Classic Weekend

It was a very sucessful weekend for Boyle Celtic with 3 home wins from 3 on Saturday and our first attempt at a golf classic, a roaring success. The club would like to thank everyone who played in the golf classic and all our sponsors. The weather did it's best to ruin the day but everyone got through it and enjoyed their round. We also thank Boyle Golf Club and it's officials for accomodating us. A very special thank you to Gerry & Phil Emmett for the exceptional food provided. "Service with a smile", hardly covers Gerry's hospitality. There were probably 100 witty comments all day from Gerry but as all of them are libelous, I won't repeat them.



I took a break at 2pm to oversee our under 12 cubs overwhelm Kilglass Enniscrone. The magnificent 7 goals were provided by Adam Hayden(3), Reece Conroy(2), Emmett O Driscoll(1) and captain James Hunt(1). Lorcan Egan who also left the golf course to go straight into managerial duty, steered his under 18s to a 6-3 victory over Ballygawley. Later Saturday night, the seniors beat local rivals Aughanagh 3 nil with goals from Lee McKillen, Michael McHale and Brian McCrann.



The golf winners were as follows:

Overall - John McGuinn, Michael Rushe, Michael Corrigan

2nd - Ted Hestor, Frank Casserly, Micky Moran

3rd - Niall O Donohoe, Adrian King, Jeremy Waring

Ladies Overall - Sandra McCrann, Paula Coll, Regina McLoughlin

Front 9 - John Moore, John Connelly, Sean Carroll

Back 9 - Kevin Tiernan, Frank Tighe, Francis Tighe

Longest Drive Men - Adrian Wynne

Longest Drive Ladies - Peggy Feely

Nearest the Pin - John Waldron (Castlebar)


Overall Winners John McGuinn, Michael Rushe & Michael Corrigan receiving their prizes
from Boyle Celtic's Eddie Conroy.

Boyle Celtic Under 10s

Training for Under 10s resumes this Saturday morning at 10am to 11am. Any child born in 2000 or 2001 will be eligible for this team. Registration fee is €25 and training is on every Saturday. Contact Geoff Henry 086 3862255 for more details.

... Golf Classic Fundraiser ...

Boyle Celtic will host a golf classic at Boyle Golf Club on Saturday 11th September. Format will be a 3 ball rumble. A time-sheet will be in operation. To book, contact Rory O Donohoe (086 8068303) or Eddie Conroy (086 2574257). Entry fee is €75 per team which includes the competition, dinner & dessert. A plethora of prizes will be presented afterwards in the Golf Club. Even if golf is not your thing, feel free to join us on Saturday evening in the golf club.

Saturday Night Football !!!

This Saturday night 21st August will see the very first competitive game under lights. Boyle Celtic host Cliffoney of Sligo in their second Super League match. Kick off will be 7.30pm.
As usual entry to the game is FREE so I would encourage everyone in Boyle to pop down to the soccer pitch and support the lads. Hot food and refreshments will be available pitchside.
EVERYONE is welcome.

New - Boyle Celtic Boot Room

Reduce, Reuse & Re-cycle.

Do you have football boots, Astra-turf runners or any football/training gear that’s not being used? Don't throw it out!

Boyle Celtic are in the process of setting up a scheme where such goods (good condition only please!) can be distributed through the club. With the current economic climate we feel it is very important to ensure we all get the most out of every resource available and that ‘teamwork’ goes a little bit further than the pitch.

Please contact Sandra McCrann (086 8512191) or Eddie Conroy (086 2574257)

Mixed Start for Celtic's

The newly re-formed Boyle Celtic Reserves made a fantastic start to the season with a 4-1 home win against Glenview Stars of Sligo. Goals from Chris Richardson, Dermot Beggan, Luka Roddy & Shane Battles securing a convincing victory. Team: Chris Casey, Jake McCrann, Martin Mullen, Thomas Conroy, Colm Rushe, Raymie Maughan, Shane Battles, Gary Goldrick, Chris Richardson, Dermot Beggan, Luka Roddy. Next week away to Strand Celtic Reserves.

Not so good a start from the first team who went down 6-1 to leading contenders Carbury. The scoreline doesn't reflect the game however. Boyle made it 2-1 just after the break but a scandalous decision from the referee awarded Carbury a penalty minutes later to kill the contest. It remained 3-1 until the last 10 minutes when Boyle's resolve began to weaken. Next week, home to Cliffoney. Team: Kyle Suffin, Colm Brennan, Noel McKenna, John Connolly, Alan Duffy, Conor McPadden, Owen O Donohoe, Mick McHale, Mick Corrigan, Aaron Calpin, Colm Morris. Subs: Johnny Dwyer, Thomas Tymon, Tomas Lavin, Eddie Conroy.

Scanlons Make it 3 in a Row

For the 3rd year in succession, the Ian Beirne Memorial trophy was won by Scanlon's Bar. Congratulations to the lads who defeated Magic Magee's 4-2 in the final. Team was Lee McKillen, Chris Casey, John Connolly, Aaron Calpin, Noel McKenna, Johnny Kenny, Luke Brennan, Mark Grimes, Raymond Maughan & Jason Beirne.

Thanks to all to teams who participated and made it another successful tournament. The club would also like to thank Ronan, Daniel & Rachel Cox for the catering and Jenny Murtagh for the face-painting. Bouncy castles and musical entertainment was provided by Partytime DJs. Sean Kerins provided the equipment for power and the penalty shootout. Supervisors there were Mark Rhodes, Colin Kearney and Geoff Henry.

Still a few places left on the FAI summer soccer camp. (9th - 13th August) Open to boys and girls aged 6 to 14. Check out www.fai.ie or call 1890 653 653. Alternatively, Johnny Greenan (Main St) may be able to assist you.

The new season kicks off on August 14th. Most Boyle Celtic seniors home games will be on Saturday night this season. Sean Kerins takes over at the helm. We have also re-entered a reserve side in Division 1 and Kevin Mullen will be the manager there. Realboyle's soccer correspondent will be on double time this season now we have an extra team.