​Club News
Junior Scratch Matchplay secures Strabane showdown
Congratulations to our Donegal Junior Scratch Matchplay team who made the most of home advantage on Sunday afternoon to win their semi-final tussle with North West GC.
Under the leadership of skipper Dermot Shields, the Portsalon team dominated and won the first three matches, ensuring the final two were called in whilst in strong positions.
North West had overcome Murvagh just 24 hours earlier to take their place in the last-four and it was always going to be a tough ask for the Lisfannon team to concede home advantage with the semi-finals and final pencilled in this year for the neutral venue in Portsalon.
Dermot's team consisted of Kevin Boyce, Cathal Canning, Patrick McGowan, Daniel Shields and Davitt Walsh and each member of the panel stood up to the test on Sunday with some exceptional golf that wouldn't have been out of place in the Senior Scratch semi-finals out in front of them.
Their reward is a place in the final this coming Sunday, September 29th, against the defending champions Strabane GC.
It certainly won't easy to topple Strabane, but once more the matches will be played in Portsalon, giving the team that best possible start.
They tee off at 1.30pm on Sunday in Portsalon and all support is welcome for Dermot and his team.
Seniors out of luck
It was a busy day for team golf on Sunday but, alas, no success for our Senior Scratch Matchplay team or the Donegal Seniors.
Stephen Connolly's Senior Scratch Matchplay ran into a strong Strabane team and, despite the home advantage, couldn't get the verdict in their semi-final as Strabane booked a date with defending champions Gweedore in the final.
Joe Hensey has led his Donegal Seniors admirably all summer but they were also foiled at the final hurdle on Sunday afternoon by Cloughaneely.
The first leg of the final ended all square in Portsalon, 2.5 matches apiece, ensuring it was very much advantage to the Falcarragh team for the second leg. Despite the best efforts of Captain Joe and his team, it was not to be as Cloughaneely won four matches at home.
Commiserations to both Portsalon teams on their defeats.
Club Results
Wednesday 18th September
Winner: Bernard McGettigan (31) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Kyle Loughrey (23) – 42 pts
Gross: Jack Patton (2) – 34 gross pts
Third: Niall Blaney (25) – 40 pts
Saturday 21st September
Winner: Mark Cohen (21) – 43 pts
Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (13) – 42 pts
Gross: Shane Magee (2) – 31 gross pts
Third: Eunan McGlynn (12) – 41 pts
Sunday 22nd September
Winner: Joe Gallagher (17) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Marty Doran (31) – 39 pts BOT
Gross: Shane Magee (1) – 29 gross pts
Third: John Shields (15) – 39 pts

Ladies News

Matchplay Singles Final
The final of the ladies singles Matchplay took place between Mary Barrett and Deirdre O’Toole on Tuesday 17th Sept. I can only quote Mary Barrett who summed up the match as follows – “When Deirdre O’Toole is on her game, she is unbeatable!” The ladies shook hands on the 14th green at the end of a wonderful match. Deirdre O’Toole played an incredible match to win the 2024 singles Matchplay title and many congratulations from everyone to her.

Past Captain’s Day
The sun shone on the past captains as they took to the course on Saturday 21st Sept. A nice cup of coffee and a scone pre-golf went down very well, as the ladies' draw determined the order of play.
Anne Speedie got the measure of the course very quickly and by the back 9 was sinking putts unashamedly. While Brighidin Hawke gave her a run for her money up to the 18th, it was Anne who returned the best score of 42pts to win the Ladies Past Captains Trophy 2024 with an incredible 42pts. Brighidin came runner up with an excellent 40pts.

Ladies Winter Links
The ladies winter links kicks off on Thursday 26th September. There are still a few tee times available. Call the club on (074) 915 9459 to book.

Play in Pink Ladies Open
Fri 4th Oct is the ladies play in pink Open with funds raised going to Breast Cancer Research.
All funds from the ladies October Re-Entry are also being donated to this worthy cause.

