Update 17th April

Dessie McLoughlin and Nina Dwyer were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Daly's Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €1,500 for the next draw on Saturday April 22nd, with Team D in charge.

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored seniors defeated Oran in the O'Gara Cup on Saturday last. Their next game is against Creggs on Sunday 23rd April in Abbey Park at 2pm.

The Cooney Motors/Centra sponsored juniors defeated Kilbribe in the Division 5 league on Good Friday.

The U-14 lads defeated kilbribe in the division 5 league last week. The division one team play Roscommon Gaels on Sunday in the Abbey Park at 11:30am.

The U-16 division one team were defeated by Strokestown last week.

The U-12 division one team play St. Dominic's on Wednesday in Knockcroghery at 7pm. They are out again on Saturday at 12noon in the Abbey Park against Roscommon Gaels.

The minors play St. Dominic's in the division three league on Friday in Knockcroghery at 7pm.

Easter Camp for Boys and Girls (Age 6-13) in the Abbey Park, Boyle, 18th - 20th April, 10am to 2pm. Featuring members of the Senior Mens and Ladies teams. Book at clubrossie.ie/shop or email roscommon.eastercamps@gmail.com or phone 083 3484444. Also registration at 9.30am on the first day of the camp.

LADIES FOOTBALL

U-12 girls play St. Michael's on Sunday 23rd in the Abbey Park at 6pm. Ladies League Round 4 against Roscommon Gaels Sunday April 23rd in the Abbey Park. Time tbc.

Best wishes to club members playing on Roscommon teams next weekend. U-14: Aisling Feely. U-16: Kate Harrington, Megan McKeon and Saoirse Wynne. Minor: Sinead Glennon, Aine Mullins and Roisin Wynne.

Update 10th April

Paddy Goldrick and Blaithin and Gerry Cregg were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Scanlon's Bar. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €1,400 for the next draw on Saturday April 15th which will be held in Daly's Bar, with Team C in charge.

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored seniors defeated Michael Glavey's in the O'Gara Cup on Saturday last. Their next game is against Oran on Sunday 16th April in Rockfield at 2pm.

The Cooney Motors/Centra sponsored juniors play Kilbribe in the Division 5 league on Friday 14th April in the Abbey Park at 5:30pm

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The u-14's were defeated by Eire Og last week in the Division 4 league.

The Division 5 U-12's play Kilmore this evening away at 6:30pm. The Division 1 U-14's play St. Michaels tomorrow 11th April in the away at  6:30pm

A proposal that was mooted at the 2016 AGM and warmly embraced by those present saw some forty plus day trippers from Boyle Ballinameen and Ballyfarnon Cootehall enjoy a memorable day out in Dublin. After some light refreshments in the Clubrooms a very enthusiastic group travelled in style on the Club Rossie bus accompanied by Senator Frank Feighan

First stop was the Houses of the Oireachtas where Frank and Deputy Eugene Murphy afforded everyone a warm welcome and a very welcome snack before a comprehensive tour of the Dail and Seanad Chambers led by one of the Dáil ushers .Many thanks to Frank and Eugene for their generous hospitality

Next stop was Croker where everyone enjoyed a superb tour of the Stadium and Museum and some even ventured onto the hallowed turf!......( Some in the crowd felt the offender would get a black but the tour guide settled on a yellow card !!!!)

Overall a great day was had by all ,so much so that ideas for the next trip were being discussed on the return journey. 

Many many thanks to Barry Lowe and Martin Dolan for all their hard work in ensuring this initiative got off the ground and organising a very successful day.

Easter Camp for Boys and Girls (Age 6-13) in the Abbey Park, Boyle, 18th - 20th April, 10am to 2pm. Featuring members of the Senior Mens and Ladies teams. Book at clubrossie.ie/shop or email roscommon.eastercamps@gmail.com or phone 083 3484444. Also registration at 9.30am on the first day of the camp.

Well done to Boyle Celtic on their fantastic run in the FAI junior cup. You did the town proud.

