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Dear Members The Close Season will be in place from Monday next December 2nd, with resumption of activity on Monday January 13th 2025.  

Club Lotto Results, Thursday 21st November 2024. 16, 08, 21,24 were the numbers drawn in last Thursday Night’s Club Lotto. We had no winner of the €4,000 Jackpot. Bhuaigh beirt an ‘Match First 3 numbers drawn draw’ of €300, each winning €150. The winners are Ciaran Dowling and Joseph Byrne. This week’s draw takes place…

Ballyboden St. Enda’s football committee are pleased to confirm the appointment of Eamon O’Reilly as the new manager of our Senior Football Team. The coaching team will be announced in the coming weeks. We wish the team and their new management every success for the 2025 season. Domhnaill ó Gríofa, Cathaoirleach peil

Adult Hurling Committee Announces Senior A Set-Up for 2025 The Adult Hurling Committee is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Hiney to the role of Senior A manager. Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his sporting and professional background. Stephen will now use this closed period to assemble his support team…

Ballyboden St Endas 2.19 Faughs 2.19 (after extra time) Faughs won 5-4 on penalties Long Fella Reports from PUM They say that “timing is everything”, and that was very much the case when the car-park lights came on at HQ to illuminate the close-out of the under 21A hurling semi-final on Saturday afternoon last. Dark…

The Ballyboden St Endas Adult Men’s Football Committee would like to express their appreciation to the Senior Football Management team as they step away after three years’ of hard work and dedication.   The Management team led by Kenny Naughton, Martin Masterson, Andrew Kerin, Cormac Smyth, Daire Walsh, Shane Mangan, Paul Waters and the backroom…

Enda Kinsella Steps Down as Senior A Hurling Bainisteoir It is with regret that I announce that Enda Kinsella has stepped down from his position as Senior A Hurling Manager. When Enda was approached  at this time last year to take on the role, he stepped up without hesitation and gave the team his all…

Fusion events presents Boden Music Bingo event! Join us for our headline fundraiser for the Men’s Adult Football Section for a great night of Music Bingo, Fantastic prizes, Music, Jumbo Raffle, Happy hour, surprise game & Dublin’s hottest DJ Barnzy Fri Nov 29th – 7pm till late- tickets €30 We appreciate your support! WhatsApp Siobhan…

Ladies Football Fundraiser, Friday November 15th @ 8PM – Save the Date! Join us on November 15th for an exciting virtual FUN-draising race night in the clubhouse! Support the ladies football section by buying a jockey (€15), trainer (€20) or owner (€25 and chooses name of horse), or a full line (discounted to €50) and…

Tá an-áthas orainn Paddy Dunleavy a ainmniú mar an  tríú ambasadóir 2024. Imríonn Paddy peil agus iomáint don chlub.

Boden Fall Just short in Quarter Final Ballyboden St Endas 2 18   St Vincents 1 22 Long Fella Reports from PUM An enquiry took place at HQ on Sunday morning after the referee blew the final whistle of the MinorA hurling quarter-final. As one supporter on the rail put it, “ we’ve had conferences, weddings,…

Our Minor A ladies met Na Fianna in a much-anticipated semi-final on Sat, Sept 28th. After a thrilling set of qualifying games, finishing second place in a tough group, hopes were high as they took to the field in Mobhi Rd. The game started much as expected with both teams swapping scores, but the Boden…

We are seeking expressions of interest for the positions of Men’s Senior Team Management. See details attached

Deepest sympathy to former hurling mentor Mick Garry, mother Ann, brothers Brian, Gerard, sister Rosemary and extended family on the passing of father and husband Tom. A native of Ahane, Limerick Tom recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sê. Funeral arrangements here

Another week, another Winner!! Congratulations to Brian Bobbett our very latest Lotto Jackpot Winner of 2024. Brian’s lucky numbers of 22, 18, 06, 19 were drawn on Thursday 3rd October winning our €1,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to Darragh Cullinane, whose lucky numbers of 26, 03, 19, 04, were drawn on Thursday 19th September winning our €1,000 Jackpot. Congratulations…

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Kathleen Carroll, mother to Kate, and grandmother to Julie and Grace (Campbell). Deepest sympathies to the Carroll and Campbell families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Funeral details can be found here

The Club community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Orla Mullany. Orla served for many years as Secretary to the Camogie section, a role which she was proud to hold and in which she excelled and set extremely high standards for those who succeeded her. Orla was also actively involved with mentoring…

Na Fianna Overpower Ballyboden in Championship Quarter Final Na Fianna 4 26 Ballyboden St Endas 2 14 Long Fella Reports from Parnell Park Na Fianna confirmed their superiority over a determined Ballyboden in the quarter final of the senior hurling championship at Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon. Just like last year’s final, the modest Boden…

Senior A ladies v Na Fianna Shield Final 25/09/24 After a disappointing defeat to Thomas Davis in the Senior championship, our ladies footballers got some consolation when winning the Shield competition last Wednesday. They overcame Na Fianna in the final after a hard fought semifinal victory over Fingallians the week previous. Weather conditions were atrocious…

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Dundon, father to under 16 player Alice. Deepest sympathies to the Dundon family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Funeral arrangements can be found here

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The Club community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Eamon Dolan. The Galway-native and former Garda was a member of the first Lotto Committee established in 1998. Eamon served as a mentor on several juvenile hurling and football teams over the years. Deepest regrets to his wife Marian and family. Funeral arrangements…

Big congrats to our Senior A ladies who have qualified for the Division 1 shield FINAL! Ballyboden A v Na Fianna, Wednesday Sept 25th @ 19:30, Prunty Pitch, Sancta Maria Guaranteed to be an excellent game, please show your support for this home fixture! Bigí Linn

Well done to our Minor A ladies who have qualified for the Division 1 Championship semi-final! Currently scheduled vs Na Fianna 28/09/24 @ 15:00 away in Mobhi Road. Bígí linn!

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Vera Bolger, mother to Colm and grandmother to Heather. Deepest sympathies to the extended Bolger family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Funeral arrangements can be found here  

Boden Secure Second Spot in Championship Group Ballyboden St Endas 1 26  Craobh Chiarain 2 16 Long Fella Reports from O’ Toole Park The final group game of the league section of the senior A hurling championship took place at a windy O’Toole Park on Saturday afternoon last. Boden emerged from the game in second…

Crucial Weekend in Adult Hurling Championships This weekend, the Adult Championships get to the business end of the year. It’s the final round of games and they will determine the final positions of each team and how they will progress in their respective championships. Senior 1 play their last game against Craobh Chiaráin. A win…

Club member Frank O’Connor will be launching his new book “Dying for a breath” in the clubhouse on Thursday 19th September at 8pm. The book costs €15 and all proceeds go to Mater Hospital Foundation and Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA). The book can also be purchased from Thursday 19th September www.orpenpress.com or Ballyboden Club.

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Suzanne Sheridan, sister of former Club Manager, Noel. We send our condolences to the Sheridan family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. Click here for the death notice.

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Regan, mother to Ken, and grandmother to club players Emily and Grace. Deepest sympathies to the Regan family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Funeral details can be found here.

Senior football v Ballinteer St John’s in championship at O’Toole Park on 7 September 2024 Ballyboden St Endas 4 – 13 Ballinteer St John’s 2 – 8 By Paddy Walsh This do-or-die game was always going to be tense and so it proved. Playing with the hill, Boden was first to score when Ryan O’Dwyer…

Minor Championship – Division 12 – Tuesday 3rd September – Belcamp Park Whitehall Colmcille’s B (6-12): (1-2) Ballyboden St Endas D (Report by Lady Gaa-Gaa) Margaret Mohan, from Clontarf, is a Coldplay fan. She was in Croke Park on Monday night, twisting and turning beneath the lasers and the light show, her feet hardly touching…

Minor A ladies football Div 1 Championship, Rd1 &; Rd2 Round 1 vs Kilmacud Crokes, PUM Aug 26th The day which was pinned to the horizon for most of the summer was upon us at last and our Minor A girls arrived at PUM for a clash with Kilmacud Crokes in Rd1 of the Div1…

Senior A match report: Boden v’s Kilmacud Crokes 04/09/24  If there was ever a doubt that the Dublin senior ladies football championship is the most competitive championship in the country, you only had to witness this encounter last Wednesday between ourselves and Leinster champions Kilmacud Crokes to be convinced. It was played at a ferocious…

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Carol Robinson, mother of Jolene Connery and and grandmother of club juvenile players Mason, Kaiya and Corey. Deepest sympathies to the Connery and Robinson families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Patrick Codd, father to PJ, father in law to Nicola and grandfather to club players Malachy, Sadie, Neasa, Fiachra. Deepest sympathies to the Codd family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Funeral details can be found here  

Senior 1 Hurling Championship Ballyboden St. Enda’s 2 24 St. Judes 1 15 Ballyboden Senior 1 will be happy with their performance in O’Toole Park on Saturday evening.  The pitch was very fast and the tightly cut pitch showed marked improvement from the pitch we played on two weeks ago.  This led to a very…

The club community are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Padraig Monaghan. He was a friend to many, a stalwart in defence for the Senior Football Team from the late 80s to early 90s, and later, an exceptional coach to the club’s intermediate football team where, along with Brendan Moran and Pat Walsh,…

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Macdara Doyle, father of club players Ruaidhrí and Aoife Gollogly-Doyle and husband to Brónach. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Arrangements can be found here

The Annual Poc Fada took place on Saturday last in Cherryfield over a specially designed course. 16 teams took part, with each team taking an average time of about 50 minutes to complete the course. The teams were made up of a Senior Hurler, a Junior or Intermediate and a Minor.  Players took their shots…

Ballyboden St. Endas club and members are saddened to learn of the passing of Pat Heavey, father of club member Stephen and brother of Leo former hurler with the club during the 1970s and 1980s.  The extended Heavey family is actively involved in the club at present as mentors and underage players.  We extend our deepest…

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Seán Sweeney, father of U14 Hurling manager, Kevin Sweeney. Seán’s grandson Hugh and granddaughter Kate play with the club. Deepest sympathies to the Sweeney family. Funeral details here: https://rip.ie/death-notice/sean-sweeney-galway-loughrea-566514

Campa Samhraidh 2024. Ár mbuíochas le John Kirwan as na griangraif iontacha  

We are delighted that registration is now open for members born in 2016, 2017 and 2018. 2017 and 2018 members will be part of Boden Og and full details can be found here. Links are below 2016     Register here 2017     Register here 2018     Register here We look forward to welcoming our new…

The Annual Poc Fada takes place in Cherryfield on Saturday next. The event will take place over a specially designed course which ahs been lengthened this year to make it a little more challenging for our Adult hurlers. Teams of three will take turns to try and complete the course in the fewest number of…

The Club Shop will be Open on Thursdays from 6.30pm-8.30pm and on Saturdays from 10am-1.30pm. If you have any query on anything shop related, you can contact the shop team at [email protected] The Online Shop  

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Tina Kane, mother of former Club Senior Hurler, Davy Kane. Deepest sympathies to the Kane family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Funeral details can be found here

Attention all Boden Ladies! Get your friends together and book your tickets to Boden’s first ever “Ladies Afternoon Tea……with a twist !!” This is a fundraiser for our Senior Men’s Football section to raise vital funds for our club! Please show your support and book your ticket here!! We guarantee an afternoon/evening of fun, laughter, dancing,…

Check out the latest episode of the Boden Beat podcast with club member Aising ‘Boo’ Farrelly. Boo is a true clubwoman and has contributed massively to the club, both as a player and now as a mentor with the Senior C ladies. She has medals at senior level with both Ballyboden and the Dublin ladies….

