No winner of Club Lotto on Sunday. Numbers drawn were 6, 8, 11 & 18. 5 Match 3 were Aidan Finnan, Garvan Dolan, Patrick Kelly, Lorcan Daly & Chris McCormack. Sellers prize went to Anthony McCormack. Next draw on Sunday 25th August. Jackpot €3,700.

We are very grateful for the ongoing support we receive towards our Lotto from Club members and supporters, far and wide, without which we would not be able to run our Club.

We travelled to Multy on Friday evening last to take on Castletown Finea Coole Whitehall in Round 3 of the Championship. On a fine evening for football both teams were focused on securing the points on offer. The strong second half showing from our opponents ultimately won them the game on a 3:10 to 0:12 score line.

CFCW started the brighter and had the first two points on the board early doors. A tricky cross wind that favoured neither side, Bun responded well and had a great goal chance after confussion between the keeper and his defender. An excellent goal line clearance averted the danger and Bun came away empty handed. An Aidan Finnan free steadied Bun as they looked to establish a foothold in the game.

Having lost a couple of players through injury, CFCW weather the storm and went into a commanding lead when they scored a goal from play after 11 minutes. This put them into a 1:03 to 0:01 lead. 

Bun rallied and would dominate possession for the remaining 20 minutes of the half. An Aidan Finnan forty five narrowed the gap before he made a burst along the endline only to see his shot met with a finger tip safe from the keeper to put over the bar. 

A pair of Barry O Mara frees brought the gap back to 1 as Bun enjoyed a period of dominance both in possession on the scoreboard. Mark Donnelly brought the sides level when he fired over after been sent clear after some great work by John Kiernan. CFCW replied then with a point of their own to go into the half time break a point ahead 1:04 to 0:06.

CFCW started the second half as they did the first and had the first two points on the board to extend their lead to three. Simon Moorehead scored Bun’s first point of the half after a brilliant run forward and he collected the return from O Mara to fire over.

CFCW replied instantly with an excellent point of their own. The next five minutes decided the game and it was CFCW who took the initiative. Two goals minutes apart extended their lead to 9. 

To their credit, Bun responded well to these set backs to ensure they finished strongly. Ken Conroy kicked an excellent point with the outside of his left after been set up by Peter Tormey. Darragh Lyons then got in on the action with a neat point after some good work from Luke Kiernan.

Barry O Mara and two Tormey points from play exchanged scores with CFCW to bring the scoring to a close. A missed penalty could have brought the score line closer but it was not to be for Bun on this occasion as CFCW recorded the victory. Next up is a clash with St. Joseph’s in 2 weeks.

Team: Liam Mitchell, Simon Moorehead, Dave Newman, Finian Newman, Ronan Scally, Andy Whitney, Matthew Hope, Brian Maguire, John Kiernan, Mark Donnelly, Aidan Finnan, Luke Kiernan, Ken Conroy, Barry O Mara & Enda Newman. Subs: Darragh Lyons for Brian Maguire, Peter Tormey for Enda Newman, Cian Tighe for Andy Whitney, Jonny Nolan for Ronan Scally, Conor Newman, Gavin Lyons, Eoin McGowan, Joe Tormey, Darragh McCormack & Tommy Murphy.

There will be a Club Meeting on Thursday next, 15th August, in the Old Dressing Rooms at 8:30pm. All welcome to attend.

Well done to the U8 boys who took part in a blitz in Killucan Saturday morning. Despite peak holiday season we were very happy to still be able to travel with great numbers, some great football, commitment and fun on display. Well done to all the players and coaches. 

The Inny Shamrock U14s took to the field against near neighbours Multyfarnham on Friday evening in the latest round of the championship in Bunbrosna. 

Despite being short a number of usual starters, the whole panel showed great determination and grit to come out of top against a gutsy Multy side on a scoreline of 2.10 to 0:08. 

Well done boys, a great result as we approach the knock out stages of the competition.

Inny Shamrocks Minors played the 3rd round of the minor championship on Thursday 8th August in Bunbrosna vs Coralstown Kinnegad. Shorn of a number of players due to holidays and illness Inny Shamrocks produced another spirited and determined display, however ultimately the well-drilled Coralstown Kinnegad team were too strong and ran out convincing winners.

Very well done to the Inny Shamrock players who adapted well to difficult conditions and who worked extremely hard and produced some fantastic passages of play.

Training continues on Monday at 7:30pm in Bunbrosna on the pitch.

Grounds Crew meet every Tuesday at 10:30am in Bun for a cup of tea and to do some work around the pitch - all welcome!

The Playground Play Date continues on Fridays at 10:30am at the Playground and Old Dressing Rooms. All babies and toddlers welcome. Contact Kate on 087 3600994 on Danielle on 086 1256290 if you would like more information.

This group celebrates their first birthday over the coming weeks. In order to mark the occasion they will be hosting a party and fun morning on Friday 23rd August. There will also be a bouncing castle there on the morning. All welcome to attend.

A meeting will take place in relation to the Bunbrosna Play Date on Tuesday at 8.45pm in the Old Clubhouse. All welcome to attend.

All at Bunbrosna GAA wish to offer our sincere condolences to the McCarthy family, Kilbeggan, on the sad passing of Kevin.

To his wife, Winnie, his daughters, Debbie and Lorraine, extended family and many friends, we offer you all our deepest sympathies at this sad time. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

📸 of our U8 team from their Go Games Blitz on Saturday.