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BALLYMOTE

COMPETITION ON Saturday/ Sunday 28th/ 29th June was a 18 Hole Stroke. It was a beautiful weekend for golf and there was some fine scoring. The winner with a brilliant score of 62nett was Noel Costello out in 38nett with birdies on the 2nd and 7th and back with 45nett with birdies on the 12th and 15th. Second place went to Padraic Hurley on 68 nett ( Better Back Nine) 3rd place to Pat Hough on 68nett Best back nine to Eamon Scanlon

Competition on Saturday/ Sunday 5th/ 6th July is a 18 Hole Stroke kindly sponsored by CLLR Eamon Scanlon

In the latest draw in the club Lotto 1st prize of 150 Euros this month went to Michael Fitzpatrick 2nd prize of 100 Euros to Sean Henry 3rd prize of 50 Euros to James McGuinness

There is an Open 9 Hole Stableford Competition for Ladies and Gents on Wednesday 9th July in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation entry fee 10 Euros Re- Entry 5 euros

Players interested in playing in Captain's Prize on Sunday 20th July please put your name on sheet in Clubhouse

Seniors Open Competition will take place on Thursday 17th July.

Next Lotto draw will take place on Friday 25th July.

CASTLE DARGAN LADIES

OUR LADIES Club Fundraiser, which is a 3 ball scramble, will take place on July 19th/ 20th and can be played on either Saturday or Sunday of that weekend. The entry fee is a bargain at € 60 per team, with excellent prizes. Teams can be either male or female or a combination of both. We encourage all members to participate in this most enjoyable event and to invite friends and family to join us in this great value competition.

Our midweek competition continues with the 9 Hole Stableford competition on Wednesday July 2nd, kindly sponsored by Oona Doherty with our usual draw taking place for 10.30am tee off. Our weekend Alternate Day competition on July 5th/ 6thy is a Stroke Play competition and is sponsored by Tohers the Chemist. Place your name on the list in the Golf Shop to be included in the weekend draw, which takes place on Wednesday afternoon and can be viewed on the Castle Dargan website.

The Queen of the Castle match play competition, kindly sponsored by former Lady Captain Mary Mc Gourty, is well underway with first round matches being completed on Sunday Second round matches to be completed by July 20th.

Well done to Strandhill on winning the quarterfinal Challenge Cup match against Castle Dargan. We thank Strandhill for a very tightly fought match and we wish them well as they go forward to the semi- finals. Thanks to Kate Hegarty and her Challenge Cup Team for a most enjoyable journey. Results: Bistro Bianconi: 1st Ann Mullen, 2nd Pauline Lennon, 3rd Anita Carty. Sligo Golf Academy: 1st Kate Hegarty, 2ndAnn Mullen. Food Experience: 1st Pauline Lennon, 2nd Joan O'Dowd, 3rd Ann Mullen. Thunder Hair Design: 1st Mary Mitchell, 2nd Ann Mullen, 3rd Mary Walsh.

Our very popular Mixed Scramble continues on Fridays at 6 pm. If you wish to be included in the mixed scramble draw please text Paul at the Golf Shop at 0860628427 before 4 p. m. on Friday.

COUNTY SLIGO LADIES

LADIES GOLF Results week ending 30th June: Tuesday, June 24th Committee Cup Sponsored Drumcliffe Tea House 1st Holly Robinson ( 6) 5 up 2nd Elayne McDermott ( 17) 4 up ( B6), 3rd Agatha McGee ( 25) 4 up 4th Marie Dufficy ( 32) 1 up. Front Nine Marie Rooney ( 13) 2up, Back Nine Joespine Scanlon ( 36) 1up

Lady President’s Day, June 28th was the Perfect Day for the Perfect Lady President Mrs Kay Leydon. There was a super day’s golf, great weather, great food and dancing the night away. Kay deserved it all for her special day, the results were not so bad with one Lady having 46pts to win a most delightful prize.

1st Prize Edel McDermott ( 16) 46 pts, 1st Nett Lynette Carty ( 32) 43pts, 2nd Nett Breid McHugh ( 27) 41pts, Gross prize Lady Captain Deirdre Connolly ( 12) 88 Gross, 3rd Nett Helen McNamara ( 28) 40pts

4th Sinead McHugh ( 33) 39pts ( B6), 5th Ann McGill ( 21) 39pts ( B1) Back Nine Therese Gillen ( 32) 23pts ( B6) Back Nine Grainne Demmel ( 18) 19 pts, Committee Prize Mary Durcan ( 14) 33pts,

Past presidents Alice Flanagan ( 30) 29 pts, Golden Girl & Doreen Aillely Trophy Marie Dufficy ( 32) 38pts ( B9) Putting Competition Karen Gaynor 18. Guest lady Mary Ford Guest, Man Tom O Hara ( 5) 40 pts. Junior Girls Maeve Rooney ( 7) 37pts, Bomore Beginners Vera Devaney Men's Charlie Carr 21pts. Diary Dates Tuesday , July 1st Captains Prize Mr Anton Murphy's Prize to the Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Saturday, July 5th Mr Anton Murphy's Prize the best of luck on his special day.

