Mon. 6.40 p.m......Many apologies for an error on the blog. BOYLE U 12s' WON THEIR GAME LAST WEEK V PEARSES ON THE SCORE OF BOYLE 3.14 PEARSES 3.12. This was a very significant win for this team and then to have me publish the result wrongly is a class A mistake. Spread the correction. Thank you Shane for the correction and hopefully it is onwards and upwards for the U 12 squads from here. t.c.

Mon. 1am.....There will be a very important meeting of the Club in this Thursday at 9pm in the Clubroom. All members are requested an important matter needs to be outlined and an informed decision made thereon.  

********Boyle U12s lost to Padraig Pearses in the Division 1 League during the past week***** while the U14s lost to St Dominics in the Division 1 Championship. Please see fixtures for details of upcoming engagements. The U16s and National Automation Ltd minors are in preparation for their upcoming championships.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney Centra team is awaiting news of their Junior ‘B’ Championship fixtures. The McGovern Directional Drilling Intermediates will take on St Brigids ‘B’ in Kitoom on this Wednesday at 8pm in the O'Gara Cup.The Club will welcome back our county senior panellists following the completion of the senior inter-county season.

Well done to the Roscommon minors and their management on retaining the Connacht Minor Championship in Hyde Park on Sunday last. They created history by being the first Roscommon team to retain the minor title. Congratulations especially to the Boyle connections-joint captain Enda Smith and to Tadhg McKenna who unfortunately missed out on playing in the half back line because of injury, and to substitute Evan McGrath and panellist Brian Furey. Congrats also to Boyle connections in the backroom-selectors Jonathan Conroy and Barry Greaney and also to physio Aisling Dolan.

Thanks to all from Boyle Club who answered the call and assisted with stewarding in Hyde Park on Saturday and Sunday.

Congratulations to Boyle supporter Melissa Kelly and Noel Casserly of Western Gaels on their marriage on Saturday last.

The sympathy of the Club is extended to the Duignan family, Drumlion on the death of former Shannon Gaels player Sean..

Boyle Ladies.

Thanks to all clubs who participated in a very enjoyable Ladies Football Blitz which was held in the Abbey Park on Saturday evening last, and to all who assisted with the event.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan/t.c.

Boyle GAA Club P.R. Dept.

086 2413529    

Mon. 1.50 ish. The following were €20 winners at the most recent Boyle Club Lotto draw which was held Dodd's Bar;- Donal Kelly, Eugene and Mary Halligan, Terry and Fiona Mattimoe, Cathy and Steve Garavan, Noel Kennedy, Michael Simon, Gus Regan, Joe O'Donnell, Fergal Quinn and Thomas McKeon. The house prizes was won by Pat Spellman. The numbers drawn were: 4/7/11/16. The jackpot wasn't won and it will be at €1,500 for next Saturday night's draw which will be held in The Railway Bar. Team E will be in charge. With thanks to Brogans and Natural Options Pharmacies for sponsorship of envelopes.

 The U12s lost to a good Clan na Gael side in the Abbey Park on Sunday morning. The statistics and evidence should be collected from the games here to endorse the option of a lower division status next season where the teams can be competitive.

The U14s lost their championship opener to Roscommon Gaels. As above. They are scheduled to play St Dominics in their next outing this week-see fixtures.

The U16s and the National Automation minors and the McGovern Directional Drilling seniors have no fixtures this week.The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra junior lost to Shannon Gaels in the Tansey Cup in the Abbey park on Saturday evening in a messy mistake ridden game. Could do better….a phrase I used to use regularly in a different life! I heardthe observation from a Boyle person that Gaels had ‘three twins’ playing. That sounds odd.

The Club extends its best wishes to the Roscommon senior and minor panels and management teams, and especially to the Boyle connections in both groups in their respective games on Saturday and Sunday next. Sincere commiserations to Tadgh McKenna who will miss the minor game through an unfortunate knee injury incurred freakish enough v Galway. I hope Tadgh makes a quick and FULL recovery quickly but give it the necessary time. Best wishes also to another Tadgh …Lowe who I believe is heading to the states….those were the days …of my youth.  

