Monroe Development (Moyle Rovers) Classic 2004

MONROE DEVELOPMENT (MOYLE ROVERS) CLASSIC 27th & 28th MAY
1st: (M.S.D.): Billy Hewitt (Clonmel), Jim Geoghegan (Carrick on Suir), Noel Kehoe (Slievenamon), 52.5 nett.
2nd: (Flancare): Michael Woodlock (Clonmel), Dermot Lynch (Clonmel), Kevin Corry (Clonmel), 54.75 nett.
3rd: (P.D.'s): Tom Whitford (Cahir Park), Sean Mooney (Slievenamon), Billy Phelan (Slievenamon), 55.4 nett.
Ladies: (Michael Fitzgerald): Heather Bailey, Kathleen Shanley, Anne Fitzgerald, (All Slievenamon) 63.4 nett.
Gents Longest Drive: Willie Harrington (Cavan).
Ladies Longest Drive: Lorrane Cahill (Fermoy).

Gents Nearest the Pin: Ken Morrissey (Dundrum).
Ladies Nearest the Pin: Shula McCarthy (Clonmel).


The man in charge, Frank Burke (Sec Monroe Development Committee) checking out the classic timesheet and making sure everything is going to plan. The main sponsors of the classic were O2 and Nivia.

Looking after the teams are Niamh Kirby, Laura Acheson and her younger sister, and Aileen Duggan.

Helping out on the day Seamus Norris (Sec Moyle Rovers), Laura Acheson, Paddy McNeel (Moyle Rovers Committee), Niamh Kirby and Frank Burke (Sec Monroe Development Committee).

Aidan Ryan's team which included another All Ireland winnner in Ken Morrissey, who won with the Clare Hurling team in 1995.

The Flancare team who finished second overall, Dermot Lynch (Clonmel), Michael Woodlock (Clonmel), Kevin Corry (Clonmel).

The starter Dick Lonergan, seeing off the team of Declan Browne, John Keating and Seamus Delahunty on the first tee.

The long arms of the law, Jim Barry, Ger Canty and Patsy Cunningham after finishing their round in the classic.

Brendan Faulkner, Declan White and Jim Cahill. This was Brendan's last chance of a bit of freedom as he's getting married next weekend.

The winning team representing Merck Sharp & Dohme. Front: Denis O'Sullivan (Club Captain), Jim Geoghegan (Carrick on Suir), Billy Hewitt (Clonmel), Anne Fitzgerald (Lady Captain). Back: Frank Burke (Sec Monroe Development Committee), Seamus Norris (Sec Moyle Rovers) & Donal Foley (Treasurer Moyle Rovers).

The Glanbia team: Willie Drennan, Michael Molvihill & Gerry Kirby.

The Slievenamon G.C. team.

The Slievenamon Ladies who won the ladies team prize: Kathleen Shanley, Heather Bailey and Anne Fitzgerald. The team was sponsored by Anne's husband Michael.

Some of the hard working committee who organised and helped out in the running of the classic. Philly O'Dwyer, Frank Burke, Dick Lonergan, Tom Acheson (Chairman Moyle Rovers) and Tommy Campbell.

The ACC team including John Kinsella and Patrick Burke.

Michael Cleary, Colm Butler and Jim Cleary.

Three young players from Cahir.

Dick Lonergan on the first tee making sure everything is running to time.

Brian McCarthy, Paddy Kenrick and Jim Butler.

Ned Spillane, Lorraine Cahill and Davy Walsh representing Flancare.

The E.S.K. team including Joe Holohan and Martin Bourke.

The Rathkeevin team: Eugene Fogarty, Donal Mullane and Conrad Burke.

Christy Quirke, Val Renahan and Paudie Everard.

Paul Norris, Pat Brett and Seamus Norris.

Declan McGrath's team.

Team K

The P.F. Quirke Auctioneers team: Danny Ryan, Marie Quirke and Pat Quirke.

Tom Fennessy, Seamus Lyons and Jimmy Purcell.

Team R

The Delahunty Fireplaces team: Keith, Ann and Des Delahunty.

John Murphy, Eoin Whyte and Willie Harrington.

Kevin O'Connor, Paddy McNeel, William Burke and Keith Delahunty at the social which was held in the clubhouse after the classic.

Frank Burke, Paddy McCarthy and Dermot Lynch enjoying themselves at the social.

The winning ladies team: Heather Bailey, Ann Fitzgerald and Kathleen Shanley. Denis O'Sullivan (Club Captain), Frank Burke (Sec Monroe Development Committee), Seamus Norris (Sec Moyle Rovers).

The third team representing the PD's: Billy Phelan, Tom Whitford and Sean Mooney. Back: Denis O'Sullivan (Club Captain), Frank Burke (Sec Monroe Development Committee), Seamus Norris (Sec Moyle Rovers), Donal Foley (Tres Moyle Rovers) and Anne Fitzgerald (Lady Captain).

The Flancare team who finished second overall: Front: Denis O'Sullivan (Club Captain), Michael Woodlock (winning team) and Anne Fitzgerald (Lady Captain). Back: Frank Burke (Sec Monroe Development Committee), Dermot Lynch (winning team), Seamus Norris (Sec Moyle Rovers), Donal Foley (Tres Moyle Rovers) and Kevin Corry (winning team).

Michael Ormonde, Breda Purcell, John O'Donovan and Eddie Purcell.

Back: Michael Mulvihill, Donal Foley, Eamon Power and Kevin Corry

Frank Burke, Sean Crosse, Paddy McCarthy and Seamus Norris.

Gerry Kelly with Liam Phelan and his wife.

Michael Woodlock and Dermot Lynch with their wives at the Moyle Rovers social on Friday night last.