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Templemore Golf Club News, Team Golf, Our Mixed 4ball Team got the better of Clonmel on  Fri. 9th. at home.  L.R. Michelle Hasset, Timmy Touhy, Shauna Geary, Padrick Moloney, Tom McGrath Competition Secretary, Lorraine Ryan, Claire Fitzpatrick, Dinny Maher. Congratulations to all.

TEAM GOLF: 

9/5.  The Mixed 4ball team got the better of Clonmel but not before a stern challenge from the visitors. There were wins from T Tuohy/S Geary 15th, T Mc Grath/ L Ryan 17th. and D Maher/ C Fitzpatrick 18th. while P Moloney/M Hassett were 2up after 16. Next up is an away game v Cahir Park.

Vice Captains weekend.

10/5  Vice Captain Gohn Greed, our first Golfer of the Year event takes place this Saturday 10/5 and Sunday11/5.  Pace of play can be helped by moving on after playing shots. Position on the course is “behind the group in front and not in front of the group behind” !!  PRESENTATIONS: Prizes for Vice Capt.’s and 18 hole events to date will take place on Wednesday 14th.  evening in conjunction with the Social Mixed.  All Vice Captain recipients are asked to attend.

Bank Holiday 18 Hole Stableford;

5/5.  RESULT:   1st. Mick Carey 41pts, 2nd. Sean Darcy 39pts. 3rd. Brendan Collins 37pts. Well done all.

SOCIAL MIXED: 

7/5.  Another terrific turnout  for the Vice Captains Social Mixed. with great scoring all round, well almost !!.  1st. P Moloney, K Brennan, M A Maher, T Sweeney 26.3, 2nd. J Fitzpatrick, S Bergin, G Collins, J Hassett 27.3. The cards yielded an eclectic score of 26 strokes. No birdie on the 9th, one of the best holes around.  The Social mixed is a great event in particular for new member to socialize with other members and easy to compete.  Well done all.

Men’s Seniors Golf.

8/5.  On a great day for golf we had a fantastic turn out of  ten teams to enjoy the camaraderie and the well manicured Templemore golf course. In 1st. place with 56 points, Bernie O’Rourke, Mick Carey, Tom Ryan and Jim Casey. 2nd. with 55 points Vice Captain John Greed, Donal Golden and Pat Maher. 3rd. place on 54 points, Pat Looby, John Galvin, John Stapleton and Rody Cawley.  Well done all, brilliant to see a large turn out and some new members.

FEES are now due, Last Call.

7/5.  Dear members,  final reminder to those that have not paid or made arrangements to pay membership charges for 2025. It is most important that you do so immediately to be eligible to play in competitions moving forward as we will be updating GUI handicaps by 31/05/25. It will also assist the monitoring group who will now be in position every day for the summer and will have a list of members for 2025. All casual golfers are requested to PRINT their name on the register, and this includes members and people paying green fees to assist them in monitoring players on the course. If you are not on the 2025 membership list and do not have proof of payment, you will be requested to pay green fees.
The Management Committee.

Golf Upcoming Events.

9/5. Mixed 4ball is next team out with a suggested date of Friday 9th May. Team selectors are Captains Helen and Sean. Home game v Clonmel, which helps. Time to sharpen the tools and be ready !!

23/5.  Junior Cup v Clonmel Friday 23rd. May, Time TBC. Both games are at home.

2nd. June,The Munster Women’s Ann Heskin Trophy.  We are away to Clonmel.

23_25th. June.  Play in Pink 23-25 June. 

27th. May. Major Competition sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 27/5//25

22 & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25

6th. Sept. LADIES Presidents Prize 6/9/25.

REVIVE:  Club Competitions Managers. Revive    Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke

Munster Trophy.  Play by 29th. June. Munster Trophy   Manager Sheila Delaney.  Play by 29th. June.

Play by 29/6/2.  Intermediate Foursome,  Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick. 

Play by 1/6/25.  Boyne.  Manager Sheila Delane.

Mixed Foursomes.  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Mixed Four Ball .  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes. 

MENS Upcoming Events. 

 Inter Club Golf 2025.  Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows; 

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.  

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 23rd. May. 

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.  

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.  

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.  

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.  

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.  

Contact Tom McGrath for more updates. 

Templemore Golf Club fund raising outing in Dunbeg.  Presentation to winner Jerry Keegan by Tom Kenny.

Golf Is For Everyone;

We’re in a strange time in human history right now. So many of things that we took for granted not that long ago are now either off-limits or have been drastically altered. Happily, one of the few things that seems to remain relatively unchanged is golf. Playing a round of golf is one of the few healthy activities left that allows you to play a game, get some exercise, reduce stress and hang out with friends. Walking a 9-hole or 18-hole course on a beautiful day is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air. The average 18-hole course will have you walking around five miles or so.  Congratulations if you have a vicious slice or hook.  All those extra steps in the woods looking for your ball add up to even more mileage.  Of course, the better you play, the more fun you’re going to have.  A golf fitness programs will have you hitting it longer, carding lower scores, and having a whole lot of fun in the process.  Why not join Templemore Golf Club, www.templemoregolfclub.ie [templemoregolfclub.ie]  and get good advise from like minded members.  Give it a try,  complete the contact  form on our web site.

Templemore Mission Fund Golf Classic.

3/5. This fundraising Golf Classic took place in Templemore Golf Club on Friday/Saturday 2nd & 3rd May 2025 in beautiful sunny weather. 41 groups competed over the two days in teams of three.  The course was presented in excellent condition by Course and Greens staff Denis Maher and Pat Shelly which permitted this Classic to be the first played under summer rules this year. The scoring system was Stapleford with two scores to count at each hole.  41 teams competed over the two days with many competitors saying while the course was in excellent condition scoring was described as challenging. The following teams were successful in winning the Green Fees donated by the Clubs concerned as follows:-  1st Prize 91 Pts. Temple Bar Team Templemore represented by:- Shane Russell, Mark Stakelum & Patricia Purcell who won Green Fees for Trump Doonbeg.  2nd Prize 90 Pts. Murphy’s Chemist Templemore Represented by :- Denis Touhy, Denis Maher and Timmie Touhy who won Green Fees for Glasson Golf Club, Co. Westmeath.  3rd Prize 88Pts. Paudie Butler Team. Thurles. :- Represented by Paudie Butler, Christy Clancy and Denis Corbett who won Green Fees for Esker Hills Golf Club.  4th Prize 87 Pts. (48 on Back Nine)Centra Templemore:- Represented by Paul Touhy, Timmie Touhy and Sean Lee who won Green Fees for Mount Temple Golf Course, Co. Westmeath.  5th Prize 87 Pts. (Won on last 6 with 31 Pts.) John Fitzpatrick, Dereens. Represented by :- John Fitzpatrick, Mary Fitzpatrick and Niamh Connolly. Who won Green Fees for The Heath Golf Club.  A very successful Raffle was held in conjunction with the Classic for which Templemore Mission Fund Committee sincerely thank all those who donated prizes.  Fr. Francis Mudungwe who has been ministering in Templemore Parish since November 2022 spoke at the presentation of prizes where he gave an excellent summary of the Church Project he started before coming to Ireland and its progress to date. He praised the organising committee and the community spirit that is so vibrant in their support with their generosity and willingness to help this project.

Doonbeg Outing.

1/5. Presentation of 1st. place winner Jerry Keegan jnr. This is a great annual club outing event and fundraiser organised my Tommy Foley and Tom Kenny. It was extremely attended with gratitude from the club in its support to rais funds for the club.  Appreciated all who took part and organised the event.

18 hole Stableford. 

28/4. RESULT: 1st. Donie Hayes 39pts, 2nd. Brendan Collins 34 pts (16,18), 3rd. Jim Ryan 34 pts (17,17).

Mission Classic is on May 2nd. and 3rd. 

Ladies 18 hole Stableford Club Competition

29/4.  1^st Niamh Connolly, 2nd, Lorraine Ryan, 3rd, Claire Fitzpatrick.

TEAM GOLF: 

9/5. Mixed 4ball is next team out with a suggested date of Friday 9th May. Team selectors are Captains Helen and Sean. Home game v Clonmel, which helps. Time to sharpen the tools and be ready !!

23/5.  Junior Cup v Clonmel Friday 23rd. May, Time TBC. Both games are at home.

Social Mixed: 

30/4. Result 1st. Tom Ryan, George Murray, Mary Hayes 52 pts, 2nd. Declan Kelly, Tom Mc Grath, Patricia Ryan, Marie Hanrahan 53-3 pts. Fine turnout. A special thanks to Mary and Breda for the goodies.

Mens Seniors.

1/5.  On a fantastic day for golf eight teams enjoyed the course in great condition. The scoring reflected that full golf was being played. in 1st. Place Pat Looby, Tom Ryan, Colm Dooley and Jimmy Middleton. 2nd. Place on a respectable 54 points Birdy Ryan, Pat O’Connell, Joe Hennessy and James Murray. Leading the rest in 3rd.place Bertie Keane, John Egan, Les Mason and Michael Healy. Well played all.

Ladies Golf

2/6.  The Munster Women’s Ann Heskin Trophy has to be played between June 2nd to June 6th.  We are away to Clonmel. Keep these dates in mind for club support.

Golf Upcoming Events.

9/5. Mixed 4ball is next team out with a suggested date of Friday 9th May. Team selectors are Captains Helen and Sean. Home game v Clonmel, which helps. Time to sharpen the tools and be ready !!

23/5.  Junior Cup v Clonmel Friday 23rd. May, Time TBC. Both games are at home.

23_25th. June.  Play in Pink 23-25 June. 

27th. May. Major Competition sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 27/5//25

22 & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25

6th. Sept. LADIES Presidents Prize 6/9/25.

REVIVE:  Club Competitions Managers. Revive    Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke

Munster Trophy.  Play by 29th. June. Munster Trophy   Manager Sheila Delaney.  Play by 29th. June.

Play by 29/6/2.  Intermediate Foursome,  Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick. 

Play by 1/6/25.  Boyne.  Manager Sheila Delane.

Mixed Foursomes.  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Mixed Four Ball .  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Club Events.

Vice Captain’s Prize is on 10th/11th and is the first GOY event.

MENS Upcoming Events.  

Inter Club Golf 2025.  Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows; 

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.  

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.  

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.  

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.  

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.  

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.  

Contact Tom McGrath for more updates. 

Templemore Golf Club Spring League Winning Team. John Moloughney, Captain Sean Lee, Jim Guilmartin [ Missing], Declan Kelly, Liam Daly. Presentation by competition secretary Tom McGrath.

SPRING  LEAGUE

6/4.  WEEK 4 result, 1st. Kevin Sheehan 40pts, 2nd. Patrick Gleeson 41-1 pts .

Team Event Div 1: 1st. T 10, 369pts, 2nd. T 8, 368 pts, 3rd. tie T 16 and T 18 365 pts.

Div 2: 1st. T 13, 359 pts, 2nd. T 9 350

50/50 winner

7/4.  George Collins. €125 euro.

FIXTURES:

12/4.  Saturday/Sunday 12th/13th -18 hole singles, white markers. Further details on board IN CLUB HOUSE..

Friday/Saturday 18th/19th – 3 person Team Event (semi open).

Sunday/Monday 20th/21st 18 hole SINGLE.

SOCIAL MIXED.

9/4. Winners of first Social mixed for 2025. Timmy Touhy, John Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Cahill and Maureen Connolly, with score of 27.0.  In second place Padraic Moloney, Mick Carey, John Egan and Mary Hogan, with 27.3

Men’s Seniors.

10/4.  On a Sunkissed day in Templemore golf club Seven teams, some even in shorts in April, went out to enjoy the course in glorious condition. The scoring reflected that the course was back to its full length but that there was run on the fairways. In 1st. place on 59 points was Paudie Butler, Frankie Shortt, George Collins and James Murray. Followed closely with 58 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Tom Kenny, Mick Murphy and John Stapleton, and finally in 3rd place on 55 points were Eamon Conolly, Colm Dooley, Joe Hennessy and Phil Ryan Snr. Great shooting gentlemen.

Ladies golf.

8/4. Winners of Ladies Spring League well done to all. Presentation of prizes followed the social mixed on wed. 9th.

Ladies club competition.

15/4.  Tue & Sat 15th & 19 th April club competition placing fairway only entry 5€ enjoy.

Ladies Golf Upcoming Events.

15th. April.  Major Competition sponsored by Peter’s Fruit & Veg Templemore.

9th. April.  Social Mix starts back 9/4/25May.

15th. April.  Major Competition sponsored by Centenary Co- Op Templemore 15/4/25.

27th. May. Major Competition sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 27/5//25

23_25th. June.  Play in Pink 23-25 June. 

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22 & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25

6th. Sept. LADIES Presidents Prize 6/9/25.

REVIVE:  Club Competitions Managers. Revive    Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke

Munster Trophy.  Play by 29th. June.

Play by 29/6/2.  Intermediate Foursome,  Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick.

Mixed Foursomes.  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Mixed Four Ball .  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

MENS Upcoming Events.  

Inter Club Golf 2025.  Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;

JB Carr. We play Nenagh away in Round 1 by 25th April

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.
Contact Tom McGrath for more updates..

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Templemore Golf Club League Individual Winner Bernie O’Rourke, Presentation by Club Captain Sean Lee.

Easter Team Event.

21/4   Aggregate result of the Competition played on Friday 18 April 2025 and Saturday 19 April 2025 and Sunday 20 April 2025 and Monday 21 April 2025 at Templemore .  Winners were 1st. Team. Jerry Keegan,  Gerard Keegan.  George  Murrey.  2nd. Team, Joe Shelly, Patrick Shelly, Eoghan Shelly.  3rd. Team.  Mary Fitzpatrick, Helen Hayes, John Fitzpatrick.  Well done all and also to all who made a great effort over the weekend to make the event successful.

SOCIAL MIXED: 

23/4.  Results from this evening event: 1st. Mary Hogan, John Fitzpatrick and Darragh Kelly 55 pts, 2nd Maureen Connolly, Ollie Murray and Trevor Quinn 49 pts.  A very successful event and deep appreciation to all volunteers who gave their time.

Mission Classic.

24/4.  On May 2nd. and 3rd. with Club competition on Sunday/Monday 4th and 5th.

Vice Captain’s Prize.

10th.   Is on 10th/11th May. This will be the first GOY event.

18 hole Stableford;

28/4.  1st. Donie Hayes 39pts, 2nd. Brendan Collins 34 pts (16,18), 3rd. Jim Ryan 34 pts (17,17).

JB Carr Diamond Trophy.

22/4.  Commiserations to John Stapleton (The Saint) and his team in their quest for victory in the JB Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament.  The first round was in Nenagh on Tuesday 22nd April. His gallant team were beaten in the 19th. Hole  a great performance by all in atrocious weather.  The very best of luck to Nenagh going forward in the competition.

Men’s Seniors.

28/4 Good morning one and all, it’s great when things return to normal so after our failed attempt to play on Friday 25th. the seniors returns to its normal slot of Thursday Morning. So if you want to frolic in the sun with other like minded people on Thursday 1st. May then names by 10 am Wednesday have a great week all.

Golf Upcoming Events.

23_25th. June.  Play in Pink 23-25 June. 

27th. May. Major Competition sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 27/5//25

22 & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25

6th. Sept. LADIES Presidents Prize 6/9/25.

REVIVE:  Club Competitions Managers. Revive    Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke

Munster Trophy.  Play by 29th. June. Munster Trophy   Manager Sheila Delaney.  Play by 29th. June.

Play by 29/6/2.  Intermediate Foursome,  Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick. 

Play by 1/6/25.  Boyne.  Manager Sheila Delane.

Mixed Foursomes.  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Mixed Four Ball .  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Club Events.

Mission Classic is on May 2nd. and 3rd.
Vice Captain’s Prize is on 10th/11th and is the first GOY event.

MENS Upcoming Events.  

Inter Club Golf 2025.  Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows; 

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.  

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.  

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.  

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.  

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.  

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.  

Contact Tom McGrath for more updates. 

Templemore Golf Club presentation to Social Mixed wining team manager

L.R. Club Captain Sean Lee presentation to Liam Daly team captain.

GOLF IS FOR EVERYONE ESPECIALLY THE YOUTH.

Youth in golf benefits them physically, mentally, and socially, offering a wide range of advantages for their development and well-being. Golf

promotes physical activity, hand-eye coordination, and focus, while also teaching valuable life skills like discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship

. It also fosters social interaction, camaraderie, and a sense of community among young players.

Mens Weekend Golf.

Result 18 hole 12th/13th April. 1st D Tuohy 37 pts (16,21), 2nd John Kirwan 37 pts (17,20), 3rd Tom Quinlan 36 pts.
Full details on Master Scoreboard.

Good afternoon. The winner of the doonbeg outing was Jerry Keegan jnr with a great score of 40 points.

In second place was seamus Kennedy with 37,and in third was Paudraig Moloney also on 37.

We will have the presentation of prizes next week. There will also be 430 euro for templemore gc from the outing.

Dear Golfers, reminder that some membership fees are still outstanding for 2025.

It was identified last year and it is still happening to date that there are people playing golf on our course without either being members or paying green fees. As a result a course monitoring group was established. Increased vigilance will be conducted over the coming weeks so please don’t be offended if you’re approached by a member of the monitoring group.

*Management Committee*

SOCIAL MIXED: Results from tonight; 1st John Fitzpatrick, Liam Daly, John Egan and Maureen Connolly 26.2;  2nd Declan Kelly, Pat O’Connell, George Murray and Mary Hayes 26.3. The winners had birdies on 11th and 16th while the runners up recorded 3’s from 14th to 18th but bogied the 10th. Back 9 was used as an experiment

Best of luck to John Stapleton (The Saint) and his team in their quest for victory in the JB Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament.  The first round is in Nenagh on Tuesday 22nd April.  Tee off approx. 1.30pm.   In 1996, Woodenbridge Golf Club inaugurated the very popular JB Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament which has since become the men’s Senior Club Championship of Ireland for over 60’s, with almost 200 clubs from across Ireland participating. Sept. 13th. 2018 was a very memorable day for Templemore as we were one of the best 4 teams in ireland to compete that day at Woodenbridge in the Avoca valley. Teams were, The K Club, Portumna, Templemore and Ballybofey & Stranolar. We defeated Ballybofey & Stranolar- Ulster,  and met with Portumna for 3rd Place.  Portumna had a narrow victory which gave us an honourable 3rd place with Tom McGrath succeeding in a Hole-In One.  The K-Club were the overall winners.  Hope to see The Saint and his gallant team once more carrying the club colours across the Woodenbridge in the amazing Avoca Vally in 2025. (Attached some Memorabilia Videos of the 2018 event with a rendition of “Slievenamon” by Tommy Foley, how could we forget)

On a day that started off in the ice box and ended up nicely re-heated Seven teams cooked up great rounds on a course in fine condition.  In 1st place with 55 points were Sean Cashman, Tommy Foley, Mick Murphy and Mick Maher. In 2nd place on Countback with 53 points Bernie O’Rourke, Pat Looby and Jim Gilmartin and 3rd also with 53 points Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, John Stapleton and James Murray well played gentlemen

Peter’s Fruit and Veg 18h Stable 8th & 12th April

1st Kathleen Maher 2nd Mgt Deegan. 3rd Claire Fitzpatrick.

Ladies 18 hole Stableford  Club Competition

1st. Marian Keely, 2nd. Margaret Buckley,  3rd. Mgt Deegan.

Templemore Golf Club, L.R. Lady Captain Helen Hayes and Club President Mary Fitzpatrick. Enjoying a glorious day of Golf with like minder ladies in Templemore.

Golf is for Everyone.

Golf offers numerous advantages for women, including physical and mental health benefits, social opportunities, and a chance to develop skills and build confidence in a supportive environment.  Exercise:  Golf provides a great form of low-impact exercise, walking an 18-hole course on average is 12,000 steps and burning a significant number of calories and engaging various muscle groups.  Stress Relief:  The outdoor setting and the focus required to play golf can be incredibly relaxing and help reduce stress and improve mental well-being.  Cognitive Function:  Golf requires strategic thinking, focus, and concentration, which can sharpen cognitive function and improve mental acuity.  Social Interaction:  Golf is a social sport that allows women to connect with other players, build relationships, and enjoy the camaraderie of playing with like minded friends.  Lifelong Sport:  Golf can be enjoyed throughout a woman’s life, offering opportunities for continued physical activity and social interaction at various stages of life.   Exposure to Nature:  Spending time outdoors on a beautiful golf course like Templemore can be beneficial for mental and physical health. Leadership Skills:  Managing the challenges and pressures of the game can foster qualities such as confidence, problem-solving, composure under pressure, and effective communication.  Self-Confidence:  Playing golf and improving one’s game can boost self-confidence and trust in one’s abilities. Honesty and Forthrightness:  Golf teaches the importance of being honest and forthright, which are valuable skills in life.   Join up now, visit our web site www.templemoregolfclub.ie [templemoregolfclub.ie] for FAST TRACK membership.  Complete “New Members” application form on-line select send, then select “Fees” and your payment options.  Any help contact any of the committee members. Or text 0969209991.

SPRING LEAGUE.

 6/4.  After 4 weeks of intense activity helped by dry weather it all came down to the final day.  Team Div 1: 1st. Team 10, 369pts, 2nd. Team 8, 368 pts, 3rd. tie Team 16 and Team18 365 pts.

Div 2: 1st. Team 13, 359 pts, 2nd. Team 9, 350 pts.  Overall individual, 1st. Liam Daly 155Pts., 2nd. P Gleeson 148Pts, 3rd. tie between J Fitzpatrick and Donal Golden 146Pts.
Aggregate team: Team 5, 493Pts.   Presentation of prizes in conjunction with Social Mixed on Wednsday 9th. April. Please attend as you have supported the League – in numbers.  Well done all, a fantastic contribution to the club revenues.  A special appreciation to Les Mason for all his algorithms in sorting the scores and a very special appreciation to the League Manager and motivator, our competition secretary Tom McGrath for the very professional running of the event. A proud league for the club.   Presentation of prizes in conjunction with Social Mixed on Wednsday 9th. April. Please attend as you have supported the League – in numbers.

TEAM GOLF.

22/4.   JB Carr (over 60’s) are first out when they play away in Nenagh on Tuesday 22nd. at 1.30pm. John Stapleton is the man in charge of getting things off to a good start. Best of luck John and to all the team.

SOCIAL MIXED. 

9/4.  Resumes Wednesday next 9th. April. Entry via WhatsApp by 7 pm. On Tuesdays .  Entry €5, pay on the night. Refreshments after play.  All golfers are very welcome to this wonderful social event.

Ladies Golf.

8/4. First sponsored Competition next Tuesday 8th. April  and Saturday 12th. April. 18 holes entry 10€, our generous sponsor is Peter’s Fruit and Veg,  Summer is now in the air so please support and get your names in for this fantastic ladies event back to the 18hole golf after a long break due the continued winter conditions.

Ladies Golf Upcoming Events.

15th. April.  Major Competition sponsored by Peter’s Fruit & Veg Templemore.

9th. April.  Social Mix starts back 9/4/25May.

15th. April.  Major Competition sponsored by Centenary Co- Op Templemore 15/4/25.

27th. May. Major Competition sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 27/5//25

23_25th. June.  Play in Pink 23-25 June. 

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22 & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25

6th. Sept. LADIES Presidents Prize 6/9/25.

REVIVE:  Club Competitions Managers. Revive    Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke

Munster Trophy.  Play by 29th. June. Munster Trophy   Manager Sheila Delaney.  Play by 29th. June.

Play by 29/6/2.  Intermediate Foursome,  Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick.

Play by 1/6/25.  Boyne.  Manager Sheila Delane.

Mixed Foursomes.  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Mixed Four Ball .  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

MENS Upcoming Events.  

Inter Club Golf 2025.  Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;

JB Carr. We play Nenagh away in Round 1 by 25th April

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.

Contact Tom McGrath for more updates. 

Templemore Golf Club L.R. Lady vice-Captain 2026 Michelle Hassett and Lady Captain 2025 linking up for a great years in Ladies Golf.

Golf is for everyone.

Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.  Playing golf regularly can help you, stay fit, improve muscle tone and endurance,  lose weight and body fat. Join Templemore Golf Club and be active with likeminded people.  Visit Templemore Golf Club Web site for details.

Club Entertainment Night.

4th. April.  The proposed social gathering in Tom Keneallys has been postponed until Friday April 4th. Please give full support to this event organised by Tommy Foley to raise funds for the Club. BRING A FRIEND.

Spring League.

27th. April.  To give all players the best possible chance to play, Week 4 will start this Thursday and run to Sunday 6th April. Play will be over holes 3 to 16 off white markers. Use “Green indices”. Results for Wk. 2 is posted on club members WhatsApp. This includes all teams and players performance. Much appreciated to Les Mason for his constant algorithm skills.  Encourage your team mates to get in a score no matter how low,  every point counts.  Contact Tom McGrath for any details.

Spring League Week 2 single results: 1st. Donal Golden 42pts, 2nd. John Fitzpatrick 41pts.

Ladies Golf.

1st. April.  18Holes, Club Competition Tuesday & Saturday each week.

9th. April. Spring League Continues, presentation of prizes Wednesday 9th April.

15th. April.  Major Competition sponsored by Peter’s Fruit & Veg Templemore.

9th. April.  Social Mix starts back 9/4/25May.

15th. April.  Major Competition sponsored by Centenary Co- Op Templemore 15/4/25.

27th. May. Major Competition sponsored by Templemore Jewellers 27/5//25

23_25th. June.  Play in Pink 23-25 June. 

23_25th

22 & 26th. July. Ladies Captain Tuesday 22/7/25 & Saturday 26/7/25

6th. Sept. LADIES Presidents Prize 6/9/25.

REVIVE:  Club Competitions Managers. Revive    Managers Michelle Hassett & Loraine Burke

Munster Trophy.  Play by 29th. June. Munster Trophy   Manager Sheila Delaney.  Play by 29th. June.

Play by 29/6/2.  Intermediate Foursome,  Manager Josie Bourke & Mary Fitzpatrick.

Play by 1/6/25.  Boyne.  Manager Sheila Delane.

Mixed Foursomes.  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

Mixed Four Ball .  Manager Sean Lee & Helen Hayes.

MENS Upcoming Events.  

Inter Club Golf 2025

Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;

JB Carr. We play Nenagh away in Round 1 by 25th April

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.

Qualifications criteria is broadly the same as previous years apart from one notable change.  ” A player in addition to having 20 scores on their “Record” must have had 4 of them in a previous year to be eligible”.  Contact Tom McGrath for more updates. 

Templemore Golf Club, Captains and President 2025,  L.R.  Lady Captain Helen Hayes, Captain Sean Lee, Historical President Mary Fitzpatrick.

Golf For Everyone.

Templemore Golf Club has adapted the new Golf Ireland Strategic plan, “Golf For Everyone” under this plan all golfers are equal.  The club therefore has for the first time a Lady President Mary Fitzpatrick.   This is a historical change for the club and will rotate each year. The Club wishes Mary Fitzpatrick all the success on been president of Templemore Golf Club 2025.

Spring League

12/3.   Week 1 of the Spring League is up and running. While the days will be getting longer so will the course with T’s on the move as ground dries and grass grows.  Encouragement to all to keep it up guys and make the odd call to fellow members.  Round 2 started on the 14th. and runs to Sunday 23rd. Longer course and 3 scores counting ramps up the pressure just a little bit.  Holes 3 to 16 off white markers is the course. Markers are to differentiate between the two weeks in play. Week 1 runs to Monday 17th.   As you play, please return card despite your score.  Week 2 is moving nicely with more than half the field having their duty done. You can still avail of the good days and try and improve on it. All for the Team.  Week 3 starts Friday 21st and runs to Sunday 30th. Holes 1 to 16 off “GREEN” Markers with 3 scores to count.   Due to a number of weather issues arising, Week 2 has been extended to Wednesday 26th.

Week 3 has started 23rd..

Volunteers

11/3.   A call by volunteer manager Tommy Foley for volunteers on the course on Thursday 13th. Had a great response on clearing some storm damage and to remove debris from the course. Spinnies, rough, fairways. Appreciation to all for their reliable efforts.

Twitter

12/3.  The club web site has now been launched on “Instagram” by the Lady Captain Helen Hayes,  to create a wider audience an effort to increasing more visibility on our club activities and promoting the club for new members.

Men’s Seniors.

13/3.   7 teams went out on a cool but dry morning. There was a few changes of runners and riders. 1st. 63pts. Pat Looby, John Galvin, John Egan and James Murray. 2nd. 62pts. Ollie Murray, Colm Dooley and Mick Maher. 3rd. 57pts. Liam Daly, Frankie Shortt, John Stapleton and Jimmy Middleton.  The Tea and Scones were very welcome afterwords.  Well done all.

20/3   On a day the sun shone brightly seven teams plastered on the factor 50 and enjoyed the course in fantastic condition. In 1st. place with 59 points, on countback Bernie O’Rourke, Pat O’Connell, Joe Hennessy and Eoin Wolahan. In 2nd, place also on 59 points Liam Daly, Jim Gilmartin, George Collins and James Murray. in 3rd, place with 58 points Birdie Ryan, Tom Kenny John Stapleton and Tommy Deegan. A great day of Golf was had by all.

Ladies Golf

19/3.  9hole competition will be ongoing until weekend 23rd. Our spring league will start on Tuesday 25th. Our club 18 hole will be starting back on Tuesday 25th., Players can coordinate spring league while playing Tuesday, so loads of golf and exercise ladies.   €5 entry fee, placing and bunkers in play, also on Saturday for club competition.

Bereavement.

12/3.  The Club extends its deepest sympathy To Eamon Connolly on the passing of his wife Claire.  Also, to their sons Ciaran, Ed and Daughter Mary and to all the Connolly family. May Claire Rest in peace.

Upcoming Events.

Inter Club Golf 2025

Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;

JB Carr. We play Nenagh away in Round 1 by 25th April

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.

Qualifications criteria is broadly the same as previous years apart from one notable change.  ” A player in addition to having 20 scores on their “Record” must have had 4 of them in a previous year to be eligible”.  Dates listed are our first games, subsequent rounds are scheduled at 3 weeks intervals 9approx) after that.  Our Captain Sean Lee is in the process of putting Management Teams in place.  These along with the full rules for each event will be published in due course.

Templemore Golf Club, 2025 Drive-in, Captain Sean Lee, Club President Mary Fitzpatrick, Lady Captain Helen Hayes, Competition Secretary Tom McGrath, Club Chaplin Fr Domonic Meehan.

Drive-in.

9/3.  The club could not have wished for a better weather day.  It was exceptional, the best day of the year with blue skies.  It gave the ambiance of a day in the Algarve. Perhaps it was the sprinkle of holy water by Fr. Domonic that cleared the heavens for a fantastic day of golf.  The turnout of players competing was a record.   The course was in exceptional condition thanks to our green keepers Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher, despite the constant plague of inclement weather.  Master of ceremonies were Hon. Competition Secretary Tom McGrath.  Best wishes were extended by all to incoming Captain Sean Lee, Inaugural Club 1st. Lady President under the new “One Golf For All” Mary Fitzpatrick and the incoming Lady Captain Helen Hayes.  Also, to all the volunteers that helped out on the day.

Drive-in Winners.  1st Team, Donal Hayes, Pat Shelly, Breda O’Connell and ANNA Cashman 26.0.   2nd. Team, Mick Keely, John Greed, Joe Fahey, and Mary Hayes 26.8. 3rd. Team, Declan Kennedy, Mick Cahill, George Collins and Margie Costigan 27.0.  Congratulations to all.

50/50 Fund Raiser.

9/3.  €150 euro went to Sean Cashman.

5/3.  €120 euro went to Danny Delaney, Roscrea.

Spring League.

7/3.  68 signed up so far. List attached for info. Any additions or amendments contact Tom McGrath.

The runners have been sorted into 18 teams. Wk. 1 is over holes 1 -11 and is open to all male members. Details on board in locker room.  Rounds 2 to 4 will be over 12 to 15 holes each, depending on ground conditions. Week 2 starts on 14th. and runs to Sunday 23rd. Weeks 3 and 4 follow that same pattern. A super response, you must support your team now !!  Let the games begin !!

2025 Membership FEES.

7/3.  As the Golf year officially kicked off on Sunday 9th. All are reminded that your fee for 2025 is now over-due.   There are a number of ways of paying membership for 2025 as outlined below:

1. FAST TRACK payment by Revolut to Eamon Connolly on 086 0213376 (please include name and membership number)
2. Online Banking Transfer; IE21BOFI90445678133532, BIC; BOFIIE2D. (it’s very important to put your name on the transfer/ membership number to identify who has paid)
3. Fees Box in the hall in the Clubhouse (name, category and amount paid on envelope)

Please note that new members to the club must fill out a membership form. These can be located on the club website www.templemoregolfclub.ie [templemoregolfclub.ie]   “New Members Form” and select send, also available in the club house.

Dunbeg Outing.

