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Captains Away Weekend Congratulations to John Martin who won the Captains Away Weekend in Knightsbrook County Meath. He was inspired by the European Ryder Cup team to acquire the coveted prize of an Adare Manor 2027 Ryder Cup Jersey, presented to him by Vice Captain Dr. Enda Cullen Donegal League finalist in a battle with Buncrana Cathal Canning's reigning Donegal League champs have their work cut out to hold onto the Paddy Carr Memorial Trophy after Sunday's first leg ended in a 4-1 success for Buncrana. The contest was played in majestic autumnal sunshine on the shores of Lough Swilly and, as anticipated the home team were strong on their own patch. Portsalon's opening pairings of Ryan McGettigan & Jack Patton and Johnny Shields & Shane Magee both saw their matches end in defeat on the 17th green. In match three, Kevin Boyce and Eamonn McConigley came up with a superb display to close out a 5&4 win and give Portsalon the match they desperately wanted. Behind them, Davitt Walsh and Stephen Connolly were defeated on 16th hole after another close contest and, in the final match, Paddy McGowan and Justin Green saw their hopes dashed on the 18th green as Buncrana claimed victory on the tricky par three. It was certainly a gallant effort from the entire Portsalon side, with the matches played in a friendly and competitive spirit. Buncrana have a lead to hold onto for the second leg on Sunday 12th October in Portsalon but the home side will know there is little in it in terms of holes and will be setting their stall out to get the four matches or more they need to retain the Donegal League. Clubs Results Wednesday September 24th Winner: John Logue (16) – 40 pts Runner-up: Clive Davison (10) – 38pts Saturday September 27th Winner: Trevor Duncan (18) – 42pts Runner-up: Ray Devenney (15) – 42pts Sunday September 28th Winner: Ray Devenney (14) – 43 pts Runner-up: John Joe McGowan (24) – 42pts Gross: Kevin McGonagle (7) – 31 gross pts Third: Joe Ferry (14) – 42 pts Ladies News Ladies Winter Links Incredibly good scores were returned by the ladies, on the first day of the ladies’ winter links in Portsalon Golf Club on Thursday 25th September. The shot of the day, came from Edith Neely of Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club who recorded, to much excitement, her very first Hole in One at the 10th Hole. The next ladies winter links will be played on Thursday 30th October. Winner Evelyn O’Malley (40) Letterkenny Golf Club 44pts Runner – Up – Mary Ferry (30) 42pts Gross – Bernie McQuade (6) 27pts 3rd – Heather Fleming (37) 40pts 4th - Edith Neely (27) 39pts 5th - Carol McDaid (36) 38pts 6th - Sheila King (38) 38pts Front 9 – Eileen McLarnon (31) 21pts Back 9 – Suzanne Gallagher (21) 21pts Two’s Edith Neely (27) 1 @10th Sandra McMonagle (17) 2 @ 10th Madge Kelly (25) 2 @ 15th Ann Currie (19) 2 @ 10th Anne Sweeney (28) 2 @ 10th Mary McDaid Cup Saturday 27th September brought the teams from Portsalon, Letterkenny and Rosapenna together to celebrate and remember lady golfers no longer with us. Happy memories of many of our friends who took to the fairways in all sorts of weather, sharing the love of the sport and enjoying the camaraderie. Many thanks to Roisin Kerr who presented the cup on behalf of the McDaid family. Winners Mary McDaid Cup - Portsalon Golf Club 278 pts Individual Winner - Mary Barrett Portsalon GC 43pts Teams 1st - 114pts Mary Barrett Portsalon GC Anne Condon Letterkenny GC Bríd McMenamin Rosapenna GC Runners-Up 110 pts Eileen McLarnon Portsalon GC Margaret Harvey Letterkenny GC Marina Hamilton Rosapenna GC 3rd - 108 pts Deirdre Hensey Portsalon GC Katrina Rainey Letterkenny GC Terri Martin Rosapenna GC Yellow Ball Team Pamela Clinton Portsalon GC Marian O’Sullivan Letterkenny GC Kit Boyce Rosapenna GC Play in Pink An Open Ladies and Gents Fourball scramble will be held on the 10th Oct All money received from entries will go directly to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Tickets for a Draw will also be on sale with all proceeds also going to the charity. Cost : €10 members and €40 visitors To Book – https://visitors.brsgolf.com/portsalon#//open-competition Timesheet is now open. Book online at the above link or call the shop on 074 915 9459. Weekend Members Competition Winner - Anne Speedie 72 Nett Runner-Up Pamela Clinton 73 Nett BOT
