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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION
2016
ANNUAL REPORT
and STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
thank you
The Irish Ladies’ Golf Union would like to thank all of the volunteers, golf clubs
and members throughout the country who make such a valuable contribution
to ladies golf each year in so many ways.
We express our appreciation to the Board and all our committees at
National and District level, who work so diligently on our behalf and to the
volunteers who fulfil a multitude of invaluable roles at our National and
District Tournaments.
To the Clubs who hosted our ILGU National events throughout 2016:
Arklow, Beech Park, Birr, Dundalk, Greystones, Headfort, Kilkenny,
Lahinch, Milltown, Old Conna, Roganstown, Seapoint, Shandon Park,
Slieve Russell and The Island, we are very grateful for your hospitality
and wonderful welcome.
Sincere appreciation also goes to our sponsors: Sport Ireland, Sport
Northern Ireland, R&A, Revive Active, AIG, Titleist, Footjoy and
Bushnell for their continued support.
ILGU LIFE HONORARY
MEMBERS
Nell Bruen (1985) Past President
Marese Prendiville (1991) Past President
Anne Tunney (1993) Past President
Colette Holmes (1995) Past President
Juliett McHugh (1997) Past President
Maire O’Donnell (1997)
Cathy Smith (2001) Past President
Ita Butler (2002) Past President
Ann Heskin (2005) Past President
Ann Bradshaw (2006) Past President
Brenda Gearty (2008)
Mary Anderson (2009)
Anne Wallace (2009) Past President
Kay Keating (2010)
Mary McKenna MBE (2010) Past President
Brigid McCaw (2011)
Marjorie McCorduck (2011) Past President
Ann Popplewell (2011)
Nora Murphy (2012)
Anna Usher (2016)
ILGU BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
President: Valerie Hassett
Chairman: Brege McCarrick
Anne O’Sullivan,
Eilish Smith,
Irene Poynton,
Mary Culliton,
Patricia Jordan,
Rita Grealish,
Sheena McElroy,
Teresa Byrne,
Tricia McDonnell
(resigned 2016).
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Notice is hereby given that the
9th Annual General Meeting
of the Irish Ladies’ Golf Union Limited
will be held in Red Cow Moran Hotel,
Naas Road, Dublin 22
on Saturday, 28th January
2017 at 12.30 pm.
AGM
AGENDa
1.Apologies
9. To notify members of the following Clubs affiliated
to the Irish Ladies’ Golf Union Limited in 2016:
Rathsallagh (Mid Leinster) and Lough Erne (Ulster)
2. To approve the Minutes of the 8th Annual General
Meeting of the Irish Ladies’ Golf Union Limited held
on the 16th January 2016
10. To notify members of the following Clubs who have
disaffiliated from the Irish Ladies’ Golf Union Limited
in 2016: Ardfert (Munster), Ballinlough Castle (Mid
Leinster), Dublin Mountain (East Leinster), Hazel
Grove (East Leinster) and Kilcoole (East Leinster)
3. To receive the Annual Report of the Board
4. To receive and approve the Audited Financial
Statements of Accounts for the year end 30th
September 2016
11. One Governing Body for Golf in Ireland – Update
5. To confirm the election of the ILGU President - Vonnie
Noonan (Co. Longford)
12. Presentation of the 2016 ILGU Awards:
6. To confirm the election of Directors:
Junior Director - Gemma Butler (Birr)
High Performance Director – Clodagh Hopkins
(Woodbrook)
Women’s Order of Merit - Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL)
Girls’ Order of Merit – Mairead Martin (Killarney)
Senior Women’s Order of Merit – Gertie McMullen
(The Island)
13. Anti-Doping Update (See below)
7. To confirm the election of Claire Dowling
(Woodbrook) as an Honorary Life Member of the
Irish Ladies’ Golf Union Limited
14. Guest Speaker
15. Any Other Business
8. To confirm the appointment of Auditors, Carney
Walsh & Co., 3 Pembroke Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
2016 Anti-Doping
Education Provided: Guide to Anti Doping - The Irish Ladies Golf Union annually receives
Anti-Doping Wallet Cards (Guide to Anti-Doping) from Sport Ireland. The guides
are distributed to our High Performance players, National panels and other players
during the registration process of our National tournaments. Players are requested
to read the information on the wallet card and visit the Sport Ireland website for
further information. www.sportireland.ie Real Winner Programme - The Real Winner
Programme was completed by our Anti-Doping Officer. Number of Tests & Results - No
tests were carried out in 2016.
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Irish Seniors Crowned European Team Champions
Ireland were crowned European Champions at the
Senior European Team Championships at Sierra Golf
Club, Poland, after overcoming Belgium 3-2 in a nail biting
finish at the beginning of September. It was 2 points
apiece before rookie Mary Sheehy (Tralee) holed a
sizeable putt for the win.
not go unnoticed. The work done by these individuals
contributes to the overall success of the Union.
ILGU Staff
The staff of the ILGU has grown in recent years but
still remains a relatively small team given the scope
of activities undertaken. We would like to thank our
dedicated team for the work that was carried out this
year in such an efficient manner. This year one long
standing staff member, Gillian O’Leary moved on to new
pastures. Gillian contributed greatly to the outstanding
progress made in the area of ILGU High Performance
and Junior Development and we wish her well in her
new career with the Golf Union of Wales.
ILGU Board
Eleven highly skilled and experienced individuals make
up the Board of the ILGU, each with their own area
of expertise which contributes to the overall strategic
direction of the Union. The Board is dedicated to
progressing the game of golf in Ireland and its structure
ensures there is at least one representative from each
District. In addition, areas of acute importance such
as High Performance, Junior Development, Finance,
CONGU and Rules are also represented. At the close
of 2016 two of our Board members; Irene Poynton and
Tricia McDonnell left the Board. Irene has served on
the Board for a six year term as Junior Development
Director and her enthusiasm of and dedication to her
role has been outstanding. We sincerely thank Irene for
her contribution to the game of golf and her exceptional
dedication in encouraging the number of junior girls to
take up the game. We also thank Tricia McDonnell for
the knowledge and expertise she brought to the role of
High Performance Director and for her input into HP
successes.
Staff and Areas of Responsibility
Sinead Heraty - Chief Executive
Sandra Barnett – Championships & Tournaments
Sarah Crowe – Communications & Media
Cian Hoban - High Performance & Championships
Jane Kinch – Finance & Accounts
Gillian O’Leary – Coaching Systems
Audrey Quinn – Office, Administration & Safeguarding
Carla Reynolds – IT District Support, Junior Development,
USGA & CONGU
ILGU Service Providers
High Performance
David Kearney – High Performance Manager
Robbie Cannon – Strength & Conditioning & Nutrition
Chris Jelly – Long Game & Data Analysis
Sharon Morris – Physiotherapy
Donal Scott – Putting & Performance Analysis
Lee-Ann Sharpe - Psychology & Lifestyle
Johnny Foster – Short Game
The Board has a number of sub-committees and we
wish to extend our thanks to the Directors who have
added these extra responsibilities to their Director
duties. The ILGU also have International appointments
and representatives on external bodies that should
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2016 Financial Performance
The accounts for 2016 show a deficit of €263,312 compared to a surplus of €78,150
for the previous year. The deterioration in sterling rate of exchange against the euro
has resulted in an exchange loss of €98,527, compared to a gain in the previous year of
€22,912.
Description
Total Income
Total Expenditure
Currency
Surplus/(Deficit)
2016
€ 1,292,763
(€1,457,548)
(€98,527)
(€263,312)
Highlights of the accounts for the year are as
follows:
Income
• Adult membership fell by 1.4% which is an improvement
on declines since 2009 year on year of 4/5%. Junior
membership saw a small increase of 1%. The movement
in sterling has resulted in lower NI membership income
but a positive movement in the value of LGU capitation
fee of £2.50 per member. Result overall subscription
income down €13,356.
• Last year’s accounts benefitted from an exceptional
write back of €71K being net income from the issue
of replacement ILGU cards over a 5 year period. The
revenue on cards in 2016 is as usual and has been offset
against the cost of maintaining and hosting Golfnet.
• Interest received and receivable has fallen year on year
due to lower interest rates than last year.
• Under 12 Junior Development was replaced in 2016
with the Golf4Girls4Life pilot in 16 clubs run by CGI.
•Grants, sponsorship, competition entries, Australian
Spoons, other income, all in line with previous year.
Expenditure
• Competitions/Teams – Increase in expenditure of €35K
was as a result of the Espirito Santo World Amateur
Team Championships held in Mexico (Bi-annual event),
increased representation in the Portuguese Open,
Olympic Qualification and European Ladies Team
Championships in Iceland. Interclub competitions saw an
increase of €7.5K mostly due to travel/accommodation
in different locations.
• Number of staff increased from 7 to 8 as a result of the
introduction of an administration support role for the 5
Districts.
• Costs associated with the development of a new
2015
€1,393,950
(€1,338,712)
€22,912
€78,150
Variance
(€ 101,187)
(€118,836)
(€121,439)
(€341,462)
One Governing Body for Golf in Ireland amounted to
approximately €21K.
• Grants to Districts €10K.
• Grants on Junior Club Coaching increased by €5K
bringing the support for Girls Coaching at club level to
approximately €45K.
• €50K (as in 2015) was contributed to the CGI as part
of our continuing commitment to support the activities
it provides to golf clubs.
•Continued navigation improvements and additional
developments to Golfnet 2 cost €44K this year.
• With the 125 year anniversary of the Union fast
approaching in 2018 the Board agreed to commission
the writing of the History of Ladies golf since the Union
was founded in 1893.This is a three year project and will
be reflected in the accounts from 2016 – 2018.
• Depreciation includes €30K for Buildings. New policy of
2% provision per annum included.
• ILGU and GUI are hosting the World Amateur Team
Championships at Carton House in 2018. To provide
for the cost of this we have set aside a provision this
year of €20K bringing the amount in this reserve to
€120K. Planning for this event is well advanced and it is
envisaged that we will offset the cost with the support
of Failte Ireland and Sport Ireland.
While this has been a financially challenging year for the
Union, the results (with the exception of the currency
loss) have come in more or less on budget as much of
the above was envisaged during budget preparation.
Thank you to our members, our sponsors including AIG
Insurance, Revive Active, Sport Ireland, Sport N.I. & the
R&A for their financial support.
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The Confederation of Golf
in Ireland (CGI)
Get into Golf
Get into Golf is a programme designed to support Golf
Clubs in recruiting new members, and also to make golf
more accessible to a wider audience. There are three
main strands to CGI’s Get into Golf Programme:
•Recruitment
• 5-8 Week Get into Golf Programme (depending on
the programme)
• Follow on Membership and Activities
The programme was first launched across the country in
2014 by CGI, since then 213 programmes have successfully
been delivered to 6,020 participants, which has resulted
in 3,445 people (approx. 2,000 being Women and Girls)
converting to Golf Club Membership.
Breakdown:
• 2014 = 54 projects, 1,394 participants, converting 705
to membership.
• 2015 = 59 projects, 1,177 participants, converting 815
to membership.
• 2016 = 100 projects, 3,449 participants, converting
2,061 to membership (to date figures still to be
returned)
Golf4Girls4Life
The Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU) and Confederation
of Golf in Ireland (CGI) joined together, with the support
of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) to create
the Golf4Girls4Life Framework.
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The overarching aim of the framework is to map the
progression of girls from beginner level, through to
achieving a handicap of 35, at an appropriate rate for
them as individuals (stages 1-4). This involves ensuring
they become proficient in all elements of the game as
well as becoming integrated into the club environment
with the result of increased participation and retention
of girls.
Coaching Activities (Stages 2 – 4)
Rules and Etiquette Activities (Stages 2 – 4)
Social Activities (Stages 2 – 4)
G4G4L Workshop for Volunteers and Professionals
Irish Girls Festival of Golf
The victorious Irish Girls Team hosted approximately
150 junior girls in the first ever Irish Girls Festival of
Golf. It was the first event its kind and combined a
range on course play, in the form of a six hole scramble
with indoor and outdoor activities and concluded with
a Q&A session with Irish International and Curtis Cup
star, Maria Dunne. Girls of all levels attended it proved to
be a huge success, and great starting point in welcoming
2017 G4G4L applications.
For 2017 Golf4Girls4Life will be split into two main
strands one being – G4G4L Recruitment which will
consist of the following:
• Forming links with the local primary schools and
running awareness days in the schools and/or club
• Lessons delivered by a PGA Professional
• Rules and Etiquette activities
• Social activities
Joint Collaboration with the Golfing Union of
Ireland (GUI)
The ILGU and GUI have worked side by side on many
projects in 2016, even more so than any previous year.
