Castle  Barna  Ladies Golf Club 

LADY PRESIDENT'S PRIZE
29/08/10

Lady President Maureen Mangan's Prize was played on Saturday and Sunday over 27 holes.

 Result:

Winner:                        Catherine McGrath
2nd                                Teresa Kelly
Gross                             Ber Malone
3rd                                 Jane Kennedy

Category 1 (13-24)      Ruth Curran
Category 2 (25-35)      Teresa Dixon
Category 3 (36)             Brid Connor
Front 9                            Oonagh Flynn
Back 9                             Eilish O'Connell
Committee                     Anne Fitzpatrick

Sunday 9 Hole           Sheila Lynam

Congratulations to all the winners.

Result of 9 Hole Competition Wednesday 25th August

 1st        Catherine McGrath 
2nd        Laura Dempsey

Ladies Away Outing is to Roscrea Golf Club on Saturday 18th September. Ladies interested in going should enter their name on sheet in Club House.

Results 11/08/10 - 21/08/10

9 Hole Competition Wednesday 11th August

1st         Mary Foy

2nd        Geraldine Heavy
Sponsor:   Geraldine Heavy

Musgrave 3 Ball Challenge Saturday 14th August

Winners:   Teresa Bermingham, Teresa Kelly, Geraldine Heavey

9 Hole Competition Wednesday 18th August

 1st:       Margaret Harte

2nd:       Catherine McGrath

Sponsor:  Teresa Kelly

18 Hole Stableford Friday 20th/Saturday 21st August

1st         Jeanette McCormack     36 pts

2nd        Sheila Lynam                31 pts

The Mixed Match Play is now at the final stage with Angela Lynch and Shay Egan meeting Jane Kennedy and Kieran McGurran.

Our Lady President, Maureen Mangan's Prize will be played over 27 Holes next Saturday and Sunday.  It is a GOY Stableford.

RESULTS 04/08/10 - 07/08/10

 
9 Hole Competition Wednesday 4th August

1st         Ann Fitzpatrick

2nd        Geraldine Heavey

Sponsor:   Monica Gallaher

Open 2 Ball Event Friday 6th August

Sponsored by Ml. J. McCormack & Co. Accountants, Portarlington.

1st         Janette McCormack/Helen Galvin            61.5

            (Castlebarna)      

2nd        Laura Demspey/Oonagh Flynn                62.5

            (Castlebarna)

 3rd         Mary O'Neill/Pat Fanning          

            (Edenderry)                                                     64

3 Ball Scramble Saturday 7th August

1st         Sheila Lynam/Jane Kennedy/Phil Carroll     68.7

Competition next weekend in on Saturday and is the

Ladies Musgrave 3 Ball Challenge.

Please enter your team on time sheet.

Results 21/07/10 - 31/07/10

9 Hole Competition - Wednesday 21st July

1st        Caitlin Ni Suilleabhain

2nd        Oonagh Flynn

Sponsor:           Oonagh Flynn

GOY 18 Hole Stableford - Fri 23rd/Sat 24th July

1st        Laura Dempsey            37 points

2nd        Oonagh Flynn               35 points

3rd        Jane Kennedy               34 points

9 Hole Competition - Wednesday 28th July

1st        Eileen Wynne

2nd        Angela Lynch

Sponsor:           Mary Foy

18 Hole Stroke Competition - Fri 30th /Sat 31st July

1st        Oonagh Flynn               71 nett

2nd        Eilish O'Connell            72 nett

 The fourth day of the South Meath Challenge Cup was played in Rathcore

on Bank Holiday Monday. On the team were Sheila Lynam, Eilish O'Connell,

Laura Dempsey and Catherine McGrath. After a very good performance the team

are now in second place.  The final day is in South Meath in September.

 Sun June Lady Captains Prize

Angela Lynch's Lady Captains Prize  was played over 36 holes on Saturday and Sunday in excellent weather and  course conditions. 

Results:

 Winner                          Rita Eivers

2^nd                                   Eilish O'Connell

Gross                              Kate Elliott

3^rd                                   Ruth Curran

Category 1                    Ber Malone

Category 2                    Eileen Wynee

Category 3                    Geraldine Heavy

Past Captains              Kay O'Connor

Committee                    Anne Fitzpatrick

Front Nine                    Patricia Mahon

Back 9                             Jane Kennedy

Visitors                           Jeanette Behan

Best Beginner               Catherine Doheny

Contratulations to all the prize  winners.

  Nine Hole Competition on Wednesday 24^th June was won by

Laura Dempsey,

Monica Gallagher was second.

