Team 1: Sadie Tierney, Martina Harpur, Georgina Chambers.

Team 2: Carmel Whelan (President), Pauline McEvoy, Loretto O’Grady.

The Senior Women’s Golf Society (SWGS) All Ireland Finals took place in Edenmore Golf Club, Co. Down on Monday the 10th of August with 37 Teams from four provinces participating. Portumna was represented by two teams (named above) who qualified from the regional finals in July in Athlone Golf Club. It was a 3 person team with all 3 scored counting and thankfully the weather was kind on the day.

Well done to Team 1 on coming 1st place (Pictured below). Gort Golf Club took 2nd and 3rd places so a clean weep for Connacht. Congratulations to them.

Lime kilns form part of Ireland’s rich industrial heritage and are widely distributed throughout the landscape. Lime has been produced for thousands of years and was in great demand for the building of castles, churches and towns. This lime kiln and dwelling, most likely dates from the 18th century and was constructed to produce lime for local needs.

Lime is produced by heating limestone to a very high temperature in an open-topped chamber with an opening at the base, known as the eye. A fire was lit through this opening and the kiln was filled from above with alternating layers of turf and stone chips. The fire would burn for many days and sometimes for weeks. The lime was removed from the base with long-handled shovels. The labour- intensive process required several workmen who would have resided in the adjoining dwelling for the duration of the work.

This image shows the remains of an old lime kiln and adjoining staff dwelling on our 6th hole. This was once used to produce lime for local businesses.

A huge congratulations to our Men’s Captain, Damien Gibbons, on a hugely successful Captain’s Day. The event was a credit to his hard work and dedication, and we’d like to thank everyone who came out to support and take part in the day. The atmosphere was fantastic, and it was great to see such strong participation from members. A special congratulations goes to Martin McDonagh, who claimed the top prize. Well done to all prize winners and participants.

A heartfelt congratulations to our Lady Captain, Vera Smyth, on a wonderfully successful Lady Captain’s Prize Day. Vera’s dedication and effort were clear for all to see, and the day was a fantastic celebration of women’s golf at the club. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and take part in the event, helping to make it such a special occasion. A special well done to Mary Madden, who took home 1st place with an excellent performance. Well done to all winners and thank you to all the participants.

We were honoured to welcome the iconic Claret Jug to our club recently as part of the Road to The Open tour – and what a fantastic day it was! Our club was proud to be one of just 20 clubs in Ireland selected for this prestigious event, and the excitement around the visit was truly special.

There was a real buzz in the air as members, visitors, and special guests got the rare chance to see the famous trophy up close. The Claret Jug, steeped in golfing history, brought with it a sense of tradition, pride, and inspiration for golfers of all ages.

A special thank you goes to St. Brendan’s National School, who added something truly unique to the day. The students put in tremendous effort, completing wonderful research projects and creating impressive displays all about the history and legacy of the Claret Jug. Their enthusiasm and knowledge added so much to the event and reminded us all why the future of golf is in such good hands.

It was a day filled with excitement, learning, and community spirit—a celebration of golf and all that makes it special.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success. Here’s to more unforgettable moments at our club!

We were delighted to host our President’s Prize recently, and what a fantastic day it turned out to be! With President Carmel Whelan at the helm, the event was a tremendous success—full of great golf, good company, and a wonderful atmosphere from start to finish.

The course was in excellent condition, and the spirit of friendly competition made for a truly memorable weekend. Members and guests alike enjoyed the chance to come together, celebrate the club, and show their support for this special annual event.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who participated, helped organise, or came along to support. Events like these are only possible because of the wonderful sense of volunteerism we have, and it was on full display throughout the entire weekend.

And of course—congratulations to President Carmel Whelan on a hugely successful President’s Prize. Your hard work, leadership, and warm presence made the event extra special for everyone involved.

Here’s to many more great days at the club!

Proceeds from the generous donations received at the refreshments cart during the President’s Prize have been proudly donated to ‘Family and Friends of St. Dympna’s ADS’. A heartfelt thank you to Lukers Bar in Shannonbridge and Bert Notley for generously sponsoring the refreshments cart, this initiative would not have been possible without their support.
Sincere thanks also to everyone who supported the President’s Prize and contributed on the day to raising much-needed funds for this very worthy cause.

Pictured (L to R): Mary McEvoy (Treasurer of Family and Friends of St. Dympnas ADS), Sharon McDonagh (Chairperson of Family and Friends of St. Dympnas ADS), Helen Ryan (Lukers Shannonbridge), Carmel Whelan (President of Portumna Golf Club)

Absent: Ana Maria Burke (Secretary of Family and Friends of St. Dympnas ADS) Bert Notley (Sponsor)

There are a number of local accommodation options if you wish to stay in the vicinity prior to or after your round at Portumna Golf Club. You can also choose from some play & stay options. Open to corporate / societies and green fee guests. Contact the club for more information

There are a number of local accommodation options if you wish to stay in the vicinity prior to or after your round at Portumna Golf Club. You can also choose from some play & stay options. Open to corporate / societies and green fee guests. Contact the club for more information