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Abom eyes chance to follow McIlroy into Irish Close history
Thomas Abom has the chance to make history this weekend and become the first golfer to defend the AIG Irish Men's Amateur Close Championship since Rory McIlroy. McIlroy, who won this title in 2005 and 2006, was victorious when the event last took place in Westport and with the event returning to the county Mayo venue on Friday, the Edmondstown golfer is eyeing up more history. The then 19-year-old Abom claimed the title in dramatic fashion at Dun Laoghaire last year, defeating hometown favourite Richard Sykes on the 20th hole of their playoff to become the first Edmondstown player to win an Irish championship, a winning moment that remains fresh in his mind. 'When I think back, I just think of all the Dun Laoghaire members around and then there was about 10 supporters from Edmondstown,' said Abom. 'The second hole, when I hit the shot to four feet and just the 10 people from Edmondstown going crazy, and then making the putt, that's what really comes to mind, the winning putt, the winning moment, I would play that a lot in my head.' Since that breakthrough, Abom has been in strong form at home and abroad. A runner-up finish at the Boyd Quaich Memorial Tournament in Scotland, a top five at the Mullingar Scratch Trophy, and a Scratch Cup victory at Hermitage Golf Club have all fuelled his confidence heading into one of the biggest events of the year. 'I've been playing well. I've been putting myself in good chances to win. I just need to piece it all together, but I'm happy with my game,' said Abom. 'The game feels good, so no reason why I can't go out and win it.' The championship's 72-hole stroke play format will see the first round played on Friday and the second Saturday, followed by 36 holes on Sunday to crown the winner, and having been through it all on his way to victory last year, Abom knows patience will be key. 'With four round tournaments, there's always going to be lads shooting low in the first round, but what you come to realise is that it's the lads who can stick around, and then you pounce', said Abom. 'You've got four rounds, so it's kind of a slow burn. Just waiting for your time.' West, East and South of Ireland champions Dylan Holmes (Greystones), David Howard (Fota Island) and Jonathan Keane (Lahinch) will be among the field while there will also be strong Mayo interest, led by Westport's own Conor Stapleton and former member Harry Gillivan (Portmarnock). Ryan Corrigan and Kevin Barry (both Castlebar), Max Humphreys (Ballinrobe), Cormac Ó Muirithe (Belmullet), John William Burke (Ballyhaunis) and Michael Joyce (Mulranny) will also carry home county hopes. Abom begins his defence from the first tee at 1.59pm on Friday alongside Robert Abernethy (Dun Laoghaire) and Conor McCarthy (Headfort). 'Obviously the end goal is to win, but there's still lots of things you can learn about tournaments, even if it doesn't go well,' said Abom. 'This is the big one to defend the title, so I'm really looking forward to it.'
Irish Independent
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Bellewstown, Duleek, Sland and Stamullen
Contact Any news or items of interest contact Niamh at 086 3477283 or email niamhuiloinsigh@ Bellewstown Pitch and Putt Blotto Draw – Numbers Drawn were 02-14-16-21 No winner. €20 winners were Paul Black, Angela Reilly, Maverick. Next Week's Jackpot €3,500 Club News – Competition Sunday mornings at 10 am and scramble Tuesdays at 6.30 pm. Membership fees can be paid especially if you want to play in the Meath Masters. When booking for our Scratch Cup please submit name, reg no., club, session time. Text only and payments to 086 4033557. Duleek Bellewstown GFC news It's not too late to enter our upcoming fundraiser 'Lucky First Goal' for the All Ireland Senior Men's Football Final this SUNDAY! This is a chance for you to win €500 and it only costs €2 to buy a scratch card. You can purchase your ticket via Revolut (just make sure to add your name and mobile number) We will send you a photo of your scratch card with the time of your goal. How it works: You buy a scratch card and scratch the clock to find out the time of your goal. Goal times are given in minute and seconds. The jackpot will be paid to the holder of the ticket with correct time of FIRST goal scored according to committees' decision. If first goal is scored in injury time (after the hooter) of the first half the winner will be 35:00 minute. If first goal is scored in injury time (after the hooter) of the second half the winner will be 70:00 minute; if no goal is scored ticket marked No Goal is deemed the winner. Ticket must be presented within 30 days of the game to claim the prize (27th August). Torn or mutilated tickets will not be accepted. The holder of the ticket with correct score time can collect their prize by contacting the club. Winning time will be posted on our social media channels. Bellewstown Golf Club Summer Junior Golf Camps with PGA Pro Paul McLoughlin August 11th to 13th from 10 am to 1 pm. This is for boys and girls aged between 7 to 17 years and cost is €90. Call or text 085 2783604. Open to all and please bring your lunch. Duleek Contact me if you have any news items for this column, please