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Scor Notes 1st March 2008

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.

Bun Senior Set Dancers do Bun, Westmeath and Leinster Proud!

Bunbrosna Scór Notes

All Ireland Finals: A large number of supporters travelled to Killarney at the weekend, where our set-dancers gave a faultless performance in the All -Ireland final. Having practiced through the winter months and gone through the various rounds to claim the Westmeath title and then being crowned champions of Leinster, they qualified for the final. This in itself was a wonderful achievement and Kenny, Seamus, Christopher, Robbie, Susan, Sandra, Veronica and Sheila along with their musicians, Sharon, Leona and Lorraine and mentor, Colin are to be congratulated. Well done all! You did yourselves, club, county and province proud.

Thanks to all our sponsors, Hugh Tormey for the use of his premises for practice, to Colette and Clare for all their work in ensuring that all had tickets and a bed and to all our supporters who travelled the long journey to Killarney. Thanks also to all who represented the club from the first rounds. Without your participation “Killarney” wouldn’t have happened for us.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to Mary Hughes from Mullingar Shamrocks and to the Ballad Group from Moate All-Whites on their wonderful victories…..a great night for Scór Iarmhí. Well done to Des Maguire and his committee on a “job well done”

Sympathy: On a sad note, we extend our sincere sympathy to the Clarke family, Portnashangan and Castletown-Geo on their sad bereavement at the weekend.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Killarney, be prepared......the "Bun Machine" is on it's way for the All-Ireland final which will take place in the fine National Events Centre at the Gleneagle Hotel on Saturday 28th April. They are wished every success at the finals and we hope they bring home their second Rinnce Seit All-Ireland title. Anyone intending to travel to Killarney should contact Clare or Colette as soon as possible re tickets and accommodation.

Congratulations and best wishes to the other Westmeath Groups from Mullingar Shamrocks, and Moate All- Whites on taking the titles in Nuacleas, Aithriseoireacht and Bailéad Grúpa...a great achievement for the county. The other two groups, the figure dancers from Shamrocks and the musicians of Ballymore seemed a bit unlucky on the night as they also gave excellent performances while the trath na gceist team from St. Josephs failed to reclaim the title they held in 2002, 2003 and 2004 in a very close competition on the night.

2006/07 has been a great year for Bun, winning the Intermediate Championship and league, and the Intermediate cup for 2005 and 2006 and now the Leinster Scór title.

On a sad note now, the Club extends sincere sympathy to the McGlynn family, Rathowen on their recent bereavement.
"Ar Dheis Dé go raibh anam Liam".

Bunbrosna Scór Notes

Co Final - Congratulations to our senior set-dancing group who took the County Title in The Downs on Saturday night. This was a just reward for all the hard work over many months. They now go on to contest leinster when they compete in The Leinster semi-final in Ballymore on this Saturday. Look forward to a large number of supporters attending. They are wished the very best of luck.
Our other representatives on the night while putting in their best efforts didn’t have the luck on the night. Thanks to them for representing the club so well. Beidh lá eile ann!

Well done to all the other clubs who took county titles on Saturday night and to Mullingar Shamrocks on being named “Club of the Year”. Good luck to all on Saturday night! In mentioning Mullingar Shamrocks, I must congratulate Katie McCarthy on her wonderful achievement by being crowned Scór na nOg All-Ireland champion in Amhránaiocht Aonair. Well Done!

D McCormack PRO

26th Feb 07

Bunbrosna Scór Notes (14th February 07)

Scór 2007....A large number of Scór followers travelled to Milltown on Sunday night in support of our members taking part in Scór Sinnsir 2007. Having entered in all eight competitions Bunbrosna qualified for the Co. Final in Rinnce Foirne, Bailéad Grúpa, Aithriseoireacht, Nuacleas, Ceol Uirlise and Rinnce Seit. Well done to all and hard luck to our competitors in the Solo Singing and Question Time. Our thanks to them for representing the club so well.
The county finals take place in The Downs on Saturday 24th February. Best of luck to all our competitors in the final. It is hoped that once again our supporters will travel in large numbers to support the finalists.

Scór na nó 07...... Best wishes to Katie McCarthy, Mullingar Shamrocks who will represent Shamrocks, Westmeath and Leinster in the All-Ireland finals of Scór na nOg in Athlone this weekend. It is hoped that Katie will bring home the honours.

Club Dinner-Dance...... Our Scór group was well represented at the club Dinner-Dance and presentation of medals in Bloomfield House Hotel. This was a well organised event for the large number attending and was very much enjoyed by all. Congratulations to all players who received medals on the night and to Aidan Finnan who was the winner of the much sought after first prize in the raffle - a years subs for two to Bloomfield leisure centre. Enjoy!