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Wednesday September 17th Winner: Eunan McGlynn (10 ) – 39 pts Runner-up: Chuck McTaggart (10) – 38pts Saturday September 20th Winner: John Bowe (20) – 41pts Runner-up: Chuck McTaggart (10) – 39pts Gross: Cian Page (4) 28 gross pts Third: Rodger Whiteside (21) 38pts Sunday September 21st Winner: Sean Gibson (18) – 39 pts Runner-up: Paul Murray (16) – 37pts Gross: Kevin Boyce (5) – 27 gross pts Third: Hugh McGinley (20) – 36 pts Past Captains Saturday September 20th Ladies Winner – Deirdre O’Toole (14) 38pts Runner Up – Mary Barrett (24) 36pts Gents Winner – Hugh McGinley (20) 38pts Runner Up – Fergal McDonnell (30) 37pts Past Captains’ Day Lady Captain Roisin McCormack and Captain Brendan Cullen hosted the 2025 Past Captains’ Day on Saturday 20th Sept. Some might suggest the day is a breeze on the golfing calendar, but in fact it was gale force winds from start to finish. The positive thinkers were delighted with the absence of rain to add to their woes. Dermot Boyce remarked he felt his chances slipped at the 5th after an errant tee shot, well short of the mark, found itself ricocheting off a lady’s golf bag. Apparently after much searching by his fellow team members, two of whom probably didn’t want to find it anyway, as there were a few cents at stake, it was deduced the errant ball had found its way into a ladies’ bag which was at the 6th tee box. Indeed, the following day an unaccounted ball was found in the bag, and Dermot can claim his Top Flite no. 6 in the office upon proof of ownership! Hugh McGinley proved that distance isn’t everything. It was alleged he was 250 metres behind his playing partners with his drive on the second, however a nice little pitching wedge on to the green, with 2 putts and he walked away with a super par. This was a very important par as it was the start of a great run for him to lift the Past Captain’s trophy at the end of the night. He did say there were a couple of nervous moments for him and his three playing partners at some holes on the way in, but they decided to all keep it together and honour the lost ball, which had produced many happy rounds for Dermot Boyce in the past. Meanwhile the ladies were being led all the way by someone who was recovering from illness. No truer words are there, than ‘beware of the injured golfer’. Deirdre O’Toole checked in with a simmering winter cold and hoarseness. It’s a natural instinct to keep the head down and hope the round finishes quickly when unwell, but in the game of golf, keeping the head down is a pretty good strategy as well. This saw Deirdre lift the Ladies Past Captain’s trophy at the end of the night, her first time to win it, she remarked about how pleasant a day celebrating Past Captains is. Gathering all together for dinner in the clubhouse, it is a wonderful opportunity to chat about past captaincy’s, how our club is progressing, but in particular have a relaxed night full of banter and chat. Long live this tradition in our club that we look forward to every year! Mary McDaid Cup Team The breezy conditions continued into Sunday for the team qualifiers. The following team of 8 will be led by Lady Captain Roisin McCormack on Sat 27th September in Portsalon Golf Club. Best wishes to everyone taking part. Lady Captain Roisin McCormack Tricia Bradley Aedeen Conway, Eileen McLarnon, Pamela Clinton McDermott, Mary Barrett, Claire McGonagle, Deirdre Hensey 1st Reserve – Hilary Thompson 2nd Reserve - Frances Shannon Lady Captain Roisin McCormack looks forward to welcoming the visiting teams from Letterkenny Golf Club and Rosapenna Golf Club to celebrate and remember lady golfers from all clubs who are no longer with us. This is a magnificent annual event playing for the Mary McDaid trophy. Ladies Winter Links The start of the winter links series takes place on this Thursday 25th September and is played on the last Thursday of each month until March except for December. Call the shop to book your tee time 074 915 9459 Play in Pink The annual fundraiser for breast cancer research will be played on Friday 10th October. The format is a four-ball scramble and is open to both ladies and gents of any combination. Entry – Members €10. Visitors €40 Call the shop to book your tee time 074 915 9459 Weekend members competition Winner Eileen McLarnon – 37pts Runner-Up Pamela Clinton – 33pts Club Results
