Connaught Champions - Division 2

The Connaught League Finals took place in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday 25th April, Boyle had two teams representing Roscommon in Division 2 and in Division 6.

The Division 6 team had first to meet Loughrea however play just didn't go in Boyle's favour on the day and they were eliminated at the semi-final stage. Congratulations to the whole team on getting through to represent in Connaught, putting in huge effort all year and emerging with a second County Title under their belt - not a bad season's work!

The Division 2 team played against Cortoon from Galway in what was a rerun of the Galway League Final. Coming in to the mixed doubles Boyle had taken two games, men's singles and men's doubles and with first mixed not going in Boyle's favour they had it all to do when taking to the court for the last two games. They were outstanding, a lesson in how to play mixed. Boyle took both games in two sets. As always Cortoon were worthy competitors but in the end Boyle took a fantastic 4-3 win to emerge Connaught Champions. They go forward to represent Connaught in the BI All Ireland League Finals, Division 2, in Baldoyle, Dublin on 16th May.

Congratulations to Padraic, Sean, John, Marcin, Ruth, Bernie & Mandy.

Division 2

Back: Padraic, John, Sean (missing Marcin) Front: Bernie, Mandy, Ruth

Another County Title.....Division 7

Not to be outdone by our Division 2 and Division 6 County success, our Division 7 team travelled to Glinsk last night to meet Ballinaheglish in the first ever County League Final in that division and they brought home another County title with a 4-2 win.

Congratulations to the whole team, not only on last nights fantastic victory but on all of the league matches played.

It was mentioned to me on Tuesday night before the Division 6 Final began that our Division 7 team were a great bunch of players, were very sporting and made every encounter very enjoyable. Great ambassadors for the Boyle Badminton Club.

Three County titles for the club in 2010 - what can I say!

Division 6 County Champions 2010

It was heart-stopping stuff last night in Four Roads but thankfully the result went Boyle's way at the finish.

From the outset there were upsets and surprises and it all came down to the final mixed game which itself could have gone either way. Glinsk were a formidable team to come up against and were never going to let the Boyle team have it all their own way but in the end the teams determination to not let all of their hard work throughout the year go to waste saw them emerge Division 6 Champions 2010.

A huge Thank You to Padraic who has trained and coached us all year, there is little doubt that without his input and expertise we could never have performed as well as we did throughout the league and again last night. Thanks Coach!

Division 6 go forward now to represent Roscommon in Galway , joining our Division 2 team who have already secured their place in the Connaught League Finals this Sunday 25th April.

Congratulations to the whole team, it was an amazing result after such a hard-fought battle.

Division 7 County Final

I only found out last night that the Division 7 County Final is to be held on Thursday 22nd April featuring our own Boyle team against Ballinaheglish and while I'm not absolutely certain I believe the venue will be Glinsk.

Congratulations to our newest league team on reaching their first County Final and the very best of luck, we'll be there to cheer ye on!

Division 2 County Win

Just a quick update on last nights Final between Boyle and Strokestown... Boyle came through with a comprehensive 6-1 win so they are now through to play in the Connaught Finals on Sunday 25th April.

Congratulations to Padraic, Ruth, Sean, Mandy, Bernie and John - we knew ye could do it!

Don't forget Division 6 will play their Final in Four Roads on Tuesday night at 8pm, lets hope we end up with two teams in Galway on 25th!

Thank you....

A word of thanks is long overdue to a couple of people who have donated their support to the club...

Firstly to our own Seamus Ryan who is always on hand with his camera and has provided us with a nice collection of photos and also DVD footage from both the Connaught Closed B competition held in January and last weekend from the Galway League Finals.

Thank you to Barry McLoughlin of McLoughlins RS in Dublin for a cheque we received recently which was very valuable in helping to replenish our stock of shuttles. Cormac Mullen, Area Manager for McLoughlins RS, plays on our Division 7 team.

Finally for all the support we've received from Nolan Health & Safety Services, thank you very much Derek.

Division 2 County Final

Boyle's Division 2 team play their County Final tomorrow, Thursday 15th April, against Strokestown in Boyle Sports Complex at 9pm. Should they come through with a win in this final they go forward to represent Roscommon in the Connaught League Finals Division 2 in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday 25th April.

Best of luck lads, we'll all be shouting for ye tomorrow night!

Boyle Division 1 - Galway League Champions

The Boyle Division 1 team played in the Galway League Final on Saturday evening in the Lawn Tennis Club Galway. The match against Cortoon of Galway proved to be a nailbiter coming down to the third set of third mixed with Sean Carroll & Bernie Lavin just taking the edge over their Cortoon counterparts.

Congratulations to the whole team on a brilliant result!

Team (l to r): Mandy, Padraic, Audrey, Ruth, Bernie, Sean & Marcin

Division 6 County Final

The County Final for Division 6 has been confirmed for Tuesday 20th April at 8pm in Four Roads - Boyle will play Glinsk to determine who goes forward to represent Roscommon in the Connaught Final to take place in Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday 25th April.

Division 6 would greatly appreciate as much support as possible for the Final.

Roscommon County Team Photo

Back Row (l to r): John Kiernan (Boyle), Sean Carroll (Boyle), Marcin Paluch (Ballaghadereen), Padraic O Dowd (Boyle)

Front Row (l to r): Ruth O Hart (Boyle), Corrina Delaney (Strokestown), Mandy Toolan (Boyle), Bernie Lavin (Boyle), Audrey Delaney (Strokestown)