Club Development Classic
Well done to the organising committee and all involved in organising the Annual Club Development Classic. At the presentation of prizes Captain Joe Slevin thanked especially all the members who turned out in exceptional numbers and helped to make the event such a success. He singled out our main sponsors Michael Kennedy of Kennedy Motors and David Corbett of D L Cullinane for their generosity and support. Other sponsors who were thanked were:Tommy Rohan, Glennons Wholesalers, Michael Foxe, Eugene Flynn, Banagher,Michael O’Connor òf Shop and Hotel Supplies, Birr and Pat Milne of Milne Foods, Birr.
The Captain acknowledged all the work done by the organisers and all who looked after the entries, the bar, the catering on the 11th and the competition on the 14th. Hole. He stressed that several local clubs also supported the event by sending teams and vouchers.
The draw for the free Annual Membership will take place on Captain’s night on 28 August. Sheets for Captain Joe’s prize are in the locker room and the draw will be held on Thurs. 18 Aug. at 8.00 pm. The prize this year is sponsored by Paschal Troy of Troy Sales Ltd.
For your diary
Thurs.11 Aug. 10.15 Seniors. 12.00 Glenn Eagles
Thurs. 11 Aug. 5.00. Tudenham Cup. Birr v Moate.
Fri. 12 Aug. Se Pardy Classic
Sat. 13 Aug. Societies.
Sat./Sun. 13/14 Aug. Alf Regan Trophy. 18h Stableford.
Mon. 15 Aug. Midland Boys Trophy. 36 holes. For entry please ring 057 9120082.
Mon. 15 Aug.4.45 Presidents’ Mixed.
Thurs,18 Aug. 10.00. Seniors. Birr v Ennis. Both 9s in play.
Thurs 18 Aug. 8pm. Draw for Captains Prize.
Sat/Sun 20/21 Aug. Captain Joe Slevin’s prize. Sponsored by Paschal Troy Sales Ltd. Time sheets in locker room.
Results
Seniors. S Dennigan D Johnston L Delaney 43; C Mc Garry M Liffey B Mc Guirk 46.
Club Development Classic sponsored by Michael Kennedy Motors, Birr and David Corbett of Cullinane Butchers, Birr.
1st Stephen Lonergan Brian Doyle Brian Nolan Darragh Molloy 105pts. 2nd Eamon Lowry Thady Clancy Tom Wright James Hamill 98pts. 3rd Aidan Hogan Kevin Hogan Ian Smith Alan Hennessy 94pts. 4th Captain Joe Slevin Darragh Claffey Paschal Troy Seamas Breen 94pts. 5th Anthony Dollard Caroline Guinan Sean Doorley Dominic McNamara 92pts. 6th Michael Yates John Murphy Willie Madden Fergus Garland 92pts. 7th Seamas Breen Roger Byrne Carina Gleeson Yvonne Claffey 92pts. 8th Jim O’Neill Benny Larkin Christy Loughnane Kieran McLoughlin 91pts. 9th Lady President Gemma Butler Shauna Carroll Amy Spain Kenneth Rice 91pts. 10th Michael Yates Willie Madden John Yates Jonathan Yates 90pts 11th Captain Joe Slevin Frank Kearns Conor Slevin Paschal Troy 90pts. 12th Kevin McGuire Kevin McNamara Denis Earley Ollie Nolan 90pts. All Ladies team: Lady Captain Rita Delaney Kathleen Doorley Dorrie Kennedy Olive Mulhare 89pts. Men’s Longest Drive: Sean Moylan. Ladies Longest Drive:Sheila Brennan. Mens Nearest pin: Arthur Joyce. Ladies nearest pin: Bernadette McTague.
Presidents’ Mixed Scramble: 1st John Carroll Mary Byrne June Carrol 27.4. 2nd David O’Meara Denise O’Hare Mary Bolger Peter Keane 27.7 3rd Captain Joe Slevin Carmel Ryan Patricia Guinan 28.
Open Stableford. 1st Laurence Smith (8) 39pts. 2nd John Duggan (22) 39pts. Gross:Barry davis (6) 38pts. 3rd Oisin Stronge (10) 36pts.
Juniors. Girls 9h. 1st Aimee Carroll. 2nd Jen Nolan .
Boys 9h 1st Daniel O’Meara and Robert Haines. 2nd Mark Haines.
18h. Liam Butler’s Prize. 1st Shauna Carroll. 2nd Ken Rice. 3rs Arran Murtagh.
Inter Club. Best of luck to Manager Tom Rigney and his team in the Tudenham Cup match v Moate on Thursday. At home are: Brendan Hogan/John Dwyer. Martin Young/Stephen Grogan and Tony McCormack/Gavin Young. Away are: Roddy Molloy/Pat Maher and Tom Rigney/Kevin MCNamara.
Sympathy
The members extend deepest sympathy to PJ Lowry and his family on the death of his father Joseph in Kilcormac recently. And to Tom King and his family on the death of his mother Mary Ellen in Dunmore, Co. Galway last week.
Ladies’ golf
18 Hole Competition
The results of the recent Ladies Open18 hole 3 person team took place on last Sunday, 7th August with a good turnout of ladies with a number of neighbouring clubs supporting our Open Day. This day was very kindly sponsored by Kevin McGrath Golf Academy to whom we are most appreciative. The results are as follows:
1st Place – Therese Feeley (36), Eileen Delaney (36) & Carmel Kelly (32) – 57 points
2nd Place – Christine Bruce (26), Caroline Guinan (29) & Liz Pardy - 57 points
3rd Place – Kathleen Doorley (15), Sheila Brennan (14) & Margaret Feehan (33) – 56 points
18 Hole Stableford
There will be an 18 hole competition held on this Wednesday, 10th August with draws at the usual times and arrange and play for after 4.00 p.m.
The Bookies Prize
The Bookies Prize will take place on next Sunday, 14th August – the list for entries is posted for your attention in the Locker Room and please note that the draw for partners will take place on Thursday, 11th August.
A.A. Team News
The Challenge Team played their semi-final on Monday, 25th July in Abbeyleix against The Curragh. Unfortunately their run came to an end by a stronger and more experienced Curragh side. The panel of Carmel Ryan, Mary Byrne, Carmel Kelly, Patricia Guinan, Leilagh Hogan, Margaret Feehan, Caroline Guinan and Amy Spain played their hearts out over the campaign and they are to be commended having put in such a huge effort playing and practicing. Thanks also to the Team Captain Liz Pardy.