This is due to the intent of both organisations to create
One Governing Body for Golf in Ireland in the near
future. There were also a number of other projects
which both Unions coordinated on, including:
The other being G4G4L Coaching and Retention
Programme which will be a progression of the G4G4L
Recruitment programme and will consist of the following:
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•More enjoyable and fun golf for all.
•More powerful Governing Body that will promote,
influence, secure funding, provide support to clubs,
provide attractive participation programmes, organise
national tournaments and provide handicapping.
• Structures representative of both genders.
• OGB should be very efficient in terms of running
costs.
• Broad support for mixed officiating at competitions.
• OGB would recognise the importance of volunteers
and support their training.
• OGB would have appropriate High Performance
training programmes at elite level.
Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI)
CONGU/Worldwide Handicapping Review
Joint R&A Rules School
2016 Olympic Games
2016 and 2018 World Amateur Team Championships
Joint Irish Students Amateur Open Championship
Safeguarding Policies in Golf Clubs
Discussions on the Creation of One Governing
Body for Golf in Ireland
The Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU) and the Golfing
Union of Ireland (GUI) have been discussing the potential
formation of One Governing Body (OGB) for Golf in
Ireland.
The Discussion Group (DG) have established a number
of internal Working Groups in the areas of Finance,
Communications and Organisational Structure.
They have also advertised on Golfnet and invited
expressions of interest for membership of the working
group in the area of Future Club Formation, which
will work on a review of the various club management
structures and will report back with proposed models for
good governance for the future. The DG were delighted
with the positive response received.
An OGB Discussion Group has been established jointly by
both organisations; it consists of four members from the
GUI and four members from the ILGU, and is facilitated
by an independent consultant. Its brief is to develop a
proposal for the creation of One Governing Body for
Golf in Ireland, to be submitted for consideration and
approval to the members of both organisations.
Discussions began in November 2015 and consultation
sessions were held in early 2016 with a number of golf
club members and union representatives, across seven
different locations in Ireland. The purpose of these initial
consultation meetings was for the Discussion Group
to gather feedback from both club members and union
officials on the thoughts of creating One Governing
Body for Golf in Ireland. Attendees contributed ideas of
what they thought the main elements of the new OGB
would be:
• Single body for all golfers.
• Open and welcoming to the full range of potential
golfers.
• Encourage the growth of stronger clubs, due to
declining numbers.
• Equality for all golfers.
• A governing body that is connected from the top to
bottom.
Other external work groups will be established in many
areas, such as Equality, Club Services, Game Development,
Championships, Volunteerism, Rules, Course Rating and
High Performance and more may be identified.
Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback received
at consultation stage, there is broad acceptance that OGB
is a good idea. The extent and length of the undertaking
of this project should not be underestimated as it
is a complex process due to the number of elements
included, but if done well, has the potential to underpin
the success of golf into the future.
The discussions are ongoing and the Group will be
communicating progress reports at intervals throughout
the deliberations.
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CONGU & Worldwide
Handicapping (WWH)
World number four ranked amateur, Olivia Mehaffey
(RCDL) cruised to success as she captured the Irish
Open Stroke Play title, eight shots clear of nearest
competitor, Chloe Ryan (Castletroy).
The ILGU and the GUI attended meetings with the
R&A and the USGA on the introduction of a Worldwide
Handicapping System. The introduction of the WWH
system would potentially replace the current CONGU
Unified Handicapping System. Originally planned to
be implemented in 2018, the system introduction has
now been postponed until 2020 for further research
and planning. WWH would be based on an averaging
system (8/20) replacing current incremental changes
and would follow the USGA system of course rating and
incorporate slope.
Next to follow on the busy National calendar of events
was the Girls Open Stroke Play at Roganstown Golf
Club. The title went abroad this year as Norwegian
Celine Borge proved too good for the rest of the field,
as she lifted the trophy after carding rounds of 71, 72 and
70. Two Lurgan members, Niamh McSherry and Annabel
Wilson were the closest Irish competitors, finishing
seven shots adrift of Borge.
The Irish Women’s Close Championship was moved up
the fixture list in 2016, to accommodate the Curtis Cup.
It took place in May over the dunes and hills of Lahinch
links. Sinead Sexton (Lahinch) prevailed as leading
qualifier before Mehaffey shone through once again.
She encountered a close final with fellow international,
Louise Coffey (Malone), but the RCDL player had the
edge as she ensured the win on the home green, for her
first ever Irish Close title.
A number of changes were introduced to the CONGU
Unified Handicapping System in 2016, all of which will
remain for the 2017 season.
USGA Course Rating
In 2016, 43 courses were rated for both Slope and
Standard Scratch in preparation for WWH introduction.
This is the second phase of rating for clubs that includes
both Slope and SSS rating.
The start of July saw approximately 70 U18 Irish Girls
descend on Kilkenny Golf Club, with the hope of being
crowned Irish Girls’ champion. It was the in-form Julie
McCarthy (Forrest Little) who emerged as victor as she
met Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) in the final. McCarthy
managed to level the match on the 18th and showcased
her steady nature as she overcame fellow team mate,
Niamh on the 20th hole.
Applications for nine-hole SSS have now been received
from 252 clubs, all of whom have been issued with ninehole SSS Certificates. Nine-hole qualifying competitions
were introduced by CONGU to enable players, who do
not have the time or were unable to complete 18 holes,
maintain a handicap which reflects their current playing
ability.
Slieve Russell was the venue for the ILGU Ladies and
Girls Interprovincial Matches. Over fifty players and eight
teams swarmed to the glorious golf resort, all ready for
battle. The Ulster ladies managed to capture the title
ILGU Tournaments &
Championships
The ILGU run over 80 District and National Tournaments
and Championships every year and 2016 proved to be
as successful and exciting as ever before. The first
National Championship of the season was
held on the impressive but challenging
links that is The Island.
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for the second consecutive year, as they encountered
a tough test with Leinster on the final day. Leinster,
however proved to be strongest of the girls’ teams as
they brought the trophy and title of champions back to
the province.
Spoons National title. The faultless round included five
birdies.
The ILGU Silver and Bronze National Medal finals took
place at Headfort Golf Club over the new and old
courses. The sun shone all day but water hazards and
fast greens posed a challenge for those competing. Jo
Ebbs (Dun Laoghaire) won the 2016 Silver Medal after
shooting a 72 nett and Anne Mullan (Castledargan)
captured the Bronze Medal with a score of 73 nett.
The AIG inter-club match play once again proved to be
the busiest event in the ILGU calendar. Approximately
14,000 golfers and 1,400 teams took part overall and
six National Champions were crowned at Dundalk Golf
Club.All four seasons graced Dundalk for the finals but it
didn’t deter the enthusiasm and excitement from players
and supporters.
Safeguarding
Golf are committed to helping Clubs make their activities
safe for young people whilst encouraging them to reach
their full potential. Since 2014, 587 people have attended
Safeguarding 1 – Basic Awareness Workshops across the
country. 1,438 people have been vetted through Garda
Vetting or Access NI.
2016 AIG Ladies Cups and Shields – National
Champions
Senior Foursomes: Royal Portrush
Junior Foursomes: Tramore
Junior Cup: Castletroy
Intermediate Cup: Portumna
Minor Cup: Ballinrobe
Challenge Cup: Headfort
Under Golf’s Safeguarding Policy supported by Sport
Ireland and Sport NI it is now mandatory for each Golf
Club to have a Safeguarding Policy in place.
The interest in inter-club golf is stronger than ever, and
2016 saw Revive Active come on board with the ILGU
as title sponsor of the National Fourball. Rockmount just
fell short in 2015, as they reached the All-Ireland final in
Newlands. 2016 proved to be a different story for the
Northern team as they played spectacular golf against
Newlands at Old Conna Golf Club in what proved to
be an exciting final and the decisive match required 21
holes but a solid putt from Deirdre Russell secured the
win for Rockmount.
In addition to this, Clubs should:
• Complete appropriate Vetting Checks. This is now
mandatory for all those working regularly with juniors
•Sign Code of Conducts annually (leaders, juniors,
parents)
• Appoint a Club Children’s Officer and Designated
Liaison Person
• Arrange appropriate training for all those working with
juniors
• Communicate Safeguarding procedures to staff, coaches,
volunteers, parents, members & juniors
The 2016 Australian Spoons competition was held at
Beech Park Golf Club. Helen Jones and Vivienne Houston
(Royal Portrush), playing off a combined handicap of five
scored a very impressive 43 points to win the Australian
Section 6 of the Club Handbook for Junior Golf is
dedicated to Safeguarding and more details can be found
by visiting: www.cgigolf.org/safeguarding.
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Club Membership
Adult paying membership stands at 35,997 and girls at 3,701. Five clubs closed down in 2016, and two reopened,
leaving the number of affiliated clubs at 375. Non-playing membership increased by 8%. Ladies membership fell by
1.4% and girl’s membership increased by 1%.
Girls’ Membership
Connacht
2015
2015
482
East
Leinster
1,137
2016
387
1,152
2015
618
Mid
Leinster
Ulster
2016
2015
698
2016
752
2015
2016
732
639
Munster
Lady Vice Captains
Workshops
2016
771
high quality player centred programmes by highly skilled
coaches, staff and volunteers. The ILGU aims to create
a safe environment in which players and coaches can
realise their full potential through programmes that are
constantly reviewed and improved in order to establish
a world class system that encourages participation and
strives for excellence. The ILGU will encourage the
participation of all players at early stages and deliver
programmes which aid development by affording players
the time and space to learn and acquire fundamental
physical and mental skills which can be built on at a stage
suitable to the individual player.
The role of Lady Captain is evolving and it has highlighted
an increasing need to understand and address the
challenges facing Clubs today. The LVC workshops took
place in February/March 2016 and will take place again in
2017 to ensure that all Lady Captains and Vice Captains:
• Have a clear understanding of their role, the role of
the Ladies Committee and in some cases the role of
the Management Committee.
• Take up their role with greater confidence and
enjoy their year as they represent their Club and
membership both locally and nationally.
• Understand the challenges facing golf clubs and how
these can be addressed.
•Network among other Lady Vice Captains and
learn from best practices and experiences in Clubs
nationwide.
High Performance
The aim of the High Performance program is to
produce World Class players who consistently achieve
podium finishes at international events. The program is
continuously evolving with the panel now consisting of 10
players progressing toward the highest levels of amateur
golf, with the majority aspiring to join the professional
ranks over the coming years. Many of these players
are still very much in the development phase of their
golfing career and therefore the approach of delivering
prescribed interventions from our Service Provision team
will have maximum benefit. Bespoke individual plans will
be designed, which will involve a series of screening and
monitoring sessions, in order to monitor performance
Grow the Game, Beat the
Competition
The strategy will focus on increasing the numbers of young
girls and ladies playing golf and provides a wide range of
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improvements closely and direct further progression in
conjunction with the players personal coaches. Squad
sessions will be in the form of a Warm Weather Training,
which will afford players concentrated contact time with
the ILGU Service Provision team in a high quality training
environment. In addition to this, individual tournament
schedules will be directed, with the aim of achieving top
finishes at appropriate international events.
a focus on ensuring players plan and execute a robust
tournament schedule which combines various levels
of competition while taking into consideration their
education commitments.
Funded Performance
The aim of the new ‘Funded Performance’ program is to
encourage players to compete on the international stage
and represent Ireland at international team events, while
also pursuing personal goals. Players in this programme
are considered to be either “self-sufficient” or the
pathway to such, and capable of designing a training and
competition plan which will allow them to achieve both
their golfing and personal goals. Players have typically
taken part in previous ILGU training programmes and
now have an established personal coaching team and
support systems in place. With this in mind, the role of
the ILGU becomes focused on financially supporting
these players and only having a reactionary influence on
their performance plans, based on requests from players.
The regional support programme has been designed
with the aim of empowering ILGU Regional Support
Professionals (RSP) to deliver a suite of interventions
which will have a direct impact on the health of girls’ golf
in their region. With this in mind, the programme aims
to “Grow the Game, Beat the Competition”, in line with
direction from Sport Ireland, and therefore is based on
delivering one of the following two objectives;
• Increasing the number of registered female golfers in
the country
• Developing players to achieve podium finishes on the
world stage
The role of the RSP will be as follows;
• Support unsuccessful horizon panellists and become
their primary point of contact with the ILGU.Assisting
them in which ever areas the players feel they need to
get to the next level.
• Support PGA Club and Teaching professionals in
their region and communicate with them regarding
the ILGU Vision and associated Development
Programmes. They will also provide direct support
and feedback to PGA Club Professionals that are
delivering the Golf4Girls4Life Programme.
• Deliver a coaching programme that meets the needs
of a certain group of players in their region.
