Golf Classic in Ballyheigue raises over €8,600 for Brú Columbanus

A RECENT Golf Classic fundraiser in aid of Brú Columbanus, Cork, that took place at Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club has raised €8,603 for this very worthy cause. This cheque was presented to Anne Marie O’Connor on behalf of Brú Columbanus at Ballyheighue Castle Golf Club on Sunday last.

Brú Columbanus is an independant charity that provides “Home from Home” accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in any of the Cork Hospitals or Hospice especially relatives of sick children.

Brú Columbanus is managed by an Independant Board and depends entirely on donations and fundraising initiatives to cover the running of the house.

The home was established in 2005 and was an initiative of the Knights of St. Columbanus. Accommodation is provided at no charge to in excess of 500 families who use the facility each year and it is maintained by a team of volunteers who give time and expertise freely.

The golf classic organiser thank all those who sponsored, played and gave spot prizes.

Golf Classic Results

1st Brian McGrath, John Slattery, John Paul Leahy, Ivan Lucid 95 pts. 2nd Declan Condon, Gary Kavanagh, Mark Condon, Jersey Houlihan 93 pts. 3rd Philomena Stack, Joe Stack, Maurice Egan, John Slattery 86 pts. 4th David Walsh, Damien White, Ian Blake, Gearóid Costello 86 pts. 5th John Joy, Jim McNamara, Mike Sugrue, Dermot Finnan 85 pts. 6th Patrick Roche, Michael Hehir, Kyle Reidy, Patrick Corridan 80 pts.

Castleisland 4 Ball (1): Jason Bowler, Dylan Dennehy, Kevin Bowler, Ian Flavin.

Castleisland 4 Ball (2): Mikey Bowler, Barry O’Grady, Cathal White, Shane O’Connor. Nearest The Pin: John Farrell, Longest Drive: Damien White.

At Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club last Sunday a cheque for €8,603 was presented to Anne Marie O’Connor of Brú Columbanus, which was the proceeds of a fundraising Golf Classic and raffle, held at Ballyheigue Golf Club on Saturday September 1. Pictured are the Committee members Bernard Dineen, John White, Debbie Dineen, Anne Marie O’Connor, Patricia Lucid, Jimmy Bowler and Emma Bowler. (Missing from photo is John McHale (Committee). The organisers wish to thank all those who contributed in any way to this very worthy cause and for making it an outstanding success.