Thursday, December 31, 2015

Update 31st December

Thanks to all involved in all aspects of the staging of our most successful and enjoyable Annual Quiz and Presentation Night in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday night last. Thanks also to the huge crowd that turned out for the event.

Well done to the joint winners of the quiz--the Gilmartin/Murphy families and the Kearney/Flanagan families. Thanks to Magees Fashions and Aidan Ray Menswear for sponsoring the quiz prizes.

The following were the award winners;- U21 Player of the Year--Gareth Gilmartin, Junior Player of the Year--Ciaran Beirne, Senior Player of the Year --Seán Purcell, Club Person of the Year-- James O’Boyle, Hall of Fame --John Keenehan. Ladies Player of the Year -- Nicole McDermott-Fitzpatrick. 

Thanks also to our own Chris O’Dowd who presented the medals to our Junior B Championship winning team.

The following were €20 winners at our most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Daly’s;- Ernie Keenan and G.O’Connor (Keadue). The house prize was won by Aisling Gannon.  The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at 10,500 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in the Moylurg Inn, with Team E in charge.

The Club Lotto jackpot is currently at a record €10,500 and patrons can be included for all 26 draws per annum for €120. We are encouraging our friends and supporters who have not done so or whose membership has lapsed, to sign up to the Club Lotto by payment of full annual payment of €120 or by direct debit at amount of €10 per month. Please email boylegaatreasurer@gmail.com or contact Treasurer James O’Boyle at 086 852 6329.

Players and members are advised that annual membership for 2016 is now due. Players should contact Club Registrar Roch Hanmore.

The Club invites all parents of those who are or will be playing underage football,  i.e players from age 6 to 18, to a special meeting/information evening which will be held in the Clubroom on Tuesday week 12th January at 8.30pm.


The Clubs (Male Club and Ladies Club) wish all players, management teams, supporters and sponsors and all involved with Boyle GAA in any way, a very happy, healthy and successful 2016

Monday, December 21, 2015

Update 21st December

As action on the playing fields draws to a close for 2015, our attention turns to our biggest social event of the year - the Annual Christmas Quiz and Awards Night which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday evening next 27th December at 7.30pm (please note early starting time.)

This year we have teamed up with Magees Fashion Shop and Aidan Ray Menswear who will sponsor “his” and “hers” vouchers worth €200 for the winning team. Entry is €10 per person who can make up teams of 4.

Tony Conboy is preparing a set of interesting and intriguing questions to suit all age categories.

There will be a large selection of spot prizes and most patrons will bring home something. The night will feature the Player of the Year Awards for senior, junior and U21s (male) and intermediate (ladies as well as the presentation of medals), as well as medal presentations to our successful junior mens’ team. All players are asked to attend to receive their medals and other awards. We will also present the Club Person of the Year and Hall of Fame Award.


The Clubs (male and female) extend Seasons Greetings to all our players, mentors, sponsors, supporters, officials, media, and the many people who support our fortnightly Club Lotto.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Update 14th December

Our National Automation Limited U21s suffered a disappointing defeat to Clan na Gael in the Division 1 County Final in Enfield on Sunday. The performance doesn’t truly reflect the quality of this panel of players who had great performances en-route to the final. Congratulations to Clan on their success. Thanks to the lads for their commitment throughout the season and to Manager Aidan Lavin and his assistants. Thanks to Ciaran Phelan (National Automation Limited) for their ongoing sponsorship and for covering the meal for the panel after the final.

The Garda Cup final had to be postponed again on Saturday last-this time because of snow. No new date has been determined. Congratulations to Boyle native Seamus Sweeney on his elevation to the Chairmanship of Roscommon County Board GAA. We wish him and the incoming County Board every success.

Paul Keane and Matthew Tivnan were €20 winners at our most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Creightons The house prize was won by Peter Perry. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at a new record of €10,400 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Daly’s. Please have a look out for the new lotto ticket boxes where purchased ticket can be placed. These boxes are in situ in a number of businesses in Boyle.

Preparations are well advanced for our social event of the year - our annual Christmas Quiz which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday week 27th December. Tony is preparing an intriguing set of questions, so start putting your teams together.



Martin Dolan  on behalf of Shane Spelman

Monday, December 7, 2015

Update 7th December

There was a large attendance at the Club’s AGM on Sunday evening last in the Clubroom, where a successful and productive 2015 was reviewed and there was a palpable feeling of confidence going into the New Year.

Chairperson Martin Dolan thanked all who contributed to the Club’s activities in 2015. Those included the various player panels ranging from Under 8 to senior as well as their respective management teams. He also thanked all his fellow officers at Club level, the underage committee and finance committee, the pitch co-ordinators, the Rural Social Scheme,  John Filan who provides the grass cutting service, the media for their excellent coverage of Club events-Roscommon Herald, Realboyle.com, BoyleToday.com and Mary Regan - Photographer.

Mr Dolan had special words of thanks for the Club’s major sponsors;- Tony McGovern -McGovern Directional Drilling, Cooney Motors/Cooney’s Centra and National Automation Limited and well as Brogans and Natural Options Pharmacies, Boyle for ongoing sponsorship of the Club’s lotto envelopes. He also acknowledged sponsorship from James Lannon Tyres, Troy Takeaway/ Restaurant and Francis Bolger.

The Secretary Mary Clifford presented a detailed review of the year’s activities both on the playing fields and in fundraising and social activities. She also thanked Barry Lynch for ongoing provision of training grounds at The Warren, and to the Principals of Abbey Community College and St Joseph's BNS for provision of their pitches for training.

A minutes silence was observed in memory Club members who had passed away during the year, and in particular the former Club President John Joe Nerney. The meeting ratified the appointment of Vice President Barry Feely and long time Club stalwart Seán Young as Joint Presidents. Barry returned thanks for his elevation to the position and he wished the Club every success in the future.

