Month: June 2023

Templemore Golf Club Historical Find.  L. R. Archaeologist Gerard Dowling, Club President Rody Cawley, Geophysics Stephen Callaghan. Behind is a fossilised Boulder.

 

Historical Find on Templemore Golf Course

19^th. June.  A preliminary geophysical survey and followed by an Archaeological Survey was carried out on the course ground to identify WW1 training trenches.  The survey was carried out by Stephen Callaghan Geophysical and Gerard Dowling Archaeological.  The Survey is in conjunction with Tipperary County Council and Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. We look forward to full report and photos in the near future.

 

Juvenile lessons

3rd July.   Lessons will commence on Monday at 10 am. Cost €5. Lessons for Beginner Ladies will follow at 11 am. It is hoped to run the lessons for 6 or 7 weeks.

 

Vice captains

1^st. and 2^nd. July.  Entries must be on the board in the locker room or on WhatsApp by 6pm Thursday 29^th

 

Diageo Mixed Foursomes

24^th.June.  Congratulations to the Diageo Mixed Foursomes team with a very comprehensive victory over Mitchelstown. We won the 2 home matches and 1 away match, with another going down the 19^th. and the last match 3 up with 3 to play. First time for many of the team playing foursomes and who were all fantastic. Semi-finals on Friday 11^th. or Saturday 12^th. of August in Roscrea.

 

JB Carr Team.

19^th. June,  Well done to the JB Carr Team last night who won the first leg 3 to 2 V Limerick.  Very impressive golf played by all. The home leg date is yet to be fixed.

 

Week End Golf.

18^th. June Results of 18 hole S/F .  1^st. Joe Kennedy 43 pts.  2^nd. Pat O’Connell 40 pts.

 

50/50 Draw.

18^th. June.  The winner of the Fortnightly draw. Liam O’Donovan €125.  PAYMENT OPTIONS: 1. Usual envelope system of 2 euro per entry (three for 5 euro) in Clubhouse. 2. 50 euro for one entry to 26 draws (1 year). 3. 100 euro for 3 entries for same 26 draws. Please support this initiative. Funds to be used for Course works and machinery upgrades.  Payment options:  * Clubhouse; * Club Bank a/c – Bank of Ireland, Thurles ie21bofi 904456 78133532, * Pay Pal details on Club website or to any Committee member.   If you’re not in you can’t win !!

 

Women’s Boyne Team

17^th. June. Congratulations to the Women’s Boyne Team who had a great win against Abbeyleix.

 

Women’s Minor Team

18^th. June,  Hard luck to the Women’s Minor Team who went down narrowly to Tramore.

 

Women’s Golf Competitions.

20^th. June.  “Play In Pink” 18 Hole Stableford.  1^st. Breda O’Connell, 2^nd. Josie Bourke, 3^rd. Margaret Buckley.

 

“Play in Pink” Wed Mixed Social.

21^st. June.  Wed Mixed Social.  A fantastic Afternoon of golf to celebrate our biggest turn-out since records began in support of the Play-In-Pink initiative by the ladies the Senior Men..  Play in Pink is for Raising funds for Breast Cancer Research through pink-themed golfing events. ‘Play in Pink‘ has been growing from strength to strength over the years with enormous support for Brest Cancer…Thank you all for your support.  1^st Team. John Kirwan, Liam Daly, Kathleen Cahill.  2^nd, Mary Fitzpatrick, Frances Stapleton, Michael Purcell, Dinny Touhy.  3^rd, Seamus Bourke, Tom Stapleton, Anna Cashman, 4^th. John Hassett, Mary Ryan, Ton Ryan.

 

Seniors Golf.

22^nd. June,  On a warm sunny day with the course in great condition a fantastic 11 (Eleven) teams took part and the team that lead us in with 54 points was Eamon Connolly, Bernie O’Rourke, Tom Hogan and Jim Middleton then came three teams on 53 points so on count back we had Paddy Bourke, Mick Maher, Michael Healy and Phil Ryan (Snr) and in Third place on count back Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, Jim Gilmartin and John Egan. A good turn out for the after round chat in the GreenView Restaurant.

 

Dates for your Diary. 

Vice Captain Date Change to 1^st. and 2^nd. July

Social mixed will continue on Wed’s at 6pm.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in new Club House “GreenView Restaurant”.

 

Templemore Golf Club. L.R. Josie Bourke, Lorraine Ryan, Shiela Delaney, Mary Fitzpatrick and Michelle Hassett. (Photo by Seamus Bourke).

 

Fred Perry Trophy.

16^th June.  Congratulations to Liam Leahy and the Perry team on a sweet victory against Cahir in their home ground. They now meet Thurles in the next round.

 

Social Mixed.

