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The Front Garden - Looking good !!
Atmospheric view of the 1st Tee Box at sunset
Finishing touches on the all new 4th Tee Box
The 5th Fairway from the Tee Box
Its a long way up the 7th fairway - and the out-of-bounds is still there!
Magnificent view back up the 8th fairway - waiting for a little fade into the valley
. . all at once I saw a crowd, a host, of golden daffodils - 8th Green
Some re-claimed ground on the re-aligned 9th hole
Just a reminder - there will be no rakes in bunkers for the moment!
Greenside at the 9th - featuring the new pot bunker
A view of the re-aligned 9th hole - note the out-of-bounds markers
Shrubs in bloom on the improved 10th tee box
Keeping the grass cut off the 16th fairway
New Coffee Machine in the re-vamped Shop
Golf Balls, Tees and more - Courtesy ProGolf, Athlone
Golf Bags and shoes newly arrived in Moate Golf Club
Re-stocking the Shop - Courtesy ProGolf, Athlone
If you can't hit the Green from this beautiful Tee Box . . . .
Panoramic view of the 4th Tee Box and 3rd Green
New Pot Bunker, replacing the Fairway Bunker on the left of the 9th Green - completed
Preparing for a delayed Captains Drive_In
Developing the new Pot Bunker on the left of the 9th Green
More developments in the Shop
The redeveloped 3rd Tee Box
The lonely owl still protecting our greens
The 4th Tee Box from the 4th Green
Stonework almost finished - 4th Tee Box
Work in progress - 4th Tee Box
Club Notes 20/10/2024

It’s been a great couple of days for popular member Brendan Stanley, not only did he win the weekend competition but his beloved Cuala delivered a minimum margin victory for their first ever Dublin SFC title!

RESULTS – Tuesday Club Comp. (Stableford) 20/10/2024: 1st Overall: Brendan Stanley (14) 38pts, 1st Cat 1: Eoin Ryan (7) 37pts, 1st Cat 2: Sam Moran (11) 37pts, 1st Cat 3: Gerry Jordan (14) 37pts, 1st Cat 4: Philip Dully (20) 38pts, Ladies 1st: Sinead Healy (11) 40pts.

October 13 Hole Stableford Wk. 2&3  (20/10/2024): 1st: Ollie Seery (20) 28pts.

Linnane & Co. Thursday Open (Stableford), 17/10/2024. 1st Adrian Hiney (1) 39pts, 2nd Ollie Seery (20) 36pts, 3rd Danny Conlon (19) 35pts.

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – On Thursday 24th we have our final Linnane & Co. Thursday Open stableford and we also have the October Week 4 x 13 hole competition from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th. Then at the weekend we have the last 18 hole competition of the season with a Club Stableford assigned to Moate Tidy Towns to acknowledge the fantastic work they have done around the town.

SEERY’S CASH & CARRY WINTER LEAGUE – The format for this years Winter League is the same as last year with teams of 4 playing at least 5 rounds each. Entry is €5 per round and you can play as often as you like with your best 5 scores counting for the team. Entry forms will be available this week in the shop and rounds start from Monday 28th October.

CAPTAINS DRIVE OUT – The Captains Drive Out Scramble to mark the end of Sean Egan & Veronica McCormack’s year as Captain will take place on Sunday 3rd November with a 10.30 shotgun start. The entry sheet will be in the shop during the coming week.    

2024 GOLFER OF THE YEAR – Table to be updated later. Just one 18 hole competition to go so Dom Fitzpatrick is in a very strong position.   

COURSE CORNER – As always we remind everyone young, old and all those in between to rake the bunkers, fix pitchmarks and sand / replace divots as you go.  

CATERING NEWS – As we are now without catering in our restaurant we are seeking an alternative. All enquiries to the Management Committee Hon. Secretary Andy Dunne via moategolfclub@outlook.com please. 

ANDY’S ARCHIVE – Here is some more blasts from the past found this week in a Westmeath Independent dated 25/09/1926, an Offaly Independent of 22/07/1967 and an Irish Independent from 31/07/1987.

