AIG Barton Shield

Douglas Managers Celebrate

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Members of the winner Women’s Senior Cup team after they returned to Douglas Golf Club.
Picture: James Doolan.

Douglas team managers Deirdre O’Sullivan and Don Coughlan praised their teams as Douglas did the double-double in Belfast last weekend, winning two national titles.

“Stunned, delighted, proud, unbelievable” was Deirdre O’Sullivan’s response to Douglas’ three-peat in the Women’s Senior Cup.  Douglas had two major battles in the quarter and semi finals but they finished the final in style with a comprehensive win over Knock.

“I’m proud it’s a great day for Douglas, today these girls are bringing home the three in a row.  How more could you be proud of Continue reading →

Douglas go in search of historic AIG treble

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Douglas go in search of an historic treble at Shandon Park as the Cork club look to retain both the AIG Men’s and Women’s Senior Cups while aiming to secure their first Barton Shield All-Ireland title in 35 years and become the first club to win all three pennants in the same year.

Douglas celebrate winning the AIG Men’s and Women’s Senior Cups at their home club last year.  Picture: Inpho | Tom Maher

Shandon Park will stage one of the biggest weeks in Irish Continue reading →

Fota win Barton Shield

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Sean Barry and John Doyle sheltering from the rain during the AIG Barton Shield in Dungarvan.
Picture: Niall O’Shea

Fota Island captured their first Golf Ireland pennant in Dungarvan at the weekend, they came through four matches to win the Munster East Area Final.  The Cork side had an impressive win over Macroom on Saturday morning, and they had a similar win over hosts Dungarvan in the afternoon.  Going with the pairings of Sean Barry & John Doyle and Keith Crowley & David Howard they came through the first two matches to reach the semi-finals.

Gallery: AIG Barton Shield 2023, Munster East

With John Doyle unavailable due Continue reading →