Over the course of the next number of short episodes we wilI take a look at another character that influenced the early development and growth of golf in Ireland.

Anthony Babington was a native of Co. Derry, educated at Glenalmond in Perthshire and Trinity College Dublin.

Babington was introduced to golf at Lisfannon in Donegal and Royal Portrush. He was a scratch player of some repute, competing extensively in the elite national amateur championships of the day. However, it was in the administration of the game that he really excelled, influencing golf at Trinity College, Dollymount, Portrush, Belfast and beyond.

Through the medium of his recently uncovered memoirs and historical writings I'm pleased to introduce you to the long golfing life of A.B. Babington and the positive influence that he brought to bear throughout the island of Ireland.

I hope you enjoy his recollections!

Many thanks for tuning in.

For more information on the history of Ireland please click here for a link to The Empire podcast referenced in this epiosde. Please see episodes 236 - 246 which relate to same.

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