Captain Enda’s Day 
Swinford Golf Club was at its very best for Captain Enda Murtagh’s big day, the course in splendid condition and the golf matching the fine company.
In the ladies’ competition, Patricia Feeney took top honours with a superb 64, ahead of Margaret Mulligan (69) and Lorena McNicholas (70). The gents saw young Kevin Irwin deliver a sparkling 63, adding his name to a family tradition of success. John McCarrick and Pat Henry followed on 68, showing once again that golf in Swinford is truly a game for every generation.
The day was rounded off with music, a few libations, and a fine gathering to toast Captain Enda and thank all who worked hard to make the occasion memorable, from the course team to those in the kitchen and clubhouse. A great day of golf and plenty stayed to raise a glass and recount tales of missed putts and exaggerated drives.
Interclub Matches – July Roundup and August Fixtures
July was a busy month for our Interclub teams, with mixed fortunes across the board but plenty of heart and commitment shown in every match.
Pierce Purcell : July 13th vs Enniscrone – Lost
A tough day out in heavy showers, with our lads fighting hard to the end. Sean Geraghty and Pat O’Neill battled back late on to halve their match, while Keith McHugh and Philip Irwin added a point away. Despite the loss, the effort and support on the day were top-class..
Cecil Ewing : July 19th vs Claremorris – Lost
Our lads gave it their all but came up short against a strong Claremorris side.
Jack O’Sullivan : July 22nd vs Ballina – WON
A great team performance saw Swinford come out on top against Ballina, a well-deserved win for the lads.
Upcoming Matches
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Jack O’Sullivan: Sunday, 4th August 3:00 pm vs Ballinrobe
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Connacht Shield: Saturday, 10th August 3:30 pm vs Tubbercurry
Thanks to every player, manager, and supporter who continues to give their time to represent Swinford Golf Club. Best of luck to all teams in the matches ahead.
Open Week 2025 – August 2nd to 6th
Swinford Golf Club is set to welcome golfers from near and far for our Open Week 2025, running Saturday, August 2nd through Wednesday, August 6th.
Each day brings a new 9-hole Stableford competition, with daily prizes up for grabs. Members can enter for €5 (€3 re-entry), and visitors are warmly welcome at €10 (€5 re-entry). Tee times can be booked via BRS, with visitors asked to sign in at reception on arrival.
Whether you’re chasing silverware or just soaking up the summer golf, it promises to be a great few days on the fairways of Swinford. We’d love to see strong support from members and plenty of fresh faces on the tee.
Open Sweep – Results and Thanks
Our Open Sweep added some welcome funds to the club’s coffers, and we’re grateful to everyone who entered and supported the draw. It made for great fun following the action from Portrush, with plenty of twists and turns on the leaderboard right to the finish.
In the end, Aidan Benson took top honours, his picks edging the win by a single shot over a chasing pack. Congratulations to all our prize winners: 
🏆 1st : Aidan Benson (-52) – €400
🥈 2nd : Ken Carney (-51, wins tiebreak) – €300
🥉 3rd : Paul Gormley (-51) – €200
4️⃣ Vincent Roughneen (-48) – €125
5️⃣ Ben Swinburne (-47) – €75
Thanks again to everyone who entered – your support keeps the club moving forward, and there’ll be more chances for glory (and bragging rights) in the next sweep.
Golfer Of The Year Standings
The race for Golfer of the Year is heating up. In the ladies’ category, Dympna O’ Donnell leads the way on 32 points, closely followed by Annie McNeela (29) and Margaret Mulligan (22). On the men’s side, Andy Murphy tops the table with 42 points, with Niall McHugh (33) and Jim O’ Donnell (28) in pursuit. With plenty of golf still to play, there’s all to fight for in both leaderboards.
