Ladies News. Eileen Wins Super Values  Competition Congrats to Eileen Kerr on winning the last 18 hole competition of 2006 with a great score of 39 points. Eileen chipped and putted like a pro and was a well deserved winner of the Super Valued Blayney sponsored  prize. Second place went to Mary Carville and Third was Josephine Mc Cahey, both with 37 points each. Autumn League League commenced on 6th October and runs for 6 weeks. Two weeks now completed in this league and a couple of teams leaving their mark early, namely Breige Horgan's team of Marie Leonard, Vera Conlon & Michelle Costello.  This team are away out in front already with 84 points Second spot goes to Mary Heavins team of Eithinne Mc Aviney, Kathleen Laverty & Alice Duffy on 76 points Two teams then tied in third place on 72 points,  Olivia Cunninhgham's team of Rose Mc Bride, Andrea Mulligan, & Brigid Coogan, also the team of Yvonne Duffy, Cait Quinn, Teresa Murphy & R. Hughes-Merry. With only four  more weeks remaining, some serious effort is needed to make a competition of it! Remember ladies the lowest weekly scored of all teams will be discounted at the end of week five. Golfer of the Year -  Cathryna Craig and Rita O Loughlin have finished level on points. Repeater for Defibrillator - sponsored by Breige Horgan 9 hole repeater run over the months of Sept and October with best 6 cards to count. Senior Ladies  Tuesday morning 9 hole competitions . Draw at 11am Weekly competition now over 9 holes Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3.00, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 3.45(last draw time ) Last Weeks Competition  sponsored by John Flanagan & Sons Overall winner - Michelle Costello  36pts Runner-up -  Marie Leonard 36pts Third - Eileen Kerr 34pts September Pendant Winner - Breige Horgan Silver Medal winner - Olivia Cunningham Bronze Medal Winner - Michelle Costello Golfer of the Year - Cathryna Craig has narrowed the gap on leader Rita O Loughlin to 2 points. Michelle Costello has secured enough points now to lie in joint third spot with Josephine Mc Cahey.  With only one competition left any of the four ladies could take the title. GOY Standing as follows:- 1.  Rita O Loughlin  43pts 2.  Cathryna Craig   41pts 3.  Josephine Mc Cahey 34 pts 3.   Michelle Costello 34pts Only one competition left for points - The Jeweller Cup to be played on Sunday 15th October. Repeater for Defibrillator - sponsored by Breige Horgan 9 hole repeater run over the months of Sept and October with best 6 cards to count. Autumn League Draw for teams made  last week with a few very strong teams emerging. League to commence on 6th October and run for 6 weeks.  Best two scores to count each week with all scores counting on last week. Check notice board ladies for your teams. Jeweller Cup - now refixed for Sunday 15th October. Draw 1 to 1.45. Senior Ladies have resumed their Tuesday morning 9 hole competitions . Draw at 11am Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3.00, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.00(last draw time ) Last Weeks Competition  sponsored by Garda Society Overall winner - Rita O Loughlin  36pts Runner-up -  Mary Carville 34pts Third - Maire Mc Guigan 33pts Golfer of the Year No changes to table from last week.  Only one competition left for points - The Jeweller Cup- date to be announced. GOY Standing as follows:- 1.  Rita O Loughlin  43pts 2.  Cathryna Craig   37pts 3.  Josephine Mc Cahey 34 pts Repeater for Defibrillator - sponsored by Breige Horgan 9 hole repeater run over the months of Sept and October with best 6 cards to count. Mulligan Cup - Hi Low Scotch Foursomes Match Play - Final played on 22nd Sept Cathryna Craig & Moria O Brien  had a fine win over Catherine Conway & Michelle Murray Well done to all who competed in this competition -it was a great success. Autumn League - Hamper New league to commence 6th October.  4 person team, play only twice per week. Draw for teams to take place on 29th Sept. Names sheet on notice board. Senior Ladies have resumed their Tuesday morning 9 hole competitions . Draw at 11am This weeks winner in the senior competition was either  Breige Horgan or Rita O Loughlin - the white flag was raised and a stewards enquiry was announced.  One of them better bake the cake for next week or there will be trouble.  Breige's cake was very popular and delicious, but Rita , given her former career could be a hard act to follow. This weeks winner should be judged on the cakes and not the golf! Kathleen Laverty won the the senior competition three weeks ago - I don't know what her cake was like!!! Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3.00, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.00(last draw time ) Last Weeks Competition  sponsored by Meegan Motors Overall winner - Breige Horgan 71 net Runner-up -  Cathryna Craig 74nett Third - Vera Conlon 75nett Golfer of the Year No changes to table from last week.  With only one competition left for points - The Jeweller Cup, this promises to be one of the closest finishes . With only a few points separating the top three, any of the three ladies could win. GOY Standing as follows:- 1.  Rita O Loughlin  43pts 2.  Cathryna Craig   37pts 3.  Josephine Mc Cahey 34 pts Repeater for Defibrillator - sponsored by Breige Horgan 9 hole repeater run over the months of Sept and October with best 6 cards to count. Mulligan Cup - Hi Low Scotch Foursomes Match Play - Final to be played by 22nd Sept Catherine Conway & Michelle Murray  V. Cathryna Craig & Moria O Brien Autumn League - Hamper New league to commence 6th October.  4 person team, play only twice per week. Draw for teams to take place on 29th Sept. Names sheet on notice board. September Competitions coming up- 21st Garda Society - STB 24th Jeweller Cup - STB & GOY- this has been postponed to a later date . 28th Club Competition - sponsor Carmel Mc Aleavey Senior Ladies have resumed their Tuesday morning 9 hole competitions . Draw at 11am This weeks winner in the senior competition was Breige Horgan with 19points. Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3.00, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.00(last draw time ) Olivia wins President's Prize Well done to Olivia Cunningham on winning the much coveted Presidents Prize on Sat. last with a brilliant score of 69 net.  Giving that Olivia is playing of a handicap of 14 the score recorded  reflected the very professional like golf  played by Olivia on Saturday.   Ladies were very appreciative of the fantastic hospitality shown by Present Raymond and his family in the club house after the matches.  A big thank you for the effort and thought from all the ladies members to Raymond and family.  Full results as follows:- Overall winner - Olivia Cunningham 69 net Second - Rita O Loughlin 70 net Best Gross - Cathriona Bolger 85 Cat. 1 (0 -20) Josephine Mc Cahey71 Cat. 2 (21-29) Andrea Mulligan 71 Cat. 3 (30-36)  Michelle Costello75 1st Nine - Eileen Kerr 2nd Nine - Briege O Reilly Beginners - Pauline Hughes Novice - Caroline Haren Golfer of the Year standings:- Rita has just nudged Cathryna out of first spot which she held for the greater part of the summer with her runner-up spot in the RB Coogan sponsored competition giving her 8 points for GOY.  