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COMMITTEE President - Michael James Scanlon Vice Presidents - Joe Gilhooley and Wilfred Brennan Chairman - David Killoran 086 8127799 Vice Chairman - Barry Gilhooley Secretary - Keith Henry Assistant Secretary - Fiona Donavan Treasurers - Kevin Doohan John McGettrick P.R.O. - Pat Spellman Child Protection Officer - Willie Gormley School Liason Officer - Paul Kerins Insurance Officer - Karl Brennan County Board Reps. - Gerry Perry and David Killoran Coaching Officer - Paul Kerins Bord na nÓg Chairman - Barry Gilhooley Bord na nÓg Secretary - Paul Donovan UNDER 6's David Spellman Emmet Gilhooley UNDER 8's Barry Gilhooley 087 6726827 Johnny Gormanly 086 8439416 UNDER 10's David Killoran 086 8127799 Paul Kerins 086 3235329 John Flannery 087 2222048 UNDER 12's Sean Durkin 087 7748382 John McGettrick 087 9295514 UNDER 14's Joe Scanlon 087 6836176 UNDER 16's Pat Moffit 087 2236651 Dermot Gormanly 087 9574432 Stephen Murray 085 7426836 Matt Regan 087 6352880 Thomas Phillips 087 6614423 UNDER 18's Kevin Doohan Joe Brennan Sean Stagg SENIOR TEAM MANAGEMENT John O'Flaherty 086 8306174 Paddy Kerins 087 2940340 Tadhg Brennan A s is so often the case when a team reaches new heights as Bunninadden did when winning the senior championship in 2000, previous great achievements don’t always get the recognition they deserve. That plus the passage of time underlies the significance of commemorating the famous victory of Bunninadden in winning the Sligo Junior Championship in 1979. Yes, indeed this year marks the fortieth anniversary of that great victory. 1979 will of course always be remembered for the visit Pope John Paul II but it’s likely that the minds of all Bunninadden Gaels were more exercised about the possibility of bringing home the New Ireland cup. Winning the Junior championship back then was a very significant achievement and even the introduction of the Intermediate grade in that year- when the 16 senior teams were divided into 8 senior teams and 8 Intermediate teams did nothing to diminish its importance. It could be argued that at this time Sligo was coming to the end of a golden era in its football history when its senior team was a match for anyone in the country and had many famous battles with their illustrious provincial opponents before finally getting their just rewards with that historic win in 1975 when Sligo won the Connacht title for only the second time. If only there had been a back door in that era Sligo would surely have graced Croke Park on more occasions and the country might have had an opportunity to have seen the greatness of Michéal Kerins. Bunninadden can be very proud that many of its players represented their county at numerous grades in that golden era. Having defeated local rivals Ballymote Remembering the Sligo Junior Championship 1979 1979 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM — Back row, left to right: L. Wynne, P. Hunt R.I.P., J. Scanlon, D. Scanlon, L. Gormley, J. Mulholland, P. McLoughlin, M. Marren R.I.P., H. Gallagher, M.J. Scanlon, D. Killkenny. Front row: P. Meehan, S. Wynne, J. Spellman, P. Coleman, J. Healy, Capt., P. Gallagher, O. Gormley R.I.P, T. O’Dowd, B. Frain. Sitting: P. Scanlon, B. Wynne. 1 BUNNINADDEN GAA CLUB — NEWSLETTER BUNNINADDEN GAA CLUB News letter Volume 2, No. 1 April, 2019
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COMMITTEE President - Michael James Scanlon Vice Presidents - Joe Gilhooley and Wilfred Brennan Chairman - David Killoran 086 8127799 Vice Chairman - Barry Gilhooley Secretary - Keith Henry Assistant Secretary - Fiona Donavan Treasurers - Kevin Doohan John McGettrick P.R.O. - Pat Spellman Child Protection Officer - Willie Gormley School Liason Officer - Paul Kerins Insurance Officer - Karl Brennan County Board Reps. - Gerry Perry and David Killoran Coaching Officer - Paul Kerins Bord na nÓg Chairman - Barry Gilhooley Bord na nÓg Secretary - Paul Donovan
UNDER 6's David Spellman Emmet Gilhooley
UNDER 8's Barry Gilhooley 087 6726827Johnny Gormanly 086 8439416
UNDER 10'sDavid Killoran 086 8127799Paul Kerins 086 3235329John Flannery 087 2222048
UNDER 12'sSean Durkin 087 7748382John McGettrick 087 9295514
UNDER 14'sJoe Scanlon 087 6836176
UNDER 16'sPat Moffit 087 2236651Dermot Gormanly 087 9574432Stephen Murray 085 7426836Matt Regan 087 6352880Thomas Phillips 087 6614423
UNDER 18'sKevin Doohan Joe Brennan Sean Stagg
SENIOR TEAM MANAGEMENTJohn O'Flaherty 086 8306174Paddy Kerins 087 2940340Tadhg Brennan
As is so often the case when a team reaches new heights as Bunninadden did when winning the senior championship in 2000, previous great achievements don’t always get the recognition they deserve. That plus the passage of time
underlies the significance of commemorating the famous victory of Bunninadden in winning the Sligo Junior Championship in 1979.
Yes, indeed this year marks the fortieth anniversary of that great victory. 1979 will of course always be remembered for the visit Pope John Paul II but it’s likely that the minds of all Bunninadden Gaels were more exercised about the possibility of bringing home the New Ireland cup.
