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Templemore Golf Club, 2026 Lady Captains Prize winner, Claire Fitzpatrick, presentation by Lady Captain Michelle Hassett.

Lady Captain’s Prize 2026

11/7. Lady Captain Michelle Hassett’s Captain’s Prize was played over two wonderful days in July, culminating on Saturday, 11th July. The event was a tremendous success, with a fantastic turnout of players who came together to support Michelle on this very special occasion.  Michelle was a gracious and welcoming host throughout the competition, and the large entry reflected the respect and appreciation in which she is held by the membership. Her dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to Templemore Golf Club throughout her captaincy have been greatly valued and were evident in the success of the event.  The prize presentation took place in the clubhouse on Saturday evening, sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make the occasion such a memorable and enjoyable celebration.  Appreciation to all the competitors for their support and participation over the two days. Tributes to the course management and grounds staff for presenting the course in excellent condition, providing golfers with a superb playing surface throughout the competition and to the many volunteers whose hard work behind the scenes ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly. particularly acknowledgment to the Ladies Committee and all the lady members for their tremendous assistance, encouragement and support in the lead-up to and during the event.  Reflecting on the occasion, Michelle can be deeply appreciative of the friendship, generosity and goodwill shown to her by members and guests alike. The wonderful support she received made her Captain’s Prize a truly memorable milestone, one that she will cherish for many years to come.  The club extends its congratulations to all the prize winners especially the overall winner Claire Fitzpatrick winner of the Ladies Captain Prize 2026 and thanks to everyone who contributed to making Lady Captain Michelle Hassett’s Captain’s Prize such a special and successful celebration of golf and friendship.

 

Men’s 18 Hole Stroke Play Competition.

4/5/July.   1st. John Galvin, 2nd.  Pat O’Connell,  3rd.   Liam Leahy,   All score can be viewed on Master Score Bord via the Club Web Site.  The club would like to thank all members who participated in this important 18-Hole Stroke Play competition. While every competition is an enjoyable opportunity to test your golfing skills, Stroke Play events are particularly significant as they play a vital role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the World Handicap System.  A golfer’s handicap is only as reliable as the scores returned during qualifying competitions. By taking part in Stroke Play events and submitting scores, members help ensure that their handicap accurately reflects their current playing ability. This is important not only for club competitions but also when representing the club in inter-club matches and open competitions at other courses.  An accurate handicap creates a fair and enjoyable playing environment for everyone. It ensures that competitions are contested on a level playing field and allows golfers to measure their progress throughout the season. Regular participation in Stroke Play competitions is therefore a responsibility shared by all members, benefiting both the individual golfer and the club as a whole.  The committee encourages all members to support future Stroke Play competitions whenever possible. Your participation helps maintain a fair handicap system, strengthens competition within the club, and ensures that every player has a true reflection of their golfing ability.  Congratulations once again to our prize winners, John Galvin, Pat O’Connell and Liam Leahy, and sincere thanks to everyone who took part and contributed to another successful weekend of competitive golf at Templemore Golf Club.

 

Lady Captain’s 9 hole Scramble .

Sat 4 Jul & Tue 30 Jun. 1st.Team  Dee Hayes, Kathleen Kinnane & Gertie Kelly.  2nd. Team,  Anne Hogg, Mary Ryan Maher & Eileen Costigan.  3rd. Team, Breda Murphy,  Pauline Purcell & Mary Butler Ryan.   Well done to all ladies who played  and congratulations to all prize winners.  Congratulations to all the prize winners and sincere thanks to all the ladies who participated in the Lady Captain’s 9-Hole Scramble.  The competition was organised in support of Lady Captain Michelle Hassett and proved to be a tremendous success, enjoying excellent participation, great camaraderie and a wonderful atmosphere throughout. The fantastic turnout was a fitting tribute to Michelle and reflected the high regard and esteem in which she is held by the members of Templemore Golf Club.  Heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported the event was expressed , whether by taking part, assisting with the organisation, or encouraging fellow members to participate. The generosity, friendship and goodwill shown by the ladies helped to make the occasion both enjoyable and memorable.  Events such as this highlight the strong community spirit within the club, and the support shown for Michelle’s Captaincy is greatly appreciated.

 

Boyne Trophy Competition.

8/Jul.  Templemore’s Boyne Trophy team travelled to take on Gowran Golf Club, with two matches played at home and three away. Despite a tremendous effort from all involved, Templemore were narrowly defeated in a contest that went right down to the final match.  The ladies can be immensely proud of their performance, determination and fighting spirit throughout the day.  A special word of appreciation is due to all the players for their enthusiasm, commitment and dedication, particularly as they competed in extremely hot and demanding weather conditions. Representing your club requires both physical and mental endurance, and the team displayed these qualities in abundance throughout the match.  While the result did not fall in Templemore’s favour, the ladies represented the club with distinction, sportsmanship and pride. Their willingness to give their all for the club, both at home and away, is greatly appreciated and serves as an example to all members.  The club sincerely thanks the entire panel and management team for their commitment to the Boyne Trophy campaign. Although qualification for the next round was agonisingly close, the ladies can hold their heads high knowing they left nothing behind and were extremely unlucky not to progress.  Well done to all involved on a magnificent effort and for being such excellent ambassadors for Templemore Golf Club. Your dedication, teamwork and positive spirit throughout the competition are a credit to yourselves and to the club.

 

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Men’s Seniors.

8/Jul.  What a fantastic day for golf and friendship and there was that in abundance as the seniors ventured out and we got the best of the day as the sun had not turned its full power on. Another new record 12 teams took to the manicured grounds of Templemore Golf Course. In 1st. Team place with 57 points were Frank Russell, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and Eoin Wolahan. 2nd. Team place with 55points on countback were Liam Leahy, Paddy Bourke, Tony O’Toole and James Murray and in 3rd. place also on 55 points is John Galvin, Bernard  Barry, Michael Healy and Willie Haverty well played all.

 

Seniors South Munsters for July.

Thur 16 Tipperary 062 – 51119

Tue 21 Fermoy 025 – 31472

Wed 22 Bantry Bay 027 – 50579

Fri 24 Adare 061 – 396204

Mon 27 Muskerry 021 – 4385297

Tue 28 Kenmare 064 – 6641291

Thur 30 Cobh 021 – 4812399

 

Club Majors Dates.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s, July 23rd. Men’s Captain Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

 

 

Photo1; Templemore Golf Club, Junior Classic winning team presentation, Lady Captain, Michelle Hassett,  Pierce Deegan, Robert Miles, Charlie Hennessy, Club Captain John Greed. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

Photo 2; Templemore Golf Club, Much appreciated Sponsors.

 

Templemore Classic 2026 Produces Thrilling Finish

28/6.  The annual Templemore Classic attracted a strong entry and proved to be one of the most competitive club events of the season, with just ten points separating the top ten teams.  Taking first place with an impressive 102 points were Paul Touhy, Jerry Keegan (Snr) and Jerry Keegan (Jnr), who edged out the runners-up by the narrowest of margins.  Finishing in second place on 101 points were John Fitzpatrick, Mary Fitzpatrick and Claire Fitzpatrick, while third place went to Timmy Touhy, Padraig Maloney and Dinny Maher with 99 points.  The remaining leading positions were closely contested, with Seamus Bourke, Joe Fahey and Liam Daly taking fourth on 97 points, followed by Jody Boyle, Joey O’Dwyer and Ger Lyons in fifth on 94 points.  In sixth place were Pat O’Connell, Joe Hennessy and Maureen Connolly on 93 points. Also finishing on 93 points were the teams of Marty Brown, Gerry O’Dwyer and Adrian O’Dwyer, Garry Russell, Tommy Brett and Dean McEnrow, and Bertie Keane, Bernie O’Rorke and Mick Carey.  Rounding out the top ten were Niamh Connolly, Matthew Ryan and Lorraine Ryan on 92 points.  The Gross Prize (No-GI) was won by Matty Stapleton, Joe Kennedy and Cian Stapleton with 90 points.  In the special categories, the Ladies Prize went to Marian Keely, Mary Gilmartin and Mary Hogan on 88 points, while the Junior Prize was claimed by Robert Miles, Pierce Deegan and Charlie Hennessy, also on 88 points.  Prize winners in the on-course competitions included Cian Darcy, who won the Longest Drive, while Timmy Touhy captured the Nearest the Pin prize with a superb shot finishing just 2 feet 7 inches from the hole. The Templemore Classic once again proved a tremendous success, with excellent scoring throughout the field and a highly competitive finish among the leading teams.

 

Nevin  Trophy.

5/7.  Our Nevin team had to give second best to a very strong Mitchelstown outfit in Mitchelstown Golf Club this evening. All our players fought it out to the bitter end. Thanks  to you all for your commitment to our club. John & Sean. Club Captain John Greed.

 

Junior Cup.

4/7. Our Junior Cup team  after a heroic performance were defeated narrowly by Muskerry Golf Club. Teeing off at the unearthly hour of 7-40 am our lads under their manager, Ciarain Hassett played splendidly  throughout. Many thanks for your time and effort John. Club Captain John Greed.

 

Ladies Golf.

11/7. Lady Captain Michelle Hassett’s Captain’s Prize, Friday 11th. July.  Best of luck to our Lady Captain, Michelle Hassett, as she hosts her Captain’s Prize. We wish Michelle every success and hope she enjoys a memorable occasion.  We also extend our very best wishes to all competitors and hope everyone enjoys two wonderful days of golf, with qualifying rounds taking place on Tuesday, 7th July, and the main competition on Saturday, 11th July. May the weather be kind and the golf even better.  Wishing all involved a successful, enjoyable, and competitive Ladies Captain’s Prize.

Junior Golf Lessons at Templemore Golf Club. 

15/7.  Templemore Golf Club is delighted to offer junior golf lessons with PGA Professional Shane Ryan, starting on 15th July.  Duration: 5 weeks,  Cost: €60 per child.  Lesson Groups:  Under 12s: 10:00am.   Ages 12–16: 11:00am.  Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  To book a place or for more information, please contact Peter Bane by private message or call 087 768 0500.  Golf is a game that offers much more than learning how to hit a ball. It helps young people develop confidence, discipline, concentration and respect, while also encouraging healthy outdoor activity and lifelong friendships. The junior section is the lifeblood of every golf club, and these lessons play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of Templemore Golf Club members. For many youngsters, golf provides an excellent social outlet during the summer months, giving them the opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy the outdoors and participate in a sport that can be enjoyed for life. Whether your child is picking up a club for the first time or looking to improve their game, these lessons provide the perfect introduction to one of Ireland’s most enjoyable and rewarding sports.  Templemore Golf Club encourages all parents and guardians to consider this wonderful opportunity and help young golfers take their first steps into a game that offers enjoyment, challenge and friendship for years to come.  We look forward to welcoming our junior golfers to Templemore Golf Club this summer.

 

Men’s Seniors Home.

26/6.  Eventually at the 4th. time of asking we had our 1st. away outing of the year in Roscrea. A lovely day for golf was followed by an excellent meal. 1st. Team with  99 pts. Jerry Keegan, Pat O Connell, Seanie Gleeson and Michael Healy. 2nd. on 98 pts Sean Cashman, Frankie Shortt, Mick Murphy and George Collins. 3rd. On  97 pts Tommy Foley, John Bergin, Jim Casey and Phil Ryan.  Well played all.

 

Men’s Seniors in Roscrea.

2/7.   A great day with fine weather fine course and good company what more can one ask for on a Thursday morning in July. The eleven teams brought in some excellent scores,  1st place team on 56 points Brendan Russell, Francis Murphy and Martin Mullally. In 2nd place with 55 points Pat Looby, Mick Carey and Christy O’Rourke on the third step of the rostrum on countback with 54 points we have Liam Leahy, Donal Golden and Mick Maher well played all.

 

Men’s Seniors Diary Date.

13/7. A date for the diary, our second away trip is to Dundrum on the 13th, July. It will be golf only as there is currently no restaurant facilities at Dundrum there is a chuck wagon for burgers and hotdogs there are also tea coffee scone and sandwiches facilities so you won’t starve.

 

Seniors South Munsters for July.

Thurs. 9 Lee Valley  021 – 73317

Tue 14 Bandon 023 – 8841111

Wed 15 Newcastle West 069 – 76500

Thur 16 Tipperary 062 – 51119

Tue 21 Fermoy 025 – 31472

Wed 22 Bantry Bay 027 – 50579

Fri 24 Adare 061 – 396204

Mon 27 Muskerry 021 – 4385297

Tue 28 Kenmare 064 – 6641291

Thur 30 Cobh 021 – 4812399

 

Club Majors Dates.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s, July 23rd. Men’s Captain Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

Weekend competition.

21/6. Last week’s Men’s Competition saw the weather finally show some interest in being summery the turn-out was modest with many but fair play to a number of the members of the Society playing twice along with some of our wonderful team representatives, but it also saw many of our members keeping their powder dry for this upcoming weekend’s classic. Those that made the most significant contribution to their Golfer of the Year standing were our Men’s Captain John Greed with 36 points, Peter Bane with 35 points and Jody Boyle on 34 points on Count-Back from five others on the same score. Well played all.

 

Social Mixed Results.

24/6. Great to see another enjoyable Social Mixed outing on June 24th with some excellent scoring on display. First Place (29.2)

John Hassett, Anna Cashman & Paddy Daly.  Second Place (29.3)

Niamh Connolly, Darragh Kelly & George Collins.  Well done to all our winners and everyone who took part.  Why not join us next time.  The Social Mixed is all about good golf, great company and keeping the club vibrant. It’s a fantastic way to meet fellow members, improve your game in a relaxed setting, and enjoy the social side of the club. The more who play, the better the atmosphere on and off the course.  Get involved, bring a friend, and be part of what makes our club special.

  

Course work Volunteers.

25/6. A big shout out of gratitude & thanks to all our volunteers who helped with the cleanup of our clubhouse for our club classic this weekend. Very much appreciated. Place looked smashing. Lady Captain, Michelle Hassett & Men’s Captain John Greed.

 

Sponsors.

2026. 2026. A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors.

On behalf of everyone at Templemore Golf Club, we would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all our Annual Sponsors for your continued generosity and unwavering support. Your sponsorship is invaluable to our club. It helps us maintain and improve our facilities, organise competitions and events, invest in the development of our juvenile members, and continue building a strong and sustainable future for Templemore Golf Club.

The support we receive from our sponsors is something we never take for granted. We are incredibly fortunate to have such loyal local businesses and individuals standing behind our club year after year. Your generosity makes a real difference and helps ensure our club continues to thrive for generations to come.

To each and every one of our sponsors, thank you for your trust, your commitment and your belief in Templemore Golf Club. Your support is deeply appreciated and is a vital part of everything we do. SEE CLUB WEB SITE FOR VISUALS.

 

Men’s Classic Seniors. 

25/6.  It was a day when not only the stones were cracked with the summer heat, but the 9 teams were doubling their marbles and the wind we usually moan about was looked on as a nice breeze and umbrellas were up to protect the porcelain Celtic skin, we sweated buckets but the morning was really enjoyable. As always there is always a result, in first place team for our classic seniors with 61 were Declan Russell, Tommy Foley, Jerry O’Dwyer and James Casey. In 2nd. place with 59 points was Sean Cashman, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and Paddy Bourke and in 3rd. place with 50 points ware Seamus Bourke, Paddy Fogarty, Mick Murphy and James Murray well played everyone and for enduring the heat.

 

Ladies Golf Victory 

26/6.  A huge thank you to our Diageo Mixed team for your fantastic commitment and determination in securing such a tight victory over Dundrum. Your effort, teamwork, and spirit right to the final putt on the 18th. made it a truly memorable win. Well done to all involved.

 

Australian Spoons Qualifier Competition.

8/6.  Ladies, our Australian Spoons Qualifier is starting tomorrow 8th June until Sunday 21st June. Format: Scotch Foursomes (Pairs) Stableford

Entry Fee: €10 per person, per entry. Choose a lady you’d like to play with and enter as a pair. The pair with the best score will qualify for the Regional Stage of the Australian Spoons competition. Play any day and at any time over the next 2 weeks.

Each pair must have another player to mark their card. No computer sign-in required as this is a foursome’s competition

You may re-enter with a different partner and have another go for fun (€10 re-entry) Playing Handicap: The pair’s playing handicap is calculated by adding: 50% of the lower course handicap, and 35% of the higher course handicap. Please return completed scorecards to the competition box. Good luck everyone and enjoy the golf.

 

Ladies 18 hole Stableford Club Competition

23/6. 1st.Sadie Tynan, 2nd. Margaret Costigan, 3^rd Rita Dempsey.       

Our weekly Stableford is a great chance to enjoy a game, improve your skills, and meet fellow members, everyone is encouraged to take part.

Congratulations to all.

 

Club Majors Dates.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors

On behalf of everyone at Templemore Golf Club, we would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of our Annual Sponsors for your continued generosity and unwavering support.

Your sponsorship is invaluable to our club. It helps us maintain and improve our facilities, organise competitions and events, invest in the development of our juvenile members, and continue building a strong and sustainable future for Templemore Golf Club.

The support we receive from our sponsors is something we never take for granted. We are incredibly fortunate to have such loyal local businesses and individuals standing behind our club year after year. Your generosity makes a real difference and helps ensure our club continues to thrive for generations to come.

To each and every one of our sponsors, thank you for your trust, your commitment and your belief in Templemore Golf Club. Your support is deeply appreciated and is a vital part of everything we do.

 

Templemore Golf Club – thank you. ⛳️

Photo 1.  Templemore Golf Club, Mixed Foresomes Team.  Victory over our neighbours Thurles.  Back L.R. .Martin Gleeson, Mary Hayes, Josie Bourke, Claire Fitzpatrick,  Lady Captain Michelle Hassett,

Men’s Captain John Greed.  Front L.R..  Lorraine Ryan, Declan Kennedy, Ciaran Hassett, (Missing Seamus Bourke)

 

Photo 2.  Templemore Golf Club, Ann Heskin Munster Trophy team. L.r.  Breda O’Connell, Margi Costigan, Claire Fitzpatrick, Shile Delaney, Lorraine Ryan, and Josie Bourke.

 

Templemore’s Mixed Foursomes March On. Pride, Passion and Promise.

16/6. There are victories that bring joy, and then there are victories that ignite pride deep within a club and Templemore Golf Club’s triumph in the Quarter Final of the Irish Mixed Foursomes on June 19th firmly belongs in the latter.  Against our near neighbours Thurles, Templemore produced a performance rich in composure, teamwork and sheer determination. On a day when every shot mattered, the panel rose to the occasion with a unity of purpose that reflects everything that is best about club golf.  The team of Martin Gleeson, Mary Hayes, Josie Bourke, Claire Fitzpatrick, Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Men’s Captain John Greed, along with Lorraine Ryan, Declan Kennedy, Ciaran Hassett and Seamus Bourke, carried the hopes of the club with distinction. Each pairing played their part, combining skill and resilience under pressure, but above all demonstrating a collective spirit that proved decisive.  This was more than just a win, it was a statement of belief. From the opening tee to the final putt, Templemore showed the character required at this level of competition: calm under pressure, supportive of each other, and unwavering in their determination to succeed.  Special praise must go to the leadership shown by both captains, Michelle Hassett and John Greed, whose encouragement and guidance have clearly helped galvanise this team. Their influence, along with the commitment of every player involved, has helped create a panel capable not only of competing, but thriving on the big stage.  As Templemore now looks ahead to a Munster Semi Final, there is a real sense that this journey is only beginning. The challenge will intensify, but so too will the resolve of a team that has already shown it belongs among the very best.  The entire club can take immense pride in this achievement. Days like these inspire younger members, strengthen community bonds, and remind us all why golf at club level holds such a special place in Irish sporting life.  The message now is simple: keep believing, keep battling, and keep representing Templemore with the same pride and passion. The road ahead is demanding, but this team has already proven it has the heart and hunger to go even further.  Well done to all involved. Templemore stands firmly behind you as the Munster Semi Final awaits.

