UPDATE 1ST DECEMBER 2014

 Boyle GAA Clubs will have two major events next weekend--the Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” show in St Joseph’s Hall on Saturday night at 8pm, and the U21 Division 1 County Semi Final versus Clann na Gael. The U21 Semi Final against Clann na Gael has been fixed for Sunday next 7th at 12.45pm in Knockcroghery. Saturday night will see the culmination of several months of planning and hard work with the holding of the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” show.  A full house is expected in St Joseph’s Hall and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available in Magees Fashion Shop, Kellys Gala, The Moylurg Inn and from Mary Clifford at 086 8164541. Tickets will also be on sale in the Clubroom on this Tuesday from 7pm. There will be 9 chances to win €1,000.  Patrons may opt to participate in the quiz if their ticket is drawn from the drum, or they may nominate a friend who must be in the hall. The National Automation Limited U21s now know that their semi final opponents will be Clan na Gael. It is expected that this game will be played on Sunday next--please see fixtures. Boyle GAA Club’s AGM will be held in the Clubroom on Saturday week 13th December at 5pm. All Club members, players and supporters are asked to put this date in their diaries.

UPDATE 25th NOVEMBER 2014

The following were €20 winner at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in Patrick’s Well; Gerry Carty, Pat Conroy, Sandra McCrann, Teresa and Enya, Christy Wynne and Shane Keenan. The house prize was won by Tristan Millar. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at €7,600 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Kate Lavins with Team A in charge.

Our National Automation Limited U21s are awaiting details of their Division 1 Semi Final opponents. It is expected that they will next be in action on the weekend of 6th/7th December.

The Clubs AGM has been fixed for Saturday 13th December. Nominations are currently being sought for the various positions on the Club Executive.There is only less than two weeks to go to the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” show which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Saturday 6th December. Tickets for the show are currently on sale from the Team Leaders and Club Officers. Patrons are advised that tickets must be purchased in advance as space is limited and a large crowd is expected.

UPDATE 17 NOVEMBER 2014

Despite a very disappointing performance against Roscommon Gaels on Sunday in Lisnamult, the National Automation Limited U21s have qualified for the Division 1 County Semi Final. It is anticipated that this will be played circa 30th Nov. The date, time and opposition will emerge shortly. Thanks to all Club members who helped in the successful hosting of the Garda Cup Final in Abbey Park on Saturday There are currently circa 100 advertisers enlisted for the upcoming “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” event which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Saturday 6th December. The advertisers are mainly from the North Roscommon/South Sligo/ Carrick on Shannon area. Advertisers will feature throughout the 3 hour duration of the show on 2 no. 8ft x 6ft rolling screens The Club is anxious to ensure that all businesses are aware of the opportunity and a final reminder is issued to those who have already been contacted and those who may not have been contacted, but who might wish to advertise, to contact any of the following before the end of the current week;- Karen Brogan, Martin Dolan, Steve Tonry, Sinead Keenehan, Mary Clifford, Aidan Lavin, Len Sutton and Peter Bolger. Tickets are also on sale for the event and they may be obtained from the aforementioned persons or from any of the adult male and female players. Congratulations to David Casey and his St. Croan's team on their win at the weekend and hopefully they can now go all the way.

