He remembers the excitement of a national final, the satisfaction of seeing months of hard work rewarded and the feeling of being part of a team that had achieved something special.
In 2022, he was wearing the number eight jersey for Lansdowne when they defeated Young Munster at Virgin Media Park to claim one of Irish club rugby's most prestigious trophies.
It remains one of the best days of his rugby career.
Four years on, the 25 year old is preparing for another Bateman Cup occasion, but this time the jersey is different and the significance is perhaps even more personal.
Galway Corinthians have become home.
And on Saturday afternoon, Boyle hopes to help a club that has made remarkable progress in recent seasons take another significant step forward.
Corinthians welcome Highfield to the Dangan pitch at the University of Galway for a 2.30pm kick-off in the Bateman Cup semi-final, their first appearance in the competition since the 2010/11 season.
For many members of Ambrose Conboy's squad, it will be their first experience of the competition.
For Boyle, it is an opportunity to share something he already knows can become a treasured rugby memory.
“It's very exciting, like it shows how far we've come” Boyle told irishrugby.ie.
“I had to explain to a few lads how big a deal it was. Most of us do know, All-Ireland semi-final, we haven't won the Connacht double in 30 or 40 years, so we definitely are aware of how big a deal the competition is.”
That excitement is understandable.
Corinthians previous appearance in the Bateman Cup came during the 2010/11 campaign, when the competition returned to its original format.
The Galway club travelled to Dungannon for the semi-final and suffered a narrow 16-13 defeat, a snowy March afternoon in 2011 saw Dungannon cross in injury time, snatching victory in the blink of an eye.
Now, as Connacht Senior Cup winners, they are back hoping to go one step further after all these years.
And there is a growing belief that this Corinthians side are capable of making their presence felt.
Boyle has been at the club for nearly five years and has witnessed its steady development into one of the strongest teams in Energia All-Ireland League Division 2A.
Their return to the Bateman Cup is another reward for that progress.
“I won it in Lansdowne a good few years ago now, so I'm definitely in the know how kind of special that was” he explained.
“That was one of the best days I had playing rugby, and so I kind of brought that forward to the lads, kind of what a great day that was.
The club I've been here nearly five years now, we're slowly but surely going in the right direction and this is another good opportunity to kind of showcase how far we have come.”
It is a particularly attractive fixture because of the challenge awaiting Corinthians.
Highfield arrive from Cork sitting second in Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B, a full division above their hosts.
They are enjoying an excellent campaign and have established themselves as one of the leading sides chasing that coveted promotion to the top flight.
For Corinthians, who currently lead Division 2A, the semi-final provides an opportunity to measure themselves against opposition operating at a higher level.
There is no disguising the difficulty of the assignment.
But Boyle believes the occasion offers more opportunity than pressure.
“Highfield are flying it” he said.
“They're definitely a club doing things the right way and we have nothing to lose.
We're the team division below and again we want to challenge ourselves, we want to keep progressing like they are. So it's a good chance to kind of see where we're at against a really good side like Highfield.
They've been really going well in 1B, so we can kind of put ourselves out there and kind of see where we lie against the bigger teams.”
The timing of the fixture could hardly be better from a Corinthians perspective.
Conboy's side have won five of their opening six league matches and arrive into the semi-final off the back of a three game winning streak. Their latest result came last Saturday away to Queen’s University.
Their only defeat so far this campaign came at Dangan against Dungannon, where they fell to a 27-7 defeat, but the response since then has been encouraging.
Corinthians have continued to develop their attacking game, build confidence and establish themselves among the leading contenders for promotion.
Yet Boyle is careful not to become carried away by the league table.
Division 2A has already demonstrated how quickly fortunes can change, with little separating several teams competing near the top.
“We definitely learned from that though” he said of the Dungannon defeat.
“We were missing a couple lads and we just didn't show up on the day and Dungannon are a really good side.And 2A is a bit of a mad league, like we lose our next 2A game we go to fourth or fifth.
So we're definitely not getting too far ahead of ourselves. The kind of big last three games for us after Highfield, so it's very much focus on this Saturday, take the week off and then we know it's a big kind of five or six weeks for us coming up.”
That perspective reflects the lessons Corinthians have absorbed over the past couple of seasons.
Last year, they reached the Division 2A promotion play-offs, only to suffer a disappointing 40-10 semi-final defeat away to UCC.
The result hurt, not simply because their promotion hopes had ended, but because the players felt they had failed to produce a performance that reflected their capabilities.
It was an experience that prompted considerable reflection.
“There is a lot of hurt from UCC” Boyle admitted.
“We really felt we weren't good enough on the day and we wouldn't have had issues with that if we performed. The group feels we just let ourselves down that day.”
Rather than allowing that disappointment to linger without purpose, Corinthians have used it to examine what they need to improve.
One of the clearest lessons concerned squad depth.
During demanding stretches of the season, relying too heavily on the same group of players can leave a team vulnerable to injuries, fatigue and changes in form.
