Club News – 13th May
Club News
Juniors rally to the Mayday call
The May Bank Holiday weekend is one that our Under 18s boys will remember for a while as they took the scalp of a really strong Ballybofey & Stranorlar side in the Fred Daly.
The first leg took place on the Sunday afternoon in the Twin Towns and Portsalon picked up two matches from the five on offer, with Dan Martin the standout performer in winning his match. Alfie Rodger and Harry Blaney emerged unscathed while Damon McBride and Christian Gibbons gave excellent accounts of themselves in scratch matches against players with significantly lower handicaps.
It was all to play for come the Monday afternoon in Portsalon. Damon McBride ran out a 7&6 winner in his game while Dan Martin (3&2) and Harry Blaney (3&1) got the three matches needed. Facing quality opponents off two and four handicaps, Alfie Rodger and Christian Gibbons went down on their swords in defeat.
It meant a playoff was needed and, if things weren’t already tense enough, that playoff lasted three holes. Alfie Rodger, playing off 15, was taking on a B&S’s best off two and the Rathmullan man remained cool under severe pressure. He found the middle of the third green and when his opponent failed to escape the greenside bunker at the first attempt, took his two putts for a par and victory.
Well done to all the lads on their performances over both days and to their skippers, Eamonn McConigley and Stephen Connolly. They move on to face Rathmore GC in Portrush in the next round.
Hole-in-one for Gary McBride
Congrats to Sunday’s Members competition winner Gary McBride, who edged out the field by a single point thanks in no small part to his ace on the par-three 15th hole!
Club Matchplay Draw done
Our Club Matchplay competitions are now ready to get underway. These are the Singles Matchplay, Scratch Matchplay and Doubles Matchplay.
Following the AGM in January, Ryan McGettigan and Shane Sandilands have assumed the roles as joint Competitions Secretaries. Their first challenge was to encourage increased participation in these competitions and that has been achieved, particularly in the Scratch Matchplay.
The full draws are on the ClubV1 app along with dates these games are to be completed by. In the interests of fairness to all players, no extensions will be granted to these deadlines, with the comp secs set to randomly draw winners when matches are not played. You have been warned!
Gents Results
Wednesday May 6th
Winner: Mick McGlynn (33) – 42 pts BOT
Runner-up: Mark Cohen (19) – 42 pts
Gross: Jamie Foley (Scr) – 35 grs pts
Third: James Duffy (21) – 41 pts
Saturday May 9th
Winner: Neil Carbery (22) – 39 pts
Runner-up: Ultan McGettigan (9) – 37 pts
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (+1) – 33 grs pts
Third: Eunan McGarrigle (8) – 36 pts
Sunday May 10th
Winner: Gary McBride (15) – 42 pts
Runner-up: Conor McHugh (25) – 41 pts BOT
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (+1) – 36 grs pts
Third: Michael Donlon (19) – 41 pts
Ladies Results
Sunday Member
1st Anne Speedie 41 points
2nd Brighidin Hawke 38 points
2026 Fixtures
Sunday, March 8th
Captains Drive In
Tuesday, March 17th
Ladies & Gents Open
Thursday, March 26th
Ladies Winter Links
Sunday, March 29th
Members Free Sub – Ladies & Gents
Thursday, April 2nd
Donegal Senior Alliance
Monday, April 6th
Ladies & Gents Single Stableford
Friday, May 1st
Ladies Open
Monday, May 25th
Donegal Links Classic
Tuesday, May 26th
Donegal Links Classic
Wednesday, May 27th
Donegal Links Classic
Thursday, June 4th
Ulster Mid Amateur – Course Closed
Friday, June 5th
Ulster Mid Amateur – Course Closed
Saturday, June 13th
John Sweeney Memorial
Monday, July 6th
Open Week Sponsor Total Golf – Ladies & Gents
Tuesday, July 7th
Open Week Sponsor Pattersons Caravan Park – Ladies & Gents
Wednesday, July 8th
Open Week Sponsor Letterkenny Driving Range – Ladies & Gents
Thursday, July 9th
Open Week All proceeds to Donegal Hospice – Ladies & Gents
Friday, July 10th
Open Week Sponsor Pat O Neill – Ladies & Gents
Saturday, July 11th
Mae Blaney Presidents Day – Ladies & Gents
Saturday, August 1st
Charlie Canning Memorial – Ladies & Gents
Monday, August 3rd
Barton Cup
Saturday, August 8th
Enda Cullen Captains Day
Thursday, August 20th
Kernaghan Cup – Shaw Shield
Saturday, August 22nd
Frances Shannon Lady Captains Day
Saturday, August 29th
Scratch Cup Sponsored By Manor Motors
Tuesday, September 15th
Donegal Senior Alliance
Thursday, September 24th
Ladies Winter Links
Friday, October 9th
Play In Pink 4 Person Scramble Ladies & Gents
Thursday, October 29th
Ladies Winter Links
Thursday, November 26th
Ladies Winter Links
Saturday, November 28th
Ladies Christmas Hamper
Sunday, November 29th
Gents Christmas Hamper
Club Officers and Team Captains
Gents Officers
Patrick McDevitt
Shane Sandilands
Eamon McConigley (Beck)
Pat Horner
Gareth McLarnon
Martin Blaney
Ciaran Kelly
Ladies Officers
Roseanne Logue
Pamela Clinton McDermott
Team Captains
Lady Team Captains
Club News – 3rd March
Captain’s Drive-in – Sunday March 8th
This Sunday, March 8th, we will be hosting our 2026 Captain’s Drive-In as Dr Enda Cullen and Frances Shannon get their year’s underway officially.
