McGonagle wins Portsalon Open Competition Claire McGonagle fired a fantastic roundof 42pts on Sunday 6th May to win this Club Open by a clear marginfrom Sally Boyle, 37pts BOT. Playing off 13, Claire is shaping up for a greatseason in Portsalon.
Sunday Members Results (13th May):
Some very determined ladies braved the elements on Sunday past to get their wee game of golf in. The wind and rain didn’t deter Nuala McGarrigle, 35pts and Dana Clinton, 34pts from coming in with the winning scores.
It’s Singles Matchplay Time!
Marie Gilligan has just announced the 2012 Singles Matchplay Competition. An entry of 22 competitors makes it an interesting competition with some matches difficult to call.
The first round is due for completion by 3rd June.
Nuala McGarrigle v Kathleen McCormick,
Eileen McLarnon v Patricia McAteer,
Deirdre O'Toole v Deirdre Hensey,
Lady Vice Captain, Roseanne Logue v Mae Blaney,
Kathleen Deeney v Roisin McCormack
Maura Toal will take onthe Lady Captain, Noreen McConigley.
The full matchplay draw and rules are posted on the Clubs notice board.
McConigley wins the Ringer Competition: Lady Captain Noreen McConigley (24) with 55 nett score was enough to secure her the 2012 Ringer Competition,
Deirdre O’Toole (15) 58 nett BOT ensured she took second place.
Ladies Beginners Golf Lessons starting this Friday Portsalon will be hosting golf lessons for beginner Ladies this Friday at 7:00pm at the golf club.
All Welcome – for further details contact Deirdre O’Toole – 087 9300756.
It’s Singles Matchplay Time! Marie Gilligan has just announced the 2012 Singles Matchplay Competition, with 22 competitors it promises to be an interesting competition with some matches difficult to call.
The first round is due for completion by 3rd June. Nuala McGarrigle v Kathleen McCormick, Eileen McLarnon v Patricia McAteer, Deirdre O'Toole v Deirdre Hensey, Lady Vice Captain, Roseanne Logue v Mae Blaney, Kathleen Deeney v Roisin McCormack and Maura Toal will take on the Lady Captain, Noreen McConigley.
The full matchplay draw and rules is posted on the Clubs notice board.
PING Girls N Golf @ Portsalon Golf Club Introduction to golf programme targeting girls aged between 10-14yrs who are new to golf. Starting on Thursday 28th May (7:00pm to 8:30pm) this 10 week programme includes professional lessons from PGA professional, Seamus Clinton where they will learn the basics of; pitch and putt/par 3 sessions, and an induction evening in the golf club and attend the Ulster Regional Girls N Golf Gala Day. Cost €40 pp or FREE to Juvenile Members (2012) limited to 20 participants, (first-come first-served).
For application forms contact: Deirdre O’Toole, GNG Coordinator, Portsalon GC, 087 9300756 or email: deirdre@activedonegal.com
Team News – Minor Cup Team edge out Ballybofey & Stranorlar GC. Nuala McGarrigle’s Minor Cup Team (Eileen McElwee, Eileen McLarnon, Noreen McConigley, Lady Captain and Susie Sweeney) took a five match advantage to Ballybofey last week and were delighted to hold out in the end. The Ballybofey Ladies took a command position from the off and pegged back the Portsalon Ladies with 4 matches apiece. Much depended on the final pairing and Susie Sweeney stepped up and denied Ballybofey a win on the 18th Green, giving Portsalon the much needed 6th Match. They now progress to meet Dungannon in the third round of the competition. Well done ladies!
Portsalon Donegal Shield Team. Best of luck to the Portsalon Ladies who travel to participate in the Donegal Shield on Saturday 12th May in Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club. Any players unable to make it are asked to contact Mae, as soon as possible.
Ladies Open in support of Ovarian Cancer Research – Results Over thirty five brave souls took park in the Open Competition in support of Ovarian Cancer Research.
Club selection and keeping it low were the order of the day with the challenging windy conditions making for some interesting golf with some greens being overshot while others were a challenge just to get the ball on to.
