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TULLAMORE GOLF CLUB

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Tullamore Golf Club transformed into a vibrant sea of pink on the evening of May 29, as our dedicated ladies decorated the clubhouse. The atmosphere was filled with beautiful flowers and decorations, setting the stage for a memorable Annual Play in Pink Day.Despite a wet start to the morning, spirits remained high as participants adorned themselves in pink attire, umbrellas in hand, ready to take on the course. Tullamore Golf Club was in pristine condition, accommodating 74 teams eager to play in a Fourball Betterball format. Those who teed off early faced a few showers, but the weather did not dampen the enthusiasm or the competitive spirit. Great scoring and camaraderie echoed throughout the day, showcasing the true essence of this event.  We were thrilled to welcome teams from ten visiting clubs, including Adare, Clontarf, Edenderry, Esker Hills, Glasson, Moate, Mountrath, New Forest, Old Conna, and The Heath, along with our own valued members. Their participation enriched the event, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration.The overall winners, with a fantastic score of 47 points, were Olive Payne (25.0) partnered by her niece Jennifer Gormley (Mountrath) (10.2)In second place, on a count back, with 46 points - Roseanne Keane (Esker) (52.7) partnered by Anna Kavanagh (27.9).3rd place: also with 46 points, James Young (9.6) and Tommy Flanagan (14.5)4th place: David Dunne (8.0) and Denis Guinan (17.4) with 45 points.5th place: with 43 points and on count back, Niall Condron (20.1) & Neal Culliton (10.3)6th place: Pat Doyle (8.7) & John Leogue (17.2) also with 43 points.7th place: Noelle O'Donoghue (14.6) & Rita Moloney (15.1) also with 43 points.8th place: with 42 points and on count back, Catherine Carty (15.9) & Jacinta Joyce (29.3)9th place: Eileen Connolly (20.4) & Grace Anne Finnegan (29.3) also with 42 points. Thank you to everyone who played, and to those who gave donations on the day. Congratulations to all our prize winners, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to organising this amazing and worthy event. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and have helped make the Tullamore Golf Club Play in Pink Day a resounding success.
This week’s women’s competition was a true test of skill, patience and waterproofs, as players teed off under a mix of sunshine and sudden showers.  Despite the unpredictable weather spirits remained high and the course buzzed with friendly competition and determination.  Many thanks to Laura Gray Boutique, Tullamore for her kind sponsorship of our 18 hole Stableford competition.  Congratulations to this week’s winner Aimee Carroll (16.7) who won on a countback with 40 points from Category 3 winner Monica Lynch (32.7), who won her category on countback from Connie Grogan (29.5). Great scoring!  Category 1 winner was Stephanie McNiff (10.9) with 38 points while Gemma Butler (13.1) was second with 37 points.  Dora Glynn (22.9) won Category 2 with 33 points on a countback from Eileen Connolly (20.4).  The 9-hole competition winner was Isabel O’Regan (39.4) with 19 points. Thanks to all the players who braved the elements and brought their best game.  As always, friendship and sportsmanship were just as important as the scores.
The May Monthly was a 3-Ball Scramble generously sponsored by Crossan Butchers.  The winners were Eileen Kinsella (10.8), Eileen Cahir (13.0) & Frances Daly (16.7) with  64.1 Nett.  The Runners-Up: were Frances Daly (16.7), Eileen Kinsella (10.8) & Dora Glynn (22.2) with 66.1 Nett.  The June monthly is a 3-ball Waltz kindly sponsored by Margaret Allen, Margaret Buckley and Maria McNally.  Let's hope we have lots of sunshine and few showers!
The first round of the singles matchplay has now concluded, and the next round should be played by 28th June. Please check the noticeboard in the locker room.
Good luck to our interclub teams: the Junior Cup team who are playing Mullingar on 6th June, the Revive Active team who are in action against Portarlington on 7th June and the Senior Foursomes team who are playing Moate on 15th June. 
The annual Phoenix Challenge Women’s Open is scheduled for 20th June.  This is a  4 person team event, 2 to score. Time sheet is now open. Visitors may book through the pro-shop or office at 057 932 1439.

