WEEKLY REPORT OF THE CLUB

(Rendered in the style of 19th-century Ireland)

RESULTS – GENTLEMEN’S TURKEY COMPETITION, WEEK V (13-HOLE STABLEFORD), 30th NOVEMBER 2025

Honoured Members,

Pray permit me to present the results of the most recent trials upon our fair course, where many a stalwart gentleman braved the late-November chill and set forth with true spirit:

Category I

• Mr. Martin Hogan (3) — 29 points, a most worthy winner

• Mr. Dom Fitzpatrick (4) — 28 points, close upon his heels

Category II

• Mr. Mossy Collins (9) — 28 points, steady as a stone wall

• Mr. Liam Lynam (13) — likewise returning 28 points, matching him stroke for stroke

Category III

• Mr. Frank Hoey (15) — 32 points, an admirable performance indeed

• Mr. Michael Gantley (16) — 30 points, a fine effort

Category IV

• Mr. Terry O’Neill (19) — 23 points after adjustment

• Mr. Ger Coughlan (19) — 22 points, gallantly earned

Our congratulations are extended to all who took part, upholding the honour of the Club with good humour and good play.

FUTURE COMPETITIONS

Week VI of the Gentlemen’s Turkey Competition shall be contested from the 1st to the 6th of December. Members are reminded that victors shall bear a deduction of two points henceforth, and runners-up a deduction of one, these strictures remaining in force until the Christmas week is concluded. The Seery’s Cash & Carry Winter League, open to ladies as well as gentlemen, continues steadily, and rounds may be played upon any day that best suits the player’s affairs.

QUIZ NIGHT

On the evening of Friday, the 28th of November, the clubhouse was gladdened by a large and cheerful gathering for our quiz. Our thanks are offered to all who provided raffle prizes and to all who honoured the night with their attendance.Hearty congratulations to all who carried off prizes in both quiz and raffle.A special word of praise is due to Mr. Martin Horan, whose command of the proceedings was, as ever, beyond reproach. Gratitude also to Mr. David Delaney, who with quiet diligence gathered the answer sheets and assisted question-setter Mr. Andy Dunne in keeping the scores correct and true.

MANAGEMENT AGM

Members are reminded that the Management AGM shall take place on Sunday, the 14th of December at 7 o’clock in the evening, formal notice having already been issued by the Honourable Secretary.

SEERY’S CASH & CARRY WINTER LEAGUE – LATEST STANDING

A fresh table of standings shall appear shortly upon the Club’s website. As matters stand:

Team 6 (Mr. Danny Conlon) — remain at the summit with 464 points

Team 18 (Mr. Dessie Dolan) — rise to second with 407 points

Team 4 (Mr. Mike Hiney) — close behind with 406 points

Meanwhile:

• Team 29 (Mr. Martin Horan) slip five places to 22nd,

• Team 35 (Mr. Eoin Ronaldson) climb handsomely from 22nd to 15th.

We now number 35 teams, though more would be gladly welcomed. Teams of four may enter; each player’s finest five rounds shall count. The top fifteen teams shall advance to the final, together with one wildcard team drawn from below, provided all four members have completed no fewer than five rounds apiece.

COURSE CORNER

Members are earnestly requested to tend to the course with due care. Pitch-marks upon the greens should be repaired without delay. Divots upon the fairways ought to be filled with the sand provided, and the bags returned to their stand thereafter. Such attentiveness preserves the course for all.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 

Tickets remain on sale for the Club’s grand Christmas Raffle. Prizes of note include: 

A set of Wilson clubs with golf bag

A fine flat-screen television

2026 Membership or €500 in cash

An Eagles Nest voucher

Your support is, as always, greatly appreciated.

ESKER HOUSE COLLECTION

In kind association with Sonas Nursing Home of Athlone, a donation box has been placed within the golf shop for the collection of gifts and necessities. We humbly seek new toys, to serve as presents from Santa himself—items such as dolls, soft teddy bears, colouring books, crayons, and the like. Clothing, too, is most gratefully received, particularly children’s or ladies’ pyjamas, together with toiletries of all kinds. All contributions shall be given in support of the domestic abuse service at Esker House, whose work brings comfort and relief to families facing grievous difficulties.

Members are kindly invited to place their offerings in the donation box. I shall personally see to the delivery of all items to Sonas on Sunday, the 7th of December, whereupon they will be forwarded without delay to Esker House. Your generosity, in whatever measure you can spare, will bring real and timely benefit to those in most urgent need, and it is deeply appreciated.

