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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 30 Jun, 2009

Captain’s Prize
As in all golf clubs the Captain’s prize is the highlight of the year. This year our Captain Tom Rigney’s prize will be centre stage on the weekend of 11/12 July. Without doubt there will be keen competition for this year’s prize it being the first over the newly developed lands. All agree that the newly designed greens and the water hazards have made the course much tougher and challenging. It will be interesting to see how many scores in the low sixties are returned. Members are asked to have their names on the entry sheets on or before 8pm on Wed.8 July. Shannon Development who have done so much to promote industry, tourism and sport in the region have very kindly agreed to sponsor Tom’s prize. The members are looking forward eagerly to a splendid two days of golf when all will be keen to display their prowess.
President’s Mixed
Presidents Tony McCormack and Mary Ryan were absolutely delighted with the huge turnout for the first Presidents’ Mixed of the season. They were especially happy to see so many beginners and new members taking part. This mixed has been an attraction in the club for many years now and it is heartening to see the welcome afforded to the new members. Both 9’s were called into use on Monday which augers well for the rest of the Summer. Please note that the competition has a 5.30 start
For your diary
Tues. 30 June. Open 18h Singles.
Wed. 1 July. Open day for juniors (boys and girls) in Tullamore. Organiser:Seamas Dolan.
Thurs.2 July 10.00 Seniors.
Fri. 3 July. Cistercian College Classic. Shot Gun Start. Contact Ann McIntyre.
Sat. 4 July. 4.00 Tudenham Cup v New Forest. 2 Home. 3 Away
Sun. 5 July Intermediate Scratch Cup (10-20) Sponsored by Topaz.
Mon 6 July 9.30 to 10.30 Juniors. Presidents’ Prizes to Juniors.
Mon. 6 July 5.30 Presidents’ Mixed. New members and beginners all welcome.
Tues. 7 July Open 18h Singles. Visitors very welcome.
Fri.10 July. Lorrha GAA Classic. Contact Michael Liffey.
July11/12. Captain Tom Rigney’s Prize sponsored by Shannon Development.
Fri. 17 July. Birr GAA Classic.
Results
Sun. 18h Singles. 1st Aidan Farrelly(17) 42pts. 2nd Conor Slevin (14) 41 pts. Gross:Billy Donlon (2) 34 pts 3rd Liam Grogan (14) 41 pts.
Open Tuesday. 1st Paddy Byrne (27) 39 pts. 2nd Ger Gath (7) 37 pts. Gross: John Kennedy (5) 29 pts. 3rd Paul Bennett (12) 36 pts.
Seniors. 1st Fergal Boland Paul Walshe Thady Clancy 41; 2nd John Carroll Brian Guinan Dan Kealy 46.
Presidents’ Mixed. Mon. 22nd. 1st Valerie Coleman Angie Hough Michael Ashe 28.3 2nd Bernie Kennedy Therese Kennedy Enda Carroll 28.3 3rd Capt. Tom Rigney Ita Cavanagh Yvonne Claffey 4th Leilagh Hogan Ann McDowell John Yates 29.3 5th Lena Guinan David McDowell Michael Stephens 29.3.
Wed. 24th. Sisters Mothers and Daughters. Sisters; 1st Kay Maher/josie Burke (Templemore) 38 pts. 2nd Sarah Baker/Tory Baker (Birr0 37 pts. 3rd Hannah Fogarty/Margaret Ruth (Castlecomer) 37 pts. Mother/Daughter Maura/Gemma Byrne (Nenagh) 36 pts. 2nd Sheila/Kate Flynn (Birr) 32 pts. Friends: Yvonne Claffey/Corina Gleeson (Birr) 35 pts. 2nd Leilagh Hogan/ Liz Nolan 35 pts. A sum of 1,150.00 euro was donated to a schools project in Kenya where Sara Gene Loughnane is working during the Summer.
Juniors
On Tues. 23rd our Juniors played exceptionally well in the Irish Junior Foursomes in Gowran Park. Unfortunately they were pipped by 2 points in order to progress to the next round. Many thanks are due to Managers Paddy O’Brien and Brian Guinan for looking after the boys on the day. The team was: Stephen Brumell/Eric Byrne and Simon Hogan/Gavin Young. The Monday morning competitions are very successful with large numbers turning out. With the primary schools due to close this week no doubt Paddy, Brian and Liz Nolan will be glad of any extra help. Juniors should note that the Presidents’ prizes will be played for on Mon. 6 July. Also there is an open day for juniors in Tullamore on Wed.1 July. The organiser Seamas Dolan invites the Birr golfers (boys and girls) to come along and enjoy the day.
Junior Results. 1st Shane Claffey 45 pts. 2nd Eric Byrne 42 pts. 3rd Ronan Murphy 42 pts. Congratulations to Eric on gtting a hole in one at the 2nd . Girls: 1st Amy Spain. 2nd Roisin Watkins.
Inter Club
Heartiest congratulations to Bernard Kennedy, John Kelly and Paddy O’Brien and their Central Towns team on their victory over Carlow at the weekend. At home Aidan Hogan won on the 12th, John Yates on the 16th and Mark Corrigan on the 18th. Playing away were Bernard Kennedy,John Daly, Martin Young and Enda Carroll who won on the 19th. The team has reached the semi-final stage where they will take on Cill Dara within the next two weeks with four at home and three away.
The Tudenham Cup team take to the field against New Forest next Sat. at 4pm. Captains Tom Rigney and Paddy O’Brien are confident that Birr will retain the trophy which they won so convincingly for the past two years. Playing at home are: Michael Yates/Jonathan Kelly and Seamas Breen/Mark Corrigan. Away are: Fran Quinn/Matt Feenane, Pat Madden/Kevin McNamara and Robbie Sheils/Tony McCormack.

Ladies’ Golf
Patrice Delaney wins Munster Championship
Congratulations to our own Patrice Delaney who won the Munster Girls Championship held in Killarney (Lackabane) from 23rd to 25th June. All members of Birr Golf Club extend good wishes to Patrice and wish her continued success over the summer.
Results
18-Hole Stableford sponsored by John & Mary Grennan. 1st. Patricia Guinan 41 pts; 2nd Eileen Grogan 39 pts; 3rd Therese Kennedy 39 pts; 4th Vera Smyth 36 pts.
18-Hole Competition
The second day of the 18 Hole Competition sponsored by Geranne’s Ferbane and Mountrath will take place on Wednesday, 1st July. Draws at usual times – arrange for after 4.00 p.m.
Ladies Semi-Open
Ladies Semi-Open will take place on Wednesday 15 July sponsored by Monaincha Health and Spa Roscrea. An ideal opportunity to invite your friends to play the new development at The Glenns.
Midland Girls Competition U. 18
Congratulations to Sinéad Daly who was placed 6th overall with 40 points in the Midland Girls U. 18 competition in Kilkenny last Monday. This was a huge achievement for Sinéad who was playing Kilkenny for the first time and also a fine score on a difficult and tricky course. We wish Sinéad continued success
Miele Fourball
Congratulations to Rita Enright and the Miele team who returned a great win over Moate on last Saturday. The team of Gemma Butler / Mary Ryan, Susan Reidy / Tory Baker away and Emer Hanniffy / Kathleen Doorley and Martina O’Brien / Ena Guilfoyle at home, spectators were treated to some spectacular golf. The next round is the Regional Semi-Final and will be played before the 21st July.

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