 

Ann Heskin Munster Trophy.

20/6.  Congratulations to our ladies team on a fantastic victory in the Ann Heskin Munster Trophy on 20/6. This prestigious competition honours Ann Heskin, a former President of the ILGU, Irish international player and captain, and a lifelong contributor to golf at club, provincial, and national level.

Our ladies put in a superb performance at home against Dundrum, securing a well-deserved win. Representing Templemore were Breda O’Connell, Margi Costigan, Claire Fitzpatrick, Shile Delaney, Lorraine Ryan, and Josie Bourke, all of whom played with great determination, skill, and team spirit. The club is immensely proud of this achievement. It reflects the dedication, camaraderie, and high standards that continue to thrive within our ladies’ section. Well done to all involved on a brilliant success and for bringing such credit to Templemore Golf Club.

 

Men’s 18 Hole V-Par Weekend (13th & 14th June)

14/6. Congratulations to all who took part in a fantastic weekend of competition, with great scoring on display throughout. Well done to our prize winners, 1st. Conor Scott, 2nd. Paddy Cadell, and 3rd. John Kirwin.

Competitions like these are the heartbeat of our club, helping to sharpen skills, build camaraderie and keep the spirit of this wonderful game alive. Well done to everyone who participated, your continued support is what makes Templemore Golf Club so special.

 

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford.

13th. June.  A sincere thank you to our generous sponsor, Naomi’s Café Thurles, for their wonderful support of this competition. Their commitment to quality, from freshly baked scones and tarts to locally sourced ingredients and homegrown produce, is a true reflection of the best of Tipperary, and we are proud to have them associated with Templemore Golf Club.  Congratulations to our winners, 1st. Claire Fitzpatrick, 2nd. Anne Cashman and 3rd. Josie Bourke and well done to all who took part.  A special word of appreciation to our Ladies section for their continued enthusiasm and support, which plays such a vital role in the strength and spirit of our club.

 

Social Mix Results. 

17/06. First place with 30.7 points: Séamus Bourke, Marie Hanrahan & Karen O’Toole. Second place with 32.0 points: Paul Touhy, Tom Ryan & Mary Hogan. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone who took part in another enjoyable Social Mix. Why not join us next time. The Social Mix is a great way to meet fellow members, enjoy a relaxed round of golf, and have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you’re new to the club or a regular player, there’s always a warm welcome and great company waiting. The more, the merrier, so come along and be part of it.

 

Classic Fundraiser.

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June

Our Club Classic is fast approaching, and preparations are in full swing for what promises to be a fantastic weekend of golf and camaraderie. Book your team now by contacting Claire on 085 8249626.With fantastic prizes on offer, this is an event not to be missed, and time slots are filling up fast, We are calling on all members to get involved. Please help support the club by entering a team, and if possible, inviting friends, family, neighbours, or colleagues, whether they are golfers from other clubs or even new to the game. The Classic is as much about enjoyment and community as it is about competition. Every team entered makes a real difference, and your support is vital to the success of this important fundraiser.

 

Men’s Seniors.

18/6. Well again we dodged the bullet and the seniors hardly got wet which means that the 9 teams returned some good scores and there was great “Bon Ami” in the clubhouse afterwards. The result was as follows in 1st. place team with an impressive 54 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, Tom Hogan and Mick Maher. 2nd. Team were Liam Leahy, John Mullally, Willie Haverty and Jerry O’Dwyer.  3rd. Team place from another three teams on 49 points on countback was Ted Kennedy, George Collins Jim Gilmartin and our Captain John Greed well played everyone.

 

Seniors. A date for your diary we will make our fourth attempt at a first outing of the seniors on the 29th. June to Roscrea. We will be asking for names after we complete the draw for next weeks Thursday morning.

 

Diary Dates

South Munster Seniors for June.

Thur. 25th. West Waterford.

Mon. 29th.Blarney.

Tue. 30th. Cahir Park.

 

Club Majors Dates.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

Templemore Golf Club, Nevin Trophy Team, Back,L.R. Seamus Bourke, Padraigh Moloney, John Hassett, John Fitzpatrick, Club Captain John Greed. Front L.R. Denis Ryan, Pat Looby, Timmy Tuohy, Tom McGrath, (Missing, Tom Kenny and Tom Ryan)

 

Nevin Trophy.

12/6. Congratulations to our Nevin Trophy team on their outstanding victory over Dundrum. A tremendous performance from Seamus Bourke, Padraigh Moloney, John Hassett, John Fitzpatrick, Club Captain John Greed, Denis Ryan, Pat Looby, Timmy Tuohy, Tom McGrath, Tom Kenny, and Tom Ryan.  This excellent result is a testament to the team’s skill, determination, sportsmanship, and commitment to representing the club with pride. Competing in the prestigious Vincent Nevin Trophy, one of the leading regional senior men’s inter-club competitions in Munster, makes this achievement all the more significant. The club extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to every member of the team. Your hard work, dedication, and success continue to enhance the reputation of our club and inspire fellow members. We wish you every success in the next round and look forward to following your continued progress in the competition.  Well done, gentlemen,  a fantastic achievement and a proud day for the club.

 

Club Classic Fundraiser.

27th & 28th June.  Our Club Classic Fundraiser is fast approaching and will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.  This is the major fundraising event of the year for the club, and we are asking for the full support of all members—ladies and gents—as well as encouraging non-members and visiting teams to take part.  There are some fantastic prizes on offer, making it a great weekend of competitive golf, social enjoyment, and club spirit.  To book your team, please contact Claire on 085 824 9626.  We would encourage all members to get involved and also to help spread the word to friends, family, and fellow golfers. The success of this event is vital to the continued development of the club, and every entry and contribution makes a real difference.  Let’s make this year’s Club Classic a great success both on and off the course.

 

Weekend Competition Corner.

7/6.  Weekend 18-Hole Stroke Play Competition.  The weather was far from kind over the weekend and, combined with the Junior Cup fixture and the club’s victory celebrations, contributed to a smaller-than-usual turnout for the 18-hole Stroke Play competition.  Blustery winds and frequent squally showers made conditions extremely challenging, testing even the most experienced golfers. As a result, many competitors found scoring difficult and returned higher scores than they would have hoped for. Despite the adverse weather, several players produced commendable performances.  Leading the way was Denis Ryan, who claimed first place with an excellent nett score of 72. Eamonn McGrath secured second place on a nett 74, while Jody Boyle took third spot with a nett 75 after a determined round in difficult conditions.  Congratulations to all the prize winners and to everyone who braved the elements to compete. With hopefully more settled weather on the horizon, we look forward to seeing larger fields return in the coming weeks to enjoy our course at its best.

 

Ladies Revive Active Competition.

12/6.  The Golf Ireland Revive Active Women’s Four-Ball is one of the most popular and prestigious inter-club competitions in the country. Sponsored by Revive Active, the tournament attracts hundreds of club teams from across Ireland, all competing for regional honours and the opportunity to progress to All-Ireland finals.  Our Templemore ladies took on Thurles in the latest round, with three matches at home and two away, and delivered a wonderful performance to secure a memorable victory on the 19th.  Congratulations to all the players involved for their commitment, determination, and excellent golf throughout the match. Representing your club in a nationwide competition is a special honour, and each of you did so with great pride, sportsmanship, and distinction.  A sincere word of appreciation goes to the entire team for wearing the club colours with such pride and for being outstanding ambassadors for the club both at home and away. Your dedication, teamwork, and enthusiasm reflect the very best of our club and are a source of great pride for all members.  We wish the team every success in the next round and look forward to following your continued progress in this highly competitive national event.  Well done, ladies, and thank you for representing the club so magnificently on the provincial and national stage.

 

The Boyne Trophy

14/6.  Ladies Match. A great victory for the Templemore Boyne team today vs Carlow. at 3pm. 2 games at home & 3 away. Templemore played with great determination and resulted in a great victory.  Well done all Ladies team and supporters for all their commitment.  The Boyne Trophy is a regional inter-club ladies matchplay competition involving clubs from the surrounding area, played on a home and away basis depending on the draw.

 

Social Mixed.

10/6.  Congratulations to our prize winners in Tuesday evening’s Social Mixed competition.  1st. team Place: Seamus Bourke, Kevin Fogarty and Mary Butler Ryan, 2nd. team Place: Declan Kelly, Karen O’Toole and Maria O’Flaherty.  Well done to all involved for another enjoyable evening of golf and good company.  The Social Mixed is a fantastic opportunity for members of all ages and abilities to get together, enjoy a relaxed round, and meet fellow golfers in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a regular competitor or haven’t played in a while, we’d love to see more members come along and join in.  A strong turnout helps create a great social atmosphere and makes the competition even more enjoyable for everyone. So why not invite a friend, encourage a fellow member, or put your name down for the next outing? The more participants we have, the more enjoyable and successful these evenings become.  We look forward to seeing even bigger numbers on the tee in the weeks ahead. Your support makes all the difference.

 

Men’s Seniors.

11/6.  On a day when there was much discussion about when summer might finally arrive, ten groups headed out and were fortunate enough to complete their rounds mostly dry. Despite the uncertain weather, scoring was generally very good, and an enjoyable day’s golf was had by all.  Claiming 1st. place with an excellent 54 points were Tom McGrath, John Galvin, John Egan and Jim Casey.  Just one point behind in 2nd. place on 53 points were Brendan Russell, Joe Bergson, James Murray and Jerry O’Dwyer.  Taking 3rd. place were Birdie Ryan, Francis Murphy, Paddy Bourke and Mick Maher with another fine team performance.  Congratulations to all the prize winners and well done to everyone who took part.  A special word of thanks to all our senior golfers for their continued support of the weekly competition. It is very encouraging to see the Men’s Seniors continue to grow in popularity, with excellent participation, great camaraderie, and a welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by all. The competition has become an important social and sporting fixture in the club calendar.  We encourage all participants to keep spreading the word among fellow senior golfers and to invite new members to come along and join in. The continued success of the competition depends on the enthusiasm and support of our members, and it would be wonderful to see even more golfers enjoying these weekly outings in the months ahead.  Well played everyone, and here’s hoping for a little more sunshine for next week’s competition.

 

Sympathies.

We extend our sincere condolences to our dear friend and former President John Stapleton and all the Stapleton family on the death of his brother Paddy on Thursday 11th. June. may Paddy rest in peace.

We also extend our sincere  condolences to our former President Mr Tim Sheedy and the entire Sheedy family on the passing of Tim’s wife Tess who was laid to rest on 8th. June. May Tess Rest in Peace.

 

Club Majors Dates.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

Club Apparel.
Just to inform all members, there is club gear in the club house for sale, Gillette fleece tops, polo shirts, long sleeve jackets, towels, and umbrellas.

Call in and try on for size. Contact Club Vice Captain Declan Russell 083 1218477 for more info and price. Wearing the club colours and crest is so important when representing the club at competitions and other events.  This is an opportunity for all members to kit out with the club emblems.

Templemore Golf Club Victorious Independent Mixed Foursomes Team V Mitchelstown .  Left to Right.  Seamus Bourke, Ciaran Hassett, Shauna Geary, Claire Fitzpatrick, Mary Kenny, Josie Bourke,  Declan Kennedy, Martin Gleeson

 

Independent Mixed Foresomes.

3/6.  Templemore Golf Club, competing in the Munster Independent Mixed Foursomes, enjoyed a fine victory on home soil this evening V Mitchelstown. In what is a highly competitive provincial inter‑club event, the team delivered a performance marked by determination, teamwork and true club spirit.  Representing the club with distinction were Seamus Bourke, Ciaran Hassett, Shauna Geary, Claire Fitzpatrick, Mary Kenny, Josie Bourke, Declan Kennedy and Martin Gleeson, each of whom played their part in securing a well‑deserved win.  This success is a reflection not only of their ability on the course, but also of the dedication, preparation and commitment they have shown in representing Templemore Golf Club. The pride in wearing the club colours and their willingness to give of their time and effort is a credit to themselves and to the club.  Attention now turns to the next challenge against Thurles. (date to be confirmed), where the team will look to build on this excellent result.  Congratulations to all involved, a proud evening for Templemore Golf Club.

 

Club Classic.

27/6.  Our Club Classic takes place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June, and we are asking for your support to help make it a great success.  As a small club, fundraising events like this are vital to our ongoing development, and we are very grateful for the continued support shown by our members.  We would love to see as many teams as possible taking part over the two days, and we encourage members to spread the word beyond the club. Whether you enter with fellow members, invite friends or family, bring along work colleagues, or encourage golfers from neighbouring clubs, every team entered makes a real difference.  If you know someone who might enjoy a day of golf while also supporting our club, please consider sharing this information with them.  Together, we can make this year’s Club Classic a fantastic event.  Thank you all for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you there.  Lady Captain: Michelle Hassett,  Club Captain: John Greed.

 

Seamus Cody Cup.

1/6.  The Seamus Cody Cup, named in honour of former club stalwart and valued contributor to Templemore Golf Club, Captain 1977, President 2005,  May his legacy and contribution continue to live on in Templemore Golf Club for generations to come.  The result of the Seamus Cody Qualifier 18 hole Stableford and second leg of Golfer of the Year 2026 sponsored by Ryan’s Garage Borrisoleigh,   1st. with 45 points Matty Bourke, 2nd. with 44 points was our Vice Captain Declan Russell and in 3rd. place our President Sean Cashman with 41 points. Great Shooting Gentlemen.

 

Junior Cup Victory.

6/6. The Men’s Junior Cup (formally the Pierce Purcell Shield) is one of the most popular inter-club golf competitions in Ireland, run by Golf Ireland.  A fantastic achievement by our Templemore Junior Cup team on a memorable victory over Tipperary Golf Club, winning 3–2 on home soil. This success is a testament not only to the players’ skill and determination but also to the commitment and dedication of everyone involved behind the scenes.  Sincere appreciation goes to our panel of players,  Jack Fogarty, Trevor Quinn, Declan Kennedy, Martin Gleeson, and Ciaran Hassett , for representing the club colours with pride and passion. A special mention to Ciaran Hassett, who showed great composure to secure the winning point on the 18th. in the final match.  To everyone who contributed in any way, whether on the course or behind the scenes, this is a proud day for Templemore Golf Club. Your efforts truly embody the spirit and strength of our club.  Well done to all on a magnificent result. Next challenge V Muskerry in Cork, date to be confirmed.

 

Club Social Mixed.

10/6. Join Us Next Wednesday 10th. for Our Mixed Social Scramble. One of the great pleasures of club life is getting together for a fun, relaxed round of golf, and our weekly 9-Hole Mixed Social Scramble is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Played in a friendly scramble format, it’s an evening that welcomes members of abilities. Whether you’re looking to meet new playing partners, enjoy some light-hearted competition, or simply spend a summer evening on the course, this is the event for you. Make a date in your diary for next Wednesday 10th. and come along for what promises to be another enjoyable evening of golf and friendship. The more members who join in, the more enjoyable it is for everyone. See you there!  Lady Captain Michelle Hassett.

5/6.  Winners of social mixed on Friday June 5th. Declan Russell, Tony OToole and Anne Hogg. Well done all.

 

Seniors Men’s.

4/6.  Well the Guinness Book on records were on site to record a new record number of players for our Thursday Morning Seniors 44 players organised into 11 teams and the weather even played ball as well and a great time was had and great comradery was enjoyed in the clubhouse afterwards. Thanks to all those that attended. and the scores were close as well. In 1st. place with 54 points Seamus Bourke, Francis Murphy, George Collins and James Murray. In 2nd. place with 51 points on Count-Back Bernie O’Rourke, Ambrose Purcell, Tom Hogan and John Egan. In 3rd. Place with 51 points also on Count-Back Sean Darcy, John Mullally, Connor Scott and Seamus Ryan. Well Played all.

 

Club Majors Dates.

Club Classic. Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June .

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

Templemore Golf Club Declan Russells Vice-Captain prize Winners.  B.R. L.R. Treasurer Tom McGrath, Matthew Ryan, Michael Cahill, Brendan Collins,

Brendan Russell, Des Prendergast, Martin Gleeson,

Ted Kennedy, Gary Russell, Pat Shelly. F.R.L.R. Competition Secretary Les mason, John Galvin, Bernie O Rourke,

Vice-Captain Declan Russell, Club Captain John Greed,  Dermot Cooper, Pat O Connell,  John Hassett, Winner Michael Murphy, Missing Frank Russell, Tommy Foley.  (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

 

Competition Corner.

Ladies 18 hole Stableford, Sponsor, Centenary Co Op Ltd. 

26/5. 1st. Margaret Costigian , 2^nd Maureen Connolly.  3rd. Mary Hogan

 

Templemore Golf Club Classic.

Our Club Classic takes place on Saturday 27th. and Sunday 28th. June. We are asking for your full support to help make it a great success.  As a small club, fundraising events like this are vital to the ongoing development of our club, and we are very grateful for the support our members always show. We would love to see as many teams as possible taking part over the two days and we encourage members to reach out to fellow clubs, Whether you’re entering with fellow members, inviting friends or family, bringing along work colleagues, or encouraging golfers from neighbouring clubs to join you, every team entered makes a real difference. If you know someone who might enjoy a day of golf while supporting our club, please consider sharing this information and spreading the word. Together, we can make this year’s Club Classic a fantastic event! Thank you all for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you there.  Lady Captain Michelle Hassett & club Captain John Greed.

 

Club Apparel.
Just to inform all members, there is club gear in the club house for sale, Gillette fleece tops, polo shirts, long sleeve jackets, towels, and umbrellas.

Call in and try on for size. Contact Club Vice Captain Declan Russell 083 1218477 for more info and price. Wearing the club colours and crest is so important when representing the club at competitions and other events.  This is an opportunity for all members to kit out with the club emblems.

 

Equity Coffee Dock.

A new initiative is now available upstairs in the Clubhouse. Based on the concept of Equity and Honesty.

This “coffee dock” provides a facility to enjoy a cuppa after playing your golf! Visitors also welcome.

 

Boyne Ladies.

The Boyne intermediate foursomes team had a great win against Castlecomer on 27th. May with 2 pairs winning at home and 1 pair away. With 2 remaining teams still very much alive. Our next round is against Carlow with 3 pairs travelling to Carlow and 2 pairs at home on Sunday June 14th @ 3.00pm.

Congratulations to all and best of luck on 14th.

 

Condolence.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to Seamus and Paddy Bourke and their family’s on the passing of their brother Philly.    May Philly rest in eternal peace.

 

Men’s Seniors.

The weather cooled but the enthusiasm in the Seniors was still running hot and even though we were playing as it lies the nine teams returned some excellent scores. In 1st. place on countback with 55 points was Pat O’Connell, Paddy Fogarty, James Murray and Jim Casey. In 2nd. also with 55 points was Bertie Keane, Tommy Foley, Mick Maher and Phil Ryan Snr. In 3rd. Place on 54 points was Sean Cashman, Pat Maher, Tony O’Toole and Willie Haverty. Well played everyone.

 

South Munster Seniors for June

Tue. 2nd. Bandon.

Wed. 3rd. Charleville.

Thur. 4th. Cobh.

Tue. 9th. Youghal.

Wed. 10th.Bantry Bay.

Thur.11th.Mallow.

Mon. 15th. Waterford.

Tue. 16th. Mahon.

Wed. 17th. Dundrum.

Thur. 18th. Kanturk.

Mon. 22nd. Clonakilty.

Thur. 25th. West Waterford.

Mon. 29th.Blarney.

Tue. 30th. Cahir Park.

 

Club Majors Dates.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

 

Templemore Golf Club Vice Captain Winner, Michael Murphy,  Presentation by Vice Captain Declan Russell. (Photo by Seamus Bourke)

 

Morrissey Cup, Spirited Templemore Display.

