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Castleisland Members’ Golf Club captains, Maryann Downes and Denis O’Sullivan at the announcement of details of the club’s Play in Pink Charity Classic for Breast Cancer Research due at the Castleisland course on August 25th and 26th. Photograph: John Reidy
THERE was nobody more qualified than Castleisland Members’ Golf Club Lady Captain, Maryann Downes when it came organising a charity golf outing for Breast Cancer Research.
The Brosna native’s qualifications came layered and wrapped in experience. Ms. Downes was there. Ms Downes survived. It’s the backdrop of that interruption to the normal pattern of life that urged her to join forces with men’s captain, Denis O’Sullivan and organise the Play in Pink Charity Golf Classic.
The event will take place at Castleisland Members’ Golf Club on Saturday, August 25th and Sunday 26th.
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A meeting of club members during the week saw the launch of the charity drive. A table full of prizes, already in, spoke volumes of the determination with which the two-day event is being approached.
“We’re organising the Play in Pink Golf Classic as our contribution to help fund ongoing cancer research so that people will have a better chance of life after a diagnosis,” said Maryann.
“We’re putting out an appeal now to all clubs in this and surrounding counties to enter a team in the charity event. Teams of four and of any combination will be welcomed. What we’d really like is for members to invite friends and guests to help make up teams.
“This is all about the charity and raising the funds to help progress research and all proceeds of the day will go to the research fund. We’ll all have a great couple of days golf and the prizes are excellent and almost all with the golfer in mind.”
About the Event: Joint Captains Charity Days. August 25th. and 26th. Team of four at €100 per team. Format: two scores to count on each hole and all scores on 18th.
The Prizes: Two fourballs and two night’s accommodation in New Forest Estate, Tyrellspass,
Co. Westmeath.
Second prize: Two fourballs and two night’s accommodation in New Forest Estate, Tyrellspass,
Co. Westmeath.
Third prize: Fourball on the Cashen Course in Ballybunion.
Fourth prize: Fourball at Charleville Golf Club. Fifth prize: Fourball at Youghall Golf Club.
Raffle for a two-ball in Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.
And there’s an autographed Kerry football signed by all the current team members and ex-manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice – a collector’s item now. This will be raffled among those who play on both days.
Registration on Saturday is from 8am to 3pm and on Sunday from 7am to 3pm. Members can book online through the club’s Facebook page. Visiting players are asked to contact the club for booking details.
For more details, please contact: Maryann Downes on 087 24 58 496 or Castleisland Members’ Golf Club on 066 71 41709. For more on Castleisland Members’ Golf Club you can tap in the link here: www.castleislandgc.com