Results

Past Captains
Winner – Anne Speedie 42pts
Runner-Up – Brighidin Hawke 40pts

Sunday Members Competition
Winner – Marian Overend 38pts
Runner-Up – Anne Busch 37pts

​Senior set for battle
Joe Hensey and his Donegal Seniors side are in a battle after the first instalment of their final against Cloughaneely.
The Falcarragh side emerged unscathed from that outing, taking 2.5 matches to equal the home side in Portsalon.
They go again in Cloughaneely on Sunday, 22nd September with a 1.00pm start. Best of luck to Joe and his team, all support welcome. 
Club Results 
Saturday 14th September
Winner: Joe Coyle (13) – 36 pts BOT
Runner-up: Alan O'Doherty (13) – 36 pts
Sunday 15th September
Winner: Brendan McHugh (17) – 38 pts BOT
Runner-up: Mark Cohen (20) – 38 pts
Gross: Daniel Shields (6) – 32 gross pts
Third: John Shields (16) – 37 pts
Sunday 1st September
Winner: Gerard Duffy (13) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Gerard Gallagher (22) – 40 pts BOT
Gross: Eamonn McConigley (5) – 30 gross pts
Third: Gary McBride (21) – 40 pts
Captain's Outing – Rosses Point Saturday 14th September
Winner: Charlie Hickland
Runner-up: Johnny Kelly
Third: Shane Sandilands 


Ladies News & Results

Mary McDaid Tournament.
The annual tournament for the much sought after Mary McDaid Trophy was won by the ladies from Letterkenny Golf Club on Saturday 14th September. 
Roisin Kerr, daughter of Mary McDaid represented the McDaid family in presenting the trophy, which is in memory of all deceased members of each of the clubs.
The three-ball team format made up of a member from each club, not only are playing for their club but also for their team. The added twist of each team being given the yellow ball, with every team member playing a hole in turn with the said yellow ball until it is either lost, sunk or handed back after the18 holes. The only pressure in golf is the weather. Allegedly!
Speaking of the weather – I would love to say it was a hot humid day, but alas the high winds, and rain persisted throughout. 
However, the day as always produced a great spirit of friendship among the ladies. Congratulations to Letterkenny on their great score.

Past Captain’s Day
Lady Captain Noreen wishes all the past Lady Captain’s a great day this Saturday. Tee times from 11am are reserved for the ladies preceded by tea and scones in the clubhouse at 10.15am. The annual Past Captain’s dinner will take place at 7.30pm.

Ladies Winter Links
The ladies winter links commences on Thursday 26th September. Book online on BRS or call the club house 074-915-9459

Play in Pink Ladies Open 4th October
Breast Cancer Research is the recipients of all funds raised from this fun event. Play in Pink is about rising awareness of breast cancer and research. 
Fri 4th October has been allocated as a Ladies Open to raise funds. Book online through BRS or call the club on 074-915-9459

October Re-Entry
All fees from the October Re-Entry competition will also be donated to the Breast Cancer Research fund. Remember, your first entry must be in a qualifying competition and thereafter for the rest of the month play as often as you can!

Results-

Mary McDaid Trophy – Letterkenny Golf Club
Team Results 
Winners – Team 6  - 101 pts Frances Shannon Portsalon, Kathleen Kelly Letterkenny, Hazel Russell Rosapenna.

Runners-Up  team 5 – 95 pts Roseanne Logue Portsalon, Angela Kilgallen Letterkenny, Terri Martin Rosapenna.

3rd – Team 7 91 pts Deirdre Hensey Portsalon, Lorna Reynolds Letterkenny, Terri McBride Rosapenna.

Overall Individual Winner – Gillian Dempsey Letterkenny 39 pts
Yellowball Winners Team 1 – Lady Captain Noreen McConigley Portsalon, Lady Captain Anne Flannery Letterkenny, Vice Lady Captain Helena McBride Rosapenna.

Sunday Members Results

Winner – Anne Speedie 34 pts Bot
Runner-Up Mae Blaney 34 pts.

​Club Results 
Wednesday 4th September
Winner: Mark Bradley (24) – 41 pts 
Runner-up: John Logue (17) 39 pts

Saturday 7th September
Winner: Cathal Roarty (17) – 41 pts 
Runner-up: Cian McGettigan (14) – 38 pts 
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (0) – 34 gross pts
Third: Noel Gillespie ( 23 ) – 36 pts

Sunday 8th September
Winner: Wesley Shannon (29) – 40 pts
Runner-up: Stephen Boucher (17) – 39 pts 
Gross: Philip Durning (11) – 28 gross pts
Third: Pauric Curley (24) – 35 pts

Ladies News
Mary McDaid Tournament

Portsalon, Letterkenny and Rosapenna ladies will compete this Saturday for the annual Mary McDaid Trophy in memory of all our deceased members. The honour belongs to the club with the best score on the day who bring home the Trophy to their club. 