Sponsor:  Betty Duffy.

Competition next weekend is 18 Hole Criss Cross.

Best of luck to Anne Fitzpatrick and Mary Quinn who represent the club in the District Final of the Australian Spoons in Kilkenny next Monday.

 

Result of 9 Hole Competition Wednesday 14^th July

1^st         Kay O'Connor

2^nd        Laura Dempsey

Sponsor:   Anne Fitzpatrick

 

 Friday  16^th/Saturday 17^th July

18 Hole Stableford

 1^st         Laura Dempsey             39 points

2^nd        Oonagh Flynn                38 points

 

The South Meath Team played the third venue of the competition in Navan on Saturday returning a  score of 71 points.

On the team were Anne Fitzpatrick, Sheila Lynam, Laura Dempsey and Catherine McGrath. Next venue is Rathcore on August Monday.

 Mixed 9 Hole Competition continues every Monday at 6 30 p.m. Time Sheet is in Club House for Ladies Open 2 Ball Event on Friday 6^th August.

CASTLE BARNA LADIES GOLF CLUB
12/06/10
 

Last Wednesday's 9 Hole Competition was won by Laura Dempsey,Margaret Duffy was second. Sponsor was Betty Duffy. 

The Club's BBQ on Friday evening was a great success.  The evening started with a Mixed 3 Ball Scramble.Superb food was served and the good music that followed ensured a great night's entertainment.Proceeds went to the Offaly Hospice in conjunction with Sunflower Day.

On Saturday the South Meath Team, managed by Eileen Wynne played in the second round in Ballinlough Castle.It was a day of challenging course conditions but the team are still  very much in contention in the competition.On the team were Anne Fitzpatrick, Sheila Lynam, Laura Dempsey and Catherine McGrath.

Competition next weekend is 18 Hole Stableford.Tee time is 4.30 p.m. on Friday evening and 2.30 p.m. on Saturday.

Ruth Curran and Patricia Mahon are the winners of the Scotch Foursomes Match Play.

Well done to both.

Mixed 9 Hole Competition continues every Monday at 6.30 p.m.

Castle Barna Ladies Golf Club
22/05/10

Result of last weekend's GOY Stableford sponsored by Kieran & Margaret McGurran: 

1st        Patricia Mahon          37 pts

2nd       Rita Eivers                 37 pts

3rd        Betty Duffy                  34 pts

 Well done to the Challenge Cup Team on their win over Tullamore in Moate last Monday. The Junior Foursomes Team also played in Moate last Wednesday against Birr but unfortunately  were beaten.

This Wednesday is the Mary Murphy Memorial Competition sponsored by Ger and Ruth Curran. It is an 18 Hole Stableford and proceeds will be donated to the Offaly Hospice. Time Sheet is from 3.45 to 5.30 p.m.  All lady members support is appreciated.

 The competition next weekend is 18 Hole Stableford.

Castle Barna Ladies Golf Club
15/05/10

Anne Fitzpatrick and Mary Quinn were the winners of the 18 Hole Australian Spoons last Saturday on 39 points.  They now go forward to  represent the Club in Kilkenny in early July.
The semi finals of the singles match play have now been played  and Bridie Fay and Ruth Curran will meet in the final.
The Challenge Cup team play in the second round of the competition against Tullamore in Moate this Monday.On the team are Mavis Scally, Patricia Mahon, Teresa Bermingham and Eilish O'Connell.

The Junior Foursomes Team are also  in Moate this Wednesday when they meet Birr in the first round of that competition. Ruth Curran, Helen Galvin, Betty Duffy, Bridie Fay, Jeanette McCormack and Eileen Wynne are on the team.
Good luck to both teams.

The Wednesday 9 Hole Competition resumes this Wednesday.Competition next weekend is a GOY 18 Hole  Stableford.

The first round of the South Meath Cup was played in Castle Barna on Bank Holiday Monday.  On the team were Laura Dempsey, Catherine McGrath, Sheila Lynam and Ann Fitzpatrick.  All players can be pleased with their performance.  Next day is in Ballinlough Castle in June.

Last weekend's  Competition was an 18 Hole Stroke. The winner was Eilish O'Connell with Ann Fitzpatrick second. Congratulations to Betty Duffy who had a hole in one on the 9th on Friday evening.

There is an opportunity again this Wednesday evening 12th May for lady beginners to have a lesson from professional David Cully  and a round of golf. Start time is 5.30 p.m. and fee is €10.