Rita now lead with the slimiest of margins and looking like a strong challenger in the last GOY points competition The Jeweller Cup. GOY Standing as follows:- 1.  Rita O Loughlin  33pts 2.  Cathryna Craig   32pts 3.  Josephine Mc Cahey 28 pts 4.  Michelle Costello 24 pts 4.  Mary Carville 24 pts. RB Coogan Competition  - GOY Overall Winner - Mary Carville 39pts Second - Rita O Loughlin 37pts Third -  Josephine Mc Cahey 38 pts Repeater for Conquer Cancer 9 hole repeater run over the months of July and August with best 10 card to count. Winner - Michelle Costello 207pts- Michelle will need a trailer & a garda escort to take home all her winning at the next presentation of prizes Runner up - Cathryna Craig 193pts Mulligan Cup - Hi Low Scotch Foursomes Match Play 1st Semifinal played last week between - Josephine Mc Cahey & Faela Heavin V Cathryna Craig & Moria O Brien Cathryna and Moria achieved a good win over in form Josephine and partner Moria. Second semi final between ,Catherine Conway & Michelle Murray V Breige Horgan & Mary Carville still to be played. Patrons Prize  rescheduled for this coming week end, draw time - Friday 8th Sept 3pm Sat. 9th Sept 10am Sun. 10th Sept 3pm September Competitions coming up- 14th Meegan Motors -STK 21st Garda Society - STB 24th Jeweller Cup - STB & GOY Senior Ladies have resumed their Tuesday morning 9 hole competitions . Draw at 11am Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.00(last draw time )    RecJuveniles Girls Results  - Cannon Morris Cup Group 1 Winner - Cleana Kelly Group 2 Winner - Cathy Coleman Group 3 - Winner- Hanna Watters - Lady Captain Prize Group 1 Winner - Emma Heavin Group 2 Winner - Cathy Coleman Group 3 - Winner- Dyna Heavin Well done to the hard working ladies in charges of the juveniles all summer.   With the biggest turnout of young girls in recent time it is testimony to Faela Heavin, Mary Heavin and Brigid Coogan for the dedication and commitment shown. Weekly between 12 &14 girls turned up,  the future of ladies golf in Blayney looks promising. Recent Competition Result:- Captains Prize to Ladies Overall winner - Cathryna Craig 69 nett Second - Michelle Costello 70 nett Third  - Yvonne Duffy 71 nett 1st Nine - Marie Mc Guigan 34 nett 2nd Nine - Brigid Coogan 34 nett Centra Competition  + PG Tankard & GOY - 10th Aug. Overall Winner - Michelle Costello 40 points Second - Breige Horgan 38 pts Third -  Alice Duffy - 38 pts Credit Union Competition  - 12th Aug Overall winner - Josephine Mc Cahey 40pts Cat. 1 - Olivia Cunningham 37pts Cat. 2 - Andrea Mulligan 35pts Cat. 3 - Marie Mc Guigan 37pts 1st Nine - Cathriona Bolger 20pts 2nd Nine - Alice Duffy 19pts Beginners Prize - Josephine Callan Gerry Mc Mahon Competition  - 17th Aug 1st - Eileen Kerr 40pts 2nd - Moria O Brien 38pts 3rd - Cathryna Craig 38pts Phil Woods Competition  - 24th Aug Overall winner - Eileen Kerr 69nett Cat. 1 - Josephine Mc Cahey 69nett Cat. 2 - Eileen Mc Donnell 70nett Cat. 3 - Michelle Costello 70nett Mulligan Cup - Hi Low Scotch Foursomes Match Play Semi-Finalists to be played on or prior to 8th Sept Josephine Mc Cahey & Faela Heavin V Cathryna Craig & Moria O Brien Catherine Conway & Michelle Murray V Breige Horgan & Mary Carville Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.00(last draw time )    ent Competition Result:- Open Day ladies Competition Overall winner - Vera Conlon 41 points Second - Michelle Costello 40 points Third  - Andrea Mulligan 38 points Visitor - Rose Donaghy Rosemore 1st Nine - Liz Coleman 22 points 2nd Nine - Eithinne Mc Aviney 22 points Captains Prize to Ladies Overall Winner - Cathryna Craig 69net Second - Michelle Costello 70 net Third -  Yvonne Duffy - 71 net Weekly Mixed & B.B.Q - popular weekly mixed scramble have resumed.  Tuesday evenings at 7, followed by B.B.Q Juveniles Girls -  Tuesday morning at 10 O Clock Beginners:- Friday evenings at 7.30.  Everyone welcome.  Clubs & Balls will be provided August Competitions coming up:- 10th Aug. Centra + PG Tankard Stb 12th Credit Union STB - Draw 2-3pm 17th Gerry Mc Mahon 24th Phil Woods & Medal(Stk) 31st  RB Coogan GOY (STB) Repeater - in aid of Conquer Cancer.  9 holes. Run over the months of July & August. Best 10 cards to count Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30    Josephine Wins First Lady Captains Day Prize in Style Lady Captains Day last Saturday as usual brought glorious sunshine and a host of Lady Golfers to Blayney Golf Course. With the first draw time at 9.30am, the club house was a busy of activity from early Saturday morning to very early Sunday morning. A full turn out of Blayney ladies turned up to win this coveted title and magnificent prize to go with it. The prizes on display for all the winners were the encouragement needed for a great day of golf.  But of course there was the play-off to contend with.  The highest 12 scores and equals after the 18 holes to qualify for a final 9 holes to get a winner. This ensured the club house was packed all day and a great atmosphere and excitement resulted with all players waiting to know f they made the cut.  The waiting ladies were well catered for by Lady Captain Marie Leonard family who show great hospitality to all in the club house.  Notably Marie's daughter Marina, who kept us all supplied with heavenly cakes and crack. As the final ladies came off the course the announcement was duly made on the qualifiers. Three ladies shot a magnificent 44 points to qualify, Cathriona Bolger, Moria O Brien & Eithinne Mc Aviney. Then Josephine Mc Cahey on 41 points , Mary Carville 40 points Cathriona Craig 38 points.  The remaining qualifiers were Carmel Mc Aleavey, Auriel Heavin. Vera Conlon, Alice Duffy, Eileen Mc Donald, Michelle Costello and Mary Heavin. With the play offs scheduled for 5 O Clock. there was little time for the ladies to get nervous.  The caddies were duly organised and the ladies returned to the course for the final battle.  Some of the ladies coped well with the large gallery of spectators who turned up, other found it a bit nerve reaching.  Nevertheless the gallery were treated to some fine displays of golf. The leading qualifiers went out last.  With all three ladies on equal points this was going to be a test of nerves. The three ladies played some excellent golf at times, however with Cathrina Bolger hitting her usual long and out of sight drives and Eithinne playing very tidally around the greens, the winner would surely come from either of these two ladies.  The eight hole seen Eithinne lose her drive in the woods and left her with no points on this hole.  Cathriona Bolger while having a great drive on the ninth, failed to make the green with her second and this left Eithinne with the advantage again. With Eithinne taking a 5 giving 3 points this left her with 18pts for the final nine and 62 for the 27 holes. Cathriona finished  with 16 pts. leaving her with 60 points. But Josephine Mc Cahey had a different ending in mind.  