The Drive-in will have two shotgun starts and the format is a four-person scramble. Bookings can be made on BRS from Wednesday at 6.00pm. Please book in to your preferred draw either at 8.00 am or 12.30pm. Tees will be assigned when signing in on the day. The Captain’s Drive-In ceremony will take place at 12 midday.
Best of luck to both Frances and Enda for the drive-in and for their year ahead as captains of Portsalon.
Soup & Sandwiches will be served in the clubhouse after each draw.
Club Results
Wednesday February 25th
Winner: Patrick Ronaghan (11) – 35 pts
Runner-up: Justin Green (6) – 32 pts
Saturday February 28th
Winner: Joe Coyle (6) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Martin Blaney (15) – 31 pts BOT
Gross: Cian Page (+1) – 30 gross pts
Third: Andy Boland (11) – 31 pts
Sunday March 1st
Winner: Sean Barrett (15) – 36 pts
Runner-up: Fergal Coll (14) – 34 pts
Sunday March 1st – Ladies’ Members
Winner: Roseanne Logue
Club News – 24th February
Nicky O’Hanlon off to a fast start
Our new franchisee Nicky O’Hanlon now has more than one week done in the Portsalon Clubhouse and the early reports are good, with members enjoying going upstairs to see what’s on offer under his new team. Nicky and his team are open from 9am daily and there is a 10% discount for members so please present your Portsalon golf Ireland card as verification for membership.
Nicky is pictured with Portsalon GC Captain Dr Enda Cullen as he popped in to wish our new franchisee well in his endeavours!
Club Results
Saturday February 21st – Members
Winner: Gareth McLarnon (6) – 36 pts
Runner-up: Paddy Shiels (20) – 34 pts
Gross: David McCormick (1) – 31 pts
Third: Michael O’Hara (12) – 32 pts
Sunday February 22nd – Members
Winner: Shaun Campbell (11) – 31 pts BOT
Runner-up: Vincent McDaid (7) – 31 pts
Gross: Cian Page (1) – 26 gross pts
Third: John Bowe (13) – 30 pts
Sunday February 22nd – Lady Members
Winner: Deirdre Hensey – 30 pts
Runner-up: Claire McGonagle – 29 pts
Club News – 17th February
Welcome to Portsalon – Sip & Slice
Sip & Slice might not be the greatest golfing advice you’ll ever receive…but we are thrilled this morning to begin our new journey with Sip & Slice proprietor Nicky O’Hanlon and his team as the new franchisee in our bar & restaurant.
Nicky opens the doors for the first time on Monday, February 16, with some exciting plans and offerings for our members, guests & visiting golfers to come in 2026.
With our ongoing Project 2030 developments and the Conditional Planning permission now received from Donegal Co Council on the Clubhouse project, Nicky joins at an exciting time for our club.
Behind the scenes he has been working hard to get ready. He has lots of exciting plans to offer our members and we look forward to working closely with him to bring those to fruition.
On behalf of the members of Portsalon GC, welcome aboard Nicky and here’s to a bright future! The Restaurant is open from 9am daily, seven days a week.