1926 – “PHOTOGRAPHY – Cameras, Plates, Kodak and Ensign Films, Printing Papers and all Photographic Sundries stocked. Plates, Films, developed and printed and toned to shade required. ENLARGEMENTS – JAMES K. YORKE, CHEMIST, MOATE. “

1967 – “MONASTERY SCHOOL SPORTS – The Monastery School Annual Sports took place on Friday 14th inst., in the School Field, Clara. There was a very large entry, and all events were keenly contested. 40 yards Under 5 – 1. Michael Carey; 2. Patrick Fleming; 3. Philip Fleming. 40 Yards Under 6 – 1. James O’Brien; 2. Colum Keane; 3. Declan Sheridan. Reverse Race Under 6 – 1. Declan Sheridan; 2. James O’Brien; 3. Vincent Fallon. 50 Yards Under 8 – 1. Eamon Mannion; 2. John Bracken; 3. Terence Kavanagh. 60 Yards Under 8 – 1. Terence Kavanagh; 2. Brian Cowen; 3. John Bracken. 60 Yards Under 10 – 1. David English; 2. John Stones; 3. Martin O’Rourke. 80 Yards Under 10 – 1. David English; 2. Gerard Smith; 3. (Tie) Oliver Minnock and Christopher Cowen. 100 Yards Under 10 – 1. David English; 2. Oliver Minnock; 3. Gerard Smith. 80 Yards Under 12 – 1. Noel Kelly; 2. John Smith; 3. Thomas Stones. 100 Yards Under 12 – 1. Noel Kelly; 2. Thomas Stones; 3. Liam Mannion. Relay Race Under 12 – 1. The Green; 2. The Town; 3. The Country. 100 Yards Under 14 – 1. Noel Kelly; 2. Sean Molloy; 3. Willie Dunne. 220 Yards Under 14 – 1. Noel Kelly; 2. Jeremy Goode; 3. Willie Dunne. 880 Yards Under 14 - 1. Noel Kelly; 2. Jeremy Goode; 3. Gerry Flanagan. Relay Race Under 14 – 1. The Green; 2. Marian Square; 3. The Country. Long Jump -1. Sean Dunne; 2. Gerard Flanagan; 3. Noel Kelly. High Jump – 1. Noel Kelly; 2. Farrell Cornally; 3. Terence Owens. Long Puck – 1. Gerard Flanagan; 2. Kevin O’Rourke; 3. Noel Kelly. Sack Race – 1. Damien Stones; 2. Richard Cullen; 3. Brendan Kinahan. Wheelbarrow Race – 1. Pat Doorley and Brendan Kinahan; 2. Michael Doorley and Richard Cullen; 3. Damien Stones and Pat Kelly. Three-Legged Race – 1. Richard Cullen and Michael Rickard; 2. Thomas Scanlon and Martin O’Rourke; 3. Terence Rickard and Christy Rickard. Hurdle Race – 1. Sean Molloy; 2. Farrell Cornally; 3. Noel Kelly. ” 

1987 – “Grange maintained their great record in the Irish Club Youths Inter-Club Championship when they won out the Leinster Section for the fourth time in five years at Dun Laoghaire and had their three wins in succession when they brought in a total of 141 for their two best scores out of a three man team and had eight shots in on Co. Louth, Donabate and Greystones. Grange now go forward to the Irish semi-finals at Thurles on August 20, when they oppose the winners of the other provinces. Grange won out the Irish final at Carlow a year ago with the same team, Paul McGinley, Brian Shaw and British boy champion Leslie Walker. Walker had the best score of 69 one under par, and McGinley had a 72, while Shaw’s 76 was discarded. 141 – Grange; 149 – Donabate; Co. Louth; Greystones. 150 – Killiney; 152 – Kilkenny; 153 – Balbriggan; 154 – Moate; 155 – Sutton; Royal Dublin; Island, Malahide; 156 – Howth; Curragh; Tullamore; 157 – Portmarnock; Clontarf; Dundalk; 158 – Delgany; Mullingar; Waterford; Ardee; 159 – Bettystown. 160 – Ballinascorney; 161 – Lucan; Arklow; 162 – Dun Laoghaire; Newlands; Hermitage; Cill Dara; 165 – Forrest Little; 167 – Dublin County; 168 – Foxrock; 169 – Rush. 173 – Bodenstown; 175 – Old Conna. 181 – Beech Park. No appearance: Birr, Co. Longford, Carlow, Castle, Deer Park, Milltown, Naas, Portarlington, Royal Tara, St. Anne’s, Skerries, Slade Valley, Stackstown, Woodbrook. “