July 10th is the date, venue Catlebar Golf Club, as the Minor Cup All Ireland Winning Team 2013 are in action to defend their title and under the Leadership of Claudette Murphy, take on Galway ladies to win a place in the Connaught Final. Your support will be appreciated on the day.

COUNTY SLIGO

THE COUNTY Sligo Senior Cup team bounced back quickly from the disappointment of an early knock out in the Barton Shield last week to win the provincial Senior Cup title in Connemara in style and have their sights firmly set on the double by retaining their All- Ireland title in the blue ribband event of team golf.

In a fiendishly difficult wind and on a links that was running hard and fast, they led the Saturday qualifier by 13 shots - setting the tone for the weekend. Declan Reidy with a one over 73 had the tournament's best score by two followed by Sean Flanagan who birdied his last three holes for a 75. Mark Morrissey, Steffan O'Hara and David Brady all chipped in with solid 76’ s.

The semi- final against Athlone was won in equally emphatic style on a 4- 1 score line. Performance of the morning went to debutant Ruarai O'Connor who with five birdies won 5& 4.

So to the final and old foes Galway Golf Club. While Co. Sligo may have been considered slight favourites, it was always going to be a tough battle. Sean Flanagan at number one got ahead early and never let go closing out with a birdie three on 16 to beat good friend and fellow international Ronan Mullarney. David Brady had a tough day at the office as he faced seasoned campaigner and Irish International Joe Lyons who was under par winning 5& 4. Match 1- 1.

Young Ruarai was next and after getting ahead early was being hauled back by a tenacious Michael Hennelly . Nerveless putts of 25 feet on 12 and 30 feet on 16 proved crucial as he went 2 for 2 on the day winning on the17th. Match now 2- 1. Mark Morrissey was playing at number five and while he was two up playing 13 attention now turned to local hero from last year's All- Ireland, Steffan O Hara. Two up early playing Damian McDonagh, the match then ebbed and flowed as blows were traded. Still two up playing 17, Damian made a fantastic birdie four to ask the question and once again Steffan answered holing a lightening fast downhiller from 18 feet to secure an unassailable 31 lead. High fives all round as the boys sent smoke signals to let Mark know he could stroll in from the 15th now that victory was secure. Team captain Mark Rooney accepted the pennant on behalf of the squad, thanked his team for all their hard work and the Galway team for the sporting manner of the match - acknowledging that victory was just a stepping stone to defending the title to be played in Carton House in September.

Super Coach Keith O Neill also got an honourable mention for his preparation work with the team in the run- up to the event. Mark then presented the pennant to a beaming club captain Anton Murphy who completed the formalities.

Another beaming captain at the weekend was Niall Stafford who guided his Cecil Ewing team to victory over Ballaghaderreen.

Blistering sunshine was reflected in blistering performances on Sunday as golfers singed the course with their scores. Hottest of the hot was James Barnicle who finished 8up versus par to win the Centenary Cup, sponsored by Coburns. John Nugent and Seamus O'Hara were just a few degrees cooler in returning red hot scores of 6up, John shading the back nine. John Sheehy and Gary Byrne battled it out for fourth with John winning the “heat” with a better back nine. Both were 3up. 92 people played with a CSS of 71.

Best of luck to our Captain, Anton Murphy, for his Captain's Day next Saturday. Everyone in the club wishes him the very best and hopes it will be both immensely enjoyable and memorable for Anton. The timesheet draw is now on the website.

ENNISCRONE

COMPETITION RESULTS: Saturday, June 28th: 1st Jimmy Laffey( 7) 36pts css 35pts

Sunday June 29th, Rush Leisure Travel Ballina: 1st Sean Ross( 15) 35pts b9; 2nd Michael Cawley( 13) 35pts: 3rd Brendan Browne( 10) 34pts b9: 4th Michael Moylett( 18) 34pts b6 : 5th Derek Tuffy( 10) 34pts, css 33pts.

STRANDHILL LADIES

FIXTURES: THURSDAY July 3: Henry‘ s Jewellers, 18 hole stableford, Medal

Sunday: Donal Parsons Fundraiser, 4 Ball Rumble, Please support this worthy cause.

RESULTS: Captains Prize to the ladies: 1st Kathleen Kelpie ( 15) 72 nett, 2nd Therese Cosgrove ( 13) 72 nett, 3rd Marie Rooney ( 13) 73 nett, 4th Grainne Henneberry ( 11) 74 nett.

Saturday Carraig Donn: 1st Sheila McCrann ( 25) 41pts, 2nd Patricia Henry ( 33) 38pts, 3rd Ann Monaghan ( 30) 38 pt s.