The Club is required to provide as many stewards as possible for the games in Hyde Park, and especially the Connacht Finals on Sunday. Those willing to assist should give their names to Secretary Kathleen Hanmore at 086 1229421 immediatly.

Well done to the Roscommon U16s and to their Boyle representatives Dylan Mattimoe, Thomas Halligan and Evan McGrath on their Fr. Manning Cup victory over Leitrim during the week.

Boyle Ladies Club;

The Club hosted a very successful and enjoyable football blitz for U8s and U10s on Friday evening last. The Junior Ladies had a one point win over Ballinameen in the Junior A Championship in monsoon like conditions on Tuesday evening last. It is a tribute to both sides that they played out such an exciting contest in such terrible conditions.   

Boyle GAA P.R.O. Dept. Martin Dolan and t.c. 

Sorry for the delay in this post.Tues. 7 pm.

It was another week of mixed results for Boyle underage teams. Pride of place goes to the U14s who had a deserved draw with St Brigids in the Division 1 Championship on Thursday evening last. See fixtures for their next championship game which is likely to be on this Thursday evening.

The U16s’ didn't have as successful a trip to Kiltoom as they were defeted by St Brigids in the first round og the Division 1 Championship on Sunday. They will host Padraig Pearses on Sunday next in their next championship outing.

The McGovern Directional Drilling understrength minors were defeated by Castlerea St. Kevins in the first round of the Special Minor League Division 1 in the Abbey Park on Wednesday last. See fixtures for the next outing.

The U 8s’ are awaiting their blitz.

The U12s’ have a home fixture scheduled for this week.

The big event of this week is the Kelloggs Cúl Camp which will be ongoing in the Abbey Park throughout this week. It is a special event for primary school children from Boyle and surrounding clubs, during which they will be coached in the skills of Gaelic games in a fun setting. We welcome all participants and we ask all to respect the facilities of the Abbey Park.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra juniors will host neighbours Shannon Gaels in the last round of the Tansey Cup competition on Saturday evening next.

The McGovern Directional Drilling intermediates are scheduled to have a game next weekend-see fixtures.

The Club congratulates the Roscommon minors and seniors on their great performances at the weekend, and especially our Boyle representatives on the panels and in the backrooms.Their gutsy performances have lifted our hearts again.

Congratulations also to John Tiernan, Carrick Road who was the winner of a half share in one of the €1,000 prizes that were drawn in the first round of the County Board draw. The other half of the ticket was won by Boyle GAA Club ourselves.

Boyle Ladies;

The ladies team will play Ballinameen in the second round of the County Junior A Championship in the Abbey Park on this Tuesday evening at 8pm.. Supporters are urged to come along and encourage them to secure a second win in the competition.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan

P.R.O.Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529  

9.30 am. The following were €20 winners at the Club's most recent Lotto Draw which was held in An Craoibhin;- Gus Gannon, Tommy Vesey, Michael O'Dowd, Donal Kelly, Gerry McLoughlin, Regina McLoughlin, Martina McDonagh, Sabrina Farrelly, Stan Taylor and Vincent Moffatt. The House prize was won by Thomas McKeon. The numbers drawn were: 2/5/10/11. The jackpot wasn't won and it will stand at €1,400 for the next draw which will be held in Dodd's Bar on Saturday night next. Mary Clifford's team will be in charge.

The U8s’ and U10s’ await information on the fixing of their County Blitz and their Community Games match respectively.

The U12s’ will host Padraig Pearses in the Abbey park on this Friday evening (not Thurs. as stated elsewhere) in the Division 1 League.

The U14s’ suffered Division 1 League losses to both Strokestown and Michael Glaveys in the past week. They will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to Kiltoom to take on St Brigids on Thursday evening.

