Ladies’ and Gents’ Clubs Hold AGMs
On Monday 19th October, both the Ladies’ and Gents’ clubs held their annual general meetings to usher in new committees for the 2027 golfing season. A large attendance of men and ladies turned out on both nights to hear reports from the respective outgoing committees.
Elected Officers for the coming year.
Club President for 2027/2028: Denis Herlihy, who succeeds Ciara Donnelly
Ladies Committee for 2027
| Role | Name |
| Ex-Officio | Delia Smith |
| Lady Captain | Úna Mulligan |
| Lady Vice Captain | Geraldine Curran |
| Secretary | Martina Coonan |
| Handicap Secretary | Carmel Fitzgerald |
| Assistant Handicap Secretaries | Nuala Condon |
| Competition Secretary | Áine Parks |
| Assistant Competition Secretary | Geraldine Hickey |
| Committee | Eithne Ashby |
Men’s Committee for 2027
| Role | Name |
| Captain | Liam O’Brien |
| Vice Captain | Michael O’Keeffe |
| Ex Officio | Brian Fox |
| Hon Secretary | Gary Murphy |
| Handicap Secretary | Shane McCarthy |
| Liaison Officer | Brian Fox |
| InterClub Teams | Noel Conway |
| General Committee | Clive Cooney, Neil Parks, Ronan Culloo |
Special thanks go to outgoing President Ciara Donnelly for her guidance and support over the last two years of her historic presidency. Thanks also go to the two outgoing Captains, Delia Smith and Brian Fox, for their leadership in a remarkably successful year. It is believed there has never been a year in which so many new members had to be welcomed to the club. Their energy over the last twelve months was a massive factor in the club’s success and positive spirit.
Finally, on behalf of everyone at the club, we thank all those who have taken on committee roles. We know you will put your own stamp on activities in the new year, and we wish you a very enjoyable golfing year ahead.
Comeragh Oil Winter League sponsored Winter League
The teams are picked, and following some late additions and substitutions, 20 teams with over 170 members began the Comeragh Oil Winter League 2026 last Monday. A few fast starters got off the mark with some good scoring in the favourable early winter conditions. The league will run to on Saturday, 19th December, with double points on offer in the final week.
One of the league’s main attractions is its flexibility, as outlined below.
What you can do
- Play as often as you like, whenever you like, throughout the league.
- Play either nine holes or 13 holes on the same day.
- Submit as many cards as you wish. Your best six (three 13-hole and three nine-hole) will count.
- Play alongside members of any age or category. Teams are mixed across ladies, gents and juniors.
What you cannot do
- Submit both a nine-hole and a 13-hole card for the same round.
Again, many thanks to Paddy Joe Ryan and the team at Comeragh Oil have sponsored this year’s competition, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 30 years.
Open 3-Person Scramble, October Bank Holiday Weekend
Results of the October Bank Holiday scramble will be available in next weeks news
Seamus Power Pipped in Bermuda Playoff
West Waterford clubman Seamus Power was denied a third PGA Tour title on Monday, finishing runner-up to American Austin Smotherman at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after losing a sudden-death playoff at the third extra hole. The pair finished tied on 16-under-par after three rounds at Port Royal. Strong winds, with gusts of over 40mph, forced the cancellation of Sunday’s final round, and the tournament was declared a 54-hole event. Seamus was bidding to become the event’s first repeat winner after his 2022 victory.
Seamus did not leave empty-handed, with his runner-up finish lifting him to 68th in the FedExCup standings.
This week’s events:
Mixed
- Comeragh Oil sponsored Winter League.
Ladies
- Ladies 9 hole October Ongoing -Sponsor: Eithne Ashby
The Albatross Bar & Restaurant
The restaurant is now open every Sunday for Carvey Sunday lunch, including a children’s menu, from 12noon to 4pm. In addition, Full Irish Breakfasts, are also available every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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