18/5.  Despite their exit from this year’s Morrissey Cup, Templemore’s challenge came to an end against a strong Portlaoise side after a performance full of character, courage and determination.  In difficult evening conditions, our young team ! rose to the occasion and produced a display that reflected great credit on themselves and the club. While the result did not go our way, the effort, attitude and spirit shown throughout were exemplary.  These lads, many experiencing inter‑club competition at this level for the first time, displayed composure beyond their years and battled bravely to the very end. Their commitment to the cause and pride in representing Templemore Golf Club was evident in every match, home and away.  Competitions like the Morrissey Cup are about building experience, fostering team spirit and creating the foundations for future success, and in that regard, this campaign will stand to them.  The club extends its sincere thanks to all panel members and management for their dedication and effort. There is no doubt that this group has a bright future ahead, and the lessons learned here will serve them well in the seasons to come. Well done all.

 

Men’s Week-end competition.

24/5. This weekend was an 18 hole stroke play competition. Fine weather brought out a great turnout at Templemore Golf Club over the weekend, and with prospects looking good for the coming week, members will be hoping the conditions continue.  The results of the 18-hole Stroke Play competition, played on May 23rd and 24th, saw some excellent scoring. Taking first place with a superb net score of 67 was Trevor Quinn.  Second place went to Tommy Sweeney with a net 71, while Les Mason secured third place on countback with a net 72.  Well played to all involved.

 

Ladies Golf.

23/5.  Result of the Competition played on Tuesday 19 May 2026 and Saturday 23 May 2026.  1st. Francis Stapleton, 2nd. Patrica Ryan, 3rd. Shauna Geary.

 

Men’s Seniors.

21/5. Templemore Seniors Lead the Way.  The dull but dry conditions, milder than of late, provided the perfect backdrop as a fantastic turnout of ten teams took to the hallowed turf of Templemore Golf Club. Once again, it was our club seniors who set the tone, with numbers continuing to rise and participation going from strength to strength.  There was some excellent scoring on the day, with first place decided on countback after a superb 55 points from John Galvin, Mick Murphy, John Stapleton and Eoin Wolahan. Just edged into second, also on 55 points, were Ted Kennedy, Colm Dooley and Tony O’Toole, while Pat Looby, Frankie Shortt, Christy O’Rourke and Paddy Bourke secured third place with a very solid 52 points. Well played to all.  More importantly, the continued growth in numbers among the senior ranks is hugely encouraging. It speaks volumes about the spirit, camaraderie and love of the game that exists within this group. Week after week, our seniors are not only competing but leading by example, showing that enjoyment, friendship and healthy competition remain at the heart of Templemore Golf Club.  Long may this trend continue, as the seniors continue to drive participation and set a standard for the entire club to follow.

 

Club Majors Dates.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

 

 

 

Templemore Golf Club, Mixed Foursomes, Victory over Tipperary Town.  Team, L.R.  Club Captain John Greed, Lady Captain, Michelle Hassett, Lorraine Ryan, Clair Fitzpatrick, Shauna Geary, John Fitzpatrick, Timmy Tuohy, Dinny Maher (Missing Tom McGrath).

 

Vice Captain’s Appreciation – Declan Russell

10 May.  To Men’s Captain John Greed, Ladies Captain Michelle Hassett, and Club President Sean Cashman, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation following my Vice Captain’s Prize. I am truly humbled by the tremendous support and the large number of players who took part in the event, as well as the many kind messages and well wishes I received. Thankfully, the weather was kind to us, allowing everyone to fully enjoy their golf over what proved to be a memorable and successful weekend. to all of the prize winners on their excellent performances. A very special word of thanks must go to Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher for the outstanding presentation of the course. Their dedication and hard work ensured that the course was in first-class condition throughout the weekend. For a club of our size, their commitment and pride in their work make a tremendous difference and were evident for all to see. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our Competition Secretary, Les Mason. His meticulous planning, attention to detail, and expertise in organising tee times ensured that the competition ran seamlessly. The countless hours he devoted to the weekend did not go unnoticed, and his good humour and camaraderie added greatly to the overall atmosphere, thank you, Les. My thanks also go to Saoirse and her team for their hospitality in providing refreshments and looking after players before, during, and after their rounds. Your contribution played a key role in enhancing the experience for everyone involved. To Captain John Greed, thank you for your continued support in the lead-up to the event. I look forward to supporting your Captain’s Prize on 23rd July. I also wish to thank the club management, the men’s committee, and all our volunteers whose efforts behind the scenes ensured the smooth running of the weekend. Your dedication is the backbone of our club. Finally, this occasion was especially meaningful for me and my family, given our long-standing connection with the club, including my father Joe, who served as Club President in 2004. Thank you all once again for making this such a special and memorable occasion. Declan Russell, Vice Captain.

Compliments to Vice Captain Declan Russell from Club Captain John Greed.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish Declan Russell every success as our Vice Captain and as Captain of our Club for 2027.  Declan is a very talented player who has proudly represented the club over many years. He brings with him a wealth of experience, having served on numerous committees and played an active role in the workings of the club.  His enthusiasm and drive. (if you’ll pardon the pun), will be a huge asset as we move forward. I have no doubt that Declan’s leadership will be of great benefit to the club in the years ahead.  Best wishes,  Club Captain John Greed.

Club Competition Corner

17/5. The 18-hole Stableford competition held on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th produced some excellent scoring, with the results as follows:  1st. Declan Kennedy, 38 points. 2nd.  Jody Boyle, 36 points.  A Call to All Members;

As we move further into the golfing season, we encourage all members to get involved in our weekend competitions. These events are the heartbeat of the club, a great opportunity to enjoy the course, test your game, and meet fellow members in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re playing in top form or just getting back into your rhythm, every round counts. The competitions are not just about winning, but about participation, camaraderie, and keeping the club spirit alive. It’s fantastic to see good numbers turning out, and even better scoring, but there’s always room for more. So why not put your name down this weekend, get out on the course, and be part of it. Let’s continue to support our club and each other by making our weekend competitions as vibrant and enjoyable as possible.

 

J.B. Carr Competition.

11/5.  After a fantastic away victory over Ballykisteen Golf Club in the opening round on April 17th, Templemore Golf Club’s challenge came to an end on Sunday, May 11th, when they were narrowly defeated by Cahir Park Golf Club, losing on the 18th hole by 3 and 2. It was a great display from the team, who competed strongly throughout and, with a bit more luck on the day, could easily have secured another victory. The performance once again highlighted the commitment and quality within the panel. Sincere thanks go to all the players for their dedication and commitment in representing the club so proudly. The team on the day included Denis Maher, Padraig Moloney, Sean Cashman, John Fitzpatrick, Joe Fahey, Pat Looby, Seamus Bourke, Liam Daly, Gerry Keegan and Birdie Ryan. Well done to all involved.

Ladies Golf.

12/5.   Ladies 18 hole Sponsored by Murphy’s Pharmacy. 1st. Mary Hayes Kenny, 36pts.  2nd.  Shelia Deleney, 35pts. 3rd. Bernie Stapleton, 32pts.  Congratulations to all and much appreciated the generosity of our sponsor Murphy’s Pharmacy. A gentle reminder to all Ladies members. Our weekend competitions rely on your support. Get your name on the timesheet, enjoy the game, and be part of the great atmosphere around the club. Every player adds to the day, so come along and make it count!

 

Mixed Foursomes Team.

16/5.  Templemore Golf Club enjoyed a fine success in the Golf Ireland National event, securing a notable victory on the 19th hole against Tipperary Town. It was a strong all-round team performance, showing great determination and club spirit throughout the match. The win is a credit to the commitment and camaraderie within the panel. The competition now moves on, with Templemore set to face Cahir Park Golf Club in the next round, with the date yet to be confirmed. There is no doubt the team will continue to fly the club colours with pride as they progress. The successful panel included Club Captain John Greed, Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Lorraine Ryan, Clair Fitzpatrick, Shauna Geary, John Fitzpatrick, Timmy Tuohy, Dinny Maher and Tom McGrath. Well done to all involved.

Men’s Seniors.

14/5.  Well the day didn’t promise much but we had a lot of players join the usual Thursday morning party. The rain relented and the nine “yes nine teams” turned in some great scores, there was only three points between six of the teams, so a nice balance. 1st. team, with 52 points were Pat Looby, Frankie Shortt, Seanie Gleeson and Seamus Ryan. 2nd. team on 51 points, Liam Daly, John Galvin and George Collins. The last podium, 3rd. team, on 50 points, Mick Carey, John Greed and Donal Golden. Well played all.

 

Weekly Schedule of Events.  To help keep everyone informed, please see the schedule of events for the coming week:  Monday 18th.  Senior Ladies – 10:30am.  Tuesday 19th & Saturday 23rd.  Ladies Competition.  Thursday 21st.  Senior Men – 10:00am.

Social Mixed, Important Update.  We are making an effort to re-invigorate our Social Mixed, so it will now take place on:  Friday 22nd – 6:30pm.   Please note: This event requires a minimum of 15 participants to go ahead, so your support is greatly appreciated.

Club Weekend Competition.  Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th.  18-Hole Stroke Play.  We encourage all members to get involved where possible and support the club activities throughout the week.

Club Majors Dates.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

 

 

 

Vice Captain / Golfer of The Year 2026.

8/5. The first event in the Golfer of the year calander and more importantly our Vice Captain’s Declan Russell’s prize. Always a standout occasion in the club calendar. We encourage all members to come out, take part, and show their support for Vice Captain Declan on what promises to be a fantastic event. Be sure to get your name on the timesheet early and don’t miss the chance to be part of a great day at the club. The competition starts on this Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of May. The time slots are Friday 2pm – 4pm Saturday 8am -10am and 12noon – 2 pm and Sunday 8am -10am and 12noon – 2 pm. Cost will be €15. There will be catering available all three days.  There will be a presentation at 7:30pm on Sunday 10th May in the Clubhouse.  The Vice-Captain’s Prize round 1 of Golfer of the Year Slots Friday 2-4, Saturday 8-10 & 12-2 Sunday 8-10 & 12-2.

 

Week End Results.

26/4. In our first 18 competition of 2026, an 18 hole Strokeplay. It was played in great conditions on a full course in good nick well done to Brendan Collins with a Net 69 on Countback from John Galvin also with a Net 69 and close behind our Captain John Greed with a Net 71 well played to the 33 who played.

 

Ladies Spring League.

3/5.  .Following the completion of Round 4, Josie Bourke leads the way on 24 points, holding a four-point advantage over a trio of players tied for second place.  Helen Hayes, Kay Brennan, and Breda O’Connell share second position on 20 points apiece after consistent performances across the four rounds. Close behind is Sadie Tynan on 19 points, keeping well within striking distance as the competition progresses.  A three-way tie for sixth place sees Mary Hogan, Mary Ann Maher, and Mary Hayes Kenny all on 17 points, while Marian Keely sits ninth on 16 points.  Rounding out the top ten is Mary Butler with 10 points, followed by Maureen Connolly on 9. In the next group, Anna Cashman, Margaret Costigan, and Kathleen Maher are tied on 8 points.  Further down the leaderboard, Margaret Buckley has 3 points, while Lorraine Ryan and Sheila Delaney share 16th place on 2 points each. A fantastic support by all ladies, well played all.

 

Men’s Seniors.

30/4.  The weather turned slightly today, the wind died the sun went in and it was showery that did not dismay the seven teams of steadfast Seniors as they played on the lush green of Templemore Golf Club. The scoring was good throughout in 1st. place with 55 points were Pat Looby, John Galvin, Seanie Gleeson and Seamus Ryan. In 2nd. place with 53 points was Michael Purcell, Tony O’Toole, Jimmy Middleton and Eoin Wolahan, in 3rd. place with 52 points were Ted Kennedy, Colm Dooley, James Murray and Jim Casey well played Gentlemen.

 

Templemore Lions Club Appreciation.

2/5.  On behalf of Templemore Lions Club we would like to thank all the members of Templemore Golf Club who supported our Charity  Classic this weekend. It was a great financial success, Much appreciated. Tom  Kenny

 

Club Majors Dates.

Men’s, Vice Captain Prize, May 8th.9th,10th.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

J.B. Carr Competition.
17/4.  Templemore v Ballykisteen Golf Club away resulted in a positive win for Templemore team,  3  & 2 over Ballykisteen.  Congratulations to all on the Templemore team and subs.  Team, Denis Maher Padraigh Moloney,  Sean Cashman, John Fitzpatrick, Joe Fahey, Pat Looby, Shamus Bourke, Liam Daly, Gerry Keegan, Birdie Ryan.   Well done all.

Ladies Golf.

Spring League is over and well supported. There were two 18-hole competitions played. Also, a 9-hole fun scramble on Sat 18th.,  33 women played. All enjoyed a lively and well‑supported scramble, with great fun, enthusiasm and camaraderie throughout the day a reminder that enjoyment and friendship are at the heart of the club and a fine boost to continued participation.

Men’s Seniors.

16/4. What a day of contrasts from yesterday’s pouring rain we started off in a keen wind, moved into sunny and warm and in the end, we just escaped the drizzle and the nine teams played some excellent golf. In 1st. place with 52 points Pat Looby, Paddy Fogarty, Francis Murphy and Mick Maher. 2nd. place with Bernie O’Rourke, Liam Leahy, John Galvin and George Collins and in 3rd.Place with 48 points on Count Back was Eamonn Connolly, Mick Kealy, Ambrose Purcell and Mick Murphy, well played and supported by all.

22/4. An early call for the Seniors this week as we will be playing on Wednesday as a deal of our players will be heading off to Portarlington on Thursday with our Nenagh senior friends. So, if you want to play with likeminded souls on our wonderful course and have a convivial cup of tea and a piece of cake afterwards on Wednesday 22nd. then names by 10am Tuesday please. Have a great day of Golf now that the weather has cleared and longer days.

Course Monitoring Group.

Templemore Golf Club would like to remind all players that green fees play a vital role in the ongoing care and improvement of our course. A new monitoring group will soon be active to support the proper collection of fees, ensuring the course continues to be enjoyed in top condition by everyone. We ask all players to respect the club and fellow golfers by paying their green fees before play, your support directly contributes to maintaining a course we can all be proud of.

Club Majors Dates.

Men’s, Vice Captain Prize, May 8th.9th,10th.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

Templemore Golf Club: A Perfect Time to Join.
Templemore Golf Course continues to shine as one of the finest 9/18‑hole venues in the country, now in outstanding condition as the long fairways open for the full 18‑hole season. This excellence is a testament to the dedication of our course team, Pat Shelly, Dinny Maher, and the many volunteers whose hard work keeps the course at its very best. With the fairways pristine and the season in full swing, the stage is set for an exciting calendar of Club Majors:

• Men’s Vice Captain’s Prize: May 8th, 9th & 10th
• Ladies’ Captain’s Prize / Senior Ladies: July 6th
• Ladies’ Prize: July 7th & 11th
• Men’s Captain’s Prize / Seniors Men’s: July 23rd
• Men’s Prize: July 24th, 25th & 26th
• President’s Prize: August 28th, 29th & 30th

These flagship events, along with weekly competitions, offer something for golfers of every level, whether you’re looking to compete, improve your game, or simply enjoy the social and welcoming atmosphere the club is known for.

Now is the perfect time to get involved. Templemore Golf Club provides a range of membership options to suit all ages and lifestyles. New members will find a friendly community, excellent facilities, and a course maintained to the highest standards.

Join us this season and become part of the proud tradition of Templemore Golf Club.

Details and membership options are available on,  templemoregolfclub.ie.

 

Spring League Update.

30/3. Standings of the Spring League after Week Two of this year’s competition are now posted on members What’s App. Week three completed on Sunday 5th April.  Well done to our winners on week 2 both returning 34 points from our full course 13 holes, with Jerome Ryan just pipping Michael Cahill on the back four. Week four commenced on Wednesday 1st April (no fooling) and will be played off the white tee markers over holes 1 to 16. Look to the notice board for any further details.   Well done to all that played amazing turn out again.  Come on support your team there is still all to play for in week 4.

 

Social Mixed.

2/4. The first Social Mixed will be on Wednesday 15th. April, so watch this space for a call to book in nearer the time for a perfect chance to enjoy great company, fresh competition, and the fun spirit of the event.

 

Ladies Club.

7/4.  competition starting Tuesday 7th April All markers back to original settings. Placing still in play Well done on great turn out for lady’s spring league. Great effort on getting cards in. Continue on for club competition.

 

Men’s Seniors.

2/4. What a day, the course played excellent and the 9 teams enjoyed the dry and slightly chilly conditions and many scores were within a point of each other. In 1st. place with 51 points Bernie O’Rourke, Tom Kenny, George Collins and James Murray. 2nd.on Countback with 50 Points John Greed, Pat O’Connell and Michael Healy 3rd. also on 50 points were Mick Carey, John Mullally, Les Mason and Jim Casey. Well played all.

 

Club Majors Dates.

Men’s, Vice Captain Prize, May 8th.9th,10th.

Ladies Captain Prize, Senior Ladies July 6th.  Ladies Prize, July 7th.11th.

Men’s Captain Prize.  Seniors Men’s July 23rd. Men’s Prize, July 24th. 25th,26th.

President Prize.  Aug. 28th. 29th. 30th.

Templemore Golf Club, Captain’s Drive-In Day.

B.R. l.R.  Helan Hayes, Ciaran Hassett. Bridget Kennedy. F.R. L.R. Club Captain John Greed, Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Club President Sean Cashman.

 

Ladies Spring League.

28/3.  Spring league is extended for 1 more week for the ladies.

The 1st.18hole started Tuesday 31st March.

 

Men’s Spring League.

28/3.  The standings after week one are now posted on members What’s App.  Well Done To Pat Shelly and Dessy Hennessy achieving the best scores for week one. Week 2 finished on Sunday 29th March. Week Three begins Sun.29th. Our wonderful course team have prepared the course and brought the 9th/18th back to its full magnificent length so week three will play off Green tee markers and will be over holes 1 to 13 and hole 18 and will be played until Easter Sunday. Best of luck to all.

 

Men’s Seniors. 

26/3. Well, we are back to the full course and the scores reflect that. The eight teams braced themselves for bitter conditions but in truth it was not as cold as some of the clothing expected. But the teams enjoyed the course in excellent condition in 1st. place with 52 points were Tommy Tuohy, Frankie Shortt and John Galvin. 2nd. place went to Ted Kennedy, John Mullally, Mick Maher and James Murray with 61 points and the last podium place with 50 points went to Pat Looby, Colm Dooley, Tom Hogan and Jimmy Middleton. Well played all.

 

Bereavement.

27/3. We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Paddy Nolan, a long‑time supporter and valued member of Templemore Golf Club, especially within the Men’s Seniors.

Paddy’s final outing with us was the Seniors’ Christmas Party, a day he truly enjoyed and one we will all remember fondly. He will be greatly missed for his warm character, sharp wit, and the laughter he brought to every gathering. Paddy was a true gentleman and a wonderful presence around the club.

The committee and members of Templemore Golf Club extend their heartfelt condolences to his wife Mary, his sons, daughters, and the extended Nolan family. May Paddy Rest in Peace.

SPRING LEAGUE 2026

16/3.  Spring League Week 2 Update

There has been an outstanding response to this year’s Spring League at Templemore Golf Club, with every team now recording at least two scores. The competition is already shaping up to be one of the most lively and closely contested in recent years. Week 2 began on 16th March and will run until 22nd March. Thanks to the excellent work of the course team, players will enjoy an extended layout this week, with 13 holes in play. The format includes Holes 1 to 10, along with Holes 14, 15 and 16. Importantly, Holes 6 and 15 return to their full Par 4 status, as per the course card. All Spring League rounds are to be played from the WHITE tee markers.  Players are reminded that the WHITE tees are strictly for Spring League play only, while all casual or social rounds should be played from the GREEN tee markers.  Some score adjustments may be noticed by competitors. These were necessary because points were initially awarded on the 6th hole as a Par 4 when it was temporarily played as a Par 3. In addition, all winter competitions continue to use each golfer’s Handicap Index rounded to the nearest whole number, in line with current club practice. Full clarifications will be displayed on the whiteboard in the Men’s Locker Room, and players are encouraged to review this before playing.  Entry to the Spring League remains €20, which covers one round per week, with a €2 re-entry fee for additional attempts. Following the completion of Week 2, teams will, as tradition dictates be separated into two divisions. With Premier Division spots on the line, teams hoping to challenge for top honours are urged to get their rounds completed this week.  With fine spring weather and the course in superb condition, now is the perfect time to enjoy the competition, support your team, and make every shot count. An announcement regarding Week 3 will be released early next week.  Enjoy your golf.