Shooting 18 points on her final nine this left her in contention also with a 62. Josephine captured the title on the breakdown.  A very popular and well bet lady for this title.  One of many  to come. Best score and strongest golf on the final nine came from Cathryna Craig with 21 points.  Unfortunately the 6 point gap on the leading qualifiers was just a bit big to make up and Cathryna finished up with a total of 59 pts on the 27 holes played. Full Results:- Overall Winner - Josephine Mc Cahey 62pts Runner-up - Eithinne Mc Aviney - 62 pts Best Gross - Cathriona Bolger 37gross pts Leading Qualifier - Moria O Brien 44pts Cat. 1 - Cathriona Craig 59pts Cat. 11- Eileen Mc Donald 54pts Cat. 111 - Mary Carville 59pts Past Captains - Mary Heavin Committee Prize  - Alice Duffy 1st nine - Carmel Mc Aleavey 22pts 2nd Nine - Vera Conlon 20pts 3rd Nine -  Michelle Costello 20pts Longest Drive - Auriel Heavin Nearest the Pin - Rita O Loughlin Visiting Captain - Bernie Connelly Guest -  Rita Mone Beginner - Jennie Murphy Past Member - Ann Tracey    Lady Captains Day 22nd July The long awaited Lady Captains day has arrived at last.  With a full name sheet of members and guests, this promises to be one to remember. Lady Captain has pulled out all the stops to make this a memorable day for all.  A lot of ladies have hit form recently and look good bets, Namely Mary Carville, Cathryna Craig, Janette Keenan and of course not forgetting Breige Horgan and Rita O Loughlin who are always in the shake up.  Maybe one to watch could be Moria O Brien.  Moria has played on a lot of teams this year and has played steady golf in the weekly competitions.  Another good bet is Carmel Mc Aleavy.  Carmel has won her first major competition a few weeks back and could capture this good form again on Saturday.   I think I'll have to stick with steady , calm and cool  Mary Carville.With the fantastic score recorded in Cavan in the Hilton Shield competition, the brilliant 66 net shot last week, Mary should produce this great form  again in Blayney on Saturday .  Good luck to all and especially , Lady Captain Marie Leonard, who I am sure will enjoy and savour every minute of it. Last  Weeks Competition Result:- Sponsor Doohamlet Construction - 13th July Overall winner - Rita O Loughlin 41 points Cat. 1 - Breige Horgan 38 points Cat. 11 - Janette Keenan 37 points Cat. 111 - Moria O Brien 40 points Golfer of the Year Table to date:- 1st - Cathryna Craig 22 points 2nd - Rita O Loughlin 20 points 3rd - Vera Conlon 18 points Weekly Mixed & B.B.Q - popular weekly mixed scramble have resumed.  Tuesday evenings at 7, followed by B.B.Q Juveniles Girls - Now changed to Tuesday morning at 10 O Clock Beginners:- Friday evenings at 7.30.  Everyone welcome.  Clubs & Balls will be provided July  Competitions coming up:- 20th July - Madeleine's  Catering 22nd July - Lady Captain's Day 27th July - Open Day, sponsor EEC Panels Repeater - in aid of Conquer Cancer.  9 holes. Run over the months of July & August. Best 10 cards to count Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30    Mary hitting form for the big one! Well done to Mary Carville on returning a nett 66 last week in the Coogan Couriers sponsored competition. Mary was also rewarded with a full two shot reduction in her handicap.  This is the biggest reduction for an individual competition this year in the club. Mary has been shaping up all season for this, producing remarkable individual performances in the Hilton Shield, Autumn Teams and Breffini Shields competitions.  A good bet for Lady Captains Day. Play-Off Announced for Lady Captains Day Lady Captain Marie Leonard announced a change to the normal run competition for her big day. A play-off will be run between the top ladies on the evening of the competition.  This had not been done in  quite a few years in the club - so here's hoping it will produce a lot of excitement and a full gallery of spectators.   Video footage will also be available- "watch out, Conway will be about ". Last  Weeks Competition Result:- Sponsor Coogan Couriers - 6th July Overall winner - Mary Carville 66 nett Runner-Up - Cathryna Craig 69 nett Third -         - Vera Conlon 69 nett Golfer of the Year Table to date:- 1st - Cathryna Craig 22 points 2nd - Rita O Loughlin 20 points 2nd - Vera Conlon 18 points Weekly Mixed & B.B.Q - popular weekly mixed scramble have resumed.  Tuesday evenings at 7, followed by B.B.Q Juveniles Girls - Now changed to Tuesday morning at 10 O Clock Beginners:- Friday evenings at 7.30.  Everyone welcome.  Clubs & Balls will be provided July  Competitions coming up:- 13th July - Doohamlet Construction 20th July - Madeleine's  Catering 22nd July - Lady Captain's Day 27th July - Open Day, sponsor EEC Panels Repeater - in aid of Conquer Cancer.  9 holes. Run over the months of July, August & September. Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30   Three Major Competitions held over a short period in Blayney A number of big competitions held over the past two weeks had a variety of winners.  A popular winner of Longfield Rose Bowl held on Sunday past was Josephine Mc Cahey with a great score of 71 nett, enabling Josephine to loose a shot off her handicap. Josephine played steady golf throughout the round and hit some magnificent fairway shots to claim this lovely prize. Yvonne Duffy presented  the prize  to a delighted Josephine and the other prize winners on Sunday evening.  Yvonne's refreshments was very much appreciated by all the ladies who played- especially Annette's cheesecake. Another popular winner was Carmel Mc Aleavey who claimed top place in the Teresa Mc Hugh Cup, held on the 11th June. This was Carmel's first major win and rightfully deserved with the brilliant golf she played.  Carmel also won third place the previous Thursday in the Bank of Ireland competition, beaten on the breakdown, which saw three players finish on the same score of 70 nett. Kathleen Laverty also was a winner of another major prize - 02 Challenge Cup, with 42 points, played on the 15th June. Thursday was a great day for a number of the Blayney ladies with lots  of shots lost, and some of the shot looser  weren't even in the winners circle. Full Competition Results of Past Weeks:- Bank of Ireland - 8th June Overall winner - Janette Keenan  70nett Second Place - Rita O Louglin 70nett Third - Carmel Mc Aleavey  70nett. Teresa Mc Hugh Cup - 11th June Overall winner - Carmel Mc Aleavey 39 pts Runner-up  - Vera Conlon 38 pts Category 1 - Rita o Loughlin 36 pts Category 11 - Cait Quinn 37 pts Category 111 - Maria Carville 32 pts 02 Challenge Cup - 15th June Overall Winner - Kathleen Laverty 42 pts Category 1 - Olivia Cunningham 42 pts Category 11 - Liz Coleman 38 pts Category 111 -Alice Duffy 41 pts Longfield Oil Rose Bowl - 18th June Overall Winner - Josephine Mc Cahey 71 nett Runner up - Catherine Conway 73 nett Best Gross Olivia Cunningham 4th - Faela Heavin - 73 nett 1st Nine - Mary Carville - 32 nett 2nd Nine - Auriel Heavin - 35 nett Weekly Mixed & B.B.Q - popular weekly mixed scramble have resumed.  