Saturday 13th September Winner: Dylan Dorrian (30) – 39 pts Runner-up: Justin Green (11) – 36 pts Gross: Jack Friel (4) – 29 gross pts Third: Eoin O'Donnell (22) – 34 pts Sunday 14th September Winner: Joe Hensey (18) – 36 pts Bar/Restaurant Catering Franchise. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the Bar/Restaurant Catering Franchise at Portsalon Golf Club commencing January 2026. Full tender document available on request. Contact: Daragh Lyons Portsalon Golf Club Croaghross Portsalon Email: [email protected] Ladies News Past Captain’s Day Sat 20th September will see the Portsalon Past Lady Captain’s take to the course to celebrate a great annual event. The evening will finish off with dinner in the clubhouse, served by Roisin and her staff. Mary McDaid Cup team Due to inclement weather last weekend, the qualifying event for the team has been rescheduled and will be played on the 19th - alternate day, or the main day 21st September. Weekend members competition. Congratulations to Tricia Bradley who returned an excellent score of 42 points. Club News
Donegal League defence to go the distance Cathal Canning and his Donegal League squad have booked their place in the final after a tense win over Strabane this evening. The second leg was amid gusting winds in Strabane, with Portsalon leading 4-1 from the first leg. The home side were always likely to push things to the wire in their attempts to overturn that deficit and so it proved. Keeping things tight was going to be the order of the day, with Portsalon attempting to grab that one game on the road. The opening two pairings, Ryan McGettigan & Shane Magee and Johnny Shields & Jack Friel were defeated 2&1, enough to leave Portsalon still five holes to the good. The remaining three games on the course were all on holes 17 and 18 with the tension ratcheted up. Eamonn McConigley and Kevin Boyce led their game 1up and won the 18th for a 2up win and the point Portsalon needed to secure the win. Behind, both pairings of Davitt Walsh & Stephen Connolly and Alistair Rodger and Paddy McGowan were 1 down through 17 holes, ensuring there wasn't enough holes left for Strabane to overturn the outcome and the final two games were called in. Well done to Team Captain Cathal on reaching the final once more, where his side will face Buncrana GC for the Paddy Carr Donegal League crown and the chance for Portsalon to land back-to-back wins for the first time. Donegal Seniors falls short in Murvagh Commiserations to Team Captain Joe Hensey and his gallant Donegal Seniors squad after they came up agonisingly short in their county final against Donegal GC in Murvagh on Sunday. Portsalon took a 3.5 to 1.5 advantage from the first leg on home soil as they travelled through the gap for the second set of matches. It was always going to be a tough challenge for the visiting side against a strong selection from Murvagh. Portsalon's opening pairing of Shane Magee and Pascal Cullen were defeated and matches three and four also went Murvagh's way despite the best effort of Enda Cullen & Eunan McGlynn and Alistair Rodger & Brian Devlin. Hope sprang eternal for Portsalon as Diarmuid Logue and Philip Durning won match two on the course to put victory overall in the mix. It left the final pairing of Chuck McTaggart and John Logue with the game hinging on their tie. Their match was close from start to finish and came through 16 holes all-square but it was Murvagh that went 1up after 17, enough to seal a county title for their Captain Donie McIntyre and his squad with Portsalon beaten on holes. A tough loss for skipper Joe and his troops after a good summer, the second year in a row they have fallen one short, but they certainly cannot be faulted on effort and commitment. Congratulations to Murvagh on their hard-earned victory and for the sporting manner in which both legs of the final were played. Club Results Wednesday September 3rd Winner: Colm McConigley ( 8 ) – 39 pts Saturday September 6th Winner: Cian Page (5) – 40 pts Runner-up: Seamus Conner (1) – 39 pts BOT Gross: Kevin Hensey (4) – 31 gross pts Sunday September 7th Winner: Ivan Brunt (20) – 38 pts Runner-up: Fergal Coll (21) – 35 pts Gross: Shaun Strain ( 8 ) – 26 gross pts Third: Gerard Duffy (13) – 34 pts Ladies News Past Captains The annual past Captains day is Saturday 20th March. Lady Captain Roisin McCormack looks forward to welcoming Portsalon Golf Club’s past captains. If you have not responded to your invite indicating playing and attending the evening meal, please let her know. Mary McDaid Cup The annual inter-club Mary McDaid Cup will be played on the 27th September. Notification to follow of qualifying dates for the team. Weekend Members Competition Winner – Eileen McLarnon 35 pts Runner-Up – Mary Barrett 33pts  Club News