Men’s Seniors.

A photograph accompanying this week’s report features Les Mason and Pat O’Connell, the dedicated pair who manage the Men’s Seniors section. Both men are widely acknowledged for their diligence, organisation, and unwavering commitment to the group. Their efficiency in running the Seniors at Templemore Golf Club has made the programme one of the most admired and successful Senior’s initiatives in any club. On behalf of all the players, sincere thanks are extended to Les and Pat for their continued work and for maintaining their remarkable ability to keep an accurate “official line” on the weather, which has proven invaluable on many occasions.

 

Men’s Seniors Results (19th March)

The Men’s Seniors enjoyed an unusually warm March day at Templemore Golf Club on Wednesday, as players took full advantage of the calm conditions. With the rain gear left at home and the wind easing throughout the morning, seven teams competed in what was the final week of the shortened course.  Scoring proved more modest than in previous rounds, but the competition remained tight across the board.  First place, decided on countback with 62 points, went to Tom McGrath, Bernie O’Rourke, John Egan and Seamus “Seven Pointer” Ryan.  Also finishing on 62 points, and taking second place, were Ted Kennedy, Colm Dooley, Tony O’Toole and James Murray.  In third place, with a solid score of 60 points, were Ambrose Purcell, Paddy Fogarty, George Collins and Phil Ryan Snr.  Well done to all who took part and congratulations to all for getting out to play this wonderful game. You are the the prize-winners.

Up Coming Dates.

Men’s Vice Captain Prize; May 8-9-10.

Lady’s Captain Prize; july6th.

Seniors Ladies; July; 7-11.

Men’s Captain Prize; July; 23rd.

Seniors Men; July; 24-25-26.

President Prize; August; 28-29-30.

 

 

 

Templemore Golf Club drive in winning team.  BR. LR.  Marian Keely, Seanie Gleeson, FR.LR. Club Captain, John Greed, Lady Captain, Michelle Hassett. Club President, Sean Cashman.

 

Spring League Call‑Out to Rally the Troops.

16/3. Week 1 of the Spring League wrapped up on Sunday the 15th, and what a start it was! Despite the shortened course and the testing weather, the scoring was impressively high and the spirit on the fairways was even higher. A huge well done to the hardy golfers who braved the conditions and got their teams off to a strong beginning. But now the real message goes out to everyone,

Your team needs you. Every point matters. And every golfer counts. If you couldn’t make the first round, don’t worry.

If you haven’t swung a club in weeks, now’s the time. If your team is relying on a push this is your moment. This league is not just about low scores, it’s about participation, support, and camaraderie. Even one single point could be the difference between a team climbing the leaderboard or slipping behind. That one point might come from you. So, dust off the clubs, grab your raingear if needed, and get out there. Show up for your team, your club, and the great spirit of the Spring League. Let’s make Week 2 our best turnout yet. Each week best scores will also be a singles competition that can be entered by members not entered for the league, domestic cuts will apply in this but not in the league. Good luck all Let’s make it a Spring League to remember.

 

Results Corner.

8/3. Another good competition entry for the 11-hole Stableford that ran from the 28th February to the 8th March, as many members warmed up for the spring league. The scoring was high due to the shortened course, and the result was influenced by countback and domestic cuts. All three podium places had a score of 30 points.
1st. Bernie O’Rourke, 2nd. Jerry Keegan Jnr. and 3rd. Pat Looby well played everyone.

 

The inter club season is likely to kick off as usual with the J B Carr Diamond Trophy, it’s an annual inter‑club matchplay competition for golfers aged 60 and over. It was inaugurated in 1996 by Woodenbridge Golf Club and has since grown into what is widely regarded as the Senior Club Championship of Ireland, with around 200 golf clubs from across the country taking part. The draw has selected Templemore Golf Club away to Ballykisteen by 19th April. It will not be an easy task, so time to dust the sticks down lads !!

Men’s Seniors.

11/3. Who said you can’t teach old dog’s new tricks last week we moved the normal Thursday to Wednesday morning this week we moved to Wednesday afternoon, and to both weeks we got a great response. The weather was a little drizzly but better than predicted for the normal slot greeted the seven teams. The scoring was good with the 1st. team on 61 points scrapped in on count back was Sean Cashman, Pat O’Connell, John Stapleton and Phil Ryan Snr. In 2nd. also on 61 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Sean Darcy, Mick Murphy and Chrisy O’Rourke. In 3rd. with 59 points was Frank Russell, Colm Dooley, Frankie Shortt and Jim Casey. Well, played all. Let’s see what next week weather brings.

 

Up Coming Dates.

Men’s Vice Captain Prize; May 8-9-10.

Lady’s Captain Prize; july6th.

Seniors Ladies; July; 7-11.

Men’s Captain Prize; July; 23rd.

Seniors Men; July; 24-25-26.

President Prize; August; 28-29-30.

 

 

 

 

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Templemore Golf Captains and president drive-in team winners,  B.R. L.R. Michael Cahill, Kay Brennan, George Collins, Declan Russell.  F.R. L.R. Club Captain John Greed, Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Club President Sean Cashman.

 

Spring League;

9/3.  The Golf Spring League Players Tables are now published.  Their is great delight with the fantastic response so far!

Week 1 tees off this Monday, March 9th, with an 11‑hole Stableford (Holes 1–11).
Week 2 follows on Monday, March 16th.

The number of holes each week will be decided based on ground and weather conditions, ensuring fair and enjoyable play for everyone.  Please make every effort to get out and support your team. As tradition dictates, after Round 2 the league will be split into two divisions.  Best of luck to all players. Here’s to a great Spring League.

 

Ladies Golf.

9/3.  Ladies spring league begins this Monday  9th.and will run for 3 weeks.

This is the start of the golf for ladies. Please make every effort to get out and support your team.

 

Men’s Seniors.

4/3. Day changed due to inclement weather on the usual Thursday 5th..  Well everyone and the meteorology were happy that we changed the day this week. The sun warmed the backs of the 9 teams of seniors that smiled their way around the 9 holes of Templemore golf course, and the scoring for one team was astounding. In 1st. place with 70 points were Declan Russell, Tom Kenny, James Murray and Eoin Wolahan. A distance back in 2nd. and 3rd. were two teams on 64 points so on countback in 2nd. place were Bernie O’Rourke, Colm Dooley, Les Mason and Jim Casey. In 3rd. place were Sean Darcy, John Galvin, George Collins and Seamus Ryan. Well played All.

 

Bereavement Notice.

7/3.  We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Kilcommons, Richmond Grove, Templemore, Club President in 1982.  The club formed a guard of honour in his memory.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat’s wife Sally, his son Michael, daughter Gemma (O’Neill), daughter‑in‑law Marcela, son‑in‑law Eoghan, and all his extended family.

May Pat Rest in Peace.

7/3.  Also,  We are deeply saddened to hear to-day of the passing of Johnny Hackett, Club President in 2007 and a dedicated Club Trustee for many years.  Another true club knight who served with honour, loyalty, and great affection for Templemore Golf Club.  We extend our heartfelt condolences to Johnny’s wife Róisín, sons Darragh and Colin.  May Johnny Rest in Peace.

 

Up Coming Dates.

Men’s Vice Captain Prize; May 8-9-10.

Lady’s Captain Prize; july6th.

Seniors Ladies; July; 7-11.

Men’s Captain Prize; July; 23rd.

Seniors Men; July; 24-25-26.

President Prize; August; 28-29-30.

 

 

Templemore Golf Club Club Captains 2026 John Greed and Michelle Hassett.

Club Captains.

18/2. Templemore Golf Club marked a joyful start to 2026 as Lady Captain Michelle Hassett and Men’s Captain John Greed came together to officially cut the inauguration cake, symbolising a year of shared purpose and renewed energy. Both captains bring remarkable passion, commitment, and vibrancy to their roles, reflecting the positive momentum within the club. Their joint leadership promises an exciting season ahead, with a strong focus on community spirit, member engagement, and continued development on and off the course.”

 

Templemore Golf Club, Jody Boyle Chairperson’s Address, 2026

22/2. Dear Members,  After 30 years being a member, it is a great honour and privilege to serve as Chairperson of Templemore Golf Club.

Our club has long been at the heart of the local community in Templemore and surrounding areas. It is a focal point, where lasting friendships are formed through a shared love of playing the game of golf. I am proud to follow in the footsteps of many committee members, who have given their valuable time and dedication to building the strong friendly Golf Club that we enjoy today.

As Chairperson,  my focus will be on two key priorities:

Supporting our Members – Ensuring that every member has a voice, and he or she feels valued and proud to belong to Templemore Golf Club.

Securing Our Future – Maintaining and enhancing our course and facilities, while ensuring sound governance and financial sustainability.

I would like to sincerely thank our outgoing Chairperson, Captains and President for their dedication and service to the club. Their hard work provides a strong foundation for the years ahead.

I encourage all members to get involved in the various competitions and social events throughout the year. Together, we can continue to build on our proud history and ensure Templemore Golf Club remains a place we all want to be and where we are proud to call our club.

I look forward to meeting many of you over the coming weeks and months ahead and I wish you all an enjoyable and successful 2026.

Yours Sincerely,

Jody Boyle

Chairperson Templemore Golf Club

 

Men’s Seniors.

25/2. The Men’s Seniors were forced to wave the white flag to the weather this week, as the long‑awaited golf outing was washed away by yet another downpour. Strangely enough, the heavens showed far better manners last week, clearing just in time for play, leading many to believe that even the weather forecasters have joined the Seniors WhatsApp group. Spirits remain high, however, we look forward to seeing everyone next Wed. 4th. March, change due to bad weather on Thursday 5th. and don’t forget to bring a friend, we’ll even try to organise some dry weather for the occasion!.

 

Membership 2026 – Fees Now Due.

Hi all, Membership fees for 2026 are now due, and all members are kindly requested to pay as soon as possible.

Early payment is essential to support the club’s cashflow, enabling us to plan effectively for the year ahead, maintain facilities, and meet early‑season costs. Your prompt cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Please refer to the 2026 Membership Rates on the club web site  www.templemoregolf.ie

Distance Membership:

Members are reminded that Distance Membership applies strictly to those living over 40km from their home address to the Club, as outlined in Item 6 of the rates schedule.

Payment Options

Fast Track. Revolut:  087 9582503.

(Payee Jody Boyle, Chairperson)

(Name and membership number required)

Online Transfer:

IBAN: IE21BOFI90445678133532 | BIC: BOFIIE2D

(Please include your name and membership number.

 Fee Box.

Located in the hall of the Clubhouse

(Envelope to include name, category & amount)

Thank you for your continued support.

J Boyle, Chairperson.

 

Up Coming Dates.

Men’s Vice Captain Prize; May 8-9-10.

Lady’s Captain Prize; july6th.

Seniors Ladies; July; 7-11.

Men’s Captain Prize; July; 23rd.

Seniors Men; July; 24-25-26.

President Prize; August; 28-29-30.

Templemore Golf Club Captains and President Drive-In.  2026.  L.r.  President Sean Cashman, Lady Captain Michelle Hassett, Club Captain John Greed.

 

A Great Start to the 2026 Golf Season in Templemore Golf Club.

 

22/2. Today’s Men’s and Ladies Captains’ and President’s Drive-In marked the official start of the 2026 golf season at Templemore Golf Club, and what a wonderful way to begin. With ladies and gents coming together in a one-golf-for-all scramble, the day perfectly captured the spirit of friendship, inclusivity, and enjoyment that makes our club so special.

 

A Drive-In is more than just the opening tee shots of the year, it’s a celebration of new beginnings, fresh ambitions, and shared enthusiasm for the season ahead. It sets the tone for months of competition, camaraderie, and memorable moments on the fairways and greens.

We wish our Captains John Greed and Michelle Hassett and President Sean Cashman every success in their year ahead and extend best wishes to all members for a fantastic, positive, and rewarding golfing year in 2026. May it be filled with good health, great company, and plenty of enjoyable golf at Templemore Golf Club.

 

Club President Sean Cashman.  Well folks, on the day of the Captains drive- in we had a great turnout. We were blessed with the weather, the rain held off until everyone had finished! Pat Shelly had the course in great fettle considering all the rain we have had complements to Pat.

Refreshments were served in the clubhouse afterwards. The scoring was excellent considering the soft ground condition.  1st. Team place, Declan Russell, George Collins, Kay Brennan and Michael Cahill. 2nd. Team place, Ciaran Hassett, John Kiely and Bridget Kennedy.

3rd. Team Place Martin Gleeson, Mattie Stapleton,  Sean Darcy and Marian Keely.

Congrats to all the winners & well done to all who competed and the volunteers.

 

Results corner.

15/2.  The 11 Hole Stableford Competition Run between the 7th. and 15th.  February drew a good number of participants for a winter shortened course competition.
The weather during this time was ranged between cold/wet/windy and bright sun so typical for this time of year. The course held up well under the barrage it was getting and the scores reflected this. In 1st. Place with 29 points was Ted Kennedy closely followed in 2nd. Place on 28 points was Pat Looby and again not far behind was Ollie Murray with 27 points on countback from two other participants well done all.

 

Men’s Seniors.

19/2. On a day that promised little and as the skies threatened six teams gritted their teeth pulled on the wet gear and headed out. But after an initial flurry of drizzle those same skies brightened, and the morning smiled on the seniors once again, as they played their usual high standard of enjoyable golf. After all the weather fluctuation the final positions looked like this, 1st place team on countback with 60 points were Timmy Tuohy, Pat O’Connell, George Collins and Jimmy Middleton.  Second team also on 60 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt, Paddy Bourke and Phil Ryan Snr., and completing the podium the 3rd. Team on 59 points were Tom Kenny, Paddy Fogarty, John Stapleton and James Murray. Well played all.

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Results Corner.

Due to the recent spell of mixed, and at times extreme weather conditions, competitive action has been limited. The only result to report this week is from the Men’s Seniors. Fortunately, the heavens stayed clear for the duration of their outing, allowing the event to go ahead without interruption.  The Seniors continue their remarkable run of good fortune, consistently managing to find a break in the clouds and ensuring that there’s always a great day of golf to be enjoyed.

Seniors

12/2.  It was a day when the weather was good to the Seniors and held off till all the teams were in and sitting chatting before it deluged. The eight teams enjoyed the pleasant conditions and returned good scores. In 1st. place with 65 points were Birdie Ryan, Ollie Murray, Les Mason and Phil Ryan Snr. 2nd. with 62 points were Declan Russell, Pat O’Connell, Colm Dooley and Seamus Ryan. 3rd. Place went to Sean Cashman, Mick Carey and James Murray.  Well played everyone.

Upcoming Competition.

Captains Scramble on the 22nd. DONOT FORGET we need names for the Captains scramble by 18:00 on Thursday 19th please.  We are off and running. Support the Captains and President on Sunday 22nd Feb. Names by Thursday 19th February.

Templemore Golf Club Captain 2026, John Greed.

Captain John Greed Address at AGM.

30/1. “I believe I am the first Clonakenny man to be elected Captain of Templemore Golf Club. I am very honoured to be the Captain of Templemore Golf Club for 2026. I thank former Captain Sean Lee for choosing me. I want to congratulate Sean on his very successful year, also to congratulate Mary Fitzpatrick who was the first President of Templemore Golf Club 2025 under the new Golf Ireland “One Golf for All”. It proved to be a very successful occasion. I want to compliment the Men’s committee for their hard work during the year. I also wish to acknowledge the trojan work by Chairperson Declan Kennedy and the Management committee for their hard work over the year.  I am so looking forward to the year ahead and working with my committee and the Lady Captain Michele Hassett and her team. I wish her every success in her role.  I also look forward to working with my team, Vice Captain, Declan Russell, President Sean Cashman, Competition Secretary Les Mason, Handicap Secretary Michael Purcell, Communications/PRO Tony O’Toole.  To conclude as the late Christy Destelle Roe, (who took me under his wing when I joined the club, in the 1980’s) said “John we have a smashing little club here” and we certainly still have today.  John Greed.”

Ladies and Gen’s Captains Drive-in.  Sunday 22nd. Feb. At 1pm.  

22/2.  2026 Ladies and Gents Drive‑In marking the official start of the golfing year in Templemore, with optimism high, swings well‑rehearsed and promises made that this would finally be the year the handicap comes down. Hopefully conditions were will be ideal, nerves minimal (at least until the first tee), and while not every drive will not find the fairway, all will received a generous applause and even more generous encouragement.

RESULTS CORNER : 

2/2. Last result by outgoing Competition Secretary Tom McGrath. 11 hole v Par – 1st. President  Sean Cashman 6up; 2nd. Liam Daly 6up; 3rd. Ray Hamilton 4up. A case of our President “trumping” the field.  Well done Sean.

Templemore Golf Club – Competition Secretary Handover.

Templemore Golf Club paid warm tribute to Tom McGrath, who has stepped down from his role as Competition Secretary after a number of years of outstanding service to the club. Throughout his tenure, Tom brought exceptional organisation, commitment and innovation to the role, ensuring competitions ran smoothly week after week and that members of all levels were both challenged and encouraged to participate.  Tom’s dedication went well beyond the basic requirements of the position. His attention to detail, willingness to embrace new formats and tireless behind‑the‑scenes work played a major part in enhancing competitive golf at Templemore. His contribution has left the competitions structure in excellent shape and his efforts were greatly appreciated by members across the club.  The baton has now been passed to Les Mason, who takes on the role of Competition Secretary. Les is no stranger to club administration and brings with him a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Templemore Golf Club. He has already shown a strong willingness to build on the solid foundation laid by his predecessor.  The club extends sincere thanks to Tom McGrath for his years of dedication and wishes Les Mason every success in his new role as he takes charge of the competition programme for the seasons ahead.

Upcoming Competition.

This weeks competition running from Saturday 7th. to Sunday 15th. February is an 11 hole Stableford holes 1 to 11(inclusive) Entry €5 re-entry €2.  Placing everywhere including bunkers.  It’s an opportunity to get the rust off the clubs, and the swing before the Captains Scramble on the 22nd. DONOT FORGET we need names for the Captains scramble by 18:00 on Thursday 19th please.  We are off and running. Support the Captains and President on Sunday 22nd Feb. Names by Thursday 19th February.

 

Men’s Seniors.

5/1.  The weather nymphs were not good to the seniors on our second outing of the year and conditions were reminiscent of that 80’s pop group, Duran Duran!! But still seven teams braved the cold and wet and still returned some fantastic scores. 1st. Team place with an incredible 65 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Ailbe Egan, George Collins and Jimmy Middleton.  2nd. Team place with 59 points were Timmy Tuohy (on his debut), Pat O’Connell and Jim Gilmartin and not far behind 3rd. Team place with 57 points were Pat Looby, Mick Carey and Ted Kennedy. Well done gentleman hope you dry out soon.

 

 

Templemore Golf Club, Hon. Competition Secretary, 2026, Les Mason.

 

Competition secretary Appointment.

Congratulations are extended to Les Mason, former Captain 2024, and current Treasurer of the Seniors’ Clan, on his appointment to Hon. Club Competition Secretary. Les brings a wealth of experience to the role and is widely regarded as an excellent choice. His informative and well‑presented Seniors’ reports have long been appreciated, and members can now look forward to regular competition updates and summaries from both Seniors and club events. His commitment and attention to detail will be an asset to the club’s communications going forward.

