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Killua Castle Golf Club, Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath. (1922 - 1955)
The club was founded in 1922 on land owned by a Mr Hackett. The President of the club was the Marquis of Headfort who hit the opening shot on the course in June 1922.
In 1923 the secretary was C Y Pratt, Ulster Bank, Atteboy. The professional and greenkeeper was R Smyth. The club captain was Mr S B Murray. A nine-hole course with a club membership of 230. Professional course record holder was R Smyth with a score of 65. Visitors’ fees were 2/- a day. Sunday play was allowed with caddies. Stations were at Atteboy or Kelk both about 5 miles away.
Drogheda Independent Saturday 26 May 1923. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
Results of competitions in June 1924; "Flutter Cup" presented by Lionel Phillips; V J Molloy (24), 76; V D Condon (12), 80; H T Carroll (24), 89; Kirkpatrick Cup; Semi-final - E V Kelly (15) beat G E W Boyle by 6 and 5: Rev P Casey (24) beat G R Murdock (24) 2up; Final Kelly beat Casey by 5 and 3.
In the early 1930s the secretary was J C Cooney, John Street, Kells; professional, R Sm(y)ith and green-keeper, J Rourke; membership 200;amateur record, G Cooney 35; professional record, P O'Connor 33.
It was reported in April 1932 that the Killua Castle club had a good year. The picturesque course was hoping for more visitors this year.
The joint secretaries in 1940 and 1947 were Father H Conlon and W R Prescott. The green-keeper was J Rourke.
From 1951 to its final appearance in 1955 the secretary was Father H Conlon and the green-keeper J Rourke. The 9-hole course had a SSS of 72 and a membership of 80.
Marquis of Headfort playing at the opening of Killua Castle Golf Club.
The opening day crowds with Killua Castle in the background.
The above picture shows an interesting undulating course.