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 


Ladies Club

The competition on Wednesday last - The Ladies Christmas Hamper was sponsored by Kay Gantley and Ann Ledwith. The winner was Geraldine Coughlan (23) with a great score of 48 pts. 2nd Vivienne Dunican (33) 37 pts, 3rd Mary Rohan (22) 37 pts, Cat 1 Ella Grennan (7) 33 pts, Cat 2 Carmel Coughlan (28) 35 pts, Cat 3 Grainne Costello (39) 32 pts and Cat 4 Rose Buckley (40) 35 pts. As this was the last 18 hole competition of the year our 16 hole competitions start this Wednesday 16th October.

Some dates for your diary. The Annual Captain's Drive out is on Sunday 3rd November and the Ladies Chtistmas Social is on Sunday 1st December.


Club Notes 13/10/2024

RESULTS – Tuar Ard (Stableford) 13/10/2024: 1st Overall: David Falsey (17) 41pts, 1st Cat 1: Jamal Sabir (0) 38pts, 1st Cat 2: Sean Egan (11) 34pts, 1st Cat 3: Robert Ryan (15) 40pts, 1st Cat 4: Patrick Guinan (37) 37pts, Ladies 1st: Ella Grennan (6) 33pts.

October 13 Hole Stableford Wk. 2 (13/10/2024): 1st: TBC.

Linnane & Co. Thursday Open (Stableford), 10/10/2024. 1st Jack Tyrrell (15) 38pts, 2nd Aidan Bass (14) 36pts, 3rd Enda Jordan (9) 36pts.

No action shots from Moate this week as the P.R.O. took a well earned break down in Dungarvan and here's a shot from Gold Coast Golf Club. 

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – On Thursday we have a Linnane & Co. Thursday Open stableford while at the weekend we have a Tuesday Club sponsored Club Stableford. We also have the October Week 3 x 13 hole competition from Monday 14/10/2024 to Sunday 20/10/2024.     

2024 GOLFER OF THE YEAR – Although he drew a blank this weekend Dom Fitzpatrick still tops the table with 488pts. Mark Devery stays 2nd on 451.5pts after picking up his first points in a while and Sean Egan is next with 445pts. There are just 2 October weekend stablefords left now.  

COURSE CORNER – As always we remind everyone young, old and all those in between to rake the bunkers, fix pitchmarks and sand / replace divots as you go.  

CATERING NEWS – As we are now without catering in our restaurant we are seeking an alternative. All enquiries to the Management Committee Hon. Secretary Andy Dunne via moategolfclub@outlook.com please. 

ANDY’S ARCHIVE – We have another little batch of historic news items from Westmeath Independents dated 17/06/1916 & 01/10/1976 and a Westmeath Examiner of 23/01/2016.  

1916 – “Athlone Golf Club. The competition for the Chapman Cup was closed last week. Unfavourable weather considerably delayed some of the rounds. Play throughout was marked by good form, and the final was a particularly exciting contest. Details: FIRST ROUND – Rev. R.M. Gilbert beat Mr. Ivan Chapman 3 and 2, Mr. J.J. Coen beat Mr. J.J. Gwynne, Mr. P.G. Chapman beat Mr. F. Milligan 4 and 3, Mr. W. J. Cotton beat Mr. A.J. Dixon 2 up. SECOND ROUND - Rev. R.M. Gilbert beat Mr. J.J. Coen, Mr. W. J. Cotton beat Mr. P.G. Chapman 2 and 1, Dr. Kerley beat Mr. L. Lyster 3 and 2, Mr. F. Coen beat Mr. N. Lyster 3 and 1. SEMI-FINAL - Rev. R.M. Gilbert beat  Mr. W. J. Cotton 2 and 1,  Mr. F. Coen beat Dr. Kerley 1up on 19th green. FINAL – After a most exciting match with the promising young player, Mr. F. Coen, the Rev. R.M. Gilbert succeeded in winning on the 19th green. “