14^th. June.  Sunshine weather was on the cards and created great scoring and the support was great.  The winners were 1^st. team. Mary Butler, Paddy Fogarty Oliver Murray.  2^nd Team. Jerome Ryan, Lorcan O’Reilly, Ann Hogg.  The social mixed takes place every Wednesday evening.  Draw times 6 + 6.30.  Entry £5, Cuppa and refreshments upstairs afterwards. Please support.

 

Golf Club Café “GreenView”

“GreenView” Is now the captured name for  “Liz’s Café” which opened its service upstairs in the club house.  Liz and her staff are to be congratulated for their efforts in delivering a 1^st rate service to all who visit the club.  The Spaghetti Bolognese was fantastic.  This service is also available to everyone.  Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays 10am to 5pm. Sundays 10am to 4pm. Please support.

 

Women’s Golf Competitions.

13^th. June.  18 Hole Stableford.  1^st. Breda O’Connell, 2^nd. Margaret Buckley, 3^rd. Bridget Gleeson.

 

Women’s Boyne Trophy

17^th. June. Templemore defeated Abbeyleix in the2nd. round of Boyne Trophy competition.  Congratulations and well done to all.  The BOYNE TROPHY competition was the brainchild of esteemed Gretta Foran in 1994, designed to cater for the “over 50’s” Women.  It has progressed to be one of the most fiercely contested competitions in the midlands and surrounding areas. Teams consist of five pairs of ladies who compete under fourball match play rules.  The semi-final and final days are hosted by Edenderry Golf Club.

 

Seniors Golf.

15th. June.  On a sizzling day for golf the scoring was not reflective of this.  In first place with 51 points John Greed, Paddy Fogarty, Colm Dooley and John Egan. Then followed three teams on 50 points. In Second on countback John Kirwan, Pat Maher, Christie O’Rourke and James Murray and in third again on countback Liam Daly, Mick Murphy, Michael Healy and Tom Ryan. A good turn out supporting Liz’s Café afterwards was the finish to a great morning thanks you all.

 

Final Notice, Fees for 2023 need to be paid if one wants remain a member and remain on the Club WhatsApp News.

Full Member €350.  Couple €500.  Retired-unemployed couple €450.  Family (2Adults+their 2 children under 18yrs) €550.

Country Member €250. Beginner 2023 (1^st.yr. 250) ( 2^nd. Yr. 350).  Beginner Couple (1^st.yr. 400) (2^nd. Yr. €500). Students 3^rdLevel College & Garda Students €125.  Juvenile (under 18yrs) €75.  Retired-Unemployed & Clergy €300.  Distance (outside 50k) €175.  Green Fees (no reduction for 9 holes) €20.

 

FEE Payment Options.

Club House: Use “FEE” drop box in Locker rooms.

On Line: http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]Select your Category and proceed by Pay Pal OR by Credit Card.

On-Line Banking Transfer; IBAN; IE21BOFI90445678133532, BIC; BOFIIE2D.

Contact any committee member.

 

Dates for your Diary. 

Vice Captain Date Change to 1^st. and 2^nd. July

Social mixed will continue on Wed’s at 6pm.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in new Club House “GreenView”.

 

Templemore Golf Club. “Revive Active” Team.  B.R.L.R.  S. Tynan, M. Hayes Kenny, S. Delaney Team Captain, L. Ryan, J. Bourke, M. Fitzpatrick, Seated. C. Fitzpatrick, S. Geary, N. Connolly, M. Hassett. (Photo by Seamus Bourke).

 

“Revive Active” Win for Templemore Ladies. 

 

10^th. June.  “Revive Active” are a proud partner of ILGU since 2016 and have now continued their support of the game by becoming one of the foundation partners of Golf Ireland.  The Revive Active Women’s Four-Ball competition is a cornerstone of the Women’s Inter-Club season and sees over 1700 participants from over 170 clubs around the island compete for the coveted trophy.   Congratulations to the Templemore Golf Club Ladies with their success on beating Thurles on Saturday 10^th. June.

 

Pierce Purcell Trophy.

11^th June.  Hard luck to Team Manager Tom McGrath and all the Pierce Purcell Team who went down narrowly to 3 and a half to 1 and a half to Thurles this evening. 3 of the matches went down the 19th with 2 matches already shared with a win a piece beforehand. Very exciting and some very good golf played. Well done to all and congratulations to Thurles and all the best going forward.

 

Week-End Competition.

11^th. June.  On another great day for golf, the 18 hole Stableford played on Sunday the 11th June was won by Tommy Foley with 41 points, In second place with 40 points was Dermot Cooper. Congratulations to all.

 

Golf Club Café.

