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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 4 Mar, 2008

Busy Weekend
Last weekend was by far the busiest of the season so far with a large turnout for the Bennett and Dooley Cups. The Bennett went to last year’s Captain and Golfer of the Year Billy Donlon. He is certainly continuing his good form. Hubert Rigney collected the Dooley with 41 pts. Interestingly there were four others on the same score. Mother’s Day was celebrated in style with excellent fare provided by Cathal and his highly efficient staff. The ladies directed by Captain Colette had another of their party nights on Friday and by all accounts a splendid evening was had by all. Well done Colette and your Social Committee.
Club Website
The club’s website (www.birrgolfclub.com) has become very popular with members and overseas readers, keeping them in touch with results, news, activities and social events. Golfers and societies can also book online at birrgolfclub@eircom.net
For your diary
Leagues: The final of the Birr Credit Union Ladies League takes place on Saturday next. The tee is reserved from 12.00 to 1.00.
The fourth and fifth rounds of the Birr Credit Union Men’s League start on Monday 3 March and teams have three weeks in which to complete the rounds. The competition will be run over holes 1 to 9 and 10 to14. All temporary greens are in play. Four cards to count for round 4 and all five for round five. The top eight teams will qualify for the final.
Thurs. 6 March. 10.30. Seniors.
Sat. 8 March. 12.00 to 1.00. Final of Ladies’ League sponsored by Birr Credit Union.
Sat./Sun.8/9 March. 14-hole Stableford.
Sun.9 March 11.00 to 1.00. Nenagh Ladies.
Tues. 11 March. 10.30 Bridge in Club. Members and their friends most welcome.
Sun. 16 March. Offaly v Tipperary Ladies’ Challenge sponsored by Ann Frawley/Christine Chambers (Lorpen Socks) and Tom Rigney, Auctioneer, Banagher.
Sun. 30 March. Members’Prize.
Mon. 31 March. Austin Gleeson Mixed Matchplay; entry sheets in locker rooms; draw on Sun.30 March. Competition starts on Mon.31 March.
Results
Sun 2 March. Bennett Cup( H/C limit 9). 1st Billy Donlon (2) 39 pts. 2nd Seamas Breen (5) 38 pts. 3rd Barry Davis (4) 37 pts.
Dooley Cup (H/C 10 +) 1st Hubert Rigney (21) 41 pts. 2nd John Wims (11) 41 pts. 3rd Tom Hogan (11) 41 pts.
Spring League Leader Board after 3 rounds. Team O (Cathal McIntyre) 272 pts. Team P (Francie Horan) 271 pts. Team F (Stephen Brummel) 267 pts. Team H (Seamas Breen) 266 pts. Team J (Michael Ashe) 266 pts.
Seniors: 1st Tony Rosney John Gilmartin Joe Rafferty Tady Clancy 70pts; 2nd Joe Hynes Dick Quinn Eamon Foley 66pts; Gross Michael Liffey,Dan Kealy Tony Guilfoyle 45pts.
Ladies Golf
League Final takes place next Saturday March 8th at noon. The winners will be decided between teams captained by Maura Flannery, Lena Guinan, Freida Tierney & Siobhan Tynan. A 9-hole competition will take place for non-qualifiers – names should be entered on the time sheet.
Another successful social event took place last Friday Feb 29th when 46 ladies gathered for a delicious meal of Baked Cod, Duck & Steak followed by homemade desserts cooked and served by Cathal McIntyre and his team. Later, some opted for card games and gambling. Clearly a great time was had by all.
Coaching for juvenile girls
Kevin McGrath’s coaching classes for girls will start on Tuesday 18 March at 12 noon. For details please contact Liz (087 274 2669) or Aileen (087 130 6727)
New Members 2008
Birr Golf Club welcomes applications for membership. Why not join a friendly and progressive club and enjoy the facilities at a scenic and challenging course? With the course development at an advanced stage many extra interesting features are there to be enjoyed. All details may be had from Joan Grimes in the office (057) 912 0082 or at birrgolfclub@eircom.net).
LMC Fixtures
The fixture list for the very popular LMC is posted in the locker room. The first outing is to Mountrath on Mon. 7 April.
Team Managers 2008
Central Towns (Tom Rigney and Pat Molloy). O’Moore Cup (Brian Guinan), Provincial Towns (Paschal Troy and Joe Slevin), South Leinster (Tony Hogan and Jim Hamill) Duggan Cup (Tim Kenny), Tudenham Cup (Billy Donlon and Tony McTague), Midland Seniors (Michael Ashe). Offaly Championship (Francie Horan) Juvenile Fred Daly and Junior Foursomes (Michael Stephens).
Disqualified
Members should note that a small number of players were disqualified from last Sunday’s competitions because they failed to write their handicaps on the cards.

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