The club extends their sympathy to the Montgomery and Keenan families on their recent bereavements

LADIES FOOTBALL:

Intermediate Ladies lost by 4 points to St. Barry's on Sunday.  

Well done to all of the U-12 girls who played their first league match against Elphin/Kilmore. Next match is against Ballinameen in Ballinameen at 6pm on Monday 17th April.

Update 3rd April

David Kelly and Jonathon and Tish Murtagh were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Mattimoe's. The house prize was won by Sylvia Tighe. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €1,300 for the next draw on Saturday April 8th which will be held in Scanlon's Bar, with Team B in charge. 

The Cooney Motors/Centra sponsored juniors were defeated by Tulsk in the Division five on Saturday evening last.

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored seniors play Michael Glavey's in the O'Gara Cup on Saturday April 8th in Ballinlough at 5:30pm.

The minors defeated Western Gaels in the league on Sunday last. The u-14 division 4 team play Eire Og on Thursday April 6th in the Abbey Paek at 7pm. The u-16 team play Strokestown on Sunday April 9th in the Abbey Park at 11pm.

Preparations are almost finalised for the trip to Dublin on Friday next by our Club supporters and friends. Those who have indicated their intention to travel will be contacted and provided with precise details over the next few days. The pick up point will be Abbey Park. The Club will provide light refreshments in the Clubroom at 8am, with departure at 8.15am. The tour of Croke Park Museum will commence circa 11.30. Next stop will be Leinster House at 2.30pm. There are a small number of places left. Anyone wishing to travel should contact the organisers immediately.

Boyle GAA Nursery Programme 

The Nursery Programme has now completed it second Block, which has been a great success. Thanks to all of the coaches/organising committee for their effort and dedication. 

 The girls and boys are developing lots of new skills and of course they are having great fun. We wish all the girls and boys who are moving up to their under age team the best of luck and look forward to seeing them play for the Club in the future.

Details on the next block will be announced over the coming weeks.

There will be a club executive meeting Thursday April 6th in the clubrooms at 8:30pm.

Best wishes to Boyle Celtic in their FAI Junior Cup semi-final on Sunday April 9th at 3pm. They play Evergreen FC in Showgrounds, Sligo

LADIES FOOTBALL: 

U16 girls lost to a very strong Clann na nGael team in Johnstown on Sunday. U16s Division 1 Championship semi-final, Sunday 9th April, details tbc. 

Ladies League: Away to St. Barrys Sunday 9th April. Well done to Aisling Feely who captained the Roscommon U14 Ladies team on Friday. Also well done to Sinead Glennon; Aine Mullins, Roisin Wynne and the Roscommon Minor team who defeated Leitrim last Friday evening. 

Update 27th March

Deirdre and Tom Kearney and Micheal Birmingham were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Wynne's. The house prize was won by John Lyons. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €1,200 for the next draw on Saturday April 1st which will be held in Mattimoe's Bar, with Team A in charge.

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored Seniors defeated St. Dominic's in the 2nd round of the league on Sunday last.

The Cooney Motors/Centra sponsored juniors play Tulsk in the Division 5 league in Abbey Park, Boyle on Saturday 1st April at 6:30pm.

The U-16's play Roscommon Gaels in the Division 1 league on Thursday March 30th in the Abbey Park at 6:45pm.

The Minors play Western Gaels in the Division 3 league on Sunday April 2nd in the Abbey Park at 11am.

The Club has finalised its schedule for the trip to Dublin by former players, officials and supporters of Boyle GAA. The trip will take place on Friday 7^th April. The first stop will be a visit to the Croke Park GAA Museum and stadium tour and lunch in Croke Park. It will be followed by an afternoon trip to Leinster House to see the operations of the Dáil and Seanad.

Transport will be provided on the state-of-the-art Club Rossie bus. As space is limited to 50 passengers, bookings will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. it will be an interesting and entertaining social outing for anyone of any age category and irrespective of involvement with the Club.  Please note the deadline for those wishing to travel is Saturday next 1st April. This promises to be an excellent day out and we ask those wishing to travel to immediately contact either Martin Dolan (086 2413529) or Barry Lowe (086 8545492). 

