01/12/2025
Half Way House Bunclody GAA Club was proud to recognise a decade of exceptional dedication on Saturday night, as long-serving Treasurer John Finn was formally honoured at our Annual General Meeting. The presentation marked a significant milestone for a man whose commitment, integrity and steady stewardship have been central to the club’s progress over the past ten years.
Those who have spent 5 minutes in John's company will know he played Senior Football for the club about 40 years ago and although his memory sometimes can be hit and miss it appears his time as senior football goalkeeper is etched in his mind as he can recall individual matches, and especially saves he made! His memory fails him when it comes to who succeded him as the Senior Football goal keeper with the hurt of being dropped for his "little" brother Paul, still seems to cut deep all these years later!
Throughout his tenure, he has brought clarity, accountability and a calm assurance to one of the most demanding roles in any volunteer organisation.
Those who have served alongside John speak of his unwavering professionalism, his meticulous attention to detail and, above all, his genuine grá for the club. Whether balancing the books late at night, or offering wise counsel at committee meetings, John has consistently shown what true volunteerism looks like.
The presentation at Saturday’s AGM by Chairperson Frank Burke was warmly received by all in attendance, acknowledged not only the countless hours he has given but also the stability and trust he has helped build within the club. His work has ensured that HWH Bunclody remains on a sound financial footing, enabling us to plan boldly for the future.
John follows in a long line of volunteerism in the Finn family, his late father Dinny was a committee member for many years and had a huge part in running the Golf Classic back in the 1990's. Himself and his wife Catherine were instrumental in the establishment of the LGFA teams in the club. His brother Paul currently runs the Golf Classic whilst his brother Denis crossed the border into Kildavin and is active in the GAA club out there.
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