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MEN'S

Men's 18-hole Stableford Competition, sponsored by OCM Security, Tullamore – 7/8 June
This weekend's 18-hole competition, played by almost 170 members, was generously sponsored by Gary Martin of OCM Security, Tullamore. The winner, with an amazing score of 48 points, was Jimmy Geoghegan. Unsurprisingly, the best gross of 66 came from Matthew Grehan.
Results:
Overall Winner: Jimmy Geoghegan (24) – 48 pts
Best Gross: Matthew Grehan (-2) – 40 pts (66)
Cat 1 (0-10) – 1st – Mervyn Cunningham (10) – 38 pts
Cat 1 (0-10) – 2nd – David Loughlin (10) – 37 pts
Cat 2 (11-14) – 1st – David Flanagan (14) – 42 pts
Cat 2 (11-14) – 2nd – Vivien Deering (12) – 39 pts
Cat 3 (15-18) – 1st – Jerome Molloy (17) – 43 pts
Cat 3 (15-18) – 2nd – Morgan Lee (15) – 38 pts
Cat 4 (19+) – 1st – Óran Cooke (29) – 41 pts
Cat 4 (19+) – 2nd – Matt Flannelly (29) – 40 pts

Inter-Club Team Events
Duggan Cup V Mount Temple – Saturday, 7 June
This was a closer match than the final result of 4-1 might portray. At 2-1 to Tullamore, the remaining 2 matches were very much in the balance. Elder statesmen, Denis Guinan and Mick Fox, managed an away win on the 18th hole, to secure victory against the Westmeath club.
Leinster Senior Men's Trophy V The Heath – Sunday, 8 June
Despite battling hard, Tullamore lost out to Portlaoise club, The Heath, by 3.5 to 0.5.
Senior Cup V New Forest - Sunday, 8 June
Ciaran Boland's men march on to the next round of the Senior Cup with a great win over Westmeath side, New Forest - final score was 3.5 - 1.5.

ROSCREA GOLF CLUB

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Millpark Cup: Conor Shanahan is this year’s winner with a score of 65nett off 13 handicap. Second was Marjorie McCorduck, beaten on the count back with another 65nett.
At the presentation, Lady Captain Angela stated that the Millpark Cup creates a great rivalry as it is open to both Men and Lady members. She thanked the sponsor, Mulrooney Oil & Gala who also sponsor the club score cards.
Shane Mulrooney said they are always delighted to sponsor this Cup as their business originally started in the Millpark area, and was also one of the locations of Roscrea Golf Club.
Full results are as follows: -
Men’s Section
Overall Winner Conor Shanahan (13) 65nett (c/b)
1st Christopher Conlon (10) 66nett
2nd Conty Cunningham (26) 66nett (c/b)
3rd Billy Conlon (13) 66nett (c/b)
Gross Gerard Delaney 71
Ladies Section
1st Marjorie McCorduck (31) 65nett (c/b)
2nd Kathleen Phelan (14) 71nett
3rd Lauren Maher (30) 72nett (c/b)
Friday to Sunday June 13 to 15: Open Singles, 18 Hole Stableford, kindly sponsored by Paddy Shanahan, Toomevara. For timesheet book online on our BRS system or phone (0505) 21130 (ext. 2).
Wednesday Open – Summer Series 2 – June 4: 18 Open Singles Stableford (Men & Women), kindly sponsored by Michael Horan Golf Shop.
1st Jim Hogan (24) 40 points
2nd Brendan Dewane (21) 37 points (c/b)
3rd Sean Gleeson (17) 37 points (c/b)
4th Brian Kennedy (12) 35 points
Wednesday Open June 11, Summer Series 3: 18 Open Singles Stableford (Men & Women), kindly sponsored by Michael Horan Golf Shop. For timesheet book online on our BRS system or phone (0505) 21130 (ext. 2).

Lotto, Wednesday June 4
Numbers drawn 10, 19, 21 & 22. No Jackpot Winner and three Match 3 Winners; Joe Moore, Ann O’Brien & Breda Reynolds. Online Lucky Dip; Carmel Moloney. Offline Lucky Dip; Lynn Dunne. Next week’s Jackpot is €14,600.00. Your support makes a great difference. Lotto draw takes place Wednesday at 8.00pm. Lotto envelopes are available at the bar and sign-in areas. A Lotto subscription €40 for 6 months is also available. Additionally, our Club Lotto can now be played online at Smartlotto.ie

Roscrea Senior Men’s Golf Society

Results for Friday June 6
1st Martin Donnellan [26 – 1] 25 points
2nd Leo Dooley 25 points
3rd Kevin Moloney [27 – 4] 23 points
4th Gerry Kelly 22 points
Friday June 13 – Away Outing to Rathdowney GC. Tee booked 9.30 to 10.20am
Team News: Congrats to the Men’s Senior Cup team win against Ballyneety and the Duggan Cup team’s win against Portlaoise. Best of luck to the Junior Cup team who are out against Ballyneety next Thursday June 12, in Ballyneety.

Course
Men’s Captain thanked the members work group who are doing great work every Thursday evening.
Diageo Mixed Foursomes: ‘Sign Up Sheets’ posted in the Men’s and Ladies Locker rooms

Golf Buggie
At the May meeting of the Management Committee it was decided to increase the number of Golf Buggies on hire due to increased demand. Four additional Buggies will be available to hire as and from Tuesday June 10, 2025. Rate; Visitors €30; Members €20.