Course Conditions Update

Recent weeks of unsettled, all‑season weather continue to dictate course conditions, with ground moisture levels remaining high across several parts of the course. While drainage has coped admirably in many areas, several fairways remain soft, with intermittent closures necessary to protect turf and ensure long‑term playability. These weather‑related restrictions have inevitably influenced scoring, with altered routing and temporary measures distorting the usual course par and making consistent scoring difficult. As a result, recent scorecards are not a true reflection of normal playing conditions. It should be noted that the greenkeeping team Pat Shelly and Dinny Maher worked tirelessly throughout this prolonged spell of adverse weather, implementing protective measures and maintaining playable surfaces wherever possible under challenging conditions.  Encouragingly, with longer daylight hours now arriving and a more settled spell hoped for, expectations are that conditions will steadily improve in the coming weeks. A return to full course usage should restore balance to the layout and allow scoring to normalise once ground conditions firm up. Patience remains the watchword for now, with the focus firmly on safeguarding the course so it can be enjoyed at its best as the main playing season approaches.

Playing Results

18/1.  RESULTS CORNER: 11-hole s/ford: 1st, Mick Carey 28pts. (15 last5) 2nd. Declan Russell 28pts. (12 last 5) 3rd. Ted Kennedy 26pts.

3/2.  RESULTS CORNER: 11 hole v Par – 1st. Sean Cashman 6up; 2nd. Liam Daly 6up; 3rd. Ray Hamilton 4up. Domestics still in play which affected scores.

Outgoing Competition Sec. Tom McGrath.

My final act, thanks to all for support and patience. Best of luck to Les Mason going forward. Small number of prizes on hand. Will arrange to get them to recipients in due course.

Tom McGrath,  who throughout 2025, has demonstrated exceptional diligence and unwavering initiative in organizing a diverse range of challenging and unconventional competitions. These events not only brought out the very best in our competitive members but also significantly enhanced the club’s profile and reputation within the wider golfing community. His innovative approach has contributed to increased club funding and elevated our standing in the golfing fraternity, truly embodying the bigger picture of progress with excellence. Thank you, Tom.

PRO. Tony O’Toole.

 

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Templemore Golf Club Chairperson 2025, Declan Kennedy.

Templemore Golf Club AGM 2025.

23/1/26.  Chairperson’s Declan Kennedy Address.  It is an honour to stand before you as Chairperson of Templemore Golf Club. As we gather for our Annual General Meeting, I would like to extend a warm welcome to each and every one for coming out on this cold January evening. Your continued commitment to our club is what makes it such a special place, and for that, I sincerely thank you.  Before I reflect on the year just gone, I must first acknowledge fellow golfing members and officers who have passed away during the year. A special mention must be made of Maura Sheehan, a past Captain and President of the club, and Rody Cawley, a past President. May Maura, Rody, and all fellow golfers and family members associated with this club rest in peace.  A minute silence was respected.

Reflection on the Past Year.

As we look back on 2025, we have much to be proud of. This was a very successful year for Templemore Golf Club. It marked the second year of the one-club model, an approach that is working extremely well. Men and women sitting together on one Management Committee, making decisions collectively for the benefit of the club, this is the only way it should be.  The one-club model is also essential from a governance perspective and is a key requirement for eligibility for many grant applications.

Club Achievements.

New machinery was purchased for the golf course through the Sports Capital Grant secured in 2024. This investment will be of huge benefit to the upkeep of the course and to our grounds staff, Pat and Dinny.  The implementation of the Monitoring Committee increased green fees substantially during the year. This group also plays an important “meet and greet” role and has undoubtedly helped attract new members to the club.  Drainage works were completed on the 6th. fairway, with new gravel bands installed. This was also possible from the Sports Capital Funding.

Sponsorship.

The Bronze, Silver, and Gold sponsorship initiative, introduced in 2024, continued with great success. This initiative raised vital funds through local businesses. New course signage is now clearly visible and has undoubtedly contributed to the increase in green fee income. Additional signage is required and will be completed in due course, including a new Templemore Golf Club sign. I strongly encourage all members to support our sponsors, just as the club continues to support local businesses whenever possible.

Fee Payment Register.

The installation of the new sign-in register and credit card payment machine in the clubhouse lobby is working well. This system improves course monitoring and is also essential from a governance and health & safety perspective, ensuring the club knows who is on the course at all times.

Security.

New security camera systems was installed in late 2024 in the car park and clubhouse during the year. It is used only when necessary and has already proven effective as a protection to the club property.

Grant Applications.

During the year, the club applied for a number of grants for course and clubhouse upgrades, including:

• Community Action Fund – Large Grant (decision pending)
• Local Enhancement Scheme (approved)
• Community Action Fund – Small Grant (approved)
• Sports Club Contribution Grant (approved)
• Climate Action Grant (approved)
• Energy Grant for the installation Solar Panels (pending).

Acknowledgements.

None of these achievements would be possible without the hard work and dedication of many individuals. I want to sincerely thank our staff, Pat and Dinny, along with all our volunteers, whose commitment ensures the smooth running of the club and the excellent condition of our course.  I also want to thank our loyal sponsors and local businesses who support the club year after year. I am equally grateful to all others who support the club through our Golf Classics and other initiatives.  My sincere thanks go to our President, Mary Fitzpatrick, for her dedication and hard work throughout the year. I also thank our Captains, Helen Hayes and Sean Lee, for their commitment and leadership. I wish every success to our incoming President, Sean Cashman, and to our new Captains, Michelle Hassett and John Greed, for the year ahead.

Management Committee Acknowledgements.

I express my sincere thanks to the outgoing Management Committee for their unwavering support and teamwork throughout the year.  In particular:  Eamon Connelly has been nothing short of a revelation for this club. His tireless work, exceptional financial expertise, and leadership brought the club to a new level. Eamon played a central role in improving our finances and in drafting our new Constitution, which will serve the club well for many years. Given the personal loss Eamon suffered during the year with the passing of his wife Claire, his commitment to the club was truly extraordinary. Eamon, thank you for everything you have done for me and for this club. And on a lighter note, please don’t turn off your phone, your guidance will continue to be sought.  Jerome Ryan, thank you for your dedication and support over the past three years.  Kay Brennan, our Secretary, thank you for your quiet efficiency, professionalism, and support. We are delighted that you are staying on for another year.  Tony O’Toole, our PRO/Communications officer, keeping us all informed.   Pat O’Connell, thank you for your many years of service as Children’s Officer and for your continued commitment to the club.

Looking Ahead and Challenges.

The club plans further course improvements, including additional drainage works, water conservation measures, new tee boxes, and a reduction in the number of bunkers. However, many of these projects will be heavily dependent on securing grant funding. The club also faces increasing governance and compliance obligations, which are complex and time-consuming. While progress was made during 2025, further work is required in 2026. We welcome any members with relevant skills who may be willing to assist the club in meeting these obligations.

Closing Remarks.

Overall, this has been an excellent year for golf. The weather was favourable, playing conditions were superb, and the course never looked better. Membership and revenue increased, and our competitions and social events further strengthened the sense of community within the club.  As I step down from office, I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me over the past four years. I may not have always gotten everything right, but I can honestly say that every decision I made was in the best interests of Templemore Golf Club. It was a demanding role, but one I am very glad I took on. I am proud of what we have achieved together in a relatively short period of time.

Thank you all for your continued support, dedication, and love for Templemore Golf Club. This club’s success is built on its members, and I am confident it will continue to go from strength to strength.

Thanks to all the members.

Declan Kennedy Chairperson.

Golf Winter Conditions, Brighter Days Ahead.

Since Christmas, the course has faced the full force of winter, with wind, rain, freezing fog and the dreaded frost all playing their part. Unfortunately, these inclement conditions have led to a number of daily closures. We thank our members for their patience and understanding during this challenging period.  The good news is that as we move into longer days, we are already seeing signs of improvement, with some afternoons becoming playable. Each extra minute of daylight brings us closer to more consistent golf and the promise of better spring conditions ahead.  We look forward to welcoming members back whenever conditions allow and encourage everyone to keep an eye on course updates. Brighter, drier days are just around the corner, and we’re excited for the season ahead.

AGM Reminder.

The AGM of Templemore Golf Club will take place at 7:30pm on Friday 23rd of January 2026 in the golf clubhouse. The AGM provides an important opportunity to review the Club’s activities over the past year, consider financial and governance matters, and outline plans for the year ahead. It also allows members to raise questions, offer feedback, and participate in the future direction of the Club. Attendance and involvement are strongly encouraged, as the continued success of Templemore Golf Club relies on the support and engagement of its members.

Team Event 

12/1/26.  Team Event drew a poor response despite the frosty spell. Braveheart Teams. 1st. Team.  Seanie Gleeson, Liam Daly, Tom Mc Grath 79; 2nd. Team,  Sean Cashman, J & M Fitzpatrick 77.

.   Templemore Golf Club, Senior’s Managers, L.R. Pat O’Connell, Les Mason.

 

Men’s Seniors.

8/1/26.  Templemore Golf Club Seniors AGM and End-of-Year Celebration.

Templemore Golf Club Seniors held their annual AGM in Murphys Pub, followed by a highly enjoyable end-of-year celebration meal and entertainment. The social occasion was enhanced by performances from club members Tommy Foley and Jim Casey, whose contribution ensured an excellent night of music and camaraderie.

During the evening, founder member Phil Ryan paid a sincere and moving tribute to the late Rody Cawley, acknowledging his invaluable advisory role in the establishment of the Templemore Golf Club Seniors section and his lasting contribution to its success.

The event was hosted by current Seniors Captain Les Mason, who carried out his role with great warmth, wit and professionalism, adding greatly to the enjoyment of the night. Les Mason and Pat O’Connell currently serve as joint manages of the Seniors section. Les oversees the smooth organisation and running of all Seniors competitions, while Pat O’Connell manages the financial affairs. Both men were warmly commended for their diligence, commitment and dedication, which continues to play a vital role in the ongoing success and strong spirit of the Templemore Golf Club Seniors.

 

A.G.M.  

23/1/26.  The AGM of Templemore Golf Club will take place at 7:30pm on Friday 23rd of January 2026 in the golf clubhouse. The AGM provides an important opportunity to review the Club’s activities over the past year, consider financial and governance matters, and outline plans for the year ahead. It also allows members to raise questions, offer feedback, and participate in the future direction of the Club. Attendance and involvement are strongly encouraged, as the continued success of Templemore Golf Club relies on the support and engagement of its members.

Templemore Golf Club – 2025 Season Review & New Year 2026 Greetings. 

As 2025 draws to a close, Templemore Golf Club management and committees reflects on another successful year of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit. Nestled in the heart of Tipperary, our club continues to thrive as a welcoming haven for golfers of all levels, offering a beautifully maintained course and a vibrant social calendar.

A Proud History.

Templemore Golf Club was founded in 1974, and for over five decades of Golf and an interesting historical background it has been a cornerstone of sporting life in the region. Known for its scenic 9/18hole course set against the backdrop of the Devil’s Bit mountains, the club has always combined competitive golf with a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Generations of golfers have walked these fairways, creating a legacy of friendship, sportsmanship, and community pride.

Tribute to Our Departed Members.

We pause to remember those members and friends we sadly lost during the year. Their love of the game and contribution to Templemore Golf Club will never be forgotten. They were more than golfers, they were part of our family, and their memory will live on in every round played.  In Loving Memory of: Rody Cawley, Club President 2023.  Maura Sheehan. Lady President in 2005 and 2017, and Lady Captain in 1991.  We extend our heartfelt condolences to all members and their families who lost loved ones during 2025.  May they all rest in peace.

Major Winners of 2025.

Templemore Golf Club proudly congratulates our outstanding performers of the year:  Captain’s Prize: Bernie O’Rourke.  President’s Prize: Sadie Tynan.  Lady Captain’s Prize: Mary Hayes Kennedy.  Golfer of the Year: Pat O’Connell.  Their skill, dedication, and sportsmanship have set a high standard for all members. Well done to one and all.

 

Course Improvements for 2026.

Exciting plans by the management committee, commenced during 2025 to enhance the playing experience for all members in 2026. These include:

Fairway Upgrades: Continued work to improve drainage and turf quality for year-round playability.

Bunker Renovations: Refurbishment of key bunkers to maintain challenges to the greens.

Practice Facilities: Expansion of the practice area to include a dedicated short-game zone.

Clubhouse Enhancements: Upgrades facilities to make the clubhouse even more welcoming.

These improvements reflect the club commitment to providing the best possible golfing environment for members and visitors alike.

Join Us in 2026.

Templemore Golf Club is more than a course, it’s a community. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner looking to take up the game, we invite you to join us in 2026. Enjoy competitive golf, social events, and the warm welcome that makes our club special.  Membership inquiries: Contact us at 0504-31400, alternative line, 086-8209991 or visit our web site, www.templemoregolf club.ie

Looking ahead to 2026.

We extend our warmest wishes to all members and friends of Templemore Golf Club. May the coming year bring happiness, peace, and plenty of great ball striking. To fairways found, putts holed, and friendships strengthened on and off the course. Respect the club, respect each other and make every round of golf a reason to celebrate.

Happy New Year 2026 from Templemore Golf Club.

Templemore Golf Club, Bereavement of former Club President

A Tribute to Rody Cawley, A Gentleman, A Leader, A Friend.

The Templemore Golf Club community is mourning the loss of Rody Cawley, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16th. Rody was more than a golfer; he was a cornerstone of our club, a man whose influence and kindness will resonate for generations to come.

A Life Dedicated to Templemore Golf Club.

Rody’s association with Templemore Golf Club spanned decades, during which he contributed tirelessly to its growth and success. His love for the game was matched only by his love for people. Whether on the fairways or in the clubhouse, Rody embodied the true spirit of golf sportsmanship, respect, and camaraderie.

In 2023, Rody served as Club President, a role he fulfilled with distinction. His presidency was marked by vision and inclusivity. He worked to strengthen the bonds between members, championed junior development programs, and ensured that every golfer, regardless of experience  felt welcome. His leadership was not about titles.  it was about service, and he gave selflessly.

A Legacy of Warmth and Wisdom.

Rody was known for his warm smile and his ability to make everyone feel valued. He had a gift for conversation, a knack for encouragement, and a deep understanding of what makes a club thrive in the community. He believed that golf was not just a sport but a way to bring people together, and he lived that belief every day.

His contributions extended beyond administration. Rody was a mentor to many, offering guidance to new members and sharing his wisdom with seasoned players. He was a steady hand during times of change and a driving force behind initiatives that kept Templemore Golf Club vibrant and forward-looking.

An Enduring Influence

The impact of Rody’s work will be felt for years to come. The projects on the fairways he supported, the friendships he nurtured, and the values he upheld have become part of the fabric of Templemore Golf Club. His legacy is one of generosity, humility, and unwavering dedication to the club.

As we bid farewell to Rody, we celebrate a life well-lived, a life that enriched our club and our community. He leaves behind not just memories but a standard of excellence and kindness that will inspire us all.

Rest in peace, Rody. Your presence will be deeply missed, but your spirit will forever walk these fairways.

Condolence to his wife Jane, his daughters Yvonne and Sara-Jane, and to all his extended family.

Templemore Golf Club, End of year  competition  winners.  B.R. LR.  Michael Purcell,  Jim Ryan.  John  Stapleton.  Brendan Russell.  John Greed.  Bertie Keane. John Hassett. Tom McGrath.

F.R.L.R.  Pat O Connell. Bernie  O’Rourke. Sean Cashman.  Les Mason.  Sean  Lee.

Templemore Golf Club,   “The Burough Challange” on behalf of the winners,  Clonakenny, accepting the trophy are,

L.R. Brendan Russell.  Bernie O’Rourke.  Presentation by Club Captain Sean Lee.

End of Year  Competitions.

14/1. A great turn out for the presentation of Overall accumulate Competition winners during the year end. Presentations be competition Secretary Tom McGrath,  who throughout 2025, has demonstrated exceptional diligence and unwavering initiative in organizing a diverse range of challenging and unconventional competitions. These events not only brought out the very best in our competitive members but also significantly enhanced the club’s profile and reputation within the wider golfing community. His innovative approach has contributed to increased club funding and elevated our standing in the golfing fraternity—truly embodying the bigger picture of progress with excellence.

bualadh bos mór. Tomás and to all the competitors over 2025.  The Borough Challange.14/1.  A fantastic initiative of Competition Secretaty Tom McGrath, getting together a consortium of various districts and formulating a “Bouough Challange”  This inactive was very successful and seems to be a winner going forward into 2026 and beyond. Clonakenny are the first holders of this prestigious Trophy. Bououghs , were,  Clonakenny , Loughmore . Upperchurch. Drom Inch. Templemore. Borrisoleigh.  Thanks to all for their support. We have the bones of a great idea that can be worked on in future years.  Tom McGrath. Men’s Seniors.11/12.  Well the weather was not good when seven intrepid teams sortied out on the course of Templemore Golf club then it really turned nasty for three or so holes and when we came in someone had built a swimming pool in the car park but then we saw the scores that the teams brought in who said three ball teams were at a disadvantage! In 1st. place with an absolutely amazing 72 (yes Seventy Two) points was Birdie Ryan, Jim Gilmartin and Jimmy Middleton in 2nd. place with 64 points Tom McGrath, Mick Carey and Tony O’Toole and on the 3rd. step of the podium with 63 points we have Bertie Keane, Sean Darcy, Mick Murphy and Jim Casey. Fantastic shooting in trying conditions well done.

Templemore golf club, Lady President 2017, 2005 and Lady Captain 1991. Maura Sheehan (Nee O’Connor) Kiltillane, Templemore and formerly of Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, passed away Thurs.27th. of November 2025.

 

Bereavement;

27/11  Lady President 2017, 2005 and Lady Captain 1991. Maura Sheehan (Nee O’Connor) Kiltillane, Templemore and formerly of Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, passed away Thurs.27th. of November 2025. Maura will be sadly missed by all at Templemore Golf Club.  Maura was a shining light especially at the Social Mixed when all would have played golf and returned to the club house for refreshments, Maura’s generosity came to the front with her Witt and good Humer.  Predeceased by her much-loved husband Bill.  Condolence to all the Sheehan family, her loving daughter Catherine, son Brendan,  Son in law Michael, daughter in law Karoline, grandchildren Brian, Ellie, Eva, John and Anna, brother Sean, Sister Dorothy, nephew and nieces.  May Maura’s gentle soul rest in peace and forever be a shining light in Templemore Golf Club..

 

RESULTS CORNER: 

26/11.  Teams Event – 1st. Team, John Stapleton, Gerry Keegan, Donal Golden 83pts; 2nd. Team,  Bertie Keane, Mick Carey, Bernie O’Rourke 79pts.
Great turnout, format well supported to continue.

 

Men’s seniors.

26/11.  Well we did it after two failed attempts the Seniors finally took to our course in fantastic condition despite all the inclement weather that was thrown at it over the past few weeks. The scores reflected the shortened course.
1st. Team. place with 61 points Ollie Murray, Pat O’Connell, John Stapleton and Phil Ryan Snr.  2nd. Team, with 58 points on countback was Sean Cashman, Colm Dooley, Mick Murphy and Eoin Wolahan. 3rd. Team place, also with 58 points, Birdie Ryan, Frankie Shortt, Michael Healy and James Murray, well played everyone and much appreciated your constant support defying the weather conditions.

Templemore Golf Club Senior Lady Golfers Competition, Sponsored by Murphys Pub.  L.R.  Anne Hogg, Sadie Bergin,  Francis Murphy and Mary Ryan Maher.

RESULTS CORNER: 

17/11.14hole. Stableford: 1st. Sean Lee 35pt.  2nd. Tom Mc Grath 35pts ), 3rd. Bertie Keane 34pts.
Credit to all who played a course in super nick despite all the rain last week.

Weather.

Apologies to all for the inclement weather followed by severe frost.  Hopefully, this week we will get some continuity playable weather.

Templemore Golf Club, End Of Year 2025 Committee Prize.   L.R. Niamh Connolly, Presentation by, Lady Captain Helen Hayes, Marie Hanrahan, Patricia Coonan.

 

Borough Challenge.