Tuesday evenings at 7, followed by B.B.Q Helpers  badly  needed for B.BQ. duties. Mickey Marry says "he'd not doing it any more, the hands were burned off him last year". Juveniles Girls - Each Saturday at 5.30 under the watchful eye of Faela and her band of helpers.  New children welcome.  Just come along and clubs & balls will be provided.  Membership for Juveniles is only 20euros. Hilton Shield : - Blayney ladies failed to qualify in any of the sections for the Hilton Shield.  Hand luck to all who played for the club.  There's always next year.! June/ July  Competitions coming up:- 22nd June - Colt Design (Stb) 29th June - Paul Quinn GY (Stb) 6th July - Coogan Couriers 13th July - Doohamlet Construction 20th July - Madeleine's  Catering 22nd July - Lady Captain's Day Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. 9 Hole Repeater:-In aid of Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children ( Sponsored by Janette Keenan) From 21st April to 29th June.  Only one week left ladies !   Ladies news 2006 Last Weeks Competition Result Overall winner - Rita O Louglin 38pts Runner up - Cait Quinn 37 pts Third - Mary Carville 35pts June Competitions coming up:- 8th June - Bank of Ireland - Medal (Stk) 11th June - Teresa Mc Hugh Cup - GY(STB) 15th June - Club Comp. Sponsor Marie McGuigan (Stb) 18th June - Longfield Oil Rose Bowl - Medal (Stk) 22nd June - Colt Design (Stb) 29th June - Paul Quinn GY (Stb) Hilton Shield - Blayney ladies  take note - rescheduled for   12th & 13th June in Cavan Golf Club. Intermediate team 22 - 29 handicaps, first out on Monday morning. Seniors  0- 21 handicaps , Monday afternoon. Juniors 30 - 36 handicaps  Tuesday morning between 10.00  and 12.00 See notice board for individuals times. Teresa Mc Hugh Cup - Sunday 11th June.  Draw from 1.30 - 2.30 Blayney Ladies draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. 9 Hole Repeater:-In aid of Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children ( Sponsored by Janette Keenan) From 21st April to 29th June. Play as often as you like €2.00 per time Lady Captain Marie Wins Again Congrats to Lady Captain Marie Leonard on winning the generously sponsored competition of Wilkie & Flanagan  last week With a brilliant score of 40 points Marie had a couple of points to spare over Faela Heavin who returned a great 38 points on the day. The handicap committee now earning their money, with the computer overworked and about to be retired, word has it that some of the handicap ladies are seeking early retirement also if the big scoring continues!!! Wilkie & Flanagan Competition Result Overall winner - Marie Leonard Runner up - Faela Heavin Third - Maura Moore June Competitions coming up:- 8th June - Bank of Ireland - Medal (Stk) 11th June - Teresa Mc Hugh Cup - GY(STB) 15th June - Club Comp. Sponsor Marie McGuigan (Stb) 18th June - Longfield Oil Rose Bowl - Medal (Stk) 22nd June - Colt Design (Stb) 29th June - Paul Quinn GY (Stb) Don't Forget - Golf Classic  - sponsored by Concrawood PLc will be run over 3rd & 4th June.  Entry fee €200 per team(meal included) Some slots still available. Hilton Shield - new date for this competition. 12th & 13th June in Cavan Golf Club. Draw Times -  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. Winner of this weeks senior competition was Janette Keenan 9 Hole Repeater:-In aid of Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children ( Sponsored by Janette Keenan) From 21st April to 29th June. Play as often as you like €2.00 per time   Auriel wins Members Prize with plenty to spare! This competition having been refixed due to bad weather saw  Sunday bring the direct opposite. With lovely sun shine and high spirts ,the course all to themselves the Blayney ladies were certainly up for this big competition. The last three ball on the course brought home the winner.  With Lady Captain and Mother, Mary Heavin keeping Auriel steady on the back nine, Auriel returned a brilliant 42 points .  Nearest contenders were a bit off the mark with 34points. Blayney Handicap committee dong a bit of work now,  after last weeks high scores and now Auriel's, some ladies are determined to keep this committee busy!  Members Prize winners:- Overall Winner - Auriel Heavin 42 pts Category 1 - Breige Horgan Category 11 - Josephine Mc Cahey Category 111 - Michelle Costello Weekly Competition Result - Sponsor Catherine Conway Overall Winner :- Cathriona Bolger 43points Runner Up :- Janette Keegan 42pts Golfer of the Year - After three events the Golfer of the Year Table as follows:- 1st  - Rita O Loughlin  15points 2nd - Liz Coleman 11points 3rd - Marie Leonard 10points 3rd - Marie Mc Guigan 10points 3rd - Cathriona Bolger 10 points 6th Faela Heavin 9 points May Competitions coming up:- 11th May - NBCRI, Medal (STK) 18th May - John Flanagan & Sons GY (STB) 19th May - Spring League Final 21st May - Patrons Prize , Medal (STK) 25th May - Wilkie & Flanagan (STB) Draw Times - Note changes to Thursday & Sunday times-  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. 9 Hole Repeater:-In aid of Our Ladys Hospital for Sick Children ( Sponsored by Janette Keenan) From 21st April to 29th June. Play as often as you like €2.00 per time     Weekly Competition Result - Sponsor Brigid Coogan Overall Winner :- Eileen Kerr 37pts Runner Up :- Janette Keegan 35pts Golfer of the Year - After two events the Golfer of the Year Table as follows:- 1st  - Rita O Loughlin  14points 2nd - Liz Coleman 11points 3rd - Marie Leonard 10points 3rd - Marie Mc Guigan 10points Members Prize:-This competition now refixed for Sunday 7th May with an afternoon draw. Gentle reminder ladies , annual subs must be paid now, as you are not eligible to win any prizes if its not paid! Menolly Homes -  Blayney ladies defeated by Armagh Blayney were hoping to avenge the defeat by Armagh in the  Mail On Sunday Competition earlier this month, but with Armagh putting out an even stronger team  it was a difficult task for the Blayney ladies and team manager Liz Coleman. With two matches at home and two matches away this should  have been an advantage to Blayney, but it didn't turn out that way. All Credit to Rita O Loughlin & Yvonne Duffy on securing a half match in Armagh. Both ladies played remarkable golf on the day. Also well done to Olivia & Josephine on winning a half match at home.  This match turned out to be very close and went all the way to the 18th hole. It was a gallant effort by all concerned, namely:-Lady Captain Marie Leonard, Josephine Mc Cahey, Yvonne Duffy,Mary Heavin,Breige Horgan (Team Captain),Olivia Cunningham, Rita O Loughlin, Eileen Kerr, Cathriona Bolger, Liz Coleman( Team Manager), & Rosemary Hughes-Merry May Competitions coming up:- 4th May - Club Competition . Sponsor C. Conway GY (STB) 7th May - Members Prize - Afternoon Draw 11th May - NBCRI, Medal (STK) 18th May - John Flanagan & Sons GY (STB) 21st May - Patrons Prize , Medal (STK) 25th May - Wilkie & Flanagan (STB) Draw Times - Note changes to Thursday & Sunday times-  Sunday- 3 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00, 4.15 & 5.30 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. 