Meeting Monday Night:
There will be a meeting at 8.30 in the Royal Hotel to organise the club's attitude to club fixtures in the coming year for which there is a County Board Meeting on Tuesday night…..short notice here but…

Meeting Thurs. Night:
An important meeting to discuss and finalise training rotas for the pitches for the coming year will be held in the Royal Hotel on this Thursday night at 8.30pm. The managers of all teams, male and female- underage and adult- or their representatives are required to attend.

Lotto:
The following were €20 winners at the most recent Boyle GAA Club Lotto Draw which was held in the Patrick's Well; Marie Kennedy, Joe Simon, John and Patricia Cummins, Ernest Monson, Maeve Brennan, Keith Condon, Thomas Goldrick, Michelle Horan, Lena McLoughlin and M.Harrington. The house prize was won by Sorcha Flaherty.This Saturday night's draw will bwe held in Kate Lavins' with Pat Goldrick's team in charge.The jackpot will be €3,200.

Vodafone Concession:
The Club has negotiated a deal with Vodafone whereby a percentage of cost of mobile phone usage by Club members on Vodafone network will be made payable to the Club. For more information, please contact Ciaran Supple.

Aidan Ray’s Concession:
The Club also reminds members of the discount deal for purchases of in excess of €100 that has been agreed with Aidan Ray Menswear, Patrick Street.

Senior Scor:
Senior Scór will commence shortly and the Club is anxious to ensure entry in all eight categories which are as follows; set dancing, figure dancing, solo singing, instrumental music, ballad group, recitation, question time and novelty act. Those wishing to participate should contact Martin Dolan at 086 2413529.

Minor Club Presentations Night:
Boyle Minor Club had a well attended presentation night for its successful U16 and U 14 teams. Both teams won their respective Division 1 County League titles and the U16s also won the Ahern Cup. Medals were presented to both teams by Boyle's county players, David Casey and Sean Purcell while they and County Minor Board Chairperson Oliver Kelly shared the presentation of Players of the Year and Most Promising Player awards.
The following were the Player of the Year award recipients;-Minor-Ciaran Beirne, U16-Mark Goldrick and U14-Colin Goldrick.The Most Improved Player awards were won by Luke Harrington at U16 and by Luke Brennan at U14. Minor Club Chairperson Gerry Cregg paid tribute to all who had played underage football at all age levels in the Club in 2009 and he congratulated all who won titles. He noted that Boyle is now participating at Division1 level and he stressed the importance of maintaining this status at all levels. Gerry also thanked all management’s teams for their dedication and he complimented the parents for their continued support. Oliver Kelly complimented all involved at underage level in Boyle and he made special mention of the many from the Club who are involved at county level at management, administration and at playing level. He also welcomed Stephen Fleming of John Keane Motors, Roscommon and he thanked them for their generous sponsorship of Club tops. Sean Purcell delivered some well chosen words of encouragement to the young players on behalf of himself and David Casey. The M.C. for the occasion was Tony Conboy who had his own words of encouragement for all involved and he singled out Sean Young for special mention for his dedication to football in the Club.

Ladies Club:
Boyle Ladies Club will hold a Presentation and Social night in Boyle Golf Club premises on this Saturday night January the 30th. Presentations will be made to the underage teams at 7pm. All panel members are requested to attend. Finger food will be served. The junior ladies presentation and social will commence at 9pm. There will be finger food and music.

Sin a bhfhuil,
Martin Dolan/Tony Conboy
P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529

Lotto:
There was no Jackpot winner at last Saturday's-the 16th- Lotto in Patrick's Well. The numbers drawn were;2/3/12/21. The €20 winners were; Marie Kennedy/Joe Simon/John and Patricia Cummins/Ernest Monson/Maeve Brennan/Keith Condon/Thomas Goldrick/Michelle Horow/Lena McLoughlin/M. Harrington. The House Prize was won by Sorcha Flaherty.
The next Jackpot will stand at €3,200. The Draw taking place on Sat. the 30th in Kate Lavin's with Team 'E' in charge.

Minor Presentation Night:
The Boyle Minor Club Presentation Night will be held on this Friday the 22nd at 8.30pm in St. Joseph's Hall. Awards will be made to the players of the year in each underage category and County medals will be presented to the successful U 14 and Under 16 teams. All players who have been involved in all teams from Under 8 to minor are asked to attend and to wear their Club colours. Parents are also asked to attend and show their appreciation for the work that is being done at underage level.