Lady Captain Noreen McConigley, (24) 36pts used the conditions to her advantage to claim the Open from Deirdre O’Toole, (15), 35pts who had to settle for runners-up spot once again.
Third Kit Boyce, Rosapenna GC, 34pts,
Fourth K Martin, Gweedore GC, 33pts,
Visitors Prize, Suzanne Gallagher, Rosapenna,32pts, 1st Nine, K Rodgers, Gweedore, 19pts and 2nd Nine,Nuala McGarrigle, 15pts
Lady Captain Noreen expressed her thanks to Portsalon GC and Cathal for their assistance and especially those who played in the event.
Golf Lessons for Lady Beginners:
Always wanted to try it but didn’t know how to go about it? Well now’s your chance,Portsalon GC will be hosting a programme of golf lessons for beginner ladies atthe club starting on Friday 11th May at 7:00pm.
Forfurther details contact Deirdre O’Toole – 087 9300756.Lady Captain, Noreen wins the April Medal Competition
The first medal competition of the year went to Lady Captain, Noreen, (74) who continued her good form of late to win the April Medal from fellow playing partner Deirdre O’Toole (76).
Competition Results – Sunday 15th April
Jackie Friel 40pts with a strong finish edged out Claire Ferry (39pts) to win the members competition. A case of the cats got the cream this time Claire!
Ladies Open in support of Ovarian Cancer Research – Thursday 26th April
Portsalon GC extends a warm invitation to all fellow golfers to come to Portsalon Golf Club on Thursday 26th April and take part in our Open Competition in support of Ovarian Cancer Research.
Timesheet in operation – to bookcontact the office on 074 91 59459.
Golf Lessons for Lady Beginners: Alwayswanted to try it but didn’t know how to go about it? Well now’syour chance, Portsalon GC will be hosting a programme of golf lessons for beginner ladies at the club starting on Friday 11th May at 7:00pm. For further details contact Deirdre O’Toole – 087 9300756.
Ping Girls N Golf Initiative : Portsalon Golf Club is delighted to announce the Ping Girls N Golf initiative for the second year in a row.
Aimed at girls aged between 10-14years who are new to the sport of golf.
The Initiative at the club will include lessons from PGA Club Pro, Seamus Clinton,where they will learn the basics of; pitch and putt/par 3 sessions, and an induction evening in the golf club and attend the Ulster Regional Girls N Golf Gala Day and maybe an opportunity to attend the Ladies Irish Open.
The programme is limited to 20 participants, (first-come first-served), start dates and times to follow. For application forms contact: DeirdreO’Toole, GIG Co-ordinator, Portsalon GC, 087 9300756 or email: deirdre@activedonegal.com
McCormick Pharmacy Open Results: Winner: Betty Boal, 40pts, Runner-up, Claire Ferry, 39pts, 3rd, SarahNicholl, 37pts, 4th, Sally Boyle, 36pts. Front 9: Eileen McElwee,19pts BOT, Back 9: Mary Flynn, 20pts BOT, Visitors Prize, Mairead Harkin,32pts.
C.S.S. 37pts.
Club Open Results: Sunday 8th April –Winner Noreen McConigley, Lady Captain. 36pts.
Monday 9th April: Winner,Mary Barrett, 37pts, R-up; Maureen Shanahan, 36pts.
Members CompetitionResults for Sunday 15th April: Rose Anne Logue, 39pts and r-up:Marie Gilligan, 38pts.
Fixture Cards & Levies: The Ladies Fixture cardfor 2012 is available for collection in the Locker Room. Ladies are also reminded that their competition levies are now overdue. Dates for your diaries:Members Competitions are ongoing – CheckNotice Board for details. 6th May: OpenCompetition (Ladies& Gents) Timesheets in operation, contactPortsalon 074 9159459 or book online www.portsalongolfclub.comSuper Susie wins the Winter Links CaptainsPrize
Congratulationsto Susie Sweeney winner of the Ladies Winter Links Captains Prize in Portsalon with a fantastic 45pts.
