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AIG Barton Shield
Kinsale, Bandon & East Cork all chasing Munster Pennants
Kinsale’s Gary Ward
Three Cork clubs will be chasing glory this weekend in Tramore as the last of the AIG Cups and Shields finals are down for decision. Barton Shield holders Kinsale put on a strong performance at home in the qualifiers to come through the tough South Munster section. Although they’re without John Murphy this weekend, Kinsale have a strong panel and with the experience of last year and the guidance of Ger Cullinane, they’ll be ready to take on Limerick. Cathal Butler and Gary Ward have been playing well recently, both golfers were central to the win in Thurles last year and they will certainly be hoping a repeat of that performance.
East Cork have had a dramatic journey through to the Junior Cup Munster semi-final. Their 19th hole win in Muskerry over Bandon showed Continue reading
Gallery: AIG Barton Shield, Kinsale – teams starting on the front nine
Pictures from the four matches starting on the front nine this morning: Continue reading
Gallery: AIG Barton Shield, Kinsale – teams starting on the back nine
Pictures from the four matches starting on the back nine this morning: Continue reading
Trojan effort from O’Keeffe just falls short
Peter O’Keeffe in action in the South of Ireland in Lahinch last year
Peter O’Keeffe’s two week marathon is finally over, but after eight rounds of golf in five days the Douglas member came agonisingly close to claiming his second major amateur title. This morning O’Keeffe dispatched Robert Brazill on the 17th green to reach the final of the North of Ireland in Portrush. This afternoon he faced England’s Arron Edwards-Hill in the final. Having spent last week in Lahinch caddying for Robin Dawson, O’Keeffe was onto day 11 of his golfing marathon. He was heading into his 14th round this afternoon, and he was determined to give it his all in pursuit of the famous provincial title.
Gallery: Golffile’s North of Ireland Final Round Gallery
The final started with a few scrappy holes, Edwards-Hill won the first, Peter won the second, and Edwards-Hill won the third when O’Keeffe lost a ball. But after that the golf improved with both Continue reading
AIG Barton Shield :: South Munster 2019
Munster Final Galleries, links to pictures from Thurles & Nenagh
It was a busy few days, with five pennants up for grabs between Saturday and today. Plenty of pictures in the galleries below:
Gallery: AIG Junior Cup Munster Finals, Kinsale v Clonmel
Gallery: AIG Senior Cup Munster Finals, Monkstown v Dungarvan
Gallery: AIG Barton Shield Munster semi-finals
Gallery: AIG Barton Shield Munster Final 2018, Kinsale v Castletroy
Gallery: Fred Daly Trophy Munster semi-final, Muskerry v Limerick
Gallery: Fred Daly Trophy Munster Final 2018, Dungarvan v Muskerry
Gallery: Irish Junior Foursomes Munster Final, Nenagh Golf Club
Barton Shield win for Kinsale
It may have taken Kinsale over 100 years to win their first Munster pennant, but it was a much shorter wait for their second. Just four weeks after winning the Jimmy Bruen Shield, Kinsale doubled their haul when they won the Munster Final of the AIG Barton Shield in Thurles last Sunday. On paper Kinsale were up against it, in the semi-final they faced Dungarvan who had won the AIG Senior Cup title the day before. In the semi-final they were up against it when Dungarvan stretched their lead the three holes early in the back nine. The four Kinsale golfers battled back, and two birdies on the 17th turned the match to send Kinsale into the final. After a quick break it was back to the first tee in Thurles to face off against a fancied Continue reading
Gallery: AIG Barton Shield Munster Final 2018, Kinsale v Castletroy
Pictures from Kinsale’s win in Thurles: Continue reading
Gallery: AIG Barton Shield Munster semi-finals
Pictures from the semi-finals at Thurles Golf Club: Continue reading
