Bruree Notes 22/6/2009

GAA
South Final: Bruree’s Junior A hurlers, short a number of regulars, could not find a way to overcome a strong Kilmallock performance in the South League final at Kilfinane on Tuesday evening. The first half was all Kilmallock with Bruree trailing by 0-2 to 1-10 at the break. Both Bruree points came from Gerard O’Dea placed balls. Bruree put up a much better performance in the second half and finished with a score of 3-5 to Kilmallock’s 1-19. Charlie O’Shea played a part in all three Bruree goals. The first came afeter Charlie dropped a long free into the square and Peter Cussen finished to the net. The second one also came from a long free from Charlie and in the confusion ended up in the Kilmallock net. A close in free was sent to the net by Charlie with just a minute to go. Bruree’s only other score from play, a point, came from Mike Sexton while Gerard O’Dea and Charlie O’Shea both converted frees. The Bruree team was Eamon Sexton, Patrick Deady, Anthony O’Shea, Chris Sexton, John Deady, Paul Fitzgerald, Billy O’Donnell, Vincent Stanton, David Hogan, Charlie O’Shea, Gerard O’Dea, Michael Mullane, Sean Deane, Mike Sexton, Niall Broderick, David Deady, Michael Cotter, David Broderick, Laurence sexton, Peter Cussen.
Fixtures: Friday June 26th Senior Hurling Championship Replay v Ahane at Bruff at 7.30 pm
Saturday June 27th Junior A South Championship v Castleton/Ballyagran at Kilmallock at 7.30 pm
Monday June 29th Junior A All County League v Castlemahon at Bruree at 7.30 pm
Golf Classic: A fundraising Golf Classic will be held at Charleville Golf Club on Friday, July 17th. A very attractive first prize of All Ireland Final tickets plus overnight accommodation makes this the classic to be part of. Our adult club presently has teams in senior hurling league and championship, junior “A” hurling and football and Under 21 hurling and football. Our underage players are the future of Bruree GAA and the membership of our juvenile club has never been higher - 98 members are currently registered. We strive to provide regular training and matches to cater from Under 8 to Under 16 level. We are aware that, in the present economic climate, serious consideration has to be given to the level of support provided to organizations like ourselves. To enable everyone who wants to support the Bruree GAA Golf Classic this year to do so, we have reduced the team entry fee to €100 (team of 3) and tee sponsorship to €50. We trust that you will agree that this represents excellent value and we look forward to your continued support. If you have any queries please contact Chairman Noel O’Halloran on 087 7512396. For team bookings contact John Carey at 087-2701771.

Community Radio

There are two more draws still to go in the Ballyhoura Community Radio members draw with membership at just €10 per draw (€20 for both draws). You can join with John Harrold or any member of BCR. The second draw will be held on at the end of June. Your support would be greatly appreciated for your radio station. Ballyhoura Community Radio is now broadcasting on the internet on Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 5.00 to 9.00 pm. Just go to www.bcradio.ie and click on the Listen Live link. Requests may be sent to studio@bcradio.ie. BCR is a community station run by volunteers. Much of the finances to run the station must come from fundraising.
GAA Summer Coaching Week
This year’s Summer Coaching Week is now upon us and all the young people of the parish are eagerly looking forward to next week’s activities. The coaching week will take place from June 29th to July 3rd, 2009. It has long been insisted that players represent the most important constituent in any GAA club. They are our key resource, and give so much enjoyment to so many people year after year. As a result, our club coaches have a most important job to perform in ensuring that the youth continue to play and enjoy our games, and that all of our players continue to develop as athletes. This week of coaching for both hurling and football is available for all children in the parish from 7 years to 14 years (It is important to note that the minimum age is 7 years old, as only children of 7 years and over can be affiliated to the club for insurance purposes). All basic skills in hurling and football will be demonstrated/coached so any “new” players will be especially welcome. Monday to Thursday, coaching will be from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. Children should bring lunch and drink daily and remember to bring your hurley and helmet daily. At the end of the week, on Friday 3rd, there will be a wide range of fun events in the field for all participants in the coaching week. This will run from 6.00 - 9.00 pm weather permitting. If we are unable to run events in the field, we will reconvene in the school hall from 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Sports gear and a certificate of attendance will be presented. Total cost for this great week is €30 per child, for families of 3 children or more it will cost €80 and is now due. For anyone that has any queries please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mullane, Mike Lyons or Gerard Sexton.

Sympathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Denis Murphy, De Valera Park, who died recently.

45 Drive
Winners of the 45 Drive last week with eight games were Eddie O’Dea and Peggy Cronin. Runners up with seven games were Mary Noonan and Tom O’Riordan. Raffle prizes went to Tom O’Riordan, Sean Healy, Jim Murphy and Tom Collins. Winners of the 45 Drive this week with nine games were Noreen Hayes and Josephine Lynch. Runners up with eight games were Patsy Hayes and Tom Hanley and John Moloney and Tom O’Rourke. Table prizes went to Peggy Cronin and Eddie o’Dea and mary O’Leary and John Sheahan. Raffle prizes went to Joe Carey, Patsy Healy, Anne Frawley and Peggy Cronin. The 45 Drive continues in the Community Centre every Tuesday night, starting at 8.30 pm sharp.

Bruree National School
Primary Game: Congratulations to Christina Geary on her outstanding performance for Limerick in the Primary Game played at half time in the Munster Senior Football semi-final at Cusack Park, Ennis.
School Collection: The Board of Management would like to thank sincerely all those who contributed so generously to the recent school collection.

