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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008

Inter Club Matches
Congratulations to our teams who had a run of successes over the past week. On a chilly Thursday our South Leinsters overcame Cill Dara with two away wins and two at home with the rest called in. Playing away were Martin Hynes, Seamus Guinan and Jim McGovern. At home were Tom King, Aidan Farrelly, Seamus Coakley and Pat Gleeson. In the next round we meet Kilkea Castle on Fri. 9 May at 3.30 with four at home and three away. On Saturday our Barton Cup team under manager Ger Gath accounted for Mount Temple with all pairs winning. At home were Seamas Breen/Ger Gath, Pat Maher/ John Wims and Shane Guinan/Aidan Hogan. Away were Billy Donlon/Tim Kenny and Tom Wright/Tony McTague.
This week our Provincial Towns team take on Rathdowney under managers Paschal Troy and Joe Slevin. The team to be selected from a panel consisting of Paddy Kirwan, Albert Kelly, KP Kelly, Darragh Claffey, Conor Murphy, Jim Egan, Jonathan Kelly, Colm Spain, Tommy Hogan and PJ Lowry. Good luck to all.
For your diary
Tues. 22 April. Club closed until 12 noon as a mark of respect to the late Eileen Walsh, Past Captain (1939).
Ongoing to 30 April. Ladies Australian Spoons.
Thurs. 24 April. 10.00 and 10.30. Seniors. Note two draws.
Fri. 25 April. Chernobyl Classic. Contact: May Cavanagh. 057 9122403.
Wed. 30 April and Sun. 4 May. Lady Captain Colette O’Brien’s Prize to Men. Please note that this competition may be played on the Wednesday or Sunday.
Sun. 27 May. Scramble Mixed.
Mon.28 April. Ladies Countess of Granard Foursomes.
Sun. 4 May. Captain Paddy O’Brien’s Prize to the Ladies.
Mon. 5 May. Father Starken Classic. Time sheet in Club.
Results
Members Prize. 1st Hugh Healy,(11) 35 pts. 2nd Pat Maher (5) 33 pts. Gross:Jonathan Kelly (10) 26 pts. 3rd John Yates (16) 33 pts.
Seniors. 1st Michael Coghlan, Albie Doorley, Billy Donlon (62 pts); 2nd Captain Paddy O’Brien, Paul Walsh, Brian Guinan, Michael Ashe (60 pts); Gross: David McDowell, Tom Duffy, George Boyd (34 pts).
Bridge. 1st Chris Harvey & Cecilia Doorley; 2nd Phyllis Landy & Kevin Delaney.
Ladies Golf
Please take note that to avoid likely congestion on our temporary course lay-out, Mr. Captain’s Prize to Ladies will now take place on Wednesday April 30th & Sunday May 4th. Entry on Wednesday will be by draw at 10 am & 2pm & by arranging partners to play from 4pm. A draw for playing partners at 2pm on Sunday will take place on Thursday evening (May 1st) and members should have posted their names by then.
Ladies teams have had a successful week with victories in the AA Senior Foursomes & the Minor Cup. Evelyn Lynch captained the foursome team of Ann Frawley& Mary Grennan, Kathleen Doorley & Gemma Butler and Martina O’Brien & Tory Baker to beat Coollatttin away, recording 2 wins and now eagerly await the return match at home on Sat. May 3rd. The Minor Cup Team under Yvonne Boland’s management was victorious in their match v Woodlands on Sunday April 20th with 4 wins. Rita Enright, Evelyn Lynch & Rita Delaney played at home, and Dor Dempsey & Des Mulcair both won their away matches. The Newbridge Mixed team captained by Mary Ryan & Francie Horan meet Mount Temple in the next round. The Intermediate team is managed by Mary O’Gorman and having their first outing at Abbeyleix on Monday April 21st.
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.
Catering
Due to the popularity of the restaurant on Sundays, the Manager Cathal advises that patrons should pre-book to avoid disappointment. Please ring 057 9120082.
Eileen Walsh
On Sunday morning members heard with sadness of the death of Eileen Walsh, our most senior member. An honorary member of the Club, Eileen joined in 1932 - as she said, ‘the year of the Eucharistic Congress’. She was Lady Captain in 1939 and won two Captain’s Prizes in 1942 and 1945. As she often pointed out, ladies in those days were not allowed into the bar and, as Tom Nestor wrote ‘it took sterling courage to approach the hatch and order a drink’. Eileen loved her golf and in later years when age caught up she enjoyed nothing more than a game of cards with her many friends on Sunday afternoons. As a mark of respect the Club was closed on Tuesday morning and guards of honour were arranged for her funeral. Ni bheidh a leitheid aris ann.
Sympathy
The members extend depest sympathy to Peter, Paul and Dermot Harte and their families on the death of their father Brendan in Kilcormac last week. Also to Thady Clancy and his family on the death of his father Jimmy in Belmont at the weekend.

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