 

Yours faithfully,

Andy Dunne

Moate Golf Club

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O

The Ladies Club AGM was held on Thursday night with a large attendence. Outgoing Lady Captain Marianne Young welcomed all to the meeting. She then thanked the 2025 committee and all the members of the club for their support during the year.  She also thanked the course and catering staff and Anna for all their help. She then announced Kay Gantley as the Ladies Captain for 2026 and wished her and the incoming committee the best of luck for 2026. Kay Gantley was then presented with her Captains jacket and pin. Lady Captain Kay thanked Marianne for asking her to be her vice captain and hoped that the club would have a good year in 2026. She then announced Kathy Conlon as her Lady Vice Captain.  Outgoing Lady President Eleanor Fitzpatrick thanked all who helped and supported her during her year and wished the incoming committee best wishes for 2026. The position of Lady President for 2026 has yet to be filled. The full committee for 2026 is as follows Lady Captain Kay Gantley, Lady Vice Captain Kathy Conlon, Hon Secretary Mary Kerrigan, Hon Treasurer Marie Keane, Handicap Secretary Betty Behan, committee Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Margaret Galvin, Dolores Moodley and Marian Mullen with Marianne Young ex-officio. There were no motion on the night though some discussion about some rules of golf took place.

The ladies Christmas Social takes place next Saturday 6th December. Tee times available from 12md until 1.30pm. Meal and presentation of all outstanding prizes for the year at 5pm.

The Turkey and Ladies Winter League competitions are still ongoing.

In conjunction with Sonas Nursing Home in  Athlone, we have placed a donation box in the golf shop. We are looking for new toys as they will be Santa presents, especialy items such as dolls, teddy bears, colouring books and crayons. Clothes such as childrens or womens pyjamas and toiletries are also really welcome. All donations are going to the domestic abuse support service in Esker House. 

Please leave your items in the box and I will be arranging delivery to Sonas on Sunday 7th December. Everything will be forwarded on to Esker House and we appreciate all donations you can make as they will really benefit the lives of families who find themselves in very difficult situations. 

Best regards,

Andy
Hon. Sec. 
Moate Golf Club 

The Ladies Club AGM is on Thursday next 27th November at 7.30pm. It is important that as many as possible attend.

The Ladies Christmas Social is on Saturday 6th December. Tee time for golf is from 12md until 1.30 pm. The golf will be followed by a meal. All outstandin prizes for the year will be presented.

A table quiz takes place in the clubhouse on Friday 28th at 8pm. Teams of 4. €10 per person. Raffle and spot prizes on the night.

Congratulation and best wishes for 2026 to Mens Catpain Martin Ryan, Vice Captain Shane Kelly and President Willie Smith.

RESULTS –  23/11/2025 Gents Turkeys - Week 4 (13h Stableford) 1^st Cat 1: Micheal Kelly (4) 28pts, 2^nd Cat 1: Joseph Hurley (6) 27pts, 1^st Cat 2: Gary Dolan  (9) 31-2=29pts, 2^nd Cat 2: Joe Digan (11) 27pts, 1^st Cat 3: Eddie Nally (45) 32-2=30pts, 2^nd Cat 3: Enda Varley (15) 28pts, 1^st Cat 4: Willie Grennan (24) 24pts, 2^nd Cat 4: Paddy Muldoon (25) 25-2=23pts.

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – The gents club Turkey 13 holes Week 5 runs from 24th to 30th November. Category winners in Turkey Comps will be deducted 2pts for future rounds and runners up will be deducted 1pt for future rounds up to Christmas week. Meanwhile in the Seery’s Cash & Carry Winter League (which is also open to the ladies) rounds can be played any day.

MIDLANDS INTERMEDIATE ALLIANCE – Results from Longford GC were: Cat 1 – 1^st Matt Donoghue 38pts, 2^nd Paddy Coyne 34pts, 3^rd Ray Donoghue 33pts. Cat 2 – 1^st Mick Murray 40pts, 2^nd Ned Monaghan 38pts, 3^rd Enda Claffey 37pts. The next outing is here in Moate on Sunday 14^th December with tee times from 10-12.  

Cold but sunny in Longford GC for the Intermediate Alliance. 

