J B Carr  

The J.B. Carr Diamond Trophy was inaugurated by Woodenbridge Golf Club in 1996. This popular event has effectively become the Senior Club Championship of Ireland (Over 60's) with some 200 or so clubs from every corner of Ireland participating. The semi-finals and finals are held each year in Woodenbridge Golf Club, usually over the second weekend of September.

The competition was the brainchild of a distinguished Woodenbridge member and past Captain, the Late Fr. Gerry O’Brien. His vision was a tournament for mature golfers from all corners of Ireland. 

A great friend of Woodenbridge G.C., the legendary Dr. Joe Carr, expressed keen interest in lending his name to the tournament and kindly offered to present a perpetual trophy (a beautiful Silver Salver which Dr. Carr himself won in the Irish Close Championship of 1951). Given that the inaugural event was being staged at relatively short notice, it came as some surprise that 70 teams from around the country entered the competition that year. The event has flourished into one of the largest inter-club competitions on this island.

The format for the tournament is Scotch Foursomes Matchplay with each participating club selecting 10 gentlemen members over the age of 60 (playing off full GUI handicap + courtesy shot to the away team). The teams initially compete at county level and then for their provincial title. The four winning provincial teams then travel to Woodenbridge in September for the All-Ireland finals.

One of the great features of this competition is that it brings together clubs that might not ordinarily meet. The weekend programme begins on the Friday evening with a reception in the clubhouse for the finalists and a draw for the semi-finals which are played on the Saturday.

The Final takes place on the Sunday and the presentation ceremony that evening follows what has always been a great sporting and social occasion.

BALLINROBE GOLF CLUB – ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2024

2024 ALL IRELAND FINALS 30^th  August – 1^st  SEPTEMBER 2024

Friday 30^th August 2024:-  The opening ceremony was held,  our resident piper Denis New led a parade to the Clubhouse and welcomed the four 2024 finalists with a tune from each province.

The four qualifying teams were  Munster - Dungarvan GC (Waterford), Connacht - Ballinrobe GC (Mayo) Leinster - Westmanstown GC (Dublin) , Ulster - Rossmore GC (Monaghan).

Captain Shane Byrne outlined the history of the J B Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament and welcomed the four Provincial finalists to Woodenbridge Golf Club for a weekend of good golf and new friendships.   

It was the 27^th All Ireland Finals Competition and great to welcome the clubs to Woodenbridge.

Mr Henry Crummy conducted the draw for semi-finals.  A drinks and canapés Reception was then held in the Clubhouse.

Saturday 31^st August 2024:- Conditions were very sunny day which led to dry and pleasant conditions for the semi-final matches.

Results Saturday 31^st August 2024

Westmanstown   3.5               Rossmore 1.5

Ballinrobe       3.5                   Dungarvan 1.5

Sunday 1^st  September 2024:-  Weather was dull and dry . A very exciting finish to the  2024 Tournament.

J. B. Carr Diamond Trophy  All Ireland Finals.

3rd & 4th Playoff at 10 am  Rossmore  GC played Dungarvan GC -  Rossmore came out ahead securing 3rd place.

The All Ireland Final at 11.am featured Ballinrobe  GC vs Westmanstown GC -  with Ballinrobe Golf Club (Mayo ) Connacht  the 2024 J B Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament Champions. A great match played with sporting spirit.    

A great days golf in Woodenbridge today.

RESULTS 

10 am Rossmore        4          Dungarvan  1

 11am  Ballinrobe       3          Westmanstown 2

A Gala Dinner and Presentation of Prizes  took place in the in clubhouse at 7 pm on Sunday evening. We were honoured to have Shane Branigan, grandson of the Late J.B. Carr and Mary Carr, wife of the Late J.B.Carr in attendance to award the prizes.

Many thanks to Cassidy Wines for sponsoring the wine for Welcome Ceremony & Gala Dinner.

Sincere thanks also to WTW our Tournament Sponsor.

Click here to see the photos from the 2024 Finals

2024 Diamond Trohy Tournament Entry Form

2024 Diamond  Trophy Tournament Rules

Wishing all the Teams the very Best of Luck in the 2024 Tournament.

2024 Leinster Draw

2024 Munster Draw

2024 Ulster Draw

2024 Connacht Draw

2024 J.B. Carr Tournament Rules

Match Team Sheet

CASTLEBAR GOLF CLUB – ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2023

2023 ALL IRELAND FINALS 1-3 SEPTEMBER 2023.

Friday 1^st September 2023:-  The opening ceremony was held,  our resident piper Denis New led a parade to the Clubhouse and welcomed the four 2023 finalists with a tune from each province.

