Lauren Homan, Danielle O’Leary, Abbie Lyons, Laura Hannigan, Edel Thornton and JJ Williams, all Brunell Basketball, at the Gurranabraher Credit Union announcement of their major three year sponsorship deal with Brunell Ladies Basketball Club at the Parochial Hall, Churchfield. Photo: Jim Coughlan

Brunell celebrate new 3 year sponsorship deal

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A new basketball season is about to begin and one of the country’s most successful sides has been backed by a local institution.

Gurranabraher Credit Union have announced a new three-year sponsorship deal with Brunell Ladies Basketball Club to cover the club’s SuperLeague, U20 and U18 teams.

“Brunell are a northside club based out of the newly named Gurranabraher Credit Union Arena Parochial Hall, they have been one of the most successful clubs at underage level in the country and Gurranabraher Credit Union are delighted to partner with Brunell to bring this success to their SuperLeague team,” said Michael O’Connell, Chairperson of Gurranabraher Credit Union.

“The entire Brunell membership would like to thank Gurranabraher Credit Union and especially Mr Michael O’Connell, Chairperson Gurranabraher Credit Union, for the support they have shown our SuperLeague team along with our U20 and U18 teams,” said Kevin Harris, Brunell Chairperson.

“It is great to have a deal for the next three years which allows us as a club to plan for the future and not only this season. We look forward to a successful season working together to not only progress our national competition teams but also increase the profile of Brunell Ladies Basketball Club across our community,” he added.

“The credit union is this year celebrating our 60th anniversary of service to the community of Gurranabraher and surrounding areas. A very important part of what we do is supporting various community groups and sports clubs in our area. Basketball is a very strong and important sport in our community, and we are delighted to be teaming up with Brunell for the next three years and look forward to the club bringing more success to the northside of the city,” added Michael O’Connell, Chairperson of Gurranabraher Credit Union.

“When you look at the sponsorship Gurranabraher Credit Union have provided to the northside community for the last number of years, we as a club based in the northside can’t thank them enough for the support provided to us for the next three years,” said Jason Thornton, Brunell Treasurer.

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