Mon. early….The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Daly's Bar;- Seamus Cooney, Bernie and Maurice Mullins, Christy Grehan, Cormac Levis and Gerard Mullen. The house prize was won by Laura Swikubrve. The numbers drawn were 1/9/16/18.The jackpot wasn't won and it will be at €3,500 for the next draw which will be held in the Moylurg Inn on Saturday night next. Team E will be in charge.

The U14s’ will have two games this week in the Division 2 League. They will play Western Gaels on this Tuesday evening at 7pm in Frenchpark and they will host St Faithleachs in the Abbey Park on Thursday evening, also at 7pm.

The U16s, under the new management of Mike (Junior) Smith lost out to St Dominics on Sunday. We wish Jnr. And the team well for the remainder of the season. It is vital that teams participate in all age groups in fairness to those who are really interested in doing so. I’m sure that with everyone’s support and encouragement Jnr. & co. will do well.

The National Automation Limited minors are awaiting confirmation of their outstanding league fixtures.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra juniors are in preparation for their next league outing against Elphin on Sunday week the 10th of May.

The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates continued their winning ways when overcoming a below par Eire Og in the Abbey Park on Sunday, and they remain at the top of their league table.They will play unbeaten Padraig Pearses on Saturday evening May 4^th, in the Abbey Park at 6.30pm. The other teams they have still to play are Castlerea Senior Championship team and both the St. Brigid’s and Clann second teams. So next week-end’s game v Pearses is a crucial game to get nearer to the O’Gara Cup play-offs.  

The Minor Board annual church gate collection will take place after all Masses this coming weekend. Your generosity will be appreciated as the proceeds will help defay the costs associated with the coaching and running of panels of players ranging from under 8 to 18.

The County Board Draw tickets are available from all Club officers and sales are progressing satisfactorily.

Congratulations are extended to Enda Smith who was the worthy winner of the DCU "Fresher of the Year" footballer award.

Congratulations also to the St Dominics ballad group and the Clan na Gael tráth na gceist team who both took home All Ireland titles to the County from the National Scór Final in Derry on Saturday night.

The Club extends its best wishes to Sean Young and John Joe Nerney who are convalescing at this time.

 Sympathy is extended to the Byrne family, Forest View on the sad passing of Siobhán.

Boyle Ladies;

The U12 Girls had an exciting one point win over Castlerea St Kevin’s in their championship game played in a wet and windy Abbey park on Friday evening last.

Thanks is extended to Pat Brogan-Brogan's and Natural Options Pharmacies for sponsorship of first aid kits for the girls. This is in addition to their generous sponsorship of the Club Lotto envelopes. Best wishes are extended to the Roscommon Ladies who will play Offaly in the National League Division 4 Final on Saturday next.

Go raibh maith agaibh, 

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

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Mon. 1 am.....The U14s will commence their Division 2 League with an outing against Western Gaels on Tuesday week 30th April at 7pm. They have also been notified of their Championship fixtures which will commence in early July with games against Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels and St Failes.

The U16s lost their Championship opener against St Dominick’s by 3.10 to 0.6. The parents of all U16 players and potential panellists are invited to a meeting in the Clubroom on this Thursday evening at 8.30pm.

The National Automation Limited minors will play Oran in the Division 1 League on this Tuesday 23rd April at 7pm.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooneys Centra Juniors are in prparation for thir next league outing which will be against Elphin in the Orchard Park on 10th May.

The McGovern Directional Drilling Internediates beat Fuerty by 1.9 to 0.9 in the Abbey Park on Sunday, thus retaining their position at the top of the Division 2 League table. They will play Eire Og in the Abbey Park on Sunday next at 2.30pm in the sixth round of this competition.

Tickets can be purchased from Club officers for the County Board draw which has a total of 20 prizes, including a top prize of €35,000.

Sympathy is extended to the Harrington family, Shop Street, Boyle on the death of Mrs Josephine Harrington.

Club members are reminded that there will be an important meeting of the Senior Club on Wednesday at 8.30pm. A full attendance is requested as there are a number of important items pertaining to the running of the Club to be considered.

