UPDATE 22 APRIL 2014

U 14s had a good win over Western Gaels in the Abbey Park on Friday last in the Division 2 League. They are scheduled to play Tulsk in Tulsk on Easter Monday and are scheduled to play St Domnics in the Abbey Park at 7pm on this Wednesday evening. The U16s will play Western Gaels in the final round of their Division 2 League on Sunday next at 12 noon. The Cooney Motors/ Cooneys Centra  Juniors will play St Barrys in the Division 4 League in the Abbey Park at 8pm on Friday next 25th April. They will be in action again on the following Friday 2nd May when they will travel to Cootehall to take on St Micheal's. The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors will have no fixture this week due to the ongoing success of our County Seniors and U21s. Their next outing is likely to be on Monday 5th May against St Croans. The Club Rossie campaign is entering its final stages. We would encourage all GAA supporters in Boyle to purchase a ticket, thus giving yourself a chance to win a prize fund of €40,000. There are three different levels of ticket prices, starting at €108 and there are a number of  goodies available to purchasers, including hats, and jackets, depending on the ticket price chosen. It should be noted that tickets may be by direct debit. Full details are available from the Club’s Club Rossie Ambassador Michael Junior Smith at 086 2531736, or any Club officer. Congratulations to the Roscommon U21 team and management on a wonderful semi final victory over Cork in Portlaoise on Saturday. Well done to Enda and Donie who were both on the scoresheet. All roads will lead to Tullamore on Saturday week 3rd May for the All Ireland U21 Final against Dublin at 3pm. Good luck to the Roscommon Seniors who will play Cavan in Croke Park on Saturday at 7pm in the Allianz National League Division 3 Final.

Well done to the U12 girls who beat Western Gaels 3-10 to 4-4. A great all round performance from the team. Next match is vs Shannon Gaels in the Abbey Park Wed 23rd @7pm. The u16 girls team lost out to St. Mary's in the quarter final of the division A championship. It was a hard fought game but Boyle struggled with injuries and the unavailability of players due to the game being played on Easter Sunday. They now play Kilbride in the B final, fixture to be confirmed. The ladies team game was cancelled due to St. Mary's inability to field a team. They have now topped the group and will play the league semi-final at a later date. They continue to prepare for their 1st championship game on the 10th of May.

UPDATE 14 APRIL 2014

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Dodd’s Bar, John and Marguerite Nally, Darren O’Connor, Ailbhe Hanmore, Jeff Gunning, Sean Mahon and Rita Sharkey/ Kit O’Beirne. The Jackpot wasn't won and it will stand at €6,000 for next Staurday night’s draw which will be held in An Craoibhin, with Team E (Pat Goldrick) in charge.

A mixed week on the playing fields. The U14 boys had a winning debut in their league when overcoming Eire Og in Loughglynn on Tuesday last. They will play Western Gaels in their next outing on Friday next in Boyle --see fixtures for details. The U 16s lost to St Faithleachs in Boyle on Sunday in their Division 2 game. They are scheduled to entertain Western Gaels in Boyle in their final game on Sunday week 27th. The National Automation Limited Minors lost to Western Gaels by 2 points in a high scoring game in Frenchpark on Tuesday evening last. Special note on the this game was the scoring of Cian McKeon who contributed 1-17 for the team. That was the minors last league outing. The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors had a 2 point win over St Ronans in their Division 4 League opener in Ballyfarnon on Friday evening. Their next outing is scheduled for  Friday 25th in the Abbey Park against St Barrys. The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors’ O’Rourke Cup date with Roscommon Gaels on Sunday was postponed as is next Sunday’s scheduled game with Padraig Pearses because of the County U21 and Senior teams upcoming engagements. The Club extends its best wishes to Nigel and the U21s and especially our own representatives Donie and Enda Smith in the All Ireland U21 Semi Final in Portlaoise on Saturday next. Secondary School students who are members of Boyle GAA Club are advised that the County Board is offering Gaeltacht Scholarships worth €200 each. Details of how to apply are available on the County Board website www.roscommongaa.ie . The closing date for entries is Friday 25th April. The Senior Club will hold its monthly meeting on this Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. A full attendance is requested. GAA supporters in Boyle are reminded that the Club Rossie tickets are still available from Mike Junior Smith at 086 2531736. There are great prizes on offer, and the proceeds will provide support for both our Boyle teams and the County teams which are currently enjoying great success. Congratulations to Mark O'Connor and Amy Sweeney who were married over the weekend.