contact me by e-mailannfinger@ or phone 086-3131708. Please have all information to me by 7pm on a Thursday for the following weeks paper. Duleek Women's Forum Tuesday 22nd July we enjoyed a very informative talk from Helen from the Four Swans Therapy and Wellness Centre in Duleek Business Park. Their services include Trauma informed CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Integrative Counselling, Addiction support, Adolescent therapy (12 to 18), Hypnotherapy to name but a few. For more information Teen Revival Over 20 teens are turning up for the summer teen revival in the mornings, where they contribute time to picking up litter, watering plants and generally enhancing the visual aspect of Duleek. The basketball and football courts beside the Parish Centre will be open daily from 9am to 5pm. Meals on Wheels Urgent, we desperately need Volunteers to help in the Kitchen, every second Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9am to 11.30am. For more information call Maureen on 087-9932649. Knock Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 10th August. Anyone interested in going can book their seat on the Parish Bus by contacting Caroline in Duleek Parish Office on 041-9823205 or e-mail duleekparish@ The bus will be leaving the Village Green at 7.30am. There will be a stop in Longford on the way home. Free Trishaw trips The trips have returned since Tuesday 13th May, the trips to Oldbridge House will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 11am and 12.30pm weather permitting. Starting Point Domnick's Park Drogheda (at the children's playground). Additional information phone 041-9847764 or 086-3772777. Duleek Tidy Towns If you would like to help out with the weeding or watering plants etc. this year call Ann on 086-3131708 Duleek AFC Lotto Results 16 / 7 / 2025: Jackpot €4.000; Numbers drawn 5-25-28-30; No jackpot winner; 4 Drawn winners; €20 each: John Bird–Teddy Seery-John Moore–Pete Murray. Draw every Wednesday 7pm in the clubhouse. Tickets available from any committee member All weather pitch available to hire; Monday–Wednesday–Friday evenings, also weekends, including kids parties, etc. Further info from 086 1662018. Slane Contact Contact Sean on 087-6783729 or email swall32@ if you have an item for this column. Light the Fire Mass The Light the Fire Mass takes place on the Hill of Slane this Sunday, August 3rd and will be celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin. He will be joined by former Eurovision winner Dana Rosemary Scallon. Gates open at noon with welcome by Fr Richard Matthews PP at 1pm; Rosary at 1.15, A talk on Ven Matt Talbot at 1.45, Mass at 2pm and Eucharistic Healing at 3pm. Everyone is invited to join for this celebration of faith, Holy Mass, Adoration, healing praise and worship, praying to rekindle the fire of faith in our hearts, in our families and in Ireland, in the footsteps of where St Patrick lit the Paschal Fire. It is advisable to bring a fold up stool with you and be prepared for the weather. Slane Sessions Slane Sessions with Inspire takes place at Slane Castle on Saturday August 16th, with gates opening at 5pm. Inspire perform iconic songs from legendary Slane concerts. Join for the final song, learn it on the night and be part of a live recording. Please note this is an outdoor event in the courtyard. Tickets from €18, BBQ and Bar, tickets on Art workshop Classical Art Studio is hosting a one-day workshop in the Parochial Hall, Slane - Working with Watercolour - on Saturday, August 16th from 10am – 4pm, this workshop is €90. Booking is through 5k Heritage Run The Rossin Rovers 5k Heritage Run is back again for another year and takes place on Sunday, August 17th, starting at noon. This is a chip timed event and is open to both runners and walkers. There are tech t-shirts for the first 150 entries with entry from €10 and family tickets available. Cash and category prizes and booking via Slane Spinners Midweek spins are back with Slane Spinners on Wednesdays at 6pm. Meeting at the cemetery and newcomers are welcome. Dates for the diary The Blessing of the Graves takes place in Monknewtown, Dowth and Fennor on Sunday August 10th and on the Hill of Slane and St Erc's Cemetery on Sunday August 17th. Soccer camp Rathkenny Rovers Soccer Club is hosting the Soccer Steps Summer Camp with Jim Lowther from Monday 18th – Friday 22nd August. The camp is for players six to seven years old and eight to 13 years old. Enjoy a great week of skills, small group play and small sided games. There will be an excellent team of experienced and qualified coaches that will provide a fun and challenging environment to help all players improve their skills. For more information contact Jim Lowther at or 0044 7850014491. Celebrating 75 years Rathkenny Community Centre is celebrating 75 years and is presenting Rathkenny Rocks 2025 on Saturday, August 23rd from 7pm till midnight at the community centre. The Furry Gilberts are the headline act with Trigger & The Hitmen, and Just 1 Minute. There will be buses running to and from the event and entry is €30 which includes a BBQ. There is also a bar on the night, over 18s only, ID required. Rathkenny Road Race With the Rathkenny AC Road Race fast approaching on Saturday, August 16th (5pm) entries are well ahead