AIDAN LAWLESS RIP
All our members were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of our Junior Officer Aidan Lawless in a traffic accident near Limerick on Sunday evening last the 4th of Oct. Aidan's energy and enthusiasm as Junior Officer of the club will be hard to replace. It was through his guidance and leadership that junior golf at the club is in such a healthy state. Aidan had a great way with all the kids and some of the best golf of the week could be seen on Saturdays as the kids played under the watchful eye of the man himself. Not only was he a favourite with the kids but also with his many friends and golfing buddies especially his regular playing partners Mark, Michael and Aidan. His big smile, jolly laugh, packet of Major, and as he'd say himself, "his quick pint" in the Halfway on his way home, will be sadly missed by everyone at Slievenamon. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Kathleen, daughter Rachel and son Aidan Jnr.
THE GLENNS TROPHY WINNERS
Congratulations to Mary Comerford, Kathleen Shanley, Ann Delahunty and Margaret Comerford who won “The Glenns Trophy” Competition at Birr Golf Club on the 7th October 2009. The Ladies from Slievenamon showed great composure and resolve in beating off very stiff competition from 29 other Clubs to bring home the laurels. This result represents the first major competition win for the Slievenamon Ladies Club and was celebrated by a reception on Saturday evening at the Clubhouse. It was indeed an excellent performance from all the ladies concerned.
Front: Kathleen Shanley, Mary Kenrick (Lady Captain), Ann Delahunty. Back: Margaret Lalor (Club President), Mary Comerford, Margaret Comerford, Ian Gough (Club Captain).
LADIES PAST CAPTAIN'S PRIZE
The prize winners in the Ladies Past Captain's Prize Competition which was played today Sunday the 13th September. Front: Kay Walsh (Past Captain), Lady Captain Mary Kenrick (Winner), Margaret Comerford (Past Captain). Back: Margo Condon (4th), Margaret English (Best 36 H/C), Rosemary Lalor (Best Back 9), Helen Clinton (Best Front 9), Roseanne Carew (3th). Missing from photo Margaret Slattery (2nd).
JUNIOR AWARDS FOR 2009
Ian Gough (Club Captain) presenting Daniel Hickey with his Junior Player of the year award.
Ian Gough (Club Captain) with Margaret Lalor (Club President) and Aidan Lawless (Junior Officer) presenting Conor Lambe with his Junior Member of the year award.
CAPTAIN'S PRIZE (Ian Gough) SUNDAY 26th JULY 2009
The final round of the Captain's Prize was played on Sunday last the 26th July. This is our Captain Ian Gough with his wife June before the start of the competition.
The winner Kevin Walsh receiving his prize from the Captain Ian Gough.
The runner-up Daniel Hickey receiving his prize from the Captain Ian Gough.
The prize winners in the Captain's Prize. Front: Michael O'Meara (Gross), Daniel Hickey (2nd), Ian Gough (Captain), Kevin Walsh (Winner), Michael Mackey (3rd), Robert Reid (4th). Back: Margaret Lalor (Club President), Colin Condon (Best final round), Sean Lonergan (Best qualifier), Martin Fanning (Nearest the pin), Danny Keogh (6th), Kieran Cunningham (5th), Darren O'Meara (Longest drive).
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TIPPERARY LEAGUE
The Slievenamon team who played Roscrea G.C. in the Semi-Final of the Tipperary League in Roscrea recently going down narrowley 3-2. Front: Kathleen Shanley, Bernie Phelan, Mary Kenrick (Lady Captain), Mary Comerford. Back: Catherine Cooney, Mary Butler, Norma O'Brien, Majella Smyth, Kay Walsh and Anne Fitzgerald.
SCRATCH CUPS PRIZE PRESENTATIONS
Paul Kenny the winner of the Junior Scratch Cup (Burke Cup) (4-12 H/C) receiving his prize from Ian Gough (Club Captain).
Nigel Quinlivan (Ballybunion) who was the runner-up in the Junior Scratch Cup receiving his prize from Ian Gough (Club Captain).
Martin Cooney (Tipperary) the winner of the Intermediate Scratch Cup (Pollard Cup) (13-17 H/C) receiving his prize from Ian Gough (Club Captain) and Joe Pollard.
Pat Prenderville the runner-up in the Intermediate Scratch Cup (13-17 H/C) receiving his prize from Brendan Kenny (Club Secretary).
James Halpin who was third in the Intermediate Scratch Cup (13-17 H/C) receiving his prize from Brendan Kenny (Club Secretary).
Joseph Murphy (Dundrum) the winner of the Minor Scratch Cup (Kenny Cup) (18-28 H/C) receiving his prize from Brendan Kenny (Club Secretary).
Colin Condon receiving his Monthly Medal from Ian Gough (Club Captain).
Denis Burke receiving his Monthly Medal from from Brendan Kenny (Club Secretary).
AT THE CLUB
Taking part in the Mullinahone GAA Classic which was held at the club on Friday last are Paul Curran, Ned Tobin and Sean Curran, they are members of the Mullinahone Senior Hurling team who beat Killenaule in the South Final on Sunday last. Paul of course is the full back on the Tipperary team who play Kilkenny in the All Ireland final in September.
