Update 20th May

RESULTS

The McGovern Directional Drilling Senior Team played Fuerty in Round Six of the League on Saturday evening. Boyle came out with their fourth win of the season on the scoreline: Boyle 2-10 to Fuerty 1-11. 

Boyle: Robert Kearney, Aaron Sharkey, Conor Flanagan, Adam O’Connor, Killian Cox, Marc O’Connor (1-01), Tadhg McKenna (0-02), Ryan Finneran (1-01), Kieran Cox, Conor Tivnan, Colin Goldrick (0-04), Dylan East (0-01), Jack Moran (0-01), Ben Keirns, Sean Purcell (0-01).

Subs: Brian Furey for Keirns (Half Time); Mark O’Donohue for Tivnan (44mins); Roch Hanmore for Kieran Cox (47mins) & Adam Simon for Sharkey (61mins).

The U14 Girls won their game versus St Croans on a scoreline of 2-05 to 0-06 but unfortunately their game versus Castlerea will need to be rescheduled.

Ballinameen forfeited their game versus the U12 Girls.

The U12 Version 1 sponsored Boys A game versus Shannon Gaels was postponed. They were unlucky to lose their game versus Kilbride during the week.

The U12 Version 1 sponsored Boys B Team had a great win over Elphin on Sunday morning. The game finished on a scoreline of 10-6. This team also won their game versus Western Gaels during the week 14-6.

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FIXTURES

The Cooney Motors Junior Men play Tulsk Lord Edwards on Saturday, May 25 at 7pm in Boyle.

The Cooney Motor U14 Boys play in the Division 1 Shield Semi-Final against Clann Na Gael on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm in the Abbey Park.

The U14 Girls are also out on Thursday and play Eire Og away at 7pm. 

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COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES

The Club wishes Daire Cregg a speedy recovery from the injury he sustained during the Roscommon Under 17 Championship match against Galway. Daire, along with his brother Oisin and cousin Cathal Feely contributed handsomely to the Rossies great win over the Tribesmen. All in the Club look forward to seeing Daire back to his great form in the near future.

Sinead Glennon, member of the Senior Ladies team, was on the panel for the Roscommon Ladies Connacht Intermediate Championship game versus Leitrim. The ladies won the game well and secured their place in the Final. 

Aisling Feely and Isabelle King represented Boye on the Roscommon U16 Girls A1 Connacht Final versus Leitrim on Sunday in Ballyhaunis. Both girls have been strong forces for both the underage and Senior Ladies Club. Roscommon beat Leitrim by 2.27 to 3.07 with Isabelle at full back and Aisling at full forward, congratulations to the girls.

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NOTES

Members from the Boyle GAA Executive attended a presentation on the One Club concept last week from St Dominic’s members in what was a very informative talk on the direction of Boyle GAA's future.

Finally, we hope that all of the boys and girls that made their First Holy Communion in Boyle on Saturday shared a special day with their friends and family. 

Update 13th May

The Cooney Motors sponsored Junior team took on St Faithleachs second team on Saturday evening last in the Abbey Park. Boyle with a weakened panel compared to previous outings worked hard through out the game against a yonger pacier Faithleachs team. Boyle went in at half time down by 5 which could have been a lot worse thanks to a great goal line save from Declan McGovern. Faithleachs got out of the blocked quicker in the second half and rattled the net shortly after the throw in. Boyle battled hard in the second half and bought the score difference back to 4 at one stage but eventually ran out second best on the scoreline of Boyle 0.09 st Faithleachs 1.11. Boyle team; D. McGovern, C Horan, C Boylan, A Sharkey, T Regan, R Hannon, C Beirne, C Flannagan, S Tonry, B Kerins, S Kane, M Tormey, L Casey, C Goldrick, S Spellman with K Morris, P Lavin and S Mullen.

The Moylurg Inn sponsored Senior Ladies had a great win over Castlerea this weekend which allowed them to take home the Division 3 League Shield.

Boyle quickly took advantage with a collection of attacks but after a string of missed opportunities they led marginally at the break. Half-time Score: Boyle - 3.05 to Castlerea - 2.03. 

They took control in the second half after a tense few moments in which they only lead by 2points, and they continued to add to their lead as fresh legs entered the game. After a break for an injured player to be assessed the heads were switched on once again and some quick scores sealed the game for Boyle. Final Score: Boyle - 7.09 to Castlerea - 4.07.

