Mens Club
Results of Matt Spain Cup
1st - Jack McLoughlin (22) 44 pts.
2nd - Thomas Moylan (11) 42 pts.
Cat 1 - Aaron Talbot (9) 39 pts.
Cat 2 - Craig Pardy (10) 40 pts.
Cat 3 - Dermot Harte (18) 39 pts.
Cat 4 - Thaddeus Clancy (26) 39 pts.
2's club: Gerald Claffey, Darragh O'Hare, Gerard Gath and Sean Moylan - €29 each.
Lady Captain's 9 hole competition
1st. Cyril Brody 22 pts.
2nd. Keith Hogan 19 pts.
3rd. Brendan Coakley 17 pts.
Due to greens maintenance and the course being closed on Tuesday and Wednesday next week the week day singles stableford competition is continuing next week on Monday, Thursday and Friday only. Entry fee €5, play off white markers.
Open Tuesday's resume on 24th September
Next weekend's competition is the Bookies Prize. It is a Golfer of the Year competition. It is an 18 hole strokeplay competition, played off the blue markers. Entry fee €10.
All members with matches to play in the Club's matchplay competitions are asked to adhere to the schedule posted on the noticeboard in the Men's locker room. The final for the three match play competitions is fixed for Sunday 29th September 2024.
SENIORS 12th September 2024
1st: Tom Hogan, John Carroll, Sean Lyndon (53.3)
2nd Paul Troy, Thady Clancy, Ger Nolan (54.2)
Ladies Club
Lady Captain Bernie's Prize day, sponsored by Pamela Nugent, took place on Saturday last. We had 52 players, between the 18 Hole, 9 Hole and Junior Girls 9 Hole competitions. We had a very blustery day and it was hard to decipher if the wind was a help or a hindrance, otherwise it was lovely dry, warm day. The course was in fantastic condition and there was a number of exceptional scores returned on what is the biggest day of the year in the ladies calendar. That evening we had a lovely meal in the restaurant served up by James and his staff.
Following the meal, Lady President Laura introduced her mother, Lady Captain Bernie with a few words about her life up to now, from her very fruitful sporting career to her dedication and hard working ethic that she puts into everything she does. She commended her on her exceptional year as Lady Captain and complimented her on her fantastic prize table.
Lady Captain then gave her speech, which was straight from her heart. Having captained many camogie teams over the years, she explained how being asked to be Lady Captain of Birr Golf Club and fulfilling the roll this year was the highest honour out of all she has done. She thanked her husband Ollie for his ongoing support, to her daughters Laura for being her rock during the year as Lady President, Pamela who sponsored all the prizes for the day and Marcella for taking the photos. She then thanked the ladies committee and especially Bríd Guinan for all she has done as Competition Secretary this year. There was a cake brought out to celebrate Theresa Fealy big birthday and the crowd sang happy birthday and wished her well. Lady Captain Bernie then continued by congratulating all the prizewinners and thanked the junior girls for playing and for coming out to the presentation. She thanked James, Kathleen and staff in the restaurant and Francie in the bar for always helping when asked. She thanked the ladies committee for the wine at the meal and then finished off by wishing the Juniors the very best of luck in the Golfsixes All Ireland Final on Sunday 22nd September. Following the speeches Bríd proceeded with the results and presentation of prizes and Willie Madden then gave out the bookies money. Lady President Laura thanked both Seamie Breen and Willie Madden for doing the bookies. After the presentation there was a great night had in the bar and on the dance floor when we were entertained by the very talented Joe Casey. It is safe to say that the day and night was most enjoyable to all who played golf and attended the days celebrations.
Winner: Racheal McLoughlin h/c 40 - 63 Nett
2nd: Theresa Fealy h/c 25 - 66 Nett
Gross: Sorcha Moylan h/c 6 - 84 Gross
3rd: Jo Conniffe h/c 25 - 67 Nett
4th: Emer Hanniffy h/c 17 - 68 Nett
Past Captain: Bernadette McTague h/c 33 - 70 Nett
Committee: Caroline McCarthy h/c 17 - 74 Nett
5th: Peig Monahan h/c 34 - 68 Nett
Cat A 1st: Laura Nugent h/c 10 - 76 Nett
Cat B 1st: Mary Sullivan h/c 28 - 70 Nett
Cat C 1st: Marie Corcoran h/c 30 - 70 Nett
9 Hole:
1st: Marie Keane h/c 17 - 20 pts
2nd: Rose Lynch h/c 26 - 18 pts
3rd: Susan Doorly h/c 18 - 17pts
Junior Girls 9 Hole:
1st: Clodagh Farrell - 48 gross
2nd: Chloe Hogan - 50 gross
The Glenns Trophy:
Well done to Maura Flannery, Ev Lynch, Caroline McCarthy and Mary Lonergan who qualify for The Glenns Trophy.
Competitions:
* Ladies Bookies Prize (GOY/Strokeplay) - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September. To win you must have supported the bookies by placing a bet for Lady Captains Prize day. Lists for names up in locker room, names to be up by 5pm Thursday 19th for draw.
* 9 Hole no. 12, sponsored by Ev Lynch, ongoing/re-entry.
* Glenn Eagles - resumes Thursday 19th September, draw for 9 hole scramble at 1pm in the bar. All ladies welcome.
Please ensure to always check the competition rules/conditions in the book as they differ between competitions.
Wednesday (Ladies Day) Draw Times:
Draw at 9:50 for 10am tee off and 1:50 for 2pm tee off. Arrange and play after 3pm only if playing in a ladies competition.
Presidents Mixed Scramble:
Continues Monday 16th September, entry fee is €5 and €3 for juniors, taken in the bar from 4:15pm to 5:30pm. The final Presidents mixed scramble will take Saturday afternoon, 5th October. Details to follow soon.
Upcoming Events:
* The Glenns Trophy - Wednesday 25th September.
* Glenn Eagles Coffee Morning in aid of Offaly Hospice - Thursday 3rd October from 9am to 12 noon.
Presidents Mixed Scramble
Continues every Monday. Entry fee is €5 and €3 for juniors taken in the bar from 4.15pm to 5.30pm. Note time change. This is a great way to meet and play with different people and play some relaxed, social golf. Proceeds raised go back into the club.
Fundraiser Draw
The numbers drawn this week were 3, 8, 10 and 18. The jackpot was not won. The weekly prize winner was Noel Keane. The jackpot stands at €2,825
