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Highlights of 2009

As the end of the year is upon us it seems like a good time to remember some of the highlights of 2009 and there were a few.....

- April 2009: The Division 5 & 6 teams both competed in their

respective County Finals with Division 6 emerging victorious and

representing the County in the Connaught Finals in Galway.

- May 2009: The Division 3 team having won the Connaught title in

Galway went forward to represent in the All-Ireland Finals in Dublin in

May where they were narrowly defeated.

- Sept 2009: Having finished the season on such a high we came back in September to a club which was invigorated and revitalised with a major increase in new membership.

- Oct 2009: For National Badminton Week we held two Open Sessions, one for Seniors and one for Junior players. Both were hugely successful, better than we could have hoped for and as a result Boyle Junior Badminton Club commenced.

- Nov 2009: The club held a table quiz in the Moving Stairs which

was a great night and was really well supported.

Members of the club participated in Open Competitions in Trim, Co Meath and in Loughglynn and Boyle was very successful in both tournaments.

- Dec 2009: The Connaught Close for Division 5 & 6 was held in Castlebar and again Boyle players featured in the prize listings.

So fondly remembering 2009 we welcome 2010 and hope that an even longer list of highlights will feature this time next year!!

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Christmas Party!

Last night there were new hairstyles, new frocks and even new socks!!!!

We had another great night in the Moving Stairs in Boyle for our Christmas night out where there were over 20 members attending. A lovely meal was followed with plenty of drink, chat and craic until the wee hours.

Great to see so many out supporting the club and enjoying another night away from the courts.

Christmas Night Out!

Just in case there's any member who may have missed club nights recently, we are having our Christmas club night out on this Friday 18th December at 8.30pm in The Moving Stairs in Boyle.

If you think you can make it and haven't already put your name on the list, please contact me, Liz, at boylebadminton@gmail.com.

It should be a lively and festive end to our 2009 badminton season!

Connaught Close Division 5 & 6, Castlebar - Dec 5th

Boyle was again well represented in Castlebar on Saturday for the Connaught Close Division 5 and 6 Championships. Derek Nolan, Anthony McKeon, Tom Cox, Seamus Ryan and Deirdre Burke all played in Doubles and Mixed Doubles competition. They played quite a number of games against competition from Mayo, Galway, Sligo and Roscommon.

Derek and Anthony played really well and made it through to the Mens Doubles Final, just narrowly missing out on the win and Deirdre who partnered up with Mary Staunton from Ballinaheglish again played through to feature in the Ladies Doubles Final.

All of those who took part enjoyed a great day in Castlebar where they payed compliment to the organisers who ran everything very smoothly and without delay.

The Connaught Close for Division 3 and 4 will be played in Boyle in January so we look forward to welcoming players from all over the province to the club in the New Year.