UPDATE 10TH NOVEMBER 2014

It was a busy week for Boyle GAA Club on a number of fronts. The following were €20 winners in the Club Lotto draw which was held in Clarkes Bar recently; Stephen Langan, Dessie McLoughlin, Marie Lavin, Jason Beirne, Shelley Hogan and Tommy Oates. The house prize was won by Darren Battles. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will stand at €7,500 for this Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Patrick’s Well with Team E in charge. The Official Launch of the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” was held in the Clubroom on Wednesday evening last- (see separate report_Ros Herald). The event was an outstanding success and the following Major Sponsors were announced;- Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s centra, Elverys Sports, Mulvey’s Toymaster/ Bowling Centre, Carrick on Shannon, King and Moffatt, Carrick on Shannon, Roscommon GAA Health and Wellbeing Initiative, Joe Simons Building Supplies and Hardware, Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Homeland/Nutrias and Lough Key Park and Activity Centre. It was also announced that up to ninety advertisers have also accepted the offer to advertise on two large screens on the night of the show on Saturday 6th December. The Club is anxious to ensure that nobody with a business in the North Roscommon region misses the chance to advertise and if not already contacted, they should get in touch with officers of the Boyle Male and Female GAA Clubs within the next week at the latest. Tickets for the show will be on sale from this week onward. The other major event of the week was the Cian Smith Testimonial game between a Fergal O’Donnell managed team of 2006 Minor All Ireland winning Roscommon team and guests and a David Casey managed Boyle team and guests. There was a huge attendance and in excess of €10,000 was raised for the Kyle Casey Fund and the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice. Anyone who was unable to attend and who wishes to donate may do so to any of the officers of Boyle GAA Club within the next few days. The game itself was highly competitive and it ended in a  3.  11 each draw thanks to 2 goals (one from a penalty) and a point from a long distance free all of which were scored by Cian Smith himself for Boyle in the final five minutes. Cian had played the first half in the Roscommon jersey and he changed sides after the interval.  Cian was presented with appropriate memento's of the occasion by Seán and Sharon Casey (parents of Kyle), and by his fellow players and by Boyle GAA Club. Thanks to the many people who made the event such a success, and of course to those who donated so generously to the worthy causes. Cian spoke himself and offered some some excellent words especially for Kyle, and all who were present wish him every success as he moves forward with his treatment.  The occasion also marked the unveiling of a monument in the Clubroom by County Chairperson Michael Fahey and by Chairperson of the GAA County History Committee, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the County Board in Boyle in 1889. The National Automation Limited U21s carved out a hard earned one point win over Padraig Pearses in the County U21 Division 1 Championship in Abbey Park on Sunday. Despite taking the field without Enda Smith Boyle showed great resolve to dig out the win. They are scheduled to travel to Hyde Park on Sunday next to take on Roscommon Gaels at 1p  in their final group game. The Abbey Park will be the venue for the Garda Cup Final on Saturday next. Details will be provided locally. Congratulations to St. Brendan's in Dublin under the management of Justin McCormack and John Healy as they recorded their second promotion in successive years, and next season will play division 6 football. Boyle players involved include Tomas Conroy, Michael Mchale and Karol Feehan.

Update 27 October 2014

The following were €20 winners at the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in the Railway Bar; -John Healy, Gerry McCormack, Eileen and Gerry Callaghan, Mary Rooney, Timothy Regan and Kate Gilmartin. The house prize was won by Thomas Conroy. There was no jackpot winner and it will be at €7,400 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in Clarkes Bar. Team D will be in charge. It was a quieter than usual weekend on the playing fields, with the National Automation Limited U21s making their Division 1 County Championship debut with a three point win over Michael Glaveys in Castlerea on Saturday. The scoreline was Boyle 3  5, Michael Glaveys  0  11. All but one point of Boyle’s scores were got by Donie Smith. The lads are scheduled to play Roscommon Gaels in the next round of this competition on Saturday next but it may be postponed.

The U14s are expected to play their Garda Cup semi final next weekend--see fixtures.

Plans are progressing for the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” show which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall on Saturday 6th December. Numerous businesses have committed to advertise. We are especially anxious to ensure that no local firms or businesses miss the opportunity to advertise and those who have not yet been contacted are asked to make contact with any of the Team Leaders Stephen Tonra, Karen Brogan, Martin Dolan, Aidan Lavin, Mary Clifford and Len Sutton. A meeting of Team Leaders and their assistants will be held in the Clubroom on tonight (Tuesday) at 9pm.

Thanks is extended to all who assisted in cutting, splitting and filling the trailer load of timber which was the first prize for the recent Club Draw. Special tanks is extended to Michael Furey for providing the timber and the site for the operations and for delivering the timber to the lucky winner Kevin Lavin. 

The Club will hold a very special fundraising challenge game on Saturday week 8th Nov at 3pm to mark the retirement from the playing of competitive football by Cian Smith. Cian is the proud holder of an All Ireland medal with Roscommon’s Minors of 2006. Most followers of football will know that Cian has bravely battled health problems for some years and has continued to play despite adversity. He is hanging up his boots in advance of going for surgery in mid November. To mark the occasion there will be a very attractive line up of payers in Abbey Park as a Boyle selection managed by David Casey will take on a selection of well known players from throughout the County, including many of his 2006 All Ireland title winning colleagues and past and present county players. The proceeds from the game will be shared between the Kyle Casey Fund and Mayo Roscommon Hospice and admission will be optional. Further details next week. Congratulations to David Kelly and Lorraine Toman on their engagement over the weekend.