Congrats to former Ballyboden Senior Footballer Aisling McElvaney on her marriage to her husband ,Darragh. We wish them all the best in the years to come.

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of David Murphy, father of former senior camogie player Zenouska. Deepest sympathies to the Murphy family. Funeral details can be found here  

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of David Fleming. Deepest sympathies to his wife Gayle and his three children Anna, Clodagh and Jack. Anna and Clodagh play with the 2015 and 2016 juvenile girls teams. who play with the club. Full details can be found here.  

The club community are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Terry Gleeson, grandfather to club players Oisín, Grace, Aideen, Ruth, Louise and Hannah, and father to recently deceased club member Adine Quinn. Deepest sympathy to the Quinn and Gleeson families. Funeral arrangements can be found here    

The passing of Jim Fogarty removes another important cog from the Ballyboden St Endas wheel of history. A Tipperary man from Drom (and Inch), Jim was one of a number who in September 1974 set up the first Juvenile Committee in the club’s history.  50 years later we continue to draw from that well but…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of John Nelson. John was the Grandfather of Darragh and good club supporter over the years. Deepest sympathies to the Nelson family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Funeral Arrangements can be found here

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Olive Gallagher. Olive was the mother of Maeve Nugent former juvenile boys football coach and grandmother of Ballyboden players Evan, Daniel and Darragh Nugent, Ciarán and Eimear Kiely, Cillian, Niall and Joey Donohoe and Hannah Byrne. At dheis Dé go raibh sí. Full details…

Adult Hurling Championship Fixtures

Senior B match report – Wednesday 3rd July  Ballyboden B Ladies welcomed Clontarf B to PUM last Wednesday for a rescheduled league fixture. Playing with the wind in the first half, Boden went on the attack from the throw-in. Boden clocked up an early lead with a goal from forward Eliz Manning quickly followed by points…

Boden Senior D vs Erin’s Isle Cherryfield – Monday 8 July With the Senior D ladies championship slated to commence in early July, there were obvious concerns about the ability to field a team, given J1’s, holidays and general summer travelling.  Thankfully for our first group game, this wasn’t the case, as 19 Senior D…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Patricia Bryan (née Murphy). Sincere sympathies to the Bryan family and to Ben and the Molloy Family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Funeral arrangements can be found here

Well done to Heather Bolger and Kate Donaghy who were in action for the Dublin U20’s V Meath last week. They beat the Royal county to qualify for the Leinster final. Well done to Kate who scored 5 points from play – exceptional! FT score: Dublin 4.12 Meath  2.14   Congrats ladies, and best of…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Margaret Condon, sister of  club member John Cummins. We send our condolences to John and his family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Click here for details

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Anna McCarthy (nee Gould), mother of senior mentor, Ciaran, and grandmother to players Caoimhe and Dearbhla. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Find funeral arrangements here    

Dublin champions Kilmacud Crokes visited PUM last Wednesday for a top of the tables clash. Both teams were unbeaten in the Div.1 cup competition. The Stillorgan side had decisively beaten us earlier in the season in the league, so it was important for Boden to put in a performance that would go some way to…

FÓGRA – Best wishes to Timmy Hammersley as he takes up a new opportunity. The Club wishes to let members know that our Coaching and Player Development Manager (CPDM), Timmy Hammersley has informed us that he’ll be departing from the role of CPDM at the end of August, to take up a position in the Ombudsman for Children’s…

BODEN SA SAMHRADH IS BACK We are delighted to bring the “Ballyboden St Endas Boden Sa Samhradh Festival of Football & Hurling” to our juvenile boys for July 2024. This is a huge opportunity for all of our players to participate in weekly internal tournaments and enjoy lots of games in the sun (hopefully!). There…

AHL Division 1  Ballyboden St Endas 0 19 Faughs 0 19 (Long Fella Reports from PUM) Mr. VAR was nowhere to be seen as near neighbours Ballyboden senior A hurlers and Faughs met at HQ in the hurling league division 1. Also absent was his first cousin Ms. Hawk-eye, perhaps flying towards Semple Stadium for…

Congratulations to Ciarán Maguire, winner of our Last Man Standing Competition. He is pictured with the Sponsors of  event, Ruslan and Toni Sandelescu from Della Interiors. Also included is Jono O’ Driscoll, Captain of our Senior B hurlers. The competition has been running since the New Year and Ciarán used his skill to pick the…

The club community are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Shane ‘Tiddler’ Tyrrell, former juvenile and junior hurler. Deepest sympathies to the Tyrrell family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Details can be found here  

Presentation of Award One Certs agus Rudaí Eile. On Monday June 17th a large crowd assembled in the Club Hall for the Presentation of Award One Certs to 35 of our coaches who have completed the Award One Course in Iomáint agus Peil. Buíochas faoi leith le Rachel Ruddy agus Michael Darragh McAuley who attended…

The U10 boys played their final go games football matches before the Summer holidays with a home fixture against Castleknock and away trips to Naomh Olaf and Raheny.  Good games of football with everyone working hard til the final whistle. Photos courtesy of Paddy Healy, Donncha Curran, Aileen Kennedy, Joanne O’Regan, Maurice Daly and Neil…

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Adrienne Best, mother of Andrea, and grandmother to club players Rebecca, Scott and Gillian McDonald. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Funeral arrangements can be found here

We are proud to present our new look website. Last August our Chairman Donagh O’Farrell presented the Communications Committee the challenge of updating and simplifying the club website.

Tá an-áthas orainn go bhfuil Julie Vaughan ainmnithe mar an dara Ambasadóir na Gaeilge 2024 Imríonn Julie Peil agus Camógaíocht le Baile Buadáin agus bhuaigh sí bonn uile-Éireann le Baile Átha Cliath in 2023.

The club community are saddened to hear of the passing of Linda Treacey. Linda played an active part in Club fundraising and social activities and will be sadly missed. We send our condolences to Linda’s Husband Iomair, her daughters Nina and Lorna, her son Iomair and her grandchildren. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a hanam….

Dear members, As part of the migration to our new pitch booking system (SportsKey) we will no longer be providing a fixtures spreadsheet on the website. All the home fixtures will be available via SportsKey and the away fixtures will be available via the relevant county board websites. Our fixtures page on the website will…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Frederick (Fred) Perkins , father of Stephen  We send our condolences to Stephen,  and all of his extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.  Funeral Details here  

  U15 Girls Division 2 League Champions! ********************************************** After an impressive win two days previously against Castleknock GAA, the U15A girls played their last league game on Saturday at Ticknick Park against Foxrock Cabinteely. The 15 min walk/hike to the pitch from the car park made for a decent warm up, albeit under the hot…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Patrick (Ben) Worthington, father of Anthony – selector with the Minor A’s this year and a long time member of the Ballyboden family, and father-in-law of Sonia – Senior D Ladies football mentor. We send our condolences to Anthony, Sonia, and all of their…

Congratulations to former Ballyboden Senior Football and Camogie player Eadaoin Walsh on her recent marriage to David Ferris, Templeogue. We wish them all the best in the future.      

The 2024 Annual Golf Classic was held on Friday the 24th of May in Edmondstown Golf Club. We had 40 teams competing from early morning to dusk in decent weather conditions for good and competitive golf. As usual, our hosts in Edmondstown gave us a warm welcome and presented us with the Golf Course in...

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Gail Weldon, mother of Senior Hurler and Hurling / Camogie Mentor Matthew. We send our condolences to the her husband Jimmy and to all the Weldon family. Guímis Codladh Sámh i measc na Naomh is na nAingeal di. Click here to see the death notice

Ballyboden St Endas “A” 1 14  Raheny 0 15 Long Fella Reports from PUM A balmy Saturday evening was the scene for round seven of the Adult hurling league 1 at HQ. A warm wind tried to enter the pitch from Cherryfield, but its strength had little impact on the proceedings. Some of the substantial…

Senior football league v Kilmcaud Crokes at Páirc Uí Mhurchú on 8 May 2024 Ballyboden St Endas 1 – 15 Kilmacud Crokes 2 – 8 Games between these sides are always going to be tense affairs and this was no different. After some cagey early movement, Ryan O’Dwyer (returning from injury) popped over the first…

Ballyboden St Endas 1 30   St. Oliver Plunkett’s Eoghan Ruadh 0 13 Long Fella Reports from PUM Boden’s Darragh Kenny produced a quality scoring performance on Saturday at lunch-time to help his side bag full league points in round six of the series. His first half tally of six (2f) tied in nicely with a…

Match Report Minor A Shield Final Replay Location: Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow. Date: Sunday May 5th 2024 On a bright sunny day in Carlow Dublin played with the wind in the first half. Compared to last week Dublin had a much better start to the game. The Dublin tactic of playing quick ball into the…

All four of our senior ladies football teams have home fixtures this Wednesday. Please show your support, bígí linn!

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Joe McDonagh, father of Senior hurler Finnian. We send our condolences to his wife Helen, to Aisling, Declan, Cillian, Finnian and to all the extended McDonagh Family. Déanaimid comhbhrón lena theaghlach. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. Click here for the death…

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of William (Billy) Magahran. The Magahran family have a long history with Ballyboden St Endas from his daughter Helen’s husband Collie, Billy’s sons, Paul (Scats) who played football for many years and is a past Captain and an active member of the Golf Society and Mark…

Our Christmas Tree Collection takes place on Saturday 6th January! Text or WhatsApp your name and address to 087 9312851 to ensure collection!

