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ANOTHER WIN IN DIVISION 2 FOR BUN

Division 2: We were at home to Tubberclair in Division 2 on Sunday evening.. Bun were slow to start in the first half and at half time the visitors were ahead on the score 1-4 to 0-1. In the second half we settled down and got some fine scores and ran out winners.
The final score was Bunbrosna: 1-13; Tubberclair: 1-5
Team and scorers: Enda Murphy, Conor Newman, Simon Moorhead, Ger Brennan, Simon Maher, Cormac McCormack (0-1), Kevin Tormey, Padraig Walsh, Aidan Finnan, Kieran Brennan, Andrew Whitney (0-1), Padraig Tighe (0-3), Fintan Finnan (0-5), Brian Maguire (1-0), Kenny Conroy.
Subs: Finian Newman for Simon Maher, Noel Kiernan for Brian Maguire, Peter Tormey (0-3) for Ger Brennan

Division 4: Our Division 4 team were defeated by Castledaly on Tuesday evening. The final score was 1-13 to 0-9
The team was: Damien McCormack, Damien Hand, Tommy Murphy, Conor Geerah, Simon Maher, Simon Moorhead, Sean Walsh, Brian Maguire, Colin Burke, Eoin Clarke, Noel Yourell, Fintan Finnan, Colm McCormack, John McCormack, Mark Donnelly.

On Tuesday 6th May we travel to Killucan to play the home side in Division 4 at 7pm. All players are asked to mark this in their diary.

Congratulations to Westmeath on their victory over Dublin in Navan on Saturday last.

Bunbrosna Scór Notes

All-Ireland Final: A large number of supporters travelled the long journey to Killarney at the weekend to cheer on our set-dancers. Although Sandra, Alaine, Veronica, Ruth, Robbie, Kenny, Seamus and Chris gave a faultless performance of the Cavan Reel, luck wasn’t with them on the day when the Kerry group, Spa took yet another title.
We congratulate them on reaching the final and on their performance therin. Also well done to the musicians who in no small way helped them on route to the All-Ireland. You all did yourselves, club , county and province proud. All are to be congratulated for your dedication during so many hours of practice.
Westmeath were well represented in Killarney with Moate ,Mullingar Shamrocks and The Downs also taking part. Jenny McNamee representing The Downs in Solo Singing was crowned All-Ireland champion. Well done Jenny!
The club wishes to thank all who worked with Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinnsear this year.
Susan and Antoinette for their help in preparing the groups, Colette, Susan & Clare for organising the “Trip to Killarney” (tickets and accommodation). Thanks also to Hugh Tormey for the continued use of his premises for practices and to the football club for their valued support at all times.
Bon Voyage: A special farewell presentation was made to Robbie Wilson and Chrissie Foley who leave this week for Australia. Both will be missed. They are wished every good luck in their travels. Take care and we look forward to seeing you back in our ranks in 2009.

SCOR LEINSTER FINAL!!!

Bunbrosna GAA Notes

Division 2: We travelled to Ballymore on Sunday last to take on the home side in Division 2 with weather conditions anything but kind. This was a hard fought encounter all the way with the home side proving to be stiff opponents. However we won on the score Bunbrosna :1-5 Ballymore 1-2.
The team and scorers were: Enda Murphy, Conor Newman, Cormac McCormack, Liam Mitchell, Kevin Tormey, Andrew Whitney, Simon Moorehead (0-1),
Padraig Walsh, Niall Harte, Finian Newman, Aidan Finnan (0-1), Fintan Finnan (0-1), Ken Conroy (1-0), Brian Maguire, Noel Kiernan (0-2).
Subs. Ray Carolan for Brian Maguire, Colin Burke for Ken Conroy. Damien McCormack, Tommy Murphy, Colm McCormack, John McCormack, Ciaran Brennan, Ger Brennan, Darren Geerah, Conor Geerah, Fintan Connaughton.
Division 2 V Moate–all-Whites on Friday next in Bun at 7pm.

Division 4. On Tuesday 15th April our Division 4 team travel to Tyrrellspass to play the home side at 7pm. All players please note.
Coming fixture; Saturday 19th Feis Cup. Bunbrosna v Ballinagore in Bun. At 6-30pm.

Under age: Our under 12 team had their first game of the season when they traveled to St Lomans to play the home side. After a good game Bunbrosna were victorious on the score 3-10 to 1-4. The team on duty was: Callum Measor, Conor Maguire, Daragh Kelly, Caolan Fulham, Oisin Fitzgerald, Jonathan Hurley, Tom Tighe, Cian Humphries, Pauric Molloy, Mark Nangle, Owen Connell, Frank Tighe, Daragh O’ Connor, Patrick Daly, Owen Finnan, Kevin Manning, James Butler, Matthew Coade.

The next game for Under 12 will be at–home to St Pauls on Wednesday 16th at 7pm.