2/11. Clonakenny are the first holders of this prestigious Trophy. Final standings:   Clonakenny etc. 291.  Loughmore 281.  Upperchurch 265.  Drom Inch 262.  Templemore 231.  Borrisoleigh 206.

Thanks to all for their support. We have the bones of a great idea that can be worked on in future years.

 

Week end Competition.

2/11.  13 hole s/ford to 3nd. Nov: 1st. Frank Russell 37 pts, 2nd. Pat Looby 34pts, 3rd. Tom Mc Grath 33pts.

9/11.  15 hole s/ford 8th/9th Nov: 1st. J Kiely 33pts, 2nd. S Kennedy 32 pts, 3rd M. Purcell 31pts. A Drom/Inch clean sweep !!

 

50/50. Fundraiser.

24th.Sept.  Winner, Tom McGrath, €125 euro.  9th. Oct. John Greed, €125 euro.  24th. Oct.  Mary O’ Connor, €125 euro.

 

Men’s Seniors.

6/11. Well the weather was kind to us, even balmy for November and a great turn out of Balmy players saw 8 teams take to the course. In 1st. place with a really impressive 57 points were Pat Looby, Liam Daly, James Murray and Seamus Ryan. In 2nd. place with 54 points was Declan Russell, Pat O’Connell, Tom Hogan and Jimmy Middleton and the 3rd. step on the rostrum was taken with 51 points by Sean Cashman, Mickie Webster, Paddy Fogarty and Jim Casey. A majority then adjourned to the Club House for tea cake and general good cheer. Well plated all.

Templemore Golf Club Seniors, in appreciation to the National Sports Capital Funding..

Men’s Seniors.

29/10. On a wet miserable day on Thursday.  The Seniors turned out in strength and in admiration of the sports Capital funding Posters. Complements to Declan Kennedy and Eamonn Connolly, The funding improved the drainage of the course to allow longer winter play, much appreciated by the seniors and members.   Also update on equipment to improve course playing conditions. Over the last week it was well tested.    8Teams ventured out in difficult weather conditions. With no bonus points on offer the scoring was a good,  1st. 48 pts. Mick Carey, Ambrose Purcell and Jim Middleton. 2nd. 46 pts Pat Looby, Pat O Connell and James Murray. 3rd. 45 pts. Bertie Keane, John Stapleton and John Egan. Congratulations all.

 

Competition.

25/10.  RESULTS: 13 hole s/ford to 27th October: 1st. T Kennedy 34pts (14,20), 2nd. E Shelly 34pts (17,17), 3rd. M Carey 34pts (18,16).  Well done all. In view of the inclement weather.

 

BOROUGH CHALLENGE

31/10.  Points after Round 2: Clonakenny etc. 190, Loughmore/Ciney 186, Uchurch/Drombane 180, Drom/Inch 170, Templemore 126, Borrisoleigh etc. 120.  All to play for over the last few days.  Contact Tom McGrath.

 

The community of Templemore organised “Ramble with Ronan” to support our friend & neighbour Ronan ‘Lucy’ Loughnane and his family.

Major Community Support.

27/10.   Ronan Loughnane.  The community of Templemore organised “Ramble with Ronan” to support our friend & neighbour Ronan ‘Lucy’ Loughnane and his family. Ronan has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma Brain Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Ronan has given so much to our community over the years through his involvement in so many different organisations – JK Brackens GAA Club, Sr Aine Historical Society, Lakeside Pitch & Putt Club, Tuatha Corca Teine, his work as local correspondent with the Tipperary Star, Templemore Community Development Association to name but a few.  His infectious energy, sense of place & community and local knowledge have been such an asset to our town & community and he has been the driving force behind so many different local projects always with the aim of improving and developing Templemore Town & community.  It’s now our turn to give back to Ronan and help support him, his wife Annette & their young family as they face this difficult challenge. This event will also support Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre in Thurles, a service that has been very helpful to Ronan and his family.  You are asked to please support the Loughnane Family by sponsoring one of the participants. Visit the support Web site, and make your contribution.   https://ronansrambles.fundmajor.com/home

 

RESULTS CORNER:

19/10. 13 hole Stableford up to the 15th. Oct: 1st. J Shelly 32 (14, 18)pts, 2nd. J Keegan jnr. 32 (15,17)pts, 3rd. O Murray 31 (21,10)pts.

 

Borough Challenge.

21/10.  Borough Challenge: Points after Rd 1.  Borrisoleigh, 68Pts..  Clonakenny, 91Pts.  Drom/Inch, 91Pts., Loughmore/Castleiney, 94Pts.  Templemore, 73 Pts.  Upperchurch/Drombane, 88Pts.   This feeds into the “Borough Challenge” Trophy event.  The competition is open to all members.

 

Congratulations;

26/10. Congratulations to our H/C Secretary, Tom McGrath on the fantastic achievement by his son Liam who got man of the match in a victory over Nenagh in the 48th. minute in front of 6,073 fans at Semple Stadium on Sunday 26th. Oct.   Both sides coughed up goals to long-range frees, but it was Liam McGrath who struck the killer blow in the 48th minute.  The back-to-back winning captain added man-of-the-match honours for his 1-03 tally.   The defeat marked Nenagh’s sixth successive county-final defeat since their breakthrough success in 1995.  Congratulation Tom and to all the McGrath Family.

 

Men’s Seniors.

23/10.  On Thursday morning our Seniors promised little it was cold damp and windy but the fortitude of our seven teams forsaking the warmth of the duvet were happily surprised when the overcast skies cleared for warm autumnal sun. The teams were evenly matched with three teams all coming in on 50 points so in 1st. Team,  place on countback were Liam Daly, Tommy Foley, Les Mason and Pascal Whelan. In 2nd. Team place, also on countback were Birdy Ryan, Pat O’Connell, John Egan and Jim Casey and finally in 3rd. Team place were Seamus Bourke, John Galvin, John Stapleton and Seamus Ryan. Well played all.

Seniors Xmass celebrations;  Stop press – our annual Christmas Do will be in Murphy’s Pub Templemore on Thursday 18th. December at 2pm. so put this date in your diary and consult your social secretary, it will be the usual Golf a short AGM then off for a two course meal and entertainment. Hope we can all be together to celebrate the this great year for senior Golfers 2025.

Templemore Golf Club, Recent Drainage Project in process.  This is an extensive project on several area of the course to ensure more continued play during the winter months.  An expensive project funded by Templemore Golf Club and the Sports Capital Grant Scheme. A Brillant legacy for the future of the course and its members.

 

AREA CHALLENGE.

11/10.  AREA CHALLENGE: . Play with Area of birth or current residence !!  Current 13 hole event runs until Wednesday with a new version starting on the same day.

5 of the 8 areas listed last week have at least 3 cards in. Anybody from an area not included already Tom McGrath.

 

COURSE CONDITION. 

20/10. Leaves are giving rise to “Abnormal conditions” currently.  A ball deemed lost in such areas may be replaced and played without penalty with the agreement of your marker.

 

Men’s Seniors Golf.

15/10.  What a day for golf no rain no wind and a course in fantastic condition what more could the seven teams ask for, good scores well there was success for some. In that area. 1st.Team,on count-back with 54 points was Birdie Ryan, Ambrose Purcell, James Murray and Donal Golden.  2nd. Team place also on 54 points was Pat Looby, Liam Daly, John Egan and Jimmy Middleton. In 3rd. Team, with 52 points was Mick Carey, Paddy Fogarty, Michael Healy And Jim Casey. Brillant played Gentlemen and great to see so many for tea and cake and banter afterwards.

 

Sympathy.

15/10.  Bernie and Christy O’Rourke on the sad passing of their brother Peter also to all the O’Rourke family and extended families.  May heaven be Peters bed for ever more. RIP.

Templemore Golf Club, L.R. Mary Hayes Kennedy, Josie Bourke, Shelia Delaney and Sadie Tynan who won the Glenn’s Trophy in Birr.

 

Glenn’s Trophy.

8/10.  Congratulations to Josie Bourke, Sheila Delaney, Sadie Tynan and Mary Hayes Kenny who won the Glenn’s Trophy in Birr.  Another victory for our club. Glenn’s Trophy is

an annual golf competition, most recently held at Birr Golf Club in October, with other clubs participating. It is a major event that draws teams from various clubs.

Golfer of the year 2025.

6/10.RESULT: 18 hole v Par: 1st. Brendan Russell 5up, 2nd. Ollie Murray 1dn, 3rd. Les Mason 2dn.  Golfer of the Year: Pat O’Connell.

Well done all.

Men’s Seniors.

9/10. On a fantastic October day for golf , Its been worse in July, the eight teams sallied forth to enjoy Templemore Golf  Course in great order and returned some great scores before enjoying the craic in the clubhouse. Those celebrating most were in 1st. Team, with 52 points was Micheal Purcell, Ambrose Purcell, John Stapleton and Phil Ryan Snr. Second Team, with 50 points was Seamus Bourke, Tommy Foley, Mick Maher and Pascal Whelan and 3rd. Team.  with 49 points on count-back was Ollie Murray, John Galvin, Jim Casey and Jimmy Middleton. Well played lads.

 

Ladies Golf.

30/9.  Ladies 18hole S/F  Sponsored by Francis Murphy Bar.  1st. Breda O’Connell, 2nd, Niamh, Connolly, 3rd. Mary Hayes Kenny.

Photo 1;  Templemore Golf Club Seniors, L/R. John Galvin, Tom Hogan, Sean Darcy.

Photo 2;  Templemore Golf Club Seniors, L/R. Paddy Fogarty, Michael Webster, Ollie Murrey, Phil Ryan Snr.  (Photos by Rody Cawley)

 

Ryder Cup.   

28/9.  Congratulation’s to our neighbour “Esker Hills” on nurturing a world class golfer Shane Lowry from Juvenile to the world watching him sink the celebrated put on the 18th. green to win the 2025 Ryder Cup.  Esker Hills in Clara, County Offaly will forever be noted as the Club that nurtures juveniles to become world leaders in juvenile development and emulated by all clubs involved in juvenile development.  Congratulation’s to all at Esker Hills and to all the Lowry family and comrades in golf. A forever proud achievement.

 

Mixed 

24/9.RESULTS: 4 ball got a super evening and another dry Wednesday. 1st. Team, Tom Mc Grath, John Greed 25 pts. 2nd. Team, Joe Fahey, M Healy 21pts. This was the last mixed for the season, Congratulation’s to all and a big appreciation to all involved in this annual event.

 

18hole Competitions.

28/9.   Sat/Sun 27th/28th Sept. –  1st. Ray Hamilton (14) 37pts.

 

New Competition Newsflash.

Oct. Month.  NEWSFLASH: For the month of October there will be 3 weeks of Team/Fourball events all feeding into an “Area Challenge”. More details over the coming days.
Week 1 is a 2 man Scramble running from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th. Entry and reentry 5 euro each. Play over 13 holes.

 

Drainage Work.

Extensive drainage work was completed on fairways, 1,2 and 6.   This was a major project to keep drainage clear off the fairways to improve winter play.  A fantastic success.

 

Men’s Seniors.

25/9.  As the early morning mist cleared to reveal eight teams that then enjoyed the sun on their backs and a course in great golfing condition.  The podium read as in 1st. Place team, on 52 points Bertie Keane, Mick Carey, Jim Gilmartin and George Collins in 2nd. Place team on 50 points was Sean Cashman, Liam Daly, Mick Murphy and John Stapleton. Finally in 3rd. Place team, on 49 points was Eamon Connolly, Pat O’Connell, John Mullally and Jimmy Middleton well played gentlemen.

2/10.  On a day when we all turned worried eyes to the skies for the forerunner of Amy and apart from a couple of holes for the later groups her acolytes never troubled the six teams on the day. Scoring was good even as we moved into autumnal conditions but the course still looked and played great. In 1st. place Team, on 53 points were John Galvin, Mick Carey, Mick Maher and Eoin Wolahan in 2nd. Place Team,  with 52 points Bernie O’Rourke, Tom Hogan and George Collins and in 3rd. Place Team, on 50 points Bertie Keane, Jim Gilmartin and Jimmy Middleton.

 

Templemore Mission Fund

19/9. On behalf of Templemore Mission Fund I wish to thank the financial support from the Templemore Seniors Golf group members for the recent “Long Way To Tipperary ” Variety Concert held on the 19th September 2025.  It was a joy to witness the excellent performances from the local talent within the Parish and the Premier County.  Your support helped TMF in  their fundraising target to help fund the Church Building Project in Mutare  Zimbabwe on  behalf of Fr. Francis who is supporting Templemore Parish for almost three years. Much appreciated, Thanks again. John N.Galvin  Treasurer, TMF.

 

Ladies Golf.  Winter Alliance in Rathdowney.

24/9.  Congratulation’s to Category C winner’s from Templemore Ladies.  1st.  Marian Keely, 31Pts. 2nd, Mary Hogan, 31pts C/B.  3rd. Gillian Dann 29pts.

Photo A.  Templemore Golf Club 2025 Classic Winners. L.R.  Bertie Keane, Seamus Bourke, Captain Sean Lee, Joe Fahy, Tony O’Toole, Bernie O’Rourke.

Photo B.  Templemore Golf Club.  Diageo Mixed Team 4 Ball Final V Mitchelstown in Roscrea Golf club.  Front row,  Declan Kennedy, Sean Lee (Captain & Manager) Helen Hayes, Josie Bourke, Michelle Hassett,  Shauna Geary, Mary Hayes Kenny,  Timmy Tuohy.  Back row, Ciaran Hassett,  Seamus Bourke,  Trevor Quinn.

 

21/9  Diegeo Mixed 4 Ball.  Mitchelstown v Templemore Sunday 21st. @ Roscrea Golf Club.  Roscrea Diageo mixed”   refers to the Diageo Mixed Foursomes, a golf competition hosted annually by  Roscrea Golf Club.  It is a mixed (men’s and women’s) foursomes golf tournament where teams from various clubs compete. While Roscrea Golf Club hosts the event, different clubs win the competition each year, as seen this year with Mitchelstown having victory in the finals over Templemore Golf Club.  A great match.  All performed very well.  Thanks to all the players on the panel for their hard work & dedication throughout the year in their several victories to get to this final.

 

Winter Golf.

Now that winter has arrived, Playing golf in winter offers physical benefits such as, cardiovascular exercise from walking the course, improved strength and endurance through the golf swing, and increased calorie burning. Mental health benefits include stress reduction, mood enhancement from being outdoors in nature, and improved cognitive function. Additionally, winter golf provides opportunities for social interaction and can help maintain a consistent fitness routine, leading to better overall health and preparedness for the warmer months.  Physical Health Benefits.  Cardiovascular Health:  The walking required to cover 5 to 7 kilometers on an average course provides endurance exercise, which strengthens the heart and can help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Strength & Endurance:  The repetitive motion of a golf swing builds strength and endurance in the arms, shoulders, back, and core muscles. Calorie Burning: Walking the course, especially without a cart, significantly increases your calorie expenditure. Balance and Posture: A proper golf swing develops good balance and posture, which has positive effects on overall physical well-being.  Stress Reduction & Mood Improvement: Spending time outdoors in nature and engaging in a social activity like golf releases natural mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain, leading to relaxation and happiness. Brain Stimulation: Golfing requires strategic thinking and hand-eye coordination, which stimulates the brain and can improve nerve cell connections. Improved Sleep. The combination of physical activity and fresh air can lead to a significant improvement in sleep quality. Social Connection:  Golf is a social sport that fosters friendships and provides a great way to connect with others, combating the isolation that can come with colder months. Maintain Fitness:  Winter golf allows you to stay physically active and avoid the “hibernation” often associated with the colder weather. Vitamin D: Exposure to sunlight during winter play can provide beneficial levels of Vitamin D, which is important for bone health. Game Improvement: Winter is an ideal time to focus on your game, take advantage of potential lessons, and build a strong foundation for the upcoming season.   Don’t let a little cold air stop you from playing your favorite sport.  Whether you’ve been playing for years or seeking a way to stay fit in the off-season, don’t forget to have fun and embrace the unique experience of winter golf.  Contact; email, templemoregolfclub.ie ,  Phone, 0504-31400, our visit our web site and complete the contact Online.

Men’s Seniors.

18/9. Today at the seniors in Templemore dressed for a deluge the protagonists were surprised when they remained dry and the stats showed only six points between all the teams with three teams on 53 points and two on 52 that the standard was high across all the teams. So all the placed teams on 53 only countback separated the podiums.  1st.Team, Brendan Russell, Tom Kenny, John Egan and Jimmy Middleton. 2nd. Team, Pat Looby, Tommy Foley, Paddy Fogarty and James Murray. 3rd. Team, Sean Darcy, Colm Dooley and Michael Healy.   Fantastic shooting all. The craic was mighty as so many of the players adjourned for tea and confectionary afterwards.

 

Templemore Golf Club Classic Team, L to R. Joe Fahy, Tony O’Toole PRO, Seamus Bourke and Jerry Keegan.

 

Annual Club Classic.

14/9.  Our club classic took place last weekend Friday 12th, Saturday 13th. and Sunday 14th. of Sept.  The weather was very inclement but did not deter the faithful from braving the elements with some blue sky at times.  The course was in super professional PGA standard thanks to Green keepers Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly a thousand thanks.  The club thanks all who took to the fairways and supported the classic to raise funds for development essential projects that will give sustainability to the future of the club.  The classic support by our sponsors, we much appreciate their continued generous sponsorship.  A sincere thank you to all the volunteers for making the Annual Golf Classic memorable an successful day.  Your participation and continued support is deeply appreciated.

Classic Team Results;

1st.Team, Tony O’Toole, Joe Fahey, Jerry Keegan, Seamus Bourke 113pts. 2nd. Team. Bertie Keane, Mick Carey, Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt 111pts. 3rd. Team, P.J. and E Shelly, Frank Russell 110pts. 4th. Team, D and J Ryan, T Stapleton, E Mc Grath 109pts (55,54). 5th J Boyle, J O’Dwyer, G and E Lyons 109pts (59,50). Nearest the pin – Donal Golden 5ft 5ins.  Long drive – Lady Captain: Helen Hayes, Gent: Joe Fahey.  Well played all.

 

18hole Singles.

14/9.  18 hole Singles winner Pat O’Connell 33pts.

 

Social Mixed.

10/9.  RESULTS: Mixed 1st. Team,  M Gleeson, A Purcell, G Collins 27.9  2nd. Team, J Fahey, B O’Rourke, D Hayes 28.6. Great scoring.

50/50 Fundraiser.

10/9.  Pat Looby, €120 euro.

 

Men’s Seniors.

11/9.  8 teams showed determination and as much True Grit as John Wayne to play through all that  the elements threw at them and one team turned in an exceptional score. In 1st. place with an amazing 57 points, Bertie Keane, John Stapleton, George Collins and James Murray , 2nd. Team,  with 52 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Tom Kenny, Tommy Foley and Michael Maher. Finally in 3rd place on 51 points was Pat Looby, John Egan and Mick Murphy. Well played Gentleman.

Templemore Golf Club, Historical First Lady President Prize Winners.

Back row l-R , Pat O’ Connell, Dinny Kennedy, Tim Connolly, Timmy Tuohy, Michael Cahill, Paul Tuohy, Niamh Connolly, Shauna Geary:

Front row; Margie Costigan, Mick Keely, Claire Fitzpatrick, Sadie Tynan(winner) ladies, Club President Mary Fitzpatrick, Dinny Tuohy (men’s winner), Michelle Hassett, Mary Kilmartin.

 

President Prize.

6/9.  This year, 2025 the President Prize competition was historical as it was the first time over 50 years that the club have a Lady as Club President, Mary Fitzpatrick.  The club are delighted to be moving forward in sharing as a “ONE CLUB FOR ALL”   The competition was well attended and the course was in magnificent condition due to our green keepers Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly, a big thank you to both. The  magnificent weather played a bid part in the scoring, The competition was in two categories, Ladies, and Men’s.

Ladies Presidents Competition,  1st. Sadie Tynan, 2nd. Claire Fitzpatrick 3rd, Marian Keely.

