Tipp club pays tribute to legendary member on the 50th anniversary of significant event

On Friday evening, a large gathering of club members, captains, presidents, and supporters of Templemore Golf Club gathered to witness the unveiling of a 50-year commemoration Plaque by Pat Costello who chaired the first club meeting on the 28th of September 1971.

Pat was Captain in 1984 and President in 1986. Pat gave a historical speech of that first inaugural meeting in 1971 to the gathering. A revelation to hear Pat's memories on the development of the Club.

He was so precise and concise in his recollection at 90yr. that you would stand in the snow to listen to his rendition. Ivan Morris the great golf historian wrote a great book about Irelands 9hole courses in which Templemore features prominently.

Ivan’s playing partner that day was none other than Pat Costelloe. Ivan was very impressed by the course, and even more impressed by Pat's playing ability.

Pat won an All-Ireland Minor medal with Kerry in 1949, so obviously a great sportsman. He was a great singer, dancer, actor and general entertainer.

He had great involvement in local productions over the years and were a hugely popular member of An Garda Siochana and did exemplary work with young people as a community Guard. Pat was still helping out as a volunteer on the course in his mid-eighties.

He could be regularly seen driving the tractor and gang mower during the summer evenings. Pat was a witty, charming and talented man. Most important of all he was a decent kind and in every sense a gentleman.
Pat never lost touch with his roots as he was draped in his beloved Kerry County Flag. PAT you were a legend and will be sadly missed, and fondly remembered.

A Guard of Honour was held for Pat was last Friday at 11.30am and the assembly was at the Sacred Heart Church Templemore. The course was closed as a mark of respect on Friday.