10/3 .  Golf outing to Doonbeg on Monday April 14th. First tee off at ten past one. To be included, send your name to Tommy Foley or on the Templemore Golf Club Members App.  The round is €60 euro plus 10 euro for prizes. Let Tommy Foley know if you wish to travel and play with other players. Money left over for prizes will be donated to Templemore Golf Club.

JB Carr

10/3.  NEWSFLASH: Draw for JB Carr just released. We play Nenagh away in Round 1 by 25th April.

Men’s Seniors.

6/3.  On a cool dry day, 8 teams wandered around the hallowed turf of Templemore Golf club in 1st. place with 59 points, Ollie Murray, Pat O’Connell, Mick Murphy and Jimmy Middleton. In 2nd place, with 58 points on count back Mick Carey, Colm Dooley, Joe Hennessy and Jim Casey. In 3rd. place also with 58 points Sean Cashman, John Greed, Tony O’Toole and Phil Ryan (Snr) great shooting lads.  After all the hype of the fantastically attended Captains drive and scramble its back to the norm, so if you want to play in the Seniors on Thursday 13th. March. Have your name in by 10am. Wednesday please.

Ladies Golf.

11/3.  Next Tuesday 11th. march the final of the Alliance Captain s prize in Rathdowney 9-30 to 11-30,  please text names and index handicap and if eating.  Rules must have played 3 times in alliance since September.  On Going 9-hole competition is still happening recommended to all to get out to practice.   €5 to enter €2 to renter.  Spring league starting names on sheet in clubhouse or on WhatsApp. Same format as last years Autumn league. Draw will take place 15th. March.  Commencing on 16th March .

Upcoming Events.

Inter Club Golf 2025

Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;

JB Carr. We play Nenagh away in Round 1 by 25th April

Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.

Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    

Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.

Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.

Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.

Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.

County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.

Qualifications criteria is broadly the same as previous years apart from one notable change.  ” A player in addition to having 20 scores on their “Record” must have had 4 of them in a previous year to be eligible”.  Dates listed are our first games, subsequent rounds are scheduled at 3 weeks intervals 9approx) after that.  Our Captain Sean Lee is in the process of putting Management Teams in place.  These along with the full rules for each event will be published in due course.

Templemore Golf Club, L.R.  Tommy Foley Volunteer Manager, Rody Cawley Advisory, Tony O’Toole Communications/PRO, John Stapleton Course Volunteer.

Golf Course Logistics.

25/2.  For clarity and future reference:  In the interests of allowing the Course time to recover from the current wet spell, it has been decided to defer the Spring League start to Friday 7th March. Draw will take place on Wednesday 5th March.   4’s are not an issue at slack times but MUST give way to smaller faster groups at all times.   All golfers must book in “VIA” the “Master Score Board App”   the Aim is to maximise the course usage and player comfort and enjoy the round.

Drive -In.

25/2.   ADVANCE NOTICE: Drive In will be held on Sunday 9th. March at 2.00 pm. Further details to follow.

Sympathy’s.

25/2. Sincere Sympathy is extended to Seamus and Paddy Bourke on the passing of their Brother Joe and to all the Bourke families.  Also to  Joe Clarke our dear friend and overseas member Joe Clarke. When in Ireland he was a frequent visitor to the course and joined the seniors as often as he could. Our thoughts are with his wife Antje and family.  A wonderful pleasant person.  An absolute Gentleman. Always with a smile on his face. May they both Rest in Peace

Week-end Competition.

28/2.  Friday 28th. to Sunday 2nd. 15 hole S/ford. Holes 1 to 14 plus 18th. Details on board.  Please observe logistic playing notices.

24/2.   RESULT: 11 Hole -4; 1st. Mick Carey 34pts, 2nd. Jerry Keegan 31pts.

Seniors Golf.

27/2.  On a day when frost delayed the start of our Thursday extravaganza six teams wandered out onto a course bathed in warm sunshine. In 1st. place with 60 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Pat Looby, Joe Hennessy and Les Mason. 59 points secured 2nd. place for Sean Cashman, Colm Dooley, George Collins and Tommy Deegan. In 3rd. place John Mullally, Tom Kenny, John Egan and Mick Murphy. Well played and thank you all for your patience.  All Seniors extended their condolence to a wonderful friend Joe Clarke.  May he rest in peace.

Ladies Golf.

27/2   Results from Nenagh.  1st. Sneade Holland, Mary Minogue, Angela Talbot.  2nd.  Norah Harte, Carmen Vekins, Carol Noonan,  Mary Ann Maher.  3rd.  Lily Graydon, Mary Ryan Templemore, Anne Byrne.

Paddy Nolan and Seamus Ryan.

Photo 1.  Templemore Golf Club Seniors, L.R.  Paddy Nolan and Seamus Ryan  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Photo 2.  Templemore Golf Club, Seniors, L.R. Pascal Whelan and Willy Haverty (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Course update:

The last official competition was on Sunday 22nd. Dec.  due to extradentary inclement weather and Storm Éowyn which had devastating effect with falling trees and excessive flooded greens and fairways.  Now that all seems to have calmed the course update is in wonderful condition due to our course team and volunteers.  As the sun is warmer now.   We now look forward to great golf days ahead.  Registrations are now progressing very well on the intake of new members Ladies, Gents, Distant Members, Country Members and Juveniles. Special rates for families. For update on RATES visit our web site www.templemoregolfclud.ie [templemoregolfclud.ie] or contact any of the committee members.

Volunteers Appreciation.

6/2 A great gratitude to all the volunteers that came in on the 5th.to do an awesome job on the course special thanks to those that brought their chainsaws expending sweat, no blood and tears thankfully,  to clear areas and prepare the fallen trees for disposal and generally tidying up after Storm Éowyn. Special thanks to volunteer manager Tommy Foley for his efforts in organising his team.

50/50 Draw.

8/2.  50/50 Winner. Feb 5th.  John Hogan  €100 euro.

Week-end Men’s Competition.

10/2. Result of 11 holes short course competition. 1st. Sean Lee 37 pts. 2nd. Les Mason 36 pts (on count back).

17/2. Result of 11 holes short course competition. 1st. Liam Daly 34-1 pts, 2nd. Pat Looby 34-2 pts.

20/2. From 20th. Feb. to Sunday 25th: 11hole Stableford, Green markers Entry 5 euro. Revised markers on 3,5,7,8 and 9 by popular demand.

Ladies Golf.

11/2.  Roscrea Outing.  1^st team, Kathleen Tynan, Maureen Murphy, Ann Byrne, 71pts on count back. 2nd. Team, Mary Grennan, Breda O’Connell, Beatrice O’Regan, 71 Pts.  3rd. team, Sinead Holland, Mary Ryan, Kay Brennan, 70pts..  Next event, Nenagh Golf Club 25th. Feb. Last Outing, Rathdowney 11^th March.  Well done to all.

Seniors Golf.

13/2.  Seniors Golf on every Thursday at 10am weather permitting is a fantastic opportunity for seniors players such as Paddy Nolan, Seamus Ryan, Pascall Whelan and Willie Haverty just to mention a few from all over the county and beyond to play golf with like minded players and a guarantee to team up with different players followed with a cuppa, cakes and the conversation are very special.  The current weather has not been in our favour after many cancellations and tears, we finally got out for our second Thursday morning of 2025. The weather was dry and there was a chill wind but that did not deter the seven teams from venturing out onto a course in surprisingly good condition. The shortened course aided some fine scoring amongst the seniors.  In 1st. place with 65 points were John Kirwan, John Egan, Colm Dooley and George Collins. Second with 63 points were John Galvin, Liam Daly, Joe Hennessy and Jim Casey, In Third Place with 61 points was Mick Carey, Paddy Bourke, Les Mason and James Murray. Well, played all.  Next Thursday at 10am. join the seniors and bring a friend you will be pleasantly greeted.

Fundraising Event.

15/2. Tommy Foley entertainer extraordinaire has booked Tom Kenneally’s Pub for a Club Social with music and finger food on the 28th. February to raise funds for the club.€10 per person. Please come to support your club and bring a friend.

Spring League 2025.

19/2.  Members to participate, enter through “WhatsApp” or by putting your name on the sheet in Men’s Licker room.  Entry fee, €20 must be paid at entry stage via ” FEE Box” in Clubhouse or fast track by Revolut to 086-0213376.

Inter Club Golf 2025

18/4.  Draws for the various clubs have been made and are as follows;  Mixed Fourball – Home to Clonmel – Play by 18th.May.  Junior Cup – Home to Clonmel – Play by 24th. May.    Mixed Foursomes – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 25th.May.  Pierce Purcell – Away to Co. Tipperary – Play by 1st. June.  Nevin Trophy (Perry) – Home to Slievenamon – Play by 9th.June.  Cashman Trophy – Away to Cahir Park – Play by 29th. June.  County Clubs Cup – Home to Lismore – play by 6th. July.  Qualifications criteria is broadly the same as previous years apart from one notable change.  ” A player in addition to having 20 scores on their “Record” must have had 4 of them in a previous year to be eligible”.  Dates listed are our first games, subsequent rounds are scheduled at 3 weeks intervals 9approx) after that.  Our Captain Sean Lee is in the process of putting Management Teams in place.  These along with the full rules for each event will be published in due course.

Commiserations.

21/2.  Commiserations to Slievenamon Golf Club announcement that they will close after the directors put the land comprising the golf course up for sale as agricultural land. No Golfer likes to experience the Clouser to their club and what that entails for the members.  Templemore Golf Club will offer ant assistance to Slievenamon members in continuing their Golf and especially to seniors and distant members.  Also, commiserations to Athenry, after extraordinary damage by Storm Éowyn. It will be a costly repair for the club. It should also influence the type of trees we plant on our courses with more severe storms now more likely due to climate change.

2024 Historical AGM.

28th. Jan. Our first “One Club Model” AGM took place in Templemore Golf Club. The One Club initiative was introduced into Templemore Golf Club in 2024 encompassing both the former ladies and men’s separate entities.  It proved to be a very successful evening with Chairman Declan Kennedy opening proceedings with the Welcome Address. The quorum was strongly met with a great turnout. The Honorary Secretary Kay Brennan read out the previous AGM minutes from both the Men’s and Ladies 2023 AGM’s.  Both Lady Captain Caroline Fogarty and Captain Les Mason gave their reports on events throughout their captaincies and thanked sponsors, volunteers, members and all who helped make 2024 a great year for our club.  Mick Keely presented the Financial Statements and with continuing work been done on the course, it was fair to say, we are managing finances very well.  The election of new officers and Management Committee members took place and are outlined as follows:  2025 Officers for the Management Committee, Captain Sean Lee, Lady Captain Helen Hayes, Vice-Captain John Greed, Vice Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Honorary Secretary Kay Brennan, Honorary Treasurer Eamon Connolly, Management Committee Members Chairperson Declan Kennedy, Caroline Fogarty, Mary Gilmartin, Jerome Ryan.  Men’s and Women’s Committee Officers.  President Mary Fitzpatrick, Men’s Handicap Secretary Michael Purcell, Women’s Handicap Secretary Josie Bourke, Women’s Competition Secretary Breda O’Connell, PRO Tony O’Toole.  We would like again to thank all of our sponsors who partook in our Bronze, Silver and Gold Sponsorship Programme during 2024, and we look forward to your support during 2025.  Golf is a great social activity as well as exercise, fresh air and will definitely test your patience but in an enjoyable way. We strive to attract new members and our support to each and every one of them is exceptional. Should you wish to join, please checkout our website on templemoregolfclub.ie or get in touch with any of our committee members.

Chairperson’s Address. It is both an honour and a privilege to stand before you this evening as the Chairperson of Templemore Golf Club. As we gather for our first Annual General Meeting under our new constitution, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to each and every one off you for coming out this cold January evening. Your commitment to our club is what makes it such a special place, and for that, I thank you.  Before I reflect on the year just gone, I cannot but mention the fellow golfers and officers who have passed away during the year. A special mention of a founder member of the club in 1971, past President and Captain, Mr Pat Costello. May Pat and all fellow golfers and family members associated with this club, Rest in Peace. A minute’s silence to remember them in our thoughts.  As we look back on 2024, we have much to be proud off. This was the first year of the “One Club Model” approach that is now enshrined in our constitution and it has worked extremely well. Men and women sitting at the one committee, making decisions together for the better of the club, this is the only way it should be. If one word captures this year it is “togetherness”, and I believe as a club, we should be very proud of the move we took. As this move was also essential for governance reasons and necessary for the eligibility of grant applications.  The club has now achieved the Gold Standard in the “Women in Golf Charter” and the club was presented with their award earlier in the year by Golf Ireland. The “Women in Golf Charter” in a nutshell is a commitment to a more inclusive culture within golf. Golf Ireland states it aims is to increase women and girls’ participation and membership in golf, encourage more families to enjoy golf as a leisure activity and encourage more opportunities for women to work in the golf industry.  The club introduced a bronze, silver and gold sponsorship initiative in 2024 to raise finance through the local businesses. This entitative was well supported and I would like to sincerely thank those business for all their loyal support and it is a great financial assistance to our club. We have provided a list of these business who sponsored Templemore Golf Club here tonight. We also will continue to support all local business in our community whenever it is possible.  The club also applied for a Sports Capital Grant and received €40,000 for the purchase of new machinery. We hope to purchase some new machinery in 2025 from this grant to assist with the upkeep of the course.  The club has now completed the drainage work scheduled from the previous Sports Capital Programme funding obtained. Extensive drainage work took place on the 6th Fairway this year, but still more gravel bands have to be completed on the 6th fairway when finance allows, this should significantly improve the playing surface. Work completed presently is having a positive impact on the course.  The club introduced a new monitoring group on the course as it came to our attention over a period of time that a significant number of non-members were playing golf without paying fees. Following the introduction of this group there was a sharp rise in green fees paid. This group approaches monitoring in a more “Meet and Greet” method and not an adversarial approach. This is very important as our club has always been a warm and welcoming place for all. By having a presence on the ground, the club have also acquired new members that otherwise would not have joined. I tonight request those who have not yet signed up to this group to please get involved. All is required is one or two hours, every two to three weeks.  We have just introduced a new sign in register in the lobby with Bank Card payment options for all fees. All golfers, women and men will now sign-in to the register in the lobby with all fees paid into the new safe installed. This new register will facilitate better monitoring of the course, but it is also necessary under governance guidelines for Health and Safety reasons, as the club are required to know who is on the golf course at all times. We now have more responsibility on governance of our day to day running of the club and this new register will now also assist us in our finance governance obligations.  Another initiative the club undertook was to install CCTV in the lobby and the exterior of the clubhouse. Some signage to inform members of the CCTV is present but more needs to be acquired. The club also endeavoured to obtain a Community Employment position to assist Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher on the course, but unfortunately, we had no applications for the position. We will continue to pursue this avenue in 2025.  None of the achievements of the club would be possible without the hard work and dedication of so many individuals. I want to take this opportunity to thank our staff Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher along with all the volunteers. Their efforts behind the scenes ensure that every event runs smoothly, and their dedication to maintaining our course and facilities is second to none. We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated people.  I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to our President, Tommy Foley. He was such a revelation this year with great energy and drive. Tommy managed the course volunteers, who completed a huge workload. He sourced sponsors for many competitions, organised a table quiz that was a very enjoyable night and a great success. Tommy has a few events already organised for 2025. He was also such a calm voice of reason at our management meetings and Tommy surely covered his role as President in style.  Again, I want to express my gratitude to our two Captain’s, Caroline Fogarty and Les Mason. Caroline you were thrown in at the deep end and by God, did you swim.  Les Mason graphics and competition results keep dazzling our members, sometimes you would think we were looking at the results from Augusta. You both provided huge commitment and covered your roles with such charm. Thank you for all your work for the club and the support to me during the year, it was a pleasure to work beside you both. I would also like to wish the very best of luck to our incoming President for 2025, Mary Fitzpatrick along with our two Captains, Helen Hayes and Sean Lee. I also want to express a huge thank you to the outgoing Management Committee and fellow members of the Men’s and Women’s Committees. They have provided unwavering support and teamwork throughout the year. Together, we have worked very hard to uphold the values of the club and continue to improve the experience for all members.  Looking ahead, we have exciting plans to further improve and grow Templemore Golf Club. We are planning some course improvement such as further drainage, water conservation, new tee boxes, reduce the number of bunkers, new course machinery and clubhouse improvements. However, most of the above enhancements would be very dependent on grants obtained.  The club would also like to establish a membership committee to encourage new people and groups to join the club. This committee would then support new members integrate into the club. This would create a welcoming environment to foster long-lasting friendships in an inclusive, and competitive environment for golfers of all levels. We are also focusing on expanding our community outreach and strengthening relationships with more local businesses and partners. The club also in 2025 hopes to create greater social media interactions with Facebook, Instagram and other media outlets to create better awareness of the club’s services to the local community.  There are also many challenges the club faces. We now have more governance compliance obligations than previously that are complex and time consuming. We hope to address some more of our governance obligations in 2025. We welcome any individual that have specific skill sets in the club to assist us with implementing any of these policies or who can assist in any way.  The Independent Golf Scheme that is now rolled out by Golf Ireland may impact our clubs’ finances. This scheme introduced by Golf Ireland will allow golfers to acquire a handicap through Golf Ireland without them being a member of a club. This is a new and a controversial scheme that we will continue to monitor closely. Financially, the club runs a very tight budget, and we continue to keep membership rates to a minimum to keep golf financially accessible to all. We are also very dependent on grants for course and clubhouse improvements and again these are complex, time consuming and sporadic.  Overall, though, this has been a great year for golf. The weather was dull, but dry with playing conditions mostly perfect and the course never looking better. This was a year of growth, both in terms of our membership and the revenue received. Our competitions, social gatherings, and the improvements we’ve made to the course and facilities have truly enhanced the golfing experience for all our members.  One of the most important aspects of our club is the sense of community we have built together. I encourage all of you to continue participating in the many events and activities we offer. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, your involvement enriches the experience for everyone. Our members are the heart of this club, and we are always looking for ways to engage with you further. If you have any ideas for events, improvements, or ways to enhance the club experience, please don’t hesitate to share them.  As we move through today’s agenda, we will be electing new officers and committee members. I want to take this moment to thank those who will be stepping down from their positions for their hard work and dedication. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on this club, and we are very grateful for all you’ve done.  I want to thank you all for your continued support of Templemore Golf Club. Our club’s success is a direct result of your participation, enthusiasm, and love for the game. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in the coming year, and I am confident that we will continue to build on the strong foundation that we’ve established.  Thank you for your time tonight, for your dedication to this club, and for making Templemore Golf Club a truly special place to be.  Declan Kennedy,Chairperson.

2024 Captain Les Mason address to the AGM.  Mr Presidents, Lady Captain members friends. I want to thank you all for allowing me the honour to serve as your men’s Captain for the 2024 it has been really enjoyable. This boy from the East End of London it was not in my wildest dreams I would I ever have believed it possible, and I can still vividly remember and thank Declan Kennedy for the call to ask me to be his Vice Captain.  Allow me to thank my two fellow officials Lady Captain Caroline Fogarty and Volunteer Manager Tommy Foley two more dedicated, helpful and caring people I could not have asked to serve alongside.  I would like to commend the work of the Management committee in inaugural year (One Club Model) we got through some fine work for the club.  Two people that should be thanked over and over again and rightly so our superb course team Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly every member and visitor to the club should shake their hands for giving us such a fantastic course to play on.  I would like to also thank and praise the members of the men’s committee in no particular order, Michael Purcell kept us honest not only as the Handicap Secretary but his calm manner so enhanced discussions, Timmy Tuohy for bringing energy and support to the meetings but keeping us secure by nightly locking the clubhouse after we have all had our fun.  Thanks to Tom McGrath when he took on my cry nay scream for help in the inter-club competitions, now the men didn’t fare as well this years as in the past until we got the support of the ladies in the mixed events and then we did excel so thank you to all that represented us in the men’s and mixed competitions for making it happen.  What can I say about Pat O’Connell he is the one that in many ways most members and visitors know from Templemore golf club I would be talking for ever if I listed all the things he has done for my year as Men’s Captain but two things I would like to single out his work as Competitors Secretary when the weather early in the year did little to make his job easier and we lost the Spring League. To everything he did to make the majors, Seamus Cody , scratch cups and classics such a success and bringing in the Autumn league to enhance our year end. His work alongside myself to make the Senior Men’s year a great success there was a great deal of fn and very balanced scores amongst the teams. The seniors are always happy to support our club and to that extent we were able to contribute €4226 to club funds or sponsored events. I know you join with me to thank Pat O ‘Connell for his 10 years in various roles and committee servitude as he takes step back to enjoy his golf.  My last official action is to thank Sean Lee for accepting Vice Captain. When he offered his services, I proverbially bit his hand off. He has a deep caring for the club and its traditions his experience on sports committees and organisations over the years has been invaluable to me. He has supported me and the club throughout the year and I know he will give of his best and make a great captain for 2025.  Lastly I have made mistakes over the year and I thank those that cared enough about the club and myself to point those out, my last words as 2024 captain may be one of those, from End of London I have never tried this before in Gaelic, “go raibh maith agat”.  Les Mason.

Templemore Golf Club Women’s Captaincy 2024 hand over from Caroline Fogarty on right to Helen Hayes on left for 2025.

2024 Historical AGM.

28th. Jan. Our first “One Club Model” AGM took place in Templemore Golf Club. The One Club initiative was introduced into Templemore Golf Club in 2024 encompassing both the former ladies and men’s separate entities.  It proved to be a very successful evening with Chairman Declan Kennedy opening proceedings with the Welcome Address. The quorum was strongly met with a great turnout. The Honorary Secretary Kay Brennan read out the previous AGM minutes from both the Men’s and Ladies 2023 AGM’s.  Both Lady Captain Caroline Fogarty and Captain Les Mason gave their reports on events throughout their captaincies and thanked sponsors, volunteers, members and all who helped make 2024 a great year for our club.  Mick Keely presented the Financial Statements and with continuing work been done on the course, it was fair to say, we are managing finances very well.  The election of new officers and Management Committee members took place and are outlined as follows:  2025 Officers for the Management Committee, Captain Sean Lee, Lady Captain Helen Hayes, Vice-Captain John Greed, Vice Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Honorary Secretary Kay Brennan, Honorary Treasurer Eamon Connolly, Management Committee Members Chairperson Declan Kennedy, Caroline Fogarty, Mary Gilmartin, Jerome Ryan.  Men’s and Women’s Committee Officers.  President Mary Fitzpatrick, Men’s Handicap Secretary Michael Purcell, Women’s Handicap Secretary Josie Bourke, Women’s Competition Secretary Breda O’Connell, PRO Tony O’Toole.  We would like again to thank all of our sponsors who partook in our Bronze, Silver and Gold Sponsorship Programme during 2024, and we look forward to your support during 2025.  Golf is a great social activity as well as exercise, fresh air and will definitely test your patience but in an enjoyable way. We strive to attract new members and our support to each and every one of them is exceptional. Should you wish to join, please checkout our website on templemoregolfclub.ie or get in touch with any of our committee members.

Chairperson’s Address. It is both an honour and a privilege to stand before you this evening as the Chairperson of Templemore Golf Club. As we gather for our first Annual General Meeting under our new constitution, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to each and every one off you for coming out this cold January evening. Your commitment to our club is what makes it such a special place, and for that, I thank you.  Before I reflect on the year just gone, I cannot but mention the fellow golfers and officers who have passed away during the year. A special mention of a founder member of the club in 1971, past President and Captain, Mr Pat Costello. May Pat and all fellow golfers and family members associated with this club, Rest in Peace. A minute’s silence to remember them in our thoughts.  As we look back on 2024, we have much to be proud off. This was the first year of the “One Club Model” approach that is now enshrined in our constitution and it has worked extremely well. Men and women sitting at the one committee, making decisions together for the better of the club, this is the only way it should be. If one word captures this year it is “togetherness”, and I believe as a club, we should be very proud of the move we took. As this move was also essential for governance reasons and necessary for the eligibility of grant applications.  The club has now achieved the Gold Standard in the “Women in Golf Charter” and the club was presented with their award earlier in the year by Golf Ireland. The “Women in Golf Charter” in a nutshell is a commitment to a more inclusive culture within golf. Golf Ireland states it aims is to increase women and girls’ participation and membership in golf, encourage more families to enjoy golf as a leisure activity and encourage more opportunities for women to work in the golf industry.  The club introduced a bronze, silver and gold sponsorship initiative in 2024 to raise finance through the local businesses. This entitative was well supported and I would like to sincerely thank those business for all their loyal support and it is a great financial assistance to our club. We have provided a list of these business who sponsored Templemore Golf Club here tonight. We also will continue to support all local business in our community whenever it is possible.  The club also applied for a Sports Capital Grant and received €40,000 for the purchase of new machinery. We hope to purchase some new machinery in 2025 from this grant to assist with the upkeep of the course.  The club has now completed the drainage work scheduled from the previous Sports Capital Programme funding obtained. Extensive drainage work took place on the 6th Fairway this year, but still more gravel bands have to be completed on the 6th fairway when finance allows, this should significantly improve the playing surface. Work completed presently is having a positive impact on the course.  The club introduced a new monitoring group on the course as it came to our attention over a period of time that a significant number of non-members were playing golf without paying fees. Following the introduction of this group there was a sharp rise in green fees paid. This group approaches monitoring in a more “Meet and Greet” method and not an adversarial approach. This is very important as our club has always been a warm and welcoming place for all. By having a presence on the ground, the club have also acquired new members that otherwise would not have joined. I tonight request those who have not yet signed up to this group to please get involved. All is required is one or two hours, every two to three weeks.  We have just introduced a new sign in register in the lobby with Bank Card payment options for all fees. All golfers, women and men will now sign-in to the register in the lobby with all fees paid into the new safe installed. This new register will facilitate better monitoring of the course, but it is also necessary under governance guidelines for Health and Safety reasons, as the club are required to know who is on the golf course at all times. We now have more responsibility on governance of our day to day running of the club and this new register will now also assist us in our finance governance obligations.  Another initiative the club undertook was to install CCTV in the lobby and the exterior of the clubhouse. Some signage to inform members of the CCTV is present but more needs to be acquired. The club also endeavoured to obtain a Community Employment position to assist Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher on the course, but unfortunately, we had no applications for the position. We will continue to pursue this avenue in 2025.  None of the achievements of the club would be possible without the hard work and dedication of so many individuals. I want to take this opportunity to thank our staff Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher along with all the volunteers. Their efforts behind the scenes ensure that every event runs smoothly, and their dedication to maintaining our course and facilities is second to none. We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated people.  I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to our President, Tommy Foley. He was such a revelation this year with great energy and drive. Tommy managed the course volunteers, who completed a huge workload. He sourced sponsors for many competitions, organised a table quiz that was a very enjoyable night and a great success. Tommy has a few events already organised for 2025. He was also such a calm voice of reason at our management meetings and Tommy surely covered his role as President in style.  Again, I want to express my gratitude to our two Captain’s, Caroline Fogarty and Les Mason. Caroline you were thrown in at the deep end and by God, did you swim.  Les Mason graphics and competition results keep dazzling our members, sometimes you would think we were looking at the results from Augusta. You both provided huge commitment and covered your roles with such charm. Thank you for all your work for the club and the support to me during the year, it was a pleasure to work beside you both. I would also like to wish the very best of luck to our incoming President for 2025, Mary Fitzpatrick along with our two Captains, Helen Hayes and Sean Lee. I also want to express a huge thank you to the outgoing Management Committee and fellow members of the Men’s and Women’s Committees. They have provided unwavering support and teamwork throughout the year. Together, we have worked very hard to uphold the values of the club and continue to improve the experience for all members.  Looking ahead, we have exciting plans to further improve and grow Templemore Golf Club. We are planning some course improvement such as further drainage, water conservation, new tee boxes, reduce the number of bunkers, new course machinery and clubhouse improvements. However, most of the above enhancements would be very dependent on grants obtained.  The club would also like to establish a membership committee to encourage new people and groups to join the club. This committee would then support new members integrate into the club. This would create a welcoming environment to foster long-lasting friendships in an inclusive, and competitive environment for golfers of all levels. We are also focusing on expanding our community outreach and strengthening relationships with more local businesses and partners. The club also in 2025 hopes to create greater social media interactions with Facebook, Instagram and other media outlets to create better awareness of the club’s services to the local community.  There are also many challenges the club faces. We now have more governance compliance obligations than previously that are complex and time consuming. We hope to address some more of our governance obligations in 2025. We welcome any individual that have specific skill sets in the club to assist us with implementing any of these policies or who can assist in any way.  The Independent Golf Scheme that is now rolled out by Golf Ireland may impact our clubs’ finances. This scheme introduced by Golf Ireland will allow golfers to acquire a handicap through Golf Ireland without them being a member of a club. This is a new and a controversial scheme that we will continue to monitor closely. Financially, the club runs a very tight budget, and we continue to keep membership rates to a minimum to keep golf financially accessible to all. We are also very dependent on grants for course and clubhouse improvements and again these are complex, time consuming and sporadic.  Overall, though, this has been a great year for golf. The weather was dull, but dry with playing conditions mostly perfect and the course never looking better. This was a year of growth, both in terms of our membership and the revenue received. Our competitions, social gatherings, and the improvements we’ve made to the course and facilities have truly enhanced the golfing experience for all our members.  One of the most important aspects of our club is the sense of community we have built together. I encourage all of you to continue participating in the many events and activities we offer. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, your involvement enriches the experience for everyone. Our members are the heart of this club, and we are always looking for ways to engage with you further. If you have any ideas for events, improvements, or ways to enhance the club experience, please don’t hesitate to share them.  As we move through today’s agenda, we will be electing new officers and committee members. I want to take this moment to thank those who will be stepping down from their positions for their hard work and dedication. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on this club, and we are very grateful for all you’ve done.  I want to thank you all for your continued support of Templemore Golf Club. Our club’s success is a direct result of your participation, enthusiasm, and love for the game. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in the coming year, and I am confident that we will continue to build on the strong foundation that we’ve established.  Thank you for your time tonight, for your dedication to this club, and for making Templemore Golf Club a truly special place to be.  Declan Kennedy,Chairperson.

2024 Captain Les Mason address to the AGM.  Mr Presidents, Lady Captain members friends. I want to thank you all for allowing me the honour to serve as your men’s Captain for the 2024 it has been really enjoyable. This boy from the East End of London it was not in my wildest dreams I would I ever have believed it possible, and I can still vividly remember and thank Declan Kennedy for the call to ask me to be his Vice Captain.  Allow me to thank my two fellow officials Lady Captain Caroline Fogarty and Volunteer Manager Tommy Foley two more dedicated, helpful and caring people I could not have asked to serve alongside.  I would like to commend the work of the Management committee in inaugural year (One Club Model) we got through some fine work for the club.  Two people that should be thanked over and over again and rightly so our superb course team Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly every member and visitor to the club should shake their hands for giving us such a fantastic course to play on.  I would like to also thank and praise the members of the men’s committee in no particular order, Michael Purcell kept us honest not only as the Handicap Secretary but his calm manner so enhanced discussions, Timmy Tuohy for bringing energy and support to the meetings but keeping us secure by nightly locking the clubhouse after we have all had our fun.  Thanks to Tom McGrath when he took on my cry nay scream for help in the inter-club competitions, now the men didn’t fare as well this years as in the past until we got the support of the ladies in the mixed events and then we did excel so thank you to all that represented us in the men’s and mixed competitions for making it happen.  What can I say about Pat O’Connell he is the one that in many ways most members and visitors know from Templemore golf club I would be talking for ever if I listed all the things he has done for my year as Men’s Captain but two things I would like to single out his work as Competitors Secretary when the weather early in the year did little to make his job easier and we lost the Spring League. To everything he did to make the majors, Seamus Cody , scratch cups and classics such a success and bringing in the Autumn league to enhance our year end. His work alongside myself to make the Senior Men’s year a great success there was a great deal of fn and very balanced scores amongst the teams. The seniors are always happy to support our club and to that extent we were able to contribute €4226 to club funds or sponsored events. I know you join with me to thank Pat O ‘Connell for his 10 years in various roles and committee servitude as he takes step back to enjoy his golf.  My last official action is to thank Sean Lee for accepting Vice Captain. When he offered his services, I proverbially bit his hand off. He has a deep caring for the club and its traditions his experience on sports committees and organisations over the years has been invaluable to me. He has supported me and the club throughout the year and I know he will give of his best and make a great captain for 2025.  Lastly I have made mistakes over the year and I thank those that cared enough about the club and myself to point those out, my last words as 2024 captain may be one of those, from End of London I have never tried this before in Gaelic, “go raibh maith agat”.  Les Mason.

Course Committee.

5th. Jan.  On Wednesday evening next Feb 5th a meeting will be held in the clubhouse, all male members of the club are invited to attend.  The purpose of this meeting is to form a committee and a plan for 2025 to run the affairs of the men’s section of the club, including, competitions, handicaps and interclub competitions. The meeting time, Next Wed is 7pm.  Captain : Sean Lee.

Week end competition.