UPDATE 07 APRIL 2014

The U14s will commence their league campaign on this Thursday against Eire Og in Loughglynn at 7pm. The u16s unfortunately failed to field a team against St Croans on Sunday. This is a worrying trend and one which needs to be investigated as it not something we as a club want reoccurring. The team are scheduled to play St Faithleachs in the Abbey Park on Monday next 14th April at 6.45pm and we would encourage anyone around to come down and support the team. The National Automation Limited minors lost to Roscommon Gaels in the Division 2 League on Tuesday last. They will play Western Gaels in Frenchpark on this Tuesday at 6.45pm. The Cooney Motors Juniors will commence their Division 4 League campaign on this Friday at 7.30pm in Ballyfarnon against St Ronans. The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors will play Roscommon Gaels in the O’Rourke Cup on Sunday next in Lisnamult at 2pm. They will have a home outing against Western Gaels on Good Friday. Thanks to all who joined in the Pieta House walk as it left from the Abbey Park on Thursday morning last. The Club officers have Pieta House sponsorship cards and anyone who wishes to make a donation to this worthy cause (assistance to those who are at risk of suicide) may contact any of the officers. Club Rossie Draw tickets may be obtained from Boyle’s Club Rossie Ambassador Michael Junior Smith at 086 2531736. There are great prizes on offer and there are goodies available to each purchaser and 10% of proceeds of each ticket remains with the Club. It is a great time to support Club Rossie with the positive performances of our county teams. Congratulations to Roscommon U21s and to Nigel Dineen and his management team on winning the Connacht title at the weekend, and especially to Enda and Donie Smith on their performances with the team. Congratulations to Enda, on deservedly winning the Man of the Match award. Congratulations to Sean Purcell and Catriona Daly who got married on Friday last in Mulranny Co. Mayo. It was great to see so many club members attend and everyone in such fine form as the sun shone on a lovely part of the world.The wedding trend continues on Friday next when player of the year from last year Mark O’Connor will walk down the aisle with Amy Sweeney in Geevagh. If anyone is looking for a few trees trimmed hold off a week or two! The best wishes to both on the big day.

The Ladies U16 team had a great win over St. Dominic's on Sunday. They led from the start until near the end when Dominic's went ahead by one point. Boyle scored a goal in injury time to win the game by two points.

Thanks is extended to St. Michaels for hosting the U12 blitz. It was very enjoyable. The ladies team play their next league game against Four Roads on Sunday 13th April in Boyle, time to be confirmed.

Congratulations to ladies player Emer Killilea on her recent engagement.  Best wishes to former player Jenny Conroy on her wedding this coming Friday!

UPDATE 31ST MARCH

The following were €20 winners in the Club Lotto Draw which was held in Bruno’s; Gerry Enright, Gerry McCormack, Michelle and Michael McGrath, Kian Montgomery, Mary McKeon and Fintan Harrington. The house prize was won by Aoife O’Connor. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at €5,900 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Dodd’s Bar with Team D in charge. The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors are in preparation for their next O’Rourke Cup game which will be against Roscommon Gaels in Lisnamult on Sunday week 13th April at 2pm
 The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors will commence their Division 4 League campaign on Friday week the 11th of April against St Ronans in Ballyfarnon at 7.30pm.

The National Automation Limited Minors went down to St Dominics in Knockcroghery by a few points on Sunday in the Minor League Division 2. They will be in action again on this Tuesday evening at 6.45 pm in the Abbey Park when they will host Roscommon Gaels and also on Tuesday 8th when they will travel to Frencpark to take on Western Gaels.  The U16s lost to a stronger Strokestown team in their Division 2 League game in Strokestown on Wednesday last. They are scheduled to play St Croans in Enfield on Sunday next at 11.30am.

Thanks to all who assisted with the successful hosting of the Roscommon versus Sligo Connacht Minor League game on Saturday evening last in Abbey Park and well done to Boyle player Evan McGrath who lined out at centre half back for Roscommon. Best wishes to Roscommon U21s and especially Donie and Enda in the Connacht Final against Leitrim in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday next at 2.30pm.