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Jim (James) O’ Connor, brother of Frank. We send belated condolences to Frank and to the O’ Connor family.  Déanaimid comhbhrón lena theaghlach. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Click here for the death notice  

On Saturday night, recognition was belatedly given to the fantastic achievements of the Ballyboden Ladies Football Division 1 Minor teams of the last 3 years. An event was held in the club hall where the minor teams were presented with their medals:- Championships Winners of 2021, 2022 & 2023 and League Winners of 2021 &…

Declan Maguire Tournament 2023 The Annual Declan Maguire Tournament takes place on St. Stephen’s Day at 11.15 am in Páirc Uí Mhurchú. This is the 18th Anniversary of the Tournament. Over the years it has become a real Boden tradition and brings together present and former “greats” to remember Declan and to also remember other…

Congratulations to Brian Stafford whose lucky numbers of 26 24 13 11 were drawn on Thursday 7th December scooping the €3,500 Jackpot. Committee member Liam Carter was on hand this evening to present our latest lucky winner Brian with his winnings. Congratulations to Caroline Buckley, Mick Kennedy and Anna & Milo McKeogh whose lucky numbers…

Gizmo reports in novissimo tempore BBSE 0-16 Ballymun 1-1 “VICTORI SPOLIA” (to the victor, the spoils), roared a pissed-up Donagh O’Farrell as he made his way home from Coppers, after spending the night celebrating with the Under 21 footballers, following their victory in the County Final. “Carpe Diem (seize the day), is what I said…

Many thanks to all who took part in the Ladies Walkathon on Saturday morning. Setting out on a lovely crisp Winter’s morning, the route was a buzz with chat & laughter as the various groups took to the course.  Huge thanks to everyone who has sponsored our walkers (& runners) to date.  There is still…

Our lovely Christmas Trees will go on sale in the club on this 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 & 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 from 10-4pm. Sourced locally from Kellehers of Kildare, our carefully chosen trees will make your Christmas extra special.

U21D Championship semi-final BBSe 1-09 Whitehall 3-05 The Rubber Bandit reports The old adage that goals win games came back to haunt our U21 B’s on Saturday last when Whitehall Colmcille’s visited Sancta Maria for the U21 D Football semi final. Ballyboden were slow to settle into this game and the visitors had 1-2 scored…

Gizmo reports from PUM If it “takes a village to raise a child”, then it takes a club to reach a 21’s football final……………. “Painkillers. Has anyone got any pain killers?” roared a dishevelled Maguire as he ran the line of supporters looking to acquire drugs of any description. Nothing new there, I hear you say. But…

Looking for an event to catch up in the pre Christmas celebrations. Are you a mentor group looking to wrap up another season with a night out? Or maybe you just fancy a night of fun and something different with some friends? Either way, this gig for you!!! Ballyboden St Endas presents “𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭”. Three…

For the 3rd year running, the club are holding a Christmas Hamper Appeal in support of The Ballycullen Food Bank Christmas Appeal.Donations can be dropped into the club foyer this Saturday, 2nd December, between 9am and 3pmGifting Suggestions: Tins of Biscuits, Tubs of Sweets, Christmas Crackers, Christmas Cakes, Christmas Puddings, Selection Boxes, Minerals & Juices,…

On Episode 9 of The Boden Beat, we chat to Ballyboden St Endas’ Ladies Footballer Natalia Hyland. Natalia talks about her career so far, coming up through the ranks at Boden to play a key role in hugely successful Senior Ladies & Senior Camogie teams at the club. She also chats about her inter-county career…

U21A Camogie Championship  Sunday 19th November Ballyboden St. Enda’s​ 0-10 Lucan Sarsfields​ 2-07 After a free-flowing and great display away to Jude’s on the opening weekend of the U21A Championship, we welcomed Lucan Sarsfields to Pairc UÍ Mhurchú on a damp and breezy Sunday morning for our second and final group clash. Playing against the wind in the first…

Ballyboden St. Endas: 2-10​Kilmacud Crokes: 2-3 It was under the shadow of Bray Head where we encountered our first championship game against hosts Kilmacud Crokes. Keen to get proceedings underway given a very busy morning schedule, the referee would likely let things flow and thus avoid too much added time. Given the sense of urgencyalready established, Amy Brennan set down a marker…

Senior football league semi final v St Judes in Páirc Uí Mhurchú on 18 November 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 2 – 11 St Judes 1 – 10 On the eve of this match, we learned that Colm Basquel won his first All Star, which was a big boost to the team before this important match….

Ballyboden St Endas 6:08  Kilmacud Crokes 3:07 Report: Connell McGlynn;  Pics. Dave Rusk  [more here] The final of all finals, the Ballyboden Boys Minor took to the field in O’Toole Park on Sunday morning with strapped ankles, wrists and knees, all the scars of a hard championship journey – away to Thomas Davis, St Sylvesters and…

The Adult Camogie section AGM will take place on the 13th of December at 8.30 pm in the Club Hall.

A big congratulations to Collie from all at Ballyboden St.Enda’s on his first All-Star Award. Well deserved too after his great year for the Dubs! He was joined by four other All-Star Dubs: Stephen Cluxton, Michael Fitzsimons, James McCarthy and Brian Fenton last night at the PWC All-Star Awards in the RDS Ballsbridge.

Lucan Sarsfields 0:13  BBSE 2:11 Match Report:  Connell McGlynn, Pics: Dave Rusk [more here] Semi-finals in the Minor A Championship don’t get any better than a trip away to Lucan Sarsfields GAA, by far the biggest game of the year for the Boden Boys where everything would be left on the pitch and the winner takes all….

Gizmo reports from the County Final “It will be a slow weepy slide down the shower wall for me”, said an emotional Declan Maguire immediately after a heartbreaking loss to Kilmacud Crokes in the 2023 County Final. The stress of the occasion was evident, as Maguire looked like he had a stroke on both sides of…

  Our Annual Mass for Deceased Members, Oíche Chuimhneacháin, takes place this Saturday night at 7pm in the Clubhouse.  Bígí linn.

The hill walking group has been active for over 10 years and continues to go from strength to strength. There are now over 70 members and each Saturday morning members gather at the club to head off for hikes in the Dublin or Wicklow mountains. Hikes vary from challenging (up to 5 hours duration with…

We know it is only November, but we cannot wait to share that Santa will be back for a visit to Boden on Saturday 9th December! The doors will open at 2pm, ahead of Santa’s arrival at 3pm. Music and entertainment will be provided, in what promises to be a wonderful festive afternoon for all…

Gizmo reports from a dark room “I’ve a head on me like Oliver Plunkett”, said Junior A Player / Manager David Gilheaney when we contacted him for comment the day after a historic win for his Junior A side. “I think I got a bad pint last night, I’m hangin’. The first 12 pints were…

Ballyboden St. Enda’s 2-8 Na Fianna 0-7 Report by Kevin Doherty For the second year in a row, Ballyboden St.Enda’s faced off against northside rivals, Na Fianna. Almost a year to the day in 2022, Ballyboden had secured their first intermediate title in fifty-one years and were now bidding for a second in two years….

**Notice** Due to upgrades in the gym starting Monday 6th November, the gym with have limited equipment in use until the refurbishment finishes on Friday 17th November. The gym will still be open during this refurbishment apart from Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th when it will be closed for health and safety reasons. Thank you…

Our Inter footballers take on Na Fianna in the Intermediate All-County Football Championship final in O’Toole Park this Sunday. Please come along to cheer the lads on as they attempt to go back to back! Click here for ticket information, U16s are free of charge and do not require a ticket.

Our Juvenile Ladies Section is looking for a volunteer PRO to tell all our girls how great we think they are every week! From U8 to U16 and at every ability level, we want all our girls to know how brilliant they are on our club social media and comms. That’s the job of the…

Ballyboden St Enda’s 0-18  Lucan Sarsfields 0 15 It’s a scary time of the year and it sure was scary in the closing minutes of Sunday’s championship final at a miraculously dry PUM on Sunday last.  Entering the last phase of play Lucan forced a 30m free slightly left of the Boden posts.  Up stepped…

We are sad to inform members of the death, after a short illness, of Seán Reynolds, brother of club member and Boden Theatre Group secretary, Ger Reynolds. Funeral details are here Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh ag a anam.

We were delighted to welcome a very special guest when Sam Maguire paid us a visit on Saturday evening! Thanks to Ross, Ryan, Collie and Brian who brought Sam, much to the delight of all those who came along! We were also joined by Daragh Leavy of Bluebell Motor Company who have very generously sponsored…

Junior E Championship Final Ballyboden St. Endas 6 13 Ballinteer St. Johns 0 10 Super Sunday 29th October was already well underway in PuM when the Under 20’s descended on Meadowbrook All Weather Pitch for this Junior E Championship Final.  Word filtered through during the warm up that the Junior B’s had clenched victory in…

The club community is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Fintan Walsh, husband of Máirín, father of Adrian and Niamh, former chair of Cumann na mBunscol and mentor to so many who have played with the club and St. Mary B.N.S. through the years. Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family. Ar dheis Dé…

Senior 1 Hurling Championship Final Ballyboden St Endas 0 09 Na Fianna 2 19 The Long Fella reports from Parnell Park And then it happened! Na Fianna won their first Senior A Hurling Championship title. And this accolade is well and truly deserved. Along the way they beat Ballyboden, the champions Kilmacud Crokes, Lucan Sarsfields…

CALLING ALL BODEN SUPPORTERS!! The Dublin City Marathon is on Sunday 29th with many diversions in the city. Take the stress out of the journey, and take the bus. To buy bus tickets, simply fill in your details in this form by clicking here – It only takes a minute and will assist us in…

“Two out of three Ain’t bad” is a power ballad performed by the American musician Meat Loaf . In our case “Three out of Four Ain’t bad.  Two weeks back three of our adult teams won their semi’s and we are now in an incredible position of competing in not just one but three County…

Best of Luck to our Senior Ladies this evening as they take on Kilmacud Crokes in the Division 1 Cup Final, 8pm in Pairc De Burca. Please support.

Senior football County final v Kilmacud Crokes on 22 October 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 0 – 9 Kilmacud Crokes 1 – 14 Report by Paddy Walsh The senior footballers’ championship journey came to a disappointing end in Parnell Park on Sunday when Kilmacud Crokes proved to be too strong on the day. Crokes were first…

The club community is very saddened to hear of the death of Ita Feely, mother of Camogie Secretary Ronan and grandmother of senior camogie and football player Shauna. Deepest sympathies to the Feely family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Funeral details can be found here.

