Lady Luck wasn't with golf team from Tipperary in the Munster final

Above: The County Tipperary Golf and Country Club team that played in the Challenge Trophy in Dungarvan against Adare. Back, from left, Jacinta Coman (manager), Elizabeth Hayes, Marie Holohan, Reena Ryan, Catherine Moloney, President Jenny Lawrence and Niamh Chadwick (manager). Front, from left, Carmel Lowth, Kitty Byrne, Sadie Quirke and Lady Captain Marie Graves 

After months of fierce competition, the ladies Challenge Trophy team from County Tipperary Golf and Country Club secured their place in the Munster final in Dungarvan Golf Club against Adare Manor.

The journey began in early May when the team was picked by the managers Jacinta Coman and Niamh Chadwick and the campaign began; the players had bonded as a unit and improved their game throughout the journey, with some long practice sessions and courses played in the wind and the rain.

They forged the resilience that carried them through the season to the final.

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The team consisted of Kitty Byrne, Reena Ryan, Carmel Lowth, Sadie Quirke, Catherine Moloney and the reserves Marie Holohan and Elizabeth Hayes.

The final was very fiercely fought against Adare, but on the day luck wasn’t on their side and County Tipperary conceded to Adare.

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County Tipperary Golf and Country Club’s challenge trophy team shared a journey where players, managers and caddies each played their part. The team leaves the competition with respect, pride and memories that will shape future campaigns.