However, the fun part of the day is the inter-club three ball. The first question on most players lips is “Which team returned their yellow ball?” Incredibly it is the pressure of retaining the yellow ball, from wayward drives into all sorts of trouble, not forgetting the shots over the drains at 2, 16, 17 & 18 that separates the golfers from the golfers!
I name these particular holes, because I am not playing & therefore under no pressure! Proud is the team who returns the yellow ball with their card! 


Ladies Winter Links
Last week there was an incorrect date given. Winter links starts on Thursday 26th Sept. Book on BRS or call the club to reserve your tee times. 074 – 915 – 9459

Ladies Open & Play in Pink
It’s a Save the Date! Play in Pink on the 4th October is the annual fundraiser for breast cancer research. Book your tee times directly with the club – the number is above, or on BRS when it opens a week in advance. 

Ladies Results
What a score from Ita Ward who has returned some excellent cards this year. Birdies on 10 & 12 help with an excellent score of 41 points!

Weekend Members – 
Winner – Ita Ward 41pts
Runner-Up – Deirdre Hensey 36pts

August Monthly Re-Entry
Winner – Aedeen Conway 74
Runner-Up Mary Barrett 68 BOT

Portsalon advance to Donegal League decider
The Portsalon Donegal League team have booked their spot in this year's final after overcoming Bundoran on Sunday afternoon.
Under the tutelage of Cathal Canning, the long-serving skipper, the team battled past a strong Bundoran side with an exceptional Donegal League pedigree, overturning a 3-2 first leg loss to get the required 3.5 points at home.
Leading the side out, Johnny Shields and Kevin Boyce were 2&1 winners in match, while Jack Friel and Stephen Connolly came up trumps in match two, winning their match on the 14th green.
In the middle pairing, the reliable Paddy McGowan and David Butler partnership enjoyed a 7&6 win, going a long way to wiping out the hole differential and leaving Portsalon in need of just a half point from the two remaining matches on the course.
That half point duly came as Joe Hensey and Odhran McGowan took control of match five, going three-up after 15 holes and, with that half-point assured the match was called in. Shane Sandilands and Donal Callaghan Jnr were still embroiled in their battle, headed for the 17th tee, when the game was called in.
Congrats to team captain Cathal and his squad. After some near misses in the Donegal League in recent times, they'll be hoping to get over the line but it won't be easy with either Gweedore or Cloughaneely to come in the final later this month.

Club Results
Wednesday 28th August
Winner: Kevin Boyce (5) – 40 pts BOT
Runner-up: Dean Shields (14) 40 pts

Saturday 31st August
Winner: Brendan Cullen (22) – 40 pts BOT
Runner-up: Gerard Dorian (18) – 40 pts BOT
Gross: Johnny Shields (4) – 33 gross pts
Third: David Bonner ( 8 ) – 40 pts

Sunday 1st September
Winner: Gerard Duffy (13) – 41 pts
Runner-up: Gerard Gallagher (22) – 40 pts BOT
Gross: Eamonn McConigley (5) – 30 gross pts
Third: Gary McBride (21) – 40 pts

Ladies News

Mary McDaid Team
Lady Captain Noreen McConigley will lead her team on the 14th Sept as follows :
Mary Barrett, Claire Ferry, Deirdre O’Toole, Roseanne Logue , Frances Shannon, Deirdre Hensey and Róisín McCormack.

Ladies Winter Links
Incredibly, 27th September is the first of our ladies winter links series. Where did the summer disappear to?
Please call the pro shop to book times (074) 915 9459 or book on BRS when the timesheet opens.

Ladies Open
Save the date! 4th October is not only the Portsalon Ladies Open, but it is also the Play in Pink fundraiser for breast cancer research.

Results
1st Sept

Winner : Mary Barrett 39 pts
Runner- Up : Claire Ferry 37pts