The Treasurer James O’Boyle presented a very comprehensive financial report which clearly outlined the cost of running the Club.

Election of officers;
• Chairperson-Martin Dolan,
• Vice Chairperson-Kathleen Hanmore,
• Secretary-Mary Clifford, Assistant Secretary -to be appointed from Underage Committee,
• Treasurer-James O’Boyle,
• Assistant Treasurer - Mary Smith,
• Registrar- Roch Hanmore,
• Insurance Officer- Michael Furey,
• P.R.O.-Shane Spellman,
• Delegates to County Board- Marrtin Dolan and Mary Clifford,
• Delegates to Northern Board- Michael Brennan and Paul Beirne,
• Pitch Co-ordinators- Martin Purcell and Michael Brennan with assistance from Aidan Lavin,
• Coaching Officers- Kit O’Connor and Stephen Bohan.

The meeting agreed to the selection of an Underage Committee which will administer the affairs of the Club from under 8 to minor. More additions to this committee will be welcomed.

The Garda Cup Final between Boyle and Tulsk Lord Edwards which was scheduled for Saturday in the Abbey park had to be postponed because of the weather conditions. It is anticipated that it will be played at the coming weekend. It is expected that our National Automation Limited  U21s will play their Division 1 County Final versus Clan na Gael this weekend.

Ladies: Thanks to all who both collected and supported this weekend's ladies church gate collection, your support is greatly appreciated.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Update 30th November

The Club Lotto draw which was to have been held at the weekend has been postponed until Saturday night next in Wynnes. Team B will be in charge and we have a record jackpot of €10,200.
The highlight of the past weekend was the two goal victory by our U14s over Castlerea St. Kevins in the Garda Cup Final which was played in Abbey Park on Sunday. It was a credit to both teams that they played some excellent football despite  the weather conditions. They have their biggest day of the year coming up on Saturday next when they will play Tulsk in the Garda Cup Final in the Abbey Park at 1pm. We urge all parents and supporters to come along and support the boys. We also request club members to be in position as stewards from 11.30am.

All who have been given tickets to sell for the GAA National Draw are asked to return the counterfoils and money to the Treasurer immediately.

Preparations are under way for the Club’s social event of the year--the Christmas Quiz, which will take place in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday night 27th December. This is always a great night and we ask that it be placed in your diaries.

The Annual General Meeting of Boyle GAA Club (male club) will be held in the Clubroom on Sunday next 6th December at 5pm. The Club provides football for all age groups from age 6 to adult. This is the opportunity to take stock where the Club is at and to have your say in its future. We ask everyone who has an interest in Gaelic Games in Boyle to come along. especially the parents of our many underage players.

Boyle Ladies Club will hold its church gate collection this coming weekend. Your generous support would be appreciated as the club caters for girls football in all age categories from six to adult

Monday, November 23, 2015

Update 23rd November

The following were €20 at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Wynnes; Donal Kelly and Seamus Cooke. The house prize was won by Conor Lavin. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at a new record level of €10,200 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Gerry Mattimoe's Pub. Team B will be in charge.

Our U14s will play their Garda Cup semi final with Castlerea St Kevins on Sunday next in O’Rourke Park. Support will be appreciated. The Garda Cup Final (irrespective of who is involved) will be played in Abbey Park on Saturday 5th December.

The “Get Active Today” campaign came to a conclusion on Sunday with a very enjoyable 10k walk from Abbey Park to Lough Key, and returning to the Clubroom for a very welcome cup of tea. Thanks to the organising committee who prepared a comprehensive seven week programme of events which included morning and evening walks, circuit training, fitness sessions, pilates, yoga and talks on health and wellbeing. Thanks to the team leaders who facilitated all events and to Kelly’s Londis for their greatly appreciated sponsorship. Hopefully those who participated will continue with their keep fit habits and that many will join local pilates, fitness and yoga classes. It is hoped that an even bigger fitness initiative will be organised next year.

Those who have been issued with tickets for the GAA National Draw are requested to conduct all ticket sales (minimum sale of one book) in the coming week and return money and  counterfoils to the Treasurer before the end of November.

The Club AGM has been fixed for Sunday 6th December at 5pm. Nomination forms have been issued to club members, who are asked to complete and return the forms to the Secretary by Friday 4th November. Members are aske to ensure that they have the prior consent of those whom they are nominating.

Thanks to the club mentors and parents who helped make it a very enjoyable trip to the International Rules game in Croke Park on Saturday for our U12s.

Well done to our quiz team of Cillian Doyle, Daire Cregg, Ronan Flanagan and James Bolger who were just pipped by Elphin in the Scór na nÓg county finals in Athlone on Sunday. Thanks also to Mary Doyle for co-ordinating.

The full results of the “Know your Sport” sports prediction completion are now available and can be accessed via the Boyle GAA Facebook page so that you can see how you finished. The winner was Henri Clifford who picked up €500 for his efforts, second was Ray Hannon who got €200 and the third prize of €100 went to Ballinameen to Peter Keane. The Club hopes to run a similar competition next year.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Update 16th November

Well done to our National Automation Limited U21s who secured a hard earned but deserved victory over St Brigids in the Division 1 Championship Semi Final in wet and windy conditions in the Abbey Park on Sunday. They now await either Clan na Gael or Strokestown who will meet in the other semi final. Thanks to our ground staff who were in action from early Sunday morning to ensure that the pitch was in good condition despite the weather. 

The U14s will play Castlerea St Kevins in O’Rourke Park, Castlerea in the Garda Cup semi final at the weekend -details to be agreed . We again ask all supporters, parents and friends to go along and support the boys. The Garda Cup Final is scheduled to be played in the Abbey Park on Saturday 28th November. 