2017 Regional Support
Programme
Horizon Performance
The aim of the Horizon program is to offer a holistic
approach to player development and achieve notable
performances at appropriate international events,
whilst preparing players to join the Elite Performance
Programme in years to come. While the 2016 Horizon
Programme consisted of five introductory days from
January to April, the 2017 programme will deliver more
in depth skill development and increased contact time
with the ILGU Service Provision Team during both the
training and playing season. Additionally, there will be
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LGU/R&A Merger
Forward Thinking – 2017
and Beyond
The merger between the Ladies’ Golf Union and The
R&A has moved closer to completion with the signing
of a heads of agreement at the Curtis Cup Matches at
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club in June 2016. The ILGU are an
integral part of the LGU as are England Golf, Scottish
Golf and the Golf Union of Wales.
2017 Vagliano and Junior Vagliano Team Trophies
Ireland had four players selected to represent Great
Britain and Ireland (GB&I) at the Vagliano and Junior
Vagliano Matches in 2015. World number one amateur,
Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell) and world number four,
Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) were chosen on the Ladies
Team while Mairead Martin (Killarney) and Annabel
Wilson (Lurgan) were members of the Junior Team
(U16).Through the ILGU High Performance Programme,
Ireland will aim to secure a number of places on the
GB&I teams, who will compete at Circolo Golf Bogogno,
Italy from 30 June – 1 July 2017. The ladies team of
eight players and the junior team of six players will be
announced on Thursday 18 May 2017.
The LGU organise a series of prestigious championships
and international matches including the RICOH Women’s
British Open and the Curtis Cup won by Great Britain
and Ireland at Dun Laoghaire. The merger between the
LGU and the R&A was initially announced in February
2015 and discussions have taken place between the
respective boards and the LGU’s shareholders – the
Irish Ladies Golf Union, England Golf, Scottish Golf and
the Golf Union of Wales – who gave their unanimous
support to the proposal. The merger is on schedule for
1 January 2017.
29th World Student Games (2017)
The 29th World Student Games will take place in Taipei,
Taiwan from 24-27 August 2017 where a men’s and
women’s team will be selected to represent Ireland
over the four day 72 hole stroke play tournament. The
World University Games is a multi-sport event for all
university students around the world. The event attracts
international participation and is the largest sporting
event after the Olympics. There are approximately
10,000 students participating in 21 individual sports.
In 2015, a total Irish delegation of 90 travelled to the
Games including 64 athletes and 27 support staff
including medical and coaching personnel. The Team will
be nominated by the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU) and
Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) and ratified by Student
Sport Ireland (SSI), approximately one month in advance
of the event.
Going Digital &
Communications
With the launch of the Golfnet website in 2015, the ILGU
has made significant improvements and enhancements in
the digital sphere. The ILGU is committed to providing
its members with consistent and open communication. In
2016, the ILGU reintroduced its quarterly newsletter to
all members who have registered on the Golfnet website.
The newsletter updates members with all relevant and
current news of the organisation and is an invaluable
information source for all members. Once registered on
Golfnet, members have the ability to view their handicap
information and will automatically receive the ILGU
quarterly newsletter.
2018 World Amateur Team Championships
The Irish Ladies Golf Union and the Golfing Union of
Ireland have secured the hosting rights for the 2018
Espirito Santo and Eisenhower Trophies (the Ladies and
Men’s World Amateur Team Championships), with the
Montgomerie and O’Meara courses at Carton House
being confirmed as the venues for the events.
The ILGU has also increased its use of social media and
engaged with a huge audience, both at home and abroad,
throughout 2016. The ILGU use Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram and Periscope as its main social media channels
and created huge interest online throughout the Curtis
Cup at Dun Laoghaire. There is broader scope to use
social media moving into 2017 and the ILGU will build
on its communications via its social channels into the
future.
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Irish Golf Scholars
Internationally Based
Name
Darcey Carr
College
Harvard
Location
Massachusetts
Year
Junior/3rd
Jessica Carty
Denver
Colorado
Senior/4th
Ariana Coyle-Diez
Penn-State
Pennsylvania
Junior/3rd
Olivia Mehaffey
Arizona State University
Arizona
Freshman/ I st
Shannon Heerey
Ranger College
Texas
Junior/3rd
Leona Maguire
Duke
North Carolina
Junior/3rd
Lisa Maguire
Duke
North Carolina
Junior/3rd
Sinead Sexton
Stirling
Scotland
Postgraduate/Msc
Michelle Tierney
Weber State
Utah
Junior/3rd
Niamh Ward
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Sophomore/2nd
Chloe Weir
Kansas State
Kansas
Sophomore/2nd
Tara Whelan
Central Connecticut
Connecticut
Junior/3rd
Irish Based Development and
Scholarship Programmes
Name
Shannon Burke
University
Maynooth University
Year
3rd
Molly Dowling
Maynooth University
2nd
Mary Doyle
Maynooth University
Ist
Meadhbh Doyle
Maynooth University
2nd
Maeve Kelly
Maynooth University
3rd
Gemma McCarthy
Maynooth University
2nd
Eleanor Metcalfe
Maynooth University
Ist
Chloe Ryan
University College Dublin
4th
Clodagh Walsh
Maynooth University
Ist
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U
ILG
ional
Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) driving
at the Irish Girls Close Final
Nat
s
p
i
h
s
n
io
Champ
Louise Coffey (Malone) hitting her approach
shot at the Irish Women’s Close Final
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IRISH WOMEN’S CLOSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
– LAHINCH
IRISH GIRLS’ CLOSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Julie
hy
– KILKENNY
McCart
Final
Olivia Mehaffey (Royal County Down Ladies)
beat Louise Coffey (Malone) 1up
Semi-finalists
Sinead Sexton (Lahinch)
Aoife Lowry (Tipperary)
Quarter-finalists
Valerie Clancy (Killarney)
Georgia Carr (Milltown)
Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe)
Maria Dunne (Skerries)
Leitrim Cup (Qualifying)
144 Sinead Sexton (Lahinch)
147 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
148 Maria Dunne (Skerries)
Ita Wallace Trophy (Plate)
Final
Aedin Murphy (Carlow) beat
Elisa Corcoran (Grange)
70 74
72 75
70 78
7&6
Olivia
y
Mehaffe
Final
Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) beat
Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) on the 20th
Semi-finalists
Lisa O’Shea (Shannon)
Mairead Martin (Killarney)
Quarter-finalists
Lauren Walsh (Castlewarden)
Maeve Rooney (Co. Sligo)
Jan Browne (Kilkenny)
Anna Foster (Elm Park)
Muwick Cup (Qualifying)
144 Niamh McSherry (Lurgan)
70
150 Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) 76
151 Mairead Martin (Killarney)
77
154 Lisa O’ Shea (Shannon)
77
74
74
74
77
Pat Fletcher Trophy (Plate - 1st Round losers)
Final
Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) beat
Sara Byrne (Douglas) on the 23rd
Violet Haslett Cup (Best Gross U-16)
Valerie Clancy (Killarney)
76 80 156
Dorothy Glendinning Trophy (Best Nett)
Katie Keenan (Kilkenny) 71 70 141
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IRISH WOMEN’S
OPEN STROKE PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP
– THE ISLAND
223
231
232
233
234
234
235
235
236
236
238
238
239
239
239
Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL)
Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
Chloe Williams (Wales)
Jessica Ross (Donaghadee)
Hannah McCook (Scotland)
Niamh McSherry (Lurgan)
Inci Mehmet (England)
Fiona Liddell (Germany)
Isabella Holpfer (Austria)
Samantha Giles (England)
Lianna Bailey (England)
Bethan Popel (England)
Celina Rosa Sattelkau (Germany)
Gabrielle MacDonald (Scotland)
Sophie Lamb (England)
69
77
75
75
77
78
77
82
79
76
81
78
77
80
77
IRISH U18 GIRLS’
OPEN STROKE PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP
– ROGANSTOWN
Celine
Borge
75
71
70
73
78
72
79
72
74
75
75
77
79
75
75
79
83
87
85
79
84
79
81
83
85
82
83
83
84
87
Olivia
y
Mehaffe
213
217
217
218
218
219
219
219
219
220
220
221
222
222
222
18
Celine Borge (Norway)
Chloe Frankish (England)
Linn Grant (Sweden)
Petronella Hjort (Sweden)
Andrea Lignell (Sweden)
Louise Henningsson (Sweden)
Madelene Stavnar (Norway)
Karoline Lund (Norway)
Pi-lillebi Hermansson (Sweden)
Niamh McSherry (Lurgan)
Annabel Wilson (Lurgan)
Matilde Stenqvist (Sweden)
Ellen Hutchinson-Kay (Sweden)
Sofia Lundell (Sweden)
Sara Kjellker (Sweden)
71
73
73
73
72
74
76
72
70
78
71
79
72
73
69
72
72
72
74
75
75
70
73
74
71
73
72
76
74
77
70
72
72
71
71
70
73
74
75
71
76
70
74
75
76
IRISH SENIOR WOMEN’S
OPEN STROKE PLAY
CHAMPIONSHIP
– ARKLOW
234
238
239
239
240
241
242
243
243
244
Gertie McMullen (The Island)
Alison Murdoch (CAN)
Sheena McElroy (Grange)
Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna)
Maria O’Reilly (Headfort)
Maragret McAuliffe (Ballybunion)
Mary Dowling (Mallow)
Leslie Henry (USA)
Pat Doran (Donabate)
Sonja Bland (RSA)
80
76
76
75
82
75
80
81
75
79
77
83
80
78
77
84
82
80
80
77
IRISH SENIOR WOMEN’S
CLOSE CHAMPIONSHIP
– BIRR
Gertie
en
McMull
77
79
83
86
81
82
80
82
88
88
Roma English Trophy (Best Gross Over 60)
238 Alison Murdoch (CAN)
76 83 79
Eileen Connolly Trophy (Best Nett)
225 Maria O’Reilly (Headfort)
77 72 76
Bagnalstown Cup (Best Nett Over 60)
227 Sheena McElroy (Grange)
72 76 79
Gertie
en
McMull
Final
Gertie McMullen (The Island)
beat Laura Webb (East Berkshire) 2&1
Semi-finalists
Margaret McAuliffe (Ballybunion)
Maria O’Reilly (Headfort)
Quarter-finalists
Carol Wickham (Laytown & Bettystown)
Pat Doran (Donabate)
Mary Sheehy (Tralee)
Emer Kirwan (Killiney)
Plate Final
Kate Evans (RCDL)
beat Sheena McElroy (Grange) 2&1
Semi-finalists
Catherine Reilly (The Heath)
Catherine Bird (Nenagh)
Quarter-finalists
Honoria Fogarty (Castlecomer)
Mary Duane (Hermitage)
Rita McGoldrick (Enniscrone)
Margaret Hayes (Tralee)
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U
ILG
ional
Maeve Rooney and Emma Forbes
share a joke after halving their
match at the Interpros
Nat
ts
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e
m
a
Tourn
Anna Foster drives at the Irish
Schools National Final
20
WOMEN’S INTERPROVINCIAL MATCHES
– SLIEVE RUSSELL
2½ pts Ulster
Paula Grant (Lisburn), Tara Gribben (Warrenpoint),
Hannah Henderson (Ballyclare), Lisa Maguire (Slieve
Russell), Niamh Ward (Lurgan), Chloe Weir (Shandon
Park), Jenny Young (Shandon Park)
Captain: Janet Wilson (Royal Belfast)
1 pt Connacht
Anne Brett (Naas), Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe), Hilary
Hall (Enniscrone), Clodagh Hopkins (Woodbrook),
Maureen Keane (Westport), Maeve Kelly (Castledargan),
Noreen Moloney (Oughterard)
Captain: Marie Carr (Athenry)
2 pts Leinster
Ciara Casey (Hermitage), Ariana Coyle -Diaz (Elm Park),
