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After a tremendous weekend of golf in which the four Regional winners competed  in the hope of winning the much sought after Green Pennant.  It was Mannan Castle, who were glorious on the day and tle crowned  All Ireland Miele Champions for 2013.   Mannan Castle Golf Club: Mary McKenna (President, ILGU) presenting Rosemary Barry (Team Manager) with the Miele All Ireland Ladies Fourball trophy after their victory at Lucan Golf Club. L/R Rita O’Loughlin, Vera Kelly (Lady Captain, Mannan Castle ...

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Overlooking the magnificent Victoria golf course is a truly magnificent hotel namely The Tivolli Victoria. This five star resort offers luxury, comfort, relaxation great food. The views from elegant rooms and suites are simply breathtaking. All rooms are equipped with the latest technology, designed and decorated to the highest standard. Dining at the Tivolli Victoria is a wonderful gourmet experience from  the amazing buffet breakfasts to the excellent meals served in the hotel’s restaurants. Only the best local produce is used in ...

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12 September 2013 Ireland’s Gertie McMullen (The Island) pictured with ILGU Board member Dympna Conlon and Castlerock Lady Captain Diane Stuart fired a final round 79 to defeat Canada’s Diane Williams by four strokes to win the Irish Senior Women’s Open Strokeplay title at Castlerock Golf Club, Friday 13 September. As the gale force winds and torrential rain abated for the first time all week, overnight leader McMullen started shakily to lose the lead and stood four ...

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05 September 2013 Applications are now being sought from players seeking help in developing their golf and who are committed to complying with all components of the outlined programme. The aim of Regional Training is to develop players who have desire to play representative golf.  The role of the ILGU Regional Coaches is to monitor and direct the technical proficiencies of players and their development of skills through the delivery of a curriculum that has been devised ...

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Ireland Win GOLD at European Senior Ladies Team Championships – Slovenia 07 September 2013 Ireland qualified 4th, beat Sweden in the quarter-finals, The Netherlands in the semi finals and then beat Italy in the Final of the European Senior Ladies Team Championships to win the GOLD MEDAL in Bled, Slovenia 3-7 September 2013. Ireland made it an historic double with the men also winning the European Senior Team Championships at Pannonia Golf and Country Club in Hungary, beating ...

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Ireland look to capture the Ladies Home Internationals for the first time since 2004 when play commences at Scotscraig Golf Club, Scotland 11 – 13 September 2013.   TEAM IRELAND Back (LtoR):  David Kearney (ILGU High Performance Manager), Olivia Mehaffey, Paula Grant, Maria Dunne, Emma O’Driscoll, Lisa Maguire, Mary McKenna MBE (ILGU President) Front (LtoR):  Leona Maguire, Claire Coughlan-Ryan (Ireland Team Captain), Amy Farrell, Mary Doyle

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 A message from Dame Mary Peters Please help me raise funds for my Trust at the Lyric Theatre on Sunday 22 September. I am delighted that James Nesbitt, local hero, TV star and now Hollywood Star has agreed to come to Belfast and help raise funds for The Mary Peters Trust. Come along and hear, first-hand, about Jimmy’s early days in N. Ireland, his rise to stardom and how he deals with fame! Tickets are only £25.00 and are ...

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Defending Champions Royal Portrush pictured with Team Captain Melanie Mitchell & Team Manager Maud Wilson won their 26th Irish Senior Cup title with a 3½-1½ victory over Kilkenny in final at Portumna Golf Club, 16 August. THE FINAL The top match was a ding-dong affair with Mary Dowling coming from behind on several occasions and firing an up-and-down birdie on 17 to tie the match. Lucy Simpson responded admirably by finding the green at the short 18 ...

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  GIRLS’ INTERPROVINCIAL MATCHES BIRR GOLF CLUB, 21 – 22 AUGUST 2013 Final Points Table Ulster  2½ pts (16 matches won)  Leinster   2½ pts (14 matches won) Munster   1 pt Connacht 0 pt Ulster take title from Leinster by a 2 match winning margin…. With Ulster and Leinster tied with 1½ points going into the final round, Ulster knew a convincing win over reigning champions Munster could see them take the title unless Leinster achieved a whitewash win against Connacht. Connacht’s ...

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  Elm Park defeated a strong Limerick team the Girls’ U19 Interclub Final played at West Waterford Golf Club.  Limerick found themselves in an uphill battle when Hannah Glesson gave the Dublin side an early lead by disposing of a luckless Emma Guinan after 10 holes in the third match.  The remain two matches saw constant shifts in momentum over the back 9 holes with Elm Park looking to be in control on a few occasions.  ...

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