Well done to our quiz team of Cillian Doyle, Ronan Flanagan, Daire Cregg and James Bolger who won their Scór na nÓg question time competition in Elphin on Friday evening last. We wish them the best of luck in the County Final which will be held in the Dean Crowe Hall, Athlone on Sunday next.
Best wishes to Enda Smith who will be one of the stand-by players for Ireland in the International Rules game with Australia on Saturday next in Croke Park. We earnesty hope that he will get called into action in the Irish jersey. 

The “Get Active Today” campaign is now entering its final week and the finale will be a 10 k walk which will commence at the Clubroom at 10.30am on Sunday. We invite all participants in the campaign to join in for this conclusion to what has been an excellent social and health enhancing programme. 

Tickets for the National GAA Draw have been circulated to all club members and players--male and female. Anyone who hasn’t got their book of tickets can get same from the Treasurer. We require each recipient to sell at least one book and to return the money and counterfoils before the end of November. It is essential that this ticket sale process is successful as it’s needed to finance the ongoing running of the clubs.


The AGM of the male club has been fixed for Sunday 6th December in the Clubroom at 5pm. Nomination forms have been issued to Club members, who are asked to return completed nomination forms and to submit motions in relation to the running of the organisation, to the Club Secretary, Mary Clifford by Friday 4th December. 

Monday, November 9, 2015

Update 9th November


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The Club won more silverware at the weekend when our U13s had a 4-05 to 2 -05 win over St Brigids in the County Final of the Féile competition. This is a great achievement for the boys and their management team of Gerry Cregg, Odran Feely and Evan McGrath. This means that they will be the Co Roscommon football representatives at 2016 Féile which will be hosted by Tipperary and Waterford County Boards. No doubt there will be a lot of on-field and off-field preparations required for this event.

The U 14s, which will include many of the victorious U13 panel, will play their Garda Cup semi final against Castlerea on Sunday week 22nd in O’Rourke Park at 12 noon.

The U20s have got a walkover in the first round of their competition. They are now straight into the semi final where the likely opposition will be Padraig Pearses.

The U21s will play their County A semi final against St Brigids next weekend - Details TBC. The club asks all supporters to get behind the team.

The Club Lotto draw was held recently in Kate Lavins. The following were €20 winners;-Brid and Conor McGowan and Deirdre Lennon. The house prize was won by Alan Emmett. Next Saturday night’s draw will be held in Wynnes and the jackpot will be a record €10,100. Team A will be in charge.

The “Get Active Today” initiative is in week six. There will be the usual programme of dawn and evening walks, keep fit and circuit training sessions.

Tickets for the National Draw have been circulated to Club officers, players, parents and supporters. There are fourteen very attractive prizes and tickets are only €10 each. We urge everyone to support. Sold tickets and remittances are required to be returned to the Treasurer by 30th November.
The social night of the year- the annual Christmas Quiz is going ahead in St Joseph’s Hall on Sunday night 27th December. Please put this date in your diaries.

Monday, November 2, 2015

Update 2nd November

It was a very successful weekend on the playing fields for Boyle teams. The U13s had a fine win over Clan na Gael in the County Semi Final of the Féile competition in Abbey Park on Saturday. They will play St Brigids in the County Final on Sunday next at 1pm-venue to be confirmed.
The National Automation Limited U21s had a dramatic last minute win over Padraig Pearses in Woodmount on Sunday. They will play St Brigids in the County Semi Final on a date to be determined.

The “Get Active Today” campaign moves into week five and numbers are holding up at all activities. There will be dawn walks on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and an evening walk on Tuesday. The walk distances are being extended as fitness levels are increasing. There will be circuit training on Saturday morning and a keep fit session on Monday evening. There will be an introduction to yoga in Trojan premises on Thursday at 7.30pm. The big feature event last week was a very informative talk in the Clubroom by Colin Regan, GAA Health Promotion Programmes Manager on mental health and wellbeing.

Scór na nÓg will take place later in November and the Club is making a special effort this year. The secondary school age category from Boyle parish who feel they could perform traditional music, set dancing, solo singing or form a ballad group, compete in quiz, are asked to contact any of the Club officers immediately.

The Club is offering excellent value in high quality black or blue Rugbytech tracksuits in small, medium or large sizes for children, for the super price of €20. The tracksuits are water repellent, fully lined and have the Boyle GAA crest. Please contact 086 8526329 or 087 2677865 for details.

Thanks to Aidan Lavin, Michael Brennan and Bernie Shannon for erecting the new endline nets in Abbey Park. Thanks also to John Keville for providing a hoist for the project.

Sympathy is extended to the Regan family, Breandrum and the McDermott family, Behy on recent bereavements.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Update 26th October

The Club Lotto jackpot will be at the record figure of €10,000 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Kate Lavins. We encourage all to purchase a lotto envelope at any of the outlets at which they are available in Boyle, or from any Club officer. The winner would be in for a very pleasant Halloween surprise! The last draw was held in Patrick’s Well and the €20 winners were; Niamh and Shane Caslin, Joe O’Donnell, Paddy and Monica Daly, Patrick McEneney, Jimmy Flaherty and Michael Tormey. The house prize was won by Michael King. Team E will be in charge of the draw for this historic occasion.

It was a special weekend as our Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors won the Division 5 County League title with a one point victory over Kilglass Gaels in Kilglass on Saturday evening. Congratulations to the entire panel for their efforts and commitment throughout the season and also to the management team of Aidan Lavin, David O’Connor and Bernie Shannon.

The National Automation Limited U21s will commence their championship campaign this coming weekend with a visit to Woodmount to play Padraig Pearses.

The U14s were in Garda Cup against Shannon Gaels/Kilmore on Bank Holiday Monday.