WINTER 13 HOLE CARDS – It is important to use the new winter 13 hole card. This reflects the correct handicap for the 13 holes in play and ranks holes 1-13 with an index of 1-13 accordingly. This is a more accurate winter handicap and must be used. Please enter on the computer to get a sticker which will show your Winter HC for the 13 holes and then please do return your scores on the computer also.

QUIZ – We are running a fundraising quiz on Friday 28^th November @ 8pm in the clubhouse. Teams of 4 @ €10 per person. We will have prizes for the quiz and a raffle on the night.

MENS CLUB AGM - Thanks to all who attended the Mens AGM on Thursday November 20^th. Martin Ryan was formally installed as the Mens Captain, with Shane Kelly as his Vice-Captain, and Willie Smith comes in as Mens President. We wish them and all the new committee the very best for 2026.

Derek Milton (Mens Sec) with Martin Ryan new Mens Captain & Willie Smith, new Mens President at the Mens AGM on Thursday night. 

MANAGEMENT AGM - Due to circumstances beyond our control this will now take place on Sunday 14^th December at 7pm (tbc). Formal notice will be issued by the Hon. Secretary in due course.

SEERY’S CASH & CARRY WINTER LEAGUE – We now have 35 teams but would love a few more so come on lads (and ladies) continue to get your teams together. Teams of 4, play as often as you like with each players best 5 rounds counting. Top 15 teams qualify for the final as well as a wildcard team selected from all teams below 15^th with 4 team members who have minimum 5 rounds played each. Team 6 Danny Conlon have crashed through the 400pts barrier already with 415pts, Team 4 Mike Hiney remain 2^nd on 344pts and Team 18 Dessie Dolan complete the top 3 on 321pts.  4 teams moved down 6 places and the most upwardly mobile are Team 33 Joan Molloy on 93pts and now in 23^rd from 33^rd.  Due to staff annual leave table may not appear fully up to date on the website for a few days!

COURSE CORNER – To help keep the greens in great shape it is essential to fix all your pitchmarks. On the fairways please fill the divots with the sand provided and remember to bring the bags back to the stand afterwards.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – Santa could be coming early to a few members (or non-members) this year if they win a prize in our big Christmas Raffle. Prizes include a set of Wilson clubs and golf bag, a big flat screen TV, 2026 Membership or €500 cash, Eagles Nest voucher. Tickets are available in the shop and from Committee members.

Recent winners in the Tuesday Club with their Captain Noel Ryan - Richie Allen (Xmas Hamper), Alfie Smith (Matchplay) & Tommy Nee (Golfer of the Year). 

ANDY’S ARCHIVE –Here are another couple of items from the 125 year history of Moate GC. The first is from an Irish Examiner dated 14/07/2009 and we had 2 Egans in the prizes at Athlone & Athy respectively and the other was in an Offaly Independent dated 25/01/1964.

 

2009 – “Athlone GC (Ladies): 1^st D. Hall (33) 38pts, 2^nd B. Ryan (27) 36pts, 3^rd Mary Egan (Moate) (21) 35pts, 4^th C. Barrett (18) 34pts, 5th J. McManus (31) 34pts.

Athy (Gents): Junior Cup – 1^st P. Dunphy (4) Cork 74, J. Kelly (6) 75, 3^rd D. Egan (5) (Moate) 76.”

 

1964 – “In Tullamore GC the Midland Shield was won by Birr with an aggregate score of 292. Moate and Portarlington tied for runners-up honors with 298.”  

 

 

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 

Despite the massive amount of rain that fell all week Kieran and his team had the course open and in great condition for a busy weekend. It was great to see the car park jammed on Sunday and here’s to many more of this over the winter.   

RESULTS –  16/11/2025 Gents Turkeys - Week 3 (13h Stableford) 1^st Cat 1: Paul Jacob (5) 28pts, 2^nd Cat 1: James Dolan (2) 28pts, 1^st Cat 2: Gabriel Buckley (13) 29pts, 2^nd Cat 2: Gary Dolan (9) 30-1=29pts, 1^st Cat 3: Kevin Duffy (15) 28pts, 2^nd Cat 3: Bernard Browne (15) 27pts, 1^st Cat 4: Sean Rohan** (22) 26pts, 2^nd Cat 4: Gerry Brazil (23) 24pts. (**Sean does not have -1 for last week as Cat 4 result was amended.)

Padraig 'Seve' Keenan has to try something different at the 11th on Sunday - and this is where he ended up!! 

