Weekly Limerick Leader golf club notes - from Adare Manor to Newcastle West

ADARE MANOR

NEWS: 15 Hole Scotch Foursomes - Weekend, November 15-16 - 1st - Damien Moloney and James Moloney. 44 Nett; 2nd - Mike Mullane and Liam McArdle. 48 Nett.
Well done to all who participated this week.
Timesheet now open for Captain’s Drive In on Sunday, November 30.

BALLYBUNION

MENS: Men’s Singles Competition – Sunday November 16 Cashen Course 1st Frank Geary (15) 31pts 2nd Rick Earley (19) 30pts (B9 9) 3rd Noel Kneafsey (20) 30pts (B9 7) 4th Robert Ryan (20) 30pts (B9 5) 5th John O'Halloran (17) 29pts 6th Chris O'Donoghue (5) 28pts (B9 8) Gross James O'Callaghan (-2) 30pts
Fixtures: Men’s Singles Competition – Sunday November 23 Cashen Course
LADIES: Ladies 12 Hole Voucher Competition – Saturday 15th November 2025 Cashen Course 1st Jeanelle Griffin (32) 33pts 2nd Ann Laverty (31) 29pts (B9 10) 3rd Marian Flannery (32) 29pts (B9 9) 3rd Carol Anne Coolican (32) 29pts (B9 9)
Fixtures: Ladies 12 Hole Voucher Competition – Saturday, November 22 Cashen Course; Ladies Voucher Competition – Tuesday, November 25 Cashen Course
SENIOR MEN: Senior Mens Competitions Senior Men’s Competition – Thursday, November 13 Cashen Course 1st Eamon O’Connor (11) 31pts 2nd Michael P O’Farrell (25) 30pts B3-8 3rd John Beary (14) 30pts B3-5 Gross Michael K Barrett 21pts 4th Jerry O’Connor (22) 29pts B3-9 5th Tim Nolan (23) 29pts B3-7 6th Tim Sheehan (31) 28pts B3-8 B3-5 7th Sean Corcoran (12) 28pts B3-8 B2-4 8th Rory Flannery (19) 27pts B3-7 9th Jimmy Bowler (17) 27pts B3-6 B2-4 10th Brendan Daly (10) 27pts B3-6 B2-3 V. Maurice O’Connell (22) 26pts B3-9 S.V. Eddie Moylan (19) 24pts B3-5 S.S.V. Jerry McAuliffe (20) 27pts B3-6 B2-2
Fixtures: Senior Mens Competition – Thursday, November 20 Cashen Course
SENIOR LADIES: Senior Ladies Competitions Senior Ladies 9 Hole Competition – Friday, November 14 Cashen Course Fixtures: Senior Ladies 9 Hole Competition – Friday, November 21 Cashen Course

DROMOLAND

MENS: Mens 18 Hole Stableford Turkey Competitions - 1st John McCarthy 41 pts, 2nd Alan Neville 41 Pts, 3rd John Hayes 39 Pts, Gross Brian McMahon 38 pts, 20+ Vinny Derham 34 Pts
LADIES: Ladies 9 Hole Turkey/Wine Competition - 1st Lisa McKnight 22 pts, 2nd Julie Fitzgerald 21 pts, 3rd Dolores Fox 20 pts, 4th Leslie O’Flynn 20 pts

NEWCASTLE WEST

SENIORS: Results: Monday, November 17 – 1st Jerome Mullane and Tony Normoyle; 2nd Tommy O’Connor and Denis Mullane.
Fixtures: Monday, November 24 – 2 ball scramble, 1st draw at 9.30, second draw @ 10.15.
Please note: Seniors AGM will take place on Monday, December 8 at 12.30pm; followed by Christmas Dinner at 2pm.

TIPPERARY

Ladies Notes: Our senior ladies continue to brave the elements to play social golf on Mondays & everyone is welcome. Get the woolie hats on and out in the fresh air for a few friendly holes and back into the clubhouse for the chats.
Upcoming Events: Wednesday November 19 and Sunday November 23: A Turkey competition will run.. It all depends on the day and what holes are in play. The winter league continues.
Thursday November 20: There will be a mass held in the Clubhouse for past members at 7:30pm with everyone welcome.
On the podium this week: With the inclement weather, the course was closed on Wednesday. So with the rain abated, the golf course opened on Sunday 16th November, a 13 hole Stableford, with 27 points, Josie Finnan brings the turkey to Galbally, with Joanne Horgan in second place as she'd already won the turkey previously, and Josephine O'Donnell again playing a blinder this week, hot on Joanne's heels for the cranberry sauce after her win last week.
All Ireland Junior Cup Champions: In an historic triumph for Tipperary Golf Club, the women’s Junior Cup team were crowned the 2025 All-Ireland Junior Cup Champions after a stunning run that began in June and culminated in a thrilling national final win over Portstewart.
The journey began on June 22, when the Tipperary ladies teed off their campaign in the Munster East Junior Cup, facing off against Tramore away in the first round. Displaying resilience and composure, they secured a solid 4-1 win to set the tone for the weeks ahead.
Their momentum continued into the second round with a dominant performance over the Gold Coast at home securing a 4-1 win on the 26 July. With confidence building, they entered the Munster East Semi-Final on August 16, where they faced a strong Monkstown side on their home course. In what many dubbed one of the most tactically disciplined matches of the competition, Tipperary Golf Club emerged victorious over the home team with a 4-1 win which would take them through to the final the following day again in Monkstown.
The Munster East Final against Macroom was a battle of nerves and shot-making prowess. Rising to the occasion, the Tipperary Golf Club team produced another commanding display to become Munster East Champions, earning their place among the country’s elite in the All-Ireland series with a 3.5-1.5 win bringing home a Women's Junior Cup Munster East pennant to the club that night where the club celebrated the milestone.
The All-Ireland Quarter-Final took the team north to Tandragee on September 5, where they met Co. Armagh. Unfazed by the pressure or travel, the Tipperary ladies held firm to progress to the Semi-Final with a 3-2 win. The following morning facing difficult playing conditions for the day, the Tipperary Golf Club ladies met a determined Dundalk side.
With national glory within touching distance, the Tipperary Golf Club team displayed grit and consistency to book their place in the final with another 3-2 win.
The All-Ireland Final against Portstewart proved to be the perfect stage for Tipperary Golf Club’s crowning moment. In front of an enthusiastic crowd and under immense pressure, the team delivered a clinical and courageous performance, securing their place in history as 2025 Women’s All-Ireland Junior Cup Champions. The All-Ireland Women's Junior Cup Panel were as follows: Captain – Kathleen O'Dwyer, Marian Finn, Yvonne Daly, Renagh Murphy, Annette Boland, Cathie O'Mahoney, Katherine Morrissey, Mary Whelan, Joanne Horgan, Orla O'Reilly, Mary Riordan.