COSTELLO’S A CHAMPION!

Olivia Claims Irish Girls Title

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Olivia Costello’s growing reputation in Irish golf took another step forward last weekend when she won the Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Open at Woodbrook Golf Club by six shots.

The 15-year-old Roscommon town girl finished in 4th place overall in the Women’s Open with a three round total of nine under par. It follows her win in the Scottish Girls Open last month.

Roscommon Golf Club members turned out in force to welcome Olivia home after her latest triumph on Sunday night last. She was officially welcomed by Lady Captain Paula Miley and Men’s Captain PJ Moran.

Speaking to People Sport on Sunday night, Olivia said that she felt she could have played even better. “I’m delighted with the win but I could have played better in the last round. I am looking forward to the rest of the year. I am playing in the German Girls Open in a couple of weeks and then we are going to Sweden after that to play in an invitational tournament that Anika Sorenstam has arranged so that should be a good experience,” she said.

Asked if there was any particular part of her performance she’d like to improve, Olivia said: “I enjoy practicing and I would just like to improve my all round game to be honest.

“I just want to thank everyone for their support. Everyone at the club here has been so good”.

Congratulating Olivia this week, Roscommon Golf Club described it as “another brilliant win” for the youngster.

“Congratulations to Olivia and we wish her continued success in her golfing career,” a spokesperson said.

Olivia Costello’s growing reputation in Irish golf took another step forward last weekend when she won the Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Open at Woodbrook Golf Club by six shots.

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Fixtures

Friday, May 26th

5th & Mad - East Side, New York

Division One O’Rourke Cup (8 pm)

At Ballyleague: St Faithleach’s v Clann na nGael

At Rockfield: Oran v Boyle

At Nash Park: Western Gaels v Roscommon Gaels

At Orchard Park: Elphin v Fuerty

At Knockcroghery: St Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses

Leydon Bros London Division

Two O’Gara Cup (8 pm)

At Kilbride: Kilbride v Castlerea St Kevin’s

At Creggs: Creggs v St Brigid’s

At Peadar Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v St Croan’s

At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Shannon Gaels Atlantis IPS Division Three Tansey Cup (8 pm) (8 pm)

At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St Barry’s

At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v St Joseph’s

At Strokestown: Strokestown v St Michael’s

Saturday, May 27th

5th & Mad - East Side, New York Division One O’Rourke Cup (7 pm)

At Kiltoom: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St Brigid’s Leydon Bros London Division Two O’Gara Cup

At Kilmore: Kilmore v Strokestown. 6 pm

At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Clann na nGael. 7 pm

Atlantis IPS Division Three Tansey Cup

At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea

St Kevin’s v St Aidan’s. 6 pm

At Kilronan Park: St Ronan’s v Oran. 7 pm

At Nash Park: Western Gaels v St Dominic’s. 7 pm

Cora Systems Division Five (Section A)

At Strokestown: Strokestown v St Michael’s. 6 pm