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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 31 Mar, 2009

Spring League
The final of the Annual Spring League sponsored by Birr Credit Union, took place on Sunday when the top eight teams drove off. The blustery conditions were no handicap and some excellent scores were returned. At the presentation that evening Captain Tom Rigney in thanking all who participated over the winter and spring, reserved special thanks for our sponsors Birr Credit Union and its representative Margaret Murphy. He noted in particular the large number of members who play over the weekends and it augurs well for the coming months when all 18 holes will come into play. Members are delighted with the progress on the new lands and greens and the Captain saw no reason why the new course should not be ready for the Community School Classic on Friday 1 May. The Captain welcomed several new members and was pleased to note that some are in the winners’ enclosure already. He paid special tributes to the course staff who are working might and main to have everything in top order for the opening. Francie Horan was thanked for organising the League during some difficult and harsh conditions. The Members’ Prize sponsored by Guinness was on the cards over the weekend. This was won by Liam Coughlan of Clareen fame. Liam a relative newcomer to the game, proved to be a very popular winner and no doubt much more will be heard from this quarter.
For your diary
Thurs. 2 April 10.00. Seniors. Please note that the next outing will take place in Moyvalley on Thurs. 14 May. Further information from Michael Ashe or John Gilmartin.
Sun. 5 April. Spring Cup 18h stroke. GOY.
Fri. 17 April. Fundraising for Kenneth Spillane. Contact the Sunrise Inn.
Sun. 26 April. Hackett Cup.
Fri. 1 May. Community School Classic. Opening of new course. Contact: Pat Ryan.
Results
Spring League sponsored by Birr Credit Union. 1st Joe Slevin 34 points, John Kelly 45 points, Alan Naylor 36 points, Hubert Rigney 38 points, Paddy Mellsop 43 points. 2nd Brian Guinan 40 pts, Fintan Dolan 40 pts, Christy McGarry 45 pts, Thady Clancy 35 pts, John Gilmartin NR, 3rd Seamus Breen 37 pts, Arthur Joyce 34 pts, Roddy Molloy 44 pts, Padraig Moylan 38 pts, Tom Nestor NR.
Individual top score: Tom Nestor 162 pts. Congratulations to Tom on his fine scores.
Members Prize sponsored by Guinness Ireland Ltd. 1st Liam Coughlan (16), 61, 2nd John Kelly (12), 61, 3rd Christy McGarry (18), 61. Gross Robbie Shields (5) 73.
Congratulations
Heartiest congratulations to Laurence Smith, who for the second year running captured the Left Handers’ title at Los Naranjas in Spain recently. All his friends compliment him on his outstanding performance.
Interclub matches
Good luck to our teams and managers who are in action during April. The Juniors play in the Fred Daly at Castlebarna. In the Newbridge Mixed, Birr take on The Heath, the South Leinsters take on Tulfarris on 19 April and the Provincial Towns play in Cill Dara.
Please note that all our matches are played at the away venue during April. The full 18 holes will be available from 1 May.
Sympathy
Members extend deepest sympathy to Ronan Corcoran and his family on the death of his mother Kathleen in Ferbane recently.
Ladies Golf
The Easter Competition will take place on Saturday 4th April – arrange and use the timesheet and on Wednesday 8th April – draws at 10.00a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Arrange for after 4.00 p.m.
Australian Spoons
A reminder to all ladies that the Australian Spoons Competition will run from Saturday 4th April to 25th.
Tipperary Alliance
Congratulations to Rita Enright, Captain of the Tipperary Alliance on a very successful day out in the Glenns last Wednesday when a large field turned out to play in her Captain’s Prize. Pat Delaney from Roscrea with a fine score of 39 points, won Rita’s Captain’s Prize. Congratulations Pat and also to all the ladies who won their respective categories.
The Glenn Eagles
The Glenn Eagles had their outing on last Tuesday with Kathleen Doorley, Aileen Watkins & Mary Byrne taking the honours with 47 points. In second place were Ena Guilfoyle, Majella Duffy and Thérése Kennedy with 42 points. The next outing of the Glenn Eagles will take place on 7th April at 10.00 a.m.
U-18 Leinster Team
Congratulations to Patrice Delaney who has been selected to play on the U-18 Leinster team who are competing in the Interprovincial Championship where they play Ulster, Munster and Connacht in Woodenbridge on 15th, 16th and 17th April 2009. We extend best wishes to Patrice on this achievement and no doubt she will do herself, her team and her club proud!

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