The Avondhu

Golf Classic 2024

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On Friday, 3rd May Ballyhooly GAA held their annual Golf Classic at Fermoy Golf Club. After a very wet Thursday, a dry bright day on Friday was a welcome sight.

We were delighted to welcome Dairy Concepts/Cheese O's as our main sponsor this year and our grateful thanks to them for their support. Our thanks also to all at Fermoy Golf Club, the caterers and D&M Fruit and Veg for the snacks. Many thanks also to those who sponsored teams, prizes, tee boxes and raffle prizes. Putting a day like this together takes a lot of hard work, so very well done to all involved in the organising committee. Following a great day of competitio­n the results were announced.

GOLFERS RESULTS

1st Stephen Bennett’s Team (John Flynn, Pat Bennett, Andrew Fahy). 2nd Paul O’Driscoll’s Team. 3rd Castletown­roche GAA’s Team (Rita O’Brien, Sean Shanahan, Eilis Flynn). 4th O’Connor Poole Opticians Team (Jerry O’Connor, Pa O’Connor, James Roche).

NON-GOLFERS RESULTS

1st Barry Johnson’s Team (Eoin Magner, Jim Johnson, Barry Johnson). 2nd Walsh Engineerin­g’s Team (Kevin O’Driscoll, Fergal O’Connell, Robbie Walsh). Men’s Longest Drive - Barry Johnson. Ladies Longest Drive- Rita O’Brien. Nearest the Pin competitio­n- James Roche.

At the presentati­on of prizes later in the evening the raffle for some fabulous prizes also took place.

The lucky raffle prize winners were: 1st Prize (€250 Hayfield Manor Voucher) - Pat Beecher, Ballyhooly. 2nd Prize (2 night stay Inishowen Gateway Hotel) - Mike Hartnett, Ballyhooly. 3rd Prize (Calor Gas BBQ(€250) - Finn Walshe, Castletown­roche. 4th Prize (€150 Cliff House Hotel Voucher) - Carol Harrington, Kildinan. 5th Prize (€150 Cashel Palace Voucher) - Gillian Weldon, Ballyhooly. 6th Prize (€150 Hanna’s Fermoy Voucher) - Assumpta McCarthy Ballyhooly. Additional prize on the night €100 APC Physio Voucher - Barbara Sadlier c/o Mark Lydon.

Please contact Pa on 087-2364526 to collect any golf or raffle prizes won on the day.

The funds raised by the raffle not only help Ballyhooly GAA but also Ballycastl­e Gaels and the LGFA, so many thanks to all who supported this.

LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner at the last lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 8, 9 and 28. The lucky dip winners were Megan Tobin, Paul Hogan, Peter Lombard, Mike Keating and Catherine Canavan. The next draw will be on Monday, 13th May for a jackpot of €2,000.

FIXTURE

McCarthy Insurance Div 7 FL v Cullen on Sunday 12th May at 11.30 am in Ballyhooly.

CLUB SPONSORS

Walsh Engineerin­g.

 ?? ?? O’Connor Poole Opticians team; Jerry O’Connor, Pa O’Connor and James Roche, at the recent Golf Classic.
O’Connor Poole Opticians team; Jerry O’Connor, Pa O’Connor and James Roche, at the recent Golf Classic.

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