Monday, July 27, 2020

Update 27th July

Senior Club
Boyle had an exciting first-round opener against Padraig Pearses in the Senior Championship on Sunday. After making the long journey to Woodmount, the lads tore into the home side and amassed a 12 point lead in the second half, with goals from James Bolger, Enda Smith, and Donie Smith. However, Pearses hauled back the deficit with the aid of a significant breeze in the second half, and in the last play of the game scored a goal for it to finish level on a scoreline of 2-10 to 3-07.

Team: R. Carney, E. McGrath, C. Flanagan, Ciaran Beirne, T. McKenna, S. Purcell, Killian Cox, R. Hanmore, E. Smith, J. Bolger, D. Smith, T. Lowe, M. O'Donohoe, S. Kane, C. McKeon with Kieran Cox, R. Finneran and B. Furey.

The senior team now face Tulsk in Strokestown next Saturday at 4pm.

Our Junior A team faces St. Brigids away next Sunday at 3pm in the first round of the Junior A Championship.

Minor Club
Our U12 Division 2 team played St Michael's in Cootehall on Saturday morning and the Division 5 team played Elphin/Ballinameen in Orchard Park on Saturday afternoon. Results for these games:

U12 Summer League Division 2
St Michaels 2-17 Boyle 1-10
U12 Summer League Division 5
Elphin-Ballinameen 0-4 Boyle 0-11

The following are upcoming fixtures:

Saturday 1st August:
U12 Summer League Division 5
Boyle v Naomh Bearrai Abbey Park

U12 Summer League Division 2
Boyle v Western Gaels Abbey Park

Ladies Club

The Boyle Intermediate team overcame Padraig Pearses at 11am in Woodmount on Sunday. Well done to the girls.

Our U12 girls were also on the road in the South of the County where they traveled to Johnstown to play Clann na nGael at 6pm on Sunday. The girls showed great spirit but lost to a strong Clann team. In total 25 girls made the journey and played so well done to all.

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Senior Championship 
Our senior men play the County Champions, Padraig Pearses, away in Woodmount next Sunday at 2pm in the first round of the championship. Tickets for this year's adult championship games will not now be sold online as previously advised. As crowds for outdoor events are limited to 200 people (which includes players, management, referees, linesmen, umpires, stewards and supporters), each club will be allocated only 50 tickets for supporters. Unfortunately, this means that someone who wants a ticket may not get one.  We would ask for everyone’s patience and understanding and we will release further information as it becomes available.

Cúl Camps
Cúl camps are back in Boyle this week. The camp coordinators have asked us to advise parents that the health and safety of all the children is of greatest importance. For the duration of the camp, cars will not be permitted on the park grounds.  Parents are asked to park and walk their children to the gate where they will be met by the Cúl camp staff. We hope that everyone has a great week, makes lots of new friends and learns new skills. 

Condolences
Boyle GAA would like to extend the deepest condolences to the Mahon family on the sad passing of Joe. Many a young Boyle GAA player will have fond memories of getting football boots or socks from Mahons on the Crescent in Boyle, and with his kind and jovial nature, Joe made you feel like the most important player in the County! May Joe rest in peace.

Monday, July 6, 2020

Update 6th July

RIP Tony McGovern:

Boyle GAA Club members were saddened to hear of the passing of our great friend Tony McGovern, RIP, who was laid to rest on Wednesday last. Our sincere condolences to his wife Marian and family, particularly his sons Mark and Declan who have been longstanding players for the club. Tony has been a loyal sponsor of the senior team for many years and his generosity and support have always been very much appreciated. We will miss Tony and he will not be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Back in action!

Boyle GAA Club are delighted to be back in action and are working hard to get all our teams out on the field over the coming weeks.  
Everyone's health and safety is our priority and we ask that you would use our hand sanitizers on entry and exiting our grounds. Hundreds of parents and adult players have now completed the GAA elearning program for the safe return to play and we remind everyone to update the health questionnaire before every training session or match. Otherwise unfortunately you won't be able to participate. With everyone working together, we can all keep safe while enjoying all that our games give us.

Championship Draw:

The draw for the Roscommon Football Club Championships was made in Dr. Hyde Park on Monday last.
Our senior team was drawn in Group C with Pádraig Pearses, Michael Glaveys, and Tulsk. Round one of the Senior Football Championship will be played on the weekend of 26th July, fixtures yet to be arranged.
Our Junior A team were drawn in Group B with St. Michael’s, St. Ronan’s and St. Brigid’s B. Round one of the King and Moffatt Junior Football Championship will be played on the weekend of 2nd August, fixtures yet to be arranged.

Condolences:

Condolences to Alan O'Mahoney and family, on the sad passing of their young daughter Zoe in Dublin. Zoe fought a brave battle against illness. RIP Zoe.