The Ladies Singles Match Play is now at the Semi Final Stage with Mary Quinn and Bridie Fay in one semi and Ruth Curran and Ann Fitzpatrick in the other.

Entries are now  open for the Mixed Match Play.  If you are interested in playing in this competition put your name and  fee in envelope in the competition's box in the locker room.

The Mixed 9 Hole Competition started on Monday 10th May and continues every
Monday evening.  Start time is 6.30 p.m.

Next Saturday's Competition is the 18 Hole Australian Spoons.
Names and partners must be on the time sheet.

Castle Barna Ladies Golf Club
17/04/10

Easter Egg Competititon
Saturday 3rd April
Results:

1st Anne Fitzpatrick
2nd Mary Quinn
3rd Bridie Fay

Front Nine Kay O'Connor
Back Nine Patricia Mahon

The Weigh In this year was won jointly by Jane Kennedy and Betty Duffy. €310 raised  will be donated to UCD Volunteers Overseas. Thanks to Ruth Curran for weighing us in every Saturday during Lent and for keeping  track of our losses and gains!

Saturday 10th April was the first  Ladies Away Outing this year.  Highfield Golf Club was the venue and 28 ladies played in glorious weather and perfect golfing conditions. The Castle Barna Team of  Eileen Wynne, Jane Kennedy, Ruth Curran, Mary Foy and Betty Duffy played  Moate in the first round of the Minor Cup on Monday 12th April. Unfortunately  victory wasn't ours on the day.

Competition on Saturday 17th April was 18 Hole Single Stableford G.O.Y.

1ST Anne Fitzpatrick
2nd Eileen Wynne
3rd Helen Galvin

On Sunday 18th April, the Mixed Foursomes Team played at home and away to
Edenderry. The away matches were played by  Bridie Fay and Liam  Scally,
Eileen Wynne and Shay Egan, Jeanette McCormack and Robert Hogan.
Helen Galvin and Kieran McGurran and Mary Quinn and John M. Lynch took
on the home contest. However, the Edenderry team proved too good for Castle Barna.

On Monday 19th April the Challenge Cup Team, managed by Eileen Wynne, played Edenderry in Garryhinch Golf Club in the first round of the competition.
With Mavis Scally winning   her match on the 16thand  Geraldine Heavey  on the 17th, Teresa Bermingham had to battle it out to the 20th before victory could be claimed. Well done to all the ladies on the team and best of luck in the next round.

The good weather has got the popular  Wednesday 9 Hole Competition  off to a great start . Last Wednesday's competition, sponsored by Brid Connor, was won by Catherine McGrath with Kate Elliott second.

Open Week

Open Week continues until next Sunday, 2nd May.

Results of Ladies 2 Ball Scramble held last Friday and Saturday

1st Mary Mather (Cill Dara) and Angela Lynch (Castle Barna)
2nd Patricia Mahon (Castle Barna) and Therese Day (Old Conna)
3rd Eileen Wynne and Helen Galvin (Castle Barna)

Thanks to Linda O'Brien Jewellery for her sponsorship.

For remaining competition details contact the clubhouse at
057 9353384 or book online at www.castlebarna.ie

May Madness

The May Madness will be run over two  Wednesdays, 5th and 12th May.
Time is from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Cost is €10 per evening and Pro David Cully will be available to give lessons.
Any ladies interested in trying their hand at golf are welcome to come along, no experience necessary.  Our lady members will be there to welcome all.

Castlebarna Ladies Golf Club 20/03/10

Results of last Saturday's GOY 18 Hole Stroke Competition

1^st Kate Elliott

2^nd Jane Kennedy

3^rd Joan Nolan

Congratulations to Betty Duffy, the lady member  on the winning team ,The Top Dogs, in the Nissan Winter League Final which was played last Sunday.   Also to Ruth Curran on the runners up team, The Crafty Codgers.

Next Saturday's competition is 18 Hole V Par at 1.30 p.m.

The closing date for the Ladies Singles Match Play is also next Saturday 27^th March.

CASTLEBARNA LADIES GOLF CLUB

14/03/2010

Result of last Saturday's 18 Hole Stableford:

1^st Mary Foy 37 pts

2^nd (on count back) Mary Colgan 37 pts.

Next Saturday 20^th March is the first GOY Competition of the year. It is 18 Hole Stroke and will be sponsored by Liam and Mavis Scally. Start time is 1.30 p.m.

Final of the Tullamore Nissan Winter League takes place next Sunday 21^st March between the Top Dogs and the Crafty Codgers. Good luck to our ladies on the teams - Betty Duffy and Ruth Curran.