19th.Jan.  Happy new year all. Our first competition of the year is 11 hole (1-11) singles stableford competition.    Result of the 11 holes competition. 1st. Pat Looby 32 pts. 2nd. Seamus Kennedy 31 pts. (on a count back). .  By popular demand the current 11 hole comp, 1 to 11 will continue to run till close of play Monday 3rd. Feb. Good luck all.  Details on locker room board €5 entry € 3 re-entry. Please keep carts to the rough.

Volunteer Group.

3rd. Feb.  Tommy Foley Volunteer Manager.  Good morning all. A call for volunteers on the course on Monday morning next at 10 30. A general tidy up after the storm. Rake’s forks and anyone with a chainsaw would be great.

We will also need someone to drive the tractor.  All are welcome, cuppa afterwards.

Men’s Seniors

16th. Jan.  Les Mason “Happy new year all”.   On the first seniors of 2025, 6 teams ventured out on a dry if a little cold day onto a shortened course in excellent condition despite all the weather it has had thrown at it. So,. in 1st. place with 63 points, Eamon Connolly, Pat O’Connell, Seanie Gleeson and Tommy Deegan in 2nd. place on 62 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and Phil Ryan Snr. And 3rd. with 61 points was Birdie Ryan, Mick Carey, John Galvin and Jimmy Middleton well played all. It was great to see so many happy golfers getting out on the course again.

Jim Casey, Michael Maher Captain 2001

(All Photos by Seamus Bourke)

Celebration Year.

6th Jan.  Attached photos are In celebration of the past year in 2024 and an exciting golf year ahead 2025 for Templemore Golf Club.

24/12  President Tommy Foley Year End Than You.  Congratulations to Captains Caroline Fogarty and Les Mason on a great year in office. Well done to Chairperson Declan Kennedy and all the management committee, and to all the people who served on the other committees. A special word of praise for Pat  and Dinny, who had the course in fantastic condition all year. Well done also to Pat O’Connell who does so much behind the scenes.   Brilliant work done also by the Templemore volunteers . They always answer the call when required. The best of luck to Sean and Helen for their year ahead. I’m delighted to hand over the presidency to Mary FitzPatrick. Mary will make history as the first Lady  president of the combined club, and I can’t think of anyone more suited to the role.  Best wishes also to our members that are battling illness or injury at this time. I hope 2025 brings you a clean bill of health. Thanks to everyone for their support during the year.

24/12  Captain Les Mason appreciation to President Tommy Foley. Presidency Trump could learn a great deal from you regarding etiquette and Human relations. Thank you for your organisation of the Volunteers it was what aided the course looking so well and your calls were always answered so well. I would also like to say thank you to those volunteers that gave their time when Tommy called thank you.

24/12    The Management Committee would like to wish everyone a healthy New year. We would like to thank all members who contributed to a very successful golfing year with much accomplished. Best wishes to you all.

24/12.  Result of our final 9 holes competition for 2024. 1st. Bernie O Rourke 27 pts. 2nd. Michael Cahill 25 pts. 3rd. Pat Looby 24 pts. Full result will be published on Master Score board.

3/1   Result of the 3 Person Team event. 1st. John Fitzpatrick, Mary Fitzpatrick, Niamh Connolly 88 pts. 2nd. Liam Daly, Seanie Gleeson, Tom McGrath 87 pts.

10/1.  AGM reminder at 7pm on 1oth. Jan in the Clubhouse.  All members are requested to attend if possible for an insight into achievements 2025 and exciting projects for 2025.   Please arrive before 7pm. For signing-in.

Photo1;  Templemore Golf Club, Seamus Cody Cup presentation by son in-law Seamus Bourke to the winner Bernie O’Rourke.

Photo 2; Templemore Golf Club, Scratch Cup presentation by Captain Les Mason to the winner Johnny Coleman.  ( Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Cup Presentation night. 

Seamus Cody Cup.

20/12.  A special thanks from Captain Les Mason and to all those that attended the cup presentation. Also, a special thanks to Seamus Bourke son in-law to the late Seamus Cody who presented the Seamus Cody Cup to the winner Bernie O’Rourke.  Seamus Cody is a legend to the Golf Club. He served as President in 2005 and Captain in 1977.  He was one of the architect on the evolution of the golf course today and course manager for several years. The Club today owes a great gratitude to Seamus Cody and his family for presenting to the club the perpetual trophy by his son  Andrew Cody in 2017.

Scratch Cup Trophy.

20/12. Captain Les Mason Presented the perpetual “Claret Jug” to the Intermediate winner Johnny Coleman.  Johnny is a son in-law to Seamus Bourke.  No Doubt, keeping up the family extraordinary legacy of the Cody and Bourke family in the club.  Minor winner was Ryan Coleman son of Ginny Coleman a great club Competitor and Nephew to Johnny Coleman.  A great golf family combination.

Assortment of other competition winners.

20/12.  A majority of the Classic, Autumn league and other prizes were presented.  We still have a few left to present, so any winners contact Captain Les Mason or Pat O’Connell to arrange pick up.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank the men’s Competition Secretary Pat O’Connell, he has done fantastic work this year and as Men’s Captain I cannot thank him enough.  Club Captain Les Mason.

Storm Darragh Damage.

17/12.  Volunteer Manager and Club President Tommy Foley put a call out for volunteers to clear the fairways from Debrie as a result of storm Darragh.  Their are some major trees down and are now cleared to one side for removal.  A big thank you to all the volunteers who turned out.  A special tribute from Tommy Foley and to all the volunteers over the year as they made the course playable with continuity.  Well done to all the lads again.

50/50 Draw.

18/12  50/50 Result.  Cristy O’Rourke.  €150 Euro.

Week-end Competition.

Ongoing 9 holes stableford competition. Green markers. Placing everywhere. Bunkers in play. Entry €5 re-entry €3.

Men’s Seniors.

19/12 On a bitter cold day in Templemore, Eight teams went out to participate in the fun of the seniors in 1st. place with 61 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Colm Dooley, Joe Hennessy and Eoin Wolahan.  Their were  5 teams on 59 points.  A special algorithm was required to balanced these team, so in 2nd.on Countback we have Sean Cashman, Paddy Fogarty, Jim Casey and John Stapleton also on Countback in 3rd. Place Paudie Butler, John Galvin and Liam Leahy well played all and well played all who have played this Seniors golfing year.

Men’s Christmas Festivity.

19/12  Its that time of year again when we celebrate the festive season of Templemore Seniors. Thursday 19th December our usual game of golf followed by our senior’s AGM. The 2024 Accounts was presented, any updates on the year ahead and allow questions and suggestions. We then adjourn to Murphys for Christmas Lunch. There was the usual raffle plus the handing out of the accumulated First and Second Prizes, all topped off with music supplied by Templemore Golf Clubs President Tommy Foley was lead belter vocals and guitar percusion , Pascall Whelan on Drums and Maestro Extraordinary James Casey on a selection of tin whistles and tenor Sinatra vocals.  Well done to Captain Les Mason and Competition secretary Pat O’Connell for a lovely end of year celebration with backing vocals from many singers who showed their talents. Happy Christmas to one and all as we look forward to more of the same in 2025.

Club AGM

10th. Jan. 2025.  The AGM for Templemore Golf Club will take place on Jan 10th 2025 at 7.30pm in the clubhouse. Nominations for officers 2025 and those already proposed for election 2025 . Please note that nomination forms must be returned by Friday Dec. 27th.

Christmas Greetings;

Thank all members for all their contributions during 2024.  Thank all your families for their support.  May all have a wonderful, safe, Christmas.  Nollaig mhór mhaith agaibh go léir.

Volunteer Group.

14/11 A big thank you from volunteer Manager Tommy Foley to the seniors who turned out in force for voluntary work on the course yesterday. Brilliant work all round.

50/50 Draw.

9/11  Winner. Ambrose Purcell.  €130 euro.

50/50 Draw Appeal.

16/11  Dear members, just a reminder that the 50/50 lotto is continually running fortnightly and every euro is hugely appreciated. The funds raised will contribute to the continued upkeep and development of our course. The new 50/50 lotto year starts 1st. December, but please note it is 26 draws from when you pay.  €50 for 1 entry fortnightly (26 weeks).  €100 for 3 entries fortnightly (26 weeks).  Entry every fortnight in the clubhouse is €2 per entry or €5 for 3 entries.

If you wish to partake in our lotto, please use envelopes provided or if none available, please put your fee in an envelope and write Club Lotto, your name, phone number and fee amount and place in box in lobby. Thank you all in advance for all your support during the year.

Management Committee.

16/11 50/50 draw.  For those of you who are already entered in the lotto draw, your lotto will continue until the end of your 26 week period. If you wish you can now or when your lotto ends top it up to the end of the financial year of the club (30 November).  This move to start the lotto each year on the 1st of December is to facilitate easier monitoring and managing of the fundraiser. We thank all of you who continue to support this fundraiser and request those of you who have not yet participated, to please join the lotto, as it is an essential fundraiser for the upkeep and development of the course. The Management Committee.

Week-end Competition.

18/11  We had a good turnout of 57 entries for our 9 holes Stableford competition with a good few re-entries. 1st. Michael Purcell 22 pts (on count back). 2nd. Padraig Moloney 22 pts. 3rd John Kiely 21 pts.

Men’s Seniors.

5/11  On a day that deteriorated towards the end. 5 teams of hardy souls braved the elements and some good scores were returned. In 1st. place with 60 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Tommy Foley, Colm Dooley and Jim Casey. In 2nd. with 59 points Paudie Butler, John Mullally, John Stapleton and Jim Middleton and in 3rd. place on Countback with 57 points Liam Daly, Pat O’Connell, Les Mason and Phil Ryan Snr. Well played all.

14/11 On a grey but dry day and exceptional weather for November 8 teams took to the course. In 1st. place with 56 points were Birdy Ryan, Ambrose Purcell, George Collins, Eoin Wolahan.  2nd.place with 54 points on Countback was Eamon Connolly, Pat Looby, Les Mason and James Murray and in 3rd. place also on 54 points was Paudie Butler, Mick Carey, Pat O’Connell and Jim Middleton.  We’ll played all.

Senior Christmas Meal 

19/11 Date for the diary Our Senior Christmas Meal is at Murph’s after golf on Thursday 19th December this year. Further details to follow.

Women’s Golf.

16/11  Birr outing.  1^st Team, Eilish Dooly, Marie Phelan, Kay Brennan.  2^nd Team  Sneade Holland, Mary Ryan, Mary Sullivan. 3rd. Team, Shelia Brennan, Joanne Mann, Gillian Dawn

Templemore Golf Club.  Founder Member Pat Costello officiating his last official engagement for the club at the 50th. Anniversary on Friday evening 24th. Sept. 2021 at 7pm. Assisted by 2021 Captain Denis Maher, to a large gathering of Captains Presidents supporters to witness the unveiling of a commemoration Plaque by Pat Costello who chaired the first club meeting on 28th. Sept 1971.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke).

Pat Costello Club Legacy. Deceased on 5th. Nov 2024  (1931-2024)

Friday evening 24th. Sept. 2021 at 7pm. A large gathering of Club Members, Captains, Presidents and supporters gathered to witness the unveiling of a 50-year commemoration Plaque by Pat Costello who chaired the first club meeting on 28th. Sept. 1971.  Pat was Captain in 1984 and President in 1986.  Pat gave a historical speech of that first inaugural meeting in 1971 to the gathering.  A revelation to hear Pats memories on the development of the Club.  He was so precise and concise in his recollection at 90yr. that you would stand in the snow to listen to his rendition.  Ivan Morris the great golf historian wrote a great book about Irelands 9hole courses in which Templemore features prominently. IVANS playing partner that day was none other than Pat Costelloe. Ivan was very impressed by the course, and even more impressed by PATs playing ability. Pat won an all-Ireland minor medal with Kerry in 1949, so obviously a great sportsman. He was a great singer, dancer, actor and general entertainer. He had great involvement in local productions over the years and were a hugely popular member of An Garda Siochana and did exemplary work with young people as a community Guard. Pat was still helping out as a volunteer on the course in his mid-eighties. He could be regularly seen driving the tractor and gang mower during the summer evenings. PAT was a witty, charming and talented man. Most important of all he was a decent kind and in every sense a GENTLEMAN.  Pat never lost touch with his roots as he was draped in his beloved Kerry County Flag. PAT you were a legend and will be sadly missed, and fondly remembered. Our condolence to his Wife Mary and Family.  A Guard of Honour for Pat was on Friday 8th at 11.30am. The assemble was at the Sacred Heart Church Templemore.  The course was closed as a mark of respect on Friday. 8th. Nov. May he Rest in Peace.

Senior Men’s Golf.

7th. Nov. After a moment of respectful silence to our dear senior Pat Costello eight teams went out to enjoy the course and club he helped form in 1971. A great loss to us all and will be forever missed. In 1st. place with 52 points was Ollie Murray, John Mullally, Joe Hennessy and Jim Casey. In 2nd. place with 51 points on countback was Mick Carey, Jim Gleeson, George Collins and Tommy Deegan and also on 51 points in 3rd. place was Paudie Butler, Paddy Fogarty, Tony O’Toole and Phil Ryan Snr.   Well played gentlemen.

Autumn League Results.

8th. Nov.  1st. Team 10,  183 Pts.  2nd, Team 11,175 pts.  3rd. Team 4, 175pts.  4th. Team 14, 174pts.  5th. Team 16, 170pts. 6th. Team 12, 167pts.  7th. Team 9, 166pts.  8th. Team 7, 6, 3, 164, Pts.  11th. Team 5 and 6, 161pts.  13th. Team 15, 160pts.  14th. Team 1, 159 Pts.   Overall Player, 1st.  John Fitzpatrick 95pts. 2nd. John Stapleton 93 pts.  3rd, Joe Fahy, 92pts.  Best Score of the Week,  1st. Dessie Hennessy 24 pts. 2nd, Jerry Keegan, 25pts. 3rd, Eamonn Connelly, 23pts. 4th, Denis Maher 26pts.  Best Team Overall Total, Team 14, 318pts.  The League was a great asset to the club financially but more important to members been able to compete during the autumn months.  Well done all for your patience in completing the league in leu of the course changes with autumn leaves and the drainage project on the 6th.  Thanks to Captain Les Mason, Competition Secretary Pat O’Connell for their due diligence in their complex algorithm in formulating the results assisted by Tom McGrath.  Appreciation to Pat Shelly for keeping the fairways cleared for play. Congratulations to all, a great result overall for the club.

Competition up to Xmas.

From next Monday, 4th November we will run 9 holes Stableford for Christmas prizes up to the 18th. Nov. Entry is €5 and re-entry €3. Play from Green Markers. Placing everywhere. We will operate domestic cuts for the winners.

The competition front 9 has been set up on the computer.  We are using this new computer algorithm facility to allow re-entry. So just sign in before your game and enter your score when you come in as always. It will automatically use the best card you have entered.

Womens Golf.

7th. Nov.  Starts new week Front 9 holes ongoing for the week, book on master scoreboard and enjoy.

13th. Nov.  Winter Alliance. The next outing is in Birr on Wednesday 13th. 17 holes. Please let have your names posted ASAP and also if you are staying for food.

3rd Dec.  Tues 3rd December 8pm: Murphy’s Presentation and presentation of all outstanding prizes including ladies league etc. There will also be an end of year meeting and information session for all .

24th. Jan.  Annual dinner will be on Friday Jan 24th 2025 at 6.30. (more details on this later)

Attached Photo. Templemore Golf Club Captains, Les Mason and Caroline Fogarty, as we enter the final stages of 2024 golf, congratulations to both for all their hard word, motivations and commitment to the club.

Men’s Week end Competition.

27th. Oct.  18 hole stableford.  The winner of this weekend competition was Ciaran Hassett with 40 pts. 2nd. Donal Hayes, 36pts.  3rd. Les Mason36pts.  4th. Brendan Collins 32pts.  Great shooting, Congratulations all.

Christmas Competition.

4th. November, Monday we will run 9 holes stableford for Christmas prizes. Entry is €5 and re-entry €3. Play from Green Markers. Placing everywhere. We will operate domestic cuts for the winners.  All are welcome.

Men’s Seniors.

31st. Oct.  On a great day for golf eight team took to the course looking fantastic for the last day of October and the scoring was not a horror show! In 1st. place with 58 points was Jim Russell, Tom Ryan, John Mullally and Jim Gilmartin. In 2nd. place with 56 points was John Kirwan, Mick Carey and Jerry O’Dwyer ad in 3rd. with 53 points were Donal Golden, Pat O’Connell and Les Mason, great shooting and enjoyed by all.

50/50 Winner

Oct 24th.  Oliver Murry, €120 eur.

Women’s Competition.

20th. Oct.   18hole Stableford.  1st.  Breda O’Connell.  2nd.  Marian Keely.  3rd. Josie Bourke. 4th.  Mary Butler.  Congratulations all.

18 hole V-Par competition

20th. Oct.  The results for the 18 hole V-Par competition for the 18th, 19th & 20th October. 1st. with 3 up against the course was John Kiely well played all.

Autumn League.

26. Oct. The Autumn League supported by one of our sponsors, Sola Energy Solutions will run until the 3rd. November.

Men’s Seniors.

17th. Oct.   On a brilliant sunny Autumn day for our seniors on the Templemore Golf Course and the Seven Teams golf reflected the conditions. In 1st. place with 57 points was Jim Russell, Les Mason, John Stapleton and Phil Ryan Snr. In 2nd. place on Count Back with 54 Points Ollie Murray, Liam Daly, Jerry O’Dwyer and Michael Maher. In 3rd. place also on 54 points Michael Purcell, Frankie Shortt and Michael Healy.   Great shooting Lads.

24th. Oct.   On a day when wigs had to be nailed on the seven teams leaned into the wind and ventured out for the seniors usual Thursday escapades. In 1st. place with 51 points were Jim Russell, Ambrose Purcell, Les Mason and James Murray. In 2nd. place on countback  with 50 points were Seamus Bourke, Frankie Shortt and John Stapleton and in 3rd. place on 50 points also on countback were Michael Purcell, Tom Kenny, Tom Ryan and George Collins well played all.

Women’s Golf.

19th. Oct.  18h v Par  1st  Breda O Connell, 2nd. Marian Keely, 3rd, Mary Butler.

(1)  Templemore golf Club, Sports Capital Grant, Extensive Drainage.

(2)   Templemore Golf Club,  Play in Pink.  Appreciation Certification from National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Sports Capital Grant Drainage Scheme.

2nd. Oct.  The drainage work continues on the 6th fairway and as you can see it should be of great benefit to the drainage of our course. And facilitate longer playing perion during the winter.   We would request that all golfers please refrain from entering any area closed for work for Health & Safety reasons. Thanking you, the Management Committee.

Nation Brest Cancer Fundraiser.

2nd. oct.   Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a very successful event.  As you can see, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute are extremely happy with our generous support. Thanks again to everyone for your support. Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty.

Men’s Week End Competition.

 29th. Sept.   Result of the 16 holes V Par weekend competition 1st. Tom Quinlan. 2nd. John Galvin, 3rd, Pat O Connell, 4th. Oliver Murray,  5 Jim Ryan, 6th. Tommy Foley, 7th. John Kirwin, 8th, Tony O’Toole, 9th. Brendan Collins, 10th. Donal Hayes

Golfer Of The Year.

1st. Oct.  Congratulations to Ger Lyons our 2024 Golfer of the year.

Women’s League

1st. Oct.  Winners, Week 1, Anna Cashman, Week 2,  Bernie Stapleton,  Week 3,  Mary Butler.  Exceptional Beginner, Kathleen Cahill.  Team Winners, 1st. Team F,  Clair Fitzpatrick, Margie Costigan, Anna Russell, Breda Ryan.  2nd. Team C,  Josie Bourke, Biddy Gleeson, Bridget Kennedy, Nancy Loynes.  3rd, Team, Mary Anne Maher, Mary Ryan,  Anna Murphy.  Congratulations all.

Women’s 18h Stableford.

24th. Sept.  1st. Marian Keely, 2nd.  Shelia Delaney, 3rd, Josie Bourke, 4th. Kay Brennan, 5th.  Lorraine Ryan.

Men’s Seniors away Golf.

1st. Oct.  Away Outing.  On a lovely day for golf, 9 teams took part on the Trip to Tipp. 1st. 101 pts, Bernie O Rourke, Tom Ryan, Colm Dooley, and Tommy Foley.  2nd 99 pts, Liam Daly, Jim Russell, Joe Hennessy, and Jerry O Dwyer. 3rd. 97 pts, Sean Cashman, Pat O Connell, Martin Mullally, and Shay O Connell. On behalf of the Seniors I would like to express our gratitude to Tipperary GC for looking after us so well and for a fine meal afterwards.  Pat O’Connell, Seniors Organiser.

Men’s seniors Home Golf.

3rd. Oct.  On a clear and pleasant October Morning the 6 teams wandered out on a course in transition for an eight hole spree. The teams played well and returned good scores in 1st. place on count back with 51 points were Bertie Keane, Tommy Foley and Seanie Gleeson also on 51 points in 2nd were John Galvin, Jerry O’Dwyer, Phil Ryan Snr and James Murray in 3rd place on 46 points were Sean Cashman, Tony O’Toole, George Collins and Eoin Wolahan. Well played lads.

Templemore golf Club, Bertie Keane receiving his Presidents 2nd. prize From the President’s Tommy Foley.

Men’s Seniors.
11th. Sept.  On a cool but bright and mainly dry day eight teams took to the course for the usual seniors Thursday morning cavort the day also saw the return of two old friends Pascal Whelan and Willie Haverty after a long absence. The scoring was great with four points covering the first six teams.  In 1st place on count back with 54 points was John Kirwan, Pat O’Connell and Tony O’Toole in 2nd place also with 54 points was Mick Carey, Frankie Shortt, Jerry O’Dwyer and James Murray. In 3rd Place with 53 points was Sean Cashman, Ollie Murray, Jim Gilmartin and Pascal Whelan. Great Play lads.

Weekend V Par.

8th. Sept.  Result of the weekend V Par competition. 1st Tom Stapleton +7. 2nd Jody Boyle +4. 3rd Michael Purcell +2.

Autumn League.

1st.Oct. The club intend having an Autumn League over the next month or so. It will consist of 4 rounds of 9 holes played off green markers. Entry is €20. Expressions of interest can be done on WhatsApp or on a sheet in the locker room.

50/50 Winner

26th. August.  Phil Ryan (snr), €140 euro.

12th. Sept.  Rosie Moloney, €140 euro.

Ladies Fitness Class.

20th. Sept.  The Ladies are starting a fitness class upstairs in the clubhouse this Fri at 10 , kasia is the lady giving the class , she is a highly qualified instructor and is willing to to give an introductory class for free so people can see if this type of physical activity suits (improve strength, balance and flexibility), as there is only room for15 in the class if you would be interested could you give a thumbs up on the Ladies What’s App for Fri so we have some idea of numbers and she is willing to give a 2nd. class at 11 if necessary.

Ladies Golf

10th. Sept. Results;   31 played.   Cat A. 1st. Caroline McCarthy, 2nd.  Emer Hanniffy, 3rd.  Joanne Mann.  Cat. B.  1st. Mary O Sullivan, 2nd.  MArie Donnellan, 3rd.  Barbara O’Neill.  cat. C.  1st.  Beatrice O’Regan, 2nd.  Marie Kennedy, 3rd.  Ann McInrte.  Well played all.

Attached Photo;  Templemore Golf Club, Ladies outing at the Irish Open. Back row: Josie Bourke, Sheila Delaney, Mary Butler, Sadie Bergin, Nancy Lynch, Caroline Fogarty, Mary Brennan, Marian Keeley, Claire Bohan, Catherine Foy, Maria O Flaherty, Anna Cashman,

Front: Mary Fitzpatrick, Eileen Cummins, Kathleen Maher, Bridget Kennedy, Mary Gilmartin, Karen O Toole.

Irish Open

31st. Aug.  Lady Captain Caroline Fogarty organised a trip to the Irish Open on Saturday 31st August for the ladies of Templemore golf club. Great interest and uptake for the day trip. Set off from Templemore Golf Club at 9am heading for Carton House, Maynooth for Day 3 of the Irish Open. Weather was fantastic for the day and proved to be a scorcher. Great following for Leona Maguire on every hole.  A true talent in Irish golf.  Returned to the Templemore Arms for dinner to end a super day.  Thanks to all the ladies, until next year.

Diagio Mixed.

24th Aug.  Our gallant Diageo mixed team were beaten by Roscrea today, well played all thank you all for representing our club so well. Captain Les Mason.

Scratch Cup Competition.

26th. Aug.  Result of our Scratch Cup competition. Intermediate Johnny Coleman 80. Minor Ryan Coleman 87. Net Jody Boyle 68.

Social Mixed.

28th. Aug.  Our final Social Mixed  this evening Wednesday 28th August. A big thanks to the Ladies who helped out in the various rolls i.e.: Organised the Draw, results, and the provision of teas + sandwiches each Wednesday, well done !! Finally to all of you who took part, fantastic evening of camaraderie and fun thanks for another season.  Hope you all enjoyed.  Results of Social Mix.  1st.  Brendan Russell, Liam Daly, Margaret Buckley 25.2.  Gross, Michael Webster, Maureen Connolly, Johnny Coleman, Tom Mc Grath 32.

Senior Men’s Outing.

26th. Aug.  On an excellent day in Mountrath where we were given the very best of welcomes and enjoyed the course and the meal afterwards. Ten teams took to the course for our latest seniors outing and some excellent scores were returned. In 1st place with 104 points was John Kirwan, Pat Looby, Mick Maher and James Murray. In 2nd place on countback with 99 points John Hassett, Tom Ryan, Christy O’Rourke and Eoin Wolahan and in 3rd place also on 99 points Seamus Bourke, Paddy Fogarty and Tony O’Toole. Thank you to Mountrath and thank you to all our Seniors who made it such an enjoyable day.

Seniors Wed. Competition.

28th. Aug.  On a day of mixed showers and heat a fantastic turn out saw 10 teams take to the hallowed turf of Templemore golf club and there was some mixed returns in 1st. place with 55 points was Liam Daly, Pat Looby, John Stapleton and James Murray. In 2nd. place on 53 points John Hassett, Tom Kenny, Seanie Gleeson and Phil Ryan Snr. Not far away in 3rd. with 52 points is Jim Russell, Joe Hennessy, Colm Dooley and Tommy Deegan. Many came up for tea cake and banter afterwards. Great Day thanks Lads.

Womens Captains Prize.

12th. Aug.  After a very successful week of golf the overall winner was Mary Butler, Presentation by Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty.

Annual 50/50 

The annual subscription to the 50/50 has come to an end. So the club wants to offer the same great deal that was offered last year for €100 you get three entries into each fortnightly draw (that’s 26 draws) and for €50 one entry into each fortnightly draw (also 26 draws).  The 50/50 draw was introduced to supplement the machinery that maintains the course in the fantastic condition it is in for you to enjoy your course and your golf. So please take this opportunity to support the club and be in with a chance to win through the year.  Payment can be made directly online into the club’s bank account.  IBAN; IE21BOFI90445678133532, BIC; BOFIIE2D.

By cash deposit into the clubhouse either directly to a Committee Member or into the 50/50 box located in the Foyer or in either of the drop boxes in the Ladies or Men’s Locker rooms.  Either way you pay please identify the payment or envelope clearly with your name to ensure we can correctly deliver your winnings.  Thank you in advance and also wish you good luck in the draws throughout the year.

Social Mixed 

Results

21st. Aug.  1st.  Mary Ryan, John Fitzpatrick,  24.1 nett.  Best Gross. Niamh Connelly, Mick Carey, John Greed, 34.  From  Ann Hogg,

Liam Daly, Joe Fahy, 34.

Diageo Competition.

23rd. Aug.  Our gallant Diageo mixed team were beaten by Roscrea today, well played all thank you for representing our club so well.

Men’s Senior Golf.

22^nd Aug.  On a day when the strong winds blew in some extra late entry’s that were most welcome and brought the number of teams up to eight. In 1st place with a fantastic 57 points was Bertie Keane, John Mullally, John Stapleton and Phil Ryan Snr. In 2nd place with 54 points Jim Russell, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and Eoin Wolahan and in 3rd place with 53 points Liam Daly, Tommy Foley, Michael Healy and Jim Hennessy. Great shooting everyone.

Photo 1;  Juvenile Academy with Professional Instructor Shane Ryan.

Photo 2;  Munster Mixed Team.  Josie Bourke Manager, Claire Fitzpatric, Dennis Maher, Lorraine Bourke, Sean Cashman, Mary Fitzpatrick, Bertie Keane, Michelle Hassett, Padhraig Moloney, Jerome Ryan, Tom McGrath. Golf  Ireland Official John Fennessey.

President Appreciation.

13^th Aug.  A big thank you to all who participated in the presidents prize, also to Pat and Dinny Maher. Everyone remarked on how wonderful the course was. Thanks also to Declan Russell for his assistance. Well done to Declan Kennedy for the photo’s. A massive thanks to Captain Les Mason and Competition Secretary Pat o Connel for the trojan work they do all the time.  Thanks to my wife Trish for the cuppa and tarts.  Congratulations to Jerry  Keegan Jnr. on his well deserved win, and to all the lads who featured this weekend.

Munster Irish Mixed Four Ball.

16th. Aug.  Our magnificent finalists in the Munster Irish Mixed Four Ball had a victory over Tipperary in West Waterford.  We were finally beaten on the 19th. hole by Muskery. Fantastic play by the Templemore team.

Munster team pairings,  Josie Bourke Manager and team pairing, Claire Fitzpatrick and Dennis Maher, Lorraine Bourke and Sean Cashman, Mary Fitzpatrick and Bertie Keane, Michelle Hassett & Padhraig Moloney.

Juvenile Academy.

14th. Aug.  The academy concluded on last wed. 14th. Aug.  It was a great success. Thanks to Pro Instructor Shane Ryan and organiser Pat O’Connell and to all others who gave their time in making this very successful each year.  Any Juveniles who want to join the Club, their are now special rates for juveniles contact Pat O’Connell. 087-9205821 by phone or text.

Diagio mixed.

16th. Aug. Templemore V Birr in the Diagio home and away.  Won 1, lost 1 at home. Won 2 with 3rd. called in away. Templemore now in the Semi final v Roscrea on 24th/25th. Aug.

Social Mixed.

14th. Aug.  Results.  1st.  Mary Hogan, Seamus Bourke, Mick Carey, 26.8.  Best Gross, Declan Kennedy, Michael Purcell, Pat O’Connell, Mgt Buckley,31.

Women’s Presidents Prize.

9th. Sept. Monday 9th for Monday Women’s President Prize.

Men’s Seniors Golf.

14th. Aug. 5 teams ventured out on a slightly damp soft morning. The scoring was quite good despite the wet conditions. 1st. 55 pts. Sean Cashman, Colm Dooley, Mick Maher and Liam Leahy. 2nd. 52 pts. Pat O Connell, Tom Ryan, James Murray and Eoin Wolohan. 3rd. 51 pts. on a count back John Fitzpatrick, John Mullally, George Collins and Phil Ryan.

50/50 Winner.

11th. Aug.  Jerome Ryan, €140 euro.

Upcoming Event.

9th. Sept. Monday 9th for Monday Women’s President Prize.

Templemore Golf Club President Prize Winners;  B.R. L.R. Tom Kenny, John Fitzpatrick, Dermot Cooper, Timmy Touhy, John Greed, Mick Keely, Ted Kennedy.  F.R.L.R.  Ciaran Hassett, Jerry Keegan, President Tommy Foley , Captain Les Mason, Martin Mullally.

Presidents Prize for 2024.

11th.Aug.   An important date on the golf Calander. All went extremely well thanks to the course management team Dinny and Pat and all the volunteers  who put this together to make it a successful event.  When you think of Presidents, names that come to mind Higgins, Washinton, Lincoln, Trump, Kennedy but the most important than our own Tommy Foley.  Tommy is a great servant to Templemore Golf Club, ant a stalworth in organising the volunteers.  The club has gone trough a vibrant period with great success in national competitions and club Developoment especially in the establishing of a management committee  on which president Tommy is a current member involved in the decision of future legacies for the club.  Congratulations tommy.

President Prize Winners;

11th.Aug.  1^st Jerry Keegan, 2nd. Bertie Keane, 3rd.  Ted Kennedy, Past President, Mick Keely,  Best gross, Ciaran Hassett, HC-1-19  Timmy Touhy, HC 19+ John Fitzpatrick, Nett 8th. Tom Stapleton, Net 9th. Dermot Cooper, Best Senior, Martin mullally.

The Classic Weekend

5th. Aug.  Supported by a number of loyal members some even brought in a friend’s and family over the weekend of variable weather for an entertaining 18 holes of golf.  Tee Box donations received from:  AddSmart, Group Nenagh.  ETFM Enterprises.  MAHER glass Toomevara,   Slattery’s Garage Pucaune,  Tom Coneely.  The Fitzpatrick Family.  Liam Leahy.  Shane Ryan PGA Professional.  Prize Donations from:  Trump International.  Cahir Golf Club.  Dundrum Golf Club.  Thurles Golf Club.  Nenagh Golf Club.  Roscrea Golf Club.  Templemore Jewellers.  Raymie Ryan Thurles Golf Club.  Centenary CoOp Templemore.  Murphy’s Pub Templemore.  East Clare Golf Club.  Royal Tara Golf Club.  The Club very much appreciates all the support it can get to continue the development of this wonderful asset to Templemore.