The “Get Active Today” project has had three very successful weeks to date with keep fit sessions, walks and pilates. This programme of activities will continue with the special event of this week being a talk on mental wellbeing in the Clubroom on Thursday at 8pm. The Club will still accept new participants for a proportionately reduced fee of €40.

Our U8s and U10s had a very enjoyable trip to Dublin on Saturday where they were hosted by Clontarf GAA Club against whom they played challenge games. Thanks to the Clontarf Club for their hospitality. They then went on to Croke Park for a memorable tour of the stadium. Thanks to the adults who accompanied the boys on the trip and to Damien Regan who drove them on the impressive Club Rossie bus.

Congratulations to club player Roch Hanmore and to club stalwart and referee Henry Clifford and their respective fiancés on their recent engagements.


The Club extends its sympathy to the Simon family on the death of Lily Simon, Ardagh.

Monday, October 19, 2015

update 19th October

The Cooney Motors/Cooney’s Centra Juniors will play their postponed Adult League Division 5 Final against Kilglass Gaels in Kilglass on Saturday next at 5pm. Strong support will be appreciated.
The U14s will commence their Garda Cup campaign with an outing against a Shannon Gaels/Kilmore combination in Abbey Park on Monday (Bank Holiday ) at 1pm. The National Automation Limited U21s and U20s will commence their championship campaigns on the weekend of 30th/31st Oct/1st Nov and weekend of 6th/7th Nov respectively. The U21s will face Padraig Pearses while the U20s will play Oran.

The “Get Active Today” fitness and wellbeing campaign has been a resounding success to date with morning and evening walks and Monday evening and Saturday morning fitness sessions. Those who would like to join at this stage may do so at the rate of €50 which will enable participation for the remaining 5 weeks. This week we will have the Tuesday and Thursday morning and evening walks and Saturday’s circuit training, as well as an introduction to pilates on Thursday in Trojan premises, Elphin Street.

The Club wishes to announce that it can supply “Rugbytech” tracksuits in a choice of navy or black for the fantastic offer of €20 for its underage players (male and female). They are available in small, medium or large and they would make ideal Christmas presents. The jackets will have an embroidered Boyle GAA crest. Details are available from officials of the male Club or the Ladies Club or from boylegaatreasurer@gmail.com .

The Club Lotto will be at a record €10,000 at its next draw on Saturday 31st October. Tickets may be purchased in most outlets in Boyle. 

The Club will shortly be embarking on a programme of development of its training pitch for which we gratefully acknowledge notification of allocation of Sports Capital Grant of €32,000.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Update 12th October

Club Lotto €20 winners in last draw in Clarkes were, Colm Brennan, Deirdre O'Connor, Tom Conneely, Jonathan Lyons, Richie Walsh and John Joe Queenan.  House prize was won by Mary Phelan.  The Jackpot wasn't won and it will be at a record €9,900 for next Saturday nights draw, which will be held in Patrick's Well.  Team D will be in charge. The Cooney Motors/Cooneys Centra Juniors had a great win over Michael Glaveys in Ballinlough on Saturday. They will play Kilglass Gaels in the Division 5 League Final in Kilglass on Saturday next at 5pm. Support will be greatly appreciated.

The club is still awaiting details of the U20 & U21 championship and Garda Cup fixtures.

Week 2 of the Get Active initiative has commenced, with great feedback all around. Those of you who still wish to sign up, can do so for €60, with the Welcome Pack of vouchers worth in excess of €100 still on offer.  

The club extends its sympathies to the Keenaghan, Meehan and Sheerin families on their recent bereavements.

Monday, October 5, 2015

Update 5th October



There was a large attendance at the Boyle GAA Clubs (Male and Female clubs) “Get Active Today” fitness and wellbeing launch in King House on Friday evening last. The launch was performed by Professor Niall Moyna of DCU who delivered a most interesting and thought-provoking lecture on the importance of exercise and fitness for all age groups. He complimented the Clubs on the initiative and he implored people of all age categories and levels of fitness to participate.

Kathleen Hanmore outlined the 7 week programme of activities to the gathering.

Boyle GAA's "Get Active Today" this week...
1: Monday 5th 7.30pm: Keep Fit Session in St Joseph’s BNS Gym
2: Tuesday 6th 7.30pm: Town Walk/jog from Kelly's Londis.
3: Tues/Thurs 5th/7th: 7am Dawn walks/jogs of 3k and 5k
All walks/jogs will commence at Kelly’s Londis, the Crescent.

There will be a presentation on healthy eating and nutrition in the GAA Clubroom on Thursday at 7.30pm.

There will be Keep Fit Sessions  on Saturday at 10am in the Sports Complex and again in St Joseph’s BNS Gym on Monday week 12th.

Details of the entire programme are available on the Club website and Facebook page. Registration can be made before any of the event this week. We encourage the entire community to become involved and participants from neighbouring parishes and clubs are very welcome. 

A weakened McGovern Directional Drilling senior team lost to Roscommon Gaels in the O’Rourke Cup Semi Final in Abbey Park on Saturday. This brings the curtain down on what has been an excellent season-having finished second in the league section of the O’Rourke Cup (Div 1 League) and having reached the quarter final of the Senior Championship and thus guaranteeing senior status for at least the next two years. This is a young panel and it is hoped that they will build on progress made this year. Thanks to the entire panel and to Michael Jordan and his excellent management team.

The Cooney Motors/Cooney’s Centra Juniors will play Michael Glaveys in the Division 5 League Semi Final in Ballinlough on Saturday at 5pm. Support will be appreciated.
The U14s will commence their Garda Cup campaign very shortly. The National Automation Limited U20s/U21s will also shortly be in action.

The Club extends its best wishes to the proposed new County Senior Management team, and especially to its Boyle connections, Club Coaching Officer Stephen Bohan, former player David Casey and Boyle resident Fergal O’Donnell.