Claire McGonagle wins President's Prize Claire McGonagle mastered the toughest of playing conditions on Saturday to land the final Major of the season in Portsalon as she won Mae Blaney's Presidents' Prize in the wind and rain. The conditions were far from appealing but the large turnout reflected the esteem in which Madam President is held and the chance to claim the final major of the season was enough to entice the players out in the rain. Claire's tally of 40 points was enough to secure the top prize, with just one point to spare on a trio of 39-point finishers. Mae Blaney's Presidents' Prize – Saturday August 30th Winner: Claire McGonagle – 40 pts Runner-up: Bernard McGettigan – 39 pts BOT Gross: Jack Friel – 28 gross pts Third: Damien Buchanan – 39 pts BOT First Nine: Noel Gillespie – 21 pts Second Nine: Connor Scallon – 20 pts Nearest the Pin: Dean Doherty Longest Drive: Brian McAleer Past President: Garett Horkan Visitor: John Mee Ladies Second: Frances Shannon – 33 pts Ladies Gross: Roisin McCormack – 19 gross pts Ladies Third: Anne Busche – 31 pts BOT Beginner Lady: Erin Scanlon Ladies Longest Drive: Claire McGonagle Ladies Nearest the Pin: Pamela Clinton-McDermott Ladies First Nine: Aedeen Conway – 16 pts Ladies Second Nine: Karen McGlinchey – 16 pts Club Results Wednesday August 27th Winner: Bernard Nash (25) – 42 pts Sunday August 31st Winner: Vincent Bradley (22) – 30 pts Team News Another busy weekend in store for Portsalon's remaining teams. On Saturday, Cathal Canning takes his Donegal League squad to Strabane for the second leg of their semi-final. Portsalon are clutching a 4-1 advantage from the first leg, but it is sure to be a tough test against a strong Strabane team on home soil. The winners will face Buncrana GC in the 2025 final after they overcame Murvagh in their semi-final on Saturday. On Sunday, Joe Hensey and his Donegal Over 55s are heading Thru the Gap to tackle Murvagh in second leg of their final. Portsalon have their noses in front after the first leg, 3.5 to 1.5, and once again a battle to the winning post is almost certain. After missing out at the final hurdle 12 months ago, Joe and his panel will be eager to see it over the line now and he's picked a strong side to go into battle. Best of luck to both Portsalon teams over the weekend. Ladies News President’s Day While it is true to say that some pilots found the conditions tough 30,000 feet above the ground, the same could not be said for Claire McGonagle who embraced the conditions on President Mae Blaney’s Day in Portsalon Golf Club on Saturday 30thAugust. While flights were being diverted from Dublin, and unable to land, the ball of Claire McGonagle remained on course and on target. Playing off 6hcp, Claire’s gusty performance returned an incredible 40 points to win the overall President’s Prize and final major of the year. 5 Pars and 2 Birdies on the front 9 were quickly followed by 8 Pars and 1 birdie on the Back 9, which also included the longest drive for the Ladies. As the third lady to hold the office of President of Portsalon Golf Club, Mae Blaney, who is also a past Lady Captain, has been a committed member of the club over many years serving on the Ladies Committee and currently as Chair of Council. She is universally respected by the members, and that was proven by the huge turnout in conditions that really dictated a cosy lie-in on Saturday morning. Congratulations to everyone, who in teeing off at the first, showed Madam President the esteem in which she is held. Results Mae Blaney’s President’s Day 2025 President’s Prize Winner – Claire McGonagle 40pts Ladies Results 2nd – Frances Shannon 33pts Bot Gross – Roisin McCormack 19 gross points 3rd – Anne Busch 31pts Bot Front 9 – Aedeen Conway 16 pts Back 9 – Karen McGlinchey 16pts Nearest the Pin – 10th Hole -Pamela Clinton McDermott Longest Drive – 11th Hole -Claire McGonagle Beginner Lady – Erin Scanlon Ulster Women’s Silver and Broze Medals 2025 Representing Portsalon Golf Club in Bangor on the 1st Sept, the winner of the 2025 Silver Medal is Claire McGonagle. The Ulster area finals will determine who goes forward to play in Headford on Oct 1st in the All Ireland Silver and Bronze Medal Finals 2025. Lady Captain Roisin McCormack and the ladies branch send good luck wishes to Claire. Weekend members results. While President’s Day was the main event of the weekend, it was also the August medal competition. The blustery weather conditions on Sunday meant a valid competition could not be determined, as not enough players entered. I don’t usually post results if there is no valid competition, but two ladies took to the course on Friday, the Alternate Day and played the Stroke Competition. What is special about these ladies is, they are part of the lady beginner group who took up golf in 2024. It is indeed wonderful to see the ladies progressing and enjoying competitive golf! Erin Scanlon and Maeve Ward, we will definitely be hearing more about you in the coming seasons! Team News
