8th March 2026​

As the weather has continued to improve, we almost had a full week of fixtures, except for Thursday when the heavens opened early that morning and continued to rain until late afternoon. Our Seniors will hopefully get to play next Thursday where the starting time is now nine thirty for the remainder of the year until late autumn. As the course has dried out well recently, the Thursday programme will be extended to beyond the ten holes which has been the norm recently.

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On Tuesday last we had 65 players in our Sweep where Tipperary towns Eddie Madden made most of a recent sun break to win Category 1 with a fine score of 26 points over 12 holes. Another player just back from warmer climates, Bernard Tobin from Bansha, collected the Category 2 prize while Corks finest, Eddie Fitzgerald had the days best score of 27 points in Category 3. All three players are regulars in the Seniors, so the younger players were left in the shade on the day.

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At the weekend we had another great turn out of 160 players for our 15-hole sweep. Next weekend sees the start of 18-hole competitions. Top of the Saturday's scorers was Hospitals, Jimmy O Neill, who returned to form with a fine score of 37 points. Aherlow's, Shane Leonard was Sunday's top scorer with 34 points, which was closely contested with Eddie Fitzgerald and Tom O Donnell. In Category 1, we had another Aherlow man, Niall O Shea on top with a brilliant round of two under par gross to show that the younger members are continuing to improve. In Category two, Limericks Christy Devine showed his class with a fine score of 33 points, the birdies are flowing so far this year for Christy so a great year is in store if the current form is maintained. Category 3 went to Golden/Kilfeakle as Philly Keaty had a fine score of 34 points. Category 4 was kept in the same parish as Goldens Tom O Donnell claimed his second win of the Spring with another fine score. As we now move to more favourable weather, our competitions will run over the full 18 holes or less on occasions, the same conditions will apply to winning scores until counting competitions resume, that is reductions will apply for prior wins.

Winter Sweep Tuesday 3rd March 2026 (12 Holes)

Cat 1 Eddie Madden (9) 26 pts

Cat 2 Bernard Tobin (11) 26 pts

Cat 3 Edmund Fitzgerald (16) 27 pts

Winter Sweep Saturday 7th Sunday 8th March 2026

Overall winner Sat Jimmy O Neill (21) 36 pts

Overall Sun Shane Leonard (14) 34 pts b9

Cat 1 Niall O Shea (3) 32 pts

Cat 2 Christy Devine (7) 33 pts

Cat 3 Philip Keaty (12) 34 pts

Cat 4 Tom O Donnell (20) 34 pts b9

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Upcoming Fixtures

We commence our Open Singles from next Saturday 14th of March where all visitors are welcome. There is a lot of pressure on the timesheet, so try to book well in advance, call Darragh in the pro-shop for details.
On Saint Patricks Day we have our annual Captains Drive In, at 12 noon. The timesheet is open so put your name down and arrive early to meet your team and cheer on Deirdre, Daniel and Sean as they hit their tee shots to symbolically start the years golf. If you haven’t paid your annual subscription and insurance (€26) please do so as soon as possible. This can be done in person or over the phone. Later on we also have an Open Team of Three on Easter Bank Holiday 6th April. The time sheet is open for booking.

 

Clubhouse Updates:

The major change in the clubhouse of extending the kitchen into the committee room will be completed this week, with the official opening on Thursday next, 12th of March. Best of luck to O'Rawe Catering in the new venture which will hopefully help bring the club into a new era of hospitality.

 

Spring League:

We are now in the final stages of the above competition, with a number of teams tightly contesting the six qualifying spots for the final on Sunday 22nd of March. When the final date for qualifying is reached, (21st March ) the finalists look in doubt until the last scores are counted. The eagerly awaited last few results will decide all. Finally, please give consideration to participating in our club teams this year, the lists are on the notice board in the locker room.

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