05 May Navan RFC Swaps Rugby for Greens in Golf Classic
Navan Rugby Football Club celebrated a major off-field victory on Good Friday as 47 teams took to the fairways of Royal Tara Golf Club for the annual Navan RFC Golf Classic.
The event, which has become a staple of the club’s fundraising calendar, was a resounding success, raising almost €18,000. The club has confirmed that these vital funds are earmarked for key capital investment in club facilities, with specific details of the upcoming developments expected to be shared with members in the near future.
A Day of Fairway Competition
Under favorable spring skies, the competition was fierce but friendly. Nearly 200 golfers represented a wide cross-section of the Navan community, including current players, club legends, local business leaders, and friends of the club.
The organizing committee, comprising Brian Gaughran, Brien Kearns, Ronan Duffy, Paul Regan, and Eddie Lyons, received widespread praise for the seamless running of the event, which managed to balance a high-level golf competition with the social spirit for which Navan RFC is known.
The Winners’ Enclosure
After a full day of action on the pristine Royal Tara greens, the results were as follows:
- Winners: Laganara Gary O Brien, Paddy Reilly, Ollie Horan, Kevin Horan.
- Second Place: Ciaran Reilly, Brian Dunne, David Dillon, Oliver Henry.
- Third Place: DGSL Darren Caffrey, Paddy O Brien, Fran McCabe, Christy Dillon.
- Fourth Place: Damian Guerin, Jimmy Lennox, Mark Killalea, Jeff O’Connor.
- Fifth Place: I-Build.ie
Community Support
The financial success of the day was bolstered by an extensive list of T-Box sponsors. Navan RFC extends its deepest gratitude to the local businesses whose generosity made the event possible, Without whose support the event would not be possible.
A big Thank you to:
| Steen O Reilly Solicitors Headfort Arms, Kells Geoghans, Navan Workair OMC Claims Centra, Commons Road Dawson Renewables The Grasshopper Inn Phoenix Labs Linham construction Dore and Company Solicitors Murphy Mulhall Paul Regan C O Brien | I Build – G Bates Coole Swan Kukri Joe Duffy Leasing Fonua Sportsden Jacksie Kiernan Nelson Decorators Paul Algar Paul Brady Solicitors Hppy Print |
The club would also like to thank Royal Tara Golf Club for their exceptional hospitality, specifically club pro Johnny Byrne, golf coordinator Declan O’Brien, and the tireless catering, bar, and greenkeeping staff who ensured the course and clubhouse were in peak condition.
The club would like to Thank everybody who organised a team for the classic. It was great to see so many members and friends of the club support the event:-
| TEAM NAME | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 |
| Stephen Mackarel | Stephen Mackarel | Conor Mackarel | Killian Welsh | Maedbh Mackarel |
| Karl Nolan | Karl Nolan | Shane Nolan | Nick McDonagh | Cianan McNally |
| Richard Keating | Edward Fuller | Dylan Power | Sean Bolger | Darren Kelly |
| Gregory Bates | Shane Briody | Adam Heaslip | Sean McCormack | Colin McKiernan |
| Saint Patricks CS | Lorcan Burns | Ciaran Murphy | Elaine Duffy | Fionnan Burns |
| Declan Maguire | Declan Maguire | Leo Finlay | Brendan Murray | John Creavin |
| Colin O’Brien | Colin O Brien | Jody Brooks | Rory McCann | John Malone |
| Audrey Clarke | Leslie Clarke | Ross Clarke | Ray Reynolds | Tristan Dwyer |
| Garrett Donnellan | Garrett Donnellan | Alan Nelson | Barry Maguire | Neil Donnellan |
| Ding / old Bridge Inn | Ding | Alan Craven | King | Mick Mullooly |
| Laganara | Gary O Brien | Paddy Reilly | Ollie Horan | Kevin Horan |