Classic Results.

5th. Aug.  1st. Team, Biddy Gleeson, Patrick Gleeson, Martin Gleeson, Kevin Sheehan.  2nd. Team, Martin Bohan, Martin Mullally, Larry Loynes, John O’Connell. 3rd, Team, John Kiely,  Joe Kennedy, Joey O’Dwyer, Tom Stapleton.  5th.Place, Sean Lee, Kenny Lee, Leigh Carey Dylan Carey.  6th. Team, Ciaran Hassett, Jerome Ryan, Mathew Ryan, John Stapleton.  7th.Team, Trevor Quinn, Mark Stakelum, Shane Russell, Wally Doyle.  8th. Team, Seamus Bourke, Johonny Coleman, John Egan, Gary Roche. None G.I.  Sean Darcy, Dan McCormack, John Stapleton, Paddy Stapleton.  Best Women’s Team.  Mary Hogan, Mary Gilmartin, Marion Keely, Kay Brennan. Nearest Pin, Siobhan McGrath, Longest Drive -Men, Johonny Coleman.  Longest Drive, Women, Mary-Hayes Kenny.

Winners of Social Mix 

7th. Aug.  Mary O’ Connor.  John Leamy, Data Leamy with 26.3.  Best Gross,  Les Mason, John Greed, Michael Purcell, .29.4

Seniors Golf

8th. Aug.  As they say the best things are worth waiting for and to that end here are the results. On a great day from golf the six teams gave it their best and returned some excellent scores. in 1st place with 54 points Liam Leahy, Tony O’Toole and James Murray. In 2nd. place with 51 points were Paudie Butler, Frankie Shortt and Michael Healy and in 3rd. place with 50 points Tom Kenny, Joe Hennessy, and Tommy Deegan great play gentlemen.

Juvenile Summer Academy.

Last training session for this season will be this wed 14th. at 10am .  Special thanks to Pro instructor Shane Ryan, Pat O’Connoll organiser and to all those the gave up their time including parents, especially the Juveniles as they were all fantastic. Their will be presentations and lots of appetisers for all, so come along and join in the fun.  contact Pat O’Connell.087-9205821.

Upcoming Events.

Last Juvenile Summer Academy. At 10 am on wed.14th.  followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am. Contact Pat O’Connell.087-9205821.

Photo (A)  Templemore Golf Club, Women’s Munster Semi-Final Winners.  Lorraine Ryan, Mary Fitzpatrick, Claire Fitzpatrick, Breda O’Connell, Michelle Hassett.

Photo (B)  Templemore Golf Club, Captain’s Prize Winners.  B.R. L.R. Ciaran Hassett, Captain Les Mason, President Tommy Foley, Martin Mullally. F.R. L.R.  Joe Kennedy, Winner, Bertie Keane, Bernie O’Rourke, Jerry Keegan Snr., Martin Mullally, Billy Collier.

Men’s Captain Prize.

21st. July.  The 2024 Captain’s prize was played over three days of varying weather conditions. On a course in magnificent condition there was some excellent scores returned. There was great support from the members on one of the special weekends in the club’s year. The winner played fantastic golf over two rounds, building up a sizable lead and held on as the pack came back at him in squally conditions during the nine hole play-off, well done Bertie Keane.  1^st Bertie Kerane, 2^nd Bernie O’Rourke, 3Rd.  Joe Kennedy, Gest Gross, Sean P Guerins, 5th. Brian Hennessy, 6th. Gerry Keegan, First 18, Seanie Gleeson, Second 18, Ciaran Hassett, Past Captain Tommy Foley, Best Senior, Martin Mullally, Best Junior Billy Collier.  Well done to Captain  Les Mason on a great weekend of golf.  Well done also to Patrick Shelly and Dennis Maher for having the course in such a magnificent condition, it was fantastic.

Women’s Munster Semi Final 

21st. July.  Congratulations to the women with their triumph win in Fota Island V East Cork in the Munster Semi Final Trophy Cup . This is a fantastic achievement for our club and we wish the ladies the very best of luck going forward.

Social Mixed.   

24th. July.  Results,  1st.  Pat O’Connell, Ambrose Purcell, Pauline Purcell, 29.5 nett.  Best Gross, Les Mason, Mary O’Connor, Helen Hayes 37.

Men’s Seniors.

25th. July.  The band that are the seniors got back together and formed seven teams for their usual nine holes of champaign scramble. The weather was as changeable as it has been throughout this “summer” but again the scoring was good. In 1st.place with 54 points was Jim Russell, Colm Dooley and Mick Maher. Then we had three teams on 52 points so on count back we had in 2nd. place our President Tommy Foley, Tom Kenny and Jame Murray, and in 3rd. place again on count back we have John Galvin, Paddy Fogarty, Jim Gilmartin and George Collins. Well done all.

Juvenile Summer Academy.  Every Wednesday from 3rd. July at 10 am followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087 9205821.

Upcoming events,

Club Classic. 2nd. 3rd, 4th. Aug.

President Prize.  9th, 10th. and 11th. August.

Juvenile Summer Academy.  Every Wednesday from 3rd. July at 10 am followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am.

Templemore Captains Les Mason and Caroline Fogarty Hosting the Social Mixed in Templemore Golf Club on Wed 17th.

Social Mixed.

17th. July.  Social Mixed.  A huge attendance.  Thanks to everyone for  from both myself and Les. It is our honour to be Captains for 2024 and to have the support of our club members. Great golf and some not so good golf, speaking on behalf of myself for this one,  but a very enjoyable round all the same. I wish Les the very best in his weekend ahead and hope weather holds for him.  Also wish Michelle and team the very best in the Munster Trophy semi final on Sunday in Fota.

Captains Social Mixed

17th. July.  Results.  1st. Team,  Ger Lynch, Mick Carey, Carol Hassett.  2nd. Team,  Dee Hayes, Maureen Connolly, Jerome Ryan, Tom McGrath.  3rd. team Magaret Buckley, Kathleen Collier, Seamus Bourke.

Irish Mixed Four ball.

13th. July.  Congratulation to our Irish Mixed Four ball team of Michelle Hassett, Mary Fitzpatrick, Claire Fitzpatrick, Lorraine Ryan, Padraig Moloney, Sean Cashman, Jerome Ryan and Bertie Keane went to East Cork and come away won 2,  1 halved and one called in in which we were up in at the time so a fantastic run Good Luck in the next round.

Munster Semi Final .

21^st July.  Templemore ladies head to Fota Island to play East Cork in a Munster Semi Final of the Munster Trophy Cup .This is a fantastic achievement for our club and we wish the ladies the very best of luck.

Captain’s Seniors

17th.July. The weather was good in 1st. place with 55 points on count-back Mick Carey, John Egan, Seanie Gleeson, Mick Maher.   2nd. place also on 55 points Jim Russell, John Galvin, Mick Murphy and Phil Ryan. 3rd. place with 53 points on countback was John Hassett, Frankie Shortt, Jim Gilmartin and Jim Casey. Well played lads.

Upcoming events,

Juvenile Summer Academy.  Every Wednesday from 3rd. July at 10 am followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am.

Club Classic. 2nd. 3rd, 4th. Aug.

President Prize.  9th, 10th. and 11th. August.

Templemore Golf Club winning team defeating Dundrum in the Munster Trophy Quarter Final.  L. R. Lorraine Ryan, Josie Bourke, Michelle Hassett.

Munster Trophy Competition.

28^th, June.  Templemore ladies played  Dundrum in the Quarter Final Stage of the Munster Trophy Competition.  A great win  by Templemore.

“Play in Pink” brolly Competition.

1^st July.  Winner of play in pink brolly is Josie Moloney.  Well done Josie and many thanks to all for supporting this worthy cause.

Club Classic.

2^nd, 3^rd. 4^th. Aug..  A date for everyone’s diary.   Our club classic will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday. Team of four, any combination. Entry fee is 100 euro per team. Entry will be via what’s app or notice board in locker room from next week onwards.   Please support the classic as it’s a very important part of our fundraising campaign. More details to follow.

50/50 draw. 

30th June.  Winner.  Jim Middleton, €150 euro.

Social mix

3^rd July.  Winners 1^st. John Greed, Peter Breen, Mary Gilmartin.  Gross.  Declan Kennedy, Sean Kennedy, Hazel Kennedy.

Seniors Golf.

4^th. June.  6 teams went out on a blustery and showery day. 1^st,   53 pts, Mick Carey, John Egan and Jim Gilmartin. 2^nd. 51 pts, Ollie Murray, Frankie Shortt, Mick Murphy and George Collins. 3^rd.

50 pts. Bernie O Rourke, John Mullally, John Stapleton and James Murray.

Women’s Golf.

2^nd /6^th. July   18hole Club competition.  1^st.  Shelia Delaney, 2^nd. Shauna Geary, 3rd,  Marian Hodgins .

Juvenile lessons

10^th. July.  Commence on Wednesday 3^rd. July at 10 am. Cost €5. This will be followed by Adults at 11 am Cost €10. Shane Ryan will be providing the coaching for 6 to 7 weeks.

Upcoming events,

Juvenile Summer Academy.  Every Wednesday from 3^rd. July at 10 am followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am.

Club Classic. 2^nd. 3^rd, 4^th. Aug.

Captain’s Prize. 19th, 20th. and 21st July.

Lady Captain’s Prize.  23rd. and 27th July.

President Prize.  9th, 10th. and 11th. August.

Templemore Golf Club Vice Captain Prize Winners, B.R.  L.R.  Pat Dunne, Jerry Keegan Jnr, Michael Fogarty.   F.R.  L.R.  Sean Cashman, Vice Captain Sean Lee, Winner Pat Shelly, Gerry Keegan Snr, Captain Les Mason.

Vice Captains Competition.

28^th, 29^th, 30^th. June.  Despite a weekend of variable weather, the Vice Captain’s Prize weekend was well supported and there was some fantastic scoring. It was a fantastic weekend of Golf.  The Course was in fantastic condition thanks to Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly.  The presentation was in the Club House at 18:45. We thank our sponsor Centra Templemore for supporting the Vice Captain’s competition.  The winners are:  Main Competition:  1st – Pat Shelly -44 points (Back 9).  2nd – Jerry Keegan Jnr – 44 points.  3rd – Gerry Keegan Snr – 41 points.  4th – Sean Cashman – 40 points.  5th – Pat Dunne – 39 points (Back 9).  6th – Michael Fogarty – 39 points.  Front 9 – Eamonn Connolly.  Back 9 – Frankie Shortt.  Junior Competition:  1st place -Peter Breen 44 points.  2nd Place – Sean Kennedy 42 points  3rd place – Ryan Coleman.

Seniors Golf.

27^th. June.  A big thank you to all who played and contributed to “Play in Pink.  It was a good turn out for a worthy cause and the Seniors contribution of €100.  So thank you. The weather was mixed but the bon ami was as always excellent and there was some good golf played by the six teams that took part in 1^st. place with 58 points were Sean Cashman, Mick Murphy, John Egan and Jim Middleton. In 2^nd. place with 57 points was Ailbe Egan, Tommy Foley, Tony O’Toole, and Jim Gilmartin and in 3^rd. place with 55 points were Ollie Murray, Frankie Shortt, Michael Healy and Liam Leahy. Well played all.

Juvenile lessons.

3rd July  Wednesday at 10 am the lessons will commence.  The cost will be €5. This will be followed by Adults at 11 am Cost €10. PRO, Shane Ryan will be providing the coaching for 6 to 7 weeks.

Women’s Golf.

25^th. June.  18Hole SF. “Play In Pink”  1^st. Evelyn Lyons 47pts, Marian Hodgins 42pts, Breda O’Connell41pts.

Mixed 4 Ball.

28^th. June.  Templemore Beat Clonmel in Clonmel.  Well done on a great win. 3.5 to 0.5.. Never easy in Clonmel. Cobh or East Cork in next round. Congratulations to all.

Munster Trophy Competition.

23^rd. June.  Templemore Women played Dundrum this Sunday in the Quarter Final Stage of the Munster Trophy Competition.  3 players in Dundrum: 4pm Josie Bourke, Lorraine Ryan, Michelle Hassett.  2 players in Templemore:4.30pm.  Claire Fitzpatrick & Breda O’Connell.  A great win by Templemore.

Upcoming events,

Juvenile Summer Academy.  Wednesday 3^rd. July at 10 am followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am.

Club Classic. 5th, 6th and 7th July.

Captain’s Prize. 19th, 20th. and 21st July.

Lady Captain’s Prize.  23rd. and 27th July.

President Prize.  9th, 10th. and 11th. August.

Photo 1;  Templemore Golf Club hosting Breast Cancer Awareness Talk.  L.  R . Women’s Vice Captain Helen Hayes, Juliet a volunteer from breast cancer Ireland, Women Captain Caroline Fogarty.

Photo 2; Templemore Golf Club Mixed Team Winners, Wed. 19^th.  L. R. Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty, Margaret Deegan, John Kennedy.

Breast Cancer Awareness talk.

17^th. Mon. This was a very informative talk for both women and men, approx. 1 hour. Well done Captain Caroline for organising this very informative talk given by Juliet a volunteer from breast cancer Ireland . Our guest speaker covered the importance of undertaking a full physical breast check for women monthly and demonstrated same to us sigh her mannequin. She herself is a survivor of breast cancer and  gave us plenty of cases where women were detected early a result of undertaking  physical checks  similar checks should be undertaken by men.

Weekend V Par Competition.

16^th June.  1^st. Stephen Anderson 9 up. 2^nd. Pat Dunne 4 up. 3^rd. John Greed 3 up ( on back 9).

Vice Captain’s Prize

28^th. June.  Sean Lee’s, Vice Captain’s Prize will take place on Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June. Tee times for Friday 2pm. to 4pm. Saturday 8am to 10 am, 12 pm to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 10 and 12 pm to 2pm. Draw will be made on Thursday 27th June.

Social Mixed.

19^th. June.   Results.  1^st.  Tom Ryan, John Kennedy,  Margaret Deegan – 26.2.  Gross. Denis Ryan, Jerome Ryan, Peter Breen, Mary Butler – 28.3.

Seniors Golf.

20^th. June.  Well not to say too much, but on a perfect day for golf the 8 teams of seniors took to the course in Templemore and there was some excellent golf shots that took advantage of the course in fine condition. In first place with 60 points where Bernie O’Rourke, Liam Leahy, Les Mason and Christy O’Rourke.  In Second place with 57 points were Paudie Butler, Jim Russell, Colm Dooley and John Galvin and in 3^rd. place with 56 points were Sean Cashman, John Mullally, Seanie Gleeson and Tommy Deegan.  Well played to everyone.

Women’s Golf.

22^nd June.   Aggregate result of the Competition played on Tuesday 18 June 2024 at Templemore (Templemore). Sponsored by Templemore Pharmeasy.  1^st. Bridget Kennedy 49pts. 2^nd Frances Stapleton 41pts., 3^rd, Mary Ann Maher 41pts.

Upcoming events,

Vice Captain’s. 29th. and 30th. June.

Juvenile Summer Academy.  Wednesday 3^rd. July at 10 am followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am.

Club Classic. 5th, 6th and 7th July.

Captain’s Prize. 19th, 20th. and 21st July.

Lady Captain’s Prize.  23rd. and 27th July.

President Prize.  9th, 10th. and 11th. August.

Photo 1;  Templemore Golf Club, Presentation from Golf Ireland on achieving the Women’s Golf Charter Status.  L.R. Marian Keely, Kay Brennan, Golf Ireland Rob Cussin, Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty, Golf Ireland Sam Power, Mary Hogan, Helen Hayes.

Photo 2; Templemore Golf Club Presentation from Golf Ireland on achieving the Women’s Golf Charter Status.  L.R. Golf Ireland Rob Cussin, Women’s Captain  Caroline Fogarty, Golf Ireland Sam Power. Munster Representative.

Women in Golf Charter. 

The R&A launched the Women in Golf Charter to the industry in May 2018. It aims to increase women and girls’ participation and membership in golf, encourage more families to enjoy golf as a leisure activity and encourage more opportunities for women to work in the golf industry.

To achieve this goal and to enable women to flourish throughout golf, the R&A recognises the need for a fundamental shift in culture. There is a clear ethical need for change and the potential economic benefits of growing the sport through more women and girls playing, are substantial.

The R&A commits to playing a leading role in this process and to working with affiliates, partners and the wider golf industry towards achieving this goal. The Charter specifically aims to:  Strengthen the focus on gender balance and provide a united position for the golf industry.  Commit national federations and organisations to support measures targeted at increasing participation of women, girls and families in golf.  Call upon signatories to take positive action to support the recruitment, retention and progression of women working at all levels of the sport.  Set individual targets for national associations for participation and membership and reporting progress annually.  Develop an inclusive environment for women and girls within golf.

Women in Golf Charter Presentation. 

10^th June.  This award is very Prestigious as it represents the dedication Templemore Golf Club are to recognising equality in this great game.  The award was presented to the women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty by the Munster Development and support officer Sam Power.

Men’s Weekend Competition.

9^th. June.  Fri. 7^th. Sat. 8^th.  “Seamus Cody Qualifier” and Golfer of the Year.   Once again we had a good turnout for this double competition. 1^st. Sean Lee 41 pts. 2^nd. John Greed 40 pts. 3^rd. Bernie O Rourke 39 pts (on back 9). 4^th. Tommy Foley 39 pts.  On behalf of the Club I want to thank Denis Ryan, Garage, Borisoleigh for kindly sponsoring this event.  Pat O’Connell Club Secretary.

Social Mixed.

12^th.June.  1^st. Mick Carey, John Kirwan, Ann Hogg. 25.7.  Gross, Sean Cashman, Oliver Murray, Kay Brennan.33.

50/50 Winner.

13^th. June.  Cristy O’Rourke, €125 euro.

Seniors Golf.

12^th. June.  On a cold, rainy and blustery Templemore Golf Course the only thing that went right was the comradery five teams headed out for the usual seniors nine holes.

But the day did not severely curtail the scoring in 1^st. place with 54 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Pat O’Connell and Colm Dooley. 2^nd. place with 52 points, Ollie Murray, Michael Healy and Seanie Gleeson. In 3^rd. place with 51 points on Count Back was Sean Cashman, Tom Kenny, Les Mason and George Collins. Today showed that whether the weather be fine, Or whether the weather be not, Whether the weather be cold, Or whether the weather be hot, We’ll weather the weather Whatever the weather, Whether we like it or not the seniors will play.  Les Mason.

Women’s Golf

4^th.June. Tuesday.  18^th hole competition.  1^st.  Evelyn Lyons 47 Pts.  2^nd. Mary Butler 38pts.  kay Brennan 38pts.

Dates for your Diary.

Vice Captain’s. 29th. and 30th. June.

Juvenile Summer Academy.  Wednesday 3^rd. July at 10 am followed by Ladies /Beginners at 11 am.

Club Classic. 5th, 6th and 7th July.

Captain’s Prize. 19th, 20th. and 21st July.

Lady Captain’s Prize.  23rd. and 27th July.

President Prize.  9th, 10th. and 11th. August.

Templemore Golf Club Wed,29^th.  May Mixed Competition Winning Team, L.R. Timmy Touhy, Mary Hogan, Donal Hayes.

Templemore Golf Club Wed, 29^th. May Mixed Competition Gross Winning Team, L.R.  Johnny Coleman, Frances Stapleton, Cian Langton.

Templemore Golf Club Wed, 29^th. May Mixed Team, Clair Fitzpatrick, Bertie Keane.

Templemore Golf Club Sat. 1^st June 18h Team,  L.R.  John Kirwin, Les Mason Club Captain, Pat O’Connell.

Social Mixed.

29^th May Wed,  There were a great attendance on this summer evening and great to see some junior golfers taking part.  The 1^st.   Team, Donal Hayes, Timmy Tuohy, Mary Hogan.26.7.  Gross winning team.  Cian Langton, Trevor Quinn, Frances Stapleton, Johnny Coleman. 28.2.    The Social mixed is a great way for women and men to play golf together and enjoy the social  beverages.  Registration starts at 6pm every wed. Evening.

18hole week-end Competition.

26th May.    1^st. Ger Lyons 38 pts (on back 9). 2^nd. Dermot Cooper 38 pts. 3^rd. Michael Fogarty 33 pts (on back 9).

50/50 winner.

31^st. May.  Colm Dooley,  €120 euro.

Seniors Golf.

30^th. May.   We had fairly, difficult conditions for the 7 teams that went out this morning. In horsey terminology we had a few non-runners, some who didn’t come under starters orders and other also rans. 1^st. 50 pts on a count back, Jim Russell, Frankie Shortt, Colm Dooley and Phil Ryan. 2^nd. also on 50 pts. Bernie O Rourke, Tommy Foley, Michael Healy and Eoin Holahan. 3^rd. 49 pts. Tom McGrath, Tom Ryan and Seanie Gleeson. A couple of interesting points – the 2^nd. team were all left-handed and the 3^rd. team were all from Loughmore.

Dates for your Diary.

Captain’s Prize 19th, 20^th. and 21st July.

Lady Captain’s Prize.  23^rd. and 27th July.

President Prize.  9th, 10^th. and 11^th. August.

Vice Captain’s. 29^th. and 30^th. June.

Club Classic 5th, 6th and 7th July.

Templemore Golf Club Seniors Outing in Nenagh Golf Club.  L.R.  Phil Ryan Snr,  Frankie Shortt, Joe Fahy, Sean Lee, John Hassett.

Seniors Outing in Nenagh GC.

20^th. May.  On a day when the sun smiled on the combatants at Nenagh Golf Club the 9 teams returned great scores.  With 105 points was Tom Kenny, Liam Daly and Tom Ryan. In 2^nd. Place  with100 points were Ollie Murray, Bernie O’Rourke, George Collins and Jim Middleton. In 3^rd. place Paudie Butler, Mick Carey, John Egan,  and Christy O’Rourke fantastic shooting. Thanks to Nenagh golf club and the catering staff the food was excellent.

Seniors Thursday.

23^rd. May.  On a day when March returned to Templemore Golf club the wind whistled around the old hollyhocks and scoring was not to its usual standard but the six teams persevered and in 1^st. place with 50 points were Donal Golden, Frankie Shortt and Colm Dooley. In 2^nd. place on a count back of the last hole with 48 points was John Hassett, Les Mason, Seanie Gleeson and Eoin Wolahan in 3^rd. place also on 48 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Ailbe Egan, Pat O’Connell and Jim Gilmartin. Well played gentlemen.

Weekend Competition

19^th. March.  1^st. Ger Lyons 38 pts (on back 9). 2^nd. Dermot Cooper 38 pts. 3^rd. Michael Fogarty 33 pts (on back 9).

26^th. March.  We had 38 entries on a fine weekend for golf. 1^st.Martin Mullally 3 up. 2^nd. Gerard Lyons 2 up. 3^rd. Stephen Anderson 2 up. (on a count back).

Women’s Golf.

14^th. May.  Peters Fruit and Veg.  1^st. Mary Stapleton, 2^nd. Clare Fitzpatrick. 3^rd.  Mary Butler.

Social Mixed.

22^nd. May.  Results.  1^st. Oliver Murray, Donal Hayes,  John Fitzpatrick,  Claire Fitzpatrick 27.9.  Gross.  Mary Butler,  Sean Cashman,  Mick Carey,  Dermot Cooper, 34.

LMC.

24. May. Well done John Galvin winning the day with the LMC at Portarlington.

REMINDER:

Social Mixed Scramble takes place this evening 22nd May –  Times 5.30 + 6pm –  Entry £5 –

Seniors every Thursday at 10am.

Photo 1.  Templemore Golf Club Munster Trophy Winners Home Team.  L.R. Mary Hayes, Josie Bourke, Michelle Hassett.

Photo 2.  Templemore Golf Club Munster Trophy Winners Away Team in Faithylegg Golf Club. L.R. Shauna Geary, Clair Fitzpatrick, Breda O’Connell, Mary Fitzpatrick.

Munster Trophy Winners.

Sat. 18^th. May.  Munster Trophy Victory v Faithlegg Golf Club.  Players at home were Josie Bourke, Michelle Hassett and Mary Hayes. Away in Faithlegg were Claire Fitzpatrick and Breda O’Connell. Michelle Hassett won her match at home and Claire Fitzpatrick won her game away. Mary Hayes and Breda O’Connell were beaten. Josie Bourke took us down the 19th to win the match.

50/50 winner

May 17^th.  Breda Murphy,  €140 euro.

May 8^th.  Bertie Keane,  €125 euro.

Social Mixed.

May. 15^th.   Social Mixed… Results.  1st- Frank Russell,  Oliver Murray, Ann Hogg -27.1   Gross-Sean Kennedy, Seana Geary, Sean Lee-34,  From,  Frank Shortt,  Timmy Touhy,  John Fitzpatrick-34

Week-end Competition.

12^th. May.  We had our first 18 holes competition over the weekend. 1^st. Frank Russell 40 pts. 2^nd. John Greed 36 pts (on back 9).3rd Joe Shelly 36 pts..

ladies Revive

12^th.May.  Great win today for our ladies Revive teams against Dundrum. Congratulations Sheila and ladies.

Pierce Purcell Team.

6^th. May.  TEMPLEMORE  V  CAHIR PARK  4 PAIRS  FOURSOMES. A sincere thanks to the Pierce Purcell  team for their heroic efforts who went so close to bring the game to the  sudden death deciding pair. A tramline putt on the 18th in the final match from about 4 yards off the green to a matter of inches deprived us a chance for victory. I sincerely thank all the panel for their efforts in preparing for this match. The course team for making the course so well despite the wet  weather, Thanks to the hospitality from Trish Foley for the beautiful cakes provided for both  teams before play, ably supported by Angela Galvin.  I also wish to convey good wishes to John Cashman Cahir who suffered a nasty facial injury accidentally while playing the first hole in their match.  Thanks to all who helped with First Aid support.  Many thanks to Tommy Foley, Joint Manager. Best wishes to J.B. Carry and Cashman teams competing  this Monday and Tuesday.  John Galvin

3 Persons Competition.

2^nd. May.  Pat O Connell Golf Secretary: The winners of the 3 Person Team event were Martin Bohan, Martin Mullally and Mick Keely with a score of 74 pts.

Last weekends 16 holes competition had 26 entries. 1st Mick Carey 41 pts. 2nd Ted Kennedy 39 pts (on a count back).

Seniors Results.

16^th. May.    On a day when the warm weather finally smiled on the merry band of six teams of seniors the scoring reflected the day. In 1st place with 53 points was Ailbhe Egan, Tony O’Toole, Les Mason and Phil Ryan Snr in 2nd place with 52 points John Kirwan, George Collins, Paddy Fogarty and Mick Maher. Not far behind on 51 points in 3rd Liam Daly, Colm Dooley and John Galvin well done one and all.

9^th. May.  On a day when the sun shone on the Righteous and Templemore seniors alike 7 teams squared up for the Thursday morning antics. In 1st place with 52 points were Sean Lee, Pat O’Connell and James Murray in 2nd with 51 points were Sean Cashman, Tony O’Toole, Colm Dooley and Paddy Fogarty and in 3rd with 50 points Tommy Foley, John Galvin, George Collins and Seanie Gleeson well done lads.

Ladies 18h. Stableford.

7^th. May.   1^st. Evelyn Lyons. 46pts.  2^nd. Helen Hayes 35. Pts. 3^rd. Mary Hayes. 33 Pts.

Mens 18h. Stableford. 

11^th. May.  1^st. John Greed, 2^nd. Stephen Anderson 32 pts.3^rd. John Kirwin. 30pts.

Dates for your Diary.

Captain’s 19th, 20th and 21st July.  Lady Captain’s 23rd and 27th July. President 9th, 10th and 11th August. Vice Captain’s 29th and 30th June. Club Classic 5th, 6th and 7th July.

Templemore Golf Club Intermediate Foursomes Team.  Mary Fitzpatrick (team manager), Lorraine Ryan, Helen Hayes, Mary Hayes Kenny, Claire Fitzpatrick, Sheila Delaney, Shauna Geary, Josie Bourke, Michelle Hassett and Caroline Fogarty(captain).

Women’s Golf

Intermediate Foursomes.

Sat 27^th.    Congratulations to the Templemore ladies Manager, Mary Fitzpatrick and team on their great win v Cahir, in the Intermediate Foursomes.  It were 2 games each and went to sudden death down the 19^th.  where Claire Fitzpatrick and Josie Bourke won on 19^th.

The Revive Active Fourball.

Fri. 18^th. Big congratulations to the Revive The Revive Active Fourball team who had a tremendous victory over Thurles with all matches played in Thurles.

Munster Trophy, singles match play.

28^th. April.  Golf Team Manager Michelle Hassett(Lalor). 3 matches at home, each Templemore player gave 4 shots to their opponent West Waterford. 3 players at home won their games on the 12^th. and 14^th. holes. Josie Bourke won on the 14th, Lorraine Ryan won on 14th and Michelle Hassett won on the 12th. Claire Fitzpatrick won on the 13^th. and Bernie Stapleton was called in.   Congratulations to all.

Men’s Golf.

The Fred Perry Trophy.

28^th. May. Hard luck to Senior men’s team who lost 3/2 to Wialliamstown in a closely fought match this evening.  Thanks to all the players for their efforts on behalf of the Club.  Team Manager, Tom McGrath

Course Volunteers.

25^th.April.  A big thank you to all the lads who turned up to tidy up the course. Loads of work done and a great team effort.  Volunteer Manager, Tommy Foley.

Week end Competition.

19^th April.   Result 11 hole Stableford;  1^st. Tim Tuohy 30pts; 2^nd. Michael Fogarty 29pts. Well done to all.

50/50 Draw.

18^th. April.  Winner.  Mairade Mcgrath. €125 euro.

Seniors Golf.

26^th April. Fri.  On a day we moved back to the big boys long course, the scores reflect the extra yardage, but the 6 teams enjoyed the dry conditions and still scored well with three points covering the first four teams. In 1^st. place with 54 points was Paudie Butler, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and Seanie Gleeson. Then there were two teams on 52 points in 2^nd. on count back, Mick Carey, Eamonn Connolly, George Collins and John Stapleton, also on 52 points Bertie Keane, John Mullally and John Galvin.  Well played all.

18^th. April, Thurs.  On a day when spring finally might have spring or that was just the sound of creeking joints warming up seven teams took to the green of Templemore golf course and it was a blanket finish with only three points covering all the teams. In 1^st. place on outback with 59 points was Mick Carey, Michael Cahill, Colm Dooley and Seanie Gleeson in second place also with 59 was Bertie Keane, John Mullally, Michael Healy and James Murray, In 3^rd. Place with 58 points Sean Cashman, Paddy Bourke, Tom Kenny and Liam Leahy. Well done all.

Templemore Golf Club Open Competition in Trump International Links Course Doonbeg.

Photo 1.  1^st place, Gerry Keegan Jnr. Templemore GC. Accepting prize from Templemore Club Captain Les Mason.

Photo 2.  2^nd. place.  Matt Hanley, Nenagh Golf Club, Presentation by Templemore Club Captain Les Mason.

Photo 3. 3^rd. place.  Bertie Keane, Templemore GC. Presentation by Templemore Club Captain Les Mason.

Doonbeg Open.

9^th. April.    Doonbeg open was organized by Templemore President Tommy Foley with an appreciation to Joe Russell and Tom Kenny for their kind reception in making this wonderful Golf outing a great success. 69 Golfer’s took part. The inclement weather remained out of sight for the event and the course was in fabulous condition, which allowed some great golf. In first place with 37 points was Jerry Keegan Jnr. Second with 35 was Matt Henley Nenagh GC with 35 points. In third place with 34 points was Bertie Keane.  Looking forward to next year already.

Club Week End Competition;

2/4.  Our 9 holes V-Par competition had a decent 22 entries. 1st Pat O Connell +8. 2^nd. Bertie Keane +7 on a count back.  Well done to all that took part in spite of the inclement weather.

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Men’s Experience Golfers.

11/4.  On a great morning for golf six teams took to the course under blue skies, we could be in Barbados.  The results were in 1^st. place with a good 61 points Tony O’Toole, John Kirwan, Frankie Shortt, and James Murray followed in 2^nd. place only a point behind on 60 points were Pat O’Connell, Colm Dooley and Donal Golden. Followed by two teams on 58 points and 3^rd. place on count back goes to Liam Daly, Eamon Connolly and John Egan. Well played all and we wish Pat O’Connell a great two weeks of Sun and Sangria in Spain, be patient dear friends as we will strive to keep up the standards in his absence.