1976 – “Youths Soccer League – Glasson United 5 Pioneers 3. This top of the table clash was decided in the last 10 minutes with two goals by Glasson United from Jude Quigley and P. Fagan to leave the Tubberclair lads deserving winners in this very entertaining game. A good crowd saw Glasson United go two up after 10 minutes with goals from M. Dolan and Dominic  Fitzpatrick but Pioneers came back with goals from D. Loughman and an own goal from P. Igoe and went into an interval lead with a great goal from N. Lynch. On the resumption Glasson United put on the pressure and it came as no surprise when they equalised through Dominic Fitzpatrick and later finished off with goals in the last 10 minutes. Best for Pioneers were Richie Cowan and Niall Lynch and for Glasson United Dominic Fitzpatrick and Jude Quigley. Man of the match - Dominic Fitzpatrick.” 

2016 – “2016 is already getting busy and the full season hasn’t even kicked off yet. The new committees have now met and started working on your behalf for the coming year. We wish the new Captains Martin Horan and Geraldine Coughlan all the very best. On the course front it was great to be open and busy; the Sunday morning regulars like me got the best of the weekend being affected by neither frost nor rain. Membership: As confirmed at the recent AGM the annual sub for 2016 is €550 plus levies (€21 GUI) and (€28 ILGU). I’m sure that our new Treasurer, Sean Dunne would be only too delighted to see some of us starting to get this in as early as possible to avoid a big rush at the end of February. Now is the perfect time for us all to try and encourage membership of the club so if you know of anyone even vaguely interested in joining please try and get them in.”

 

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 


Ladies Club

The competition on Wednesday last sponsored by Martina Cunningham and Mary Egan was won by Mary Kerrigan (23) 37 pts, Cat 1 Sinead Hall (17) 36 pts, Cat 2 Marie Dolan (27) 36 pts, Cat 3 Mary Allen (32) 34 pts and Cat 4 Rose Buckley (40) 28 pts. The September Running competition sponsored by Eileen Fagan was won by Rose Buckley with Carmel Mackey runner up.


Club Notes 06/10/2024

RESULTS – Egan Stoneworks (Stableford) 06/10/2024: 1st Overall: John Bray (25) 41pts, 1st Cat 1: Tommy Digan (4) 38pts, 1st Cat 2: Noel Mulligan (12) 36pts, 1st Cat 3: Roger Quinn (15) 39pts, 1st Cat 4: Denis McCarthy (24) 36pts, Ladies 1st: Eleanor Fitzpatrick (25) 34pts.

Mark Devery, Michael O'Leary & Paul Lyons were in action on Saturday. 

September 13 Hole Stableford Wk. 4 & Oct Wk. 1 (06/10/2024): 1st: Sean Corbett (30) 29pts.

Linnane & Co. Thursday Open (Stableford), 03/10/2024. 1st Sean Egan (11) 37pts, 2nd Joe Digan (17) 36pts.

Still some bits of colour poking through! 

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – On Thursday we have a Linnane & Co. Thursday Open stableford while at the weekend we have a Tuar Ard Club Stableford. We also have the October Week 2 x 13 hole competition from Monday 07/10/2024 to Sunday 13/10/2024.    

SCRATCH MATCHPLAY – Congratulations to Adrian Hiney who won his first Scratch Matchplay at the club beating Oliver Grogan 2&1 in an exciting final.    

2024 GOLFER OF THE YEAR – Dom Fitzpatricks run of good form has coincided with Mark Devery failing to score for a few and there are now 42.5pts between them at the top. The leading 5 remains the same with only Dom scoring. He has 488pts while Mark has 445.5 and Sean Egan comes next with 425pts. The highest new entry to the table is this weekends competition winner John Bray who snags 40pts and there are now 210 members with GOTY points. Three October weekend stablefords remain and we must add in the Club Matchplay points too. 

COURSE CORNER – Once again we appear to be very low on sand bags. Can you please check your golf bags, car boots and sheds and return them to the stand. We are now placing on the fairway only and non-counting is probably not far away but we will keep everyone informed of further changes when the time comes. As a result of recent drainage work please treat any heavy track marks and uncovered ground as G.U.R.

Spot the difference!  

CATERING NEWS – It is with some disappointment that we have to announce that we are now without catering in our restaurant. Pat & Marie Cooney have announced their immediate departure and we are now looking for an alternative. All enquiries to the Management Committee Hon. Secretary Andy Dunne via moategolfclub@outlook.com please. 