Men’s President Competition.      1st.  Michael Cahill, 2nd. Dinny Touhy, 3rd. Paul Touhy.

Congratulations to all.

 

18 hole v Par. 

30/31/8.  1st. John Hassett. 2nd. Shane Hassett. 3rd. Brendan Russell.

 

President Social Mixed.

3/9. Another fine muster and despite an initial scare all got in nice and dry. Well done all.  Results as follows: 1st. Team. J Fahey, J. Keegan, K Brennan 28.1, 2nd. Team.  D Tuohy, J Fitzpatrick, A Cashman 28.2, 3rd. Team.  P. O’Connell, C. Fitzpatrick, M Hogan 29.5.

 

Club Classic.

12/9.  This Weekend we have the Club Classic from Friday 12th. to Sunday 14th. Teams of 4 – any combo, 100 euro. Lots of prizes. Please support this event, our only Fundraiser of the year.  Timesheet runs from 9 to 11 and 1.30 to 3.30. each day.

 

Men’s Seniors.

3/9.  On a typical September day sunny and showery  but with good course conditions it allowed the eight teams to return good scores. In 1st. place by a short nose on 54 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Pat O’Connell, Mick Murphy and Eoin Wolahan, then just a point behind in 2nd. on 53 points were Pat Looby, Tommy Foley, George Collins and Jim Casey. Last of the podium places in 3rd. on 51 points Bertie Keane, Mikie Webster and Tony O’Toole. Well done all.

 

Ladies Golf

2/9.  18hole S/F  1^st Maureen Connolly, 2nd, Marian Hodgins, 3rd. Btidget Kennedy.

Templemore Golf Club Summer Juvenile Academy Class 2025.  Adults, L.  Pat O’Connell, Juvenile Manager,  R. Shane Ryan, PRO Golf Coach.  Standing Les Mason Juvenile Organizer.

 

Juvenile Academy.

20/8.  The Juvenile Academy was very successful this year with the numbers increasing year on year.  The enthusiasm and interest were very visible.  Golf is a great way to get the kids physically active in a safe environment. It teaches them a sport they’ll love that can last a lifetime. It helps develop hand-eye coordination and large gross motor skills. Golf is a low-intensity sport that won’t over-tax their growing bodies, also, it is fantastic for team development by playing with likeminded juveniles.   Become a “Juvenile Club Member” and enjoy all the supports from Templemore Golf Club.  Juvenile Contact, Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821 by text. 

 

Mixed Golf.

20/8.  RESULT: Another exciting evening with sanded greens presenting no major issues. 1st. Ollie Murray, Les Mason, Tony O’Toole, Declan Kennedy 29.8.  2nd. Lorcan Reilly, Liam Leahy, Biddy Gleeson 30.5.

 

Country Clubs

24/8.  Munster Semi-Final Templemore V Spanish Point In Rafeen Creek on Sun Aug 24th. @ 12-15.  Team and Order of play,  Shamus Bourke, Timmy Tuohy, Tom Mcgrath, Dinny Maher, Padraig Moloney.  The competition was very tight with all the team giving their all down to the last match on the 19th hole. Unfortunately, Spanish Point came out the winners, 3-2.  Congratulations to Spanish Point and the best of luck going forward.

 

3T’s Men’s qualifier.

24/8. 3T’s qualifier had lots of quality golf. 1st. Jim Ryan 42 (21,21)pts, 2nd. Kevin Fogarty 42 (26,16)pts, 3rd. Martin Gleeson 40 pts.

 

Men’s Seniors.

21/8.  The weather was grand the company was convivial and the golf from the eight teams was exceptional. The scores returned were in 1st. place on countback with 55 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt, Tony O’Toole and Jim Casey. Second place was also on 55 points Paudie Butler, Tom Kenny, Michael Healy and Phil Ryan Snr. Not far behind on 54 points we have Brendan Russell, Ambrose Purcell, Mick Murphy and John Stapleton.  Well played and thanks to the course team for all their hard work to complete the essential maintenance in time for us to play.

Men’s Seniors Mountrath.

25/8. A great welcome from our hosts Mountrath Golf course greeted our seven teams and the weather was dry if a little breezy. The course challenged them to some good scoring in 1st place on 101 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Brendan Russell, Frankie Shortt and John Stapleton in 2nd. place on 96 points was Bertie Keane, John Galvin, Michael Healy and Jim Casey and in 3rd. place with 94 points Ollie Murray, John Greed, Tom Hogan and Tom Kenny. Well played lads.

 

Club Classic.

29/8. A decision has been made to defer the club classic for a few weeks. Details to follow.

 

Ladies Golf.

30/8.  –

Active Revive,  Ladies play Tramore on Saturday 30/8/25, two pairs at home, three pairs away.

Diego, Ladies Play Roscrea in the semi-final on Sunday 30/8,match in Roscrea.

3Ts.  Qualifier for Ladies 3 T is on Tuesday 26/8.

CLASSIC. 

29,30,31, August.   The Classic is a much-needed resource in raising funds for course updates.  Full support will be appreciated.  Also prizes for Ladies, Seniors, & non Golfers.  €120 entry for team of 4.  Contact Sean Lee 0872218506.

Please Support.

 

Results of social mix.

13/7.  1st. S Bourke, F Shortt, M Hogan 30 5. 2nd. T Stapleton,  K Fogarty, M Walsh 30 8.  Well done all.

 

RESULTS: Scratch Cups.

15th/17th August: Inter C Healy 85 (45,40); Minor P O’Connell 87. Nett 1st J Hassett 69, 2nd Jim Ryan 70. No entries for Junior Cup. Congratulations to all.

 

Men’s Seniors.

13/7.  Good Afternoon today at the seniors the course was in great order the weather was warm a few spittles of rain but not much so there was no excuse for indifferent scoring and true to the seniors the seven trams scoring reflected the conditions. In 1st. place with an agreeable 56 points was Albie Egan, Pat O’Connell, Paschal Whelan and Jim Casey. In 2nd. place on a respectable 54 points were Mick Carey, Ambrose Purcell, Pat Maher and Jimmy Middleton. In 3rd. with a pleasing 52 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt, Les Mason and John Stapleton, well played all.

 

Diageo mixed team.

18/7.  Well done to the Diageo team who beat Edenderry 2 day, in Templemore.

Photo 1. men’s winer of Joe Mchugh Cup. C. Desmond, presentation by Daughter Joanne McHugh and captain Sean Lee.

Photo 2. Winner of Seamus Cody Cup. Berty Keane Presentation by family member Seamus Bourke and Captain Sean Lee.

Photo 3. Lady winner of Rita McHugh Cup Mary Gilmartin, presentation by Daughter Joanne McHugh and club Captain Helen Hayes.

(All Photos by Club Photographer Seamus Bourke)

 

Mc Hugh Cups .

Great turnout on Friday for the Mc Hugh Cups and presentations. The top two pairs played together but were not aware of the contest that unfolded. 1st. C Desmond/M Gilmartin 33pts, 2nd. S Lee/M Butler 32pts. Thanks to Joanne for attending on behalf of the family.  Rita was Lady Captain in 2001.

 

The Seamus Cody Cup.

Presentation was made to the winner Bertie Keane who expressed his thanks and honour to win as a tribute to a Club legend. Seamus Bourke did the honours on behalf of the family. Thanks to all the prize recipients for their presence and to those who participated. Thanks to Marian for the post golf tea and scones. Super evening overall.

 

MORE RESULTS:

Another modest entry for the weekend event which was Event 6 for Golfer of the Year. 1st. P. O’Connell 43 pts, 2nd. M. Purcell 41 pts, 3rd .J. Kirwan 36pts, 4th. J. Greed 35pts (16,19).

 

Golfer of the Year.

GOY sheet will be published later this week.

Next weekend we run the Scratch Cups which is another GOY event.

 

Ladies Revive Active Team.

Congratulations to all involved in the Revive Active Team 3rd. Round in a victory over Cahir. All the supporters and backroom staff were brilliant. Next action V Tramore.

 

RESULTS CORNER:

5/7.  Lots of action over the last few days with two events running:.

NCBI qualifier: 1st. S Cashman, M Keely 32 pts.

18hole, s/ford: 1st. L Mason 39pts, 2nd. A Kennedy 38pts(17,21), 3rd. E Mc Grath 38pts (21,17).

 

Social MIXED:

6/7.  1st T Mc Grath, A Purcell, M Healy 29.5, 2nd P O’Connell, M Carey, M O’Connor, D Hayes 31.0.

 

Men’s Seniors.

6/7.  On a day that started off warm had a brief shower then cheered up again and the six teams enjoyed the golf and the company. In 1st. place with 55 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Colm Dooley, Mick Maher and Jim Casey. On 54 points in 2nd. Pat Looby, Brendan Russell and Tony O’Toole. 3rd. place on 52 points Sean Cashman, Ambrose Purcell, George Collins and Phil Ryan Snr. Well played everyone.

Great News. We have rescheduled our postponed outing to Mountrath, for Monday 25th August. So please put this date in your diary/speak to your social secretary. More details next week.

 

Notes for Diary.

Club Classic 29th/31st August.

Instagram.  Club is now on Instagram by Lady Captain Helen Hayes as @templemore_golf. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/templemore_golf?igsh=MXgwdnptaGk1amNmOQ==&utm_source=ig_contact_invite  .

Ladies Captain Prize;  

29/8.  A fantastic turn out for the Helen Hayes Lady Captain competition.

1st. Photo is the winner Mary Hayes Kenny, presentation by Lady Captain Helen Hayes.

2nd. Photo.  Lady Captain prize winners.  Left to right, Josie Bourke,  Marion Keely, Biddy Gleeson, Lady Captain Helen Hayes, Mary Hayes Kenny, Claire Fitzpatrick, Margie Costigan, Bernie Stapleton. ( Photos by Seamus Bourke)

 

COMPETITION NEWS: 

30/7.  Current 11 hole qualifier ran to Monday 4th.  18 hole singles Saturday to Monday.  Scratch Cups 9th/10th August will also be a GOY event.  Club Classic 29th/31st August. More info later.  Presentation of prizes after Mixed Wednesday 6th August.

 

SOCIAL MIXED:

30/7. Another pleasant evening on the fairways and among the trees even!!  1st. P Bane, T Ryan, A Cashman 29.1.   2nd. M Purcell, P O’Connell T O’Toole 30.9.

 

Men’s Seniors.

30/7. On a day that could not make up its mind to be wet,  dry, humid, hot or windy eight teams attempted to make sense of their canes on a course in fine condition. The results were scores across the board in 1st. place on 61 points was Seamus Bourke, Frankie Shortt ,Tom Hogan and Jimmy Middleton. In 2nd. place on 56 points Paudie Butler, Brendan Russell, Michael Healy and Jim Casey. Coming in 3rd. on Count Back with 50 points Birdie Ryan, Mick Carey, Paddy Bourke and Tommy Deegan. Well played gentleman.

 

Ladies Golf.

27/7.  Tuesday Ladies Competiton, Tuesday is men’s to ladies prize.  On Sunday we play Cahir in the Revive Active 3 at home 2 away.

 

29/7  Aggregate result of the Competition played on Tuesday 29 July 2025 and Saturday 2 August 2025 at Templemore (Templemore).  1st. Sadie Tynan, 2nd. Marian Keely, 3rd. Mary Ryan.

 

Notes for Diary.

Club Classic 29th/31st August.

Instagram.  Club is now on Instagram by Lady Captain Helen Hayes as @templemore_golf. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/templemore_golf?igsh=MXgwdnptaGk1amNmOQ==&utm_source=ig_contact_invite  .

Photo A.  Templemore Golf Club, Captains Prize 1st. And 2nd. group off the Tee.   L.R.  Martin Gleeson, Declan Kennedy, Michael Fogarty, Captain Sean Lee, Donal Golden, Jerome Ryan, Kevin Fogarty.

Photo B.  Templemore Golf Club, Captains Prize, 3rd. group off the Tee, L.R. John Galvin, Phonsis Deegan, Mattie Stapleton.

Photo C.  Templemore Golf Club, Captains Prize, 4th. group off the Tee, l>R. Tommy Foley, Ted Kennedy, Tony O’Toole.

 

18/7.  Men’s Captains Prize got off to a great start, with the weather in its favour.  Round 1 Concluded and the cut for round 2 is 74 to be played next weekend.

 

16/7.  Men’s Seniors,  Well, the weather of the weekend was a long distant memory as the rain Pitter Pattered off the Umbrellas over the hardy soles that ventured out onto a wet but still fine course.

The weather did not it seemed lessened the scoring and great play was witnessed in the Seven teams that participated.  In 1st place on 54 points was Pat Looby, Mick Murphy, John Galvin and Seamus Ryan

Close 2nd. with 52 points was Ambrose Purcell, Tommy Foley, Jim Gilmartin and Eoin Wolahan.  Even closer 3rd on 51 points was Bertie Keane, Frankie Shortt and Martin Mullally.  Well played one and all beating everything the elements could throw at us.

 

22/7.  Ladies Captain Prize.  Will be run on Tuesday 22th  & Saturday 26th. of July.  Please text your name or enter in Clubhouse.  Times available on Tuesday are  10 am,  2 pm, or 5 pm.  3 completed 18 holes are required to win prizes.

Draw will take place on Friday 18th

 

19/7.  Ladies Revive Team. Played Tipperary Town on Saturday 19th. 3 teams  at home , 2 teams away, won 3-2.  Playing Cahir in next round.  Congratulation to all the Ladies.

 

11/7.  Men’s Competition,  Friday 11th. and Saturday 12 July and Sunday 13 July .   1st. James Connolly, 2rd.  Jody Boyle, 3rd. Kevin Fogarty.

 

Dates for your Diary.

REMINDER: Casual play on Sunday morning and other busy times is not permitted.

Mc Hugh Cups: This once popular event is being revived and will consist of a qualifier – men and women, More details in due course.

Ladies Captain Prize.  Will be run on Tuesday 22th  & Saturday 26th. of July.

Templemore Golf Club, Summer Camp Academy for Juveniles and Adults every Wed from 11 to 1 pm.

Summer Camp Academy.

9/7,  Templemore Golf Club Summer Camp Academy for Juveniles and Adults every Wed from 11 to 1pm. Instructions by Golf Pro Shane Ryan.  Join up and enjoy this wonderful game. Each year the interest gets stronger.  To book your place contact Pat O’Connell 0879205821.  It’s never too late to learn or improve.

Summer Camp Academy appreciation.

A special word of thanks to Shane Ryan for providing the lessons and a huge thank you to Tony O Toole, Mick Keely and Les Mason for helping out. Event Manager, Pat O’Connell.

 

6/7.  RESULTS: The novel v Par event got a fine response with weather and course in excellent condition gave great advantages.
1st. Ailbe Egan 9up, 2nd. Trevor Quinn 2up, 3rd. James Keating 1up.

 

Play in Pink Contribution.

6/7.  Dear Members:  On behalf of the Ladies Committee, I wish to acknowledge €1,700 euro was raised over the four days of ‘Play in Pink’ week.  A sincere thanks to

all of you who took part, and contributed so generously, and who helped out in various ways – well done to each and everyone. Sincerely, Mary Hogan.

 

6/6. Seamus Cody Cup.  MATCHPLAY: The name of Bertie Keane is the next to be etched on the Seamus Cody Memorial Cup.  He beat Lorcan Reilly on the 19th in the final played this evening.  Well done to both players on their achievement and for getting the event completed on schedule.  Seamus Cody R.I.P. Seamus was Captain in 1977 and President in 2005.  The Cody family will be proud to know the cup and the competition is revived since Covid.

 

9/7. 50/50, Winner,  July  9th.  Paddy Fogarty. €14O Euro.

 

18/7.  Captain’s (Sean Lee)Prize goes ahead as scheduled over the last 2 weekends of July. Events in Dublin 3 have led to a bit of adjusting. Time slots are as follows: Friday 18th 2.30 to 4.00 pm.

Saturday 19th 9.00 to 11.00, 2.00 to 3.00

Sunday 9.00 to 11.00.  Members are asked to indicate preferred time via this Forum or on the sheet in the Locker Room. As slots fill they will close when full and will not be extended. Requests for times outside the above will be considered but cannot be guaranteed. The slots can cater for 132 players. Early booking is advised. Draw will be published on Wednesday 16th.

 

Mc Hugh Cup: Another Revived competition in honor of Rita and Joe McHugh.  Rita was Lady Captain in 2001. The play off has been deferred and will not be played until after the Captain’s.

 

9/7.  Mixed RESULTS: Another fine turnout for version 14 with the weather getting even better. Scores reflected that too with calculators required. 1st. D Kennedy, J Gilmartin, Dee Hayes 29.0 (18 last 6) . 2nd. Trevor Quinn, Liam Leahy and Tony O’Toole, Marie Hanrahan 29.0 (19 last 6).  A fantastic turnout on a glorious summer evening and finished with a cuppa and sandwich complements of the Ladies.

 

10/7.  Visitors.  The club extended a very worm welcome to our visitors from France and Italy who tested their skills against a motley local group on Friday and Saturday morning. They have acknowledged to all that they were delighted with the welcome and especially the “Warm” weather, just like home.  Much appreciation to all who contributed their time and especially to the organiser Tom McGrath.

 

10/7.  Men’s Seniors.  On a fantastic day for golf when the bronzed members of the seniors were factor 50 up. The course was great and there was a great run on the fairways. This allowed some excellent scoring in 1st place with 56 points was Michael Purcell, Pat Maher, Tony O’Toole and Eoin Wolahan. In a close run thing for 2nd on countback with 53 points Tommy Sweeny, Tom Hogan and John Stapleton also on 53 points in 3rd Donal Golden, Brendan Russell, George Collins and Willie Haverty. Well played gentleman.

 

17/7. Volunteers.  A call for volunteers on the course on Thursday next at 2pm. Still a few spinnies to be tidied, a few bits and pieces to be stimmed.  We’re coming up on Sean’s captains prize so any thing we can do to assist Pat and Dinny would be greatly appreciated. I think everyone would agree the lads have the course in fantastic condition, so one more push on Thursday.  Tommy Foley Volunteer Manager.

 

8/7.  Ladies Golf.  Aggregate result of the Competition played on Tuesday 8 July 2025 and Saturday 12 July 2025.  1st. Bridget Kennedy, 2nd. Marian Keely, 3rd. Mary Stapleton.

Ladies Captain Prize. A little reminder coming up Lady Captain competition coming up Tuesday 22nd. and Sat 26th. All details will be posted next week .

 

Dates for your Diary.

19/7. Captain’s (Sean Lee) prize. Sat 19th. July

REMINDER: Casual play on Sunday morning and other busy times is not permitted.

Mc Hugh Cups: This once popular event is being revived and will consist of a qualifier – men and women, More details in due course.

Templemore Golf Club, Morrissey Cup Team, L. R.  Tony O’Toole, Tom Ryan, Jim Gilmartin, Team Manager and Club Captain Sean Lee, Cathal O’Shea, Bernie O’Rourke.

 

5/7.  Team news: Our Morrissey Cup team ground out a thrilling 3/2 win over Abbeyleix in the 1st. leg of their semi final game. Wins for Bernie O’Rourke 17th, Jim Gilmartin 17th. and crucially Tom Ryan on the 19th. The 2nd. leg has not been fixed as yet. Well done lads.

 

2/7.  SOCIAL MIXED: Another pleasant chapter in the Mixed story helped again by the weather and the magic in the catering department. Takes a bit for all these things to fall into place. Well done all. There was some golf played too !!

1st. M Carey, M Keely, M Connolly 31.3.   2nd. J Ryan, Darragh Kelly, T O’Toole 31.7.   The winners were the only team under par. There were 2 birdies on the 9th, and only 1 between the 1st. and 2nd.  Great Golf All.

