Current News 19 Apr 2011
Presentations
Sunday evening last saw an exceptionally large turnout of members for the presentation of prizes. Highlight of the evening was the conferring of honorary membership on club member Billy Donlon, an outstanding member of the Glenns, who represented Ireland on the senior team in the victorious Home Internationals in Scotland last September. At the presentation Captain Joe Slevin stressed that Billy had contributed much to Birr Golf Club both as a player, captain and administrator. He was an inspiration to all and was always available to represent the Club on every occasion.
In replying Billy thanked the members for this honour and was delighted to get an opportunity to thank the many members who had helped and encouraged him since he joined in 1979. He noted in particular Michael Coughlan and Michael Horan who gave him sound advice and helped him to develop and expand his game. He said he and his wife Marese and family would cherish the award and he looked forward to many more years of enjoyment in The Glenns.
The Captain and Lady Captain also welcomed Michael O’Grady and Brendan Swan from the One-Armed Golf Society. Both players represented Europe in the Fightmaster Trophy at Chepstow last September. This competition is run in conjunction with the Ryder Cup and follows a similar format. Competitions are now in progress to select a team for Chicago 2012. Both men spoke with deep affection of the late Bill Owens who represented Birr for many years on one-armed teams.
The Captain congratulated all the winners and thanked in particular our sponsors, Caroline McCarthy of Sportswear, Birr, Hanlon Butchers, Castle St. and Hassett of Topline, Crinkill and Banagher.
For your diary
Open 3-ball. Any combination. Ongoing.
Mon to Fr. 9 hole Stableford. Each day. Please note that this is a new competition.
Thurs. 21 April. 10.15 Seniors.
Thurs. 21 April. 3.00 Duggan Cup v Tullamore. 3 Home, 2 away.
Fri. 22 April 11am. Mixed Foursomes Birr v Tullamore.
Provincial Towns. Birr v Abbeyleix.
Sun./Mon. 24/25 April. Mini Classic in aid of Club funds.
Tues. 26 April. Open Tuesday.
Fri. 29 April. Birr Community School Classic. Contact: Brid Grogan 086 601 1864
Sat.30 April. 3.00. South Leinster v Woodlands. 4 home 3 away.
Sun. 1 May. Austin Gleeson Mixed.
Mon.2 May. Bank Holiday. Fr. Starkin. Open Stableford.
Results
Menbers’ Prize. 1st Matt Feenane (15) 60 nett. 2nd Christy Purcell (10) 68 nett. Gross: Paddy Hogan 76. 3rd Nicholas Nugent (14) 69 nett. Veterans: Alan Naylor 69 nett. 1st 9 Jeff King 33 nett. 2nd Cormac Moylan 34 nett. 2’s Tony McCormack.
GOY after 3 rounds: John Ryan 18 pts. Matt Feenane 17 pts. Joe Rowland 17 pts. Andy Masterson 15 pts.
Open 3-ball March. Gerry Madden, Ronan Madden and Mary Madden 82 pts. Portumna.
Open Singles Tues, 12th. 1st Michael stephens (16) 40 pts. 2nd Dave Burnett (18) Portumna, 37 pts. Gross: Declan Gath 34 pts. 3rd Tom Rigney (9) 36 pts.ogan 76.
3rd Nicholas Nugent (14) 69 nett Veterans, Alan Naylor 69 1st nett ogan
Seniors. M Stephens S Ryan J Carroll 44; B Wilks C Finnerty D O Sullivan 46.
Bridge
1st Cecelia Doorley/Chris Harvey. 2nd Frank Doorley/ Joanne Loughnane.
Inter Club Matches
Best of luck to our three teams and their managers who take to the fairways this week. On Thursday the Duggan take on Tullamore. On Friday the Mixed Foursome also play Tullamore and on a date to be confirmed we play Abbeyleix in the Provincial Towns.
Ladies’ Golf
Easter Competition. The annual Easter Competition takes place on this Wednesday 20th April. Usual draws on Wednesday.
Australian Spoons. Ladies, please note that the Australian Spoons Competition is extended to 30th April. A small number of ladies have played but please take advantage of this wonderful weather and play in the Spoons! Best of luck to all.
18 Hole Stableford Results. The results of the recent 18 Hole Stableford Competition sponsored by Michael Horan Golf Shop are as follows:
1st Carmel Ryan 37 Points (34)
2nd Aileen Watkins 36 Points (23)
3rd Kathleen Doorley 34 Points (16)
Congratulations to all the prizewinners who were presented with their prizes on last Sunday Night. Competitions presented were: Hedgerows, Molloys, Mrs. Patsy Burke and Michael Horan to whom we are most grateful for their generous sponsorship. It was indeed very heartening to see such a huge turnout in the Glenns on last Sunday night to show our support to our sponsors.
We extend congratulations also to Billy Donlon who was also presented with Honorary Membership of Birr Golf Club last Sunday night.
Glenn Eagles. The Glenn Eagles had a record turnout last Thursday for their fortnightly outing. Conditions for golf were perfect and in first place with 31 pts was Aileen Watkins, Lena Guinan & Teresa Feely. In second place with 31.1 pts were Mary Ryan, Roma Gilmartin & Glenn Eagles debutante Mary McGee. In third position with a score of 32 pts were Emer Hanniffy, Patt Grogan & Margaret McDonagh. The Glenn Eagles welcome new members who hold ILGU handicaps and are members of Birr Golf Club.
Mini Club Classic. The Mini Club Classic will take place on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th April. Please support the first of our golf fund-raising events. Timesheet and Entry Sheet is now available in the Club House for attention.
The Austin Gleeson Mixed. The annual Austin Gleeson Mixed takes place on Sunday 1st May – details to follow
A.A. Team News. As promised we hope to keep you up to date on upcoming fixtures in the A.A. Club Matches.
Next out is the Junior Cup Team on Monday, 18th April against Mullingar in Moate – Team Captain Anne Frawley.
The Irish Mixed Foursomes versus Tullamore is also fixed for Friday, 22nd April with 2 pairs at home and 3 pairs away – Team Captains are Michael Horan and Vera Smyth.
The Senior Foursomes play Rathdowney in Roscrea on Sunday May 1st – Team Captain Yvonne Boland.
Further updates on the teams will be included each week as fixtures and results come to hand.
Sympathy
The members express deepest sympathy to Mike Chaloner and his family on the death of his father in the UK recently. Also to Majella Duffy and her family and to Frank McNamara and his family on the death of their sister Ann O’Brien in Malahide last week.