MIDLAND INTERMEDIATE ALLIANCE – The Midland Intermediate Alliance kicked off on Sunday October 6th with an outing in glorious sunshine at New Forest. The results are: Cat 1: 1st Richie Allen (Moate) 37pts, 2nd George Lovell 32pts, 3rd Richie Hickey 31pts. Cat 2: 1st Paul Smyth (Esker Hills) 42pts, 2nd Peter Hanley 38pts, 3rd Danny O’Connell 36pts. Next up is Longford on Nov 10th and all are welcome with further details available from Ciaran (086 805 32023) or Paddy (085 248 5177). The other outings are: Dec 8th Moate, Jan 12th Mullingar, Feb 9th Moyvalley, Mar 9th Mt. Temple (tbc), Mar 30th Glasson.

Former Moate member Paul Smyth (Esker Hills) making his Intermediate Alliance comeback at New Forest with a visit to the winners enclosure! 

ANDY’S ARCHIVE – We have another treble batch of historic news items from Offaly Independents dated 28/04/1934 & 16/09/1967, followed by a Westmeath Independent of 05/11/1971.  

1934 – “ Mr. William Cox, N.T., Church Street, Moate, has been appointed N.T., Annagh Schools, replacing Miss M.A. McCormack, whose wedding took place on Wednesday, 18th inst. Mr. Cox, who is an ardent supporter of the G.A.A. and is treasurer of the local club, is a very popular young man. His many friends in Moate wish him every good luck in his new appointment.“

1967 – “Tullamore GC Open Mixed Foursomes. There was quite a good turnout for last Sunday’s open Mixed Foursomes at Brookfield when golfers from many visiting clubs were numbered amongst the competitors. However the premier prize was kept at home by Donal Brady and Mrs. P. Carty who returned a nett 67 ½ to win by four strokes from Mr. and Mrs. O’Connor (Roscommon) who carded 71 ½. The Tullamore flag was also carried to victory in Moate where the local Scratch Cup for 8 to 15 handicaps was won by Paddy Brady whilst the big club event at Brookfield – the Gavin Brothers Trophy – has now been reduced to the final pairing with the issue resting between Vincent Ryan and Willie Hoctor.” 

1971 – “Moate Golf Notes. On Sunday last the prizes at the local golf club were presented by popular local men, Messrs. Patrick Brady and P.C. Lynam. The winner was George Digan by one stroke from George Casey, with Andy McLoughlin third. The prizes were presented to the winners by P.C. Lynam in the clubhouse. George Casey had some compensation later in the evening as he won the 100 Club Draw for £30; second was Michael Dolan and third was Tony Gillivan. Afterwards a very enjoyable party was held in the clubhouse to mark the birthdays of both Mr. Lynam and Mr. Brady. The “special double birthday cake” was enjoyed by a large number of friends, who wished both gentlemen many happy returns.”

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 


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Club Notes 29/09/2024

RESULTS – T.A. Dolan Cup 29/09/2024: 1st Overall: Noel Mulligan (13) 41pts, 1st Cat 1: Darragh Deegan (8) 39pts, 1st Cat 2: Padraig Muldoon (13) 40pts, 1st Cat 3: Jack Tyrrell (16) 39pts, 1st Cat 4: Jimmy Cleary (21) 38pts, Ladies 1st: Carmel Carroll (18) 35pts.

September 13 Hole Stableford Wk. 4 & Oct Wk. 1 (06/10/2024): Will be combined.

Linnane & Co. Thursday Open (Stableford), 26/09/2024. Cancelled due to heavy rain.

Juniors Event (Sunday 22nd September): 18 Hole Stableford – 1st Nathan Dolan 44pts, 2nd Gearoid Lynam 37pts, Cat 1: Ronan Carroll 36pts, Cat 2: Darragh Fox 26pts, Cat 3: James Slevin 28pts, Girls: Lucy Carroll 32pts.

18 Hole Putting Competition – 1st Aodhan Cullen 30 putts.

13 Hole Competition – 1st Cillian Walsh, 2nd Cian Browne, 3rd Shay Seary.

Chipping Competition: (Over 12’s) 1st Shauna Quinn, 2nd Layla Kelly.