The four qualifying teams were  Munster - Dungarvan GC (Waterford), Connacht - Castlebar GC (Mayo) Leinster - Malahide GC (Dublin) , Ulster - Clandeboye GC (Down).

Captain Brian Byrne outlined the history of the J B Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament and welcomed the four Provincial finalists to Woodenbridge Golf Club for a weekend of good golf and new friendships.   

It was the 26^th All Ireland Finals Competition and great to welcome the clubs to Woodenbridge.

Mr Henry Crummy conducted the draw for semi-finals.  A drinks and canapés Reception was then held in the Clubhouse.

Saturday 2^nd  September 2023:- Conditions were very sunny day which led to dry and pleasant conditions for the semi-final matches.

Results Saturday 2^nd  September 2023:-

Clandeboye 2               Malahide  3

Castlebar 3                  Dungarvan 2

Sunday 3^rd September 2023:- It was a fantastic to see the sun shining again and the teams enjoyed a dry and sunny day. A very exciting finish to the  2023 J B Carr Diamond Trophy  All Ireland Finals.

3rd & 4th Playoff at 10 am  Clandeboye GC played Dungarvan GC -  Dungarvan came out ahead securing 3rd place.

The All Ireland Final at 11.am featured Castlebar  GC vs Malahide GC -  with Castlebar Golf Club (Mayo ) Connacht  the 2023 J B Carr Diamond Trophy Champions. A great match played with sporting spirit.    

A great days golf in Woodenbridge today.

RESULTS 

10 am Dungarvan 3    Clandeboye    2 

 11am  Castlebar   3    Malahide  2

A Gala Dinner and Presentation of Prizes  took place in the in clubhouse at 7 pm on Sunday evening. We were honoured to have Marty Carr, son of the Late J.B. Carr and Mary Carr wife of the Late J.B.Carr in attendance to award the prizes.

2023 Finals Week-End Photos

Castlebar G.C. Photos

Malahide G.C. Photos

Dungarvan G.C. Photos

Clandeboye G.C. Photos

SHANNON GOLF CLUB – ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2022

2022 ALL IRELAND FINALS 2-4 SEPTEMBER 2022.

Friday 2^nd September 2022:-  The opening ceremony was held,  our resident piper Denis New led a parade to the Clubhouse and welcomed the four 2022 finalists with a tune from each province.

The four qualifying teams were  Munster - Shannon GC (Clare), Connacht - Castlebar GC (Mayo) Leinster - Royal Curragh GC (Kildare) , Ulster - Dunmurry GC (Antrim).

President Lesley Williams outlined the history of the J B Carr Diamond Trophy Tournament and welcomed the four Provincial finalists to Woodenbridge Golf Club for a weekend of good golf and new friendships.   

It was the 25^th All Ireland Finals Competition and great to welcome the clubs after an absence of 2 years due to covid-19 restrictions.

Mr Henry Crummy conducted the draw for semi-finals.  A drinks and canapés Reception was then held in the Clubhouse.

Saturday 3^rd September 2022:- Conditions were extremely wet all day which led to challenging conditions for the semi-final matches.

Results Saturday 3^rd September 2022:-

Shannon 3                  Castlebar 2

Royal Curragh 3         Dunmurry 2

Sunday 4^th September 2022:- It was a relief to see the sun shining and the teams enjoyed a dry and sunny day. A very exciting finish to the  2022 J B Carr Diamond Trophy  All Ireland Finals.

3rd & 4th Playoff at 10 am  Dunmurry GC played Castlebar GC -  Dunmurry came out ahead securing 3rd place.

The All Ireland Final at 11.am featured Shannon  GC vs Royal Curragh GC -  with Shannon Golf Club (Clare  ) Munster the 2022 J B Carr Diamond Trophy Champions. A great match played with sporting spirit.    

A great days golf in Woodenbridge today.

RESULTS 

10 am Dunmurry   3    Castlebar GC  2

 11am  Shannon   3    Royal Curragh 2

A Gala Dinner and Presentation of Prizes  took place in the in clubhouse at 7 pm on Sunday evening. We were honoured to have John Carr, son of the Late J.B.Carr and Mary Carr wife of the Late J.B.Carr in attendance to award the prizes.

2022 PHOTO GALLERY

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