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

                   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

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

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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

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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
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Mon. 11.30.

It was a relatively quiet weekend for the Club on the playing fields.

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

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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