina Healy, Saoirse Flaherty,, Sinead Keenehan, Shauna Moran, Natasha Regan, Catriona Leonard, Susie Keenehan, Catriona Hanmore, Maria Keenehan, Danni Gaffney, Nicole McDermott, Emer Killilea, Sarah Keenehan, Danni McLoughlin and Sinead O’Donoghue. Sub used Orla Nicholson for Sarah Keenehan. Other subs;- Mellissa Goldrick, Mairead King, Caoimhe Morris, Catherine Lynch and Nicole Kerins. Management Paul Beirne and Bernie Shannon.

 

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan/t.c.

P.R.O. Dept. Boyle GAA Club