A fond and sad farewell was bid to our dear friend and esteemed member of Portsalon Golf Club, Kathleen O’Toole this week.
It’s fair to say that Kathleen loved her golf whether it was regular Sunday competitions or off on golf trips with her beloved daughter Dee and friends.
A proud and strong Fanad woman would be an understatement. She loved all things Fanad from holidays with her beloved sisters, hill trails, and trips locally with friends.
But ranking up there with a sense of deep pride, was her Captaincy of Portsalon Golf Club in 2003.
Together with Jackie Barrett, the 2003 Captain, they worked and strived to inspire many people to take up the wonderful game of golf.
Witty and welcoming with a natural flair for speech making, members and visitors loved Kathleen alike. A voice of reason, and impartiality she was a fantastic member and contributor to both the ladies branch and Portsalon Golf Club over many years.
Her commitment to the club did not end on completion of her Captain’s year. It is a testament to her great character that she took on many roles over the years and it is that legacy of work and diligence that saw the club grow and develop. Personally, she made me feel so welcome when I joined the Portsalon family, and she was never short of a quick witty remark when I lost the run of myself!
However, the passing of Kathleen at the weekend in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice could not be felt more keenly than by her beloved family. They were the breath that breathed life into her. John, Joe, Caroline, James, Deirdre, Michael, Aisling, her grandchildren and great grandchildren will carry forward her memory.
For Kathleen everything centred around her family and when she needed them most, they were with her as she passed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
Play in Pink Ladies Open
Book on BRS or call the club (074) 915 9459 to book your tee time on Friday 4th Oct. This is such a worthy fundraiser for breast cancer research. There will also be a Pink Prize Draw, and the ever popular ‘pullouts’ for those who are there for prizegiving.
October re-entries will all be donated to the breast cancer research fund also.
Ladies Medal Result.
Winner Oct Medal – Deirdre Hensey 74.