9 Hole Repeater:-In aid of Our Ladys Hospital for Sick Children ( Sponsored by Janette Keenan) From 21st April to 29th June. Play as often as you like €2.00 per time   Liz Takes top prize in AIB Competition Well done Liz Coleman on winning the AIB sponsored competition held in Blayney last week, and as a result secured the 10 points for Golfer of the Year competition .   Overall Winner :- Elizabeth Coleman 36pts Cat 1 - Rita O Loughlin Cat. 11 - Marie Leonard Cat. 111 - Moya Lynch Members Prize:-This competition now refixed for Sunday 7th May with an afternoon draw. Gentle reminder ladies , annual subs must be paid now, as you are not eligible to win any prizes if its not paid! Menolly Homes -  Blayney Play Armagh on 26th April at 4 O Clock Blayney will be looking for revenge after the defeat by Armagh  in Mail On Sunday Competition earlier this month. With two matches at home and two matches away this should go Blayney's way.  A few of the ladies on the Blayney team practically at home on the Armagh course. Team manager Liz Coleman to line out team from the following panel:- Lady Captain Marie Leonard, Josephine Mc Cahey, Yvonne Duffy,Mary Heavin,Breige Horgan,Olivia Cunningham, Rita O Loughlin, Eileen Kerr, Cathriona Bolger, Liz Coleman, & Rosemary Hughes-Merry Congrats to Janette Keenan's AA insurance Challenge Cup Team winning the first round and now set to play neighbours Nuremore in Skerries next. Successful team for Blayney were, Janette Keenan, Vera Conlon,Moria O Brien, Mary Carville, and Michelle Costello, May Competitions coming up:- 4th May - Club Competition . Sponsor C. Conway GY (STB) 7th May - Members Prize - Afternoon Draw 11th May - NBCRI, Medal (STK) 18th May - John Flanagan & Sons GY (STB) 21st May - Patrons Prize , Medal (STK) 25th May - Wilkie & Flanagan (STB) Draw Times -  Sunday- 2 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 4.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. 9 Hole Repeater:-In aid of Our Ladys Hospital for Sick Children ( Sponsored by Janette Keenan) From 21st April to 29th June. Play as often as you like €2.00 per time Committee Meeting:-  Friday 28th April at 8.30 All committee members requested to  attend this meeting.     Early Finish for Mementos Spring League   Marie Mc Guigan wins Top Prize in Joe Frawley's Competition Marie Mc Guigan won the first big prize of the year on Sunday last, beating Rita O loughlin  on the breakdown.  Despite the low scores recorded Marie played great golf battling the winter element and the wet heavy course to take first prize of beautiful golfing equipment generously sponsored by Ann & Joe Frawley. Runner up went to Rita O loughlin and third places was awarded to Olivia Cunningham First Nine went to Lady Captain Marie Leonard, and Second Nine was won by Cait Quinn. Previous Weeks competition sponsored by Cathryna Craig was cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Mail On Sunday Competition : Blayney were defeated by a very strong team from  Armagh on Sunday 9th April . Blayney team in action on Sunday were Breige Horgan Captain, Olivia Cunningham, Rita O Loughlin, Eileen Kerr, Cathriona Bolger & Rosemary Hughes-Merry April Competitions coming up:- 13th April - Medal (STK) 20th April - AIB GY (STB) 27th April - Club Competition Sponsor B. Coogan (STB) Easter Monday;- Captain & Lady Vice Captain selection  V  Lady Captain & Vice Captain selection Draw Times -  Sunday- 2 O Clock , Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 4.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. Alliance Competition - Held in  Rossmore on   Monday 10th April Blayney ladies had a successful competition with Lady Captain Marie Leonard winning a category prize   The wet and cold weather really took its toll on more than just the Blayney Golf Course. Due to the course closure from Friday until Tuesday morning , the Lady Captain and competitions committee had no alternative than to cancel the last week of the league. With a number of teams still in contention for a qualifying spot ,this left the league finishing on a low , instead  of the great climax it was building up too. The final week ended up being, two scores counting and finished on the Thursday 30th March. Some great scores were recorded and left a change in the order of the teams, and a few new contenders emerged. Fionnula Mc Eneaney & Cait Quinn both scoring 19 points each, put their team into the race also Rita O Loughlin & Breige O Reilly scoring 20 points each helped their team chances.. But that is were it ended, the race was over prematurely. The qualifiers remained the same as they were for a number of weeks, just in a different order. Top Three Teams qualified for play-offs, where all three scores will count in the final as follows:- 1st - Jo Mc Cahey team of Janette Keenan & Carmel Mc Aleavey -231 points 2nd - Rosemary Hughes-Merry's team of Rose Mc Bride & Faela Heavin - 230 points 3rd - Eileen Kerr's team of Lady Captain Marie Leonard & Moria O Brien - 226 points 4th - Fionnula Mc Eneaney's team of Cait Quinn & M. Carville - 220 pts. 5th - Rita O Loughlin's team of Breige O Reilly & Bridget Coogan - 218 points 6th - Cathriona Bolger's team of Eithine Mc Aviney & Michello Costello - 217 points 7th - Cathryna Craig's team of Kathleen Laverty & Mary Brennan - 216 points Best individuals from a non qualifying team. Category 1 -  Rita O Loughlin on 138pts,(2nd)  Mary Heavin on 132pts and (3rd)Cathryna Craig 129pts Category 2 -  Kathleen Laverty 132pts, (2nd)Eithine Mc Aviney on 131 pts and (3rd) Cait Quinn on 128 pts Category 3 - Vera Conlon 131, (2nd) Michelle Costello 115,(3rd) M. Carville 112pts. Members Prize due to be held April1st. was cancelled - this will be re-fixed at a later stage. Weekly Competition - Last weeks winner was Cait Quinn with 19pts. Mail On Sunday Competition : Blayney take on Armagh on Sunday 9th April at 2.45 in Armagh. This is the second round of this competition.  Blayney were successful against Mannin Castle in the first round. Good Luck to all involved and hopefully I will be reporting a another win for Blayney next week. Team Captain Breige Horgan keeping her team a closely guarded secret.   April Competitions:- 6th April - Club Competition sponsor C., Craig   18 hole STB. 9th April - Joe Frawley sponsor - GY - 18 hole STB -  Alternative draw for this competition on Sat. 8th at 3 O Clock for the Mail On Sunday team & caddies competing in Armagh on Sunday 9th April. Easter Monday;- Captain & Lady Vice Captain selection  V  Lady Captain & Vice Captain selection Draw Times -  Sunday- 2 O Clock sharp, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 4.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. Alliance Competition - Next Outing - Rossmore.   Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30     Great Win for Mail On Sunday Team Blayney ladies achieved a remarkable win last week over neighbours Mannin in the Mail on Sunday match play competition . Team Captain Breige Horgan left with a changed team on Wednesday evening owing to sickness among the original team had her tactics spot on  with the order of play of the new recruits for the match in the event of  a tie situation. The match was indeed tied at 21/2 each after all matches had been completed.  