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Memorial for young Wexford man teams up with Dillon Quirke foundation for golf classic

Over 200 golfers competed for the Anthony Rochford Memorial trophy, which was played in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation, organised by members of Sydney Shamrocks and Geraldine O' Hanrahan's GAA clubs, that will also benefit from some of the proceeds. 'It was wonderful to see a full timesheet and such generosity shown by those who played and turned up again at New Ross Golf Club for the third outing,' said John Rochford. 'We are delighted that the classic in memory of Anthony is so well considered and supported and that this worthwhile cause will benefit from it.' The Dillon Quirke Foundation was chosen as the charity this year, given the GAA links with the organising group. 'The Foundation has already screened 10,000 young sports players for cardiac issues, and we felt this was an appropriate link, given Anthony's passion for hurling having played with Geraldine O 'Hanrahan's, Wexford Minors, Lucan Sarsfields and Sydney Shamrocks. "Hopefully the money we raised, along with all the other supporters of the Foundation, will help identify and deter Sudden Adult Death Syndrome among healthy young people by early screening,' John said. 'We were delighted that Dan Quirke, Dillon's father, joined us on the day, along with Tipperary All Ireland hurling greats, Declan Ryan and Joe Hayes,' he added. Anthony's mother and father, Ann and Sean Rochford, along with members of the family, were in attendance at New Ross Golf Club clubhouse for the presentation of prizes, and the first prize of a fourball in Ballybunion Golf Club in Co Kerry, was won by Willie Whitty, Jimmy Ryan, James Wallace and Willie Kelly. 'We would like to thank all our players, sponsors and those who assisted with the logistics of the 2025 Golf Classic, for their participation and for raising in excess of €12,000 for the various recipients. We also thank New Ross Golf Club for being such generous and gracious hosts and look forward already to a return there in 2026,' John concluded.