The U16s’ will also be visiting Kiltoom this week as they will be there on Sunday morning next to meet St Brigids in the Division 1 Championship at 11.30am.

The National Automation Ltd minors will play Castlerea in the Special MinorLeague on Thursday evening in the Abbey Park.

The Cooney Motors/Cooney's Centra and the McGovern Directional Drilling adult teams will have no action next weekend.

Well done to the County Minors on their victory over Leitrim on Saturday evening last. We wish them, and especially the Boyle contingent on the panel and in the management, every success against Galway on Saturday evening next in Galway. We also extend best wishes to the Roscommon Seniors, especially our Boyle lads Sean, Donie and Tadhg, when they face Armagh in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday next. We look forward to double success next weekend and we encourage all GAA supporters to support both teams.

The first stage of the County Board Draw will take place at half time in the Roscommon versus Armagh game on Sunday next. Anyone who wishes to avail of a ticket or to form syndicates to buy half or quarter shares may do so by contacting any of Boyle Club officers not later than this Thursday evening.

Ladies Club.

Boyle Ladies got their Junior A Championship off to a winning start with 3  12 to 1  4 win over St Ciarans in Fuerty on Sunday evening. This was a fine team performance with a team that contained a number of championship debutants. Their next championship outing will be against neighbours Ballinameen on Tuesday week 3rd July.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529    

Mon. 12.30am.Dia dhibh,

The U8s have to await the re-fixing of their eagerly awaited blitz as it had to be postponed on Saturday last because of weather and pitch conditions.

The U10 Community Games team is awaiting news of its next fixture.

The U12 Division 4 team had a good win over Strokestown in the Abbey Park on Saturday evening in a very entertaining encounter. Their next outing is away to Kilglass Gaels on Monday next 25th June.

The U12 Division 1 team will play St Brigids at 12 noon on Sunday next in the Abbey Park.

The U14s lost narrowly to Padraig Pearses on Thursday evening last in Woodmount in the Division 1 League.They will play Strokestown on Saturday next at 1pm in the Abbey Park. 

The U16s and the National Automation Ltd minors have no fixtures this week but both panels are back in training for upcoming fixtures and full attendances at training are requested.

The Cooney Motors/Cooney's Centra team had a comprehensive win over Creggs on Sunday in Boyle.

The McGovern Directional Drilling seniors have no action this week but training will continue as usual.

The Club extends its best wishes to the Roscommon minor panel and management and especially it's Boyle representatives, Tadgh McKenna, Enda Smith, Brian Furey and Evan McGrath on the panel and to Jonathan Conroy, Barry Greaney and Aisling Dolan in the backroom in their Connacht Championship game with Leitrim in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday the 23rd. It is hoped that there will be strong Boyle support on the evening.

Good to see Sean Young and Liam Kerins making TV appearances at Donegal v Derry game! Congratulations to the Parochial School, Boyle on being among the winners of the recent Rossies Day schools competition.

Well done to Scoil na nAingeal Naofa on their participation in the final stages of the Cumann na mBunscol football competition.

Congratulations to Alan and Martina Cooney on the birth of their baby daughter.

The County Board Draw will take place on Friday evening next. All outstanding ticketd must be returned immediatly. Patrons may exercise the option of buying half or quarter shares at €50 or €25 respectively.

Ladies Club,

Boyle Ladies commence their Junior A Championship campaign on Sunday next when they travel south to play St Ciarans.See fixtures for details They had a good workout against Western Gaels in the Abbey Park on Saturday last.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan/t.c.

P.R.O. Dept. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529

Monday. 9.30 am.

(It has been suggested to me that there is not enough coverage of Ladies Footall activities here. So if we get more material we will certainly post same. I am a big advocate of the Ladies game though- I must admit- I do not get to see a lot of their games). t.c. 

