Bunbrosna GAA notes Nov 10th, 2019

Annual General Meeting

Our AGM was held in Tormey’s of Bunbrosna on Saturday night last. The large attendance heard detailed report from Mary Finnan, the club secretary. In her report the Secretary reviewed the years activities and successes of our Intermediate team and chronicled the successful league campaign and our progression to the knock-out stages of this year’s Championship. She outlined the great achievements of our Under-Age teams, our Scór participants both Senior and Scór na nÓg and our Rounders teams. She acknowledged the cooperation and help she received from all the committees and players throughout the year and expressed her thanks to everybody concerned.

Our Chairman Martin Tormey in his report spoke of the great sense of pride he had in watching so many people represent the club with such distinction at so many activities throughout the year. He spoke of the work done by so many people to keep the club running smoothly throughout the year. These people work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that we have the best possible facilities and opportunities for all our teams and competitors. He thanked each of the committees who met regularly to plan and carry out all these functions which are so important to the running of the club.

He thanked our sponsors throughout the year and acknowledged that without their help it would not have been possible to offer all the facilities we do. He thanked Hugh Tormey for the use of his premises for meetings and other activities during the year.

He thanked everybody who bought Lotto tickets throughout the year and those who supported the various fundraisers held.

He spoke of the dedication commitment and resolve of players and mentors throughout the year. He commented that on more than one occasion this year when Bunbrosna seemed under pressure that they dug deep and won the day. This never say die attitude is what makes Bunbrosna the club that it is, and he thanked everyone for this. He thanked the management and the backroom team for all their work throughout the year and announced that regrettably our manager Cormac was not able to continue in his role next season. Cormac was thanked for his work, his professionalism and courtesy to everyone during his time with the club and was wished well for the future.

Martin congratulated all those who had married or become engaged throughout the year and he especially welcomed all the future club stalwarts who were born in 2019!

He wished those in the club who were unwell a speedy recovery.

As a mark of respect for those who passed away in 2019 and for those in the club who had been bereaved during the year Martin asked the meeting to stand and observe a minute’s silence. Ar dheis Dé go raibh said uile.

Aidan Finnan in his Treasurer’s report outlined the club finances in a most clear and professional presentation. He invited questions on his report and answered in detail how the various monies were spent throughout the year. He advised that we should always be on the look out for new and exciting ways to generate revenue going forward.

The outgoing committee was returned unopposed for the coming year.

Chairman Martin Tormey

Secretary Mary Finnan

Treasurer Aidan Finnan

Underage Training Co Ordinator Conor Newman.

A full list of club officers and team mentors will be available on Clubzap and on website in the near future.

Membership

The cost of membership remains unchanged from last year. Special rates will apply for family ,student ,juvenile and OAP members. An extra benefit of membership this year is that membership includes free access to the club gym for those aged 17 or over. Those who pay membership before Jan 1st 2020 will also receive one free ticket for the 2020 GAA national draw. Full details of membership are posted on website and Clubzap with online payment possible from Dec 1st, 2019 .

Discussion on various issues took place and requests from the County Board regarding Refereeing and Stewarding were noted. Those interested in putting their name forward for either of these positions were encouraged to do so.

The meeting then concluded, and all were thanked for attending.

Scór na nÓg Trath na gCeist

Round 1 of Scór na nÓg Tráth na gCeist will take place in Streamstown on Friday 22nd November.

Bunbrosna Scór na nÓg are holding a table quiz on Wednesday night Nov 13th at 7-30pm in the old Clubhouse to select teams to represent us in Streamstown. Come along and enjoy an entertaining evening. Fáilte roimh cách!

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Michael Connell and Amanda Mc Laughlin who were married on Thursday last. We wish you both good health and every happiness in the future.

Well done !

Congratulations and well done to Shane Mc Govern who represented Ireland in an international Shinty game played in Scotland last weekend. This was a huge honour for Shane ,his family and Crookedwood and Bunbrosna GAA clubs and one which was richly deserved !