Thanks,

Update 20/10/14

The highlight of the weekend was the 5 point victory by Boyle’s National Automation Limited Minors over Michael Glaveys in the County Minor Championship Division 3 Final in Knockcroghery on Saturday. Congratulations to the entire panel and their management team of Donal Kelly, Kieran McKeon and Cathal Horan. Thanks also to the many supporters who went along to support the lads.

Congratulations also to the U12 Boys and their Management Team of Gerry Cregg, Odran Feely and Simon O’Donnell on their magnificent victory over Clan na Gael in the County Final on Sunday in a thrilling football game.

Well done also to the U14s on their victory over Eire Og in Loughglynn in the Garda Cup second round..

The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors got a walkover from Kilmore in the final round of the Division 4 League. This brings their season to an end with a mid table finish in this competition. Thanks to all players who competed at junior level this year and to Liam Conroy and his management team for their commitment.

The National Automation Limited U21s will commence their Division 1 Championship campaign on Saturday next when they will travel to Castlerea to take on Michael Glaveys at 4pm.

The Club Lotto didn’t take place last weekend but it will go ahead on this Saturday night in the Railway Bar with Team C in charge. The jackpot will be €7,300.

There has been a great response to the sale of Club gear--very attractive and high quality tops, jackets etc. at good prices. They will be available for purchase in the Clubroom on this Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Work is progressing on preparations for the Club’s biggest social venture of the year-the “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire” event which will be held in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle on Saturday night 6th December. This will be a major opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and the Club is currently contacting businesses re this matter. Members of the Club recently went to see the event when staged in Tuam and it was clearly evident that advertisers got great value for their adverts.

The Club extends its sympathy to the O’Donnell family, Church View on the death of Tommy.

Congratulations are extended to U21 Manager Jonathan Conroy and his wife on the birth of their baby boy and Brian Supple and his wife on the birth of their daughter . Congratulations also to Michael Brennan who was linesman/standby referee at Sunday’s County Minor Division 1 Final.

NOTES 13 October 2014

Congratulations to Club Officer Aidan Lavin on being the recipient of a special award from the National Blood Transfusion Service for having reached 50 blood donations. The GAA strongly encourages blood donation and the Club urges all our members to make a conscious effort to give blood at the nearest available blood transfusion clinic. The following were 20 winners in the most recent Club Lotto draw which was held in An Craoibhin;- Christy Dolan, Brid and Conor McGowan, Michelle and Michael McGrath, Eimer Carron, Jimmy Flaherty and Irene Tivnan. The house prize was won by John Murray. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be at €7,300 for next Saturday night’s draw which will be held in the Railway Bar, withTeam C in charge.Our U13s lost to St Dominics in the Feile Competition in the Abbey Park on Saturday. The U14s got a walkover from Michael Glaveys in the first round of the Garda Cup competition. They will play Eire Og in the next round of this competition in Loughglynn on Sunday next at 12 noon.The National Automation Limited minors will play Michael Glaveys in the Division 3 Minor Championship Final on Saturday next at 1.30pm. This is a big event for the Club and full support is requested. The Cooney Motors/ Cooney’s Centra Juniors will play Kilmore in the last round of the Division 4 League on Sunday next at 1.30pm in the Abbey Park. It is expected that the McGovern Directional Drilling Seniors will play Kilmore in their remaining O’Rourke Cup game on the following weekend, and that the National Automation Limited U21s will commence their Division 1 Championship thereafter. Congratulations to Boyle actor and former Boyle player Chris O’Dowd on being nominated for a Freedom of County Roscommon Award. Boyle GAA Clubs (male and female) are delighted to announce that the famous “Who Wants to be a Thousandaire”show is being brought to Boyle and it will be staged in St Joseph’s Hall on Saturday night 6th December. This is a major undertaking for the Club and it will prove to be a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their goods and services to a capacity audience and indeed to display their products/ services on the night. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.