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – The gents club Turkey 13 holes Week 4 runs from 17th to 23rd November. Category winners in Turkey Comps will be deducted 2pts for future rounds and runners up will be deducted 1pt for future rounds up to Christmas week. Meanwhile in the Seery’s Cash & Carry Winter League (which is also open to the ladies) rounds can be played any day.

MIDLANDS INTERMEDIATE ALLIANCE – The next outing is on Sunday 23^rd in Longford GC with tee times from 10-12.

WINTER 13 HOLE CARDS – It is important to use the new winter 13 hole card. This reflects the correct handicap for the 13 holes in play and ranks holes 1-13 with an index of 1-13 accordingly. This is a more accurate winter handicap and must be used. Please enter on the computer to get a sticker which will show your Winter HC for the 13 holes and then please do return your scores on the computer also.

QUIZ – We are running a fundraising quiz on Friday 28^th November @ 8pm in the clubhouse. Teams of 4 @ €10 per person. We will have prizes for the quiz and a raffle on the night.

MENS CLUB AGM -  The AGM for the Mens Club takes place in the clubhouse on Thursday November 20^th @ 8pm. Please do your best to attend.

Thanks to Kay Gantley, Dolores Moodley & Betty Behan for putting in a shift and selling Moate Golf Club goodies at the Christmas market on Sunday. 

SEERY’S CASH & CARRY WINTER LEAGUE – We now have 31 teams entered but we need a lot more teams so come on lads (and ladies) continue to get your teams together. Teams of 4, play as often as you like with each players best 5 rounds counting. Top 15 teams qualify for the final as well as a wildcard team selected from all teams below 15^th with 4 team members who have minimum 5 rounds played each. Team 6 Danny Conlon are the early leaders with a whopping 336pts already. Team 4 Mike Hiney have 271pts and Team 22 Noel Dunne are 3^rd on 268pts. Not surprisingly the big movers downwards are the 4 teams who have not registered a single round yet as they all drop 10 spots. Team 27 Gary Colgan move up 9 places to 16^th.

COURSE CORNER – To help keep the greens in great shape it is essential to fix all your pitchmarks. On the fairways please fill the divots with the sand provided and remember to bring the bags back to the stand afterwards. 

 

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – Santa could be coming early to a few members (or non-members) this year if they win a prize in our big Christmas Raffle. Prizes include a set of Wilson clubs and golf bag, a big flat screen TV, 2026 Membership or €500 cash, Eagles Nest voucher. Tickets are available in the shop and from Committee members.

ANDY’S ARCHIVE –Here are another couple of items from the 125 year history of Moate GC. The first is a little more recent than usual in that it comes from a Westmeath Examiner dated 13/01/2018 but is followed by a much older Offaly Independent piece dated 28/03/1942.

2018 – “Congratulations to Noeleen Fox & Liam Galvin who won the inaugural Mixed Foursomes Final (2017) a few weeks back. Apologies to them that they didn’t get their deserved mention here at the time due to the Christmas rush! They beat Anne Healy & Louis Cunningham on the 20^th hole. Thanks to everyone who participated over the summer.”

1942 - “There was a very large attendance at the card drive held at the McDonnell Hall, Moate, on St. Patrick’s night in aid of the golf club. The winners were:—1st (£10), Mr. Patrick Geoghegan, Cap-o’-the-Wood, Moate; 2nd and 3rd prizes, totaling £4, were divided between Mr. Joseph Broder, Moate, and Mr. Michael Mahon, Mount Temple. A dance in the Town Hall, Moate, under the same auspices, also proved very successful. The music was supplied by “Moonlight Revels Harmonic Band,” and the catering was by Mrs. J. Dorrington.”  

 

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 

We had a well-attended Captains Drive Out on Saturday in the wintery sunshine followed by a chat and a bite to eat upstairs in The Eagles Nest afterwards. Following the presentation of prizes the outgoing Captains Mick & Marianne thanked everyone for coming and spoke warmly and briefly about their year, while wishing the incoming dignitaries and committees the very best for 2026.  

RESULTS –  09/11/2025 Gents Turkeys - Week 2 (13h Stableford) 1^st Cat 1: Bert Burke (3) 31pts, 2^nd Cat 1: Paddy Lynam (3) 30pts, 1^st Cat 2: Robert Ryan (10) 33pts, 2^nd Cat 2: Gary Dolan (9) 30pts, 1^st Cat 3: Eddie Nally (14) 32pts, 2^nd Cat 3: Joe Healy (14) 29pts, 1^st Cat 4: Patrick Guinan (23) 29pts, 2^nd Cat 4: Terry O'Neill (19) 23-1=22pts.

