Update 20th April

The Abbey Park, which is usually a hive of activity at this time of year, lies silent. Passing by it now it is easy to recall many great memories, and as it basks in this glorious weather it prompts us to now remember those that that have passed on.

We therefore extend our condolences to the McKenna family on the sad and tragic passing of Ciara.

Further, we remember Edwin "Junior" Dooley who graced the pitch with such aplomb as a player in the late sixties and seventies.

Finally we extend our sympathy to our neighbours St. Ronans on the passing of Canon Peadar Lavin (An tAthair Peadar Ó Láimhin), who passed away peacefully recently. He was well known as our Parish Priest and as the former principal at St. Mary’s College in Boyle. He is fondly remembered and will be sadly missed. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

Update 6th April

Condolences from all at Boyle GAA to the Connelly family and Creggs club, on the recent sad passing of former Roscommon player Conor Connelly. The flag was flown at half-mast in the Abbey Park as a mark of respect. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam.

As per Croke Park guidelines, club facilities continue to remain closed due to Covid-19. Boyle GAA are a volunteer organisation of the Roscommon Covid-19 community response forum. If you need anything during this difficult period please call 1800 200 727 and hopefully we'll be able to help. 

For further details see: http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/COVID-19-Services-Updates/Community-Supports/Community-Support-Helpline/

And finally on a happier note, congratulations to Karl and Eadaoin Keenan on the birth of their baby daughter Róisín. 

Update 16th March

The GAA, An Cumann Camógaíochta and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association have suspended all activity at club, county, and educational levels until March 29 due to Covid-19.

This is to include all games, training and team gatherings at all ages and all grades. As such, there is very little activity to report this week!

Lotto:

This week's lotto draw did take place on Sunday night, albeit behind closed doors in the clubhouse and was posted online.

The numbers drawn were: 7, 16, 23 and 31. 

There was no winner of the jackpot. The weekly prize winners were: Vincent McDonagh and Jonathan and Niamh Wynne.  

There will be no Lotto draw until further notice.

Update 9th March

Senior Club:

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra sponsored Boyle Junior team got their Division Four League campaign underway with a home game on Sunday v  St. Michael's first team. The team lost a hard-fought battle against their local rivals on a scoreline of 0-13 to 2-10. Some poor shot selection let the home side down in the first half but there were a lot of encouraging signs. If our junior team continue with the same effort they showed Sunday and improve concentration levels, they should build on last year's successful campaign. The team was:

1 Kyle Sweeney

2 Adam Simon

3 Conor Boylan 

4 Jonny Regan

5 Ben Kerins

6 Colin Goldrick 

7 Tomas Demeter

8 Jim Suffin

9 Cathal Feely

10 Conor Tivnan 

11 Kelvin Morris

12 Jack Moran

13 Michael Tormey

14 Tiernan Henry

15 Declan McGovern 

with Sean Mullins and Liam McKeon both coming on in the second half.

Minor Club:

Thanks to Roscommon captain Enda Smith who made medal presentations to the 2019 U12 Division 5 League and Championship winners, and the U13 Feile Division 2 winners from January on Saturday evening in the club rooms. This was a well attended event and we hope the lads continue to build on their recent success. 

Ladies Club:

In the U16 League, the Boyle v St Barry's game scheduled for Sunday was postponed. 

Lotto:

The numbers drawn in the lotto draw on Saturday night were Draw 1: 22, 21, 12, 19 and Draw 2: 19, 17, 11, 21. There was no jackpot winner. The weekly winners were Seamus Cooney, James Hannon and Jimmy McGee. Next week’s jackpot is €4100, and the draw will be held in the Moylurg.

Registration is now due for all players and will be taken up on next Friday evening March 13th, 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Club Room.

Update 2nd March

Senior Club:

Roscommon had a good win over Westmeath on Sunday on a score line of 1-16 to 0-12, and our Boyle GAA representatives - Enda Smith (0-01); Cian McKeon (0-01) and Donie Smith (0-05, 0-04f) all made telling contributions. Evan McGrath was named as a substitute. The next game for Roscommon is away to Armagh on Saturday 14th March at 6.30 pm.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney's Centra sponsored Boyle Junior team get their Division Four League campaign underway next Sunday at 1 pm with a home game to St. Michaels.

The monthly club meeting for members will take place on Thursday 5^th March at 8.30 pm in the club rooms.

