Lastest News

Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 1 Jul, 2008

Junior Golf
The Junior golf has started with very healthy numbers taking part each Monday morning. Great credit is due to the organisers who give up many hours of their time to take charge of the competitions. Much thanks to Michael Stephens, Liz Nolan, Aileen Watkins, Brian Guinan and Mary Bolger and several others who help out for all their work. On this Wednesday over 30 of our young golfers are taking part in the Tullamore open day. It is planned to have a similar open in Birr later in the month. Juniors should note that the Monday competitions will now start at 10 am. The tees are reserved from 10 to 12.
For your diary
Wed. 2 July. Junior Open in Tullamore
Thurs.3 July. 10 am. Seniors.
Sat. 5 July. 8.00 to 12.30. Societies.
Sat.5/Sun.6 July. Lady Members’ Prize.
Sun. 6 July. Men’s 18h Stableford.
Sun. 6 July. 3.30-4.00. Heineken Mixed v Portarlington 3(h) 4(a)
Mon. 7 July. 5.00. Presidents’ Mixed.
Mon. 7 July. Midland Seniors v Castllecomer.
Fri. 11 July. Frankfort FC Classic. Contact :Declan Lowry
Sun. 13 July. Junior and Intermediate Scratch Cups.
Results
Sun. 29 June. Scramble. 1st Seamas Breen, Alan Naylor, Eddie Nevin 56.8, 2nd Pat Maher, Bobby Ryland, Declan Gath 58.7; 3rd Martin Young, Gavin Young, Martin Hogan 59.6.
June 26th. 1st Tom Nestor Pat Byrne Dick Quinn 65pts; 2nd Michael Liffey, Jim Mc Govern Thady Clancy 63pts. As usual draw at 10 am.
Junior Results. Boys 18h 1st Conor Dolan. 2nd Michael Butler, 3rd Shane Mooney, Gross Stephen Brummell.
Girls. 1st Sinead Daly. 2nd Niamh O’Brien.
Girls 9h. 1st Jennifer Kinsella. 2nd Amy Nolan. 3rd Aideen Nolan.
LMC Seniors Alliance at Templemore Golf Club on Wed.June 25th. 1st Michael Murphy (10) Templemore 39 pts. Cat. A. 1. Tommy Carroll (14) Roscrea 37 pts; 2 T.J.O’Callaghan (27) East Clare 36 pts. Cat. B. 1. T.J. Semple 31 pts; 2. Tom Hassett (17) Roscrea 29 pts. Cat. C: 1. Pat Flanagan (24) Portumna 34 pts; 2. Michael O’Connell (15) 34 pts. Gross: Billy Donlon Birr 35 pts. Next outing, President’s (Mr. John Moloughney) Prize at Nenagh Golf Club on Monday July 21st. Call 086-2451072 for time sheet.
Volunteers
Work on the course will continue as usual this Wed. evening from 7.00 to 9.00. The Captains hope for a large turnout as due to dire weather conditions over the previous three Wednesdays little work was done.
Inter Club
Well done to the Tudenham Cup team who in defence of the trophy had a fine win over Mount Temple. Playing at home were: Michael Yates/Jonathan Kelly and Seamas Breen/Albert Kelly. Away were: Billy Donlon/Tom Wright, Roger Byrne/Pat Madden and Robbie Sheils/KP Kelly. Managers were President Michael Liffey and Tony McTague. In the next round they play the winners of Moate/Portumna.
Best of luck to the Heineken Mixed under Presidents Michael Liffey and Bernie McTague in their match against Portarlington next Sunday.3 home and 4 away. Playing at home are: Kathleen Doorley/Michael Liffey, Ann Kenny/Pat Molloy and Aileen Watkins/Billy Donlon. Away are: Gemma Butler/Bernard Kennedy, Mary Ryan/Roger Byrne, Marie Tooher/Joe Slevin and Tori Baker/Eddie Nevin.
On Mon.7th we play Castlecomer in the Midland Seniors. Team to be announced. On Sun.13 July we play Castlecomer in the divisional final of the Barton Shield in Rathdowney at 3.00
Ladies’ Golf
After a great run, our teams suffered failure. In miserable conditions Evelyn Lynch’s AA Senior Foursome team played magnificent golf on Wednesday to take 2 of the 3 matches in Tullamore, but sadly the result fell just short of producing victory, taking into account Tullamore’s previous performance at Birr. On Thursday, a wet Miele team, led by Rita Enright suffered a heart-breaking defeat by Gort. The match came down to a couple of putts. Saturday brought further bad news with Boystown gaining the upper hand in the AA Minor Cup – a closely fought contest, but alas, Birr ladies coming off 2nd best. Congratulations to all the ladies who brought these teams through so many rounds. Each team went far beyond the actual players at each match. Inevitably, players in all teams varied due to availability and form –very few team members will have played in every round of any tournament. In addition, the Minor Cup depended on the dedicated support of a number of Caddies; Lady President Bernadette McTague and Lady Captain Colette O’Brien were always there to support all matches, as were a number of members. Seeing support out on the course can lift a player’s spirits; so thankyou to everyone who has supported these teams. Teams for the Senior Cup Matches at the Curragh next Friday July 4th, as well as the Boyne Trophy 3rd round the following week will be hoping to resume the winning magic. Confidence is at an all time high for the future of both these teams as well as the Heineken Mixed.
The annual Loughnane Sisters trophy was played on Wednesday June 25th. There was an excellent turnout in spite of the inclement weather, and some very competitive golf was played. The event was won by Kathleen Maher (11) & Josie Burke (11) from Templemore with39 points; 2nd Sarah Baker(11) from Nenagh & Tory Baker(16) -Birr - 39pts; 3rd Margaret Cuddihy-Kenny(8) & Mary Kavanagh(9) from New Ross – 38 pts; 4th –Non Visitors – 1st Liz Nolan & Mary Lonergan 35pts 2nd Margaret Murphy & Maura Flannnery 34pts. €1,006 was raised from this popular open event for the Hospice in Offaly. How good it is to see so many visitors enjoying a wonderful day’s golf and a good cause benefiting.
Friday evening was enjoyed by Ladies and Gentlemen alike playing in a fun shotgun mixed competition over 12 holes. Kathleen Doorley & Tony McCormack won the event with 41nett, 2nd place went to Lady President Bernadette McTague & Tony McTague with 43nett (25 on back 9) and 3rd place to Liz Nolan and Ger Gath with 43 Nett (27 on back 9). After the golf, the evening was enjoyed with delicious barbecued food provided by Cathal McIntyre and his team. It is hoped this is only the first of such events.
Next Saturday and Sunday July 5th & 6th the Ladies’ Members’ Prize (Medal) will be played. Draw takes place for playing partners on Wednesday evening – members wishing to participate should ensure their name is on the form on the notice board before this. While entering, be sure to put your name down for the 2nd annual Tipperary Offaly Challenge scheduled for Sat July 19th. This is an event for players of ALL handicaps and a great social and competitive highlight of the club year.

Back to Latest News