Dia dhibh,

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Boyle Club Lotto draw which was held in The Moylurg Inn recently;- Joe Sweeney (Brislagh), Joseph McDermott, Tommy and Monica King, Tom and Deirdre Kearney, Gerry and Carmel Tivnan, Marty Parker, Brendan O'Connor, John McGuinn (Snr),Caroline Burke and Ronan Garvin. The jackpot wasn't won and it will stand at €1,300 for the next draw which will be held in An Craoibhin on Saturday night next. Team C will be in charge.

It has been a busy week on the playing field, with mixed results being achieved.

The U10 Community Games team had a good win over Elphin in the Abbey Park on Sunday evening on a scoreline of 3 4 to 2 3. The panel includes Darragh Cregg, David Flanagan, Oisin Sheerin, Luke Fitzhenry, Ethan Kearns, Luke McGrath, Niall O''Donnell, Shane McMorrow, Brian O;Connor, Stephen O'Connor, Daniel Casey, Kevin Beirne, Seth Meredith, Conor McPhearson, Lorcan Connolly and Gavin O'Connor. It was great to see U16 County panellist taking up the role of referee and doing an excellent job.

The U12s' lost away to Fuerty on Sunday. See fixtures for next Sunday's fixture.

The U14s lost narrowly to Eire Og in horrendous conditions in the Abbey Park on Thursday evening last. They will make the long journey to Woodmount to play Padraig Pearses on this Thursday evening.

The U16s and the National Automation Limited minors are currently exam tied.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra lost to Elphin in the Orchard Park on Monday last in the Tansey Cup. The game featured the re-appearance of the evergreen Bernie Shannon.

The Club extends best wishes for a speedy return to action of Elphin's Shane Killoran who sustained an injury in that game.

The McGovern Directional Drilling intermediate team travel to Kiltoom on Saturday next to take on St Brigid's 7.30pm, Their scheduled game with Oran on Satturday last was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Bill Corcoran, Oran.

The Club extends it's sympathy to the Corcoran family and to the Oran Club, and also to the Noone family, Keadue on the death of Mrs Kathleen Noone.

All outstanding County Draw tickets (sold or unsold) must be returned to Club officers by this Thursday evening, as the County draw will take place on the following week.

The U8s' will participate in a football blitz in Hyde Park on Saturday.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan/t.c.

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529

Mon. 2pm. The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra juniors had a good win over Strokestown in the Tansey Cup in Saturday evening last. It was disappointing that the players and supporters arrived at Strokestown's fine new facilities, only to find that the game was moved to their old pitch without advance notice. The Juniors are playing Elphin as I write. This team plays Elphin on Bank Holiday Monday-see results. They will be in action again on Sunday next when they make the long journey to Johnstown to play Clan na Gael. So a number of people are gettin plenty of game time with that team. So a number have the opportunity to push for places on the Intermediate C'Ship team for the games later on.

The McGovern Directional Drilling team will host Oran in the Abbey Park in the O'Gara Cup on Saturday evening next at 6.30pm.

The U12s lost to Castlerea on Sunday in the Division 1 League.

The U16s and the National Automation Limited minors are out of action until the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams are finished.

The Club extends its besr wishes to all our players who will commence their exams this week. County Board Draw tickets are still available from Club members. There are 33 opportunities to win substantial prizes and the proceeds will go towards the ongoing development of underage Gaelic games in the County.

The Club congratulates Mike Junior Smith who celebrated a significant birthday at the weekend-in tandem with the Late Late Show!

Sympathy is extended to Majella Dodd, the Crescent, on the death of her brother, Sean Bruen, Ballinagare.

 Ladies Club;

The U12 Girls had a good win over Roscommon Gaels in a hard fought County Quarter final in the Abbey Park last week. They now await the fixing of their County Semi final. The adult ladies are in preparation for their opening junior championship game with St Ciarans on 24th June.

Go raibh maith agaibh,

Martin Dolan

P.R.O. Boyle GAA Club

086 2413529