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Tue, 25 Mar, 2008

Spring League
After a protracted season the finalists for the Birr Credit Union Spring League have now been posted. Heading the eight finalists is Francie Horan’s Team P with 513 points. Some excellent scores from Charlie Brophy saw the team claim top spot. Francie’s team is closely followed by Cathal McIntyre (Team O) 509 pts. Michael Ashe (Team J) 503 pts. Seamas Breen (Team H) 502 pts. Stephen Brummell (Team F) 491 pts. Brian Guinan (Team K) 481 pts. Billy Donlon (Team A) 480 pts. and Kevin McNamara (Team U) 479 pts. These top 8 team qualify for the final to be played on Sun. 6 April.
For your diary
Ladies 9-Hole competition ongoing.
Thurs. 27 March 10.30. Seniors.
Thurs. 27 March. Ladies Senior Foursomes v Mullingar
Thurs 27 March at Esker Hill. Juniors v Athy. (Fred Daly Trophy)
Fri. 28 March. Ladies Junior Foursomes v Athy.
Sat. 29 March. 9.00 to 12.00. Societies.
Sat/Sun.29/30 March. Members’ Prize. (GOY) sponsored by Guinness.
Sat. 5 April. Ladies’ League Final (2 nines) sponsored by Birr Credit Union.
Sun 6 April. Spring Cup sponsored by Joe and Marie Rowland (Jewellers)
Sun.6 April. Final of Men’s League sponsored by Birr Credit Union.
Results
Ladies 14-Hole Stableford. 1st Siobhan Tynan 26 pts. 2nd Freida Tierney 25 pts.
Ladies 14-Hole Easter Competition. 1st Mary Grennan 32 pts. 2nd Pauline Needham 30 pts. 3rd Mary Ryan 30 pts.
Seniors. 6th March. 1st Bernard Wilks, Tony Hogan, Tom Nestor 65 pts. 2nd Michael Langtry, Dick Johnston, Eddie Nevin 63 pts. Gross: Tom Wright,Billy Donlon, Eamon Foley 49 pts.
13th March. 1st Seamas Coakley, Joe Hynes, Dick Quinn 64 pts. 2nd John Lynch, Tom Nestor, Coleman Loughnane. 63 pts.
20th March. 1st Eamonn McDonagh, Tom Duffy, Tom Nestor 66 pts. 2nd Coleman
Loughnane, Michael Coghlan, Matt Dempsey, Tady Clancy 65 pts.
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
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.
Young Masters Golf Classes
Golf Professional Kevin McGrath will run Young Masters’ Golf classes for all levels during Easter. For further information please contact Kevin at Golf Shop and Driving Range (057 912 1606).
Inter Club Competitions
The Men’s Committee have decided to reverse a previous decision and will now enter teams in all the GUI run competitions. We wish our Juniors every success this week in Esker Hills in the Fred Daly Trophy. God luck to the ladies in their matches against Athy and Mullingar.
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.

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