This left the last pairing to go back out to bring the match to a conclusion.  Cathriona Bolger (nerves of steel, thanks to  all the senior camogie championship finals played)rose to the occasion and secured the victory on the first hole. . Well done to the successful team of Breige Horgan, Lady Captain Marie Leonard, Cathryna Craig, Cathriona Bolger & Rosemary Hughes-Merry and the brilliant caddies who gave out great inspiration and advise on the day Maura Moore, Janette Keenan, Mary Carville,Liz Coleman & Olivia Cunningham. Spring League :- No changes from last week owing to course being closed.  League week was cancelled Leading Teams as follows:- 1st - Jo Mc Cahey team of Janette Keenan & Carmel Mc Aleavey -175 points 2nd - Eileen Kerr's team of Lady Captain Marie Leonard & Moria O Brien - 170 points 3rd - Rosemary Hughes-Merry's team of Rose Mc Bride & Faela Heavin - 167 points 4th - Cathriona Bolger's team of Eithine Mc Aviney & Michello Costello - 162 points 5th - Fionnula Mc Eneaney's team of Cait Quinn & Marie Carville - 161 points 6th - Cathryna Craig's team of Kathleen Laverty & Mary Brennan - 159 points Race for best individuals from a (presently ) non qualifying team still close between the players Category 1 -  Rita O Loughlin on 97pts, Mary Heavin on 95pts and Cathryna Craig on 92 pts. Category 2 -  Kathleen Laverty & Eithine Mc Aviney on 93 pts and Cait Quinn on 86 pts Category 3 - Vera Conlon 95, Phil Sherry 82 & Michelle Costello 78 Events Coming up:-   50/50 Poker Classic Members Prize competition to be held on April1st. - All subs for 2006 must be paid prior to this date for entry to competition. Breffni Shield :- running form 14th to 30th March.Scotch Foursomes - Stroke over 9 holes. Handicap limit 30 Play as often as you like with same partner, €4.00 per time   Alliance Competition Blayney Ladies were successful this week in the Alliance Outing held in Blayney on Monday 20th March. Overall Winner - Janette Keenan 36 points Category 1 - Breige Horgan 34 points Category 11 - Liz Coleman 36 points 1st Nine - Rita O Loughlin 21 points Next Outing - Rossmore.   Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Draw Times -  Sunday- 2 O Clock sharp, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 4.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. This week winner was Cait Quinn with 21 points     New Leaders Emerge in Mementos Spring League Lady Captains Team of Eileen Kerr and Moira O Brien toppled from first spot which they have held since the first week by Jo Mc Cahey team of Janette Keenan and Carmel Mc Aleavey. Josephine's team now five points clear and getting stronger each week seem to have found their form and continue to play steady golf. Janette notching up another fine 21points and Carmel scoring her highest to date with a excellent 19 points. In third place and eight points behind Josephine's team is Rose Mc Bride , Faela Heavin & Rosemary Hughes-Merry on 167 points. Third & Fourth place teams of Cathrina Bolger & Cathryna Craig are hot on the trail of the top three teams and only a few points adrift. With three weeks remaining in the competition and the final week all three scores counting - no team is safely qualified yet! Race for best individuals from a non qualifying team still close between the players Category 1 -  Rita O Loughlin on 97pts, Mary Heavin on 95pts and Cathryna Craig on 92 pts. Category 2 -  Kathleen Laverty & Eithine Mc Aviney on 93 pts and Cait Quinn on 86 pts Category 3 - Vera Conlon 95, Phil Sherry 82 & Michelle Costello 78 Events Coming up:-   50/50 Poker Classic and the annual Race Night ( committee members selling horses at the minute so get one while you can - only €10.00 for each horse.  You can buy as many as you want , no limit . Members Prize competition to be held on April1st. - All subs for 2006 must be paid prior to this date for entry to competition. Breffni Shield :- running form 14th to 30th March.Scotch Foursomes - Stroke over 9 holes. Handicap limit 30 Play as often as you like with same partner, €4.00 per time Well done to Eileen Kerr and Mary Carville on their match in Ardee on Tuesday last in the  Daily Mail Foursomes qualifying Competition. This match went to the 23rd hole and went down to the very last putt to decide it.  Darkness set in and conditions were difficult for Eileen and Mary.  Both lady played like champions and lost out with that final putt which failed to  drop. Hard luck ladies. Good luck to Breige Horgan's team in the Mail On Sunday Competition to be played in Blayney on Thursday 16th March. Opposition are neighbours Mannin Castle.  A strong team is expected from Mannin, but Blayney Ladies always up to the task,are quietly confident of advancing to the next stage.   Glencarn Lady Captain's Drive In Reported winners announced in paper last week for  Drive in was a bit mixed up . Overall Winner - Kathleen Laverty on 20 points Second Place -  Breige O Reilly on 19 points - sorry Breige Third Place     -   Breige Horgan on 19 points Special thanks to Patrick Mc Fadden from Glencarn Hotel in Castleblayney for his generous sponsorship of this event for both Ladies and Gents. Alliance Competition Outings - Rossmore - Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Draw Times -  Note Changes to Thursdays draw times Sunday- 2 O Clock sharp, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 4.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock.     Lady Captain's Drive In Blayney's new Lady Captain Marie Leonard didn't ask for much on her big day - just a good turn out, sunshine and a big drive.  Well she got it all, especially the drive. Straight down the fairway and into the distance. Captain Aidrean took to the tee box also to have a drive or two, just for the photos! The ladies turn out was at a optimum and with plenty of practice during the last few week with the Spring League, the expectations were high for a good score. Kathleen Laverty didn't disappoint with a winning tally of 20 points, in 2nd spot was Breige Horgan with 19 and Mary Heavin took 3rd place with 19 also. A memorable day for all participants especially Lady Captain Marie. Weekly Competition Last week competition was won by Vera Conlon  with  22 points, and runner up was Rita O Loughlin with 21points. Alliance Competition Outings - Rossmore - Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Mementos Spring League Lady Captains Team of Eileen Kerr and Moira O Brien just the one point now ahead of nearest rivals, thanks to a great score of 19 points from the captain of the team Eileen Kerr.  Eileen and Marie have scored the highest number of individual points to day in the league with 78 & 79 points.  So it is no surprise why this team is ahead.  