(Under 12’s) 1st Darragh Fuery, 2nd Zack Quinlisk.

(Under 10’s) 1st Adam Geraghty, 2nd Isabella Kelly.

Junior Boys Putting Competition: 1st David Dolan, 2nd Sean Geraghty.

Junior Girls Putting Competition: Freya Dolan, 2nd Eleanor Walsh.  

In future all Junior Results, photos and notes will be on their own tab of the website.

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – On Thursday we have a Linnane & Co. Thursday Open stableford while at the weekend we have a Club Stableford with Egan Stonework’s & Marble. The September Week 4 & October Week 1 (13 hole club comp) will be combined due to lack of entries (re weather & sanded greens) last week and is open until Sunday October 6th.   

2024 GOLFER OF THE YEAR – After the T.A. Dolan competition update Mark Devery remains on 445.5pts and surrenders his long time lead to Dom Fitzpatrick who now has 467pts. Sean Egan is next on 425pts just ahead of Padraig Muldoon and George Garvey clings on to a top 5 spot - for now. There are 208 members with GOTY points and the latest to join the scoring ranks is Dwayne Farrell on 31pts. The random mention this week is for Michael Gantley who is 92nd with 108pts. The last events to count will be the four remaining stableford weekends in October so still all to play for.

You can do nothing in private these days!! A little problem with his shoes didnt stop Dom Fitzpatrick smashing one down the first fairway on his way to top the table in the GOTY 2024. Mick Young also belted one well down the first! 

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES – A number of great prizes for recent weekend competitions plus the midweek ‘Classic’ events were presented on Thursday 26th last in the clubhouse. We really do appreciate those of you who attended in person, had someone collect for them (Brendan Daly stood in for quite a few!) or at the very least made apologies in advance. As usual quite a number of prizewinners did not attend, have someone collect or send apologies and they can collect their prizes from the shop in due course.

COURSE CORNER – As you will have seen by now the essential hollow coring and heavy sanding of the greens is well underway. While it may seem a bit inconvenient please bear in mind that the conditions are the same for everyone and the work simply has to be done for the benefit of the members in 2025. The Course Manger (George) and Head Greenkeeper (Kieran) wish to thank all the volunteers who helped on this activity during the week. We are now placing on the fairway only and non-counting is probably not far away but we will keep everyone informed of those changes when the time comes. As a result of recent drainage work please treat any heavy track marks and uncovered ground as G.U.R.

MIDLAND INTERMEDIATE ALLIANCE – It is that time of year again and the Intermediate Alliance starts Sunday October 6th with an outing in New Forest. Tee times are from 11 to 12.30 and further details are available from Ciaran (086 805 32023) and Paddy (085 248 5177). Past, present and new members of the Alliance are all welcome. The other outings are: Nov 10th Longford, Dec 8th Moate, Jan 12th Mullingar, Feb 9th Moyvalley, Mar 9th Mt. Temple (Tbc), Mar 30th Glasson.

ANDY’S ARCHIVE – We have another hat trick of historic news items this week from an Offaly Independent dated 21/09/1948, followed by Westmeath Examiners of 23/07/2005 and 12/2/2011.

1948 – “Tullamore Golf Club’s open meeting was an outstanding success, visitors coming from all parts of the county. A total of 560 entered for the various competitions which is a record for the club. (selected results) Ladies Trustees Cup – (1) Mrs. B. O’Shea, Tullamore, 69; (2) Miss A. Magennis, 71 (on 2nd nine); (3) Miss L. Power, Tullamore, 71. Best Gross: Mrs. M. Earner, Tullamore, 81. Stroke Handicaps 13-24 – (1) B.J. Hickey (13) Moate, 71; (2) J. Grimes (21), Tullamore, 72.“

2005 – “Moate GC Results – Bank of Ireland: 1st John Buckley – 63, Cat 1: David Coughlan – 66, Cat 2: Pat Malone – 65, Cat 3: Jim Clinton – 67, Gross: Dinny White – 72, Veterans: Denis Cronin – 68. Ladies – Dr. Cuppaiges: 1st: Pearse Corbett (27) – 44pts, 2nd: Marion Carey (22) – 42pts, 3rd: Mary Rose Coughlan (22) – 40pts, 4th: Eileen Seery (36) – 38pts. Prizes for June & July (Ladies) will be presented in August. Keep an eye on the notice board for further details. Can all winners please ensure that they are present on the night to collect their prize.”