Under 14: Our under 14 team will travel the short distance to Ballynacargy on Monday 14th to play Ballynacargy in the Graphic Tiles league. This game is fixed for 7pm.

Under 16: On Thursday 17th April our under 16 team make the journey to Milltownpass for a game at 7pm.

Lotto: There was no jackpot or match 3 winner in last weeks lotto draw. The €50.00 winner was Denise Murray, Streete. The sellers’ prize went to Maeve Tighe. Numbers drawn were 14-24-26-27
The next draw will take place on Wednesday 16th April in Geerah’s.

Scór 2008: This Saturday there is a farewell night for our set-dancers and musicians who will compete in the All-Ireland final in Killarney at the end of the month. This promises to be a lively affair. Refreshments will be served on the night. This group have really done their club and county proud by reaching another All-Ireland. All are welcome to attend. So, Please come along and give them a rousing “send-off”.

Céilí: A large crowd attended the “Afternoon Ceilí” in Rathowen on Sunday. Everyone enjoyed the occasion and the refreshments. The following were the winners in the raffle:
1st Prize of €100: Jennifer Moughty, Ballinacargy
2nd Prize of €50: Margaret Busty, Clonard.
3rd Prize of €25: Paul Preece, St Lomans
Our thanks to all who attended and bought lines for the raffle and to those who provided the refreshments.

M McCormack PRO
Phone: 044-9342411

Bunbrosna GAA Notes (31st March 2008)

Division 4: Our Division 4 game which was postponed has now been fixed for this Sunday at 5pm. All players please note the change of date and time.

Fit for Fun at Bun: The popular sessions for 5 to 12 year olds have concluded for this year. They were a great success and enjoyed by all the boys and girls. Sincere thanks to Kevin and Finian for all their work with all the young people.
Training for under 12s will now move outdoor and will commence on Friday evening at 7pm and continue each Friday thereafter.

This weeks Lotto draw will be held in Connaughtons on Wednesday night.

M. McCormack PRO 044-9342411

Bunbrosna Scór Notes

Leinster final: The Leinster final of Senior Scór 2008 was held in Ballymore on Sunday last. Bunbrosna had qualified for the final in two sections – the Ceol Uirlise and Rinnce Seit. The musicians were first to perform and did so to a very high standard and must feel a little unlucky not to have made it to the All-Ireland final in Killarney. The dancers were the last on the programme to perform and with the other three sets gone before them they knew they would have to be at their best to take the Leinster title. They were indeed at their best when they treated a very appreciative audience to a faultless performance of the Cavan Reel Set. There was no surprise among the very large crowd when they were crowned Leinster champions of 2008. We congratulate them and wish them the best of luck in the All-Ireland next month when they will be trying to regain the title they held in 2000. Our thanks to the musicians for their dedication and for representing the club so well and we are delighted to say that the musicians will play in Killarney when they will be accompanying the dancers as they have been doing throughout the various rounds and have indeed played a big part in the the success.
Congratulations and good luck to the competitors from Mullingar Shamrocks (Figure dancing), Moate Ballad group and The Downs (Solo Singing) who will also carry the Westmeath and Leinster flag to Killarney in April.

All-Ireland final will take place in the Gleneagle, Killarney on Saturday 26th April at 3pm. This will be an all-ticket event. Anyone wishing to attend and avail of the travel arrangements and accommodation should contact secretary Clare Moran immediately.

D McCormack PRO Bunbrosna Scór 044-9342411

Bunbrosna G.A.A Notes

Bunbrosna Gaa Notes

29th March 2007

On bank holiday Monday the 19th of March our lads completed the treble of 2006 defeating Maryland in the Intermediate cup final in Drumrany on a scoreline of 0-13 to 1-03.

With a strong wind against bun in the first half the Bun defense held a lively enough Maryland forward line to a goal and 2 points, which would work out well in Buns favor in the second half. Points from Noel Kiernan and Peter Tormey and great defensive play from Andrew and Darren keeping our lads well in contention for the cup at the interval.

JP Reynolds was introduced at half time for Brian Maguire. Good place kicking from Noel and sharp shooting from play by Peter and Aidan showed that Bun were to strong for Maryland. Again in the 2nd half our backs were on fire keeping the opposition to a single point. Bring on the Feis Cup!!

Team and scorers: Damien McCormack, Ger Brennan, Cormac McCormack, Darren Geerah, Kevin Tormey, Andy Whitney, Finian Newman, Aidan Finnan (1 point), Padraig Walsh, Peter Tormey(6 points), Noel Kiernan (4 points) , Kevin Mitchell,
Simon Maher (1 point), Brian Maguire and Fintan Finnan (1 point). JP Reynolds, Colm McCormack, Johnny McCormack and Tommy Murphy.
Footnote: Bun were dealt a cruel blow on Sunday last with the injury of influential and star player/p.r.o Colm McCormack in a challenge match. I would like to extend my best wishes to him!!

