Boyle played throughout the 2010 Ulster Under-21 Football Championship campaign, and made noteworthy contributions during the four-point semi-final victory over Derry.
[3] His prospects at senior level under McGuinness's management were limited by the presence of established number one Paul Durcan and, also by Michael Boyle.
[citation needed] He did appear in the 2017 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship qualifier loss to Galway at Markievicz Park, but only after McGinley had been dismissed shortly before half-time.
[15] Under new manager Declan Bonner, Boyle returned in goal as a substitute in the opening fixture of the 2018 National Football League against Kerry, entering the field of play in the seventeenth minute following an injury to McGinley.
[18] Then, in the fourth league fixture against Kildare, manager Declan Bonner opted for Shaun Patton as Donegal's first choice goalkeeper, prompting Boyle to quit.