Joe Hensey and his Donegal Over 55s hosted Murvagh GC on Sunday afternoon in their Donegal county final first leg. The Portsalon team managed to get 3.5 matches out of the five played, leaving the tie in the balance for the second leg in two weeks. Also on Sunday, Cathal Canning's Donegal League team were at home to Strabane in their semi-final first leg. Portsalon took four matches from the five on offer, with the second leg to come in Strabane in a fortnight. Club Matchplay Final Best of luck to Patrick McGowan and Justin Green, who will contest this year's Club Matchplay final after seeing off John Shields and Paddy Kelly Jnr respectively in two close semi-final battles. President's Day Mae Blaney's big day takes place on Saturday as she hosts her first President's Day. Mae has long been a wonderful ambassador for Portsalon GC and it is fitting that she has become just the second lady member to hold the office of Club President. It's a thoroughly deserved accolade and we wish her well for the big day – fingers crossed she has the same weather contacts as the Lady Captain! Clubs Results Wednesday August 20th Winner: Seanan McAleer ( 8 ) – 41 pts Runner-up: Ollie O'Dowd (13) – 40 pts BOT Gross: Cian Harkin (+2) – 38 gross pts Third: Fionn Robinson (16) – 40 pts Saturday August 23rd Winner: Andy Boland (20) – 45 pts Runner-up: Mick Leonard (12) – 41 pts BOT Gross: Cian Page (5) – 33 gross pts Third: Mark Howard (11) – 41 pts Sunday August 24th Winner: Brian Haughey (17) – 41 pts BOT Runner-up: Mark Cohen (19) – 41 pts Gross: Paul Gallagher (10) – 30 gross pts Third: Darren Murray (13) – 40 pts Ladies News Mae Blaney Presidents Day Saturday 30th August is the Portsalon Golf Club President’s Day and is the final major of 2025 in the ladies calendar. A packed timesheet for Mae Blaney’s day with ladies and gents both competing for the President’s Prize. A little wind and drizzle has been promised by the forecasters, just to add a little spice to that back 9! Lady Captain Roisin McCormack and everyone in the ladies branch wish President Mae a most enjoyable day on Saturday. Donegal Senior Ladies Portsalon Golf Club hosted the Captain’s Day of the Donegal Ladies Seniors on Monday 25th August. Deirdre Hensey, the 2025 Seniors Captain welcomed everyone to Portsalon Golf Club concluding a summer of great golf throughout the county. While there were some heavy downpours in the afternoon, the windy conditions throughout the day made it pretty much the same for everyone. Sheila Doherty of Cruit Island Golf Club emerged as the winner with an excellent 43 points particularly given the conditions of the day. Weather conditions on a couple of occasions resulted in postponements. As a result, the rescheduled Ballybofey and Stranorlar GC outing will be played on the 8th September. Weekend Members Competition The scores over the weekend were incredible with any of them capable of being a winning score on any other weekend. Taking the podium finish was Claire Ferry with a superb 43 points. A couple of 40 points results didn’t even feature in the prize winners! Winner – Claire Ferry 43pts Runner-Up – Noreen McConigley 41pts   Club News
Lady Captain's Day sparkles in the sun Huge congrats to Lady Captain Roisin McCormack on a superb day last Saturday. The ladies competing for the main event in their season were treated royally and, with the sun shining and course in superb order, conditions were perfect. Roisin could scarcely have asked for things to go any better, but better they were to get as her husband Aodh put together a winning score of 46 points to claim the Lady Captain's Prize to the Gents and make it a day not to be forgotten for the family! Well done all and good luck for the remainder of the year to our Lady Captain. Dad's Army on the march this weekend Joe Hensey is busy drawing the battle lines and sharpening the tactical manoeuvres as his Donegal Over 55s team prepare for the first leg of their county decider against Murvagh in Portsalon. Joe and his team were pipped at the post a year ago by Cloughaneely but have redoubled their efforts and find themselves back once again in front of the final hurdle. Best of luck Captain Joe and team! Also on Sunday, Cathal Canning's Donegal League side are facing Strabane in the first leg of their semi-final. Both matches are taking place in Portsalon. The Donegal League tees off at 1.00pm and the Over 55s at 2.00pm. A fascinating day of golf in store and all support will be welcomed for the teams in yellow and black! Club Results Wednesday August 13th Winner: Cathal Roarty (17) – 41 pts Runner-up: Pauric Morrison (11) – 40 pts Gross: