Tudenham Cup success for Mullingar over Slieve Russell

Mulligar Golf Club notes

Inter-Club

The final of the Tudenham Cup (sponsored by Smiddy’s Bar) took place on Saturday September 6. In a hard-fought, great-spirited and tense encounter, the matches flowed to and fro.

Mullingar got out to an early lead in most matches before the momentum swung to Slieve Russell, leading in two matches with the other three very close. The Mullingar team then reset and doubled down to run out winners with the first three matches all going to the team on the 20th, 18th and 17th respectively. Congratulations to all involved and specifically to Team Captain Shane Cook. Club captain Frank Cotter was delighted to be able to ring the bell as the trophy came home. The successful Mullingar GC panel was: Tony Hepburn, Steven O’Hara, Adam Scott, Joe Quinlan, Derek Ruane, Damien Hand, Kyle Maguire, Stephen Lyons, Brian McGinley, Shane Cook (captain), Paddy Dunne, Johnny Swarbrigg, Kieran Smith, James Devine and Niall Kennedy.

More details in next week’s notes.

Fashion Show a great success

The fashion show took place at the Bloomfield House Hotel on Thursday September 4. This event, which raises funds for the Club Development Fund and for some local charities, was a huge success. The event was sold out, and in addition to the fashion show, consisted of a Tombola and Auction generously sponsored by over 200 local businesses and individuals, and showcased the quality of garments available within our town’s stores along with some special collections. Thanks to all those who put in so much hard work to make it happen and those hardy individuals who took part in the modelling (& Abba show).

Open Series

Friday September 5, sponsored by ORS and Round 10 of the Egan Auctioneers Order of Merit. 105 golfers took part, of which 67 were visitors from 36 different clubs. Ladies Winner: Patricia Gardner (Mullingar) 35pts; Ladies Runner-Up: Emma Ealey (Mullingar) 35pts; Gross Winner: Michael Baumgart (Jameson Links) 36pts Gross; Gents Winner: Con Nolan (Claremorris) 42pts; Gents Runner-Up: Rodney Martin (Mullingar) 42pts.

Keenan Bauer Nine & Dine

Friday September 5. This is a 9-hole open team of four. Winners: Ladies VC Jackie Mills, Brendna Ganly, Edward Simpking and Mirian Simpkin 46pts; Runners-Up: Alma Manny, Helen O’Brien, Louise Jones and Mary Lynch 36pts.

Club Classic

This Open Fourball is a fundraiser for the Club’s Development Fund and took place on Sunday September 7. Weather was not the best but the course was in excellent condition with some great scoring. Delighted to say that the timesheet was full. Thanks to the organising committee for making this a great day. Results are not ready at the time of publication.

Forthcoming Club Competitions/Events

Friday September 19 – Ladies & Gents 18 Hole Open Singles Stableford Rd 11 Order of Merit, Santry Sports Clinic, Egan Auctioneers; Friday September 26 – Ladies & Gents 18 Hole Open Singles Stableford Rd 12 Order of Merit, ORS, Egan Auctioneers.

Gents Branch Notes

No men’s competition this week.

Men’s Seniors

Tuesday September 2 saw the men’s seniors event revert to its normal Tuesday slot. 73 members played the 9-hole stableford. Winner: Ciaran O’Keeffe 38pts; Runner-up: Brendan Ganly 37pts; Third: Joe Kelly 35pts; Super Senior Winner: Ray Kenny 36pts; Super Super Senior Winner: David McAulliffe 36pts; Best of the Day: Paul McGann 21pts.

Gents Branch Competition Lookahead

Thursday September 11 – Long Handicap Competition, Men’s Branch; Sunday September 14 – 18 Hole Stableford, Genesis/Mindy Brownes; Tuesday September 16 – Seniors 9 Hole Stableford; Thursday September 18 – Long Handicap Sweepstake; Sunday September 21 – 18 Hole Stableford, Seamus Clarke; Tuesday September 23 – Captain’s Prize to the Seniors, 15 Hole Shotgun start 10am, Bernard Smith from MisterVini; Thursday September 25 – Joe Maguire Long Handicap Memorial; Saturday/Sunday October 4/5 – Mileage Tyres Hamper Rd 1, Mileage Tyres; Saturday/Sunday October 11/12 – Mileage Tyres Hamper Rd 2, Mileage Tyres; Sunday October 19 – 18 Hole Stableford, Men’s Branch.

Mullingar Ladies Branch Notes

Wednesday September 3. Cat 1: Ann Marie Fagan (15) 37pts; Cat 2: Claire Leavy (19) 36pts; Cat 3: Patience Collier (23) 30pts; Cat 4: Sarah Farrelly (35) 37pts; Putts: Claire Leavy 29 putts. 33 played in the competition. 9 Hole STB Winner: Jeanette Hogan (10) 17pts. 10 played in the competition. A special thanks to Gillian Ryan of Keane’s HealthPoint for their generous sponsorship.

Presentation Night September 2 2025

Cathy Smith and Una Stephens, long-time sponsors of the Club Foursomes, presented the winners Sioban Ruane & Ann Marie Conlon with their prize. They warmly congratulated the winners and also congratulated the runners-up, Mary J. McCormack & Siobhan O’Donnell Murphy. Cathy and Una have supported this competition for many years and their continued sponsorship is greatly appreciated. Other presentations on the night included DJM Accountants, Past Lady Captains and Specsavers Audiology, 9 Hole July Monthly Medal, Silver Cup for July & August. Lady Captain Aideen thanked all our sponsors for their continued generosity throughout the year.

Club Fourball 2025

We are down to the semi-final stage and the pairings are as follows: Joan O’Carroll & Teresa Shaw v Sheila Cassidy & Jill Hegarty; Fiona O’Riordan & Paula Delaney v Miriam MacManus & Cally O’Donovan. A huge thank you to Brian Swarbrigg of Swarbrigg’s Shoes for his sponsorship. Best of luck to all players in the semi-final.

Ladies Captain’s Matchplay

The first round of the Ladies Captain’s Matchplay competition has now been completed and we are moving into the second round. The pairings are as follows: Amy Leavy v Anna McCartan; Bridie Shaw v Siobhan Ruane; Joan Heery v Emily King; Clare Mulligan v Sarah Farrelly. Round 2 must be played by Monday September 22.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday September 10 2025 – Ladies 18 Hole Fourball (Sweepstake); Wednesday September 10 2025 – The away day at Portarlington will be a shotgun start, details to be posted on the notice board in the coming weeks; Wednesday September 17 2025 – Ladies 18 Hole Stroke, kindly sponsored by Dovida; Wednesday September 24 2025 – Ladies 18 Hole STB, kindly sponsored by James Maguire & Sons.