The Club wishes Megan Kelly of the opposition the very best for a quick recovery.

Starting (13 per side): R. Duffy, S. Keirns, S. Wynne, M. Brogan, S. Keenehan (C), A. Mullins, I. King, R. Cox, G. Flanagan, S. Meehan (1.02), D. McLoughlin, S. Glennon (4.02) & K. Harrington (1.03 - 1f).

Subs: S. Keenehan (2nd half), D. Finneran, R. Duggan (2nd half), C. McQuaid, N. Davis, K. Garvan, N. Beirne, R. Wynne M. McKeon (2nd half), E. Scally, A. Feely (1st half - 1.01) & C. Sheeran.

The Lannon Motors boys U16 team clinched the Division 1 shield in fine style in Orchard Park Elphin last Wednesday  evening. Boyle 2:11 Kilmore/st Ronans/ Shannon Geals 2.03. Here two teams had meet previous in the league in what was a tight contest which ended a 7 point a piece draw. From the off on Wednesday in looked like it wouldn't be a re occurance of the same low score line. Both teams rattled the net in the first half in a very open free flowing game. In the second half Boyle seemed to have more in the tank and were able to keep the oppositions key players quite for most periods of the half. In what was a great evenings football the u 16s won what we hope is not their only piece of silverware of the year. Congratulations to team and management.

Boyle U 16 team

1 Sean Garvin

2 Joseph Coyle          

3 Kevin Byrne

4 Mark Halligan

5 Daniel Casey

6 Oisin Cregg

7 Eden Kerins

8 Oisin Sheerin

9 Conor Mc Pherson

10 Gavin O Connor

11 Luke McGrath

12 Conor Kelly

13 Brian O Connor

14 David Duggan

15 Niall O Donnell

17 Oran Henry

18 Gregg Nutly.

And finally a reminder, A presentation on the One Club concept will take place at 9 pm in the Clubrooms on Monday the 13 th May.  It will be facilitated by Geraldine Beattie and David O Connor from the St Dominic’s Club

All invited to attend. 

Update 6th May

Our McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored senior team were victorious over Michael Glaveys on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 2-12 to 0-11. Boyle started bright in a match that was to be played with out their county stars. Both team traded scores and on ply one point separated the teams at half time. Both teams again traded points in the second half until Dylan East hit the net after some good work from Seamus Kane. Kane also got a goal himself later in the match from the penalty spot after Tadgh McKenna got pulled down in the square. Boyle closed out the match well and never looked in bother for the final result. Next up is Furety on May 8th.

Scorers: S. Kane (1-08), D. East (1-00), T. McKenna (0-02), J. Moran (0-01), S. Purcell (0-01)

Boyle Team: R. Kearney, G. Gilmartin, C. Flanagan, A. Simon, K. Cox, M. O'Connor, T. McKenna, R. Finneran, R. Hanmore,  D. East, S. Kane, C. Tivnan, J. Moran, B. Kerins, S. Purcell. 

Subs: A. Sharkey for Gilmartin (34 mins), C. Goldrick for Kerins (46), B. Furey (52), A. O'Connor for Moran (61).

Underage Boys

The James lannon on sponsored u 16s once again took on Roscommon Geals in a shield semi final in Abbey Park on Wednesday. In some great individual performance and a great team performance over all Boyle ran out winners on the score line of 3.03 to 3.09. Team ; S Garvin, J Coyle, K Wright, M Halligan, D Casey, O Cregg, K Byrne, O Sheeran, C McPherson, G O Connor, L Mc Garth, C Kelly, N O Donnell, D Duggan and B O Connor, with O Henry and G Nulty. They now face Shannon Geals/Kilmore/St Ronans in the shield final provisionally fixed for Thursday 9th of May 

The U16 Girls defeated Elphin / Kilmore in the Gannon Eggs and Poultry sponsored Division 1B League Final held in Tarmonbarry on Bank Holiday Sunday. 

The first half was closely contested but Boyle lead at the break by a goal: Boyle - 2.04 to Elphin / Kilmore - 1.04. Boyle dominated in the second half taking control of the game with a string of well worked scores which were left unanswered.

Final score:

Boyle - 4.15

Elphin / Kilmore - 1.05

Team: P. Ewing, T. Sheridan, I. King (0.01), T. Casey, H. Caldbeck, B. Deane, K. Cullen, N. Brogan (0.03), A. Feely (3.08-1f), G. Rooney, H. Keirns (C - 0.01), S. Casey, C. Brogan, K. Hatter, A. Lennon. Subs: E. Scally, A. Healy (60mins), L. Keenan, A. Wynne (60mins), C. Sheerin (60mins), C. O’Dowd (60mins), C. Cregg (HT - 1.02).