Boyle believes Corinthians are now better equipped to manage those challenges.
“We did take a lot of learnings from it regarding the kind of squad depth and that in particular” he explained.
“We kind of focus on the squad this year rather than relying on the same kind of 15. We've used a lot of players again this year and it's really standing to us.
Our 20s are going through, our juniors are going well, so it's definitely learning. And again this week it'll be a squad thing, 23 man squad, a lot of lads stepping up to the plate.
So we're in a good place and this weekend will be exciting, a great day for the club and keep rolling hopefully.”
That increased competition for selection has become one of the defining features of Corinthians progress.
The club's junior sides are performing well, younger players are pushing for opportunities and the senior squad has developed a level of depth that Boyle believes is particularly encouraging.
Indeed, he says there are now more players disappointed by team selection than at any previous point during his time at Corinthians.
For a club hoping to compete consistently near the top of Division 2A, that represents a significant change.
“Knockout, you have nothing to lose” he said.
“Rock up, keep rolling, keep the confidence going.
Our juniors have been going very well too and it's a good opportunity for a few of them lads to kind of step up now and put their name forward for first-team selection.”
The prospect of facing Highfield could provide some of those players with a particularly valuable opportunity.
And Boyle is confident they will be eager to make the most of it.
“I have never been part of a team with as many lads disappointed with selection week on week, because everyone wants to play and they all have the ability to play” he explained.
“So a few lads might get an opportunity this weekend and they're going to drive it because they want to come play against Cashel the next day out as well.”
It is an indication of the collective ambition developing within the squad.
Players are not simply competing for a place in one important cup fixture.
They want to be part of a team capable of challenging for honours throughout the season.
Corinthians progress in recent seasons has certainly been encouraging but that gradual improvement is something Boyle believes has made the group stronger.
Their five victories from six league matches represent an improvement on the four wins recorded at the same stage last season.
But when asked what has changed, Boyle offers a surprisingly straightforward explanation.
Sometimes progress does not require an elaborate new strategy.
Sometimes it comes from remembering why players first fell in love with rugby.
“We actually just simplified it” he said.
“Just train hard, then we had one or two more socials in there as well.
Kind of just gone back to basics of we're going to try and train hard but then when time comes to enjoy ourselves we're going to do that as well.”
That approach has helped create an environment where players are working hard while enjoying the friendships and camaraderie that make club rugby special.
“I was against it but we had a Halloween dress-up costume thing last week which was great fun” he laughed.
“Kind of going back to basics of enjoying it as well as working hard.”
It is a small detail, but an important one.
Corinthians are developing a squad that enjoys spending time together, values the opportunity to represent the club and understands the importance of maintaining standards without losing the enjoyment of the game.
The result is a group that appears increasingly comfortable with its own identity.
Boyle believes that growing maturity is another significant difference from previous seasons.
Corinthians have often been described as a young side, one still learning the demands of senior rugby and developing the consistency required to compete for promotion.
But the players are no longer content to rely on youth as an explanation for inconsistency.
They want their performances to demonstrate how far they have progressed.
“We've got to just keep learning, like we're learning as we go” Boyle explained.
“A lot of lads, it's such a positive thing, these lads are coming in and we have a few younger lads again coming this year and add to it.
So it's definitely not something we want to harp on about. We feel we've matured a lot, but we've got to answer that on the pitch. We did a lot of talk about how young we were the last two years.
We want to just show on the pitch that we have gotten better, we have matured a lot.”
Saturday's semi-final offers an ideal opportunity to demonstrate that development.
Highfield's position in Division 1B provides a clear indication of the standard Corinthians will need to reach if they are to continue climbing the All-Ireland League ladder.
The Cork side possess an incredible scoring ability as they demonstrated against Blackrock College in their recent fixture. They also have considerable physicality, particularly through their forward pack, and Boyle knows the hosts will face a demanding challenge at the set-piece.
But while Corinthians have studied their opponents carefully, there will be no dramatic change in approach.
Conboy's side have developed a particular way of playing, and Boyle insists they intend to remain faithful to it.
“We're not going to change how we play for one weekend” he said.
“But we know how physical they are, their scrum, maul, lineout. We're very aware of what they bring to the table and we've a lot of respect for them.
“But we're not going to go change how we play. We play a certain way, and we'll play the Corinthians way no matter what. And if that's good enough on the day, great. If it's not, we'll see where we lie, we're not going to go changing anyway.”
And why would they change anything when it is far from broken. That determination to trust their own game is another reflection of the confidence developing within the squad.
Corinthians know they are underdogs against a team competing one division above them.
But they also believe their league form, improving depth and growing experience have prepared them to embrace the challenge.
There is an added dimension to the occasion because of where the match will take place.
Although Corinthians are the designated home side, Saturday's semi-final will be played at Dangan, on the University of Galway grounds, rather than at their traditional home of Corinthian Park.