D McCormack (PRO)

Bunbrosna Scór Notes

Scór Sinnsir: There will be a practice for senior scór on this Thursday 18th at 8pm. All interested in taking part are asked to attend as time is very limited. New members are welcome as will previous Scór na nóg participants.Bunbrosna compete in the first round in Milltown on Sunday Feb 11th. It is hoped to enter all competitions as usual.

Scór na nóg Leinster Finals took place today in Ballinakill, Co. Laois. Westmeath who were represented in all eight competitions took home one title in Amhránaíocht Aonair when Katie McCarthy sang her way to the Al-Ireland final. Well done Katie and Mullingar Shamrocks. Hard luck to the other Westmeath competitors but remember you are all County champions and Leinster finalists........no mean achievement. Beidh lá eile ann!!

Congratulations to Sandra Eades and Niall McGurran and to Pauline Moran and Denis Kavanagh who announced their engagements over the Christmas period. Both couples are wished the best of luck in the future.

Dolores McCormack

Bunbrosna Scór Notes 23rd November 2006

Co Final: The county final of Scór na nOg 2007 takes place on Sunday next in Ballymore at 3pm.

Bunbrosna was represented in the semi final last weekend in Figure dance, Novelty Act and Ballad group. Only the Ballad Group got through to the final. In wishing them the best of luck on Sunday next, we say well done to the the other two groups who performed well on the night but didn’t get the nod from the adjudicators. Our thanks to all who represented the club so well from the first round.

Hope to see a good representation from Bun to support our young singers on Sunday.

Best wishes to the Bunbrosna Intermediates when they travel to Tubber, Co. Offaly this weekend to take on the home side in the Leinster semi-final.

Sympathy: Sincere sympathy is extended to the Dunning family, Tullaghan on their recent sad bereavement, by the death of Ann.
Ar dheis De go raibh a hAnam.

D McCormack PRO

Bunbrosna Scór Notes 15th November 2006

Scór na nOg 2007

On Friday next our representatives in Figure Dance, Novelty Act and Ballad Group travel to Ballymore to take part in the semi finals of Scór na nOg 2007. The starting time is 8pm and we hope to see a good crowd from Bun to support these young competitors. We say “Well Done” to them on reaching the semis and wish them the best of luck on Friday night.

Congratulations to the Bun Intermediates on their fine victory over Maryland to take the title after 35 years and also on their win in the Leinster club competition on Sunday when they defeated St. Martins of Wexford. All in Scór wish them the best of luck in the rest of the competition.

Scór na nOg 2007
Practices are continuing for the opening round of Scór na nOg which takes place in Milltown Hall on Friday 3rd November at 8pm. All competitors are asked to be there at 7.30pm. Hope to see a good turnout to support these young girls and boys,as for most of them it will be their first time on stage. They are all wished the best of luck.

Congratulations to Alan and Sinéad Clarke on the birth of their daughter, Aibha.

Best wishes to Sinéad Tormey who has been recently hospitalised. Hope you will be back in full voice next weekend, Sinéad.

Intermediate Final
The long awaited Intermediate final took place on Sunday and ended in a draw - 1.7 to 0.10. All in Scór wish the players the best of luck in the replay this weekend. Hopefully the cup will find it's way to Bun after the game.

D McCormack
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Bunbrosna Scór Notes11th October

Scór na nOg 2007:

A meeting will be held in Tormey’s on this Thursday night 12th October at 7pm to organise the Scór na nOg team for the forthcoming competitions. Anyone interested in taking part should attend on the night. The age limit for Scór na nOg is under 17 years on 1st January 2007.

All in Bun Scór send Congratulations to Des and Fiona Cawley on the birth of their daughter, Sarah.

Congratulations also to George Hatton on being elected Chairman of Scór Iarmhí and we wish him the best of luck. Thanks to Des Maguire for his work and support during his term as chairman and we also wish him the best of luck in his new position as National Scór Chairman.

D McCormack

Bunbrosna Scór Notes

Scór na nOg 2007
Yes it’s that time of year again when we turn our minds to Scór matters. Scór na nOg will start at end of October. Those of you who would like to take part in any of the competitions are asked to contact Susan Eades, Clare Moran or any committee member. Competitors must be under 17 on 1st January 2007 to take part.
Annual Ceili:
The annual ceili will take place in Rathowen Hall on Sunday 24th September at 4pm. We look forward to good support from all club members for this event. It is always a very enjoyable afternoon.
Congratulations: Well Done to our Lady set dancers who took third place in the All-Ireland Fleadh recently. All in Bun Scór send heartiest congratulations to Eoin Clarke and Julie Doherty and to Tommy Murphy and Patricia Boland who recently announced their engagement and to Damien and Audrey McCormack on the birth of their daughter, Daisy.
Trip to France: Our trip to France which had been postponed now takes place from 13th to 16th October. The group is wished every success in the festival at Alnoye-Aymeries, practices for which are taking place at present.