08/11/2025 Captains Drive Out Scramble – 1^st Darren Rosney, Enda Varley, Caroline Cunniffe 53.3; 2nd Bert Burke, Robert Ryan, Danny Conlon, Carmel Foxe 55.5

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – The gents club Turkey 13 holes Week 3 runs from 10th to 16th November. Category winners in Turkey Comps will be deducted 2pts for future rounds and runners up will be deducted 1pt for future rounds up to Christmas week. Meanwhile in the Seery’s Cash & Carry Winter League (which is also open to the ladies) rounds can be played any day.

CAPTAINS DRIVE OUT – Mick & Marianne thank everyone who turned out for the Captains Drive Out on Saturday. 17 teams took part and while it was a little damp on the ground the course was in great shape and the rain stayed away.  

WINTER 13 HOLE CARDS – It is important to use the new winter 13 hole card. This reflects the correct handicap for the 13 holes in play and ranks holes 1-13 with an index of 1-13 accordingly. This is a more accurate winter handicap and must be used. Please enter on the computer to get a sticker (it’s now working) which will show your Winter HC for the 13 holes and then please do return your scores on the computer also.

QUIZ – We are running fundraising quiz on Friday 28^th November @ 8pm in the clubhouse. Teams of 4 @ €10 per person. We will have prizes for the quiz and a raffle on the night.

SEERY’S CASH & CARRY WINTER LEAGUE – We now have 24 teams entered but we need a lot more teams so come on lads (and ladies) get your teams together. Teams of 4, play as often as you like with each players best 5 rounds counting. Top 15 teams qualify for the final as well as a wildcard team selected from all teams below 15^th with 4 team members who have minimum 5 rounds played each. Team 6 Danny Conlon, Bernard Browne, John Nally & Steve Scullion are quickest out of the traps and lead after 2 weeks play with 242pts already. Second are Team 10 Ger Heavin, Kit Gillivan, Roger Quinn & David Delaney on 191pts. The full table will appear on the website later.

COURSE CORNER – To help keep the greens in great shape it is essential to fix all your pitchmarks. On the fairways please fill the divots with the sand provided and remember to bring the bags back to the stand afterwards.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – Santa could be coming early to a few members (or non-members) this year if they win a prize in our big Christmas Raffle. Prizes include a set of Wilson clubs and golf bag, a big flat screen TV, 2026 Membership or €500 cash, Eagles Nest voucher. Tickets are available in the shop and from Committee members.

TUESDAY CLUB – Results from November 4^th AGM Scramble: 1^st Richie Allen, Vincent Cronnely, Eddie Nally, Noel Ryan.

Noel Ryan taking over as Tuesday Club Captain from Philip Dully. 

ANDY’S ARCHIVE –Here are another couple of items from the 125 year history of Moate GC. The first is from a Westmeath Examiner dated 06/12/1997, followed by an Irish Press piece dated 23/03/1970.  

1997 – “Moate Golf Club Ladies Section. Results from Wednesday, 26^th November: 1. M. Byrne; 2, Eileen White; 3, M. O’Connell; 4, Patricia Burke. Note: Christmas competition Sunday 7^th December. Timesheet from 11.30am.”

1970 - “Denis White (Tullamore) was beaten only a shot by the Milltown professional Christy Greene for the Golfer of the Year (gross) award at the Midland Alliance Captains (John Kelly) prize at Tullamore yesterday. White had four rounds of 288, finishing with a 74 yesterday to Greene’s 71. Fred Clarke (Birr) won the nett prize on a tie with the Irish selector Jack O’Sullivan (Athlone). Gross – 71, C. Greene (Milltown); N. Lynch (Sutton); 74 Denis White (Tullamore); A. O’Connor (Naas). Nett – F. Clark (4) Birr, 286 from 71, T. Dunne (3) Naas; E. Rodgers (7) Birr; 72, P’ O’Looney (4) Portmarnock; D. O’Brien (Moate). Golfer of the Year (Gross) – Greene 71,72,73,71 – 287; White, 70,71,73,74 – 288. Nett – 68, P. White (9) Tullamore; J. O’Sullivan (3) Athlone.”  