Club Results
Wednesday February 11th
Winner: Dave Hughes (12) – 31 pts BOT
Runner-up: Joe Logan (15) – 31 pts
Sunday February 15th
Winner: Sean Gibson (11) – 32 pts BOT
Runner-up: TJ Evesson (10) – 32 pts
Sunday February 15th – Lady Members
Winner: Marie Boyce
Runner-up: Claire McGonagle
Club News – 11th February
Club Results
Wednesday 4th Feb
Winner: Eunan McGlynn ( 8 ) – 33 pts BOT
Runner-up: Justin Green (6) – 33 pts
Saturday 7th Feb
Winner: Martin Blaney (15) – 37 pts
Runner-up: Philip Durning (5) – 34 pts
Gross: David McCormick (1) – 29 gross pts
Third: Mark Cohen (11) – 33 pts
Sunday 8th Feb
Winner: Oisin Barrett (20) – 40 pts
Dermot Boyce (11) – 36 pts
Gross: Davitt Walsh (3) – 31 gross pts
Third: Damion O’Donnell (11) – 34 pts
Sunday 8th Feb – Lady Sunday Members
Winner: Marie Boyce – 39 pts
Runner-up: Maeve Ward – 29 pts BOT
Third: Deirdre O’ Toole pts 29
*all comps over 15 holes
Club News – 4th February
Club Results
Wednesday January 28th
Winner: Ronan McClafferty (11) – 37 pts
Runner-up: Garrett Horkan (20) – 36 pts
Saturday January 31st
Winner: Marty Doran (16) – 36 pts
Runner-up: Paddy Merritt (8) – 34 pts
Gross: Cian Page (+1) – 32 gross pts
Third: Gareth McLarnon (6) – 33 pts
Sunday February 1st
Winner: Joe Coyle (6) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Charlie Patton (2) – 32 pts
Gross: Jack Patton (+2) – 28 gross pts
Third: Ronan McAteer (4) – 31 pts
(*all comps 15 holes)
Ladies Results
Portsalon Winter Links – January 29th
Winner: Christine Johnston – 32 pts
Runner-up: Hilary Duncan – 29 pts
Third: Erin Scanlon – 28 pts
Sunday February 1st
Winner: Karen McGlinchey – 27 pts
Runner-up: Claire Ferry – 25 pts
(*all comps 15 holes)
Club News – 27th January
Enda Cullen takes over as Portsalon Captain
At the club’s AGM on Friday January 16th, Dr Enda Cullen was installed as Portsalon GC Captain for 2026. Enda received his black blazer from outgoing captain Brendan Cullen, his brother.
Also receiving the coveted blazer for the first time was Johnny Kelly, who will serve as Vice-Captain to Enda in 2026 before taking the Captain’s role in 2027.
Well done to Brendan on a very successful term as Captain, and best wishes to Enda and Johnny in their endeavours for 2026.
Club Results
Wednesday January 21st
Winner: TJ Evesson (10) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Andy Boland (11) – 30 pts
Saturday January 24th
Winner: Conor Doherty (19) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Enda Cullen (6) – 31 pts BOT
Gross: Cian Page (+1) – 29 gross pts
Third: Just Green (6) – 31 pts
Sunday January 25th
Winner: Sean Gibson (11) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Gary Sheehan ( 8 ) – 31 pts
Gross: Eamonn McConigley (2) – 29 gross pts
Third: Diarmuid Logue (2) – 29 pts
(*all comps 15 holes)
Ladies members results
1st Marie Boyce 29 points BOT
2nd Maeve Ward 29 points
Club News 20th January
Club Results
Wednesday 14th January
Cathal Roarty (11) – 28 pts
Saturday January 17th
Winner: Mark Howard (5) – 34 pts BOT
Runner-up: Eunan McGarrigle (3) – 34
Gross: Davitt Walsh (3) – 29 gross pts
Third: Gary McBride ( 8 ) – 33 pts
Sunday January 18th
Winner: Joe Coyle (6) – 34 pts
Runner-up: Charlie McCahill (13) – 33 pts
Gross: Stephen Connolly (2) – 31 pts
Third: Ger Hardiman (22) – 32 pts
Ladies Result
Weekend 15-hole Competition 18th January 2026
Winner – Iris Condron 29 pts BOT
Ladies Winter Links
The ladies winter links will resume on Thursday 29th January. The timesheet will open on 22nd January at 08.00 Book on BRS or call the club to 074 915 9459.