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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 10 Jun, 2008

President’s Prize
The centre of attraction this weekend will be President Michael Liffey’s prize sponsored by Brendan and Martina Carroll of Premier Insulations, Birr. A time sheet will be in operation for Saturday and Sunday. Presentation of prizes will take place at 9 pm on Sunday followed by music and food. There wil be a Ladies 9h Stableford from 5 pm.
For your diary
Thurs. 12 June.10.00. Seniors. One draw.
Fri. 13 June. Drumcullen Classic. Tee reserved until 5.30.
Sat./Sun. 14/15 June. President Michael Liffey’s prize sponsored by Brendan and Martina Carroll of Premier Insulations Ltd. Time sheet. Presentation at 9.00
Sat.14 June. 2.30 and 4.00. South Leinster v Coolattin. First nine twice.
Mon.16 June.10.30. Juniors (Boys and Girls).
Fri.20 June. Lorrha Classic. Tee reserved until 5.30.
Wed. 25 June. Loughnane Sisters.
Results
Sun. 8 June. 18h Stableford sponsored by Greg Smith Menswear, Birr. 1st Tomas Bolger (9) 42 pts (13 on last 6). 2nd Fran Quinn (8) 42 pts. (12 on last 6) Gross: Michael Coughlan 37 pts. 3rd Brian Guinan (7) 40 pts.
Seniors
1st Michael Liffey, Bernard Wilks, Tom Nestor, Paddy Greally, 68pts
2nd Arthur Joyce, Paul Walshe, Fergal Boland, 66pts
Gross: Paddy O Brien, Fintan Dolan, Tom Wright, 45pts
LCM at East Clare
Sean O’Gara (17) Nenagh 41 pts. Cat. A. 1. Ml. Keely (11) Templemore 39 pts; 2 Matt Hanly (36) Nenagh 36 pts; Cat. B. 1. Michael Varley (13) Nenagh 38 pts; 2. Paddy Gleeson (18) Thurles 36 pts; Cat. C: 1. Des Clarke (16) Portumna 36 pts; 2. J. O’Shaughnessy (11) 34 pts; Gross: Cecil Carter (7) Mountrath 26 pts.
Next outing: Captain’s (Mr. Philip Kennedy) Prize at Roscrea Golf Club on Thursday June 12th. Call 0505- LMC Seniors Alliance.
Match Play
The Austin Gleeson Mixed has reached the semi-final stage when Gavin Young/Sheila Brennan play Tim Kenny/Kay Kelly and Margot Regan/Liam O’Brien play Pat Molloy/Maura Flannery.
The draw for the Kenny Cup has been made and posted in the locker room. The first round of the Hackett Cup must be played on or before Sat 14th.
Inter Club
Congratulations to the Heineken Mixed on an excellent victory over Moate on Saturday. Managers Presidents Michael Liffey and Bernie McTague were very pleased with two home and two away wins. At home were: Kathleen Doorley/Michael Liffey, Ann Kenny/Pat Molloy and Aileen Watkins/Billy Donlon. Away were; Gemma Butler/Bernard Kennedy, Mary Ryan/Paschal Troy, Marie Tooher/Joe Slevin and Tori Baker/Eddie Nevin
Hard luck on our Barton cup team and manager Ger Gath who went down by the odd match against Moate on Sunday. At home were John Dwyer/Ger Gath, Shane Guinan/Aidan Hogan, Pat Maher/John Wims. Away were Billy Donlon/Tim Kenny and Declan Gath/Pat Molloy.
Best of luck to the South Leinsters against Coolattin on Sat.14th. At home are:Charlie Brophy, Tom King and Aiden Farrelly. Away are Seamas Guinan, Seamas Coakley, Martin Hogan and David Byrne. Managers are Tom King and Tony Hogan.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Emer Hanniffy on getting a hole-in-one at the 8th in her match against Moate on Sunday,
Course work
Course work continues each Wednesday at 7.00. The captains were delighted with the large turnout last week when much work was done. Sincere thanks to all who volunteered.
Ladies’ golf
Congratulations to Rita Enright (Captain/Manager) of the Miele Fourball Team, players Gemma Butler & Kathleen Doorley and Emer Hanniffy & Frances Ashe at Home and to Martina O’Brien & Mary Ryan and Anne Kenny & Marie Tooher Away. They scored a mighty victory against The Heath on Sunday. The team now meets the winners of the match between Gort & Curra West in the Regional Quarter finals. The Minor Cup team of Lady Vice-Captain Mary Sullivan, Rita Delaney, Dor Dempsey, (all Away) & Margot Regan & Aileen Watkins at Home play their Quarter final match against Cill Dara Monday June 9th. Evelyn Lynch’s Senior Foursome team have reached the Semi Finals, the first leg of which will be played against Tullamore at home on Thursday 19th. Together with the wonderful win in the Heineken Mixed on Saturday 7th it’s been another great week for Ladies’ Golf at the Glenns.
Result of Allied Irish Bank sponsored Medal Competition – 1st. Yvonne Boland Net 70 (on back 9) 2nd. Margaret Murphy – Net 70; Best Gross – Sheila Brennan – 85; 3rd June Carroll 71 Net.
An 18 hole Stableford competition is being completed on Wednesday June 11th – usual arrangement for draws at 10am & 2 pm and play as you wish after 4pm. Cathal McIntyre, our hard working capable caterer is kindly sponsoring a competition to be run on Saturday 14th & Wednesday 18th.
Junior Golf
Junior Golf is now taking place on Mondays at 10 am. More information can be obtained from the clubhouse or Junior Organiser Aileen Watkins.
Sympathy
The members extend deepest sympathy to Mary Duffy on the death of her brother Tim Maloney in Spanish Point recently.

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