Golf Classic at Murtagh's raises funds for Delvin Hospice Homecare and LARCC
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Shay Murtagh, Breda McHugh, Kay Gaffney and Kathleen Shaw Murtagh.Image 2 of 10
Shay Murtagh from Raharney, Kay Gaffney from Delvin, Greta Egan from The Pigeons and Joe Martin from Mullingar, at the charity golf event in Shay Murtagh’s, Raharney.Image 3 of 10
Volunteers on the day: Kathleen Shaw Murtagh from Raharney, Margaret Farrelly Fitzsimons from Riverdale, Bridie Monaghan from Delvin, Marie Greville from Riverdale, Mary Farrelly from Raharney, and Carmel Donoghue from Riverdale.Image 4 of 10
Shay Murtagh with his wife Kathleen Shaw Murtagh.Image 5 of 10
Theresa Feery from Delvin, Anne O’Driscoll from Delvin and Sandra Mitchell from Crover House Golf Club who helped sign everyone in on the day.Image 6 of 10
Séan Burke from Delvin with Paul Coll from Delvin enjoying the day.Image 7 of 10
From left, Alice McLoughlin, Mary Whelan and Maeve Dinan, all from Dublin.Image 8 of 10
Back row, L-R: Emma Callaghan from Delvin, Eileen Gaffney from Delvin, Aggie Brady from Delvin. Front row, L-R: Joan Loughlin from Delvin and Kathleen Shaw Murtagh from Raharney.Image 9 of 10
Back row, L-R: Ena Courtney Earley, Peter Earley. Front row, L-R: Ena Purcell and Rose Hourican.Image 10 of 10
Back row, L-R: Shay Murtagh (Owner of Shay Murtagh Golf) and Mary Keegan, with, in front from left, Rhoda Quinn, Carolyn Cooney and Judy Mahon from Longford Golf Club.Delvin Hospice Homecare and LARCC in Multyfarnham were the beneficiaries of the annual Golf Classic held at Shay Murtagh's private golf course on Saturday July 11. Competitors played for two cups while raising funds for the two local charities.
The course, built by Shay Murtagh for his friends, neighbours and the local community, was put to excellent use in support of the worthy causes.
Speaking to the Westmeath Examiner, Shay Murtagh said the event has become a popular fixture on the local calendar. "The event has been running for five years. We started in 2019 but lost out because of Covid," he said.
This year, 140 golfers took part, with play getting under way at 8am and concluding at 4pm. In addition to the competitors, many more people attended throughout the day to enjoy the occasion.
Food and refreshments were provided throughout the day for everyone in attendance. "There are 140 players, but there are many more people who come to enjoy the day," Mr Murtagh added.
Breda McHugh, one of the event organisers and a member of Delvin Hospice Homecare, said the Golf Classic has raised significant funds. "Funds raised over the last four years have been €41,000," she said.
The proceeds support Delvin Hospice Homecare in providing specialist palliative care services, ensuring that people coping with life-limiting illness and end-of-life care can access appropriate care and support in their own homes.
Funds also went towards LARCC, Cancer Support Centre in Multyfarnham, which provides psychological and emotional support to people living with cancer and their families.
Ms McHugh also explained that additional funds would be raised through the event's annual raffle. “All the players receive a complimentary raffle ticket, and we'll sell more tickets as well. Then we have a big raffle night in Delvin with 12 raffle prizes," she said. The raffle night takes place in O’Shaughnessy’s Bar in Delvin on August 2.
GOLF RESULTS
Overall winner of the Doreen Murtagh Memorial Cup: Dolores Kane, Longford Golf Club.
Runner up: Rhoda Quinn, Longford Golf Club; 3rd Elaine Murtagh, Mullingar Golf Club.
Men's winner: Eamonn Shaw, Mullingar Golf Club; Men's runner up: Peter Earley, Longford Golf Club; 3rd Paul Coll, Headford Golf Club.
Ladies non G.U.I. winner Amanda Shaw; Ladies non G.U.I. runner up Mary Quinn.
Ladies longest drive: Aoife Davitt; Ladies nearest the pin: Judy Mahon.
Men non G.U.I. winner: Joe Clinton; Men non G.U.I. runner up: Chris Monaghan.
Men longest drive: Owen Flanagan; Nearest the pin: David Jones. Man played most golf: Eugene O'Reilly, Longford.
Juveniles winner: Oran Smith. Runner up: Owen Flanagan.