Kevin Hensey (3) – 37 gross pts Third: Bernard McGettigan (24) – 39 pts Saturday August 16th – Roisin McCormack's Lady Captain's Prize to the gents Winner: Aodh McCormack (21) – 44pts Runner-up: Enda Cullen (11) – 41pts Gross: Christopher Duffy (1) – 36 gross pts Third: Sean Barrett (23) – 40 pts Front 9: Johnny Strain (26) – 22pts Back 9: Charlie McFadden (28) – 24 pts Secret Hole: Jackie Barrett Sunday August 17th Winner: Stephen O'Connor (16) – 40 pts Runner-up: Declan Martin (23) – 39 pts BOT Gross: Kevin McGonagle (6) – 33 pts Third: Shaun Strain (9) – 39 pts Ladies News Lady Captain Roisin McCormack’s Day It was a glorious day from the start! While the greens were a little fast for some people, they did not present any problems for Anne Speedie who lifted Portsalon Golf Club’s 2025 Lady Captain’s Prize on Saturday night. As she said in her speech, it’s not often she goes to the first tee in such relaxed form! Maybe that’s all that was needed, as it was 1978 when she last won a Lady Captain’s Prize! Of course, that could be down to the wonderful spread of home bakes and teas the ladies were treated to, before starting their round. Mary Barrett, the Lady Captain’s mother had been a little busy and maybe had a bit of help from Jackie himself getting the scones, breads and cakes baked. As the ladies finished their rounds, they were greeted by the Prosecco Table where they could sit, chill with a little glass of bubbly and enjoy the dazzling views of the 1st hole and Ballymastocker Beach. As is tradition, the MC for the night was Lady Vice Captain Frances Shannon who did exceptionally well getting through the announcements. Mr Captain Brendan Cullen, in his remarks congratulated Lady Captain Roisin on her commitment and dedicated service to Portsalon over many years. President Mae Blaney also spoke of Roisin’s dedication to the club having served previously as a Lady Captain. Roisin spoke warmly of her family’s love of Portsalon and her parents Jackie and Mary are still active members. All her siblings play golf and so the joy the game has brought to the McCormack family cannot be underestimated. It was a family affair at the presentation with the mens prize going to the Lady captain’s husband Aodh. It was his first time to lift the main prize on a Captain’s Day, so it was fitting that it was on such a special day for his family! Great music and dancing followed the presentation and thankfully the strength was there after the delicious meal served earlier in the restaurant! Results : Lady Captain’s Prize Winner – Anne Speedie 44 pts Runner-Up – Judith Watt 40 pts Gross – Claire McGonagle 34 gross pts 3rd – Karen McGlinchey 38pts Bot 4th Moira McGee 38 pts 5th Vera Kearney 35 pts Bot Committee Mary Barrett 34 pts Bot Past Captains Sheila Horner 34 pts Bot 6th Dana Clinton 35pts 7th Marian Overend 34 pts Bot Front 9 – Deirdre Hensey 19 pts Back 9 Aedeen Conway 19 pts Nearest the Pin – 16th Hole – Noreen McConigley Longest Drive – 9th Hole – Claire McGonagle Beginner Lady – Jenny Black 20pts Lady Captain’s Guests Ladies Winner – Orla Gallagher 39 pts Runner – Up Madge Kelly 36 pts Gents Winner – John Boyce 40 pts Runner – Up Shane Sweeney 36 pts Mrs Mae Blaney, President’s Day The 30th August is the date set for Presidents Day and we will all be crossing our fingers for the current heatwave to linger on for another little while! Sunday Members What an incredible score from Hilary Thompson the day after Lady Captain’s Day! She has proved that you must take the good golf when it presents itself, as it cannot be switched on and off! It was a dream round for Hilary with 7 pars and a birdie on the 16th! Winner – Hilary Thompson 46 pts Runner – Up Aedeen Conway 38 pts Club News
Portsalon teams progress in Donegal championships Congratulations to Joe Hensey and Cathal Canning as they oversaw wins for their Over 55s and Donegal League teams across the weekend. The Dad's Army selection had no problems following the orders sent down by Captain Hensey on Saturday as they completed a comprehensive success against neighbours Rosapenna. After taking three matches from their trip to Downings in July, the Seniors Matchplay operatives were in a commanding position for the second leg. Things were tight on the frontline for them, with both of the first pairings getting half matches, but a strong platoon were following and handsome wins for Alistair Rodger and Brian Devlin (5&4), John Logue and Enda Cullen (5&4) and Paul Armstrong and Dermot Boyce (5&4) meant the Portsalon bomb squad marched on. They will face Murvagh or Ballybofey & Stranorlar in the final as they look to go one step further