Community Games
The following are the results of the recent Bruree Rockhill Community Games Sports evening:
Girls:
Under 6 1 Laura Frawley 2 Niamh Cotter 3 Ellen Williams
Under 7 1 Lorna Murphy 2 Julia Wisniewska
Under 8 1 Holly O’Dwyer 2 Jennifer Cotter 3 Hollie Curtin
Under 10 1 Katie Quirke 2 Theresa Ryan 3 Megan O’Grady
Under 12 1 Timea Fabryova 2 Emma Howard 3 Rosarie Heffernan and Tori O’Grady
Under 14 1 Emer McCarthy 2 Laura Murphy 3 Eva Lyons and Christina Geary
Under 6 Runner Up Group 1 1 Elaine Frawley, Katie Buckley and Ellen Murphy 2 Niamh O’Brien 3 Clodagh Williams
Under 6 Runner Up Group 2 1 Katie Sexton, Kate Frawley and Rachel Tobin 2 Alanah O’Dwyer 3 Elaine McCarthy
Under 10 Runner Up 1 Chloe O’Shea 2 Ciara McCarthy and Rachel Williams 3 Julianne Barrington
Under 12 Runner Up 1 Rosemary Ryan 2 Nella O’Regan 3 Michelle Brosnan
Under 14 Runner Up 1 Caoimhe Murphy 2 Lucy Donworth 3 Sophie Mullane
Ball Throw Under 12 1 Chloe Kelly 2 Tori O’Grady
Long Puck Under 14 1 Christina Geary
Boys
Under 6 1 Robert Lynch 2 Rory O’Gorman 3 Luke Kelly and Darragh Sexton
Under 7 1 Sean Frawley 2 Sean Daly 3 Brendan McKiernan and William Sexton
Under 8 1 Sam Cronnolly 2 Matthew Howard 3 Kiernan O’Connor
Under 10 1 Sean Quirke 2 Robert Kelly 3 Cathal Barrington
Under 12 1 Seamus Lyons and Aaron Fitzgerald 2 Tommy Cronnolly
Under 14 1 William Howard 2 Brendan Murphy
Under 6 Runner Up Group 1 1 Brian Curtin 2 Paddy Lynch 3 Kevin Hayden
Under 6 Runner Up Group 2 1 Fionnan O’Driscoll 2 Darragh Sexton 3 Shane Hogan
Under 8 Runner Up 1 Frankie Barrington 2 Fergus Carey 3 Peter Buckley
Under 10 Runner Up 1 Brian McCarthy 2 Charlie Gorey O’Neill 3 Finbarr Fitzpatrick
Under 12 Runner Up 1 Jack Murphy 2 Gearoid McCarthy 3 Ciaran Sexton and Daire O’Driscoll
Ball Throw Under 12 1 Oskar Wisniewska 2 Ciaran Sexton 3 Jonathan Fitzpatrick
Long Puck Under 14 1 Thomas O’Dwyer 2 Daire O’Driscoll 3 Shane Hannon
Mixed Race
Under 7 1 Sam Williams 2 Gabrielle Nyst and Tom Curtin
Under 10 Group 1 1 Tomas Michaelochek 2 Harry Mullane 3 Alanah Sheedy
Under 10 Group 2 1 Kayleigh Thompson 2 Jack O’Shea 3 Aislinn Sexton
Sack Races
Girls
Junior/Senior Infants 1 Hollie Curtin 2 Lorna Murphy 3 Katie Sexton
1st and 2nd Class 1 Mary Murphy 2 Rachel Williams 3 Alanah Sheedy
3rd and 4th Class 1 Emma Howard 2 Timea Fabryova 3 Megan O’Grady
5th and 6th Class 1 Eimear McCarthy 2 Christina Geary 3 Lucy Donworth
Boys
Junior/Senior Infants 1 Matthew Howard 2 Rory O’Gorman 3 William Sexton
1st and 2nd Class 1 Tomas Mikaelochek 2 Harry Mullane 3 Kieran O’Connor
3rd and 4th Class 1 Tommy Cronnolly 2 Brian Sexton 3 Shane Hannon
Piggy Back Races
Girls
1 Christina Geary and Julia Wisniewska 2 Caoimhe Murphy and Hollie Curtin 3 Laura Murphy and Ellen Murphy
Boys
1 Aaron Fitzgerald and Frankie Barrington 2 Seamus Lyons and Luke Kelly 3 William Howard and Matthew Howard
Girls Runner Up Group 1
1 Rosarie Heffernan and Niamh Cotter and Tori O’Grady and Aine Hayden 2 Timea Fabryova and Rachel Tobin 3 Sophie Mullane and Harry Mullane
Girls Runner Up Group 2
1 Ellen Murphy and Mary Murphy 2 Chloe O’Shea and Alanah O’Dwyer 3 Holly O’Dwyer and Rachel Tobin
Boys Runner Up Group 1
1 Shane Hannon and Luke Kelly 2 Brian Sexton and Katie Sexton 3 Daire O’Driscoll and Darragh Sexton and Tommy Cronnolly and John Sheehan
Boys Runner Up Group 2
1 Darren Kelly and John Sheehan 2 Aaron Tierney and Luke Kelly
Mother’s Race
1 Mary Ann Sexton 2 Fiona Lynch 3 Eileen O’Dwyer and Louise Lynch
Father’s Race
1 Michael Shinney 2 Andrew Sexton 3 Ger Murphy