A brief break in my usual Sunday silence to remind those in need of a nudge that this evening is the final cut off point for signing up to the gradually forming union between the former members of Castleisland and Killorglin golf clubs. Interest shown by 280 potential members and a provisional title, The Maine…
As reverberations keep rattling away in golf circles in Castleisland and Killorglin over the recent closure of both clubs, a letter was circulated this week to former members of the Castleisland club. The letter was sent out by former Castleisland lady captain, Maryann Downes inviting / urging former members to take up an option of…
The death has occurred of Mike ‘Curly Mike’ O’Connor, Dooneen, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. On November 4th 2019, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the I.C.U. team at University Hospital, Limerick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen Murphy, his adored family: Ann Marie, Jim, Mary, Siobhán and Daniel, his cherished…
Castleisland Members’ Golf Club’s, Lady Captain, Maryann Downes is thoroughly enjoying her tenure at the helm at Tulligubeen. More so after she has put the rigours of her ‘captain’s day’ behind her on Sunday. The Brosna native is only a few months into the role and, in spite of the odd bit of stressfulness here…
The third annual Dick Fitzgerald Cup will take place in Castleisland Golf Club from Friday, May 18th. to Sunday 20th. inclusive. The 2018 competition was launched in the Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare over the weekend. Family and Club Members at Launch The Fitzgerald family members are delighted that Dick is being honoured…
The ladies of Castleisland Members’ Golf Club played an Easter Hamper competition last weekend. The event was kindly sponsored by Twohig’s SuperValu, Abbeyfeale. The results: 1st. Julianne Browne (17) 45 points; 2nd. Mary Cross (35) 43 points and 3rd. Leila Moloney (16) 43 points and Esther Ward (36) 27points. In Other Club News In other…
The Dick Fitzgerald Golf Cup presentation took place in the Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare recently. There was a large gathering present including members of Castleisland Golf Club and the Fitzgerald family were all present for the ceremony. Beloved Castleisland Mary Fitzgerald welcomed everyone present and she thanked the Castleisland club members for…
Castleisland Golf Club member, Julianne Browne’s recent win in one of Kerry’s most competitive events is remarkable in that she took up the game only two years ago. However, there’s more to it than meets the cursory, glancing eye. Julianne has been playing pitch and putt since she was born – almost. There is a…
Castleisland Members Golf Club 2017 Scratch Cups sponsored by Rhyno Mills Castleisland will take place on Saturday, August 19th. The following are the details: Junior Scratch Cup Handicap limit: five to 11, Intermediate Scratch Cup Handicap limit: 12 to 18. Minor Scratch Cup Handicap limit: 19 to 26. Entry fees €7 for members €15 for…
In the wake of a series of weather forced postponements reaching back to early September, the Dick Fitzgerald Memorial Cup was eventually played for over the October bank holiday weekend. Castleisland Golf Club hosted the event in ideal weather conditions. “This tournament was originally to be played in September, but it was rained off on…
