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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 25 May, 2010

BUSY WEEKEND
The tropical conditions certainly brought much activity to the Glenns over the weekend. Starting with the Birr Rugby Classic on Friday with over 40 teams taking to the fairways and finishing on Sunday when full time sheet competed for the Presidents’ prizes to the ladies and men huge numbers took advantage of the fantastic weather. Our Pierce Purcell team under managers Tony McTague and Brian Guinan performed heroic deeds in the qualifying stages at Tullamore. On Saturday our team were the leading qualifiers from a field of 18. On Sunday morning they accounted for Castle Barna in the semi final and in the final came up against Castlecomer. In a most exciting finish we were pipped on the 18th to lose 3/2. Managers Brian and Tony were delighted with the team’s performance especially as it contained several players who were having their first taste of inter club competitions. This certainly bodes well for the future and heartiest congratulations and thanks to all who took part. The team was: Mark Corrigan/John Ryan, Enda Carroll/Ger Coughlan, John Wims/Dick Johnston, John Kelly/Martin Talbot, Pat Gleeson/Pat Molloy. Subs:Alan Naylor and Roddy Molloy.
FOR YOUR DIARY
Last week of the Open 3-Ball. Any combination. Final on Sat.26 June. Markers required.
Thurs.27 May. Seniors outing to Portumna. Draw at 10.00.
Sun. 30 May. Outing to Heritage. Details in Locker room.
Sat./Sun. 29/30 May. 18h Stableford.
Mon.31 May. 5.00. Start of Presidents’ 9h Mixed Scramble.
Tues. 1 June. Open 18h Stableford.
Sat/Sun.13 June. President David McDowell’s Prize
Fri. 25 June. Lorrha GAA Classic.
RESULTS
Lady President Doreen McKenna’s Prize to the Men. 1st Tom Murtagh 42 pts. 2nd Padraig Moylan 42 pts. 3rd Ollie Nugent 40 pts. 4th Michael Horan 40 pts. 5th Sean Moylan 36 pts.
Tuesday Open. 1st Sean Alley () Dundrum 38 pts. 2nd Paddy Byrne (26) 38 pts. 3rd Alan Hughes (Edenderry) 38 pts.
Birr Rugby Classic. 1st Mary Bolger Liz Nolan Angie Hough Mary Lonergan 96 pts. 2nd Pat Scully Matt Feenane Ger Claffey Pat Gleeson 94 pts. 3rd John Grennan Jim Gibbons Peter Cassidy Owen Murphy 93 pts. 4th John Miller Sean Guinan Andy Masterson Conor O’Carroll 91 pts. 5th Frank Ryan Fonsie Ryan Andrew McCarthy Henry Torpey 90 pts. 6th Dermot Horan Pat Molloy Tommy Hogan Paschal Foley 89 pts 7th Tony McCormack Oisin McCormack Brendan Hoare Hugh Connolly 89 pts.
Seniors: Joe Hynes Dick Quinn Thady Clancy 41; Gay Claffey John Gilmartin Paddy Grealy 44.
Outing to Portumna on Thurs. May 27th. Draw 10am.
GOLF SHOP AND DRIVING RANGE
A special golf coaching offer is now available at the Birr Golf shop and driving Range. There are five separate packages on offer. Please ring 057 9121606 for all the details
SUMMER CAMPS
Golf Professional Kevin McGrath is now taking bookings for his very popular Junior Summer Golf Classes. Please ring 087 2379234 for details.
LADIES’ GOLF
Mr. Presidents David McDowell’s Prize to the Ladies. The President’s Prize to the ladies took place in magnificent conditions last Sunday. The results are as follows: 1st Bernadette McTague – 69 Net; 2nd Angela Hough – 70; Gross Gemma Butler 79. 3rd Jo Cunniffe. 4th Lady President Doreen McKenna 73.
9 Hole Ladies. Winner Mary Dolan 21 points. Congratulations to all the prize winners.
Tipperary v Offaly. On Sunday 30 May the Annual Tipperary v Offaly Challenge will take place. Prizes again are kindly sponsored by Anne & Georgina of Gaelic4orce. The sheet for entries will be posted on the notice board for your attention – the ‘neutrals’ can opt for which ever team they prefer!! Do put your name down and enjoy lighter side of golf for this day.
Open Weekend. Sunday 6th and Monday 7th June we have Open Weekend with Hugo Loonam Motors, Cloghan kindly sponsoring the competition. An ideal opportunity to invite the golfing pals from away clubs to play in the Glenns. Format is Team of Two any combination. The Timesheet will be available shortly for your attention.
I.L.G.U. Team Events. Monday 17 May. Challenge Cup Team of Lena Guinan, Patricia Guinan, Valerie Coleman, Amy Spain and Carmel Kelly had a great win over The Heritage in Rathdowney. The next round is on the 16th June with the team taking on Abbeyleix in Tullamore – Team Manager Elizabeth Mulcair.
Monday 17 May. Intermediate Cup Team of Mary Ryan, Marie Tooher, Eimear Delaney, Bernadette McTague and Mary Sullivan also had a great win over Roscrea in Mullingar. The next round takes place on 16 June against Castlecomer in Rathdowney. Team Manager Martina O’Brien.
Wednesday 19 May. Junior Foursomes Team of Mary O’Gorman/Yvonne Boland, Lady Capt Kathleen Doorley/Evelyn Lynch, Maura Flannery/Aileen Watkins had a super win over Castlebearna in Moate. Their next round is scheduled for Wednesday, 23 June.
Saturday 22 May. Boyne Trophy v Nenagh. Lady Luck ran out on us last Saturday against Nenagh.
Congratulations to all the above ladies and team managers on such a great run last week.
Sympathy
The members express deepest sympathy to Brother Denis and his family on the death of his brother Jerome Minahane in London recently.

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