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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 23 Oct, 2007

Club Finals
On Sunday the finals of the Loughnane, the Kenny, the Hackett and the Club Championship cups were played. With so many trophies to be contested there was plenty of interest in the outcome. At the presentations later in the evening the Captain Billy Donlon thanked all who took part and in congratulating the winners praised them for their dedication to the game and making such a large contribution to the progress of the Club. The final of The Loughnane Cup was contested by the brothers Stephen and Kevin Brummell. Kevin pipped his brother on the 18th. Mary O’Gorman on presenting the cup donated by her father Michael Loughnane in his captaincy year 1961 quoted what he said at the time that golf was the cleanest, cheapest sport of all and he hoped that within the club the young players would learn the ethics of good fellowship. The Hackett Cup, sponsored by Ulster Bank Midland Business Centre was won by Roger Byrne with John Connell as runner-up. Semi-finalists were Albert Kelly and Seamas Breen. In the Club Championship, sponsored by Cavanaghs’ Foundry, Seamas Breen was not to be outdone when he defeated Stephen Grant in a close contest. During a very busy year Captain Billy Donlon found time to play a little. In the final of the Kenny Cup, sponsored by Ollie Bergin, he won over Leslie O’Meara on the 17th and also collected Golfer of the Year. He certainly deserves the congratulations of all.
Honorary Membership
On Sunday evening Captain Bill Donlon, representing the Club, conferred honorary life membership of Birr Golf Club on Joe Lyons. At the presentation the Captain said he was delighted to confer such an honour on Joe who had achieved so much on the golf courses of Ireland and abroad over the past number of years. This year he was selected for the Irish International team and has won several Scratch Cups including the West of Ireland and runner-up in the South. Joe and his family were dedicated members of our Club and even though he now played out of Galway G.C. he would always be thought of as a Glenn’s man first. In reply Joe said he was overwhelmed by the honour and he was thrilled to accept the privilege. He had played in Birr for over twenty years and had special memories of playing with such exceptionally talented players as Richie Coughlan, Justin Kehoe, Stephen Grant, Michael Horan and Seamas Breen. He acknowledged the encouragement of his family and his many Banagher friends. Birr would always be close to his heart and he looked forward to playing the new course in the coming year.
For your diary
Mon. 22 to Sun. 28. Turkeys.
Wed. 24 Oct. 8.30 to 2.00. The Glenn’s Trophy.
Thurs. 25 Oct. 10.30. Seniors.
Sat/Sun. 27/28 Oct. 18-Hole Hamper sponsored by Seniors.
Wed. 14 Nov. 8.00. Mass for deceased members.
Sat. 1 Dec. Captains’ Dinner.
Results
Sun. 21 Oct. Club Matchplay Finals.
Loughnane Cup. Winner: Kevin Brummell on 18th. Runner up: Stephen Brummell.
Hackett Cup sponsored by Ulster Bank Midland Division. Winner: Roger Byrne on 16th . Runner-up: John Connell. Semi-finalists Albert Kelly and Seamas Breen.
Kenny Cup sponsored by Ollie Bergin Heating and Plumbing Contractor. Winner: Captain Billy Donlon on 17th. Runner-up Leslie O’Meara. Semi-finalists: John Yates and Jonathan Kelly.
Club Championship sponsored by Cavanaghs’ Foundry. Winner:Seamas Breen on 16th Runner-up: Stephen Grant. Semi-finalists: Cormac Moylan and Michael Yates.
Turkeys
20/9 to 7/10 1st Dick Johnston 26 pts. 2nd Paddy Kirwan 26 pts.
8/10 to 21/10 1st Sean Lynam 28 pts. 2nd Tom Duffy 27 pts 3rd Declan Hennessy 27 pts.
13/10 and 14/10. Hamper, Sponsored by John Fleury Ins. 1st Michael Stephens 49 pts. 2nd Jerome Molloy 45 pts. 3rd Matt Feenane 45 pts.
Seniors Portumna Outing. Cat. 1. Tony Guilfoyle 34 pts. 2nd Michael Ashe 33 pts. 3rd Billy Donlon 33 pts. 4th Brian Guinan 30 pts. Cat. 2. Dick Johnston 40 pts. John Carroll 39 pts. 3rd Tim Kenny 37 pts. 4th Eddie Nevi 35 pts. Cat. 3. Paul Walshe 36 pts. 2nd Tony Rosney 36 pts. 3rd Owen O’Neill 35 pts. 4th Martin Hynes 31 pts. Cat 4. Seamas Coakley 38 pts. Colman Loughnane 36 pts. Pat Byrne 31 pts. Jim Madden 28 pts.

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