Taking part in the Mullinahone GAA Classic are Sean Brett, John O'Dwyer and Sean Walzer. They were just getting ready to head into "Jurassic Park" and they were wondering if they had enough balls.
Distance members Eamon Devine (Dun Laoghaire) and Finbarr Sheehan (Killiney) with their friend Robin Addis who is a member of Tulferris Golf Club.
Club Secretary Brendan Kenny with his nephew-in-law Bobby Treacy his partner Lee and daughter Brook who were over on holidays from England.
BON VOYAGE
Bon Voyage to Dr Mateen Usbeck who is of to work in Texas, USA. Dr Mateen with his brother Dr Usman Uzbeck have been popular members of the club for the past number of years. Mat as he liked to be called was attached to South Tipp General Hospital, Clonmel. We wish Mat well in his new post and to thank him for all his help and support especially when our former Captain and work colleague Dinny O'Sullivan died earlier this year.
Relaxing in the sun after their game are club members Liam Browne, Kieran Cunningham and Richard Glavin.
Breda Foley and Angela Sheehan going out for a game recently.
THE BRUEN SHIELD
The Slievenamon Bruen Shield team who played Cahir Park G.C. in Carrick on Suir recently. Front: Billy Phelan, Colin Condon, Colin Allen, Jason Nevin, Tommy Looby (Team Manager). Back: Martin Cooney, Paul Kenny, Dan Hartnet, Michael A. O'Meara, John O'Meara, Eoin Hallinan, Frank English and Seamus Mullins (Vice Captain).
Dan Hartnet and Billy Phelan in good spirits before starting their match against Cahir Park G.C. in the Bruen Shield competition.
Tommy Looby (Team Manager) was presented with a pair of golf shoes as a gesture of thanks for all the great work and comitment to the teams this year. Dan Hartnet and Seamus Mullins are seen here admiring his shoes.
Tommy Looby pointing out that the shoes are a bit big. Seamus Mullins and Frank English said that he will grow into them.
THE BELVEDERE CUP
Kevin Walsh and Tom Hayes who played on our Belvadere Cup team at the weekend.
Vice Captain Seamus Mullins and Belvadere Cup team manager Tommy Looby before the match agains Thurles G.C. We wish Thurles all the best in the County Semi-Final.
THE AUGUSTINE ABBEY CLASSIC
The winners of the Augustine Abbey Classic were Michael O'Meara, Billy Phelan and Eddie Pyke (missing from photo) receiving their prize from Fr Haughy (Augustine Abbey, Fethard). Back: some of the organising committee, Bernard Walsh, Agnes Evans, Nell and Paddy Broderick.
THE LADIES McGARRY CUP
The winner of the Ladies McGarry Cup Geraldine Meagher receiving the cup from Ann McGarry and Mary Kenrick (nee McGarry) the lady captain.
CLUB'S MIXED FOURSOMES COMPETITION
The Club's Mixed Foursomes competition is in full swing at the moment. Pictured on the first tee before their match are Fergus O'Meara and Rena Kelly who played Mary Comerford and Joe Corbett.
Vincent Phelan and Heather Bailey with their opponents Margaret O'Brien and Stephen Massey on the first tee before their match.
Pictured before starting their match in the Club's Mixed Foursomes competition recently are Martin and Catherine Cooney who played Doreen and Ray Carthy.
SLIEVENAMON SENIOR CLUB
The new Slievenamon Senior Club (over 55s) committee who were elected at a special meeting recently to form a senior section of the club. Front: Ray Carthy (Secretary), Bernard Walsh (Chairman), Tony Falvey (Treasurer). Back: Frank Lonergan, Seamus McGowan, John Ryan and Billy Phelan. They will organise their own competitions and outings etc. All members over 55 are welcome to take part especially our distance members. So just turn up on the day and you will meet and make some new friends. They will be holding a competition every Wednesday mornng between 11.00am and 1.00pm.
Their first competition was held on Wednesday the 18th of April. The first competition was a three ball rumble with the two best scores counting on each hole. Tony Falvey (Treasurer), Ray Carthy (Secretary), Billy Phelan and Bernard Walsh (Chairman) making the draw for partners for the three ball rumble.
The team of Frank Lonergan, Kevin Wilson and John Brown finished third in the rumble competition with 73 pts.
The team of Kevin O'Connor, Billy Phelan and John Ryan finished second with 81 pts.
The winning team in the seniors rumble was Joe Corbett, Tony Falvey and Michael Hogan with 85 pts.
BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE CLUB
John Kelly, Tom MacAdams (Ringinane G.C.) and Hermant Apte on the 1st tee before playing in the scratch cup recently.
Paddy Kennedy with his son David who is a member of Cahir Park G.C. on the 16th tee during the scratch cup recently.
Club members John & Mary Timoney playing a round recently.
Brothers Gerard & William Hogan with Matthew Connolly on the 1st tee before starting their round recently.
Eamon Keane with his nephew Tomas after finishing their round recently.
Relaxing after playing in the scratch cup recently are distance members John Mahon and Barry Head.
LIAM ALLEN RIP
We were sad to here of the sudden death of Liam Allen a distance member from Cobh, Co Cork. Liam (right) is seen here with his friends Brendan Enright, Paddy Keenan and Bill Wright who are all distance members from Cobh, they were up to play the course in April. Our sincere condolences go to his family.
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