Memorable finale held as new year begins
Mullingar Golf Club notes
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Mullingar Golf Club Bridge Club President Bernadette Solan presenting a cheque for €1,226 to Martin Shaw of St Vincent de Paul, funds generously raised by members of local bridge clubs.Image 2 of 6
New Year’s Eve winning fourball team: Vice-Captain Lenny O’Mahony, Mr Captain Stephen Lyons, Hon. secretary Kieran McGurran, Lady Vice-Captain Ann Marie Fagan and Lady Captain Jackie Mills.Image 3 of 6
Lady President Therese Colleary (middle) pictured with Matchplay winner 2025 Lady Captain Aideen Kellaghan (left) and runner-up Claire Leavy (right).Image 4 of 6
Lady Captain Aideen Kellaghan presents runner‑up Aoife Mullen with her hamper from the Lighting Showroom Christmas Hamper competition.Image 5 of 6
Aideen Kellaghan, 2025 Lady Captain, is presented with the Gross Prize hamper from the Lighting Showroom Christmas Hamper Competition by 2026 Lady Captain Jackie Mills.Image 6 of 6
Participants assembling for the New Year’s Eve team event.Twenty-two teams took to the course on a crisp, dry New Year’s Eve, creating a memorable finale to 2025. Sincere thanks to all who took part and contributed to a wonderful day of competition and camaraderie.
The winning team was Lady Captain Jackie Mills, Lady Vice-Captain Anne Marie Fagan, Mr Captain Stephen Lyons, and Mr Vice-Captain Lenny O’Mahony with 57 points; second place went to Colm P. Murphy, John Shaw, Adrian Charles, and Joanne Charles with 55 points.
Happy New Year
As we turn the page to 2026, Mullingar Golf Club extends its heartfelt good wishes to all our members, families, and friends. May the year ahead bring good health, great golf, and many memorable moments on and off the course.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm throughout the past year. We look forward to sharing another fantastic season together in 2026.
Gents Branch notes
Winter weather played havoc with the weekend competition, ultimately resulting in its cancellation. The Winter League has resumed using holes 1–12; this will change as work progresses on the bunkers, so please check notices at the course.
Gents Branch competition lookahead
Upcoming competitions include the Seniors 9-Hole Scramble on Tuesday January 6; the Men’s Branch January 15-Hole Stableford on Sunday January 11; the Seniors 9-Hole Stableford on Tuesday January 13; and the Men’s Branch January 15-Hole Stableford on Sunday January 18.
Mullingar Ladies Branch notes
Due to the Christmas season, there were no Ladies Branch competitions on December 24 or December 31. Competitions will resume on Wednesday January 7.
Alternate days for ladies’ competitions are the preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Winter League
The deadline for Winter League cards was Monday January 5, 2026.
Your best two individual scores will count. Play as often as you like. Team standings are based on the top five scores per team.
The top eight teams advance to match play. Please remember to record your number of putts for the bonus putting competition.
Upcoming Ladies Branch events
Upcoming events include a 9-hole Stableford on Wednesday January 7, kindly sponsored by Cally O’Donovan; a 9-hole Stableford on Wednesday January 14, kindly sponsored by Eleanor McArdle; a 9-hole Reverse Waltz on Wednesday January 21, kindly sponsored by Cepta Reidy, Julie Magan and Helen Hill; and a 9-hole Stableford on Wednesday January 28, kindly sponsored by Mary Taaffe.
New Year Fitness at Mullingar Golf Club
Kickstart your New Year fitness at the golf club and start 2026 feeling strong and energised. The strength and conditioning class begins on January 10 at the golf club.
It is Open to all ages and fitness levels. You can boost your strength, flexibility and overall fitness. It is the perfect way to launch your new year goals.
To reserve your spot, contact Joanne Charles.
Mullingar Golf Club Bridge Club
The Mullingar Golf Club Bridge Club concluded the 2025 season on Tuesday December 16 with a delightful morning of bridge, festive mince pies and wonderful company.
During the event, President Bernadette Solan proudly presented a cheque for €1,226 to Martin Shaw of St Vincent de Paul. This impressive amount was generously raised by members of Mullingar Golf Club Bridge Club, Ennell Bridge Club, Belvedere Bridge Club and Lake Bridge Club. Thanks to everyone who contributed so generously.