04/10/2026
High Turnout and Great Scoring at Cahir Park Fundraising Golf Classic
Cahir Park Golf Club hosted its annual Fundraising Golf Classic over the weekend of Friday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 4th, with golfers taking part in an 18-hole Ch*****ne Scramble format (play your own ball on Par 3s). There was keen competition across all divisions, culminating in the official presentation of prizes in the clubhouse on Sunday evening.
The top honour went to Declan Walsh, Nora Noonan, and Patricia Hickey, who claimed the Overall Winners title with a superb score of 62 points. They take home the premier prize of B&B at The Rine Hotel at Dromoland and a round of golf at Dromoland Castle Golf Club. Pushing them all the way to second place overall on 61 points were Declan Lonergan, Philip Bargary, and Aidan Fox, earning an overnight stay with breakfast and a round of golf for three at Knightsbrook Golf & Leisure Resort.
In the Men’s Team section, 1st place went to Paul McCarthy, Ger McCarthy, and Tony O’Leary with 59 points, edging out Paul Tuohy, Dermot O’Brien, and Tommy Flynn on countback after they also carded a fine 59 points.
The Ladies’ Team honours were secured by Marie Keating, Michelle Keating, and Emma Keating with 58 points. Second place went to Carmel Condon, Paula Spillane, and Patricia Browne with 56 points.
The Mixed Team event was won by Diarmuid Healy, Carrie Healy, and Sean Nugent on 57 points. Finishing runners-up were Paul Tuohy, Dermot O’Brien, and Susan Carey with 56 points on countback.
In the Seniors Team category, top spot was captured by Chris Noonan, John J. Kelly, Tom O’Keeffe, and Tommy P. Ryan with 86 points (winning on a back-six countback), just ahead of second-placed Cathy O’Gorman, Vincent Phelan, Pat O’Connor, and John Walsh on 86 points.
The Juniors Team competition saw John Keane, Luke Lacey, and Jason Treahy come out on top with 60 points, with Jack Kinahan, Jack Noonan, and Donnacha Dunlea taking second place on 51 points. In the Ladies 9-Hole Competition, Jean Rodgers claimed the victory, with Gail Long finishing in second place.
The Classic Raffle draw also generated plenty of excitement on Sunday evening. First prize a brand new Srixon ZXi Driver kindly sponsored by Paul Eivers Golf, was won by Liam Wall. Kate Sheehy won the 2nd prize luxury hamper, and Millie Webb claimed the 3rd prize luxury hamper. Fourth prize went to Pat McGeer, fifth prize to Gary Morrison, and sixth prize to Jack Kinahan.
Thanks to all our sponsors of the club classic, your support has helped make this event a huge success. Many thanks to everyone who entered teams and supported the raffle. To our club classic committee, many thanks for your hard work and dedication. It was a great weekend of golf at Cahir Park Golf Club!