Ballyroan boys gave our Senior Footballers a big shout out yesterday as they wished the lads the Very Best of Luck in Dublin Senior 1 County Final tomorrow in Parnell Park . There is still time TO BOOK a SEAT on the BUS!

Today we face the news that another stalwart of the Ballyboden St Endas GAA Club has sadly passed away. Donie Kerin, like many before him, started his Boden career as a football coach in the Hermitage many years ago when his son Andrew started in the nursery there. He assisted with Andrew’s teams over the years and his proudest…

BBSE 0 24 St. Vincents 1 19 Report from Dublin GAA Website Photos compliments of John Kirwan Ballyboden St Enda’s advanced to their first Go-Ahead Senior 1 Hurling Championship final since 2020 when overcoming St Vincent’s by two points after extra-time at Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon.The sides were deadlocked at 0-16 to 1-13 at…

Craobh Chiaráin 0 20 BBSE 0 09 Report by Ditch Jockey Say it ain’t so, Naoise, say it ain’t so. Say that the echo of the scoreboard around O’Toole Park on Saturday wasn’t the death knell sounding of another failed Championship campaign for a Ballyboden Senior B team. Same old, same old, and I’m not…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Phylis Clarke, wife of John and mother to Niall, Ian, Alan , Aoife and Orla. Deepest sympathy to the extended Clarke family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral Details to follow

Baile Buadáin Naomh Éanna 1-19 Oileán na hÉireann 2-10 Report from An t-Iomanaí ar an gClaí Tháinig Oileán na hÉireann ar cuairt chuig Páirc Uí Mhurchú tráthnóna Dé Domhnaigh gan aon eagla orthu roimh an bhfoireann óg seo. Ní raibh mórán eatarthu le linn an tsraithchomórtais agus is mar sin a thit cúrsaí amach anseo….

Dublin Senior Football Championship Final Ballyboden St Endas v Kilmacud Crokes Parnell Park Next Sunday 22.10.2023, throw in 4.00pm Supporters Bus €7.50 – WhatsApp Pat 087 237 3243 Match Tickets: here      

Our senior footballers take on Kilmacud Crokes in the Dublin SFC final next week and we want to turn Parnell Park Blue and White! Book your seat on a supporters bus and help cheer on the lads next Sunday!

Our Minor A and Minor D footballers are in Championship action this weekend, with our Minor As set for a quarterfinal date with St.Sylvester’s in Broomfield on Sunday morning. Please come along and cheer the lads on!

Tickets are now available for Sunday and Saturday afternoons’ Senior 1 & 2 Hurling Semifinals. For tickets, see here 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐎𝐀𝐏𝐬 in Parnell & in O’Toole Park. Please come along in your Boden Blue and support our lads to get to their respective County Finals! Bígí Linn

Gizmo reports from Junior A Championship BBSE 4-11 Fingal Ravens 0-15 A brace of goals in an electric 5-minute period, from the cultured boot of Jimmy Meaney, set the tone for what was an accomplished performance from this maturing group of players. In what was described as ‘Mission Impossible’, the trip out to Rolestown was…

Baile Buadáin Nh. Éanna 1-15 Ballymun Kickhams 0-13 A lively intermediate football championship semifinal entertained a large crowd in O’Toole Park on Saturday. For October, the weather was unseasonably warm with the temperature in the mid-20s, even at 4 pm. Both teams had reached this stage of the competition with some good performances; Boden had…

Senior football championship semi-final v St Jude’s in Parnell Park on 8 October 2023 Report by Paddy Walsh Ballyboden St Enda’s 3 – 13 St Jude’s 0 – 9 This local derby was keenly awaited and very difficult to predict the result. However, Boden hit the ground running and in the first minute, James Holland…

We have a festive of hurling this weekend with four of our senior teams in semi finals and our fifth in final round robin game and look certain to qualify for knock out stages. It would be fantastic if the club could get behind all teams and give them every chance to achieve success. Our…

Senior A Ladies FootballOur Senior A ladies eased past Cuala last Wednesday evening (4th October) under lights on the Sancta Maria Prunty pitch. A dominant team performance put our ladies through to the Senior Shield Final v St Sylvesters in Malahide this week. Many thanks to Clíona Mellett. For more, see here  Senior B Ladies FootballHard…

Well done to our Minor C ladies on a great win last Saturday afternoon in St Mobhi Road. The girls defeated Na Fianna C in the Division 9 Football Championship Final. Full Time Score: Ballyboden St Endas: 3-4 (13) Na Fianna: 0:10 The win completes the double for the team as they were crowned League…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Matthew Lynch, father of Nicky O’Riordan, father-in-law to Eoin, and grandfather to Daniel, Emma and Ben. Deepest sympathy to the extended Lynch family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral details can be found here

We are delighted with the response to our Boden Óg Spraoi! We are no longer taking expressions of interest, but those who have expressed an interest should register now via the link provided. We are really looking forward to our first sessions on Saturday next, 14th October! ______________________________________________________________________ We are delighted that we are shortly…

Best of luck to our Senior Ladies in the Shield Final on Wednesday evening. The girls are away to St Sylvesters in Malahide. #BodenAbú

The Ballyboden Minor girls hosted Clontarf in this year’s much anticipated Division 1 Football Championship final on Saturday 7th October in Pairc Uí Mhurchú. The Ballyboden girls, who beat Na Fianna by a single point in a thrilling semi-final, were chasing an impressive 3rd Minor Football Championship title in a row. They were up against…

Our Minor Hurlers are back in Hurling Championship action this Sunday. Bígí Linn and come out & support our lads. #BodenAbú

Ballyboden St Endas 2.25 Cuala 1.21. Early goals send the saints into the semi-final “Are we the undercard?”, says me man on the way into Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon for the quarter-final of the Senior 1 Hurling Championship. “Well dew see, the next match has the finalists from the last two years, and we…

Best of luck to our Minor Ladies in their Championship and Shield finals tomorrow afternoon. Please support our girls. #BodenAbú

Best of luck to our Senior B ladies football this evening in their Junior A Shield Final v Templeogue Synge StreetThrow in: 8pmVenue: Sancta Maria Prunty Please support our Ladies #BodenAbú

Congratulations to Senior B hurler Finn McDonagh and Camogie player Ciara Donovan who got married last Saturday, exchanging their marriage vows in The Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed by a reception in the Virginia Lodge Hotel, Co Cavan. We wish them Finn & Ciara every happiness and luck in their future together.

Our Senior Footballers take on St. Jude’s in the Dublin SFC semi-final this Sunday. Please bring the Boden Roar to Parnell Park and help cheer the lads over the line! For ticket info, click here. U16s do not require a ticket.    

Best of luck to our Ladies tomorrow in the Senior Shield Semifinal. Please come along and support our girls. #BodenAbú

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Breda Ryan, mother of hurling & camogie coach & manager, Brendan. Our sympathies to the Ryan family at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. See funeral details here.

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Liam O’Toole, father of U10 mentor Mary Moriarty and grandfather to Finn Moriarty. We send our condolences to the O’Toole family at this time   Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Funeral details here 

It is with great sadness that we learned yesterday of the death of John Desmond. For the second time in as many weeks, the club wishes to offer it’s deepest condolences to club members Niall, Breid, Jamie, Kevin and Laura and to all the Desmond family. John was predeceased by his wife Peggy on Sunday…

Big support needed this Sunday 1st October in Tymon Park and St. Vincent’s when Senior and Inter Camogie take on St. Judes and St. Vincent’s in the Senior 1 and Inter 1 Championships. Please get out and support!  

St. Vincents showcased why they are the Dublin and Leinster Champions when they were hosted by Senior Camogie on PUM on Sunday 24th. An early goal got them off the mark first, but Boden responded with a free from Doireann Mullany. Vincent’s worked several more scores, while points from Leonie Power and Katie McDonald narrowing…

Save the date! 𝐆𝐨-𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥🗓️: Sunday, 1st October🕰️: 2pm🏟️: Parnell Park

Attention all members For Health & Safety reasons, ALL pitches, including Sancta Maria are closed today Wednesday 27th September.

Senior football championship QF v Castleknock, 23 September 2023 at Parnell Park Report by Paddy Walsh Ballyboden St Endas 1 – 19     Castleknock 0 – 11 Castleknock were first to score, in this quarter final match, with a point in the first minute. Colm Basquel, with a converted free, levelled matters within a minute….

A Super Saturday. 3 of our Minor Ladies teams were in action last Saturday with great results. Division 1 Championship Semifinal. Our Minor A ladies had topped their group with three wins out of three securing the team a home Championship Semifinal on Pairc Uí Mhúrchú. The girls faced Na Fianna in a tight contest…

Best of luck to our Ladies this evening in their respective Shield semifinals.

It’s a huge weekend for the Adult hurlers. The Intermediates can secure their  status for next year by winning their game in PUM on Saturday. The Senior 2 team are idle as they have qualified for the semi-final.  Junior B, Junior E (Under 2os) are also playing Quarter Finals, both at home venues. Junior H…

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Ballyboden St. Endas member Kieran Griffin tragically lost his life in Spain last Friday 15th September. Kieran has been a member of Ballyboden St. Endas since his childhood playing both hurling and football from a young age. He played Minor level during 2000 and was…

An Afternoon that had everything except the result. Gale force winds,rain , sunshine, leads built up, comebacks , extra time and the heartbreak of losing on penalties. A topsy turvy first half saw Boden playing against the wind. With our usual keeper Ben O’Riordan out injured, Jack Finn started in Goal and despite kicking out…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of JJ (John) O’ Connor, brother of club member Frank. We send our condolences to Frank and his family and to  JJs wife, Cliona and her family.  Déanaimid comhbhrón lena theaghlach. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Click here for the death notice

Another Camogie Double Header this Sunday 24th with the Senior A’s looking to obtain a home semi-final when they welcome the Dublin Champions, St. Vincent’s to PUM at 10.30 am. Afterwards, the Senior B’s are looking to qualify for the Inter 1 semi-final when they take on Na Fianna at 12.30 pm. Please support!

On the back of a good win against Na Fianna, the Senior Camogie team were eager to continue in the same vane at PUM on Sunday 10th September. However, it would be no mean feat, seeing as the next opponent was Lucan Sarsfields, who had drawn with Dublin Champions, St. Vincents in their opening game….