 

4/7. Volunteers Call for Duty.  Good morning all. A call for volunteers on the course on Wednesday next July 9th at 10am. Lots of work to do. Spinnies, drains, and a general tidy up. Both ladies and Gents Captains prizes are on the horizon, so as many people as possible for Thursday.  Tommy Foley, Volunteer Manager.

 

3/7. Men’s Seniors.  A day with a bit of a cool breeze was warmed by the camaraderie of the eight teams that took to the field. In 1st. place with 57 points was Birdie Ryan, Pat O’Connell, Tommy Foley and Phil Ryan (Snr) in Second place with 55, on count back, was Bernie O’Rourke, John Galvin, Les Mason and Eoin Wolahan and in Third place also with 55 points were Bertie Keane, John Greed, James Murray and George Collins. Well played all.

 

19/7. Captain’s (Sean Lee) prize, will be played over weekends in a format change from previous years.  19th/20th July – 18 hole qualifier.  27th July – 18 hole for top 35 plus ties with 9 hole playoff in the late afternoon/evening.

26th July – 18 hole for non qualifiers.

 

Dates for your Diary.

19/7. Captain’s (Sean Lee) prize.

REMINDER: Casual play on Sunday morning and other busy times is not permitted.

MC HUGH MIXED: This is being revived and will be played in July. A fourball format. More details anon.

Mc Hugh Cups: This once popular event is being revived and will consist of a qualifier – men and women, followed by a draw for partners and an 18 hole shootout on a Friday [?] evening. More details in due course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lady in Pink.

Play in Pink is the golf fundraising arm of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, and the initiative was set up over 20 years ago to help fund a comprehensive research programme at the University of Galway.  The initiative has grown significantly since then and there were 220 Play in Pink days in 2024 raising over €775,000 for the charity.   Play in Pink day is quite simply that, a day where members and visitors (if an open day) come together to support the NBCRI Charity, Play in Pink. They organise a golf day and participants are encouraged to “Play in Pink” with funds raised from the day being donated to the charity. The days themselves are organised and coordinated by the golf clubs (Lady Vice Captain or some other designated Play in Pink coordinator) and they can be open days or members only days.  Clubs & Societies run the days with entry fees typically forming the bulk of the donation. Players are encouraged to Play in Pink on the days and many clubs go to great lengths to increase their donations where they have incorporated new initiatives such as breakfasts / coffee mornings / auctions / sales and locally produced product sales as well as on course initiatives such as ‘buying mulligans’ etc. The days are meant to be fun but all in the spirit of the game and all aimed at generating donations for the charity.  Templemore Golf has contributed to this worthy event over the years, and this year surpassed all incomes by members paying fees, donations and above all the extraordinary efforts by the Ladies in organising the event.  It was a delight to see the majority dressed in pink for the occasion.

Appreciation by Co-Ordinator Mary Hogan.  FELLOW GOLFERS:  On behalf of Ladies Golf Committee,. The success of this event was fantastic by your participation. All monies raised are going towards a very worthy cause, The National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Mary Hogan, Co- Ordinator.

 

25/6.  Players in Pink Winners; Ladies 18hole play in pink.  1st. Mary Butler, 2nd Margret Buckley, 3rd. Mary Gilmartin.

16/6. Golfer of the Year, Event 3: 1st. T. Stapleton 41pts, 2nd. P O’Connell 40pts, 3rd. J. Gilmartin 39pts, Gross D. Hayes 23pts. Fine turnout of 44.  Leaderboard will be published later this week.

 

15/6.  SYMPATHY: The death has taken place of David Coleman, father of Ryan and brother of Jonny. Sincere sympathy to the Coleman family and wider family at this sad time.  A competitive member. He will be sadly missed by the Club. May he rest in peace.

 

18/6. Mixed result, 1st. Team, S Lee, F Shortt, A Cashman 30.4: 2nd. Team, S Bourke, D Cooper, D Hayes 31.9.

 

18/6.  50/50, winner, 18th June, Josie Moloney, €130 euro.

 

TEAM GOLF: 

21/6. The “Michael Cashman Trophy” an inter-club fourball competition for golfers over 30 years of age with a handicap of 15 or more.  It’s a prominent event in the golfing calendar, with teams representing various clubs in Munster,   Templemore V Cahir on sat 21st. June had to accept defeat by a 3/2 cliffhanger.  Congratulation to all the team.

 

22/6.  18 Hole S/ford 21st. / 22nd. June, 1st. T Stapleton 38pts, 2nd. G. Lyons 38pts, 3rd. L Mason 37pts.

 

25/6. Mixed result, 1st. L Leahy, T Mc Grath, M Butler.  28.3, 2nd. T Kennedy, A Purcell, Mary A Maher 29.4.

 

Men’s Seniors.

26/6. On a day when the weather was inclement the enthusiasm of the eight teams to support the Play in Pink could not be dampened. The result reflected the high standard in most of the teams with 57 points in 1st.Team place was Pat Looby, Liam Leahy, Jim Gilmartin and Martin Mullally. Just a point behind in 2nd. Team place on 56 points was Bernie O’Rourke, Pat O’Connell, Paddy Fogarty and Eoin Wolohan. 3rd. Team, place on 52 points was John Kirwan, John Egan, George Collins and Tommy Deegan. Well played all and well supported all with extra donations generously handed in by member of our seniors which raised in excess of 300 Euro on the day, thank you so much Gentlemen.

 

28/6.  Nevin v Williamstown away.  Panel of players, Tom Mcgrath-Bertie Keane, Sean Cashman- Shamus Bourke, Pat Looby-Ted Kennedy, Dinny Maher-Padraig Moloney, Dinny Tuohy-Timmy Tuohy, Grerry Keegan(snr)-Jim Russell, Eamonn Connelly.  With an exceptional strong team Williamstown were the winners. Templemore Lost 4/1.

 

28/6.  REVIVE ACTIVE. The “Revive Active” in the context of Golf in Ireland generally refers to the Revive Active Women’s Fourball, a national inter-club competition.  This competition is a partnership between Revive Active, a supplement company, and Golf Ireland (formerly the ILGU). The competition sees numerous clubs and players from around the island of Ireland competing.  In 2025, the competition will likely follow the same format as previous years, with clubs entering teams for the fourball Matchplay competition. The competition is a cornerstone of the women’s inter-club season and is open to eligible players with a relevant handicap. In 2024, 243 clubs signed up for the competition, according to Golf Ireland.   Templemore V Dundrum was a great success.  2 matches at home and 3 away. Templemore now meet Tipperary Town.  Congratulation to the Ladies from all club members.

29/6.  18 hole s/ford over the past 2 days saw some excellent scoring overall. 1st. D. Cooper 42 pts, 2nd. J. Greed 38 pts, 3rd. B. Russell 37 pts (16,21).

 

29/6. MATCHPLAY: The semi finals contenders are B. Keane V T. Ryan and P. Shelly V L. Reilly. These games will be played next week.

 

1/7. The McHugh Cups.  Just to clarify, the McHugh cup is a club competition  it doesn’t go outside the club, Ladies will be pairing with men who qualify for competition also a good experience for anyone who has never entered a competition before.  On Tuesday 1st. July,  if you wish to enter for McHugh qualifier, 10 women to enter competition play your 18 hole comp as usual put Mc Hugh competition on card ono entry to avoid confusion with other competitions.

 

Summer Academy for Juveniles.

2/7.  Lessons for Juveniles will commence on Wednesday 2nd. July at 11 am. Cost €5. This will be followed by lessons for Adults at 12 pm. Cost €10. We hope to run the lessons for 6 /7 weeks.  Contact Pat O’Connell, 087-9205821.

 

BREAKING NEWS:

30/6.  Word has just come through from Lismore that they are unable to field in the Country Clubs on Saturday 5th. July. This puts Templemore into the quarter final to be played by 28th July.  “Country Clubs Golf competition” refers to golf competitions held at country clubs, which can be either internal club competitions for members or open competitions for a wider range of golfers. These competitions can range from casual weekly events to more prestigious tournaments. Best of luck to Templemore going forward.

Up Coming events.

REMINDER: Casual play on Sunday morning and other busy times is not permitted.

MC HUGH MIXED: This is being revived and will be played in July. A fourball format. More details anon.

Mc Hugh Cups: This once popular event is being revived and will consist of a qualifier – men and women, followed by a draw for partners and an 18 hole shootout on a Friday [?] evening. More details in due course.

4/6.This Friday and Saturday has the JK Bracken’s Club classic.

Sun 6th Country Clubs v Lismore home.

Sun 6th High h/caps v Abbeyleix home 1st leg 5 singles.

TBC Roscrea mixed v Edenderry 3 home/2 away.

Next weekend is very busy with 2 Inter club games on Saturday and the small matter of a hurling game on Sunday !!
18 hole singles will run from Friday to Sunday with the top 10 qualifying for the Mc Hugh Cup playoff.

The Captain’s is looming on the horizon, so it’s time to be getting the auld game into some sort of decent shape !! Not forgetting the qualifying cards criteria either !!

 

 

Templemore Golf Club, Boyne Trophy Competition home Team. L.r  Margie Costigian, Mary Fitzpatrick, Mary Hayes. Josie Bourke.

 

Health benefits of golf to all abilities and all ages.

Golf provides a stimulating mental challenge combined with a healthy walk, in pleasant surroundings and can be played by people of all abilities and all ages.  Golf can be played on your own or in a team.  It may be a casual pastime or a competitive activity. 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 is a great way to keep in touch with friends, help in reducing stress (as a result of the physical activity and also due to the pleasure of walking in an open and natural environment, provide opportunities to meet new people, help develop a sense of community connectedness, stay fit, improve muscle tone and durance and lose weight and body fat.  Why not join Templemore Golf Club NOW, contact 086-8209991. Summer coaching contact Pat O Connell 087-9205821.

 

Men’s Week-end competition.

8/6.  RESULT: 18hole singles played over 3 days attracted a most modest entry due to inclement weather but did not lack quality. 1st.M Cahill 39pts, 2nd. D Cooper 38 pts. 3rd. P O’Connell 38pts.

 

Men’s Senior’s;

11/6.  On a day that did not have a lot of promise due to the inclement weather, Eight teams that had some changes of personnel due to inclement weather, from the draw, took to the course expecting to brave the elements, but the day did not turn out as bad as our clothing expected. 1st. Place Team, on 52 points was Bertie Keane, Tommy Foley and Jim Gilmartin. 2nd. Team, place on count back with 50 points Ollie Murray, Tom Ryan and Les Mason.  3rd. Team also with 50 points Tom Kenny, John Egan Mick Maher and Tommy. Deegan. Well played and endured everyone.

 

Boyne Trophy Competition.

11/6. The BOYNE TROPHY competition was the brainchild of an esteemed Golf enthusiast Gretta Foran in 1994, designed to cater for the “over 50’s” ladies it has progressed to be one of the most fiercely contested competitions in the midlands and surrounding areas. Templemore Ladies took on Edenderry and resulted in a win to Edenderry in a game of fine margins.  Well done to all the ladies who represented our club with honour.  The team,

at home, Josie Bourke, Margie Costigian,  Sheila Delaney,  Mary Fitzpatrick, Sadie Tynan and Mary Hayes.  Away, Kathleen Meagher, Kay Brennan, Mary Gilmartin and Brenda O’ Connell. Great performance by all ladies, defeated narrowly by Edenderry on the 18th.

 

Wed. Mixed.

11/6.  RESULTS: Another fine gathering for the popular weekly event. 1st. T Mc Grath, L Mason, M Hogan 30.2, 2nd T Sweeney, C Langton, H Hayes 31.0.  For the record the toughest hole tonight was strangely the 3rd.

 

Golf Upcoming Events.

Sat/Sun 14th/15th June will be the 3rd event of our GOY competition.

Fri/Sat 20th/21st is the J K Bracken’s Gaa Club Classic.

Cashman Trophy: This team will play Cahir, away on 21st June. Tim Tuohy is in charge of operations. Time tbc.

Sunday 22nd June- 18 hole singles – v Par perhaps

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

The Senior men will return to Williamstown for their 1st game in this year’s competition. To be played by 30th June.

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.

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

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, 1st. Seniors outing in Rathdowney on Wed. 28th.. L.R.  Club Vice Captain John Greed, Seniors Manager Pat O’Connell, James Casey,  Ollie Murrey, Seniors Activist Registrar Manager, Les Mason, Sean Cashman.

 

Seamus Cody Qualifier.

25/5.  1st. Bertie Keant 41pts. 2nd Patrick Shelly 39Pts, Lorcan Reilly, 39pts.

 

Mixed Result.

28/5.  1st. Team, Dec Kelly, M Carey, P Ryan 29.0, 2nd.  J Fahey, T O’Toole, E Lyons 30.2.  Well played all in what was a misty day.

 

Men’s Seniors.

28/5.  For our first away trip of the year a band of Seniors formed at Rathdowney Golf Course. The weather relented for the day and the course was in grand order. Scoring was good.  The 1st Team with 90 points were George Murray, Tom Ryan and Martin Mullally.  In a close second on 88 points were John Greed, Les Mason, Tony O’Toole and Ollie Murray with energy conserved for the social mixed later in the day in Templemore.

29/5.  On a day when even though the weather was not the sultry day’s we have been experiencing recently the mizzle did not dampen the teams that trod the course that appreciated the Falling H2O. The scoring reflected the change in playing conditions.  1st Team, 53 points Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt, Michael Healy and Rody Crawley.  In 2nd with 49 points Birdie Ryan, Tony O’Toole, George Collins and Tommy Deegan. In 3rd. with 46 points John Kirwan, John Stapleton, Jim Gilmartin and Mick Murphy. Well played all in defiance of the drizzle weather.

 

Vice Captain Appreciation.

29/5.  Over the week end 10th.11th. May, it was wonderful to see a great turn out and we were blessed with the sunny weather which created a greater run on the ball, credit to the course excellent condition by Dinny Maher and Pat Shelly.  I wish to thank Lady Captain Helen Hayes and the ladies who so kindly gave of their time also to the successful Social Mixed on Wednesday14th.  What was very pleasing to me was the participations of so many juvenile members who were full of enthusiasm playing in their 1st. Club competition, great credit due to their mentors.  This participation and enthusiasm secures the future of club competitors into the future and also the club. Complements to the prize winners 1st. Martin Walsh, 2nd. Coln Dooly, 3rd. Jody Boyle, Gross Prize to Declan Kennedy with a fine 70.  Sincere appreciation to all.  Vice Captain John Greed.

Templemore Golf Club, Historical Junior Cup Challange.  L.R.  Templemore, Declan Kennedy Chairman, Sean Lee Captain, Clonmel, John.

 

Team Golf.

Historical Junior Cup Team.

 23/05.  On Friday evening 23rd. our Junior Cup team competed for the first time in over 15 years in the Junior Cup. The team consisted of Declan Kennedy, Sean P Guerin, Johnny Coleman, Ciaran Hassett and Trevor Quinn, Managed by Club Captain Sean Lee, they faced a strong challenge from Clonmel Golf Club. Despite putting up a determined effort, the team fell just short against Clonmel’s well-rounded players. All our players played very impressive golf, but Clonmel’s experience and consistency ultimately secured team the victory. This victories Clonmel team had recently secured silverware with winning the Junior Cup Munster championship. The match offered valuable learning opportunities for our golfers, who look forward to improving and building on this experience in upcoming competitions. Well done all, flying the flag against the recent Munster champs.

 

Week End Competitions.

18/5.  18 Hole Stableford. 1^st Dermot Cooper 43pts.  2nd. John Greed 39pts.  3rd. John Kerwin 38pts.

 

Ladies Golf.

Boyne Trophy. 

13/5  Saturday 24th. Home. Templemore v Birr.  Josie Bourke , Margie Costigan , Sheila Delaney , Bernie Stapleton  Mary hayes, and Sadie Tynan played in Templemore.

Kathleen Maher , Kay Brennan,   Breda O’ Connell, and Mary Fitzpatrick played in Birr.  A big congratulations  on such a bad day to all in representing our club.   Playing either Cill Dara or Edenderry in next round.

 

 

Pierce Purcell shield

25/5.  Templemore v Dundrum in Dundrum Sunday May 25th.  Team, Tom Mcgrath, Bertie Keane, Michael Keely, Sean Cashman,  Seamus Bourke, Joe Fahey, Jerry Keegan jnr., Paul Tuohy.

 

BOOKING YOUR GOLF.

MASTER SCOREBOARD. Members should book their golf on “Master Score Board before arriving and be mindful of other events in progress.  Matches have priority on the course at all times. Hence, booking is vital to ensure all runs smoothly.

 

SOCIAL MIXED.

21/5.  Scoring was hot again with summer condition on the course and a great run on the ball.   1st.Team,  Sean Cashman, John Saint, Tony O’Toole – 57 pts.  2nd. Team, Timmy Tuohy, George Murray, Kay Brennan – 54 pts.

 

Golf Upcoming Events.

2nd. June. The White Dowlings Society. And their Captains Prize on 12th. June

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.

 

MENS Upcoming Events. 

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

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, Journey of Healthy Aging LR  Emma Fitzpatrick Nutrition Science Club President Mary Fitzpatrick, Physio Maria Curley.

Templemore Golf Club, Packed house for the Journey of Health Aging presentation.

 

The Journey of Healthy Aging.

13/5.  A fantastic attendance in the Club House for a presentation on the “Journey of Healthy Aging”.  by Emma Fitzpatrick, Nutrition Science and Maria Curley on Physio. Organised by Club Lady President Mary Fitzpatrick, for all club members Ladies and gents.  Golf offers numerous benefits for older adults, promoting both physical and mental well-being.  The sport provides a low-impact way to exercise, improving balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health. Social interaction, stress relief, and cognitive stimulation are also advantages.  Golfers often describe the sport as meditative, allowing them to focus on the game and forget about everyday worries. This stress relief is particularly valuable for older adults, who may face anxieties related to ageing, health issues, or life transitions.  Give Golf a try, Join Templemore Golf Club, www.templemoregolfclub.ie [templemoregolfclub.ie]

 

Vice Captains weekend.

10/5  Vice Captain Gohn Greed, our first Golfer of the Year took takes place on Saturday 10/5 and Sunday11/5.  the winners were, 1^st . Martin Walsh.  2nd, Colm Dooley, 3rd, Jody Boyle.

 

TEAM GOLF: 

11/4. Plenty of action on the horizon where we welcome teams for matches and practice. Our aim is to give visiting players a proper welcome and ensure they enjoy the experience. Members should note that matches have priority on the course at all times. Fixtures will be on this forum and on the board in the locker rooms.

 

Men’s Seniors.

15/5. On a day of blue cloudless sky’s only the crows having an Irish accent you could have been in any exotic foreign climes. Factor 50’ed up 8 teams took to the immaculate course and some of those took full advantage in 1st place with 58 points were Bernie O’Rourke, Frankie Shortt, Jimmy Middleton and Rody Cawley in 2nd place with 55 points Pat Looby, Tom Ryan and Mick Maher and in 3rd place on 53 points Ollie Murray, Pat O’Connell, George Collins and Seamus Ryan great day great shooting lads.

 

Ladies Golf

17/5.  18 hole stroke play competition.  1st. Marian Keely, 2nd Rita Dempsey, 3rd. Maureen Connolly.

31/5. Social Mixed V Cahir Sat 31st in Cahir.  Anyone available to please support.

 

Social Mixed.

14/5. 1st S Bourke, M Carey, Mary A Maher, A Cashman 25.7, 2nd D Kennedy, O Murray, K Brennan, M Connolly 26.3.  Great turnout again – 34 played. Birdie recorded on the 9th !!

 

DIARY DATES:

19/7.  Captain’s Prize will take place over 2 weekends this year. Round 1 qualifier Sat/Sun 19th/20th July. Round 2 – top 50 + ties + final 9 on Sunday 27th. There will be a special competition (Consolation Stakes)!! for non qualifiers on Saturday 26th.

24/5.  Ann Heskin trophy  ladies, Sat 24th, 4 matches from 2.15pm. Please factor in that matches will have priority on the 10th tee also.

 

Golf Upcoming Events.

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 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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.