than last year's final defeat to Cloughaneely. Good luck to Joe and team in the final. Cathal Canning's Donegal League team are the defending champions and they overturned their quarter-final deficit against Bundoran on Sunday to set up a last-four contest against Strabane. Trailing by 3.5 to 1.5 from the first leg, Cathal's team got the 3.5 matches needed and a sufficient holes cushion to see the remaining game on the course halted. Michael Campbell and Shane Magee were denied a win by a closing birdie from Bundoran on the 18th green as match one ended all-square. There were wins for the impressive pairing of Jack Friel and Kevin Boyce (6&5), Patrick McGowan and Alistair Rodger (5&4) and Enda McElhinney and Donal Callaghan Jr (6&5), while Davitt Walsh and Eamonn McConigley saw their duel with a strong Bundoran pairing called in after 15 holes with the match all-square after the Portsalon advantage on holes became unassailable. Lady Captain's Day this Saturday Lady Captain Roisin McCormack hosts her big day this coming Saturday, August 16th. Selected times for the gents can be booked via BRS. Best wishes to Roisin for her day and the ladies competing for the Major prize of the summer. Club Results Saturday August 9th Winner: Adam Duncan (13) – 37 pts Runner-up: Tiernan McElwee (27) – 36 pts BOT Gross: Cian Harkin (+1) – 34 gross pts Third: Eoin Deeney (23) – 36 pts Sunday August 10th Winner: James Travers (32) – 46 pts Runner-up: Gary McBride (15) – 42 pts Gross: Enda Cullen (11) – 31 gross pts Third: Mark Bolton (26) – 40 Ladies News Lady Captain’s Day Lady Vice-Captain Frances Shannon on behalf of the ladies committee, and ladies branch sends good wishes to Lady Captain Roisin McCormack for an enjoyable day on Saturday 16th August. This is Roisin’s second occasion in the role of Portsalon Lady Captain, and she has once again served with distinction. Met Eireann have even facilitated with a promise of good weather for the full timesheet on the day! The draw has been done, and players can check BRS for their tee times. Tea, coffee and scones will be served in the clubhouse from 10am and ladies are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their tee times. Lady Captain’s Day is the biggest event in the ladie’s golf calendar, and we are all looking forward to a wonderful day. Portsalon Winter Links The Portsalon Ladies Winter Links starts on Thursday 25th Sept 2025 and is held on the last Thursday of each month, except for December. It will conclude with Captain’s Day on Thursday 26th March 2026. Links Membership joining fee is €10. Competition Entry Fee and this includes 2’s : €20 visitors and €10 members The BRS timesheet will open 7 days in advance of each event for all players. Book online – https://visitors.brsgolf.com/portsalon#/open-competitions Or contact the club on 074 915 9459 from this time to book. Weekend Results It is no surprise to see these ladies feature once again in the winner’s enclosure and both will have their eyes on the big weekend ahead! Winner- Deirdre O’Toole – 39pts Runner-Up – Deirdre Hensey – 36pts
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McAleer win Charlie Canning Memorial Trophy The prestigious Charlie Canning Memorial Trophy was held on Saturday as the Canning family once more put on a superb day of golf in memory of our former Portsalon greenkeeper. With the busy August Bank Holiday in full swing, it was a large turnout and Padraig McAleer emerged as the winner with a stunning tally of 46 points. His round included nine pars alongside birdies on the 8th and 17th holes and that was enough to ease him home two points in front of Dean Doherty. Jack Friel picked up the gross prize with an exceptional round of 71 blow, going around in one-under par, while the ladies prize went to Moira McGee. Thanks once again to the Canning Family for their continuing commitment to hosting this event in memory of Charlie each year, it has become a staple on the Portsalon calendar. Charlie Canning Memorial Trophy Results Winner: Padraig McAleer (17) – 46 pts Runner-up: Dean Doherty (32) – 44 pts Gross: Jack Friel (5) – 37 pts Third: Chuck McTaggart (12) – 44 pts Best Lady: Moira McGee (24) – 39 pts First Nine: Daniel Shields (7) – 22 pts Second Nine: Charlie McCahill (22) – 24 pts Barton Cup glory for Sean Barrett Sean Barrett was always considered good under a high ball in his day on the football fields and he proved that he could handle the toughest of conditions on Bank Holiday Monday to win the famous Barton Cup Trophy at Portsalon. Sean was the second-best qualifier over the Barton Nine on Monday morning to make it into the