Ladies Club.
The U12 Girls have had mixed luck in their championship games.They opened their campaign with  a 3.6 to 0.1 win over St Croan’s, but they lost on a scoreline of 5.7 to 5. 2 to Kilmore in Kilmore on Sunday evening. Despite losing, the girls should take encouragement from a good all-round display.  
The U16 Girls beat Kilglass Gaels last week by 4.13 to 4. 2. They lost their semi final to Shannon Gaels on Sunday evening in the College Field.
The small number who have not yet registered are requested to do so with Club offiecers immediately.
Congratulations are extended to the Roscommon Ladies team on reaching their League Final.
The Club extends its sympathy to the McDermott family, Knockvicar on the death of Jim McDermott, grandfather of Boyle Ladies player Nicole.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
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Mon. 9.30 am....The following were €20 winners in the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Creighton's Bar recently; Gerard Lavin, Pat Carty, Peter Wynne, Doreen Caldbeck, Michael Corrigan and Mary Reid. The house prize was won by Liam Wynne. The jackpot wasn't won and it will be at €3,400 for this week's draw which will be held in Daly's Bar on Saturday night next.Team D will be in charge.
Our U16s failed to muster a team to play Oran on Saturday evening last. It is deeply disappointing that this should re-occur with this panel. It is to hoped that parents would take more responsibility in ensuring that their sons display a greater  sense of loyalty to their playing colleagues and those who devote so much voluntary time and effort to coaching. The U16s are due to commence their championship campaign against St Dominics in Knockcroghery on this Thursday at 7pm. A full attendance is eseential.
The National Automation Limited minors lost narrowly to Clan na Gael in the Division 1 League on Tuesday evening last in the Abbey Park, in a very good game.. See fixtures for details of outstanding games.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra Juniors await details of their next outings.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates had a convincing 3.8 to 0.7 win over Kilglass Gaels in wind swept Tarmonbarry on Sunday, thus putting them on top of the Division 2 League tabl, albeit with a game extra played. They will entertain Fuerty in the next round of this competition on Sunday next in the Abbey Park and a strong performance will be required to maintaing the unbeaten run.
All team managers are advised that the main pitch should not be used for training of any form until further notice. This is required to facilitate grass growth. 
Managers are also advised to ensure that Club premises and facilities are fully respected and protected.
The Club is currently selling tickets for the County Board draw which has a total of twenty prizes, with top prize of €35,000. Tickets may be obtained from Club officers.
Boyle Ladies Club.
The U12 Girls will commence their championship campaign on this Tuesday at 7pm in the Abbey Park when they will take on St Croans. Support will be greatly appreciated.
The Boyle Ladies' league game with St Croans didn't go ahead on Sunday as St Croans were unable to field.
Congratulations to Boyle girls Natasha Regan and Orla Nicholson who have featured on the Roscommon minor team.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan/t.c.
P.R.O. Dept. Boyle GAA Club

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Wed. Evening:  Game change......Boyle U 16s' play Oran on Sat. at 7 pm in Oran.

Mon. 1 am….Boyle teams had  mixed fortunes on the playing fields in  the past week.

The U14s lost away to Strokestown in the Feile competition on Friday last.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra Juniors had a good win over St Michaels on Easter Monday in the Division 4 League.
The U16s will play Oran in Oran on Sunday next.
The National Automation Limited minors had a 3. 6 to 0.12 win over St Croans in Enfield on Tuesday evening last.
They were due to have played Padraig Pearses on Sunday morning in the Abbey Park but the game didn't go ahead much to the amazement and dissapointment of the Club. The pitch was prepared, the referee was present and the Boyle players were in readiness for the game, but the Club wasn't informed that there would be no game.

The minors will host Clan na Gael in the Abbey Park on this Tuesday at 6.30pm. 

