BRUREE NOTES 7/6/2009

GAA

On Tuesday night, we played Granagh/Ballingarry at Bruree in the All-County League. However, we saw an entirely different performance and an entirely different result. Bruree looked very out of sorts and put up very little of a show against the visitors. Bruree trailed by 0-2 to 0-8 at the break and even some hard words at half time had little effect on the performance. Bruree’s first half scores came from Michael Lane and Tommy O’Brien. Second half scores came more easily again to Granagh/Ballingarry in the second half and they eventually emerged 0-18 to 0-10 winners. Bruree’s second half scores came from Tommy O’Brien 0-3, Shane Mullane 0-2, Paddy Kelly 0-2 and Michael Lane 0-1.
All County Senior Hurling League Div 1A
Tuesday 16th June Ballybrown v Bruree 7.45 pm
Tuesday 30th June Croom v Bruree 7.45 pm
All County Junior Hurling League Div 1 B
Thursday 18th June Bruree v Feoghanagh/Castlemahon at 7.45 pm
Thursday 2nd July Bruree v Camogue Rovers at 7.45 pm
Golf Classic: A fundraising Golf Classic will be held at Charleville Golf Club on Friday, July 17th. 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.

INTERNET

News from Bruree is now available online at www.brureenews.blogspot.com.

COMMUNITY RADIO

The first was held last Sunday night. 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.

45 DRIVE

Winners of the 45 Drive last week with nine games were Mary Margaret Noonan and Nora May Donworth. Runners up with eight games were Joan and Donie Hannon. The table prizes went to Eugene Grant and Joe Carey and Noreen Hayes and partner. Raffle prizes went to Jim Murphy, Tommy O’Riordan, Josephine Lynch and Mary O’Leary. The 45 Drive continues at the Community Centre every Tuesday night starting at 8.30 pm sharp.

GAA SUMMER COACHING WEEK

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. With this in mind, early this summer Brù Rì Juvenile Club is holding a coaching week for both hurling and football between June 29th and July 3rd, 2009. This week of coaching 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 6-9pm 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 due by Friday, 12th June, at the latest. For anyone that has any queries please do not hesitate to contact Mike Mullane, Mike Lyons or Gerard Sexton.

BRUREE GOLF SOCIETY

Society Captain, Margaret Deady, will hold her Captain’s Prize Day on Saturday, June 27th, at Limerick Golf Club, Ballyclough. Tee times are from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm. Names and green fee of €30 to any committee member before, Wednesday June 17th.
The society’s away outing will take place on the weekend of Friday and Saturday, October 2nd/3rd. The destination is Kilkenny with accommodation at the Hotel Kilkenny with tee times arranged at Kilkenny Golf Club on Saturday and Gowran Park Golf Club on Sunday. A non refundable deposit of €50 is due by June 30th. Contact John Carey at 087-2701771 for full details.