Stars align in Limerick for the South Liberties 2023 Legends Golf Classic

THE ANNUAL South Liberties Legends Golf Classic takes place in Ballyneety Golf Club on Friday June 23 with a host of star names confirmed for the event.

Now in its ninth year, the Legends Golf Classic promises the usual big crowd of sporting icons and since its inception, it has grown to be a huge success.

To mark 50 years since Limerick’s win 1973 South Liberties are hosting a special dinner in Vines Grill & Wine Bar on the day at 3pm where a presentation will be made to Eamonn Grimes, Pat Hartigan and Joe McKenna in honour of their pivotal role in bringing Liam MacCarthy to Ballyneety all those years ago.

Also attending this dinner will be Uachtaran of the GAA, Larry McCarthy, Ger Ryan Munster GAA, and the class of ’73: Eamonn Cregan, Eddie Keher, Babs Keating, Noel Skehan, John Connolly, Martin Quigley, Noel O Dwyer, Willie Moore, Ray Cummins and Johnny Callinan.

JP and Gerry McManus will also be guests at this unique gathering of legendary hurlers. Spin South West and RTÉ's Valerie Wheeler will be master of ceremonies.

The Dillon Quirke Foundation is this years chosen charity and we will be running a Drive for Dillon off the 1st tee for the day.
The Beacon Hospital, Limerick have come on board to sponsor this novel part of our event. Chairman of the Foundation, Niall Quinn will be playing in the event.

The presentation of prizes will take place at 9pm under the expert hands of RTE’s Greg Allen and Darragh Moloney. This will be followed by Marty & Friends, where Marty Morrissey will take all on an unplanned route of discussion and fun. Last up will be the wonderful Tim Ryan, member of BGC and AKA Elvis.