A new innovation has developed for the club.  “Liz’s Café” has opened its service upstairs in the club house.  Liz and her staff are to be congratulated for their efforts in delivering a 1^st rate service to all who visit the club.  This service is also available to everyone.  Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays 10am to 5pm. Sundays 10am to 4pm.

 

Women’s Golf Competitions.

6^th. June.  18 Hole Stableford.  1^st. Marian Keely, 2^nd. Helen Hayes, 3^rd. Claire Fitzpatrick.

 

Women Getting Into Golf Programme.

10th. June. The 10^th. round of “Getting Into Golf” programme was a complete success due to a continued dedicated turn out and fantastic weather for golf, the “Scramble” was the final event in the programme.  The enthusiasm was fantastic, and all were very pleased with their progress.  A fantastic success, thanks to all the Ladies and  especially to Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin and her team. All are winners.

 

Seniors Golf.

8th. June.  On a fantastic golfing day for our first outing of 2023.   8 teams enjoyed the hospitality offered by Roscrea Golf club and a Delicious meal afterwards in great company.  The scoring reflected the course in excellent condition, and in 1^st. place with 113 points, Liam Leahy, Pat O’Connell, Pascal Whelan and Shay O’Connel. Followed closely in 2^nd.  with 112 points,  Paudie “Hole in One” Butler, Pat Maher, Colm Dooley, George Murray. In 3^rd. place with 101 points, Jim Russell, Seanie Gleeson, Les Mason and Phil Ryan Snr.  Congratulations to Paudie Butler on achieving a “Hole in One”

 

Final Notice, Fees for 2023 need to be paid if one wants remain a member.

Full Member €350.  Couple €500.  Retired-unemployed couple €450.  Family (2Adults+their 2 children under 18yrs) €550.

Country Member €250. Beginner 2023 (1^st.yr. 250) ( 2^nd. Yr. 350).  Beginner Couple (1^st.yr. 400) (2^nd. Yr. €500). Students 3^rdLevel College & Garda Students €125.  Juvenile (under 18yrs) €75.  Retired-Unemployed & Clergy €300.  Distance (outside 50k) €175.  Green Fees (no reduction for 9 holes) €20.

 

FEE Payment Options.

Club House: Use “FEE” drop box in Locker rooms.

On Line: http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]Select your Category and proceed by Pay Pal OR by Credit Card.

On-Line Banking Transfer; IBAN; IE21BOFI90445678133532, BIC; BOFIIE2D.

Contact any committee member.

 

Dates for your Diary. 

Vice Captain Date Change to 1^st. and 2^nd. July

Social mix will continue on Wed’s at 7pm.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in new Club House “Liz’s Café”.

Inter Club Competitions.  Team Captains & Vice-Captains.

• AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield – Captain, Padraig Moloney , Vice- Captain, Denis Maher
• AIG Men’s Pierce Purcell Shield – Captain, Tom McGrath, Vice -Captain, Dinny Tuohy
• AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy Captain – Liam Leahy, Vice – Captain, (not picked)
• J.B. Carr Tournament – Captain, Michael Carey,   Vice-Captain, Liam Daly
• Munster Country Clubs Cup – Captain, Seamus Bourke
• Mixed Foursomes Roscrea Golf Club – Captain’s Declan Kennedy & Mary Gilmartin

 

Templemore Golf Club. Fred Perry Team.  B.R.L.R.  Ted Kennedy. Dinny Tuohy, Declan Russell. Bertie Keane, Gerry Keegan, Dinny Maher,  Padraig Moloney.  F.R.L.R. Seamus Bourke, Joe Fahy,  Liam Leahy Manager, Pat Looby. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

 

Golf Club Café.

A new innovation has developed for the club.  “Liz’s Café” has opened its service upstairs in the club house.  Liz and her staff are to be congratulated for their efforts in delivering a 1^st rate service to all who visit the club.  This service is also available to everyone.  Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 10am to 5pm.

 

Fred Perry Interclub Competition.

28^th. May.  Fred Perry Trophy Team victory over Mitchelstown, final result 4;1 wins for first 3 pairs, with back 2 up by 3 and 2 holes respectively.  Congratulations to Liam Leahy and all the players a great result. Templemore now travel away to play Cahir Park in the area semi-final.

 

1. Carr Team.

Congratulations to the management of the JB Carr team of Mick Carey and Liam Daly. The team had another great victory this evening in the second leg against Cahir and are now crowned Tipperary champions. They now meet the Limerick champions in the next round.