 

 

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 

LAST UPDATED 08:49 - 0811/2025 A SLIGHT TWEAK SO NO ONE HAS TO START ON 7,8,9  

REGISTER 10AM SATURDAY FOR 10:30 SHOTGUN START

NOTIFY ANDY ON 086 0556336 IF YOU ARE WITHDRAWING. 

 

 

Fair play to the 2024 Captains Sean Egan & Veronica McCormack who revived the Past Captains 13 hole golf and dinner event. This was always held annually but had fallen by the wayside during Covid and had been overlooked afterwards. 23 of us ventured out for the golf on a chilly but overall pleasant autumn afternoon and we were joined by another 20 or so for dinner. The speeches were short and the conversations were long and it was great to see the event so well attended. I have no doubt it won’t be forgotten about next year!

Sean Egan, Micheal Kelly, Mike Hiney & Dom Fitzpatrick in Past Captains action on Sunday. 

RESULTS – 2025 Gents Turkeys - Week 1 (13H Stableford) 1^st Cat 1: Jimmy Digan (6) 30pts, 2^nd Cat 1: Ronan Carroll (5) 29pts, 1^st Cat 2: Joe Creggy (13) 31pts, 2^nd Cat 2: Sean G. Connell (13) 31pts, 1^st Cat 3: Danny Conlon (14) 30pts, 2^nd Cat 3: Gearoid Lynam (18) 28pts, 1^st Cat 4: Paddy Muldoon (25) 26pts, 2^nd Cat 4: Terry O’Neill (19) 17pts.

Past Captains (13H Stableford) 02/11/2025 – 1st Men: Joe Creggy (13) 31pts, 1^st Ladies: Veronica McCormack (15) 28pts.   

Past Captains prize winners Joe Creggy & Veronica McCormack receiving their colourful prizes from Sean Egan. 

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – The gents club Turkey 13 holes Week 2 runs from 3^rd to 9^th November . Category winners in Turkey Comps will be deducted 2pts for future rounds and runners up will be deducted 1pt for future rounds up to Christmas week. Ladies who paid to play in the Gents Turkey competition this week will be refunded as the clubs have separate turkey competitions. Tends to happen every year but we sort it out eventually. Meanwhile the Seery’s Cash & Carry Winter League (which is also open to the ladies) rounds continue.

CAPTAINS DRIVE OUT – Mick & Marianne invite you to play in their Captains Drive Out scramble on Saturday 8^th November. The tee draw will be published late on Thursday night so get your name down for that before then. We will have a shotgun start at 11am sharp, so please register prior to 10.30 am.

The well attended Past Captains dinner. 

WINTER 13 HOLE CARDS – It is important to use the new winter 13 hole card. This reflects the correct handicap for the 13 holes in play and ranks holes 1-13 with an index of 1-13 accordingly. This is a more accurate winter handicap and must be used. Please enter on the computer to get a sticker (if it’s working) which will show your Winter HC for the 13 holes and then please do return your scores on the computer also.

WINTER RULES - Winter rules are now in full force so we are placing everywhere (within 6 inches no closer to the hole) and can rake and place in all bunkers. 

QUIZ – We are running fundraising quiz on Friday 28^th November @ 8pm in the clubhouse. Teams of 4 @ €10 per person. We will have prizes for the quiz and a raffle on the night.

SEERY’S CASH & CARRY WINTER LEAGUE – We have 16 teams entered so far with some of them already submitting rounds which is great. We need a lot more teams so come on lads (and ladies) get your teams together. First table should appear with next weekend’s notes. Teams of 4 and play as often as you like with each players best 5 rounds counting. Top 15 teams qualify for the final as well as a wildcard team selected from all teams below 15^th with 4 team members who have minimum 5 rounds played each.

COURSE CORNER – To help keep the greens in great shape it is essential to fix all your pitchmarks. On the fairways please fill the divots with the sand provided and remember to bring the bags back to the stand afterwards.

The 6th green got a sprinkling of hailstones on Saturday! 

A.G.M. INFO – Official announcements will be issued by the respective secretaries in due course but here’s a sneak preview of the 2025 AGM dates. Gents Club 20^th November, Ladies Club 27^th November and Management is on 7^th December @ 3pm.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – Santa could be coming early to a few members (or non-members) this year if they win a prize in our big Christmas Raffle. Prizes include a set of Wilson clubs and golf bag, a big flat screen TV, 2026 Membership or €500 cash, Eagles Nest voucher. Tickets are available in the shop and from Committee members.

