After many years in the making, the official launch of A History of Gaelic Games in Boardsmill, 1912–2012 will take place on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, at 8pm in Trim Golf Club (C15 X212)

A celebration Mass will be held beforehand in Boardsmill Church at , offering a blessing for all those who are no longer with us and for the continued health and success of our club members and parishioners.

Although Boardsmill GAA was not officially founded until 1944, Gaelic Games and cultural traditions have flourished in the parish since 1912. Boardsmill is a quintessential Irish community, complete with a church, a primary school, and a GAA pitch. It is the GAA club, however, that truly put Boardsmill on the map — renowned for its strong hurlers, determined camogie players, and stylish footballers.

This book is the result of the generosity and dedication of so many within our parish, as we gathered resources, stories, memoirs, and memories — all things proudly Boardsmill.

Inside, readers will find the origins of Gaelic Games in Boardsmill, from early participation in the Meath Championships of 1912 to the Junior Hurling Championship victory in 1947, followed by a first Senior Championship title in 1958, and the legendary three-in-a-row Meath Senior Hurling Championships during the 1970s.

Boardsmill Camogie also carved its place in history, claiming a remarkable three-in-a-row Meath Camogie Championships in the 1960s before enjoying a vibrant revival in the 2000s. The book also explores the growth of Ladies Football within the club — a movement that welcomed many members home to don the blue geansaí once again. Thanks to a determined Ladies Football Committee, the club rose through the ranks, securing Junior and Intermediate titles before establishing itself as a respected Senior club.

The formation of a juvenile section across all codes has been central to the club’s ongoing success. Today, Páirc Chill Mhuire comes alive on summer evenings, a testament to the thriving spirit of our young players.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase on the night at Trim Golf Club, or through the presale link on all club social media pages and club website. All pre-ordered books will be available for collection on the night. Both cash and card payments will be accepted, and each book costs €40. For any further information please contact Trish on 086-6045484. The link is attached below for online purchasing http://rb.gy/bl8rsy

The evening promises to be one filled with nostalgia and celebration, as generations of Boardsmill players, officers, and supporters gather to share stories and memories of a proud sporting heritage — a once-in-a-lifetime occasion for the entire community.

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