Ladies Club


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Photo taken (courtesy of Shane Spellman) at the presentation of training tops to U14 Ladies team. Thanks to sponsors Alan Simon (Joe Simon Home, Garden & Build) Pat Brogan (Brogan's Totalhealth Pharmacy ), Tom & Deirdre Kearney Quality Meats.


Congratulations to the U14 Girls and their management team on their great victory over Padraig Pearses in the County Div 1B Final in Kilbride on Sunday.


Thursday, October 1, 2015

GET ACTIVE TODAY



Professor Niall Moyna to Launch GET ACTIVE TODAY on Friday

Exercise as part of a group makes the activity more enjoyable and it will also motivate you to keep a regular schedule. (www.getirelandactive.ie)

After weeks of careful planning, Boyle GAA are ready to launch the Kelly’s Londis sponsored GET ACTIVE TODAY in King House on Friday 2 October at 7:30pm. The keynote address on the night will be delivered by Niall Moyna of Dublin City University and Operation Transformation fame. Niall is a passionate advocate of the health benefits to be gained from exercise, and we look forward to a very interesting talk.

The seven week exercise programme will commence with a Keep Fit Session in St Joseph’s Boy’s National School on Monday October 4 and participants can look forward to Keep Fit and Circuit sessions, walks, an introduction to Yoga and Pilates and further talks on nutrition and mental well-being. Absolutely everyone, no matter what your current state of readiness might be, is welcome to come along and participate in a programme that will culminate in a 10K walk or jog from Boyle town centre to Lough Key. 

The registration fee for the seven week programme is €70.  Each participant, on signing up, will receive a range of money-off vouchers which are worth over €100. Our event sponsor Neil Kennedy and Kelly’s Londis is offering everybody who signs up €70 worth of money off vouchers to be used over the seven weeks of the campaign. There are also money off vouchers from Elvery’s, Aura Leisure, Sasta Fitness and Margaret Mcloughlin Homeopathy and Reflexology.

Registration continues in Abbey Park, Boyle on Thursday night, October 1, from 8:30pm while you can also register before and after the launch in King House on Friday evening.

The detailed programme together with a full list of the member benefits is available on www.boylegaa.com 

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Update 28th September

Boyle GAA Clubs (male and female) are about to embark on the Get Active Today fitness and well being initiative. A comprehensive 7 week programme of almost daily events such as keep fit sessions, walks of varying lengths, circuit training, pilates and talks on health, will begin on Mondsay 5th October. Those who were unable to register on Monday 28th may do so at any time before the programme commencement by emailinggetactivetodaywithboylegaa@hotmail.com or by contacting the any of the officers of the male or female clubs. The official launch of Get Active Today will take place in King House on Friday next 2nd October at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Professor Niall Moyna of the School of Health and Performance at Dublin City University (DCU). Professor Moyna is one of the mentors on the TV programme “Operation Transformation”. All are cordially welcome to the launch.

On the playing field the Club had mixed fortune at the weekend. The National Automation Limited minors bowed out of this years Division 2 Championship when losing to St Faithleachs in a high scoring play-off game in Kilglass on Saturday. Thanks to our very young panel of players and the management team led by Donal Kelly for their dedication throughout the season.

Our U12 boys lost their Division 1 Summer Football League Semi Final to Clan na Gael in Johnstown on Sunday. This brings their season to an end. Thanks to the entire panel of boys who had a respectable season by reaching this semi final and by reaching the Div 1 and Div 5 spring league finals and winning the Keenan Cup. Thanks to all who were involved in managing the lads throughout the year.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors had a good win over Oran in the final group game of the Junior B Football Championship. They have their league semi-final fixture to be played.
The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors will be back in action on Sunday next at 12 noon in the Abbey Park in a very important fixture--the O’Rourke Cup Semi Final against Roscommon Gaels. The Club asks club members to be present from 10.30am for stewarding duties.

Sympathy is extended to former Club player and manager Joe Tormey, Deerpark, on the death of his brother. Sympathy is also extended to the family of the late Vincent Killilea, The Plains.


Ladies: U14 ladies in Division 1B County final versus Padraig Pearses Sunday 4th Oct. Venue TBC.

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Update 21st September


"Boyle GAA Club would like to thank Ivan Cochirleanu of Troy Takeaway, Shop Street, Boyle for sponsoring the boy's U-16 team a set of training tops."


It was a mixed weekend for the Club with a victory in one final and a loss in the other. Pride of place must go to our U12s who defeated St Michaels in the Keenan Cup semi final in Cootehall on Wednesday, and then went on to record a very impressive win over Strokestown in the Final in the Abbey Park on Saturday. This is Boyle’s third consecutive Keenan Cup title. This is a very special competition for Boyle Club as the cup commemorates a young Boyle player the late Ernan Keenan, son of Ernie and Carmel Keenan. Thanks to the lads and the management for their great work to date. They are not finished yet, however, as they will travel to Johnstown on Saturday next to take on Clan na Gael in the U12 Division 1 Semi Final at 12 noon. Thanks also to the Keenan family and all Club members who helped with the successful staging of the Keenan Cup Final. 

The James Lannon Motor Repairs U16s weren't as lucky as they were defeated by a more powerful Kilglass Gaels/ St Barrys combination in Tarmonbarry on Sunday evening in the Division 4 County Final. Congrats to the winners and thanks to the St Barrys Club for the refreshments after the game. Thanks to the Boyle U16 panel and to Paddy Goldrick and his management team for their great work with the lads throughout the year. The Club wishes to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of Troy Takeaway and Restaurant, Boyle, of tops for the U16 panel.