quarter-finals. There he took out young Dan Martin before turning his sights on former Barton Cup champ Rory McGettigan, who had taken the scalp of Paul Whorton in the last eight. In the bottom half of the draw, Daniel Shields saw off Brian McAleer, while club captain Brendan Cullen was defeated by Noel McCormick – another previous Barton Cup hero. Both the former winners bowed out in the semi-finals, leaving the all-Milford pairing of Sean Barrett and Daniel Shields to battle it out. Some exceptionally good golf was played by both men in difficult conditions but it was Sean that emerged on top to claim the famous trophy. Sunday August 3rd Winner: Eoin O'Donnell (23) – 40 pts Runner-up: Ray Devenney (16) – 39 pts Gross: Shaun Strain (9) – 26 gross pts Third: James Duffy (20) – 39 pts Ladies News Portsalon Mixed Team It was a valiant effort by the Portsalon team in the semi-final of the Ulster North Flogas Mixed Competition against a very strong Moyola Golf Club as they bowed out of the tournament on Sunday 3rd August. Best wishes to Moyola as they progress to the final. Many thanks to everyone on the Panel who made themselves available, gave of their time and travelled to the various venues for their matches. Thanks especially to Eamonn (Beck) McConigley for all his work in organising matches and teams. Lady Captain’s Day Lady Captain Roisin McCormack wishes to remind ladies the 10th of August is the last day to get your name on the sheet to play on Lady Captain’s Day. 3 qualifying cards are required, but there is a non-qualifiers section also, so there’s something for everyone! Ryan McGettigan wins Portsalon Scratch Cup
Ryan McGettigan won the Portsalon Scratch Cup sponsored by Manor Motors on Saturday with a three-under par score of 69, enough to bring him home two clear of the chasing pack. Ryan was solid and dependable in his round, banking early birdies at the first and third holes. His only dropped shot of the round would arrive at the tough sixth. He played regulation golf for much of the round thereafter, picking up two more birdies at the par fives on the back nine, the 11th and 17th, to land the spoils. The runner-up was Padraig McHale, ending out Enda Kennedy on a break of tie. Paschal Cullen took the nett prize, carding a 68 nett score with three birdies and five bogeys. Portsalon Scratch Cup – Saturday July 26 Winner: Ryan McGettigan (Scr) – 69 Runner-up: Padraig McHale (Scr) – 71 BOT Third: Enda Kennedy (1) – 71 BOT Nett: Pascal Cullen (6) – 68 nett Donal Callaghan Jnr bags in the Intermediate Scratch Cup In the Intermediate Scratch Cup, once more kindly sponsored by Manor Motors, it was another Kerrykeel man that got the spoils as Donal Callaghan Jnr denied Captain's Prize winner Justin Green a big summer double on a break of tie. Both men went around in 81 shots, four better than the remainder of the field could manage. Justy was left to rue a costly nine on the 16th hole, while Ducky overcame six shots dropped in four holes leading to the turn as he parred seven of the last eight holes to for a slender win. John Shields took the bronze medal with an 85, while Pat Green got the nett section with a 69 nett score. Portsalon Intermediate Scratch Cup – Saturday July 26 Winner: Donal Callaghan (12) – 81 BOT Runner-up: Justin Green (12) – 81 Third: John Shields (13) – 85 Nett: Pat Green (18) – 69 Weekend Fixtures One of the busier weekends in the calendar awaits at Portsalon this August Bank Holiday. On Saturday we host the Charlie Canning Memorial Trophy, an open competition open to Ladies and Gents, while on Bank Holiday Monday is the Barton Cup, with a qualifier in the morning before the eight man knockouts in the afternoon. Timesheets in operation for both events. Club Results Wednesday July 23rd Winner: Shay Durning (20) – 41 pts Runner-up: Bernard Nash (25) – 38 pts BOT Gross: Cian Page (4) – 27 gross pts Third: Billy Walsh (16) – 38 pts Sunday July 27th Winner: Wesley Shannon (26) – 42 pts Runner-up: Brendan Cullen (21) – 39 pts BOT Gross: Kevin McGonagle (5) – 29 gross pts Third: Joe Coyle (10) – 39 pts Ladies News July Medal Congratulations to Pamela Clinton who won the July Medal with a great score of 71 beating Claire McGonagle on BOT. Flogas Mixed Foursomes Competition Best wishes to the Portsalon Mixed team in the Ulster north semi-final, playing against Moyola Golf Club on Sunday 3rd August. Lady Captain’s Day reminder The list is up on the notice board for ladies wishing to play in Lady Captain Roisin McCormack’s day on the 16th August. Names must be on the sheet by the 10th to be entered in the draw. |
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