Boyle GAA Club extends condolences to Barry Lowe, senior team mentor; Tadhg Lowe, former senior player; and Stephanie Lowe, former Ladies player, on the passing of Mrs Attracta Lowe. At dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis. 

Update April 29th

Boys underage;

National Automation and FAAC Minors had an impressive win last week. There was a change to original fixture as that their opponents Kilglass/St Barrys conceded late on in the day. St Aidans obliged by bringing forward their fixture against Boyle. Boyle were in control from the start and there was some sublime points being scored by our lads. The lads ran out clear winners on a dark evening in Abbey Park to win the game 2-18 to 1-07. Well done lads and coaches.

 Tough luck to the U14 boys, who were narrowly beaten by Western Gaels in Frenchpark last week. Western Gaels started the brightest and registered a very early goal to put Boyle under pressure for the rest of the first half. Western  Gaels went in at half time with a 5 point lead. Boyle came out at half time a better team and steadied their ship. Boyle got themselves on level terms and then led by point in the mid way stages of the 2nd half. Both teams traded the lead for the rest of game, but Gaels shaded it in the end with a slim one point margin in this division 1 encounter. Western Gaels 3-04  Boyle 1-09.

Results: 

Minor Division 2 League 

National Automation Boyle  2-18 St Aidans 1-07 

Minors Boyle v Kilglass/St. Barrys 

Conceded by Kilglass/St. Barrys

U14 Division 1 League 

Western Gaels 3-04 Cooney Motors Boyle 1-09

U12 Division 2 League 

Version 1 Boyle beaten by Elphin 

 U12 Division 5 

Version 1 Boyle 7-10 Roscommon Gaels 2-3

 

Fixtures: 

U14 Division 1 League Thursday 2nd

Cooney Motors Boyle v St Dominics 7:30pm Abbey Park 

U12 Division 2 League Sunday 5th

Version 1 Boyle v Western Gaels 11am Frenchpark

The Senior Ladies won their League Semi-Final in Ballyleague at the weekend earning their place in the League Final which is to be played on May 11.

Boyle were off to a good start but their efforts were matched by their strong counterparts. The bench made great impact and the halftime score was left at: Boyle 3.05 - St. Faithleachs 2.05. 

Boyle did damage early on in the second half and the outfits confidence grew seeing them out on top at the final whistle: Boyle - 9.08 to St Faithleachs 4.07

R. Duffy

S. Wynne

A. Mullins

R. Duggan 

S. Keenehan (C)

M. Brogan

R. Cox

D. McLoughlin (1.00)

M. McKeon (1.01)

S. Meehan (1.00)

G. Flanagan

S. Glennon (2.01)

K. Harrington (3.06 - 0.05 from frees)

A. Feely (2.00) for D. McLoughlin; I. King for R. Duggan and S. Keirns for Suzie Keenehan.

Best of luck to Boyle Club representatives part of the Roscommon LGFA Minor Team and Managemet - Maeve Brogan, Kate Harrington, Megan McKeon, Saoirse Wynne and Kieran McKeon. They will play the Connacht A Minor Final on Monday, May 6 V Galway.’

Reminder about Girls U8 and U10 training commencing on friday, May 3rd at 5.30 in Abbey Park.

Finally, Boyle GAA Club extends its deepest sympathies to the Mc Crann family on the sad passing of Sandra

Sandra was  a dedicated member of a lotto team for many years and an avid supporter of Brian and Jakes teams.   Her friendship, lively wit and can do attitude   will be remembered with great fondness

Ar dheis De go raibh a h- anam dilis. 

Update April 15th

There was no winner of this weeks. Lotto jackpot of 9,400. The numbers drawn were 9,11,18&28.€20 winners were Gerry McCormack, Jackie Farrell and Jim McGrath. Next weeks draw takes place in the Stairs.