The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates will travel to Kilglass on Sunday next to take on the home team in the Division 2 League (O'Gara Cup) at 2.30pm. Thanks to the intermediate and junior panel members and the management who participated in the St Mary's Carrick on Shannon 7-a-side blitz on Saturday. It was a successful and enjoyable event, with victories achieved over Melvin Gaels, Aughawillan and Mohill before finally losing out to Clane in the quarter-final.

All managers are again reminded of the importance of following the instructions of the pitch co-ordinator regarding the pitches that are to be used for training. The main pitch in the Abbey Park is not to be used and only the training pitches in the Abbey Park and in Abbeytown should be used for this purpose. 
All Club members (Adult and Minor and Ladies Clubs) are asked to come to the Clubroom on this Wednesday evening at 8.30pm to help with filling the clothes, that has been generously donated to the Club, into bags that have been provided specifically for this purpose. The Club thanks sincerely all who donated clothes.
The Club is again about to embark on the sale of its quota of County Board fundraising tickets. Details of the twenty one top class prizes are available on the County Board website. Tickets may be obtained from any of the Club officers.
Those who wish to have their training for use of the Club's defibrilator or those who wish to be trained for first-time training should contact Club Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore at 086 1229421.
Congratulations are extended to Club stalwart John Joe Nerney who reached another milestone birthday recently.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Ursula Beirne, Ballymore on the death of her brother and to well known Roscommon supporter Tom Maye of Mayes Tavern, Dublin and Lecarrow, Croghan on the death of his wife Anastasia. 
Well done to all from the Club involved in the Roscommon teams at the weekend, especially to Cillian Cox who made his debut for the U21s’. Mention must also be made of another Club debutant--Jonathan Lyons who commenced his Australian Football career recently.

Boyle Ladies;
Well done to the Boyle Ladies who performed with a degree of success in the St Mary's, Carrick on Shannon 7-a-side blitz on Saturday. Well done also to the U12 girls who won all three games in the St Michaels blitz on Sunday. Thanks to St Michaels for hosting this very enjoyable event.

Go raibh maith agaibh.
Martin Dolan/t.c.

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

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Mon. early. The following were 20 euro winners at our most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Mattimoes; Canon Gerry Hanly. Colm Loftus, Perpetua McGee, Aisling Gaughan, Mattie Lyons and John Burke. The numbers drawn were: 7/13/15/20. The house prize was won by Brendan Reid. The jackpot wasn't won and it will stand an 3,300 euro for this Saturday night's draw which will be held in Creightons. Team C will be in charge.

The McGovern Directional Drilling team had a merited 3 point win over St Dominics in the Division 2 League in the Abbey Park on Sunday.

It is a source of disappointment to the Club that we failed to field an U16 team for our Division 1 League game with Padraig Pearses on Friday last. It is to be hoped that this will not be repeated.

Our U14s’ will play Strokestown in Strokestown on Friday at 6.30pm in the Feile competition.

The  minors will commence a trilogy of Division 1 League games on this Tuesday when they travel to Enfield to play St Croans at 6pm. They will host Padraig Pearses in the Abbey Park on Sunday at 11am and Clan na Gael on Tuesday next 9th April at 6.30pm.

The Club extends its best wishes to the Roscommon U 21 management and panel and especially the Boyle connections - David Casey and players Tadhg Lowe, Donie and Enda Smith and Cillian Cox, in the Connacht Final against Galway.

Congratulations are extended to Boyle Ladies player Jenny Conroy and Declan McNamara on their engagement. The Club sends best wishes to the two Quiz teams from St Joseph's BNS who will participate in the Credit Union National Quiz Final in Dublin on Sunday next.
Sympathy is extended to the following who suffered bereavements recently; Tom Commons and family, Deerpark, the Daly family, Carrick Road, the Halligan family, Ballymore and the Bambrick family, Rockingham and the Clarke/Flanagan families, Boyle/Croghan.
 Thanks to all who have supported our clothes collection so far. This is the final week and you are asked to make a final effort and bring bags of clothes to the Clubroom and contact any club officer to make arrangements.
Go raibh maith agaibh
Martin Dolan
PRO Boyle GAA Club
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