Golf – Davitt College | Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Tara Quigley Claims Podium Spot in Connacht Schools Golf

Damien Gallagher / 5 May 2026

⛳ Regional Golf Excellence • Podiums Finish Tara Quigley Claims Podium Spot in Connacht Schools Golf 5 May 2026 A fantastic sporting milestone for Davitt College today on the regional circuit. Huge congratulations to Tara Quigley, who secured an impressive 3rd place finish in the highly competitive Connacht Schools U15 Golf Tournament. Facing a top-tier field of young golfers from across the province, Tara’s brilliant performance was a masterclass in composure and course management—a testament to her immense hard work and dedication to the game. ×

Golf, Recreational Sports, Sports

Daisy Finnerty Captures 1st Place at Inter-Schools Tournament

Damien Gallagher / 12 May 2025

⛳ School Sport • Golf Championship Daisy Finnerty Captures 1st Place at Inter-Schools Tournament 12 May 2025 Brilliant stuff from third-year student Daisy Finnerty, who claimed 1st Place today at the Inter-Schools 9-Hole Golf Competition at Ballinrobe Golf Club. Competing in the highly competitive 16–19 age bracket, the former Junior Ladies Captain demonstrated her elite pedigree, carding a spectacular round to win the title outright. A magnificent result that highlights her bright future in the sport. Congratulations Daisy! ⛳🏆 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, Golf, Recreational Sports, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports, Transition Year

Swing Academy: TYs Take to the Driving Range

Damien Gallagher / 3 October 2024

⛳ Transition Year Sport • Golf Academy Swing Academy: TYs Take to the Driving Range 3 October 2024 Our Transition Year sports blocks went mobile this week with dedicated golf tuition sessions out at the Castlebar Driving Range. Students picked up foundational tips on grip, posture, and swing mechanics. The session offered plenty of fun, great camaraderie, and saw a few hidden talents emerging with some seriously clean strikes down the range as students tried their hand at matching the pros. A fantastic afternoon of skill-building and fresh air for our TYs! ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️✨ ×

Awards, Golf, Recreational Sports, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

Former Principal Patsy Noone Named Connacht Volunteer of the Year

Damien Gallagher / 17 January 2024

⛳ Golf Ireland Awards • Community Honour Former Principal Patsy Noone Named Connacht Volunteer of the Year 17 January 2024 A proud accolade for the wider Davitt College family. Congratulations to our former principal, Patsy Noone, who has been awarded the prestigious Connacht Volunteer of the Year by Golf Ireland. This richly deserved national recognition honours Patsy’s immense dedication, leadership, and decades of voluntary service to developing the sport of golf within the local community and right across the region. A true testament to lifelong leadership and community spirit—congratulations Patsy from everyone in the Davitt College school community! ⛳🏆👏✨ ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, Golf, Recreational Sports, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports, Transition Year

Surf, Sand, and Fairways: TYs Conquer Enniscrone

Damien Gallagher / 24 May 2023

🌊 Transition Year • Outdoor Adventure & Sports Surf, Sand, and Fairways: TYs Conquer Enniscrone 24 May 2023 • Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Our Transition Year students headed to the coast yesterday for an action-packed, multi-sport outdoor adventure in Enniscrone. The group split their time between the Atlantic waves for an immersive surfing clinic and the fairways to sharpen their short-game skills on the golf course. Sun, sport, and outdoor adventure made for a classic TY trip to remember! 🏄‍♂️⛳☀️🌊👏 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, Golf, Recreational Sports, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports, Transition Year

Expert Golf Tuition for Transition Year Groups

Damien Gallagher / 11 October 2022

⛳ Transition Year • Golf Coaching Expert Golf Tuition for Transition Year Groups 11 October 2022 • Castlebar Driving Range Our Transition Year students enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of golf tuition today with PGA Professional Aiden Moran at the Castlebar Driving Range. It was a brilliant opportunity for the group to access expert coaching, pick up pro alignment tips, and refine their swing mechanics. The students put in a great shift, showcasing rapid improvement and excellent focus throughout the session. ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🎯👏 ×

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