Our McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored senior team played there 3 game in the league this weekend against Roscommon Geals. A minutes silence was observed prior to the game for the late Sean Young. On what was a particularly wet and windy day both teams traded scores for the opening quarter untill Boyles Dylan East scored the first of Boyles goals. This was followed up again minutes later by a second from Cian McKeon. At this stage and into the second half these were the difference between the two teams. Geals got a goal them selves in the second half and for the second time in two weeks, Rob Kearney decided the visiotrs a goal from the spot kick, saving with extended legs this time round. Donnie Smith got the third of Boyles goals and it was a nail biting finish as Geals kept on tagging on points but it was not to be their day with Boyle finishing the stronger on a score line of 3.09 to 1.14. A win a fitting tribute to the late Sean Young.

Team; R Kearney, C Cox, C Flannagan, A Sharkey, D East, M O Connor, E McGrath, R Finneran, T McKenna, E Smith, C McKeon, S Purcell, D Smith, S Kane. 

They now face Clann Na Geal, in Clann next Saturday at 6 pm.

Under age Boys Match Reports

U14 Division 1 League St Brigids v Cooney Motors Boyle 11/04

Our boys were on their travels for the second week running heading south to St Brigids. Buoyed from their last victorious trip there was no doubt the U14 lads were up for this game. They started on the front foot right from the beginning and put in an impressive performance for the whole game. They closed the game on a score line of 3.04 to 5.15, gaining themselves a second win under belt after 3 games of their Division 1 League.

Minor Division 2 League Ballinameen\Elphin v National Automation 14/04

This was a bruising encounter between two local rivals and a much-anticipated match that did not disappoint on the entertainment value. Ballinameen\Elphin looked very strong from the beginning and seemed to be able to cope better with the rain-soaked pitch which gave a very erratic ball bounce. Ballinameen\Elphin pressed their dominance and went into the break with a big lead which Boyle had no answer for. The second half saw Boyle come out fighting and they worked very hard to close the gap, managing to narrow the lead to just 1 point at one stage. With the pitch deteriorating and scuffles breaking out regularly, both the flow of the game, and the Boyle rhythm broke down. In the end Ballinameen\Elphin edged a 3 point win. Ballinameen\Elphin 2:13 Boyle 3:07

Results:

Minor Division 2 League

Ballinameen/Elphin 2.13 - National Automation Boyle 3.07

Fixtures

Tuesday 16th

U16 Division 1 League Lannon Motors Boyle v Roscommon Gaels 19:00 Abbey Park

Thursday 18th

Minor Division 2 League National Automation Boyle v Padraig Pearses 19:00 Abbey Park

Ladies football

The Senior Ladies have secured their place in the League Semi-Final after a very wet game in Abbey Park on Sunday. Team;

A. Feely

S. Keirns

S. Wynne

R. Duggan

S. Keenahan

A. Mullins

R. Cox

D. McLoughlin

M. McKeon

S. Meehan

G. Flanagan

S. Glennon

K. Harrington

Full Time

Boyle: 8-09

Strokestown: 1-00

K. Harrington 2.05 (0.01 free)

S. Glennon 1.02

M. McKeon 0.01

G. Flanagan 0.01

S. Meehan 2.00

A. Feely 1.00

S. Keirns 2.00

Subs at half time 

Off

D. McLoughlin & S. Glennon

On

I. King & K. Garvan

Finally, The club wish to bring to the attention of dog walkers that dog fouling is becoming a problem in and around the pitch and training area. This is a health and safety concern. Please consider our players who use these facilities and clean up after your dog. Thank you.

Update April 8th

The McGovern Directional Drilling sponsored senior team took on St Croans in the Abbey Park. Boyle started he better and should have led by more at half time after a number of missed opportunities to pull ahead. Boyle did pull ahead in the second half through a penalty well earned by Enda Smith, with Donie stepping up to calmly slot it away. However Boyle failed to push on and gave away a penalty themselves. Rob Kearney stayed big and got his body to the bottom corner to save and Boyle were let off the hook to win by a a margin of two points on the score line of 1.12 to 0.13. Boyle team R Kearney, K Cox, C Flannagan, A Simon, T McKenna, M O Connor, E McGrath, R Finneran, E Smith, J Moran, D Smith, D East, M O Donoghue, S Kane and A Sharkey. With C McKeon, S Purcell, C Goldrick, K Cox and R Hanmore all seeing action in the second half.

They next face Roscommon Geals this coming weekend in the Abbey Park.