LADIES

Tuesday June 3: 'The Valerie Doyle'. 18 Hole Stableford competition kindly sponsored by John Kirby.
Category winners
0 -18 Colette McEvoy (15) 31pts
19-28 Evanna Farrelly (20) 33pts
29-36 Maura Killackey (34) 39pts
9 Hole Qualifier
Deirdre McCarthy 18 points
Summer Festival golf 1: Results are as follows: - 1st Mairead Cosgrave (10) 22 points
2nd Evanna Farrelly (11) 21 points
3rd Sadie Tynan (9) 20 points
Summer Festival golf 2: 9 Hole re-entry continues until Sunday June 15.
A huge congratulations to Conor Shanahan our winner of Millpark Cup generously sponsored each year by The Mulrooney family since 1992. Congratulations also to Marjorie McCorduck our lady winner on a fantastic score of 65nett.
Tuesday June 10: 18 Hole Singles Stableford and 9 Hole qualifier.

ParTee Ladies
ParTee Ladies every Thursday at 2.15pm. Please contact Carol as early as possible for inclusion in draw.

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BIRR GOLF CLUB

Scratch Cups Results – Sponsored By Lyons Links
Senior: 1st David Reddan (-3) 68 Castleknock, 2nd Éanna Mulhare (1) 72 Birr, 3rd Adrian Hiney (0) 73 Moate, 1st Nett David Dooley (4) 74 Roscrea.
Junior: 1st Craig Pardy (6) 74 Birr, 2nd Stephen Wolfe (8) 77 Esker Hills, 3rd David O'Meara (7) 77 (B9) Birr, 1st Nett Dermot Moylan (11) 78.
Intermediate: 1st Peter Breen (14) 81 Thurles, 2nd John Ryan (14) 83 Birr, 3rd Fiachra Johnston (16) 85 Thurles, 1st Nett Luke Gleeson (21) 68 Nenagh.

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Competition Results
Open Tuesday 3rd June: 1st Nett Charlie Smith (3) 34pts, 2nd Nett Fran Quinn (8) 33pts, Gross Gerard Gath (6) 21pts
Saturday June 14th & Sunday June 15th: Lady Captain's Prize to Men.18 Hole Singles Stableford - White Tees - Entry Fee €10
All match play 1st Round Competitions should be played, don't forget to arrange your 2nd round before Tuesday July 1st, there will be no extensions for this round.

Teams
Congratulations to our Duggan Cup team who had a great victory over Moate. The team was: Home – Paschal Troy, Seamie Breen, Fergus Garland, Kevin McNamara, Albert Kelly and John Murphy. Away - John Kelly, John Conniffe, Martin Young and Seamus Tooher. Manager: Willie Madden.
Hard luck to our Central Towns team who lost out to Portlaoise. The team was: Home - Paschal Troy and Kevin McNamara. Away - John Kelly, Martin Young and Willie Madden. Manager: John Murphy.

Seniors
Result June 5th: 1st: John Kelly, Sean Ryan, Brendan Bennett (51.8), 2nd: Ger Claffey, Paul Moloney, Tony Farrell (52.7).

LADIES

The draw for the club Mixed has taken place and is posted in the hall of the club house. The rules of the competition are also posted in both locker rooms. The first rounds to be completed by June 22nd 2025.
A 9 Hole Stableford Competition is ongoing.
An 18 Hole Competition, sponsored by Cut and Curl takes place on Wednesday June 11th, Friday June 13th and Wednesday June 18th 2025.
Mr Captain's Prize to the Ladies (GOY) takes place this weekend June 14th and 15th 2025. Sheets are in the locker room. Draw takes place on Thursday night.
Draw Times: Wednesday (Ladies Day) draw times, Draw at 9.50am for 10am tee off.There will be no draw in the afternoons. Arrange and play after 1pm.Glen Eagles Thursday scramble will take place on Thursday June 12th 2025, tee off time 12.30pm.The winners of last week's competition were Mary Sullivan, Evelyn Lynch, Leilagh Hogan and Frances Ashe.Nearest the pin was Dairina Larkin
The Presidents Mixed scramble takes place on Monday. Entries taken between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

Play In Pink
Weekend of June 21st 2025, Open to men and women. Great cause, please support. A coffee morning will be held on Saturday morning June 21st in the club house Please support.
The Ladies are hosting a social night on Tuesday June 24th 2025 for the residents of Birr Hospital. It is proposed to have a three club competition beforehand. More to follow

Presidents' Mixed
The Presidents mixed scramble continues on Monday evenings. Entries taken between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Always a good evening, so hope to see you all there.
Presidents Maura and John are running a mixed matchplay this year. List for names will be up in the locker rooms, please enter your name if interested. Draw will take place at the end of May and matches will commence in early July.

Fundraiser Draw

The numbers drawn this week were 3, 6, 14 and 16. The jackpot was not won. The weekly prize winner was Peter Molloy. The jackpot stands at €3,000.