Women with a mission

When it comes to raising money, the women of Knockanally are among the best around

When it comes to raising money, the women of Knockanally are among the best around. Recently they devoted their thoughts to raising much-needed finance for the oncology unit at St James's Hospital. And their efforts were richly rewarded as a committee headed by Vera Hanlon and the club's lady captain Sheila Kenny raised over £14,000 during their Ladies Charity Day earlier this month. And that was from just a small women's membership of 125.

Meanwhile, Kenny proved that her talents weren't just confined to raising funds off the course. In a recent mixed competition she teamed up with Frank Bolger to shoot 66 and secure a one-shot victory over second-placed Monica Curran and Ollie Lyons.