of previous years and if demand continues to be high there is a possibility that the race may sell out with no registrations being taken on the evening. Those intending to take part can register at or follow the link on the club Facebook page. Race HQ will be Rathkenny Community Centre and race finish will be Rathkenny GFC. Stamullen In Memory Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Pat McEnaney, late of Briarleas Julianstownwho sadly passed away on Monday July 21st last. Following His Funeral Mass which was held at saint Mary`s Catholic Chapel in Julianstown, Pat`s Remains were laid to Rest at the Church of Ireland Graveyard in Julianstown. Sympathy is also extended to the family and friends of Richard Jacob, late of Julianstown who sadly passed away on July 17th last. Following his Funeral Mass which was held at Saint Mary`s Chapel in Julianstown, Richard was laid to Rest at Moorechurch Graveyard on Saturday July 19th last. History & Heritage Walk n Talk Community Historian Brendan Matthews will Present the next History & Heritage Walk n Talk on Wednesday evening July 30th next at 7.30pm at Saint Mary`s Church of Ireland (Gerrard`s Church, Mary Street; Eircode A92CY24). Titled `Tales from beyond the Grave`; Brendan will elaborate on the importance and significance of this particular site over the centuries. Free event with donations, if desired, for the further research & presentation of Community History will be gratefully accepted on the evening. Moynalty Fair The 50th annual Steam Threshing Fair of Moynalty will take place in the Co. Meath village on Sunday August 10th next. A wonderful day out for both youn and the not-too-young with all the hand powered and steam powered machines and crafts etc. of a by-gone age. Vintage Industrial machinery of the later 19th and 20th century with demonstrations taking place throughout the day. Farriers at work with horses, next to the skills iof the Blacksmith, the Steam Thresher, the butter makers; vintage cars, tractors, lorries, animals, poultry children`s fun fair, etc. A marvellous day out in the heart of the lovely Moynalty village; an event not to be missed. Know Your Parish Within the parish of Moorechurch there is a place name called the `Cavan road`. This road is located within the townland of Lisdornan, leading from the old village location of Lisdornan towards Moorechurch or Balloy crossroads. The name Cavan, literally meaning a hollow and may be referring to a hollow as in a cave. Within the townland of Lisdornan there was such a cave discovered during the 1980`s on land situated to the north of Cavan road. This cave was a 9th century souterrain containing a stone tunnel and beehive shaped chamber; unfortunately it was subsequently destroyed due to quarrying. There are many other references to more souterrains within the townland of Lisdornan. In the early 1980`s a similar structure was discovered on a farm at Elmgrove, Sarsfieldstown, which is located only 2km to the east of the Cavan road. The 1937 school manuscripts also contain information to such tunnels in this area and judging by their description, they were indeed open and accessible back in the early part of the 20th century. The name Lisdornan means Dornan`s Fort, which was possibly an Iron Age ringfort, a family homestead and many of such ring-forts are also found to contain a subterranean system beneath the fort. Also at Lisdornan there is a large earthen mound, which may also be that of an Iron Age burial, while the ancient annals of Ireland refer to a great battle having been fought by the Irish with the Vikings in the adjacent townland of Ratholland in the year 850AD in which 300 lost their lives.
Irish Independent
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Deerpark's Damien Fleming is top scorer at Kerry qualifiers for Munster Matchplay finals
Tralee's Jason Cregan is automatic for the Senior event as defending champion, as he chases three-in-a-row overall with the player he beat in last year's all Kerry decider, Deerpark's Damien Fleming, topping the scoresheet on Sunday with a total of 15 under par. Claiming the other four senior spots where Tralee club-mates Michael Conway and Jason O'Regan, who both had 12 under, County Senior Matchplay runner-up Darren Goodall finished on nine under par, and Gavin Carroll on three under. In the Intermediate grade, Mark O'Regan's total of five under would have been good enough to join his father in the senior ranks. Bobby McCarron's four under par was also a good enough senior score on the day in securing the second Intermediate spot, as O'Regan and McCarron join County Intermediate Matchplay winner Mark Lucey (Tralee) in the finals. The Junior grade saw five over par as the leading score with Paddy Murphy of Deerpark and Reece Sugrue of Tralee attaining that total. Noel Lee claimed the other spot with seven over as these three join County Junior Matchplay winner Mark O'Shea in the Munster finals draw. These finals will be played in Douglas in Cork on the weekend of May 10 and 11. There is a slight lull in the calendar until after the May weekend as Castleisland announced last weekend the decision to postpone their Scratch Cup events scheduled for the May Bank Holiday Monday until a later date pending approval from Pitch & Putt Ireland.