4/4.  On a day that started slightly overcast but dry, Seven teams ventured out onto the course in great condition despite the weather, Thank you Dinny and Pat. After a totally of dry rounds the scoring was very even. In 1^st. place with 61 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Paddy Bourke, Michael Healy and James Murray in 2^nd. place with 59 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, John Mullally and Seamus Ryan. A point away on 58 in 3^rd. was Ollie Murray, Mick Cahill, Les Mason and Jim Middleton. Well done all and thanks to all that came up afterwards the social was as enjoyable as the golf.

21/3.    After a grand morning in Templemore the top three from the seven teams that took to the course are:  In 1^st. place with a very good 61 points was Ollie Murray, Liam Daly and Colm Dooley followed closely in 2^nd. place with 60 points was Eamon Connolly, John Kirwan, George Collins and Jim Casey. The 3^rd. place team with 58 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Paddy Bourke, Les Mason and Mick Maher.

Great play and a very good turn out for scones and chat afterwards.

50/50 Winner

4/4. 50/50 Winner,  Don and Della Ryan, €150 euro.

21/3.  Rory Cawley,  €150 euro.

Club Competition: Saturday 13^th. to Friday 19^th/ – 11 hole, Stableford. Green markers. Entry/re-entry €5. Playing conditions on Noticeboard.

Photo 1.  Templemore Golf Club Scramble, 1^st. place presentation, L.R. Captain Les Mason, Kathleen Maher, Brenie O Rourke, Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty (missing Eamon Connolly).

Photo 2. Templemore Golf Club Scramble, 2^nd. place presentation, L.R. Captain Les Mason, Evelyn Lyons, Cian Langdon, Tom McGrath and Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty.

Photo 3. Templemore Golf Club Scramble, 3^rd. place presentation, L.R. Captain Les Mason, Ollie Murray our women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty and Pat Shelly.

Captain Scramble.

18^th. Mar.  On a day when the gods smiled on us throughout the rounds, 16 teams joined in the festivities of the deferred Captains Scramble and The Captains and President want to thank all those that turned out to make the day such a success. The day was topped off when we returned to the club house for some excellent Tea, food and comradery thank you to the ladies that supplied all of these in spades.  It was a close run result being only .3 of a shot between the first three teams: In 1^st. place with a net score of 28.8 was Kathleen Maher, Eamon Connolly and Bernie O’Rourke. 2^nd.  with a net score of 28.9 was Tom McGrath, Cian Langdon and Evelyn Lyons and in a very close 3^rd. covering the 9 holes in a net 29.1 where Ollie Murray, Pat Shelly and our Skipper Caroline Fogarty.  A sincere appreciation to the wonderful Course team for getting the course playable although still suffering from the persistent wet weather it looked and played great.  Thanks again to all that contributed to the day.  Women’s Captain Caroline, President Tommy and Captain Les Mason.

Seniors Golf.

21^st. Mar. After a grand morning in Templemore the top three from the seven teams that took to the course are:  In 1^st. place with a very good 61 points was Ollie Murray, Liam Daly and Colm Dooley, followed closely in 2^nd. place with 60 points was Eamon Connolly, John Kirwan, George Collins and Jim Casey. The 3^rd. place team with 58 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Paddy Bourke, Les Mason and Mick Maher.  Great play and a very good turnout for scones and chat afterwards.

50/50 Draw.

18^th. Mar. 2024.  50/50 Winner, Rory Cawley, €150 euro.

Spring League.

Update;  We will be running a Spring League over the next few weeks. Names by 6 pm on Friday 29^th. We can then make a draw for teams. Entry will be €20 with 4 rounds to be played.

Templemore Golf Club fund raising Quiz night Winner. Presentation by sponsor Councillor Eddie Moran to winner Bertie Keane.

Fund Raising Quiz

1/3/2024. There was a fantastic attendance at the inaugurated fund raising Quiz night supported by all the businesses in Templemore and the venue generously hosted by Murphy’s Pub. The attendance was supported by other clubs and the wider catchment area. Lots of support in prizes were came from local businesses. Councillor Eddie Moran generously contributed the Ist.  Prize won by Bertie Keane Team. Club President Tommy Foley Hosted the event. Rody Cawley was Quiz Master, supported by Tony O’ Toole, Captain Les Mason and back up by Competition Secretary Pat O German,  Treasure Mick Keely.  The combination of ladies and men members displayed a fantastic support for the “One Golf For All” model.

Club Captain appreciation:

A huge thank you to all the people who turned up last night. Our quiz was a huge success. Many thanks to the people who couldn’t attend, but still made a financial contribution, very much appreciated

We had great support from Businesses around templemore in the form of sponsorship. We’ll list these in the coming days. Tony, Trish, Pat,and Les played a blinder last night also. The Star of the show of course was Rody. Had anybody from RTE seen him in action, he’d be a shoe in for the late late show.

Again well done to all the teams congratulations to the winners and runner’s up. A huge thanks also to MURPHYS staff and management for hosting our function.

Club Captain Les Mason Appreciation:

Thank you for that Mr President most eloquently put.  And buoyed by the enthusiasm last night the lady Captain Caroline, President Tommy and myself would like to run the scramble that we were not able to run on the Captaind Drive-In day. So we will run a three person team scramble on Bank Holiday Monday 18th March. So if you would like to partake names on this WhatsApp by 6pm on Friday 15th March to allow us to do the draw and publish please. Of course this is a mixed event so come one come all. I will put a sheet up in both locker rooms to take names from those Electronically challenged.

Men’s Seniors.

On a great day for golf when the sun warmed our backs for once there was good steady scoring from the Eight teams with only two points separating five of those teams. But the cream of the crop are 1st with 63 points is Jim Gleeson, Mick Murphy, Tom Kenny and Quizmaster Rody Crawly

In 2nd Place on 62 points Donal Golden, Pat O’Connell, Jim Casey and Jim Middleton. In 3rd place on 60 points Mick Carey, Elbie Egan, John Egan and James Murray.

Great comradery was had for the refreshments after the round, and as alluded to in the results don’t forget the Club Quiz night tomorrow Friday 8th February in Murphy’s from 8:30 pm with one of the winning team Rody leading the night.

Look forward to seeing you there, Well done all

Templemore Golf club Social night, entertained by President Tommy foley and Former Lady Captain Mary Hogan.

A brilliant club night of song and dance was had by all and entertained by well accomplished musicians, club president Tommy Foley and former Lady Captain Mary Hogan.  It was a fantastic night of support for the clubs Social beginning of the Golf Season.  Anyone interested in joining contact 0868209991 or any club committee. All are now listed on the Club web site.  The flip side of this is a reminder the members subscriptions are now required. All are listed on our web site.

Quiz Night Fundraiser.

Fri. 8^th. March.  CHANGE OF VENUE. The quiz night has been changed to Murphys Pub for this Friday 8^th. March.  Door will open at 8.30 pm to get settled and commence at 9pm sharp.  This fundraiser is for the development of the course after very inclement weather soakage, equipment repairs etc.  Support for this great community sport venue in our town will be much appreciated.

Men’s Senior Golf.

29^th. Feb. Thursday.    It took “ leap year day” for historical results that perhaps will never be equalled again, with a fantastic score of 67 points, winning team,  Ollie Murray, Mick Cahill, Tony O’Toole and Jim Middleton. Then at a distance behind there were three teams on 61 points so in second place on a count back was Sean Cashman, Mick Murphy, Les Mason and Mick Maher and in Third one again on count back was Jim Gleeson, Albie Egan, Colm Dooley and Eoin Holahan. Very tight scoring all shaping up well for a great season of Golf ahead. A note for diary – Next Thursday 7^th. our Club Treasurer will be on hand for anyone that would like to pay their club membership and receive their 2024 stickers.

Templemore Golf Club Women’s Captain Caroline Fogerty, Captain Les Mason, President Tommy Foley at the Captains Drive.

Acknowledgements and congratulations are still pouring in since the Captains drive.  Captain Les Mason, Women’s Captain Caroline Fogerty, President Tommy Foley express their sincere gratitude to all who came out on a very inclement weather day that has persisted since.  The acknowledgements indicate enthusiasm and support the members have in the golf club considering the constant inclement weather also to all the volunteers for their great efforts in getting the course ready after several repeated storms.

Men’s Seniors Golf.

22^nd. Feb. 6 teams braved the elements this morning. We had sunshine and a light covering of some white stuff but that didn’t deter the hardy bunch of seasoned golfers. 1^st. 60 pts. Bertie Keane, Pat O Connell, Tom Kenny and Mick Maher. 2^nd. 59 pts. Liam Daly, Ollie Murray and Mick Murphy. 3^rd. 58 pts. Declan Russell, Tommy Foley, John Galvin and Jim Middleton.

15^th. Feb. Well we got out on a day that did originally not look promising, weather wise, but turned out warm and windless the Eight teams of seniors wandered the green sward of Templemore Golf Club, and there was some great scoring on the shortened course.  In 1^st. place with 65 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, Colm Dooley.  In 2^nd. place with 63 points was John Kirwan, John Galvin, John Stapleton and John sorry Donal Golden.  In 3^rd. place on count back with 62 points Mick Carey, Seanie Gleeson, Rodie Cawley and James Murray.  There was good comradery partaken in the cup of tea and scone afterwards great turn out and thanks to all and the course tea that made it possible.

Friday March 8^th.  Templemore golf club will be holding a Monster fund raising Table Quiz in Pollys Bar on Friday March 8th. We have moved our date to facilitate the Templemore St Patrick Parade Committee, who are holding their quiz on March 1st.  We’re asking all members to support this event and encourage all to bring people from outside the club.  Team of 4 at €10 per head. The quiz will start at 8 30 pm on the dot.  The compare on the night will be the master of questions and answers Rody Cawley, the event Host is President Tommy Foley and assisted by PRO Tony O’Toole.  Everybody will be very welcome  PLEASE SUPPORT.

Photo 1:  Templemore Golf Club Former Captain Declan Kennedy passing the Baton (Golf Ball) to Captain Les Mason.

Photo 2;  Templemore Golf Club Former Women Captain Mary Gilmartin passing the Baton (Golf Ball) to Captain Caroline Fogarty

Photo 3;  Templemore Golf Club Former President Rody Cawley passing the Baton (Golf Ball) to President Tommy Foley

OFFICIAL OPENING OF “ONE GOLF FOR ALL” YEAR 2024.

Captains Drive-in.

11/02/24. At One 0’clock after very inclement weather the heavens opened back with blue skies to give both Captains Les Mason, Caorline Fogarty and President Tommy Foley a clear shot at No1 fairway sponsored by Duggans Bros.  Despite the inclement weather there was a fantastic turnout for the occasion which is testament of the support for both captains and president.  An official blessing for all and the Course was performed by Fr. Domonic. Both Captains and President then gave a short appreciation to all who attended, thanked them for their support and looked forward to this inaugural “One Golf for All “ year.  The Baton (Golf Ball) was handed over to Captain Les Mason by former Captain Declan Kennedy, and to Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty by former captain Mary Gilmartin and to President Tommy Foley by Former President Rody Cawley.  All then assembled to the club house for a very welcome spread of beverages and an enormous Cake engraved with the Golf Club No 1 fairway which was jointly sponsored and cut in marriage by both Captains, a wonderful occasion.  All then contributed to the 50/50 draw which has been running for several years to increase revenue for machinery.  A very positive project for the club.  The winner was Club Communications/P.R.O. Tony O’ Toole.  €100.

Templemore Golf Club, Golfer of the year trophy presentation by Club Hon. Competition Secretary Sean Lee to Sean Cashman.

Golfer of the year.

12/1/2024.  Golfer of the year presentation Sean Cashman was congratulated by Club Captain 2023 Declan Kennedy at the club AGM on Fri. 12^th. Jan. Sean played very consistently over the year and well deserved the Trophy.  Well done Sean.

AGM

Captain 2023 address.

12/01/23.  2023 Captain Declan welcomed all to the Clubs EGM for 2023 on a cold frosty Friday night.  His address was very short and mostly thanking all. It was a great honour and I am very proud to have served you all as your Captain in 2023, and something that I have very fond memories off that I will cherish for many years. I believe 2023 was a very good year for the club and we have achieved a huge amount in a very short time. The club has now moved to a One Club Model the preferred choice of Golf Ireland and it was also the right thing to do. The Club adapted a new constitution to reflect our structure that will now come into place. A lot of work has taken place on the course and there is still funding to be spend on drainage from the Sports Capital Fund when the weather permits. We would have liked to have completed more but some external factors prevented this from happening. It’s important here to mention Pat and Dinny our staff who work tirelessly to provide a high-quality golf course for our enjoyment. I also want to thank all the volunteers who gave their time and effort to assist with many course duties in keeping it to this high standard.  The Captains Prize, Vice Captains and Presidents Prize were all wonderful successes and thanks to Sean Lee and his team of Mick Keely, Les Mason and Timmy Tuohy for all their efforts during the year. I would also like to thank all the managers and helpers of the Interclub Team Events, where the club had a very successful year. The Country Clubs Team under the watch eye of the Manager Seamus Bourke had an historic win in dreadful weather conditions in Lismore. The Perry Team, managed by Liam Leahy went to an all-Ireland semi-final in Westport and were only beaten in the last match on the 18^th. The JB Carr Team managed by Mick Carey and supported by Liam Daly won the Area Final.  The Diageo Mixed Foursomes were beaten finalists, lost on the 18^th hole in Roscrea. Many other highlights in 2023 for the club was the Ladies Programme for Getting into Golf with nearly 40 new lady’s members joining, opening of the restaurant the new signage got installed that was funded by Duggan Brother’s, but all the signage ordering and design was completed in Jim’s term as Captain in 2022.  I want to thank the Committee sincerely for the support they provided to me and what they gave to the club in 2023.  The club could not have had such a successful and enjoyable year without their commitment and hard work. I would like a special mention each of them, Mr President Rody, Vice-Captain and incoming Captain Les, Hon Secretary Pat, Hon Treasurer Tom, Hon Competition Secretary Sean, Hon Handicap Secretary Michael, Communication Officer Tony, Ex Officio Jim, Declan, Eamon, Timmy and Jerome. Thank you all again for your support throughout the year. I want the thank the Women’s Captain Mary Gilmartin and the Women’s Committee for 2023 for all the support they provided to me. I also wish the incoming Women’s Captain Caroline Fogarty a very pleasurable year ahead. I am looking forward to being part of the Management Committee in 2024 and working closely will all committee members to the betterment of Templemore Golf Club. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and making my Captaincy in 2023 a very enjoyable experience.  Declan Kennedy,

2023 President Address.

12/1/24. President Rody Cawley thanked Captain Declan, incoming Captain Les, fellow committee members.  It was an honor and privilege to serve as President of Templemore Golf Club during 2023. I thank Michael Purcell for inviting me to be President 2023.  The Presidents prize weekend was a tremendous success with over 95 played.  The winner was Joe Fahey with a brilliant score of 47pts.  In my eyes, everyone that played was a winner.  A special word of thanks to Les, Sean, Pat and all who helped over the weekend. A special thanks to Dinny and Pat for all their good work on the course during the year. Were so lucky to have them both.  Thanks to my own family Jayne, Yvonne, and Sarah Jayne for their support and help during year.  A special word of thanks to our pro. Tony O’ Toole who kept everyone up to date every week with news results of competitions either by, What’s App, Tipp Star, Nenagh Guardian and Facebook.  President Roady then performed his last function by unveiling a beautiful case of historical original documents of a circular that started the initiative of forming a golf club and the 1^st, AGM. In 1971 sponsored by PRO Tony O’Toole.  Finally President Rody announce the President for 2024,  Tommy Foley. He wished Tommy all the best for 2024 and I hope everyone enjoys the year ahead with good health and good golf.  2023 Captain Rody Cawley.

P.R.O. Address.

12/1/24.  One Golf Club Model Presentation from Communication/PRO Tony O’Toole.  I had to go back to the beginning as we are now on a new beginning journey with the “One Golf Model”

A special thanks to President Rody, the Late former Captain PJ Leahy and our Historian researcher Frankie Shortt for documentation on the evolution of our club to prepare for this presentation. A Historical notification was circulated in the Garda College for the purpose of forming a “Garda Training Centre Golf Club” at 8.30pm on 28^th. Sept.1971. President Rody Cawley unveil this historical presentation of original documents relating to the initiative that formed Templemore Golf Club.  A proud gratitude to those pioneers who initiated this notification, otherwise we would not have Templemore Golf Club here today.  Included in the presentation are Minutes from the 1^st. meeting to form our Golf Club on 28^th. Sept 1971. In the Courtroom of the Garda Centre, Chaired by our eminent member Sgt. Pat Costello.  One observation describes the restrictions on civilian to play. The 1^st.. AGM was held on 22^nd Feb 1980 in the Staff Canteen of the Garda College.  There are lot’s of familiar names who attended this AGM including our eminent members Pat Dunne and John Moloughney.  We have come a long way since those inaugural meetings to our present “One Golf Club Model” This was initiated by Golf Ireland to us on 16^th. Dec 2022. A lot of work behind the scenes involved many late-night meetings, phone calls and long meetings with Golf Ireland development and support officer for Munster, Sam Power and others to make sure we were on the right track.  We are now at the final hurdles in completing this project which will encompass both men and women as one club. This is also a necessary requirement going forward to avail of Capital and sports grants as is our own autonomy commenced in 2017, 6 years in the process, encompassing several legal and state departments, and more recently forming our LTD company and our own constitution. To Quote our Captain Declan “ It’s not that we have to do this, but it’s the right thing to do”  I commend our Captain Declan Kennedy for his steadfast, due diligence and commitment to the project also all the men and women committee members and a special mention to our women’s Captain, Mary Gilmartin for her overwhelm support throughout the process. I take this opportunity to wish all the new committees, Captain’s Les Mason, Caroline Fogarty and President Tommy Foley, all the success during the golf year 2024 and beyond.  P.R.O. Tont O’ Toole

AGM in general.

Detailded reports were read out by Hon secretart Pat O’ Connell, Treasurer Tom McGrath, Hon, Handicap Secretary Sean Lee.  President Declan kennedy then proceeded with the election of officers 2024.  Captain les Mason, President Tommy Foley, Treasurer Mick Keely, Hon Secretary, Kay Brennan, Hon. Handicap Secretary Michael Purcell, Hon. Competition Secretary Pat O’Connell.  A new inaugural management committee will now be formed in the coming weeks.

Captain 2024 Address.

12/1/24. Captain Les Mason Address.  President Tommy, Past President Rody, Past Captain Declan, Past Golf Ireland President John Moloughney  my fellow club members / friends. I cannot tell you how proud and stunned I was when  Past Captain Declan Kennedy asked me to be his Vice-Captain. I always thought you had to be a good golfer to be Captain and to all those that suffered around with me in the early days of 2016 in my getting back into golf after such a long layoff at a new and interesting golf course would testify. I thank Denis and Martin Bohan, Bertie Keane, who took me into their group. I wish to share one abiding memory that epitomises my feeling of how I would like to see everyone to see the club and its members. Again I was privileged to be asked by Phil Ryan, Pat O’Connell and the sadly missed PJ Leahy, to join the men’s seniors committee thank you. Well the first Thursday morning after the COVID restrictions were lifted I never saw so many smiling faces and lack of complaints, it was not Too Cold Too Hot Too Wet Too Sunny Too cloudy etc.etc. The points and teams did not matter people were just happy to be out and playing golf.  I mentioned Captain Declan earlier and I cannot continue before I say that I have not met, in all my time in golf clubs, someone with so much energy, drive and focus as Declan has shown in his year as Captain, and I must disappoint you all immediately if I matched that in this year as Captain I would burn out way before August. Thank you Declan, and the committee, you steered us through the first year of the new era of our leasehold and championed the one club model constitution and thus made us Golf Ireland compliant. I also want to mention Mary Gilmartin another force of nature with an open mind and wanting to expand the members of the club which the “Get into Golf” scheme did so well.  From all this great work in 2023 we will be moving into the new structure, agreed in the new constitution 2024. Exercising and testing the new processes and that structure and how they work for our club. Where necessary we will bring changes back to the members to ensure we end up with a constitution that will enhance the membership experience of all the members of Templemore golf club.  So to 2024, I am looking forward to serving as your Captain to represent you the members and the club to the best of my abilities and I am sorry to say I will make mistakes as I have no previous experience in the role at all. I am hoping all the members will work with me to make this year a great success and help me out as the golfing year unfolds. As Captain Declan has thanked the 2023 committee I thank those that will be giving their time and effort to the 2024 committee lets hope the meetings will be as energetic and productive as 2023. A penultimate thank you goes to somebody that I have worked with closely on the Competitions Committee over the last two years, he has been involved in sporting organisations for many many years so this experience and his enthusiasm and passion for the club is second to none, my Vice Captain for 2024 Sean Lee, thanks Sean for being crazy enough to volunteer. I also look forward to working with the incoming Ladies Captain Caroline, the one club model is such a move forward in the game it can only lead to more exciting views, competitions and other aspects of Golf and hopefully bring more people into the great game of golf.  2024 Captain Les Mason.

1. Templemore Golf Club wishes all it’s members and future members a very special and safe Christmas and look forward to lots of golf activities during 2024 especially now with our new constitution “One Golf for All” also thanking all for their support during a wet year and especially our sponsors.
   Photo. PRO, Communication Officer Tony O’Toole, Vice President Tommy Foley and Club Historian Frankie Shortt. Wishing everyone a happy Christmas.

Templemore Golf Club Junior Academy.  The Last Class of 2023.  B.R. Club Secretary Pat O’Connell, Vice Captain Les Mason, Golf Ireland Sam Power Development & Club Support Officer-Munster.  F.R. John Maher, Daniel Maher, Adam Falahey, Eoghan Shelly, Phillip Walsh, Oran Gleeson.

Junior Academy.

The Junior academy is the future and lifeline of the club.  Consistently over the years Club Secretary Pat O’Connell dedicated himself to successfully managing this important academy.  The club is deeply appreciated to Pat for all his efforts and in more recent times Vise Captain Les Mason, PRO Tony O’Toole, and others.  To join the Junior Academy 2024, contact Pat O’Connell by Text 086-9205821.

EGM

Templemore Golf Club Men’s Section will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting EGM on Tuesday 19th December at 8.00pm 2023. This EGM is proposing to ratify a new Constitution for the Club.   Why EGM? Presently Templemore Golf Club Constitution is invalid due to the Club’s new legal structure and the long-term lease agreement acquired with the OPW. The new constitution proposes a “One Golf Club Model”  Men and Women.  This new One Golf Club Model is encouraged by Golf Ireland.  The Committee requests all members for feedback amendments to the Constitution available on our web site www.templemoregolfclub.ie [templemoregolfclub.ie] or from any member of the committee.

Christmas Celebration of year end 2023

To mark the end of the golfing year and to celebrate Christmas, the Club has organised a get-together for ALL members in Murphy’s Pub on Wednesday 20th December at 7.30pm. Music, finger food and spot prizes will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you all there.  Mary & Declan, Captain’s

Short Course;

Dur to the continued inclement weather and to continue playing it was necessary to shorten the course, however a lot of golf was enjoyed by all and especially the seniors. The course was shortened, with temporary mats installed for Tee box’s, this new course layout will continue until the weather becomes more favorable for 18 hole play.

Seniors Golf.

On a Bright and dry day 10 Teams braved the bitter cold to play and the Bon Ami in the clubhouse later really warmed the heart. There scores were good and the 7 holes produced some tight results so in 1^st. place on 55 points were John Greed, Pat O’Connell, Colm Dooley and James Murray in 2^nd. place on 54 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Paddy Fogarty, John Stapleton and John Egan. and in 3^rd. place with 53 points on countback we had Tom McGrath, Mick Murphy, George Collins and Jim Casey. Well played all.   And don’t forget on the 14^th. Christmas Lunch Place: The Clubhouse.  Time: After we finish the seniors golf morning so around 1 to 1:30 pm. Catering: Liz, Green View, will be doing the catering. Dress Code: tails and black tie optional. Cost: €20 (the normal cost of the seniors morning is included if you play, plus entry into the 50/50). Ok now the interactive bit. We need numbers so can we get notification of intent to attend. Lastly as tradition dictates there will be a contributory Raffle so if all that are attending could bring a prize for the raffle it would be most appreciated.

Bereavement

Trevor Quinns father Jimmy has passed away. We offer our sympathies to Trevor and the Quinn family on their sad loss.

Dear members,
Templemore Golf Club Men’s Section will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting EGM on Tuesday 19th December at 8.00pm 2023. This EGM is proposing to ratify a new Constitution for the Club.
Please find attached the proposed Constitution, Questions & Answers and an Organigram of the proposed Club structure. If by any chance you are unable to open the documents, let us know and we can email you them, also some hard copies will be available in the clubhouse.
Why EGM? Presently Templemore Golf Club Constitution is invalid due to the Club’s new legal structure and the long-term lease agreement acquired with the OPW. The new constitution proposes a “One Golf Club Model” (please see Q&A attached) is proposed by the Men’s Committee and is waiting approval at the Women’s Committee AGM on the 5th of December. This new One Golf Club Model is encouraged by Golf Ireland.
The Committee requests all members to read the attached documents. We welcome all feedback or proposed amendments to the Constitution.

Click the link below to download the PDF.

Templemore Golf Club Constitution 291123

Templemore Golf Club “Play in Pink” Fundraiser.  L.R. Lady Treasurer Margaret Buckley, Former Captain 2022 Mary Hogan organizer, President Margie Costigan, Competition Secretary Marian Keely.(Photo by Seamus Bourke).

“Play in Pink”

Appreciation from Mary Hogan.  On behalf of the Ladies Committee, I am pleased to announce the final total raised for Breast Cancer Ireland, ‘Play in Pink’ week was €1,415, A sincere thanks to all of you who supported this very worthy cause. Congratulations from Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin.  Well done Mary Hogan for your excellent organising work ,also to your committee. Great paise to all for work and commitment to this great cause and for all the members support.

Short Course to allow play to continue.

Dur to the continued inclement weather, unfortunately week-end competitions were scarce.  To continue playing it was necessary to shorten the course, however a lot of golf was enjoyed by all and especially the seniors. The course was shortened, with temporary mats installed for Tee box’s, this new course layout will continue until the weather becomes more favorable for 18 hole play.

Seniors Golf.

2/11   On a cold but bright and most importantly dry day the seniors went out on our new Christy O’Connor Jnr designed course, and with great thanks to the course team, six teams ventured out and an enjoyable round followed by tea and scones in the clubhouse was had. In first place with 55 points were Bernie O’Rourke, .Paddy Bourke, Jim Casey and Eoin Wolahan. In second with 53 points, on countback, were Pat O’Connell, Tony O’Toole, John Egan and John Stapleton and in third place also with 53 points were Ollie Murray,  Frankie Shortt, George Collins and James Murray. Well played all.

9/11.  On a day when the men in white coats would not venture out many doubted their sanity but still seven intrepid teams ventured out and in 1^st. place with 53 points Pat O’Connell, John Greed, Jim Casey and Mick Maher in 2^nd. on 52 points was Paudie Butler, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and Eoin Wolahan, in 3rd place on count back with 51 points was Liam Daly, Tommy Foley, John Mullally and John Egan well done all who played a date for the diary is the 14 December for the Seniors Christmas Lunch. It will be he’d in the golf club and Catered for by Liz and her Fairway View team. Further details nearer the time.

16/11.  When the gods of rain and wind were having a rest in the pub 8 teams sneaked out on the golf course and the shortened nature and fine conditions reflected in the scoring 1^st. place with 59 points were Paudie Butler, Mick Cahill and James Murray in 2^nd. place with 58 points Eamon Connolly, Pat O’Connell, Joe Hennessy and Tommy Deegan in 3^rd. Place on 56 points was Paddy Bourke, John Egan and Eoin Wolahan. Well played all.

Bereavement

Sincere sympathy to Elsie and the Browne family on the passing of John (RIP). John served as Captain in 1993 and was a great ambassador for the Club.

50/50 Draw.

11/11  50/50 winner.  Claire Fitzpatrick.  €100 euro.

Templemore Golf Club. Vice- Captain & Senior’s Treasurer Les Mason Presentation to the Classic on behalf of the Seniors Club to the Club Hon Competition Secretary Sean Lee.   (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Club Classic.

Each year the Classic is a great revenue that supports the machinery costs and course upgrades.  Each year the Seniors Club in recognition of the use of the club facilities contribute a substantial monetary to the club, which is always very much appreciated.  This year the presentation was by Vice Captain and Captain of the Seniors to the Club Hon. Secretary Sean Lee.

Week-End Competition.

22 Oct.  On a weekend of fine weather in a stormy week, the course staff worked hard to make play possible the shortened course is reflected in the scores returned in the 9hole Stableford the winner with 28 points is Donal Golden.

School Students Golf

19^th. Oct.  Borrisoleigh Secondary School Students had a great “Introduction to Golf” day.  Its great to see the schools interested in this great sport event.  We thank all those that volunteered and also staff of the Secondary Scholl for making this a possible event in the future of the school.

Seniors Golf.

12^th.Oct.  A wonderful day for golf after a couple of rain offs saw 9 teams enjoy the fruits of the maintenance done on the greens and with 50 points the winners were Ollie Murray, Tom Ryan, Mick Cahill and Eoin Wolahan. In Second place on countback with 49 points is Eamon Connolly,  Seanie Gleeson, Jim Casey and James Murray and in Third place also with 49 points George Murray, Mick Murphy, Colm Dooley and Joe Clarke. Well done lads

50/50 Draw.

22nd. Oct. The 50/50 draw was won by Donal Hayes who pocketed €100

Dates for your Diary. 

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards.

Templemore Golf Club. Seamus Cody Perpetual Trophy Winner Mick Carey.  Presentation by Vice Captain Les Mason.   (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Seamus Cody Perpetual Cup.

The Seamus Cody Perpetual Cup is coveted by all members in recognition of the loyalty that Seamus Cody displayed over years on the of evolution of the club.  Seamus Cody was Captain in 1977 and President in 2005. (R.I.P. 5^th. Jan 2016).  The match play Competition took several weeks to complete principle due to constant inclement weather.  Mick Cary the winner was Captain in 2011.  A deserving winner.  He is a very competitive golfer, also as Seamus he is dedicated to the evolution of the club and always made himself available for course work.   Seamus Cody would be delighted as see Mick Carey’s name on his Perpetual Cup.

Week-End Competition.

3^rd. to 6th Oct.  9 hole S/F.  Winner, Donal Golden 23 pts.

8th Oct.  18 hole S/F.  Winne.  Sean Lee  40 pts.  2^nd.  Jody Boyle 39 pts.

Ladies Golf Results.

26^th.Sept.  18 Hole S/f.  1^st.  Bernie Stapleton, 2^nd. Breda O’Connell, 3^rd.  Della Ryan.

3^rd. Oct.    18 Hole S/F.  Sponsor, Gemma Hair Salon.  1^st. Mary Hayes,  2^nd. Josie Bourke, 3^rd. Kathleen Maher.

Seniors Golf.

12^th.Oct.  A wonderful day for golf after a couple of rain offs saw 9 teams enjoy the fruits of the maintenance done on the greens and with 50 points the winners were Ollie Murray, Tom Ryan, Mick Cahill and Eoin Wolahan. In Second place on countback with 49 points is Eamon Connolly,  Seanie Gleeson, Jim Casey and James Murray and in Third place also with 49 points George Murray, Mick Murphy, Colm Dooley and Joe Clarke. Well done lads

50/50 Draw.

8^th. Oct. 5O/5O Winner, Joe Hennessey,  75 Euro.

Dates for your Diary. 

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards.

Templemore Golf Club. President Prize Winner Joe Fahy,  Presentation by President Rody Cawley.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

27^th Aug.  President prize winner Joe Fahy a great and outstanding golfer who represented the club as a team player on many occasions over the years. Well done Joe and continued success in your Golf achievements in the years ahead.

Week-End Competition.

23^rd. Sept.  Winner of competition on Sat 23 Sept.  Matter Stapelton. 36 points.

Fred Perry National Golf Ireland Competition.

23^rd. Sept.  Thanks to Liam Leahy and his Fred Perry team who played exceptional golf, but came up just short of getting a win V Connemara Isles Golf Club. The bounce of the ball did not go our way. In one match the opposition chipped in twice from impossible positions. It is a great achievement to reach the All-Ireland semi-finals and I have no doubt that we will be back. Thanks again for all your time Liam and Team and commitment you gave to the club. Captain Declan Kennedy.  Manager Liam Leahy Appreciation.  Thanks to everyone for their support over this prestigious Golf weekend, calls and messages were very much appreciated, unfortunately on the day we did not get the rub off the greens. Well done to the team and panel for all their time efforts and commitment during the year. It was an honor to be manager of such a great team. Liam Leahy Thanks guys. 

Borrisoleigh School Classic.

