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.
 
 

 

 

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

 

 

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 Michael’s 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

 

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

 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.

The following were €20 winners at the Club Lotto draw held on Saturday night 26th October in Dodd’s 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