Jimmy Bruen Shield – Managers John O’Neill / Brian O’Neill
Kinsale qualified from the area finals at Bandon on the weekend of the 12th May by defeating Skibbereen, Douglas and Macroom. Kinsale played West Waterford in the Munster Semi-Final, and went on to beat Nenagh in the Munster Final.
Pierce Purcell Shield – Managers Jerry Crean / Gerry Kelly
Kinsale won the second round match against Dunmore at Bantry Bay on the 26th May, but were beaten by Bandon in the afternoon..
The team beat East Cork in the second round at Cork GC, the team of Gary Ward, Eric Rumley, Keith Fitzpatrick, Mark Healy and Cathal Butler won 4-1, with the first three matches won and the other to called in. John Murphy led out against Fermoy in the afternoon match, which was again won in the first three matches.
The team lost to Bandon in the Area Semi-Final on Sunday. It was a very tight match, decided on the 21st hole. Bandon were later defeated by Monkstown in the final. The team was Mark Healy, John Murphy, Keith Fitzpatick, Gary Ward and Cathal Butler.
The team lost to Bandon in the Area Semi-Final on Sunday. It was a very tight match, decided on the 21st hole. Bandon were later defeated by Monkstown in the final. The team was Mark Healy, John Murphy, Keith Fitzpatick, Gary Ward and Cathal Butler.
Junior Cup – Managers Declan O’Flynn and Des Fitzgerald
Kinsale had a bye in the first round, and beat Skibbereen in the afternoon of the 30th June to set up a match against Raffeeen Creek. Kinsale had a comprehensive win over Bandon to set up the Area Final against Fota Island.
In the Area Final, the team won the final match on the 18th with the score tied 2-2, to qualify for the Munster Finals. Kinsale lost out to Clonmel on the Munster semi-final at Thurles.
In the Area Final, the team won the final match on the 18th with the score tied 2-2, to qualify for the Munster Finals. Kinsale lost out to Clonmel on the Munster semi-final at Thurles.
Barton Shield – Manager Ger Culinane
The home club Muskerry were defeated by Kinsale on the 14th June, and Kinsale then went on to beat Mahon in the afternoon. The match on Sunday morning against Macroom was very close, but a strong finish saw them through. In the Area Final against Douglas a dominant second match resulted in the match being finished on the 15th.
The team faced Munster Senior Cup champions Dungarvan in the semi-final and won 2 up. A strong Castletroy team also booked a place in the final, and Kinsale prevailed on the 18th to win 1 up.
Irish Mixed Foursomes – Managers Gert Ringsted / Colette Kenny
Kinsale were knocked out by Bandon at Lee Valley GC on the 16th June, in the second round.
West Cork Senior Shield – Manager Aidan Cremin
Kinsale received a walkover from Kenmare in the first round. They then won the first match at Clonaklity GC to clinch the match, as they held a 5-0 lead going there. The first leg at home to Berehaven saw Kinsale record a 4-1 win.
West Cork Junior Shield – Managers Jerry Crean / Gerry Kelly
Kinsale defeated Glengariff in the first round away, the home left is yet to be scheduled. Glengariff were beaten 0.5 / 4.5 on Sunday . A narrow loss to Bandon at Bandon GC was followed by a heart-breaking defeat on the 19th hole at home.
JB Carr Trophy – Manager Joe Kennedy
The JB Carr team defeated East Cork to earn a County Final against Mahon. This will be played on a home and away basis, home match on Tuesday 22nd May . It was a terrific mach, with Kinsale winning on the 20th hole of the deciding match. The team is managed by Joe Kennedy, and the team on the day was Dan Hurley and Chris Heaslip, John Crowley and John Hunt, Jerry O’Donoghue and Christy Keating, Edmund O’Sullivan and Batt Ryan, and Gerry Waldron and Jackie Broderick.
The team took a narrow lead to Mahon after winning the home leg 3-2, but in the return match the home team took a convincing lead early on and held on for the win.
Michael Minehane Shield – Manager Joe Kennedy
Kinsale will play Lee Valley GC at Bantry Bay GC on the 11th June.
Michael McEvoy Shield – Manager President John Hunt
To be played at Kinsale GC on the 3rd Sept.
Fred Daly
Kinsale defeated Blarney to qualify for the area final at Monkstown on the 21st March, and then won against East Cork, earning a semi-fnal against Muskerry. The reigning Munster champions ran out winners in a competitive match.
Junior Foursomes
The Junior Foursomes team won the qualifier at Macroom on Good Friday. Keith Webb, Mark Byrne, Jody Costello and James Walsh played well in tough conditions. Unfortunately we were beaten in the play-off against Bantry Bay in Bandon.