R-up, Deirdre O’Toole, 42pts BOT,
3rdNoreen McConigley, 42pts, Maureen Shanahan, 40pts BOT, 5th: B.Carney, 40pts, 6th: Karen McGlinchey, 39pts, 7th: R.Russell, 38pts, 1
st Nine: Betty Boal, 21pts BOT, 2ndNine; J Flanaghan, 20pts, BOT.
Tracey Spence playing off 15 carded amonstrous 48pts; yes you read correctly 48pts to win the non qualifiers prize.
R-up: Marie Gilligan, 39pts. Two’s Competition, Cynthia Furey,Monica McDonagh, Susie Sweeney, R. Russell and B. Gildea.
Golfer of the Links was won for the second year in succession by Mary Barrett. Well done ladies.
Lady Captain Noreen and the Committee extend their thanks to Eileen McElwee, Links Organiser for all her hard work organising the very successful links competition, Betty, Mae and Maureen for looking after the cards etc.Cathal and Grace in the office for their support as well as Sean and the catering staff.
In particular she thanked the players who took part and made it the success that it was.
Team News: It’s that time of year againfor members to hone their golfing skills and prepare for the Clubs TeamEvents. It’s a great opportunity to support your club and have abit of craic in the process. Anyone interested is asked to contact theirrespective Team Captain’s or put their names on the Team sheets in theLocker Room. This years Captains are: Mary Barrett, Private HomeCare Intermediate Cup Team (Hcp 16-22), Nuala McGarrigle, Private Home Care Minor Cup Team (Hcp 23-29) andMarie Gilligan will take charge of the Miele Cup Team.
Portsalon Donegal Shield Team:
Joining the Lady Vice Captain, Deirdre is Claire McGonagle, Maire Gilligan, Jackie Friel, Betty Boal, RoseAnne Logue, Maureen Shanahan, Sarah Nicholl and Claire Ferry. Super Subs:Kathleen McCormick, Deirdre O’Toole and Susie Sweeney. The DonegalShield will take place on Saturday 12th May in Ballybofey &Stranorlar Golf Club.
Any players unable to make it are asked to inform the Lady Captain, Noreen,Competition Results:
4th March:
Winner, Betty Boal, 37pts and Runner-up Claire Ferry, 33pts. 11th March: Winner, Vera Kearney 34pts BOT, Runner-up, Claire McGonagle, 34pts. February Monthly Competition: Winner, Mary Barrett, 108pts Runner-up, Eileen McElwee, 104pts (aggregate of 3 cards). 26th February: Winner, Claire McGonagle 38pts, Runner-up, Mary Barrett, 37pts,
Portsalon Ladies Winter Links – Captains Prize: The Links Captains Prize (3 cards to count) will be held on Thursday 29th March. Timesheet in operation, contact Portsalon 074 9159459.
2012 Donegal Shield Qualifying Competition: The club qualifiers for this very popular competition will be held on Sunday 25th March. It’s hoped that everyone will make a special effort to take part in the qualifiers and we can present our strongest team in a bid to retain the Shield for a second year. The Donegal Shield Competition will be hosted by Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club on Saturday 12th May.
Ladies Open in support of Ovarian Cancer Research – Thursday 26th April Portsalon GC extends a special invitation to all fellow golfers to come to Portsalon Golf Club on Thursday 26th April and take part in our Open Competition in support of Ovarian Cancer Research.
Logue & Nicholl beat North West GC in Daily Mail Foursomes 2012 Portsalon’s DailyMail pairing of Rose Anne Logue and Sarah Nicholl hosted North West Golf Clubon Friday last. Taking it to the wire this formidable pairing progress to the next round of the competition. Well done ladies!
Golf Lessons for Beginners: Always wanted to try it but didn’t know how to go about it? Well now is your chance, Portsalon GC will be hosting a programme of golf lessons forbeginner ladies and girls at the club. With great beginner membership rates it’s a fantastic opportunity to learn the basic skills of golf and playon our magnificent course.
