Monday 6.45 P.M.....The McGovern Directional Drilling team made a promising start to the Division 2 League (O'Gara Cup) with a comprehensive win over St Michael’s on an excellent Cootehall pitch on Sunday. The game featured  two goals from Donie Smith (one from a penalty) and a goal from Mark O'Connor. Sunday saw the introduction of former Eastern Harps star Ray Hannon now domiciled in Boyle and awaiting his Boyle ‘Green Card’. Boyle started well and might have put up a match-winning lead in the first ten minutes, however the lead was 1.2 to nil. St. Michael’s came back with 4 points in the following 10 minutes as Boyle had a barren spell of 15 minutes. In this phase the Boyle keeper Ciaran Beirne made a great save to keep Boyle in front. Then followed points from Darren O'Connor and Ray Hannon's first for the club. Cian and Donal Smith finished the half with two frees to leave the half time score Boyle 1.6 St Michael’s 0.4. Boyle were in control in the second half and Enda Smith’s point was followed by a Donie penalty on 14 minutes. Ml. Paul Gilmartin added a further  minor but while Michael’s added 3 points Mark O’Connor (‘Bagsey’) with a well taken goal, brought a comfortable win to an end. The final score was, Boyle 3.10 St. Michael’s 0.7. The score line might suggest it was an impressive performance but the fact is that St. Michael’s (for a team who played in an Intermediate county final) were surprisingly poor on the day. There was considerable rustiness on the Boyle side also which, I imagine, was understandable. There were a number of bad misplaced passes, fumbles in possession, being pulled totally to one side of the field, not playing wide enough etc. The back line needs to ensure that they do not leave an attacker totally on his own, inside. That requires talking and informing. Oddly I felt that there were elements of a ‘challenge’ game to this. On the other side there were a good few positives, Ciaran Beirne was fine in goals, maybe he needs to keep his last line informed. The full back line did well with Kieran Supple showing his strength. The half back line also did well, generally. Cillian Cox had another good game and surged up field to effect on one occasion as did Ml. Paul Gilmartin. Ml. Hanmore has a good intro to this level. Ciaran Cox and Enda Smith form a good midfield and Enda (in a ‘Man of the Match’ performance) showed his power and speed with an incisive run in the first half plus a number of great pieces of fielding. Ray Hannon had a very satisfactory debut in the Boyle colours and his passing especially the height and angle will be a big help to Donie and co. of the inside forwards. Tadgh Lowe’s long range efforts were marginally off but on another day these kind of scores could be a big option. Mark O’Donohoe and Jim Suffin also got around the park when introduced while Mark O’Connor’s goal was top drawer  It was a positive all round performance with strong contributions from all players and subs used. They will meet Michael Glaveys in their next outing in this competition on Saturday week 9th March. So it is going to be an interesting campaign and one to look forward with optimism to.

 The Boyle team was as follows: C.Beirne, K.Supple, D.Callaghan, A. Sharkey, M.Goldrick, C.Cox, Ml. Hanmore, C. Cox, E, Smith Ml. Paul Gilmartin, Ray Hannon, T. Lowe,  Cian Smith, D. O’Connor, D. Smith with M. O’Donohoe, K. Feighan, J. Suffin, D. Kelly, M. O’Connor. (t.c.)     

 The U16s game with Clan na Gael didn't materialise this weekend.

It is expected that the National Automation Limited minors will have league action this coming weekend.The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra team will have their first outing on Sunday 10th March.

There will be an important Club Meeting on this Tuesday night at 8pm in the Clubroom. All members are requested to attend. Club members are reminded that their services will be required at a date to be determined this week to provide a "meitheal" for work in relation to the Club's current fundraising project.

Congratulations are extended to Boyle Ladies Club player Emer Killilea on the birth of her baby son.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan    

 

Thurs. 1.30 P.M.....BOYLE GAA CLUB U / 8 AND U /10 REGISTRATION EVENINGS

GAA  Registration Evening for all boys under 8 years  will take place in the Sports Complex  on:  Monday evening , 25^th February 2013 at 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. 

Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. First time Registrations must present  Original Birth Certificate (Long Version).  Registration  - E40.00

For boys under 10 Registration will take place in the Complex on Tuesday evening Feb 26^th  6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Registration continues for all players Under 12, 14, 16 and Minors prior to training.

Your cooperation in having registrations completed as soon as possible would be appreciated. Thanks to all who have registered to date. Mary Clifford.

