Castlebar Golf Club wins NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup 

CASTLEBAR Golf Club's Ian Brennan and Declan Prendergast have captured the NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup.

The Connaught and Ulster finals took place at Bundoran Golf Club.

Representtaives of golf clubs from throught the northwest region teed off to compete for the chance to play in St. Andrew’s Scotland and win the prestigious trophy.

NCBI representative Chris Ryan is pictured congratulating the Castlebar pair on their success.

In total, ten teams from across the province competed on the day with Ian and Declan coming out on top . 

Over the past five months, the NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup has seen GUI-affiliated golf courses across the country hold qualifying tournaments from local to county level. 

The four provincial winners, including Castlebar Golf Club, will play at the final, which is hosted this October at the world-renowned St. Andrew’s Links in Scotland.  

Speaking about the store’s involvement, store director at Specsavers Castlebar, Niamh O’Connell, said: ‘We at Specsavers Castlebar are delighted to be able to give back to the community and show our support.

"It was great to have Ian and Declan competing at the Ulster and Connacht final in Bundoran Golf Club and we are absolutely delighted the won. 

“We are proud to support the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, which is the perfect partner for Specsavers. We are a local community optician and hearing centre and supporting local clubs, charities and organisations is a key part of our culture."

Earlier this year, Specsavers announced a partnership with the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, which will include a two-year sponsorship deal and fundraising of at least €30,000.

For more information on Specsavers please visit www.specsavers.ie. For more information on the NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup please call (01) 882 1939 or visit www.ncbiholmpatrickcup.com