Despite the inclement weather New Ross Seniors managed to play a nine-hole scramble last Thursday, with only the early starters getting home dry!
Results: 1, Tommy Tyler, J.J. Hoyne, Aidan Wallace, Tony Sexton (51 points); 2, Tony Redmond, Johnny Rochford, Patsy Farrell, Willie Kelly (49 points); 3, Eddie Keher, Gerry Mernagh, Seán O hUiginn, Tom Purcell (48 points).
Next, Thursday, December 18, will be our last outing for this year. Resuming on Thursday, January 8.
New Ross
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday December 3, 6 and 7, men’s 14-hole stableford – Christmas hampers sponsored by club: 1, Daniel Furlong (26), 35 points; 2, Cyril O’Grady (12), 34 points (countback); 3, Jamie Cahill (13), 34 points (countback); gross, Michael Kelleher, 26 points; Cat. 1, Paul Cleary (8), 31 points; Cat. 2, Ray Connolly (11), 33 points; Cat. 3, Jamie Byrne (23), 33 points; Cat. 4, Paddy O’Shea (34), 33 points.
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday December 3, 6 and 7, ladies’ 14-hole singles stableford sponsored by Murphy’s Cash and Carry: 1, Mary Shannon (14), 29 points; 2, Patricia Purcell (19), 27 points (countback); 3, Elizabeth Roberts (25), 27 points.
Wednesday, December 3, ladies’ nine-hole stableford competition: 1, Margaret Rossiter (11), 10 points.
Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, December 17, 20 and 21, ladies’ 14-hole stableford competition; Wednesday, December 17, ladies’ nine-hole stableford competition; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, December 17, 20 and 21, men’s 14-hole stableford, Christmas hampers sponsored by club; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 26-31, ladies’ and gents 18-hole Christmas classic
Rosslare Ladies
Storm Bram whipped the plans for our team 12-hole stableford ‘Christmas jumper competition’ on Tuesday, December 9, nevertheless, we bounced into action and enjoyed the rest of the day’s planned activities indoors.
And what a day we had – with pop-up shops featuring La Vista Christmas hampers; Irene Walker Jewellery; Doyle’s Apple Juice; Mavis Nest Handmade Cosmetics; Róisín Doyle Handmade Cards; candles and cosmetics from all About Nectar; Pauline Quigley Glass Design and Vonny Kelly who enthralled us with her cookery demonstration featuring the latest Thermomix high-tech kitchen appliances.
Then the boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire Rosslare treated us to a selection of Christmas songs.
Their singing was delightful and they are a credit to their school and their teachers.
In the very tricky indoor putting competition, Vandra Deacon slayed all before her when she scored two holes-in-one. The best Christmas jumper award of the day went to Irene Walker. Special thanks to the team who put the event together and to the members who turned out in force in storm force ten.
Twenty-three ladies played in the Saturday, December 13, 12-hole singles stableford competition. The winner was Miriam Linehan (23) with 25 points and second was Val Mernagh (10) with 24 points.
Date for your diary: Wednesday, December 31, ring in 2026 at our New Year’s Eve party in the clubhouse.
Keep up to date with news, results and pictures on our website www.rosslaregolf.com and on social media. Golf with us and enjoy a delicious snack or a meal at La Vista Café and Restaurant, the coolest eatery in Rosslare. Visitors are especially welcome but remember to book your table in advance, particularly in this Christmas season.
Enniscorthy
The AGM of the Enniscorthy Golf men’s club was held in the clubhouse where a large number of members attended to welcome in our new officers for 2026.
Jim Gahan, our outgoing captain, addressed the meeting and stated that it was a great year for the club and one for him that he will remember for the rest of his life.
He congratulated all teams and individuals who represented the club throughout the year, particularly the Barton Shield team who lost out to Limerick on the 20th in the All-Ireland quarter-final, also the men’s Junior Cup team who were beaten in the Leinster Central final.
He also singled out Graham Donohoe, who was third in Irish Mid-Am and fourth in the Leinster Mid-Am.
Our budding you star Ruairi Cooper played great golf to win the Ulster U-16 Boy’s championship, shooting 68 to win by two shots from a strong field.
He concluded by wishing all a happy Christmas and great golfing in 2026, and reminded all that Enniscorthy Golf Club are honoured to be hosting the Irish Senior Men’s and Women’s Am Close Championships in August 2026.
The Captain then introduced the officers for 2026: Captain, Larry O’Connor; Vice-Captain, Geo Kehoe; President, Jack Murphy; Vice-President, Liam Dunbar; Secretary, Michael Murphy; Treasurer, Michael Cowman; Handicap Secretary, Maurice Nolan; P.R.O., John Cullen.
Christmas competitions: Friday, December 26, open four-person champagne scramble (any combination); Saturday, December 27, open ladies’ and gents singles; Sunday, December 28, open four-person Florida scramble (any combination); Monday, December 29, open four-person Florida scramble (any combination); Tuesday, December 30, ladies’ and gents open singles; Wednesday, December 31, ladies’ and gents open singles; Thursday, January 1, open four-person Texas scramble (any combination).