Congratulations to the Senior Scor set dancers on winning the Leinster Scor title in Wexford on Saturday! They preformed flawlessly and raised the roof! The All-Ireland Final takes place in Kerry on the weekend of 21th of April.

14 / 02 / 07

Dinner Dance
The Bunbrosna dinner dance took place in the Bloomfield last Saturday night. All had a fantastic night and the party continued well into the early hours.
Seamus Whealan presented medals to the 2006 panel and also the 1971 intermediate champions were honoured on the night. The craic was great and the food and dancing were excellent but its back to the grindstone for the players to get ready for the challenge of Athlone in the 1st round!!

Training

Training continues on Friday nights in Lilliput for all players, minors upwards, and players are asked to be there at 8:15.

2005 Intermediate Cup Final

Bunbrosna are due to play Kilbeggan next Sunday in Kilbeggan in the 2005 intermediate cup final. The match is kicking off at 11:00am in Killbeggan and players are asked to be there no later tha 10.15am.

Senior Draw

The draw for the 2007 Westmeath senior football championship took place in the last couple of weeks. Bun drew Athlone in the first round and the rest of the group is Garrycastle, Kinnegad, Castledaly and Tubberclaire.

Bunbrosna Underage Notes

Fit for Fun at Bun
Fun and fitness classes for 5 - 12 years old boy's and girl's commenced on Monday 12th February in our new Clubhouse.
Each Monday evening for the next few weeks Finian and his team will be on hand to improve the groups fitness levels and coordination skills through a series of fun exercises and games. The emphasis will be on fun. The group will be split in to two age groups as follows: 5 - 8 years from 6.30pm to 7.15pm and 9 - 12 Years from 7.15pm to 8.00pm. Why not take this opportunity to come along and see our new state of the art facilities. Contact Joe on 086 4022563 for further information.

Bag Packing Fundraiser
We wish to thank the organisers and volunteers who took part in the recent bag packing fundraiser.
Thanks also to the Management and staff of Buckley's Supermarket, Mullingar for their help and assistance. It was a very successful event.

Under 16 training
Under 16 training takes place on Friday evenings at 7.00pm with Michael Beglan.

General notes:
We would ask all underage players to register with the club at the earliest opportunity.
Membership - €15.00 for individual or €.35.00 for a Family.
We hope to run a foundation-coaching course for team mentors and coaches in the near future.

Bunbrosna G.A.A Notes 7th / Feb / 2007

Intermediate League Final

Last Saturday our senior footballers stared off the new season in winning fashion. We played the final of last years intermediate league against Shandonagh. As our selves and Shandonagh have great club rivalry the fixture proved to be an exciting and hard fought final.
The first half started off at a great pace. A quality point from wing back, Kevin Tormey open the scoring and after Noel Kiernan was unluckily to see his shot for goal hit the crossbar and go over the bar the score stood at 2 points to nil. Shandonagh replied while Buns Padraig Walsh, Colm McCormack and another point from Noel Kiernan left the score at half time 5 – 3 in favour of Bun.
The second half started off slower. But a well-worked team point converted by Brian Maguire settled our lads. Midway through the half Shandonagh was awarded a penalty. Andy Fox stepped up to take the kick but Bunbrosna keeper Damien McCormack proved too cunning and made himself the hero with a fantastic save. Soon after the save Buns corner forward Fintan Finnan had a shot on goal saved but up stepped master goal-poacher JP Reynolds to calmly convert the rebound to the net. Finian Newman slotted another point over near the end to leave Bun run out deserved winners on a score line of 1-07 to 0-04.
Great play from many players on Saturday helped us to do the double including Kevin, Darren and Cormac in the backs and Noel, JP and Simon in the forwards. Our midfield also played excellent on the strong midfield pairing of |David Duffy and Colin Galligan showing that Aidan and Padraig will be a force to be reckoned within senior football this year.
Team: Damien McCormack, Conor Newman, Cormac McCormack, Darren Geerah, Kevin Tormey (0-01), Andy Whitney, Finian Newman (0-01), Padraig Walsh (0-01), Aidan Finnan, Simon Maher, Noel Kiernan (0-02), Brian Maguire (0-01), Colm McCormack (0-01) JP Reynolds (1-00) and Fintan Finnan. Johnny McCormack for Colm McCormack, Tommy Murphy for JP Reynolds and Gerry Brennan for Padraig Walsh.

Training

Training continues next Friday night in lilliput at 8:30. All players from minors upwards are asked to attend no later than 8:15.

Dinner Dance
With only days to the dinner dance, which takes place on Saturday in the Bloomfield House Hotel the final touches, are being put into place. With dinner, dancing and the presentation of the league and championship medals this should prove to be a great night and tickets are available at €35 and can be purchased from any member of the committee. Dinner is served at 8:15pm sharp!!

