Club Lotto

No winner of Club Lotto on Sunday. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 12 & 21. 3 Match 3 winners: Louise Tiernan, Eamonn Newman & Mel French. Sellers prize - Eddie Newman. Next lotto draw is on 13th March. Jackpot is €9600.

All County Football League Division 3

We travelled to Milltownpass on Sunday last to take on the home side in Division 3 of the league. Due to last week's games being cancelled, this was our first game of the year. Both teams battled hard and recorded some fine scores before Milltownpass eventually won out on a scoreline of 4:07 to 3:08.

Bun started with the wind at their backs and got the perfect start when Caolán Fulham finished to the net after a fine team move. Milltownpass responded with a goal of their own. Brian Maguire found the net again for Bun. Maguire followed this score with a point from distance. Luke Kiernan bound forward from wing back to extend Bun’s lead which was followed by a Caolán Fulham free. 

Soon after Milltownpass responded with another goal before they tacked on 2 quick points. Noel Yourell scored a fine point from distance to bring the first half scoring to an end with the sides level on 2:04 to 2:04.

Playing against a strong wind in the second half Bun showed some great composure and doggedness throughout. Milltownpass scored 2 goals in the space of a minute which made it difficult for Bun but they fought back well with Aidan Finnan scoring two points from frees while Caolán Fulham scored another goal for Bun to bring the margin down to two points. 

While ultimately very disappointed to lose this match, Bun can take a lot of positives from this defeat. Six players were handed their debuts from the start while another two players made their debuts from the bench in the second half. Matthew Hope, Luke Kiernan, Eoin McGowan, Daire McLaughlin, Cian Tighe and Brian O Hara all were named in the starting XV, while Patryk Kupferschmidt and Eoghan Murray both came on in the second half. All eight players acquitted themselves very well and they have a very bright future ahead in the blue and white.

Team: Alan Maguire, Conor Newman, Andy Whitney, Eoin McGowan, Matthew Hope, John Kiernan, Luke Kiernan, Noel Yourell, Caolán Fulham, Daire McLaughlin, Aidan Finnan, Cian Tighe, Ken Conroy, Brian Maguire & Brian O Hara. Subs Used: Patryk Kupferschmidt & Eoghan Murray.

We host St. Loman’s on Saturday next at 3:00pm. All support greatly appreciated.

Underage Training 

Bunbrosna GAA Underage Training will resume at Bunbrosna GAA pitch on Saturday 12 March at 1:00pm for all children ages 4 – 13. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and new back to the pitch.

New helpers are always welcome whether in  coaching, assisting at training, team administration, Blitz Leaders, preparation of teas and coffees, washing jerseys – if you are willing to help we can find a role that fits you, so if you would like to help out our teams please get in contact with Conor on 0879330992 or any of our regular coaches or committee members.

Rounders

As the new season is upon us, Rounders training will start on Saturday next 26th February. Over 17s will be at 5:00pm while U17s will train at 6:00pm. New members are welcome for both age groups.

Membership

Membership for 2022 is now due. The rates of membership this year are as follows: Family - €120, Adults - €60, Juvenile - €30, Student - €30, OAP - €30. All membership must be done through Foireann this year. 

In order to register, log on to your Foireann account and follow the membership prompts. If you don’t have a Foireann account just log onto www.foireann.ie and register a new account and select Bunbrosna as your club. Once you have this done you will be able to select the membership option that suits you best.

Tax Relief on Donations

We are pleased to say there is a further fundraising opportunity for the Club following on from the generosity of the members, businesses and local donors over the past 12 months.

Our club is a recognised Approved Sports Body and our development is a project approved by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. If you are a PAYE worker and you donated to the Club in 2021 for the Astroturf Development, the Club can make an application to gross up that amount of the donation. In other words, the Club can get a refund of the tax on your donation. 

If you are happy for the Club to make an application on your behalf or you have any further questions, then please text or email me, Colm McCormack (club treasurer) on 0863469664 or colm.m.mccormack@gmail.com and he will prepare the paperwork for you. More information can be found on www.revenue.ie

Congratulations

Congratulations to Aine Newman who has been selected as joint captain for the Westmeath Camogie team this season. This is a fantastic achievement for Aine who has already played on the Westmeath Senior Camogie team.

Well done also to Ciara & Maeve Molloy who played for the Westmeath minor footballers on Sunday.

Condolences

All at Bunbrosna GAA wish to offer our sincere condolences to the McAdden family, Rathowen, on the sad passing of Tony (Patrick); Reading, UK and late of Rathowen.

To his wife Liz, sons, Marc & Stephen, daughters, Kelly, Emma, Tilly and Lucy, his brothers and sisters Eilish, Seamus, Sean, Shiela and Michael, his extended family and friends, we extend our deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.