Mary Doyle (The Heath), Meadhbh Doyle (Portarlington),
Aedin Murphy (Carlow), Deirdre Smith (Co. Louth),
Rachel Taylor (Laytown & Bettystown)
Captain: Ailish McCartan (Greenore)
½ pt Munster
Aoife Lowry (Tipperary), Chloe Ryan (Castletroy), Emma
O’Driscoll (Ballybunion), Katie Aherne (Waterford
Castle), Paula Walsh (Doneraile), Sarah Cunningham
(Ennis), Tara Whelan (East Clare)
Captain: Tracy Eakin (Dooks)
21
U18 GIRLS’ INTERPROVINCIAL MATCHES
– SLIEVE RUSSELL
2½ pts Leinster
Georgia Carr (Milltown), Elisa Corcoran (Grange),
Anna Foster (Elm Park), Eleanor Metcalfe (Laytown &
Bettystown), Ellen O’Gorman (Milltown), Clodagh Walsh
(Castlewarden), Lauren Walsh (Castlewarden)
Captain: Suzie Hayes (Hermitage)
1½ pts Ulster
Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle), Maeve Cummins
(Lurgan), Kate Dwyer (Rossmore), Emma Forbes
(Newtownstewart),Anna Morwood (Clandeboye), Olivia
McClurg (Belvoir Park), Becky McNeice (Malone)
Captain: Kathleen Calvert (RCDL)
2pts Munster
Aideen Walsh (Woodstock), Aine Donegan (Woodstock),
Ciara Leonard (Muskerry), Clodagh Jones (Roscrea),
Grace McGrath (East Cork), Lisa O’Shea (Shannon), Sara
Byrne (Douglas)
Captain: Jennifer Hickey (Mallow)
0 pts Connacht
Niamh Cronin (Co. Sligo), Amy Monaghan (Athenry),
Lorna Mullally (Tuam), Chloe O’Connor (Roscommon),
Róisín O’Brien (Roscommon), Maeve Rooney (Co. Sligo),
Niamh Smyth (Oughterard)
Captain: Regina Power (Ballinasloe)
22
ILGUb
Castletroy Junior Cup team and
supporters celebrate at Dundalk
after winning the National Final
u
l
c
r
e
t
In
Events
Deirdre Russell (Rockmount)
celebrates after sinking a putt in
the Revive Active National Final
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Aig Ladies’ Cups & Shields
National Finals
– Dundalk
Ballinrobe Golf Club
members celebrate
at Dundalk
14,000
s
r
e
f
l
o
g
1,349
teams
Team entries
380 East Leinster
318 Ulster
302 Munster
210 Mid Leinster
139 Connacht
Competition entries
280 Challenge Cup
276 Minor Cup
257 Intermediate Cup
173 Junior Cup
244 Junior Foursomes
119 Senior Foursomes
24
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Fourso
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Cup
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Interm
Cup
26
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Ballinror
Mino
Cup
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H e a d f o ge
Challen
Cup
27
AIG LADIES’ CUPS
& SHIELDS
– DUNDALK
Senior Foursomes
Final
Royal Portrush 2-1
East Cork
Semi finals
¼ final
Kilkenny
East Cork
Milltown
Royal Portrush
Portumna
Kilkenny
1-2
3-0
1-2
Junior Foursomes
Final
Castlebar
½-2½
Tramore
Semi finals
Castlebar
Tramore
2-1
2-1
Stackstown
Cahir Park
¼ final
Tramore
2-1
Belvoir Park
Final
Castle
1-4
Castletroy
Semi finals
Roscommon
Wexford
1-4
1-4
Castle
Castletroy
¼ final
Wexford
3-2
Belvoir Park
Junior Cup
Intermediate Cup
Final
Wicklow
1-4
Portumna
Semi finals
Edmondstown
Ballykisteen
2-3
1-4
Wicklow
Portumna
¼ final
Malone
0-5
Ballykisteen
Final
Co. Armagh
1-4
Ballinrobe
Semi finals
Athy
Ballinrobe
2-3
4-1
Co. Armagh
Greystones
¼ final
Co. Tipperary
2-3
Ballinrobe
Headfort
Minor Cup
Challenge Cup
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Final
Ballybunion
½-4½
Semi finals
Co. Armagh
Headfort
1½-3½ Ballybunion
3½-1½ Wexford
¼ final
Headfort
4-1
Co. Sligo
REVIVE ACTIVE LADIES’ FOURBALL
– OLD CONNA
Rockmount- 2016 All-Ireland
Revive Active Fourball Champions
3,000
s
r
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y
a
l
p
Rockmount- 2016 All-Ireland Revive Active
Fourball Champions
210
teams
29
Final
Rockmount 3-2
Newlands
Semi-final 1
Cahir Park
Newlands
Semi-final 2
City of Derry 1½-3½ Rockmount
East Region
Newlands
2-3
3½-1½ Carton House
South Region Thurles
2-3
Cahir Park
North Region Rockmount
3½ -1½ Belvoir Park
West Region Tuam
1½-3½ City of Derry
SENIOR CUP ALL-IRELAND FINALS
– GREYSTONES
All-Ireland Senior Cup
Champions - Kilkenny
Final
Cork
1½ - 3½ Kilkenny
Semi-finals
Milltown
Clandeboye
1-4
1-4
¼ finals
Royal Portrush½-4½
Ballinasloe
1-4
The Island
2-3
The Heath
1-4
ILGU MEDAL
FINALS (2015)
HEADFORT
Cork
Kilkenny
Milltown
Cork
Clandeboye
Kilkenny
Silver – Headfort (New Course)
72
72
80 Gross
74
74
Jo Ebbs (Dun Laoghaire)
Geraldine Cornnick (Bray)
Violet McBride (Belvoir Park)
Joanne McShane (Ardee)
Anne Cafferky (Charlesland)
Bronze – Headfort (Old Course)
73
76
96 Gross
77
77
30
Anne Mullan (Castledargan)
Alison Eggers (Old Conna)
Louise Mateer (Hollywood Lakes)
Olivia Walsh (Ballinasloe)
Renata Brulinska (Shannon)
IRISH SCHOOLS FINAL
– MILLTOWN
Senior Cup (Gross, 2 from 3 scores to count)
67pts
50pts
47pts
44pts
41pts
St. Ronans College, Lurgan
Ursuline College Sligo
St. Angela’s Ursuline, Waterford
St. Patricks Comprehensive, Clare
Muckross College Dublin
Niamh McSherry (33)
Niamh Cronin (19)
Katie Aherne (28)
Lisa O’Shea (26)
Ellen O’Gorman (20)
Eadaoin Ward [18]
Ella McDermott [3]
Emma Elliott [13]
Leanne O’Shea (18)
Ellen Dunleavey [14]
Annabel Wilson (34)
Maeve Rooney (31)
Anna Dawson (19)
Anna Foster (21)
Junior Cup (Gross, 2 from 3 scores to count)
37pts
31pts
29pts
25pts
22pts
Rathmore Grammar Belfast
Gorey Community School
Loreto Foxrock
Salerno Galway
Colaiste Mhuire, Clare
Ciara Brennan (23)
Kate O’Harte (21)
Emma Walsh (13)
Megan Harty (16)
Shannon Hegarty (18)
Olivia McCrystal (14)
Megan Lanigan (10)
Holly Mulvey [7]
Caitlin Sherin (16)
Laura McCarthy [8]
Caoimhe McDermott (9) Ciara Murphy [7]
Emma McCarthy (4)
Mary Nowlan Trophy (Best Gross Individual)
34pts St. Ronans College Lurgan
Annabel Wilson
GIRLS’ INTER-CLUB CHALLENGE
TROPHY – GREYSTONES
Final
Milltown
2½-½
Georgia Carr, Ellen O’Gorman, Emma Walsh
Enniscrone
Ailbhe Bourke, Sophie Dodd, Lisa Sweeney
Bronze
Shannon
2½-½
Massereene
Lisa O’Shea, Leanne O’Shea, Ellie Pyke
Amy Kelly, Emma Houston, Naomi Gordon-Foster
Semi-finals
Shannon
½-2½
Lisa O’Shea, Leanne O’Shea, Ellie Pyke
Massereene
1-2
Amy Kelly, Emma Houston, Naomi Gordon-Foster
Milltown
Georgia Carr, Ellen O’Gorman, Emma Walsh
Enniscrone
Ailbhe Bourke, Sophie Dodd, Lisa Sweeney
MAY FITZGIBBON TROPHY
– GREYSTONES
39 pts
34 pts
28 pts (Gross)
32 pts
32 pts
31 pts
Clodagh Coughlan (Douglas) & Aoife Ní Thuama (Douglas)
Ailbhe Bourke (Enniscrone) & Niamh Cronin (Co. Sligo)
Katie Keenan (Kilkenny) & Sarah Burke (Mullingar)
Rebecca Gardner (Carnalea) & Molly O’Hara (Clandeboye)
Niamh Mulrooney (Kilkenny) & Aoife Crowdle (Kilkenny)
Lauren Kelly (Ballykisteen) & Caitlin Shippam (Ballykisteen)
31
AUSTRALIAN SPOONS
– BEECH PARK
NATIONAL - Beech Park
43 pts
Helen Jones & Vivienne Houston (Royal Portrush)
34 pts gross Helena Burke & Karen Delaney (Carlow)
39 pts
Mary Lockhart & Anne O’Neill (Greystones)
39 pts
Phil Browne & Majella McDonald (Athy)
37 pts
Molly Dowling & Sandra McCaffrey (Lucan)
ULSTER - Portadown
39 pts
Kate Mark & Rachel Frew (Castlerock)
39 pts
Ella Ross & Lorraine Ward (Donaghadee)
31 pts gross Helen Jones & Vivienne Houston (Royal Portrush)
37 pts
Anne O’Reilly & Noreen McCone (Loughgall)
37 pts
Sandra Gilmore & Ruby Sweeney (Lambeg)
MUNSTER - Killorglin
44 pts
Siobhan Curran & Ber Lucey (Adare Manor)
43 pts
Renata Brulinska & Elizabeth O’Sullivan (Shannon)
28 pts gross Niamh Clohesy & Mary Bergin (Monkstown)
43 pts
Anne Dunne & Margaret Flanagan (Ennis)
41 pts
Deirdre O’Hanlon & Dara Norton (Douglas)
EAST LEINSTER - Powerscourt
36 pts
Bernie Murray & Niamh Murray (Castle)
34 pts
Fidelma Sheehy & Beryl Dunne (Bray)
27 pts gross Sandra McCaffrey and Molly Dowling (Lucan)
34 pts
Eve Bolger & Ann Marie Powell (Milltown)
34 pts
Rosie Walsh & Yvonne Hill (Dun Laoghaire)
EAST LEINSTER - Howth
37 pts
Catherine Quinlan & Nora Rahill (Elm Green)
36 pts
Helen Caufield & Mary Cuffe (Ashbourne)
27 pts gross Angie Dwyer & Joyce Mahon Gillespie (The Island)
36 pts
Teresa Ranson & Louise Stirling (Balcarrick)
34 pts
Terry Smyth & Maureen Black (Luttrelstown)
CONNACHT - Ballina
39 pts
Frances Burke & Dolores Tuohy (Ballina)
38 pts
Brid Sullivan & Breda Travers (Ballinamore)
20 pts gross Mary Corley & Carmel Howley (Dunmore Demesne)
36 pts
Vonnie Noonan & Breege Shanley (Co Longford)
34 pts
Siobhan Fallon & Mary Hyland (Mountbellew Golf Club)
MID LEINSTER - Kilkenny
42 pts
Helena McCormack & Breda Ryan (Callan)
41 pts
Joan Nordlokken & Bridget Ryan (Royal Curragh)
34 pts gross Mary Leahy-Browne & Orla Dunphy (Kilkenny)
41 pts
Eileen Kinsella & Richelle O’Neill (Tullamore)
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ILGU JUNIOR MEDAL
– SEAPOINT
2016 Junior Medal Winners with Irene
Poynton (ILGU Director of Junior Golf)
and ILGU President Valerie Hassett
46 pts
43 pts
41 pts
33 pts
39 pts
38 pts
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Gross
3rd
4th
Kate Hanratty (Donabate)
Jennifer O’Brien (Elm Park)
Aoife Kate Leavy (Castle)
Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle)
Lucy Flanagan (Beaverstown)
Jan Browne (Kilkenny)
Jennifer O’Brien (Elm Park)
Silver Medallist
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DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
ht
Women’s
Junior
Girls’
Chloe Weir (Shandon Park) beat Sarah Cunningham (Ennis)
Caoimhe Slemon (Bearna) beat Joan O’Gara (Roscommon)
Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) beat Clodagh Walsh (Castlewarden)
228 to 231
179 to 180
211 to 221
East r
Leinste
Women’s
Junior
Girls’
Meadhbh Doyle (Portarlington) beat Louise Coffey (Malone)
Lavinia Bowe (RCDL) beat Cliodhna Drury (Dun Laoghaire)
Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) beat Lauren Walsh (Castlewarden)
4&3
5&4
4&3
Mid r
Leinste
Women’s
Junior
Girls’
Molly Dowling (Lucan) beat Ciara Casey (Hermitage)
19th
Laura McBrinn (Faithlegg) beat Maggie Ruth (Carlow)
3&2
Rachel Thompson (Cork) beat Ellie Metcalfe (Laytown & Bettystown) 155 to 159
Munste
Women’s
Junior
Girls’
Valerie Clancy (Killarney) beat Mary Sheehy (Tralee)
Ailbhe Bourke (Enniscrone) beat Christine Carroll (Killarney)
Valerie Clancy (Killarney) beat Aine Donegan (Woodstock)
151 to 156
7&6
151 to 162
Ulster
Women’s
Girls’
Lisa Maguire (Slieve Russell) beat Aedin Murphy (Carlow)
Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) beat Rachel Thompson (Cork)
3&1
1up
Connac
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SCRATCH CUPS (36 Holes Stroke Play)
Carlow Golf Club
Cork Scratch Cup
Royal Co. Down Ladies
Woodbrook
Lahinch Golf Club
Hermitage
Zara Bolton - Royal Portrush (Valley)
149
152
79
155
144
150
153
Aedin Murphy (Carlow)
Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
Annabel Wilson (Lurgan)
Louise Coffey (Malone)
Deirdre Smith (Co. Louth)
Ciara Casey (Hermitage)
Deirdre Smith (Co. Louth)
74
78
79
75
73
77
75
75
74
X
80
71
73
78
INTERVARSITIES CHAMPIONSHIP
– LAHINCH
217
Chloe Ryan (UCD)
221
Raychelle Santos (UU)
221
Mary Doyle (MU)
227
Shannon Burke (MU)
229
Meadhbh Doyle (MU)
231
Clodagh Walsh (MU)
240
Gemma McCarthy (MU)
CUT
CUT
CUT
Rachel McDonnell (UCD)
Paula Walsh (UCC)
Aoife Ní Thuama (UCC)
Judith Allen (UU)
Eleanor Metcalfe (MU)
Ruth Dillon (UCD)
CUT
73
73
72
77
73
78
78
CUT
76
78
82
80
86
85
34
73
75
75
77
76
74
78
CUT
81
82
79
81
81
87
71
73
74
73
80
79
84
CUT
CUT
CUT
2017 PERFORMANCE
PROGRAMMES
14
on Funded
Performance
10
on High
Performance
7
on Horizon
Performance
Leinster Girls’ Team celebrate after
winning the Girls Interprovincial Matches
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JANUARY
ILGU AGM - Anna Usher joined select group to become
20th Honorary Life Member of the ILGU.