New Arrivals

Congratulations to Cormac and Danielle McCormack on the birth of a baby boy last week. Also congratulations to Aiden Lyons and his wife Helen who too had a baby boy in the last couple of weeks.

Lotto

Our lotto draw took place in Tormeys last Saturday. The |numbers drawn were 1, 7, 10, 19. There was no jackpot winner but there were 2 match 3 winners who were Aiden Finnan and Philip Maguire. The next draw takes place in Geerah’s on the 17th of February and the jackpot will stand at €4,300.

Sympathy

The club wishes to extend sympathy to Ambrose Maguire and family, Rathowen, on the death of his brother in England.

Cant believe that below is the last time these notes were updated!!

Bun Starts the Championship!!!
Big congratulations to the Bun intermediate team who got the championship of to a great start last Sunday evening in Cusack Park. Bun had a comfortable win over Moate All Whites. From once Bun took the lead things looked bright and early in the second half Moate came closest but the goal was the difference and with the Bun target men on form and Bun cruised home with the final score of 1:11 to 0:7pts The players last Sunday were as follows: E Murphy, C. Newman, C McCormack, G. Brennan, K. Tormey, A. Whitney F. Newman, A. Finnan, P Walsh, N. Kiernan, P. Tormey, R. Carlon, F. Finnan, P. Tighe and K. Brennan. Substitute J.Shaw for R Carolan

Presentation of medals!!
A great evening’s entertainment was had by all who attended the presentation of county medals to both Underage and Division 3 teams in Tormey’s of Bunbrosna last Thursday night. The quantity of medals presented reflected the very successful 2005 season, which the club had and let’s hope that 2006 can be as good at both underage and intermediate level.

The club took this opportunity to honour and pay tribute to Mick McCormack who retired as chairman of Bun GAA earlier this year after 33 years at the helm. The tributes paid to Mick were reflective of every facet of the club i.e. underage and intermediate level football as well as Scor. Tributes in speech and verse indicated the level of respect and gratitude felt by so many for a man who has given so much of his time to Bun GAA as a footballer, Scor participant or club chairman

Tributes on the night came were not confined to Bun with Clan Gael (ladies) also making a presentation, in addition to messages of congrats from past chairman, county officials and friends. The many speeches made, gave an insight as to how the club has grown and developed under Mick’s chairmanship. The tremendous service and support of all the McCormack family to Bun GAA was acknowledged on the night with a presentation also made to Mick’s wife Delores. Aris Go raibh maith agat a Mhiceal

Message of Sympathies:
The club wishes to extend its sympathies to the family of Mrs Mary (Minnie) Maguire Rathowen on their recent bereavement.

Membership:
A reminder that membership fees for 2006 are now due. These fees can be paid to Peter Maguire (Treasurer) or Eddie Newman (Registrar). The cost of membership fees for this year is: family membership €35, adult membership €25 and student membership €15.

Thousandaire...Notes March 22nd

Bun GAA Club would like to express its appreciation to all of those who provided support to the club in the organisation of the recent Thousandaire venture on St.Patrick's night in the Mullingar Park Hotel. We are grateful to all of those who provided advertising sponsorship, gave financial donations, provided raffle contributions or purchased tickets for the event. Indeed this event could not have being undertaken withot the generous sponsorship by John Madden and Associates who were the primary sponsors.

It is all of this support that made this event a success and will allow the club to continue the substantial development work that is already underway on the clubhouse, surrounding environs and training facilities. This event received suport from many other GAA Clubs within the county, with some of these clubs represented among the contestants on the night and whilst nobody won a € 1000, three people got € 250 (not bad for 10 minutes work!). As well as these winners the local charity LARC recieved € 150, when Ned Flynn answered the celebrity questions and kindly donated the money to this worthy cause.

So all in all a good nights entertainment was had by those who attented, with the free wine and cheese dissapearing within seconds!!

Thousandaire...Notes March 15th

Work has continued at a tremendous pace in the organisation of this upcoming event which will be held on Friday, March 17th. The level of support recieved from people who have placed advertisements or purchased tickets for the event is greatly appreciated by the Club. If the support recieved to date is a measure of the event will run, it promises to be a great night's craic.

Tickets for the event are still on sale and they can be purchased form any club member at the cost of €10 and can be purchased at the door on the night.

Open day and registration of underage members...Notes March 8th

The club held its annual registration day at underage level on Sunday, February 26th. There was a superb turnout at this event which saw renewal of membership by some families and new members also joining on the day. There were in excess of twenty family memberships registered which, with the added entertainment of a table quiz and refreshments, provided an afternoon of enjoyment for all involved. The success of this event was down to the hard work and commitment of all those involved with underage football at the club.