Minor Club:

The minor game v St. Brigids was postponed at the weekend.

Roscommon captain Enda Smith will make medal presentations to the 2019 U12 Division 5 League and Championship winners, and the U13 Feile Division 2 winners from January, at 7pm this coming Saturday in the club rooms.

Ladies Club:

Both of the following games were postponed on Sunday:

• Adult Ladies League V Shannon Gaels.

• U16 League V Oran.

In the U16 League, Boyle now play St Barry's next Sunday 8th March in the Abbey Park at 4 pm. 

Lotto:

The club lotto draw was postponed on Saturday night due to stormy weather conditions. Next Saturday night we are back in the Moylurg and we will be doing two draws with our jackpot increasing to €4100. This means next weekend you have two chances to win, with an entry just €2 or 3 entries for €5!

Update 24th February

Senior Club:

In Division 2 of the National League Donie Smith 0-4 (2 frees), Enda Smith 1-0 (penalty) and Cian McKeon 0-2 (1 free) all played influential parts in Roscommon's win over Kildare, on a score line of 2-11 to 0-13. All roads now lead to Dr. Hyde Park next Sunday where Roscommon play Westmeath at 2pm. 

Minor Club:

The Lannon Motors Boyle U-16 Division 1 team lost out to Strokestown in the league in the Abbey Park on Sunday. Both teams exchanged points in the early stage of the first half but a penalty converted by Strokestown, and two fortuitous goals conceded by Boyle, left the half time score at 3-06 to 0-07 to the visitors. The second half started as did the first, with both teams trading points. Boyle were unlucky to be reduced to 14 players midway through the half but didn’t let the numerical disadvantage tell and they dominated for long periods after the sending off, missing a penalty in the process. Final score: 0-13 to 3-12.

Panel: Oran Henry, Tommy Walsh, Joseph Coyle, Oisin McDermott, Conor Kelly, Daniel Casey, Mark Halligan, David Beirne, David Flanagan, Gavin O'Connor, Luke McGrath, Andrew McGee, Naill O'Donnell, Nicholas Callan, Mark Dwyer, Shay Noone, Karl McKeon and Cathal McKeon.

Ladies Club:

There will be another registration night for anyone that missed the last one this Wednesday, February 26th from 7-8pm.

There are two fixtures on Sunday, March 1st:

• Adult Ladies League V Shannon Gaels in Boyle at 12 noon;

• U16 League V Oran in Oran at 4pm.

Lotto:

The numbers drawn in the lotto draw on Saturday night were 1, 15, 29 and 32. The weekly winners were Bernie & Maurice Mullins, Benny Morgan and Niamh Reynolds. Next week’s jackpot is €4000, and the draw will be held in the Moylurg.

Condolences:

Boyle GAA Club would like to extend sympathies to the Clann na nGael community, and the family of referee Morgan Keena, following his untimely passing. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam.

Update 17th February

Senior Club:

It was a quiet week on the pitch this week. Next weekend sees Roscommon play Kildare in an away fixture, and we wish Roscommon, and the Boyle lads involved in this game, the best of luck.

Minor Club:
Both the U14 game v Kilbride, and the Minor game v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels/St. Ronans, were postponed due to the inclement weather. Keep an eye on social media for re-fixtures. Our Division 1 Lannon Motors sponsored U16 team play Strokestown at 11:00am in the Abbey Park on Sunday 23rd February.

Ladies Club:
Boyle Ladies are due to play at home in Round 1 of the League on 23rd February at 12 v Michael Glaveys.  On Sunday 1st March Boyle Ladies are due to play Shannon Gaels at 12 in Boyle.

Lotto:
The numbers drawn in the lotto draw on Saturday night were 2, 3, 12 and 18. The weekly winners were Gary Wynne, David Hannon and Brian McCrann. Next week’s jackpot is €3900, and the draw will be held in Creightons.

Club Draw:
The winners from our club draw, which took place in conjunction with our Lotto Draw on Saturday night, were as follows:
1st prize: Manchester United tickets and accommodation - Sean Bruen, Ballinafad;
2nd prize: 12 bottles of wine - Jim Clarke, Boyle;
3rd prize: Roscommon jersey - Jackie Valentine,  Boyle;
4th prize: Meal for two in Buffulo Boy - Oísin Kelly, Boyle.

Well done to all. Thanks to everyone who supported our draw. Remember that all entries go into the National GAA Club Draw which takes place on Thursday March 12th.