The National Automation Limited minors will play St Faithleachs in the Division 2 Championship play-off in Kilglass on Saturday next at 4pm. Your support in this vital game is requested.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors will play Oran in the Junior B Championship at 12 noon on Sunday next in the Abbey Park. This team will also have the Division 5 Championship versus Michael Glaveys coming up on Saturday 10th October.

The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors are scheduled to play their O’Rourke Cup semi final versus Roscommon Gaels on Sunday week 4th October at 12 noon.

The U20 Championship will commence within the coming month.
The U17 and U15 regional Championships will also commence very shortly and Boyle will join forces with our neighbours from St Michaels and St Ronans for this competition.


The Boyle GAA Clubs  (male and female) are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of the Get Active Today Initiative--see separate press release. It will be launched in King House on Friday night 2nd October by Professor Niall Moyna of DCU.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Update 14th September

The following were €20 winners in the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in in An Craoibhín;- Paul and Carmel Beirne, Christy Dolan, Loyola Kelly, Finbar McDermott, Martin Feely and Kevin McDonagh. The house prize was won by Eilish Boyd. The jackpot wasn’t won and it ill be a record amount of €9,700 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Dodd’s Bar. Lotto tickets may be purchased in most outlets in Boyle or from any Club officer.

It was a disappointing end to our Senior Championship aspirations for our McGovern Directional Drilling seniors when they were defeated by an injury time goal by Padraig Pearses in the Championship quarter final in Hyde Park on Sunday. It has been a great campaign by the lads, making it the first time for centuries that Boyle reached this stage of the Championship. They have guaranteed themselves senior championship football for the next two seasons as a minimum. This young team has improved rapidly during the season and there is no doubt that the talent and work ethic is there to achieve ultimate success in the near future. Thanks to the lads and to Manager Michael Jordan and his management team for their dedication to the cause. They are not yet finished as they have the O’Rourke Cup semi final against Roscommon Gaels to look forward to.
The National Automation Limited minors lost to Strokestown in Division 2 Championship play-off first game in Strokestown on Friday last. They will play St Faithleachs in the second play-off game in Kilglass on Saturday 26th.

The U12s had a convincing win over Roscommon Gaels in the Division 1 Championship quarter final in Abbey Park on Sunday. They are scheduled to play Clan na Gael in the semi final on Saturday 26th. They will be in action against St Michaels in the Keenan Cup semi final on this Wednesday evening. The Keenan Cup Final has been fixed for Saturday next in the Abbey Park at 12 noon. The participants will be determined by this week’s semi finals. This is always a special event for the Club as the trophy is in memory of the late Ernan Keenan.

The Clubs (Male Club and Ladies Club) will shortly be announcing details of a special fundraising project which should prove very popular with the local community.

Sympathy is extended to former Minor Committee official Claire Conway and family, Lisserlough on the sad passing of the late Gerry Conway. A minute’s silence was observed prior to the Boyle v Padraig Pearses game in Hyde Park on Sunday in memory of Gerry.


Sympathy is also extended to John Greenan and family, Boyle, on the death in New York of Terry Greenan. Terry has resided in the USA for many years where he was actively involved in Gaelic Games. He was responsible for bringing juvenile footballers from Rocklands GAA Club, New York, to Boyle on a couple of occasions.

Monday, September 7, 2015

Update 7th September

Congrats to our McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors on their 4 15 to 0 11 win over St Faithleachs in the O'Rourke Cup (Division 1 League) in the Abbey Park last Saturday. This win means that they have finished in second place in the League and they will have home advantage against the third placed team (Roscommon Gaels) in the Semi Final. The winners will then play St Brigids in the Final. Their next outing is this weekend in the quarter-final of the Senior Championship, This game is their biggest match to date and the club asks all supporters to come out and shout on the lads.
The James Lannon Car Repair Centre U16 team defeated Western Gaels in the semifinal of the Division 4 championship last Friday in the Abbey Park.
The minors are scheduled to meet Strokestown in a Division 2 championship play-off in Strokestown next Friday at 6pm.
Keenan Cup

Ladies: The U14s lost to St. Mary’s in the championship Sunday evening

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Update 31st August

Pride of place this week goes to our McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors on their great win against Strokestown in the Senior Championship in Elphin on Saturday evening last. This victory means qualification for the County Quarter Final where it is anticipated that Padraig Pearses will be our opponents. It also means promotion to Section A of the Senior Championship for 2016.

Congratulations to the panel and the management for their hard work throughout the season to date. We hope that there is much more to come. The Club extends its best wishes for speedy recoveries to the players who were injured in the game. The Seniors are also scheduled to play St Faithleachs in the final round of the O’Rourke Cup on Saturday evening next at 6.45pm in the Abbey Park.

A depleted Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Junior team was defeated by Michael Glaveys in the Division 5 League in the Abbey Park on Sunday.

It has been a busy week for our U12 teams. The Division 1 team lost to Clan na Gael in Johnstown on Tuesday last, but they bounced back from that defeat to overcome Padraig Pearses in Woodmount on Sunday. The Division 4 team had a  very successful week with victories over Kilglass Gaels in the Abbey Park on Thursday and over Padraig Pearses (by 2 points) on Sunday in Woodmount.

The U12s will be in action in the Keenan Cup this Wednesday against St Croans in Enfield.

The James Lannon Motor Repairs U16s will play Western Gaels in the Division 1 Championship Semi Final in Abbey Park on Friday at 6.30pm. 

The following were €20 winners in the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Brunos;- Nuala and Gerry Morris, Carmel Goldrick, Bernard Shannon, Keith Ennis, Patsy Cox and Christy Beirne. The house prize was won by Tom Commons. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at a record €9,600 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in An Craoibhin, with Team A in charge. Those wishing to buy tickets to be in with a chance of winning this attractive jackpot may get them in most outlets in Boyle or by contacting the Club Officers.

