Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

Mon. 12. 30 am. Boyle’s U12s’ had mixed fortunes in their games last week.  They lost at home to Western Gaels while they had a good win over Padraig Pearses in Woodmount. They will be notified at training of any fixtures this week.

An U10 ‘Go-Games’ blitz is scheduled for the Abbey Park on Saturday next.

The U11s’ and U14s’ will be informed of their respective Keenan Cup and Garda Cup fixtures very shortly.

The National Automation Limited minors exited this years championship following defeat to a strong Western Gaels/Ballinameen combination on Saturday in the Abbey Park. Thanks to the boys and the management for their commitment throughout the season.

The National Automation Limited U21s’ are now commencing training for their upcoming championship.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors are awaiting news of their North Junior ‘B’

Championship and Division 4 League fixtures.

***The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates had a very good Championship Quarter Final win over St Dominick’s in Kilbride on Sunday. They will meet neighbours St Michael’s on Sunday next at 1pm in Strokestown in the County Semi-Final.***

It is the first game of a very attractive double header of Intermediate Semi Finals. All Boyle supporters are asked to come out in strength.

 It is possible that the Abbey Park will be the venue for an Intermediate Championship Relegation play-off on Saturday evening next. If this is confirmed, club members will be required to make themselves available an hour before throw in time to act as stewards. The Club extends its thanks to all who helped as stewards for the St Michaels v St Barrys Intermediate Championship game in the Abbey Park on Saturday last, and to all who turned up on Thursday evening last to do a tidy-up of the grounds in advance of that game. 

Club players between ages 15 to 18 are reminded that entries are invited for participation in the Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative Scheme whereby successful applicants will receive third level training in leadership. Details are available on the County Board website or applications may be obtained from Croke Park. Applications must be submitted by 27th September.

***There will be a full meeting of the Senior Club on Thursday evening at 8.30pm. All Club members are requested to attend.

***There will be a meeting of the Executive of the Minor Club on Friday evening.

 Congratulations are extended to Gerry Beirne and Danielle Carty on their recent wedding.

The sympathy of the Club is extended to the relative of the late Michael O’Hara, Knockvicar, uncle of Olive Filan and Mary Horan. 

All Club members--male and female clubs, are urged to donate blood at the Blood Transfusion Service visit to St Joseph’s Hall on Tuesday from 4pm to 8.30pm.

***Ladies Club;

The Minor Ladies, depleted by a spate of injuries, exited the championship last week.

The Intermediate Ladies had an impressive win over Roscommon Gaels in the Intermediate Championship in the Abbey Park on Sunday morning. They have now qualified for the County Semi Final which is scheduled for Saturday next against Eire Og.