D McCormack PRO

Cultural Celebration Concert

Our long awaited concert took place in Mullingar Arts Centre on Friday night and what a great night's entertainment it was. The performers gave a feast of Music, Song, Dance and Drama to the capacity audience. While the quality of the music, singing and dancing commanded the attention of all, the sketches had them rolling in their seats and not a line was missed. There were even a few added in!! The colourful costumes added to a night's entertainment that was thoroughly enjoyed by all present - a job well done, Margaret!

Thanks to all who attended, those who sold tickets and to Colette who supervised the tickets sales in such an efficient manner. Thanks also to the staff of the Arts Centre for their help on the night and in the lead-up to it. The lighting problem which occurred earlier in the day was soon put right by Sean Lynch and his helpers. Well done to John and his back-stage helpers.

Now, what do I say about the cast? They performed as never before and really set the scene for the trip to France on the 9th June. Many hours of practising night after night demanded a very high degree of commitment and this they gave willingly. Our thanks must go to them for their contribution to an excellent show and to Hugh Tormey for the use of his premises for practice at all times. At this stage, I express the club's sincere thanks to Jim, Susan,Christy and Des for their part in getting the show on the road. Jim also acted as "Fear an Tí" on the night. The three outsiders (not any more) Colin, Eddie and Jerome put many miles on the clock. Thanks to them also and last but not least to our efficient doorman, Michael. All in all a lot of work by a large number of dedicated people.

Well Done to all!

Dolores McCormack

Bun Scor Go to France!!
The Bun Scor group has been invited to participate in an international festival of culture and due to travel to northern France from the 9-12th of June this year. This is the 4th year of the festival running and Bun is the first Irish group to attend this festival. In preparation for this trip, the Bun Scor group has arranged an evening of traditional music, song dance and storytelling (Cultural Celebration) in the Mullingar Arts Centre on Friday the 5th May 2005. This show will include some of cultural extravaganza that will be presented in France.

Tickets for the Arts centre are just €10 and can be purchased from any member of the Bun Scor group or from Mullingar Arts Centre direct. Come along and join in what promises to be a great evening entertainment.

Bunbrosna Scor notes March 7th 2006

Bunbrosna Musicians unlucky not to get through to the Leinster Final..

Well done to the musicians of Bunbrosna who took part in the Leinster semi-finals of Scor Sinsear in the Downs GAA Club on Saturday evening last, March 4th.

Our Musicians put in an excellent performance on the night and only for the competition was so tight things may have went better. They were very unlucky not to get through to the Leinster Final which will be held in Clara on Saturday, March the 25th.

We wish all competitors from Iar Mhi every success in the Final.

Bunbrosna Scor notes March 1st 2006

Bunbrosna Musicians through to the Leinster Semi-Final!!

Congratulations to our Instrumental Music Group who were crowned county champions on Saturday night last. They gave an excellent performance to take the title.

Our representatives in Figure dance, Solo Singing, Novelty Act, Question Time, Ballad Group and Set dancing also put in great performances on the night and with competition very keen, they must be deemed unlucky not to have taken another title or two. However, all can feel justifiably proud of their performances

Congratulations to all who will join our musicians in the Leinster semi-final on Saturday night. Best of luck to all!!!

Bunbrosna Scor notes February 22nd 2006.

County Final!!!

On Saturday next, February 25th 2006, Bunbrosna will compete in the County Final of Scor Sinsear. The finals will take place in the Downs and we will be represented in the following seven events ;

Rinnce Foirne, Amhranaiocht Aonair, Ceol Uirlise, Trath na gCeist (With super intelligent Tomas Murphy!!), Bailead Grupa, Nuacleas and Rinnce Seit.

All competitors are wished the best of luck and let's hope we take home some of the titles.

All-Ireland Scor na nOg, February 18th 2006

Last Saturday, February 18th 2006, saw the culmination of all the hard work of clubs all over Ireland, when the All-Ireland finals took place in the Count John McCormack(no relation!!) hall in Ath Luain and what a spectacle it proved to be.

Iarmhi were represented in ;

Amhranaiocht Aonair (Jennifer Fox, Kinnegad), Bailead Grupa ( Mullingar Shamrocks) and Rinnce Seit (Na Dunta).

While all three gave excellent performances, it was 'The Shamrocks' who took the title. In congratulating Mullingar on their achievement, we also congratulate Kinnegad and The Downs on reaching the final.

Hope there'll be a big number of supporeters in the Downs on Saturday Night to cheer on our competitors.