Boyle GAA Boys Youths Weekly Notes:

Boyle's U16 Lannon Motors Boys were unlucky to be beaten by their visiting opponents Clann na Gael on a cold and dark Tuesday evening in the Division 1 League at Abbey Park. Despite Clann scoring an early goal, Boyle were the better side in the first half and lead at break. Clann came out strong in the 2nd and managed to claw back the deficit. Both teams played some great football and were evenly matched, but Clann were able to secure the win with a small 2 point margin. Boyle 1-06 : Clann na nGael 2-05.

Results:

U16 Division 1 Lannon Motors Boyle 1-06 Clann na nGael 2-05

U14 Division 1 Cooney Motors Boyle v St Dominics Postponed

Provisional Fixtures

Thursday 11th U14 Division 1 St Brigid’s v Cooney Motors Boyle 19:00 Kiltoom

Friday 12th Minor Division 2 Roscommon Gaels v National Automation and FAAC Boyle 19:00 Lisnamult

Sunday 14th Minor Division 2 National Automation and FAAC Boyle v Padraig Pearses 11:00 Abbey Park

On the ladies front 

Elphin/Kilmore u 16 girls conceded to Boyle.

The club launched their 3 year plan to a full house in the club rooms on Thursday evening last. The plan is spread out across 5 areas which all aim to progress the club to greater things both on and off the pitch.  Connaught GAA's John Prunty was guest peaked on the evening. The club would like to thank again all who were involved on committees and sub committees on the same and wish them success in the coming 3 years.

Finally Boyle GAA  Club were saddened on Sunday afternoon to hear of the passing of one of its greatest adopted sons, the inimitable Sean Young.

The Club extends its deepest sympathies to the Young family on Sean’s passing. They Boyle, Roscommon and Derry flag is being flown at half mast in grateful acknowledgement of Sean’s unparalleled contribution to our Club.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam  dilis 

Update April 1st

There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of 9,200. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 8 and 20. 20euro winners were Ciaran O Connor, David Hannon and Jim McGrath. Next weeks draw takes place the Stairs. 

The Mc Govern Directional Drilling sponsored team got their 2019 session off the ground playing St Brighidson Sunday last in the park. Boyle started the strongest and worked very hard in the first half in particular with some fine performances. However Boyle ran out of steam in the second half and a second half goal mid way through for Brighids sealed the defeat on the score line of 1.13 to 2.09. Team R Kearney,Adam Simon,  Conor Flannagan,  Killian Cox, Evan McGrath, Marc O Connor , Jack Moran, Ryan Finneran, Tadgh McKenna, Dylan East, Cian McKeon, Mark O Donoughe, Donie Smith, Seamus Kane and Aaron Sharkey. Kieran Cox Conor Tivinan and Roch Hanmore as subs.

The U14 boys competed in their 2nd game of Division 1 league when they took the long trip to hosts Clann na nGael. Things didn’t look good from the start as Clann na nGael got out blocks earlier with only a minute on the clock Clann hit the net with a looping shot over Boyle’s keeper. Boyle steady themselves and got into to game and soon registered a point on the scored. Both teams traded shots but failing to score, earlier on. Boyle then took command of the game and started to clock up the scores on the scoreboard. Boyle went in at halftime 0:7 to 1:0 . Boyle defence were excellent as the kept Clann out as the host fail to register another score since the first earlier goal but the Clann defence did their job to where Boyle should have a bigger lead at half time. Boyle started to find their way around their opponents defence in the 2nd half and started to put day light between themselves and Clann and ended the game as clear winners with 1-13 to 2:4 on the scoreboard to Boyle. 

Results:

Minor Division 2 League National Automation Boyle v St Aidans postponed.

U14 Division 1 League Clann nA Gael 2-4 Cooney Motors Boyle 1-13

Fixtures:

Tuesday 2nd U16 Division 1 Boyle v Clann na nGael 18:30 pm Abbey Park

Friday 5th U14 Division 1 Boyle v St Dominics 18:30 pm Abbey Park

The Senior Ladies lost v St Croans on SUnday also in the Abbey Park. The scoreline there was 3.07 to 2.08.

U16 girls V Clann Na nGael 6.06/to 3.04 to Boyle. 

And finally, an open invitation to  Parents, players and coaches in all codes,Executive and members of all units and the people of Boyle are invited to the Launch of the Clubs Three Year Plan at 7 pm on the 4 th of April in the Clubrooms. The Plan  is a compilation of the deliberations of five Focus groups who looked at facilities , public relations , administrative structures , coaching and finance.

Boyle GAA is delighted that Connacht Council  Secretary , John Prenty will launch the Plan. Refreshments served.