CATALONIA V. IRELAND, 20TH OCTOBER

Catalonia hosted Ireland in the International Challenge on 20th October 2023 at the Montseny course. Catalonia claimed victory (16.5 to 7.5).

Teams comprised six ladies and six juveniles (Under 16). Play consisted of Matchplay over 18 Holes Fourball, 18 Holes Scotch Foursomes and 18 Holes Singles.

Ireland’s team was made up of: Ladies: Chrissie Byrne (Ryston), Paula Lynch (Oldcastle), Mary Murray (Rocklodge), Liz Quinn (Collinstown), Geraldine Ward (Portmarnock), Breda White (Tipperary Hills). The six juveniles were: A Jay Barrett (Listowel), Nathan Cronin (Deerpark), Joe Franklin (Hillview), Brian McCarthy (Deerpark), Jack McShane (Gowran), Peadar O’Toole (Athgarvan).

It was a huge honour for Breda White (Tipperary Hills) and Joe Franklin (Hillview) to earn their first cap for their country. While the result didn’t go as planned, it was an experience that will stay with them for a lifetime.