Congratulations to Seamus Cooney on winning a trip to Lisbon in the Club Rossie draw. It is nice to have a winner from the Club. Thanks is extended to all who purchased tickets, thus enabling the Club to reach its stipulated quota of ticket sales.

The Club held a very enjoyable event in the Clubroom on Monday last when a presentation of a pictorial collage of photographs depicting the playing career of former Boyle, Roscommon and Connacht player, the late Tim Lynch, to his wife Nell and his son Barry and daughter Odette. Thanks to Tony Conboy for organising the presentation.


The Club also paid tribute to its main sponsors-McGovern Directional Drilling, Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra, National Automation Limited, Boyle Credit Union and Brogans and Natural Options Pharmacies. It welcomed on board James Lannon Motor Repairs who are sponsoring the U16 panel.


Update 30th August

On Facebook, Boyle GAA wrote:

Huge congratulations to Boyle Senior team on their win over Strokestown this evening at Elphin. Boyle 1.11 Str. 1.7.

At half time it was B. 0.6 Str.0.2. The early spring training obviously told as all the B. players ran their socks off and Str. could not stay with the pace. The sight of Purcell and McKenna powering forward down the middle leaving the opposition in their wake was a joy.

The mobility, tenacity, tackling and skill and especially leadership of and within the team was just great and a credit to all the players and those involved in their preparation led by Manager Ml. Jordan.

I was delighted to see Colin Goldrick slot over that late point. Cian McKeon had a fine intro. to senior football. Perhaps B. could have won easier had they gone for points instead of goals but that is for the days ahead. Enda, great goal and great influence in the latter stages, a real presence

 Roch Hanmore showed grim determination in a drive along the ground near the stand side. Killian Cox immense. Conor McGowan a huge asset to the side. Ml. Hanmore got through a power of work and if a pedometer was attached it was a marathon or mini mar. Best wishes to those injured this evening. This talented Str. side just were not up to Boyle this evening but they are a side for the coming years. So now Pearses or Clann. Just a great team/squad/management performance.

Well done. t.c.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Update 24th August

The U12s played out an exciting draw with Strokestown in the Summer Football League Division 1 on Monday last. They will travel to Johnstown on this Tuesday to play Clan na Gael in their next outing. The U12 Division 4 team is scheduled to play Kilglass Gaels on Thursday at 8pm.

The Keenan Cup competition is about to start and Boyle will play St Croans in Enfield on this Wednesday at 7.30pm.

The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors will play Strokestown in the final group game in the Senior Championship Section B this coming weekend--see fixtures.
The Club extends its sympathy to the Fallon family, Ardagh on the death of Connie and to the Cuffe family on the death of John.

Congratulations are extended to the Boyle Girls U16 4 X 100 metres relay team of Ruth Cox, Sinead Glennon, Mary Ellen Halligan and Aoife Valentine on winning bronze medals in the Community Games National Finals in Athlone at the weekend.


Ladies: The Green Street Veterinary Intermediate Ladies defeated St. Ciarans on Saturday evening in the Abbey Park. They play Kilglass Gaels on Tuesday evening in a playoff for semi-final place. The game is at 6:45pm in Croghan. Please support the girls. Thanks to all who supported the Ros Ladies Co. Board draw. The first 4 draws will take place on Tuesday evening.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Update 17th August

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Dodds ;- Dessie McLoughlin, Liam Mullaney, Peter Gavican, David Monson, Marita McQuaid and Claremorris Scouts. The house prize was won by Kieran Spellman. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at €9,500 for the next draw which will be held on Saturday night in Bruno’s, with Team E in charge. Those who wish to be in with a chance of winning this record jackpot prize may purchase tickets in most businesses in Boyle during the coming week.

The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors fought out a very exciting draw with St Croans in the fourth round of the Senior Championship in Hyde Park on Sunday. It was a game of fluctuating fortunes and a draw was perhaps a fair result. They are scheduled to play Strokestown in the final group game of the Senior Championship this coming weekend.

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors suffered defeat to Fuerty in Mulhern Park, Fuerty on Tuesday last.
The U14s lost narrowly to Clan na Gael in the Division 4 Championship in the Abbey Park on Thursday.

The James Lannon Tyres minors had an impressive win over Strokestown in the Division 2 Championship in Strokestown on Friday.

Congratulations are extended to Kieran Supple (a member of the senior team management) and his wife Victoria, on the birth of their daughter Pippa.

The Club extends its thanks to the mentors and parents who helped in many ways to make Saturday’s U8 Football Blitz in the Abbey Park such an outstanding success.

LADIES FOOTBALL

The Green Street Veterinary Clinic Intermediate Ladies will host St Ciarans on Saturday in the final round of the group section of the Intermediate Championship on Saturday at 7pm in the Abbey Park.
The Minor Girls will play Strokestown in the Abbey Park at 7pm on Thursday.  They lost to Shannon Gaels in Croghan on Friday last.
The U14 Girls will play Eire Óg in Division A of the Championship in the Abbey Park at 7pm on Wednesday and they will travel to Kilbride to play the home side on Sunday next at 6pm.

Go raibh maith agaibh.
Martin Dolan

Chairperson Boyle GAA Club (on behalf of Shane Spellman P.R.O

Monday, August 10, 2015

Update 10th August

It was another busy week on the playing fields for Boyle teams in all age categories. The U12 Division 4 team lost to St Barrys in the Summer Football League in Tarmonbarry on Friday last. Their next outing will be a trip to Johnstown to play Clan na Gael in the next round of this competition at 7.3pm on Thursday. The U12 Division 1 team played St Ciarans in Fuerty on Monday in Division 1 of the Summer Football League.