Vonnie Noonan (Co. Longford) confirmed as President
elect of the ILGU.
Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) finished 5th at South American
and 4th at Portuguese Ladies Amateur Championships.
FEBRUARY
ILGU announced Club Coaching Grants. 109 Clubs
received these grants worth approx. €40,000.
MARCH
Lady Vice Captains Workshops took place in five
locations across the island of Ireland, with approx. 200
incoming Lady Vice-Captains and Captains attending.
APRIL
Top finish for Irish players at the Helen Holm
Championship.
Mehaffey captured the Irish Women’s Open Stroke Play
Championship.
Mary Doyle (The Heath), Maeve Cummins (Lurgan) &
Anna Foster (Elm Park) qualified for the Faldo Series
Grand Final at Lough Erne Golf Course.
MAY
200 players competed at the Silver and Bronze National
Medal Finals at Headfort.
Mehaffey was crowned Irish Women’s Close Champion
at Lahinch Golf Club.
Mehaffey won the Welsh Ladies Open Stroke Play
Championship.
JUNE
GB&I clinched 39th Curtis Cup at Dun Laoghaire Golf
Club after overcoming the USA team by 11.5 - 8.5 points.
Olivia Mehaffey, Leona Maguire and Maria Dunne made
significant contributions to the GB&I side.
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JULY
Mehaffey finished third at the European Individual
Championship.
Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) secured Irish Girls Close
Championship for the second time.
Ulster Ladies and Leinster Girls emerged victorious at
Interprovincial matches.
Gertie McMullen (The Island) won the Irish Senior Close
Championship at Birr Golf Club.
2016
Timeline
AUGUST
Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire competed at the
Olympic Games in Rio.
Girls team made History at the Home International
Matches.
Kilkenny won Irish Senior Cup.
Maguire won Mark H McCormack Medal for second
consecutive year.
Maguire secured Smyth Salver at RICOH Women’s
British Open.
SEPTEMBER
Bronze Medal for Ireland at Espirito Santo Trophy at the
WATC in Mexico.
Six teams crowned National AIG Champions at Dundalk
Golf Club.
Laura Webb (East Berkshire) won the British Senior
Open Championship.
Irish Senior Women’s team crowned European Team
Champions.
Gertie McMullen (The Island) won the Irish Senior
Women’s Open to add to her Irish Seniors Close title.
OCTOBER
New Golf4Girls4Life application process opened for
clubs to apply.
High Performance, Funded Performance and Horizon
Performance Panels announced.
Mary Doyle finished tied 3rd at the 20th Faldo Series
Grand Final.
Rockmount secured victory over Newlands in the Revive
Active National Final at Old Conna Golf Club.
NOVEMBER
Kate Hanratty (Donabate) won the ILGU Junior Medal
with an astonishing 46 points.
DECEMBER
Stephanie Meadow competed at the final qualifying stage
for the LPGA Tour at Daytona Beach, Florida.
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r very busy year and
M, held in Leeds at the end
nd outlined the historic
he R&A scheduled to
story of the LGU at the pre
at the AGM with a very
LGU
Delegate’s
Report
Sheena McElroy
The LGU Board and office personnel in St Andrews
had another very busy and successful year. The
initial event of the year was the LGU AGM, held
in Leeds at the end of February. Trish Wilson,
Chairman welcomed all attendees and outlined
the historic nature of the event, being the last
AGM before the merger with the R&A scheduled
for 1st January 2017. Gillian Kirkwood gave a brief
history of the LGU at the pre AGM Dinner, while
Patricia Davis entertained the participants at the
AGM with a very witty potted history of ladies
golf.
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club in early June. Apart
opped play, the sun shone on the tournament
Farquharson Black and Manager Helen Hewlett 2016 Major Tournaments
he singles with an amazing 4 point lead. Crucial The Curtis Cup – Ireland played host to the 39th Curtis
who had been involved in all the 8 points won. Cup at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club in early June.Apart from
– halving with the then World No. 1 Amateur a downpour on Saturday afternoon, which temporarily
stopped play, the sun shone throughout the tournament.
out her match on the 15th. Shortly afterwards, Led by Captain Elaine Farquharson-Black and Manager
me time on the 17th & 18th to secure the win forHelen Hewlett the team played superb golf on the first
gogno, Italy starting on 30th June 2017S.
support.
two days to head into the singles with an amazing four
point lead. Crucial to this were Leona Maguire, Olivia
Mehaffey and Maria Dunne who had been involved in all
the 8 points won. Sunday was extremely exciting with
Olivia leading off the team – halving with the then World
No. 1 Amateur Hannah O’Sullivan. Leona was always in
control before closing out her match on the 15th. Shortly
afterwards, England’s Meghan MacLaren and Bronte Law
finished at the same time on the 17th & 18th to secure
the win for GB&I.
undonald Links toward the end of June,
vent. 15 year-old Julia Engstrom from Sweden
e final on the 19th. Olivia Mehaffey who reached
USA Curtis player Monica Vaughan on the 18th inThe Vagliano Ladies and Girls’ will take place in Circolo
Golf Bogogno, Italy starting on 30th June 2017. Captains’
but Leona Maguire who was the last qualifier
Elaine and Claire Coughlan Ryan would welcome your
support.
e Spaniard Maria Parra
The Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship was
held at Dundonald Links towards the end of June,
producing the youngest winner in the 123-year history of
the event. 15 year-old Julia Engstrom from Sweden beat
vely sunshine. Ariya Jutanugarn from Thailand another teenager Debi Weber from the Netherlands in
winner Mo Martin and Miriam Lee from Korea. the final on the 19th. Olivia Mehaffey who reached the
semi-finals in 2015, qualified second before succumbing
the first two rounds, but not quite well enough to
to USA Curtis player Monica Vaughan on the 18th in the
holes, was supported by twin sister Lisa, before first round.Also to fall in the first round was Chloe Ryan,
es to finish in joint 25th and lift the Smyth Salverbut Leona Maguire who was the last qualifier progressed
the quarter-finals before losing on the 16th to the
h better except of 3 bogies on the last 9 holes. to
Spaniard Maria Parra.
elsh links of Pyle & Kenfig 13th/17th June.
ween 3/6th August.
LGU
Golf Club in early August. The change in format
seen as being very successful. The event gave38
he course. Both Irish Teams got off to a good
The 2017 Ladies’ British Open Amateur is scheduled for
the Welsh links of Pyle & Kenfig from13th - 17th June.
The Ricoh Women’s British Open took place at Woburn
in lovely sunshine. Ariya Jutanugarn from Thailand who
representatives were Jessica Ross (10th), Chloe Ryan
(17th) while Valerie Clancy and Mairead Martin finished
in the top 40.
led from the start, eventually won by three shots from
former winner Mo Martin and Miriam Lee from Korea.
Ireland had a great interest with Olivia Mehaffey playing
well in the first two rounds, but not quite well enough to
advance. Leona Maguire got off to a steady start on the
first 9 holes, and was supported by twin sister Lisa, before
she proceeded to have eleven birdies over the following
63 holes to finish in joint 25th and lift the Smyth Salver as
the leading amateur. Her final standing could have been
much better, bar three bogies on the last 9 holes.
2017 British Open Stroke Play will be held at Ashburnham
Golf Club, Wales from 20th to 22nd August.
The Senior Women’s British Open was staged at Caldy
Golf Club on the Wirral. There was significant Irish
interest, particularly as Laura Webb went into the joint
lead following a 3 under par first round. Laura continued
her superb golf to lead from the front and held off a
late charge from defending champion Julie Brown. Gertie
McMullen finished 9th, while Sheena McElroy finished
19th. Ann Ferguson was unfortunate as she dropped a
shot on the 17th to miss the cut by one.
In 2017 the tournament will head to Kingsbarns Golf
Club, Scotland from 3rd - 6th August.
The Ladies & Girls’ Home Internationals were held at
Conwy Golf Club, Wales in early August. The change in
format saw both the ladies and girl’s teams being reduced
to seven but was seen as being very successful.The event
gave the ladies and girls the opportunity to mingle both
on and off the course. Both Irish teams got off to a good
start – halving with England. The ladies team also halved
with Wales before losing to Scotland on the last day.
The British Seniors will move to Northern Ireland
in 2017 being played at Royal Belfast starting on 19th
September.
Alyth Golf Club acted as host to the Senior Home
Internationals at the end of September. Ireland
commenced the tournament with high hopes having won
the Senior European Team Championships, but England
proved too strong for the other teams and finished off
the last LGU Championship by winning their 10th Sue
Johnson Trophy.
However, the girl’s team under the Captaincy of Gemma
Butler were creating history. On the second day they
had a convincing win over Wales – so the Championship
depended on the result between Ireland and Scotland,
and could not have been more exciting. Ireland trailed
after the morning foursomes and then lost the top singles.
However, a strong fight back from Annabel Wilson, Julie
McCarthy and Niamh McSherry saw the balance rest on
the shoulders of rookie Lauren Walsh, who stood up to
the pressure and closed out her match on the 17th to
win the Stroyan Cup for the first time.
LGU Peugeot Foursomes brought down the curtain on
the year, with the finals taking place in the home of golf
at St. Andrews. This year scoring was extremely high
with two pairs having 44 points. Enid Gott and Karen
Hughes from Wike Ridge had four birdies on the last
nine to lift the trophy.They edged out Max Bourn and Joe
Brown from Arkley who left it behind them on the 16th!
Ireland had two couples Maria Downey & Helen Dunne
from Castlecomer and Jenny Martin & Julie Morrison
from Belvoir Park, but neither featured. Details will be
available shortly on the LGU website at www.lgu.org for
the 2017 tournament.
The Girls’ British Open Amateur Championship was held
on the wonderful Welsh links of Royal St. David’s. Having
won the Ladies equivalent in June, Julia Engstrom from
Sweden was hotly favoured. But Emilie Paltrinieri (Italy)
was too strong in the semi-finals winning on the 16th.
Emilie went on to beat Isobel Wardle from England on the
15th in the final. Ireland had three players progress to the
match play stages, Valerie Clancy and Niamh McSherry,
who both lost in the first round. Julie McCarthy went a
round further only to be beaten on the 18th by semifinalist Madelene Stavnar from Norway.
It has been an extraordinary privilege to be writing
this, the last LGU Delegates report – after 123 years
of representing women’s golf across GB&I, the LGU will
merge with the R&A on 1st January 2017. It is a very
exciting time as we move to a ‘new world’, and I am
confident it will be beneficial to ladies golf moving forward.
It would be remiss to conclude without acknowledging
the wonderful work done by my predecessors – there are
far too many to mention from the numerous delegates, to
our first President Daisy Ferguson and various Chairman.
Sufficient to say they all made a significant contribution
to the success of the LGU.
2017 will see the Girls’ British Open Championship head
to Enville Golf Club, England starting on 15th August.