31^st. Sept.  John Stapleton Appreciation.  Thanks very much for the support over the last two days. It’s very much appreciated. Thanks to Templemore Golf Club for their support. Classic results.  1^st.   Kevin Walsh, Danny Ryan, David Skehan.  2^nd.  Eddie Stapleton, Francis Cummins, David Stapleton.  3^rd.  Paddy Bourke, Jim Casey, Seamus Bourke.  4^th.  Mick Carey, Bernie o Rourke, Bertie Keane.  5^th.   Mark Bourke, Kieran Hackett, Michael Delaney.  6^th,   Sam lee, Frank Russell, Paddy Fogarty.  7^th.   Joe Kenny, Mary Ryan, Mary Hayes Kenny.  Longest Drive, Kevin walsh, Mary Hayes Kenny.  Nearest pin, Richie Tynan.  

Seniors Golf.

6^th.Sept.  Well, the good weather from last week blessed us again today as the Seniors showed their continued support for the club and participated in the Seniors Classic in 1^st. place a 3 ball that really shot the lights out with 57 points Ollie Murray, Seanie Gleeson, Rody Cawley. In 2^nd. place with 53 points ( on Countback) Eamon Connolly, Tom Ryan, Michael Healy, and Pascal Whelan and finally in 3^rd. place also with 53 points Bernie O’Rourke, John Mullally, John Stapleton and James Murray. An appreciated thanks to all.

50/50 Draw.

23^rd. Sept.  Declan Kennedy.  140euro.

Dates for your Diary. 

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

Templemore Golf Club. Presentation of the “Golf Ireland Munster Clubs Cup” Pendant, by Club Captain Declan Kennedy To Team Captain Seamus Bourke.

Ladies Golf.

12^th. Sept.  Murphys Bar and Lounge Competition.  1^st. Bernie Stapleton, 2^nd Mary Hayes, 3^rd, Bridget Gleeson.

Seniors Golf.

14^th Sept.  Nine teams took advantage of the weather which just cleared for the brave hearted seniors.   1^st. Place with a magnificent 57 points was Paudie Butler, Seanie Gleeson, Jim Gilmartin and John Stapleton. 2^nd. place with a respectable 54 points on count back Pat O’Connell, John Egan and Tommy Deegan. and in 3^rd. place also with 54 points, Bernie O’Rourke, Paddy Fogarty, Phil Ryan Snr, and Paddy Nolan. Great shooting. Wonderful crack in Greenview Restaurant afterwards.

Dates for your Diary. 

22nd, 23^rd. and 24^th. of September.  Fred Perry all-Ireland semi/final in Westport.

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

Templemore Golf Club. J.B, Carr winning team.   B.R. L,R. Ted Kenned, Jerry Keegan, Timmy Touhy, Padraig Moloney, Liam Daly, Dinny Maher, Hon. Competition Secretary, Sean Lee, Declan Russell.  F.R, L.R. Declan Kennedy Club Captain, Seamus Bourke, Pat Looby , Sean Cashman, Bertie Keane, Tom McGrath.

Templemore Golf Classic.

8^th. 9^th. 10^th. Sept. Winners.  1^st Team,  Ted Kennedy, Pat Looby, Dessie Hennessy, Sean Lee.  2^nd. Team, Dylan Carey, Leigh Carey, Kenny Lee, Sean Lee.  3^rd. Team.  Joe Fahy, Paddy Bourke, Seamus Bourke, Liam Daly.  This weekend Friday 8th, Sat 9th and Sunday the 10th was the Classic a major fundraiser for our club and the support from all is appreciated.  The Classic was not only open for Club Members but friends and family from other clubs and to also Non-GI players.  It was a brilliant success due to the great condition of the course, the sponsors and especially the competition organizing team.  All the players endured heat up to 30 degrees which was a test on the ability of the teams to endure.  Some great prizes included a 4 ball voucher to some amazing courses including Royal Tara, Doonbeg plus other great prizes.  Also, The Greenview Restaurant was in full swing for refreshments during the days and enjoyed by all.

Fred Perry Team.

2^nd Aug.  Congratulations to The Fed Perry team, who beat Lucan Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter Final in Callan 3.5 to 1.5. They now play the all-Ireland semi/final in Westport on the 22nd, 23^rd. and 24^th. of September.

Social Mixed.

30^th. Aug.  Was the last Social mixed of the season and all involved are to be congratulated for their endeavors to continue this great fundraised event for the club. The winners were.  1^st.  Seamus Bourke, Ambrose Purcell, Margaret Buckley.  2^nd. Place, Timmy Touhy, George Murrey, Josie Bourke.

Seniors Golf.

6^th.Sept.  Well, the good weather from last week blessed us again today as the Seniors showed their continued support for the club and participated in the Seniors Classic in 1^st. place a 3 ball that really shot the lights out with 57 points Ollie Murray, Seanie Gleeson, Rody Cawley. In 2^nd. place with 53 points ( on Countback) Eamon Connolly, Tom Ryan, Michael Healy, and Pascal Whelan and finally in 3^rd. place also with 53 points Bernie O’Rourke, John Mullally, John Stapleton and James Murray. An appreciated thanks to all.

Dates for your Diary. 

22nd, 23^rd. and 24^th. of September.  Fred Perry all-Ireland semi/final in Westport.

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

Please support our Champagne Scramble Golf Classic this Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th. This is a very important financial fundraiser for the club which needs your support. I encourage all our members to participate and please ask your friends in other clubs to support this event also. Non golf club members are also very welcome. Book your time early on HandicapMaster. If you do not have access, phone me or a committee member to book your time. There are many prizes to be won. Full catering facilities also available. The forecast is good for the weekend, so let’s go and play some golf.

Templemore Golf Club. Heineken Diageo Mixed.  The Team. Ciaran Hassett, Michelle Hassett, Padragh Moloney, Josie Bourke, Dinny Maher, Mary Fitzpatrick, Timmy Touhy, Loraine Ryan, Declan Kennedy, Clare Fitzpatrick.

Templemore Golf Classic.

8^th. 9^th. 10^th. Sept. Our annual Club Classic is on Fri 8th, Sat 9th and Sun 10th Sept.  Team of four entry is €120 euro.  This is a very important financial fundraiser for our club.  All members are encouraged to take part and also encourage golfers from outside our club to make up a team of four.  You can now book your tee time via Master Scoreboard or www.templemoregolfclub.ie [templemoregolfclub.ie]  Thanks for your support.  Regards Club Committee

Weekend Competition.

3^rd Sept.  The weekend of the 2^nd. and 3^rd. September saw the Indian Summer arrive and the conditions were great for golf. The winner of the 18-hole Competition was Jody Boyle with 39 points and in Second was Ambrose Purcell with 37 points.

Fred Perry Team.

2^nd Aug.  Congratulations to The Fed Perry team, who beat Lucan Golf Club in the All-Ireland Quarter Final in Callan 3.5 to 1.5. They now play the all-Ireland semi/final in Westport on the 22nd, 23^rd. and 24^th. of September.

Seniors Golf.

31st.  Aug.  On a day that started off miserable and dreek and with some shuffling of personnel the nine teams finished their rounds in great golfing weather. And the scoring once again was close across all the teams. In 1st Place with 54 points were Eamon Conolly, Frankie Shortt and John Stapleton. In 2nd Place on 53 points Ollie Murray, John Greed, Les Mason, and Jim Middleton. In 3rd place with 52 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Mick Murphy, and Christy O’Rourke. Well played all.

Seniors Contribution to the Club.

31^st. Aug.  The Seniors contribution to Rody Cawley’s Presidents prize is handed over to the Competitions Secretary Sean Lee by the Seniors Treasurer Les Mason

Ladies Golf.

15^th. Aug.  18hole Stableford,  1^st. Marian Keely, 2^nd. Michelle Hassett, 3^rd.  Claire Fitzptrick.

22^nd Aug.  18 hole Stableford Sponsored by Templemore Jewelers.  1^st. Claire Fitzpatrick, 2^nd. Mary Ann Maher, 3^rd. Mary Hayes.

29^th. Aug.  18 Hole Stableford.  1^st. Shelia Delaney.  2^nd, Mary Ann Maher, 3^rd. Evelyn Lyons.

50/50 Draw.

27^th. Sept.  President prize 50/50 draw winner of the 50/50 was Pat Dunne who pocketed € 170.

Dates for your Diary. 

8^th. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 9^th. Sun, 10^th., Sept. Classic Weekend.

22nd, 23^rd. and 24^th. of September.  Fred Perry all-Ireland semi/final in Westport.

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

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

President Rody Cawley.

27^th. Aug. After a fantastic week end of golf, President Rody Cawley gave great praise to the ground crew Dinny Maher and Pay Shelly for the fantastic condition of the course which is second to none.  Also complements to all who took part, it was and exceptional and possible a record attendance.  Complements also to the competition team Les Mason, Sean Lee, Pat O’Connell and Mick Kealy for their due diligence on achieving a successful smooth running of the competition.  A big thanks to all the sponsors which are always very much appreciated. Also to all the ladies who designed the prize table presentation a big tank you to all.  President Rody then complemented all the club members for making this club a very success club and with no doubt one of the best 9 hole (18hole) golf courses in the country.  The presentation night was a fantastic success when the Men’s County Club winning team entered the room hailing the Silver Cup a wonder occasion.  President Rody then nominated his successor for 2024 President Tommy Foley.

President Prize winniers.

27^th Aug.  A great win by a great and outstanding golfer who represented the club on many occasions over the years, Joe Fahy. Other winners, 2^nd. Jack O’Shea, 3^rd, Bertie Keane, 4^th, Eamonn Connelly, 5^th. Jim Ryan, 6^th. Donal Hayes, 7^th, Padraig Moloney.   Well Done all.

Mens Country Club Munster Champions.

27^th. Aug.  A marathon competition of Golf.  They had to play 2 games in one day in Lismore Winning both.   It was by all means a very successful day for the team and the club to win a Munster Golf Ireland Competition which tested the skills, determination, and physical effort by all.  The team, Tom McGrath, Sean Cashman, Seamus Bourke, Michael Purcell, Bertie Keane, Dinny Touhy, and Declan Russell.  A great achievement.

Heineken Diageo Mixed.

27th.  Congratulation to the Mixed Team who competed in Roscrea V Tipperary Town and was narrowly defeated on the 18^th. hole on the final match but achieve the Silver Medal.  The Team. Ciaran Hassett, Michelle Hassett, Padragh Moloney, Josie Bourke, Dinny Maher, Mary Fitzpatrick, Timmy Touhy, Loraine Ryan, Declan Kennedy, Clare Fitzpatrick.

Seamus Cody Cup.

13^th. Aug.   After a very successful Match Play competition over several weeks ,the overall winner, a loyal club member and deserving winner Mick Carey.   Seamus Cody would be delighted as mick always made himself available for work on the development of the course over the years.

Seniors Golf.

24^th. Aug.  Our President, Rody Cawley formed part of one of the nine teams that took to the field on a great day for golf and again there was only six points covering these teams. In 1^st. place with 55 points were John Greed, Tom Kenny, Willie Haverty and Rody Cawley. In 2^nd. place with 54 points Sean Cashman, Mick Murphy, Tom Hogan and Tommy Deegan. Finally the 3^rd. place team with 53 points Brendan Russell, Pat O’Connell, Christie O’Rourke and Mick Maher. It was a fantastic event.  And hearing from Rody at the end rounded the morning off really well.

President Social Mixed.

23^rd. Aug.  A fantastic turn out for the popular President Rody Cawley created a great atmosphere and great golf.  The winners were, Social Mixed

1^st Team, Sean Lee, John Hasset,  Ann Hogg  25.  3^rd. Team Josie Bourke, Declan Russell, Jer Lyons. 35pts.  3^rd. Team, Mary O ‘Connor, Timmy Touhy,  Les Mason. 26.8 pts.

Templemore Golf Club,  Lady President Prize winner Mary Hayes Kenny, Presentation by Lady President Margie Costigan.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke).

Weekend Competition.

18th 19th and 20th Sponsored by Templemore Credit Union.  1^st. John Stapleton, 2^nd. Jim Ryan, 3^rd, Sean Cashman. Appreciation to all who took part.

Men’s President Social Mixed.

23rd. Aug.  President Rody Cawley Mixed competition at 6pm.  All more than welcome to a great evening of Golf.

REMINDER; President Rody Cawley Week-end of Golf.

25^th. Fri. 26^th. Sat. 27^h.  Sun. August.  A reminder to all, The Presidents prize is on Friday 25^th. Saturday 26^th. and Sunday 27th. On Friday we will be running tee times between 2pm. and 4pm. On Saturday and Sunday we have slots between 08:00 and 10:00 and 12:00 and 14:00. The usual sign in sheets are in the locker room or sign in via WhatsApp stating name day preference and slot. If you require a specific time in that slot please specify and the Competition Committee will accommodate these when the draw takes place which will be at 7pm Tuesday 22nd August. All are welcome to a great week-end of golf.

Men’s Senior Golf.

17^th. Aug. Thurs.  On a day when for once this summer no rain fell on the seniors a convivial time was had when the nine teams made a return to our home course after our travels to Tipperary Town earlier in the week. Our practice contributed to some excellent scoring.  In 1^st. place on 55 points is Eamon Connolly, George Collins, John Egan and Eoin Wolahan. In 2^nd. place, on countback, with 53 points Declan Russell, Mick Murphy , Colm Dooley and Jim Middleton. In 3^rd. place also with 53 points was Sean Cashman, Frankie Shortt, Seanie Gleeson and Tommy Deegan.  Well Played all.  This weekend we are celebrating one of our own its Rody’s Presidents Prize week so our seniors Thursday will be contributing to make his week a success.

Social Mixed Winners.

16^th. Aug.  1^st team, Liam Bourke, Tom McGrath, Mary Ann Maher. 2^nd Team.  Tom Stapleton, Clair Fitzpatrick, Oliver Murrey.  Thanks to all for their support.

Club GreenView Restaurant.

Open on Thursday, Fri, Sat, Sun. 10am to 5pm.  Contact Liz 086-3916800 for bookings.

Dates for your Diary. 

25^th. 26^th. 27^th. Aug.  Rody Cawley President weekend.

27^th. of August. Sun.  Country Clubs National Competition, in Lismore.

1^St. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 2^nd, Sun, 3^rd, Sept. Classic Weekend.

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

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

Templemore Golf Club,  Lady President Prize winner Mary Hayes Kenny, Presentation by Lady President Margie Costigan.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke).

Lady President Prize.

12^th. Aug.  1^st. Mary Hayes Kenny.  2^nd.  Mary Fitzpatrick Lady Captain. 3^rd.  Sadie Tynann.

Lady President Social Mixed.

9^th. Aug.  Winners.  1^st. Ambrose Purcell, Mary Brennan, Mary Hayes Kenny.  2^nd.  Biddy Gleeson, Tom Ryan, Mary Fitzpatrick.  3^rd.  Mgt. Buckley, Marie Hanrahan, Sean Cashman.

REMINDER; President Rody Cawley Week-end.

25^th. Fri. 26^th. Sat. 27^h.  Sun. August.  The Rody Cawley President 18hole Stableford week-end.  Reminder to note in your calendar for full support.

Men’s Senior Golf.

10^th. Aug. Wed.  Thursday saw nine teams of the intrepid Seniors taking on the course which is in great condition, the scoring reflected this in 1^st. place with 54 points Mick  Cahill, Liam Daly, Les Mason and Joe Clarke.  2^nd. place with 53 points, Ambrose Purcell, Seanie Gleeson, Willie Haverty and Tom Hogan. 3^rd. place with 52 points, Ted Kennedy, George Collins, Jim Casey and Eoin Wolahan.

Juvenile Academy.

14^th. Aug. Monday.  Lessons will continue on Mondays 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.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 by Text or just arrive on the day at 9.45 am.

Club GreenView Restaurant.

Open on Thursday, Fri, Sat, Sun. 10am to 5pm.  Contact Liz 086-3916800 for bookings.

Dates for your Diary. 

25^th. 26^th. 27^th. Aug.  Rody Cawley President weekend.

27^th. of August. Sun.  Country Clubs National Competition, in Lismore.

1^St. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 2^nd, Sun, 3^rd, Sept. Classic Weekend.

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

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

Templemore Golf Club,  Munster Winners of the Golf Ireland, Fred Perry Inter Club Competition 2023. Team Manager Liam Leahy, Club Captain Declan Kennedy. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

REMINDER; President Rody Cawley Week-end.

25^th. Fri. 26^th. Sat. 27^h.  Sun. August.  The Rody Cawley President 18hole Stableford week-end.  Reminder to note in your calendar for full support.

Weekend Competition.

7^th. Aug.  Bank Holiday Results.  1^st. Frank Russell 39pts.  2^nd. Padraig Moloney 38pts.  3^rd. Liam Daly 33pts.

Ladies 18 Hole SF Sponsored by O’Dohertys Hardware.

1^st. Aug. Winners, 1^st. Sadie Tynan, 2^nd, Mary Hogan, 3^rd, Marian Hodgins.

Men’s Senior Golf.

3^rd Aug. Thurs.  Once again, the weather was changeable different hole to hole, but eight teams of hardy soles set out and they were very evenly matched with the top three teams all having 55 points separated on countback. In 1^st. place was Paudie Butler, John Mullally, Christie O’Rourke and Paddy Nolan. 2^nd. Eamonn Connolly, Colm Dooley, Tom Hogan and Eoin Wholahan.  3^rd. Pat O’Connell, Tom Ryan, Jim Casey and Jim Middleton.  A date for the August Diary Tuesday 15th our trip to Tipperary Town Cost € 30 for the round and meal.

Senior Ladies.

7^th. Aug. Mon.  Winners of Ladies President Scramble, 1st.  Anne Russell, Josephine Lyons, Breda Ryan,  2^nd. Pauline Purcell, Mairead Mc Grath, Kathryn Connolly.  Well done to all.  Contact Mary O’Conner.  086 8813898.

Juvenile Academy.

7^th. Aug. Monday.  Lessons will continue on Mondays 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.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 by Text or just arrive on the day at 9.45 am.

Club GreenView Restaurant.

Open on Thursday, Fri, Sat, Sun. 10am to 5pm.  Contact Liz 086-3916800 for bookings.

Sympathy.

The club extends its sincere sympathy to our secretary Pat O’Connell (Past Captain) and his family on the passing of his brother Peter O’Connell, Portarlington.  May Peter rest in peace.   Jim Hickey past Captain 1995,  Passed away recently.  Sincere sympathy to all the Hickey family.  May they both rest in peace.

 Dates for your Diary. 

12^th. Aug.  Sat. Lady’s Presidents Day.

25^th. 26^th. 27^th. Aug.  Rody Cawley President weekend.

27^th. of August. Sun.  Country Clubs National Competition, in Lismore.

1^St. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 2^nd, Sun, 3^rd, Sept. Classic Weekend.

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

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

Templemore Golf Club, Fred Perry Golf Ireland Inter Club Competition, Munster winners,  B.R.L.R. Seamus Bourke, Dinny Touhy, Bertie Keane, Padraig Moloney, Dinny Maher, Declan Kennedy, Ted Kennedy.  F.R.L.R.  Tom McGrath, Joe Fahy, Club Captain Declan Kennedy, Team Manager, Liam Leahy, Jerry Keegan, Pat Looby.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Captain Declan Kennedy’s Appreciation.

The Captain’s Prize was a very successful weekend with a large turnout of players. The competition was cut short and played over 36 holes, due to poor weather conditions. Nevertheless, the competition saw very good scoring and it took a countback to decide the winner.  The poor weather did not dampen the atmosphere of the occasion. Congratulations to Dinny Tuohy on winning first prize, he showed all his skill to get it over the line. There are people that I wish to thank for contributing to making the weekend a very enjoyable and memorable occasion with a special thank you to the Competition Committee, Sean, Les, Timmy and Mick who worked tirelessly over the weekend and put in very long hours. My fellow golfers who played over the weekend to support my Captaincy and those who were unable to attend but sent their apologies or best wishes were much appreciated. Another very special thanks to the course staff of Pat and Dinny who worked tirelessly during the week to have the course in tremendous playing condition, in such challenging weather. Thanks to Jim Ryan for offering me the captaincy and allowing me the opportunity to serve my fellow golfers. It is such an honour and privilege to be provided with the opportunity to be Captain of your local golf club and one I truly appreciate. Les Mason has been a great Vice-Captain and the club is in very safe hands next year. Thanks to the Men’s Committee and sub committees who make my job much easier and who work diligently for the club. The Lady Captain Mary and the Ladies Committee have made tremendous strides this year especially with the “Programme for Getting into Golf”. The ladies and men’s committees are working very closely together with many joint sub-committees already in place. The goal is for a joint committee of governance/management to be installed to run the affairs of the club in the very near future.   Liz’s Café prepared and served the food over the weekend. The café venture is a very positive step for the club. Thanks to Seamus for attending all the functions and providing his expertise with the photos. The Men’s Seniors and Social Mixed have been very generous in donating their takings to the club for their respective Captain’s competitions during the week. Thanks to all the managers of teams who gave their time and continue to do so. Some of these teams are presently having wonderful success. Above all I want to thank my wife and daughter for supporting me in this very busy year. I hope that I haven’t forgotten anybody and apologise if I did. This has been a roller coaster of a year to date, one that I am truly enjoying and look forward to the rest of the year.  (Captain Declan Kennedy)

Fred Perry Golf Ireland Inter Club Competition.

29^th.July. Congratulations to Templemore on a great 4/1 victory over Clonakilty Golf Club in Kinsale.  This victory gives Templemore the Munster Title.  Fred Perry was the longest serving member of the GUI’s Central Council. After 43 years, he was still going strong in 2018 and spent time during the last week of his life rescheduling a meeting of the GUI’s Constitution Review Committee.  The Fred Perry Trophy national final is held in the West of Ireland in Co. Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point. The Templemore Team.  Seamus Bourke, Dinny Touhy, Bertie Keane, Padraig Moloney, Dinny Maher, Declan Kennedy, Ted Kennedy. Tom McGrath, Joe Fahy, Jerry Keegan, Pat Looby.

Country Clubs National Competition.

30^th. July.  Congratulations to Seamus Burke manager and his “Country Club Team” on their victory over Doneraile Golf Club in the Country Clubs in Templemore today by a margin of 4,1/2 to 2,1/2.  They will now travel to Lismore for the Semi-Final and Final on Sunday on 27^th. of August..  The “Country Clubs Competition” is the oldest gold competition in Munster and is confined to clubs that have fewer than 18 holes.  Congratulations to all.

President Rody Cawley Week-end.

25^th. Fri. 26^th. Sat. 27^h.  Sun. August.  The Rody Cawley President 18hole Stableford week-end.  Reminder to note in your calendar for full support.

Weekend Competition.

30^th. July.  For this weekends’ competition sponsored by the “Templemore Arms” the weather was mixed on the wetter side of passable. The winner with an excellent 40 points is Sean Cashman, in Second on Countback with 38 points is Donal Hayes in Third also on 38 points is John Greed and the best Gross with 20 points is John Kiely.

50/50 Draw.

30^th. July.  The winners of the 50/50 is Don and Della Ryan who pocket € 160.

Men’s Senior Golf.

27^th. Thurs.  The day was muggy but the course was excellent the golf conditions were great. There was serious scoring among the 9 teams. On 60 points in 1^st. place Sean Cashman, Bernie O’Rourke, Tom Hogan, Willie Haverty. A short distance behind in 2^nd. with 56 points, John Kirwan, Ollie Murray, Seanie Gleeson and John Stapleton. In 3^rd. Place on a past winning score with 51 points John Fitzpatrick, Pat Maher, Colm Dooley and Eoin Wolahan.  Great shooting lads so good and the atmosphere upstairs in Greenview was excellent.

Juvenile Academy.

31^th. July. Monday.  Lessons will continue on Mondays 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.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 by Text or just arrive on the day at 9.45 am.

Club GreenView Restaurant.

Open on Thursday, Fri, Sat, Sun. 10am to 5pm.  Contact Liz 086-3916800 for bookings.

Dates for your Diary. 

12^th. Aug.  Sat. Lady’s Presidents Day.

25^th. 26^th. 27^th. Aug.  Rody Cawley President weekend.

27^th. of August. Sun.  Country Clubs National Competition, in Lismore.

1^St. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 2^nd, Sun, 3^rd, Sept. Classic Weekend.

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

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

Templemore Golf Club,

Photo 1.  Templemore Golf Club, Captain Prize Winner Presentation by Captain Declan Kennedy to Dinny Touhy.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Photo 2.  Templemore Golf club, Captain Prize Winners. B.R. L.R. Tom McGrath, Ted Kennedy, Jerome Ryan, Ciaran Hassett, Dinny Maher, Michael Fogarty.  F.R. L.R. Trevor Quinn, Bertie Keane, Captain Declan Kennedy, Winner Dinny Touhy, Best Senior Martin Mullally.(Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Photo 3.  Templemore Golf Club, Captain Declan Kennedy, Wife, Brenda and Daughter Hazel. Enjoying the Captains Presentation Night. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Men’s Captain Prize Winners.

27^th. July.  Sun..  Congratulations to all for participating in challenging conditions this week-end in Declan Kennedys Captains Prize.  The winners were. 1^st. Dinny Touhy.  2^nd. Bertie Keane, 3^rd. Jerome Ryan, 4^th. Ciaran Hassett, 5^th. Dinny Maher, 6^th. Trevor Quinn.  1^st. 18, Ted Kennedy, 2^nd. 18, Michael Fogarty, Past Captains Tom McGrath. Best Senior, Martin Mullally.

Week End Competition.

16^th. July.  Result of 18 hole S/F 15th and 16th July.  1^st.  Matthew Bergin 4O pts.  2^nd. Kiran Hassett, 37 pts. 

The JB Carr Team.

17^th July.  The JB Carr team gave a gallant display tonight, but lost 3 to 2 to Dungarvan Golf Club, who now go into the regional final.  Thanks to the managers Mick Carey, Liam Daly and all the team for the commitment and entertainment they provided us with over the last couple of months. It is very much appreciated.

50/50 Draw.

16^th. July.  The winner was Pat Maher, €160.

Ladies Competition.

18^th. July. Tuesday.  Ladies 18h. Stableford.  1^st. Mary Ann Maher 34pts.  2^nd. Frances Stapleton 33pts.  3^rd.  Bridget Kennedy 32 pts.

Captains Social Mixed

19^th. Wed.  Result of Captain Declan’s Kennedys social mixed.  First Helen Hayes, Evelyn Lyons, Michael Fogarty, with 24.9.  Second, John Hassett, Michael Purcell ,and Mary Anne Maher. with 27.5. Third. Mary O Connor, Liam Daly, and Tom Ryan, with 27.7. great turnout many thanks to all.

Men’s Senior Golf.

20^th. Thurs.  The Seniors showed their support for Captain Declan with a great turn out and the weather decided to be kind also. The course in fantastic condition aided great scoring. The Ten teams contributed to a great day. The winner with 54 points was John Hassett, George Collins, Christy O’Rourke and Paddy Nolan. The Second and Third teams both scored 53 points and had to go down to the last 3 to separate them so in Second was Liam Daly, Mick Murphy, Tom Ryan and Ollie Murray and Third were Sean Cashman, Tony O’Toole, Les Mason and John Stapleton. Thanks to Captain Declan Kennedy for supplying the prizes for today.

Sympathy.

18^th. July.  We offer our sincere sympathies to Pat Costelloe, our Past Captain, President and founder member of the Club, to his wife Mary and all the Costelloe family on the death of their son Brendan. Lived in Tralee and formerly Templemore. May he rest in peace.

Seamus Cody Cup.

19^th. July.  Mick Cary had a faultless victory over Tony O’Toole.  His accuracy to the greens and putting was superb.  He will now challenge the Knock Out Semi Final between Paul Touhy V Michael Delaney.

Juvenile Academy.

17^th. July.   Lessons will continue 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.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 by Text or just arrive on the day at 9.45 am.

Club GreenView Restaurant.

Open on Thursday, Fri, Sat, Sun. 10am to 5pm.  Contact Liz 086-3916800 for bookings.

Dates for your Diary. 

12^th. Aug.  Sat. Lady’s Presidents Day.

26^th. Aug. Sat. & Sun. 27^th .  Rody Cawley Presidents weekend day

1^St. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 2^nd, Sun, 3^rd, Sept. Classic Weekend.

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

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

Templemore Golf Club,

Photo 1.  Ladies Captain Prize Winners,  B.R. L.R. Kay Brennan, Marian Keely, Mary Brennan, Marian Hodgins, Mary Hayes Kenny, Niamh Connolly, F.R. L.R. Carol Hassett, Helen Hayes, Mary Hogan,  Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin, Winner Michelle Hassett, Mary Anne Maher, Maureen Connolly.   (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Photo 2.  Ladies Captain Prize Winner.  Michelle Hassett, Presentation by Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin.

Ladies Captain Prize.

8^th. July.  Saturday.  Congratulations to our classy and stylish player Michelle Hassett for winning the lady Captain’s Prize. She has the potential to be playing off single figures shortly . I wish her the very best . My sincere thanks to Dinny Maher and Pat for having the course in pristine condition, picture perfect , including an early rise of 6am to clear the course of debris following sat night’s winds. Thanks to Seamus Burke for taking the photos and to the talented ladies committee for providing the entertainment with very many talented ladies members. My thanks to Vice Captain Les Mason and his wife Rosemary for attending our celebrations . The best of luck to our Boyne cup team on Wednesday, Seniors Ladies Golf.  Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin.

Appreciation from Men’s Vice Captain, Les Mason.  We Thank Mary for the invitation it was a brilliant and most entertaining night as Mary said so many talented ladies original poetry and songs so many did a turn and the story telling was enthralling.  If I may steal a phrase “the craic was mighty”  Vice Captain, Les Mason.

Men’s Captain Prize.

21st. July.Friday. The take up for the Captains Prize for Friday 21st July has reached its limit so no more entries can be accepted.  Best wishes to Captain Declan Kennedy.

Week End Results.

9^th. July.  18^th. hole Stableford .  On a Sunday of exceptional weather. In first place Donal Hayes with 38 points, and in second place Gerard Lyons with 37 points.

16^th. July.  18^th. hole Stableford.  1^st. Matthew Bergin 40pts.  2^nd. Ciaran Harssett 37pts.  3^rd.  Johm Kiely 34pts.  Next weekend, 15th and 16th July, will be an 18 hole stableford  Golfer of the Year round 4. The competition is sponsored by The Templemore Arms prize fund to €200 and the 1st and 2nd prizes will be Net and the 3rd will be Gross entry is €10.

LMC.

11^th. July, Tuesday.  Congratulations to Les Mason on winning LMC outing in Adare Manor yesterday. Also well done to Sean Cashman and Eamon Connolly who featured among the prize winners.

Ladies Beginners.

11^th. July. Tuesday.  Ladied 18h. Stableford.  1^st. Marian Hodgins 39pts.  2^nd. Mgt. Deegan 35pts.  3^rd.  Bridget Kennedy 34 pts.

Ladies Getting Into Golf.

12^th. July. Wed.  A sincere thank you to Pat Dunne for an excellent practical informative session on the rules of golf to our ladies last evening. Appreciation from Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin.

Social Mixed

12^th. Wed.  Results.  1^st. Team.  John Stapleton, Joe Fahy, Evelyn Lyons.  2^nd Team, Michael Fogarty, Liam Daly, Mary O’Connor.

Men’s Senior Golf.

13^th. Thurs.  On a day that started out with perfect golfing weather Ten teams enjoying the course In excellent condition the scores reflected this in first place with 55 Paddy Fogarty, Pat O’Connell,Donal Golden and Tom Ryan.  In second place with 54 on countback Ted Kennedy, Tom Kenny Christie O’Rourke and Phil Ryan Snr. In Third also with 54 on countback Paudie Butler, Pat Maher, Colm Dooley and John Stapleton.

Sympathy.

14^th.July Fri.   The club expressed sincere sympathy to John Moloughney on the death of his brother Seamus in Australia.  May he rest in peace.

Seamus Cody Cup.

16^th. July.  Knock Out Semi Final.  Paul Touhy V Michael Delaney.  Tony O’ Toole V Mick Carey.

Juvenile Academy.

17^th. July.   Lessons will continue 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.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 by Text or just arrive on the day at 9.45 am.

Dates for your Diary. 

21^st, 22^nd and 23^rd July Captains Prize.

12^th. Aug.  Sat. Lady’s Presidents Day.

26^th. Aug. Sat. & Sun. 27^th .  Rody Cawley Presidents weekend day

1^St. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 2^nd, Sun, 3^rd, Sept. Classic Weekend.

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

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

P.S. Results for the following next week.

12^th. July. Wed.  Templemore Ladies v Rathdowney Boyne Cup.

17^th. Monday. Fred Perry. Templemore lost 4 to1 against Dungarvin Golf Club, The Second Leg is being played in Templemore at 2.30 on Monday 18^th.

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Templemore Golf Club,  Vice Captains Prize Winners.  B.R. L.R. Tom McGrath, Dermot Cooper, Martin Walsh, Donal Hayes.  F.R. L.R. Sean Cashman, Vice Captain Les Mason, John Hassett, Mick Carey. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Vice-Captains Appreciation.