The U14 Division 4 team is scheduled to play two games in the Division 4 Championship this week. They are to play Elphin in the Orchard Park at 7.30pm on Tuesday and Clan na Gael in the Abbey Park on Thursday at 7.30pm.

The James Lannon Tyres U16s had a good win over Western Gaels in the Abbey Park on Monday last in the Division 4 Championship.

The National Automation Limited Minors lost to Oran in Rockfield in the Division 2 Championship on Thursday last. They will travel to Strokestown on Thursday to take on the home team at 7.30pm in the next round of this competition.

The U8's hosted a very successful blitz with Clan na Gael, with over 50 participating players last Friday at the Abbey College pitch. The club thanks Michael Brennan and the staff of ACC for allowing the use of facilities

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors will play Fuerty on this Tuesday at 7.45pm in Mulhern Park in the Junior B Championship.

The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors had a convincing win over Kilmore in Strokestown on Sunday in the Senior Championship. They will have little time to rest on their laurels as they will meet St Croans in Hyde Park on Sunday next at 7pm in the next round of the Senior Championship.
All team managers are reminded that the training pitch in Abbey Park will be unavailable from Wednesday until Sunday (both days inclusive) as Circus Corvinni will be staged thereon.

Sympathy is extended to the Doory family, (Eire Óg Club) on the death of Niamh.
The Club extends its congratulations to Club player David Kelly and his bride Lorraine Toman who were married on Friday last.


Ladies


Well done to Intermediate Ladies who beat Castlerea on Saturday evening. Sincere thanks to Boyle Credit Union for sponsorship of Jackets and bags to the Ladies team. The Sean Daly Memorial Cup Final Wednesday at 7pm in the Abbey Park, Boyle V's Kilmore. Please support the girls. Minors ladies play Shannon Gaels in Croghan on Tues evening at 7pm.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Update 3rd August

The Following were €20 winners in the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in the Moylurg Inn;- Deirdre and Ton Kearney, James and Eilish Goldrick, Tom Commons, Eddie Creighton, Seamus Neary and Rachel Sheerin. The house prize was won by Mary Flynn. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at the record figure of €9,400 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Dodds. Team B will be in charge.

It was a week of mixed fortunes on the playing fields. The U14s lost to St Brigids in Kiltoom on Thursday evening last in the Division 4 Championship. They are due to play Elphin in the next round of this competition on Thursday evening at 6.45pm in the Orchard Park.

The James Lannon Tyres U16s lost by an agonising one point margin to a Kilglass Gaels/ St Barrys combination in a very high scoring Division 4 Championship game in Tarmonbarry on Monday evening last. They got back to winning ways on Sunday in the Abbey Park in the next round of the competition when they had a convincing victory over a Western Gaels/ Ballinameen combination.
  
The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors had a third consecutive O’Rourke Cup victory when they overcame Elphin in the Abbey Park on Saturday evening last. They now have one game remaining in the league stages of this competition. They will travel to Strokestown on Sunday next to take on Kilmore in the third round of the Senior Championship at 4pm. This is a very important game for the lads and for the Club and we are asking all our supporters to go along and support them. The Club wishes bon voyage to Damien Keenehan who is returning to Australia this week, having played a major role in our recent O’Rourke Cup games. Hopefully we will see him play for Boyle again in the not too distant future.

The U12s are scheduled to play St Barrys in the Summer Football League Division 4 in Tarmonbarry on Saturday next at 12 noon.
The National Automation Limited Minors are scheduled to play Oran in Rockfield on Thursday evening in the Division 2 Championship.
The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors will play Michael Glaveys on Wednesday evening at 8pm in the Abbey Park in the Division 5 League. It is anticipated that they will play their next round of the Junior B Championship on Tuesday 11th against Fuerty in Fuerty.
Team managers are advised that the training pitch in the Abbey Park will be unavailable for use on the weekend of 14th/15th/16th August as it will be the venue for a circus.

Ladies: Commiserations to the Roscommon U16 Ladies team but it was a great achievement to reach the All Ireland final. The last round of the Sean Daly Memorial Cup this week, Boyle travel to Kilmore on Tuesday at 7:30pm. Sean Daly Memorial Cup Final in the Abbey Park Sunday 9th August. The Minors are out in the first round against St. Faithleachs Tuesday at 7pm in the Abbey Park. The Green Street Veterinary sponsored Intermediate team are away to Castlerea in the championship next Saturday at 6pm.
Sympathy is extended to the Scanlon, Woods and Kerins family on their recent bereavement.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Update 27th July

Our U14 Division 1 team was well beaten in the Championship by Clan na Gael in Johnstown on Thursday last. The Division 4 team is scheduled to play St Brigids in the Championship in the Abbey Park on this Thursday at 7.30pm.

The James Lannon Motors U16s were due to play Kilglass/ St Barrys in the Division 4 Championship in Tarmonbarry on Monday evening.

The National Automation Limited Minors had a fine win over Roscommon Gaels in the Division 2 Championship in the Abbey Park on Wednesday evening last.

The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors had another good O’Rourke Cup win on Wednesday evening last when they beat Strokestown in Strokestown. They will play Elphin in their penultimate game in this competition, in the Abbey Park on Saturday evening next 1st August at 7.30pm.

The coaching presentation was well attended, with over 15 attending. Thank you to all coaches who attended. A goal keeping presentation will be held in the next few weeks, more details to follow.

Best wishes are extended to the Roscommon U16 Girls and especially the Boyle players Sinead Glennon, Aine Mullins, Roisin Wynne,  Ruth Cox and Sinead Keenehan (management team), who will play Waterford in the All Ireland Final in Nenagh on Wednesday evening at 7pm


Ladies:  The Green Street Veterinary sponsored ladies were defeated by Shannon Gaels on Saturday last.