February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
Friends of Mickey Furlong have organized a Memorial Mass at the Church of the Visitation, 240th Street in the Bronx, on Thursday evening, May 30, at 7:15 p.m.
Furlong, who passed away in Florida last month, represented New York in both hurling and football with great distinction for many years. Details, Sean Guinan (914) 376-2072.
Skehill Benefit
The Paddy Skehill’s All-Stars 7th Annual Softball Tournament will be held Saturday June 1, at 9 a.m. at the Softball Fields, West 250th Street and Broadway, the Bronx, in memory of the late NYC Firefighter Patrick Skehill. All proceeds donated to the FDNY Thomas Elsasser Fund and other charities. Reception will follow at Gaelic Park from 3-11 p.m. Details, (718) 543-8854.
Information, Sean Guinan (914) 376-2072Leitrim Golf
The Leitrim Supports Club will host the Joe McInerney Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, June 3, at Pelham Gold Course. The price is $125 per golfer and sponsorship is a $100 a tee. There will be awards, refreshments, and entertainment afterward at Rory Dolan’s. Details, Pat Murray at (718) 729-6234.
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Draw rescheduled
The Clare Football Club of New York has rescheduled their 50/50 Draw for Sunday June 9th. It will take place at Jesse James Tavern, Bronx, NY. For tickets, contact Murt Dillon at (718) 549-9771.
Outdoor Boxing
The Friendly Sons of Shillelagh present their annual outdoor boxing event, Friday, June 14, at 8 p.m., on club grounds at Oak Street, Old Bridge, N.J. Details, (732) 251-2626
Irish Arts Center Golf
The Irish Arts Center will hold its annual fund-raising golf outing on June 24 at Montammy Bay Golf Club, Bergen County, N.J. Details, (212) 757-3318, ext. 202.
AOH Golf
The Myles Scully Div. 1, AOH, will hold their annual charity golf outing on Thursday, May 30, at Dunwoodie Golf Course, Yonkers. Admission of $125 covers green fees, lunch and dinner. Details, (914) 423-0512.
Hospice Golf Benefit
The 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to aid Northwest Hospice Cancer Care Unit, centered in Sligo, will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, at Thunderhart Golf Course, Freehold, N.Y. Tee time 11 a.m. Admission of $100 covers green fees, cart, lunch and dinner. Reservations by Aug. 17. Details, (845) 359-1386.