2011 – “Castle Barna Notes – Thursday Open. Last Thursday the open had a very big entry with golfers from various clubs taking part. The winner on the day was the Dubliner with the Westmeath visa, Dave Berry showing very good form at the moment returning 42pts. Hot on his heels was Andrew Dunne from Moate GC returning 38pts.”

And to finish, another trio - some 'on tour' photos.

The Tuesday Club went on tour to Westport & Castlebar.  

The Hiney Boys (above) hit Portmarnock and Callum Dunne (below) got his first taste of Aussie golf with some interested spectators at Bendigo Golf Club. 

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 


Ladies Club

Well done to Lady President Theresa Cleary on hosting a very successful and enjoyable prize day on Saturday 21st. As usual a large contingent of ladies took to the fairways in Moate to honour the Lady President. The popular winner on the day was Sinead Hall (18) with 68 nett, 2nd Breda Kelly (25) 70 nett, Gross Sinead Healy (11) 85 gross, 3rd Vera Burgoyne (31) 70 nett, 4th Caroline Farrell (25) 70 nett, 5th Bernie Lennon (46) 71 nett, Past President Mary Egan (28) 73 nett, Seniors Ann Ledwith (28) 71 nett, Front 9 Marie Dolan (28) 33 nett and Back 9 Carmel Foxe (24) 38 nett.

The men’s 13 hole competition was won by Martin Horan (25pts) with Andy Dunne in 2nd place on 24pts. 

The golf was followed by the presentation of prizes at which Lady Captain Veronica Mc Cormack and Club Secretary Andy Dunne complimented the Lady President on her year and on her lovely array of prizes. Lady President Theresa then thanked everyone who helped her in her year and on the day and congratulated all the winners. All present then enjoyed a lovely meal provided by the catering staff.

See photo's from the presentation in the main club notes below. 

The competition on Wednesday last was sponsored by Helen Kelly and Eleanor Fitzpatrick. The winners were 1st Sinead Hall (19) 38 pts, Cat 1 Sinead Healy (11) 35 pts, Cat 2 Marie Keane (22) 35 pts, Cat 3 Ger Byrne (29) 35 pts and Cat 4 Rose Buckley (41) 36 pts.


Club Notes 22/09/2024

Congratulations to Sinead Hall who won Theresa Cleary’s Lady Presidents Prize Final on Saturday. Theresa had a great day and praised the course conditions and all the hard work done by committees and volunteers in her speech at the dinner that evening.  

 

RESULTS – Moate Meats 22/09/2024: 1st Overall: Joe Healy (22) 48pts, 1st Cat 1: Dom Fitzpatrick (6) 37pts, 1st Cat 2: Billy McKnight (12) 39pts, 1st Cat 3: Robert Ryan (16) 41pts, 1st Cat 4: Ron Beattie (30) 39pts, Ladies 1st: Sinead Healy (11) 31pts.

Paul Lyons, Michael O'Leary, Andy Dunne in action at the weekend. 

September 13 Hole Stableford Wk. 3 (22/09/2024): Eddie Nally (19) 34pts.

Linnane & Co. Thursday Open (Stableford), 19/09/2024. 1st: Padraig Keenan (14) 42pts, 2nd: Paddy Costello (23) 42pts, Gross: Bert Burke (3) 34pts, 3rd: Cathal Dinan (7) Roscommon GC 40pts.

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – On Thursday we have a Linnane & Co. Thursday Open stableford while at the weekend we have a Club Stableford. The September Week 4 (13 hole club comp) runs from Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th.  

Photo following the Dinny White match with Tullamore last week which didnt make the publishing deadline laugh

2024 GOLFER OF THE YEAR – After the Moate Meats competition update Mark Devery holds on to the lead with 445.5pts despite not adding to that in the last 3, he can surely hear Dom Fitzpatrick chasing hard now only 5.5pts behind in 2nd. Sean Egan was otherwise occupied this weekend now in 3rd on 425pts. The last events to count will be the four remaining stableford weekends in October so still all to play for. In my fourballs battle for the annual fiver, John Smyth is in front on 188pts with Andy Dunne (me) next on 153.5pts, while Ger Coughlan has 137pts and Pat Doyle trails on 63pts.  

