Ladies News

Castlecomer Golf Club hosted a colourful ‘Play in Pink’ fundraiser on Monday 22nd September in aid of Breast Cancer Research.

Twenty-seven teams took part in glorious sunshine on our superbly prepared course, designed by the renowned Pat Ruddy, enjoying great golf and wonderful camaraderie.

A big thank you to our members and visiting teams for their support, the day proved a tremendous success. Together, we raised almost €2,000 for this very worthy cause.

Castlecomer Lady Captain Noreen Curry with members and visitors at the ‘Play in Pink’ fundraiser competition in aid of Breast Cancer Research

Results of Play in Pink Competition:

1st: Edel Quirke, Joan Brennan & Betty Byrne

2nd: Theresa Manning, Delia O’Donohue & Anita Sheehan

3rd: Eileen Gunner, Rita Breen & Siobhán McEvoy

4th: Patricia Doheny, Suzi Govendor & Bríd Myers

Longest Drive: Maria Downey

Nearest the Pin: Catrina Meagher

Congratulations to our ladies who featured in this outing to Edenderry GC on Thursday 16th September, 3rd Theresa Manning 33pts b9, 4th Honoria Fogarty 33pts

The Borris Trophy Foursomes Team:  Betty Owens/ Ellen Phelan, Helen Dunne/ Marie Gannon, Patricia Doheny/ Helen H Murphy. Thanks to our team for representing our club in this event on Thursday 16th September and to manager Nuala Mahon. The event was won by Borris GC

The winner of last weekend’s 18 hole Stableford Competition was Margaret O Keeffe (17) 35pts

Ladies Committee Meeting was held on Monday 8th September. Chaired by Lady Captain Noreen. On the agenda was The Play in Pink event in Castlecomer on 22nd September.

We look forward to hosting this very worthy charitable event.

On Thursday 11th September our ladies team had a great win, coming first with a score of 77pts in this competition.

The team members were: Helen Murphy/ Maureen Norton, Theresa Manning / Nuala Mahon, Bessie Brophy/ Margaret O Keeffe. 

Congrats to the managers on a fantastic win.

On Tuesday 9th September Lady Vice Captain Aileen Coughlan and 44 ladies travelled to Tulfarris Golf Club to play in our annual ladies event .

Vice Captain Aileen did an excellent job in organising the day.
A singles and team event were played .

Winner of Singles s/f 18 holes – Breda Phelan(14) 38ts

Winners of the team event were: Margaret Furlong, Delia O’Donohoe and  Siobhán McEvoy.
Longest Drive winner was Emma Walsh, 
Nearest to pin was Laura Delaney who also won a separate 9 hole competition on the day.
Well done all winners and thanks to Aileen for her hard word in organising a great day out. 

Breda Phelan also had a hole in one.. her second this year. Well done Breda 

Winning Team:  Siobhán Mc Evoy,Delia O’Donohoe and Margaret Furlong pictures with Vice Captain Aileen Coughlan

Singles winner Breda Phelan with Lady Vice Captain Aileen Coughlan

Castlecomer contested the semi final against Greystones on Sunday 14th September, who are defending their title. Unfortunately, we came up against a very strong in form Greystones team, who won the contest in a convincing manner. It was a very sporting match played in challenging weather conditions.

The team at home were: Breda Phelan Jo Costigan and Caroline Conway. Away team: Eileen Healy, Patricia Brennan and Delia O’Donohoe.

Thanks to the team  managers Emer Foley and Mary Brophy, caddies and supporters and panel of players for all their time and commitment to representing our club in this competition.

Our club was represented by Honoria Fogarty and Jo Costigan in this event on Thursday 11th September in Mullingar GC. Thanks to both for representing our club. 

The winter alliances have begun.

On Monday 1st September in the CASTLECOMER ALLIANCE played in Cill Dara GC, Phil Dowling came 1st with 24 pts over 10 holes. 

THE MIDLAND ALLIANCE on Monday 8th September was hosted by Castlecomer.Our representative  Patricia Doheny did an excellent job in organising the day. 

The winners were: 

 1st:  Monica Kelly(24) 35pts 

2nd:  Breda Byrne (27) 31pts b9 from Mountrath 

3rd: Mary Brophy(30) 31pt 

4th: Helen Dunne (25) 30pts 

SOUTH EAST ALLIANCE played in Royal Curragh on Monday 7th September 

1ST Helen Murphy(18) 38 pts. 

Congrats to all winners. 

On Tuesday 9th September Lady Vice Captain Aileen Coughlan will hold her outing  to Tulfarris Club and will be attended by approximately 40 lady golfers.

This Major golf Prize to Ladies and Men was very well supported.President Delia O Donoghue held her Presentation on Sunday Night with a large crowd in attendance. 

Results of Delia O’Donohoe Presidents Prize to Ladies 

1st Eileen Gunner(34)37pts 

2nd Edel Quirke(39)39pts 

Best Gross Maria Downey (9)21gross pts 3rd Eileen Fogarty (24)36pts 

4th Catrina Meagher (27)34pts 

5th Joan Brennan (17)34pts 

Past Captain Breda Phelan (14)34pts 

Well done to all the winners.

Our bronze and silver medal winners Majella Deevy and Maureen Norton represented our club in their respective categories on Monday. Well done ladies.

On Monday 25th August, Honoria Fogarty and Jo Costigan came 3rd inthe GRANARD CUP LEINSTER REGIONAL FINAL and now progress to the Grand Final in Mullingar on 11th September. Good luck Ladies. 

In the PLAY IN PINK 2 PERSON EVENT IN Borris on 28th August, the winning pair were Freida Campion and Catherine Delaney (Carlow) with a fantastic score of 48pts. Helen Murphy and Marie Gannon won the back 9 prize. Congrats and well done to all. Breda Phelan won ‘nearest the pin’ in this event.

Facilitated by Jan Browne and coordinated by Caroline Conway, golf lessons  have commenced on midweek evenings and are well supported by ladies of all abilities. Thanks to Caroline for her work in organising these lessons. 

A very successful social 9 hole scramble took place on Tuesday evening organised by Vice Captain Aileen Coughlan. It brought new ladies in golf together with the ladies in the club. A social gathering in the clubhouse for refreshments afterwards was most enjoyable.

Results of Ladies Social 9 Hole Scramble 26th August

1st Hannah Kelly/ Aisling O Connor/ Margaret Comerford 20.5 pts 

2nd Helen Murphy/Ann Breen/Marie Kenna/Margaret Curran 23pts

1ST: Regina Butler(47) 42pts 

2ND:  Maria Downey (10)39pts b9 

3rd:   Betty Byrne(24)39ptsb9 

28 played.

Congratulations to the winners. 

Castlecomer ladies played Carlow in the Quarter final on Sunday 24th August on a home and away basis. The team at home secured victory in all 3 matches in a very sporting contest. Away team secured the half match for a win .The team are now in the semi final . Home : Eileen Healy, Brennan, Delia O Donohoe.  Away : Maureen Norton,  Jo Costigan, Caroline Conway. Managers: Emer Foley and Mary Brophy.  Congrats to the team.