2^nd. July.  Vice-Captain Les Mason Appreciation.  President Rody, Captain Declan, my fellow committee members and all my friends the members of Templemore golf club. Thank you for being here this evening I also want to thank all those that took part and those, while not able to play entered the competition. I cannot let the opportunity pass without saying a big thank you to Club Captain Declan Kennedy for nominating me as his Vice Captain. I am both proud and humble to be given the opportunity by Templemore golf club to give back a part of how much this club has given me in such a short time.  As Declan said in his Captain’s speech last year 2022. we are entering a new phase of the club’s history with the signing of a 21year lease and the world golf initiative for inclusion as a “one club for all”.  I want to commend the efforts of all the club officials and committees who manage and maintaining the principle that we are here to facilitate all members to play golf.  To that end I hope I am fulfilling to the best of my abilities the role of supporting Declan this year, though with his boundless energy and enthusiasm I feel I could never have kept up with him even at my fittest, but I will keep on trying for the rest of our time working together.  From my point of view the Vice Captains weekend has been a great success, it has been fantastic to see all the people out on the course playing with people they may not have played with before. I also would dearly love to mention Paddy Nolan and Seamus Ryan who participated for 9 holes on Saturday.  I always enjoy seeing these two, play golf and thank them for being part of the Vice Captains prize.  I must as I do every time I stand and admire the views, thanks to Dinny Touhy and Pat Shelly for their work in maintaining the course to such a high standard. We have a small level of volunteers and other people that chip in, but by far these two gentlemen are wonders and the course reflected their skill and commitment throughout the year.  So now before this speech becomes too much like one from Oscars and I fail the third principle of the advice I would like to thank my fellow members of the Competition Committee Mick Keely , Timmy Touhy and most importantly the Boss Sean Lee for guiding me through and organising this weekend.  With a final thank you to everyone in Templemore golf club and a request from Tony O’Toole for all the winners to hang around for a group shot at the end of the presentations, I hand over to our Competitions Secretary Sean Lee to give the stats and the results for the Vice Captain’s Prize weekend.

Seniors Ladies Golf.

3^rd. July.  Senior ladies golf on Lady Captains Monday. Twenty four ladies played in this scramble. A Special welcome to some Golf Ladies that joined this group.  A lovely morning was had by all when the rain cleared.  Winners were.  Ist. Team, Breda Muphy, Marian O Flderty, Breda Ryan.  2^nd Team.  Kathleen Cahill, Mary Lynch, Gerlie Kelly.  3^rd. Team, Mary O’Connor, Kaye Walsh, Peggy Ryan.  4^th. Place, Noreen Whelan, Josephine Ryan, Helen Collins.  5^th. Team, Anna Russell, Karen O’Toole, Kaye Boyle.  Thanks very much to the course management and all who made this day possible.  Mary O’Connor.

Captains Social Mixed.

5^th. July.  Winners.  1^st team, Trevor Quinn, Kathleen Foy, Ann Hogg.  2^nd. Team, John Fitzpatrick, John Greed, Patricia Ryan,.  3^rd. Team, George Murray, Timmy Touhy, Margie Costigan.

Fred Perry Team.

6^th July.  Congratulations to Liam Leahy and the Perry team who had a great win tonight over Thurles.  A chip in on the 18^th. by Tom McGrath sealed the victory with the match tied 2 each at that stage. The team travels to Kinsale now for the Munster final at the end of the month. Brilliant achievement.

Ladies Captain Prize.

8^th. July.  Congratulations to our classy and stylish player Michelle Hassett for winning the lady Captain’s. She has the potential to be playing off single figures shortly . I wish her the very best . 2^nd. Place, Claire Fitzpatrick, 2rd. Mary Hogan.  My sincere thanks to Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly for having the course in pristine condition, picture perfect due to an early rise of 6am. to clear the course of debris following sat night’s winds.   Thanks to Seamus Burke for taking the photos and to the talented ladies committee for providing the entertainment with the very, very, many talented ladies members. My thanks to Vice Captain Les Mason  and his wife Rosemay for attending our celebrations . The best of luck to our Boyne cup team on Wednesday. Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin.

Women’s Golf Results.

27^th. June.  18 Hole Stableford.  1^st. Evelyn Lyons. 36pts.  2^nd.  Marian Hodgins 34 Pts.  3^rd. Bridget Gleeson 32 Pts.

30^th. June.  9 Hole Stableford.  1^st.  Pauline Purcell 16pts.  2^nd. Ann Hogg 14pts.  3^rd. Breda Murphy 9 pts.

Seniors Golf.

6^th.July.  On a day when the weather gods did not smile as widely as normal, nine teams ventured out and returned some damp cards but the scoring remained good the first three teams all had 53 points and could only be separated on countback.  In 1^st Place were John Hassett, George Collins, Jim Gilmartin ad Paddy Nolan.  2^nd.  Michael Purcell, Pat O’Connell, Phil Ryan Snr. and Pat Maher.  3^rd. John Kirwan, Colm Dooley, Pascal Whelan and Henry Hogg.  Well played Gentlemen and thank you all for taking part.  Vice-Captain Les Mason.

Juvenile lessons

10^th. July.   Lessons will commence 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.  Contact Pat O’Connell 087-9205821 by Text.

Dates for your Diary. 

12^th. July. Wed.  Templemore Ladies v Rathdowney Boyne Cup.

17^th. Monday. Fred Perry.

21^st, 22^nd and 23^rd July Captains Prize.

12^th. Aug.  Sat. Lady’s Presidents Day.

26^th. Aug. Sat. & Sun. 27^th .  Rody Cawley Presidents weekend day

1^St. Sept.  Fri, Sat, 2^nd, Sun, 3^rd, Sept. Classic Weekend.

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

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

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Templemore Golf Club,

(Photo 1 ) Vice Captain Winner presentation.  Vice Captain Les Mason presentation to John Hassett.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

(Photo 2) JB Carr Team and Manager that defeated Ballyneeny GC to reach the Munster Semi Final against Dungarvan GC. B.R. L. R. Mick Keely, Joe Fahy, Ferry Keegan, Mick Carey Manager, Bertie Keane, Dinny Touhy.  F.R. L.R. Pat Looby, Bernie O’Rourke, Dinny Maher, Seamus Bourke, Tom McGrath. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Vice captains Prize.

2^nd. July.  On a blustery and sometimes sunny but mostly dry weekend we had a fantastic turn out for the Vice Captains Prize. With the course reflecting the great work by the greensmen. The results are In First place with 43 points was John Hassett. In Second Place with 42 Points Sean Cashman. In Third Place on count back with 41 points Mick Carey, in Fourth Place on count back with 41 points Dermot Cooper in Fifth Place on count back with 39 points Martin Walsh and in Sixth Place on count back with 39 points Tom McGrath. The best front nine score was 23 points Paddy Bourke and the Best Back nine was Donal Hayes with 21 points. Thank You to all who participated and contributed to a fantastic weekend. Presentation of prizes was on Sunday 2nd July at 7pm.

JB Carr Trophy.

30^th. June.  Congratulations to the management and JB Carr team, who won 3&2 against Ballyneety on Fri. evening. They are now in the Munster Semi Final against Dungarvan GC.

Seamus Cody Trophy.

7^th. July. Knockout of Round 2 fixtures.  Round 2 Matches.  Albie Egan V Paul Touhy.  Tony O’Toole V Paddy Bourke.  Jerry Keegan V Mick Carey.  Bernie O’Rourke V Michael Delaney.  Round 3 will commence on the 8^th. July.

Women’s Golf Results.

27^th. June.  18 Hole Stableford.  1^st. Evelyn Lyons. 36pts.  2^nd.  Marian Hodgins 34 Pts.  3^rd. Bridget Gleeson 32 Pts.

30^th. June.  9 Hole Stableford.  1^st.  Pauline Purcell 16pts.  2^nd. Ann Hogg 14pts.  3^rd. Breda Murphy 9 pts.

Wed. Mixed Social.

28th. June.  Social Mixed Results: 1^st.  Frances Stapleton, John Fitzpatrick, John Hassett, Tom McGrath -24 nett.  2^nd.  Biddy Gleeson, EveLyn Lyons, Micheal Purcell- 26.5.

Seniors Golf.

29th. June,  On a variable but dry day of weather nine teams strode out and the first two teams could only be separated on a countback with 55 points.  1^st. place John Kirwan, John Fitzpatrick, Tony O’Toole and Tommy Deegan.  2^nd. With  55 points, Ted Kennedy, Frankie Shortt, Mick Cahill and Jim Casey.  3^rd. place with 52 points.  Paddy Bourke, Paddy Fogarty, Colm Dooley and George Collins. Well done all.

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.

Dates for your Diary. 

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

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

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

Templemore Golf Club. Minor match interclub competitions Team V Mitchelstown. L.R. Mary Fitzpatrick, Marion Keely, Shauna Geary ,Kay Brennan, Margie Costigan, Mary Ryan, Sheila Delaney.  (missing from photo Niamh Connolly). (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

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.

18h. S/F Competition.

28^th. May.  The good weather and the excellent course conditions brought great results.  1^st. Eamon McGrath 46pts.  2^nd. Donal Hayes 41pts.  3^rd. Trevor Quinn 37pts.

Women Getting Into Golf Programme.

27^th.May, was the 8^th. round of “Getting Into Golf” programme.  A continued dedicated turn out. Todays session was “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 3rd. will consist of 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.

25^th. May. A Loyal turn out, on a beautiful Italian summer’s day.  The scoring was extremely high due to a great run on the ball and magnificent greens.  In first place with 51pts. Paudie Butler, George Collins, Seanie Gleeson, Christy O’ Rourke.  In second place.  Pat Maher, Tony O’Toole, Michael Murphy, Jim Gilmartin.  In third place.  Jim Gleeson, Tom Kenny, Gerry Hayes.

25^st.May. COURSE/MACHINERY INITIATIVE.  50/50 Lotto revamp.  From 21st May draw will be fortnightly. 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 are now due.

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. 

31^st.May. Social mix will resume on Wed 31/05/23 details of same to follow nearer the date

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

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

Templemore Golf Club. Team V Tipperary: Joe Fahey, Padraig Moloney, Jim Russell, Jerome Ryan, Michael Fogarty, Bertie Keane, P Looby, Dinny Touhy Manager. F.R. L.R. ; Dennis Ryan , Tom McGrath, Ted. Kennedy, Seamus Bourke, Paul Tuohy;  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Pierce Purcell Interclub Competition.

20^th. May.  Well done to Purcell team on 3.5 / 1.5 win over Tipperary in a most exciting encounter this afternoon. Padraig Moloney/Pat Looby claimed the vital point on the 18th with earlier wins for Seamus Bourke/Joe Fahey and Bertie Keane/Ted Kennedy.  Jerome Ryan/Jim Russell lost on the 18th while Denis Ryan/Paul Tuohy were called in. Team V Tipperary: P Moloney + P Looby; B Keane + T Kennedy; J Russell + J Ryan; S Bourke + J Fahey; D Ryan + P Tuohy. Subs: T Quinn, M Purcell, M Fogarty, A Purcell, E Connolly and T Mc Grath.

Women’s AIG Minor Cup

22^nd. May. Congratulations to the Women Minor Cup team who defeated Faithlegg and are now in the third round of the AIG Minor Cup.

Women Getting Into Golf Programme.

21^st.May, was the 7^th. round of “Getting Into Golf” programme.  A continued dedicated turn out. Todays session was “Playing with 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 May27th. will consist of 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.

18^th. May. On a fantastic day for golf in Templemore, 9 teams took advantage of our course in great condition and the scoring reflected that. The first 3 teams all scored 56 points and were separated on count-back.  In 1^st. place Donal Golden, Mick Murphy, Pascal Whelan and Michael Healy.  2^nd.  place John Kirwan, Pat Maher, John Egan and Willie Haverty. 3^rd. place Paddy Fogarty, John Mullally, Colm Dooley and John Stapleton great shooting all.

18 hole Stableford

21^st. May.  The winner on countback with 38 points was Matty Stapleton with Michael Fogarty in Second place.

50/50 Draw.

21^st. May.  The 50/50 draw of 200 Euros was won by John Hassett.

25^st.May. COURSE/MACHINERY INITIATIVE.  50/50 Lotto revamp.  From 21st May draw will be fortnightly. 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 !!

Bereavement.

Re: Myles McMorrow (Past Captain)RIP.  A guard of honour will assemble at the Sacred Heart Church, Templemore on Tuesday at 11.30am. All members are requested to wear full dress code (Blazer or Jumper).

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

31^st.May. Social mix will resume on Wed 31/05/23 details of same to follow nearer the date

29^th. May. Getting into Golf. The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. 29^th. May.^.

27^th. May. AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy.  Upcoming game v Tramore fixed for 27th May at 2pm. In Tramore.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

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

Templemore Golf Club. Doonbeg Social Golf Winners.  Back Row, L.R. Paul Touhy winner, Tom Kenny Assist. Organiser, Bertie Keane winner. Front Row, L.R.  Club President Rody Cawley, Tommy Fowley Organiser, Joe Fahy Overall Winner, Club Captain Declan Kennedy. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Doonbeg Social Golf.

Captain Declan Kennedy expressed appreciation on behalf of the club to Tommy Foley for organising the golf outing in Doonbeg for club members last month. This was a very successful and enjoyable event for all. The smooth running of the event was also contributed to Tom Kenny and his Son Kevin who is the course manager in Doonbeg. A contribution of €130 was raised from the event and presented to the Templemore Golf Juveniles. Congratulations to the winner Joe Fahy and all prize winners.  Also, a thank you to all who played and contributed to the occasion. Kind regards, Club Captain Declan Kennedy.

J.B. Diamond Trophy Team.

13^th.May.  Congratulations to the J.B. team and managers Mick Carey and Liam Daly, on successfully beating Cahir Park in Templemore.  A great victory of 3 to 2, following another great win over Ballykisteen.   Well done to all. the return leg in Cahir on Sunday 21st. Winning this, Templemore will be County Champions.  The panel is – S. Bourke, P. Bourke, J. Fahey, B. Keane, G. Keegan,  M. Keely, L. Leahy, P. Looby, D. Maher, T. McGrath, B. O’Rourke, A. Purcell, J. Russell, D. Tuohy.  The J.B. Carr Diamond Trophy was inaugurated by Woodenbridge Golf Club in 1996. This popular event has effectively become the Senior Club Championship of Ireland (Over 60’s) with some 200 or so clubs from every corner of Ireland participating. The semi-finals and finals are held each year in Woodenbridge Golf Club, usually over the second weekend of September.  Templemore were successful in achieving 3^rd. place in 2018. Narrowly beaten by Portumna who were defeated by the winners, The K Club.  A very memorable occasion.

Ladies Getting Into Golf Programme.

13^th.May, was the 6^th. round of “Getting Into Golf” programme.  A continued dedicated turn out of over 70 ladies who never played this wonderful game before.  The programme covers a wide range of required skills to play the game comfortable.  Also included are golf technical instructions from a local golf Pro Shane Ryan.  The programme will continue every Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon up to June 10^th.  The next leg on May20th. will consist of playing with current members.  A great development for all.  If anyone wants to join the programme contact Ladies Captain Mary Gilmartin. 087-7992355.

18 Hole Stableford Competition.

14^th. May.  On a warm Saturday and cooler Sunday there was a good turnout for the 18 hole Stableford.  On Sat 13^th. and Sunday 14^th. May.  In First place with 42 points, John Keily.  In Second with 39 points, Oliver Murray.  In Third place with points, Tom McGrath.  Well done to all.

Seniors Golf.

11^th. May. Well on what looked like an iffy morning rain gear in fashion, 8 teams set out and were stripping off after the first hole. We got in before the rain started again for a convivial cuppa and the results were, in 1^st. place with 51 points, Pat O’Connell, Mick Maher and Jim Casey in 2^nd. place on count-back with 50 points, John Hassett, Liam Daly, Tony O’Toole and Jim Gilmartin, and in 3^rd. place also with 50 points, Bertie Keane, Bernie O’Rourke and Tom Hogan.  Well done all and a special thanks to Mrs Hogan for the wonderful Cakes.

50/50 Draw.

25^st.May. COURSE/MACHINERY INITIATIVE.  50/50 Lotto revamp.  From 21st May draw will be fortnightly. 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 are now due.

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. 

31^st.May. Social mix will resume on Wed 31/05/23 details of same to follow nearer the date

20^th.may. Golfer of the year has been deferred to the 20th and 21st May

20^th. May. Getting into Golf. The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. 29^th. May.^.

27^th. May. AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy.  Upcoming game v Tramore fixed for 27th May at 2pm. In Tramore.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

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

Templemore Golf Club. Fred Daly Team V Faithlegg Golf Club Waterford. L.R. Daniel Joyce, Ned Delaney, Pat O Connell manager, Eoin Kelly, Jamie Ormond, Ciaran O Shea. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

25^th. April.  Congratulations to Liam Daly and Mick Carey Managers of the J.B. team Templemore, on successfully beating Ballykisteen.

29^th. April.  Well done to our Fred Daly team who were narrowly defeated by a very strong “Faithlegg Golf Club, Waterford,” team. On behalf of the Club Pat O’Connell Manager expressed gratitude to the lads for representing the club in the manner they did. The Club can be proud of their efforts and the future looks bright for new competitive players also the best of luck to the Faithlegg team going forward.

30^th. April.  Congratulations Tom McGrath and Dinny Touhy managers, and to the Pierce Purcell Team with a great victory against Slievenamon.   It was nail biting stuff with one win on the 19th and the last match winning on the 18^th.

Ladies Getting Into Golf Programme.

6^th.May, was the 5^th. round of “Getting Into Golf” programme.  A continued dedicated turn out of over 70 ladies who never played this wonderful game before.  The programme covers a wide range of required skills to play the game comfortable.  Also included are golf technical instructions from a local golf Pro Shane Ryan.  The programme will continue every Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon up to June 10^th.   If anyone wants to join the programme contact Ladies Captain Mary Gilmartin. 087-7992355.

18 Hole Stableford Competition.

1^st. May.  Bank holiday weekend. The weather was good and the course was in excellent condition thanks to Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly. These excellent conditions led to some good scoring. In first place with 42 points was Joe Hennessy; In second with 39 points was John Galvin and in Third place with 36 points, on count-back, was Michael Fogarty. Well done all.

6^th.May. On a the first May weekend, The weather was still stuck in April and the 18 hole stableford was played in showery conditions. It was a close finish with the first three places separated on countback. In 1^st. place with 36 points was Michael Purcell in 2^nd. place also on 36 points was Donal Hayes and in 3rd place with 36 points was Brian Kennedy. Well done all.

Seniors Golf.

26^th. April. So even on a Wednesday we got a great turnout and the weather was better than forecast which highlighted the fantastic condition the course is in. There was mixed scoring from the seven teams. In First place with 54 points were Eamonn Connolly, Tony O’Toole and Donal Golden. In Second Place with 53 points Liam Leahy, Pat O’Connell, John Egan and Pat Maher and in Third place with 51 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Gerry Hayes, George Collins and Colm Dooley. Hopefully we will be back to our usual Thursday next week. Well done all

4^th.May.  The force was with the Eight Seniors teams that ventured out on the course this morning, and there was good scoring across the board. In First place with 53 points was Jim Gleeson, John Egan, Tom Kenny and Rody Crawley. In Second place was John Galvin, Pat Maher, Les Mason and Pascal Whelan. In Third place on count-back with 51 points was Eamon Conolly, Pat O’Connell, Phil Ryan Snr. and Tommy Deegan.  A particular thanks to the Course team for doing the vital drainage work around us and allowing the Seniors to play.. Thank You

50/50 Draw.

1^st.May. The past president Padraig Moloney dipped his hand in the bucket and pulled out Mick Murphy’s envelope, Mick will be the recipient of €150.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Getting into Golf. The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. April 29^th.^.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy.  Upcoming game v Tramore fixed for 27th May at 2pm. In Tramore.

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

Templemore Golf Club Mixed Foresomes Team V Dundrum on Friday 21^st.   L.R. Declan Kennedy Club Captain, Ned Delaney GOI 2022, Lorraine Ryan, Johnny Coleman, Mary Fitzpatrick, Declan Russell, Josie Bourke, Sheila Delaney, Seamus Bourke and Mary Hayes. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Ladies Getting Into Golf Programme.

22^nd. April was the 3^rd round of “Getting Into Golf” programme.  A phenomenal turn out of over 70 ladies who never played this wonderful game before.  The programme covers a wide range of required skills to play the game comfortable.  Also included are golf technical instructions from a local golf Pro Shane Ryan.  The programme will continue every Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon up to June 10^th.   If anyone wants to join the programme contact Ladies Captain Mary Gilmartin. 087-7992355.

Flogas, Irish Mixed Foursomes.

21^st. April.  Thanks to the Mixed Foursomes Team, who tried so gallantly and who were narrowly defeated by Dundrum.  Best of luck to all the Dundrum team and every success to them on the competition. – Captain’s Declan Kennedy & Mary Gilmartin, Vice Captain Les Mason. Team, Club Captain Declan Kennedy, 2022 GOY Ned Delaney, Lorraine Ryan, Johnny Coleman, Mary Fitzpatrick, Declan Russell, Josie Bourke, Sheila Delaney, Seamus Bourke and Mary Hayes.

GOI Competition.

23^rd. April.  Our first Golfer of the year competition was played on a changeable weekend of weather and in 1^st. place with 38 points was Trevor Quinn and in 2^nd. place on countback with 37 points was Pat O’Connell and in 3^rd. place also with 37 points was Ciaran Hassett.

Seniors.

20^th.April.  Well on a bright but cool Friday with the course in great condition the seniors ventured out and all the 6 teams were close on scoring.  In first with 54 points on count-back were Ted Kennedy, Seanie Gleeson, Les Mason and James Murray.  2^nd. place also with 54 points were Michael Purcell, Jim Casey and Christy O’Rourke.  3^rd. place with 52 points were Jim Gleeson, Pat O’Connell and Tom Hogan.  Well done all.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Getting into Golf. The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. April 29^th.^.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy.  Upcoming game v Tramore fixed for 27th May at 2pm. In Tramore.

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

Ladies Getting Into Golf Programme.

1^st April was the start of a 6 month “Getting Into Golf” programme.  Sat 1^st and Sat 15^th experienced a tremendous response from Ladies who never played this wonderful game before.  The Collage of photos express the extreme interest that Ladies have in getting into golf as a recreation and exercise event.  The programme covers a wide range of required skills to play the game comfortable.  Also included are golf technical instructions from a local golf Pro Shane Ryan.  The programme will continue every Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon up to June 10^th.   If anyone wants to join the programme contact Ladies Captain Mary Gilmartin. 087-7992355.

Week End Competition.

17th. April.  Prizes for winners of 14 hole competitions over the past few weeks.  Brendan Collins, Eamon Connelly, Shane Cashman, Michael Fogarty, Tom Quinlan,

Sean O’Sullivan, Liam Leahy, Tony O’Toole.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506

Spring League Results.

WINNERS DIV 1.  Dennis Ryan, Shamus Bourke, Joe Fahy, Lorcan Reilly.  2^nd, Declan Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Tom Quinlan, Martin Mullally.

WINNERE DIV 2.  Declan Russell, Jody Boyle, Paul Touhy, Tony O’ Toole.  2^nd.  Gary Russell, Donald Hayes, John Galvin, Pat O’Connell.

Best aggregate score Div 1.  Jerry Keegan (snr), Best aggregate score Div 2, Jerome Ryan, Draw for players that played all 4 rounds, Winner, Michael Bourke.

Inter Club Competitions.  Team Captains & Vice-Captains.

1. AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield – Captain, Padraig Moloney , Vice- Captain, Denis Maher
2. AIG Men’s Pierce Purcell Shield – Captain, Tom McGrath, Vice -Captain, Dinny Tuohy
3. AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy Captain – Liam Leahy, Vice – Captain, (not picked)
4. Flogas Irish Mixed Foursomes – Captain’s Declan Kennedy & Mary Gilmartin, Vice Captain Les Mason
5. 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

Seniors.

13^th.April.  After a delayed start where the course team worked miracles to get us out the weather then smiled on us leading to good scoring so in first place with 54 points were John Kirwan, Pat O’Connell and Jim Casey. In Second place with 51 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Mick Murphy, Les Mason and Michael Healy and in Third place with 50 points Sean Cashman, Tony O’Toole and Colm Dooley. Next week’s Seniors will be on Wednesday as there are a number of the seniors who will be playing in Portarlington on Thursday.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Getting into Golf. The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. April 22^nd.^.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy.  Upcoming game v Tramore fixed for 27th May at 2pm. In Tramore.

Templemore Golf Club, Lady President 2022 Mary Butler passing on the baton to Lady President 2023 Margie Costigan. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Spring League.

10/4/  Spring League Results, Division 1. Winning Team, Team 13.  Denis Ryan, Seamus Bourke, Joe Fahy, Lorcan Reilly. 357Pts.  Division 2.   1^st Team winners, Team 8.  Declan Russell, Jody Boyle, Paul Touhy, Tony O’Toole with 325 pts.  One point separating team 15.  Congratulations to all.  Full Teams Results are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506.

Week End Competition.

10th. April.  The winner was Tony O’Toole with a respectable 35pts.  Results are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506

Doonbeg Challenge

The winner was Joe Fahey with 42 points, Second was Paul Touhy with 39,Third was Hugh Maher Nenagh GC 38 points, and 4^th. with 37 points was Bertie Keane. Congratulations to Joe Fahy and all the runner’s up.  Thanks again to the management and staff in Doonbeg for a great day’s golf.

Inter Club Competitions.  Team Captains & Vice-Captains.

1. AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield – Captain, Padraig Moloney , Vice- Captain, Denis Maher
2. AIG Men’s Pierce Purcell Shield – Captain, Tom McGrath, Vice -Captain, Dinny Tuohy
3. AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy Captain – Liam Leahy, Vice – Captain, (not picked)
4. Flogas Irish Mixed Foursomes – Captain’s Declan Kennedy & Mary Gilmartin, Vice Captain Les Mason
5. 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

Seniors.

6^th.April.  Well on a great early Spring day Seven teams took to the arena and there was fantastic tight scoring that was decided on two count-backs, in first place on countback with 52 points, were Paddy Bourke, Pat O’Connell, Donal Golden and Les Mason.  In Second place also with 52 points, were Ted Kennedy, Liam Leahy and Mick Murphy. In third place with 51 points on count-back were Bernie O’Rourke, John Galvin, Jim Casey and Colm Dooley.

50/50 Draw.

10/4.  The winner was Louise Peters €120. The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Getting into Golf. The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. April 15^th.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club, Ladies “Get into Golf” Day.   L.R. President Rody Cawley, Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin, Sam Smith Golf Ireland Munster Development & Club Support Officer, Captain Declan Kennedy (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Recruitment of new members on Sat. 1^st. April.

“Golf is for everyone”

Congratulations to Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin and all the ladies committee for organising today’s “Get Into Golf” programme for the ladies. The event was attended by Sam Power, Golf Ireland Munster Development Officer. It was a wonderful success. A brilliant turnout of nearly 50 new ladies who are now enrolled in the program. It was a historical response by the turnout and organisation of the event.  Sam Smith from Golf Ireland was very impressed and noted that Templemore was the 1^st club in Munster to activate the Ladies Get into Golf programme,  and its success will set a standard for other clubs in Munster.  We also had some new gents joining on the same day. It’s great to see the Club moving in such a vibrant positive direction.  The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. April 15^th.

Spring League.

Spring League,  Round 3, 3 to count. Round 4, 4 to count on last 3 holes.  League Ends on April 9^th.  Teams Results are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp. If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506 good luck and enjoy. The Competitions Committee.

Week End Competition.

2^nd. April.  On the first weekend in April the spring weather smiled on the 14 hole Stapleford competition and the winner on countback with 31 points was Liam Leahy.

Inter Club Competitions.  Team Captains & Vice-Captains.

1. AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield – Captain, Padraig Moloney , Vice- Captain, Denis Maher
2. AIG Men’s Pierce Purcell Shield – Captain, Tom McGrath, Vice -Captain, Dinny Tuohy
3. AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy Captain – Liam Leahy, Vice – Captain, (not picked)
4. Flogas Irish Mixed Foursomes – Captain’s Declan Kennedy & Mary Gilmartin, Vice Captain Les Mason
5. 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

Seniors.

30th. Mar.  We had 6 teams out this morning on a grand day for golf. 1^st. 51pts. John Kirwan, Pat O Connell, Jim Gilmartin. 2^nd. 50 pts. on a count back Ambrose Purcell John Galvin, Mick Murphy, Colm Dooley. 3^rd. also on 50 pts. Paudie Butler, George Collins, Tony O Toole, James Murray.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Getting into Golf. The next stage of the programme will be on Sat. April 15^th.

SPRING League. Round 4, Finish on April 9^th.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club 2022 Lady Captain Mary Hogan passing in the Baton to 2023 Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Recruitment of new members Sat. 1^st. April.

“Golf is for everyone”

Ever thought you would like to try golf ?.  Be part of a small friendly local club?.  Then Templemore golf club could be for you.  Enjoy some exercise, fresh air, and socializing with friends and family.  Sat 1^st. April, We are offering an open day for you to come and meet the team! Enjoy sample rounds with members of the golf club. Advice on how to start, equipment, attire, rules and etiquette. Call 0504 31400 Email: info@templemoregolfclub.ie Text Tony @ 0868209991 Or Visit the Web Site, Templemore golfclub.ie

Spring League.

Round 4 now in progress, Finish 2^nd. April. Teams Results are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp. If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506 good luck and enjoy. The Competitions Committee.

Week End Competition.

25^th. and 26^th. March.  On a weekend when the weather improved and people appreciated to be out the winner of the 14 hole stableford competition run over the 25th and 26th March was Jerry Keegan (Jnr) with 35 points.

Inter Club Competitions.  Team Captains & Vice-Captains.

1. AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield – Captain, Padraig Moloney , Vice- Captain, Denis Maher
2. AIG Men’s Pierce Purcell Shield – Captain, Tom McGrath, Vice -Captain, Dinny Tuohy
3. AIG Men’s Fred Perry Trophy Captain – Liam Leahy, Vice – Captain, (not picked)
4. Flogas Irish Mixed Foursomes – Captain’s Declan Kennedy & Mary Gilmartin, Vice Captain Les Mason
5. 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

Seniors.

23rd. Mar.  5 teams took part this morning and we just about managed to escape the rain. 1^st. 52 pts. John Kirwan, Pat O Connell, Tom Kenny, Seamus Ryan.  2^nd. 51 pts.   Ted Kennedy, Ollie Murray, Mick Murphy, John Galvin. 3^rd. 48 pts. Sean Cashman, Seanie Gleeson, John Mullally, Colm Dooley.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

SPRING League. Round 4,

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Bereavements.

Two past Captains, Mick Connell, Captain in 1990 and Maurice Murphy Captain 1994.  Mick passed away on Tuesday 14^th. March.  Maurice passed away on Friday 17^th. March.  Details of both are on the RIP.ie  Sincere condolences to both families.  May they rest in peace.

Spring League.

Due to the extended bad weather round 1 of the spring league will be extended through to Sunday 19th March.  Any change to the end date of Round 2 will be announced in progress.  Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.  Round 3, 13^th. March,  Finish 26^th. March.  Round 4, 20^th. March,  Finish  2^nd. April. Teams are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp. Entry fee is €20 to be paid on start of 1^st round, €3 per re-entry.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506 good luck and enjoy. The Competitions Committee.

Seniors.

16^th. Mar.  Due to continued wet weather it was no possible to play Seniors.  Hopefully next week the weather will improve.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Recruitment of new members. This Sat. 1^st.  April. Open Day.

SPRING League. Round 4, Finish 2^nd. April.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club are offering an open day to the community on this Sat 1^st April for anyone that that would like to get into golf.  Starting at 11am.  Come along and experience how easy it is to get into Golf. “Golf is for Everyone”

“Golf is for everyone”

To all Members, the Promotional Committee request to share this poster with all your family and friends, especially those using “Instagram”, “Facebook”, “Twitter”, “Snapchat” or any other media. This poster is advertising “Your Club” to recruit new members. It’s all about “Getting Into Golf” for all.

Please Share it.  Thank you, Promotional Committee.⛳

Templemore Golf Club Captain Drive-in.  Ladies Committee.  B. R.  L. R.  Josie Moloney, Josie Bourke, Margaret Buckley, Kay Brennan, Mary Ryan, Breda Murphy, Maura Sheehan.  F. R. L. R.  Mary Hogan, Margie Costigan, Mary Lady Captain Gilmartin, Mary Butler, Marian Keely. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Bereavements.

Two past Captains, Mick Connell, Captain in 1990 and Maurice Murphy Captain 1994.  Mick passed away on Tuesday 14^th. March.  Maurice passed away on Friday 17^th. March.  Details of both are on the RIP.ie  Sincere condolences to both families.  May they rest in peace.

Spring League.