GAA members and supporters are strongly encouraged to join Padraig Pearses member Frankie Flynn as he commences Day 5 of the Roscommon Sponsored Walk in aid of Pieta House at 9am on Thursday from the Abbey Park. This is a most worthy cause as Pieta House does amazing work in assisting in suicide prevention and Boyle GAA Club is delighted to be associated with the walk. We urge large numbers to come out with their Club colours and walk through Boyle as the group commence their walk to Strokestown via Croghan and Elphin.

Anyone who hasn’t yet given details of the Kelly’s Supervalu Loyalty Numbers to Mary Smith at 086 8211683 should do so immediately. All Club players and non-players who have not yet paid their membership are requested to do so to Cian Smith, Club Registrar at 086 3502455 Tickets are selling rapidly for the Club Rossie membership campaign to fund GAA activities in Co. Roscommon generally. The Club gets 10% of all tickets sold. There is a prize fund of €40,000 and there are 3 ticket options. Full details are available at www.clubrossie.ie or from Boyle GAA Club Ambassador Mike Junior Smith at 086 2531736.

Friday next represents a big day for club stalwart Sean Purcell as he ties the knot with Castlebar native Catriona Daly. Sean and Catriona got together during their Sligo I.T. days and the long term rumour was that Sean introduced himself to Catriona in the Leitrim bar with the line ''Hi I'm Sean, I play corner back for Roscommon'' but this has been rebuffed many times since by Sean. The club extends its best wishes to the pair on the big day and welcomes home those who are traveling for the occasion.

The U16 ladies are scheduled to play St Dominics on Sunday next the 6th of April in the Abbey Park at 4pm. The Senior Ladies are scheduled to play Four Roads on Saturday evening next. The U12 Girls are scheduled to participate in an 11 a side blitz on Saturday and Sunday next with games against St Micheal's and Shannon Gaels. Please check fixtures for confirmation on above.

UPDATE 24TH MARCH 2014

An Under strength McGovern Directional Drilling team, in its first game under new Manager Peter Bolger, went down to a stronger Clann na Gael team in Johnstown on Sunday. Unfortunately the game clashed with Boyle Celtic's Connacht cup quarter final in Castlebar and meaning that Sean had the unenviable task of having to choice which game to play. With Sean unfortunately along with the injured Enda Smith and Roch Hanmore absent  meant opportunities for some of the younger players to show their potential. Evan McGrath stepped in at 6 in Sean's absence and really showed his pedigree in this position and along with Luke Brennan also making his first start at this level acquitted themselves excellently. It was an all under 21 back line and along with the experience of the returning Stephen Tonra and Liam Conroy when introduced in the second half, there is a good balance of youth and experience within the squad. The game was tight in the first half and only when Donie Shine scored a goal from play and a debatable penalty did a gap open. Boyle hung in in the second half and made it difficult for Clann right to the end. Tadhg McKenna at wing forward was Boyle's best player contributing some nice points from play and along with David Callaghan and Darren O 'Connor were our best performers. Team - C. Smith, L.Brennan, C. Cox, M. Goldrick, M. Hanmore, E. McGrath, B. Furey, S Tonry, D. Callaghan, D. Kelly, T. Lowe, T, McKenna, D, Smith, D O'Connor, M O'Donohoe, subs used - M' O Connor, J Sweeney, C Goldrick, L. Conroy. The Next outing will be against Roscommon Gaels in mid April.

The national Automation Limited Minors will continue their Division 2 League action with a trip to Knockcroghery to play St Dominics on Sunday next the 30th at 12 noon. They are scheduled to have a home game in the Abbey Park on Tuesday week 1st April at 6.45pm against Roscommon Gaels. The u16s will play Strokestown in Strokestown on this Wednesday at 6.30pm.

All Club players and non-players who have not yet paid their membership are requested to do so NOT LATER than Sunday next 30th March, to Cian Smith, Club Registrar  086 3502455

Boyle GAA Club is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with Kelly’s Supervalu, Boyle in a project whereby all who hold Kelly’s Supervalu Loyalty Cards will be given double points for all purchases made by them during the months April, May and June. They will get their own points as per usual, and Kelly’s Supervalu will match them and credit them to Boyle GAA Club. This is a simple and painless way of helping your Club. Simply text to 11 digit Loyalty Card Number and your name to Club Treasurer, Mary Smith at 086 8211683.