Expressions of interest are now being taken withlessons due to begin in April. Contact Deirdre O’Toole – 0879300756 for further details.
Friel wins the Ladies Winter Links–February Results Congratulationsto A. Friel (21) winner of the February Links with a fine score of 39pts. Runner-up: Maura Cavanagh (33), 37pts, 3rdBetty Boal (19), 35pts, 4th Mary Barrett (16), 34pts, MargaretMcLarnon (14), 33pts BOT, Front 9: R Russell (13) 19pts, BOT and Back 9: MDurso (15) 20pts. Marie Gilligan was the sole winner of the two’s club. The Links Captains Prize (3 cards to count) will be held onThursday 29th March. Timesheet in operation, contact Portsalon074 9159459.
Sunday Members Competition 19th February: A Break-of-tie separated the winning cards in Sunday’s competition withVera Keaney 40pts coming up trumps against Marian Overend.
Golf Awareness Day in LoretoCommunity School,Milford: JuniorGolf Ireland and DonegalSports Partnership hosted a golf awareness day in Loreto CommunitySchool on Tuesday 21stFebruary. 88 First Year pupils from the LoretoCommunity Schooland Mulroy College, Milford attended the training and wereinvited to try out the basic skills of golf. Members from Portsalon, Otway andRosapenna Ladies Branches were present to lend a helping hand and give adviceon local club activities.
Dates for your diaries: Thursday 26th April – Ladies Open insupport of ‘Ovarian Cancer Research’ (More details to follow). MembersCompetitions are ongoing – Check Notice Board for details.
Lady Captain, Noreen McConigley and Mr Captain Dermot Logue hosted their Captain’s Drive-in on Sunday past. In front of the large audience both captains were cheered on as their drives sailed up the first fairways. Congratulations to Noreen and Dermot and best wishes for the year ahead.
Setting the standard for the days golf a very closely contested competition was held with the Vice Captains, Deirdre Hensey and Joe Harkin along with Johnny Strain and Johnny Shields edging out the competition by the merest fraction, the calculators were needed to sort out the top three teams.
Mary Barrett continues her good form into 2012 by winning the January Monthly Competition with 74pts;
Deirdre O’Toole was runner-up with a very creditable 70pts. January Links Results:
Vera Kearney (18) was in fine golfing form carding 40pts and doing just enough to see of the challenges from fellow golfer Maureen Shanahan (22) with 39pts. 3rd. B Gallagher (24), 38pts BOT. 4th. Noreen McConigley, Lady Captain (24), Portsalon 38pts. 5th. Betty Boal (19), Portslaon with 36pts BOT.
1st 9. J Flanaghan (14) 19pts BOT. 2nd 9. B Faulkner (19) B&S 22pts. Two's competition: Mary Barrett and Eileen McElwee.
Well done ladies.
The next outing is on Thursday 23rd February. Timesheet open from 8:30am, contact Portsalon 074 9159459. Dates for your diaries: Members Competitions are ongoing – Check Notice Board for details
Daily Mail Foursomes 2012
This competition will take place on Sunday 12th February. Format – two players, one ball, alternative shots with half players aggregate handicap. Portsalon Ladies Winter Links – .
Captains Drive-in – Sunday 5th February Lady Captain, Noreen McConigley, Mr Captain Dermot Logue along with Mr President Willie McCleary will host their Drive-in on Sunday 5th February at 10:30am. Competitors are asked to enter their name at the main office before 6pm on Saturday 4th February. NO late entries will be taken.
Portsalon Ladies Winter Links – January Results Winner: Vera Kearney (18) was in fine golfing form carding 40pts
Second: Maureen Shanahan (22) with 39pts.
Third: B Gallagher (24), 38pts BOT.
Fourth: Noreen McConigley, Lady Captain (24), Portsalon 38pts.
Fifth: Betty Boal (19), Portslaon with 36pts BOT.
1st 9. J Flanaghan (14) 19pts BOT. 2nd 9. B Faulkner (19) B&S 22pts.
Two's competition: Mary Barrett and Eileen McElwee.
