Death of a Legend -Bill Gubbins...

Bill Gubbins of Ballyoneen, Bartlemy died on Sunday last. He was born in 1928, the year the Bride Rovers Club was formed. He grew up with a deep interest in everything local and rural in his native place. He loved athletics, Gaelic games and drama in a special way. During his teenage years the Bride Rovers Club met with little success but that never dimmed Bill's support for the Green, White and Gold. Like many people in the parish the era of 1966 to 1969 was a reward for all the barren years. When we won the Junior B Grade in 66 and two A Grade Titles in 1968 and 69 Bill was thrilled. Since those heady days Bride Rovers have enjoyed unprecedented susses on the playing fields of Cork and Bill Gubbins was one great follower. In recent years when unable to attend all the games he was an avid listener to games on the radio.  From the time he first 'took to the boards' on stage with the Kaime Sports Committee in a fund-raising play over 60 years ago Bill became one of the best known actors in amateur dramatics in North East Cork. He was stalwart of groups in Bartlemy and had a particular gra for everything associated with Bartlemy Parish Hall. As well as acting with Bartlemy Drama Group Bill also took part in productions in Lisgoold, Dungourney and Watergrasshill. Then in the early 2000's we asked Bill to take part with the Bride Rovers Scor Novelty Act. For several glorious years Bill and the Scor group had a brilliant adventure. Bill won five East Cork titles, three Counties and a Munster Title. That Munster win saw us qualify for The All Ireland Final in Killarney in 2005. We didn't win but what great times we had. For a man in his mid 70's Bill Gubbins was enthusiastic as a young fella. He loved the travelling, the craic, the company and win or lose he was thrilled to be involved. He loved the stage and storytelling and was so proud and happy to bring such success to the Bride Rovers Club. Whatever Draw or Raffle or Fund-raising venture we undertook Bill was always to the fore with encouragement and financial support. I remember a few short years ago coming back from a concert, I think 'twas in Gortroe, Bill said to Frances O Riordan and myself " I think I'm finally going to retire from this, though I love it,  but let ye keep going and encourage the youth too". Bill, you were our inspiration, our Oscar Winner, our Seanachai but most of all our great friend. As old as the Club Bill Gubbins was proud of his family, his clan, his parish and Bride Rovers- his Club. We extend our deepest sympathy to Bill's wife Maureen, daughter Mary, son-in-law John, grandchildren, sister, nephews, nieces and his many friends. You have handed us a proud and rich tradition to be given to future generations, thanks Bill.

Jackpot of €18,200 not won.

 The second  Lotto Draw of 2018 took place on Tuesday January 9th with a Jackpot of €18,200. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 23 and 32 and there was no Winner. The prizes of €30 each went  to Cotters, Bartlemy, Joe Cahill, Rathcormac, Marie & Richie Cotter, Mondaniel, Vincent Cronin, Coolnakilla, Michael Collins, Coolnakilla Tickets for the Lotto are just €2 each and can be bought from Club members, in local business outlets and online at locallotto.ie Your ongoing support of the Lotto is really appreciated. The Income from the weekly Lotto is vital in helping with the day-to-day running of the Club. The Lotto Jackpot for the second Draw of 2018, on last Tuesday night January the 16th was €18,200.

Bride Rovers Club 100 Launch.

On Friday week January the 19th we are launching Bride Rovers Club 100. The Official launch will take place in the Rathcormac In at 8pmand everyone in the parish is welcome.  Club 100 is an exciting new development for our Club. As we head towards our Centenary in ten years time we have major plans for the future. Club 100 is the way in which we can involve all our supporters and ensure that the facilities we will have in the future will be matched with our needs as our population grows. This is an open invitation to everyone in the parish to come along on Friday week.

Sympathy.

The Club extends deepest condolences to Mick Barry and family on the death of Mick's father Michael in Thurles during the week. Michael Barry was a native of Ring, Clonakilty and had worked for many years as Manager of Centenary Co Op in the premier County. We extend our sympathy to Mick and his wife, brothers and sisters

COLMANS BEATEN

Hard luck to the St Colmans team who lost out to CBC in the quarter final of the Harty Cup last week.

ASTRO TURF BOOKING.

All bookings of the two Astro Turf playing areas are to be made by contacting the Club Runaí Daniel Lane at 087 2070100

Twitter and Website. 

So many people at home and abroad are now very hi-tech when it comes to keeping in touch with the activities of the Bride Rovers Club. The online editions of newspapers are growing in popularity. Meanwhile you can follow the Club on twitter at twitter@ BrideRoversGAA or on our own website at www.briderovers.ie

BRIDE ROVERS CLUB SPONSORS are;    Rathcormac Tyres

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