| Conor Ryan | Conor Ryan | Eoin Bird | Ciaran McCann | Tomas McKeon |
| Adam Rogers | Anthony Devine | Michael Finegan | Joe Geoghan | Keith Boyle |
| Paul McEvoy | Barry McEvoy | Adam McEvoy | Dylan Keenan | Darren Clabby |
| James Courtney | James Courtney | Brian Brodigan | Declan Donnellan | Paul Smith |
| Damien Clarke | Damien Clarke | Neil O Sullivan | Jerry O Donoghue | Eddie Higgins |
| Damien Guerin | Damian Guerin | Jimmy Lennox | Mark Killalea | Jeff O’Connor |
| James Macken | James Macken | James Macken | James Macken | James Macken |
| Jonathon McKeown | Jonny McKeown | David Lyons | David Banks | Michael Mulligan |
| Conor Brady | Conor Brady | Paul Brady | Michael Connolly | Sean Dunne |
| Eamonn Booth | Eamon Booth | Gavin Doherty | Ciaran Arshad | Cathal Tobin |
| Phillip O Connor | Phillip O Connor | Catherine Brady | Grace Cashen | Kieran Walsh |
| Niall Welsh | Niall Welsh | Mark Fagan | Paul Malone | Seamus O Donoghue |
| Padraig Fitzsimons | Padraig Fitzsimons | Brian Foley | Conor Irwin | Luc Hemeryk |
| Peter Gereaghty | Joe Staunton | Paddy White | Peter Hall | Conor McCooey |
| Raymond Hannon | Ray Hannon | John Staunton | Rory Hannon | Maurice Muldoon |
| Brian Rennick | Brian Rennick | Seamus Lonergan | Johnny Markey | Conal O’Connor |
| Nelis Snyman | Nelis Snyman | Sean Murphy | Pascal Ennis | Les Byrne |
| Loman Dempsey | Loman Dempsey | Shane Dempsey | Noel Dempsey | Jack Dempsey |
| Ben Meade | Ben Meade | Vivienne Meade | Marty Beirne | Eric McKeever |
| John McKenna | John McKenna | Tom McGuinness | Alan Reilly | Derek Cullen |
| Eddie Lyons | Eddie Lyons | Padraig Gill | Terence Kavanagh | Chris Condon |
| Ciaran Reilly | Ciaran Reilly | Brian Dunne | David Dillon | Oliver Henry |
| John Davis | John Davis | Barry Kealy | Niall Davis | Paddy Davis |
| Frank Gleeson | Gary Gibney | John Gleeson | Gareth Cummins | Frank Gleson |
| Frank Gleeson | Darren Caffrey | Paddy O Brien | Fran McCabe | Christy Dillon |
| Frankie Cronin | Brian McCormack | Cliona McCormack | Martin McCormack | Jackie McCormack |
| Tommy Byrne | Tommy Byrne | Gerry Reilly | Gerry Sweeney | David Healy |
| Brian Kearns | Brien Kearns | David McGivern | James Battersby | Niall Kerr |
| Richie Finegan | Richie Finnegan | Will Finnegan | Conor Dunne | Paul Donoghue |
| Gregory Crinion | Gregory Crinion | Jackie Crinon | Maurice Harlin | Pam Harlin |
| T&J Gavigan | Tom Gavigan | Gary Faulkner | Liam Carroll | Jeaic Timmons |
| David Beggy | Stephen Beggy | David Beggy | Sean Cahill | Alan Duffy |
| John Duffy | John Duffy | Sean Duffy | Colm McMahon | Ciaran Ledwith |
| Tommy Gereaghty | Thomas Gereaghty | Kevin Gereaghty | Simon Hogan | Bryan McKeever |
| Ollie McDonald | Dave Kelleher | Paddy Donnelly | David Normoyle | Ollie McDonnell |
| Ronan Hannon | Ronan Hannon | Mark Farrell | Conor Farrell | Cillian Farrell |
Looking Ahead to 2027
Such was the success of the day that the club has already moved to secure the date for next year. Supporters are encouraged to mark their calendars for Good Friday, March 26th, 2027, when the classic will return to Royal Tara.
Navan RFC President Eddie Lyons commented: “The support shown by our members and the local business community has been overwhelming. Raising €18,000 is a testament to the pride people take in this club. These funds will allow us to continue improving our facilities at Balreask Old for players of all ages.”
Congratulations to all the winners and Thank you to everyone who supported the event.
See you next year on Good Friday 26th March 2027.