Congratulations are extended to Catriona and Sean Purcell on the recent birth of Cian. 

Best wishes to Ciaran Beirne as he recuperates form a recent injury.

Congratulations to all who made their Confirmation over the weekend.

LADIES FOOTBALL:

U16's had a great win over Padraig Pearses . Well done to all the girls. Final round game is away to Clann na nGael on Sunday 2nd April.

Update 20th March

Eugene Halligan and O. Hunt were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Kate Lavin's. The house prize was won by Marie Paul. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €1,100 for the next draw on Saturday March 25th which will be held in Wynne's Bar, with Team E in charge

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The draw for direct debt and yearly members was held on St. Patrick's day and the five winners of a €100 each were:  Hannah O'Boyle, Mark O'Connor, Sean McKeon, Gary Sheerin and Odran Feely.

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored senior team are away to St. Dominics in the 2nd round of the O'Gara Cup on Sunday March 26th at 12:30pm.

The Cooney Motor/Centra sponsored Junior team lost their opening league game to St. Joseph's on St/ Patrick's day.

The U-14 division one team play St. Michael's on Saturday March 25th in Ardcarne Park at 4pm. The division four team play St. Croan's on Sunday March 26th in Enfield at 1pm.

Thanks to all who braved the weather to join the float on St Patricks day. Thanjs to the organising committee for their work. Special thanks to Martin Downes for the use of his trailer and to Michael Furey and Odran Feely who worked against the clock to provide cover for the musicians. Thanks also to Brendan Gaffney for his help with our trad group. Hopefully it will be the start of things to come. 

The minors play Kilbribe on Sunday March 26th in Kilbribe at 11am.

Club members and supporters and former players and officials are reminded that seats are filling rapidly on the Rossie Bus for the Club's trip to Dublin on Friday 7th April. This is a very attractive day-out which includes a visit to the Croke Park Museum and stadium and Dáil Éireann. Booking is on a first-come-first-served basis. Those wishing to travel should contact either Martin Dolan (086 2413529) or Barry Lowe (086 8545492) immediately.

LADIES FOOTBALL:

It was a busy weekend for the U16 ladies. They lost to St. Brigids in Kiltoom on St. Patrick's Day. On Sunday they hosted St. Mary's. Brilliant teamwork gained them a win over a determined Tulsk team. Next Championship fixture Sunday 26th March at 4pm v's Padraig Pearses in the Abbey Park.

Update 13th March

Congratulations are extended to Barry Feely who won the club lotto jackpot on Saturday night last, winning €2,800. The draw was held in the Patrick's Well were Aaron Sharkey was a €20 winner and Francis Bolger won the house prize. It will be at €1,000 for the next draw on Saturday March 18th which will be held in Kate Lavin's with Team D in charge.

Well done to Boyle Celtic on their great win in the quarter-final of the FAI junior cup, fantastic result.

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored senior team game against St. Dominic's was postponed due a recent bereavement in the St. Dominic's club.

The U-16 team were defeated by Clan na nGael in the Division one league over the weekend. They play St. Dominic's  in the division one league March 19th in Knockcroghery at 11am.

The Cooney Motors/Centra sponsored Junior team play St. Joseph's on St. Patrick's day in Kilteevan at 12noon.

The Club will have a final wrap up of gaa registration on next Tuesday evening 14th March 8.00pm to 8.30pm in the club Room, following the U 8.s starting at 7.00pm. Registration is extremely important and is required for all adult players, non players, coaches, committee members and underage players.

Plans for our entry into the St Patrick's Day parade are well under way. It is hoped the club will be well represented on the day from our nursery boys and girls up to the more senior members of our club. More details later...

The club are holding a sponsors evening March 24th at 8:15pm in the clubrooms. All welcome.

