Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic, we can look back on another hugely successful two days of golf, camaraderie and fundraising.
The Golf Classic continues to play a vital role in supporting the development of our CluneTech Na Cait Óga Academy squads, helping to provide coaching, facilities, equipment and development opportunities for the next generation of Kilkenny players. Every team entered, every sponsorship secured and every raffle ticket purchased contributes directly to the ongoing success of our Academy.
On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, supported, sponsored and helped make this year’s event such a success.
A special word of thanks goes to MW Hire, our Overall Sponsor, for their continued support and commitment to Kilkenny GAA. We would also like to acknowledge all of our sponsors across the Platinum, Gold, Team, Tee and Club sponsorship categories. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and is fundamental to the continued success of both the Golf Classic and our Academy.
We also wish to thank Kilkenny Golf Club for once again hosting a superb event and providing excellent facilities throughout the two days.
Finally, a very special word of thanks to the Golf Committee for their tireless work, dedication and countless hours of preparation before, during and after the event. Their efforts are the driving force behind the success of the Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic.
Overall Golf Prize Winners
| Place | Prize | Team | Points |
| 1st | 2 Nights Ferrycarrig Hotel B&B & 1 Evening Meal/Golf – Griffin Hotel Group | Willie Hanlons Team | 97 |
| 2nd | Mount Juliet Green Fees x 4 & Pembroke Hotel 3 Course Dinner x 4 | Joe Tierneys Team | 94 |
| 3rd | 2 x Nights Tower Hotel x 4 & Green Fees Faithlegg Golf Club & 4 Waterford GC Gfees | Jack Walsh Pizza Blasta | 92 |
| 4th | 4 x Taylor Made Golf Cart Bags Sponsored by McGuirks Golf | Dicksboro GAA Club | 90 |
| 5th | 1 Night Rochestown B&B & Dinner for 4 plus 4 x Green Fees Douglas Golf Club | James McDermotts Team | 89 |
| 6th | Tullamore Court Hotel & Esker Hills Green Fees | Milo Kavanaghs Team | 89 |
| 7th | 4 x Taylor Made Golf Stand Bags Sponsored by McGuirks Golf | Kilkenny Dublin Supporters Club – Niall Butler | 87 |
| 8th | 4 x Green Fees Kilkenny Golf Club & 4 x Dinner Vouchers Lyrath Hotel | Nore Bar Team | 87 |
| 9th | 4 x Green Fees Gowran Golf Club & 4 x Steak Dinners Rafter Dempseys | Citroen Centre Cathal O’Neills Team | 86 |
| 10th | 4 x Kilkenny O’Neills Gilets | Michael Lyng Motors Team | 86 |
| 11th | 4 x Kilkenny O’Neills Gilets | Alan Commins Electrical Team – Kevin McGarry | 84 |
| 12th | 4 x €75 Vouchers – Sponsored by Pauls Kilkenny | Cleeres Bar – Paul McCabe | 84 |
| 13th | 4 x €50 Vouchers – Sponsored by Duggans Menswear Kilkenny | Bennetsbridge Limestone – Mark Galvin | 84 |
Non GUI
| Place | Prize | Team | Points |
| 1st | Rhu Glen Vouchers 4 x €75 plus Green Fees New Ross | Tommy Walshs Team | 88 |
| 2nd | Kilkenny Green Fees x 4 Plus Lunch x 4, Sponsored by Kilkenny Golf Club | Fairstone Team – Gearoid Cleere | 86 |
| 3rd | Lunch x 4 – Sponsored by Zunis | Clogrennan Lime – Willie Dempseys Team | 85 |
Ladies
| Place | Prize | Team | Points |
| 1st | 4 x Kilkenny Green Fees & 2 Sets of Afternoon Tea Hotel Kilkenny | Annette Stapletons Team | 82 |
| 2nd | 4 x Tickets Ladies Day Gowran Races – Sponsored by Gowran Park | FBD Developments – Ana Lyons Team | 81 |
| Nearest The Pin 10th | Footjoy Golf Shoes- Sponsored by Joe Coogan Auctioneers | Brendan Reilly – Clogrennan Lime Team |
| Nearest The Pin 17th | Telefunken 43″ TV Sponsored by Electro City | Mark Nelson – Lacey Electrical Team |
| Ladies Longest Drive 18th | Footjoy Golf Shoes – Sponsored by Joe Coogan Auctioneers | Eleanor Farrell – Mark Comerford Electrical Team |
| Mens Longest Drive 14th | Odyssey Putter – Sponsored by Joe Coogan Auctionners | David Duggan – Gypsum Team |
Club Draw
| 1st | 5 Doz Sliotars Sponsored by Richie Hogan & John Lockes GAA Club | Threecastles GAA Club |
| 2nd | 3 Doz Sliotars Sponsored by Richie Hogan & John Lockes GAA Club | Dicksboro GAA Club |
| 3rd | 2 Doz Sliotars Sponsored by Richie Hogan & John Lockes GAA Club | Carrickshock GAA Club |
Raffle
| 1st | Monart Overnight B&B/Dinner Value €500 | Celine Egan |
| 2nd | 2 Nights Lakeside Hotel B&B & Dinner on One Eve for 2 Value €450 | Derek Kent |
| 3rd | Flynn Hotels B&B,Dinner for 2 Midweek | Seanie Tyrrell |
| 4th | 2 x Nights Connaught Hotel for 2 with B&B Value €300 | Kevin McGarry |
| 5th | 55″ TV – Sponsored by Swans Electrical, Carlow | Colin Dawson |
| 6th | 2 x Sets of Afternoon Tea Value €320 Sponsored by Hotel Kilkenny | Philip Cross |
| 7th | €100 Voucher Sponsored by Frank Walls “The Mans Shop” | Pa Carey |
| 8th | Kilkenny Golf Headcovers Sponsored by Ryans Golf | Maurice Nolan |
| 9th | Leinster House Tour for 2 Plus Dinner Sponsored by Chap Cleere | James Murphy |
| 10th | New Holland Overalls Adult & Child Sponsored by Murphys Motors Glenmore | Helen O’Gorman |
| iDonate Online Raffle | €1200 Travel/Hotel Voucher | James Byrne |
Congratulations to all of our winners and sincere thanks once again to everyone who supported the 2026 Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic. Through your generosity and participation, valuable funds have been raised to support our CluneTech Na Cait Óga Academy squads, helping to nurture and develop the next generation of Kilkenny GAA talent.
We look forward to welcoming you all back again next year for another fantastic Golf Classic.
By Mary Morgan Sat 6th Jun
