October 10th 2009
2nd year of the Carne Trophy, in memory of Molly O'Donnell.
Teams
Russell Burke, Stephen Connolly, Gay Reilly
Shay O'Donnell, Tommy O'Donnell, Pat Shortall
Joe Connolly, Brian d'Eath, Billy Meagher, Peter Ryan
St. Helen's Bay, Kilrane Co. Wexford hosted the 2nd annual running of the Carne Trophy competition on Saturday October 10th. Following the passing of Molly O'Donnell, a native of Carne, in 2008, Molly's granddaughter Susan and her husband, Russell, presented a trophy in her memory. An annual golf weekend has taken place in October for many years in which many of Molly's extended family and friends take part and it was felt that this was an appropriate way of keeping Molly's memory alive. The inaugural winning team in October 2008 included one of Molly's sons-in-law and grandsons-in-law.
Winners
This years winners with a fantastic score of 81 points were Tommy and Shay O'Donnell, (both sons of Molly) and Pat Shortall.
Other Winners
Best Individual Score - Tommy O'Donnell 39 Points
Nearest The Pin - Russell Burke 8'1"
Par 3s - Feargal McGrath, Tommy O'Donnell and Paddy Burke (Tied on 9 Points)
Guest - Brian D'eath
Participants
Paddy Burke
Russell Burke
Joe Connolly
Stephen Connolly
Brian D'Eath
Fergal McGrath
Billy Meagher
Shay O'Donnell
Tommy O'Donnell
Gay Reilly
Fintan Ryan
Peter Ryan
Pat Shortall
Many thanks to the sponsors of the prizes for this year's competition. The team prizes and 'nearest the pin' was sponsored by Burtech. The Par 3s and individual best score prizes were sponsored by Tommy, Hughie and Shay O'Donnell.