Daniel Murphy helps Ireland to Victory over Wales in Cardigan Cup

Ireland have won the Cardigan Cup in the Ireland v Wales Boys International match at Cardigan Golf Club, winning overall by 13.5 to 6.5. The eight players selected by the Golfing Union of Ireland to compete in the Ireland v Wales International match were: Stephen Barry (Laytown & Bettystown), Jonathan Connolly (Massereene), Graham Donohoe (Enniscorthy), Gary Hurley (West Waterford), Dermot McElroy (Ballymena), Daniel Murphy (Portarlington), Colm O'Sullivan (Fota Island) and Chris Selfridge (Moyola Park).

This victory is in no small measure due to a fantastic performance from current Order of Merit holder Daniel Murphy who won the Leinster Boys and Ulster Boys Open Championships in 2009. Daniel won 2.5 games from 3 he played on Tuesday.

Congratulations to Daniel from all in Portarlington Golf Club. We are very proud of you.

Daffodil Day

We are looking forward to a big turnout for Daffodil Day on Sunday 28th March. Joe and Maura Fitzpatrick are the long-time sponsors of this competition for a worthy cause, the Irish Cancer Society.

There will also be a presentation of prizes for March on Sunday 28th at 8pm. All prizewinners should attend or send a representative to collect the prize. It is important to honour our sponsors.

Maedhbh Doyle wins at Midlands Schools Championship

Congratulations to Maedhbh Doyle who won the individual Junior Gross at the Midland Schools Championship in Carlow.

Death of member of Portarlington Golf Club

The death has occurred of Joseph FITZPATRICK of Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Mount Olive Grove, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5. Reposing at his home today, Saturday, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal tomorrow, Sunday, to St. Joseph's Church, Mountmellick at 11.15am for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick. Family flowers only, donations to Aware, if desired.

With deepest sympathies to his wife, family and friends from all the members of Portarlington Golf Club.

Frank Smith, Club Captain.

St Patrick's Day - Sing-song and Irish dancing 6.30pm

All are invited to the Clubhouse for Paddy's Day Sing-Song and Irish Dancing at 6.30pm. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Open Night for Prospective Members

A very successful Information Night was held for prospective members. Captain Frank Smith, Lady Captain Stephanie Gorman, Lady Vice Captain Sharon Culliton and Hon Treasurer Ronnie Culliton made presentations on The Golf Club and Mens Golf, Ladies Golf, Juniors and Students,, and the financial details of applying to and joining the Club. Approximately 40 visitors were present, many with members who had brought them along. Well done to all the organisers and particularly to the sub-committee of Ronnie Culliton, Eamonn Murphy and Sharon Culliton which has been looking at all the issues around new members and the Joining Fee. Many thanks to the Club Members who brought or recommended prospective members. Thanks to Larry Fullam for the music and Courtfields for the finger food. Maria Kelly was the lucky winner of the free Joining Fee worth €1000.

Joint Captains Drive In

Open Night for Prospective Members

Portarlington Golf Club has launched a campaign for new members, and is especially keen to welcome men, women, juniors and students, and families. The Club is keen to explain to prospective members the many reasons why they should join.

Anyone interested in joining Portarlington Golf Club should come to the Clubhouse in Garryhinch at 8pm on Thursday 11th March. Junior golfers should be represented by a parent or guardian. Committee members and Club members will be available on the night to answer any queries. A draw will be held on the night for a free Joining Fee worth €1,000.

As a member of the Club, please take on some of the responsibility of encouraging and bringing a friend on the 11th March. We need new members – please play your part.

Frank Smith
Captain

Joint Captains Drive In

Frank and Stephanie are looking forward to seeing you all at the Captains' Drive In at 12 noon on Sunday 7th March.

See you then

Club welcoming New Members

Portarlington Golf Club has launched a campaign for new members, and is especially keen to welcome men, women, juniors and students, and families. The Club is keen to explain to prospective members the many reasons why they should join.

Anyone interested in joining Portarlington Golf Club should come to the Clubhouse in Garryhinch at 8pm on Thursday 11th March. Junior golfers should be represented by a parent or guardian. Committee members and Club members will be available on the night to answer any queries. A draw will be held on the night for a free Joining Fee worth €1,000.

As a member of the Club, please take on some of the responsibility of encouraging and bringing a friend on the 11th March. We need new members – please play your part.

Frank Smith
Captain