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Senior A.G.M.:
Reports and Commendations:
There was a well attended AGM of the senior club on Sunday in the Royal Hotel. The Club reviewed an eventful year in the Chairperson, Aidan Lavin's address and the comprehensive reports of the Secretary, Kathleen Hanmore and the Treasurer, Michael Gilmartin. The reports noted that the first team acheived O'Rourke Cup status and the second team achieved Tansey Cup status for 2010 and they noted the successes of the Under 16 and Under 14 teams in particular in the under age levels. All team managements were complimented on their achievements and especially Pat Leonard and Noel Casey who were stepping down after two successful years involvement with the first team. Other highlights noted included participation in the St Patrick's Day parade, the Lá na gClub 125th anniversary celebrations, the re-emergence of participation in Scór and the hosting of the County Convention as well as holding a very successful dinner dance. The other big highlight was the commencement of construction of the new clubrooms which are due for completion in April. The meeting noted the substantial financial committment that this development entails.
Sponsors:
The meeting paid fulsome tributes to its sponsors- Mc Govern Directional Drilling, Feelystone, Ultimate Insulation (Alan Simon), Purcell Print and Barry Lowe (Moving Stairs). Of course the Club would welcome, very much indeed, elements of sponsorship for the coming year. So if you wish to help there please get in touch with the officers of the Club.
President’s Address:
The Club President-who is also County Board President- John Joe Nerney also addressed the meeting and he paid tribute to all involved in ensuring that the Club has such widespread participation and support. He referred also to the welcome emergence of the Ladies Club.
The Media Thanked:
The Club acknowledged the excellent media coverage provided by the Roscommon Herald, Roscommon Champion, Roscommon People, the Roscommon County Board website and Sean O'Dowd (Realboyle.com). Tony Conboy was thanked for his role with the latter.
The meeting also wished Stephen Bohan and Joe Sweeney well in their work with Fergal O'Donnell with the county senior panel.
Officers Elected:
The following officers were elected; President-John Joe Nerney, Vice Presidents-Paddy McDermott and Barry Feely, Chairperson-A. Lavin, Vice Chairperson-Pat Goldrick, Secretary-K. Hanmore, Assistant Secretary-deferred, Treasurer-M. Gilmartin, Assistant Treasurer-Mary Smith, P.R.O Martin Dolan, Insurance Officer-Michael Furey, Registrar-Brian Supple, ASAP Officer-Jan Flanagan, County Board Delegates-Mary Clifford and Martin Purcell,with Michael Smith and Sean Young as alternates. Pitch Co-Ordinator-M. Purcell. Senior Team Manager-Gary Wynne with David O'Connor, Bernard Shannon and Joe Sweeney. Junior Team-D. O'Connor with Dessie McLoughlin, B Shannon and Paul Beirne. U 21-G Wynne.
There was a general atmosphere of optimism and expectation going into 2010 with a prevailing feeling that the club was in good shape in many respects and were in a position to acquit themselves well in their respective areas.
Votes of Sympathy:
Votes of sympathy were expressed with the McDonagh Family Kiltybrannock on the sad passing of Fr Oliver and to the Mullaney and O'Donnell families, Forest View on their recent bereavements.
Training:
There will be no Under 10 training on this Tuesday evening because of weather conditions.
Lotto:
There was no jackpot winner at the first Boyle Club Lotto draw of the year which was held in Clarke’s recently. The €20 winners were; Colin and Teresa Kearney, Tommy and Monica King, Aaron O'Connor, Eugene and Zita Griffin, John Carroll, Michael Lavin, Mark O'Daly, Gus Regan, Annette Griffin and Sinead Mearon. The house prize was won by Matthew A. Tivnan. This week's draw will be held on Saturday next in Patrick's Well with Team D in charge. The jackpot will be €3,100.
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AGM.

The Senior AGM takes place on Sunday in the Hotel.

The Minor Presentation, scheduled for Friday night, has been postponed.

Lotto:

There was no winner of the Jackpot from the draw in Clarkes on Saturday the 2nd. The numbers drawn were: 1/17/21/23. The €20 winners were: Colin/Teresa Kearney; Tommy/Monica King; Aaron O'Connor; Eugene/Zita Griffin; John Carroll/ Ml. Lavin/ Mark O'Daly/ Gus Regan/ Annette Grehan/ Sinead Maron. The House Prize was won by Matthew Tivnan. The next draw takes place on Sat. the 16th in the Patrick's Well with Team 'D'. The Jackpot stands at €3,100.

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Re. Postponement of Friday Night's Minor Presentations:
Tony,
The Boyle Minor Club Presentation Night, which was fixed for Friday next, January the 8th, has had to be postponed because of the ongoing arctic weather conditions. It was considered that it would be unfair to bring youngsters out in such slippery conditions and furthermore the Club does not want to cause dissappointment in the event that Ryan McMenamin might not be able to make the journey from Tyrone.
Martin.

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The Christmas Quiz:
The Club's annual Christmas Quiz, which was held in the Moving Stairs on Wednesday December the 30th, was a great success and an enjoyable night. Thanks to Kathleen, Michael, Mary, Monica,John MacNama, Aidan, Barry Lowe and those who helped out and worked so hard to make it the success it turned out to be. Hopefully it will become part of the Boyle Christmas calendar for some time. Thanks to all who supported the event and it was especially encouraging to see so many players present. (I hope the quiz glitches-music etc- encountered this year will be ironed out for next year and it will be a smoother more professional operation!! T.C.). Well done to Gerry, Phil and Nichola Emmett and David O'Connor on their win and the O'Boyle clann for the second spot. Not only is/was Gerry a great footballer, coach, golfer but now he has entered the mensa arena. Not a lot of people would have thought that! The cup is doing the rounds, I believe!

Minor Club Presentation Night:
The Minor Club presentation night will be held on this Friday January the 8th, at 8pm, in St Joseph's Hall with Tyrone All-Irelland medal holder and All Star, Ryan McMenamin, as special guest. The Under 14s and Under 16s will receive their county medals and awards will be made to the players of the year in the various age categories. All under-age players are asked to attend and all parents are particularily encouraged to come along and show their support of the great work that is taking place at under-age levels.

Senior A.G.M.
The Senior Club AGM will be held on Sunday next, January the 10th, at 6pm, in the Royal Hotel. All club members, players and those interested in the continued development of Gaelic games in Boyle, in what will be a special year for the Club with the upcoming opening of the new Clubrooms in the Abbey Park; all are asked to come along. The motions and nomination papers have been distributed. If you do not have one please contact the Secretary Kathleen Hanmore.

Best Wishes:
The Club extends good wishes to Fergal and Stephen and their management colleagues and to the County senior panel, including our own David and Sean, as they commence the 2010 playing season with an FBD League game with Sligo IT in Ballinode on Sunday next.

Boyle GAA Club wishes a happy and successful 2010 to its many former players and supporters who are currently based in diverse places around the world.

Go raibh maith agaibh,
Martin Dolan
PRO Boyle GAA Club
086 2413529