Athlone Golf Club won the 2026 All-Ireland Junior Cup, bringing home the club’s first All-Ireland green pennant in 67 years.
Under the guidance of team managers Marc Butler, Rod Tierney Jnr and Declan Hynes, the journey began with victories over Mountbellew, Connemara, Bearna and Galway, setting up a Connacht final against Westport. Shane Kelly, Taylor Kelly, Adrian Kelly and Jed Moylette all won their matches, with Marc Butler’s match called in once the Connacht Title was secured in July 2026.
Athlone carried that form into the All-Ireland quarter-final against Curragh. Once again, Shane, Taylor, Adrian and Jed recorded victories, with Marc’s match called in as Athlone advanced to the last four.
The semi-final against Clontarf brought wins from Jed Moylette, Adrian Kelly and Marc Butler. With the three victories needed secured, Shane and Taylor Kelly’s matches were called in, sending Athlone through to the All-Ireland final.
Tramore stood between Athlone and the title. Wins from Shane Kelly, Jed Moylette and Marc Butler secured a memorable 3–2 victory, completing an eight-match winning campaign.
Shane Kelly, Taylor Kelly, Adrian Kelly, Marc Butler, Eamon Flanagan, Cian Mannion and Jed Moylette all played during the campaign, with Ruari Smith also listed in the squad. Alongside managers Rod Tierney Jnr and Declan Hynes, they delivered a historic success and a proud moment for Athlone Golf Club.