 

Vice Captain Date Change to 1^st. and 2^nd. July

To facilitate the completion of the Lady Captain’s get into golf Initiative and the Revive Active Templemore Ladies v Thurles the Vice Captains prize has been rescheduled to the 1^st. and 2^nd. July names by 6pm on Thurs 29th June either on the sheets in Men’s Locker room or here on WhatsApp please enter your name specify day Sat 08:00 to 10:00 or Sat 12:00 to 14:00 or Sun 08:00 to 10:00 or Sun 12:00 to 14:00. If you need a very specific time slot please indicate and the competition committee will make every effort to accommodate. I am sorry if you have already registered your names and preferred times but can you please confirm that you still require these slots. Thank you all for your support in this.

 

Women’s Golf Competitions.

20^th. May.  Templemore Jewellers, 1^st. Sheila Delaney.  2^nd. Lorraine Ryan. 3^rd. Claire Fitzpatrick.

23^rd. May.  18 Hole Stroke Competition, 1^st. Niamh Connolly, Lorraine Ryan, 3^rd. Breda O’Connell.

30^th. May.  18 Hole Stableford.  Margaret Buckley, Ann Mary Maher, Breda O’Connell.

 

Women Getting Into Golf Programme.

3rd. June. The 9^th. round of “Getting Into Golf” programme.  A continued dedicated turn out. On a fantastic day for golf, the Ladies  “Scramble with Club Members” on a full fairway.  The enthusiasm was fantastic and all were very pleased with their progress.  The programme will continue every Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon up to June 10^th.  The next leg on June 10th. will be the last event playing a scramble with current members.  A great development for all.  If anyone wants to join the programme contact Ladies Captain Mary Gilmartin. 087-7992355.

 

Seniors Golf.

1^st. June.  On a bright sunny day reminiscent of Italian weather the seniors wandered out factor 50’ed up.  And the scoring matched the factor. So in first place with 53 points, Ollie Murray, Liam Daly, Tom Hogan and Tommy Deegan. In second on count back with 52 points Paddy Bourke, Seanie Gleeson, Colm Dooley and Jim Gilmartin and in Third place also with 52 points Jim Gleeson, John Greed, Jim Casey and Mick Cahill.  Please remember next week Thursday 8th June our first outing of 2023 at Roscrea Names by 6pm Tuesday 6th June. Cost €30 includes golf and dinner.

 

50/50 Draw.

COURSE/MACHINERY INITIATIVE.  50/50 Lotto revamp.  Next draw in the new 50/50 Lotto is Sunday 4th June. You can still join and support the Club’s improvement plan.  50 euro gets you 1 entry to 26 draws while 100 euro gets you 3 entries to 26 draws.  Pay at the Clubhouse, through the bank or online.. 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS: (1) Usual envelope system of 2 euro per entry (three for 5 euro) in Clubhouse. (2). 50 euro for one entry to 26 draws (1 year). (3) 100 euro for 3 entries for same 26 draws. Please support this initiative. Funds to be used for Course works and machinery upgrades.  Payment options:  * Clubhouse; * Club Bank a/c – Bank of Ireland, Thurles ie21bofi 904456 78133532.  On Line Payment details on Club website, Templemoregolfclub.ie or to any Committee member.  If you’re not in you can’t win !!

 

Fees for 2023 need to be paid if one wants remain a member.

Full Member €350.  Couple €500.  Retired-unemployed couple €450.  Family (2Adults+their 2 children under 18yrs) €550.

Country Member €250. Beginner 2023 (1^st.yr. 250) ( 2^nd. Yr. 350).  Beginner Couple (1^st.yr. 400) (2^nd. Yr. €500). Students 3^rdLevel College & Garda Students €125.  Juvenile (under 18yrs) €75.  Retired-Unemployed & Clergy €300.  Distance (outside 50k) €175.  Green Fees (no reduction for 9 holes) €20.

 

FEE Payment Options.

Club House: Use “FEE” drop box in Locker rooms.

On Line: http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]Select your Category and proceed by Pay Pal OR by Credit Card.

On-Line Banking Transfer; IBAN; IE21BOFI90445678133532, BIC; BOFIIE2D.

Contact any committee member.

 

Dates for your Diary. 

Social mix will continue on Wed’s at 7pm.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in new Club House “Liz’s Café”.

Inter Club Competitions.  Team Captains & Vice-Captains.

• AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield – Captain, Padraig Moloney , Vice- Captain, Denis Maher
• AIG Men’s Pierce Purcell Shield – Captain, Tom McGrath, Vice -Captain, Dinny Tuohy
• AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy Captain – Liam Leahy, Vice – Captain, (not picked)
• Boys’ Fred Daly Trophy – Captain, Pat O’Connell, Vice Captain (not picked)
• 6. J.B. Carr Tournament – Captain, Michael Carey,   Vice-Captain, Liam Daly
• 7. Munster Country Clubs Cup – Captain, Seamus Bourke
• 8. Mixed Foursomes Roscrea Golf Club – Captain’s Declan Kennedy & Mary Gilmartin