Winning the Junior championship back then was a very significant achievement and even the introduction of the Intermediate grade in that year-when the 16 senior teams were divided into 8 senior teams and 8 Intermediate teams did nothing to diminish its importance.
It could be argued that at this time Sligo was coming to the end of a
golden era in its football history when its senior team was a match for anyone in the country and had many famous battles with their illustrious provincial opponents before finally getting their just rewards with that historic win in 1975 when Sligo won the Connacht title for only the second time. If only there had been a back door in that era Sligo would surely have graced Croke Park on more occasions and the country might have had an opportunity to have seen the greatness of Michéal Kerins.
Bunninadden can be very proud that many of its players represented their county at numerous grades in that golden era.
Having defeated local rivals Ballymote
Remembering theSligo Junior Championship 1979
1979 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM — Back row, left to right: L. Wynne, P. Hunt R.I.P., J. Scanlon, D. Scanlon, L. Gormley, J. Mulholland, P. McLoughlin, M. Marren R.I.P., H. Gallagher, M.J. Scanlon, D. Killkenny. Front row: P. Meehan, S. Wynne, J. Spellman, P. Coleman, J. Healy, Capt., P. Gallagher, O. Gormley R.I.P, T. O’Dowd, B. Frain. Sitting: P. Scanlon, B. Wynne.
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in the first round that year we went on to overcome Geevagh on a scoreline of 2-6 to 0-6 in the East Divisional final before dismissing the challenge of a highly fancied Toulestrane side in the semi-final to qualify for the county final against what were to become tremendous rivals in subsequent years, Castleconnor.
The final was played at Kilcoyne Park and having had to endure a strong fightback by the opposition we triumphed on a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-3.
The team: James Mullholland, John Spellman, Mick Marren R.I.P., Liam Gormley, Pakes Scanlon, Padraic McLoughlin, Pat Meehan, Dennis Scanlon, Owen Gormley R.I.P., Sean Wynne 0-3, John Healy 0-2, Peter Gallagher, Paddy Coleman, John Scanlon 1-1, Pat Hunt R.I.P., 0-1.
PLAYER STATS:
J. MULLHOLLANDA county minor in 1978 and named as goalkeeper on the All-time Best Banada Abbey team.J. SPELLMANQuietly effective corner back noted for many goal line clearances. Went on to play in the Intermediate final of 1983 and on those great St. Nathy’s senior teams of the late 1980’s. Senior team selector in 2000.MICK MARRENLined out alongside the great M. Kerins along with clubmate G. McManus in that fateful Connacht title of 1965 before emigrating to New York. Also an accomplished golfer.
LIAM GORMLEYPlayed for his county at all grades, winning Vocational Schools Connacht C titles in ‘62 & ‘63. Outstanding fielder, was a member of the ’63 and ’73 championship winning teams, played in a senior final with Tubbercurry in 1971 and was a panel member of the Sligo team that reached the league semi-final in 1968.PAKES SCANLONStylish but teak tough attacking wing back who captured the attention of the County Senior selectors after some outstanding performances.PADRAIC McLOUGHLINRock solid centre back who had played in goals for the great county minor team who reached the All Ireland final of 1968.PAT MEEHANOne of the youngest members of the squad and a very strong defender who was who was noted for his tough tackling and high fielding. Played in the Intermediate final of ’83 but unfortunately, like many others lost to the massive emigration of the eighties.DENNIS SCANLONStar of the St. Nathy’s college team of that era and lined out for the county minor and U 21 sides. Noted particularly for his long-range free taking. Also played in the ’83 final and St. Nathy’s senior team of the late ‘80sOWEN GORMLEYIn an era when midfielders were big and strong and usually stuck to their positions Owen was a box to box player before the phrase was even invented.
Also played in the ’71 senior final with Tubbercurry.SEAN WYNNEClassy wing forward, arguably man of the match in the final having scored 3pts from play in the first half. Another member of ’83 side.JOHN HEALYCaptain and survivor of ’63 cham-pionship winning side but missed out on ’73 as played most of his football in Dublin. Inspirational captain who did his talking on the field but whose victory speeches have become folklore.PETER GALLAGHERYoungest member of the team, played county minor that year when he was marked by John Maughan. Went on to represent his county at all grades and star for Bunninadden and St. Nathy’s teams through the ‘80s and 90s captaining his club to a division 2 league title in 1994.PADDY COLEMANNatural corner forward with a lethal left foot who loved feeding off the big guys. Scored a goal in the semi-final. Also, an accomplished hurler who won U 16 Connacht titles in ’73 &74.JOHN SCANLONScored a goal in every round and another who featured for his county, having the distinction of playing three years in a row for Sligo U 21’s. Also played senior football for Easkey.PAT HUNTElder statesman of the team who also has the distinction of winning junior championships in three different decades ’53, ’63 and 73. Won a senior
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OTHER PANEL MEMBERS:
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HUGHIE GALLAGHERMember of ’73 team who played full back in senior final of ’71 for Tubbercurry.BRENDAN WYNNEDedicated clubman who went to represent his club as Chairman and Co. Board delegate.TOMMY O’DOWDTalented forward, one of the youngest members of the squad.
BERNARD FRAINAnother youngster who featured on Banada Abbey teams who brought the Doocastle contingent on the panel to 4.DAVID KILKENNYPromising young defender who was also lost to the club through emigration.
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Ross McManus, winner of the first prize of €1,500 being presented with his cheque by club chairman, D. Killoran along with treasurer, J.P. McGettrick.
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