The Ladies’ British Open Amateur Stroke Play
Championship – Knock Club were wonderful hosts
to the tournament this year. 18-year-old Sophie Lamb
from Clitheroe Golf Club emerged the winner by two,
virtue of a birdie on 17th while Chloe Williams bogeyed
the 18th. Annabel Wilson was very steady throughout
and finished six shots behind to be 6th. Ireland’s other
Sheena McElroy,
Irish LGU Board Member 2016
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2016 ORDER
OF MERIT
PositionWomen’s
1st Olivia Mehaffey
2nd
Jessica Ross
3rd
Chloe Ryan
Points
1373
1037
879
PositionGirl’s
1st
Mairead Martin
2nd
Valerie Clancy
3rd
Annabel Wilson
Points
682
633
570
PositionSenior’s
Points
1st
Gertie McMullen 1050
2nd
Sheena McElroy 562
3rd
Laura Webb
530
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SELECTED INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS
2016 2016
SELECTED
INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS
TEAMS
Curtis Cup (GB&I)
Dun
Laoghaire,
Ireland
World Amateur Team
Championships
Cancun,
Mexico
3rd (55)
569 Team Score 146 141 145 137
282 Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell) 72 70 71 69
288 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) 74 71 75 68
305 Annabel Wilson (Lurgan) 80 79 74 72
European Ladies Team
Championships
Oddur,
Iceland
15th (20)
15-16: Ireland 3 Iceland 2
13-16: Ireland 1.5 Netherlands 3.5
9-16: Ireland 1.5 Slovenia 3.5
1st (2)
GB&I 11½ - 8½ USA
Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell) 4 from 5pts
Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) 3½ from 5pts
Maria Dunne (Skerries) 2 from 4pts
Qualifying Scores
146 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) 73 73
150 Louise Coffey (Malone) 77 73
154 Jessica Carty (Holywood) 76 78
156 Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) 78 78
156 Maria Dunne (Skerries) 75 81
161 Sinead Sexton (Lahinch) 85 76
Captain: Sinead Keane Coach: Donal Scott
European Girls Team
Championships
Oslo,
Norway
9th (18)
9-10: Ireland 4.5 Slovakia 0.5
9-12: Ireland 3 Netherlands 2
9-16: Ireland 3.5 Switzerland 1.5
Qualifying Scores
144 Annabel Wilson (Lurgan) 70 74
152 Mairead Martin (Killarney) 78 74
154 Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) 81 73
159 Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) 80 79
160 Valerie Clancy (Killarney) 83 77
165 Rachel Thompson (Cork) 87 78
Captain: Gemma Butler Coach: Chris Jelly
Senior European Team
Championships
Sierra,
Poland
1st (16)
1-2: Ireland 3 Belgium 2
1-4: Ireland 3½ Sweden 1½
1-8: Ireland 3½ Switzerland 1½
Qualifying Scores
154 Laura Webb (East Berkshire) 80 74
155 Mary Sheehy (Tralee) 76 79
155 Sheena McElroy (Grange) 74 81
158 Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna) 77 81
159 Gertie McMullen (The Island) 79 80
163 Carol Wickham (Laytown & Bettystown) 81 82
Captain: Pauline Walsh
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SELECTED INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS
2016 2016
SELECTED
INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS – Teams
TEAMS Cont.
Women’s Home
Conwy, Wales
3rd (4)
Internationals
Ireland 4½ England 4½
Ireland 4½ Wales 4½
Ireland 4 Scotland 5
Maria Dunne (Skerries), Jessica Carty (Holywood), Louise Coffey
(Malone), Paula Grant (Lisburn), Olivia Mahaffey (Royal County
Down Ladies), Jessica Ross (Clandeboye), Sinead Sexton
(Lahinch)
Captain: Sinead Keane, Coach: Donal Scott, Manager: Gillian
O’Leary
Girls Home
Conwy, Wales
1st (4)
Internationals
Ireland 4½ England 4½
Ireland 7 Wales 2
Ireland 5 Scotland 4
Valerie Clancy (Killarney), Mairead Martin (Killarney), Julie
McCarthy (Forrest Little), Niamh McSherry (Lurgan), Rachel
Thompson (Cork), Lauren Walsh (Castlewarden), Annabel
Wilson (Lurgan)
Captain: Gemma Butler, Coach: Chris Jelly, Manager: Irene
Poynton
Senior Women’s Home
Internationals
Alyth , Scotland
2nd (4)
Ireland 6 Scotland 2
Ireland 2 ½ Wales 5 ½
Ireland 2 ½ England 5 ½
Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna), Sheena McElroy (Grange), Gertie
McMullen (The Island), Maria O’Reilly (Headfort), Mary Sheehy
(Tralee), Laura Webb (East Berkshire), Carol Wickham (Laytown
and Bettystown)
Captain: Pauline Walsh
World University
Championships
Brive, France
8th
318 Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe) 78 82 81 77
323 Sinead Sexton (Lahinch) 81 77 84 81
324 Rachel Taylor (Laytown & Bettystown) 80 80 79 85
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SELECTED INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS
2016 2016
Selected
International
Results – Individuals
INDIVIDUALS
WOMEN’S
Place Player
Women’s World Amateur Rankings
2016
WWAGR
rankings
European Amateur Rankings 2016
LEAR rankings
as of 09/11/2016
1st
4th
240th
252nd
267th
329th
371st
736th
768th
800th
877th
981st
as of 09/11/2016
2nd
65th
86th
103rd
106th
108th
190th
202nd
205th
209th
277th
297th
LGU Order of Merit 2016
LGU OM
rankings
Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell)
Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL)
Jessica Ross (Clandeboye)
Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little)
Jessica Carty (Holywood)
Maria Dunne (Skerries)
Niamh McSherry (Lurgan)
Annabel Wilson (Lurgan)
Sinead Sexton (Lahinch)
Mairead Martin (Killarney)
Paula Grant (Lisburn)
Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL)
Jessica Ross (Clandeboye)
Maria Dunne (Skerries)
Annabel Wilson (Lurgan)
Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell)
Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little)
Niamh McSherry (Lurgan)
Mairead Martin (Killarney)
Valerie Clancy (Killarney)
Paula Grant (Lisburn)
Sinead Sexton (Lahinch)
as of 09/11/2016
1st
3rd
5th
8th
15th
26th
29th
38th
40th
42nd
48th
50th
Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL)
Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell)
Maria Dunne (Skerries)
Jessica Ross (Clandeboye)
Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
Sinead Sexton (Lahinch)
Paula Grant (Lisburn)
Mairead Martin (Killarney)
Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe)
Valerie Clancy (Killarney)
Louise Coffey (Malone)
Annabel Wilson (Lurgan)
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2016 2016
SELECTED
INTERNATIONAL
SELECTED INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS
RESULTS – Individuals
INDIVIDUALS
European Ladies Individual
Hooks, Sweden
British Ladies Amateur
Dundonald Links,
Scotland
Championship
3rd
T56
MC
MC
last 64
last 64
last 8
MC
MC
MC
279 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) 70 73 68 68
297 Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) 74 71 77 75
224 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 77 72 75
233 Lisa Maguire (Slieve Russell) 72 81 80
145 Olivia Mehaffey (RCD Ladies) 74 71
155 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 78 77
156 Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell) 77 79
157 Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) 80 77
159 Paula Grant (Lisburn) 80 79
161 Lisa Maguire (Slieve Russell) 81 80
British Ladies Stroke Play
Knock, Belfast
6th
T8
17th
T33
38th
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
297 Annabel Wilson (Lurgan) 74 74 74 75
299 Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) 73 74 78 74
304 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 75 77 81 71
312 Mairead Martin (Killarney) 71 79 78 84
315 Valerie Clancy (Killarney) 79 78 80 78
158 Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) 81 77
158 Victoria Craig (Royal Belfast) 79 79
161 Aedin Murphy (Carlow) 81 80
162 Gemma McCarthy (Clonmel) 82 80
165 Louise Coffey (Malone) 88 77
166 Jenny Fawcett (Shandon Park) 86 80
166 Meadhbh Doyle (Portarlington) 81 85
167 Rachel Thompson (Cork) 82 85
167 Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) 83 84
167 Hilary Hall (Enniscrone) 86 81
168 Maeve Rooney (County Sligo) 84 84
RTD Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe) * *
South American Amateur Open
Lima, Peru
5th
39th
283 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) 73, 71, 68, 71
310 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 84, 75, 75, 76
Helen Holm Scottish Open Stroke
Play
Troon, Scotland
2nd
3rd
T11
T14
T14
T41
T45
T50
T55
58th
NS
MC
DQ
218 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL)) 67 74 77
219 Maria Dunne (Skerries) 71 73 75
224 Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) 70 73 81
225 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy ) 73 77 75
225 Paula Grant (Lisburn) 70 76 79
237 Rachel Taylor (Laytown & Bettystown) 82 76 79
238 Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe) 79 81 78
241 Sinead Sexton (Lahinch) 78 79 84
242 Aedin Murphy (Carlow) 75 83 84
243 Rachel Thompson (Cork) 83 78 82
162 Mary Doyle (The Heath) 82 80
168 Victoria Craig (Royal Belfast) 81 87
164 Shannen Brown (The Heath) 82 82
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2016 2016
SELECTED
INTERNATIONAL
SELECTED INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS
RESULTS – Individuals
INDIVIDUALS
French U21 Championship
R&A Foundation Scholars
Tournament
English Women’s Strokeplay
Paris, France
St, Andrews,
Scotland
Bristol & Clifton,
England
Welsh Women’s Strokeplay
Conwy,
Wales
Last 16
Last 8
MC
WD
149 Annabel Wilson (Lurgan) 72 77 (Qual for U18)
151 Mairead Martin (Killarney) 74 77 (Qual for U18)
156 Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) 77 79
WD Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) 72 WD
1st
2nd
T4
180 Chloe Ryan (University College Dublin) 72 36 72
182 Jessica Ross (Queens University Belfast) 77 37 68
186 Sinead Sexton (Stirling) 78 39 79
T38
MC
312 Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe) 78 73 79 82
156 Meadhbh Doyle (Portarlington) 77 79
1st
2nd
9th
T16
T21
T37
MC
220 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) 79 68 73
225 Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) 80 73 72
232 Maria Dunne (Skerries) 86 72 74
238 Sinead Sexton (Lahinch) 77 81 80
239 Rachel Thompson (Cork) 80 81 78
244 Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe) 85 77 82
174 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 90 94
Spanish Ladies Amateur
Championship
Escorpion, Spain
Portuguese Ladies Amateur
Championship
Montado,
Portugal
4th
35th
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
RTD
287 Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL) 75 71 73 68
299 Maria Dunne (Skerries) 74 75 75 75
225 Jessica Ross (Donaghadee) 75 75 75
226 Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) 77 75 74
230 Mairead Martin (Killarney) 77 80 73
231 Sinead Sexton (Lahinch) 77 72 82
232 Paula Grant (Lisburn) 80 77 75
232 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 75 79 78
Mary Doyle (The Heath) 82 90
European Seniors Individual
Pula GC, Spain
T21
241 Gertie McMullen (The Island) 81 80 80
British Senior Ladies Open
Stroke Play
Caldy ,
1st
9th
19th
MC
MC
MC
MC
MC
219 Laura Webb (East Berkshire) 71 72 76
232 Gertie McMullen (The Island) 79 77 76
237 Sheena McElroy (Grange) 78 79 80
161 Anne Ferguson (RCDL) 82 79
161 Kate Evans (RCDL) 79 82
163 Pat Doran (Donabate) 82 81
166 Marilyn Henderson (Royal Belfast) 82 84
167 Pauline Walsh (Headfort) 84 83
T5
T8
T40
T42
230 Sheena McElroy (Grange) 76 76 78
231 Gertie McMullen (The Island) 79 73 79
245 Marilyn Henderson (Royal Belfast) 76 85 84
246 Catherine Reilly (The Heath) 83 80 83
Spanish International Senior Ladies’
Amateur Championship
England
Real Club Pineda
de Sevilla, Spain
Last 32
MC
MC
MC
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150 Maria Dunne (Skerries) 72 78
157 Paula Grant (Lisburn) 84 73
158 Jessica Ross (Donaghadee) 78 80
165 Chloe Ryan (Castletroy) 86 79
SELECTED INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS
2016 2016
SELECTED
INTERNATIONAL
RESULTS – Individuals
INDIVIDUALS
JUNIOR (Under 18)
British Girls’ Amateur Championship Royal St. David's,
Wales
European Young Masters (U16)
English U16 Stroke Play
Domaine
Imperial, SWI
The
Nottinghamshire,
England
Scottish U16 Stroke Play
Aberdour,
Scotland
Fairhaven Trophy
last 32
148 Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little) 76 72
last 64
147 Valerie Clancy (Killarney) 73 74
last 64
151 Niamh McSherry (Lurgan) 71 80
MC
153 Annabel Wilson (Lurgan) 77 76
MC
157 Mairead Martin (Killarney) 78 79
6th
223 Annabel Wilson (Lurgan) 76 73 74
RTD
RTD Valerie Clancy (Killarney)
T37
318 Emma Forbes (Royal Portrush) 73 74 90 81
MC
157 Georgia Carr (Milltown) 78 79
MC
159 Anna Foster (Elm Park) 80 79
MC
160 Sara Byrne (Douglas) 80 80
MC
162 Kate Lanigan (Hermitage) 78 84
MC
166 Lauren Walsh (Castlewarden) 82 84
T2
149 Georgia Carr (Milltown) 75 74
11th
154 Canice Screene (Hermitage) 78 76
T17
156 Anna Foster (Elm Park) 76 80
T22
158 Emma Forbes (Royal Portrush) 79 79
T31
161 Lauren Walsh (Castlewarden) 76 85
T40
165 Aine Donegan (Woodstock) 79 86
T44
167 Ellen Rodgers (Royal Portrush) 79 88
Fairhaven,
3th
310 Annabel Wilson (Lurgan) 74 78 83 75
England
6th
320 Mairead Martin (Killarney) 79 76 81 84
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2016 ANNUAL REPORT AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Company Registration No. 464891 (Republic of Ireland)
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT
HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Brege McCarrick - Chairman
Valerie Hassett - President
Teresa Byrne
Mary Culliton
Rita Grealish
Patricia Jordan
Sheena McElroy
Anne O'Sullivan
Irene Poynton
Eilish Smith
Secretary
Sinead Heraty
Company number
464891
Registered office
103 - 105 Q House
76 Furze Road
Sandyford Industrial Estate
Dublin 18
Auditor
Carney Walsh & Company Limited
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
3 Pembroke Place
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Bankers
Allied Irish Banks plc
60 Clonskeagh Road
Dublin 14
First Trust Bank
31-35 High Street
Belfast
BT1 2AL
Bank of Ireland
17 Bridge Street
Banbridge
BT32 3JL
Bank of Ireland
Main Street
Dundrum
KBC Bank
Sandwith Street
Dublin 2
Solicitors
H O'Boyle & Company Solicitors
64 Booterstown Avenue
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
CONTENTS
Page
Directors' report
50 - 51
Directors' responsibilities statement
52
Independent auditor's report
53 - 54
Income and expenditure account
55
Statement of comprehensive income
56
Balance sheet
57
Statement of changes in equity
58
Statement of cash flows
59
Notes to the financial statements
60 - 69
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
The directors present their report and audited financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2016.