Best of Luck to our Minor Ladies Football teams on Saturday in their Championship & Shield Semifinals. Our Minor A Ladies face Na Fianna in the Division 1 Semifinal on Pairc Uí Mhúrchú at 3pm while our Minor C Ladies play Kilmacud Crokes in their Division 9 Semifinal in Ballycullen, also at 3pm. Topping both…

Best of luck to our Senior Ladies this evening in their must win game v Clontarf, a coveted place in the Senior Championship semifinal at stake. With a throw-in time of 8pm, traffic will be lighter. It would be great to be a big crowd out to St Annes Park supporting our girls. Boden Abú

Well done to our Ladies winning their 2nd Championship game in a goal-fest against Castleknock last Wednesday week (6th September) in Pairc Uí Mhúrchú. Ballyboden St Endas v St Sylvesters, Wednesday 6th September Pairc Uí Mhúrchú 3rd Championship game, group stage With a scoreline of 6-9 to 1-10, it was a boost to get their…

Our G4M&O had a super day last Saturday, (despite the inclement weather) at the Annual All Ireland G4M&O’s Blitz.  The non competitive Blitz is completely recreational with all players and mentors treating the games in a fun and fair play manner and no scores were recorded. Our Ladies were in good company in Broomfield with…

With wins over St Sylvesters and Crokes to date, the Boden girls headed to Dolphin Park on Monday 11th September to meet Templeogue Synge St in this, their final group game in the Minor Division 1 Championship. A win would secure top spot in the group and a home semi-final. The evening was particularly dull…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Peggy (Margaret) Desmond, mother of  club member Niall. We send our condolences to Niall, to his wife Breíd, to his children Jamie, Kevin and Laura and to all the Desmond family. Click here to see the death notice. Déanaimid comhbhrón lena teaghlach. Ar dheis…

Decision Weekend in Hurling Championships This weekend sees all Six Adult team in action. For all except the Junior E team, it is the last of the Round Robin games. Senior 1 finish the group stage knowing that at a minimum they have qualified for the Quarter Finals. A win or a draw would see…

The club are saddened to hear of the passing of Margaret Madden. Margaret, a proud Achill island lady, was the mother of our former Football Secretary John and grandmother to Ballyboden players Claire and James. Our condolences to the Madden family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis Details of the funeral arrangements here.

Best of luck to our Senior D Ladies this evening in their Division 12 Cup Semifinal. Please support

Gizmo reports from Round 3 of Junior A Championship Due to a long-running contractual dispute with the Executive, (to accurately document the Junior A team’s season), unfortunately I have been forced to resort to strike action. It’s not a choice like my diet, it’s a necessity like my drinking. Therefore, this week’s report will be…

A glorious evening on Jude’s magnificent Tymon Park pitch was the venue for the final group game of the Intermediate All-County championship. While progress to the knockout stage involved a number of permutations, a win for current county champions would see us through. A big crowd had assembled to witness this long-awaited encounter including a…

Senior football championship v Templeogue Synge Street in O’Toole Park on 10 September 2023 Ballyboden St Enda 3 – 17 Templeogue Synge Street 2 – 7 Report by Paddy Walsh This was a dead rubber game as Boden were already through to the quarter-final as group winners and Templeogue Synge Street had no chance of…

  Boden Óg is returning soon! Watch our video then click the link below for all the information you need Boden Óg (6-8)      

Best of luck to our 4 Minor Ladies Football teams this evening as Championship continues. Please come along and support our girls in our 3 home venues. Our Division One game has now been moved to Dolphin Park, Crumlin. Please support also.

Having won one and lost one of their group games, Boden Junior D team needed a win against St. James Gaels/An Caisleán in Ballycullen on Sunday to make sure of progressing to the Championship Quarter Finals. The rain teemed down and continued as the ball was thrown in. St James opened the scoring with a…

Ta an áthas orainn Stephen O’Connor an ainmniú mar Ambasadóir na Gaeilge #3  2023,

Senior 1 and Inter 1 Camogie Championship continues this Sunday 10th September with a double header at PUM.

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of former club Chairman and President, Seán Flynn. Deepest sympathy to his wife Moira and his children Jacinta, Garry and Shane. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral arrangements can be found here.

Adult Ladies Football Championship continues tomorrow evening (Wednesday) Best of luck to our Ladies teams.Our A’s play on Pairc Uí Mhúrchú while our B’s play on the Prunty pitch. Please come along & support our Ladies.

After the disappointment of losing the opening Championship match away to Kilmacud Crokes on the previous Wednesday, the venue was Pairc Uí Mhúrchú a week later when we took on St Sylvesters in the second round, with nothing less than a victory required to keep our chances of success this year alive. We had beaten the…

Congratulations to Senior B footballer and Adult Ladies Football Vice Chairperson Rachel Basquel and Shane Meskell who got married last Saturday in, where else, but Co Mayo! We wish Rachel and Shane every happiness in their life together.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 Want to learn how to play Gaelic in a fun, inclusive environment while making new friends & keeping fit? Then our 𝐆𝟒𝐌&𝐎 could be for you! When: Tuesdays Time: 8.30-9.30pm Where: Sancta Maria AW Matches: Monthly Text Tara on 087 2809915 for more details

Best of luck to our Minor Ladies this evening in Football Championship. Please come along and support our girls. We have 3 home games. #BodenAbú

It was a drizzly August morning when the Boden Senior A Camogie team ventured to Mobhi Road to kick off their 2023 Go Ahead Senior Championship to play last years finalists, Na Fianna. Boden started well, with two frees from Sarah Nagle and Doireann Mullany pointing from play. The home side got on the scoreboard…

Updated Fixtures – Please note Intermediate Championship Game is OFF

Gizmo reports from Junior Championship “We have to take one game at a time”, said club stalworth Danny O’Connell, a man with all the warmth and charm of Vladimir Putin. Playing away to Whitehall, in Round 2 of the Junior A Championship, this game was always going to be an uphill battle. Following a spell…

Senior football championship v Ballinteer St Johns in O’Toole Park on 26 August 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 1 – 17 Ballinteer St Johns 1 – 13 Report by David Rusk. Boden opened the scoring with a good point from Ros McGarry after a great dispossession by Colm Basquel. Ballinteer levelled matters with a free a…

It’s Round Two of Championship this Wednesday for our Senior A & B Ladies Football. Please come along and support our Ladies in these 2 home games. Best of luck ladies. Ladies Football Championship throws in Best of Luck to our Senior A & B ladies as Football Championship gets underway Wednesday evening, 23rd August….

On a horrible night for football BBSE got their championship back on track. A score for the traditionalists set the scene – a 60 metre kickout from Ben O’Riordan to brother Dan in midfield two solos and a 40 metre pass to Conor McGrath who turned and popped it over the black spot.3 great goals…

The Special General Meeting of Ballyboden St. Enda’s GAA Club will be held in the Club Hall on Monday, 4th September 2023, commencing at 8.30pm.                     Agenda: Capital Expenditure Plans    The meeting is open to full club members only. 

Best of luck to our Minor Ladies as Football Championship throws in this evening at 7pm across four Divisions. Please support our girls. #BodenAbú

Both Senior A and Senior B Camogie teams get their championship campaigns off to a start tomorrow. Please support!

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Damien Fee, husband of Breda and father to former Boden players Mark, Stephen and Grace and extended family & friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral arrangements are here.

At the Hurling review meeting in November 2022, one of the priorities identified was to support our local Primary and Second Level schools in promoting Hurling and Camogie. We are now calling on some coaches to support this initiative. We are looking for coaches to commit to 6 weeks in one of our local schools….

Ballyboden St Endas v St Margarets, Monday 21st August in Cherryfield. Our Senior D Ladies continued their winning ways with a comprehensive win over St Margarets when they hosted the Northsiders last Monday evening in Cherryfield.  Playing with the strong wind in the 1st half, our girls clocked up such a lead that they put…

Dhá chúilín idir na foirne sa Chraobh Idirmheánach  Leamhcán  2 19 Baile Buadáin 2 17 Satharn gnóthach don chlub agus trí fhoireann iomána ag imirt sa chraobh ar an tráthnóna céanna. The Intermediate championship is as competitive as any, and thug Boden faoi Leamhcán ag lorg dhá phointe sa ghrúpa. Sa deireadh thiar, ní raibh…

BBSE  3 19  Kilmacud Crokes  2 09  Ditch Jockey reports from Páirc Uí Mhurchú Think of it as performance art and you’ll begin to make sense of it. Tonight, you came for the hurling. You came because it’s ‘Champo’. You came for the pullin’ and the flakin’, and the big club rivalry, and the ‘you-could-cut-the-atmosphere-with-a-knife’…

Ballyboden St. Endas 5 21 Faughs 1 11 Wordsworth reports from O’ Toole Park Ballyboden Senior A hurlers’ lined out against Faughs in round three of this year’s championship a sunny, blustery and briefly, showery O’Toole Park on Saturday afternoon 19th August. Both teams met earlier in the year with Boden in the League and a…

Ladies Football Adult Cup Division One Semifinal Ballyboden St Endas v Thomas Davis, Wednesday 16th August in Kiltipper. After the excitement of Dublin winning the All Ireland Ladies Football final last Sunday, it was back down to earth for our county panelist Julie Vaughan as she lined out for us in our Cup semifinal fixture…

The Rugby World Cup is approaching and we are delighted that we are running a RWC Prediction Competition with a top prize of €1,000! All you need to do is select your pool winners and runners-up, outright winners and runners-up, the top try scorer as well as the total number of tries scored throughout the…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Aidan Wall, father of club member, Peter. We send our condolences to Peter, his wife Sandra, to Cillian, Seán and Saoirse and the extended Wall family. Click here for the funeral arrangements.

The last of our Summer Coach Education series took place last Friday on the All Weather pitch and this time it was the turn of LGFA and Gaelic Football. The two main themes of the session were tackling and support play. The workshop was aimed mainly at the U13 to U16’s coaches with 21 coaches…

Our Junior D team set out on their Championship Journey on Friday evening in a windy Castleknock and were unlucky to come out on the losing side. Before throw in there was a minutes silence for Dee Finn, the much loved Aunt of panel member Jack Finn. Playing against the wind in the first half…

Senior football championship v Ballymun in Parnell Park on 9 August 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 1 – 16 Ballymun 1 – 11 Report by Paddy Walsh This was always going to be a tough start to the championship, and so it proved with Boden coming home winners after a late scoring surge. With plenty of…

Adult League/Cup Division One Double Header Ballyboden St Endas v Thomas Davis, Wednesday 2nd August in Pairc Uí Mhúrchú. Well it had to happen sometime and unfortunately it was last Wednesday that our Senior A ladies footballers’ unbeaten run of 13 games this season (in League & Cup) came to an end. Our near neighbours…

The club community is greatly saddened to hear of the tragic death of Dee Finn, sister of Cormac and aunt to Jack. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral arrangements are here .    

