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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 4 May, 2010

MOYLANS TO THE FORE
The final of the Spring League was played last Sunday and what a week it has been for the Moylan family. The Garbally team, from the hurls to the golf clubs, started last Tuesday when Padraig won the Open Singles, his brother Cormac took the Gross on Sunday, cousin Tomas captained his team to victory in the Spring League Final and his Dad Sean won the Weekend Singles (Guinness Book of Records take note).
SPRING LEAGUE
The Spring League Final was played last Sunday and resulted in a win for Team O, the last qualifying team in the League Rounds, captained by Tomas Moylan with Padraig Moylan, Paschal Foley, Ian Smyth and Thady Clancy, one of the most consistent players in the club who returned a team score of 144 pts to win from Team I captained by Michael Yates with Bernard McGurk, Matt Feenane, Dick Johnston and Dick Quinn who was also leading points scorer in the League. Presentation of these prizes will take place next Sunday night at 8 pm.
RESULTS
Spring League Final: 1st Team O. Tomas Moylan 144 pts; Team I. Michael Yates 137 pts. Top Points Scorer Dick Quinn 172 pts.
18 Hole Stableford. 1st Sean Moylan 38 pts; 2nd Jonathon Bourke 37 pts; 3rd Liam Cashen 34 pts.
Open Tuesday Singles: 1st Padraig Moylan 34 pts; 2nd Sean Heffernan 33 pts Roscrea; Gross Cormac Moylan 23 pts; 3rd John Kelly 31 pts. Open Singles continue every Tueday. Timesheet in operation.
LMC Results from Tullamore. 27 April. Winner : T. Cummins (21) Portumna, 44 pts. Cat. A: 1. L. Daly (18) Templemore,39;2. P.J. Hayes (20) Nenagh, 38; 3. T. Kenny (14) Templemore 36. Cat. B: 1. T.J. Semple (9) Thurles 40; 2.Wm O’Grady (17) 40; 3. T.J. O’Callaghan (26) Portumna 37. Cat. C: N. Williams (22) Nenagh 38 ;2. J.Doyle (6) East Clare 36; 3. J. Finn (27) Nenagh 36
Gross : J. Moloughney (6) Templemore 28. Next Outing, East Clare, Tuesday 18th. May.
Seniors. 1st John Carroll Paddy Grealy Michael Stephens 44; 2nd Jim Madden Tom Duffy Tom Wright 46; Seniors outing to Portumna GC on Thursday 27th May.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 7th. Irish Wheelchair Golf Classic. Contact Kathleen Carroll 086 8417616.
Saturday 8th. Societies 10 - 11 am.
Sunday 9th. Men’s O‘Dowd Trophy. Sponsor Joe & Marie Rowland, Jewellers, Birr.
Ladies Members Prize GOY. Draw for partners on Thursday night at 7 pm.
Monday 10th. Glen Eagles 10.30 am.
Men’s Kenny Cup. Draw at 8 pm.
Ladies Junior Cup. Mullingar V Edenderry, Curragh V Castlecomer. Tee reserved 1pm - 3 pm.
Tuesday 11th. Men’s Open Singles.
Wednesday 12th. Ladies Semi Open sponsored by Monaincha Health & Spa, Roscrea.
Thurs.12th 10.15 Seniors.
LADIES BRANCH
The Ladies Members Prize GOY takes place next Sunday 9th May. Draw for partners on Thursday night at 7 pm. Enter your name on noticeboard - usual times. This competition is kindly sponsored by Arrabawn Co-Op.
On Wednesday 12th there is a Ladies Semi Open - an ideal opportunity to play the new course - continues until 22th May .
The Countess of Granard is running until 22nd May – see book for details.
The Ladies Member’s Prize GOY will take place on Sunday, 9th May. Draw for partners will take place on Thursday 6th May at 7.00 p.m. This competition is kindly sponsored by Arrabawn Co-Op.
A Semi-Open Day will be held on Wednesday, 12th May. This day is kindly sponsored by Monaincha Health & Spa, Roscrea. An ideal opportunity to invite your friends from nearby clubs to play in the Glenns. Timesheet in operation.
Mr. President’s and Lady President’s Prize to the Members will take place on Sunday, 16th May. Please come out and support our Presidents for this weekend. The draw for Prize to the Ladies will take place on Thursday, 13th May at 7.00 p.m.
A 9-Hole Competition is ongoing at the moment.
Presentation of Outstanding Prizes will take place on Sunday 9th May. All prize winners please make an effort to attend.
Results. 1st Mary Bolger Mary Lonergan Liz Pardy & Angie Hough 96 pts; 2nd Kevin Mcnamara Mick Mcgrath Ollie Nolan & Kevin Mcguire 95 pts; 3rd Ger Claffey Yvonne Claffey Pat Gleeson Carina Gleeson 94 pts.
Junior Girls’ lessons. Lessons for the junior girls will take place every Wednesday between 6pm – 7pm. First lesson on Wednesday 31 March. Meet in driving range. No need to book. All ages welcome.
BIRR COMMUNITY SCHOOL CLASSIC
Birr Community School ran a very successful Golf Classic on Friday last organised by the Parents’ Council, with 30 teams taking part and when early rain cleared up, some hot scoring was returned with an all-ladies team of Mary Bolger Liz Pardy Mary Lonergan & Angie Hough coming home in first place with a great score of 96 pts. At the presentation of prizes, School Principial Mr. Tom Foley spoke of the great support of the community for the school and for the Classic. This year’s Classic was to raise funds for the upgrade of the school canteen.
COURSE IMPROVEMENTS
Well done to the Course Committee and Course Staff on the spectacular planting of shrubs & trees around the first tee area. Also the major clean up of the trees at the back of the 11th green. Members and visitors have been favourably with their comments keep up the good work. Many thanks also to our sponsors Erin Peats Ltd.

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