The club have been using the university facilities while significant redevelopment work continues at Corinthian Park, where a new 4G artificial pitch is being installed.
It has meant adapting to unfamiliar surroundings for home fixtures, but Boyle is quick to praise the facilities available at Dangan.
He is equally enthusiastic about what the new playing surface will mean for the club's future.
“The astro is not far away and I tell you one thing, I can't wait to get back there” he said.
“There's no doubt that I can't wait to play at home home. But Dangan have a very good facility and it's a lovely pitch, we really enjoy playing there. But the buzz around the club with this astro kind of shows the ambition the club has.”
The development represents an important investment in Corinthians long-term future.
While the senior team are enjoying success in the Energia AIL, the new facility is expected to benefit players across the club, from the youngest minis to those competing at senior level.
For Boyle, it is another indication of the ambition driving Corinthians forward.
“I reckon when this astro comes in that would be a great benefit to the whole club from minis up to seniors” he explained.
“We're all very excited about it and we're keen to get back on it. So I think this might be our last home game away from home, if that makes sense. The buzz around the club is definitely there with the astro coming in.”
There would be something fitting about Corinthians marking what could be their final temporary home fixture with a victory that sends them into a Bateman Cup final.
But Boyle is not looking beyond the challenge immediately in front of them.
He knows the quality Highfield possesses and understands that Corinthians will need to produce one of their strongest performances of the season.
For a player who has already experienced Bateman Cup success, however, the opportunity carries a particular significance.
His memories of Lansdowne's victory over Young Munster in 2022 remain vivid.
He knows how special those occasions can be, not only for the players involved but for the clubs, supporters and volunteers who contribute throughout the season.
And after almost five years at Corinthians, he would love to help create a similar memory in Galway colours.
That desire is shared by teammates who have never previously experienced the Bateman Cup.
For them, Saturday represents an opportunity to test themselves against higher-ranked opposition and showcase the progress being made at their club.
For Boyle, it is also an opportunity to demonstrate that Corinthians belong on occasions like this.
“There's a lot of confidence there, and we're just aware of the occasion and we're going to just go and enjoy it. It's something a lot of players on the squad wouldn't have played in before.
“And this is just a brilliant opportunity to kind of showcase where we're at and kind of show people how far we've come as a club. On the national stage, kind of a good chance for more people to have eyes on it as well.”
That wider recognition would be another reward for a club that has made considerable strides in recent seasons.
Corinthians are leading Division 2A, competing for promotion once again and preparing for their first Bateman Cup semi-final in 15 years.
Their junior and underage structures are producing players capable of challenging for senior selection, while the development of Corinthian Park points towards a club investing in its future.
Those achievements have helped create a sense of optimism that extends beyond the first team.
But Boyle is conscious that the most important measure of progress remains what happens on the pitch.
Corinthians can talk about maturity, improved depth and ambition, but Saturday provides an opportunity to demonstrate those qualities against one of the strongest sides in Division 1B.
The preparation, he insists, will remain straightforward.
Train well, trust the work already undertaken and embrace the occasion.
“Just kind of keep the buzz going” Boyle said.
“Come Saturday our thing now this week is all we can do to prep for Saturday is train well tonight. I'm confident we'll put out our best performance and we'll see where we lie after that, and kind of enjoy the occasion as well.”
He is also hoping the fixture will attract a strong crowd, with Highfield expected to bring travelling support from Cork.
The visitors earned their place in the competition through their own Munster Senior Cup success, and Boyle believes the meeting has all the ingredients for an enjoyable afternoon of club rugby.
“I'm sure Highfield will do the same” he continued.
“They'll travel up in big numbers hopefully. They won their Munster Cup last year in great fashion so it could be a great occasion for both teams.
And hopefully a good spot to go to watch for supporters as well.”
For Corinthians, the immediate objective is simple.
Produce a performance worthy of the occasion and give themselves every opportunity to reach the Bateman Cup final.
The league campaign will resume soon enough, with promotion ambitions and demanding fixtures still to come.
But for one Saturday afternoon, the focus shifts to a competition that has already provided Boyle with one of his happiest rugby memories.
Back in 2022, he was part of a Lansdowne side celebrating national cup success.
Now, wearing Corinthians colours, he has the opportunity to help another group of teammates take a significant step towards the same achievement.
The surroundings may be temporary, with Dangan serving as a home away from home while the finishing touches are put on Corinthian Park's new pitch.
But the ambition is unmistakable.
Corinthians have spent the past several seasons building towards occasions like this.
They have learned from disappointment, developed their squad and rediscovered the importance of enjoying their rugby.
Now they have the chance to test that progress against a team competing at a higher level.
Boyle knows exactly what winning the Bateman Cup can mean.
And while he refuses to look beyond Saturday's semi-final, he would dearly love to give his Corinthians teammates the opportunity to discover that feeling for themselves.
By Diarmuid Kearney
Additional Photography By Owen Nally Photography