TUESDAY CLUB – Results from October 28th: 1^st Overall: Pat Doyle 32pts, 1^st Cat 1: Mick Grehan 32pts, 1^st Cat 2: John Naughton 31pts, 1^st Cat 3: Paddy Costello 27pts.

EAGLES NEST RESTAURANT – Frank, Donna and the team have new Saturday / Sunday hours and will be open for breakfast from 9-12 with lunch 12-3 and an evening menu 3-6. They also have some specials which are delicious. We have to support this good team to ensure we keep them. This could be particularly crucial over the winter months so please visit the Eagles Nest and remember prize vouchers can be used there.

ANDY’S ARCHIVE –Here are another trio of items from the 125 year history of Moate GC. The first is from the Westmeath Examiner dated 21/09/1968, followed by a Westmeath Independent from 23/12/2006 and we end with a photo from a Westmeath Examiner of 04/07/2009.   

1968 – “Moate golfers had a most enjoyable and successful days golfing at Tullamore on Sunday – in fact they cleared the decks. The players comprising Moate’s A Team – Eamon Coughlan, Andrew McLoughlin, Michael Adamson, Tommy O’Brien, Hughie Conlon, P.C. Lynam – won the most coveted prize of the year, six beautiful plaques engraved “Midland Shield, 1968”, with the perpetual cup. The donor, club captain Sean Mannion, congratulated the winners and said he hoped to see them back again next year. The Moate side paid warm tributes to the runners-up Longford, who lost by a mere two strokes. Twenty four teams competed. This is the third occasion on which they won the competition – 1963, 1966 and 1968.”

2006 - “Results – Turkeys: Cat 1: Rory Minagh (5) 33-2=31, Liam Galvin (5) 30, Cat 2: Phil Behan (12) 34, Paddy Egan (13) 31, Cat 3: Dave McCann (18) 33, Matt Scally (24) 30.”  

2009– A very popular former member for many years Johnny Cleary was on Ceoltoiri Eireann duty in Ballymore.

 

 

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O 

RESULTS – Bo Allens Sports Bar (V-Par) 26/10/2025 - 1^st Overall: Darren Rosney (13) 8 up, 2^nd: Dessie Dolan (14) 7 up, Gross: Thomas Fox (3) A/S (Mt. Temple), 3rd: Danny Conlon (20) 3 up, 1^st Ladies: Caroline Farrell (15) A/S, Front 9: Andrew Boland (21) 2 up, Back 9: Paul Jacob (8) 4 up.  

Mark Devery lets fly at the 4th on Sunday morning. 

13 Hole Fortnightly (Stableford) 26/10/2025 – 1^st: Beth Dunne (18) 29pts, 2^nd: Eddie Nally (21) 29pts.   

FUTURE COMPETITIONS – Turkey 13 holes and Seery’s Cash & Carry Winter League rounds start from Tuesday 28/10/2025 under Winter Rules. Category winners in Turkey Comps will be deducted 2pts for future rounds and if enough entries to warrant runners up prizes they will be deducted 1pt for future rounds up to Christmas week.

CAPTAINS DRIVE OUT – Mick & Marianne are on the final stretch of their year as captains and they invite you to play in their Captains Drive Out scramble on Saturday 8^th November. The sign-up sheet is in the shop.

WINTER 13 HOLE CARDS – From Tuesday 28/10/2025 it is important to use the new winter 13 hole card. This will reflect the correct handicap for the 13 holes in play and ranks holes 1-13 with an index of 1-13 accordingly. This is a more accurate winter handicap and must be used. Please enter on the computer to get a sticker which will show your Winter HC for the 13 holes and then please do return your scores on the computer also.

WINTER RULES - Winter rules kick in from Tuesday 28/10/2025. From that day on we will have placing everywhere (within 6 inches no closer to the hole) and rake and place in all bunkers.  

QUIZ – We are running fundraising quiz on Friday 28^th November @ 8pm in the clubhouse.

2025 GOLFER OF THE YEAR –Congratulations to Jamal Sabir who dominated the GOTY table all year and has ran out a convincing winner with 493pts. Jamal was some 92.5pts ahead of PJ McCormack with William Fleming 366pts, John Smyth 358pts and Willie Ganly 356.5pts  completing the top 5. Honorable mention goes to junior member Nathan Dolan who finished 6^th with 342.5pts. Overall some 239 members scored GOTY points over the 33 counting competitions and 3pts for Ger Heavin in the final one gave him the wooden spoon! My thanks to Padraig Keenan for updating the table every week.

