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Golfing in the Glenns

Mon, 1 Jun, 2009

Open weekend
Congratulations to Lady Captain Mary Sullivan and her committee on a splendidly organised Open Competition over the weekend. Exceptional weather brought out the golfers in droves and at the presentation on Monday evening the Lady Captain was most appreciative of all who played. She noted in particular the large number of visitors who came to sample the new development and hoped they all enjoyed the experience. She singled out for special thanks Hugo Loonam main Citroen dealer of Cloghan, who sponsored the competition. It was Hugo’s first sponsorship of an event in the Club and Mary wished him every success with his business despite difficult times. She was happy to see so many locals taking part, something which augurs well for the future. Weather forecasts for the next few months are encouraging so let’s hope there are several more successful open competitions.
For your diary
Thurs.4June. 10.00. Seniors.
Fri. 5 June. Haven Classic in aid of building projects in Haiti. Contact: Keith Scully 087 824 5634.
Sat.6 June. Societies. Afternoon: O’Dowd Trophy sponsored by Joe and Marie Rowland Jewellers.
Sun.7 June. O’Dowd Trophy (GOY) sponsored by Joe and Marie Rowland. Also Lady Members’ Prize (GOY). Timesheet.
Tues. 9 June. Open day. Please use timesheet.
Sat./Sun. 13/14 June. President Tony McCormack’s prize sponsored by Brendan Carroll of Premier Insulations.
Results
Seniors. 1stTom Duffy John Carroll Tom King; 2nd Dick Quinn Joe Hynes Pat Spain.
President’s Prize
President Tony McCormack’s prize will be played for on the weekend of 13/14 June. The time sheets are in the locker room and the draw will take place on Wed. 10th at 8 pm. Please get your name down as soon as possible. Brendan Carroll of Premier Insulations has very generously agreed to sponsor the event.
Interclub
Congratulations to the Central Towns’ team under managers Bernard Kennedy and John Kelly on a comprehensive victory over Thurles at the weekend. Mark Corrigan, Jonathan Yates and Aiden Hogan all won at home. Playing away, where we won two out of four were, Martin Young, John Daly, Bernard Kennedy and Roddy Molloy. Best of luck in the next round where we meet the winners of Carlow/Nenagh.
Kenny and Hackett Cups.
The draws have been made for both cups and can be seen in the locker room. Please note that all matches must be played on time
Ladies Golf
Results. Open weekend sponsored by Hugo Loonam, Main Citroen Dealer, Cloghan
1st Gerry and Sara Broderick (Gort) 48pts. 2nd Jeremy Plunkett/Seamas Coakley 47 pts. Gross:Seamas Breen/Mairead McIntyre 39 gross pts. 3rd John/June Carroll 47pts 4th Eric Byrne/Conor Nolan 46 pts. 5th John Daly/Sinead Daly 45pts.
Mary Noonan’s Hedgerows Prize. 1st Denise O’Hare 38pts. 2nd Emer Hanniffy 37 pts. 3rd Pres. Mary Ryan 35pts.
Inter Club. Well done to the Senior Foursomes team on a great win over the Curragh at the weekend. The team under manager Colette O’Brien was: Gemma Butler/Martina O’Brien won 4 up. Pres. Mary Ryan/Vera Smyth won 2up and Ann Kenny/Tory Baker won 2 up.
Best of luck to the Miele Fourball team v Glasson this week.
For your diary
Wed.3 June. 18h at usual times.
Sun. 7 June. Members’ Prize (GOY) Draw for partners on Wed. at 7.00 pm.
Sympathy
The members extend deepest sympathy to Bernie Meagher and her family on the death of her husband Gerry at the weekend. Gerry joined the Club soon after arriving in Birr and over the years served on a number of committees. His courtesy and warmth meant he had many friends among the members. May he rest in peace.

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