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Mon. 3.15 P.M......Dia dhibh, (A salutation often used by Sean Og O Ceallachain in introducing the Sunday night GAA results programme on Radio Eireann for decades.) Sean Og, who I (t.c.) happened to know a little, passed away over the week-end. )

The following were €20 winners in the most recent Boyle Club Lotto draw which was held in the Patrick's Well on Saturday night last;- Barry Feely, Tom Commons, Brian Kennedy, Cian Smith, Seamus Cooney, Joe Mullaney, Pat O'Brien, John O'Connor, Hal Cawley and Padraig McCrann. The house prize was won by Catherine Walsh. The jackpot wasn't won and it will stand at €3,000 for the next draw which will be held in Kate Lavin’s. Pat Goldrick's team will be in charge.

The National Automation Limited minors were unable to play their first league fixture of the year on Sunday because of unavailability of a playable pitch.

The U16s’ will commence their league campaign this coming weekend--see fixtures.

All managers of underage teams are reminded that all of their players must wear gum shields in training and in games.

The McGovern Directional Drilling team will commence their Division 2 League campaign on Sunday next with a visit to Cootehall to take on St Michaels at 2.30pm.

There will be a full Club Meeting on Tuesday week 26th Feb at 8pm in the Clubroom. A full attendance is requested. 

The Club extends its congratulations to St Brigid's on their All Ireland Semi-Final victory over Crossmaglen and we know that they will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to bring the title to Kiltoom on St Patrick’s day.

The Club sends it best wishes to Donie Smith and his DCU colleagues in the Sigerson Cup Finals next weekend in Athlone.

Sympathy is extended to the Dwyer family, Hanley Avenue, on the death of Sean Dwyer and to the Tully family, Slatta on the passing of Tom, former Garda in Boyle, whose son Clem played underage football with Boyle.

Go raibh maith agaibh.

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529   

 

Below an email from a gum shield supplier for your information. 

 

Subject: GUMSHIELDS OFFER

Just a quick reminder with registration nights coming up and beyond that point, to stress the importance of providing gumshields for our own up and coming players. This is a great initiative for a club to take, as while holding and supplying a healthy stock of gumshields that we can provide to you in your own club colours, you are being pro-active as a club in your community and passing on a savings to the child’s parents. HOW? Elverys Sports are in a position to provide your club with a CE standard boil & bite mouth guard at a great discounted price of €3.99 (normally retailing in our stores for €5.99) for a minimum purchase of 25 units. Both Junior & senior sizes are available. Please do not hesitate in contacting me directly to avail of this great offer, or in connection with anything else your club may require as you get ready for the season ahead. i.e. Jerseys/Equipment etc Yours in Sport  Shane

McCann 

Elverys Teamwear
M: 087 6134 580

E: shanemccann@elverys.ie

Elverys Sports - SPORTS FOR LIFE

Moneen Bradagh Industrial Estate
Castlebar, Co. Mayo

 

 

 

Monday 12.45. The €20 winners, at the most recent Boyle Club Lotto draw which was held in the Abbey Bar, were the following; Geraldine and Fran McGeogh, Pat and Liz Gannon, Gerard Lavin, Gary Sheerin, Lorcan Egan, Michael O'Reilly, Sharon Duggan, Padraig Daly, Sinead Horkan and Jim Suffin. The house prize was won by Paul Condon. The jackpot wasn't won and it will stand at €2,900 for this Saturday night's draw which will be held in The Patrick's Well. Team 'D' will be in charge.

The Boyle GAA Clubs (Men and Ladies) dinner dance in Kilronan Castle on Saturday night last was an outstanding success, with a huge attendance enjoying an excellent meal, a presentation ceremony compered by Tony Conboy, and dancing to the very entertaining Late Night Radio Band.The following were the surprised award winners; Ladies Player of the Year-Catriona Hanmore, Minor Player of the Year-Dylan Mattimoe, U21 Player of the Year-Enda Smith, Junior Player of the Year-Stephen Tonra, Intermediate Player of the Year-David Callaghan, Club Person of the Year-Mary Smith, Hall of Fame-Paul Beirne. Medals were presented to the Boyle Ladies footballers who won the Junior A County Championship and the Boys Minor players who were runners-up in the Division 1 Minor Football County Championship by the special guest for the night-Donegal All-Ireland winning goalkeeper and current All Star, Paul Durcan. The Clubs are deeply endebted to Paul for coming along, having come straight from playing for Donegal against Down in the National Football League in Ballybofey. Following the presentation, Paul had some well chosen words of wisdom and motivation for the medal recipients.