COURSE CORNER – To help keep the greens in great shape it is essential to fix all your pitchmarks. On the fairways please fill the divots with the sand provided and remember to bring the bags back to the stand afterwards.

A.G.M. INFO – Official announcements will be issued by the respective secretaries in due course but here’s a sneak preview of the 2025 AGM dates. Gents Club 20^th November, Ladies Club 27^th November and Management 7^th December.

SEERY’S CASH & CARRY WINTER LEAGUE – Get your team sorted now as qualifying rounds start from Tuesday 28^th October. We are keeping the format the same as last year, teams of 4 and play as often as you like with each players best 5 rounds counting. Top 15 teams qualify for the final as well as a wildcard team selected from all teams below 15^th with 4 team members who have minimum 5 rounds played each.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE – Santa could be coming early to a few members (or non-members) this year if they win a prize in our big Christmas Raffle. Prizes include a set of Wilson clubs and golf bag, a big flat screen TV, 2026 Membership or €500 cash, Eagles Nest voucher. Tickets are available in the shop and from Committee members.

TUESDAY CLUB – Results from October 21st: 1^st Overall: Denis O’Donoghue 34pts, 1^st Cat 1: Paddy O’Brien 28pts, 1^st Cat 2: Joe Creggy 30pts, 1^st Cat 3: John Greene 32pts.

EAGLES NEST RESTAURANT – Frank, Donna and the team have new Saturday / Sunday hours and will be open for breakfast from 9-12 with lunch 12-3 and an evening menu 3-6. They also have some specials which are delicious, such as the golfers grill I sampled on Sunday. Although golf is our primary concern, we function so much better with good caterers and we have to support this good team to ensure we keep them. This could be particularly crucial over the winter months so please visit the Eagles Nest and remember prize vouchers can be used there.

ANDY’S ARCHIVE –Here are another trio of items from the 125 year history of Moate GC. The first is from the Westmeath Examiner dated 18/10/1969, followed by an Offaly Independent from 21/08/1981 and finishing up with a Westmeath Topic of 05/06/1986. 

1969 – “The golf competition on Sunday at Moate course was won by Claud Griffin, 60; runner up, J. Rabbitte, Clara, 62. Best gross, Edward Lynam, 73. The competition was for the Liam Cox prize. The Traders prize was won by Brendan O’Meara, 62.”

1981 - “A young Kilbeggan man, Michael O’Grady, who lost the power of his right arm in an accident in 1968 has been making a big name for himself in golfing circles. One of the top international one-arm golfers, Michael has now been selected ‘Golfing Personality’ for August – an award made by the Evening Press in conjunction with Smithwicks. This is the third month of the award and Michael is the first person outside of Dublin to receive it. A member of the Tullamore, Athlone and Moate Golf Clubs he won the Irish One-Arm Golfing championship on 4 occasions, the last being in 1978. In the 44^th Open International One-Arm Golfing Championship held earlier this year in England, he was the leading qualifier for the final. This was his second year to compete with golfers from France, Canada, America, Australia, Germany, Jersey, Scotland, England and Wales. ”  

1986– “On Tuesday, May 27, three members of the Moate Club travelled to The Curragh to take part in the qualifying rounds of the Carroll’s Pro-Am competition. Although they failed to qualify, they acquitted themselves very well. The team comprised Robbie Ross, Tom O’Brien and Michael Power. Special mention must be made of Michael Power, who at 14, was the youngest player ever to take part in the competition. His fine play drew very favourable comments from all sides. The winners of the regular Friday evening Mixed Foursomes competition were Joe Ennis and Ita McGuinness. Second place went to Bill Tinsley and Patricia Burke. There was an enjoyable evening afterwards in the Clubhouse as the ladies provided delicious ‘Chicken in the Basket’ for everyone. The winner of the recent two-day Athlone Members Competition was Mr. Hughie Conlon, Moate with a score of 40 points. The presentation of prizes was made by Bill Tinsley, Club Captain and Mr. Jim O’Brien representing the Athlone Members. Yesterday, Wednesday, the Club played home and away matches against Sutton Golf Club in the Barton Cup.”  

MENS CLUB PRESENTATION GALLERY - 26/10/2025

 

 

 

Regards,  

Andy Dunne 

Moate Golf Club 

Hon. Secretary & P.R.O