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Rain stops play in Lahinch, seven Cork golfers through to matchplay

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Lahinch LogoThe second round in Lahinch came to an abrupt halt today as heavy rain flooded the course causing the second strokeplay round to be abandoned.  With the first round scores counting, the top 64 cut fell at +2 with not all on that score qualifying.  Kinsale’s Eric Rumley was one of those to miss out, the countback from yesterday costing him a place in the matchplay.

The seven Cork qualifiers are James Sugrue (Mallow), Cathal Butler (Kinsale), Gary O’Flaherty (Cork), John Hickey (Cork), Peter O’Keeffe (Douglas), Sean Desmond (Monkstown), Gary Ward (Kinsale).  With drier weather forecast for tomorrow the organisers will be hoping to complete the two planned rounds.  The first round Continue reading →

Kinsale end 100 year wait, Jimmy Bruen Shield winners

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Kinsale Panel Jimmy BruenKinsale claimed Munster honours in style yesterday when they won two tough matches to win the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield.  It was their first win at this level, and in what was a surprise to many, it was their first pennant in a Cups and Shields event.  The Kinsale team appeared comfortable on the Philip Walton designed course in Dundrum Golf and Country Club.    The twelve players that were used on Sunday, along with the extended panel and team manager John O’Neill have put their names into the Kinsale club history books, winning their first pennant in a national competition in their Continue reading →