Our Senior Ladies face near neighbours & great rivals Thomas Davis this evening in the Division One League & Cup Double Header.It promises to be a cracking match so come along for a great display of football and support our Ladies.See you Pairc Uí Mhúrchú, 7.30pm

Our Senior Teams across all 4 codes gathered earlier today for a Social Morning in the club.A Kick about and a Puck around was followed by refreshments in TRIBE As Championship continues for our hurling section & and is about to start for Football, Ladies Football and Camogie, it was good for our Senior players…

Adult Cup Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Clontarf, Wednesday 26th July, in St Annes Park. Our Senior A ladies footballers headed out the M50 last Wednesday night for their Cup game v Clontarf with many of the first teamers unavailable for a variety of reasons. Clontarf were also short so it was a case of…

BBSE 3 29 Cuala 0 09 Tuarisc ón t-Iománaí ar an gClaí Tháinig Cuala ar cuairt chuig Páirc Uí Mhurchú  tráthnóna Déardaoin gan mórán cur amach acu ar an bhfoireann óg seo ach faoin am a shéid an réiteoir an fheadóg don uair dheireanach thuig siad go mbeidh an fhoireann seo san iomaíocht ag deireadh…

Ballyboden St Endas 3  18   Thomas Davis 2  14 Long Fella Reports from Kiltipper What a difference a day makes! From the balmy and windless conditions of Parnell Park on Tuesday evening to the wet windy climate of Kiltipper Road in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. The home ground of Thomas Davis was the venue for…

Senior 1 Championship Round 2 Ballyboden St Endas 1 23 St. Vincents 3 13 Long Fella Reports from Parnell Park A first-half goal from Boden’s Paul Ryan helped the southsiders to a second win in their group of the senior A hurling championship at a poorly attended Parnell Park on Tuesday evening. Those who absented…

The result of the ticket draw for the All-Ireland Final can be viewed here  

The club community is saddened to hear of the recent death of Julia O’Toole, mother to Mary Sweeney, mother in law of Tony and grandmother of Sinéad  and Rory. Our deepest sympathies to the Sweeney and O’Toole families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. For funeral details, see here

Click here for the link to tickets for the Senior 1 Game against St. Vincents in Parnell Park. Adults €10 Under 16s Free

BBNÉ  3-14       CLG Cluain Tarbh  0-20 Bhí bua deas ag an bhfoireann idirmhéanach tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin i bPáirc Uí Mhurchú, le farasbarr trí chúilín,  rud a chiallaíonn go bhfuil Boden slán sábháilte in AHL 3 don bhliain seo chugainn. Although a mixed year in terms of results, it is no more than this…

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the McGinley family of Rathfarnham on the death of Julia wife of Michael, mother to Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne and extended family. A native of Rathmullen, Co. Donegal, Julia is the mother of former ‘Boden member and internationally renowned golfer Paul. Funeral arrangements: https://rip.ie/death-notice/julia-mcginley-dublin-rathfarnham-523955 Ar dheis Dé…

Na Tráchtálaithe 1-17      BBNÉ  0-11 Agus díreach an cluiche tosaithe, thosaigh an bháisteach. Drochmhaidin agus drochthoradh. Bhí an fhoireann idirmheánach ag súil leis an gcluiche seo le fada, ach faraor bhí an taispeántas sa chluiche seo cosúil leis an aimsir – go dona. Thosaigh na Tráchtálaithe go láidir agus dhá chúilín faighte acu…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Jimmy Gavin, father of Jim. Our deepest condolences to Jim and the Gavin family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral arrangements here 

Adult League Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Kilmacud Crokes, Wednesday 12th July Pairc Uí Mhúrchú. This was the game that everyone was looking forward to. Kilmacud Crokes and ourselves were unbeaten after 7 games in the League and something would have to give and it surely did! After a wonderful game of football, Ballyboden…

Best of Luck to our Ladies this week in their respective Championship and Shield games.

Congratulations to Senior Hurler Conor Dooley and his bride, Suzanne O’ Reilly who got married in St. Patrick’s Knockcrockery on Friday….Sláinte agus Táinte

Ballyboden St. Endas 2 25 St. Oliver Plunketts ER 1 17 Long Fella Reports from O’ Toole Park And it started all over again! the Dublin Senior A Hurling championship, the contests of truth have begun. Left behind are the “trial” games and the “sure it is only the league” games. O’Toole Park hosted the…

Wednesday evening was an eventful one for the Adult Hurling Section. The What’s App group was being closely monitored for updates as our top two teams were both playing vital matches at the same time. One game was in PUM and the other just over a mile away in O’ Toole Park. Patrons had to…

Adult Cup Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Fingallians, Wednesday 5th July, Sancta Maria. Fingallians were the visitors to Santa Maria last Wednesday for their senior ladies cup game v Ballyboden. We had beaten them comfortably in the league back in May scoring 9 goals in the process. From the start the away team were…

Earlier this year, it was announced that former President of Ireland, Dr. Mary McAleese had been appointed as the independent chairperson of the steering group on the integration of the GAA, the Camogie Association and the LGFA.  It’s a pity the group did not get a chance to meet Margaret Francois who almost 50 years…

Best of luck to our Senior C ladies tomorrow when they host Round Towers Clondalkin in Junior E Championship. Our Senior A & B ladies are also playing at home in their respective Cup competitions.

Last Saturday we welcomed the return of the Annual Poc Fada on our newly designed course in Cherryfield. It was a tremendous occasion with 20 Adult Teams of three participating.  Each team had a referee appointed to accompany them on their journey around the course. The feedback was most encouraging with all expressing the view…

Click here for tickets to the game in O’ Toole Park….Adults €10 Under 16s are Free and do not need a ticket.

Senior football league V Ballinteer St John’s in Loreto Park on 1 July 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 1 – 19 Ballinteer St Johns 4 – 8 Goals normally win games but luckily for the visiting team goals were not enough for Ballinteer in this game. Playing on a very small pitch, Ross McGarry popped over…

Our new “Summer Skills and Spraoi” series begins this week for all our U13-U16 girls at Cherryfield this week! Fun games, new skills, and guest coaches from our senior teams will be on hand to make sure the girls keep the hurl and football close for the summer months! Camogie: Mondays 7 – 8pm (all…

Senior football league v Castleknock in Páirc Uí Mhurchú on 28 June 2023 The first score was to the home side when Céin D’Arcy broke forward and kicked over the bar with just two minutes gone. Castleknock levelled two minutes later. Daire Sweeney from a free and Ciarán O’Reilly from play put Boden ahead again…

The Annual Poc Fada returns on Saturday in Cherrryfield. There are two events taking place. The Juvenile Section will have 17 teams participating over a specially designed course. The first team will be “on the tee” at 10.30am. The presentation will take place after the last team finishes at approxiamately 12.15pm. The Adult event will…

Our Gaelic for Mother and Others held their Annual Blitz in the club last Saturday. They had a great day of sunshine, fun and lots of football. Teams travelled from Geraldine P Morans, who played in their last Blitz in 2019, Naomh Olafs who had a blitz last year the ladies  participated in. St Judes…

Best of Luck to our Senior C & Senior D teams as Ladies Football Championship Junior E and J Divisions start on Wednesday and Monday.

AHL 6 – Ballyboden St Enda’s 2 19 Thomas Davis 4 11 It was all so close at Páirc Ui Murchu on Tuesday evening last. The weather, the scoreboard and the marking was a close as it gets. Two precious league points were on offer to the winners and with 4 teams, including these 2…

We are delighted to bring the “Ballyboden St Endas Festival of Football & Hurling” to our juvenile boys for July 2023. This is a huge opportunity for all of our players to participate in weekly internal tournaments and enjoy lots of games in the sun (hopefully!).   There will be weekly games for each age…

Adult Cup Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Clanna Gael Fontenoy, Wednesday 14th June, Sean Moore Park, Ringsend. It’s never an ideal situation from both teams point of view when the game ends up as a “hammering “, it doesn’t benefit either team, and that’s how it ended, unfortunately last Wednesday when our Senior A…

Please see ticket information below for Dublin Hurlers v Clare  (and Tipp V Galway) this Saturday in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Tickets for this fixture sold-out on general sale early this morning. Pricing:  Stand  Terrace If you wish to place an order please e-mail [email protected] by 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday 21st June indicating the tickets required  . All orders are subject to availability….

Following a phenomenal response to the fundraiser for Sarcoma Cancer Ireland, the Senior Football Team were delighted to present a cheque for €31,128.01 to Carol Haslam and Deirdre Lawlor. The Committee would like to thank everyone who supported the fundraiser so generously with donations and the purchase of auction items and raffle tickets. A special…

Best of luck to our Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others who are holding their Annual Blitz this Saturday 24th June.The ladies are welcoming teams from Naomh Olaf, St Judes, Geraldine P Moran and Cuala. There will be entertainment for the kids and music in the clubhouse afterwards.All are welcome to come along and join our…

Please support our Ladies Footballers this Wednesday evening as the Cup Competition continues.