Due to the extended bad weather round 1 of the spring league will be extended through to Sunday 19th March.  Any change to the end date of Round 2 will be announced in progress.  Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.  Round 3, 13^th. March,  Finish 26^th. March.  Round 4, 20^th. March,  Finish  2^nd. April. Teams are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp. Entry fee is €20 to be paid on start of 1^st round, €3 per re-entry.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506 good luck and enjoy. The Competitions Committee.

Seniors.

16^th. Mar.  Due to continued wet weather it was no possible to play Seniors.  Hopefully next week the weather will improve.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

SPRING League. Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club, Captains Drive-in winning team, L. R. Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin, Frank Russell, Ned Delaney, Mary Anne Maher, Tommy Foley, Captain Declan Kennedy. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Spring League.

Due to the extended bad weather round 1 of the spring league will be extended through to Sunday 19th March.  Any change to the end date of Round 2 will be announced in progress.  Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.  Round 3, 13^th. March,  Finish 26^th. March.  Round 4, 20^th. March,  Finish  2^nd. April. Teams are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp. Entry fee is €20 to be paid on start of 1^st round, €3 per re-entry.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506 good luck and enjoy. The Competitions Committee.

Week-end Results.

5^th. March.  Even with the spring league in full flow there was still a good turnout for the Weekend 14 hole. There were two 34 points returned Eamonn Connolly winning on countback from Shane Cashman.

Seniors.

9^th. Mar.  Due to continued wet weather it was no possible to play Seniors.  Hopefully next week the weather will improve.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

SPRING League. Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club Lady Golfer of the year 2022.  Presentation by current Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin to Former Lady Captain Mary Hogan (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Lady Golfer of the year 2022.

Mary Hogan former Lady Captain been presented with a Golf Statuette by Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin.  Congratulations to Mary on a hard earned prize due the very competitive performance from all the Ladies during 2022.  Well done for your consistence Mary.

Spring League.

4^th. March.  Reminder,The dates for the spring league are. Round 1.  27^th. February, Finish 12^th. March.  Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.  Round 3, 13^th. March,  Finish 26^th. March.  Round 4, 20^th. March,  Finish  2^nd. April. Teams are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp. Entry fee is €20 to be paid on start of 1^st round, €3 per re-entry.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506 good luck and enjoy. The Competitions Committee.

Week-end Results.

25th & 26th February, saw a great turnout for first 14-hole competition of the year. The winner on countback with 32 points was Michael Fogarty in second also on 32 points was Tom Quinlan and third with 30 points was Sean O’Sullivan.

Seniors.

2^nd Mar.  On a grey slightly cool but great day for golf Eight teams participated in the latest episode of Templemore Seniors Do Thursday. In First Place with a fantastic 57 points were John Kirwan, John Galvin, George Collins, and Colm Dooley. In second, on countback, with 51 points, Tom McGrath, Ger Hayes, Micheal Healy, and Phil Ryan (Snr) and in 3rd also with 51 points Ambrose Purcell, John Mullally, Paudie Butler and James Murray. Great Day all and thanks to President Rody for preparing the refreshments afterwards.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

SPRING League. Round 1.  Commenced on 27^th. February, Finish 12^th. March.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club Captain, Declan Kennedy and family, Brenda (Wife) and Hazel (Daughter) all enjoying the Captains Drive-in day. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Spring League.

27^th. Mon. February.  Now with the golf season started the Competition Committee announce the start of the spring league 2023. The dates for the spring league are.

Round 1.  27^th. February, Finish 12^th. March.  Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.  Round 3, 13^th. March,  Finish 26^th. March.  Round 4, 20^th. March,  Finish  2^nd. April.

Teams are now posted in the men’s locker room and via WhatsApp. Entry fee is €20 to be paid on start of 1^st round, €3 per re-entry.  If you have any queries please contact Sean Lee on 087 221 8506 good luck and enjoy. The Competitions Committee.

Week-end Results.

25^th. & 26^th. February, 14 hole Competition S/F. This was the first of 2023 competition before the commencing of the spring league.   Results are posted on the members WhatsApp.

Seniors.

23^rd. Feb.  After a frost delay nine teams got out on the day that warmed up through the rounds.  In 1^st. place with 53 points, Donal Golden, Ollie Murray, George Collins, and James Murray.  In 2^nd. place with 52 points, Paddy Bourke, Pat O’Connell and John Stapleton.  In Third place with 49 points, John Kirwan, Gerry Hayes, Jim Casey and Tommy Deegan. Well done all.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

SPRING League. Round 1.  Commenced on 27^th. February, Finish 12^th. March.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club Grand Reopening of Golf Season 2023.  L.R. Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin, Lady President Margie Costigan, Captain Declan Kennedy, President Rody Cawley. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Templemore Golf Club Grand Reopening of Golf Season 2023.

Sunday 19^th Feb.  It was a splendid perfect day for golf.  The course was in excellent condition resulting in a record attendance and fantastic to see all colours of red out on the course all creating a great BUZZ and Vibrancy.

Captain Declan Kennedy appreciation.

Lady President, Lady Captain, Mr Present, Vice-Captain, former President of Ireland, Past Captains and Presidents, committee members and all fellow golfers.  I want to thank you all sincerely for your attendance today, it’s wonderful and very encouraging to see such a great turnout. This year Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin is introducing a “Programme for Getting into Golf” for the ladies.  The men will also run something similar this year. I would like to encourage you all to promote the club to all your friends or anyone who may like to join. I hope everyone enjoys the golf today and I wish you all a wonderful year of golf ahead.  It’s great to be among friends in a sport we all love, what more could we ask for.  “Golf is for Everyone”

Lady Captain Mary Gilmartin Appreciation.

A Great day, thanks for all the help by our two committees. The Course in superb condition great credit and thanks to Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly. To our competition secretaries for all their hard work and forfeited playing today including Les Mason, Marian Keely, Sean Lee and Mick Keely.  Thanks to all members who participated.

A special mention also to the ladies for the catering today. Thanks again to all who made the day happen and I hope to see you all soon again on the golf course.  Bring on more great days of Golf in Templemore.

Captains Drive-in Competition.

On a day where the weather smiled on the 20 teams. The Captains Drive was a great success and there was a big crowd for the excellent refreshments afterwards.

In First place with 27.7 Golfer of the year 2022 Ned Delaney, Tommy Foley, Frank Russell, and Mary Anne Maher.  In Second place with 29.1 Michael Purcell, John Hassett, Michael Cahill, and Anna Cashman. In Third place with 29.2 was Dinny Maher, Dessie Hennessy, George Collins, and Biddy Gleeson, and in 4th place with 29.4 was Trevor Quinn, Mary Hogan, Gerry Hayes, and Seanie Gleeson.

Week-end Results.

18th. 19th. Feb.  The weekend competition saw a fair turnout and the winner with 21 points was Bernie O’Rourke.

Spring League.

Now with the golf season starting to move up a gear the Competition Committee announce the start of the spring league 2023. The dates for the spring league are.

Round 1.  27^th. February, Finish 12^th. March.  Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.  Round 3, 13^th. March,  Finish 26^th. March.  Round 4, 20^th. March,  Finish  2^nd. April.

If you wish take part of the spring league names by 6 pm. Thursday 23rd February. Names can be entered on the sheet in the men’s locker room or via WhatsApp. (Please ensure that you specify Spring League on WhatsApp).  Entry fee will be €20 further details to follow.

Seniors.

16^th.Feb.  A day when there were no delays due to frost saw a prompt start and despite being back on the big boys full course there was great scoring from the eight teams that turned out.  In first place with 54 points Seamus Bourke, Pat O’Connell, John Mullally and Jim Gilmartin. In second place with 53 points Bernie O’Rourke, Gerry Hayes, Tom Kenny and Michael Healy and in third place with 52 points were John Kirwan, Seanie Gleeson, George Collins and James Murray. Great shooting lads

50/50 Draw.

The winner of the 50/50 draw takes home a healthy € 160 was John Hassett.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

SPRING League. Round 1.  27^th. February, Finish 12^th. March.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club L.R. President Rody Cawley, Competitive Golfers Paddy Fogarty and Ambrose Purcell discussing past and future performance campaigns at Seniors 2022 Celebration (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Captains Drive-in.

The course is now set for a fantastic day of golf with Captains Declan Kennedy, Mary Gilmartin, President Rody Cawley and Margie Costigan battling it out on a 9 hole Scramble followed by all enthusiastic members.  Commencing at 1pm.  Refreshments will be available afterwards for all.

Week-end Results.

4^th. 5^th. Feb.  Even with the unfortunate loss of Sunday due to bad weather St Brigit brought still brought a good turnout and in a close result on countback with 25 points Bernie O’Rourke just pipped Joe Fahey.  Congratulations Bernie.

Spring League.

Now with the golf season starting to move up a gear the Competition Committee announce the start of the spring league 2023. The dates for the spring league are.

Round 1.  27^th. February, Finish 12^th. March.  Round 2, 6^th. March, Finish 19^th. March.  Round 3, 13^th. March,  Finish 26^th. March.  Round 4, 20^th. March,  Finish  2^nd. April.

If you wish take part of the spring league names by 6 pm. Thursday 23rd February. Names can be entered on the sheet in the men’s locker room or via WhatsApp. (Please ensure that you specify Spring League on WhatsApp).  Entry fee will be €20 further details to follow.

Seniors.

2^nd Feb.   On a slightly cold and overcast day, but the good golf played by the 8 teams brought out the sun towards the end. Scoring was great, with 61 points in first place were John Kirwan, Mick Keely, Seanie Gleeson, and Seamus Ryan. In Second Place with 60 points were Michael Cahill, Pat O’Connell, and Jim Casey and in Third place with 58 points were Tom McGrath, Liam Leahy, Jim Gilmartin, and Tom Hogan.

9^th. Feb. Well, it was proved today that Templemore Seniors are totally indomitable, even a frozen course we just waited it out and finally the 9 teams got out to play two hours late at 12:00.  And the scores returned reflected the good conditions that then prevailed. In First Place with 59 points were Pat O’Connell, John Mullally and a return after nearly a year out is our bionic Tony O’Toole. It was close in second place separated by countback with 58 points Seamus Bourke, John Galvin, Michael Maher, and Pascal Whelan. Third also with 58 points John Kirwan, George Collins, Les Mason, and Colm Dooley. Well done all.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Captains Drive-in.  Sunday 19^th. Feb.  (Mary Kilmartin and Declan Kennedy).  9 hole Scramble followed by refreshments.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club,  L.R.  John Egan and Phillie Bourke Borrisoleigh at the Seniors Celebration of Golf Year 2022.  Discussing all the shots that should have. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Spring Golf.

We are now into the new golf year. The weather has been unprecedently wet and we know that this is very frustrating for you all not being able to get out and play golf.  We would like to inform you that there are some very positive drainage steps taking place to counteract the inclement weather conditions from effecting the course into the future.  Now that spring is in the air, we look forward to more golf been played and encourage all to get back into the swing.

Seniors.

Yahoo, after weeks of Rain/Cold Rain and 5 weeks off the course we got the band back together and on a great day for golf, the Seniors threw off the rust and there was great scoring and good banter in the post-match tea-drinking.  In First place with a creditable 61 points were Paddy Bourke, Jim Gleeson, Seanie Gleeson, and Michael Cahill.  Close on their heels, on countback, in second place with 60 points Ambrose Purcell, Sean Cashman, Joe Hennessy, and George Collins.  In third place also with 60 points Bertie Keane, Oliver Murray, Les Mason, and Colm Dooley.  Well done all.

50/50 Draw.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Captains Drive-in.  Sunday 19^th. Feb.  (Mary Kilmartin and Declan Kennedy).  9 hole Scramble followed by refreshments.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club Executives celebrating another year of great Golf 2022.  L.R. Founder Member on 28^th. Sept. 1971 Pat Costello, 1984 Captain and 1986 President.  Michael Keely Captain 2009. Tom Kenny Captain 2000 and President 2008. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Christmas Fayre

Due to inclement weather the competition was restricted to 2^nd. 3^rd. and 4^th. Dec. Results for the 9 hole Christmas Fayre Stableford competition were,  1^st. Gerry Hayes with 26 points, 2^nd. Peter Bane with 24 points.

50/50 Draw.

4^th. Dec. The winner of the 50/50 draw, Mary Moore €100.

The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club. http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]   Scroll down to the end of the FEE categories and select the 50/50 Buy Now.

Fees for 2023 are now due.

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. 

Captains Drive-in.  Sunday 19^th. Feb.

Seniors.  Every Thursday 10am. Refreshments afterwards in Club House.

Templemore Golf Club Seniors Executives, Vice Captain 2023 Les Mason, 2018 President Phil Ryan 2016, Captain and current Hon Secretary Pat O’Connell, all enjoying the Seniors XMass Celebrations. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

2022 Review / Highlights.

A Historical New Chapter for Templemore Golf Club.

On 21^st July 2022 the Club signed a 21year lease with the OPW, Severing its connection with the Garda College over the past 50 years. This now means that the Club has its own “Autonomy” to a bright future ahead.

Golfer of the Year 2022.

Golfer of the year Ned Delany. This was a particularly proud presentation as Ned had participated in the Juvenile program run by the Golf Club during the school break in the summer over many years. A proud day for his family and no doubt a possible career of great enjoyment in this great game.  It was also a special occasion for the 2023 Captain Declan Kennedy performing his fist presentation of his captaincy.  The top three winners in Templemore Golf Club’s Golfer of the year 2022 were Ned Delany  29.  John Stapleton 15,  Jerry Keegan (Jnr) 14.  The Competition was an accumulation of points over six competitions held in 2022.

Cancer Awareness “’Play in Pink’ 

Lady Captain Mary Hogan on behalf of the ladies committee, presented funds raised for Breast Cancer Ireland ‘Play in Pink’ week £1,255, a testament of the club generosity. A sincere thanks to all of you who supported this very worthy cause.

Club Classic Appreciation by Captain Jim Ryan.

A fantastic weekend of golf.  Our 2022 Club Classic saw great weather and great golf.  Templemore Golf Club recently signed a 21year lease with the OPW giving the Club its own Autonomy.  This gives Templemore Golf Club great stability and a very positive future going forward.  But it will also bring its own financial challenges, that’s why the Annual Club Classic is very important for our Club.  40 teams played over the weekend, the Senior Men played on Thursday and Senior Ladies played on Monday.  I’d like to thank the team sponsors, members and visitors that played in the Club Classic.  Also a huge appreciation to local commercial sponsors and to the overwhelm support from Golf Clubs all over the country.   A lot of work goes into the running of the Classic, organising prizes, catering, registering’s players and tallying the results, checking the lotto, getting the course ready.  Thanks to the Club Committee especially the Competition and Course management teams.  We look forward to your continued support.  All very much appreciated by the Club.  Captain Jim Ryan.

Men’s Seniors Club Classic.

13^th. Oct. On a fantastic Autumnal day for golf where the only issue was leaves and the Sun ( a nice complaint) 8 teams strolled around and the conditions gave us some great shooting so on count back in 1^st. place with 57 points Bertie Keane, Ollie Murray, Mick Murphy and Paddy Nolan, in 2^nd. also with 57 points,  Jim Gleeson, Seanie Gleeson, Colm Dooley and Christie O’Rourke. In 3rd place with 53 points, Bernie O’Rourke, John Mullally, John Galvin and Willie Haverty again a special thanks to Rody Cawley for looking after our catering.

Seamus Cody Perpetual Trophy. 

Presented to the club by Andrew Cody, son of Seamus in 2019 on behalf of the Cody family as a recognition of the commitment and legacy from Seamus to the club.  Seamus was Captain in 1977 and President in 2005.  His dedication to the club is unquestionable in the landscaping and development of the course which is the foundation of the current course layout. Winner.  Seamus Bourke, Runner up, Declan Russell.

Ladies Seniors.

19^th. September. Eighteen Senior ladies played in the Club Classic on a beautiful, pleasant morning    Winners were Kathleen Cahill, Josephine Lyons and Gertie Kelly.  2^nd. place, Breda Murphy, and Frances Stapleton.    Well done to everyone.  A lovely lunch was enjoyed by everyone after the golf.   Special thanks to Pat O Connell and Les Mason for looking after everyone so well.  Senior ladies play every Monday at 11oc.   New members always welcome.  A special thanks to Mary O’Connor for her diligent work in promoting the seniors. Contact Mary on 086 8813898.

Golf Classic, Borrisoleigh Primary School Fundraiser.

1^st.  Team, Aidan Cowan, Eamon McGrath, Kevin Walsh.  2^nd. Team,  Pat Sheehy, Frank Russell, Sean Lee.  3^rd.  Billy Hayes. Gerry Hayes. Mark Moroney.  4^th. Team.  Liam O Gara, Matthew O Gara, Robert Foley.  5^th. Team. Martin Mullally, Martin Bohan, John Fitzpatrick.  6^th. Team.  Martin Gleeson, Pat Gleeson, J. Ryan.  7^th. Team. Sean Gleeson, Biddy Gleeson, Michael Webster.  Women’s prizes.  1^st. Tram, Marian Keely, Síle Keely, Kate Brickley.  2^nd.Team.   Mary Ryan, Margie Costigan, Mary Gilmartin.  Nearest the Pin: Patrick Gleeson.  Men’s long drive: Daniel Kennedy Dundrum.  Women’s long drive: Helen Hayes.

Juvenile School of Excellence.

Commenced on Tuesday 12th July followed by Ladies lessons at 11 am.   The attendance by all continues, an indication the interest there is in taking up Golf as a recreation hobby.  The school is an embryonic for star players i.e. former student Ned Delaney winning the Vice Captains with a magnificent score of 77 and 64 net.  Contact Club Secretary Pat O’Connell, 087 9205821.  “GOLF IS FOR EVERYONE”

Presidents Prize Winners,

3^rd. and 4^th. September.  Winners.  1^st. 45pts. Denis Maher.  2^nd. 42 pt. Frank Russell.  3^rd.  40pts. Paddy Bourke.  Best Gross, Declan Kennedy.  Past President. Liam Daly.  Cat.1 (1-18) John Maloughney. Cat. 2 (>18) Les Mason.  8^th. 40pts. Brian Kennedy.  9^th. 39pts. Johnathan Coleman.

Vice Captains Prize Winners.

13^th. & 14^th. August. On a scorching (+30) weekend for golf, there was a great turn-out for Declan Kennedy’s Vice Captains prize.  In 1^st. place with a net 64 was Ned Delaney.  2nd, on countback, with 65 net was Bertie Keane.  3^rd.  Donal Golden also with 65 .  4^th. Ted Kennedy also with 65 net.  5^th.  with 66 net was Oliver Murray.  6^th. place again on countback Michael Fogarty with Net 68.  The Best Front Nine with 38 shots was Pat Dunne.  The Best Back Nine, On Count Back, with 38 shots Declan Russell.  Well done to all for making this a great Golf Weekend.

Captains Prize.

Jim Ryan’s Captain’s Prize Friday 22nd. to Sunday 24th. July.  Congratulations to the winner Jerry Keegan Jnr.  A delightful weekend of Golf.  The course was in excellent condition.  Jim thanked all who made contribution on the preparation of the course also to all members who took part in the competition and to the ladies for their commitment in the supply of the food and beverages.  A very successful weekend of Golf.

Bereavement. R.I.P.

Joe O’ Connor. A longtime member and competitor of Templemore Golf Club.  He will be sadly missed by all for his constant tuition on the ball play and also for his dedication to the club as a very competitive player.  Condolences to his loving wife Ellen, and family “Joe left us as he lived, “Every ones Friend”  May he rest in peace.

Mary Long.  Lady Captain 1975, Honorary Secretary and long standing dedicated committed member. May she rest in peace.

Jimmy Bruen

19^th. June.  Congratulations to Declan Russel on a great performance of Golf by his team Versus Clonmel.   It was a great day for golf and marvelous to see young new team players coming to the fore which will continue secure future competitions.  Declan congratulated Clonmel on their win 3.5 v 1.5 and wished them every success in the competition. Templemore team;  John McGrath, Philly Ryan, Shane Russell, Mark Stakelum, Declan Kennedy, Ned Delaney, Ciaran Hassett, Johnathan Coleman, Martin Gleeson, Timothy Tuohy,  Reserves Keith Morris and Ned Walsh.

Pierce Purcell Shield V Cahir.

18^th. May.  Our Pierce Purcell team was defeated by Cahir this evening in Cahir. Tommy Foley Captain expressed a great thanks to the players and panel for their efforts. Thanks to John Galvin for his assistance, and to our supporters who travelled with us.  Tommy also congratulated the Cahir Team in their success and wished then all the success in the tournament.  Templemore Team.  Denis Maher, Padraig Moloney, Tom McGrath, Michael Delaney, Declan Russell, Jerome Ryan, Andy Purcell, Mick Keely, Michael Purcell, Paul Touhy. The subs were Denis Touhy, John Hassett, Ambrose Purcell and Cathal Leahy.

J B Carr Tournament Victory for Templemore V Nenagh.

Congratulations again to John Stapleton (The Saint) and his team in a progressive victory over Nenagh in Nenagh with a 3/2 win.  On Friday 20^th. May.  The next round will be versus Nenagh in Templemore on Monday 30^th. May. This return leg is for the County Championship title having previous victory over Dundrum and Clonmel.

LMC. (Leinster, Connaught Munster Seniors Golf).

Congratulations to Sean Cashman, Frankie Shortt, Mick Carey, John Moloughney  on  winning  their  category at the LMC outing in Portarlington.

Fred Perry Trophy Victory for Templemore.

Congratulations to Leam Leahy and his team in a decisive victory over Clonmel in Clonmel with a 4/1 win.  On Thursday 4^th. May.  The next round will be versus Thurles at home in Templemore.  The Team;  Dinny Maher, Padraigh Moloney, Ger Clifford, Declan Russell, Tom McGrath, Ambrose Purcell, Seamus Bourke, Joe Fahy, Dinny Touhy, Bertie Keane.

Doonbeg Social Competition.

There is great appreciation to Tommy Foley and his team in organising this Social Golf Day for the members of Templemore Golf Club in Doonbeg.  Tommy expressed thanks to Tom and Kevin Kenny for their help. Special thanks also to John Stapelton for his assistance.  The results were. 4^th. Matty Stapleton, 3^rd. Bertie Keane, 2^nd. Paudie Butler, and in first place, Ger Clifford.  Presentation of prizes at the club house in Templemore.

Fred Daly U18 Trophy 2022..

Congratulations to the Templemore Fred Daly U18 Team.  Daniel Joyce, Ned Delaney, Eoin Kelly, Ned Walsh and Tom Duggan.  They put up a proud performance for the club and deserve congratulations.  It was a very close contest with Dundrum snatching the victory in a 3-2 win.  A special appreciation also from the club to the Team Manager Pat O’Connell.  A special word of thanks to Sinead and Arthur Kelly and Michael Delaney for their support and encouragement. Complements to Dundrum in their victory and we wish their team all the success in the tournament.

Spring League.

A very successful spring League which concluded Sunday 24^th. April.  The winners were;  League One.  Winners Team 13 with 340 Points.  Tom McGrath, Sean Lee, Bernie O’Rourke,  David Coleman.  Runners-Up Team 19 with 335 Points.  Padraig Moloney, Pat Dunne, Pat O’Connell, Martin Bohan.  League Two.  Winners Team 03 with 324 Points,  Declan Kennedy,  John Hassett,  Pat Looby,  Peter Slattery,  Runners-Up Team 05 with 322 Points.  Cathal Leahy,  Ambrose Purcell, Dessie Hennessy, Les Mason

J.B. Carr Tournament 2022. Templemore Victory over Dundrum.

The J.B. Carr Diamond Trophy was inaugurated by Woodenbridge Golf Club in 1996. This popular event has effectively become the Senior Club Championship of Ireland (Over 60’s) with some 200 or so clubs from every corner of Ireland participating. The semi-finals and finals are held each year in Woodenbridge Golf Club, usually over the second weekend of September.  Congratulations to Templemore Team on their 1st. round victory over Dundrum in Templemore today 13th. April.  Team Manager, John Stapleton.  Assistant Manager, Jerry Keegan.  Team;  Dinny Tuohy, Joe O’Connor.  Bertie Keane, Bernie O’Rourke.  Tom McGrath, Ambrose Purcell.  Dinny Maher, Jerry Keegan.  Michael Webster, Frank Russell.

Green Keeper Jack Alexandra Retirement.

Captain Jim Ryan made a presentation of the course portrait by Rody Cawley to Green Keeper Jack Alexandra and thanked his on behalf of all the member for his due diligence on the upkeep of the course.  Lady Captain Mary Hogan also made a presentation to Jack Alexandra.  Templemore Senior Golfers also made a presentation to Jack Alexander.  Everyone wished him well on his retirement and look forward to seeing him on the course again “playing the great game of Golf”.

Captains Drive-in.

On a glorious and perfect day and the course in excellent condition on Sunday 6^th. March the Golf Season in Templemore became active.  2021 Captain Dinny Maher presented the traditional Golf Ball to incoming Captain Jim Ryan. The attendance was in abundance as all were delighted to get back into their golf after long inclement weather delays resulting in course closures.  Captain Jim thanked all those who attended, also best wishes to the incoming President Michael Purcell,   Lady Captain Mary Hogan and Lady President Mary Butler.  Captain Jim made a presentation in appreciation to Greenkeeper Jack Alaxendra for his dedicated work on the greens and the Golf course in general.  Lady Captain Mary also made a presentation on behalf of the Ladies to Jack, both wishing him well in his retirement and looking forward to seeing him playing the great game of golf .   Fr. Domonic gave all his blessing and wishes to a happy year of Golf.  The Ladies organised a hospitality reception in the Club House Lounge which was greatly appreciated by all as this was the first in two years due to Covid-19.

Templemore Golf Club Succeed in achieving a Sports Capital Grant of €31,338.

Congratulation to all the application team in making this application successful.  It was a long period of numerous protocols and applications.   The news came on Friday 11th. Feb.  It confirms the ability of the team involved to bring such an application to a successful conclusion.  There was great delight from all the members as it endorsed the confidence in the club towards developments to achieve the highest standard as one of the best 9hole Golf Club in the country.  The grant will be ringfenced for essential drainage.  The Sports Capital Programme aim is to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country.  It is the primary vehicle for government support for these developments.

‘Golf for Everyone’ – Strategy 2022 – 2026

Golf Ireland has launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that will help guide the game from 2022 to 2026.  Titled ‘Golf for Everyone’, this is the first Strategy of its kind from Golf Ireland, that comes after a lengthy consultation process.  “Golf is a game for everyone – for enjoyment, for health, for life”, is the Vision of the Strategic Plan, with five focus areas set out throughout the Strategy for men, women, boys and girls to compete together in National Championships.

Dear fellow members,

It is a great honor and I am very proud to serve you all in 2023 as your Captain. I would like to thank Jim, for nominating me as his Vice-Captain, I am very grateful to him for giving me this opportunity of serving you all.

Templemore Golf Club held their AGM on Friday last 9^th December and a big thank you to all who attended in the very poor weather conditions. The AGM was a very successful event and the following Officers and committee were elected;

I wish Rody, our President, a very enjoyable and memorable year ahead. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Les for accepting the Vice-Captaincy and I’m look forward to working very closely with him in the year ahead. I want to sincerely thank all the Officers for committing again to 2023. I’m also delighted to welcome our three new committee members Eamon, Timmy and Jerome. Thank you also Declan for staying on for another year. Thank you, Donal, Bertie and Denis, for your contribution to the committee in 2022 and your pledge again to help me if required. I am looking forward to working with all the committee in 2023, together we can make this a very memorable and productive year for Templemore Golf Club. I would also like to wish the Lady Captain for 2023 Mary Gilmartin a very pleasurable year ahead and we will undoubtably work together as a team for the benefit of the club.

This is the first year of our long-term lease and Templemore Golf Club being a limited company. With this new structure we have many new and greater responsibilities than before. Many new policies and procedures will be introduced that we will have to follow.  There will be extra costs that the club will have to meet such as clubhouse maintenance, insurance, electricity etc. However; the great thing now is our club can plan long-term with this new autonomy we have acquired.

Things are moving very quickly in golf with new policies and guidelines from GUI having to be adhered to.  We are moving to one golf for all and this is now policy by GUI for funding etc. However, we should not just be doing it just because it is policy, but because we know it is the right thing to do. From now on this club will be focused on moving towards being governed by both ladies and gents within a joint management committee. This year both committees will work very closely together to . establish an inclusive governance structure that meets the requirements of GUI and all Templemore members.

We also have to replace the constitution to meet the new Limited Company structure and the needs of the club moving forward this will then be presented to you members at a Special General Meeting. Change can be slow, but we as a committee will work very hard to move things along. These are very challenging, exciting and positive times for Templemore Golf Club and I’m looking forward to playing my part as Captain for 2023.

This club is your, the members club, and I believe we can take it to new heights now and build on all the great work provided by past members and committees. A club would be nothing without good staff and feet on the ground and we have that now in abundance. I look forward to working closely with Dinny, Pat, our Course Manager and all the members who contribute to getting the course to the high standard we are now accustomed too.

Finally, I would like to say that if anyone would like to talk to me about anything pertaining to the golf club, I am always here for you, in confidence. I know I may not always get things right this year, but I can guarantee you one thing, I will give my captaincy for 2023 everything I can on behalf of all members within this golf club.

Yours sincerely

Declan Kennedy

Templemore Golf Club Seniors. Presentation to the Club development fund, L.R. Christy O Rourke, Tom McGrath, Mick Murphy, Course Manager Liam Leahy,  Presentation by Phil Ryan Snr., Sean Cashman, Paudie Butler, Paddy Bourke.  

Men’s Seniors  

1^st Dec.  On a grand day for golf 6 teams got out and even though we were mindful of the course condition after the continual rain.  Great scoring was aided by the foreshortened course so in 1^st. place with 64 points, Donal Golden, Pat O’Connell, John Mullally and Jim Casey.  2^nd. Place with 62 points, Jim Gleeson, Seanie Gleeson, John Galvin and Les Mason.  3^rd. Place with 60 points, Tom McGrath, Sean Cashman, Mick Murphy and Phil Ryan.  It was great to be back together after a month. Don’t forget 15th December after Senior Golf. Christmas Meal in Murphy’s at 2pm.

Christmas Fare.

We will be planning some Christmas Fares in the next week, weather permitting.

50/50 Draw.

23^rd. 30^th. Oct. 6^th. And 13^th. Nov.  The 50/50 draw is carried over due to the inclement weather.   The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club.

Dates for your Diary. 

Seniors. Every Thursday 9 AM.

Templemore Golf Club, Lady President Prize Team winner,  Kathleen Kennedy, Presentation by Lady President Mary Butler. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Christmas Fare.

We will be planning some Christmas Fares closer to December course and weather permitting.

Course Update. 

Due to constant torrential rain over the last three weeks, the course has been closed intermittingly for play.  Hopefully later next week 24^th.^th. onwards there will be competitions and great results.

50/50 Draw.

23^rd. 30^th. Oct. 6^th. And 13^th. Nov.  The 50/50 draw is carried over due to the inclement weather.   The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club.  http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]

Men’s Seniors  

21^st Nov. Nov. After consistant heavy rain, following a course inspection and a review of the forecast it is felt that there is no likelihood of a Seniors competition this Thursday 24^th. November, if there is an change we will keep you informed

Ladies Golf; 

All activities cancelled due to the inclement weather. Further updates on the 24th^th. Nov. On the members WhatsApp.

Dates for your Diary. 

Seniors. Every Thursday 9 AM.  (weather Permitting)

Templemore Golf Club, Lady President Prize runner up,  Biddy Gleeson, Presentation by Lady President Mary Butler. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Winter League.

As promised there has been a review regarding the Winter League and taking into account the state of the course and the weather forecast the Competition Committee has decided to cancel the 2022 Winter League.  We will be planning some Christmas Fares closer to December course and weather permitting.

Course Update. 

Due to constant torrential rain over the last three weeks, the course has been closed intermittingly for play.  Hopefully later next week 17^th. onwards there will be competitions and great results.

50/50 Draw.

23^rd. 30^th. Oct. 6^th. And 13^th. Nov.  The 50/50 draw is carried over due to the inclement weather.   The 50/50 Draw is also available online for anyone who cannot make it to the club.  http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]

Men’s Seniors  

10th. Nov. This may be like stating the obvious but due to the fact that the course conditions do not lend itself to best show our golfing prowess the seniors again was cancelled for this week. Hopefully next week.

Ladies Golf; 

All activities cancelled due to the inclement weather. Further updates on the 14th^th. Nov. On the members WhatsApp.

“Golf is for Everyone” Last of the 2022 Fees.

Green Fees;  Visitors, €15 for 9 or 18 holes.  Men, Women and Juveniles.  Full Membership will allow you to have access to Club Competitions, Master Score Board for Tee Bookings and Members WhatsApp.  Fees can be paid to any committee member, or placed in the FEE Box in the Locker room.  Alternative, you can pay on the web site.  http://templemoregolfclub.ie/membership/ [templemoregolfclub.ie]  All fee rates are on the Web Site.

Dates for your Diary. 

Seniors. Every Thursday 9 AM.  (weather Permitting)