Philip Mallon (The Lark) Memorial Trophy

St Bridget's Pitch and Putt Club in Kilcullen will host the annual Philip Mallon Memorial Trophy on 5 September 2026 at 10am. Everyone is invited to come together for a morning of remembrance, friendly competition, and community spirit.

There will be refreshments and raffle prizes on the day, with all proceeds supporting the Irish Cancer Society through an on-site collection box. 

The gathering honours Philip Mallon, fondly known as The Lark.

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Membership open for St Bridget's Pitch & Putt

St Bridget’s Pitch & Putt Club is currently accepting membership applications for 2026. The club offers an accessible and affordable sport, requiring minimal equipment and suitable for all abilities, ages, and genders. 

Membership rates are €112.50 for adults, €72.50 for OAPs, €55 for full-time students under 25, and €40 for juveniles under 18. Members are affiliated with the Pitch and Putt Union (PPI) and receive a playing handicap. 

The club features practice facilities and a championship 18-hole course, with rounds typically taking less than 1.5 hours. Green fees are available daily, payable online or via QR code at the course entrance. 

The club is located behind Kilcullen Community Centre, with ample parking.

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Pitch and Putt for Relay for Life

An open strokeplay event at Ryston Pitch & Putt Club on Saturday next will raise funds for Relay for Life Kildare.

Starting at 9.30am, the pay and play event costs €10 to play 36 holes, with re-entry for a further 18 holes available at €3. 

Prizes have been donated by Newbridge businesses for Gents, Ladies, and Juveniles winners.

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Kilcullen man in Irish World Champion Pitch & Putt team

The Irish team have won the Pitch and Putt World Cup in El Vendrell, Catalonia, writes Brian Byrne. The team included St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club member Ian Dillon.

Ian is a resident of Brannockstown and was lead player in the Irish team for the event, held every four years.

Fourteen countries participated in the competition with the final taking place today.

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St Bridget's P&P member in World Championships

The Irish team at tonight's World Cup opening ceremony, via St Bridget's Facebook.

St Bridget’s Pitch and Putt player Ian Dillon from Brannockstown is the lead player in a four-person team representing Ireland in the Pitch and Putt World Cup in El Vendrell, Catalonia, writes Paul Aspell.

The World Cup is the sport's premier event, originally played once every two years and now every four years. The World Cup resumed in 2024 after a Covid-19 forced hiatus. Fourteen countries are participating in the competition, which began with the Opening Ceremony this Thursday evening the 10th of October with the Final on Sunday 13th of October.

It is a great honour for St Bridget’s, Kilcullen and Brannockstown as not many people get to reach the pinnacle of their sport by playing in either a World Cup or the Olympics. With the growth in the sport over the past few years perhaps someday Pitch and Putt will be an Olympic sport.

ED NOTE: It's appropriate to remember at this time that club member Chrissie Byrne has been World Ladies Strokeplay Champion twice, and Marian Courtney has been European Ladies Strokeplay Champion.

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Looking Back: Pitch & Putt girls 1988

We're looking back again this morning, this time to 1988 and a photograph published in a local paper on 3 September of that year. 

From the clippings files of PJ Lydon, the picture shows Kilcullen Pitch & Putt team members Margaret Byrne, Rosemary Carey, Marion Byrne, team manager Betty Barker, Martina Carey and Niamh Griffin.

The girls were bronze medal winners in an unspecified U16 competition.

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Very good turnout for Pitch & Putt open day

Images: St Bridget's P&P.

There was a very good attendance yesterday for the Brigid 1500 Open Day at St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club, writes Joe Mallon. We were delighted with the turnout.

Those who came to play were presented with commemorative pens, St Brigid pins, and special score cards.

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Brigid 1500 Open Day at Pitch & Putt Club

We would like to remind everyone of our big day on Monday 5 February, writes Joe Mallon of St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club. To celebrate Brigid 1500 we will have an Open Day Scramble. 

There will be no charge to play and each participant will receive a Brigid Pin, a commemorative pen and score card. Starting from 10am and ending at 4pm, the scramble is open to all to take part, young and old, members and non-members. We will supply a limited number of clubs, balls and tees if required. 