The Boden Theatre Group are looking for new members ! If you have an interest in acting, directing, set designing, stage building, prompting or promotion we would welcome you to join us. Come and meet the current members of the group on Wednesday night, 21st of June at 8pm in the club hall. All age…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Bernie Masterson, mother to Senior Football Coach Martin. Our deepest condolences to Martin and the Masterson family.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. See details here

AHL 3 – BBNÉ  2 17   Naomh Maur  1 11 Thugamar faoin turas fada go CLG Naomh Maur Dé Sathairn seo caite agus pointí ag teastáil go géar. Tráthnóna álainn Samhraidh agus na buachaillí réidh chun comhraic. Bhí bua ag teastáil go géar chun fanacht in AHL3. Even a win may not be enough, but…

AHL 1 – Ballyboden St Endas 1 21 St. Oliver Plunkett’s ER 1 21 Long Fella Reports from PUM This was our last AHL 1 game before championship. A highlight of our home games has been the half-time mini games from our Juvenile hurlers. On Saturday last it was the turn of our Under 12s…

Adult Cup Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Foxrock Cabinteely, Wednesday 7th June, Pairc Ui Mhúrchú  After 7 league matches on 7 successive Wednesdays and 7 wins to show for it, we returned to the Cup competition with a home match v Foxrock Cabinteely in PUM last week. With girls doing the Leaving Cert, away…

Calling all female members, players, coaches, parents and supporters of Ballyboden St Endas! Register now to join us on Wednesday 21 June @ 9pm in the hall for the launch of ‘Mná Buadáin’ The evening will include an update on activity since the Women’s Participation Forum in October 2022 and a discussion around plans to…

The Boden Juvenile Ladies Camogie Mini All Ireland 2023 for all our U8-U14 girls takes place at the Club this Friday June 16th – our annual celebration of juvenile camogie in the club, and always a memorable evening for girls and parents alike. Once again, there will be ice creams, burgers and refreshments all available…

Last weekend was a quiet weekend on the playing field so some of our members took the opportunity to get married. Intermediate Hurling Supremo, Des O’ Sullivan tied the knot with Emma Quinlan. And, Senior Hurler and Footballer, Stephen O’ Connor married Sadhbh Kelly Cahill. Very best wishes to both couples…..saol fhada agus gob fliuch…

Its our annual Juvenile Ladies Mini All Ireland Football celebration this Friday 9th June! FÓGRA: parents please note that there will be *No Parking at the Club* on Friday evening – please walk or cycle – or if necessary ‘drop and go’. At all times we ask that you please respect our neighbours. And remember:…

Match Report by Tommy Keogh With three wins and two losses on the report card to date, Ballyboden’s Minor D team of 15 horses and zero subs, made the short trip to Monastery Road intent of finding a performance that would help balance the scales in this very competitive Division 6 South League. And find…

Best of Luck to our Ladies as thr Cup League continues. Please support.

The 2023 Annual Golf Classic was held on Friday the 26th of May in Edmondstown Golf Club. We had 45 teams competing from early morning to dusk in beautiful weather conditions for good and competitive golf. As usual, our hosts in Edmondstown gave us a warm welcome and presented us with the Golf Course in…

Senior football league v St Judes in Tymon Park on 30 May 2023 Report by Paddy Walsh Ballyboden St Endas 4 – 15 St Judes 1 – 12 Judes were quickly out of the blocks and had three points on the board in three minutes (2 fisted) before Boden realised there was a game on….

It’s nearly here!! The Juvenile Ladies Mini All Irelands 2023 for all our U8-U14 girls will take place at the Club next Friday June 9th (football) and Friday week June 16th (camogie) – our annual celebration of girls sports in the club, and always a memorable evening for the girls. And as usual there will…

With the regular management team away, Sean McGarvey took the hotseat and masterminded an excellent win for our Junior D Footballers against our neighbours Ballyboden Wanderers in Pairc Uí Mhurchú on Thursday the 1st of June. With the sun shining and a good crowd cheering both sides on, it was an beautiful evening for football….

MFL1:  Ballyboden Minor A 3-14 St Sylvester’s 2-08 Match Report: Connell McGlynn The Boden boys were on the road last weekend – traveling to the northside against Sylvesters in Malahide, nothing was going to be easy with this top-of-the-table clash on a weekend that was going to separate the men from the boys in Division…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Brendan Connolly, father to Maureen Reynolds, father-in-law to Pat Reynolds and grandfather to Sarah and Conor. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. See funeral arrangements here

  South Dublin County Council (SDCC) propose to construct an all-weather sports pitch in Ballycullen The proposed location means the Club would lose an adult pitch and three juvenile pitches The Club will have very limited access to the new facility There is no provision for pitches to replace what is proposed to be taken away…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Paddy Donaghy, father to Jack and grandfather to Harry, Kate and Maggie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral arrangements here

Adult League Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Clontarf, Wednesday 24th May, Pairc Ui Mhúrchú After a very entertaining match at home last Wednesday night v Clontarf our senior A ladies footballers remain unbeaten in the league after 7 matches, with a break in this competition now in operation. Clontarf were expected to be strong…

85 of our Ladies & Mens football coaches gathered at 8am last Saturday morning for our Gaelic Football & LGFA Communities of Practice seminar. The aim of the session which was held in St Colmcilles National School, was develop a framework for how we coach & prepare our football and ladies football teams. The seminar…

AHL 1 – Ballyboden St Endas 2 30 St. Brigids 2 14 Long Fella Reports from PUM A “portrait” of a summer’s evening greeted the senior A hurlers from St Brigids and Ballyboden for a league game (AHL1) at HQ on Wednesday evening. A gentle breeze fluttered the club flag from Greenacres towards Cremorne. With…

Congratulations to our Minor C Ladies who completed their 100% winning streak to become League Champions after a great win last evening in Cherryfield. Final Score: BBSE 5:11 Shankill 2:06 Comhghairdeas leis na Mná agus lena bhfoireann bainistíochta

Adult League Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Fingallians, Wednesday 17th May, Lawless Park. The Senior A ladies footballers were on their travels again on last Wednesday when they headed across the M50 to Fingallians’ well-appointed Lawless Park for Round 6 of Division 1 League. The Swords team were somewhat of an unknown entity having…

Adult Ladies Football Fixtures, Wednesday 24th May 2023. Best of luck ladies. Please support our teams.

Our U14s showed their strength at Cherryfield in the last Camogie league match of their season against St Finians, defending every ball that came through their lines, moving the ball well, and taking their scores. From the back to the front, the team’s spine held tight and strong, a hard task for any opposition to…

Adult League Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Na Fianna, Wednesday 10th May, Sancta Maria Prunty Na Fianna arrived to Ballyboden last Wednesday night, a team that were expected to give our girls their toughest test in the league to date and early on that certainly was the case with very little between the teams….

Congratulations to Milo Mellett on winning Last Man Standing. He was presented with his cheque on Wednesday last by Ruslan Sandelescu and his wife Toni. They are the owners of Della Interiors who kindly sponsored the event.  The Adult Hurling Section is indebted to them and we wish them every success with Della Interiors.  Click…

Go-Ahead Adult League Division Twelve Ballyboden St Endas v St Peregrines, Wednesday 10th May, Cherryfield Our Adult D ladies had their first win of the League in Cherryfield last Wednesday evening. The game had been in doubt right down to the wire with the opposition only confirming at 6.45pm that they were on the way! The team…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of former member Walter Harte. Walter was a great football supporter whose two sons Frank and Bryan both played for the club. We offer our sincere condolences to his wife Moira and the extended Harte family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral…

We are delighted to host an Athletic Nutrition Workshop with Sarah Nagle, Registered Dietician & Performance Nutritionist, on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 8pm. This is open to all athletes aged 15-18 years across all codes, and to all club coaches, and to parents of U13-U18. Register for this great event here

Our Easter School of Excellence kicked off on the Tuesday of Easter week (11th April) with Camogie. Our attendees and coaches were joined by Senior Camogie player Áine Rafter and special guest Orla Gray of Dublin Camogie and Na Fianna. Hurling followed on the next day and club coaches including Mattie Weldon were joined for…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Eithne Nolan, mother of our Football Chairman Jack Nolan. Deepest condolences to Jack, James, Thomas and the extended Nolan family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral Details here

Go-Ahead Adult League Division One Ballyboden St Endas v St Sylvesters, Wednesday 3rd May, Broomfield.  It was to the seaside town of Malahide where our ladies senior footballers headed to last Wednesday night for our 4th league game of the season. St Sylvesters were the opposition hosting on their newly laid pitch in Broomfield. The…

Baile Buadáin Nh Éanna 0-19 Erin’s Isle 2-13 Here we go again, another thrill-seeking ride from the Boden AFL3 team. The visitors on this occasion were the lads from Erin’s Isle in Finglas. Páirc Uí Mhurchú was looking resplendent. Boden started brightly and we’re quickly on the scoreboard from the boot of Luke Byrne. This…

Senior football league v Raheny in St Anne’s Park on 6 May 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 3 – 16 Raheny 0 – 7 Report by Paddy Walsh Boden got off to a flying start with three points in the first 10 minutes from Warren Egan (mark), Ciarán O’Reilly and Daire Sweeney (free). Then in the…

St. Maurs – Tuesday 2nd May After a difficult couple of weeks, this team finally delivered the ‘Complete’ performance that they had been threatening. “What impressed me most was the work rate. From the throw-in to the final whistle the lads gave it everything. They never relented or became complacent”, said a jubilant Brendan Meaney after the…

We were delighted to be joined at the launch of our Summer Camps by our main sponsors – Leahy O’Rioradan Accountants and Cruinn Diagnostics. We are grateful to them for their continued support, and we look forward to a fun 4 weeks of Summer Camps during July/August. A few places still remain for Week 1…

Senior football league v St Olafs at Páirc Uí Mhurchú on 3 May 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 0 – 9 St Olafs 0 – 7 Report by Paddy Walsh This was a dour game that took 7 minutes to see the first score, a point by Warren Egan from distance. Things might have been different…

Calling on our Coaches and mentors. As part of our celebration of the first year of The Boden Braves and for Autism Awareness Day, we will be holding an information talk in the clubhouse at 12pm on Saturday 6th May. This presentation will be delivered by parents of players in The Boden Braves and is…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Pat Brady. Deepest condolences to the extended Brady family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral Details here

MFL1 Clontarf 1:05 BBSE 2:16 Report: Connell McGlynn The Boden Minor A’s were on a mid-week tour when they took on Clontarf GAA in their home ground in St Anne’s Park where the going was tough underfoot and in every position across the field. Once again the defence was the bedrock of the performance with…

Our Annual Golf Classic takes place on Friday 26th May 2023 in Edmondstown Golf Club. There is still time to sponsor a tee, sponsor a green or enter a team ! Full details and forms are here. Contact Jack Nolan/Liam Deane at 087 2366622. Looking forward to a great day!  

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of founder member and former treasurer John Purcell, father of club members Anne (O’Neill) and Barbara (Vaughan) and father in law to club Oifigeach na Gaeilge Seamí Ó Néill Deepest condolences to the extended Purcell family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral…

Our very popular Summer Camps for children aged 5-12 are back for Summer 2023! This year we have 4 weeks of camps: Week 1: 3rd – 7th July Week 2:  10th – 14th July SOLD OUT Week 3: 17th – 21st July SOLD OUT Week 4: 14th – 18th Aug SOLD OUT All bookings will…

There is another long weekend around the corner and we have a fun filled day for all the family lined up! Join us for our Family Open Day from 2-6pm on Sunday 30th, with music and entertainment as well as the fancy dress dog show at 4pm!