The next outing is on Thursday 23rd February. Timesheet open from 8:30am, contact Portsalon 074 9159459.
Dates for your diaries: Members Competitions are ongoing – Check Notice Board for details.
Portsalon Golf Club – Ladies Branch Portsalon Native Creates History At Portsalon Golf Club!
The Ladies branch held their AGM on Saturday 21st January in the Club House and created a little piece of history in the Club as Marie Gilligan handed over the reins to local Portsalon woman Noreen McConigley.
Noreen not only became its 41st Lady Captain, but also has the distinct honour of being the first native of Portsalon to take on the job. Congratulations and best wishes to her and Lady Vice Captain, Deirdre Hensey and the committee during 2012.
The Portsalon Ladies Committee for 2012 is:
Lady Captain, Noreen McConigley, Lady Vice Captain, Deirdre Hensey, Hon. Secretary, Rose Anne Logue, Hon. Handicap Secretary, Betty Boal, Hon, Competition Secretary, Mae Blaney, Hon. Treasurer, Roisin McCormack. Committee Members, Mary Barrett, Kathleen McCormick, Nuala McGarrigle and Deirdre O’Toole.
Congratulations and best wishes to Mr Captain, Dermot Logue and Vice Captain, Joe Harkin on their year ahead. They will be sure to keep us entertained with many’s a tall tale!
Dates for your diaries:
The Ladies Winter Links – Thursday 26th January (Timesheet in operation, contact Portsalon 074 9159459).
Daily Mail Foursomes 2012 – this competition will take place on Sunday 29th January (weather permitting). Alternative day will be Sunday 12th February. Format – two players, one ball, alternative shots with half players aggregate handicap. :
Captains Drive-in will be held on Sunday 5th February at 10:30am (format for this event will be announced shortly).
The Ladies Winter Links – Thursday 23rd February and Thursday 29th March (Captains Day).
Members Competitions are ongoing – Check Notice Board for details.
Portsalon Ladies AGM The Ladies Branch will host their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 21st January at 2:00pm in the Club House.
Lady Captain, Marie, will hand over the reins to Noreen McConigley, who will become Portsalon’s 41st Lady Captain and most significantly the first ever local to take charge of the Ladies Branch.
On behalf of all the members we wish to express our thanks to Marie and her committee for all their enthusiasm, dedication and hard work over the past year.
Results: Sunday 8th January – Winner Betty Boal, 36pts, R-up: Deirdre O’Toole, 35pts BOT,
Sunday 15th January – Winner: Mary Barrett, 37pts, R-up: Deirdre O’Toole, 35pts
Nothing like a touch of cabin fever over the Christmas holidays to encourage a few hardy souls to brave the elements and play a round or two in Portsalon.
Results:
St. Stephen's Day Open: Winner: Mary Barrett 35pts,
Tuesday 27th of December: Winner: Jackie Friel 35pts,
Thursday 29th of December: Winner: Noreen McConigley 29pts
Sunday 1st January 2012: Winner: Sarah Nicholl 35pts
Anna O'Shea It’s with sadness that the club heard of the passing of one of its own, Anna O’Shea, a former Lady Captain (1988) and great stalwart and friend to Portsalon, who even as an octogenarian was an ardent and competitive golfer. Anna was a fantastic role model not just for us golfers but also by the determined way in which she lived life to the full. Were all a little richer for having knowing her and she shall be missed. Lady Captain Marie and the members of the Ladies Branch extend sincere sympathies to her family and friends.
Portsalon Ladies AGM The Ladies Branch will host their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 21st January at 2:00pm in the Club House. Any ladies who are interested in the putting their names forward for any of the Committee positions are invited to do so, the relevant sheet is available in the locker room. Any proposals for discussion at the AGM should be put in writing to the Honour Secretary, Roseanne on or before the 14th January.
If you’re interested in taking part in or captaining the Club in the Team Competitions during 2012, please advise Lady Vice Captain, Noreen of same.
Happy New Year to you all and wishing you a fit and healthy 2012.
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