Supporters of Boyle GAA Day Trip

Dear Supporter,

Boyle GAA Club in conjunction with the GAA Social initiative is organising a project, the object of which is to bring together in a social setting, those who have been involved in various ways with the club over the years. The reality is that many people fall away from their GAA club and the connection that once was an important part of their lives dwindles. Our mission is to try to re connect as many of you as possible with our club in a social way. And don’t worry, we are not going to ask you to line the field or train the u-12 team (unless you want to of course!!!)

As our first initiative we are arranging a trip to Dublin on Friday 7^th April. The Club is hiring the state-of-the-art Club Rossie bus for the occasion!   

We are preparing a very attractive range of activities for the day. The focal point will be a trip to the GAA Museum in Croke Park, and a tour of the venue itself. This a real “must-see” for anyone with just even a passing interest in Gaelic Games, and we have no doubt that those who may have seen it before will be keen to see it again. The Croke Park visit package includes lunch at the venue.

We will then travel to Leinster House where a visit to Dáil and Seanad Éireann will be kindly facilitated by Deputy Eugene Murphy TD and Senator Frank Feighan.

The club will be making a contribution towards the cost of the trip, however we are asking for a contribution of just €30 from each person which will cover transport lunch and the tour.

We are offering you, as someone with a long connection with Boyle GAA, the opportunity to participate on this trip. We feel that the 2 visitor attractions chosen will be of immense interest to you. The trip will be a great chance to catch up with your pals who share a love of the club and the enjoyment of friends and old acquaintances.

As you will appreciate, the bus will be restricted to 50 passengers. For that reason, we feel that the fairest way of deciding on who should go, is by “first come-first-served” method. We therefore ask that if you wish to travel (and we earnestly hope that you do), that you confirm your intention to travel and to submit the €30 to either of the undersigned IMMEDIATELY, as once we have reached the bus capacity, we will have to close reservations.

(Please note that if you have a friend, spouse or partner who has no GAA connection they are also very welcome to join us)

Regards   Martin Dolan                                                                         Barry Lowe

                 Carrick Road                                                                           Spa

                 Boyle                                                                                        Boyle

   086 2413529 mdolan1954@hotmail.com                    086 8545492 Barrylowe1@hotmail.com   

LADIES FOOTBALL:

The U-16 were defeat by St. Dominic's in the championship over the weekend. They play St. Brigid's in Kiltoom on St. Patrick's day at 11am and St. Mary's Sunday March 19th in the Abbey Park at 4pm.

Update 6th March

Sean and Seamus and Owen Garvin were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Clarke's Bar. The house prize was won by Alison O'Shaughnessy. The jackpot wasn’t won. It will be at €2,800 for the next draw on Saturday March 11th which will be held in The Patrick's Well, with Team C in charge.

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored senior team are away to St. Dominics in the 2nd round of the O'Gara Cup on March 12th at 2pm.

The minors were defeated by St. Aidan's in the league on Sunday last.

The U-14 division 4 game was postponed due to an unplayable pitch.

The U-16 Division 1 team play Clan na nGael in the league Sunday March 12th in the Abbey Park at 11am.

The Club has finalised its schedule for the trip to Dublin by former players, officials and supporters of Boyle GAA. The trip will take place on Friday 7^th April. The first stop will be a visit to the Croke Park GAA Museum and stadium tour and lunch in Croke Park. It will be followed by an afternoon trip to Leinster House to see the operations of the Dáil and Seanad. Transport will be provided on the state-of-the-art Club Rossie bus. As space is limited to 50 passengers, bookings will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. This promises to be an excellent day out and we ask those wishing to travel to immediately contact either Martin Dolan (086 241 3529) or Barry Lowe (086 854 5492).

The very best of luck to Boyle Celtic on Sunday March 12th in their FAI Junior Cup quarter-final.

Sympathy of the club to the McQuaid family on their recent bereavement.

LADIES FOOTBALL: 

U-16 Ladies Championship: Boyle play St. Dominic's Sunday March 12th in the Abbey Park at 4pm.