Also next Sunday there will be a presentation of prizes at 6.30 p.m. All outstanding prizes up to and including 20^th March will be presented.

A Rules Night for the Ladies Club will be held in the Club House on Wednesday 24^th March at 8 p.m. A Rep from the ILGU will be present. This opportunity should not be missed to get ourselves briefed on the rules of golf and have our questions answered.

Ladies Club are running an Easter Raffle for a beautiful Easter egg. Tickets at €1 each and are on sale in the club house. Your support would be appreciated.

Castlebarna Ladies Golf Club

07/03/10

On Sunday last  Captains Liam Scally and Angela Lynch arrived by  vintage tractor to  their Drive In, in glorious sunshine and to the support  of a huge turnout of members. The evening was idyllic for the Mixed 4 Ball Scramble which followed, the winning team were  Noel Mooney, David Brazil, Mavis Scally and Brid Connor.

Result of last Saturday's 12 Hole Stableford

1st        Patricia Mahon

2^nd Teresa Dixon

Competition next weekend is 18 Hole  Stableford starting at 1.30 p.m. Semi Finals of Winter League will also take place next weekend.

Castle Barna Ladies Golf Club

13/02/10

Results

Saturday 13^th February - 12 Hole Stableford

1^st Ruth Curran

2^nd Kate Elliott

Saturday 20^th February - 12 Hole Stableford

1^st Eilish O 'Connell

2^nd Ruth Curran

Qualifiers for Winter League are now complete and teams are posted on Men's Notice Board.Good luck to all 8 ladies in their Match Play.

Competition for next Saturday is 12 Hole 3 Ball  Rumble commencing at 12.30 p.m.

Date for your Diary - Sunday 7^th March, Captain's Drive In

CASTLE  BARNA LADIES GOLF CLUB

12/12/09

Saturday 12^th December was the last day in the ladies golfing calendar for 2009. This was our 9 Hole Stableford Santa Hat Competition and with 39 ladies taking part there were vibrant sights of red and white around the golf course. The competition was followed by a sumptuous meal and there was great atmosphere and conviviality in the club house.

Following the meal Lady Captain, Mavis Scally, thanked the Committee and members for their support during the year and wished everyone a very Happy Christmas.  In keeping with the season all the ladies were given a Santa Present.

Mavis reminded the ladies of two dates for our diaries - The Club's Annual Dinner Dance on Friday 15^th January (tickets on sale in the club house) and Wednesday 20^th January - the Ladies Club A.G.M.

Presentation of Prizes then followed:

Santa Hat Competition

1^st Ailish O'Connell

2^nd Mon Gallagher

3^rd Kate Elliott

14 Hole Vanity Hamper (best of 5 competitions)

1^st Kate Elliott

2^nd Ailish O'Connell

3^rd Helen Galvin

Singles Match Play

1^st Mary Quinn

2^nd Bridie Fay

Birdie Tree

Kate Elliott

GOLFER OF THE YEAR - HELEN GALVIN

Our  golf clubs wont be idle for too long as we are back on the course on Saturday 2^nd January 2010 with the commencement of the Winter League.  This will be 12 Hole Stableford starting at 12 noon. See you all then.

CASTLE BARNA LADIES GOLF CLUB

05/12/09

Last Saturday morning the ladies were out early and in great numbers to play in the 18 Hole Stableford Christmas Hamper.  These beautiful hampers were kindly sponsored by Glenn Wood Tullamore.   Playing conditions weren't easy but this did not deter the ladies from bringing in good scores.

Reults

1^st Kate Elliott                   39 points

2^nd Ailish O'Connell           35 points

Next Saturday is our annual Santa Hat Day. This 9 Hole Competition kicks off at 1.30 p.m. So ladies don your Santa Hat and come along as this promises to be a very enjoyable evening. The competition will be followed by a meal and presentation of the remaining prizes for 2009.

CASTLEBARNA LADIES GOLF CLUB 24/10/09

The Open Mixed 2 Ball Scramble, sponsored by Lumleys Cash & Carry was held last Friday and Saturday.Despite unfavourable weather conditions on Friday time sheets for both days were full with some very good scores brought in.

Results

1^st Teresa Dixon and Oliver Dixon, Castlebarna                     61.2

2^nd Mary Quinn and Daniel Shaughnessy, Castlebarna           62.4

3^rd Eileen Wynne and Fiachra Scally, Castlebarna                 63.2

Next Saturday is the third day of the Vanity Hamper, start time  12.30 p.m.