The Club has nominated Mike (Junior) Smith as its Club Rossie co-ordinator. He may be contacted at 086 2531736. The Club encourages all Club members and supporters of Boyle and Roscommon GAA to purchase a ticket, for which there are excellent prizes. Full details are available on County Roscommon GAA Website and in the local media.

The Club will be supporting Frankie Flynn from Padraig Pearses Club, who is undertaking a nine day walk in support of Pieta House (Suicide prevention and awareness organisation). Frankie will commence Day 5 of his walk at the Abbey Park on Thursday week the 3rd of April, from where he will walk to Strokestown via Croghan and Elphin. As many Club members as possible are asked to come out and join Frankie on his walk from and through Boyle.

Congratulations to the Roscommon U21's on a hard fought victory over Sligo on Saturday evening and especially to the Smith Boys. The go forward to play Leitrim in 2 weeks in Carrick on Shannon following their 1 point win over Galway. This was their first win at this level since 1998.

Finally using a term coined by a former PRO you may be familiar with( not sure if he has copyright on this or not!) -  NTDWGAA - Commiseration's to Boyle Celtic who gallantly went down on penalties to Castelbar Celtic on Sunday and best wishes to Michael Corrigan who suffered a bad leg break in the match.

UPDATE 18th MARCH

Well done to the minors who fought back from 5 points down at half time to earn a draw against the Kilmore/Shannon Gaels combination in the minor league in Kilmore. The McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors are due to to play Clann next weekend in the league but this has to be confirmed as of yet due to the Roscommon U21 game. Well done to the U21's and the Boyle contingent on a comprehensive victory over Mayo in Castlebar and also to the Roscommon Seniors who earned promotion to Division 2 of the league with an equally comprehensive victory over Offaly today. The U21's are due to play Sligo this Saturday in Sligo in the Semi Final. There were no winners of the club lotto this week, draw winners were Ernie keenan, John Joe Nerney, Colm O'Conor, Pat Mullaney, Jason Harrington and Gillian Cleary with the house prize going to Amy Coles. Next weeks draw is in Dodds and will be conducted by team C. The ladies had a well deserved victory over Shannon Gaels in the league. The U16 ladies went down to a stronger Clann na Gael tam in the Abbey Park on Sunday.

UPDATE 9th MARCH

The U16's went down to a stronger Kilmore/Shannon Gaels team on Sunday in the abbey park. Their next game will be against Stokestown on the 26th of this month. The National Automation minors will play the Kilmore/Shannon Gaels combination on Sunday at 12 in Kilmore. The McGovern Directional Drilling team are delighted to announce Peter Bolger as the new Senior Manager for 2013. Peter, a former Boyle player of distinction has previously managed Kilglass Gaels and Tulsk, bringing Tulsk to an All-Ireland semi-final where they lost to Finuge of Kerry. The club wishes him the very best for the coming year. The next match for the team is away to Clann on the 21st of March. There will be a meeting on Tuesday at 9 o clock in the club room for all team managers of the Men's, Ladies and Minor club. It is imperative that all managers attend to draw up the pitch rota for the year ahead. The club is delighted to announce that Kelly's Supervalu Boyle has joined forces with the Club for the Kelly's Supervalu/ Boyle GAA Loyalty Support Scheme. Kelly's Supervalu will, from 1st April, award loyalty points to Club members and their families and friends who currently hold Kelly's Supervalu Loyalty Cards when they shop in their Supermarket. The value of those points will go to the club. The card holder will continue to be credited with their own points for their shopping. Loyalty Card holders should text their 11 digit loyalty card number(ie. number on back of card) to Club Treasurer Mary Smith at 086 8211683 as soon as possible to be registered for participation in the scheme. The Club encourages shoppers who don't already hold Supervalu loyalty cards to obtain cards from Supervalu and register with the Club. Boyle GAA Club thanks Kelly's Supervalu for providing this assistance to the Club. Well done to Roscommon on their win over Fermanagh and best wishes to the U21s on Wednesday against Mayo in Castlebar and especially the Boyle contingent. Registration is due for those who still have not paid to club registrar Cian Smith. It is vital for all players to be registered for insurance purposes.