Lionel Munn Golf Competition 2026

On Friday, 8th of May, twenty four primary school golfers from local National Schools excitedly assembled outside the Kilmashogue Golf Club clubhouse on the St.Columba’s College nine hole course. The Lionel Munn trophy goes to the two-person team with the best combined nine hole better ball gross score.

The weather was again kind, adding to the positive but nervous energy that was evident from both participants, teachers and parents. It was fantastic to see young people sharing fun and camaraderie while competing and making new connections.

This year was again closely competitive. Second place was shared by Divine Word National School (represented by Ryan O’Connor and Mason Clarke) and Rathfarnham Parish National School (represented by Robert O’Leary and Charlie Murphy); both teams scored a combined one over gross score of 36.

The Lionel Munn Trophy again went to last year’s winners, Max Correll and George Campbell, also from Rathnfarnham Parish National School.  Their combined gross score was a highly impressive 33 (2 under par); six shots better than their winning score last year and our lowest ever in the event.

Very well done to all participating schools and players; their parents, accompanying teachers and the well-maintained and conditioned St.Columba’s golf course. Thank you also to Kilmashogue Golf Club for facilitating this competition and the use of their clubhouse facilities.

The accompanying teachers and parents certainly deserve a mention as they are the ones who take on the tasks of driving, waiting around and supporting their young charges and children.

The day would not have been possible without the administrative input of Lorraine Mellon. I would also like to thank all our college student academy members for guiding our visitors around the course and our resident PGA professional, Josh Adams, for helping make the day a relaxed but organised environment. Also, thank you to the Warden for presenting the prizes.