There will be refreshments available in our clubhouse. Please join us for a fun day at St Bridget’s. Follow our social media pages for more details.

Dołącz do nas 5lutego 2024 by wziąć udział w zabawie i świętowaniu z okazji Dnia św. Brygidy i Brygidy 1500 wstęp otwarty dla wszystkich.

Bigi linn ar ar 5ü Feabhra 2024 i gcomhair Sciobadh Spraoiúil Galf Dhá Mhaide chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Lé Fhéile Bride agus ar Brid 1500. Ar oscailt do chách.

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'Future Stars' Strokeplay Competition at St Bridget's P&P

A County Strokeplay Competition will be held for boys and girls in U10 and U16 categories at St Bridget's Pitch & Putt, Kilcullen, tomorrow evening (Wednesday 23 August).

The 'Future Stars' event is a 9-hole competition open to players from across County Kildare who did not compete in the County Strokeplay for advanced players.

First tee-offs at 6.30pm, players are asked to arrive 20 minutes before the start to register. The fee is €5, payable on the night. More information from Ger McCarthy 086 3414179.

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Liam Sherry Museum of Pitch & Putt officially opened

Photos: Tracey O'Dwyer.

The official opening of the Liam Sherry Museum at St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club took place last evening, writes Brian Byrne.

The ribbon was cut by Liam's wife Mary in the presence of the President of Pitch & Putt Ireland Mark Keohane, who then pronounced Ireland's only such museum open.

Both Mary and club President Christy Sweeney spoke at the event. Liam, who died in 2019, was inducted into the Pitch & Putt Union of Ireland Hall of Fame in 2015.

Over this weekend, the club is hosting the National Matchplay Ladies and Gents competitions, with the official launch of the event this morning scheduled for June 8.30am. The presentation of prizes will take place on the bank holiday Monday evening.

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Liam Sherry Museum for official opening

The Liam Sherry Museum at St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club will be officially opened on Friday 2 June by the President of Pitch & Putt Ireland, Mark Keohane, writes Brian Byrne.

Over the following weekend, the club will host the National Matchplay Ladies and Gents competitions, with the official launch of the event on Saturday 3 June at 8.30am. The presentation of prizes will take place on the bank holiday Monday evening.

"It is a huge honour for St Bridget's to host this competition," says Joe Mallon, club PRO.

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Pitch & Putt Juvenile Club reopens this evening

A reminder that the Juvenile Club at St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club is restarting activities tonight,  Friday 31 March. Sessions will be 6pm-7pm and the club caters for children between 6-16.

Juvenile membership for the year is just €40 and can be paid online at the St Bridget's website. Further information  email Mark at markphelan.gpm@gmail.com or text on 087 7781635.

The club is also looking for parent and adult members to help out on Friday nights as a minimum of six adults on the course are needed, covering all the age groups. One hour of your time will be much appreciated.

(First posted on 13 March 2023.)

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Pitch and Putt raffle tickets

Image: Boris Manev via Pexels.

Tickets are on sale for an Easter Hamper Raffle in aid of St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club, ahead of their Cake Sale to be held on Easter Saturday.

The tickets are €2 a strip or €5 for four strips and can be bought at the club's office in the Community Centre.

The raffle will be held at 12 noon on the day.

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Easter Saturday Cake Sale

A fundraising Cake Sale will be held on Easter Saturday morning at St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club.

The 8 April event will run from 10am-1pm.

All support and cake donations will be welcomed.

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Pitch & Putt Club celebrates Brigid 1500

It's a steadily busy morning at St Bridget's Pitch & Putt Club with people taking advantage of the free Fun Scramble to mark the public holiday, writes Brian Byrne.

Pictured above are club members out for the Brigid 1500 occasion, and below a number of shots of the activity on the course.

Everybody who comes in for the day gets a specially-produced commemoration St Brigid's Cross, a lovely unique memento of the event, which continues through the afternoon.

If you're not a pitch and putt player, today is the day to try it out and appreciate the beautifully maintained and very relaxing ambience of the 35 years-old club.

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