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Imelda Lowe, mother of our club member & G4M&O Tara Barry and grandmother of Saoirse, Reed and Isaac. Deepest condolences to the Tara, her husband Paul and extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Click here for funeral arrangements

A picture tells a thousand words. Thanks to the new signs in Sancta Maria (with others to appear in PUM), the thousands of words we could have on Club and GAA values have been captured in six clever eye catching images. Respect, Teamwork, Community, Inclusiveness, Amateurism and Player Welfare  must be at the centre of…

The Boden Breakfast returned last Saturday and was once again a truly memorable occasion.  From 8am until 12.30 there was a continuous stream of people entering the club hall to enjoy breakfast, meet fellow members and support the Adult Hurling Section.  They were greeted by the Adult Hurlers who did an exceptional job helping to serve…

Senior football league v Lucan Sarsfields, 12th Lock on 22 April 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 1 – 11 Lucan Sarsfields 2 – 13 This was never going to be an easy assignment as Lucan were top of the league table and beat Boden comfortably last year. The early exchanges were cagey, but Boden were first…

Go-Ahead Adult League Division One Ballyboden St Endas v Foxrock Cabinteely, Wednesday 19th April, Kilbogget Park. Our Senior A ladies footballers headed to Kilbogget Park last Wednesday night for their second league match of the season where they took on their great rivals Foxrock Cabinteely.The opposition have undoubtedly been the leading team in Dublin football…

Last Friday night, our GAA for Mothers and Others (G4M&O) held a table quiz in the bar. Sinéad, a G4M&O player acted as compere for the night and did a fantastic job. There was a great variety of questions and rounds with plenty of laughter and whispering coming from the teams. The teams could buy…

The Boden Breakfast is just a few hours away (Saturday from 8am) and it is expected to be a morning to remember. If you have not got your tickets yet, they can be ordered by clicking here and you will be taken to our secure booking page. The Adult Hurlers are looking forward to serving…

Our G4M&O are holding a Table Quiz on Friday 21st April. Our ladies are fundraising for their Blitz in June and all proceeds from the night will go into this fund. There will be a raffle with spot prizes galore, and a fun night is guaranteed. €10 per person is the entry fee and booking…

Just over a week to go to the Big Boden Breakfast……tickets are limited so it’s best to get them early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from all the Adult Hurlers or by e mailing [email protected]

An official Launch Night was held last Wednesday evening in the hall to introduce Emmet Crowley, Head of Athletic Performance & Conor Dunne, Youth Athletic Development Coach, who recently joined our club. The lads presented future plans for their roles and plans for our Athletic Player Pathway to the 120 Juvenile mentors & parents in…

Adult Ladies Football Fixtures, Wednesday 12th April 2023

Last Man Standing Last Man Standing is entering the final straight!  Entering the weekend we had just 8 LMS players remaining in contention for the big prize of €1,000.  Results over the weekend have had a major effect and we are now down to just 2 players. Jess Ryan Aidan Mellett In effect it’s now…

The football section will be running a ‘Shooting Masterclass Clinic’ on  Easter Monday for all boys between the ages of 13-16. It will take place on the Sancta Maria Prunty pitch at 10am. Conal Keaney, Andrew Kerin, Daire Sweeney, Ryan O’Dwyer, & Declan O’Mahony will all be taking the session, with the focus areas being…

Senior football league v St Sylvester’s on 1 April 2023 in Páirc Uí Mhurchú Ballyboden St Endas 0 – 12 St Sylvesters 1 – 7 Despite the heavy rain over the previous 24 hours, the pitch was declared playable, but the goal areas were in a mucky condition. The game was played in association with…

CLG Naomh Olaf: 2-13 ; Baile Buadáin Naomh Éanna: 1-12 Cé go raibh deichniúr imreoirí gortaithe nó tinn Dé Domhnaigh seo caite don chluiche sa tSraith AHL 3 i gcoinne CLG Naomh Olaf, bhí bainisteoir na foirne Des O’Sullivan sásta go leor leis an taispeántas. Ní raibh idir na foirne ag an deireadh ach 4…

Emmet Crowley and Conor Dunne have recently started their roles with the club and on Wednesday the 5th of April at 8pm we are having an official Launch Night.   Emmet and Conor will present on plans both for their own roles within the club and on our Athletic Player Pathway in general.   Also…

All of our men’s football teams are in league action this weekend. Please come along and support the lads.

We are back! Dublin Ladies Football club season starts up this evening Wednesday March 29th. Our 4 Adult teams are in action at home and away.Best of luck to all our ladies.Please support our players.

Our AGM has been rescheduled to Monday 3rd April at 8pm in the hall. All full members are invited to attend this important meeting.

MFL1 Match report: Connell McGlynn Ballyboden St. Enda’s 1-10 Erin’s Isle 0-08 Another Sunday and the Boden Minor A boys were on tour, this time away to Erins Isle which is never easy but this time the weather made it more difficult and every ball had to be fought over with more intensity.  Boden opened…

Ballyboden St Endas 4 15    St. Judes 1 11 Long Fella Reports from PUM The bumble bees were not hitting the windscreens as a large Judes support drove the short distance to Boden HQ for round 3 of the senior 1 hurling league on Saturday afternoon. In fact, by the time they arrived a menacing…

Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA Club and Club Limerick Dublin have come together to support stalwart club volunteer and lifelong Limerick supporter Tom McGrath, who suffered a life changing acquired brain injury in October 2021. The Tom McGrath Support Fund has been set up to provide the necessary adjustments and care to allow Tom to live at…

The Boden Breakfast is Back…Save the Date Saturday, April 22nd  is a date for your diary….the Big Boden Breakfast is back and it promises to be a morning to remember. Last year, Paddy Brady cooked over 1500 sausages and 1000 rashers at the Buffet Breakfast Morning (Maidin Bhricfeasta Buifé) and this year we hope to…

Our Senior Footballers will be wearing a special one off commemorative jersey with the logo of Sarcoma Cancer Ireland for their AFL 1 match against St. Sylvester on Saturday the 1st of April. A number of these jerseys will then be auctioned at a special event in the bar after the game. Please join us…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Bernadette Gunn, mother of club member and active volunteer Fiona Kelly. Deepest sympathies to all the family. Funeral arrangements here Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Gizmo reports from AFL Division 5 BBSE 0-10 St.Brendan’s 1-8 “Oh yeah, I’ll sleep like a baby tonight. If you mean wake up screaming in a pool of my own p**s. Then yes, I’ll sleep like a baby for sure”, said mentor Maguire immediately after a frustrating encounter, in the Division 5 football league. ” We butchered…

Senior football league v Clontarf in St Anne’s Park on 16 March 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 3 – 13 Clontarf 1 – 8 This game was brought forward to Thursday, the eve of St Patrick’s Day, and was played under lights. Boden was first to score when Luke O’Donoghue fired over from distance after three…

Is í Áine Duffy an dara Ambasadóir na Gaeilge don bhliain 2023! Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh uilig!

Commercials  1 15   Baile Buadáin Naomh Éanna 0 11 Agus ana chuid páirceanna dúnta de bharr na drochaimsire, bhí an t-ádh orainn go raibh an pháirc i Rath Chúil ar oscailt maidin Domhnaigh. Cé go raibh an pháirc ana throm tar éis na báistí, bhí an réiteoir Declan Enright ó CLG Civil Service sásta dul…

Ballyboden St Endas 1 17 Thomas Davis 0 14 Long Fella Reports for Kiltipper Against the backdrop of the melting snow of the Dublin Mountains, Ballyboden’s senior B hurling home league clash against near neighbours Thomas Davis was played on the Tallaght club’s all-weather surface on Sunday morning in front of a substantial home support….

First Aid Direct is very much business as usual, as club stalwart and proud Tipperary man Frank O Connor has retired from First Aid Direct who has served the club in first aid for over 25 years. It is now in the very safe hands of his son David O Connor a senior hurler with…

The club are delighted to announce the appointment of Emmet Crowley as our new Head of Athletic Development. Emmet will be responsible for our 4 seniors teams but will also be overseeing the whole athletic development program in the club from u13 to all the way up to our adult teams. A Cork native, Emmet…

Our minor footballers are in league action this Sunday. Please come along to show your support.

Gizmo reports from the Division 5 clash When you get to my age, you become nostalgic for the past and airbrush history through the lenses of rose-tinted glasses. While waiting for the game to start, I spotted club official Tony Hassett, and his dress sense immediately transported me back to the 1980’s. Ahh yes, the 80’s, what…

Good Counsel Liffey Gaels 0-9 Ballyboden St Enda’s 2-11 Welcome to Good Counsel’s Galtymore Road stronghold, another GAA ground where the aroma of coffee wafts across the pitch in effort to distract the players – thank God I’m a tea drinker. The Junior A manager would have been seduced and rendered helpless by the tantalising…

Senior football league v Na Fianna in Mobhi Road on 5 March 2023 Ballyboden St Endas 3 – 9 Na Fianna 1 – 13 The home team was first to score after three minutes but Daire Sweeney cancelled this out when he converted a free. Na Fianna seemed to be finding it easier to score…

The Boden Minor A hurling team welcomed near neighbours Ballinteer St. Johns to Pairc Uí Murchu on Sunday morning. Our lads were keen to get their first league points on the board following a disappointing second half against Faughs in Round 1. Playing into the breeze in the first half Boden begun well. The fine…

Tá athas orainn Ruairí Kirwan a ainmniú mar Ambasadóir na Gaeilge.

Baile Buadáin Naomh Éanna 2-14;  CLG Cuala 3-11 Bhí gach éinne ag súil leis an gcéad chluiche sa tsraith i mbliana tar éis árdú céime a bhaint amach ó AHL4 go AHL3. D’éirigh go maith leis an traenáil le cúpla seachtain anuas agus ba léir ón tús go raibh na fitness levels níos fearr i…

Raheny 1:03 Ballyboden St Endas 4:18 The much-anticipated return of the U18 Minor League opened for the Ballyboden boys in St Anne’s Park against a Raheny side that had defeated them by 1 point in the 2022 Championship. Travelling northside always brings anticipation and visions of titanic battles, and the Boden boys were well prepared…

Our six adult football teams are in league action this Sunday. Please come along to cheer them on.

Ballyboden 2 30 Naomh Barrog 1 09 Long Fella Reports from PUM The daffodils were fluttering in the breeze on Sunday morning for the opening round of the senior hurling Division 1 league at HQ. The early start only drew a handful of supporters huddled on the rail, and they dropping their heads against a…

The club community is saddened to hear of the death of Frank Feely, Father of our Camoige Secretary Ronan Feely.  Deepest condolences to all the Feely family. Funeral Details Here