AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield

Clonakilty chase first AIG All-Ireland glory

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Clonakilty Golf Club celebrate their AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield quarter-final victory at Mannan Castle

Since opening in 1994, Clonakilty Golf Club has undergone many changes, but this weekend could mark the beginning of its most exciting chapter yet as Liam Dennehy and his side chase a history-making performance at the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield All-Ireland Finals in Mannan Castle.

Having hosted the quarter-finals of both the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield and Women’s Minor Foursomes in August, Mannan Castle now welcomes eight teams from across the island, with semi-finals taking place on Friday, before the All-Ireland deciders on Saturday.

Formerly known as Lisselan Golf Club, Clonakilty has evolved from a six-hole layout to its current 14, with planning recently approved to extend Continue reading →

Cork Women win second Pennant, Bruen in Cobh, Mullingar Round Up

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May be an image of 10 people, people golfing and golf courseCork Golf Club captured their second Women’s pennant of 2023 when the Junior Cup team came out on top at Muskerry last weekend.  For the second time this year Cork faced Douglas in a Munster East final and the Little Island won for the second time.  The final was a close match with Douglas taking the first two points before Cork came back to win it.  Cork’s Nuala Continue reading →

Joy for Berehaven Golf Club in the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield

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The Berehaven Team, winners of the AIG Men’s Jimmy Bruen Shield at the AIG Men’s Cups & Shields Finals 2020, Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh, Donegal, Ireland. 10/06/2021
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“You cannot imagine how good it feels. It’s the best moment of my life.”  That was the reaction of Declan Dunne moments after the winning the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield for Berehaven Golf Club.  The small West Cork club defied the odds to win the national title on a windy day in Donegal Golf Club.  Dunne and his partner Luke O’Sullivan sealed the winning point for Berehaven and O’Sullivan too was delighted with the win, and what it means for golf in the area.  “There’s a pile of kids playing, and hopefully more kids and adults will follow”, O’Sullivan added, when speaking about the club. “Most people don’t even know where we’re from.  So many people said how far away we are.  It’s unbelievable.”

Berehaven were up against Baltinglass in the All Ireland Final, and the West Cork side  put on a great display of golf to win 3.5-1.5 in the five match final.  Seamus Spencer and Brendan O’Driscoll won their match on the 15th green while Chris Downey and David Kelly secured a win with an impressive 6&5 win.  Liam Hanley and Gavin Power lost their match and the final Continue reading →