Principal activities, review of the business and future developments
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of acting as a governing body for amateur female golf
in Ireland. The directors anticipate that activity will continue for the foreseeable future.
The deficit for the year was €263,312. The income for the year decreased by €92,804. There was a foreign
exchange loss of €98,527
The Irish Ladies Golf Union continues to support the work of the Confederation of Golf in Ireland whose core
function is to assist golf clubs in growing their membership, improve governance and structures at club level and
the support of young professional golfers. The work of CGI is critical to the overall development of the game and
they act on behalf of the ILGU, GUI and PGA.
The Irish Ladies Golf Union and the Golfing Union of Ireland are in discussions on the creation of one Governing
Body for golf in Ireland. The first of a series of meetings was held in November 2015.
During the year the board adopted a change in accounting policy in respect of leasehold land and buildings.
Leasehold land and buildings are now depreciated at 2% per annum over its expected useful life.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The directors have identified the continued fall in membership and falling sponsorship opportunities due to the
current economic climate and further reductions in government funding as the primary risks to the company .
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 6.
Directors and secretary
The Irish Ladies Golf Union Limited is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The directors
do not have a beneficial interest in the company.
Brege McCarrick - Chairman
Valerie Hassett - President
Teresa Byrne
Mary Culliton
Rita Grealish
Patricia Jordan
Tricia McDonnell
Sheena McElroy
Anne O'Sullivan
Irene Poynton
Eilish Smith
Kathryn Whately
(Appointed 16 January 2016)
(Resigned 22 September 2016)
(Resigned 16 January 2016)
Employee matters
The well being of the company's employees is safeguarded through the adherence to health and safety
standards. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 imposes certain requirements on directors,
managers and employees.
Environmental matters
The company will seek to minimise adverse impacts on the environment from its activities, whilst continuing to
address health, safety and economic issues.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Political donations
The company made no political donations during the year and complied with the requirements of the Electoral
Act 1997.
Accounting records
The company's directors are aware of their responsibilities, under sections 281 to 285 of the Companies Act
2014 as to whether in their opinion, the accounting records of the company are sufficient to permit the financial
statements to be readily and properly audited and are discharging their responsibility by employing appropriate
personnel and seeking external professional accounting advice.
The accounting records are held at the company's registered office, 103 - 105 Q House, 76 Furze Road,
Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18.
Post reporting date events
No events have taken place since the balance sheet date that fall to be disclosed under this heading.
Auditor
In accordance with the Companies Act 2014, section 383(2), the auditors, Carney Walsh & Company Limited,
Chartered Accountants, will continue in office.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
Each of the directors in office at the date of approval of this annual report confirms that:
• so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditor is
unaware, and
• the director has taken all the steps that he / she ought to have taken as a director in order to make
himself / herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is
aware of that information.
This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of section 330 of the
Companies Act 2014.
On behalf of the board
Brege McCarrick
Director
Teresa Byrne
Director
7 November 2016
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with
Irish law and regulations.
Irish company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law,
the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued by the Financial Reporting Council.
Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the company as at the financial year
end date and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that financial year and otherwise comply with the
Companies Act 2014.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
• select suitable accounting policies for the company financial statements and then apply them
consistently;
• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
• state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards , identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from
those standards; and
• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for ensuring that the company keeps or causes to be kept adequate accounting
records which correctly explain and record the transactions of the company, enable at any time the assets,
liabilities, financial position and surplus or deficit of the company to be determined with reasonable accuracy,
enable them to ensure that the financial statements and Directors' Report comply with the Companies Act 2014
and enable the financial statements to be audited. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
On behalf of the board
Brege McCarrick
Director
Teresa Byrne
Director
7 November 2016
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
We have audited the financial statements of Irish Ladies Golf Union Limited (A company limited by guarantee
not having a share capital) for the year ended 30 September 2016 set out on pages 6 to 20. The relevant
financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is the Companies Act 2014 and FRS 102
The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued by the Financial Reporting
Council.
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with section 391 of the
Companies Act 2014. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the
company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of directors and auditor
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, the directors are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair
view and otherwise comply with the Companies Act 2014. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion
on the financial statements in accordance with Irish law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and
Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for
Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to
give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by
fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the company's
circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by the directors; and the overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition,
we read all the financial and non-financial information in the annual report to identify material inconsistencies
with the audited financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based
on, or materially inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we
become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our
report.
Opinion on financial statements
In our opinion the financial statements:
• give a true and fair view of the state of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the company as at
30 September 2016 and of its deficit for the year then ended; and
• have been properly prepared in accordance with FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued by the Financial Reporting Council and, in particular, the
requirements of the Companies Act 2014.
Matters on which we are required to report by the Companies Act 2014
• We have obtained all the information and explanations which we consider necessary for the purposes of
our audit.
• In our opinion the accounting records of the company were sufficient to permit the financial statements
to be readily and properly audited.
• The financial statements are in agreement with the accounting records.
• In our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of our obligation under the Companies Act 2014 to report to you if, in our
opinion, the disclosures of director's remuneration and transactions specified by sections 305 to 312 of the Act
are not made.
Niall Carney
for and on behalf of
Carney Walsh & Company Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Audit Firm
7 November 2016
3 Pembroke Place
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Notes
Income
4
Administrative expenses
Operating (deficit)/surplus
5
Interest receivable and similar income
7
2015
€
1,287,510
1,380,314
(1,556,075)
(1,315,800)
(268,565)
5,253
(Deficit)/surplus before taxation
Taxation
2016
€
(263,312)
8
-
(Deficit)/surplus for the financial year
(263,312)
64,514
13,636
78,150
78,150
The Income and Expenditure Account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing
operations.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
2016
€
(Deficit)/surplus for the year
(263,312)
Other comprehensive income
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
(263,312)
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2015
€
78,150
78,150
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
€
9
11
12
13
2016
€
€
1,489,782
1,534,590
56,792
91,940
2,156,845
58,153
147,411
2,357,411
2,305,577
2,562,975
(136,377)
2015
€
(175,187)
Net current assets
2,169,200
2,387,788
Total assets less current liabilities
3,658,982
3,922,378
119,916
4,714,580
(1,175,514)
120,000
4,714,580
(912,202)
3,658,982
3,922,378
Reserves
Other reserves
Capital reserve
Income and expenditure account
Members' funds
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 November 2016
and are signed on its behalf by:
Brege McCarrick
Director
Teresa Byrne
Director
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Capital International
reserve Competitions
reserve
Notes
Balance at 1 October 2014
€
4,714,580
100,000
-
20,000
-
78,150
97,816
4,714,580
120,000
(912,202)
20,000
(20,084)
(263,312)
-
4,714,580
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€
€
Year ended 30 September 2016:
Deficit for the year
Transfer to International Competitions Reserve
Curtis Cup expenditure
Balance at 30 September 2016
Total
€
Year ended 30 September 2015:
Surplus for the year
Transfer to International Competitions Reserve
Transfer from District accounts
Balance at 30 September 2015
Income and
expenditure
account
58
119,916
(1,088,168)
(1,175,514)
3,726,412
78,150
20,000
97,816
3,922,378
(263,312)
20,000
(20,084)
3,658,982
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from
operations
€
18
2016
€
€
(205,366)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
(369)
5,253
Net cash generated from investing
activities
142,921
(5,609)
13,636
4,884
Financing activities
Transfer to reserves
(84)
Net cash (used in)/generated from
financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
2015
€
8,027
117,816
(84)
117,816
(200,566)
268,764
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,357,411
2,088,647
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2,156,845
2,357,411
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Irish Ladies Golf Union Limited is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital domiciled and
incorporated in Republic of Ireland. The registered office is 103 - 105 Q House, 76 Furze Road, Sandyford
Industrial Estate, Dublin 18.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2016 are the first financial statements of Irish
Ladies Golf Union Limited (A company limited by guarantee not having a share capital) prepared in
accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The date of transition to FRS 102 was 1 October 2014. The reported financial position and financial
performance for the previous period are not affected by the transition to FRS 102.
1.2
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the
company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the
directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Income and expenditure
Income and expenses are included in the financial statements as they become receivable or due.
Expenses include VAT where applicable as the company cannot reclaim it.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses. Assets acquired not exceeding €300 are charged to the income
and expenditure account in the year of acquisition. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off
the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Leasehold land and buildings
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
2% straight line
20% straight line
20% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to surplus or deficit.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible
assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If
any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the
extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an
individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the
asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in
use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for
which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount
of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in surplus
or deficit, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is
treated as a revaluation decrease.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have
ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or
cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the
increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no
impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an
impairment loss is recognised immediately in surplus or deficit, unless the relevant asset is carried at a
revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
Stocks
Stock of prizes, materials and uniforms held at the balance sheet date are valued at the lower of cost or
net realisable value. Net realisable value is based on estimated selling price. Provision is made for
obsolete, slow-moving or defective items where appropriate.
1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with
banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank
overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section
12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company
becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction
is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial
assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates
or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets
are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in surplus or deficit,
except that investments in equity instruments that are not publically traded and whose fair values cannot
be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Trade debtors, loans and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in
an active market are classified as 'loans and receivables'. Loans and receivables are measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the
recognition of interest would be immaterial. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating the interest income over the relevant period. The
effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected
life of the debt instrument to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through surplus and deficit, are assessed for indicators
of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that
occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been
affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the
present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The
impairment loss is recognised in surplus or deficit.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was
recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not
exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised.
The impairment reversal is recognised in surplus or deficit.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire
or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards
of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but
control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an
unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the
assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and
preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the
arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course
of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within
one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially
at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial
instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered
into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are
recognised in surplus or deficit in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting
is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured
at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value
though profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and
their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or
investment strategy.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the
assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged
or cancelled.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the
discretion of the company.
1.10 Taxation
The company has obtained exemption from the Revenue Commissioners in respect of corporation tax, it
being a company not carrying on a business for the purposes of making a profit.
1.11 Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs
are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services
are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably
committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12 Retirement benefits
The company makes contributions to an independently administered pension fund and these are charged
to the income and expenditure account as incurred. The scheme is a defined contribution pension fund.