| Current Rank | Player | Number of Tournaments | Number of Wins | Total Points |
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| 1 | Dympna O' Donnell | 4 | 1 | 32 |
| 2 | Annie McNeela | 4 | 2 | 29 |
| 3 | Margaret Mulligan | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| 4 | Mary Horkan | 4 | 0 | 21 |
| T5 | Patricia Feeney | 3 | 1 | 19 |
| T5 | Ann Deacy | 4 | 0 | 19 |
| T7 | Breege Spain | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| T7 | Lorena McNicholas | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| T9 | Marian Maloney | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| T9 | Hilary McCrohan | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| T9 | Margaret Haran | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| T12 | Catherine Loftus | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| T12 | Mona Curry | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Siobhan King | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 15 | Fidelma Snee | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| T16 | Margaret Sweeney | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| T16 | Ann Moore | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| T18 | Helen McNicholas | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| T18 | Mary Flanagan | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| T18 | Kathleen Foy | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 21 | Caroline Goldrick | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| T22 | Mary Doyle | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| T22 | Geraldine Turbitt | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Current Rank | Player | Number of Tournaments | Number of Wins | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Murphy1 | 12 | 0 | 42 |
| 2 | Niall McHugh | 9 | 1 | 33 |
| 3 | Jim O' Donnell | 11 | 1 | 28 |
| T4 | Michael Carroll | 12 | 1 | 25 |
| T4 | Gerard Ronayne | 10 | 0 | 25 |
| T6 | Vincent Murtagh | 12 | 0 | 24 |
| T6 | James Irwin | 11 | 1 | 24 |
| T8 | Declan Munnelly | 7 | 0 | 22 |
| T8 | Mark Fulham | 10 | 0 | 22 |
| 10 | Philip Irwin Jnr | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| T11 | Michael Dee | 7 | 1 | 20 |
| T11 | Ronan Monaghan | 12 | 0 | 20 |
| 13 | John Sheahan | 11 | 0 | 19 |
| T14 | James Kilroy | 8 | 0 | 18 |
| T14 | Brian Turbitt | 11 | 0 | 18 |
| T16 | Shane Lacey | 11 | 0 | 17 |
| T16 | Kevin Irwin | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| T16 | Gearoid Brady | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| T19 | Enda Murtagh | 7 | 1 | 15 |
| T19 | Liam Healy | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 21 | Pat Henry | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| T22 | Sean Golden | 11 | 1 | 13 |
| T22 | Sean Geraghty | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| T24 | Philip Irwin | 11 | 0 | 12 |
| T24 | Sean Kavanagh | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| T24 | Sean Comer | 8 | 0 | 12 |
| 27 | Thomas Regan | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| T28 | Chris Ronayne | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| T28 | Barry Durkan | 11 | 0 | 10 |
| T28 | Cormac Fearon | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| T28 | Steve Hall | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| T28 | Edmund Kennedy | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| T28 | Peter Moore | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| T34 | Francisco Lamarque | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| T34 | Eric Hynes | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| T34 | Ron Howko | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| T34 | John Mc Carrick | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| T38 | Rob Thornburgh | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| T38 | Marty Munnelly | 13 | 0 | 8 |
| T38 | Anthony Spain | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| T38 | Padraig Lyndon | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| T38 | Padraig O'Toole | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| T43 | Gerry Tierney | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| T43 | Gary McNeela | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| T43 | Charles Quinn | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| T46 | Keith J McHugh | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| T46 | Kevin Feeney | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 48 | Tom Horkan | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| T49 | Keith McHugh | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| T49 | Trevor McDonnell1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| T49 | Matt Duggan | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| T52 | Dougie Cairns | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| T52 | Pat O' Neill | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| T54 | Tommy Foy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| T54 | Joe Kennedy | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| T54 | Ian Lyndon | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Dates for Your Diary
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25th Anniversary Vincent Timoney Memorial Cup – Garda Golf Outing : August 7th
On Thursday, August 7th, Swinford Golf Club hosts the 25th Vincent Timoney Memorial Cup, a special day to honour a fine man and keep his memory alive. Join us for golf, craic, and good company. To book your tee time, call 087 9581328 / 087 6822685. Food served on the day. -
Vice Captain’s Weekend : August 21-23
Mona Curry’s weekend of action kicks off with a fun Scramble on Thursday, August 21st, followed by a Juniors Competition on Friday, August 22nd, and finishing with Vice Captain’s Day on Saturday, August 23rd. A great few days of golf are promised, be sure to join in the celebrations. -
Club Outing : Westport, September 6th
Our annual outing heads to Westport Golf Club with the first tee time at 1:30 pm. The cost is €50 (€40 green fee + €10 for prizes), and food will be available in the clubhouse restaurant afterward. A poll is posted in the “Swinford Golf Club Competitions” WhatsApp group. Please respond there to confirm your spot.
Club Development Draw – Teeing It Up For The Future
Swinford Golf Club has stood for over a hundred years as a place for golfers, families, and friends to gather. We’ve come through challenging times, even receivership, and thanks to the hard work of members and supporters, the club is back where it belongs: in our own hands.
Now, it’s time to look ahead. We’re teeing it up for the future, ensuring that the next generation will have the same fairways, friendships, and memories that we’ve enjoyed.
To help fund vital improvements, we’re launching a Club Development Draw:
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€10 per draw – just 24 draws over the year
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Great prizes every fortnight
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Full transparency, with every draw videoed and shared
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Flexible payments, upfront or in instalments
Only 250 tickets available, and every cent raised goes directly into securing the future of your club.
Reserve your ticket today by speaking to a committee member. Let’s keep building the Swinford Golf Club we’ll proudly hand on to those who come after us.