However Jo mc Cahey 's team is nicking away at their heels by taken in the big scores weekly  in the 20's ,to play catch up. Two teams are in third spot  on 127 points each - Catriona Bolger team of Eithine Mc Aviney & Michelle Costello, and the team of Faela Heavin & Rose Mc Bride. With only  9points adrift of the top team, both these teams will be playing hard to bridge that gap. In fifth place is the team of Fionuala Mc Eneaney, Cait Quinn & Maria Carville.  Fionuala back from injury beginning to hit form and the ever dependable Cait Quinn & Maria Carville should close down the teams above them. With Only four weeks gone, it is really getting exciting with the ladies playing 3 & 4 times each week to get the highest scores possible. Annual Subs. - now over due ladies Congrats to Janette Keenan on her recent win on a radio quiz of a Holdiay in USA.   Draw Times -  Note Changes to Thursdays draw times Sunday- 2 O Clock sharp, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 4.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock.     Weekly Competition Last week competition was won by Breige Horgan with  19 points, and runner up was Faela Heavin with 17 points. Alliance Competition Outings - Castleblayney - Monday 20th March. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Rossmore - Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Mementos Spring League Now three weeks into the league and a gap beginning to emerge between the teams .Last week having the three scores to count..Lady Captain Marie Leonard's Team of Eileen Kerr and Moira O Brien with 117 points, out in front  by 2 shots from new contenders Jo Mc Cahey team of Janette Keenan and Carmel Mc Aleavey. Janette, recording the highest score in the league to date with 23 points last week was a big help to their qualifying position together with Captain Jo scoring 21 points.  This took a lot of matching, especially since Carmel shot 17 for the third score. In third place is also a new contender Cathriona Bolger's team of Eithine Mc Aviney and new comer Michelle Costello (hitting magnificent drives).. on 109points . Eithine hitting fine form for the last two weeks scoring 20points each of the last two weeks. With only a few points separating the rest of the teams there is still much to play for, so keep it up ladies and support your team. Draw Times -  Note Changes to Thursdays draw times Sunday- 2 O Clock sharp, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 4.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. Social :- Table quiz in aid of St. Mary's Hospital was held  on 24th Feb. in club house was a great success and well supported by the members. Drive In - Lady  Captain Drive In -  4th March at 12.30 - 9 hole stableford competition. Draw will be made at 12.30 sharp with drive in scheduled for 1'O' Clock. Good luck to lady Captain Marie and Captain Aidrean for a  memorable day and best wishes for the golfing year ahead.   Weekly Competition Last week competition was won by Janette Keenan with  18 points, and runner up was Mary Heavin also with 18 points. Alliance Competition Outings - Took place in Headford Monday 20th Feb.  Cait Quinn took the overall best score shooting a brilliant 38 points.  Yvonne, Rita ,Eithinne & Janette returned good scores also but, narrowly missing out in the prizes.  Well done  ladies. Mementos Spring League Two weeks now gone in the league and a bit of daylight is beginning to emerge in the teams. Lady Captain Marie Leonard's Team of Eileen Kerr and Moira O Brien out in front still with a great score of 61 points,  five points clear of second placed teams of Cathryna Craig,  Kathleen Laverty and Mary Brennan on 56 points and Faela Heavins team of Rose Mc Bride and Rosemary Hughes-Merry also on 56 points. Next  placed are two teams on 54 points- Josephine Mc Cahey's and  Cathriona Bolger With only a few points separating the rest of the teams it will be down to the third week where all three scores count to see who will ease into the top positions. The Blayney ladies have proved to be very competitive again with record numbers  playing this year. Draw Times -  Sunday- 2 O Clock sharp, Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 3.30 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. Last week winner was Eithine Mc Aviney with 20 points and this weeks winner was Lady Captain Marie Leonard on 20 points. Social :- Table quiz in aid of St. Mary's Hospital to be run on 24th Feb. in club house.  €25.00 per team member Drive In - Lady  Captain Drive In -  4th March at 12.30 - 9 hole stableford competition.   Weekly Competition Last week competition was won by Cathriona Bolger with  17 points, and runner up was team mate Eithne Mc Aviney also with 17 points. 17 was a popular score with 7 ladies this week, Cathriona winning  on the last three holes played. Daily Mail Foursomes -  Winners were Eileen Kerr and Mary Carville with 361/4.  Well done Alliance Competition Outings - Headford Monday 20th Feb. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Mementos Spring League With the first week over now , Lady Captain Marie Leonard's Team of Eileen Kerr and Moira O Brien out in front with 22points, secured by Marie herself. Next  a number of teams on 20points- Josephine Mc Cahey's, Cathryna Craig's, and Breige Horgan's. Well done to Faela Heavin on scoring 19points for her team also congrats to Michelle Murray on achieving a score of 18 for her team. As predicted this year the teams are very strong and evenly matched so an exciting run in on the last few weeks is expected. Draw Times - Ladies just a gentle reminder of the draw time for Sunday- it  is now 2 O Clock sharp Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 9.30,10.45, 2.00,  & 3.30 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. Subs:-Lady members are requested to pay annual fees asap. Locker money also due. Social :- Table quiz in aid of St. Mary's Hospital to be run on 24th Feb. in club house.  €25.00 per team member Committee Meeting - Friday 17th Feb. at 8 O Clock Drive In - Lady  Captain Drive is 4th March at 12.30 - 9 hole stableford competition. Lady Captain Marie in heavy training for the event.  During the week she  was  noticed sprinting around the course in hot pursuit of a run away trolley.  Not only she catch up with trolley she over took it and received great applauses from the gallery. Don't be racing around the course like  a young one Marie - you'll do your back in!   Weekly Competition Last week competition was won by Kathleen Laverty with the highest score of the year to date 21 points, followed by Mary Heavin with 21 points also. Daily Mail Foursomes -  this must be played on or before 9th Feb. Arrange partners and opposition and get out there for the first qualifier of the year. Blayney Senior Ladies Another big turnout for the seniors this week.. Breige Horgan taking top prize with 20 points . Alliance Competition Outings Headford Monday 20th Feb. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Castleblayney - Monday 20th March. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Rossmore - Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Mementos Spring League Draws for teams made last week and it has really started to pressurise  the ladies.   