The timesheet for Lady Captain’s Day is on the notice board in the upstairs locker room. Please put you name in the preferred hourly slot. Draw will take place on Wednesday July 9th. Ladies in receipt of senior membership should put their names in the highlighted hourly slots and will play 10 Hole Stableford.

STRANDHILL

CAPTAIN’S DAY ( Jim Branley) on Sunday . The weather was good and the teamsheet full of hopeful golfers for Captain Jim Branley’s prize. The course was in top condition and all acknowledged the efforts of the course staff . Keeping the ball in play and avoiding the rough was the way to score . Getting into the final 21 was the plan for all but not easy to complete without a few problems along the way. The lovely weather with a slight breeze made for some excellent scoring. A few hard luck stories also as the rough and bunkers played their part. Best early scores came from Gerry Kilbride with a 63 with Diarmuid Finan Seamus Howley and John Verdon one shot back. Larry Culkin, Liam Kavanagh, John Howley and Larry Culkin were also in there with 65s. Frank Hannon, Robbie Henneberry, Randall Cross, Tristan Probst and Jackie Coyle were all in with a big chance as the final 9 holes approached.

The final 9 holes saw a wonderful performance from John Howley completing the 9 holes in a net 30 to give a final tally of 95. Tristan Probst played great golf to claim 2nd from Gerry Kilbride in 3rd.

Club President Brian Harte was in great form in the clubhouse with the Captain his family and everyone enjoying the great food provided by Derek Tommy and the staff. John Howley was in top form with his acceptance speech and a popular winner of 2014 Captain’s prize.

Our Jimmy Bruen team played Enniscrone in a the zone final match on Monday last . Dessie Timbs had changed the team astutely and the response was a great 4- 1 win against a very strong Enniscrone team. The performance of Jim Branley/ John Howley and Ciaran Fox/ Ray Foley to win both matches in Ennisrone was some achievement. This was matched by excellent play from the lads at home . This victory ensures a place in the Connacht Finals at Strandhill in early August. This will be a great occasion for the club to have a team competing at home for the All Ireland. We ask all members to try and keep those dates free and give well deserved support to Dessie and our team . Team was Robbie Henneberry / Ronnie Conlon , Brian Henry/ Noel Tivnan , David Lindsay/ Tristan Probst Jim Branley/ John Howley Ciaran Fox / Ray Foley . Well done to all involved in a great day for the club.

The Bill Curley Cup was won on Sunday 22nd by John McGowan with a super 44 points with David Leonard second on 39 points.

Sunday 22/ 06/ 14 Clifford Electrical( Bill Curley Cup);

1st John McGowan 44pts( 23) 2nd David Leonard 39pts( 10) 3rd Diarmuid Finan 38 ( 10) 4th Mick Walsh 37 pts( 24) Gross; Adrian Wynne ( 72)

Friday 27/ 06 Open 1st C Coffey( New Forest) 39pts( 10) 2nd Eugene Gilligan 38 pts( 21) 3rd Ray O Donnell 36 pts( 18)

Sunday 29/ 06/ 14; CAPTAIN’S DAY ( Jim Branley) ; 1st John Howley 95( 8) 2nd Tristan Probst 98( 8) 3rd Gerry Kilbride 98 ( 14) 4th John Verdon 98.5( 25) 5th PJ Cunningham 99( 20) 6th Seamus Howley 99( 16) 7th Robbie Henneberry 101( 8) 8th Liam Kavangh 101.5( 13) 9th Frank Hannon 101.5( 15) 10th Jackie Coyle 102.5( 21) Gross; Randal Cross; Past Captains, Padraic Watters.

TUBBERCURRY JUNIORS

TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY July 2nd there is a junior girls alliance in Enniscrone golf club. Tee time 1.30

On Thursday, coaching for junior girls continues from 6.30 to 8.30.

Lessons for beginners take place soon see notice in clubhouse.

During the summer holidays the 3 ball scramble will be held on Saturday mornings. Notices will be posted in clubhouse

During this weekend a four ball golf classic will be held on Friday Saturday and Sunday. There will be no junior activities.

TUBBERCURRY LADIES

RESULTS OF Captain Joe Kilcoyne's prizes to Ladies and Junior Girls - 1st Brid Leonard 32 nett, 2nd Ciara Forkin 32.5 nett, 3rd. Geraldine Ridge 33 nett. Winner of Junior Girls was Cathy Burke 43, 2nd Sinead Forkin 43.

Winner of Margaret Hannigan Trophy on Sunday 29th - 1st. Mary Kennedy 67 nett, 2nd. Ciara forkin 64 nett ( junior), 3rd Kathleen Morrisroe 68 nett.

Fund Raising Rumble next Fri. Sat. and Sunday for Club. Your support is appreciated. Please put