Paddy Ball Golf Classic

The Paddy Ball Golf Classic took place on Saturday last (24th August) at Newtownstewart Golf Club. An unprecedented turn-out of over 70 teams, many made up from Paddy’s family, friends and fellow Gaels, took to the course. Undoubtedly a turn out to prove once again how the GAA family can rally around when called upon to support one of their own.

Paddy Ball Classic
1st: T McFarland, E Corry, J McBride, K Martin 104 Pts
2nd: D McRory, F McGranaghan, B Harpur C Gallen 100 Pts BoT
3rd: B Harris, E McLaughlin, G Gallagher, D McNamee100 Pts Bot
4th: P Devine C McNamee, M McSorley J McDaid 100 Pts (Ladies team)
5th: P McCrossan, M Ward, G McCollan, C Ward 99 Pts Bot
6th: S Glackin, D Glackin, B Glackin, K McCrystal 99 Pts Bot
7th: G Beckett, C Wilson, T Finlay, A Gilfillan 99 Pts
8th: J Lyons C Loughlin, B McGirr, D McSorley 98 Pts (Ladies team

Non-Qualifying Teams
1st: P Tally, S Quinn, D Quinn, S Lennon 97 Pts
2nd: C Donaghy, J McNamee, P Bradley, L Bradley 93 Pts
3rd: F Gormley, P McCullagh, M McCullagh, K Bradley 91 Pts

Paddy and his family, wife Colette, son Damian and daughter Grace are indebted to all who assisted in organising the Classic, the prize sponsors and those who supplied the refreshments. They are especially grateful to all who contributed to the Classic, whether as a team player or a non-playing donor. Moving forward, the proceeds will be used to assist Paddy’s care and the family thank everyone for this memorable day which they will cherish.

photo: Paddy Ball, with Tyrone colleagues from the 1980’s Eugene McKenna, Terry McCann, Enda Kilpatrick and Ciaran McGarvey. Also in photo are his children Damian and Grace and nieces Fionnula and Mairead Conwell and Katherine Devine.