With  the teams very balanced looking on paper, it has started the rush early on in the competition to get the big scores in. League commenced on 3rd February and runs for 9 weeks to 6th April.  Results next week of the top scorers for the first week. Maureen O Reilly of Mementos kindling sponsoring this competition for the third year running.   Draw Times - Ladies just a gentle reminder of the draw time for Sunday- it  is now 2 O Clock sharp Saturday 10.30, and Thursday 10.30 & 2.00 Seniors - each Tuesday at 11 o clock. Lady members are requested to pay annual fees asap. Locker money also due. Social :- Table quiz in aid of St. Mary's Hospital to be run on 24th Feb. in club house.  €25.00 per team member   Weekly Competition Last week competition was won by Auriel Heavin with a great score of 20 points and runner-up was Elizabeth Coleman. Auriel  and Liz hitting form in time for the Mementos Spring League I think! Draw times have not changed as yet and are as follows: Saturday 10.30, Sunday 2.00, Thursday 10.30 & 2.00 Daily Mail Foursomes -  this must be played on or before 9th Feb. Arrange partners and opposition and get out there for the first qualifier of the year. Blayney Senior Ladies Blayney senior ladies still turning out in full force.  Winner of this weeks competition was Vera Conlon. Another lady,fine tuning her game for the  league ! Alliance Competition Outings Headford Monday 20th Feb. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Castleblayney - Monday 20th March. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Rossmore - Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Mementos Spring League Draws for teams made last week by the competition committee. A number of very strong teams emerged and it remains to be seen ,if will they live up to their pedigree. A few dark horse teams also emerged So with plenty to play for, this Mementos Spring League should go all the way to the last week and give us another exciting finish. League commences on 3rd February and runs for 9 weeks to 6th April. Maureen O Reilly of Mementos kindling sponsoring this competition for the third year running.     Weekly Competition First weekly competition of new year was won by Eithine Mc Aviney. The number of ladies starting to play again is steadily increasing - could be something to do with the Spring League about to start! Jan - Feb. Competitions Details:- 26th Jan - Club Competition 9 hole stableford 2nd Feb - Club Competition 9 hole stableford. Draw times have not changed as yet and are as follows: Saturday 10.30, Sunday 2.00, Thursday 10.30 & 2.00 Blayney Senior Ladies Blayney senior ladies showing the way for us all again, with a fantastic turn out on Tuesday 24th. Mary Heavin outscored everyone and duly won the weekly competition. Seniors out each Tuesday Morning at 11 O' Clock Alliance Competition Outings Headford Monday 20th Feb. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Castleblayney - Monday 20th March. Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Rossmore - Monday 10th April Draw time 9.30 - 11.30 Mementos Spring League Name sheet almost full. The teams will be drawn up on Wed. 25th - see notice board for full details. League commences on 3rd February and runs for 9 weeks to 6th April. Maureen O Reilly of Mementos kindling sponsoring this competition for the third year running.   Dates for the Dairies Ladies Lady Captains Drive In Sat. 4th March Lady Captains Day 22nd July Social Night :- Karaoke Night in Club House at 9.30   Weekly competitions have resumed on Sat. 14th  over 9 holes. Draw times have not changed as yet and are as follows: Saturday 10.30, Sunday 2.00, Thursday 10.30 & 2.00 Blayney Senior Ladies Blayney senior ladies held their first competition of the year on Tuesday 17th.  With a good turnout for the new incoming Senior Ladies Captain Eileen Kerr.  Eileen got the year off to a winning start with a score of 18points, she secured the main prize. Well done Eileen and best wishes from all the members for a successful and fun tenure . Seniors out each Tuesday Morning at 11 O' Clock - age restrictions apply! Alliance Competition Well done to Lady Captain Marie Leonard on securing 2nd place in the Alliance competition held in Clones on Tues. 17th. Also in the winners circle was Rita O Loughlin who finished her round in 3rd spot. That's Marie and Rita starting the new year as the finish the last - congratulations ladies. Mementos Spring League Name sheet on notice board in club house and filling up fast.  A lot of interest now showing for this great competition, which commences on 3rd February and runs for 9 weeks to 6th April. Maureen O Reilly of Mementos kindling sponsoring this competition for the third year running.  Prizes presented by Maureen  last year were beautiful and were to the delight of all the winners.   Lady Captain Marie Leonard held the first meeting of her tenure  on Monday last.  With a full attendance ,she announced her sub committees for 2006. Vice Captain Janette Keenan Ex Captain Alice Duffy Secretary Cathryna Craig Treasurer Elizabeth Coleman Handicap Secretary Eileen Comiskey Competition Convener Mary Heavin Social Convener Jospehine Mc Cahey Juvenile Committee - Andrea Mulligan & Faela Heavin Handicap Committee -  Eithinne Mc Aviney, Eileen Mc Donall, Josephine Mc Cahey Competitions Committee - Janette Keenan, Alice Duffy & Marie Leonard. The weekly club competitions start again  on Saturday 14th - tee time 10.30.   The annual Mementos Spring League was discussed with a few new ideas by the new convener to make this great competition more balanced. League will commence on Friday 3rd Feb, and will run for the usual 9 weeks, finishing on Thursday 6th April. As in the past top three scoring teams to qualify for play-offs.  In the final all three team members scores to count in a stableford run final. For the qualifying weeks ,the scoring will fall into a 1,2,3, pattern for the weeks , with week 1, one score counting , week 2, two scores counting and week 3 , three scores counting. And then back to one score counting for fourth week, two scores for fifth week and three scores for 6th week etc..... A new prize was announced for the league.  A deluxe Easter hamper will be sponsored by Lady Captain for the best combined score recorded by an individual not qualifying for play-offs or individual category prizes. Something now in the league for everyone - so get your name down quick on the name sheet on notice board. The weekly lamb competitions will run in conjunction with the Spring League. A new fun day competition to be run over the Easter holidays. Lady Captains Selection Vs. Vice Lady Captains Selection.  - To be organized by competitions committee.  All interested in participating - names sheet on notice board. More details on this next week. Seniors back in action - usual time 11'O' Clock Tuesday ( Lady Captain has promised some information on this group of mysterious hardy golfers) Best wishes to New Lady Captain Marie and Men's Captain Aidrean Sewell for a successful, enjoyable and fun year of golf in 2006.