Club Vice President and former Chairperson Barry Feely presented a very special picture to the Club, showing our current Club President and All Ireland medallist John Joe Nerney with his All Ireland medal. The work was done for Barry by local artist Conor Dowling. This picture will adorn our Clubroom from now onwards.The Clubs are very grateful to Barry for his thoughtfulness.

The Clubs wish to thank all involved in making the night so successful and especially the patrons who supported the event, and also those who donated spot prizes.

Registration for U12s and U14s will be held in the Clubroom on this Thursday from 6.30pm to 8pm. Parents are reminded that their children cannot be allowed train or play unless registered. The same applies to players in all age categories from the youngest up to intermediate. The competitive season is about to commence and it is therefore essential that registration is completed  and all team managers are obliged to ensure full compliance. All underage players are again advised that the wearing of gumshields is now compulsory in training and in ALL games. Gumshields can be purchased locally.

The Club extends its best wishes to St Brigid’s as they take on Crossmaglen on Saturday next in Mullingar in the All Ireland Semi Final.

The Club extends it sympathy to Minor Club official Mary Halligan and to the Nicholson and Regan families on their recent bereavements

Mon. 3am
Everything is in readiness for our big social night of the year on Saturday night next in Kilronan Castle Hotel when the jointly organised Boyle Men and Ladies GAA Clubs Dinner Dance will be held. It promises to be a very special night. The special guest will be a current ALL Star  footballer. Presentations will be made to the Boyle Ladies Junior A County Championship winning panel and to the Boyle minor male panel who were runners-up in the County Minor Division 1 Championship. The Ladies' and Mens' Players of the Year awards will be presented, as will the Club Person of the Year and the Hall of Fame awards. A limited number of tickets are still available up until this Thursday evening. Mc Kenna's Mini Bus Service, Boyle will provide a shuttle bus service from the Crescent for patrons to and from Kilronan from 7pm on Saturday evening. Those wishing to confirm a booking may contact Adrian at 087 2610001. 

The following officers were elected at the recent Minor Board AGM;- Chairperson-Leonard Sutton, Vice Chairperson-Stephen Bohan, Secretary-Sabrina Kerins, Asst. Secretary-Claire Conway, Treasurer-Olive Filan, Asst. Treasurer-Mary Halligan, Registrar-Mary Clifford, P.R.Os -Martin Dolan and Bernie Mullins, Childrens' Officer-Jan Flanagan. County Minor Board Delegates-Odran Feely and Kevin Young, with Leonard Sutton and Sabrina Kerins as alternates. Team Managers;- U 8 Patrick Duffy and Eugene Halligan, U10 Noel Casey and assistants to be appointed, U12-Eamonn Glennon, Leonard Sutton, Odran Feely, Gerry Cregg and Michael McGrath; U14-Martin Mullen, Fergal O'Donnell, Ciaran Supple and Stephen Bohan. U16 and Minor- to be decided at next meeting. It was noted that the County Minor Leagues are due to commence on 17th February. All managers were advised that co-operation with Club Pitch Co-ordinator Martin Purcell throughout the season is vital and to ensure that the Warren Field is used whenever possible for training.The meeting also noted that gumshields are obligatory for all underage players whether at training or in games from now onwards and that team managers must not allow players to participate unless they are wearing gum shields. Managers were also advised that players must be fully registered before being allowed to participate in Club activities.The AGM complimented and wished well all the Boyle players who are on the various County underage panels.

***People using the gym facility are urged to ensure that all electrics are switched off when leaving the premises especially the heater as the bill for the past year is not sustainable***

The McGovern Directional Drilling management and panel now knows what awaits them in this year's Intermediate Championship and they look forward to meeting St Barrys, St Brigids B and their annual adversaries Eire Og. The Club extends its congratulations to Donie Smith on his excellent National League debut with Roscommon on Sunday last and on picking up his Player of the Month award for March at the very enjoyable Roscommon Herald/ Super Valu Sports Awards on Friday night last.

Sympathy is extended to Veronica and Stephen Tonra on the death in Co Kerry of Veronica's father, and to the Earley Family on the death of Mrs Kitty Earley, Gortaganny.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529