 

Kieran Claffey, Ollie Grogan & John Bray also played on Saturday. 

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES – All outstanding prizes for recent weekend competitions plus the midweek ‘Classic’ events will be presented on Thursday 26th at 8pm in the clubhouse. Attendance in recent times has been pretty poor so please note prize winners involved have been notified by email and are expected to actually attend or send someone along to collect on their behalf.

MATCHPLAYS –The Shay Murtagh Precast Club Matchplay Final was won by Ger Heavin 2&1 v Noel Dunne. It is great to see both competitions finished on schedule, unlike 2023! The Scratch Matchplay finalists are Oliver Grogan & Adrian Hiney.

COURSE CORNER – Depending on the weather it is hoped that hollow coring and sanding of the greens will commence on Monday. If a hole is out of play as a result of this work please move on to the next hole showing full respect to the greenkeepers and volunteers carrying out this essential work. For the 13 hole competition if a hole is out of play please play the 14th and include that score on your card. Although we are not quite at placing on the fairway yet, it is only around the corner. This decision is always made by the Handicap Secretary, Course Manager and / or Head Greenkeeper with appropriate Committee members where necessary so please be patient and there is no need to be ringing the shop or sending late night texts to see if placing is in yet. As a result of recent drainage work please treat any heavy track marks and uncovered ground as G.U.R.

 JUNIORS – There was a fantastic turnout for the Juniors end of season event on Sunday afternoon. Junior Convenor Mick McLoughlin and his team of helpers were delighted and thank all the young golfers, their parents and volunteers who came along on the day.

Great to see Dermot Kenny making a comeback at the weekend! 

MATCHPLAYS –The Shay Murtagh Precast Club Matchplay Final was won by Ger Heavin 2&1 v Noel Dunne. It is great to see both this and the Scotch Foursomes finished on schedule, unlike 2023! The Scratch Matchplay finalists are Oliver Grogan & Adrian Hiney.

ANDY’S ARCHIVE – We have a trio of historic news items this week from a Westmeath Independent dated dated 24/08/1929, an Evening Herald of 15/12/1971 and the Irish Examiner of 24/09/2015.

1929 – “Thirty couples participated in the open American tennis tournament held at the Garden Vale tennis court on Saturday last. The winners were Miss Mulvihill, Ballymahon, and Mr. Briscoe, Ballymahon. Miss Jackson and Mr. Jackson, guests of Mrs. Goodbody, Clara, obtained second place. The winners of the clock golf competition were Miss Pearson and Mr. Stronge, National Bank Moate. The general attendance was excellent, despite the adverse weather and the tournament was an unqualified success from every standpoint.“

 

1971 – “Old boys from St. Munchins College, Limerick, have virtually taken over the Athlone Golf Club. This years Captain, Christy Fitzgerald, whose dinner this column attended on Saturday night, is an old-boy of that establishment as is the incoming captain…Gerry Martin. And, as if that was not enough Colonel Charlie O’Neill, who proposed the toast to the captain at Saturdays function is also a Munchins product! Chief amongst the guests were…P. Grogan (captain) and J. McLoughlin (Moate), J. Galvin (captain) and W. Rossiter (Tullamore), J. Mulhern (captain), Birr, M. Duffy (captain) and V. Fitzpatrick, (Mullingar) and M. O’Riordan (Pitch and Putt Union). The meal was in the Royal Hotel and right up to the standard one has come to expect of the Hoey establishment.”

 

2015 – “Munster Veterans Amateur open Championship, Lahinch (Castle) GC. Round 1 70: P. Cowley (Cork GC), G. Young (Lahinch GC), Bert Burke (Moate GC). 72: J. O’Donoghue (Tipperary GC). Selected others – 78: T. Mannion (Athlone GC), 82: T. Campion (Athlone GC), 84: Mick O’Brien (Moate GC).”

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Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 


Juniors - end of season event.

Fantastic to see all the Juniors out this afternoon. Here are just 4 of the 50 photos Trevor Hill forwarded on and there are probably more to come! I will add more later in the week when we get the Juniors Page operating. 


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