1.13 Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the lease
term.
1.14 Foreign exchange
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into euro at the rates of
exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate
ruling at the end of each month. All differences are taken to income and expenditure account.
2
Change in accounting policy
In the current year, the following new and revised Standards and Interpretations have been adopted by the
company and have an effect on the current period or a prior period or may have an effect on future periods:
Land and buildings are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write
off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
3
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and
other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
4
Income
The total turnover of the company for the year has been derived from its principal activity wholly
undertaken in the Republic of Ireland.
2016
€
2015
€
Membership Subscriptions
928,574
941,930
Grants and Sponsorship
273,306
274,239
85,630
164,145
1,287,510
1,380,314
2016
€
2015
€
Income arises as follows:
Sundry Income
5
Operating (deficit)/surplus
Operating (deficit)/surplus for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Exchange (losses)/gains
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's
financial statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
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64
(98,527)
22,912
8,400
45,177
8,400
15,704
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year
was:
Administrative staff
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
7
Interest receivable and similar income
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
2016
Number
2015
Number
8
7
2016
€
2015
€
341,261
36,685
33,663
314,724
33,800
33,263
411,609
381,787
2016
€
2015
€
5,253
13,636
5,253
13,636
Investment income includes the following:
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through surplus or
deficit
8
Taxation
No charge to taxation arises as the company has been granted exemption under the Games and Sports
Exemption Section in accordance with the provisions of Section 235, Consolidation Act, 1997.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
9
Tangible fixed assets
Current financial year
Leasehold
land and
buildings
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
Motor
vehicles
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2015
Additions
€
€
€
€
1,500,000
-
254,018
369
19,723
-
1,773,741
369
At 30 September 2016
1,500,000
254,387
19,723
1,774,110
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2015
Depreciation charged in the year
30,000
223,371
11,234
15,780
3,943
239,151
45,177
At 30 September 2016
30,000
234,605
19,723
284,328
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2016
1,470,000
19,782
-
1,489,782
At 30 September 2015
1,500,000
30,647
3,943
1,534,590
Leasehold
land and
buildings
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
Motor
vehicles
Total
Prior financial year
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2014
Additions
€
€
€
€
1,500,000
-
248,409
5,609
19,723
-
1,768,132
5,609
At 30 September 2015
1,500,000
254,018
19,723
1,773,741
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2014
Depreciation charged in the year
-
211,612
11,759
11,835
3,945
223,447
15,704
At 30 September 2015
-
223,371
15,780
239,151
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2015
1,500,000
30,647
3,943
1,534,590
At 30 September 2014
1,500,000
36,797
7,888
1,544,685
Land and buildings leasehold comprises of property at 103 -105 Q House, 76 Furze Road, Sandyford
Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. This property was valued at 30 September 2012 by Harper O'Grady, Chartered
Surveyors, on an open market existing use basis. The property was valued at €1,500,000 on 30 September
2012.
The valuation complies with the requirements of the Valuation and Appraisal Standards issued under the
auspices of the Society of Chartered Surveyors in the Republic of Ireland.
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
10
Financial instruments
Carrying amount of financial assets
Debt instruments measured at amortised cost
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost
11
Stocks
Stock
2016
€
2015
€
81,045
143,889
127,231
165,483
2016
€
2015
€
56,792
58,153
The replacement cost of stock is not significantly different from the value as stated above.
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
PAYE and social security
Accruals
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2016
€
2015
€
28,000
53,045
10,895
41,811
102,078
3,522
91,940
147,411
2016
€
2015
€
45,106
9,146
82,125
47,152
9,704
118,331
136,377
175,187
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
14
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
2016
€
2015
€
33,663
33,263
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of
the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
The charge to surplus or deficit in respect of defined contribution schemes was €33,663 (2015: €33,263).
Pension contributions of €1,807 were outstanding at 30 September 2016 (2015: €2,290).
15
Members' liability
The company is limited by guarantee, not having a share capital and consequently the liability of members
is limited, subject to an undertaking by each member to contribute to the net assets or liabilities of the
company on winding up such amounts as may be required not exceeding €1.
16
Events after the reporting date
No events have taken place since the balance sheet date that fall to be disclosed under this heading.
17
Related party transactions
The following related party transaction required disclosure in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard
No.8:During the year the Irish Ladies Golf Union paid €50,000 to the Confederation of Golf in Ireland. Sinead
Heraty and Brege McCarrick (as an ILGU representative) are directors of the Confederation of Golf in
Ireland. No amount was outstanding at 30 September 2016.
18
Cash generated from operations
2016
€
(Deficit)/surplus for the year after tax
(263,312)
Adjustments for:
Investment income
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
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2015
€
78,150
(5,253)
45,177
(13,636)
15,704
1,361
55,471
(38,810)
6,728
(36,122)
92,097
(205,366)
142,921
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
19
Approval of financial statements
The directors approved the financial statements on 7 November 2016
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
(The information contained in the following pages does not form part of the audited statutory financial
statements and therefore does not fall within the scope of the audit)
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
INCOME
Notes
A
Members Subscriptions
Less: LGU capitation fee
2016
€
2015
€
1,032,087
1,067,869
(103,513)
(125,939)
928,574
941,930
Grants and Sponsorship
B
273,306
274,239
Sundry Income
C
85,630
164,145
1,287,510
1,380,314
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
Notes
2016
€
2015
€
Expenses
D
574,778
488,111
Teams
E
556,629
533,279
General Expenses
F
424,668
294,410
1,556,075
1,315,800
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
A.
Members Subscriptions
Member's subscriptions include an amount equivalent to Stg £138,364 (2015: Stg £137,962), in respect
of subscriptions from Northern Ireland members.
Subscriptions levied on the company's members in the year ended 30 September 2016 were ladies €28
(2015: €28) or Stg £23 (2015: Stg £23) per capita and girls €5 (2015: €5) or Stg £5 (2015: Stg £5) per
capita.
LGU Capitation fee paid during the year in respect of lady members was €103,513 or Stg £2.50 per
capita.
B.
Grants and Sponsorship
R & A Grant
2016
€
2015
€
57,266
61,830
125,000
43,040
10,000
131,729
42,680
-
38,000
38,000
273,306
274,239
2016
€
2015
€
36,416
24,798
9,555
6,106
8,755
36,092
24,340
7,659
6,443
70,927
8,324
10,360
85,630
164,145
IRISH SPORTS COUNCIL:
High Performance
Core Activities
Olympic Qualification
SPONSORSHIP - GENERAL:
Sponsors include - AIG and Revive Active
C.
Sundry Income
Australian Spoons
Competitions
Vice Captains workshop
District training
Card income
Junior Development
Sundry
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IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
D.
Expenses
Officers and Board
Home meetings - travel expenses
Overseas meetings & official openings
One Governing Body meetings
Wages and salaries
Conferderation / Junior Golf Ireland
Vice Captains workshop
District Grants
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2016
€
2015
€
50,829
18,908
20,547
27,258
16,201
-
90,284
43,459
411,609
50,000
12,885
10,000
381,787
50,000
12,865
-
574,778
488,111
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
E.
Teams
Irish Girls Close Campionships
Other Girls Competitions
Senior Cup Finals
Ladies Close Championship
Irish Open Strokeplay Championship
Ladies Interprovincials
Home Internationals
European Team Championships
Other Ladies Competitions
ILGU Interclub Fourball
Open Seniors Tournament
Seniors Irish Close
Other Internationals
English Strokeplay
St. Rule
ILGU Interclub Matchplay Finals
Curtis Cup / Vagliano / Espirito Santo
Spanish Open
Mexican / Portuguese Open
Olympic Qualification
Ladies British Open Amateur Championship
British Strokeplay
Helen Holm
Junior development coaching
Club coaching
Coach education manager
National training and district training
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2016
€
2015
€
10,884
18,687
5,815
12,919
6,965
45,001
37,286
54,864
5,251
1,204
6,406
6,798
36,401
23,376
12,076
6,284
8,293
17,272
5,225
3,111
7,388
44,442
6,310
174,371
9,930
15,097
5,571
12,794
6,444
40,566
38,562
48,287
4,502
1,639
6,186
5,804
40,917
1,493
1,000
15,995
3,428
6,008
1,288
13,886
3,392
2,512
5,798
39,163
39,827
1,331
161,859
556,629
533,279
IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL)
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
F.
General Expenses
Staff recruitment and training
Rates
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
AGM Expenses
Service charges
Prizes
Materials and uniforms
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Website / Computer utilities / Live scoring
Golfnet II
Professional subscriptions
Rule books / Handbooks
History of Irish Ladies Golf
Professional fees
Audit fees
Charitable donations
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Transfer to International Competitions Reserve
Currency exchange loss / (gain)
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2016
€
2015
€
2,836
19,131
5,480
1,265
11,212
12,414
20,550
27,520
31,787
26,067
9,079
10,876
43,579
2,863
6,850
4,000
4,587
8,400
500
4,516
7,452
45,177
20,000
7,503
19,504
5,056
4,344
10,480
11,982
17,894
25,651
31,971
16,548
9,558
13,871
80,000
1,128
4,491
1,120
8,400
50
4,434
7,633
15,704
20,000
326,141
317,322
98,527
(22,912)
424,668
294,410
Ladies Home International Team
Back row L-R: Louise Coffey (Malone), Jessica Carty
(Holywood), Paula Grant (Lisburn), Sinead Sexton (Lahinch),
Jessica Ross (Clandeboye). Front row L-R: Olivia Mehaffey
(RCDL), Sinead Keane (Captain), Maria Dunne (Skerries).
Ladies European Team
Back row L-R: Louise Coffey (Malone), Sinead Keane
(Captain), Sinead Sexton (Lahinch). Front row L-R: Olivia
Mehaffey (RCDL), Maria Dunne (Skerries), Jessica Carty
(Holywood), Jessica Ross (Clandeboye).
Girls’ Home International Team
Back row L-R:, Irene Poynton (Manager), Julie McCarthy
(Forrest Little), Niamh McSherry (Lurgan), Lauren Walsh
(Castlewarden), Rachel Thompson (Cork), Annabel Wilson
(Lurgan). Front row L-R:Valerie Clancy (Killarney), Gemma
Butler (Captain), Mairead Martin (Killarney).
Girls’ European Team
L-R: Chris Jelly (Coach), Rachel Thompson (Cork), Valerie
Clancy (Killarney), Niamh McSherry (Lurgan), Julie
McCarthy (The Island), Annabel Wilson (Lurgan), Mairead
Martin (Killarney), Gemma Butler (Captain).
Senior Home International Team
Back row L-R: Mary Sheehy (Tralee), Maria O’Reilly
(Headfort), Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna), Sheena McElroy
(Grange), Carol Wickham (Laytown & Bettystown). Front
row L-R: Laura Webb (East Berkshire), Valerie Hassett
(Manager), Pauline Walsh (Captain), Gertie McMullen (The
Island).
Senior European Team
L-R: Gertie McMullen (The Island), Suzanne Corcoran
(Portumna), Pauline Walsh (Captain), Sheena McElroy
(Grange), Carol Wickham (Laytown & Bettystown), Laura
Webb (East Berkshire), Mary Sheehy (Tralee)
Valerie Hassett (Manager).
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2016/2017 SQUADS
HIGH PERFORMANCE
PANEL
• Ciara Casey (Hermitage)
• Mairead Martin (Killarney)
• Valerie Clancy (Killarney)
• Julie McCarthy (Forrest Little)
• Maria Dunne (Skerries)
• Niamh McSherry (Lurgan)
• Paula Grant (Lisburn)
• Olivia Mehaffey (RCDL)
• Leona Maguire (Slieve Russell)
• Annabel Wilson (Lurgan)
FUNDED PERFORMANCE
PANEL
• Georgia Carr (Milltown)
• Alice Hutchinson (The Island)
• Louise Coffey (Malone)
• Lisa Maguire (Slieve Russell)
• Elisa Corcoran (Grange)
• Jessica Ross (Clandeboye)
• Mary Doyle (The Heath)
• Chloe Ryan (Castletroy)
• Meadhbh Doyle (Portarlington)
• Sinead Sexton (Lahinch)
• Kate Dwyer (Rossmore)
• Rachel Thompson (Cork)
• Emma Forbes (Newtownstewart)
• Lauren Walsh (Castlewarden)
HORIZON
PERFORMANCE PANEL
• Sara Byrne (Douglas)
• Kate Lanigan (Hermitage)
• Beth Coutler (Kirkistown Castle)
• Niamh O’Dwyer (Lahinch)
• Aine Donegan (Woodstock)
• Canice Screene (Hermitage)
• Anna Foster (Elm Park)
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Espirito Santo Trophy
Bronze Medal Winners
Irish Senior European
Team Champions
A
Full colour version
80