Golf Notes: Memories of Boyle's Lucy Gaffney
Everyone at Boyle Golf Club was sorry to hear about the death of Lucy Gaffney in recent weeks. Lucy and the Gaffney family have been an integral part of Boyle Golf Club since the mid-1960s. Lucy remained a fully paid-up member until the time of her death. Lucy had “done it all” in the club, having won several Lady Captain’s prizes. She was both Lady Captain and Lady President, and played on numerous interclub teams, including the ladies’ intermediate team that won a Connacht title in 1992.
Her late husband Michael was also as committed to the club, as are her son Brendan and daughter-in-law Susan.
The club extends its sympathy to Brendan and Susan, the extended Gaffney family and Lucy’s wide circle of friends.
It is hoped to run the Committee Cup next weekend as an 18-hole stroke play.
This will be the final in the series of Golfer of the Year competitions. The men’s Thursday competition continues for at least one more week (weather/light permitting).
Men’s 18-hole stableford on September 9 and 10, 1st, Paddy McLoughlin, 41 points; 2nd, Paul Brown, 40 points; 3rd, Martin Wynne, 38 points.
Hendrick’s Pharmacy 18-hole stableford on Saturday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 12, 1st, Maeve Davis (31), 39 pts; 2nd, Wendy Kearon (35), 34 pts; Anne O’Sullivan (21) 34 pts. Hendrick’s Pharmacy nine-hole stableford on Saturday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 12, 1st, Monica Carty Ryan (24), 24 pts; 2nd, Deirdre Brosnan (20), 23 pts.
The winner of the Get into Golf category weekly nine-hole competition was Loretta Clabby (23), 18 pts.
Midland Print Singles Stableford on September 9 and 10, 1st, Eamonn McManus (24), 44 pts (B9); Gross, Cormac Sheehy (7), 34 pts; Cat A (0-7), Patrick Kenny Jnr (6), 38 pts; Cat B (8-15), Padraig O’Broin (15), 43 pts; Cat C (16-23), John Feeney (20), 44 pts; Cat D (24+), Dylan Brady (34), 41 pts. Plumbers on Monday, September 11, winner, John Stack (30), 27 pts; Cat 1, Michael Cuddy (24), 26 pts; Cat 2, Tom Meagher (31), 22 pts.
Men’s 18-hole stableford on September 16 and 17, sponsored by Lennon’s Fruit n’ Veg, winner, Des Rushe (14), 40 pts; Cat A (0-7), Cormac Sheehy (7), 38 pts; Cat B (8-15), Cian McBrearty (11), 39 pts; Cat C (16-23), Aidan Flanagan (20), 38 pts (B9); Cat D (24+), Gerry Rowlands (28), 36 pts. Wednesday Open on September 13, winner, John Stack (33), 42 pts; 2nd nett, Gerry McInerney (31), 38 pts; 3rd nett, John Barry (15), 37 pts.
The lotto jackpot now stands at €1,175. Nova
Fariss was the weekly winner of €30.
Anyone who would like to join the lotto should contact Ann Cox or Sheila Carney.
A big thank you to all members who played in the Play in Pink competition. Elizabeth Muldowney, 40 pts, was first in the 18-hole ladies’ competition; 2nd, Deirdre McGettrick, 36 pts; Gross, Siobhan Talbot, 17 pts; 3rd, Phil McWeeney, 36 pts. The nine-hole competition winner was Margaret Killoran, 14 pts.
In the gents’ section, Anthony Noone was first with 44 pts; 2nd, Dermot McNamara, 41 pts; Gross, John O’Mahony, 38 pts; 3rd, Seán Gilmartin, 39 pts.
The winner of the nine-hole competition was Robbie Donaldson with 21 pts.
The overall winner last Thursday was Anthony Noone, with an excellent score of 45 points. Category One winner was John O’Mahony with 37 points.
Category Two winner was Dermot McNamara with 38 points. Category Three winner was Jim Newcombe with 35 points. The front nine winner was Robbie Donaldson with 22 points. The back nine was won by Damien Duignan with 20 points. An away outing is planned for Belmullet for two days on September 25 and September 26.
Results of the Tully’s Hotel-sponsored competition were: 1st, Liam Callaghan with 39 points; 2nd, Eugene Flanagan with 38 points; Cat 1, Paul Glynn with 36 points; Cat 2, Micheal Doyle with 36 points; Cat 3, Tony Reilly with 37 points.
The results of the women’s competition were: 1st, Elizabeth Devine, 43 pts; 2nd, Dympna McDonell, 36 points.
Men’s 18-hole competition on September 9 and 10, 1st, B. Mulry (26), 60 nett; Cat 1, P. Kelly (8), 69 nett; Cat 2, A. Donnelly (16), 69 nett; Cat 3, K. Duggan (21), 70 nett; Gross, M. Costello, 73. Senior ladies’ competition on September 14, 1st, P. Keane; 2nd, T. Smyth; 3rd, B. Browne; 4th, S. Kelly.
